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• Arsenal loanee provides assist amid permanent transfer reports

  21-07-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal loanee provides assist amid permanent transfer reportsArsenal loanee Charles Sagoe Jr. provided another goal contribution with Kalmar FF over the weekend, amid interest in a permanent transfer from AIK Fotboll.Photo via Sagoe Jr. on InstagramArsenal loanee Charles Sagoe Jr. is in excellent form with Swedish first-tier club Kalmar FF, and he showed it again on Monday by providing an assist in a 2-2 draw with Malmo FF.Picking up the ball only a little over the halfway line, Sagoe Jr. carri
  
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• Italy finalise venues for Nations League campaign including France San Siro rematch

  24-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy finalise venues for Nations League campaign including France San Siro rematchThe dates, kick-off times and venues for all of Italy’s upcoming Nations League fixtures have been confirmed, including a re-match against World Cup semi-finalists France in San Siro.While discussions over a new head coach for the Italy national team continue – Andrea Pirlo now looking like the frontrunner after missing out on Pep Guardiola – preparations for the upcoming Nations League campaign
  
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• Guardiola rejects Italy job: LIVE reactions, comments & latest updates

  24-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Guardiola rejects Italy job: LIVE reactions, comments & latest updatesLorenzo Bettoni and Richard Hall return with the latest edition of the Football Italia LIVE Show, and the focus is on Pep Guardiola rejecting the Italy job.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelAs widely anticipated, Pep Guardiola has rejected the opportunity to become Italy’s next head coach, ending days of speculation linking the ex-Manchester City boss with the Azzurri bench.Footba
  
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• I'm hungrier than ever - Stoke keeper Johansson

  24-07-2026 13:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stoke City goalkeeper Viktor Johansson says he is hungrier than ever to get back playing for the Championship club.The 27-year-old was part of the Sweden squad at the World Cup but did not make an appearance as Graham Potter's side reached the last 32, where they were beaten by France.Johansson missed four months of last season after dislocating his shoulder against Sheffield United in December, only returning for the final game of the campaign at Bristol City, before agreeing a new four-year de
  
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• Rafael Leao cites “other ambitions in life” as AC Milan exit still looms large

  24-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rafael Leao cites “other ambitions in life” as AC Milan exit still looms largeRafael Leao has spoken further on his expected AC Milan departure. Over in Brazil, when attending an event for his clothing brand, the Portuguese touched on his footballing future.“We’d already talked to the Rossoneri about the possibility of going elsewhere. But as long as I’m with them, I’ll give it my all.”Following the World Cup, and ahead of a scheduled return to the Milan
  
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• Arsenal hoping Atletico Madrid block Barcelona move for Julian Alvarez – report

  24-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal hoping Atletico Madrid block Barcelona move for Julian Alvarez – reportArsenal are adopting a patient approach in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, hoping Atletico Madrid continue to resist FC Barcelona’s attempts to sign the Argentine striker before making their own move.Indeed, according to The Times (h/t SPORT), the Premier League club believe they could persuade Alvarez to join them if his dream transfer to Barça ultimately proves impossible. Arsenal are said to hav
  
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• 🎧 Who is Lincoln target Andrei Coubis?

  24-07-2026 13:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lincoln City are reportedly closing in on a deal for Romanian international centre-back Andrei Coubis from Universitatea Cluj.The 22-year-old started his career at Italian Serie A giants AC Milan before moving to the Romanian top flight club, where he made 15 league appearances last season.BBC Radio Lincoln's Michael Hortin and Rob Makepeace discuss the potential incoming for the Imps.Listen to their analysis above or on BBC Sounds here - and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into yo
  
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• Leicester City sign Aston Villa defender Mayling

  24-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leicester City sign Aston Villa defender MaylingLeicester City have completed the signing of Aston Villa defender Sarah Mayling on a three-year deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Foxes just a short time ago.It has been reported that Leicester City have paid an undisclosed fee to Aston Villa to secure the player’s services.The 29-year-old returns to Leicester City following a loan spell with the club last season. Mayling made 12 appearan
  
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• Real Madrid playmaker impresses Mourinho’s staff in pre-season: ‘He’s flying’

  24-07-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid playmaker impresses Mourinho’s staff in pre-season: ‘He’s flying’According to AS, it has taken just a couple of training sessions for Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler to make a strong impression on José Mourinho and his coaching staff. The Turkish midfielder has returned from his summer break in outstanding physical condition, immediately catching the eye at Valdebebas.One member of the coaching staff summed up the early verdict with a simple remark: &
  
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• Crawley sign defensive midfielder Krasniqi

  24-07-2026 13:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Krasniqi becomes Crawley Town's eighth summer signing[Getty Images]Crawley Town have signed defensive midfielder Klaudio Krasniqi on a one-year deal with an option for an extra year.The 25-year-old completed a successful trial period with the Red Devils this summer, playing in two behind-closed-doors friendlies.He came through Bromley's academy before featuring in non-league for Erith & Belvedere, Phoenix Sports and FC Kent United.Krasniqi moved to play in the Gibraltar Football League with
  
