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• Al-Hilal Martinelli fee set to be higher than expected

  31-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Al-Hilal Martinelli fee set to be higher than expectedGabriel Martinelli’s transfer to Al Hilal is set to earn Arsenal more money than previously reported, and there still might be a sell-on clause in the deal as well.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesPrevious reports had suggested that Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal were closing in on a €58m fee to sign Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal, with another €8m in add-ons to bring the total package to €66m.But David Ornstein report
  
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• Transfer window shuts this Tuesday in Europe’s top leagues, times ⏱️

  01-09-2026 11:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer window shuts this Tuesday in Europe’s top leagues, times ⏱️The 2026 mid-year transfer window is ALMOST over!This Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the European summer transfer market reaches its decisive day.The closing deadline was exceptionally extended to the 1st, instead of the traditional August 31, due to a bank holiday in England last Monday.Closing Times (Brasília Time):4:00 PM: Germany, Italy, and France6:59 PM: Spain7:00 PM: EnglandMain transfer market move
  
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• Kone-Chelsea deal called off: Gasperini’s decision is final

  01-09-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kone-Chelsea deal called off: Gasperini’s decision is finalManu Kone won’t be moving before the end of the transfer window.The French midfielder had been linked with a surprise exit from the club and a move to Chelsea as Enzo Fernandez’s replacement.However, Gian Piero Gasperini has decided to keep Kone at all costs.In fact, Gianluca Di Marzio of Sky Sport reports that the deal for Kone to Chelsea has been called off following Gasperini’s firm stance on the matter.
  
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• Hundreds flock to the Cotswolds village to watch bizarre football match in river

  01-09-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While waterlogging usually prompts the abandonment of a football match, in the Cotswolds a thoroughly soaked pitch is simply part of the appeal.Two teams plunged into chilly waters to participate in the traditional Football In The River fixture at Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire.Although much of the country has basked in successive heatwaves this summer and drought has been declared in many areas, there were no such concerns in the Cotswolds as the playing surface remained in tip-top wet c
  
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• Galatasaray open talks with RB Leipzig for El Chadaille Bitshiabu

  01-09-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Galatasaray open talks with RB Leipzig for El Chadaille BitshiabuGalatasaray SK are reported to have opened talks with RB Leipzig to explore the possibility of a transfer for El Chadaille Bitshiabu (21), according to information from journalist Sacha Tavolieri.Having come through the Paris Saint-Germain academy, the Villeneuve-Saint-Georges native began his professional career there and won several trophies, before moving to Germany in the summer of 2023.After suffering a serious injury early on
  
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• Cadden wants Aberdeen reaction to Rangers loss

  01-09-2026 11:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chris Cadden says Aberdeen have to regroup and come back stronger after Sunday's narrow Scottish Premiership defeat by Rangers.Lawrence Shankland's late penalty was the only goal of the game at Pittodrie, leaving Stephen Robinson's side with three points from their opening three league games.Aberdeen go to champions Celtic on Wednesday before hosting Kilmarnock on Saturday, and Cadden hopes they will go into those matches with a positive mindset."There are a lot of positives to take but as a foo
  
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• Kone-Chelsea deal at risk: Gasperini wants to keep him

  01-09-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kone-Chelsea deal at risk: Gasperini wants to keep himManu Kone could make a surprise late exit in this transfer window.The French midfielder has been linked with an unexpected transfer to Chelsea to replace Enzo Fernandez who is bound for Manchester City.According to Gianluca Di Marzio of Sky Sport, negotiations between Chelsea and Roma are advanced. However, Gian Piero Gasperini wants to keep the player at all costs, which could compromise the deal.In the meantime, the Giallorossi are also wor
  
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• Reading sign NI striker Jamie Reid from Stevenage

