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• Albion re-sign Townsend after Ipswich exit

  24-07-2026 23:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Conor Townsend made just 10 appearances for Ipswich after joining from West Bromwich Albion in 2024 [Getty Images]West Bromwich Albion have re-signed defender Conor Townsend on a one-year deal following his exit from Ipswich Town.The 33-year-old left The Hawthorns to join Ipswich in August 2024 after six years with the Baggies.But injuries limited him to 10 appearances for the Tractor Boys, with his most recent competitive game a Premier League match at Chelsea in April 2025.Townsend sustained a
  
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• Aberdeen a work in progress, insists Robinson

  26-07-2026 17:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manager Stephen Robinson was delighted as Aberdeen sailed into the last 16 of the Premier Sports Cup, but stressed his side are a work in progress as several new signings settle in.A 3-0 victory over Kelty Hearts on Saturday ensured the Dons took maximum points from the group stage and are seeded in the second-round draw."These games are difficult at this stage of the season, but we've won four out of four," said Robinson."We're not going to get too carried away. We've done some really good bits
  
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• Maynard leaves York three months after title win

  26-07-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stuart Maynard led York City to the National League title in April [Getty Images]York City have confirmed the exit of manager Stuart Maynard, three months after he guided the club back into the English Football League after a 10-year absence.A club statement posted on social media said it had "not been an easy decision" by the board and it was made because of a "difference in direction and vision for the football club".York won the National League in dramatic circumstances in April, scoring an e
  
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• Barcelona are not working on a move to sign German free agent – Romano

  26-07-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona are not working on a move to sign German free agent – RomanoWhile Real Madrid appear more than happy to spend the big bucks in the market this summer, Barcelona have once again opted for a frugal approach.The Catalans have signed bargain deals to bring in Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi. They are working on further cost-effective reinforcements.In recent times, it has been suggested that the club might make a move for Leon Goretzka to bolster the midfield, as the former Bayern M
  
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• PSG asking for over €50m for Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool target Ibrahim Mbaye

  26-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG asking for over €50m for Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool target Ibrahim MbayeParis Saint-Germain’s Ibrahim Mbaye (18) is attracting a great deal of interest. Tottenham, Liverpool, Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and Chelsea are all reported to have made enquiries about the young winger’s situation in recent weeks, according to RMC Sport.Given this growing level of attention, PSG are keen to take a firm stance, whilst not necessarily closing the do
  
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• From Spain: Manchester City set Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer condition hinging on Rodri and Real Madrid

  26-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From Spain: Manchester City set Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer condition hinging on Rodri and Real MadridMan City are the best-placed club to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi, valued at £85 million, this summer.According to reports in Spain, Bouaddi’s move relies heavily on Rodri’s future at the Etihad club.Bouaddi starred at the 2026 FIFA World Cup before being knocked out by France in the last eight.Manchester City are best placed to sign the highly-regarded youngster Ayyoub Bouaddi from LOSC Li
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool’s weakness has already been exposed against Sunderland

  26-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool’s weakness has already been exposed against SunderlandLiverpool 4-2 Sunderland: Joe Gomez injury exposes defensive need as Kieran Morrison and Federico Chiesa give Andoni Iraola key answersAndoni Iraola’s opening weeks as Liverpool head coach were always likely to be shaped by first impressions, emerging themes and early warning signs. In Nashville, a 4-2 victory over Sunderland delivered all three. There was encouraging attacking play, a standout display from K
  
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• Chelsea offer for Kerim Alajbegovic totals €40m with bonuses, Xabi Alonso directs personal pitch

  26-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea offer for Kerim Alajbegovic totals €40m with bonuses, Xabi Alonso directs personal pitchKickerreports that, with bonuses, Chelsea’s offer for Bayer Leverkusen attacker Kerim Alajbegovic totals €40m once bonuses are factored in. Chelsea remain favorites to sign Bayer Leverkusen prospect Kerim Alajbegovic, though the 18-year-old has not yet entered into contractual negotiations with the Premier League club.Kicker further claims that former Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso
  
