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• 'I want to push for titles' with Hibs - Devaney

  25-08-2026 11:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jacob Devaney is targeting silverware with Hibernian this season after signing on loan from Manchester United.The 19-year-old midfielder had a stint on loan at St Mirren last season and Hibs hold an option to make the deal permanent.Having impressed during pre-season with the Red Devils, Devaney wants to kick on in Scotland."I'm really excited to be here," he told HibsTV. "I've been in training the past two days and I've really enjoyed it - the feel of the club and the training ground."The size
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder wants to stay despite transfer speculation; no negotiations ongoing

  27-08-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder wants to stay despite transfer speculation; no negotiations ongoingReal Madrid have had a very good summer transfer window so far but could still look to do some business this final week.Los Blancos, however, know that any potential signings for the first team are directly dependent on some players leaving.One player whose future has generated some speculation throughout the summer is Eduardo Camavinga, with Manchester United the latest to be linked with him.However, accor
  
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• Liverpool nearing agreement with PSG over Bradley Barcola

  27-08-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool nearing agreement with PSG over Bradley BarcolaAccording to a report from Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are close to reaching an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain over the transfer of Bradley Barcola (23). The Premier League club and the Ligue 1 champions are now at an advanced stage of negotiations as a transfer nears closer. The 23-year-old forward has informed PSG that he is unwilling to extend his contract at the Parc des Princes, which is currently set to expire in 2028. With the Re
  
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• WSL: Tottenham summer rebuild continues with Araya Dennis and Anna Csiki departures

  27-08-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WSL: Tottenham summer rebuild continues with Araya Dennis and Anna Csiki departuresTottenham Hotspur have wasted no time this transfer window, reshaping their squad for the upcoming season. They’ve had a busy summer of arrivals. which signals their future ambitions.They broke their club-record signing to bring in French defender Alice Sombath. Other signings include Shekiera Martinez, Kirsty Hanson, Caitlin Dijkstra, Victoria Pelova and goalkeeper Selma Panengstuen.Strengthening the squad
  
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• WSL: Dagný Brynjarsdóttir appointed West Ham ambassador

  27-08-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WSL: Dagný Brynjarsdóttir appointed West Ham ambassadorDagný Brynjarsdóttir has returned to West Ham United in a new role after being appointed as an official Club Ambassador.The former Hammers captain spent four-and-a-half years in East London after joining West Ham in January 2021. During her time with the club, the Iceland international became an important figure both on and off the pitch, while also fulfilling a lifelong dream of representing the club she supporte
  
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• Still no offers for El Aynaoui, Kessie trail grows difficult

  27-08-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Still no offers for El Aynaoui, Kessie trail grows difficultNeil El Aynaoui remains on the list of players who could leave the capital in the final days of the transfer window. The Moroccan midfielder isn’t Gasperini’s first choice, with Koné and Cristante starting in midfield with Pisilli as the first substitution. Against Fiorentina, the manager changed his mind at the last minute and brought on the former Lens player alongside the Giallorossi number 61, who, however, had a
  
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• Chelsea in talks to sign Atalanta defender Ahanor

  27-08-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  \n\nAtalanta rejected Brighton's bid of 34m euros (£29m) for Honest Ahanor earlier this summer [Getty Images]\nChelsea are in talks to sign Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor. The Blues expressed an interest in the 18-year-old Italian when they signed right-back Marco Palestra from the Serie A side in July. BBC Sport has been told Atalanta are willing to sell Ahanor if their 40m euro (£34.3m) valuation is met. Ahanor, who mainly plays at left-back, joined Atalanta from Genoa on a three-
  
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• De Zerbi sets Savio goals target after 'perfect' debut

  27-08-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi described Wednesday's 5-1 Carabao Cup win over Charlton as the "perfect day" for new signing Savio.The winger - a £75m summer addition from Manchester City - scored and assisted after being introduced as a second-half substitute to a standing ovation from the Spurs crowd."His biggest step and biggest improvement is to increase the number of goals. I think he is one of the best wingers, but the best wingers score many goals," De Zerbi said of th
  
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• Champions League draw: Start time, confirmed pots, qualified teams and how to watch

  27-08-2026 09:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Champions League is almost back and this afternoon sees the league phase draw confirmed with a ceremony in Monaco. Three months on from Paris Saint-Germain retaining their title on penalties against Arsenal in Budapest, this season’s competition takes shape, as each of the 36 teams discovers their eight league phase matches. Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Liverpool are the English teams involved, but there is no Celtic – the Scottish champions crashe
  
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• Real Madrid’s six possible Pot 1 opponents in 2026/27 UEFA Champions League

  27-08-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s six possible Pot 1 opponents in 2026/27 UEFA Champions LeagueThe UEFA Champions League league-phase draw day is here, and there is palpable excitement to learn who Real Madrid will face.For all of Madrid’s reinforcements and the expectations placed on them to displace Barcelona domestically, Los Blancos are always judged by what they do in the Champions League.The 15-time champions are, hands down, the most fearsome team to face in the tournament and have a track record
  
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• Monaco predicted XI v Górnik Zabrze: Aleksandr Golovin to start in attack?

