GOAL takes a look at five footballers from the CWC that would make sense for MLS teams to pursue this secondary transfer window

The secondary transfer window for Major League Soccer opens on Thursday, July 24, but that doesn't mean teams aren't already picking up the phone ahead of bolstering their squad for the second half of the regular-season campaign and an ensuing playoff push.

This summer, with the FIFA Club World Cup taking place in the United States, teams were playing on their doorstep, allowing clubs and scouts to get first-hand accounts of how teams and players perform in high-pressure surroundings. DAZN commentator for the tournament, Callum Williams, recently told GOAL he believes that multiple clubs are set to pounce on players who had top tournament showings.

"I think for certain teams, it is the right moment to," Williams said. "For sure, there's a handful of teams I know that are looking, they are actively having conversations."

Individuals like Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller, who has been linked with a stateside move for months, as well as Atletico Madrid's Rodrigo De Paul, would be superstar signings for the league. Then, in order to secure their spot with their respective national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a move to MLS for U.S. international Gio Reyna and Uruguayan forward Santiago Rodriguez would make sense too, as both have fallen down the pecking order for club and country of late.

There are also breakout players who emerge in the competition to catch the eyes of teams, and per reports, Al Ahly's Wessam Abou Ali could be just that man – as an Eastern Conference contender could be chasing his signature this summer now.

GOAL US takes a look at all five footballers and shares why a move to MLS this summer would ultimately make sense for each individual.

Get the MLS Season Pass today!Stream games nowGetty ImagesRodrigo De Paul, Atletico Madrid

One of the best players competing at the Club World Cup this year, De Paul is a rare type of midfielder. He's a player who has elite strength and athleticism but is also gracefully and has incredible technical skill – a unicorn in the European game.

A move to MLS would be a no-brainer for any club if they were able to make it happen – but, if reports are to be believed, one in particular might actually be set to make it come true.

De Paul has been heavily linked with a move to Inter Miami this week, where he would join Argentina national team compatriot Lionel Messi at the South Beach club. According to various reports, he himself has signed off on the deal and is open to the move, while Miami and Atletico Madrid just need to come to terms over a potential agreement.

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The 31-year-old mainstay in the midfield for is a known commodity in world football, and is a 2022 FIFA World Cup champion alongside the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, who already hones his trade with the Eastern Conference MLS club. A reunion would be sentimental for Messi and De Paul, who have a well-known friendship off the pitch already.

Reports say a fee in the range of $17 million would be enough for Atletico to let De Paul go, but as it stands, Miami does not have a DP spot to offer the 31-year-old. To make that happen, it would reportedly require Sergio Busquets to forgo his contract with the club, and potentially, retire.

At the CWC this summer, De Paul started all three games for Atleti until they were eliminated in the Group Stage.

AdvertisementGetty ImagesThomas Muller, Bayern Munich

Muller, whose contract with Bayern Munich officially ended upon completion of the Club World Cup, has been heavily linked with a move to MLS this summer over the past few months. He reportedly turned down an approach from FC Cincinnati ahead of the competition, the club that owns his MLS rights.

However, midway through this summer's tournament, he was asked about a potential move there, and he responded with a flirtatious answer, saying: "You have to say, the entire stadium and the spectators were there very well too. They have very good conditions here, you have to say."

Although nothing is confirmed, and any transfer still has a lot of legwork to get done, it feels as though it's become increasingly likely that the German legend is going to land in the league.

MLS side LAFC have also been linked with Muller, while the 13-time Bundesliga champion himself has admitted he's "asking around" the league amid a potential signing with a club this summer.

Any club that takes on Muller will be able to sign him as a free agent, but he would likely take up a Designated Player roster slot.

At the Club World Cup this summer, he started two matches, scoring two goals and recording one assist as the Bavarian club exited the tournament in the quarterfinals to the now-finalists PSG.

