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• 'Bournemouth are in a difficult position'

  22-07-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]BBC Radio Solent's Jordan Clark and Joe Partington have been discussing Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott's future after he turned down the chance to sign a contract extension. With two years left on his current deal, Scott is being tracked by Europe's elite, with the Cherries rejecting a £64m bid from Chelsea."I would argue that he'd done so well last season, he's put Bournemouth in a position where they've not been before, into Europe. I'd want to experience that as a playe
  
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• ☕️ Paredes the gentleman, Vonzinha finds a job and 5️⃣ stories of the day

  25-07-2026 09:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️ Paredes the gentleman, Vonzinha finds a job and 5️⃣ stories of the dayGot coffee and toast ready? We’ll take care of the rest with five very football-heavy stories that could shape Saturday’s conversation. Let’s get started!🇨🇮 Madrid sound out DiomandéPSG are not the only European giant keen on signing the Leipzig winger. He is valued at around €90 million.Los Blancos will battle for Rodri and for Diomandé.
  
  
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• Barcelona will not change their transfer plans even after key midfielder’s long-term injury

  25-07-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona will not change their transfer plans even after key midfielder’s long-term injuryFrenkie de Jong’s injury update earlier this week confirmed that the player would miss a big part of the opening of the new season, as he has ruptured the medial collateral ligament of his knee.The development comes as a massive blow to Hansi Flick’s plans, for De Jong has proven to be instrumental as a starter alongside Pedri in recent years for the club.Having the club captain out to ye
  
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• Jose Mourinho has already approved the signing of Bundesliga speedster – Romano

  25-07-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho has already approved the signing of Bundesliga speedster – RomanoJose Mourinho has been the one calling all the shots in Real Madrid’s transfer plans this summer, right from the moves for Marc Cucurella and Ibrahima Konate to the departures of Dani Ceballos and Fran Garcia.The manager has been handed complete freedom by the board to make the signings he deems necessary, and the club have done well to back him up with the moves he requires.The club’s sudden decisio
  
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• Why Barcelona’s Karim Adeyemi transfer is unlike any Borussia Dortmund sale in years

  25-07-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Barcelona’s Karim Adeyemi transfer is unlike any Borussia Dortmund sale in yearsBarcelona’s signing of Karim Adeyemi has not only strengthened Hansi Flick’s attack but also brought an end to one of Borussia Dortmund’s most consistent transfer trends.The German winger arrived at Barcelona in a deal worth a fixed €22 million, with a further €7 million in performance-related add-ons. While the agreement certainly represents a sensible piece of business for
  
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• The new Manchester City manager is determined to help City’s golden boy shine

  25-07-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The new Manchester City manager is determined to help City’s golden boy shineEarlier this week, Manchester City announced that Phil Foden had extended his contract with the club until the summer of 2030. It is clear that City are backing Foden to return to his dazzling best after two tough and trying seasons for him. New City manager Enzo Maresca is aiming to help Foden on that path and if he succeeds, it will help shape Manchester City into a formidable unit.Enzo Maresca is aiming to help
  
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• Former Real Madrid midfielder takes key dressing-room role in Jose Mourinho’s new setup

  25-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid midfielder takes key dressing-room role in Jose Mourinho’s new setupReal Madrid appointing Jose Mourinho as their new manager at the beginning of the summer also saw a familiar face return to the club as part of his coaching staff: Sami Khedira.Now, it has emerged that Khedira has been given an important off-the-pitch responsibility as part of Mourinho’s coaching structure, with the former midfielder acting as a bridge between the manager and the players.According
  
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• Enzo Maresca insists he is “not here to copy” Pep Guardiola and will install his own footballing identity at Man City

  25-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca insists he is “not here to copy” Pep Guardiola and will install his own footballing identity at Man CityMaresca spoke with Guardiola a week ago & describes their relationship as “very quite close”Man City boss insists he is “not here to try and copy someone” and will install his own footballItalian says he is “quite relaxed” despite clubs often struggling after a long-serving manager leavesEnzo Maresca has addressed the challenge o
  
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• 🥐☕️FC Ptit Déj: France broke the internet, 21-0 win in Germany!

  25-07-2026 08:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐☕️FC Ptit Déj: France broke the internet, 21-0 win in Germany!Les Bleus dominated on social media 📲They may not be world champions, but Les Bleus are kings of the small screen! The FFF has revealed the French national team’s digital figures during the 2026 World Cup. With more than 10 million additional subscribers and 69 million followers in total, France is the most-followed national team on social media.A 21-0 win in Germany! 🤯To say Thursday
  
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• Report: Chelsea star could be set to leave in £30m deal

  25-07-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea star could be set to leave in £30m dealChelsea Transfer News: Como Push for Trevoh Chalobah Deal as Talks ContinueComo remain firmly in the race for Trevoh Chalobah, with fresh talks scheduled with Chelsea on Saturday 25 July as the clubs attempt to reach a final agreement over the defender’s future. According to Sky Italia, discussions are ongoing and the key issue continues to centre on the structure of the fee.The broad outline of the negotiations is clear. Chelsea
  
