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• €20m gap separates Real Madrid from blockbuster Rodri signing

  27-07-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  €20m gap separates Real Madrid from blockbuster Rodri signingThe next few weeks are crucial for Real Madrid, as they aim to add two major signings to Jose Mourinho’s squad before the start of the 2026-27 season. A deal for Yan Diomande is close to being completed, and soon, Rodri could also be about to join Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella and Bernardo Silva at the Bernabeu.Rodri had originally been ruled out as a transfer option by Real Madrid, but after his impressiv
  
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• MLS Stars Arrive: Casemiro & Griezmann Debuts, Riley Tiernan Interview & USMNT Hopamine

  27-07-2026 22:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeChristian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros return to process the full-force return of Major League Soccer following the World Cup break. Christian kicks off the show with a hilarious and relatable personal story about taking his 3.5-year-old son to his first competitive soccer class 1v1s. The hosts then dive into the latest blockbusters across MLS, analyzing Casemiro’s 1-0 debut for Inter Miami as a physical midfield anchor, Antoine G
  
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• PSG’s Ousmane Dembélé dismisses Al-Hilal approaches

  27-07-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG’s Ousmane Dembélé dismisses Al-Hilal approachesParis Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé (29) is reported to have turned down Al-Hilal’s advances, according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri.Having managed to secure Crysencio Summerville (24) from West Ham for nearly €65m, and with reports suggesting an interest in Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye (26), the Saudi club is said to have hoped to pull off a masterstroke by luring the 2025 Ballon d’Or
  
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• Enzo Maresca’s pre-season outlook on Jack Grealish and Kalvin Phillips ahead of Man City east Asia tour

  27-07-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca’s pre-season outlook on Jack Grealish and Kalvin Phillips ahead of Man City east Asia tourEnzo Maresca keen for Jack Grealish to be part of Man City’s pre-season tour in east AsiaLate call to be made on Grealish, who is still not close to full fitness after foot surgery in FebruaryKalvin Phillips has been confirmed as part of Man City’s pre-season tour squadEnzo Maresca is keen to include Jack Grealish in Manchester City’s pre-season tour, though a late decis
  
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• Chelsea Remain Keen On Signing This Bournemouth Midfielder: Should Alonso Move In For Him?

  27-07-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Remain Keen On Signing This Bournemouth Midfielder: Should Alonso Move In For Him?In a recent post on X, journalist Florian Plettenberg revealed that Chelsea remain keen on signing Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. It has been mentioned that the Blues are prepared to launch another move to sign the English talent in this transfer window.Scott’s Decent Run Of Form In English FootballScott enjoyed a solid campaign with the Cherries recently as he put in a string of influential displ
  
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• Fifa president Gianni Infantino called to appear before Congress over Trump ties

  27-07-2026 22:22 via yahoo.com
  Donald Trump joins Fifa president Gianni Infantino on the field for the trophy presentation at the World Cup final.Photograph: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/AllstarJamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, has launched an investigation into Fifa president Gianni Infantino, seeking documents that would detail the ties between soccer’s governing body and Donald Trump and his administration.In a Sunday letter, Raskin wrote to Infantino and called for Fifa to provide any d
  
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• Inter in advanced talks with England defender Stones

  27-07-2026 22:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  John Stones' Manchester City contract expired while he was at the World Cup with England [Getty Images]England defender John Stones is in advanced talks with Inter Milan about joining the Italian side on a free transfer.The centre-half is a free agent after leaving Manchester City at the end of June.Stones has been the subject of major interest from clubs across Europe, including Chelsea and Juventus.But Serie A champions Inter have held positive discussions with the 32-year-old and are understo
  
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• Update On The Future Of This Sunderland Centre-Forward: Good Move For Everyone Involved?

  27-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Update On The Future Of This Sunderland Centre-Forward: Good Move For Everyone Involved?In a recent interview with Football Insider, journalist Mick Brown offered an update on the future of Sunderland centre-forward Brian Brobbey. Brown said,“Sunderland do not want to lose any of their important players now.“They had such a successful first season back in the Premier League, but now is the time to build on that, it should be a starting point for them, not the end goal.“To push
  
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• Italy choice between Mancini and Conte, back to the future again

  27-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy choice between Mancini and Conte, back to the future againPaolo Maldini had hoped to introduce a very different approach to the Italy bench, but instead it is turning into the same old duel between Roberto Mancini and Antonio Conte to hark back to the past.The Nazionale is in total chaos, as just four days after a press conference where they outlined their bold project for the future of Italian football, and 16 days after being appointed as technical director and special advisor, Maldini a
  
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• Bayer Leverkusen target Marseille’s Facundo Medina

  27-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayer Leverkusen target Marseille’s Facundo MedinaBayer Leverkusen have opened talks with Olympique de Marseille regarding a potential transfer for Facundo Medina (27), according to reports in Le Phocéen.Whilst no agreement has yet been reached between the two clubs, OM’s management are not ruling out the possibility of their Argentine defender leaving. However, they have no intention of selling him off cheaply and are demanding a fee of €20m – roughly the same amou
  
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• Brazilian giant wants Luiz Henrique back, but there are snags

  27-07-2026 22:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazilian giant wants Luiz Henrique back, but there are snagsBotafogo has begun talks with Zenit in an attempt to bring back Luiz Henrique, the hero of the 2024 Libertadores title.However, the complexity of the deal and its major financial impact have generated strong distrust behind the scenes within the board.The information was published by the O Globo newspaper website.The negotiationLast week, Botafogo opened talks with Zenit, suggesting a swap: the return of forward Luiz Henrique in a deal
  
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• Reports: Chelsea in shock talks to sign duo Danny Welbeck, Jordan Henderson - A good idea for Xabi Alonso?

