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• 'We always aim big' - Mbeumo

  04-08-2026 12:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bryan Mbeumo's debut season at Manchester United was one full of ups and downs.The Cameroon forward was announced as one of the Red Devils' marquee signings at a hefty £65m price tag in July 2025.An opening-day defeat against Arsenal last season, followed by a draw at Fulham, and then a dramatic defeat away at Grimsby in the League Cup second round saw Mbeumo experience a baptism of fire.However, the trials and tribulations of becoming a Manchester United player never got Mbeumo down.When
  
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• Scunthorpe sign Hull City striker Parker on loan

  14-08-2026 18:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scunthorpe United have signed Hull City striker Hugh Parker on a six-month loan deal.The 20-year-old Irishman joined the Tigers from University College Dublin in February 2025.He is yet to feature for the Premier League side but made 13 appearances in the National League during a loan spell with Carlisle United last season.
  
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• Newcastle United receive double injury boost ahead of Liverpool clash

  14-08-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United receive double injury boost ahead of Liverpool clashNewcastle Injury Boost as Jaissle Prepares for Liverpool TestMatthias Jaissle could hardly have been handed a more demanding introduction to Premier League management.Newcastle United begin their campaign against Liverpool at St James’ Park on Sunday, 23 August, and the new manager will be expected to produce something coherent very quickly from a squad still adjusting to considerable change.Jaissle arrived on a four year
  
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• Is Quansah 'the obvious choice' over Konsa? Or should Arsenal 'get both in'?

  14-08-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you who would be the best fit for Arsenal out of Bayer Leverkusen's Jarell Quansah and Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa, with the Gunners linked to both centre-backs in recent days.Here are some of your thoughts:Neil: Quansah is the obvious choice over Konsa, because he is essentially a like-for-like replacement for William Saliba rather than a quick fix. He is the same height as Saliba, giving him that same aerial presence and comfort bringing the ball out under pressure - b
  
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• Bolton sign Villa winger Iling-Junior on loan

  14-08-2026 18:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Samuel Iling-Junior ended last season on loan with Pisa in Serie A [Getty Images]Bolton Wanderers have signed Aston Villa winger Samuel Iling-Junior on a season-long loan deal.The 22-year-old has not made a competitive appearance for the Premier League side since joining from Juventus in June 2024.The former England Under-21 international has had loan spells with Middlesbrough and West Brom in the Championship."I spoke to the manager and he understood my journey. That is what attracted me here,
  
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• Report: West Ham United set to complete £22m deal for midfielder

  14-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: West Ham United set to complete £22m deal for midfielderWest Ham Agree Arne Engels Deal in Record Championship Transfer as Promotion Push AcceleratesWest Ham United look to have made one of the defining moves of the Championship summer, with TeamTalk reporting that the club have agreed a £22million deal for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels. If completed, it will “shatter the English Championship transfer record”, a significant marker of the level of ambition inside t
  
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• 'We have already lost the core of the team' - fans on Arsenal Konsa interest

  14-08-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your views on whether Aston Villa can afford to lose Ezri Konsa and if there is a price that would convince you to let him go.Here are some of your comments:Prit: Aston Villa needed to address weaknesses in the defence last season. We have now lost Digne, have no back-up for Cash and the one player that held the defence together was Konsa. Not only do we need to keep hold of him, we need a solid centre-back next to him - so absolutely no, we cannot afford to lose Konsa. At any
  
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• Baur can't wait to get on Champions League stage

  14-08-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic midfielder Mika Baur is desperate to showcase his talent on the Champions League stage after joining the Glasgow club. Baur finally secured a move from German side Paderborn to Celtic and arrived in time for next week's Champions League play-off game against Austrian outfit LASK. It took a bit of time for the midfielder's move to get over the line but Baur was delighted when it finally did. "I think it's the best next step," Baur said of his move to Celtic. "It's a great club, it's a big
  
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• 'We are ramping up certain actions - Arteta on Timber recovery

  14-08-2026 18:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Mikel Arteta has said that Jurrien Timber is progressing well as the defender works towards a return for Arsenal. Timber was out for about two months with a groin injury but returned for the Champions League final defeat before he had to withdraw from the Netherlands' World Cup squad.The 25-year-old has not featured for the Gunners during pre-season but Arteta has given an update on his condition."He is progressing really well - he is on the pitch. We are ramping up certain actions
  
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• Chelsea say no Fernandez move as deadline passes - but is it really over?

  14-08-2026 18:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Fernandez has had a tumultuous time at Chelsea [Getty Images]Chelsea's deadline for clubs to bid £120m for midfielder Enzo Fernandez has passed - and they now expect the Argentine to stay at the club this season.Manchester City have been interested in the Argentina international, who previously played under new City boss boss Enzo Maresca at Chelsea.The Blues told interested parties they had until 17:00 BST on Friday to make an offer for the 25-year-old.But they are not thought to hav
  
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• City add Barr to bolster backroom staff

  14-08-2026 18:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ahead of the new SWPL season kicking off this weekend, Glasgow City boss Leanne Ross has added to her backroom staff.The Petershill side have hired former Scotland centre-back Michelle Barr in the role of assistant coach.Previously a coach with the Old Dominion Monarchs in Virginia, more recently Barr held a role within the SFA as a national youth support programme manager for girls and women's football, and was also part of the national side's scouting team before the 2019 World Cup.As a player
  
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• Chelsea expect Fernandez to stay as deadline passes - but is it really over?