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• Germany appoint Jurgen Klopp as head coach with Per Mertesacker to become sporting director

  24-07-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Germany appoint Jurgen Klopp as head coach with Per Mertesacker to become sporting directorThe German Football Association has confirmed a major overhaul of its football leadership after appointing Jurgen Klopp as the new men’s national team head coach and naming former Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker as its next managing director for sport.Klopp has signed a four-year contract that will see him lead Germany through to the 2030 World Cup, beginning his tenure on August 15 following Julian
  
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• Adeyemi trains with Barcelona for the first time; unlikely to play against CE Europa

  24-07-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Adeyemi trains with Barcelona for the first time; unlikely to play against CE EuropaAfter more than a week of waiting for his transfer to become official, Karim Adeyemi has finally completed his first training session as a FC Barcelona player under Hansi Flick.The German winger had remained in Barcelona since last week, unable to join his new teammates while the final administrative details of his move were completed. That wait ended on Thursday, when the club officially unveiled him before he p
  
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• Devlin opens up on 'too stressful' Hearts exit for Rangers

  24-07-2026 13:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cammy Devlin admits it was "too stressful" to head to the World Cup with his club future still to be decided - although the extra time taken did lead to a move to Rangers "that was too good to pass up".The 28-year-old midfielder's contract was running down as he joined the Australia squad just three days after being "devastated" by the final-day loss to reigning champion Celtic that meant Heart of Midlothian were pipped to the Scottish title by their hosts.Devlin was weighing up whether to accep
  
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• Where do Italy turn next after missing out on Guardiola?

  24-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Where do Italy turn next after missing out on Guardiola?Pep Guardiola is no longer in the running to become the next head coach of the Italy national team, and reports from various outlets in Italy indicate that Andrea Pirlo is the next name on the FIGC’s list of potential alternatives.Pirlo the new favourite after Italy miss out on GuardiolaFriday’s reports have confirmed that Guardiola has ‘said no’ to the offer of taking over from Gennaro Gattuso as head coach of the I
  
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• Real Madrid confirm preseason friendly against Ferencvaros

  24-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid confirm preseason friendly against FerencvarosThe new Real Madrid coach, Jose Mourinho, is set to see his team in action against another side for the first time today, as the Merengues are set to face another Madrid-based club, Alcorcon, in a training match on Friday.Meanwhile, Los Blancos’ other plans for the preseason are still taking their final shape. The club has already decided on several friendly matches to be played before the start of the next season late in August, bu
  
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• Official: Milan and Italy talent Camarda extends San Siro stay until 2031

  24-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Milan and Italy talent Camarda extends San Siro stay until 2031Milan’s teenage sensation Francesco Camarda has officially put pen to paper on a new, long-term contract extension that will tie him to the Rossoneri until the summer of 2031, the club has confirmed.Camarda has been on the books since the age of eight and made headlines in Italy with his prolific goalscoring record in the Rossoneri youth sector, recording a staggering 485 goals from just 89 matches across the age grou
  
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• Leao: ‘I don’t know what will happen, I have to show up in Milan on July 29’

  24-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leao: ‘I don’t know what will happen, I have to show up in Milan on July 29’Rafael Leao has confirmed that he will report for pre-season training with Milan on July 29, as he is contracted to do, but admits that he has spoken with the club about a possible departure this summer and says ‘I don’t know what will happen’.Leao comments on Milan future: ‘I will be there on July 29’Leao has been widely tipped to leave Milan this summer after spending the
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool interested in mega money move for Real Madrid star

  24-07-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool interested in mega money move for Real Madrid starVinicius Junior to Liverpool in 2027? Real Madrid Contract Stand-Off ExplainedFresh noise around Vinicius Junior has started to gather pace, with Liverpool among the clubs being discussed as potential suitors if the Real Madrid forward’s contract situation drifts on. Credit to Ramon Alvarez de Mon, whose reporting has added fresh detail to a story that may yet take time to develop.For now, the key point is simple. Vini
  
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• I'm in a different situation to last season - Segecic

  24-07-2026 12:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portsmouth forward Adrian Segecic believes he is now a player other squad members can look up to.The 22-year-old scored 11 goals in 38 games in his debut season in the Championship after moving from Sydney FC in June 2025."It was a big season for me as we had ups and downs both personally and as a team," Segecic told BBC Radio Solent."I learned a lot as a young player - first season in the Championship and to score double figures was amazing and I feel like it was a good season, most importantly
  
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• Albion to re-sign defender Townsend from Ipswich

  24-07-2026 12:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Conor Townsend made just 10 appearances for Ipswich after joining from West Brom in 2024 [Getty Images]West Bromwich Albion are close to re-signing defender Conor Townsend on a free transfer, BBC Radio WM understands.Townsend joined Ipswich Town from the Baggies on a two-year contract in 2024 but made just 10 appearances, mainly due to injuries.The 33-year-old's last competitive game for the Tractor Boys was a Premier League match at Chelsea in April 2025.He then suffered an anterior cruciate li
  
