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• Anderlecht youngster, once linked to West Ham, set for Werder Bremen move

  20-08-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anderlecht youngster, once linked to West Ham, set for Werder Bremen moveHLN are reporting that Mario Stroeykens is set to leave Anderlecht and join Werder Bremen. Stroeykens, who was linked in the past to West Ham, has had a tumultuous career so far despite only being 21, with injuries having curtailed his progress. Clearly talented, Stroeykens now gets a chance to rebuild his career in a new environment and a new league in the Bundesliga. Stroeykens made his Anderlecht debut back in the 2020/2
  
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• Where €35m Curtis Jones fits into Inter’s stacked midfield department

  20-08-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Where €35m Curtis Jones fits into Inter’s stacked midfield departmentCurtis Jones is expected to land in Italy by the end of the week to complete his transfer from Liverpool to Inter, but where will the Englishman fit into a midfield department that was already overflowing with viable starting options?Where will Jones play for Inter?Jones, 25, is expected to travel to Milan on Friday to complete the final formalities of a transfer to Inter after the Nerazzurri closed a deal worth &eur
  
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• Arteta Arsenal contract to be sorted “very shortly”

  20-08-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arteta Arsenal contract to be sorted “very shortly”Richard Garlick says Arsenal are calm over the manager’s future and expects a new deal to be resolved very shortly.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesMikel Arteta‘s long-term future at Arsenal appears set to be resolved in the near future after chief executive Richard Garlick revealed a new contract should be finalised “very shortly”.With the transfer window still open, Arsenal have delayed formalising th
  
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• 'I thought he'd play a role in the Premier League'

  20-08-2026 12:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Stoke City are being heavily linked with Ipswich Town striker George Hirst and Tractor Boys fans feel it could be a coup for the Championship side.The Scotland international scored 11 goals in 42 games during Ipswich's promotion run last season, though he only netted three times in 26 appearances in their previous Premier League campaign after issues with his knee."No offence to Stoke but I was expecting him to rock up at one of the parachute teams, if I'm honest," Richard Woodward
  
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• Premier League pair consider move for Liam Delap after Chelsea exile

  20-08-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest are thought to be among a number of clubs considering a move for Chelsea’s Liam Delap.Delap has lost the No 9 shirt to fellow striker Joao Pedro and is part of a group in Xabi Alonso’s squad that is training separately amid a possible move away this summer.The possible availability of the 23-year-old forward has alerted a number of clubs, including former side Ipswich – who sold him to Chelsea for £30m last year after their relegation fr
  
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• Will Ipswich eclipse Sunderland's record spend?

  20-08-2026 12:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Town's 2026-27 Premier League campaign gets under way on Saturday, with Sunderland the visitors to Portman Road.It has been a busy summer on and off the pitch for the Tractor Boys, with plenty of transfer activity following the arrival of Gary O'Neil as Kieran McKenna's successor. Survival is inevitably the target and, after watching Sunderland and Leeds achieve that and more last season, there is perhaps more optimism that Town can stay up this time around.[BBC]All three promoted teams
  
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• Watford opening day win a real tonic

  20-08-2026 12:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]After ending last season so poorly, resulting in another head coach departure, and then a worryingly thin summer recruitment drive, it was heartwarming to watch Watford put in such a positive performance against Southampton.Before the match, expectations were as low as they have been for years, not just with the game but also the season - which made the outcome even more of a delight.The fans deserved it. They've been long-suffering for a while and needed some cheer at Vicarage Roa
  
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• Sky Blues mirror Leeds' 'Big Lads FC' project

  20-08-2026 12:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The curtain lifts on the 2026-27 Premier League season on Friday and it is reigning champions Arsenal that kick it all off against newly promoted Coventry City.It has been a busy summer on and off the pitch for the Sky Blues as Frank Lampard and his side gear up for their first game in the top flight since 2001.Survival is inevitably the target, but after watching Sunderland and Leeds achieve that and more last season, there is perhaps more optimism around their chance of staying up going into t
  
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• 'Gaps to fill' for Forest but 'it should not be panic stations'

  20-08-2026 12:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][PA Media]With Oliver Glasner's arrival, perhaps the expectation was it would trigger another Nottingham Forest overhaul.It has been relatively quiet so far, with Glasner hoping patience will pay off. Forest's main signings - Xaver Schlager and Ousmane Diomande - add extra quality and depth, while Schlager played under Glasner at Wolfsburg and is a player the head coach knows and can immediately trust. Goalkeeper Steven Benda joins as third choice to offer extra cover, but because there has
  
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• Konsa set for Arsenal medical ahead of £50m-plus move

  20-08-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ezri Konsa helped Aston Villa win the Europa League and was a key player for England at the World Cup [Getty Images]Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa will undergo a medical with Arsenal on Friday ahead of a £50m-plus move to the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal agreed a deal with Aston Villa for the England international on Thursday following weeks of negotiations. The centre-back has now been given permission to undergo a medical in north London. BBC Sport revealed last week that Arsenal had reope
  
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• Osho injury leaves Cardiff vulnerable - Barry-Murphy

  20-08-2026 12:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gabriel Osho joined Cardiff from Auxerre in the summer of 2025 [Getty Images]Head coach Brian Barry-Murphy says his Cardiff City squad is "vulnerable" after centre-back Gabriel Osho joined their list of fitness concerns.Osho was seen on crutches after the 1-1 draw with Wrexham on Monday due to a knee issue.The Championship side are already without fellow defenders Will Fish, Dylan Lawlor and Calum Chambers and have had to move established full-backs into central defence this season.Left-back Joe
  
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• Is it a wise move for Konsa?

