MEN Sport understands the fee is a flat £116m, despite reports it could rise to £130m.
Anderson’s arrival might not be the only change to City’s midfield options this summer. Bernardo Silva has already left and there are concerns over the future of Rodri.
Rodri was asked to offer some clarity on his future prior to the World Cup, with Real Madrid long-time admirers of the Spaniard. However, his reply did little to cool speculation over his future, saying: “I understand there might be some noise, but for me I’m obviously going to focus on the World Cup. I’m not going to dedicate my time to that, and then after the World Cup let’s see.”
Nico Gonzalez endured a frustrating campaign last season and Tijjani Reijnders failed to build on the magical start he made to his City career. Mateo Kovacic also had a tough season due to injury and it is unclear what the future holds for all three players.
Such uncertainty means City need to keep their options open, and two players on the club’s radar are Sandro Tonali and Ayyoub Bouaddi.
After six holes on Saturday, Haeran Ryu’s march to history seemed destined. Gunning for her third consecutive major win, Ryu had birdied three of her first six holes to stretch her lead to four at the AIG Women’s Open.
A coronation appeared to be in the cards. Chaos arrived instead.
Ryu blew her tee shot on the par-5 seventh into a thick gorse bush and had to take an unplayable. She made bogey and dropped another shot at No. 8. Bogeys at 10, 12 and 14 came like haymakers as Ryu went from up four to trailing by three as the wind and brutal back nine at Royal Lytham and St. Annes refused to let her off the mat.
As Ryu struggled to hang on, the chasers, whose chances of hoisting a trophy on Sunday once looked dire, got a second wind
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Charley Hull, who at one point was 10 shots back of Ryu after a shaky start, carded birdies at seven and eight and then added late birdies at 15 and 16 to get into the house at two under and give herself a chance come Sunday.
There was Lottie Woad, who was eight shots back of Ryu when she made the turn, steadying herself on the grueling back nine post three under and kept her title hopes alive.
“I think just the more times you’re in that position, the more comfortable you get,” Woad said after her third round. “Like I know I can play well in this tournament and I have done the last two years and had that experience being in the mix. And even this year, obviously a few weeks ago, I was leading at Evian, so I could use that experience as well. The more times you put yourself in that position is obviously a good thing.”
Jeeno Thitikul started the day two shots back of Ryu and seemed like the most likely contender to author a Saturday charge. But that deficit grew to six when Ryu raced out to a fast start while Thitikul struggled to get her putter to heat up. After back-to-back bogeys at No. 4 and No. 5, it looked like the northwest English winds had blown away Thitikul’s hopes for her first career major title. But the World No. 2 played her final 12 holes in one under par, finishing at four under par.
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Esther Henseleit, Lucy Li and Shiho Kuwaki also find themselves in the mix come Sunday after Ryu’s stumbles.
But no chaser got more life from Ryu’s fall than Yealimi Noh.
The 25-year-old American found herself seven shots back of Ryu after she bogeyed the par-5 seventh hole. But as Royal Lytham prepared to batter Ryu, Noh rediscovered her tempo and started to grab the year’s final major by the neck. She made birdies at nine, 10 and 11 to grab a share of the lead. When she made her final birdie of the day at No. 16, Yealimi Noh had suddenly gone from seven back to three clear of the field with 18 holes to play. From on the periphery to the final major’s main character in the blink of an eye.
Noh’s Women’s Open resurgence wasn’t on the pre-week script.
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She has made just seven of 14 cuts entering the week, with zero top 10s. Prior to her opening round 4-under 67, Noh had not broken par in an LPGA stroke-play event since April. She missed the cut at the KPMG Women’s PGA and the Evian before flying back to the U.S. to work on her game and re-center herself. The weeks off allowed her to “refresh mentally” and “not be so stressed” over the ball. Her fiancé, Jackson Suh, reminded her “that golf can be fun.”