Getty Images SportGio Reyna, Borussia Dortmund

Reyna needs to move as his treatment at the Club World Cup was the final straw. Where he lands next will be the most crucial point in his professional career, and playing it safe might be the best course of action for a footballer who was once deemed the next great American soccer player.

While that very well still might be true, or still come true, nobody would know because Reyna has barely played over the past two years. Sure, that's due to a mix of reasons, from injuries to a failed loan move with Nottingham Forest to falling out of favor under the managerial carousel that is Dortmund, but this next transfer is absolutely everything.

He's logged just one appearance under USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino, and as things stand, he is on the outside looking in with the national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. A move to MLS – a league that the Argentine manager has CLEARLY shown respect for – would be the safest bet possible to get eyes on him ahead of the competition. Sure, it's not the sexiest of moves, it's not a blockbuster, and frankly, it's a step down from where he was a few years ago, but it's a move that gets him the playing time he desperately needs. MLS would be a confidence builder, and he can always return to Europe – if he succeeds.

Any club with an open DP spot and ambitions should at least make the call. As for Reyna, he and his agency cannot mess this next move up, and a transfer or loan to MLS would ultimately make sense for both parties.

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Getty Images SportSantiago Rodriguez, Botafogo

Well, here's a familiar face for MLS fans, and probably one that has you scratching your head a bit, too.

Rodriguez signed for Botafogo for a monumental fee of $17 million in February, but the move has been nothing short of a disaster. Rodriguez managed to secure only 42 minutes at the Club World Cup, and has only played a mere 430 minutes in total since his move to the Brazilian club.

As for his national team ambitions, he's fallen down the pecking order with Uruguay, too, and time is going to run out fast with if he wants to try and secure a roster spot with his nation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

A loan move back to MLS, at least through the end of the 2025 campaign, would make loads of sense for both parties. It would be incredibly difficult for Botafogo to recoup anything close to the fee they paid for Rodriguez roughly six months ago, but getting him regular minutes could be crucial as next summer closes in fast. If a team were to approach the Brazilian side with a permanent offer that was anywhere close, though, it would be hard to see them turn it down.

Any club that needs a top-tier attacking midfielder should pick up the phone and ask, because it's well-documented what Santi can do within this league.

أعلنت مجلة “فرانس فوتبول” الفرنسية قائمة اللاعبين المرشحين لجائزة الكرة الذهبية هذا العام، والتي تضم 30 لاعباً.

وضمت القائمة النجم المصري محمد صلاح لاعب ليفربول الإنجليزي، ومن المنتظر أن يقام حفل التتويج في وقت لاحق من هذا العام في العاصمة الفرنسية باريس.

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ويعد محمد صلاح أحد أقوى المرشحين للفوز بالجائزة، بعد الموسم الرائع الذي قدمه مع ليفربول واستطاع من خلاله أن يتوج بجائزة أفضل هداف وصانع ألعاب.

وأحرز محمد صلاح 29 هدفًا وصنع 18 أسيست خلال 38 مباراة مع ليفربول في الموسم الماضي.

ويعتقد صحفي ذا أتلتيك “جيمس بيرس” أن هذا العام يعد أقرب الأعوام لـ محمد صلاح لاقتناص الكرة الذهبية بعد الموسم الذي قدمه مع ليفربول.

وذكر بيرس: “إذا كان سيفوز صلاح بالكرة الذهبية فهذا سيكون عامه بالتأكيد، ساهم المصري بشكل كبير في فوز ليفربول بلقب البريميرليج موسم 2024-2025”.

واختتم: “لقد فاز صلاح بجائزة الحذاء الذهبي وجائزة أفضل صانع ألعاب في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز بعد تسجيله 29 هدفًا وصناعته 18 تمريرة حاسمة في البطولة”.

جدير بالذكر أن قائمة المرشحين للفوز بجائزة الكرة الذهبية قد خلت من المصري عمر مرموش الذي خاض موسماً مميزاً بقمصان أندية مانشستر سيتي وفرانكفورت.

