The Touchline Take

⚽ Daily football news, transfers & leaks
📰 Breaking stories, rumours & confirmed deals
🔔 Matchday + transfer window updates
✍🏽 Run by Oluwatimileyin Adeyemi

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🚨💣 EXCL | Mateus Fernandes is now one of the priority targets for Manchester United.
ManUtd are aware of his personal terms and do not expect any issues on that front should a transfer agreement with West Ham be reached. #MUFC
#transfernews #sports

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🚨🗞️ L'Équipe front page: “Michael Olise wants to join Real Madrid... and so the saga begins!”

#RealMadrid #TransferNews #Football

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🚨🔵🔴 Joan Laporta: “If Julián doesn’t join, we have alternatives.”

“Deco is working on several options and will choose the most suitable one.”

#FCBarcelona #TransferNews #Football

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🚨💣 Michael Olise has reportedly told Upamecano he wants to join Real Madrid, despite Bayern’s efforts to keep him.

Olise is determined to make the move, according to L’Équipe.

#RealMadrid #TransferNews #Football
Via @theMadridZone

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🚨🇫🇷 Michael Olise wants to join Real Madrid this summer and make the next step in his career.

Madrid are pushing for him, but Bayern insist he is not for sale.

#RealMadrid #TransferNews #Football

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🚨🇺🇸 Donald Trump will attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, White House confirms.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino previously said Trump would present the trophy.

#WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #Football

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🚨🇸🇳 BREAKING: Ibrahima Mbaye is set to leave PSG this summer, with Jorge Mendes now handling his future.

Premier League and Bundesliga clubs are showing strong interest as talks continue. #TransferNews
Via @FabrizioRomano

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🚨🟣 NEW: Aston Villa are working on signing a new winger as Arsenal step up their pursuit of Morgan Rogers.

Villa are also advancing deals for Estupiñán after completing moves for Manzambi and João Gomes. #AVFC #TransferNews
Via @FabrizioRomano

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🚨 NEW: Marcus Rashford's £40m release clause has expired.

Any move now must be negotiated with Manchester United. The forward has returned to training, with offers set to be considered. 🔴 #MUFC #TransferNews
Via @David_Ornstein

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🌍 WORLD CUP CLASSIC #36 🇮🇹

Roberto Baggio — the man who died standing. 😪💔

One missed penalty could never define a legend. Not every football icon gets the ending they deserve. 🕊️🏆

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🚨 JUST IN: Michael Olise has informed Bayern Munich he wants to stay at the club. 🔴

Bayern are now preparing a new contract with an improved salary to reward the winger. ✍️🇫🇷 #FCBayern

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🚨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England's next manager?

With Thomas Tuchel's future under scrutiny after the World Cup exit, who would you choose to take charge?

🔵 Pep Guardiola or ⚫ Eddie Howe? 🤔👇 #England #ThreeLions

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🚨🔥 Arsenal's new attack?

With Morgan Rogers, Julián Álvarez and Bradley Barcola all linked, the Gunners could have one of the most exciting front lines in Europe. 🤩🔴

Where do you think Arsenal finish in the Premier League if they sign all three? 👀🏆 #AFC #PremierLeague

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🚨🗣️ Messi responds to claims of Argentina favoritism: 🇦🇷🔥

"No one gives us anything for free. We compete, we fight and we play good football. I'm proud of this team and happy to make Argentinians happy." 🐐🏆 #Argentina #WorldCup

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🚨🚨 OFFICIAL: The Ballon d'Or has confirmed that players at non-European clubs remain eligible to win the award. 🏆🌍

There has been no restriction on non-European players since 2007. #BallondOr #Football

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🗣️ Erling Haaland: "I try to relax as much as I can. Being on a farm, driving a tractor and feeding my cows... that's my dream." 🤠🐄

"When I retire, I think I'll buy a small farm." 🌾💙 #Haaland #Football

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🚨 Pep Guardiola in 2025:

🗣️ "The real Rodri will return at the 2026 World Cup and be back to his very best next season."

One year later... Pep's prediction came true. 👏�� #Rodri #ManCity #WorldCup

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🚨💣 HERE WE GO! Christos Tzolis is an Arsenal player! 🔴⚪

Deal agreed for €40m, medical approved and Arteta gets his new winger. Morgan Rogers talks also continue behind the scenes. 👀 #AFC #TransferNews

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🚨📊 Most goals scored for Argentina's national team: 🇦🇷

🐐 Lionel Messi leads the all-time scoring charts, extending his legendary legacy with the Albiceleste. 🇦🇷⚽ #Argentina #WorldCup
Via @TouchlineX

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🚨 NEW: Arsenal are set to step up their move for Morgan Rogers.

Talks with the player are now at an advanced stage as the Gunners push to get the deal done. 🔴 #Arsenal #TransferNews

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🚨 DID YOU KNOW? Luis de la Fuente was Lionel Scaloni's main mentor during his UEFA Pro Coaching Licence.

Now, mentor and student go head-to-head in the 2026 World Cup final. 🇪🇸🤝🇦🇷🏆 #WorldCup #Football