This week, in the seaside town of Lytham St. Annes, Yealimi Noh is having fun. But Sunday will bring a different test. Noh has just two major top 10s in her career, has never held a 54-hole lead at a major and has only one career victory on the LPGA.
She’ll arrive Sunday at Lytham as the hunted — not knowing how she’ll react or what awaits on her 18-hole walk toward history — hoping her dreams await her on the horizon.
“I want to imagine it so I can manifest it,” Noh said after her third round about envisioning a win. “I don’t know, it’s just another round of golf tomorrow, and hopefully it all goes well, and I can do all the things after.
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“Sometimes it’s hard to be positive, especially with golf. Like it can be really tough. But manifestation is important.”
Noh arrived at Lytham just hoping to feel calmer over the ball and break par. An opening 67 set her up for a positive week. As Saturday began, it looked like Noh and others would quickly be exiting the proceedings to play a supporting role in Ryu’s march to her third consecutive major. Eleven holes later, Yealimi Noh tapped in for a closing par and a three-shot lead over Ryu, Thitikul, Henseleit, Li and Kuwaki. She leads Woad by four and Hull by five. All will have their ears pinned back, hoping to track her down on a baked-out Lytham.
Yealimi Noh will spend Saturday night in Lytham visualizing what she hopes Sunday evening brings. That her dreams will be in her hands as the sun sets over northwest England on Sunday night. That 18 holes and a positive mindset can deliver her something she’s always envisioned for herself, even if she might not have believed it would come this week. That sometimes golf can give you what you most need when you least expect it.
But if Saturday’s chaos-filled day at Royal Lytham showed us anything, it’s that there’s still a long way to go between Yealimi Noh and her dreams. In fact, her journey hasn’t even started.
May 27, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Camilo Doval (75) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals during the ninth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring right-handed reliever Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees in exchange for two prospects, ESPN reported Saturday.
Doval, 29, is 3-1 with one save and a 4.54 ERA in 44 appearances out of the New York bullpen this season.
The Yankees acquired the former All-Star closer in a deal with the San Francisco Giants at last year’s trade deadline.
Doval is 29-20 with 109 saves and a 3.53 ERA in 341 career games (no starts) with the Giants (2021-25) and Yankees.
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According to Cuba-based BeisbolFR.com, the Yankees will receive catcher Omar Alfonzo and outfielder Luis Cruz in the deal. Both were playing for the Pirates’ Dominican Summer League affiliate.
Roy Jones Jr suspects that Errol Spence Jr came away with the results he was searching for, despite losing a unanimous decision to Tim Tszyu last weekend.
This time, though, the former welterweight ruler was fighting at 160lbs after requesting a jump from their originally-agreed catchweight of 158lbs.
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But while this allowance should have worked to his advantage it was ultimately Tszyu, a former super-welterweight champion, who seemed physically and athletically superior on the night.
There was also a hint of satisfaction expressed by the American, who was perhaps focusing more on his performance than the actual result.
He did, after all, manage to hear the final bell without incurring any significant injuries, which, given this stage in his life, could be seen as an achievement in itself.
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Speaking on ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT, pound-for-pound legend Jones – who had favoured Spence to win – suspects this to be the case.
“Errol is who Errol wants to be; Errol did it like Errol wanted to do it. Errol wanted to prove that he can go back and do exactly what he’s been doing his whole career – taking stuff from people in their hometown.
“And, if he didn’t win it, he still went out on his feet. He had a lot of things he wanted to prove to himself.
“He didn’t get the result [against Tszyu] that we all thought he wanted to get, but he got the results that he wanted – to say: ‘Now, I can rest in peace’.”
During his own post-fight interviews, Tszyu expressed an interest in remaining at middleweight and even called out Erislandy Lara, the division’s WBA champion.
Celebrated climber Nirmal Purja and nine other mountaineers have been confirmed dead after an avalanche on Pakistan‘s Broad Peak, his expedition company said on Saturday.
