Manchester United's transfer spending compared to Man City, Chelsea and other Premier League rivals
Manchester United enjoyed a busy end to their summer transfer window bringing in four players before the 11pm deadline.
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Full list of Man City ins and outs as summer transfer window closes
Manchester City have conducted their business efficiently again this summer as they continue to press forward.
Champions League draw: Kane and Bayern take on Man United, Newcastle face Mbappe's PSG
Harry Kane will be making a quick return to England after his new side Bayern Munich were drawn against Manchester United in the group stage of this season's Champions League.
UCL draw: Man Utd face Bayern; PSG meet Newcastle, AC Milan - ESPN
Manchester United have been drawn against Bayern Munich in this season's Champions League group stage, while Paris Saint-Germain will be forced to navigate what looks to be the toughest group in the competition.
Premier League clubs spend record 1.95 billion pounds in transfer window
Premier League clubs have splurged a record 1.95 billion pounds ($2.45 billion) on players in the summer transfer window, with spending expected to exceed 2 billion pounds, according to analysis from Deloitte published on Friday.
Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo Lights Up Saudi League With Hat-trick, Then Takes The Ball Home
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to light up Saudi Pro League. Since his move to the West Asian competition, the Portuguese legend's exploits have been widely followed. No he again showed why he is considered so dangerous as he scored a triumphant hat-trick for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. On Friday against Al Fateh, Ronaldo found the net three times. Sadio Mane also scored. After the match, Ronaldo even took the ball home.
Spanish international Laporte joins Al-Nassr from Man City
LONDON: Aymeric Laporte joined the Premier League exodus to Saudi Arabia on Thursday as the Manchester City defender moved to Al-Nassr in a deal worth a reported £23 million ($29 million). Spain center-back Laporte won 12 major honors during his successful spell with City. However, he fell out of favor at times during City’s treble-winning campaign and the close-season signing of Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol further restricted his chances of regular action. The 29-year-old is the latest City star to accept a lucrative switch to the Gulf State after Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez recently joined Al-Ahli. Laporte made 180 appearances for City after arriving from Athletic Bilbao for a then club record £57 million in January 2018. “I am proud to have represented Manchester City over the last six seasons,” Laporte said. “When I first joined, I was excited about the prospect of winning trophies.
Man City complete signing of Belgium winger Doku from Rennes
Manchester City have signed winger Jeremy Doku from Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais, both clubs said on Thursday, with the Belgium international signing a five-year deal with the Premier League champions.