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• Arteta praises Nwaneri after Como draw

  13-08-2026 09:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Arsenal drew 1-1 with Serie A side Como in their final pre-season friendly before winning 4-3 in a pre-agreed penalty shootout.Manager Mikel Arteta described the match as "a really good test" before facing Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday.Arteta said: "I think what we generated in the game, probably the scoreline should have been different, and that's the part that, in my opinion, we have to improve, because otherwise I think there were a lot of positives to take f
  
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• Skubala backs Tolaj and Ballard strike partnership

  14-08-2026 13:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Skubala took over at Ashton Gate this summer [Getty Images]Bristol City manager Michael Skubala has "no doubts" new strikers Lorent Tolaj and Dom Ballard can form a strong partnership.The pair have arrived this summer from Plymouth and Leyton Orient respectively.Despite often playing as lone strikers, Skubala hopes they will have an impact together."Lorent played in a front two at times at Plymouth," Skubala told BBC Radio Bristol."Dom Ballard led the line by himself but caused aggro for
  
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• Fuchs reluctantly quit Newport after securing survival

  14-08-2026 13:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christian Fuchs turned out for Grindleford in a cricket friendly a week after quiting Newport County [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Christian Fuchs says he left his role as Newport County manager with "great sadness" after securing their League Two survival in May.The former Austria defender had only been in the post for seven months before announcing his resignation on the eve of pre-season.Fuchs has now released a statement - seven weeks after his sudden departure - with a suggestion he did not wan
  
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• What's going on with Southampton boss Eckert's FA probe?

  14-08-2026 13:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Southampton start their Championship campaign at Watford on Sunday [PA Media]While Southampton felt the full force of the EFL's disciplinary powers at the back end of last season, Spygate is far from over with the future of head coach Tonda Eckert still uncertain. Saints' Championship campaign gets under way on Sunday and it still remains to be seen how Eckert, who was charged last month by the Football Association (FA), will be punished.BBC Sport has been told the FA hearing is likely to be hel
  
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• Robinson sure of 'brilliant strides' as Aberdeen seek response

  14-08-2026 13:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stephen Robinson is calling for "perspective" as Aberdeen get the chance to avenge a disappointing defeat to Dundee last weekend, saying "bumps in the road" are to be expected with his new-look squad.The Dons lost 2-0 at Dens Park in the Premiership and now welcome the same opponents to Pittodrie for Saturday's League Cup tie.Robinson's side were criticised for the one-sided nature of Dundee's victory, which came after five successive victories."Of course we wanted a better performance," he said
  
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• Rochdale sign midfielder Adeeko from Wigan

  14-08-2026 13:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rochdale have signed central midfielder Baba Adeeko from Wigan on a one-year deal.The 23-year-old, who featured 98 times for the Latics across five seasons, joins the newly-promoted side in League Two.Adeeko made his first-team debut in a Carabao Cup tie in 2021 and went on to make 80 League One appearances in all.The Galway-born player has also represented Republic of Ireland at Under-19 and Under-21 level.Rochdale open their League Two campaign at Newport (12:30 BST) on Saturday.All the latest
  
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• De Jong calls out media over false claims: ‘It’s not true that I refused to play vs Atletico or that I have a bad relationship with Flick’

  14-08-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Jong calls out media over false claims: ‘It’s not true that I refused to play vs Atletico or that I have a bad relationship with Flick’Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has addressed the speculation surrounding his recent injury, using a public appearance to deny several reports about his fitness, his relationship with the club and his alleged refusal to play in a major match last season.The Dutch international is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a
  
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• Barcelona consider €80m Sporting star as Julian Alvarez alternative

  14-08-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona consider €80m Sporting star as Julian Alvarez alternativeBarcelona are considering a move for Sporting striker Luis Suarez as an alternative to Julian Alvarez, according to transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano.Alvarez is Barcelona’s priority for the striker position following Robert Lewandowski’s departure and the imminent exit of Ferran Torres, who is close to joining Paris Saint-Germain.Atletico Madrid are not prepared to listen to offers for Alvarez, making a deal comp
  
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• RAAL La Louviere set to make 15th signing with young Hungarian striker from Ferencvaros

  14-08-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RAAL La Louviere set to make 15th signing with young Hungarian striker from FerencvarosHLN are reporting that RAAL La Louviere are set to make their 15th signing of the transfer window. Hungarian striker Zsombor Gruber is set to join the Belgian side from Ferencvaros. RAAL have been incredibly active in the transfer market, but many will question how a side bringing in 15 new players is going to be able to create cohesion quickly, given that the season has now begun. Gruber began his career with
  
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• Juventus book Lucumi medical after reaching €20m agreement with Bologna

  14-08-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus book Lucumi medical after reaching €20m agreement with BolognaJhon Lucumi is expected to land in Turin and complete his Juventus medical by the end of the weekend after the Bianconeri and Bologna reached an agreement for the transfer of the Colombian centre-back on Thursday.Lucumi to complete Juventus medical on SundayAccording to reports from various outlets on Thursday, Juventus have agreed to pay a total of €20m including bonuses and add-ons for Lucumi, who is into the fina
  