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• Report: Arsenal ready to push hard to wrap up midfield signing

  26-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal ready to push hard to wrap up midfield signingArsenal Make Bruno Guimaraes Contact as Newcastle Hold Firm Over Transfer FeeArsenal have moved from admiration to contact over Bruno Guimaraes, and that matters. According to TeamTalk, the Gunners have opened lines with Newcastle as the midfielder pushes for a quick resolution to his future before pre-season. That is the key detail here. The player wants certainty, Arsenal want the player, and Newcastle want top money. Everything els
  
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• Bremer ready to reject Galatasaray, who fight Juventus for Lucumi

  26-07-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bremer ready to reject Galatasaray, who fight Juventus for LucumiItalian reports claim Juventus defender Gleison Bremer is not convinced by Galatasaray, so the Turkish side could turn to Bologna’s Jhon Lucumi instead.LEWISBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – JUNE 14: Gleison Bremer #3 of Juventus arrives at the airport prior to the official FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on June 14, 2025 in Lewisburg, West Virginia. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)It has been quite some time since the two clubs reac
  
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• Inter confirm ‘Romero interest expressed’ as De Zerbi launches Tottenham warning

  26-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter confirm ‘Romero interest expressed’ as De Zerbi launches Tottenham warningAfter Inter director Piero Ausilio confirmed they ‘expressed our interest’ in Cristian Romero, Roberto De Zerbi warns ‘who is not happy has to leave’ Tottenham Hotspur.It was known even before the end of last season that Romero was eager to leave Spurs, and that the club was increasingly frustrated with him too.Although Barcelona were also interested, they have other priorities rig
  
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• 📹 Lip-reading: Neymar's Brasileirão return has the full package

  26-07-2026 16:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Lip-reading: Neymar's Brasileirão return has the full packageLast Saturday (25), Santos continued its "calvary" in the Brasileirão with a 2-2 draw against Chapecoense, right at Vila Belmiro.The result left Peixe still very close to the relegation zone, with 22 points in 14th place.The match marked Neymar’s return to the team after his frustrating and quiet showing for the Brazilian National Team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (just 1 goal).The star wearing the No. 10 sh
  
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• 📹 Lip-reading: Neymar's Brasileirão return has it all

  26-07-2026 16:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Lip-reading: Neymar's Brasileirão return has it allLast Saturday (25), Santos continued its "calvary" in the Brasileirão with a 2-2 draw against Chapecoense, right at Vila Belmiro.The result left Peixe still very close to the relegation zone, with 22 points in 14th place.The match marked Neymar's return to the team after his frustrating and subdued showing for the Brazilian National Team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (just 1 goal).The star wearing the No. 10 shirt had not ta
  
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• Augsburg reject improved €25m Palace offer for Chrislain Matsima

  26-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Augsburg reject improved €25m Palace offer for Chrislain MatsimaFlorian Plettenberg reports that Augsburg have rejected Palace’s second €25m offer for French defender Chrislain Matsima. Matsima has already reached a full verbal agreement with the Eagles and remains eager to complete the move. It’s unclear as to whether the South London club plans to improve upon their latest offer.Do Augsburg actually want to sell Chrislain Matsima?Augsburg’s rejection of Crystal Pala
  
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• Milan bid for Martín, Lazio eye 2007-born, Chevalier-Juve 👎 🤑

  26-07-2026 16:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan bid for Martín, Lazio eye 2007-born, Chevalier-Juve 👎 🤑While Roma are getting significantly closer to Santiago Castro, the appointment of Pirlo remains on hold as Italy national team head coach.Meanwhile, the transfer market for the top clubs rolls on relentlessly, also shaped by the outcome of pre-season friendlies.Juventus, denial over ChevalierDespite links between Chevalier and Juventus - reported by RMC Sport - there does not currently appear to be any real nego
  