The confirmation came a day after rescuers located four bodies while searching for the 10-member expedition.
How did Purja and the other mountaineers die?
“It is with profound sadness and immense heartbreak that we confirm that Nirmal Purja tragically lost his life following the avalanche on Broad Peak,” Purja’s company Elite Expeditions said in a social media post.
“We have also received confirmation that other members of the expedition sadly did not survive.”
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The climbers had been missing since Thursday, when an avalanche struck the expedition at around 6,600 meters (21,650 feet) on Broad Peak. The party is believed to have been swept away.
Two Pakistan Army Aviation helicopters joined the operation on Friday, while an experienced ground team was deployed to the area where the group was last believed to have been.
Pakistani security sources said four bodies had been located that day, although they had not yet been recovered.
The mountain is the 12th highest in the world and lies near Pakistan’s border with China (file photo)Image: Photoshot/picture alliance
At the time, rescuers were still searching for the remaining members of the group.
The deaths of all 10 climbers were confirmed on Saturday.
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The expedition included Purja and five other Nepalese climbers, including several Sherpa guides, as well as mountaineers from four other countries.
They were Pakistani mountaineer Sohail Sakhi, Omani climber Nathira Ahmed, US climber Mallory Geis and China’s Wang Zhong.
Who was Nirmal Purja?
Nirmal Purja, widely known as Nims Dai, was a British-Nepali mountaineer who became one of the best-known high-altitude climbers of his generation.
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The 43-year-old served with Britain’s Brigade of Gurkhas and later the elite Special Boat Service before leaving the military to become a full-time mountaineer and guide.
Purja shot to international fame in 2019 when he climbed all 14 of the world’s mountains above 8,000 meters in just over six months, dramatically beating the previous record of nearly eight years.
His feat was chronicled in the 2021 Netflix documentary “14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible,” which helped bring him a global following.
In 2021, Purja was also part of the 10-member Nepali team that completed the first winter ascent of K2, the world’s second-highest mountain.
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Before the latest ascent, Purja had posted his hopes for the expedition on X, asking the mountain for safe passage.
What is Broad Peak?
Broad Peak stands at just over 8,000 meters in Pakistan’s Karakoram range, close to the border with China. It is the world’s 12th-highest mountain and lies only a few kilometers from the better-known K2.
Originally designated K3 during the surveying of the Karakoram, its more modern name refers to its unusually wide summit ridge, which stretches for roughly 1.5 kilometers (just under a mile).
The region contains five of the world’s 14 peaks above 8,000 meters and attracts climbers from across the globe, although avalanches and rapidly changing weather make expeditions particularly dangerous.
Edited by: Darko Janjevic, Saim Dušan Inayatullah
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European football’s governing body UEFA said Thursday it would boycott the World Cup should FIFA press ahead with its private investor plan.
“No UEFA national teams will participate in any FIFA competition for so long as these proposals remain alive, unless this proposal has been abandoned in its entirety and binding assurances have been given that FIFA will never again open its governance or competitions to private ownership,” UEFA said in a statement.
“The World Cup cannot be treated as an investment product … No part of it should ever be surrendered to private investors. The World Cup is not for sale.”
FIFA, football’s world governing body, on Tuesday announced plans to create a commercial subsidiary to run its biggest events, such as the World Cup and Club World Cup.
Under the proposal, private investors would be allowed to acquire stakes in the company but would remain minority shareholders, FIFA said.
The governing body hopes to raise up to $4.2 billion based on a valuation of $20 billion for the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) initiative.
If approved, the project could provide each of FIFA’s 211 member associations with a one-off payment of $20 million in early 2027 and increase their funding allocation for the 2027-2030 cycle from $8 million to $20 million.
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday described the initiative as a “golden opportunity to turbocharge the development of the game globally”.
However, the proposal has drawn criticism from not only UEFA but also several leading European federations and European Union officials, who view it as another step in the commercialisation of sport and have raised concerns over potential conflicts of interest.
