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• Arsenal explore Vinicius Junior transfer - Report

  25-07-2026 15:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid as the reigning Premier League champions look to significantly upgrade their attack. According to a report from David Ornstein, Arsenal have agreed at “all levels” to pursue a transfer for Vini. However, the move is at an “early stage” and both clubs aren’t yet in talks. But it’s clear something is in the works over the future of Vinicius Junior.The superstar forward has yet to agree
  
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• Real Madrid star heading for summer exit as two leading options emerge

  26-07-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star heading for summer exit as two leading options emergeReal Madrid are closing in on the signing of Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, and that deal will have a knock-on effect for Franco Mastantuono. The 18-year-old has struggled to make his mark during his first 12 months in the Spanish capital, and with increased competition on the way, it is very likely that he departs on a temporary basis.Real Madrid are still counting on Mastantuono, but the feeling is that he will not be in Jose
  
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• 😯 Barcola won't renew with PSG, putting Europe on alert

  26-07-2026 14:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😯 Barcola won't renew with PSG, putting Europe on alertSunday (26) begins with a bombshell in the transfer market coming from Europe.According to reliable sources, such as journalists Ben Jacobs and Fabrizio Romano, as well as a report from the French newspaper L'Équipe, Bradley Barcola will not renew his contract with PSG.Signed from Lyon in August 2023, the 23-year-old French national team forward is under contract with PSG until June 2028. A two-time Champions League winne
  
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• Real Madrid president ready to bring Mourinho more players than in 2010 to counter Barcelona

  26-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid president ready to bring Mourinho more players than in 2010 to counter BarcelonaBarcelona’s dominance of Spanish football over the past two seasons has clearly rattled Real Madrid, and Florentino Perez is preparing to spend big to put an end to it.The Blaugrana have won five of the last six domestic titles on offer, including back-to-back La Liga crowns, and Perez is now going all out to shift the balance of power.According to Mundo Deportivo, the scale of Real Madrid’s s
  
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• Real Madrid have a plan to stop Barcelona: Spending more money than they did in 2010

  26-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid have a plan to stop Barcelona: Spending more money than they did in 2010Barcelona have enjoyed a period of dominance over Spanish football in the last two seasons, winning five of the six domestic titles on offer, including back-to-back La Liga crowns.That success has clearly stung Real Madrid, and president Florentino Perez is now preparing to spend big in an effort to shift the balance of power back in their favour.According to Mundo Deportivo, the scale of Real Madrid’s spen
  
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• Bisseck Commits to Inter Until 2031 as Verbal Deal Agreed

  26-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bisseck Commits to Inter Until 2031 as Verbal Deal AgreedInter Milan have reached a verbal agreement with defender Yan Bisseck on a new long-term contract running until June 2031, with the German centre-back accepting revised salary conditions as Inter Milan move to lock down the extended contract.According to Fabrizio Romano, Bisseck has agreed to both the new salary terms and the extended contract length. Romano notes the official signing is not imminent, with formal steps set to begin over th
  
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• 😅 First, get to know the turf: crazy move before EL qualifier

  26-07-2026 14:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 First, get to know the turf: crazy move before EL qualifierIt’s nothing new for players to inspect the pitch and warm up thoroughly before important matches. Besiktas star Oh Hyeon-Gyu, however,took it to a whole new level. As a video on ‘X’ shows, before the Europa League qualifying match against Midtjylland, he decided to test out the pitch completely without shoes. The video shows him running back and forth and doing various stretching exercises - complet
  
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• Motherwell busy with new recruits for SWPL kick-off

  26-07-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Midfielder Sophie Rutherford is the third player to join Motherwell on loan from SWPL rivals Rangers this summer.Robertson will link up with Mia McArthur and Saoirse Coyle-Morrow at the North Lanarkshire club, who have also signed Ellie MacDonald after her Queen's Park exit.Rutherford and MacDonald were team-mates at Queen's Park in SWPL2 last season.Lucy Sinclair has returned to the club after a stint at Partick Thistle, while teenage defender Olivia McStay has arrived from Hamilton Academical.
  
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• Shevchenko hits out at ex-teammate Pirlo over Russian betting deal

  26-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shevchenko hits out at ex-teammate Pirlo over Russian betting dealAndriy Shevchenko has delivered a pointed rebuke to his former Milan teammate Andrea Pirlo over the Italian’s commercial partnership with Fonbet, the Russian betting giant at the centre of the row surrounding his likely appointment as Italy head coach.According to SportMediaset, the Ukraine football federation president and 2004 Ballon d’Or winner did not hold back, aiming his criticism not only at Pirlo but also at fe
  
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• Real Madrid slap £137m price tag on Arsenal target Vinicius Junior

  26-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid slap £137m price tag on Arsenal target Vinicius JuniorReal Madrid have slapped a huge price tag on Arsenal target Vinicius Junior. According to SPORT, Madrid president Florentino Perez will only sanction Vinicius’ departure if a club makes an offer worth £137m. The Brazilian has been one of the most important players for Los Blancos over the years. He has scored 128 goals and provided 100 assists in 375 appearances across all competitions. But hi
  
