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• Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli linked with Serie A move but nothing concrete

  22-08-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli linked with Serie A move but nothing concreteAs reported by Alfredo Pedullà, while there is reported interest in Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli from Serie A clubs, nothing concrete has materialised to even suggest a proposal is on the horizon.Roma’s name has been linked with the Brazil winger, though for them he has never really been an option. Napoli are expected to have taken a look but have not shown an inclination to test the waters at the
  
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• Report: Arsenal attacker could be set for £60m move

  24-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal attacker could be set for £60m moveGabriel Martinelli transfer latest as Arsenal weigh Al Hilal interest before Deadline DayArsenal’s early-season team news has already prompted one of the more intriguing talking points of the window, with Gabriel Martinelli absent from successive matchday squads and fresh scrutiny now building around his future. According to Standard, Al Hilal are pursuing a deal for the Brazil international, a development that places added focus on
  
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• Iraola adamant Liverpool goals conceded aren’t down to personnel

  24-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iraola adamant Liverpool goals conceded aren’t down to personnelLiverpool 2-2 Newcastle: Andoni Iraola Sees Fightback, But Transition Problems ExposedLiverpool left St James’ Park with a point, courtesy of a stoppage-time penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai, but nobody should pretend this was a polished opening-day performance. It was dramatic, it was frantic and it underlined both the strengths and flaws of Andoni Iraola’s side in a 2-2 draw with Newcastle.There was character, cer
  
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• 'Jakirovic didn't want to give anything away in pre-season' - Holden

  24-08-2026 12:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic kept his plan to topple Manchester United on their Premier League return under wraps for weeks, assistant head coach Dean Holden told Match of the Day.The Tigers produced a sensational 2-0 win over Michael Carrick's side on Saturday, all while deploying a back five.Jakirovic altered his tactics for the game, having watched a couple of United's pre-season matches, including the 4-2 defeat by AC Milan which was engineered by former boss Ruben Amorim, when he repeate
  
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• Martin takes responsibility for Foxes' Burton loss

  24-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Russell Martin's only win as Leicester boss so far game in the Carabao Cup against League Two side Northampton [Getty Images]Russell Martin admits he needs to address how he mentally prepares his Leicester City side after the one-time Premier League champions slumped to their first League One defeat of the season.Burton Albion, a perennial relegation battler in the third tier in recent years, condemned Leicester to a 2-1 loss in their first home league game at the level for 17 years on Saturday.
  
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• Former Real Madrid player slams Vinicius Junior – “No one wants him”

  24-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid player slams Vinicius Junior – “No one wants him”Real Madrid may have won their La Liga opener on Saturday against Espanyol, but their performance was far from convincing. It took a 90th minute winner from debutant Carlos Espi to separate the sides, and several of Jose Mourinho’s big-hitters struggled to make much of an impact.One of those was Vinicius Junior, who tried – but failed – to put his stamp on proceedings at the RCDE Stadium. It w
  
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• 📸 The weekend's viral images 🍿

  24-08-2026 12:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 The weekend's viral images 🍿Football season is back, and the viral clips are already making a comeback! A closer look at the weekend’s eccentric moments from all corners of the football world. Better to laugh about it.China: a robot scores and celebrates like CR7Galactik FootballOlise, king of dodgingBrazil: he yanks off his opponent’s shirt (and tears it?)Pep reacts to Haaland’s new hairstyleCorinthians: Depay “sets off” his club’s headquart
  
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• Roma-Fiorentina: Pisilli, Lulli called up, Rensch ruled out

  24-08-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma-Fiorentina: Pisilli, Lulli called up, Rensch ruled outRoma’s first official squad list for the season. Tonight at 8:45 PM, the Giallorossi will make their Serie A debut against Fiorentina, in front of a home crowd at the Stadio Olimpico. Gian Piero Gasperini will be without Devyne Rensch, who suffered a left flexor muscle strain in his last training session at Trigoria. Emanuele Lulli, however, is back, having been rewarded for his excellent preseason under Gasperini.All of Gasperini&
  
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• Atletico Madrid ready to sell Julian Alvarez to Arsenal for €150 million; player still wants Barcelona

  24-08-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid ready to sell Julian Alvarez to Arsenal for €150 million; player still wants BarcelonaAtletico Madrid forward and FC Barcelona target Julian Alvarez took to the field at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano for the first time this season this past weekend, and the reception he received was very hostile.The Argentine star was whistled loudly by the fans in the stands who made their dissent towards him very clear from the moment his name was announced.It was a very harsh moment for th
  
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• 'One of the best goals I'll ever score'