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• Liverpool and Sunderland preparing Kevin Keegan tribute

  25-07-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool and Sunderland preparing Kevin Keegan tributeKevin Keegan tribute gives Liverpool v Sunderland deeper meaningLiverpool’s first pre-season outing of the summer was already going to carry curiosity, because a new head coach always brings questions, fresh ideas and a sense of reset. Yet Saturday’s meeting with Sunderland now carries something far more important. As reported by BBC Sport, both clubs will honour Kevin Keegan with black armbands and a minute’s applause befo
  
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• Hansi Flick loses faith in Barcelona captain as summer exit becomes real possibility

  25-07-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick loses faith in Barcelona captain as summer exit becomes real possibilityFrenkie de Jong’s future at Barcelona has taken an unexpected twist after fresh reports suggest Hansi Flick is no longer convinced the Dutch midfielder should remain a key part of his plans.According to Gerard Romero, the Barcelona manager has grown increasingly unconvinced by De Jong’s recent performances and overall role within the squad. As a result, the club could now consider offers for the
  
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• A summer defining moment has arrived for Manchester City as Real Madrid eye their midfield general

  25-07-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A summer defining moment has arrived for Manchester City as Real Madrid eye their midfield generalThe future of Rodri has been a hot topic ever since the 2026 World Cup ended. All week Rodri has been linked with a summer move to La Liga giants, while Manchester City were hoping to extend Rodri’s contract. Now it has been reported that Real Madrid do indeed hope to sign Manchester City’s midfield general this summer. All of a sudden, a summer defining moment has landed at Manchester C
  
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• Liverpool eyeing move for £77m Mohamed Salah successor

  25-07-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool eyeing move for £77m Mohamed Salah successorMohamed Salah exiting Liverpool is probably going to be the biggest story to emerge from Anfield this summer. The Egyptian King was at least expected to see out his two-year extension with the Reds but, after hardly being used by Arne Slot, he decided enough was enough and had his contract mutually terminated.This has led to fans going into a meltdown about who Liverpool could sign to replace him and why his successor hasn't been brough
  
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• Jose Mourinho’s first Real Madrid training match offers early glimpse of new era

  25-07-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho’s first Real Madrid training match offers early glimpse of new eraReal Madrid took another step in Jose Mourinho’s pre-season preparations by holding their first training match of the summer against Alcorcon.There was obvious curiosity about how the Portuguese tactician would set his team up and a desire to observe and identify early key patterns.According to MARCA, the afternoon at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium gave supporters an early look at Mourinho’s methods
  
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• 🗞️ Front pages: Mourinho wins, Klopp roars back, Lamine pure gold

  25-07-2026 08:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Front pages: Mourinho wins, Klopp roars back, Lamine pure goldSaturday’s front pages focus on the dugouts: Klopp signs with the German national team, while Mourinho begins his second spell at Real Madrid with a penalty win over Alcorcón.In Italy, Gazzetta reports that the Azzurra will be Pirlo’s after Guardiola said no. The stated target is the 2030 World Cup.In England, Enzo Maresca says City will not collapse without Guardiola, just as United did not collap
  
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• La Masia stars steal the show as Barcelona register first pre-season win over CE Europa

  25-07-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Masia stars steal the show as Barcelona register first pre-season win over CE EuropaBarcelona opened their pre-season campaign with an encouraging 4-1 victory over CE Europa, but apart from the scoreline, the match belonged to La Masia as a host of young talents impressed Hansi Flick in the club’s first friendly of the summer.Having returned to training on July 13, the match offered Barcelona players their first opportunity to build fitness ahead of the new season. As expected, the
  
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• Barcelona confirm huge Frenkie de Jong knee injury blow

  25-07-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona confirm huge Frenkie de Jong knee injury blowBarcelona have been dealt an early setback ahead of the 2026/27 season after confirming that midfielder Frenkie de Jong has suffered a knee injury that will keep him out for several weeks.The Spanish club announced that the Netherlands international has torn the medial collateral ligament in his right knee. While Barcelona did not provide a specific timeline for his return, the good news is that the injury will not require surgery. He w
  
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• The sum RB Leipzig would accept for Real Madrid target Yan Diomande – report

  25-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The sum RB Leipzig would accept for Real Madrid target Yan Diomande – reportReal Madrid have made a shocking entry into the race to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, and matters have moved fast in a matter of hours.The Merengues have registered interest in the player in the past as well, but PSG beat them in the race and closed an agreement with the player.Now, however, Real Madrid seem to have identified the teenage winger as the backup target after Michael Olise’s operation was de
  
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• Clubless after a brilliant World Cup: every top side should chase this star

  25-07-2026 08:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Clubless after a brilliant World Cup: every top side should chase this starAfter the World Cup comes the heart of the hot transfer window and the run-up to the new season. While the spotlight recently fell on Morgan Rogers’ €137 million mega-deal to Chelsea or Elliot Anderson’s €135 million move to the Cityzens, the top clubs should be taking a very close look at another Englishman. We’re not talking about just any young prospect or a benchwarmer here, but John S
  
