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• Aston Villa in advanced talks to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea

  21-07-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa in advanced talks to sign Alejandro Garnacho from ChelseaAston Villa are in advanced negotiations with Chelsea over a deal for winger Alejandro Garnacho.According to The Athletic, discussions are centred on an initial season-long loan with a conditional obligation to buy, although the structure of the agreement is still being finalised.No deal has yet been completed, but talks between the two clubs are progressing.Manager Unai Emery is driving Villa’s interest after identifying
  
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• Juventus and Besiktas in negotiations for one-cap Italy midfielder Miretti

  23-08-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus and Besiktas in negotiations for one-cap Italy midfielder MirettiMultiple outlets in Italy are reporting that Juventus and Turkish Super Lig club Besiktas are in direct negotiations over a potential deal for midfielder Fabio Miretti and that the two sides are currently discussing the ‘formula’ of the transfer.Juventus discussing Miretti sale with BesiktasJuventus have already added Randal Kolo Muani, Kerim Alajbegovic, Guglielmo Vicario, Jhon Lucumi, Jeff Ekhator and Zeki Ce
  
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• Bradley Barcola left out of another PSG squad amid Liverpool and Arsenal interest

  23-08-2026 12:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradley Barcola has been left out of another Paris Saint-Germain squad as the France international continues to be linked with a move to Liverpool and Arsenal. The 23-year-old was not involved in PSG’s victory over Aston Villa in the Super Cup or the defeat to Lens in the French Super Cup and has been left out of Luis Enrique’s 21-man squad for their Ligue 1 opener against Rennes. Liverpool are in the market for a winger they and PSG remain far apart in their valuations of Barcola, w
  
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• Championship: West Brom host Burnley looking for back-to-back wins

  23-08-2026 12:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Brom Albion v Burnley (12:00 BST)West Brom looking to follow win against Norwich with another three pointsBurnley drew 2-2 with West Ham in their first game of the seasonWest Brom without striker Aune Heggbo who was banned for two games this week after scoring with his hand against CanariesClarets missing striker Zian Flemming, who scored twice against the Hammers, due to injury Championship: West Brom host Burnley looking for back-to-back wins
  
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• Robinio Vaz set for Roma stay

  23-08-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Robinio Vaz set for Roma stayFrom a potential departure to a player Gian Piero Gasperini wants to continue working on. The situation surrounding Robinio Vaz, the young Roma striker who managed to gain the trust of the Giallorossi coach during preseason training, has changed over the summer. At the start of the training camp, the Frenchman’s future seemed unclear, with the possibility of a temporary transfer to allow him to find greater consistency. As the weeks passed, writes La Gazzetta d
  
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• Tonali mocked after nightmare Tottenham debut with De Zerbi: ‘Worst overspend ever?’

  23-08-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tonali mocked after nightmare Tottenham debut with De Zerbi: ‘Worst overspend ever?’Sandro Tonali and Roberto De Zerbi’s first Premier League match with Tottenham did not go to plan and the Italy international’s performance was so disappointing that he was loudly mocked by the home crowd during Saturday’s 3-0 loss against Brentford.Trouble in Paradies for Tonali: Fans’ reactions after Brentford 3-0 TottenhamTottenham were soundly beaten 3-0 away against Brentf
  
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• Lille predicted XI v Angers: Ethan Mbappé to start, debut for Başar Önal

  23-08-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lille predicted XI v Angers: Ethan Mbappé to start, debut for Başar ÖnalLille OSC kick-start a new era under manager Davide Ancelotti with a trip to Angers SCO. It will be Ancelotti’s first game as a head coach in Europe, with his only other head coaching experience coming during his time in Brazil with Botafogo. Ancelotti is set to start Olivier Giroud in his first game with Matias Fernandez-Pardo suspended (albeit the Belgian also reportedly skipped playing in a pre
  
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• Rennes predicted XI v PSG: Charlie Cresswell and Adrien Thomasson set for debuts

