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• 🚨 Kompany gets his way! Media: Bayern snap up top target

  27-07-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Kompany gets his way! Media: Bayern snap up top targetAt Vincent Kompany’s express request, FC Bayern Munich have signed Senegalese player Bara Sapoko Ndiaye on a permanent deal.According to information from ‘Sky’ and transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, the 18-year-old is now making a permanent move from Gambino Stars to Munich.According to information from ‘Sky’ and transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, the agreement with Gambino Stars was reached as part
  
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• Roma submit €25 million offer for Feynoord’s Read

  30-07-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma submit €25 million offer for Feynoord’s ReadRoma is looking for a right-back to replace Celik, who, while a free agent and awaiting a contract renewal, has moved to Juventus. The Giallorossi have their eye on Fresneda from Sporting Lisbon but are moving on to several other options. As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the Roman club has sent an official offer to Feyenoord for right-back Givairo Read. The Dutchman, born in 2006, finished the season with two goals and three assists in 1
  
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• 'Bajrami and Souttar near exits from Ibrox' - gossip

  30-07-2026 09:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nedim Bajrami is expected to leave Rangers in the coming days, with a return to Italian football emerging as the most likely destination for the 27-year-old Albania winger. (Inside Ibrox)Leicester City and Swansea City are leading the race to sign John Souttar, with the 29-year-old Scotland centre-half certain to end his four years with Rangers. (Rangers Review)Rangers and Cardiff City face serious competition for Tromso midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl, with Hull Citynow very interested in the 20-ye
  
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• Real Madrid declare superstar untransferable after father held talks about potential exit – report

  30-07-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid declare superstar untransferable after father held talks about potential exit – reportReal Madrid have a squad filled with stars, with the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo and Fede Valverde, among others.Among them, Bellingham is one of the youngest and yet already experienced at the highest level. He has had many memorable moments in his Los Blancos career.The 23-year-old midfield superstar had a World Cup to remember in North America, scoring
  
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• Official | Paris FC sign Luca Koleosho from Burnley

  30-07-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Paris FC sign Luca Koleosho from BurnleyParis FC have signed Italy international winger Luca Koleosho (21) from EFL Championship side Burnley FC, both sides have announced. Koleosho already spent the second half of the past Ligue 1 campaign on loan with Les Parisiens. He played 18 games and logged four goal contributions. L’Equipe understands that Paris FC have agreed to a 10 to €15m transfer fee with the Clarets, including add-ons.Koleosho has signed a five-year
  
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• Today’s Papers – Double Juventus deal, Mancini apologises

  30-07-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Double Juventus deal, Mancini apologisesGazzetta dello SportOne two JuveKolo Muani signed, Alajbegović closeAfter a long chase: here’s PSG’s No.9. Surprise blitz: The Old Lady is in pole for the Bosnian. If David leaves, there’s Zirkzee, or Vlahovic’s return.Milan on SouléAmorim is looking for an attacking midfielder and chases the RomanistaMancini: ‘I made a mistake, but now I want the trophies.’Revolt against Infantin
  
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• Liverpool confirm surprise midfield transfer

  30-07-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool confirm surprise midfield transferLiverpool have confirmed a surprise transfer. Things are finally starting to kick into gear in the market for the Reds. It's been a messy window so far and pretty fruitless as well.This may be Richard Hughes' final window in charge of Liverpool, as a move to Al Hilal beckons and his legacy is definitely on the line. Sure, Hughes delivered last summer with big money signings but he also created an imbalance in the squad that cost Arne Slot his job.Now A
  
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• City's new skipper - Should Haaland be the leader?