  01-09-2026 11:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reading have signed Northern Ireland striker Jamie Reid from Stevenage on a two-year deal, for an undisclosed fee.The 32-year-old has spent the past five years at Broadhall Way, scoring 69 goals in 245 appearances.He helped them win promotion from League Two in 2022-2023, and was named in the League One Team of the Season in 2023-2024.His 14 goals last season helped Stevenage finish fifth and reach the League One play-offs.Reid has also scored two goals in 16 caps for Northern Ireland.Royals bos
  
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• Just in: Gabriel Jesus will sign a three-year contract at Barcelona until 2029

  01-09-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just in: Gabriel Jesus will sign a three-year contract at Barcelona until 2029Over the weekend, it emerged that FC Barcelona had made a move to sign Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal to strengthen the No. 9 position.After their efforts to sign Julian Alvarez all through the summer ended up futile, the Catalans quickly moved for the Brazilian as a likely stop-gap situation.Jesus arrived in Catalonia on Monday and is expected to be officially unveiled as a new Barcelona player later today. Three-year con
  
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• Time to decide the quarters! OneFootball streams Copa do Brasil abroad 📲

  01-09-2026 11:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Time to decide the quarters! OneFootball streams Copa do Brasil abroad 📲It’s time for the DECIDING stage of the 2026 Copa Betano do Brasil quarter-finals!And OneFootball will stream every matchup, all the way to the big final, for viewers abroad!The first semifinal spot will be decided this Tuesday (1), with the Atlético-MG x Cruzeiro derby, after the first leg ended in a draw.
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• 'Nobody seems to be thinking any more' - Smith on left winger hunt

  01-09-2026 11:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Observer's Rory Smith believes Tottenham shortlisted "three completely different profiles of players" in their search for another left winger.As reported by BBC Sport's Chelsea reporter Nizaar Kinsella, the Blues have accepted an offer for Mykhailo Mudryk in the late stages of the summer transfer window."This transfer chain between Cody Gakpo, Iliman Ndiaye and Mykhailo Mudryk is interesting to me," Smith said on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club. "They are all forwards who have played Pr
  
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• Mourinho faces midfield puzzle as Madrid trio miss Inter clash

  01-09-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho faces midfield puzzle as Madrid trio miss Inter clashReal Madrid will be without Arda Güler, Eduardo Camavinga and Bernardo Silva for their Champions League opener against Inter, according to Madrid Universal, which cites Mundo Deportivo. The tie is scheduled for September 8 at the Santiago Bernabéu, with all three players reportedly serving suspensions carried over from red cards picked up in their final Champions League appearances of the previous campaign.Why Güler,
  
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• Millwall agree deal with Montpellier over Yanis Issoufou transfer

  01-09-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Millwall agree deal with Montpellier over Yanis Issoufou transferMillwall FC have reached an agreement with Montpellier HSC regarding the transfer of Yanis Issoufou (19), according to reports in L’Équipe.Highly sought-after throughout this summer’s transfer window – with Schalke 04 leading the chase – the young winger is expected to sign for the Lions, currently sixth in the Championship, very soon. Initially reluctant to let their player go, MHSC have finally open
  
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• Liverpool can solve all their issues with one transfer, it’s not Ismaila Sarr

  01-09-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool can solve all their issues with one transfer, it’s not Ismaila SarrLiverpool had a lot of issues that they needed to solve this summer. Andoni Iraola probably came to Anfield expecting things to be a bit easier than they were in Bournemouth.However, even though he's managed to remain unbeaten during his first two Premier League games, it still feels like a lot of changes need to be made before the Reds are back to their best.Several players such as Ismaila Sarr have been linked w
  
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• Jenks joins Carlisle from Worthing on two-year deal

  01-09-2026 11:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carlisle United have signed Teddy Jenks from National League club Worthing on a permanent transfer.Jenks, 24, joins the Blues on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee with the option of a further yearThe experienced midfielder, who started out with home town club Brighton & Hove Albion, made his debut for the Seagulls aged 17.Loan spells with Aberdeen and League Two side Crawley followed before a permanent signing for Forest Green Rovers in 2023.Jenks returned to Scotland on loan with Ross
  