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• Report: Nottingham Forest make new bid for Dutch star

  26-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Nottingham Forest make new bid for Dutch starNottingham Forest Transfers: Givairo Read Bid Signals Clear Intent as Summer Plans Gather PaceNottingham Forest’s summer business appears to be moving into a more decisive phase, with fresh reporting from The Mail pointing to an improved offer for Feyenoord full-back Givairo Read and a wider recruitment drive that speaks to serious ambition at the City Ground.Among the many developments across the market, Forest’s activity stands o
  
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• Arsenal unwilling to match PSG’s €120m asking price for Bradley Barcola

  26-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal unwilling to match PSG’s €120m asking price for Bradley BarcolaArsenal are currently unwilling to meet Paris Saint-Germain’s €120m asking price for Bradley Barcola (23) this summer, according to a report from L’Équipe. There is a wide gap in the valuation between the two clubs for the French international attacker. The 23-year-old has postponed contract talks with Les Parisiens as he opens the door to a potential exit from the Parc des Princes
  
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• Milan face Chelsea competition in €35m Gerard Martin chase

  26-07-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan face Chelsea competition in €35m Gerard Martin chaseMilan are ready to step up their pursuit of Gerard Martin, but they face competition from Chelsea for the Barcelona defender.According to El Nacional, via MilanNews.it, both the Rossoneri and the Premier League side are keen on Martin, with the club prepared to raise their offer significantly to get a deal done.Where the Italians had initially tabled a proposal worth €20m, they are now willing to go as high as €35m to land
  
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• PSG’s Bradley Barcola rejected Chelsea offer

  26-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG’s Bradley Barcola rejected Chelsea offerParis Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola (23) has reportedly turned down a transfer offer from Chelsea FC, according to L’Équipe.Signing with the reigning double European champions until 2028, the French forward is said to have decided not to extend his contract, thereby opening the door to a move as early as this summer. The Blues were keen to capitalise on this opportunity, but were swiftly rebuffed by the young winger.Liverpool
  
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• Liverpool playing a patient game in pursuit of PSG’s Bradley Barcola

  26-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool playing a patient game in pursuit of PSG’s Bradley BarcolaLiverpool are playing a patient game in pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola (23) this summer, according to a report from L’Équipe. The French international attacker is a priority target for the Reds as they look to bolster their attack following the departure of Mohamed Salah (34) on a free transfer. The Premier League have switched their attention to the former Lyon forward after
  
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• Liverpool in talks to sign £100m forward, star wants to join

  26-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool in talks to sign £100m forward, star wants to joinLiverpool are reportedly in talks to sign a £100m forward. The player wants to move to Anfield.News broke on Sunday that Bradley Barcola will not renew his contract at Paris Saint-Germain. Now, that isn't quite as dramatic as first seems.Barcola's contract runs until 2028, so PSG aren't exactly up against it here. They could decide to hold onto him this summer and then sell in 2027, if they so want.However, PSG have been try
  
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• Everton join race for Bologna winger Rowe but face €45m demand

  26-07-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton join race for Bologna winger Rowe but face €45m demandEverton have set their sights on Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe, with the Premier League side weighing a summer move for the England-born forward as they look to freshen up their attacking options.According to transfer reporter Nicolò Schira, the Toffees have registered their interest in Rowe, but Bologna will not come to the table cheaply, slapping a €45m price tag on the winger to sanction any departure this window.CR
  
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• 🕯️ Vasco in bottom four: player cites something spiritual for poor run

  26-07-2026 13:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🕯️ Vasco in bottom four: player cites something spiritual for poor runMatchday 20 of the 2026 Brasileirão will only wrap up at the end of this Sunday (26), but the fact is that Vasco will remain in the relegation zone.And a common "school of thought" among Vasco fans has apparently reached the squad: the spiritual issue!After the 1-1 draw with Mirassol at São Januário last Saturday (25), Colombian forward Andrés Gómez admitted concern about the t
  
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• PSG set €120m price tag for Liverpool target Bradley Barcola

  26-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG set €120m price tag for Liverpool target Bradley BarcolaWith interest high in his services, Paris Saint-Germain have set a price tag of €120m for Bradley Barcola during the summer transfer window, according to a report from L’Équipe. The French international could be set to leave the Parc des Princes after three years with the Ligue 1 champions. The former Lyon forward has suspended discussions over a new contract with Les Parisiens as he opens the door to a
  
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• Eddie Howe unsure over Bruno Guimaraes future but shuts down Alexander Isak comparison

  26-07-2026 13:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eddie Howe has failed to ignite confidence that Newcastle will be able to keep hold of captain Bruno Guimaraes this summer amid intense interest from Arsenal.The Premier League champions are reportedly loading up £70m offer for the Brazil international, who is yet to join up with the Newcastle squad after featuring at the World Cup.Howe was asked about Guimaraes’ future after their 1-1 pre-season friendly draw with Gateshead on Saturday, revealing he has been in contact with the midf
  
