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• Analysis: Anxious few days ahead

  29-08-2026 00:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Palace, who gave a debut off the bench to new signing Axel Disasi, are now without a win in nine Premier League games stretching back to last season.In the 2-0 defeat by Everton on the opening weekend they hit the woodwork twice before fading in the second half.Against Manchester City they threatened in spells but even after pulling one goal back they conceded soon after.This was Pierre Sage's first taste of the night-game atmosphere at Selhurst Park and while the new Palace boss s
  
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• 🚨 Official: Rafael Leão changes club for €38m

  30-08-2026 12:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Rafael Leão changes club for €38mAfter making a strong impression in Ligue 1 and Serie A, Rafael Leão is leaving Europe’s top five leagues to move to Turkey.The now former AC Milan winger has signed for Galatasaray for a transfer fee estimated at €38 million, according to the Istanbul club’s statement. The Rossoneri are also said to have secured a 20% sell-on clause.Long expected to join the Premier League, particularly Aston Villa, Le&atil
  
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• New Juventus signing Ekhator has suffered a second injury already

  30-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Juventus signing Ekhator has suffered a second injury alreadyIn an unfortunate blow for Juventus, summer signing Jeff Ekhator looks set for another spell on the sidelines after hobbling out of training in Turin on Sunday morning.Ekhator suffers another injury in Juventus trainingEkhator joined Juventus from Genoa in a deal worth €16m plus bonuses earlier this summer, but his pre-season preparations have already been hampered by a hamstring strain that the 19-year-old picked up in a frie
  
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• Sutton's predictions: Sunderland v Fulham

  30-08-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Sunderland need to get points on the board because they had a superb transfer window last summer but they've barely brought anybody in this year and their squad is going to be stretched because of Europe.I got Sunderland really badly wrong last season but there's a lot of talk that they could be in trouble this year with so many games.I still think they're good enough to stay up - they've got Granit Xhaka and some other good players. I like that they are physical and aggressive.They made ca
  
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• Sutton's predictions: Man Utd v Ipswich

  30-08-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Well done to Ipswich for their start. It took them 11 games to get the first win under Kieran McKenna the last time they were in the Premier League and they've got off to a great start already.Under Gary O'Neil they have got a bit about them - they've got players who can get them up the pitch, they have got pace with Daizen Maeda and Emersonn looks a bit of a handful.I think they could cause United one or two problems but it's unthinkable that Manchester United could lose their opening two
  
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• Sutton's predictions: Chelsea v Brighton

  30-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Brighton are off to a flying start and it was a great opening result and performance by Xabi Alonso's Chelsea, winning the west London derby against Fulham.Chelsea have got some talented players and, because they've got no European football, they're going to have a good crack in the Premier League this season.What interested me against Fulham is Chelsea didn't have a lot of possession, but they were effective when they did have possession.But Brighton are just one of those teams. I don't th
  
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• Liverpool legend reveals what Andoni Iraola’s side are lacking

  30-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool legend reveals what Andoni Iraola’s side are lackingLiverpool Need More Physical Edge After Nottingham Forest DrawLiverpool’s 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest has sharpened attention on a familiar issue at Anfield, the lack of a ruthless edge when games become physical, stretched and uncomfortable. After another afternoon in which they controlled possession without controlling the contest, the discussion has moved beyond patterns of play and towards mentality, duels and defe
  
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• 🔴⚪️ Huge shock at Cerro, Julián Álvarez trains with the group again 🎥

  30-08-2026 11:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔴⚪️ Huge shock at Cerro, Julián Álvarez trains with the group again 🎥After yesterday’s convincing win over Sevilla, the big surprise of Sunday’s action comes from Cerro del Espino. Atlético de Madrid’s training facilities were the setting for Julián Álvarez’s return to training after three days without working with his teammates.The Argentine stepped onto the pitch with the rest of the players who did not fea
  
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• Fulham approach Roma for Soule in final week of summer transfer window

  30-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham approach Roma for Soule in final week of summer transfer windowReports in Italy claim that Premier League side Fulham are in discussions with Roma over a potential deal for Matias Soule in the final week of the summer transfer window.Sky: Fulham in discussions with Roma for SouleAccording to reports from Sky Sport Italia, Marco Silva’s side are interested in picking up the Argentine before the close of the summer transfer window on September 1. Several other sides across Europe, inc
  
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• Arsenal set to move for £60m Ligue 1 star

  30-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal set to move for £60m Ligue 1 starArsenal Transfer News: Matias Fernandez-Pardo Talks Open as Lille Forward Emerges in £60m Late Window MoveArsenal are doing what serious clubs should do late in the market, keeping more than one file open. According to Caught Offside, the club have entered into dialogue with the entourage of Matias Fernandez-Pardo as they weigh up a move for the Lille attacker. It is not a deal yet, and it is not even club-to-club level, but it is movement, an
  
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• Marseille’s Quinten Timber agrees to Crystal Palace move