  24-08-2026 12:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dom Ballard says he may never score a better goal than his back-heeled volley, which so nearly secured the Robins' first win of the season at Birmingham.The 21-year-old summer signing from Leyton Orient came off the bench with 25 minutes to go and, with five minutes remaining and the scores level, produced an exquisite finish from Rio Cardines' inswinging cross from the left, flashing a finish with his back to goal past James Beadle's despairing dive and into the top corner.The goal has gone vir
  
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• Liverpool offering more questions than answers

  24-08-2026 12:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]When Liverpool came to Newcastle last August, there was utter jubilation as Rio Ngumoha scored a remarkable 100th-minute winner.They scored late again this time around, through Dominik Szoboszlai's 99th-minute penalty, but it felt more like a sense of relief than joy as they rescued a point.Andoni Iraola said afterwards that his side did not deserve to lose and, to their credit, they never gave up as they earned a 2-2 draw.A defeat would have been Liverpool's first on the opening w
  
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• Gossip: Hammers braced for Bowen bid

  24-08-2026 12:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]West Ham skipper Jarrod Bowen, 29, is reportedly a £50m target for Crystal Palace, despite pledging to remain with the Hammers after relegation. (The Sun)The Hammers are also braced for an improved offer of £37m bid from Brentford for Senegal right-back El Hadji Malick Diouf, 21. (Football Insider)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Monday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Gossip: Preston set sights on Archer

  24-08-2026 12:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Preston are lining up a loan offer for Southampton striker Cameron Archer, 24, who has not featured in Saints' opening two matches. (Daily Echo)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Monday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• 🔵🔴 Barça condemn police brutality before Elche clash

  24-08-2026 12:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔵🔴 Barça condemn police brutality before Elche clashFC Barcelona has issued a strongly worded official statement condemning the disturbances that took place around the Martínez Valero Stadium. The Blaugrana club believes that the security forces used disproportionate force against its members and fans before the match against Elche.Among the incidents highlighted, the club points to the arrest of a Barça supporter. According to the club’s official posit
  
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• Villa 'completely capitulated' at Brighton - Murphy

  24-08-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Match of the Day's Danny Murphy says Aston Villa "completely capitulated" after conceding the first goal to Brighton on Sunday.The former Premier League midfielder credited the Seagulls for their dominating display, but said Unai Emery's side were too negative and invited the pressure on themselves. "There was so much to like about Brighton, but Villa didn't half give them a helping hand," Murphy said. "It was woeful after the first goal."They completely capitulated."It's a day they're going to
  
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• Gossip: Rams eye attacking duo

  24-08-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Derby are keen on a loan move for West Brom and Republic of Ireland winger Mikey Johnston, 27, and Ipswich and Albania attacking midfielder Anis Mehmeti, 25. (Alan Nixon, via subscription)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Monday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Glimpses of what could be at Bristol City

  24-08-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Football has a habit of compressing an entire afternoon into a few seconds. At St Andrew's, Bristol City's performance will inevitably be remembered for two of them: one moment of extraordinary invention from Dom Ballard and one raised flag that left Michael Skubala describing the eventual penalty decision as "crazy".Ballard's goal deserved to win any match. With his back to goal, the substitute met Rio Cardines' cross with an improvised flick that looped beyond James Beadle a
  
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• Does Watkins want out?

  24-08-2026 12:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says forward Ollie Watkins' absence in the 4-0 thrashing at Brighton is a "question for him".The 30-year-old was left out of the matchday squad for Villa's Premier League opener after Emery confirmed earlier in the week there had been offers from Saudi club Al-Hilal for the striker.Asked if it was his decision to leave Watkins out, Emery told Match of the Day: "This question is for him. You can call him and try to get his answer."The players here wanted to play and we
  
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• Report: The deep-rooted problem Mourinho must solve around Real Madrid superstar’s situation

  24-08-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: The deep-rooted problem Mourinho must solve around Real Madrid superstar’s situationThe hostility against Vinicius Jr. appears to be at an all-time high, for the Real Madrid superstar can seemingly not enter a single stadium without facing the wrath of fans.Needless to say, the situation around the winger is simply not normal. In the past few weeks, Vinicius has faced boos from the crowd at pre-season venues he has never played at, as well as in the team’s very first game of
  
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• Brighton 'given a helping hand' by Aston Villa - Murphy

  24-08-2026 12:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Premier League midfielder Danny Murphy has praised Brighton for their "superb" performance against Aston Villa at Amex Stadium.Fabian Hurzeler's side kicked off the 2026-27 Premier League campaign with an impressive 4-0 win over Unai Emery's Europa League-winning team."There was so much to like about Brighton, but Aston Villa didn't half give them a helping hand," Murphy said on Match of the Day."It was woeful after the first goal. You are away from home in the first game of the season an
  
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• Doubts grow over Romano’s Italy decision after first Serie A goal watched by Mancini