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• The new Manchester City manager will do it his way despite the obvious similarities with Pep Guardiola

  25-07-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The new Manchester City manager will do it his way despite the obvious similarities with Pep GuardiolaEnzo Maresca finally faced the media for the first time yesterday as Manchester City manager. Given that Maresca was Pep Guardiola’s assistant during City’s famous treble-winning 2022-23 campaign, there are similarities between the way that Pep Guardiola and Enzo Maresca like their teams to play. That is to be expected and was a factor as to why City employed Maresca to be Guardiola&
  
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• Barcelona captain rejects surgery recommendation as club faces anxious injury wait

  25-07-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona captain rejects surgery recommendation as club faces anxious injury waitBarcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has decided against undergoing surgery despite receiving that recommendation from the club’s medical staff.According to Mundo Deportivo, the Dutch midfielder has chosen to continue with conservative treatment following the knee injury he suffered during the FIFA World Cup. The decision leaves Hansi Flick and Barcelona facing an anxious wait, with no certainty over whe
  
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• Real Madrid’s shock €100 million bid for PSG target rejected by Bundesliga club – Romano

  25-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s shock €100 million bid for PSG target rejected by Bundesliga club – RomanoJust when it seemed like Rodri’s arrival at Real Madrid would be the club’s clear priority, Los Blancos have now shockingly begun a concurrent pursuit for a second target – this time for the right wing position.As reported in a breaking update by multiple outlets and confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, Los Blancos have made a surprise entry into the race f
  
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• Real Madrid ready to deliver knockout blow to Liverpool transfer hopes

  25-07-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid ready to deliver knockout blow to Liverpool transfer hopesYan Diomande transfer latest as Liverpool face growing competitionLiverpool’s interest in Yan Diomande looks real enough, but the situation is getting crowded and expensive very quickly. As reported by The Athletic, the 19-year-old RB Leipzig winger is due back for pre-season assessments next week after World Cup duty with Ivory Coast, and his summer now looks set to be dominated by elite-level interest.That part makes s
  
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• Man United make final Bruno Fernandes decision amid exit rumours

  25-07-2026 07:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United make final Bruno Fernandes decision amid exit rumoursBruno Fernandes Transfer Latest: Manchester United Stand Firm Amid Exit NoiseManchester United have taken the clearest position possible over Bruno Fernandes, with the club understood to be completely unwilling to sanction a sale this summer despite fresh noise around his future. According to TeamTalk, figures close to the situation remain firm that the captain is staying, and that any suggestion of a departure currently has little
  
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• Dovbyk nears exit, Roma put pressure on Brugge for Tresoldi

  25-07-2026 07:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dovbyk nears exit, Roma put pressure on Brugge for TresoldiWhile awaiting substantial news for the two left-backs, both in attack and midfield, Roma have begun a frenzy not over, but over, the forwards. The transfer market is all about priorities, of course, with Gasperini’s request for the aforementioned two full-backs filling currently unfilled positions. But it’s also about timing, and at Trigoria they’ve realized it’s time to push for one of their summer targets: Nico
  
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• How do Manchester City manage the Rodri dilemma?

  25-07-2026 07:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri captained Spain to their World Cup final victory over Argentina [Getty Images]Manchester City are in flux.Replacing a manager after 10 years is no easy feat, let alone when there appears to be a squad overhaul too.Four of the starters in City's Treble-winning side of 2022-23 - Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake, Bernardo Silva and John Stones - have left this summer, with the Blues signing £116m Elliot Anderson and promising 17-year-old Jeremy Monga.And the changes might not end there.Fresh f
  
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• Castro remains concrete target for Roma

  25-07-2026 06:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Castro remains concrete target for RomaRoma continues their search for Malen’s replacement. The goal is clear: find a striker who meets Gasperini’s expectations and can provide goals, intensity, and consistency when the Dutchman is unavailable. For weeks, Tresoldi was the name at the top of the list. But Club Brugge’s high demands, which value the player around €50 million, have slowed negotiations. For this reason, D’Amico is also evaluating other options. One of th
  
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• Roma still in the running for Antonio Nusa, talks still on

  25-07-2026 06:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma still in the running for Antonio Nusa, talks still onRoma haven’t abandoned the idea of ​​pursuing Antonio Nusa from Leipzig. The Norwegian winger is as popular as El Mala from Cologne. The difference between the two deals is currently significant. As Alfredo Pedullà writes, the 2006-born player isn’t currently a hot prospect for the Giallorossi, and he’s unlikely to be in the coming days. Compared to 48 hours ago, there’s been no progress: Roma ha
  
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• Al Hilal poke fun at Roma following Summerville signing: “All roads lead to Al Riyadh.”

  25-07-2026 06:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Al Hilal poke fun at Roma following Summerville signing: “All roads lead to Al Riyadh.”Roma has officially lost another transfer target. Summerville is a new player from Al Hilal. The Dutch winger was one step away from wearing the Giallorossi jersey, but the Saudi club’s push has turned the situation upside down: £55 million plus £10 million in bonuses immediately convinced West Ham to sell their star. The 2001-born player was also showered with money, which is why
  
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