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• Alonso to discuss midfield balance

  04-09-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso will speak to the media on Friday for the first time since his side's failed attempt to sign a midfielder before the transfer deadline.They were left furious when Monaco pulled the plug on their £47m agreement for Lamine Camara, 22, on Tuesday night. In the aftermath, Monaco sporting director Thiago Scuro delivered a media conference and said Alonso had spoken directly to the Senegal international before the Ligue 1 club decided to pull the plug on
  
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• Former Liverpool winger Jordan Ibe avoids jail after assaulting girlfriend

  04-09-2026 17:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe pulled a braid out of his ex-girlfriend’s hair during an argument where she called him a “druggy”.Ibe, 30, assaulted his former partner Amie Mayson outside her home in Lambeth, south London, on 14 December.The attack happened after she confronted him and demanded he repaid her money she said he owed her, Croydon Magistrates’ Court heard on Friday.Prosecutor Aya Alshekhili said that after Ms Mayson asked to be reimbursed, Ibe told her: &l
  
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• Lewis Steele backs record-breaking Liverpool star to have huge season under Andoni Iraola

  04-09-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lewis Steele backs record-breaking Liverpool star to have huge season under Andoni IraolaAlexander Isak Tipped to Become Liverpool’s Standout Star Under Andoni IraolaAlexander Isak has made a relatively quiet start to the new Liverpool season, yet Lewis Steele believes the striker could eventually emerge as the club’s standout player under Andoni Iraola.Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, Steele was asked to predict both Liverpool’s player of
  
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• Gasperini speaks ahead of Atalanta duel: “I’m in love with my players.”

  04-09-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini speaks ahead of Atalanta duel: “I’m in love with my players.”After their first two convincing 4-0 wins against Fiorentina and Lecce, Roma face their first big match of the new season. Tomorrow night, Maurizio Sarri’s Atalanta arrive at the Olimpico, fresh from two wins against Sassuolo and Bologna. Gian Piero Gasperini, speaking at a press conference at the Fulvio Bernardini sports center in Trigoria, spoke about the upcoming match against his former team: &ldqu
  
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• Atalanta boss Sarri ‘happy that the window is over’ and highlights Malen threat for Roma

  04-09-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atalanta boss Sarri ‘happy that the window is over’ and highlights Malen threat for RomaAtalanta coach Maurizio Sarri has warned Roma that Donyell Malen is in “a state of grace” ahead of Saturday evening’s meeting at the Stadio Olimpico, while admitting he is delighted that the summer transfer window has finally closed.Malen has made an immediate impression since joining Roma and will be one of the main attacking threats Sarri’s side must contain. The Atalanta
  
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• McInnes 'disappointed' by Old Firm fan ban

  04-09-2026 17:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers manager Derek McInnes is "disappointed" there will be no away fans at upcoming Old Firm matches this season. The SPFL announced the decision after Celtic challenged the decision by their Glasgow rivals to give them just 300 tickets for the League Cup clash at Ibrox on 13 September.For last season's Scottish Cup quarter-final, also at Ibrox, Celtic were given the traditional allocation of 8000 tickets but following crowd trouble at that game, a reduced figure of 2500 was agreed.But in lig
  
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• 'It feels like I've been to war, this window' - McInnes on transfers

  04-09-2026 17:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Derek McInnes admits he took "a huge sigh of relief" when the summer transfer window closed and hopes it will bring "clarity and calmness" to Rangers.In total, the Ibrox club signed 14 players, with striker Kevin Kelsy and winger Badredine Bouanani arriving on Thursday shortly before the deadline.McInnes described this summer as the "longest window I've ever known" and is glad all the dealing is over for now."We all took a huge sigh of relief when the window closed," the Ibrox manager said
  
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• Everything in a good place at Oldham - Mellon

  04-09-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Micky Mellon became Oldham boss in October 2023 [Getty Images]Oldham Athletic boss Micky Mellon says he is very satisfied with their strong start to the new season.The Latics have taken seven points from their opening four matches, and they are fifth in the early League Two table. "We believe we should have more points, but on the flipside of that we're in a good position," Mellon told BBC Radio Manchester."It's been a good start to the season, but no complacency. We have to keep working hard an
  
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• Allegri: ‘Napoli tend towards over excitement or depression, Inter title favourites’

  04-09-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri: ‘Napoli tend towards over excitement or depression, Inter title favourites’Max Allegri admits Napoli are prone to ‘over-excitement or depression’ after defeat to Como, but looks on the bright side of Scott McTominay and Giovane’s injuries when facing ‘Scudetto favourites’ Inter.It kicks off at San Siro on Saturday at 17.00 UK time (18.00 CEST).The Partenopei need a boost after their 2-1 home defeat to Como, but it was even costlier because Giova
  
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• Former Gunner left off AS Monaco squad list for Europe

  04-09-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Gunner left off AS Monaco squad list for EuropeFolarin Balogun has been left out of AS Monaco’s squad for the Europa Conference League this season, following his scrapped deadline-day move to Everton.Photo by Luke Hales/Getty ImagesAS Monaco have named their Europa Conference League squad for the 2026/27 League Phase, and former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun is a notable omission.Reports have suggested Balogun is likely to stay with Monaco, following the breakdown of his transfer
  
