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Freelance sports writer. Chief editor @transfersdotcom. Ex-Goal. Tweeting mostly French and Scottish football. DMs open.
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Porto forced to respond after sensational Cardoso Varela ‘false identity’ claim

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By Robin Bairner Verified
| Football Transfers Verified
Updated: 22 Jul 2026 16:36 BST 4 min read © IMAGO Make us your Google favourite Porto president Andre Villas-Boas has been pressed into a response after it was alleged that the Portuguese giants have signed a player whose identity is false. Article continues under the video Social media account PortoReport claimed on Tuesday that Cardoso Varela has been signed by the Portuguese club under a false identity and that he is, in fact, a “ghost”.
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Man Utd risk missing out as €60m midfield priority opens Saudi talks

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By Robin Bairner Verified
| Football Transfers Verified
22 Jul 2026 13:00 BST 4 min read © IMAGO Make us your Google favourite Manchester United have made Manu Kone a transfer priority after already adding Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos to Michael Carrick’s ranks before the beginning of the 2026/27 season. Article continues under the video United are eager to add to their options in the midfield after losing Manuel Ugarte to serious injury and seeing Casemiro depart as a free agent.
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Rodri ‘approves’ Real Madrid transfer as Man City face summer dilemma

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By Robin Bairner Verified
| Football Transfers Verified
Updated: 22 Jul 2026 10:59 BST 4 min read © IMAGO Make us your Google favourite Manchester City midfielder Rodri has ‘approved’ a summer transfer to Real Madrid fresh from his 2026 World Cup success with Spain. Article continues under the video Rodri, 30, was one of the standouts of Luis de la Fuente’s side as they marched through the tournament undefeated before edging Argentina 1-0 after extra-time in the final.
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