  27-08-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco predicted XI v Górnik Zabrze: Aleksandr Golovin to start in attack?AS Monaco head into the second leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier with a slender lead to defend against Górnik Zabrze (3-2). Filipe Luís does not have to contend with any fresh absentees for Thursday night’s encounter at the Stade Louis II.Nor, however, does the Brazilian manager welcome back any of his big names. As he confirmed in Wednesday’s press conference, Folarin Ba
  
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• Elche emerge as potential option for exit-bound Barcelona defender

  27-08-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elche emerge as potential option for exit-bound Barcelona defenderAlvaro Cortes appears increasingly close to leaving Barcelona, with journalist Gerard Romero identifying Elche as one of the possible destinations for the young defender.Cortes has decided to bring his time at the club to an end this summer after Barcelona’s plans to strengthen the left side of their defence changed his prospects of earning regular opportunities in the first team.The academy graduate had hoped to remain at t
  
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• Roma, Monza discussing terms of Ziolkowski’s loan

  27-08-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma, Monza discussing terms of Ziolkowski’s loanRoma continues to work on Morato, the 2001-born Brazilian defender from Nottingham Forest, identified by Tony D’Amico as the replacement for Jan Ziolkowski, who is set to leave the capital for greater consistency. The Pole is increasingly close to joining Monza, but before definitively authorizing his departure, Gasperini wants to have another center-back available. This is why Roma has accelerated the move for Morato in the last few h
  
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• Larne chase another 'pinch yourself' Euro moment

  27-08-2026 09:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Haveron is close to leading Larne to the Uefa Conference League for the second time in three seasons [Getty Images]Larne manager Gary Haveron says he is keen to experience another "pinch yourself" moment by leading the club back to the league phase of the Uefa Conference League. Having managed three of Larne's games during their Conference League debut in 2024-25, Haveron is hoping to guide the Inver Park club back to a major European stage after reclaiming the Irish Premiership title earlier th
  
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• Record signing for Bundesliga club! Reports: 5-goal striker joins for €24m

  27-08-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Record signing for Bundesliga club! Reports: 5-goal striker joins for €24mBefore the transfer window closes in a few days, Union Berlin could be in line to make some serious money once again. As both 'bz' and Sky expert Florian Plettenberg report, Ilyas Ansah is on the verge of a move to the Premier League. Promoted side Hull City are said to be willing to pay €22 million for the striker. Including bonuses, the fee could even rise to €24 million, according to Plettenberg. He
  
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• Andoni Iraola's 'top target' for Liverpool problem position revealed

  27-08-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola's 'top target' for Liverpool problem position revealedLiverpool have a fair few problems that they still need to solve this summer. However, with their transfer budget limited and their squad depth already thin, there's not likely to be an awful lot of movement in or out of Anfield.Indeed, many players have been linked with an Anfield switch this summer with some new rumours even seeming to arise now.However, since we're now less than a week away from deadline day, the time to get
  
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• Why Herrera is playing for free in Spanish third division

  27-08-2026 09:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ander Herrera's most recent competitive game was in front of a raucous La Bombonera crowd playing for Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores.His next will be in the Spanish third division in front of roughly 6,500 fans against a regional side, Gimnastic de Tarragona.But Herrera says his return to Real Zaragoza on a free transfer from Boca is just as important as any move he has made in his career."This is probably the last dream that I wanted to make come true," the Spaniard tells BBC Sport."To c
  
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• 5️⃣ stories of the day: Julián case, Morata to Lega? and Champions draw

  27-08-2026 09:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  5️⃣ stories of the day: Julián case, Morata to Lega? and Champions drawThis Thursday kicks off with plenty of football and news, but before diving into another thrilling day, let’s go over the five stories you can’t miss to start the day.The Barça-Atleti battle over Julián Álvarez heats upJan Laporta spoke to FC Barcelona’s media outlets and made it clear that they are still interested in Julián Álvarez. He also criticized
  
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• Real Sociedad manager says fatigue and defensive lapses proved costly against Real Madrid: ‘They were clinical’

  27-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Sociedad manager says fatigue and defensive lapses proved costly against Real Madrid: ‘They were clinical’Real Sociedad manager Pellegrino Matarazzo admitted his side was punished by Real Madrid’s quality, while also pointing to crucial mistakes that allowed the hosts to take control of the contest.Sociedad had competed well during the first half and managed to frustrate Los Blancos for long periods, but their resistance gradually weakened as Real Madrid’s attacking
  
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• Diego Simeone gives green light for Barcelona target Julian Alvarez’s summer sale – report

  27-08-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Diego Simeone gives green light for Barcelona target Julian Alvarez’s summer sale – reportThe increasingly complicated Julian Alvarez transfer saga may have taken another significant turn, with reports suggesting that Diego Simeone has permitted Atletico Madrid to sell the Argentine forward.According to Gaston Edul, Simeone has already given the green light for a potential departure, as the Atletico Madrid manager is growing tired of the distraction surrounding the player’s fut
  
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• Report: Chelsea target World Cup star from Premier League rivals

