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• Alonso to be unveiled at Stamford Bridge on Monday

  13-07-2026 10:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea's new manager Xabi Alonso will be speaking to the media at Stamford Bridge later on Monday.The 44-year-old, who is entering his second week as Blues boss, is also expected to take part in a photoshoot at the stadium following his news conference.It is standard procedure for Chelsea to formally present a new manager before the start of a season, but this appointment carries greater significance.The club's owners have previously acknowledged that their managerial appointments
  
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• Xabi Alonso confirms Enzo Fernandez conversation and hints at another Chelsea departure

  13-07-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso has confirmed he has spoken to Enzo Fernandez since Real Madrid denied holding interest in the Chelsea midfielder, who previously appeared to be gunning for a move away.Fernandez has been at the World Cup with Argentina and has not yet met face-to-face with the new Blues boss, but was the subject of an extraordinary statement from the Spanish giants when they shut down reports linking the 25-year-old with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu.In April, Fernandez expressed an interest in Ma
  
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• Real Madrid set timeline for World Cup players’ return for pre-season training

  13-07-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid set timeline for World Cup players’ return for pre-season trainingReal Madrid have officially begun pre-season preparations, but several first-team players remain absent due to their involvement in the World Cup.With a number of internationals still away, either at the tournament on holiday after being eliminated, the squad will gradually be reinforced over the coming weeks as players complete their mandatory rest periods before rejoining José Mourinho’s side.The f
  
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• Bromley sign ex-Mansfield striker Adeboyejo

  13-07-2026 17:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Victor Adeboyejo left Mansfield Town in May [Getty Images]League One Bromley have signed striker Victor Adeboyejo on a free transfer after he left Mansfield Town at the end of last season.The 28-year-old becomes the Ravens' seventh signing of the summer, joining players including Kamil Conteh,Shamal George and Ethon Archer at Hayes Lane.Adeboyejo has previously played for clubs including Leyton Orient, Barnsley, Bristol Rovers, Burton Albion and Bolton Wanderers before he moved to Mansfield Town
  
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• Winks and Fazzini arrive to join Cagliari: ‘Happy to be back in Italy’

  13-07-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Winks and Fazzini arrive to join Cagliari: ‘Happy to be back in Italy’Harry Winks and Jacopo Fazzini have arrived in Cagliari to complete their transfers from Leicester City and Fiorentina respectively. ‘I’m really happy to be back in Italy,’ said the England midfielder.The Sardinians have done the double deal and both landed this afternoon at the airport, greeted by media and supporters.Parma had also been interested in Fazzini, who was struggling for playing time
  
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• PSG reach agreement to sign Aston Villa left-back Lucas Digne

  13-07-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG reach agreement to sign Aston Villa left-back Lucas DigneParis Saint-Germain have reached a verbal agreement with Aston Villa left-back Lucas Digne, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.PSG have already informed Villa that they will pay Digne’s release clause, reportedly less than €10 million (£8.5m at current rates).The deal is likely to be concluded after the 2026 World Cup, with Digne currently representing France at the tournament.The 32-year-old is set to become the
  
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• Chile international set to leave Standard Liege and return to Kortrijk

  13-07-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chile international set to leave Standard Liege and return to KortrijkAfter just one season with Standard Liege, Chilean midfielder Nayel Mehssatou looks set to leave. According to Sudinfo, he is set to return to familiar surroundings with Kortrijk. Mehssatou only left Kortrijk after their relegation from the Pro League two seasons ago to join Standard Liege on a free, but with the club back in the top flight, the versatile midfielder is set to re-join his former side. Mehssatou’s return w
  
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• How valuable are Engels, Maeda & McGregor to Celtic?