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• Real Madrid forward sees January move to Serie A as a ‘realistic possibility’ – report

  04-09-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid forward sees January move to Serie A as a ‘realistic possibility’ – reportEndrick’s future at Real Madrid remains uncertain despite the summer transfer window having closed, with AS Roma emerging as a potential destination for the Brazilian forward in January.The 20-year-old returned to the Santiago Bernabeu this summer after a successful six-month loan spell at Olympique Lyon, but is still not guaranteed a significant role in Jose Mourinho’s squad.There
  
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• Liverpool Starting XI vs Ipswich Town: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  04-09-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Starting XI vs Ipswich Town: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupLiverpool Predicted XI vs Ipswich: Bradley Barcola Eyes First AppearanceLiverpool head to Portman Road on Friday night with a bit of intrigue around the team sheet and a fair bit of excitement around Bradley Barcola. When a player arrives for £123 million, people expect a show. They also expect patience, and that may be the case here.Barcola has only just come through the door from Paris Saint-Germain and, while
  
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• Andrews on team fitness, 'electric' home atmosphere and Sunderland

  04-09-2026 16:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford boss Keith Andrews has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Sunderland at Gtech Community Stadium (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Midfielder Mathias Jensen remains sidelined with "a little issue" and could miss next week's trip to Bournemouth too. Andrews said: "We'll see how he settles over the next couple of weeks. It's nothing serious, but he certainly won't be available for tomorrow."Josh Dasilva, Sepp van den
  
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• McInnes aims to 'address' Souttar's situation

  04-09-2026 16:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Rangers manager Derek McInnes says defender John Souttar's position needs to be addressed after the Scotland international remained with the Ibrox club beyond the transfer deadline.Souttar, 29, had been linked with a move, with his current contract at Rangers running until next summer. He previously played for Dundee United and Hearts and has won 24 senior international caps."John was in that situation where there was a lot of things going on for him," said McInnes."It was kind of made clea
  
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• Arteta on Guimaraes knock, Konsa's fitness and Nwaneri's future

  04-09-2026 16:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge (16:30pm BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Speaking about not signing another forward during the transfer window, Arteta said: "I love the players that we have, that is for sure. It is what it is, this is what we have and we already have some very, very good players. Let's trust them and let's make sure we are right behind them, and I will do everythi
  
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• Report: Man City already eyeing January move for La Liga winger

  04-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man City already eyeing January move for La Liga wingerAlex Baena Transfer Latest as Manchester City Weigh Move for Atletico Madrid StarManchester City are among the Premier League clubs closely monitoring Alex Baena, with fresh reporting from Caught Offside indicating that the Atletico Madrid winger has emerged as a serious name in the market.Baena has made a fast start to the campaign, “scoring three goals in his first three games”, and that form has naturally drawn attenti
  
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• Alebiosu and Cantwell fit but 12 still out for Rovers

  04-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Blackburn Rovers right-back Ryan Alebiosu and captain Todd Cantwell are fit for Saturday's Lancashire derby at Preston North End - but head coach Tony Mowbray says 12 players are still unavailable.Alebiosu and Cantwell have returned to full training after they both went off in the 0-0 draw at Lincoln City on Tuesday.But following Tom Atcheson's red card against the Imps, Rovers are left with just one fit senior centre-back to face the Lilywhites, with Hayden Carter and Scott Wharton still out in
  
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• 🎬 And the Oscar goes to... the 20 most original unveilings

  04-09-2026 16:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎬 And the Oscar goes to... the 20 most original unveilingsA transfer is good. A memorable unveiling is even better!From big-budget productions to completely crazy promo campaigns, it has it all.Check out the 10 most ORIGINAL announcements of this transfer window below.So, who gets the OSCAR for best announcement of the window? Watch and have your say!Lens (Jean-Clair Todibo)Sporting (Nestória Irankunda)Royal Charleroi (Gaku Nawata)Lyon (Zachary Athekame)Burnley (Max Alleyne)Galata
  
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• INTERVIEW | Elye Wahi on his OGC Nice return: ‘It was love at first sight.’

  04-09-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INTERVIEW | Elye Wahi on his OGC Nice return: ‘It was love at first sight.’There has been great fanfare around Elye Wahi’s (23) return to OGC Nice. After being greeted by the club’s fans at the airport on Sunday, he signed on a season-long loan from Eintracht Frankfurt. Unlike last season’s short-term loan, this deal includes a buy option. In a roundtable interview attended by Get French Football News, the Ivory Coast international spoke for the first time
  
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• Twist over Nico, Inacio-Milan latest, Zaha to Serie A? 🔥

  04-09-2026 16:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Twist over Nico, Inacio-Milan latest, Zaha to Serie A? 🔥With the summer transfer window now closed for more than two days, the season is now getting into full swing for Serie A clubs. Today the third round of the league begins, and next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday it will be time for the opening matchday of the Champions League.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!As always, there is plenty of news involving Italy&rs
  