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• Goals will come for Kilmarnock, says Kiltie

  26-07-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Greg Kiltie has "full faith" Kilmarnock will find their scoring form once the Premiership season gets under way.Despite creating a slew of chances, the Ayrshire side drew a blank in a goalless draw at Peterhead in their final Premier Sports Cup group game on Saturday.Despite losing the penalty shootout, a point was enough to ensure they finished top of Group H and progressed to the last 16.Kilmarnock scored just twice in four cup games, although they did keep clean sheets every time."You take th
  
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• Mourinho pushes for Bastoni at Real Madrid as Inter set €70m price tag

  26-07-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho pushes for Bastoni at Real Madrid as Inter set €70m price tagReal Madrid have not given up on Alessandro Bastoni, but Inter will only entertain a sale at a price they consider irresistible.According to AS, via CalcioMercato, José Mourinho wants another high-calibre centre-back despite an already busy summer at the Bernabeu, where Ibrahima Konaté, Marc Cucurella and Denzel Dumfries, the latter prised from Inter, have all arrived.The Portuguese is overseeing a wholesale
  
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• Enzo Maresca reveals he made personal phone call to Phil Foden after England World Cup snub

  26-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca reveals he made personal phone call to Phil Foden after England World Cup snubMaresca says he contacted Jeremy Doku to congratulate him on becoming a dad amid World CupThe new Man City boss also called Phil Foden when he was left out of England’s World Cup squadMaresca says he wants to help Foden “be the Phil that we all want” after a difficult periodEnzo Maresca has revealed he personally reached out to Jeremy Doku and Phil Foden over the summer, setting out a cle
  
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• PSG winger Bradley Barcola prioritises Liverpool move

  26-07-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG winger Bradley Barcola prioritises Liverpool moveShould Bradley Barcola (23) leave PSG, the France international winger would prioritise a move to Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool side, according to Foot Mercato. Club-to-club talks regarding Barcola have reportedly already taken place. Barcola has decided not to renew his contract with the back-to-back UEFA Champions League winners. The Lyon Academy graduate wanted to put contract talks on hold with PSG as long as he was involved in
  
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• Report: Third bid rejected by Chelsea for England star

  26-07-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Third bid rejected by Chelsea for England starChelsea Reject Trevoh Chalobah Bid as Como Chase £35m DealChelsea have turned down a third approach from Como for Trevoh Chalobah, with TALKSPORT reporting that the club remain firm on their valuation of the defender. The current asking price stands at “£30million plus £5m”, and there is no indication yet that Chelsea are prepared to soften that stance.As things stand, Chalobah remains a Chelsea player despite su
  
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• Liverpool coach says club have to take it easy with £60m signing

  26-07-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool coach says club have to take it easy with £60m signingLiverpool vs Sunderland Gives Andoni Iraola an Early Pre-Season ReadLiverpool’s 4-2 pre-season win over Sunderland in Nashville offered the first visible outline of what the new campaign may demand from Andoni Iraola and his squad. Friendly results rarely deserve over-analysis, but the detail around performance, fitness levels and early adaptation often matters far more than the scoreline itself.Speaking after the game,
  
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• Former Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa begins Fulham journey with loss

  26-07-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa begins Fulham journey with lossAlthough he impressed with his coaching at the youth levels, Alvaro Arbeloa was dealt a very poor hand when Real Madrid decided to put him in charge of their first team following a surprise dismissal of Xabi Alonso. The former fullback had to manage an explosive dressing room while also ensuring he met the club’s requirements by ending the season with at least one major trophy.Despite impressing in some games, particula
  
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• Quenda, Emegha and what we learned from Chelsea in Australia

  26-07-2026 12:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC Sport]Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso oversaw an open training session at Sydney's Allianz Stadium on Sunday evening.The ticketed event offered a first glimpse of the Spaniard's methods, with travelling and local media invited to watch ahead of his first match in charge against Western Sydney Wanderers at Accor Stadium on Tuesday.With senior players including Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and Levi Colwill involved, BBC Sport observed the session and picked out several early indications of what the fu
  
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• Vinicius Junior uncertainty continues amid Real Madrid stance on improved contract offer

  26-07-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vinicius Junior uncertainty continues amid Real Madrid stance on improved contract offerThe next few weeks will be decisive as to whether Vinicius Junior signs a new Real Madrid contract or leaves the club before the summer transfer window closes. Both parties are keen for an agreement to be reached before their current one expires in June 2027, although there has been little movement towards an amicable outcome during talks over the last 12 months.To complicate matters further, Arsenal have sta
  
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• Journalist refutes claim of Real Madrid completing €130 million Bundesliga attacker signing

  26-07-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist refutes claim of Real Madrid completing €130 million Bundesliga attacker signingGiven the speed at which Real Madrid have been operating to sign Yan Diomande, an agreement was always expected to be just around the corner.Earlier today, in fact, word even broke out that the club had completed the transfer and reached an agreement with Leipzig over a fee close to the €130 million ballpark.There is, however, no unanimity in the reports floating around as some top sources are no
  
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