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• Bukayo Saka sends two-word message to Arsenal’s rivals after winner against Aston Villa

  01-09-2026 11:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bukayo Saka had a strong two-word message for Arsenal’s rivals after his winner at Aston Villa on Monday night as he screamed to the away fans: “We’re champions.” Saka scored the only goal of the game in the 59th minute, as he tapped in Riccardo Calafiori’s pinpoint cross across the box, to make it two wins from two at the start of this season for Mikel Arteta’s side. After breaking their 22-year title duck last season, Arsenal are strong favourites to retain
  
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• Wrexham sign Burnley defender Worrall

  01-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joe Worrall has been capped by England at under-21 level [Wrexham AFC]Wrexham have signed Burnley defender Joe Worrall for an undisclosed fee. The 29-year-old has agreed a two-year contract with the option for a further year.Phil Parkinson has been eager to improve his defensive options and has now added former Nottingham Forest player Worrall to his ranks before Tuesday's 23:00 BST transfer deadline.Wrexham have failed to keep a clean sheet in their opening four matches and are yet to win acros
  
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• Roma open talks for Parma’s Mandela Keita as Kone replacement

  01-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma open talks for Parma’s Mandela Keita as Kone replacementWith Manu Kone nearing a surprise exit from the Italian capital, Roma are now looking for a replacement.According to Gianluca Di Marzio of Sky Sport, among other players, the Giallorossi are thinking again about AC Milan’s Fofana and Marseille’s Hojbjerg.However, the most concrete option is Parma’s Mandela Keita, for whom Roma have already opened talks.Everton are also interested in the defensive midfielder.
  
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• Arteta gives Mosquera injury update after Aston Villa win

  01-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arteta gives Mosquera injury update after Aston Villa winMikel Arteta has given an update on Cristhian Mosquera after the defender was forced off during Arsenal’s 1-0 win away at Aston Villa.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesMikel Arteta has played down concerns over Cristhian Mosquera after the defender was forced off during Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Aston Villa on Monday evening.Mosquera went down feeling his left hamstring before being replaced by Ezri Konsa with 79 minutes on the clock
  
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• How is Chelsea's deadline day shaping up?

  01-09-2026 10:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea's transfer deadline day is complicated, with the club working through multiple scenarios, many of which revolve around the potential departure of Enzo Fernandez.Several of those scenarios involve Fernandez joining Manchester City for a fee expected to exceed Chelsea's initial £120m valuation, which would help fund a replacement.One of Chelsea's internal aims is to emerge from the transfer window able to argue that Xabi Alonso's squad has improved, even if the Argentin
  
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• Barcelona out-of-favour midfielder leaning towards Bayer Leverkusen move

  01-09-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona out-of-favour midfielder leaning towards Bayer Leverkusen moveFC Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado has attracted interest from numerous clubs over the past few weeks. Clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey have been among those to show interest, although neither option is a priority for the La Masia graduate, whose preference has always been to continue his career in Europe.Against this backdrop, Casado has received proposals and enquiries from England, Italy and Germany.However, according
  
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• Strasbourg express interest in Stuttgart winger Badredine Bouanani

  01-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Strasbourg express interest in Stuttgart winger Badredine BouananiRC Strasbourg Alsace have reportedly informed VfB Stuttgart of their desire to secure the services of Badredine Bouanani (21), according to L’Équipe.Keen to negotiate a loan deal for the Algerian winger, the Alsatian club’s management are said to have found their German counterparts open to the possibility. Discussions are currently underway between the two clubs.A product of the LOSC Lille youth academy, it was
  
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• Report: Arsenal considering late move to sign Ligue 1 star

  01-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal considering late move to sign Ligue 1 starArsenal Explore Malick Fofana Transfer as Lyon Weigh Summer SaleArsenal are exploring a move for Malick Fofana, with RMC Sport reporting that contact has already been made with Lyon over the 21-year-old attacker. From an Arsenal perspective, this appears to be one of those situations worth monitoring closely in the final stages of the window, particularly because the framework of a deal may be relatively straightforward if club-to-club ne
  
