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Tottenham have officially announced that Thomas Frank has succeeded Ange Postecoglou as their new manager.
Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold has spoken his first words in both English and Spanish as a Real Madrid player at his unveiling.
And Liverpool have agreed a British-record fee to sign Florian Wirtz after Matheus Cunha completed his move to Manchester United.
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7 minutes agoBy Joe Brophy
Paul Pogba is in talks with Monaco over a two-year contract, talkSPORT understands.
The former Manchester United star - who was free to start playing again from March 2025 - is giving serious consideration to the offer.
Pogba, who was fearing the end of his career with a ban running until 2027 prior to its decrease to 18 months, started training in January.
He was provisionally suspended on September 11, 2023, after testing positive for elevated levels of testosterone in his system.
talkSPORT understands that Pogba is keen to return to an elite club with a view to winning a place in France’s 2026 World Cup squad.
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25 minutes agoBy Joe Brophy
Manchester City have not received any formal offers for Jack Grealish, according to the BBC.
talkSPORT sources revealed earlier this week that the England winger has accepted that his City career is over.
Grealish broke the British record transfer fee in 2021 when he left boyhood club Aston Villa for the Etihad for £100million.
The 29-year-old, who has been left out of City's Club World Cup squad, has won seven honours under Pep Guardiola.
Grealish is contracted until 2027, and City are hoping for a fee of at least £50million, making a permanent transfer challenging.
His £300,000-per-week wage is also a stumbling block for suitors.
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55 minutes agoBy Joe Brophy
Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly turned down the opportunity of a Club World Cup showdown with Pep Guardiola and Manchester City.
The Portuguese captain confirmed last week that he would not be featuring in the revamped tournament that starts this weekend.
Ronaldo’s club side, Al-Nassr, did not qualify for the revamped competition, sparking interest in the football icon joining a new team to feature in the US, as his contract with the Saudi Pro League outfit runs out at the end of the month.
Moroccan club Wydad Athletic claim that preliminary contact had taken place regarding the signing of Ronaldo, but a deal was never close.
"Cristiano Ronaldo wouldn't have come for the money because he doesn't need it.
In Portugal, he's been banging them in left, right and centre.
"For Manchester United at this moment in time, I'd go for experience more than anything.
"And someone like Osimhen, who has experience, played in multiple leagues, has produced at every level that he's played at, knows his way around a football pitch...
"Not just for the first team playing now, but also for Hojlund and Chido Obi, for Zirkzee, for these guys to look at someone and see it as a reference point of how to play as a No.9.
"I think if I was going to go for one of them, I'd go for Osimhen."
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Today, 14:02By Jack Johnson
Wolves are interested in signing Celta Vigo midfielder Fer Lopez, talkSPORT understands.
Lopez has been identified as a potential replacement for Matheus Cunha, who has departed to join Manchester United.
He wouldn’t be able to get me out of his sight,” Ferdinand told talkSPORT.
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Today, 13:01By Joe Brophy
talkSPORT understands that Tottenham have stepped up their interest in Bryan Mbeumo following Thomas Frank’s appointment.
Speaking on the Sunday Session, Perry Groves admitted that Spurs would be best suited for Mbeumo's progression as a footballer.
He said: "Football-wise, he should go to - and it pains me to say it - he should go to Spurs because of Champions League football and you want to play at the highest level.
"But financially, that's why Spurs are going to struggle to go at that [potential transfer]."
Before adding: "Because all the top teams pay their top players £200,000-a-week plus.
"Spurs are never going to do that."
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Today, 12:41By Jack Johnson
talkSPORT understands that Tottenham have stepped up their interest in Bryan Mbeumo following Thomas Frank's appointment.
But the Cameroonian's preferred option remains Manchester United after the Red Devils submitted multiple bids.
He might have done it at school; he might have been fluent at it anyway."
He added: "I loved it and what an impression to make to the Real president and fans, that you're taking the time to learn the language.
"I'm sure there have been players that have gone to the club before and struggled to get a sentence together.
"Fair play to Trent and I think he'll do very well there."
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Today, 10:46By Jack Johnson
Florian Wirtz to Liverpool is set to become the most expensive transfer in Premier League history.
“I will speak when the time is right.”
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12th Jun 2025, 18:24By Joe Brophy
Tom Cleverley is set to be named as the Plymouth Argyle manager, talkSPORT understands.
Former Watford boss Cleverley beat off competition from candidates including fellow ex-England midfielder Jack Wilshere.
The 35-year-old will replace Miron Muslic, who has left the club to join Schalke 04 in Germany.
Muslic replaced Wayne Rooney at the beginning of the year but was unable to guide them to Championship safety as they finished 23rd.
Cleverley will therefore join a side gearing up for League One football in the 2025/26 campaign.
The former Manchester United star was sacked by Watford just days after the end of the season.
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12th Jun 2025, 17:57By Joe Brophy
talkSPORT's Gabby Agbonlahor has endorsed an Alejandro Garnacho transfer to Aston Villa from Manchester United this summer.
"I like him, I think he's a very good player," Agbonlahor said on Breakfast.
"Yes, he's spat his dummy out at times, and I don't blame him.
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