  30-08-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille’s Quinten Timber agrees to Crystal Palace moveQuinten Timber has agreed to join Crystal Palace, according to a report from Foot Mercato.The Premier League side must now reach an agreement with Olympique de Marseille.Marseille have needed to sell players all summer. With the transfer window nearing its end, two key players are edging towards exits. Whilst Igor Paixao is locked in talks with Sunderland, Timber looks set for a move to Selhurst Park. The Dutchman only joined OM back
  
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• Barcelona teenage prodigy expected to leave before transfer window closes

  30-08-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona teenage prodigy expected to leave before transfer window closesThe summer transfer window is entering its final stretch, but the FC Barcelona exit door remains busy. Following the imminent departures of Toni Fernandez and Alvaro Cortes, the next name expected to leave the club is Guille Fernandez, reports SPORT.Training away from the groupAfter Roony Bardghji’s injury came just as his transfer was virtually complete, Barcelona decided that players who were not part of Hansi Flick
  
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• Real Madrid veteran a leading contender to start against Malaga

  30-08-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid veteran a leading contender to start against MalagaAccording to MARCA, Real Madrid veteran defender Antonio Rudiger has a strong chance of starting later today when the team take on Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu.After Germany were eliminated in the first knockout round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on penalties against Paraguay, the senior centre-back went on holiday early. That allowed him to be involved in Mourinho’s plans from the very beginning. Yet, with the third league ma
  
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• Fabrizio Romano teases surprise new Liverpool transfer

  30-08-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano teases surprise new Liverpool transferFabrizio Romano appears to have teased that Liverpool have something up their sleeve. Is a surprise transfer on the way?Liverpool are signing a winger this weekend. Bradley Barcola almost certainly completes his transfer on Sunday, with a medical set already. The Reds have completely agreed a deal with Paris Saint-Germain and things should be a formality at this stage.But we don't believe Barcola is the only arrival. Liverpool, for one, look
  
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• Midday transfer update 💰

  30-08-2026 11:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Midday transfer update 💰With two days to go before the close of the summer transfer window in the major leagues, several major moves are taking shape or on the verge of being finalized. Here’s a roundup of the first official announcements and the credible rumors from this Sunday morning. There’s plenty to talk about!It’s official ✍️Sofyan Amrabat (free agent) has signed for Ajax Amsterdam for two seasons.Arthur Theate (Eintracht Frankfurt) has signed for Bo
  
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• Teenage Cardiff midfielder Donczew joins Arsenal

  30-08-2026 11:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Axel Donczew has played for Wales at youth level[FAW]Cardiff City teenager Axel Donczew has joined Arsenal as part of the Premier League champions' first-year scholarship intake.The 16-year-old attacking midfielder made headlines last October when he became Cardiff's youngest ever senior player,a record broken this August by Noah Anyadike.Cardiff say the club offered terms for Donczew to continue his development with the Bluebirds and made efforts to retain the player, but said he "opted to purs
  
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• Boreham Wood accept Vardy-beating record fee for Abdulmalik

  30-08-2026 11:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Abdul Abdulmalik won the National League Cup with Boreham Wood last season but his side narrowly missed out on promotion to League Two [Getty Images]Swedish club Djurgardens have agreed a National League record fee thought to be in excess of £1.5m to sign winger Abdul Abdulmalik from Boreham Wood.The 23-year-old's move breaks the record fee paid for a fifth-tier player in England, set in 2012 when Leicester City paid Fleetwood Town £1m for Jamie Vardy.Abdulmalik is currently in Swede
  
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• Napoli in talks to sign Lorient’s Noah Cadiou

  30-08-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli in talks to sign Lorient’s Noah CadiouItalian giants Napoli are in talks to sign FC Lorient midfielder Noah Cadiou (27), according to a report from Sacha Tavolieri. Cadiou shone for Les Merlus last season. The France-born midfielder impressed with his physicality as well as his technicality on the ball. He has started both of Les Merlus’ Ligue 1 games this season under new manager Alexandre Dujeux, however, it was during Saturday night’s defeat to ESTAC Troyes that links
  
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• Flick and Barcelona’s plan for 17-year-old La Masia talent after pre-season breakthrough

  30-08-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick and Barcelona’s plan for 17-year-old La Masia talent after pre-season breakthroughJordi Pesquer has gone from being another name in the prolific La Masia setup to beginning to establish himself around the first team at FC Barcelona. The left-back was one of the notable additions to Hansi Flick’s pre-season squad, a clear indication that the German coach is keeping a close eye on him.Roadmap laid outNow, according to Mundo Deportivo, Flick and Barcelona have a plan for Pesquer&r
  
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• St Mirren buy Serbian striker Agrafiotis from German third tier

  30-08-2026 11:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]St Mirren have signed striker Nikolas Agrafiotis from German third-tier club Wehen Wiesbaden for an undisclosed fee, saying he adds an aerial threat and physical presence to their squad.And the 26-year-old, who has signed a three-year contract, could make his debut against Motherwell on Sunday in the Scottish Premiership.St Mirren manager Craig McLeish told his club website: "We've done a lot of work over the summer on adding another striker. "We've taken our time with it, we've be
  