A comprehensive defeat in the Eliminator capped a downturn in fortunes but there were positives to take

Tristan Lavalette29-Nov-2023Captain Heather Knight implored Sydney Thunder to learn from a late season fadeout, but believed her team should be “proud” of their resurgence up the WBBL ladder.After finishing with last season’s wooden spoon, Thunder’s bounce back season ended with a 44-run defeat to Brisbane Heat at the WACA ground in the elimination final. They finished with six losses in their last seven matches having been on top of the ladder after round eight.Related

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“Frustrating…feels like we’ve run out of puff a little bit which is obviously annoying with the start to the season we had,” Knight said. “We just kind of lost momentum…the form dropped off a little and we looked a bit tired. But I still think it’s a season that the girls can be proud of.”Thunder won just five games across the past two seasons in a fall from grace since lifting the title in WBBL06. But under the new leadership of Knight and coach Lisa Keightley, who led England from 2019-22, Thunder entered the season with an “underdog” mentality that served them well.”It really helped us,” Knight said. “I think we’ve got some young talented players…Olivia Porter and Anika [Learoyd] in the middle order are developing and learning how to play in different conditions.”We played a lot in different conditions actually, which has been quite interesting to adapt to and adapt the captaincy, so it’s been quite fun.”The elimination final exposed a flagging Thunder, whose quicks struggled to find their lengths on a bouncy WACA surface after Knight elected to bowl. As had increasingly been the case as the season wore on, Thunder’s batting relied heavily on opener Chamari Athapaththu who was named the player of the tournament in her debut season with the team.Athapaththu top-scored with 41 before she succumbed to a short-pitched delivery from Courtney Sippel, who along with fellow quick Nicola Hancock ripped through Thunder’s batting order.”[We need to] make sure that we’re able to execute our skills for a little bit longer,” Knight said. “I feel like we fought really well… [but need to not] get in that position in the first place. We had to claw games back a little bit like [the Heat game].”As expectations grew, Thunder struggled to cope and they were left to rue a defeat to crosstown rival Sydney Sixers in their final regular season game that cost them second spot and a home final in the Challenger.”I think we just haven’t been used to being at the top…the mentality changes a little bit,” Knight said. “We probably lost a little bit of freedom, a few people maybe tensed up a little bit and that’s a really good learning I think.”I think this team should believe that they should be in the top four. I think at the start of the season we definitely would have taken making it to the final stages.”

Chelsea were reportedly convinced to sell Noni Madueke owing to his questionable discipline and 'poor' training performances. The 23-year-old, known for his flair and versatility in wide positions, is on the verge of sealing a high-profile switch across London after both clubs reportedly agreed on a transfer fee in the region of £52 million.

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  Madueke has reportedly finalised personal terms with Arsenal and is expected to sign a five-year contract. His move will make him the latest in a growing list of players to leave Stamford Bridge for the Emirates, following in the footsteps of Kai Havertz and Kepa Arrizabalaga in recent windows.

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  Behind the scenes, Chelsea’s decision to part ways with Madueke appears to stem from frustrations over the player’s discipline and underwhelming progress, as revealed by Moreover, the coaching staff has had concerns about his attitude in training.

  It’s understood Madueke was excluded from the matchday squad on at least two occasions during the past season, one of which reportedly followed a disappointing showing during training. Most recently, he was left out of the starting XI for Chelsea’s Club World Cup semi-final win against Fluminense, a decision attributed to head coach Enzo Maresca’s belief that the player’s focus was not entirely aligned with the team’s objectives.

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  Chelsea were initially hopeful Madueke would become a breakout star following his arrival from the Eredivisie. Over the course of 92 appearances for the Blues, the winger has scored 20 goals and contributed nine assists. While those numbers are respectable, they have not matched the internal expectations Chelsea had for a player they once viewed as a long-term attacking asset. Even his goal in the UEFA Conference League final failed to shift the club’s opinion regarding his readiness to take the next step.