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• Old Firm away fan ban 'inevitable', says O'Neill

  04-09-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [PA Media]Celtic manager Martin O'Neill feels the decision to ban away supporters from matches between Celtic and Rangers this season was "inevitable". The SPFL announced the decision after Celtic challenged the decision by their Glasgow rivals to give them just 300 tickets for the League Cup clash at Ibrox on 13 September. For last season's Scottish Cup quarter-final, also at Ibrox, Celtic were given the traditional allocation of 8000 tickets but following crowd trouble at that game, a reduced
  
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• Official | Coventry City sign Yann Gboho from Toulouse

  04-09-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Coventry City sign Yann Gboho from ToulouseCoventry City have signed Ivorian winger Yann Gboho (25) from Toulouse FC. The move was completed, despite the closure of the transfer window on Tuesday. The move to the newly promoted Premier League side comes after the winger’s move to Kansas City broke down. Foot Mercato understands that a deal was also agreed with Coventry City before the closure of the transfer window, hence why it has now been completed, despite the window having
  
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• Gasperini appears to close door on Zaha and Roma links

  04-09-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini appears to close door on Zaha and Roma linksGian Piero Gasperini appears to have cooled speculation linking Wilfried Zaha with Roma, just one day after reports suggested the free agent could emerge as a late solution to the coach’s request for another winger.Roma were reported to be considering the free-agent market after failing to add another left-sided attacker during the summer transfer window, with Zaha among the names under consideration alongside Raphael Guerreiro and Kr&e
  
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• Bilalovic joins Slovakian side MSK Zilina on loan

  04-09-2026 16:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aberdeen winger Kenan Bilalovic has joined Slovakian top division side MSK Zilina on a season-long loan.The 21-year-old Swede has struggled to establish himself at the Dons since arriving at Pittodrie from IFK Värnamo in his homeland on a five-year deal last summer.He has made 19 appearances for the first team and scored three goals.On his loan to MSK Zilina, head coach Stepehn Robinson told the Aberdeen club website "Kenan is a talented young player but, at this stage of his development, p
  
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• Coventry sign winger Gboho - cousin of PSG's Doue

  04-09-2026 16:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yann Gboho started his professional career at Rennes [Getty Images]Coventry City have confirmed the signing of Toulouse winger Yann Gboho - the cousin of Paris St-Germain and France forward Desire Doue.A deal for 25-year-old Gboho was agreed and submitted to the Premier League prior to Tuesday's transfer deadline.However, it required ratification from Fifa, which has since been provided. The move is now subject to UK visa approval. Gboho, who was born in the Ivory Coast but represented France at
  
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• Villa leave Harwood-Bellis out of Champions League squad

  04-09-2026 16:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harwood-Bellis (left) joined Villa from Southampton on transfer deadline day [Getty Images]Aston Villa have left new signing Taylor Harwood-Bellis and teenage striker Brian Madjo out of their squad for the league stage of the Champions League in what manager Unai Emery described as a "hard" decision.Central defender Harwood-Bellis joined the Midlands club for an initial £25m from Southampton on transfer deadline day, while 17-year-old Madjo impressed when he scored Villa's equaliser agains
  
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• Barcelona new signing edges closer to debut after completing full training session

  04-09-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona new signing edges closer to debut after completing full training sessionFC Barcelona trained at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper today, continuing their preparations for Sunday’s La Liga clash against Valencia. And, according to MARCA, deadline-day arrival Gabriel Jesus completed the full session alongside his teammates after being involved in only part of Thursday’s workout.For the 29-year-old striker, it marked his second training session with his new teammates and anothe
  
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• Anderson, Fernandez, Rogers: Can a player ever be worth £100m to a football club?

  04-09-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There is a reason eight of the most expensive 10 transfers between English clubs this summer involved central midfielders. Of all the factors that go into valuing a footballer – age, length of contract, performance metrics, injury record, Tottenham’s desperation – the starting point for any negotiation is to benchmark a player against the market. Once Spurs bought Mateus Fernandes for a club record £85m from West Ham in June, and then broke that record buying Sandro Tonal
  
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• SFA to offer incentives for youth participation

  04-09-2026 16:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The Scottish FA is to offer financial incentives for clubs to play more young Scottish footballers.The proposal is part of the governing body's plan to reshape youth development and increase the number of homegrown players.All 42 SPFL clubs gathered in St Andrews on Friday to discuss ways of improving the game and finding the next generation of international players.As well as financial incentives, clubs also heard plans for home-grown player quotas for the Scottish Cup and Premier
  
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• McInnes 'disappointed' over no away fans at Old Firm derbies & seeks 'stability' after busy transfer window

  04-09-2026 16:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Rangers manager Derek McInnes has been speaking to the media before his side's Scottish Premiership match at home to Motherwell on Saturday. Here are his main points:McInnes admits he's "disappointed" at the news there will be no away supporters at the upcoming Old Firm League Cup tie at Ibrox or this season's league meetings of Celtic and Rangers. The manager says it's "always better when opposition fans are allowed into a derby game," but "there's still got to be behaviours met and obviou
  
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