Transfers

Christopher Nkunku completes AC Milan switch in deal worth €42m as Chelsea recoup sizeable fee for unwanted Frenchman

Christopher Nkunku has officially joined AC Milan from Chelsea for a permanent fee of €42 million (£36.2m/$49m). The French forward has signed a five-year contract, keeping him at the club until 2030. This deal comes after a challenging and injury-ridden stint in West London, where Nkunku struggled to establish himself as a regular under Enzo Maresca.

Rasmus Hojlund in line to join Scott McTominay at Napoli after Man Utd agree deal with Serie A giants but wait on striker to give green light to Old Trafford departure

Rasmus Hojlund could reportedly join Scott McTominay at Napoli after Manchester United agreed a deal with the Serie A giants. The deal is said to involve a season-long loan, with a €44million (£38m/$51.4m) obligation to buy, coupled with a loan fee, should Napoli secure Champions League qualification. However, the young striker, still 22, has not yet committed to the move.

'I am sorry' – Ruben Amorim issues another apology to Man Utd fans in incredibly brief 95-word programme notes ahead of crucial Burnley clash

Ruben Amorim issues another apology to disgruntled Manchester United fans in an incredibly brief 95-word programme notes ahead of their Burnley clash. The Portuguese coach, already skating on thin ice after the midweek Carabao Cup embarrassment at League Two minnows Grimsby, used his platform to plead for unity. But for many at Old Trafford, his words will ring hollow after yet another night of humiliation for a club already teetering on the brink.

Real Betis confirm Antony transfer is OFF unless Man Utd pay exit fee or player lowers demands with Spanish side unable to afford Brazilian on permanent deal

Real Betis have put out a statement confirming that they have pulled out of Antony transfer unless Manchester United shell out an exit fee or the player lowers his salary demands. The La Liga side sensationally walked away from a deal just hours after a transfer package worth £21.6 million ($29m) had been agreed. Betis admitted they couldn’t afford the astronomical financial demands tied to the agreement with United.