  13-07-2026 17:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arne Engels, Daizen Maeda and Callum McGregor have been key players [SNS]Quotes attributed to Martin O'Neill over the weekend will have done little to placate Celtic fans' concerns about this summer's transfer window activity - or lack of it.Colombian striker Camilo Duran, bought from Azerbaijan club Qarabag, is the Scottish champions' only addition so far despite the veteran Northern Irishman looking to reshape his squad after nearly losing the league title to Heart of Midlothian last season.An
  
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• Alonso wants to keep Fernandez at Chelsea

  13-07-2026 17:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Fernandez is on international duty with Argentina at the World Cup [Getty Images]New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso was unveiled at Stamford Bridge on Monday and said he wants to keep Enzo Fernandez at the club.The 25-year-old Argentina midfielder, who is preparing to face England in the World Cup semi-finals, is open to leaving and was recently linked with Real Madrid.However, the Spanish club denied pursuing a move for Fernandez last week, leaving him with no known alternative destination an
  
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• McGowan confident Hearts can find 'another Devlin'

  13-07-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cammy Devlin's final goal for Hearts came against Falkirk [SNS]Ryan McGowan is confident "there'll be another Cammy Devlin" at former club Hearts before too long.Australia midfielder Devlin, 28, has left Hearts to join Scottish Premiership rivals Rangers under freedom of contract."That's the way that football works," McGowan told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast."There'll be another Cammy Devlin that comes along in the next couple of years and hopefully can go that one step further."Devlin wa
  
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• 'I want to see more of Oriola' - fans on players to watch in pre-season

  13-07-2026 17:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on which players you're most excited to see in action during pre-season.Here are some of your comments:Warren: I want to see more of Nehemiah Oriola in the first-team squad - this could be the season he graduates from the under-23s. Hoping that Luka Vuskovic joins the remodelled defence as reported, and that Stef Tzimas is fit enough to pick up where he left off last season - just beginning to show his attacking potential.Jack: I'm excited to see Pascal
  
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• Juve, huge bid for Svilar! Carnevali 🙅‍♂️ Frattesi, Roma-Moreira 🤑

  13-07-2026 16:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juve, huge bid for Svilar! Carnevali 🙅‍♂️ Frattesi, Roma-Moreira 🤑A rest day from on-field football, with the World Cup taking a 48-hour break before the semifinals. We’re in the final stretch, with France, Spain, England, and Argentina all truly just one step away from history. What never stops, however, is the transfer market, which is actually going through a very heated moment right now. Inter are the main protagonists, with the major difficulties
  
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• Liverpool to miss out on £46m signing after Fabrizio Romano’s update

  13-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool to miss out on £46m signing after Fabrizio Romano’s updateLuka Vuskovic to Brighton looks smart, Liverpool may regret standing asideBrighton are closing in on Luka Vuskovic, and the numbers matter here. A £46m deal for a 19-year-old centre-back sounds aggressive, until you look at the market and the profile of the player. Then it starts to look sharp.The Croatian defender is due for a medical, with the move expected to be finalised shortly. The key detail is simple, B
  
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• Dybala on new Roma contract: ‘It is what we all wanted’

  13-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dybala on new Roma contract: ‘It is what we all wanted’Paulo Dybala assures signing a new contract with Roma was ‘what we all wanted’ and is looking forward to continuing his career at the Stadio Olimpico.The decision had been in the air for many weeks, even though his contract had technically already expired on June 30.epa11832091 Paulo Dybala of Roma jubilates after the goal 3-1 during the Italian Serie A soccer match AS Roma vs Genoa CFC at Olimpico stadium in Rome, It
  
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• Romano gives “here we go” stamp to PSG’s first signing of the summer

  13-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romano gives “here we go” stamp to PSG’s first signing of the summerLucas Digne is going to join PSG shortly as a backup for Nuno Mendes at left back, and as an important dressing room presence.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.Just hours after it was first mentioned as a possibility, the deal bringing Lucas Digne to PSG has been given the “here we go”
  
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• Garnacho for sale as Xabi Alonso confirms Roma and Napoli target’s exit