  27-08-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea target World Cup star from Premier League rivalsChelsea Transfer News: Emiliano Martinez Contact Signals Goalkeeper Question at Stamford BridgeChelsea have made contact over a move for Emiliano Martinez, according to BBC Sport, and that tells you plenty about where the club are with the goalkeeper position. When a side starts exploring a deal for a 33-year-old World Cup winner, it usually means concern has moved beyond background noise and into active planning.Martinez is conside
  
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• Rangers agree deal for Venezuela striker Kelsy - gossip

  27-08-2026 08:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Rangers have agreed a deal to sign Portland Timbers' Venezuela forward Kevin Kelsy, 22. (Athletic - subscription required)Two Serie A clubs have bid for Rangers winger Djeidi Gassama, 22. (Footmercato - in French)Red Bull Salzburg have emerged as a possible destination for Torino and Lithuania midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, who is a long-time Celtic target. (Sportal - in Italian)And Celtic's asking price for Japan midfielder Reo Hatate, 28, has dropped. (Daily Record)Bologna and Scotl
  
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• Joao Pedro viewed as key culture-setter at Stamford Bridge

  27-08-2026 08:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]After a deal was agreed with Brighton last summer, Joao Pedro left a training camp in Rio de Janeiro - under the guidance of his long-time personal trainer Rodrigo Goncalves - to join Chelsea in Miami and immediately take part in the Club World Cup.Remarkably, he scored twice in the semi-final against former club Fluminense, just days after arriving at the club. He was also on target in a sensational 3-0 win over Paris St-Germain in the final.The Blues endured a dismal campaign fol
  
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• Three takeaways from Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad

  27-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three takeaways from Real Madrid 4-1 Real SociedadThe Santiago Bernabeu reopened its gates for the first time this season on Wednesday night as Real Madrid took on Real Sociedad in what should have been their first game of the season.Jose Mourinho made no changes to his starting lineup on the night and preserved the exact core that won against Espanyol – thereby rewarding the XI with continuity.The players, needless to say, did not let the manager down as they finished the game with a 4-1
  
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• Barcelona set for tense Atletico Madrid meeting in Monaco after Laporta’s Julian Alvarez comments

  27-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona set for tense Atletico Madrid meeting in Monaco after Laporta’s Julian Alvarez commentsBarcelona and Atletico Madrid are set to come face to face in Monaco for the Champions League draw, with tensions between the two clubs running high over the future of Julian Alvarez.According to SPORT, the two Spanish giants will be represented just a day after Joan Laporta reaffirmed Barcelona’s interest in the Argentine forward, and Atletico responded with an emphatic rejection.As per
  
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• Transfer plans confirmed for 18-year-old forward: He's begging for a chance

  27-08-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer plans confirmed for 18-year-old forward: He's begging for a chanceLiverpool have got a potential shortage of options in the No9 position this season. Alexander Isak - a £125m signing from Newcastle in summer 2025 - is expected to lead the line and improve on the four goals he scored during his maiden campaign.He has no senior backup with Hugo Ekitike, 23, injured until late December or January. And with money set to be spent on wingers it doesn’t appear as though Richard Hug
  
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• Liverpool transfer plans feel 'scattergun'

  27-08-2026 08:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool's transfer plans have been questioned this summer and fan Sam Milne believes the Reds have been too "scattergun" in their approach for a new forward player.Andoni Iraola's side have been linked to a host of new attackers, including Paris St-Germain duo Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye, and have had offers knocked back for Brighton's Yankuba Minteh - and are now exploring a move for Crystal Palace's Isamila Sarr in the last week of the transfer window.Speaking on BBC Radio Merseyside,
  
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• Bundesliga clubs face tough draws, the pots for the CL draw

  27-08-2026 08:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga clubs face tough draws, the pots for the CL drawToday is finally the day! The Champions League league phase draw takes place at 6 p.m. But which team ends up in which pot, and which opponents could Bayern, Dortmund, Stuttgart, and Leipzig from the Bundesliga face?UEFA has confirmed the four pots, and this is what they look like.Pot 1FC Bayern, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool FC, Inter Milan, Manchester City, Arsenal FC, FC Barcelona, Atletico MadridPot 2Borussia Dortmund,
  
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• Reliable journalist drops major hint on Barcelona’s mystery signing: ‘Only football fanatics would know him’

  27-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reliable journalist drops major hint on Barcelona’s mystery signing: ‘Only football fanatics would know him’Barcelona could be preparing a surprise move in the transfer market after a major revelation from Matteo Moretto suggested that the club are working to bring in a new left-footed defender.Speaking on DAZN, Moretto offered a tantalising clue about Barcelona’s plans, revealing that the player in question is not currently playing in Spain and may not be a familiar name
  
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• Cucurella, Valverde react after Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad: ‘The second half was fantastic’

  27-08-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cucurella, Valverde react after Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad: ‘The second half was fantastic’Real Madrid produced an all-round performance at the Santiago Bernabeu last night, stepping up across all three departments and taking home a 4-1 win.While the first-half was relatively shaky, the men in white came back stronger after the break and demolished their Basque opposition.Kylian Mbappe finished the game as the man-of-the-match with a hat-trick to his name, but Vinicius Jr., Federi
  
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