  20-08-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Some of you have been sending in questions on Arsenal, with Junaied asking me if it is a wise move for Ezri Konsa and whether he will play enough under Mikel Arteta.Arsenal are planning to compete in multiple competitions this coming season and will need to utilise their squad.They played 63 games in total last season as they won the Premier League and lost in the Champions League final.Injuries also plagued them last season so the Gunners are using this campaign, after their title win, to
  
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• Man Utd academy duo in Arsenal talks

  20-08-2026 12:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]There is a bit of movement within the academy ranks at Manchester United, with a number of their older players set for moves to rival clubs.Winger James Scanlon and full-back Habeeb Ogunneye, who spent time on loan in League Two with Swindon and Newport respectively last season, are both in talks with Arsenal.Although the pair only made a handful of appearances in senior football, it is felt, at 19 and 20, they have further development in them.Neither were involved in United's pre-
  
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• Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | 1. FC Köln

  20-08-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | 1. FC KölnOur Get German Football News Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews series continues with yet another “series within a series”. Our most recent coupling took a look at Bundesliga newcomers SC Paderborn 07 and SV Elversberg. Now, it’s time to turn our attention to the two clubs attempting to navigate that tricky second Bundesliga season: 1. FC Köln and Hamburger SV. We’ll begin with the former. How are thin
  
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• Bogle pens new Leeds deal

  20-08-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [LEEDS UNITED]Leeds United right-back Jayden Bogle has signed a new four-year contract to extend his stay at Elland Road.The 26-year-old, who joined from Sheffield United in July 2024, made 44 appearances in his first season at the club, scoring six goals and registering five assists as Daniel Farke's side clinched the Championship title.His form also earned him a place in the Championship Team of the Season and PFA Team of the Year.Bogle featured 29 times in all competitions last season, scorin
  
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• Marseille’s Quinten Timber in talks with Porto amid Premier League interest

  20-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille’s Quinten Timber in talks with Porto amid Premier League interestWhilst Quinten Timber is one of the players that Olympique de Marseille would ideally like to retain, the club’s financial situation means that a strong offer for the Netherlands international cannot be refused. Interest is growing, heightening the chances of a summer exit, as per a report from Foot Mercato.The 25-year-old has made his preference a move to the Premier League this summer, despite his contr
  
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• Him again? Arsenal v Coventry match officials confirmed

  20-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Him again? Arsenal v Coventry match officials confirmedThe Premier League has confirmed the full officiating team for Arsenal’s opening fixture of the new campaign.Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty ImagesArsenal begin the defence of their Premier League title on Friday at home against newly-promoted Coventry City, and the Premier League has confirmed the officials who will oversee the opening fixture at Emirates Stadium.The most notable thing is that Jarred Gillett appointed as VAR for yet an
  
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• CBF mulls new youth tournament, shrinking Copinha, says site

  20-08-2026 12:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CBF mulls new youth tournament, shrinking Copinha, says siteThe Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is discussing significant changes to the calendar for youth football in Brazil. According to reporting by UOL, the organization is considering creating a new national tournament, which would directly affect the space currently occupied by the traditional São Paulo Junior Football Cup (Copinha).At present, the Copinha — organized by the São Paulo Football Federation (FPF) &md
  
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• Porto prepared to walk away from Gimenez negotiations as Milan reject €15m offer

  20-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Porto prepared to walk away from Gimenez negotiations as Milan reject €15m offerReports in Portugal claim that Porto have already begun to look at alternative options at centre-forward after seeing an offer to sign Santiago Gimenez from Milan turned down earlier this week.Milan and Porto at an impasse in Gimenez negotiationsGimenez is considered surplus to requirements at San Siro following Milan’s club-record deal for Goncalo Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain earlier this window and are
  
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• Hamza Abdelkarim elated after goalscoring Camp Nou debut: ‘Flick is giving me a lot of confidence’

  20-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hamza Abdelkarim elated after goalscoring Camp Nou debut: ‘Flick is giving me a lot of confidence’FC Barcelona teenager Hamza Abdelkarim continues to build his case to convince first-team manager Hansi Flick. The Egyptian striker was once again the star of the show in the Joan Gamper Trophy match, putting Barcelona ahead against Al Ahly, the club where he developed, in the Blaugrana’s 2-1 victory.With the goal, he finished pre-season as the Catalans’ top scorer, with four
  