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• FC Cologne in talks with Crystal Palace for Borna Sosa

  01-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FC Cologne in talks with Crystal Palace for Borna SosaFC Cologne are working on a deal with Crystal Palace for Borna Sosa, reports Florian Plettenberg. The defender is surplus to requirements with the Premier League outfits, and Cologne are keen to bring him back to the Bundesliga. Talks between both parties are currently ongoing, with a hopeful deal come the end of the day. Sosa has a current transfer value of just €3m; however, Cologne do have other candidates on their list
  
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• Decisive Tuesday in the Copa do Brasil and more; see today's schedule 📲

  01-09-2026 10:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Decisive Tuesday in the Copa do Brasil and more; see today's schedule 📲Today’s highlights 🔥Copa do Brasil21:00 – Atlético-MG vs Cruzeiro – SporTV, Premiere, OneFootball PPV (outside Brazil)
  DFB-Pokal (German Cup)15:45 – HEBC Hamburg vs Dortmund – ESPN, Disney+ Premium
  Série B19:30 – Londrina vs Juventude – Disney+ Premium
  Bundesliga (Austrian League)14:30 – Wolfsberger AC vs LASK – OneFootball PPVBesta deildin (I
  
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• Official | Strasbourg complete Conrad Harder signing

  01-09-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Strasbourg complete Conrad Harder signingRC Strasbourg Alsace have completed the signing of Conrad Harder (21), who joins the club on a season-long loan.Strasbourg may not get Joaquin Panichelli back before the end of the calendar year. The Argentine forward shone during his first season with Le Racing but sustained an ACL injury in March. In his absence, as well as those of Emanuel Emegha and David Datro Fofana, who both left the club during the summer, there is a lack of d
  
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• Motherwell sign Leyton Orient midfielder Levitt

  01-09-2026 10:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dylan Levitt made 10 appearances for Leyton Orient [Getty Images]Motherwell have signed midfielder Dylan Levitt from Leyton Orient for an undisclosed fee.The 25-year-old, capped 13 times by Wales, has penned a two-year deal at Fir Park with Motherwell holding the option for a further year.Levitt came through the Manchester United academy and is a familiar face in Scottish football, having previously played for Dundee United and Hibernian. "Dylan will be a player well-known to our support," Alfre
  
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• Left-back Bard nears loan move but uncertainty over Leeds attack

  01-09-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Leeds United are closing on an an initial loan deal for Nice defender Melvin Bard.The Whites will pay an initial 1m euros, with an option to make the deal permanent for a further 5m euros at the end of the season.Left-back Bard, 25, has made nearly 200 appearances for Nice since joining the French club in 2021.Meanwhile, there is uncertainty around the Elland Road side's attack, with Willy Gnonto in Italy completing a move to Fiorentina.The initial loan deal for the Italian to retu
  
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• Leeds close in on Nice defender Bard

  01-09-2026 10:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bard will add depth to Leeds' options at full-back [Getty Images]Leeds United are closing in on an initial loan move for Nice defender Melvin Bard, with the deal containing an option to buy the Frenchman at the end of the season.The move will see the Yorkshire club pay their French counterparts an initial one million euros, and they can then buy the left-back at the end of the campaign for a further five million euros if they want.Bard, 25, is travelling to Elland Road on deadline day to complet
  
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• Liverpool confirm midfielder has left to join La Liga side

  01-09-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool confirm midfielder has left to join La Liga sideStefan Bajcetic Leaves Liverpool for Celta Vigo in Permanent TransferStefan Bajcetic’s Liverpool career is over, at least for now. LFC confirmed that “Stefan Bajcetic has completed a permanent transfer from Liverpool to Celta Vigo.” It is a clean break, and probably the right one for player and club.There was genuine promise here. Bajcetic “returns to the Spanish club after five-and-a-half years with the Reds in wh
  
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