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• Joao Palhinha’s Aston Villa move collapses

  14-08-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joao Palhinha’s Aston Villa move collapsesJoão Palhinha’s proposed move to Aston Villa has collapsed after the Premier League club failed to reach an agreement with Bayern Munich. The Portugal international had already agreed personal terms with Villa and informed Bayern that he wanted to return to England. That agreement will not arrive.Kicker confirms Bayern wanted approximately €30m for a permanent transfer, while Aston Villa were only prepared to take Palhinha on loan
  
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• Johansson on transfers, Said's goals and 'not underestimating' Stenhousemuir

  14-08-2026 13:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson has been speaking to the media ahead of Sunday's Premier Sports Cup clash with Stenhousemuir. Here are the key lines from his media conference.Following the Europa Conference League qualifying win over HJK Helsinki, Johansson praised the "superb" atmosphere at Fir Park and says the connection between the team and the fans has been "better than what I thought" coming into the job.The attitude of the fans towards their team is different to what he has experience
  
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• VAR, timewasting and subs - new rules for the new season

  14-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Oliver is the Premier League's number one referee after Anthony Taylor announced his retirement [Getty Images]The 2026-27 season will feature an unprecedented number of new laws, mostly designed to tackle tempo disruption and make the game quicker.These rules were all initially rolled out at the World Cup, but still caused confusion in the first round of the Carabao Cup last weekend.These changes will be deployed across English football, from Sunday's Community Shield between Arsenal and
  
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• Sheff Wed appoint ex-Millers boss Hamshaw to staff

  14-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matt Hamshaw won three promotions from League One during his time on Paul Warne's Rotherham United's coaching staff [Shutterstock]Sheffield Wednesday have appointed former Rotherham United boss Matt Hamshaw as their first team coach.Hamshaw, 44, was sacked as Millers manager in March after a year in charge.He started his playing career with the Owls and scored twice in 76 league appearances."Matt arrives with the type of experience we were looking to add - he has been a serial winner in League O
  
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• St Mirren boss McLeish plays down Rangers' poor start

  14-08-2026 12:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier Sports Cup holders St Mirren go to Ibrox with confidence, but not because they are anticipating vulnerability from Rangers, insists head coach Craig McLeish.The Paisley side have started the season with two Premiership victories after topping their cup group, while the hosts are yet to pick up a win in four games under Derek McInnes.However, McLeish is not reading too much into early form as he prepares for the last 16 tie. "Taking away Rangers' situation, we have to go into any game con
  
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• Preston sign French midfielder Leroy from Basel

  14-08-2026 12:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leo Leroy has joined Preston from Basel on a three-year deal [Getty Images]Preston have signed French midfielder Leo Leroy from Basel on a three-year-deal.The 26-year-old previously played in Ligue 1 for Montpellier before spending the last two years in the Swiss Super League with Basel.During his time there Leroy played in both the Champions League and Europa League as well as winning the league and Swiss Cup, scoring five goals in 93 appearances.Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom said Leroy will
  
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• Liverpool move one step closer to Bradley Barcola breakthrough after Fabrizio Romano update

  14-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool move one step closer to Bradley Barcola breakthrough after Fabrizio Romano updateBradley Barcola to Liverpool Latest as Ferran Torres PSG Move Could Shift Transfer TalksParis Saint-Germain’s move for Ferran Torres looks increasingly significant for Liverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola, with developments in France pointing towards a market shift that could matter at Anfield.According to Fabrizio Romano on X, PSG have authorised Torres to travel for a medical after agreeing
  
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• Report: Manchester United ready to keep midfielder despite transfer rumours

  14-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Manchester United ready to keep midfielder despite transfer rumoursBruno Fernandes Staying at Manchester United is the Right Call for Michael CarrickManchester United have made their position clear on Bruno Fernandes, and it is the sensible one. According to TeamTalk, there is no appetite at Old Trafford to cash in on their captain this summer, despite fresh noise around interest from Serie A, Turkey and the Saudi Pro League.The key point is simple. Fernandes remains one of the few elite
  
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• Leao and seven other unwanted Milan players left out of squad for Man United

  14-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leao and seven other unwanted Milan players left out of squad for Man UnitedMilan will take on Manchester United in a pre-season friendly in Poland on Saturday afternoon, but a group of seven unwanted Rossoneri players including Rafael Leao have not been called up to Ruben Amorim’s travelling squad.Leao tops list of Milan players left out of Man United friendlyMilan and United will meet in Wroclaw on Saturday in their final pre-season test of the summer. The Rossoneri will be in Serie A ac
  
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• Manchester City boss leaves door open for Rodri’s Barcelona move: ‘Anything can happen’

  14-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City boss leaves door open for Rodri’s Barcelona move: ‘Anything can happen’Rodri’s future remains one of the biggest stories of the transfer window, and Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has refused to rule out the midfielder’s potential move to Barcelona.The Spanish international returned to England and reported for Manchester City training despite the uncertainty surrounding his future. However, with Barcelona still working on a possible deal,
  