  24-08-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Doubts grow over Romano’s Italy decision after first Serie A goal watched by ManciniAlessandro Romano scored a stunning goal on his Serie A debut, giving Cagliari a 1-0 away win over Parma. Roberto Mancini watched from the stands, but it’s still unclear whether Romano will pick Italy over Switzerland, which he has already represented at the U20 level.U21 Switzerland international Romano scored a fantastic goal on his Serie A debut on Saturday, giving his club Cagliari all three
  
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• Barcelona midfield star was a real target for Manchester City until his injury – report

  24-08-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfield star was a real target for Manchester City until his injury – reportBarcelona’s Frenkie de Jong spoke out in a detailed interview this summer to clarify the noise around his situation, especially given all that has been questioned about his commitment to the club.Hansi Flick himself is said to be furious at the player for pushing himself through injury at the FIFA World Cup – a decision that has cost the player a significant part of the new club season which
  
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• Keeper Di Gregorio poised to join Bournemouth on loan

  24-08-2026 12:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Goalkeeper Michele di Gregorio will have a medical at Bournemouth on Monday before joining on loan from Juventus.The 29-year-old will provide competition for number one Djordje Petrovic and step in should the Serb lose form or suffer an injury.The Cherries will not pay a loan fee but will cover the Italian's full salary. They are also due to pay a £1m penalty fee if they do not trigger the option to buy him for £12m, plus a further £2.5m in add-ons.Gregorio is an
  
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• Could Traore blow send Hornets into transfer market?

  24-08-2026 12:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An actual headache has caused a defensive headache for Watford and puts more pressure on the club to go back into the transfer market before deadline day.A nasty head clash between Omar Traore and Wrexham's George Thomason just before half time in Saturday's 1-1 draw now leaves the Hornets with just three senior defenders.Traore's contribution before he came off injured was key. He provided the cross from which Luca Kjerrumgaard's headed the opener 13 minutes in, and won a number of challenges i
  
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• Wilder's praise for 'improved' Swansea

  24-08-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Chris Wilder thinks Swansea City will be a tough nut to crack at home this season after his Sheffield United side left the Swansea.com Stadium with a point.United made it two goalless draws from two Championship games this season thanks to a gritty display on Saturday.The Blades came closest to finding a breakthrough when Callum O'Hare struck the woodwork in what was a forgettable contest.After leaving with a point, the vastly experienced Wilder said he had tweaked his
  
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• Quick! Liverpool must hijack Newcastle deal, Fabrizio Romano confirms 'big progress'

  24-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Quick! Liverpool must hijack Newcastle deal, Fabrizio Romano confirms 'big progress'Newcastle United are on the brink of a fantastic transfer. Time for another Liverpool hijack.You may have come across some opinions in the wake of Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Newcastle United that point out the need for a defensive midfielder. Or at least a defence-minded midfielder.This is a drum we've been banging for quite some time now. It was particularly evident on Sunday but Liverpool haven't had proper stee
  
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• Liverpool star praised after impressive performance against Newcastle United

  24-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star praised after impressive performance against Newcastle UnitedRonald Araujo debut offers Liverpool one clear positive after Newcastle drawLiverpool left St James’ Park with a 2-2 draw, a point rescued late by Dominik Szoboszlai from the penalty spot, and that probably tells you two things. First, there was character. Second, there were still too many familiar flaws.Andoni Iraola’s first competitive game as Liverpool head coach did not provide a clean statement of intent
  
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• Report: Arsenal told no chance for Serie A star

  24-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal told no chance for Serie A starArsenal Transfer Blow as Juventus Stand Firm on Kenan YildizArsenal’s search for a left-sided attacker has met firm resistance, with Juventus making it clear that Kenan Yildiz is not for sale. According to Metro, the north London club explored the possibility of signing the Turkey international after missing out on Vinicius Junior earlier in the window, but the Italian side have shut the door.Yildiz has rapidly grown into one of the most admir
  
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• Liverpool in advanced talks to sign African star, agreement is close

  24-08-2026 11:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool in advanced talks to sign African star, agreement is closeLiverpool are in advanced talks to sign an African star. Liverpool have always had a strong connection with African football, with some of the continent's biggest stars going on to make their mark at Anfield.During Jurgen Klopp's reign, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah became two of the most important players of Liverpool's modern era. Both were absolutely central to the club's trophy-winning years and gave supporters countless unfo
  
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• Lille line-up replacement for Manchester City-bound Ayyoub Bouaddi

  24-08-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lille line-up replacement for Manchester City-bound Ayyoub BouaddiAyyoub Bouaddi waved goodbye to the Lille OSC fans on Sunday ahead of his impending move to Manchester City. The deal, it is understood, will be worth over €100m. It gives Les Dogues wiggle room as they look to source a replacement for the Morocco international. And his replacement, Foot Mercatounderstands, may have been found already. The publication understands that Gjivai Zechiel has been earmarked as the priority as LOSC
  
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