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• Ahanor to join Palace on loan before permanent Chelsea switch

  01-09-2026 14:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea have announced that teenage defender Honest Ahanor will join the club in 2027 after spending the rest of this season on loan at Crystal Palace.The Blues have agreed a deal worth up to £40m to sign Italy international Ahanor, 18, from Atalanta.But he will not arrive at Stamford Bridge immediately.Instead, Ahanor is set to join London rivals Crystal Palace on loan from his current club before officially becoming a Chelsea player next summer.Chelsea first expressed an in
  
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• No away fans for SPFL Old Firm matches this season

  04-09-2026 14:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There will be no away supporters for Celtic and Rangers derbies in the Scottish Premiership or Premier Sports Cup this season.The "temporary arrangement" was reached following talks between the Glasgow clubs and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL).It follows the Scottish FA's independent review into the events surrounding last term's Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox, which was marred by unrest and pitch incursions from both sets of fans.Rangers host Celtic in the Premier Sports C
  
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• Kerolin Nicoli move signals Barcelona’s new transfer ambition

  04-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kerolin Nicoli move signals Barcelona’s new transfer ambitionBarcelona have signed Brazilian forward Kerolin Nicoli, 26, from Manchester City for a reported £1.25m, according to Sky Sports. The fee is the highest ever received for a Women’s Super League player, making Kerolin the English top-flight’s most expensive export.It is a strikingly quick turnaround. Kerolin only arrived in the WSL from the NWSL 18 months ago, joining Manchester City in January 2025, where she mad
  
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• Schalke 04 vs Bayern Munich: Vincent Kompany talks Jamal Musiala, transfers, and a tricky away day

  04-09-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Schalke 04 vs Bayern Munich: Vincent Kompany talks Jamal Musiala, transfers, and a tricky away dayAhead of Bayern Munich’s trip to Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga this weekend, Vincent Kompany spoke about a tough away fixture, Jamal Musiala, the transfer window, and more. Bayern cruised to victory on the opening day of the Bundesliga last weekend when they dismantled VfB Stuttgart 5-1 in front of a packed Alianz Arena. Their hosts this week played their first top-flight match since 2023
  
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• Real Madrid are already convinced Mourinho was the right man for the job

  04-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid are already convinced Mourinho was the right man for the jobJose Mourinho was expected to return to Real Madrid with a bang, as his reputation suggested confrontation, pressure and an immediate demand for change. Yet the early picture from within the club points in another direction. According to the latest information from Jorge Picon, Mourinho has settled back into life at Real Madrid with a calmness that has surprised some of those around him.Club sources describe the co
  
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• La Liga club preparing new contract for Barcelona target after rising interest – report

  04-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga club preparing new contract for Barcelona target after rising interest – reportRacing Santander are preparing to strengthen their position over Jorge Salinas after the 19-year-old attracted serious interest from Barcelona and several major European clubs this summer.According to SPORT, Racing are planning to improve Salinas’s contract and could increase his €16 million release clause. The left-back is already tied to the club until 2029, but his current buyout figur
  
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• Club name Arsenal loanee in their Champions League squad

  04-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Club name Arsenal loanee in their Champions League squadEthan Nwaneri has been named in Borussia Dortmund’s senior Champions League squad, a necessary step to allow him to play in the competition.Photo via BVB.deBorussia Dortmund have submitted their official Champions League squad to UEFA, naming 24 senior players out of a maximum of 25. Most notably from an Arsenal perspective, loanee Ethan Nwaneri has been named a senior player.At Arsenal, Nwaneri wouldn’t need to be named on the
  
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• David Ornstein reveals how Liverpool beat Arsenal in the race for Bradley Barcola

  04-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Ornstein reveals how Liverpool beat Arsenal in the race for Bradley BarcolaWhy Liverpool won the Bradley Barcola raceBradley Barcola has officially become a Liverpool player, putting an end to one of the summer’s more intriguing transfer sagas. The France international completed his £123m move from Paris Saint Germain on Monday, signing a five year contract and taking the No.29 shirt at Anfield.For Liverpool, this was a statement signing. For Arsenal, it represents a transfer o
  