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  For Arsenal, the move represents both a gamble and an opportunity. Madueke’s ability to impact games from the flanks is not in question, but his maturity and consistency will be key to whether he flourishes under Arteta’s tutelage. The Gunners’ technical team reportedly see him as a high-upside addition who can learn within the club’s growing young core, even if he doesn’t immediately displace Bukayo Saka on the right.

Can a change of format lift England’s white-ball fortunes?

Alan Gardner11-Dec-2023

Big picture – T20 World Cup countdown beginsAnd now for something completely different. Or at least a slight change of pace after three months solid of ODI cricket. England have had their fill for 2023 and even if West Indies’ appetite for the 50-over format has been sharpened by a 2-1 series win, having kicked their heels during the World Cup, it is time to switch gears and dig out the T20 duds for five short-form thrashes starting under the Bridgetown lights on Tuesday.You are never far from an ICC event these days, with the series beginning an informal countdown to next year’s T20 World Cup, to be played in the Caribbean and USA. England are the defending champions (where have we heard that one before?) and alongside West Indies the only team to have won the competition twice. Both have brought back some of their big guns – West Indies notably recalling Andre Russell two years after his last T20I appearance – although England are still without a number of their 2022 title-winning side, including Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Chris Jordan and Mark Wood.For the hosts, after two dismal T20 World Cup campaigns in the UAE and Australia – the latter of which saw them knocked out by Ireland in the preliminary group stage – there is an acute sense of needing to reassert their pedigree in what was for a long time West Indies’ strongest format. Already there are signs that Daren Sammy, now six months into his role as white-ball coach, is starting to improve fortunes; since failing at the 50-over qualifier in June, they have beaten India in T20Is and now England in ODIs.Sammy, famously, was the uncomplaining showrunner who united West Indies’ all-star T20 cast for their World Cup successes in 2012 and 2016, and it seems he has been at work behind the scenes once again to ensure that the likes of Russell – and Jason Holder, Nicholas Pooran and Kyle Mayers, all of whom turned down central contracts from CWI – are involved ahead of a home tournament.England, too, are beginning to feel the squeeze around player availability and the global T20 calendar that has long been the norm in the Caribbean, but they remain in a stronger position to dictate terms. Will Jacks may have been aggrieved to miss out on a central contract recently, but he is among those looking to place themselves front and centre as Jos Buttler and Matthew Mott begin to plot their second World Cup defence in less than a year.There will be opportunities, too, for the likes of Phil Salt – who has a World Cup winner’s medal but was left out for the New Zealand series in September – Ben Duckett and Rehan Ahmed to polish their credentials, while John Turner is line for an international debut as the latest addition to the seam-bowling stable after catching the eye with his performances in the Blast and Hundred during the summer.England have not set much store in bilateral limited-overs competition in recent times – their T20I commitments so far this year include being whitewashed 3-0 in Bangladesh and a 2-2 draw with New Zealand ahead of the ODI World Cup run-in – and will doubtless feel that, given the higher volume of T20 cricket played by most of their players, they have a strong base from which to prepare. This series and the visit of Pakistan in May will comprise their entire World Cup build-up; West Indies, meanwhile, only have a three-match series in Australia to come, after their Pakistan tour was shunted to 2025. Across the next 10 days, in Barbados, Grenada and Trindad, we’ll see how each team is placed.Form guideWest Indies WLLWW
