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• “He might prefer Arsenal” – Liverpool could be set for another devastating transfer blow

  03-07-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “He might prefer Arsenal” – Liverpool could be set for another devastating transfer blowLiverpool Eyeing Bradley Barcola After Yan Diomande Blow as Lewis Steele Explains Next MoveLiverpool’s summer transfer plans have already taken a significant twist, and attention is now turning firmly towards Bradley Barcola after the club’s failed pursuit of Yan Diomande.During a detailed discussion with Trev Downey on the latest Anfield Index podcast, Daily Mail journalist Lewi
  
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• Man Utd outcast Andre Onana rejoins Trabzonspor on loan

  03-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andre Onana has joined Trabzonspor again for a second successive season away from Manchester United on loan.The goalkeeper made 33 appearances for the Turkish club last season and has struck a deal for a second spell there, rather than returning to Old Trafford.A statement from United said: “Everyone at United wishes Andre the best of luck for the campaign ahead.”Loaning him out again means United will not recoup a transfer fee yet for the £43m signing, who joined from Inter in
  
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• Barcelona hire Hansi Flick’s trusted aide as the new first-team fitness coach

  03-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona hire Hansi Flick’s trusted aide as the new first-team fitness coachAccording to Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona have chosen Benjamin Kugel as the club’s new first-team fitness coach, with the German set to replace Julio Tous ahead of the 2026/27 season.Tous will remain at the club but in a different capacity, taking charge of the newly-created Sports Performance Optimisation Department, where he will oversee physical development across Barcelona’s professional teams and
  
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• Bristol City sign West Brom midfielder Wallace

  03-07-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jed Wallace spent four years with West Bromwich Albion [Getty Images]Bristol City have signed midfielder Jed Wallace on a two-year deal after he left Championship rivals West Bromwich Albion at the end of last season.The 32-year-old spent four seasons with the Baggies, making 140 league appearances and scoring 15 goals but was not offered a new contract at The Hawthorns.Wallace won the League One play-offs with Millwall in 2017 and also helped West Brom reach the Championship play-off semi-final
  
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• Wigan sign West Brom forward Higgins

  03-07-2026 19:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Akeel Higgins played 31games on loan for Exeter City last season, including their FA Cup tie at Manchester City [Getty Images]Wigan Athletic have signed forward Akeel Higgins from West Bromwich Albion.The 20-year-old joins the Latics after making one first-team appearance for the Baggies, in the FA Cup.Higgins, who plays as a left winger or attacking midfielder, spent last season on loan at Exeter City in League One, scoring twice in 31 games.He played under current Wigan manager Gary Caldwell a
  
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• Joao Palhinha gives verdict on Tottenham return after club spend big on midfielders

  03-07-2026 19:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joao Palhinha has confirmed his departure from Tottenham following the end of his loan spell last season.Spurs have brought in midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham and also reached an agreement with Newcastle for Italy international Sandro Tonali in a deal which could be worth an overall package of £100m.Portugal international Palhinha had joined Spurs on a season-long loan from Bayern Munich, but will now not be part of Roberto De Zerbi’s plans as he looks to move the squad on
  
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• Report Koleosho and Burnley receive €11m plus bonus bid from Fiorentina

  03-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Koleosho and Burnley receive €11m plus bonus bid from FiorentinaThere are reports Fiorentina made a formal offer worth €11m plus add-ons for Burnley and Italy international winger Luca Koleosho, which they expect to be accepted.Sky Sport Italia claim that the proposal was sent to the English club this afternoon and they are waiting for the response.At that point, it should not be an issue for the Viola to agree personal terms with the attacking winger.Koleosho eager for first Se
  
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• Fenerbahce announce agreement with Man City to sign Nathan Ake in £7M deal

  03-07-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fenerbahce announce agreement with Man City to sign Nathan Ake in £7M dealFenerbahce have announced an agreement with Man City for the signing of Nathan AkeThe deal is expected to be in the region of £7M plus £1.5M in add-ons, per reportsAke has agreed personal terms with the Turkish club and is set to leave Man City this summerManchester City defender Nathan Ake is set to join Fenerbahce on a permanent deal, with the Turkish club announcing an agreement for the Netherlands int
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona goalkeeper completes loan departure