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have also expressed concern that the proposal was made public before FIFA’s 211 member associations were fully consulted.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has called on its members to review FIFA’s controversial plan.
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Never for sale
UEFA, in its statement Thursday, said that the World Cup was “one of football’s greatest sporting legacies.
It has been built over generations by players, national teams and supporters across every continent.”
“It is both irresponsible and indefensible that a proposal of such significance for football was conceived in secret and brought to the brink of approval without any meaningful consultation with those entrusted with stewarding the game,” UEFA said.
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“This is not merely a profound failure of leadership, but an abdication of FIFA’s duty as the custodian of world football.
“National associations around the world are now presented with an ultimatum: accept the irreversible capture of football’s greatest competitions or bear the consequences.
“This is not a ‘democratic decision’, but governance by intimidation – an act of coercion unworthy of an institution entrusted with the stewardship of the global game.”
UEFA added: “Nobody should be in any doubt: UEFA and its national associations will oppose these plans with absolute determination.
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“There are moments when institutions are judged not by what they are prepared to accept, but by what they refuse to compromise. This is one of those moments.
“Some things are simply too important to sell. The FIFA World Cup belongs to football. It always will. And so long as Europe has a voice, it will never be for sale.”
Manchester United legends Gary Neville and Rio Ferdinand have never been shy of voicing their opinions on all matters connected to Old Trafford including transfers
18:50, 01 Aug 2026Updated 18:51, 01 Aug 2026
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Chelsea have signed Danny Welbeck on a two-year deal from Brighton & Hove Albion. The news comes despite Manchester United legends Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville believing that he should be back at Old Trafford in a red shirt.
The United academy graduate will bolster Xabi Alonso’s attack at Stamford Bridge this season and add some much-needed experience to a young squad. The 35-year-old’s move to west London comes after he rolled back the years at Brighton last term.
The former United and England forward netted 14 goals and provided two assists across all competitions for Fabian Hurzeler’s team in 2025/26. Welbeck’s performances at the Amex Stadium helped them qualify for the Europa Conference League.
And the frontman will now be pulling on the blue of Chelsea in 2026/27 after agreeing a contract with Alonso’s men until 2028. The experienced striker is expected to join up with his new team-mates on their pre-season tour.
Welbeck has shared his pride at joining the Stamford Bridge club after his move was confirmed on Saturday evening.
He said: “When you hear of the interest from Chelsea, it’s something that fills you with such immense pride. Knowing the history of Chelsea, it’s a club that wants to win trophies and is pushing to do that every single season.
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“I’m really honoured to come to a club of this stature at what feels like a really exciting time. I know a few of the boys already and I’ve had fantastic conversations with the manager and already feel that connection. I’ve got that fire in my belly and I’m ready to give it everything for this club to make everyone at Chelsea, and the supporters, proud.”
Speaking to Sky Sports on Thursday, he said: “I said 10 years ago that Manchester United should never have sold Danny Welbeck. He’s gone away and done brilliantly well.
“He’s coming into a little cameo at the end of his career, but he’s a fantastic player. I worked with him obviously as a team-mate, I worked with him with England as a coach and he was fantastic for England.
“And he’s been good in the Premier League as well. It’s a good move for Chelsea and it gives them a real option up front.”
Welbeck had grown frustrated during David Moyes’ reign at United in 2013/14, having frequently been forced to play on the left wing, where he felt he could not show his best qualities.
It soon also became clear that, were he to assume a central striker role under Moyes’ successor, Louis van Gaal, it would not be as the manager’s top choice, as he had not been named in any of his first three league starting line-ups.
He went on to join Premier League rivals Arsenal in August 2014 where he scored 32 goals in 126 appearances – winning two FA Cups under the guidance of Arsene Wenger.
Franco Mastantuono is one of the players in the Real Madrid first team who has been outright informed that he is not in Jose Mourinho’s plans.