England WLWWLIn the spotlight – Andre Russell and Jos ButtlerFew players have T20 CVs to compete with Andre Russell, whose exploits across the major leagues – notably during a decade in the IPL with Kolkata Knight Riders – as well as his role in two World T20 wins, put him among the format’s all-time MVPs. It is now more than two years since his last international appearance, as the defending champions limped out of the 2021 World Cup, and it remains to be seen whether a 35-year-old allrounder with a history of knee problems can still be a dominant force. But his talismanic presence is enough in itself to encourage West Indies that they can regain their mojo in the format.Is a change as good as a rest? Jos Buttler might be about to find out. In action almost permanently since the start of August, through the Hundred and then the build-up and execution of England’s doomed World Cup campaign, followed almost immediately by a return to colours in the Caribbean, Buttler has looked increasingly careworn over recent weeks. Although he ended the worst run of his ODI career with a fifty at the 14th attempt in Antigua last week, that was immediately followed up with a golden duck in the defeat in Barbados. A return to opening the batting might bring the clarity he needs.Team news – Big names back on both sidesAfter the experimental feel of the ODIs, West Indies will welcome back a host of battle-hardened internationals for this series. Holder, Pooran, Mayers, Russell and the captain Rovman Powell have all been in action at the Abu Dhabi T10 but should slot back in, with the personnel largely unchanged from the 3-2 victory over India in August.West Indies (probable): 1 Brandon King, 2 Kyle Mayers, 3 Nicholas Pooran, 4 Shai Hope, 5 Rovman Powell (capt), 6 Shimron Hetmyer, 7 Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, 8 Jason Holder, 9 Akeal Hosein, 10 Gudakesh Motie, 11 Alzarri JosephMott has confirmed that Buttler will move back up to opener, where he will be partnered by one of the ODI Bash Brothers, Salt or Jacks. Rehan may have to warm the bench, with the return of senior spin duo Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid, while 22-year-old quick Turner will hope to make his first England appearance at some point in the series.England (probable): 1 Jos Buttler (capt & wk), 2 Phil Salt, 3 Will Jacks, 4 Ben Duckett, 5 Harry Brook, 6 Liam Livingstone, 7 Moeen Ali, 8 Sam Curran, 9 Tymal Mills/Gus Atkinson, 10 Adil Rashid, 11 Reece TopleyPitch and conditionsThere was plenty on offer for the bowlers during the rain-affected ODI at Kensington Oval and the prospect of a used surface for this first T20I may put a cap on the run-scoring – although it is a ground on which the ball can fly to all parts, as demonstrated when more than 400 runs were scored by West Indies and England in the third match of five in 2021-22. As with Saturday’s one-day game, there is a chance that the weather may have a say.Stats and trivia England have won six and lost seven of their previous 13 T20Is against West Indies in the Caribbean, although their overall record in the region is in credit – 11 wins, seven losses – thanks to their World T20 victory back in 2010, which was sealed on this ground against Australia. Their last T20I series in the region finished in a 3-2 series loss, with each of the five matches taking place in Barbados. That included a memorable one-run win in the second match, despite West Indies’ remarkable ninth-wicket stand of 72 in 29 balls. Rashid needs two more wickets to become the first Englishman to 100 in T20Is. He is also the man with the most international T20 wickets against West Indies – 22 in 13 matches, at an average of 10.95.”It’s very, very important. It’s good that we play a T20 series before so we have an idea of how we are looking to play, we have an idea of the squad and combination that can work for us. It provides a lot of opportunity for us to fine tune.”
“We’re in the thick of a series which is going to be quite important for us going forward with the T20 here in six months. You naturally need to focus on that.”

