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• Arsenal ready to break contract structure for superstar

  27-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal ready to break contract structure for superstarArsenal Eye Vinicius Junior Transfer as Record Salary Plan Signals Serious IntentArsenal do not usually move like this unless they think the door is at least slightly open. According to Mirror, the club are prepared to offer Vinicius Junior the biggest contract in their history if there is a genuine chance of taking him from Real Madrid. That tells you two things straight away. First, Arsenal believe elite-level wide quality remains a priori
  
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• 'Every country wants to beat Nigeria' - Super Falcons hunt 11th Wafcon title

  27-07-2026 18:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nigeria have won 10 out of 13 editions of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations since it began in 1998 [Getty Images]Nigeria arrived in Morocco for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) carrying a familiar burden of expectation.Having claimed a record-extending 10th title in the North African kingdom last July - a campaign dubbed "Mission X" - the Super Falcons remain the benchmark in African women's football.The challenge now is to retain their crown, something they last managed in 2018,
  
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• 'I quickly learned what a special place this is' - Barnes signs extension

  27-07-2026 18:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes has signed a new long-term contract to extend his stay at St James' Park.The 28-year-old, who joined the club from Leicester City in July 2023, still had two years left on his initial five-year contract.Barnes contributed 16 goals and six assists across 57 appearances in all competitions last season, while his overall record extends to 30 goals in 120 appearances for the Magpies.His performances in 2025-26 also saw him receive a call-up to the
  
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• Rochdale bring in ex-MK Dons defender Sherring

  27-07-2026 18:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rochdale have completed the signing of defender Sam Sherring on a one-year contract.Sherring was a free agent having left MK Dons at the end of the last season.The 26-year-old has played in the EFL for five different clubs, including on loan at Cheltenham Town last season."Sam is a really good defender, who wants to learn and develop, and will give us something different in the backline," said Dale head coach Ian Watson.Rochdale play their first competitive game of the season, away to Tranmere R
  
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• Report Como enter Lucumi fray after Juventus hesitation

  27-07-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Como enter Lucumi fray after Juventus hesitationComo are reportedly yet another club in talks for Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi, claims Fabrizio Romano, joining Juventus, Inter, Galatasaray, Besiktas and Bournemouth.The Colombia international is on the move this summer, as his contract runs down at the end of the season, while the directors confessed that he had been promised the opportunity to leave if the right offer came along.That pledge was made when his transfer to Sunderland collaps
  
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• Scottish Premiership 2026/27: Rangers desperate to overhaul Celtic in the title race

  27-07-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scottish Premiership 2026/27: Rangers desperate to overhaul Celtic in the title raceRangers are set to embark on what they hope will become an exciting new era under manager Derek McInnes.The 55-year-old came close to guiding Hearts to the Scottish Premiership title last season, but they fell agonisingly short on the final day.Celtic’s 3-1 victory over Hearts ensured they claimed top spot for the fifth consecutive season and left McInnes wondering what might have been.After taking charge a
  
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• Scottish Premiership 2026/27: Celtic splash the cash in pursuit of another league title

  27-07-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scottish Premiership 2026/27: Celtic splash the cash in pursuit of another league titleCeltic head into the 2026/27 Scottish Premiership season bidding to continue their dominance over their domestic rivals.The Hoops came close to slipping up last season, but a final-day victory over title rivals Hearts ensured they finished top for the fifth consecutive year.Celtic are the bookmakers’ favourites to hang on to their crown having splashed the cash to bring two exciting forwards to Parkhead.
  
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• Inter continue direct Romero talks with Tottenham, hopeful of €40m agreement

  27-07-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter continue direct Romero talks with Tottenham, hopeful of €40m agreementInter are continuing direct negotiations with both Cristian Romero’s agent and Tottenham Hotspur, confident they can get a deal over the line for €40m.Sportitalia report that the talks continued today, providing progress on both fronts with player and club.SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – APRIL 12: Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, interacts with Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur after being s
  
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• Brazilian boss in the frame for Italy job, says paper 🇮🇹

  27-07-2026 18:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazilian boss in the frame for Italy job, says paper 🇮🇹After Andrea Pirlo’s name was ruled out, a new name has emerged on the table of the Italian Football Federation (Federcalcio) in its attempt to hire a coach to lead the Azzurra.According to the newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, Thiago Motta is now the frontrunner!In practice, the appointment of the Brazilian-born Italian could still prevent the departures of Maldini and Leonardo and, in fact, try to kick off the reforms
  
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• Milan beaten to Karetsas, as Borussia Dortmund guarantee €32m plus bonus deal

  27-07-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan beaten to Karetsas, as Borussia Dortmund guarantee €32m plus bonus dealMultiple sources confirm Milan were too late on Konstaninos Karetsas, as Borussia Dortmund shook hands today with KRC Genk for €32m plus add-ons.The Rossoneri tried to go a different route by presenting their sporting project via a direct call with coach Ruben Amorim over the last few days.However, they were unable to make a firm bid until first making sales, and were ultimately beaten to the punch.Karetsas is
  