  27-07-2026 21:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea are reportedly in shock talks to sign veteran forward Danny Welbeck from Brighton and Hove Albion, and veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson from Brentford. Welbeck, 35, scored 13 goals in the Premier League last season in his best-ever return in the English top-flight and the English forward is aging like a fine wine as many pushed for him to be called up to England's World Cup squad. Welbeck's form led Brighton to an eighth-place finish last season as they qualified for the UEFA Conferen
  
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• Saudi club submits €70m opening bid for Bayern Munich’s Luis Diaz

  27-07-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saudi club submits €70m opening bid for Bayern Munich’s Luis DiazL’Équipe reports that Saudi club Al-Hilal SFC has tendered a €70m-offer for Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz. The German record champions signed the Colombian international away from Liverpool for €75m only last summer. In one year spent playing for his Bundesliga club, Diaz scored 26 goals and 23 assists in 51 appearances across all competitions. The French publication notes that the Saudi outfit&rs
  
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• Saudi club submit €70m opening bid for Bayern Munich’s Luis Diaz

  27-07-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saudi club submit €70m opening bid for Bayern Munich’s Luis DiazL’Équipe reports that Saudi club Al-Hilal SFC has tendered a €70m-offer for Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz. The German record champions signed the Colombian international away from Liverpool for €75m only last summer. In one year spent playing for his Bundesliga club, Diaz scored 26 goals and 23 assists in 51 appearances across all competitions. The French publication notes that the Saudi outfit&rsq
  
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• These 🔟 players we've lost track of this season 🫣 (1/3)

  27-07-2026 21:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  These 🔟 players we've lost track of this season 🫣 (1/3)What happened to them?Exiled, without a contract, or without playing time... at the start of this week, we’ve listed a few names that seem to have disappeared from the radar this year.Let’s start with those exiled to the Middle East. Former PSG players Marco Verratti and Presnel Kimpembe are now playing in Qatar, with virtually no visibility in Europe. The same goes for Benjamin Bourigeaud.... The former Renn
  
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• Stones ready for Inter as free agent, but Romero still wanted too

  27-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stones ready for Inter as free agent, but Romero still wanted tooMultiple sources confirm John Stones has agreed a two-year contract with Inter, earning €4m per season, but the England international does not exclude Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero.FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 23: John Stones of England walks out the tunnel to inspect the pitch before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Ghana at Boston Stadium on June 23, 2026 in Foxborough, Massach
  
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• David Ornstein: Chelsea make move for Premier League striker

  27-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Ornstein: Chelsea make move for Premier League strikerChelsea Eye Danny Welbeck Transfer as Xabi Alonso Targets Premier League ExperienceChelsea’s summer planning appears to be taking another intriguing turn, with David Ornstein reporting that the club are exploring a move for Brighton striker Danny Welbeck. It is the sort of link that immediately sparks debate, largely because Welbeck is now 35, and partly because it signals a notable shift in recruitment thinking at Stamford Bridge
  
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• Arsenal Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Real Madrid Winger: Dream Choice For Arteta?

  27-07-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Real Madrid Winger: Dream Choice For Arteta?In a recent report, Fichajes mentioned that Arsenal are locked in a three-way battle for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior. It is believed that the Gunners would have to compete with Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City in the race to sign the Brazilian wide player.Vinicius Junior’s Impressive Form In La LigaVinicius Jr. enjoyed a good run of form at the Madrid club in the previous campaign wh
  
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• 😱Time is running out: Barcelona set a deadline for Julián Álvarez

  27-07-2026 21:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱Time is running out: Barcelona set a deadline for Julián ÁlvarezFC Barcelona has entered the decisive week to resolve the possible transfer of Julián Álvarez. After his re-election, president Joan Laporta warned that the offer submitted to Atlético de Madrid was not "open-ended," setting the deadline between late July and early August.Atlético’s stance and Flick’s urgencyFrom Atlético de Madrid’s offices, the response ha
  
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• Federico Chiesa makes vital decision as Juventus and Como come forward for deal

  27-07-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Federico Chiesa makes vital decision as Juventus and Como come forward for dealFederico Chiesa gets a fresh startThe 28-year-old joined the Anfield side back in 2024 from Juventus for a £12.5m fee. He has been unable to make a name for himself so far - although he can claim to be a Premier League winner following his exploits in 2024/25.Chiesa has consistently been linked with a move back to Serie A since he joined the Reds - with Juventus and Como among the top-flight sides interested in
  
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• Official | Hofenheim send striker Gift Orban (24) to Turkey on loan, pocket fee and secure mandatory purchase option

  27-07-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Hofenheim send striker Gift Orban (24) to Turkey on loan, pocket fee and secure mandatory purchase optionHoffenheim striker Gift Orban’s reported-on transfer to Turkish outfit Amed SK Diyarbakir has been officially confirmed. Kicker reports that Orban’s Bundesliga parent club have pocketed a €1m loan fee as part of the arrangement. The newly promoted Turkish club will also pay €4m to acquire the 24-year-old permanently under an obligatory purchase optio
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are Hoping To Land This Paris Saint-Germain Youngster: One For The Future?