Kyle Jamieson will sit out the second and third ODIs against Bangladesh “and will instead have a period of rest” ahead of the three-match T20I series. Meanwhile, Finn Allen has also been taken out of the squad for the second ODI to turn out for Auckland Aces in their Super Smash opener on Tuesday.In a statement, NZC said that the decision on Jamieson was made after he “experienced stiffness in his hamstring following his arrival home from Bangladesh last week”.New Zealand were in Bangladesh for a two-Test series, which ended 1-1. Ben Sears, who had been brought in as cover for Jamieson prior to the ODI series, will stay on with the squad.Related

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“There’s a lot of cricket ahead of us and we want to make sure Kyle’s in the best place possible without taking any unnecessary risks,” Gary Stead, the team coach, said. “As we flagged when naming the ODI squad we see the series as a chance to provide opportunities to some new players, and Ben fits that category.”Allen will miss just the one ODI and will rejoin the squad for the third game.Neither Jamieson nor Allen played the first ODI of the series against Bangladesh, in Dunedin on Sunday, which New Zealand won by 44 runs (DLS method). Will Young and Tom Latham were the batting stars in that match, scoring 105 and 92 respectively, as New Zealand racked up 239 for 7 in their 30 overs. Bangladesh were then restricted to 200 for 9, with Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi and Josh Clarkson all picking up two wickets apiece.The second ODI will be played in Nelson on Wednesday.New Zealand squad for rest of ODI series: Tom Latham (capt), Will Young, Tom Blundell (wk), Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Rachin Ravindra, Adithya Ashok, Jacob Duffy, Adam Milne, William O’Rourke, Ben Sears, Finn Allen (only third ODI)

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Após empate em 1 a 1 com o Cuiabá fora de casa pelo Brasileirão, o já campeão Palmeiras se reapresentou na Academia de Futebol na manhã desta segunda-feira. Atletas, comissão técnica, diretoria e todo staff do clube tiveram uma manhã descontraída e posaram para a foto oficial do título antes do início das atividades.

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Preservado na última rodada por conta do desgaste da temporada, Endrick participou normalmente dos trabalhos com os demais companheiros. Vanderlan, substituído com câimbras na partida do último domingo, não teve constatada nenhuma lesão e também esteve presente nas atividades.

O meio-campista Jailson, em processo de transição física, atuou como “coringa” no trabalho de campo, ou seja, não teve tanta exigência física. Já Raphael Veiga seguiu o cronograma de recuperação com trabalhos em campo sob supervisão de membros do Núcleo de Saúde e Performance.

O Palmeiras volta a treinar nesta terça-feira, às 11h, na Academia de Futebol. O time se prepara agora para receber o América-MG nesta quarta, às 21h30, no Allianz Parque, pela penúltima rodada do nacional. O confronto marcará a cerimônia de entrega da taça para o campeão antecipado.

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يلتقي منتخب مصر للناشئين لكرة اليد تحت 19 عامًا، اليوم الجمعة مع نظيره النرويج ضمن منافسات بطولة كأس العالم للناشئين لكرة اليد.

وتأتي مواجهة مصر والنرويج، للمنافسة على المراكز من الخامس إلى الثامن بعد فشلهما في التأهل إلى نصف نهائي البطولة.

طالع.. فيديو | منتخب مصر يخسر أمام إسبانيا ويودع كأس العالم للناشئين لكرة اليد

وخسر منتخب مصر، أمام نظيره الإسباني بنتيجة 31-29، في اللقاء الذي جمعهما أمس الخميس ضمن منافسات ربع نهائي بطولة العالم لناشئي اليد.

البطولة تستضيفها مصر خلال الفترة من 6 إلى 17 أغسطس الجاري، على صالات استاد القاهرة، العاصمة الإدارية الجديدة، وصالة الدكتور حسن مصطفى بمدينة 6 أكتوبر.

وكان منتخب مصر قد تأهل إلى ربع النهائي بعد التعادل في مباراتي الدور الرئيسي أمام التشيك (35-35) والدنمارك، وذلك عقب تصدره مجموعته في الدور التمهيدي بالعلامة الكاملة، محققًا انتصارات كبيرة على كوريا الجنوبية (46-27)، البحرين (36-28)، واليابان (39-28). موعد مباراة مصر والنرويج في كأس العالم للناشئين لكرة اليد

ومن المنتظر أن تقام المباراة بين مصر والنرويج الجمعة في تمام الساعة الخامسة مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة والسعودية. القناة الناقلة لمباراة مصر والنرويج في كأس العالم للناشئين لكرة اليد

وتنقل قناة أون سبورت 2 المباراة بين مصر والنرويج لناشئين كرة اليد.