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• Premier League club slap €130 million price tag on Barcelona’s Julian Alvarez alternative

  27-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League club slap €130 million price tag on Barcelona’s Julian Alvarez alternativeAs the Julian Alvarez saga continues to drag on, Barcelona are slowly looking out for other options in the market.In recent hours, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the Catalans are strongly exploring a move for Eli Junior Kroupi.The young forward has enjoyed tremendous success in the Premier League with Bournemouth and is widely seen as a potential alternative for Alvarez.Bournemouth’s hef
  
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• Charlton Athletic sign forward Azzaro on loan

  27-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charlton Athletic sign forward Azzaro on loanCharlton Athletic have completed the signing of French forward Lorena Azzaro on a season-long loan deal from Paris FC.The Addicks announced the news via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 25-year-old former French youth international attacker joined Paris FC from their Arkema Première Ligue rivals RC Strasbourg last summer. Azzaro netted eight goals in 20 matches in the French top flight in 2025/2026.Azzaro has spent her en
  
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• Arsenal-bound twins continue to impress in Ecuador

  27-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal-bound twins continue to impress in EcuadorFuture Arsenal duo Edwin and Holger Quintero are continuing to make good progress with Independiente del Valle, earning further senior minutes for their current team.Photo via Quintero on InstagramIndependiente del Valle twin brothers Edwin and Holger Quintero are committed to joining Arsenal when they turn 18 in August 2027, but for the time being they remain with IDV in Ecuador.Earlier this month, we covered Edwin’s impressive debut appea
  
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• €20m Gulf Between City and Madrid Holds Up Rodri Transfer

  27-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  €20m Gulf Between City and Madrid Holds Up Rodri TransferReal Madrid want Rodri Hernández and Manchester City have made clear what it will cost – those two facts are now in plain view, but the €20m gulf between them means this saga has some distance left to run. According to Es Radio’s Sergio Valentín, City are demanding a minimum of €80m while Madrid have drawn their line at €60m, with the two clubs now needing to find common ground before the start
  
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• Real Madrid megastar’s sponsorship deals pay for his own salary as renewal in sight – report

  27-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid megastar’s sponsorship deals pay for his own salary as renewal in sight – reportAccording to Jose Felix Diaz of AS, everything points towards Vinicius Jr. signing a new contract with Real Madrid.The 26-year-old superstar’s current deal with Los Blancos expires in less than a year, creating a tense situation, even more so with Arsenal pushing to sign him.A key meeting is scheduled to work out the renewal issue, with negotiations having been at a standstill for a year
  
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• Josko Gvardiol pictured with agent ahead of Manchester City future breakthrough

  27-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josko Gvardiol pictured with agent ahead of Manchester City future breakthroughJosko Gvardiol has been pictured with his agent, Marjan Sisic ahead of their arrival in Manchester on Monday to finalise a new long-term contract.The Croatian defender has agreed a new deal running until the summer of 2031, believed to include a significant salary increase.A formal club announcement is expected “soon,” following weeks of speculation.Manchester City have been handed a significant boost to t
  
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• West Ham United midfielder Siren signs new two-year deal

  27-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham United midfielder Siren signs new two-year dealWest Ham United midfielder Oona Siren has signed a contract extension with the club.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Hammers earlier today.The 25-year-old Finnish international has signed on at The Chigwell Construction Stadium for two more years.Siren joined West Ham United following a spell playing her football in the Norwegian Toppserien with LSK Kvinner. The Finnish international has go
  
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• Roma make contact for Milan’s Christopher Nkunku, Gasperini keen

  27-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma make contact for Milan’s Christopher Nkunku, Gasperini keenSerie A side Roma remain in the hunt for a major attacking signings and have attempted a move for Milan’s Christopher Nkunku.Daniele Longo has reported that the two clubs have an excellent working relationship and they could look to exchange some players this summer.This has led to Roma’s interest in Nkunku becoming very clear. Gian Piero Gasperini is a fan of his profile and has requested for his signature. This h
  
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• OH Leuven bring in Ghanaian winger Emmanuel Addai from Qarabag

  27-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OH Leuven bring in Ghanaian winger Emmanuel Addai from QarabagOH Leuven have announced the signing of Emmanuel Addai from Qarabag, with the winger signing a deal until 2028. The 24-year-old winger leaves the club from Azerbaijan after two seasons to join the Belgian Pro League club. OH Leuven have not said whether or not a transfer fee was involved in bringing the winger in from Qarabag. Addai began his career in Europe with French lower division side Bobigny Bagnolet Gagny, playing 21 games and
  
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• Bournemouth won’t budge with star despite La Liga giants interest

  27-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth won’t budge with star despite La Liga giants interestEli Junior Kroupi to Stay at Bournemouth as Barcelona Interest Meets Firm Transfer StanceBarcelona’s search for attacking reinforcements has led them towards Eli Junior Kroupi, yet Bournemouth’s position appears emphatic. According to Marca, the Premier League club have no intention of sanctioning a sale of the France Under-21 forward this summer, despite growing admiration from across Europe.Kroupi, signed from L
  
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• Besiktas: ‘Vlahovic would prefer big 5 leagues, Salah talks have stalled’

  27-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Besiktas: ‘Vlahovic would prefer big 5 leagues, Salah talks have stalled’Besiktas director Onder Ozen confirms they are eager for ex-Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, but he ‘prefers one of the major five leagues,’ while talks for Mohamed Salah stalled over ‘excessive demands.’The Turkish side is very ambitious and has already made some impressive moves this summer, including the arrival of former Bologna and Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano.His presence is o
  
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• Is Vinicius Jr prepared to leave Real Madrid?