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• Boban: Maldini ‘didn’t betray’ Italy’s agreements’, we should ‘all thank’ Guardiola

  04-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boban: Maldini ‘didn’t betray’ Italy’s agreements’, we should ‘all thank’ GuardiolaZvonimir Boban insists Pep Guardiola has ‘enormous respect’ for Paolo Maldini, who ‘didn’t betray agreements’ with the FIGC: ‘A director makes choices and takes responsibility for them.’Former Milan star Boban spoke about Maldini’s brief spell as Italy’s technical director, which barely lasted two weeks earlier this sum
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur star cut from Premier League squad ahead of dramatic exit

  04-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur star cut from Premier League squad ahead of dramatic exitTottenham Squad Decision Leaves Richarlison Out After Major Summer RebuildTottenham have made their call on Richarlison, and it is a clear one. The Brazil forward has been left out of Spurs’ Premier League squad after a summer in which Roberto De Zerbi reshaped the club aggressively and expensively.More than £300 million has been committed to the Tottenham rebuild. Sandro Tonali arrived in a deal worth more th
  
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• Frattesi explains Lazio move and heaps praise on Gattuso: ‘I’d go to war for him’

  04-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Frattesi explains Lazio move and heaps praise on Gattuso: ‘I’d go to war for him’Davide Frattesi has revealed the pride he feels in signing for boyhood club Lazio and described Biancocelesti head coach Gennaro Gattuso as ‘someone I’d go to war for.’Speaking at his official presentation as a new signing, alongside Pinamonti, Sutalo and Gudmundsson, with quotes via MilanNews.it, Frattesi first offered some background on his familial history with his new club.&ls
  
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• All done deals in September 2026

  04-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Catch up with all the confirmed deals below, while you can follow the latest transfer news and gossip as it happens here.4 SeptemberPremier LeagueDjylian N'Guessan [St-Etienne - Liverpool] £4.3m (joining officially in January)3 SeptemberScottish PremiershipOwen Eames [Derby County - Falkirk] LoanJoel Cotterill [Swansea City - St Johnstone] UndisclosedKevin Kelsy [Portland Timbers - Rangers] UndisclosedBadredine Bouanani [Stuttgart - Rangers] LoanJosh Campbell [Hibernian - St Johnstone
  
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• Jose Mourinho played key role in Vinicius’ Real Madrid contract renewal – report

  04-09-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho played key role in Vinicius’ Real Madrid contract renewal – reportJose Mourinho played a role behind the scenes in Vinicius Junior’s decision to continue at Real Madrid, with the Brazilian now tied to the club until 2032.Earlier in the summer, Vinicius finally ended a prolonged contract saga by agreeing to a new long-term deal with Madrid, the club he has always wanted to represent. While negotiations were complicated by discussions involving his agency, Mour
  
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• “It should be a PSG player” – Luis Enrique joins the inevitable debate about the best in the world

  04-09-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “It should be a PSG player” – Luis Enrique joins the inevitable debate about the best in the worldTalk about who should win the Ballon d’Or has started already, and as always PSG players are at the centre of it.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.The Ligue 1 season is underway, and PSG are playing their first home game of the season tonight.But despite that, pe
  
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• Out of favour Ramsdale will 'support team' - Eckert

  04-09-2026 13:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aaron Ramsdale failed to secure a move away from Southampton in the transfer window [Getty Images]Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert says Aaron Ramsdale still has a role at the club to "support the team" despite becoming their fourth-choice goalkeeper. The 28-year-old moved from Arsenal to Saints in the summer of 2024 having been number two to Spaniard David Raya.In the 2024-25 campaign he made 30 Premier League appearances as Saints were relegated, before last season's loan spell at Newcastle
  
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• Not long now! Supercomputer picks favourites for the Champions League 🏆

