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• Arsenal target now set to join Inter Milan

  30-07-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal target now set to join Inter MilanArsenal are set to miss out on one of their shortlisted defensive transfer additions, with John Stones edging towards a free transfer to Inter Milan.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesArsenal appear to be on the lookout for a defender in the wake of William Saliba’s injury setback, and one player who had been linked with a move to London was John Stones.Stones is out of contract with Manchester City, so he’s available as a free agent thi
  
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• Newcastle change shirts during first half of friendly

  15-08-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United changed shirts in the first half of their pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen.The hosts walked out in their black and white home kit, which has a blue trim, but decided to ditch it during the first hydration break at St James' Park on Saturday.There was an apparent colour clash with Bayer Leverkusen's away kit, which is mint with a blue pattern, so Newcastle players put on their lilac third strip instead.The German side went on to win the game 2-1.Newcastle progressing
  
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• Cliftonville blow Seasiders away with routine 3-0 win

  15-08-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipBangor 0 - 3 Cliftonville FTKyle McClelland, Ben Quinn and Liam McStravick all found the net to secure a comfortable Cliftonville win on their travels away to Bangor. Kyle McClelland broke the deadlock with a brilliant volley in the first half before Ben Quinn doubled the Reds' lead on the stroke of half-time.McStravick secured the three points for the visitors in the 80th minute after finding the top corner from the edge of the box.After last week's north Belfast derby success,
  
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• Barcelona Add Sporting CP Striker to Álvarez Shortlist

  15-08-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona Add Sporting CP Striker to Álvarez ShortlistBarcelona are exploring Sporting CP forward Luis Suárez as a potential alternative to Julián Álvarez, with Atlético Madrid continuing to resist a move for the Argentine international. Fabrizio Romano reports that Suárez has been added to the Blaugrana’s shortlist and that the club will consider making a move next week, when they are likely to move on from Álvarez.Why Barcelona Need a Stri
  
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• Arsenal prepared to drop fee for 26yo

  15-08-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal prepared to drop fee for 26yoHamburg remain well short of Arsenal’s valuation, but a recent sale has strengthened their hand as talks continue over the Portuguese midfielder.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesArsenal are reportedly prepared to negotiate a lower fee for Fabio Vieira, offering Hamburg fresh hope of securing the midfielder on a permanent deal before the transfer window closes.Vieira spent last season on loan with the newly promoted Bundesliga side, with the agreement
  
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• Lowe the hero as Swifts sink Portadown

  15-08-2026 18:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipPortadown 0 - 1 Dungannon Swifts FTDungannon Swifts hung on for a well-deserved 1-0 win over Portadown thanks to a Kris Lowe winner at Shamrock Park.The victory is Rodney McAree's first in charge of the Swifts this season, while David Jeffrey awaits his first point - or goal - since his return to management with the Ports.Almost immediately from the kick-off, Dungannon were straight through on goal, but Sean McAllister's low effort was well saved by Aaron McCarey in the Portadow
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona squad list to face FC Basel – Gordon, Lamine in, no Pedri

  15-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona squad list to face FC Basel – Gordon, Lamine in, no PedriFC Barcelona will face off against FC Basel tomorrow in Switzerland in their penultimate pre-season match of the summer.Having seen their trip to Morocco, to face Ittihad Tanger, get cancelled, the Blaugrana swiftly arranged an alternative fixture against the Swiss giants, with the match set to be played on Sunday.Anthony Gordon’s first call-upAhead of the trip to Switzerland, Barcelona have now announced t
  
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• Hansi Flick considers Barcelona academy graduate a top-level talent

  15-08-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick considers Barcelona academy graduate a top-level talentFC Barcelona’s pre-season has been shaped by the absences of the internationals who played at the World Cup and the resulting influx of young academy players into the first team. Among the players currently working under the coach, several have pleasantly surprised him. One of them, according to MARCA, happens to be Xavi Espart, whom the coach sees as a top-level player.The German coach had promoted the 19-year-old right-ba
  
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• Chelsea Talent Wants Prem Stay Amid Foreign Interest

  15-08-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Talent Wants Prem Stay Amid Foreign InterestChelsea Transfer News: Liam Delap’s Future and the Limits of PreferenceChelsea’s summer has started to take on a familiar modern shape. The first movement was expansive, recruitment with urgency and a sense of breadth. The second phase, though, is always more delicate. It is about exits, loans, squad trimming and the quiet acknowledgement that accumulation alone does not create coherence. In that context, Liam Delap has become one o
  
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• Ben Jacobs confirms Liverpool are on track to land world-class star

  15-08-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ben Jacobs confirms Liverpool are on track to land world-class starBradley Barcola to Liverpool: PSG Movement Gives Reds Real Transfer HopeLiverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola has dragged on long enough to test everyone’s patience, but the latest update suggests there is finally some logic to the delay. According to Ben Jacobs on GiveMeSport’s Market Madness podcast, Liverpool believe they have already done the hard part, convincing the player that Anfield is the destination.
  
