Manchester United Loses Out to City in Race for Elliot Anderson
In a surprising twist in the transfer market, Manchester United has conceded defeat to Manchester City in their pursuit of Elliot Anderson. This development has been highlighted in Thursday's newspaper reports, particularly from the Daily Mirror. In other significant transfer news: Enzo Fernandez expresses his desire to leave Chelsea, but the club demands a hefty £120 million for his release, according to The Sun. Fulham is reportedly offering Marco Silva a lucrative contract to make him the Premier League's third-highest paid manager. Liverpool defender Andy Robertson is nearing a verbal agreement with Tottenham, as reported by the Daily Express. Arsenal is set to demand up to £20 million for striker Gabriel Jesus this summer, as per The Athletic. Arsenal has also confirmed plans for a trophy parade, expecting over 500,000 supporters in north London. In international news, Maurizio Sarri has resigned as manager of Lazio for the second time, according to The Sun. Meanwhile, Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid has expressed his desire to remain with the club for life, although he noted that neither party is rushing into a new contract. As the World Cup approaches, England faces the possibility of playing in front of over 50,000 empty seats in their first warm-up match. Additionally, Costa Rica has dropped three players for disciplinary issues ahead of their friendly against England. In Scottish football, Oskar Fallenius keeps his options open for a potential move to Rangers, while Hearts are targeting Amadou Ba-Sy to fill the void left by Lawrence Shankland's transfer to Rangers.
Source: Sky Sports - 2026-05-27