  03-07-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona goalkeeper completes loan departureFC Barcelona have announced that young goalkeeper Diego Kochen has completed a loan move to Danish club Lyngby Boldklub.The 20-year-old United States shot-stopper has signed on a season-long temporary deal in search of regular first-team football.“FC Barcelona and Lyngby Boldklub have reached an agreement for the loan of Barça Atletic goalkeeper Diego Kochen for one season with an option to buy, until June 30, 2027,” the
  
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• Real Madrid set for €12.5 million windfall from former defender’s transfer

  03-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid set for €12.5 million windfall from former defender’s transferWindfalls have been kind on Real Madrid so far this summer as the club have pocketed handsomely from the sale of players who were not even in the first-team dynamics last season.While the Nico Paz saga is indeed the headliner, the stories of Victor Munoz and Alvaro Rodriguez have also been significant in terms of bringing Real Madrid a financial gain in such fashion.Now, as reported by Sky Sport Italia, Los Blan
  
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• Man City's Ake in talks over £7m Fenerbahce move

  03-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nathan Ake made six Premier League starts for Manchester City last season [Getty Images]Fenerbahce are in talks with Manchester City over a £7m deal for Netherlands defender Nathan Ake.The Turkish club say personal terms have been agreed with the 31-year-old but sources have told BBC Sport that details for the transfer are still being finalised.Negotiations are expected to conclude shortly however, with the Dutchman set to move in a deal that could be worth up to £8.5m with add-ons.H
  
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• Roma, Feyenoord and Porto among clubs interested in Wolfsburg’s Saël Kumbedi

  03-07-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma, Feyenoord and Porto among clubs interested in Wolfsburg’s Saël KumbediVfL Wolfsburg’s Saël Kumbedi (21) is not expected to continue his time with the Wolves, according to Foot Mercato.Having enjoyed an interesting season, despite his club’s relegation to the second division, the French full-back is attracting interest. In Italy, Lazio and Roma are reportedly keeping a close eye on the former Lyon player’s situation. FC Porto, Feyenoord and a Ligue 1 club w
  
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• 😳 Remember Ognjenovic? His Bosnian club just signed 7 Spaniards 🇪🇸

  03-07-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😳 Remember Ognjenovic? His Bosnian club just signed 7 Spaniards 🇪🇸Did Bosnia’s top division need more of a Spanish flavor? That’s what the memorable Perica Ognjenovic seems to think. Nicknamed “the atom” after his brief spell at Real Madrid in the late nineties, he has set to work.As a result, his club, Sloga Doboj, has signed seven Spanish players in one go. Roberto Corral, Ferrán Ferreiroá, Jorge Bolívar and Dani Molina
  
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• Ange Postecoglou to manage Cristiano Ronaldo as he lands Al-Nassr role

  03-07-2026 19:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ange Postecoglou will link up with Cristiano Ronaldo next season after putting pen to paper on a deal to become Al-Nassr’s new manager.Postecoglou has been out of managerial work since his sacking at Nottingham Forest after just games last season, though has found himself dipping his toes in punditry as part of the ITV line-up at the 2026 World Cup.The Aussie 60-year-old is now bound for the Saudi Pro League, replacing Jorge Jesus who left the club immediately after guiding Al-Nassr to the
  
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• Transfer round-up: Milan & Juventus accelerate deals, Inter meet Chalobah

  03-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer round-up: Milan & Juventus accelerate deals, Inter meet ChalobahMilan, Juventus and Inter are chasing a new central defender for 2026-27, and while Rossoneri and Bianconeri are accelerating deals for Mario Gila and Tarik Muharemovic, Inter are expected to meet the agents of Trevoh Chalobah shortly.It seems that most of the top Serie A clubs are chasing defensive reinforcements for next season, and all at the same time!Transfer round-up June 3: Inter, Milan, Juventus and moreClick he
  