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• Irankunda leaves Watford to make Lisbon move to Sporting

  15-08-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nestory Irankunda scored four times for Watford in his one season at Vicarage Road [BBC Images]Watford striker Nestory Irankunda has left after just one season at Vicarage Road to move to Lisbon to join Portuguese giants Sporting on what the Hornets describe as "a permanent deal".The 20-year-old Australia international arrived in July 2025 from Bayern Munich.But, after four goals in 44 appearances for Watford, he will move on to Sporting, subject to international clearance.Irankunda also netted
  
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• Jersey Bulls knocked out of FA Trophy on penalties

  15-08-2026 17:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sammy Henia-Kamau scored for the first time since re-joining Jersey Bulls in the summer [Lauren Queree]Jersey Bulls were knocked out of the FA Trophy on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Hayes and Yeading United. The London side progressed 4-1 on penalties to advance from the preliminary round in an entertaining tie.A young island side made an excellent start as Sammy Henia-Kamau calmly put the Bulls 1-0 up having been put through by debutant Luke Lister's precision pass in the eighth minute. Hayes
  
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• Guernsey FC beat Newhaven to progress in FA Vase

  15-08-2026 17:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charlton Gauvain scored Guernsey's first competitive goal of the season [Fran Torode]Guernsey FC progressed through the FA Vase first qualifying round after a 1-0 win at Newhaven. Charlton Gauvain put the Green Lions ahead in the 10th minute as he rounded the goalkeeper and finished well. Goalkeeper Josh Addison kept his side in front at the break thanks to a number of decent saves.Sam Murray saw an early second-half effort saved while Gauvain had a chance cleared off the line as Guernsey upped
  
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• Preston had 'a mountain to climb' - Heckingbottom

  15-08-2026 17:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom spoke to BBC Radio Lancashire following his side's 2-1 defeat by Bolton:"I said at half-time to the players I thought we could win the game. We were poor first-half in terms of the goals that we gave away," he said."Whether it was the first game or not but they were certainly not the goals that we want to give away."We gave ourselves a real mountain to climb and it was as simple as their enthusiasm, their energy about being in this league and the crow
  
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• Rogers helps Chelsea win in Alonso's first home match

  15-08-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morgan Rogers made his first appearance in a Chelsea shirt since signing from Aston Villa [Getty Images]Morgan Rogers scored as Chelsea beat Real Sociedad 3-1 in their final pre-season friendly at Stamford Bridge.The £117m club-record signing from Aston Villa put Chelsea ahead after 10 minutes, but Sociedad equalised just before half-time through Jon Mikel Aramburu's volley from the edge of the penalty area.Joao Pedro restored Chelsea's lead with a close-range header shortly after the brea
  
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• St Mirren 'fight off interest' to sign Arsenal winger Kabia on loan

  15-08-2026 17:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ismael Kabia featured for Arsenal during a pre-season friendly against Girona in Spain [Getty Images]St Mirren have signed winger Ismeal Kabia on a season-long loan from English Premier League champions Arsenal. The 20-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Shrewsbury Town becomes the Buddies' ninth summer signing. Kabia was included in Arsenal's matchday squad for the first time back in 2024 against Tottenham but didn't feature. His one and only first team appearance came in Arsenal's 5-1 w
  
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• Robins still in talks with Knight over future

  15-08-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bristol City are continuing talks with captain Jason Knight to keep him at the club, but sporting director James Ellis says he cannot guarantee that the midfielder will remain at Ashton Gate when the transfer window closes.Knight is out of contract next summer and has played more than 140 games since signing for the team in 2023.Fellow midfielder Max Bird, who also had a year remaining on his contract, was sold to rival Championship club Birmingham City earlier this week."We're still all in conv
  
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• Enzo Fernandez booed by some Chelsea fans on Stamford Bridge return

  15-08-2026 17:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Fernandez was booed by some Chelsea fans as he returned to club action for the first time this summer in a pre-season friendly against Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge.The 25-year-old midfielder was given an extended break after reaching the World Cup final with Argentina – a match in which he was sent off as Spain beat the South Americans in extra time.He returned to training with Chelsea this week and was on the bench for Saturday afternoon’s clash with Sociedad, coming on aft
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool star asks to leave with huge bid ready

  15-08-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool star asks to leave with huge bid readyCody Gakpo to Tottenham: Liverpool Exit Talks Advance as £60m Spurs Bid LoomsCody Gakpo’s future at Liverpool is moving firmly into focus, with Graeme Bailey for TeamTalk reporting that the Netherlands international has made his stance clear and wants a move to Tottenham Hotspur.The key development is straightforward. Gakpo has reportedly informed Liverpool that he “wants to leave the club and join Roberto De Zerbi&rsq
  
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• Juventus still on Sorloth, Badiashile mystery, Mora latest 🤑

  15-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus still on Sorloth, Badiashile mystery, Mora latest 🤑Even on Ferragosto, there are plenty of transfer rumours and negotiations involving Serie A clubs.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!Below, as usual, is the biggest news concerning the top clubs in our league.Juventus, Sorloth back in fashion: the latestAccording to Gazzetta.it, Juventus are once again talking about Alexander Sorloth for the attack, even thoug
  
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• Juventus-Sorloth 🔙, Badiashile puzzle and Gimenez-Porto fee 🤑