  13-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Garnacho for sale as Xabi Alonso confirms Roma and Napoli target’s exitNew Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirms Roma and Napoli target Alejandro Garnacho is not part of their plans. ‘Hopefully it finishes in the best possible way for all parties.’The winger was only purchased last year from Manchester United at a cost of €46.2m, but struggled to get any regular playing time.Chelsea admit Garnacho is for saleLONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 26: Alejandro Garnacho of Chelsea re
  
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• Spain, France, Argentina and England beware: Demons haunt the World Cup semi-finals

  13-07-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carles Puyol of Spain in 2010; Didier Six of France in 1982 and David Beckham of England in 1998 all experienced notable World Cup moments. Composite: Guardian Picture DeskWorld Cup games mean more. England have only ever played 79 games in the finals, which is to say, not much more than two Premier League seasons in the 76 years since they first entered. Those games draw huge audiences: more than 17 million in the UK watched Saturday’s win over Norway, even though it was after midnight by
  
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• Fortuna Sittard bring Indonesian international back to the Eredivisie from Oxford United

  13-07-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fortuna Sittard bring Indonesian international back to the Eredivisie from Oxford UnitedFortuna Sittard have confirmed the signing of 26-year-old Oxford United striker Ole Romeny on loan for the 2026/2027 season. There is no indication that Fortuna Sittard and Oxford United have agreed a future purchase option for the Indonesian striker. For Fortuna Sittard, the hope is that Romeny will provide them with the goals that they have lost with the departure of Kaj Sierhuis this summer, while for Rome
  
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• Flick faces key decisions in defence ahead of Barcelona’s new season

  13-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick faces key decisions in defence ahead of Barcelona’s new seasonFC Barcelona officially began preparations for the 2026-27 season today, July 13, with a squad made up of available first-team players, several footballers returning from loan spells, and a number of promising academy talents.Hansi Flick’s side has already strengthened their attack with the arrivals of Anthony Gordon and, pending official confirmation, Karim Adeyemi. Meanwhile, the German manager is expected to retai
  
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• Video: Goncalo Ramos make surprise early visit to Milan

  13-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Goncalo Ramos make surprise early visit to MilanGoncalo Ramos is showing just how eager he is to start his new Milan adventure, arriving at the training camp today despite still being on vacation after the World Cup with Portugal.The striker completed his transfer from Paris Saint-Germain at a cost of anywhere from €74m to €90m, depending on various reports and bonuses.He was participating in the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico with Portugal, and as that experience
  
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• Juventus sign and sell young Italian talents

  13-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus sign and sell young Italian talentsJuventus has been very active in the final days of June, especially in the Italian market.The Bianconeri have secured two agreements in the last few hours, sending 21-year-old goalkeeper Giovanni Daffara to Parma on a permanent €6m deal and signing Jeff Ekhator in a €18m transfer from Genoa. The agreement for Ekhator also includes David Puczka’s transfer to Genoa.Juventus are rebuilding their team after failing to qualify for the Champi
  
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• Inter President Marotta takes aim at Palestra’s agent after Chelsea move

  13-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter President Marotta takes aim at Palestra’s agent after Chelsea moveInter President Beppe Marotta notes that new Chelsea signing Marco Palestra ‘backed out of a verbal agreement’ with the Nerazzurri, but blames the defender’s agent as well: ‘He could have steered him in a different direction.’Inter President Marotta joined coach Cristian Chivu for a press conference on Monday, on the first day of the Nerazzurri pre-season.The defending Serie A champions ar
  
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• Atalanta have Alajbegovic approval and are preparing opening offer for Leverkusen

  13-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atalanta have Alajbegovic approval and are preparing opening offer for LeverkusenReports in Italy claim that Atalanta have stepped forwards with a proposal for Bosnia and Herzegovina talent Kerim Alajbegovic, who has also been linked with a move to Milan and Roma, and the latest updates claim that the teenager has given his approval to Bergamo as a potential destination.Atalanta preparing €20m bid for Alajbegovic after receiving player approvalAlajbegovic has attracted the interest from a n
  