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• Rayan Cherki enduring ‘sleepless nights’ over France difficulties at FIFA World Cup

  03-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rayan Cherki enduring ‘sleepless nights’ over France difficulties at FIFA World CupMan City’s Rayan Cherki is enduring difficulties with France at the FIFA World CupThe playmaker is said to be suffering ‘sleepless nights’ over his lack of game timeSenior France figures are reassuring Cherki that his opportunity at the tournament will comeManchester City’s Rayan Cherki is enduring difficulties out at the FIFA World Cup with France, suffering from ‘sleeple
  
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• World Cup Round of 32: Australia vs. Egypt official line-ups

  03-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup Round of 32: Australia vs. Egypt official line-upsCristian Volpato of Sassuolo and Parma’s Alessandro Circati start for Australia in the World Cup Round of 32 clash with Mohamed Salah’s Egypt.It kicks off in Dallas at 19.00 UK time (20.00 CEST).The winners of this tie will go on to face either Argentina or Cape Verde in the Round of 16.It is another big test for the Socceroos, who shocked Vincenzo Montella’s Turkiye 2-0 in the opening fixture, then lost by the same re
  
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• Sky Sports: Hull City launch £22.3m bid to sign Ligue 1 forward

  03-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sports: Hull City launch £22.3m bid to sign Ligue 1 forwardHull City Increase Emersonn Bid as Transfer Ambitions Gather PaceHull City have returned with an improved offer for Toulouse striker Emersonn, signalling clear intent as preparations continue for life back in the Premier League. According to Sky Sports, the newly promoted club have increased their bid to £22.3m (€26m) after seeing an earlier offer of £17.3m turned down.While negotiations remain ongoing, the wil
  
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• Report: Liverpool ready to sell midfielder with three clubs interested

  03-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool ready to sell midfielder with three clubs interestedLiverpool Ready to Decide Stefan Bajcetic Future Amid La Liga InterestStefan Bajcetic’s future at Liverpool appears to be approaching a significant turning point, with fresh reports from Spain suggesting discussions over a permanent departure are gathering pace. After once being viewed as one of the club’s brightest academy graduates, the midfielder now faces an uncertain future as Liverpool reshape their squad und
  
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• Chalobah hope for Inter depends on Chelsea fee

  03-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chalobah hope for Inter depends on Chelsea feeTrevoh Chalobah has reportedly given the all-clear to join Inter, who must now work out a fee with Chelsea, but can strike Nathan Ake off their list after the Manchester City defender signed for Fenerbahce.The Gazzetta dello Sport had today suggested that Ake could be an alternative for central defence if the other options failed to go through.That is now out of the question, as Fenerbahce formally announced that the Netherlands international had sig
  
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• Transfer blow for Chelsea as Granit Xhaka desires to stay at Sunderland

  03-07-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer blow for Chelsea as Granit Xhaka desires to stay at SunderlandChelsea have suffered a major setback in their pursuit of Sunderland star Granit Xhaka. According to Sky Sports News, the experienced midfielder is committed to the Black Cats and wishes to remain on Wearside. Sunderland recently rejected an £8 million bid from Chelsea for Xhaka, insisting their captain is not for sale. The Blues were expected to submit another offer, with the club aiming to bolster their
  
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• Official I Burkina Faso international Mohamed Ouédraogo signs five-year contrat with Lyon

  03-07-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official I Burkina Faso international Mohamed Ouédraogo signs five-year contrat with LyonOlympique Lyonnais have officially announced the signing of Mohamed Ouédraogo (23) from SCR Altach for a fee of €2.2m, to which bonuses of up to €0.6m and a 10 per cent share of any future transfer profit may be added.Born in Burkina Faso, the full-back played for SC Majestic before moving to Europe in the winter of 2023. After initially coming through the youth ranks at Altach, he we
  
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• Ange Postecoglou lands surprise new job