  27-07-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are Hoping To Land This Paris Saint-Germain Youngster: One For The Future?In a recent report, RMC Sport stated that Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to land Paris Saint-Germain youngster Ibrahim Mbaye this summer. It has been mentioned that Spurs would have to compete with Liverpool, Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and Chelsea in the race to sign the Senegalese wide player this off-season.Mbaye’s Impressive Rise In French FootballMbaye caught the eye at t
  
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• Simonelli on Italy chaos: ‘We discovered Maldini resigned from the TV’

  27-07-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Simonelli on Italy chaos: ‘We discovered Maldini resigned from the TV’Lega Serie A President Ezio Simonelli reveals they only found out Paolo Maldini and Leonardo had resigned from their Italy roles ‘from the television, but it was in the air.’It was only four days ago that FIGC President Giovanni Malagò, Club Italia technical director and his special advisor Leonardo spoke to the Serie A clubs to present their project.BERGAMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 16: AC Milan S
  
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• John Stones set for Inter Milan switch after rejecting Arsenal & Chelsea

  27-07-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  John Stones set for Inter Milan switch after rejecting Arsenal & ChelseaJohn Stones is on the verge of joining Inter Milan after reaching a verbal agreement with the Serie A giants, dealing a blow to admirers including Juventus, Chelsea and Arsenal.The England international has been available as a free agent since his Manchester City contract expired on June 30, bringing the curtain down on a glittering decade at the Etihad Stadium.According to Gianluca DiMarzio, Stones has now given the gre
  
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• Crystal Palace reach agreement with Brest centre-back Raphaël Le Guen

  27-07-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace reach agreement with Brest centre-back Raphaël Le GuenCrystal Palace have reached an agreement on personal terms with Brest centre-back Raphaël Le Guen (19), according to L’Equipe. The Eagles have identified Le Guen as Maxence Lacroix’s replacement given that the France international centre-back is set to  join Premier League rivals Chelsea in a €60m deal imminently.A product of the Brest youth academy, Le Guen made his professional debut last
  
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• Liverpool “determined” to sign PSG star: “top transfer target” could cost them record fee

  27-07-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool “determined” to sign PSG star: “top transfer target” could cost them record feeBradley Barcola’s move to Liverpool is still on, although it sounds as complicated as ever, and could turn into quite the saga.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.Transfer insider Florian Plettenberg has just Tweeted that Liverpool have “opened talks” with
  
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• Rangers Ready To Listen To Offers For 22-Year-Old: Right Decision?

  27-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Ready To Listen To Offers For 22-Year-Old: Right Decision?Derek McInnes has barely had time to unpack his office box at Ibrox, yet the direction of travel is already crystal clear. Wide areas need fixing. Urgent fixing. Djeidi Gassama, brought in just twelve months ago during the summer window of 2025, looks increasingly like the first major casualty of the new era.Rangers open to selling winger Djeidi Gassama as McInnes reshapes squadReporting from Calum Crowe in the Scottish Mail
  
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• FA to trial new goalkeeper injury rule across English football this season

  27-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FA to trial new goalkeeper injury rule across English football this seasonThe Football Association (FA) has confirmed that English football will introduce a new goalkeeper injury trial for the 2026/27 season.They have received approval from the International Football Association Board (IFAB).The initiative is backed by the FA, Premier League, English Football League, Women’s Super League, National League and Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL).It is aimed at reducing time-was
  
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• Premier League giant rejected, African star wants Liverpool transfer

  27-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League giant rejected, African star wants Liverpool transferAn African star has offered himself to Liverpool as he rejects a Premier League giant. Let's be honest, Liverpool's transfer window hasn't unfolded the way many supporters expected.Given everything that happened last season, there was a widespread expectation that the club would move quickly in the market. A new manager had arrived, several high-profile players had departed and there were obvious gaps throughout the squad. On pa
  
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• Bournemouth receive transfer contact from Manchester City over star forward

  27-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth receive transfer contact from Manchester City over star forwardManchester City have made contact with Bournemouth over Eli Junior Kroupi, asking for information on the versatile forward’s situation this month.The Cherries are said to want to keep the 20-year-old for at least the 2026/27 season under new manager Marco Rose – the same stance taken with Barcelona’s interest.City’s approach adds to a growing list of top clubs, including PSG and Arsenal, who have t
  
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