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• Female referee injured in melee during friendly

  26-07-2026 16:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Referee Mathilde Demoncay reportedly suffered concussion in the incident [BBC Sport]A female referee was injured and had to leave the pitch after being knocked to the ground during a friendly between French ⁠club Metz and Fortuna Sittard of the Netherlands.Mathilde Demoncay reportedly suffered concussion when she was knocked to the ground as she tried to break up a melee between the players.Tension flared ‌in the 40th minute when two ‌opposing players confronted each other after
  
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• Torino close on Comuzzo and Comert, but Leeds United stall Perri

  26-07-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Torino close on Comuzzo and Comert, but Leeds United stall PerriTorino are reportedly in advanced talks for Fiorentina defender Pietro Comuzzo and free agent Eray Comert, but Leeds United delay the Lucas Perri medical.The Granata are rebuilding under new coach Ignazio Abate and are very active on the transfer market.Torino close on Comuzzo, Comert and PerriMILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 29: Francesco Pio Esposito of FC Internazionale competes with Pietro Comuzzo of ACF Fiorentina during the Serie
  
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• Bradley Barcola turns down Premier League rivals in favour of Liverpool move

  26-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradley Barcola turns down Premier League rivals in favour of Liverpool moveLiverpool Transfer News: Barcola Makes His Priority ClearLiverpool’s pursuit of PSG forward Bradley Barcola was never going to be straightforward. Top European clubs are expected to rival Liverpool in their attempts to sign the 23-year-old, with Arsenal and Bayern Munich being two sides to register their interest.However, Barcola has reportedly already turned down one of Liverpool’s biggest rivals in favour o
  
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• Sugarman full of pride despite Champions League exit

  26-07-2026 15:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Wrexham boss Jenny Sugarman remains "incredibly proud" of their achievements after getting knocked out of Women's Champions League qualifying.The Red Dragons suffered a 4-1 home defeatby Riga FC in the first round qualification final on Saturday evening, having taken the lead early on.Lili Jones' volley was cancelled out as the Latvian champions scored four second-half goals to reach the second round of qualifying at Wrexham's expense.Still, Sugarman, who guided Wrexham to their ma
  
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• Report: Man City remain interested in move for Chelsea forward

  26-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man City remain interested in move for Chelsea forwardPedro Neto to Man City: Chelsea Price Emerges as Enzo Maresca Eyes Winger MoveManchester City’s summer planning appears to be moving towards the wide areas, with Pedro Neto now firmly emerging as a name to watch. Fresh reporting from Caught Offside indicates that City head coach Enzo Maresca holds a “genuine and concrete interest” in the Chelsea winger, a development that feels credible given their previous working r
  
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• Hartlepool sign ex-Boro goalkeeper Fisher

  26-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hartlepool United have signed goalkeeper Nathan Fisher on a free transfer.The 21-year-old, who was released by Middlesbrough at the end of last season, has signed a one-year contract at Victoria Park with the option of a further year.It comes a day after Pools signed fellow goalkeeper Max Merrick on a season-long loan from Chelsea.
  
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• Juan Jesus idea for Napoli, free agent could return at age 35

  26-07-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juan Jesus idea for Napoli, free agent could return at age 35With injuries piling up in defence for Napoli, it’s reported they could welcome Juan Jesus back for another spell after his contract was allowed to expire.Alessandro Buongiorno discovered at the start of pre-season training that he would require surgery to reconstruct the root of the meniscus ligament in his knee, an operation that should keep him out of action for two to three months.Sam Beukema is also not fully fit after missi
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms major Bradley Barcola news as Liverpool eye mega deal

  26-07-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms major Bradley Barcola news as Liverpool eye mega dealLiverpool Transfer News: Fabrizio Romano Confirms Major Bradley Barcola UpdateAfter a slow period in Liverpool’s summer transfer window, things might be about to heat up.The Reds’ interest in PSG forward Bradley Barcola has been no secret and today they have received a huge boost in their pursuit of the 23-year-old.Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has shared an update on the situation, which has Liverpool fa
  