  14-08-2026 18:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Fernandez has had a tumultuous time at Chelsea [Getty Images]Chelsea's deadline for clubs to bid £120m for midfielder Enzo Fernandez has passed - and they now expect the Argentine to stay at the club this season.Manchester City have been interested in the Argentina international, who previously played under new City boss boss Enzo Maresca at Chelsea.The Blues told interested parties they had until 17:00 BST on Friday to make an offer for the 25-year-old.But they are not thought to hav
  
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• Oxford are targeting promotion - Goodrham

  14-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oxford play MK Dons at the Kassam on Saturday[Shutterstock]Oxford United midfielder Tyler Goodrham says the players are targeting an immediate promotion this season but are aware of the quality of their opponents in League One. United start their season on Saturday with a home game at the Kassam against newly promoted MK Dons. The U's won promotion out of the third tier to the Championship in 2024 before last season's relegation back to League One. That promotion campaign in particular saw Goodr
  
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• Burnley drop shirt sponsor after 42 days

  14-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Burnley's opening Championship fixture is against West Ham on Sunday [Getty Images]It is not very often that a club are forced to change their sponsor just as the new season is about to kick off, but that is exactly what has happened to Burnley.On Friday, Burnley ripped up their deal with Finotive One, which describes itself as a 'trading ecosystem', just 42 days after it was signed.While the club have not responded to specific questions about the how and why, it is likely to come at a considera
  
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• 'We've already learned Jassle's play style' - Osula

  14-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Newcastle striker William Osula says the squad are "all excited" about beginning the Premier League season under new head coach Matthias Jaissle.The 23-year-old had struggled to establish himself in the Magpies' first team in the summer of 2024, but became more established last season.However, he returns to a much-changed side with a new manager and without several key figures of the Eddie Howe era."A new manager bringing in a new style that he likes to play so everyone is getting
  
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• Burnley sign Man City defender Alleyne on loan

  14-08-2026 18:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Alleyne made seven appearances for Manchester City last season across four different competitions [Shutterstock]Burnley have signed Manchester City defender Max Alleyne in a season-long loan deal.Alleyne, 21, spent the first half of last season on loan in the Championship with Watford, making 17 appearances, before being recalled in January.He went on to feature seven times in all competitions for City - and scored in a 10-1 FA Cup win against Exeter."I first heard of the interest a couple o
  
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• Atletico give emphatic response to Arsenal transfer enquiry

  14-08-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico give emphatic response to Arsenal transfer enquiryArsenal’s pursuit of a centre-back led them to make contact with Atletico Madrid over Marc Pubill in recent days, but talks did not go well.Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty ImagesOn Wednesday, Fabrizio Romano reported on his YouTube channel that Marc Pubill of Atletico Madrid was on Arsenal’s summer shortlist, and the Gunners made contact over the conditions of a potential deal.But Romano made it clear that whilst Pubill is v
  
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• Jeff Bezos consortium to buy minority Liverpool stake in £1.5bn deal

  14-08-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The consortium including Jeff Bezos has reached a definitive agreement to buy a minority stake in Liverpool from majority owners Fenway Sports Group for more than £1.5bn. 1892 Holdings, led by former QPR director Amit Bhatia and including the Amazon owner Bezos and Eduardo Saverin, one of the founders of Facebook, will have a share of between 30 per cent and one-third in the Premier League club. FSG will retain operational control and run day-to-day operations, with no change to the leader
  
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• Will Liverpool’s transfer budget change after Jeff Bezos investment?

  14-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jeff Bezos, one of the world’s richest men, has bought into Liverpool as part of a consortium after reaching a definitive agreement with majority owners Fenway Sports Group to purchase a minority stake.1892 Holdings, led by former QPR director Amit Bhatia and including the Amazon owner Bezos and Eduardo Saverin, one of the founders of Facebook, will have a share of 30 percent of the Premier League club worth £1.5bn.Bezos’ personal wealth is in the region of $270bn, with fans an
  
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• Liverpool receive £60m offer from Premier League rivals

  14-08-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool receive £60m offer from Premier League rivalsTottenham Submit £60m Cody Gakpo Bid as Liverpool Consider SaleTottenham Hotspur have taken the first meaningful step towards signing Cody Gakpo, with an opening offer worth just over £60 million reportedly submitted to Liverpool.According to SoccerNews, Spurs have turned their long standing interest in the Netherlands international into a formal proposal, placing Liverpool in a significant position as the closing stages of
  
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• Barcelona set to make third offer worth £60 million for Man City superstar