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• 'I cannot wait to fight together to compete for the biggest trophies'

  13-07-2026 16:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New signing Andrey Santos has said "everything about Manchester United is special" and Michael Carrick is the "perfect coach" for the next chapter of his playing career.The 22-year-old, who made 43 appearances for Chelsea last season, has signed a five-year deal at Old Trafford with a one-year optional extension."It is an incredible feeling to join a club that some of my biggest idols have represented," Santos told club media."Everybody told me about how ambitious the club is and t
  
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• New Zealand keeper Paulsen joins Motherwell on loan from Bournemouth

  13-07-2026 16:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Paulsen was part of New Zealand's 2026 World Cup squad [Getty Images]Motherwell have signed New Zealand goalkeeper Alex Paulsen on loan from Bournemouth, two years after he made a reported £2m move to the Premier League side.The 24-year-old, who was part of his nation's 2026 World Cup squad but did not feature, caught the attention of the English top-flight club after a breakout spell at Wellington Phoenix.However, he is yet to play for Bournemouth and has spent the past two seasons o
  
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• Swindon boss Holloway sent off in pre-season friendly

  13-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ian Holloway has been Swindon Town manager since October 2024 [Shutterstock]Swindon Town boss Ian Holloway was sent off during the latter stages of his side's 1-0 pre-season friendly victory against Spanish club Costa City in Alicante.The club confirmed that the 63-year-old was dismissed in the 89th minute after an altercation with a Costa City player.Friday's match, played in blisteringly hot conditions, was decided by a second-half penalty from Fletcher Holman.The club added that Holloway reac
  
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• Aberdeen buy winger Smith from Livingston

  13-07-2026 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aberdeen have signed Lewis Smith from Livingston for an undisclosed fee, with manager Stephen Robinson admitting he had attempted to buy the winger for previous clubs without success.The 26-year-old, who has signed a three-year contract with the Scottish Premiership club, had spent two years with Livingston after his move from Hamilton Academical.Giffnock-born Smith made 40 appearances last season, all but nine of them starts, for the side who were relegated after finishing bottom of Scotland's
  
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• Falkirk 'a good platform' for new signing Krauhaus

  13-07-2026 16:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ben Krauhaus (right) has joined Falkirk on loan [PA Media]Falkirk are "a good platform" for Ben Krauhaus, says manager John McGlynn after signing the midfielder on a season-long loan from Brentford.The Englishman joins the Bairns after two loan spells at first club Bromley and has made more than 130 senior appearances, scoring 18 goals.Krauhaus could debut in Tuesday's Premier Sports Cup match against Ayr United at the Falkirk Stadium. Falkirk opened Group G with a 5-0 win at Edinburgh City on S
  
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• Slaven Bilic makes surprise return as Croatia manager after early World Cup exit

  13-07-2026 16:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Slaven Bilic is back as coach of Croatia, following the departure of the team's most successful coach, Zlatko Dalic, after the World Cup.Bilic returns to a job he left 14 years ago, after six years in charge, with experience of coaching in the Premier League with West Ham and West Bromwich Albion, as well as in Turkey and Saudi Arabia. "I am genuinely happy to start this challenge and I feel fully prepared for it — as a more mature and experienced coach than in 2006, yet with the same moti
  
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• Man Utd sign £48m Santos and close in on Tielemans

  13-07-2026 16:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United's new signing Andrey Santos with director of football Jason Wilcox (left) [Getty Images]Manchester United have completed the £48m signing of Brazil international Andrey Santos from Chelsea and are in advanced talks to sign Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans as they try to revamp their midfield.It has also been confirmed United's plan to sign Ederson from Atalanta for £35m has been scrapped for now after a medical highlighted an injury-related issue.United agreed a fee wi
  
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