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• Conceicao seen as Liverpool alternative to Barcola with €50m Juventus demand

  26-07-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Conceicao seen as Liverpool alternative to Barcola with €50m Juventus demandLiverpool have contacted Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao, claim reports in Italy, as a cheaper alternative to Bradley Barcola of Paris Saint-Germain.The Premier League giants need to fill the gap left empty by the departure of free agent Mohamed Salah this summer.BERGAMO, ITALY – APRIL 11: Francisco Conceicao of Juventus reacts during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Juventus at Gewiss Stadium on
  
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• 19-year-old winger’s transfer saga will end in a matter of ‘hours or days’ – Romano

  26-07-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  19-year-old winger’s transfer saga will end in a matter of ‘hours or days’ – RomanoIt has been a topsy-turvy day in the Real Madrid-Yan Diomande saga with conflicting reports arising about the agreement between Los Blancos and RB Leipzig.At first, news broke that the two clubs had reached a complete agreement and that the official announcement was only a matter of time. As per that update, the final transfer fee was said to be close to €130 million.Soon after, howeve
  
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• O'Neill expects World Cup players to be back for Celtic opener

  26-07-2026 15:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sebastian Tounekti (right) made his first appearance of pre-season against AC Milan [Getty Images]Celtic manager Martin O'Neill expects the full contingent of his World Cup players to be in training next week before the new Scottish Premiership season kicks-off.South Korea winger Yang Hyun-jun, Sweden midfielder Benjamin Nygren, Canada right-back Alistair Johnston and United States defender Auston Trusty have not featured in any of the club's pre-season games.Scotland left-back Kieran Tierney an
  
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• Cardiff working 'really hard' on transfers

  26-07-2026 15:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Brian Barry-Murphy reiterated that Cardiff City are working "really hard" on transfers as they await their first new signing of the summer.The Bluebirds have signed goalkeeper Nathan Trott on a permanent deal following his impressive loan spell but are yet to add a fresh face to the group.Cardiff, who beat Forest Green Rovers 5-1 in their penultimate pre-season friendly on Saturday, have been linked with Norwegian midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl.Tromso's Hjerto-Dahl has sco
  
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• Barcelona could return to the Montjuic at the start of the 2027/28 season; venue booked until December

  26-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona could return to the Montjuic at the start of the 2027/28 season; venue booked until DecemberMidway through the 2025-26 season, Barcelona returned to their permanent home, the Spotify Camp Nou, after partial renovation of the stadium was completed.It was a massive boost for the club, both from a financial and football perspective, with the club enjoying a perfect record at the stadium in La Liga since the relocation.Now, according to Diari ARA, Barcelona could begin the 2027-28 season a
  
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• Will Charlton avoid 'second season syndrome'?

  26-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]I was absolutely delighted that we achieved our aim of surviving our first season back in the Championship since being relegated to League One in 2019-20.Now we go again and I will not pretend otherwise, I am nervous.Across the past 10 seasons, 14 of the 33 clubs promoted from League One have been relegated back to the third tier either immediately or within two Championship campaigns.That means more than one in three have gone back down within two years, which is the warning
  
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• Official Milan squad for pre-season friendly tour includes Leao and Estupinan

  26-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official Milan squad for pre-season friendly tour includes Leao and EstupinanMilan have announced the squad list for their pre-season tour, including transfer-listed Rafael Leao, Pervis Estupinan and Fikayo Tomori.The Rossoneri played a 2-2 friendly draw in Glasgow with Celtic yesterday, and are heading out to Australia.They will play rivals Inter in Perth on Wednesday August 5, then face Chelsea in Jakarta on August 8.Ruben Amorim prior to a pre-season firiendly between Celtic and Milan at Celt
  
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