  04-09-2026 13:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Not long now! Supercomputer picks favourites for the Champions League 🏆Opta’s Supercomputer released its ranking of the FAVORITES to win the 2026/27 Champions League this Friday (4).Current two-time champion, PSG appears only in fourth place, with a 7.7% chance.Arsenal, runner-up in the last edition, is the favorite according to Opta, with 21.2%.Bayern Munich has 19.9%. And Manchester City rounds out the Top 3 with 12%.Barcelona, with five Champions League titles in its history, ha
  
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• Nearly there! Supercomputer names Champions League 🏆 favourites

  04-09-2026 13:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nearly there! Supercomputer names Champions League 🏆 favouritesOPTA’s Supercomputer released its ranking of the FAVORITES to win the 2026/27 Champions League this Friday (4).Current two-time champion, PSG appears only in fourth place, with a 7.7% chance.Arsenal, runner-up in the last edition, is the favorite according to Opta, with 21.2%.Bayern Munich has 19.9%. And Manchester City rounds out the Top 3, with 12%.Barcelona, with five Champions League titles in its history, has a 7%
  
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• Atletico's Alvarez will return after 'learning experience' - Simeone

  04-09-2026 13:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Alvarez trained with Atletico Madrid this week [Getty Images]Julian Alvarez will return to Atletico Madrid's squad for the La Liga game against Athletic Club after his failed attempt to leave acted as a "learning experience", says manager Diego Simeone.The 26-year-old striker missed two days of training last week, citing illness as the reason, after being told privately Atletico would not sell him to Barcelona.A potential move to Arsenal looked like the Argentina forward's only way out of
  
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• All you need to know about the new WSL season

  04-09-2026 13:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw, Alessia Russo and Kirsty Hanson were the 2025-26 Women's Super League top scorers [Getty Images]London City Lionesses host Manchester United on Friday night (19:00 BST) to kick-off the 2026-27 season in the Women's Super League.With more teams competing and high-profile signings in the transfer window, there will be plenty to keep across throughout the season as domestic double champions Manchester City attempt to fend off rivals and retain their title.Here is all you need
  
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• Arsenal to face Barca & Lyon in Women's Champions League

  04-09-2026 13:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Women's Champions League is entering its 18th edition [Getty Images]Arsenal will face holders Barcelona and eight-time winners Lyon in the league phase of the Women's Champions League, while Chelsea will travel to Lyon and Manchester City will take on last season's semi-finalists Bayern Munich.Arsenal will host Lyon, Benfica and Danish side HB Koge, who they beat home and away in 2021-22.Renee Slegers' side will travel to face Barcelona, Paris FC and Inter Milan as they look to reclaim the E
  
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• Ronald Araujo has one clear goal at Liverpool after leaving Barcelona on loan

  04-09-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ronald Araujo has one clear goal at Liverpool after leaving Barcelona on loanRonald Araujo sees his move to Liverpool as a defining opportunity, with the Barcelona defender determined to use the 2026/27 season to rebuild his reputation.According to SPORT, the Uruguay international has developed complete confidence in new manager Andoni Iraola and is happy with the decision to leave Camp Nou on loan. After a difficult final period at Barcelona, Araujo needed a fresh challenge where he could
  
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• Fran Garcia explains Real Madrid exit decision ahead of Real Betis reunion – “I wanted to leave”

  04-09-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fran Garcia explains Real Madrid exit decision ahead of Real Betis reunion – “I wanted to leave”On Friday, Real Madrid will take on Real Betis in their fourth match of the 2026-27 season, and it will be an occasion for several reunions. Isco will come up against his former club once again, but it could be a first experience for Fran Garcia and Dabi Ceballos, both of whom swapped the Bernabeu for La Cartuja during the summer.Garcia was the first to make the move, as he joined Be
  
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• Pick of the stats: Millwall v Bolton Wanderers