  14-08-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona set to make third offer worth £60 million for Man City superstarFC Barcelona are preparing their third offer for Rodri. After reaching a personal agreement with the midfielder, who has prioritised Hansi Flick’s project over Real Madrid, the Catalan club are working on a new proposal aimed at finally convincing Manchester City to sell.According to Miguel Delaney of The Independent, Barcelona are prepared to offer around £60 million in guaranteed money, equivalent to ju
  
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• Report: Liverpool set for huge boost in race for Bradley Barcola

  14-08-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool set for huge boost in race for Bradley BarcolaBradley Barcola to Liverpool: PSG Flex on Price as Mika Godts Move Could Unlock DealLiverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola has moved from vague interest to something far more tangible, and TeamTalk reports that Paris Saint-Germain are now prepared to lower their demands, provided the French champions get the replacement they want.The key detail here is simple. PSG’s move for Ajax winger Mika Godts and Liverpool’s p
  
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• Wigan bring in Man City defender Burns

  14-08-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Finley Burns made 32 appearances in League One for Reading last season [shutterstock]Wigan Athletic have signed Manchester City defender Finley Burns on a three-year deal.The 23-year-old came through City's academy and made his only appearance for the senior side in an EFL Cup win over Wycombe in September 2021.He has spent time on loan with Swansea, Stevenage, Hull City and Reading in the past five seasons.All done deals in August 2026
  
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• 'No anxiety' from Le Bris over lack of signings

  14-08-2026 17:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]BBC Radio Newcastle's Sunderland commentator Nick Barnes says there is "no anxiety" from Regis le Bris and those around him, despite the lack of signings so far this summer.Thomas Meunier, on a free, remains the only incoming thus far in the window, but Barnes believes the club will still land their transfer targets."There's general frustration all round with trying to get players out and trying to get players in," he said."The general mood of Sunderland fans at the moment is there
  
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• Bromley sign Mansfield goalkeeper Mason

  14-08-2026 17:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mason has spent time on loan at Guiseley, Farsley Celtic, Kettering Town, Wexford and Ilkeston Town [Getty Images]Bromley have confirmed the signing of Mansfield goalkeeper Owen Mason for an undisclosed fee.The 22-year-old has been capped at youth level for the Republic of Ireland.He made his Stags debut in the 2024-25 season, during which he also had a loan spell at National League side Gateshead.Mason arrives having played for Gillingham in their Carabao Cup defeat to Luton last weekend after
  
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• Goodwin on player response, transfer business & Celtic test

  14-08-2026 17:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin has been speaking to the media as his side prepare for Saturday's visit of Celtic in the League Cup. Here are the main points:Goodwin feels his side are "a couple of points short of where we should be given the overall performance against Rangers in the opening fixture" but insists "there were certainly lots of positives to take from it". Although "we were feeling really good going into the game against Hearts" the United boss says "we couldn't have got off to a wo
  
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• Exeter City bring in Harper and Samuel on loan

  14-08-2026 17:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vincent Harper (left) and Lakyle Samuel offer Exeter more options in the wide areas of the pitch [Getty Images/Shutterstock]Exeter City have signed wing-backs Vincent Harper and Lakyle Samuel on season-long loan deals from Walsall and Manchester City respectively.Kenya international Harper, 25, rejoins the Grecians a year after being released by the Devon club. He scored three goals in 65 appearances over a two-year spell at St James Park before leaving and agreeing a two-year deal at Walsall. L
  
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• Barcelona star Ferran Torres will fly to Paris today to complete €50 million PSG move

  14-08-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona star Ferran Torres will fly to Paris today to complete €50 million PSG moveFerran Torres’ time as an FC Barcelona player is set to come to an end imminently.As reported on Thursday, the Blaugrana have reached an agreement with French champions Paris Saint-Germain over a €50 million transfer for the forward.The 26-year-old attacker has already agreed terms on a contract with the back-to-back European champions.Ferran on his way to Paris imminentlyNow, according to Matteo
  
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• 💥Did Atleti pressure Julián? Álvarez's camp ramps up tension

  14-08-2026 17:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💥Did Atleti pressure Julián? Álvarez's camp ramps up tensionJulián Álvarez’s camp has revealed previously unknown details about his complex situation at Atlético de Madrid. According to ESPN, when the Argentine striker publicly expressed his desire to leave the club, he did so on the recommendation of the club’s own leadership.
  The club’s suggestion to justify his departureThe player had already informed the club internally of his inte
  
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• Wesley ruled out for Borussia Dortmund friendly due to ankle injury

  14-08-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wesley ruled out for Borussia Dortmund friendly due to ankle injuryRoma is approaching the last appointment of its summer pre-season. Gian Piero Gasperini’s team will be engaged tomorrow, Saturday 15 August at 17:30 at Signal Iduna Park against Borussia Dortmund, in the last test before the official start of the season. At the end of the match, in fact, there will be only nine days left until the league debut against Fiorentina, scheduled for Monday, August 24 at 20:45 at the Olimpico.The
  
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