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Manchester United supporters were responsible for the highest number of football-related arrests in England and Wales during the 2024–25 season, according to the latest data published by the UK Home Office. Over the 10-month reporting period, 121 arrests were linked to fans of the Old Trafford club, more than any other team in the top flight, as revealed by The Athletic.

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In total, 1,932 football-related arrests were recorded across all regulated fixtures in England and Wales during the 2024–25 campaign. This marks an 11 per cent decrease compared to the previous season, with 235 fewer incidents reported. The Red Devils topped the list, followed by local rivals Manchester City, whose fan base accounted for 94 arrests, and West Ham United, who registered 77 arrests.

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One of the most significant shifts came from Aston Villa, whose number of arrests rose dramatically. The Birmingham-based club saw 71 arrests, a notable increase from just 26 incidents during the 2023–24 season. This jump placed them fifth overall, trailing Chelsea who had 76 arrests, and highlights growing concerns around fan conduct at Villa Park.

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While West Ham no longer leads in total arrests, they remain at the top in two related categories. The east London side has the highest number of fans with active football banning orders, totalling 112, and also issued 39 new banning orders during the campaign, again the highest figure among all clubs. Chelsea followed with 31 and Manchester United came in third with 28 banning orders imposed on their supporters in the 2024–25 season. In the 2024–25 season, a total of 685 new banning orders were issued – a slight increase from the 683 recorded in the previous year. This brings the current number of active FBOs across England and Wales to 2,439.

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WHAT THE UK POLICING MINISTER SAID

Commenting on the annual findings, Dame Diana Johnson, the UK's policing minister, praised ongoing enforcement efforts to clean up the game.

“Today’s statistics show that these efforts are paying off and strong action is being taken to stop violence and disorder from ruining football,” she said.

AC Milan have turned to Real Madrid left-back Fran Garcia as the Italian side continue to look for a Theo Hernandez replacement.

• Milan eyeing Madrid left-back Fran Garcia
• Rossoneri are looking for a Theo Hernandez replacement
• Los Blancos will demand €20m to let the Spaniard go

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Milan are moving seriously in the transfer market as they aim to put an end to their struggles both in Serie A and in Europe. Having sold Hernandez to Al-Hilal, Milan are searching for a left-back and are considering a move for Real Madrid's Fran Garcia, according to a report from .

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  New sporting director Igli Tare is expected to open talks over Garcia with Madrid this week. The Rossoneri consider the 25-year-old to be the ideal candidate to fill the void left by Hernandez's departure, and his impressive performances for Xabi Alonso at the Club World Cup have, in particular, caught the eye. The relationship between Madrid and Milan remains healthy, which could help ease the negotiations, but concrete conversations have not yet taken place. Per , Los Blancos will demand €20 million (£17.4m/$23.5m) to allow Garcia to leave.

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  Garcia is a product of the Real Madrid academy and made a reputation for himself while bombing up and down the left flank at Rayo Vallecano. His solid displays earned him a move to the Madrid first team in 2023, where he has had to play a squad role due to the presence of Ferland Mendy. He also started all games at left-back at the Club World Cup, and showed a much-improved version of himself, scoring a goal and delivering an assist in six starts.

  Things might change in the 2025-26 season. Madrid, on Tuesday, presented Alvaro Carreras, a left-back, after signing him from Benfica. It is believed that the 22-year-old will become the first-choice left-back under Alonso. Lack of playing time, therefore, could play a role in Garcia's decision with regard to his future. He is said to be open to a departure if he can get the opportunity to play as a starter. What could complicate his potential departure, though, is the fact that Mendy is not expected to recover from his injury until October/November.

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  The Rossoneri are also looking to sign reinforcements in both midfield and attack. After securing Luka Modric on a free transfer, they are currently in talks with Club Brugge over Ardon Jashari, while they have also been linked with the likes of Dusan Vlahovic, Victor Boniface, and Jean-Philippe Mateta.