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Business Upturn
4 days ago
- Sport
- Business Upturn
Marcus Rashford to join FC Barcelona on loan, medical scheduled for next week; Report
In a major development during the summer transfer window, Manchester United have reportedly agreed to send England international Marcus Rashford on loan to Spanish giants FC Barcelona. As reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, a verbal agreement is already in place between the two clubs, with final details regarding the player's salary and option-to-buy clause now sorted. According to Romano, the loan deal includes a buy option, giving Barcelona the opportunity to sign Rashford permanently at the end of the loan spell. The Catalan club has already started planning for the player's medical, which is expected to take place next week. Advertisement United are expected to give Rashford the green light to travel to Spain shortly, with Barça director Deco managing the final stages of the deal. New Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has also reportedly approved the move. Crucially, Romano reports that Rashford has been keen on a move to Barcelona since January, reinforcing the player's long-standing interest in donning the Blaugrana colors. This transfer could mark a turning point in Rashford's career following a challenging season at Old Trafford. For Barcelona, it's a significant step toward rebuilding their attacking lineup ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Borussia Dortmund pose transfer threat for Manchester City in midfielder chase
Manchester City are facing a fresh threat over their pursuit of Norwegian midfield talent Sverre Nypan, according to reports from Germany. Even with an agreement reportedly in place, competition is never far away, and Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund are now said to be testing Manchester City's resolve in one of their priority youth targets. City have long made it an important task to snap up elite youth prospects early in their development cycle, a strategy that has brought in top names from South America in particular during recent windows. The idea from within the Etihad Stadium is clear: acquire early, develop internally or via loan moves elsewhere in Europe, and avoid the inflated price tags that follow a breakout campaign in one of Europe's top-five leagues. That model appears to be in motion once again in their pursuit of Sverre Nypan — an 18-year-old sensation from Norway who has been on Manchester City's radar since the most-recent winter market. The teenage midfielder, who is already a regular for Rosenborg in Norway's top-flight, is highly regarded for his technical prowess, composure, and vision — traits that make him an ideal candidate for Manchester City's developmental pipeline. But according to the information of German newspaper Bild, as translated and relayed by Get German Football News, City are now facing competition from Borussia Dortmund for the in-demand midfielder. It is claimed that the Bundesliga giants have been actively pursuing the 18-year-old's signature for 'a number of months', and while a move for the player is expected this summer, it remains to be seen who will ultimately come out on top in the race for his signature. In early June, David Ornstein of The Athletic reported that City had reached an agreement with Rosenborg for a transfer fee of £12.5 million, with no sell-on clause or additional contingencies attached — a sign of the Premier League side's determination to move swiftly. Contract terms have also reportedly been offered to the midfielder, with a deal running until 2030 on the table. But with Borussia Dortmund still lurking — and their reputation for developing young players well established — the door may not be entirely closed. Meanwhile, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano offered a deeper insight into City's strategy for the youngster. 'This is a massive one,' Romano stated last month. 'Let's say Manchester City believe this could be the European Franco Mastantuono, in the sense of a top talent available at a good price… Nypan is going to Manchester City. He will go on loan immediately.' Interestingly, while Girona have been the obvious City Football Group destination for recent loanees at City, Romano claimed the Norwegian playmaker is unlikely to join the La Liga outfit — leaving questions over where his development will be staged next season. Looking ahead, City now face a delicate balance. While they appear to have wrapped up the logistics of the transfer, the ongoing interest from Borussia Dortmund may still influence the player's final decision. Nypan and his representatives could yet be swayed by the Bundesliga's track record of integrating young talent into senior teams more quickly than Manchester City — especially if a clearer first-team pathway is on offer. With pre-season set to get underway later this month and City already involved in negotiations for multiple outgoings, the Nypan deal could still produce late twists. But if all goes to plan, fans may soon see another elite teenage name join the club's ranks.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
⚠️ Real Madrid and Benfica reach agreement for Álvaro Carreras
Real Madrid is on the verge of closing a new signing for its defense after yesterday's debacle in the Club World Cup. According to an exclusive revelation by transfer specialist journalist Fabrizio Romano, the white club has reached a verbal agreement with Benfica to incorporate young Spanish full-back Álvaro Carreras. "EXCL: Álvaro Carreras to Real Madrid, here we go! Verbal agreement in place between Real and Benfica", Romano posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, giving the green light to an operation that has been carefully negotiated between the two entities. Advertisement The agreement contemplates the payment of 50 million euros million euros, although not in a single payment. Romano has specified that Real Madrid has managed to modify the initial single payment clause, and will pay the amount in several installments. This allows the whites to maintain greater financial flexibility while strengthening their squad with one of the most promising defenders in European football. Carreras, 22, has shone at Benfica this season, consolidating himself as one of the key pieces in the Lisbon team's defense and gaining notoriety in the European scene. The signing represents a bet on the future by Real Madrid, which continues with its policy of incorporating young talent with a future, following recent successes such as those of Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga and Arda Güler. Advertisement This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 MIGUEL RIOPA - AFP or licensors
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Phillies reporter: Jordan Romano 'sounded broken' after giving up historic walk-off inside-the-park homer
Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jordan Romano blew his third save in excruciating fashion Tuesday night, giving up a walk-off inside-the-park three-run home run to catcher Patrick Bailey in the San Francisco Giants' 4-3 win. The last time a catcher hit a walk-off inside-the-park home run? You have to go back 99 years to Aug. 11, 1926 when Washington Senators catcher Bennie Tate did it against the New York Yankees. It's been a rough year for Romano, a two-time All-Star with the Toronto Blue Jays, after signing a one-year, $8.5 million deal. He now has a 7.44 ERA in 36 appearances. Advertisement After the crushing loss, The Athletic's Phillies reporter Matt Gelb wrote that Romano 'sounded broken.' 'Get on a decent roll, then it's a big bad outing,' Romano told reporters. 'Get on a decent roll, another big bad outing. So it's kind of just been super frustrating. Just not getting on a roll. I'll feel really good for a little bit and then it's a bad one. It's just how it's going.' Because of Jose Alvarado's 80-game PED suspension, manager Rob Thomson has had to use Romano where he most likely would've had the lefty flamethrower on the mound. Alvarado is scheduled to come back in late August but is prohibited from pitching in the postseason this year if the Phillies make it that far. The Phillies bullpen has been a black hole this season. Philadelphia's relievers rank 23rd in ERA at 4.42 and 24th in batting average allowed at .257. If the Phillies want to get back to the World Series, they need to add at least two high-leverage relievers at the trade deadline. If not, it will be another long offseason. Advertisement Related Headlines
Morocco World
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Lens Reject Roma's Offer for Neil El Aynaoui
RC Lens have turned down an offer from AS Roma for Moroccan midfielder Neil El Aynaoui. The Italian club submitted a bid worth over €20 million for the 22-year-old, who was expected to leave Lens this summer. However, according to Fabrizio Romano, the Ligue 1 side have rejected the offer and instead presented the starlet with an improved deal to remain at the club. ' RC Lens has rejected AS Roma's offer for Neil El Aynaoui and has improved its offer to keep the midfielder at the club, ' Romano wrote on X. With this move off the table, Roma are said to be shifting their focus on alternative targets. ' AS Roma won't proceed at current conditions, prepared to focus on different targets.' Romano added. El Aynaoui, the son of Moroccan tennis legend Younes El Aynaoui, is still eligible to play for Morocco's U23 squad. He has been pre-selected several times by national team head coach Walid Regragui but has yet to appear on the final senior squad list. Tags: fabrizio romanoLensligue 1MoroccoNeil El Aynaouiserie a