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• A set-piece specialist with an eye for goal

  24-07-2026 12:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Christos Tzolis arrives in north London off the back of the best season of his career, but it has taken him time to show his quality.The Greek forward struggled to make an impact during a three-year spell at Norwich City, scoring three times in 30 appearances, but rebuilt his career away from Carrow Road.After impressing on loan in the 2023-24 season at German second-tier side Fortuna Dusseldorf, where he scored 24 goals in 35 games, he left Norwich for Club Brugge and quickly esta
  
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• Report: Newcastle United want to sign another midfielder after Aladji Bamba deal

  24-07-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle United want to sign another midfielder after Aladji Bamba dealNewcastle Transfer News: Aladji Bamba Deal Signals Bigger Midfield Plan at St James’ ParkNewcastle are moving with purpose in the market and the message is fairly obvious. This is not panic buying, and it is not a one-off deal. According to TeamTalk, the club have agreed a £34m deal for Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba, with the 20-year-old already in England ahead of his medical.The report states that Newc
  
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• Manchester City step up interest in Barcelona midfielder liked by Flick

  24-07-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City step up interest in Barcelona midfielder liked by FlickManchester City have intensified their interest in Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal, becoming the first club to make a concrete move for one of La Masia’s brightest prospects this summer.According to SPORT, the Premier League giants have gone beyond simply monitoring the 19-year-old and have already sounded out the possibility of a deal. Notably, Arsenal and Chelsea have also been following Bernal’s progress,
  
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• Anderson's rise to become Man City's record signing

  24-07-2026 12:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Elliot Anderson was the schoolboy footballer so good his teachers discussed placing a bet on him playing for England.The bet was never made - but Thomas Tuchel put huge trust in Anderson at the World Cup, and Manchester City are doing the same by signing him for a club record £116m from Nottingham Forest.Anderson's progress has been so impressive that he was fully focused on the World Cup, even as discussions continued around his move to Manchester City.City agreed a package
  
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• Per Mertesacker lands new role after Arsenal exit

  24-07-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Per Mertesacker lands new role after Arsenal exitPer Mertesacker is set to become the German Football Association’s new Managing Director of Sport, the DFB themselves have confirmed.Photo via Arsenal Academy on TwitterThe German Football Association have officially announced that former Arsenal defender and academy manager Per Mertesacker will become the DFB‘s new Managing Director of Sport at the start of next year.Mertesacker will replace Andreas Rettig, whose existing deal lasts u
  
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• Is there heavy-metal football? This is how Klopp wants Germany to play

  24-07-2026 12:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Is there heavy-metal football? This is how Klopp wants Germany to playJürgen Klopp is known for an intense style of football with high pressing and a direct approach to goal. His style has often been described as heavy-metal football. But is this way of playing also possible with the German national team? At his unveiling, the new head coach gave an initial outline of his plan."I want to improve everything. Present the German national team in a positive light so that we can eventually rise
  
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• Is Le Bris' squad planning sensible?

  24-07-2026 12:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Sunderland forward Marco Gabbdiani has been speaking about Sunderland's transfer strategy this summer and Regis Le Bris' desire to have a "core squad" of around 20 players."Some of it comes down to logistical planning for numbers in training sessions. It's very difficult to put sessions on for 24, 26 players. It's almost impossible." Gabbiadini told BBC Radio Newcastle."It makes sense that he [Le Bris] wants his core 20. That would be three of four more senior and experience
  
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• Ayunga signs new deal & McLeish on Hakim links

  24-07-2026 12:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  St Mirren have agreed a new one-year deal with a one-year option with striker Jonah Ayunga even though he will likely be absent with his ACL injury until the new year. Ayunga hasn't featured for the Buddies since a 2-0 defeat at home to Livingston 25 April 2025 during which he had to be carried off on a stretcher but before then made 32 appearances and scored twice in the club's historic League Cup victory over Celtic in December.The 29-year-old's contract was due to expire this summer after he
  
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• Portsmouth sign striker Milovanovic for £3m & Bielica

  24-07-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marko Milovanovic (left) and Daniel Bielica bring the number of Portsmouth's summer signings to five [Portsmouth FC]Portsmouth have completed the signings of Serbian striker Marko Milovanovic from Spanish side Almeria and goalkeeper Daniel Bielica from Dutch team NAC Breda.Milovanovic, 22, has agreed a four-year-deal at Fratton Park in a deal understood to be in excess of £3m.He started his career at Serbian side Partizan Belgrade before moving to Almeria in 2022 where he played 35 times i
  
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• Newcastle sign exciting Tonali replacement in £30m deal

  24-07-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle sign exciting Tonali replacement in £30m dealNewcastle United have completed the signing of midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco. The transfer has gone through for an initial fee of £30m, with a further £5.5m possible in add-ons.The 20-year-old has signed a five-year contract at St James' Park and will wear the club's number eight shirt.Head coach Eddie Howe described Bamba as a player with "huge potential for growth", praising his development since breaking into Monac
  
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