  27-07-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]There may be no more intriguing situation in the transfer landscape right now than Vinicius Jr's future.The nature of free transfers means that Vinicius, whose current Real Madrid contract runs until 2027, could conceivably double his money next year.With that scenario now within reach, it is safe to assume the forward will almost certainly request a significant pay increase on his current wages if he moves this summer.Having to find what is likely to be a minimum £130m plus
  
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• New Serie A join Juventus in race to sign Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee

  27-07-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Serie A join Juventus in race to sign Manchester United forward Joshua ZirkzeeJuventus have been chasing a deal to sign Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee. But they face competition from Como who have also joined the race for the 25-year-old, per Fabrizio Romano. Como aim to bolster their frontline ahead of the new season and have identified Zirkzee as an ideal option. The Dutchman previously impressed with his performances in Serie A during his spell at Bologna between
  
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• Vrancken on 'magical night', seeking perfection & supporter praise

  27-07-2026 17:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken has been speaking to the media as his side prepare for the second leg of their Champions League second qualifying round tie against Sturm Graz with the Edinburgh club trailing 4-0. Here are the main points:Vrancken says the training time they've had between the two legs "has been valuable because we need every moment and every session to improve". The Hearts boss knows "it's difficult when you are four goals behind but we have to go for a magical and historical
  
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• Tranmere bring in veteran forward Ince

  27-07-2026 17:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tom Ince scored seven goals in 86 league appearances for Watford [Getty Images]Tranmere have signed former Watford forward Tom Ince on a two-year deal.The 34-year-old is the son of ex-Manchester United and England midfielder Paul and has scored 103 goals in 505 league appearances.He started his career with Liverpool and has also had spells with Blackpool, Hull City, Derby County, Huddersfield, Stoke and Reading."He's played at a very high level throughout his career," boss Darrell Clarke told th
  
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• Striker Bryden joins Chesterfield from Crusaders

  27-07-2026 17:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chesterfield have announced the signing of striker Fraser Bryden from Crusaders on a three-year deal.The 22-year-old netted 23 goals in 36 appearances in the Irish Premiership for the Crues last season, who avoided relegation after beating Annagh United on penalties in the promotion/relegation play-off. League Two side Chesterfield finished sixth last campaign before being defeated in the play-off semi-final by Notts County."I am delighted for Fraser," Caddell said."Listen, I knew it would happe
  
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• Manchester United view Real Madrid mainstay as dream target but believe move unlikely

  27-07-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United view Real Madrid mainstay as dream target but believe move unlikelyReal Madrid remain active in the transfer market, with the club widely expected to bring in Yan Diomande as their fifth signing this summer, during the course of the week.At the same time, it won’t be surprising to see a few existing stars leaving as well, knowing Real Madrid may also have to make room for new signings.One such player linked with a move away from the Bernabeu is Aurelien Tchouameni, with M
  
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• Genk and Borussia Dortmund finally reach an agreement for the transfer of Greek wonderkid

  27-07-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Genk and Borussia Dortmund finally reach an agreement for the transfer of Greek wonderkidBob Faesen of HLN has revealed that Genk and Borussia Dortmund have reached an agreement over the transfer of Greek wonderkid Kos Karetsas. The 18-year-old is keen on a move to Borussia Dortmund and now the two clubs have agreed a deal that will break Genk’s transfer record for a player sold. The exact fee has not yet been revealed, but Karetsas is now likely to sign a five-year deal with Borussia Dort
  
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• De Swardt extends Leicestershire One-Day Cup stint

  27-07-2026 17:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  South Africa all-rounder Ruan de Swardt has extended his stay with Leicestershire Foxes for the rest of their One-Day Cup campaign.De Swardt initially joined for the Foxes' final three T20 Blast fixtures and the opening three matches of the 50-over cup competition.But he will now stay for the remaining five group matches and through to the semi-finals if the Foxes reach the last four.The 28-year-old hit a career-best List A score of 126 in a 21-run defeat against Lancashire on Sunday, having tak
  
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• Lazio can secure Broja from Burnley on loan with option to buy

  27-07-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio can secure Broja from Burnley on loan with option to buyArmando Broja is back on the Serie A radar with reports Lazio are trying to get the Albania international from Burnley on loan with an option to buy.The striker has been repeatedly linked with a possible move to Italy in recent years, but never seems to make it to the Peninsula.Broja opportunity for LazioLONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: Armando Broja of Chelsea looksd on during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Fulham
  
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