  23-08-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rennes predicted XI v PSG: Charlie Cresswell and Adrien Thomasson set for debutsStade Rennais were set to travel to the capital to face Paris Saint-Germain for their opening game of the season, but instead the news broke this week that they will be playing at home after the fixture was reversed due to a fungal infection affecting the Parc des Princes. The home crowd at the Roazhon Park will therefore likely get a chance to watch some of their new signings get their first run out in a compet
  
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• Jose Mourinho won’t allow Brazilian superstar to harm Real Madrid’s interests

  23-08-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho won’t allow Brazilian superstar to harm Real Madrid’s interestsOne of the biggest issues at Real Madrid at the moment is the constant outside chatter surrounding Vinicius Junior.Opponents in La Liga often target the Brazilian superstar and persistently foul him in a bid to stop him, while fans at other stadiums are not a big fan of his antics.The 26-year-old himself often tends to go down with minimal contact, which further adds to the furore around other clubs.After la
  
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• Sutton's predictions: Brighton v Aston Villa

  23-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  \n\n[BBC]\nThe Champions League is going to stretch Aston Villa and I don't see them making it back into the top four this season.They have lost Morgan Rogers as well as Youri Tielemans and, while Johan Manzambi is a young man with a lot of talent, it is a big ask for him to hit the ground running and replace Rogers straight away.Also, I'm not sure if anyone can get a tune out of Alejandro Garnacho but I suppose if anyone can it is Unai Emery.Their goalkeeper situation is interesting too, with J
  
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• Arsenal make request to Atletico Madrid & Julian Alvarez

  23-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal make request to Atletico Madrid & Julian AlvarezArsenal have asked to be kept informed if Julian Alvarez alters his stance on a transfer in the final week or so of the summer window.Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty ImagesFabrizio Romano reports that Arsenal have asked those close to Julian Alvarez and Atletico Madrid to keep them informed in case the player decides to open the door to a return to the Premier League in the final nine days of the transfer window.Romano adds that Alvarez&rs
  
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• Abuse from Liverpool fans hurts - Alexander-Arnold

  23-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool for Real Madrid last summer [Getty Images]Trent Alexander‑Arnold says he still hopes for "a degree of understanding" from Liverpool fans after revealing he continues to receive abuse 14 months on from leaving Anfield for Real Madrid.After a disrupted first season in Spain and missing out on England's World Cup squad, the 27‑year‑old told the Mirror that the reaction to his departure from the club he supports "hurts".He says he watches every Liver
  
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• Manchester United monitoring 22-year-old star whose Barcelona future remains uncertain

  23-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United monitoring 22-year-old star whose Barcelona future remains uncertainBarcelona have had an excellent summer transfer window so far, bringing in the likes of Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi, Rodri and Joao Cancelo.They have also secured some important exits, such as Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Ansu Fati and Ronald Araujo, and are still working on exits for the likes of Marc Casado.In recent days, it has emerged that Alejandro Balde could be another candidate to leave the club in the com
  
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• FEATURE | Should PSG resist approaches for Liverpool target Ibrahim Mbaye?

  23-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | Should PSG resist approaches for Liverpool target Ibrahim Mbaye?Paris Saint-Germain have spent the past few years building a sustainable squad around players who are capable of improving together. Senegal forward Ibrahim Mbaye is the latest youngster who has been grabbing headlines at PSG, despite the intense competition for first-team places.Liverpool, Bournemouth and Borussia Dortmund are amongst the clubs who monitored the teenager last season. A summer move to any of them may appea
  
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• PSG predicted XI v Rennes: Nuno Mendes suspended, Lucas Digne to start

  23-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG predicted XI v Rennes: Nuno Mendes suspended, Lucas Digne to startParis Saint-Germain enter the season with the expectation that they should lift their sixth Ligue 1 title in a row. However, this week hasn’t been ideal preparation for the campaign. On Sunday, a defeat to RC Lens in the Trophée des Champions was followed by the news that the Parc des Princes was unusable for their opening game against Stade de Rennais, meaning this match would have to take place in Rennes. L
  
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• How to watch Liverpool vs Newcastle United: TV Channel and streaming details