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• Liverpool midfielder Lundgaard joins Eintracht Frankfurt

  14-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool midfielder Lundgaard joins Eintracht FrankfurtLiverpool midfielder Sofie Lundgaard has joined German Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt on a permanent deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Reds this morning.The 24-year-old midfielder joined Liverpool from Danish club Fortuna Hjørring in January 2023. Lundgaard has gone on to make 42 appearances for the Merseysiders in all competitions. The midfielder would h
  
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• Bourussia Mönchengladbach fullback Joe Scally draws interest from Fulham and Bournemouth

  14-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bourussia Mönchengladbach fullback Joe Scally draws interest from Fulham and BournemouthBorussia Mönchengladbach defender Joe Scally is attracting interest from several clubs as the Bundesliga side continue working to reduce and reshape Eugen Polanski’s squad. According to Sky Germany’s Marlon Irlbacher, Premier League clubs Fulham and Bournemouth are monitoring the 23-year-old United States international. Ligue 1 side Olympique Marseille have also expressed interest.Initia
  
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• Blow for Willem II as former Monaco and Cercle Brugge goalkeeper set to miss several months

  14-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Blow for Willem II as former Monaco and Cercle Brugge goalkeeper set to miss several monthsWillem II have announced that goalkeeper Thomas Didilon-Hödl is set to miss several months due to a hamstring injury. The former Monaco and Cercle Brugge goalkeeper suffered the injury during the sides opening game in the Eredivisie last weekend. Willem II lost 4-1 to Go Ahead Eagles and tests revealed a further blow after the game, with Didilon-Hödl now out for a few months. The former Mona
  
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• Enzo Maresca provides update on Manchester City’s pursuit of Enzo Fernandez ahead of Chelsea deadline

  14-08-2026 12:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca has indicated that Manchester City will not buy Enzo Fernandez before the deadline Chelsea set – but said he wants to carry on spending this summer.The Italian’s former club said they wanted the Argentina midfielder’s future to be settled by 5pm on Friday as they told potential buyers to pay their £120m asking price this week. Chelsea have set a 5pm deadline on Friday for Man City to submit a bid for Enzo Fernandez (PA)But while Maresca wants to add players t
  
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• Romano confirms medical for €50m PSG signing in the coming days

  14-08-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romano confirms medical for €50m PSG signing in the coming daysPSG are closing in on another big attacking signing as they rebuild a squad which lost a few bodies earlier in the summer.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.With a few transfer deals already in place and the Super Cup won, it’s been a successful couple of weeks for PSG since they returned for preseason.Things a
  
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• Real Madrid estimate star defender’s return to take place in October

  14-08-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid estimate star defender’s return to take place in OctoberHaving endured two cruciate ligament injuries in two seasons, Eder Militao was hit with yet another massive blow towards the end of last season.Facing a hamstring injury, the player was yet again forced to go under the blade in late April. During the time of his procedure, he was expected to be out for around five months.That timeline implied that the player would return to team training only in late September or early Oct
  
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• Arsenal express interest in signing Quansah

  14-08-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jarell Quansah was part of the England squad at this summer's World Cup[Getty Images]Arsenal have expressed an interest in signing Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah.BBC Sport understands that talks are at an exploratory stage at the moment but sources suggest a deal for the 23-year-old is possible.The potential move comes after Arsenal held further talks over a transfer for Aston Villa defender and England team-mate Ezri Konsa.Villa want a fee of around £60m for Konsa but Arsenal va
  
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• Gateshead sign former Newport winger Spellman

  14-08-2026 12:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MIchael Spellman was supporters' player of the year at Newport last season [Shutterstock]Gateshead have signed winger Michael Spellman on a one-year deal with an option for a further 12 months.The former Sunderland academy player and north-east native has spent the last two seasons with Newport County, making 72 appearances and scoring seven goals, but left the Welsh club when his contract expired in the summer.However, he said he was delighted to be returning north and cannot wait to make an im
  
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• Robinson on rebuilding, improving performance & Lyons injury

  14-08-2026 12:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aberdeen head coach Stephen Robinson has been speaking to the media ahead of Saturday's League Cup last 16 visit of Dundee.Here are the main points:After losing 2-0 away to Dundee in the league, he says they have to do "most things" better this time round and stresses "we all know we can raise our levels and that is what we will have to do".He adds "we will improve on every aspect of the performance".With Aberdeen facing criticism following that defeat at Dens Park last week, Robinson believes "
  
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• Report: Arsenal reject Milan approach for England U21 star Nwaneri

  14-08-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal reject Milan approach for England U21 star NwaneriReports in Italy claim that Milan have recently sent an offer to Arsenal to sign England U21 international Ethan Nwaneri on loan with an option to buy, but the Premier League side has not sanctioned the departure of the teenager.Arsenal unwilling to send Nwaneri to Milan with buy optionAccording to Friday’s reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Ruben Amorim is still hoping to add three new players to his squad before the clo
  
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