  30-07-2026 09:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Manchester City winger Mark Kennedy believes Erling Haaland is the perfect candidate to take on the captaincy role.City have jetted off for their pre-season tour of Hong Kong and Seoul, but Enzo Maresca is yet to name the new club captain.Speaking to BBC Radio Manchester, Kennedy said: "Every time I watch City I see a leader [in Erling Haaland]. "I see someone driving the team forward and someone not giving up. Every time I watch City, he catches my eye in terms of his leade
  
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• Reds CEO Hogan on potential investor Bhatia

  30-07-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]With Liverpool stating that they have more than 26 million supporters in the USA, there is little surprise over why the Reds chose America as the destination for their pre-season tour.This has been quite the summer for football here and Billy Hogan, CEO of Liverpool and Fenway Sports Group (FSG), insists the aim is to build on that after what has been a "super difficult year" for the club "for lots of different reasons".Last week, FSG, which owns Liverpool, confirmed that a consort
  
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• PSG reach breakthrough with Monaco in Maghnes Akliouche talks

  30-07-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG reach breakthrough with Monaco in Maghnes Akliouche talksPSG and AS Monaco are close to reaching an agreement over the transfer of France international attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche (24), according to Fabrizio Romano. Both Ligue 1 sides reached a breakthrough with only details set to be ironed out. AS Monaco reportedly turned down a €45m bid from PSG recently, but it appears that Akliouche will now bolster Luis Enrique’s ranks.PSG and Monaco were locked in talks
  
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• Lookman Shines With Brace as Atlético Madrid Begin Pre-Season

  30-07-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lookman Shines With Brace as Atlético Madrid Begin Pre-SeasonAtlético Madrid opened their pre-season with a 4-1 win over Getafe on Wednesday, with Ademola Lookman – the Nigerian forward – the standout performer, scoring twice inside the first half to set Los Colchoneros on their way.Lookman Leads the WayLookman’s double was the clearest positive to emerge from the outing, underlining his potential importance in Atlético’s attacking plans for the seaso
  
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• 🎧 A-Z: Labone and Latchford

  30-07-2026 09:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]In the latest episode of BBC Radio Merseyside's Everton A to Z, we have reached the letter L.Paul Salt and Mike Hughes discuss the late great Brian Labone and Everton legendary forward Bob Latchford in the A-Z of Merseyside Sport.Hughes speaking about Toffees legend Labone: "Brian Labone made his debut in 1958 and carried on playing until 1971, when it was an Achilles injury that did for him. Harry Catterick most famously coined the phrase referring to Labone as 'The Last of the Co
  
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• How Tottenham's transfer window shows big WSL ambitions

  30-07-2026 09:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France defender Alice Sombath has become Tottenham's record signing [Getty Images]It is clear from Tottenham's summer transfer business that they have big ambitions in the Women's Super League next season.Martin Ho's side have strengthened in the market, building a squad that, on paper, could cause a stir among the league's top clubs. They finished fifth in the WSL last season - a significant improvement on the year before when they flirted with relegation.Tottenham broke their club-record signi
  
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• Kroupi ruled out three-to-four months

  30-07-2026 09:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Junior Kroupi is facing three-to-four months out with a foot injury that he suffered out in Austria at Bournemouth's training camp. He has undergone surgery.It seemed like it was a freak injury when he was taking a shot in training earlier this week but Bournemouth are going to be without their top goalscorer now for the foreseeable.It will be a large chunk of their Europa League campaign, so you're looking at an October or November return, but that's depending on how well the reco
  
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• ❌ Barcelona's Plan B falls through: Eli Junior Kroupi injured

  30-07-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ❌ Barcelona's Plan B falls through: Eli Junior Kroupi injuredBarcelona is working on signing a center forward, and the problems keep piling up.That's what 'SPORT' reported this Thursday: Barcelona are waiting for Julián Álvarez and need one more gesture to move forward with his arrival.Eli Junior Kroupi's injury has wrecked the Blaugrana's plans because the Bournemouth striker was the 'Plan B'.The forward has fractured the fifth metatarsal in his foot and will be sidelined f
  
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• 'Everton eye Celtic's Johnston amid Patterson interest' - gossip