  15-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus-Sorloth 🔙, Badiashile puzzle and Gimenez-Porto fee 🤑Even on Ferragosto, there are plenty of transfer rumors and negotiations involving Serie A clubs.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!Below, as usual, are the most important news stories for the big clubs in our league.Juventus, Sorloth back in fashion: the latestAccording to what was gathered by Gazzetta.it, Juventus are once again talking about Alexan
  
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• Juventus back in for Sorloth, Badiashile puzzle, Mora update 🤑

  15-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Juventus back in for Sorloth, Badiashile puzzle, Mora update 🤑Even on Ferragosto, there are countless transfer rumors and negotiations involving Serie A clubs.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!Below, as usual, is the biggest news for the top clubs in our league.Juventus, Sorloth back in fashion: the latestAccording to what Gazzetta.it has gathered, Juventus are once again talking about Alexander Sorloth for the attack
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool favourites to sign world-class forward

  15-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Journalist: Liverpool favourites to sign world-class forwardBradley Barcola to Liverpool, why PSG’s transfer activity could change everythingLiverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola has dragged on long enough to invite doubt, noise and the usual transfer-window nonsense. Strip that away and the position looks fairly clear. Liverpool want the player, the player wants Liverpool, and Paris Saint-Germain may finally be approaching the point where keeping him becomes less important than cas
  
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• Barcelona put key midfielder on individual program to recover best version from 2024/25 season

  15-08-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona put key midfielder on individual program to recover best version from 2024/25 seasonEarlier today, FC Barcelona posted an image of star midfielder Pedri on social media with the 23-year-old resuming on-pitch training at the Ciutat Esportiva.“Pedri is following a specific training program during his first few days of pre-season,” the caption read. It was perhaps to reassure fans who had not seen any images of him since last Wednesday, when the final World Cup winners joined
  
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• Leeds and Borussia Mönchengladbach finalise €10m Nico Elvedi transfer, yet one obstacle remains

  15-08-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Leeds and Borussia Mönchengladbach finalise €10m Nico Elvedi transfer, yet one obstacle remainsBorussia Mönchengladbach defender Nico Elvedi is moving ever closer to a Premier League switch after the Bundesliga club reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Leeds United. Florian Plettenberg reports the two clubs have now settled on the framework of a transfer worth approximately €10m. In something of an anomaly for a player of Elvedi’s age (29), Gladbach are also expec
  
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• Cymru Premier: Barry maintain perfect start with late win

  15-08-2026 16:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barry Town United have won their first three Cymru Premier games by a single goal [FAW]Barry Town United maintained their 100% start to the Cymru Premier season with a 1-0 victory that ended Cardiff Met's perfect record.The deadlock at Jenner Park was broken with 13 minutes remaining when Barry were awarded a penalty after a push by Fumpa Mwandwe on substitute Dan Barton.Jack Shaw's spot-kick was parried by Met goalkeeper Arron Davies, who guessed the right way, but in the ensuing scramble Dan S
  
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• Mora ‘sad and suffering’ as Roma wait for FC Porto €50m all clear

  15-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mora ‘sad and suffering’ as Roma wait for FC Porto €50m all clearRodrigo Mora’s lawyer warns the player ‘is sad and suffering’ that FC Porto won’t give the all clear for his transfer to Roma. ‘He wants to play and realised he’s a third choice for Francesco Farioli.’The negotiations between the two clubs had seemingly reached a breakthrough on Tuesday evening, on loan for €7-10m with an option to buy for a further €40-43m at the
  
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• Mourinho wants highly-rated 18-year-old Real Madrid talent to stay close to first team

  15-08-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho wants highly-rated 18-year-old Real Madrid talent to stay close to first teamReal Madrid have had a very productive season under Jose Mourinho, with the returning Portuguese tactician trying to implement his ideas with the squad.Mourinho did not have a full roster to work with for much of pre-season, with many of Real Madrid’s World Cup stars given extended breaks after progressing far in the tournament.This gave some Castilla stars an opportunity to be involved in the first team,
  
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• Ferran Torres exit hands Barcelona major €20 million boost in salary space – report

  15-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ferran Torres exit hands Barcelona major €20 million boost in salary space – reportFerran Torres officially completed his move to PSG earlier today, with the Spaniard bringing his four-and-a-half-season Barcelona career to a close.With less than a year left on his current deal with the Catalan club, Ferran chose not to renew and left to reunite with Luis Enrique in Paris.The duo have worked together previously in the Spain national team, and Ferran now has the opportunity to lead the
  
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• Ellyes Skhiri return to Cologne back on, but salary demands hold up transfer

  15-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ellyes Skhiri return to Cologne back on, but salary demands hold up transferCologne and Eintracht Frankfurt have reportedly reached an agreement over the transfer of Ellyes Skhiri back to his old Bundesliga club, dramatically reviving a return that appeared to have been abandoned only weeks ago. Sport Bild reports the two Bundesliga clubs have settled the terms of a deal for the 31-year-old midfielder. The remaining obstacle is Skhiri’s salary demand. Cologne are reportedly prepared t
  
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