The teenager , after all, endured a difficult first season at the club and did not impress as he would have liked with injuries playing a part in keeping him from his best version.
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Pressed to look for a departure, the Argentine star seemingly preferred a move back to River Plate but Los Blancos preferred that his next destination be somewhere in Europe.
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Serie A sounds strong
As reported byMundo Deportivonow, Mastantuono has agreed to leave to a European club but demands that it be in Italy.
On that front, one club sounds strong, and it is surprisingly the same team Los Blancos face in their first pre-season friendly – Fiorentina.
Out of Mourinho’s plans. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
The player has reportedly conveyed to the manager that he wishes to move to Italy, and Fiorentina are among the most interested of all parties at his doorstep.
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Notably, even AC Milan and Napoli have submitted offers for Mastantuono, and everything will come down to his personal decision. The ball is completely in his court and he would prefer to participate in European competitions.
As matters stand, contacts are ongoing between Fiorentina and Mastantuono and it remains to be seen how long they drag on. The Italian club, for their part, do not wish to pressurise the player.
A ‘see you later’
Real Madrid are sending Mastantuono on loan with the intention of counting on him for the long haul, but history is testament that loan departures are seldom as straightforward as they appear.
Serie A bound? (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)
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While some, like the case of Brahim Diaz, worked out relatively well, others have not ended as joyously. A return to the club after leaving on loan, moreover, is complicated given that Real Madrid seldom have any constraints in replacing players.
Mastantuono will thus leave with the intention of returning soon, and he will hope it is just a ‘see you later.’
The practicality of the situation, however, is grossly different, and he must thus look to play solid minutes at a high quality to ensure his future at an elite club.
JJ Gabriel made his Man Utd debut at the age of 15 on Saturday and Leny Yoro believes the teenager has a big future in the game.
Leny Yoro was just 16 when he made his competitive debut for Lille and when he moved to Manchester United for £52million in the summer of 2024, he became the most expensive footballer aged 18 or under in the history of the game. So he is well placed to talk about JJ Gabriel.
The United teenager lit up the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm on Saturday with a lively late cameo in the 2-1 win against Atletico Madrid, making his first senior appearance at the age of 15 as his talent continues to bloom.
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Gabriel trained regularly with the first team last season and travelled to Trondheim for last weekend’s win against Rosenborg, but this was his first outing for Michael Carrick’s side and even though it was a pre-season friendly, he still caught the eye.
He scored 26 goals in 26 games in the Under-18 Premier League last season and has attracted interest from Barcelona, with United desperate to keep hold of a forward who looks like a generational talent, and Yoro has been impressed.
“He’s a really good player,” he said. “Still really young, still a lot to learn, a lot to improve. He’s really humble, still working, so I’m happy for him to get his first minutes, so I hope for him it’s going to continue like that.”
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As a fellow teenage sensation who made waves early in his career, Yoro knows what the attention on Gabriel is going to be like now and can see similarities in his own journey to the one the United youngster is embarking on.
“I can see myself,” he said. “[I would say] stay humble, just want to work, and this is what we need in the team, even for the young guys.
“They’re all doing really well, and JJ is one of them, so I hope he’s going to learn a lot, continue like that, improve, yeah. But he’s really good, a good player.”
FIFA President Gianni Infantino was met with unprecedented backlash following his proposal for the structural reform of the World Cup. Under pressure, he announced that he was withdrawing his plan to sell part of the tournament to private investors. This proposal caused quite a stir internally and even led some members of his team to resign in protest.
Emerse Faé’s contract as manager of the In Ivory Coast’s Elephants expires on August 1. The Ivorian Football Federation has announced that it will not be renewing his contract. He will therefore step down, having led the team to victory in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations and guided the Ivorians to a historic run at this summer’s World Cup. In Italy, the football world is mourning one of its legends: Franco Baresi, who died at the age of 66.
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