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• Trippier suffers knee injury on Wolves league debut

  20-08-2026 11:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed right-back Kieran Trippier suffered a knee ligament injury on his league debut.The club said Trippier had sustained a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury in his left knee during Friday's 2-2 draw with Blackburn Rovers.The 35-year-old is expected to be out "for a number of weeks" having arrived on a free transfer in June.Meanwhile fellow defender, Yerson Mosquera, is also set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury against Blackburn.Mosqu
  
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• Team News: Eight Liverpool stars set to miss Newcastle United clash

  20-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Team News: Eight Liverpool stars set to miss Newcastle United clashEight Liverpool players set to miss Newcastle Premier League openerEight Liverpool players are expected to be unavailable when the champions begin their Premier League campaign against Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Sunday.Liverpool’s preparations have been complicated by a collection of injuries, while the fitness of Federico Chiesa has introduced another element of uncertainty before the journey to the North
  
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• Official | Diego Moreira completes record-breaking move to AC Milan

  20-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Diego Moreira completes record-breaking move to AC MilanDiego Moreira (22) has completed a record-breaking move to AC Milan. The Belgium international’s sale represents the most expensive in RC Strasbourg Alsace’s history. Moreira joined Strasbourg from partner club Chelsea and would go on to become a key member for Le Racing. In 76 appearances for the Ligue 1 club, he made 16 assists and scored seven goals. His departure this summer had been anticipated, wi
  
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• Lerma agrees new contract

  20-08-2026 11:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Jefferson Lerma has agreed a new two-year contract with Crystal Palace.Lerma, who joined the club in 2023, was entering the last year of his contract but has now agreed to an extension which will keep him at the club until 2028.The 31-year-old has made 121 appearances in all competitions since he arrived at Selhurst Park following the expiration of his deal at Bournemouth.The Colombian international has been part of the most successful period at the club and played an important rol
  
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• Report: Man City ready to join the race for French midfielder

  20-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man City ready to join the race for French midfielderManchester City Eye Manu Kone as Midfield Rebuild AcceleratesManchester City’s summer has moved quickly, and the midfield overhaul now looks like the central story of their window. According to Daily Mail, City have “identified Roma’s Manu Kone as a potential signing for their revamped midfield after selling Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders.” That is the key line here, and it tells you plenty about where this squad i
  
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• Borussia Dortmund intensify efforts to acquire Barcelona’s Héctor Fort

  20-08-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund intensify efforts to acquire Barcelona’s Héctor FortSport Bild reports Borussia Dortmund have intensified their efforts to sign Barcelona right-back Héctor Fort as the Bundesliga club continue shaping their squad ahead of the new season. According to the tabloid, Dortmund have now entered direct talks with Barcelona over the 20-year-old, who currently sits near the top of BVB’s shortlist for the right side of defense. Fort himself is reportedly open to
  
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• Barcelona set to meet with super-agent today to accelerate out-of-favour star’s exit

  20-08-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona set to meet with super-agent today to accelerate out-of-favour star’s exitThe transfer market is heating up. With just over ten days remaining before the window closes, FC Barcelona are stepping up their efforts to sign a centre-forward and accelerate several departures that could create room for a key addition to Hansi Flick’s squad.According to SPORT, Jorge Mendes is expected to arrive in Barcelona around midday to meet with the club and advance several transfer operation
  
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• Arsenal women beat Manchester City in behind-closed-doors friendly

  20-08-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal women beat Manchester City in behind-closed-doors friendlyStina Blackstenius, Chloe Kelly and two summer signings all made key contributions as Arsenal continued their build-up to the new WSL season.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesArsenal Women continued their pre-season preparations with a 2-1 behind-closed-doors victory over Manchester City Women, as familiar faces and new arrivals combined to produce an encouraging result ahead of the new campaign.The match at the Sobha Realty
  
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• West Ham condemn 'offensive and divisive' chant

  20-08-2026 11:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manor Solomon made his West Ham debut at Burnley last weekend [Getty Images]West Ham have urged their fans to stop singing an "offensive and divisive" chant heard during their opening Championship match of the season against Burnley.The club released a statement to say they were aware of the chant relating to winger Manor Solomon, containing an "anti-Palestine message", being sung by a section of away supporters at Turf Moor in last Sunday's 2-2 draw.Israel international winger Solomon was recen
  
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• Milan stand firm on Leao valuation after six-hour Mendes meeting

  20-08-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan stand firm on Leao valuation after six-hour Mendes meetingSuper agent Jorge Mendes was at Casa Milan for a round of talks that lasted over six hours on Wednesday according to reports in Italy, but there has not been any movement from the Milan camp on an asking price for winger Rafael Leao, who is still valued at €50m.Milan are desperately trying to find a buyer for Leao, who has spent the last seven years in San Siro and was part of the Rossoneri side that won the club’s last S
  
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