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• Chelsea sign Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa

  30-08-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea sign Emiliano Martinez from Aston VillaChelsea have completed the signing of Argentina international Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa.The Blues have finally reinforced their goalkeeping area, bringing one of the Premier League’s most experienced goalkeepers to Stamford Bridge.The 33-year-old has signed a three-year contract with the Blues after establishing himself as Villa’s undisputed No.1 over the past six seasons.Martinez said he was delighted to join Chelsea and is det
  
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• Real Madrid will not take any risks with key midfielder; expected to get minutes from Rayo Vallecano clash

  30-08-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid will not take any risks with key midfielder; expected to get minutes from Rayo Vallecano clashAccording to AS, Real Madrid have no intention of rushing key midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni back from the sidelines. The priority is for him to return at 100% fitness rather than take unnecessary risks. That is manager Jose Mourinho’s approach with the French midfielder.Tchoaumeni suffered an injury during the World Cup that forced him to miss two matches in the final stages before re
  
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• Nwaneri & Talbot sent off as Arsenal u18s lose at Brighton

  30-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nwaneri & Talbot sent off as Arsenal u18s lose at BrightonArsenal Under-18s played much of their 2-1 defeat at Brighton with 10 men before a second dismissal followed the hosts’ late winner.Photo via Arsenal.comEmerson Nwaneri was sent off before half-time as Arsenal Under-18s finished with nine men in a 2-1 defeat away to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.Arsenal had kept Brighton out through the opening half-hour before the game changed in the 35th minute.Nwaneri, who had alread
  
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• Richarlison, Danso and Sarr ask to leave Spurs

  30-08-2026 11:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham have signed eight first-team players this summer [Getty Images]Richarlison, Kevin Danso and Pape Matar Sarr have asked to leave Tottenham, head coach Roberto de Zerbi says. The trio have all been linked with moves away from Spurs and none were included in De Zerbi's matchday squad as Tottenham lost 2-0 at home to Newcastle on Saturday.Asked about their status after the loss, De Zerbi said: "Richarlison, I don't know. He said too many times he wants to leave. "Danso came to me two days
  
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• Everton call off Armstrong sale after fan backlash

  30-08-2026 11:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton have called off a proposed deal to sell midfielder Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest following a backlash from the club's supporters.Forest made a bid of £40m plus a potential sell-on clause for the England Under-19 international, who is regarded as one of the brightest prospects to emerge from Finch Farm in recent years.The news enraged Everton supporters, who sang Armstrong's name throughout Saturday's draw at Bournemouth and said there would be a "riot" if he was sold.The
  
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• Héctor Fort leaves Barcelona to seek regular football at Sociedad

  30-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Héctor Fort leaves Barcelona to seek regular football at SociedadBarcelona have confirmed an agreement with Real Sociedad for the transfer of young defender Héctor Fort. The deal is reportedly worth around €8m, with Barcelona retaining a buy-back option and a percentage of any future sale involving the player.Fort begins a new chapterFort spent over a decade in Barcelona’s system after progressing through the club’s academy, but was unable to cement a place in the
  
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• Atletico Madrid director reiterates stance on Barcelona target: ‘We expect him to be available for the next game’

  30-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid director reiterates stance on Barcelona target: ‘We expect him to be available for the next game’Barcelona continue to hope to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid despite the move looking extremely unrealistic.Los Colchoneros have doubled down on the stance they have maintained all summer and made it clear that they will not sell the Argentine international to Barça at any cost.Alvarez missed Atletico training for three consecutive days this week, promptin
  
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• Report: Liverpool set to take massive risk with forward set to depart

  30-08-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool set to take massive risk with forward set to departMan City Open Cody Gakpo Talks as Liverpool Face Huge Transfer CallManchester City have opened discussions with Liverpool over Cody Gakpo, in a development that could shape the final days of the transfer window. According to BBC Football, City made formal contact on Saturday evening, with the Netherlands forward now emerging as one of the market’s most significant late storylines.The key detail is that Gakpo has drawn &ld
  
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• Chelsea complete surprise signing of Emiliano Martinez as World Cup winner finally gets his move

  30-08-2026 10:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea have completed a surprise move with the signing of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.The 33-year-old, who has been linked to leaving Villa for the last two summers, has finally got his wish as he has moved for £7.5million, signing a three-year contract with Chelsea.It comes after criticism of Chelsea’s current number one Robert Sanchez.Martinez, who won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina and twice secured the Yashin Trophy for the best goalkeeper, is set to displace San
  
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• Martinez is eighth Chelsea-Villa deal in four years

  30-08-2026 10:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nicolas Jackson, Emi Martinez, Morgan Rogers and Alejandro Garnacho have all moved between Chelsea and Villa this summer [Getty Images]Chelsea have signed Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa for £7.5m - the eighth deal between the two clubs in the past four years.The 33-year-old, who won the World Cup in 2022, has moved to Stamford Bridge on a three-year deal.Former Arsenal goalkeeper Martinez joined Villa in 2020 and made 256 appearances, helping the club win the Europ
  
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