  04-09-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Both Millwall and Bolton Wanderers will be hoping to bounce back after two successive losses to pick up points at the Den on Saturday (15:00 BST).The Lions got off to a fantastic start with two wins but have failed to keep up their momentum, while Bolton's losses have both come at the slim margin of just one goal.Millwall have only won one of their last 11 league meetings with Bolton Wanderers (D4 L6), a 2-0 away win in April 2018.Bolton are unbeaten in five league visits to Millwall (W2 D3
  
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• Blackburn transfer window frustrating - Curwood

  04-09-2026 13:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Blackburn Rovers CEO Steve Curwood has defended the club's dealings in the summer transfer window, admitting "everyone is frustrated".Many Rovers supporters have been highly critical of the Championship club who made four signings in total before the window shut on Tuesday.Tony Mowbray's side also saw three deals fell through on deadline day. "Deals were on the table," Curwood told BBC Radio Lancashire. "Deals were agreed with players and clubs. We can talk about morals in football, maybe th
  
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• 🏆 Women’s Champions League draw, kind to Barça, tough on Madrid

  04-09-2026 13:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏆 Women’s Champions League draw, kind to Barça, tough on MadridThe draw for the Women’s Champions League has determined the group-stage matchups for the Spanish representatives. FCBarcelona and Real Madrid already know the six opponents they will face in this continental competition.The Blaugrana side will begin their European campaign at home against rivals such as Arsenal, Paris FC and Servette. Meanwhile, on their away trips, the Catalan side will have to visit the
  
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• Boban: Milan progressed in just one aspect, Arsenal ‘fourth’ Champions League favourite

  04-09-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boban: Milan progressed in just one aspect, Arsenal ‘fourth’ Champions League favouriteFormer Milan star Zvonimir Boban sees ‘no progress’ for Milan, except for Ruben Amorim’s playing style, admits being a ‘fan’ of Como’s project and feels Barcelona, PSG and Bayern Munich are the best teams in Europe: ‘Arsenal are my fourth favourite to win the Champions League.’Milan were the highest spenders in Serie A during the summer transfer windo
  
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• 'The tough times have shaped me' - Hume reflects on early retirement

  04-09-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Sunderland defender Denver Hume has opened up about the "really tough period" that led to his early retirement from football at 28.Hume had not played since October 2025 after suffering a bleed on the brain during a training session with Fleetwood Town, something then manager Pete Wild said seemed to be "an innocuous collision" at the time.A product of Sunderland's academy, he made 84 senior appearances for his boyhood club between 2018 and 2022 - the most he made for a team
  
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• Premier League news conferences after transfer deadline fallout

  04-09-2026 13:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Friday's Premier League news conferencesAlonso, Moyes, Carrick, De Zerbi and more set to speak around 13:30 BSTClubs takes stock after eventful transfer deadline dayBrighton, Coventry & Fulham managers have spoken on Friday morningIpswich host Liverpool on Friday (20:00 BST) Premier League news conferences after transfer deadline fallout
  
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• Pick of the stats: Burnley v Bristol City

  04-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Burnley are still yet to register a win in their return to the Championship but will be hoping to do so as they host Bristol City on Saturday (15:00 BST).The Robins are going strength to strength after a losing start though, coming off two back-to-back wins and seeking a third.Burnley have won each of their last eight league meetings with Bristol City. Only against one side have they ever won nine in a row in their league history, doing so versus Manchester United from 1914 to 1921.Bristol
  
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• Diego Simeone explains what Julian Alvarez must do after Barcelona transfer saga: ‘Step that he will take in his life is…’

  04-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Diego Simeone explains what Julian Alvarez must do after Barcelona transfer saga: ‘Step that he will take in his life is…’Julian Alvarez is back in Atletico Madrid’s squad after a summer dominated by speculation over his future, with Diego Simeone stating that the Argentine must now use the disappointment of missing out on a Barcelona move as an opportunity.Atletico travel to San Mames on Saturday to face Athletic Club, with Alvarez set to return to the squad after remai
  
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