Man Utd find new midfield target as official Bouaddi update lands

Updated: 5 Jul 2026 22:25 BST | 5 min read
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FootballTransfers runs through the biggest transfer headlines on Sunday 5 July, including fresh updates on Andrey Santos, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Mikel Oyarzabal, Alex Scott and Trevoh Chalobah.

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Man Utd targeting Chelsea midfielder Santos

Manchester United have reportedly developed an interest in Chelsea ace Andrey Santos as they continue their push to strengthen their midfield.

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Bouaddi suitors receive official transfer message

Lille president Olivier Letang believes there are “very few clubs” who can afford Ayyoub Bouaddi after denying claims the Ligue 1 club are seeking a fee between €80million and €100m (£68.5m to £85.7m).

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Ayyoub Bouaddi
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Spain star Oyarzabal rubbishes Barcelona speculation

Mikel Oyarzabal has played down speculation linking him with Barcelona, insisting he is “very happy” at Real Sociedad.

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Mikel Oyarzabal
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Scott admirers issued hands-off warning by Bournemouth

Bournemouth are understood to have told Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea they have no intention of selling star midfielder Alex Scott this summer.

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Chelsea receive fresh interest from Serie A for Chalobah

Inter Milan are reportedly interested in signing Trevoh Chalobah but they are yet to make an offer for the Chelsea defender.

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Trevoh Chalobah
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Celtic pressing ahead with plans to sign Devine

Celtic are believed to have accelerated talks over a summer move for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Alfie Devine.

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Martin O'Neill
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Highly-rated youngster commits future to Chelsea

Chelsea are understood to have finalised scholarship terms with highly-rated academy star Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli.

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Xabi Alonso
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Chelsea close to selling George to Everton

Chelsea have reportedly agreed a deal worth up to €28m (£24m) to sell Tyrique George to Everton.

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Tyrique George
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