  03-07-2026 18:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ange Postecoglou lands surprise new jobAnge Postecoglou is back in the dugout after taking over as head coach of Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr.It is a surprise appointment which sees the Australian return to the dugout after nine months out out following his sacking at Tottenham Hotspur after their Europa League win in May 2025 and a very brief spell with Nottingham Forest.Al-Nassr, who are captained by Cristiano Ronaldo, had been on the lookout for a new boss after Jorge Jesus' departure at th
  
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• Nike & Inter’s 1998-Inspired Home Kit Goes on Sale from 19 May

  03-07-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nike & Inter’s 1998-Inspired Home Kit Goes on Sale from 19 MayInter Milan and Nike have officially unveiled the Nerazzurri’s 2026/27 home kit, a black-and-blue vertical-stripe design that draws explicitly from the iconic 1998 shirt, with University Gold used on the crest and Swoosh to recreate the late-90s Nike branding that defined the Ronaldo era.The club announced the kit went on sale on 19 May 2026 through the Inter online store, San Siro outlet, Inter Store Milano, and selec
  
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• Leyton Orient sign Watford keeper Baxter

  03-07-2026 18:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leyton Orient have signed goalkeeper Nathan Baxter on a two-year deal from Championship club Watford for an undisclosed fee.The 27-year-old began in the Chelsea academy, and had a series of loan spells at Solihull Moors, Woking, Yeovil Town, Ross County, Accrington Stanley and Hull City.He made 28 appearances for the Tigers across two spells, before signing for Bolton Wanderers in summer 2023. He joined Watford last summer, making eight appearances, with seven in the Championship."I have nearly
  
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• Man City caught off-guard as Fenerbahce announce deal reached to sign Nathan Ake

  03-07-2026 18:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City defender Nathan Ake is on the verge of a move to Turkish club Fenerbahce in a deal initially valued at £7 million, which could rise to £8.5 million with add-ons. However, the Turkish giants' announcement on Friday that they had agreed a deal for the 31-year-old Netherlands international is understood to have caught City off guard, as the transfer is not yet fully complete.Fenerbahce issued a statement confirming the agreement: "Our club has reached an agreement with a
  
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• Report – Key details of the termination clause Barcelona included in defender’s new contract

  03-07-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report – Key details of the termination clause Barcelona included in defender’s new contractFC Barcelona recently announced the two-year contract extension for defender Andreas Christensen until 2028.Club president Joan Laporta personally pushed for Christensen’s renewal after the Danish defender suffered a serious injury that ruled him out for the second half of the last season while approaching the final months of his previous contract.As already reported, the 30-year-old cen
  
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• Both South Coast derbies moved to Sunday

  03-07-2026 18:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Both South Coast derbies ended in draws last season [Getty Images]The two South Coast derbies between Southampton and Portsmouth next season have both been moved to Sunday kick-offs.The game at St Mary's will now go ahead on Sunday, 11 October (12:00 BST) with the return at Fratton Park on Sunday, 28 February (12:00 GMT).The two sides met last season in the Championship for the first time since the 2011-12 campaign following Southampton's relegation from the Premier League.Both games ended in dr
  
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• Gap of €5 million between Roma-Marseille for Greenwood

  03-07-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gap of €5 million between Roma-Marseille for GreenwoodThe first gift Gian Piero Gasperini expects from Roma is Mason Greenwood. The English winger is the player the coach believes will bring the Giallorossi’s attacking line to the next level. The 2001-born player has given priority to the Roman club, but they must step up their game to close the deal with Marseille. Gasp hopes to meet Greenwood at Trigoria in 10 days, which is when the training camp will be held. A possible mission fo
  
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• Birmingham sign ex-Middlesbrough captain Fry

  03-07-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Birmingham City have signed defender Dael Fry on a three-year contract as their first new arrival of the summer.Fry, 28, moves to St Andrew's on a free transfer after the end of his deal at Middlesbrough, where he has spent his entire career to date.He made 296 appearances for Boro across more than 10 seasons, with his time on Teesside only interrupted by a four-month loan at Rotherham in 2015-16.Fry is a former England Under-21 international and captained Boro last season as their bid to return
  
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