Metallica join investment fund to buy other artists’ song catalogs

straight to your inboxA new report in the brand values of European football's biggest clubs has laid bare the challenge they face in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.The Brand Finance Football Annual reveals that the brand value of every major club on the continent is plummeting in the wake of lost revenues.As the report states: "COVID-19 has caused the total value of the top 50 football brands to decrease for the first time in 6 years.

straight to your inboxWith Manchester United's top four place in the Premier League confirmed, and therefore a place in next season's Champions League too, the club's attentions will now turn to the transfer market as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to improve his squad ahead of next season.Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho and Aston Villa playmaker Jack Grealish are both targets for United in this transfer window, which officially opened on Monday.For a bit of fun, we carried out a Football

straight to your inboxAs Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to strengthen his squad following Manchester United’s third-place finish in the Premier League and securing Champions League football for next season, Jadon Sancho remains top of the list.The Borussia Dortmund winger has been a long-time target of United, with the club trying to sign him twice in the past, once in 2017 before his move to Germany from Manchester City and once last summer, but this summer, United have made him their main

straight to your inboxThe Premier League season is finally over with Champions League qualification in the bag for Manchester United.A win over Leicester on the final day of the campaign saw United secure third in the table to ensure they will compete in Europe's elite club competition next season for the first time since finishing second under Jose Mourinho two years ago.United can still end the season with a trophy as they seek more success in the Europa League but one name continues to

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorShamrock Capital, the LA-based investment firm created by the late Roy E. Disney, has closed a new content fund with $400 million in committed capital to acquire existing entertainment IP rights in film, TV, music and video games.The Shamrock Capital Content Fund II follows an inaugural fund that raised $250 million and holds an interest in more than 800 films, 1,000 television episodes, and 5,000 music compositions.

straight to your inbox Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has admitted they are targeting forward additions to their squad in case Jadon Sancho leaves the club. MEN Sport understands the England international remains Manchester United's top transfer priority this summer despite the financial impact of COVID-19 on the transfer market.

Metallica and longtime co-manager Cliff Burnstein are among the parties involved in an intellectual-property acquisition venture that is being headed up by former longtime Morgan Stanley investment banker Paul Donahue, two sources close to the situation confirm to Variety.The source emphasized that the venture, which is called Worldwired Music IP Fund and will have resources in the $300-$500 million range, is not being led by the group or Burnstein — even though Worldwired is the name of the

straight to your inboxBorussia Dortmund have set a deadline of August 10 for Manchester United to sign Jadon Sancho, according to reports.United have been impressive since returning to Premier League action and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to build on that potential by improving his attacking options in the summer transfer window.A centre-midfielder, playmaker and winger are high on the Norwegian's list of priorities with former Manchester City man Sancho the club's top target.The 20-year-old

straight to your inboxJadon Sancho has named Manchester United's Paul Pogba in his ideal starting XI, as he continues to be linked with a move to Old Trafford.Sancho is top of United 's transfer wishlist this summer, with the club hoping to do a deal with Borussia Dortmund to sign the exciting England international. United have improved in recent weeks, particularly due to the return of Pogba from injury and his link up with new signing Bruno Fernandes in midfield.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United morning headlines for Monday, July 6.Manchester United will hope to sign Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish when the transfer window opens, with the attacking midfielder seen as one of the most creative and skillful players in the bottom half of the Premier League.

straight to your inboxJadon Sancho will demand to leave Borussia Dortmund if the club block his transfer to Manchester United - according to reports.The England international remains a priority target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the upcoming transfer window as he fits the profile of player the United boss is looking to bring to Old Trafford and is viewed as the ideal recruit to bolster the club's forward line.Sancho is believed to have told Dortmund of his desire to leave the club and MEN Sport