  30-07-2026 09:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton are linked with interest in Celtic's Alistair Johnston with Nathan Patterson tipped to exit, while Nadim Bajrami reportedly nears an exit from Rangers.Everton, whose Scotland right-back, Nathan Patterson, is drawing strong interest from clubs in Germany, Italy and Spain, are preparing to firm up their interest in Celtic 27-year-old Alistair Johnston. (The Herald)Mika Baur has informed Paderborn of his desire to join Celtic this summer after the 22-year-old midfielder agreed personal term
  
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• Ipswich suffer loss to Osasuna

  30-07-2026 09:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Gary O'Neil's Ipswich Town lost their second pre-season friendly 2-1 against La Liga side Osasuna.The Spanish side took the lead in the opening five minutes, through a rebounded effort from Miguel Auria.Chuba Akpom, who joined Ipswich on a permanent deal from Ajax in May 2026, scored a second-half equaliser eight minutes after being substituted on.However, a fantastic strike from Osasuna's Raul Moro ricocheted off the underside of the crossbar to gift the La Liga outfit a pre-seaso
  
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• Fermin Lopez opens up on missing the World Cup – “I didn’t watch the first few matches”

  30-07-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fermin Lopez opens up on missing the World Cup – “I didn’t watch the first few matches”Fermin Lopez was cruelly denied the chance to be part of Spain’s World Cup triumph this summer, with an injury ruling him out of the tournament.The Barcelona midfielder has now opened up on that painful experience, describing it as the toughest period of his career in an interview with Catalunya Radio (h/t Mundo Deportivo).Ferran on his toughest summer yetFor Fermin, watching on a
  
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• Schar limps off in defeat at Bristol City

  30-07-2026 09:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Newcastle continued their pre-season preparations with a 4-1 defeat at Championship side Bristol City on Wednesday night.Sam Greenwood's curling free-kick put Bristol City ahead before Lorent Tolaj doubled the Robins' advantage before the half-hour mark.Shortly after the restart, Max Bird's strike extended their advantage and, despite Harvey Barnes pulling one back, a Sven Botman own goal restored the three-goal cushion in the closing stages.Ashton Gate - including 3,400 travelling
  
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• US tour highlights Wrexham's stock higher than ever

  30-07-2026 09:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wrexham toured in America in 2023 and 2024 [Nasdaq, Inc./Vanja Savic/Wrexham AFC]As Wrexham unveiled their new 2026-27 home shirt while ringing the Nasdaq bell in New York's iconic Times Square, there was little doubt that the club's stock has never been higher.Icons from the past such as Mickey Thomas, Steven Fletcher, Ben Tozer and Ben Foster were among those in The Big Apple proudly adorning the club's red jersey.It formed part of the launch of their new home kit, complete with their newest s
  
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• Parkinson takes encouragement from Liverpool defeat

  30-07-2026 09:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Phil Parkinson says Wrexham will take encouragement from their narrow 1-0 defeat to Liverpool, and insisted they still know where to improve.Teenager Rio Ngumoha scored the only goal at Yankee Stadium in New York, while Wrexham went closest through Kieffer Moore late on.Wales goalkeeper Danny Ward was forced to make early saves against his old club as Parkinson felt Wrexham were loose to start.But the triple promotion-winning manager believes his side did enough to earn a draw agai
  
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• Four pointers to most open Premier League title race in years

  30-07-2026 09:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Is the Premier League due a wide open title race? [Getty Images]Three of the traditional "big six" have new managers, the defending champions have a key injury and Tottenham and Chelsea are breaking transfer records.After years of Manchester City dominance followed by Liverpool and Arsenal winning titles by at least seven points, the Premier League is due a wide open, unpredictable, multi-club title race.Here are four reasons why 2026-27 could be that season.New managers, new expectationsEnzo Ma
  
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• Man City dithering opens door to £60m forward deal as Fabrizio Romano confirms exit plan

