Borussia Dortmund
United Linked with Dortmund Defender Waldemar Anton as Summer Window Looms
Man United weigh move for Dortmund defender Waldemar Anton as squad rebuild and midfield exits loom .
Manchester United have been linked with Borussia Dortmund centre back Waldemar Anton in recent reports from Germany. Dortmund are expected to pursue fresh terms for Anton, but with two years remaining on his current contract suitors believe a summer approach could yield a bargain.
Anton, who turns 30 this summer, has spent much of his career under the radar. He began his senior career with Hannover before impressing at Stuttgart and earning a move to Dortmund in the summer of 2024. Standing at 6’2″, he has developed a reputation as a no-nonsense defender: willing to put his body on the line, comfortable in aerial duels and someone who gains confidence in physical encounters.
That profile only tells part of the story. Stuttgart used Anton at the base of midfield to make the most of his passing ability, and he is regarded as a smart operator on the ball. His strongest displays remain in the heart of defence, where leadership and attitude have become defining features of his game. Those who have worked with him describe “a player who gives everything in training, leads by example and knows how to encourage those around him.” The same sources say he is a model professional and could be in contention for the Dortmund captaincy if Nico Schlotterbeck departs this summer.
For United, cultivating that type of presence has been high on the agenda. Ruben Amorim helped oversee a changing of the guard and Michael Carrick has reminded the squad of what it really means to play for United. With Champions League action expected to return to Old Trafford next season, the club anticipates an active window.
Central midfield remains the priority. Casemiro’s impending departure and the likely sale of Manuel Ugarte would leave Kobbie Mainoo as the only natural midfielder. Club officials are preparing a war chest of around $250 million to sign at least two targets, including Sandro Tonali, Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba. Improvements at full back and potentially at striker if Joshua Zirkzee leaves are also expected, while opinion is divided on whether another central defender is required. On paper United have depth at centre back, with Harry Maguire on the cusp of a new contract alongside Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven, De Ligt and Martínez, but fitness considerations could alter plans.
Borussia Dortmund
Sancho Faces Major Pay Cut As Getafe Table Short-Term Deal
Sancho’s latest offer from Getafe is far below his old United salary, with La Liga interest still alive.
Jadon Sancho’s next move has brought a stark reminder of how far his career has drifted from the heights once expected of him. The former Manchester United winger has been offered a contract by Getafe that is worth only 4% of his previous salary, according to a report.
Sancho, 26, struggled badly in the Premier League and failed to make a strong impression during loan spells with Chelsea and Aston Villa. After that, Manchester United decided not to activate an extension clause in his contract, allowing him to leave as a free agent.
Getafe approached him earlier this month, and The Telegraph reports that the financial terms are on a completely different level to anything he was used to in England. The Spanish club’s proposal is a yearly salary of €400,000 ($448,000), a figure that is less than he would have earned in two weeks under his previous United deal. The contract would run until the end of the current season.
Sancho has not dismissed the possibility of accepting the offer and is understood to be keen on a move to La Liga. He is expected to speak with club management in the coming days to formally review the proposal.
For a player who has been in the spotlight for nearly a decade, the contrast is dramatic. His move from Manchester City’s academy to Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2017 generated major attention, and he quickly justified the interest with his performances. In 2018-19, he was involved in 30 goals in the Bundesliga, then improved that return to 34 the following year, prompting Europe’s top clubs to circle.
United’s success in that transfer battle was widely applauded at the time, with Sancho viewed as a possible transformative signing. But the expectations, amplified by the size of the deal, have followed him ever since.
In the last five years, however, little has gone to plan on the pitch. The scrutiny around every step has remained intense, and the latest offer reflects just how sharply the picture has changed.
Al Ahli
Yashin Trophy 2026 shortlists reveal established names and fresh contenders
The 2026 Yashin Trophy shortlists are out, with new contenders joining familiar goalkeeping names.
The 2026 Yashin Trophy race has taken shape, with 10 men and five women named on the latest shortlists for football’s top goalkeeping honour.
There will be a new men’s winner this year after Gianluigi Donnarumma, who led the rankings in 2025, was not included among the nominees. That opens the door for a wide-open contest featuring several familiar figures and a few first-time entrants.
Thibaut Courtois is again in the mix, underlining the standing he has built over several years. Barcelona’s Joan García has also earned a first nomination after a season that put him firmly among the leading candidates. Arsenal’s David Raya, last season’s Premier League Golden Glove winner, is on the list too, while Emiliano Martínez returns to the spotlight after being nominated for his work with former employers Aston Villa and later joining Chelsea this summer.
The men’s shortlist also includes Matvey Safonov and Gregor Kobel, plus the Saudi Arabia-based pair of Yassine Bounou and Édouard Mendy. Unai Simón is recognised after helping Spain to World Cup glory, while Vozinha completes the lineup after another notable campaign at 40 years old.
Courtois and Martínez have both lifted the prize before, with Martínez a two-time winner in 2023 and 2024.
On the women’s side, Hannah Hampton is back after becoming the first winner of the Women’s Yashin Trophy last year. She is joined by Ann-Katrin Berger and Cata Coll, who finished second and third in the inaugural edition. Manchester City’s Ayaka Yamashita and Kansas City Current’s Lorena complete the women’s shortlist.
The full lists confirm a competition that mixes proven pedigree with new challengers, and the final outcome now depends on which goalkeeper can turn nomination into the highest honour.
Arsenal
Nwaneri’s Dortmund loan underlines Arsenal’s long-term view
Nwaneri joins Dortmund on loan as Arsenal keep faith in the academy graduate for the future.
Ethan Nwaneri has left Arsenal for Borussia Dortmund on a season-long loan as he seeks more regular football in 2026/27.
With competition for places once again fierce at Arsenal, the Premier League’s youngest-ever appearance-maker will continue his progress away from north London for the coming campaign.
Dortmund offer him a significant platform. The attacking midfielder joins a side aiming to challenge Bayern Munich for the Bundesliga title and remain competitive in the Champions League. BVB began their league season with a 2-0 win over Hamburg and have made a point of targeting young signings this summer as they look to reinforce their standing as one of Europe’s leading developers of talent.
The move has come after summer arrival Giannis Konstantelias suffered an ACL tear on his competitive debut for Dortmund last Saturday.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the German club will cover Nwaneri’s full salary during the loan.
Arsenal’s stance, though, makes the deal noteworthy for what it does not include. There is no buy option or obligation attached, leaving the Gunners clear in their belief that the academy graduate remains part of their future.
Nwaneri had been linked with a departure throughout the summer, while his compatriot and fellow teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly was also the subject of exit talk. Even so, the reigning Premier League champions resisted any permanent sale of either player.
For Nwaneri, the opportunity at Dortmund should provide valuable minutes and an environment built around youth. If the loan goes well, it could strengthen his case for a return to Mikel Arteta’s first-team plans.