  30-07-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City dithering opens door to £60m forward deal as Fabrizio Romano confirms exit planLiverpool are still searching for a new winger. Reports continue to swirl around Bradley Barcola, the Paris Saint-Germain forward valued at around £145m.If Richard Hughes declines to pay that much for the wantaway attacker then we could see Liverpool move on to other targets.One issue with Barcola is that he is not an exact stylistic match for Mohamed Salah.The 34-year-old left Anfield at the end
  
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• Manchester City open to Rodri sale to Real Madrid on crucial recruitment condition

  30-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City open to Rodri sale to Real Madrid on crucial recruitment conditionMan City prefer to keep Rodri even if he fails to sign a new contract extension this summerThe arrival of Ayyoub Bouaddi or another midfielder could allow for a sale to be sanctionedCity value Rodri at “significantly more” than the reported numbers of €50M being linked to Real MadridManchester City’s preference is to retain Rodri this summer even without a contract extension, but the completi
  
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• Barcelona rule out signing a new centre-back this summer – here’s why

  30-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona rule out signing a new centre-back this summer – here’s whyEarlier in the summer, it appeared that signing a new centre-back would be one of Barcelona’s biggest priorities, as the club required a top-class defensive partner for Pau Cubarsi.During the course of the summer transfer window, the club have also been linked with moves for talented defenders such as Alessandro Bastoni and Cristian Romero, whom the club have been in contact with very recently.But the Catalans
  
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• Today’s 5⃣ top stories: Diomandé ready, Argentina-Spain sanctions...

  30-07-2026 08:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s 5⃣ top stories: Diomandé ready, Argentina-Spain sanctions...Football never stops with transfers, controversies, matches... so let’s run through the five stories you can’t miss this Thursday.Yan Diomandé, ready for Real MadridThat’s according to 'MARCA', which has been with the Ivorian winger in Leipzig. Diomandé is already in the middle of moving and ready to return to Madrid, where he previously played for Leganés. He is expected
  
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• Roma to meet with Brentford for Schade

  30-07-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma to meet with Brentford for SchadeIn addition to Castro, Roma are also close to finalizing a deal with Wolfsburg for Koulierakis, a left-footed central defender. The Giallorossi management is eager to sign the right-footed left winger to Gasperini for the second half of the preparations in Wales. Nusa is increasingly distant, and the Roman club is working on Ezzalzouli and Bahoya, but in the last few hours the path to Kevin Schade has been heating up. The 2001-born Brentford player finished
  
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• Report: Ligue 1 Liverpool target submits ofifcial transfer request on return from World Cup

  30-07-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Ligue 1 Liverpool target submits ofifcial transfer request on return from World CupLiverpool Transfer Thoughts: Matias Fernandez-Pardo Interest Makes Sense in Evolving AttackLiverpool’s forward line is still being rebuilt, and there is no point pretending otherwise. When a club loses a player of Mohamed Salah’s stature, there is no quick fix, no neat replacement, no single signing who makes the problem disappear overnight. It becomes a process, and this summer has felt exactl
  
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• Report: Fulham close in on €30m Real Madrid midfield ace

  30-07-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Fulham close in on €30m Real Madrid midfield aceFulham Transfer Talks Step Up for Cesar Palacios as Real Madrid Double Deal Edges CloserFulham look to be moving with real intent in the transfer market, with The Athletic reporting that the club are advancing in talks with Real Madrid over attacking midfielder Cesar Palacios. It is a move that speaks volumes about the direction of travel at Craven Cottage under new head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, and it could be part of a fascinating doubl
  
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• Milan continue to show interest in Matias Soule

  30-07-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan continue to show interest in Matias SouleMatias Soulé could leave Roma. The Argentine winger’s future is still unknown, as he’s not unsellable for the Giallorossi; in fact, the club’s goal is to make a capital gain of more than €20 million. Roma, in fact, values ​​the 2003-born player at around €40 million (his book value is €15.5 million). The former Frosinone player has ended up on AC Milan’s shortlist, as they’re looking fo
  
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