  23-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How to watch Liverpool vs Newcastle United: TV Channel and streaming detailsNewcastle vs Liverpool: TV channel, live stream and Premier League kick-off timeLiverpool begin a new Premier League chapter on Sunday afternoon when Andoni Iraola takes his side to face Newcastle United at St James’ Park.Kick-off is scheduled for 4.30pm UK time on Sunday, 23 August, with the contest providing an immediate test of Iraola’s ability to revive a team that fell well short of expectations last sea
  
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• Spence and Jones may need to be patient after stand-out Inter performances

  23-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spence and Jones may need to be patient after stand-out Inter performancesInter got their title defence off to an almost-perfect start in their 4-1 victory over Monza in the opening game of the 2026-27 Serie A season, and the performances of some of the Nerazzurri players means that new signings Curtis Jones and Djed Spence may have to bide their time for opportunities under Cristian Chivu, newspapers in Italy have warned.Inter selection headache: Diouf and Zielinski make their casesIt took just
  
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• Report: Arsenal agree deal to sign 18-year-old wonderkid

  23-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal agree deal to sign 18-year-old wonderkidArsenal Agree Igor Tyjon Deal as Youth Strategy Takes ShapeArsenal have moved to complete the signing of Igor Tyjon from Blackburn Rovers, with the 18-year-old forward now expected to be confirmed after a medical. Credit to The Athletic, which reported that an agreement was reached on Friday, with the process moving quickly once terms were settled.This is a deal that has been developing over time. Arsenal have tracked Tyjon across multiple
  
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• 🇪🇸 Ferran in PSG squad to face Rennes; Barcola and Mbaye out

  23-08-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇪🇸 Ferran in PSG squad to face Rennes; Barcola and Mbaye outParis Saint-Germain have announced Luis Enrique’s squad for PSG’s Ligue 1 opener against Rennes, with one major surprise: Ferran Torres’ first call-up in it.For the match, Luis Enrique also has Mika Godts available, one of the club’s latest signings.Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye are left out of the squad for technical reasons for the third consecutive time. Both want to leave PSG, and Luis Enr
  
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• Deserves the Puskás? Forward scores a stunning backheel in England; watch 📹

  23-08-2026 11:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deserves the Puskás? Forward scores a stunning backheel in England; watch 📹Forward Dom Ballard scored what was perhaps the goal of the 2026/27 season this Saturday (22) in the Championship, England’s second division.The Bristol City player netted a spectacular backheel goal, in true Ibrahimovic style, but his team ended up conceding a 2-2 equalizer to Birmingham in stoppage time.33' – Bristol City (1-0): After a long ball from Jason Knight and an aerial challenge by Ro
  
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• Arsenal u18s in need of imminent double transfer boost

  23-08-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal u18s in need of imminent double transfer boostThe Arsenal u18s are off to a slow start in the u18 Premier League, but they could soon be boosted by reinforcements via the transfer window.Photo via Arsenal.comThe Arsenal u18s kicked off their season away to West Bromwich Albion last weekend, and they played their second game of the campaign at home to Ipswich Town on Saturday, but things aren’t going particularly well so far.Arsenal’s opening 0-0 draw with West Brom wasn&rsquo
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona squad list to face Elche CF as star defender misses out

  23-08-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona squad list to face Elche CF as star defender misses outBarcelona have named their first squad for the 2026-27 La Liga season, and there has been one major omission.Since last evening, there has been a lot of chatter around Alejandro Balde’s future, with the Spaniard emerging as a likely candidate to leave the club this summer.Hansi Flick had hinted that Balde was not training in a way that he liked, despite the fact that he was a great talent.Now, the 22-year-old Spani
  
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• Italy players in Premier League: Kayode and Calafiori off to flying starts

  23-08-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy players in Premier League: Kayode and Calafiori off to flying startsLeague football is back this weekend, and not only in Serie A: Action in the Premier League is now well underway as well and things couldn’t have got off to a better start for Italy international Riccardo Calafiori and U21 star Michael Kayode. Here is a look at how the Italy internationals in the Premier League got on on Friday and Saturday.Italy stars Calafiori and Kayode hit the ground running in the Premier League
  
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• Joselu sees shades of himself in Real Madrid new signing – “A true number nine”

  23-08-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joselu sees shades of himself in Real Madrid new signing – “A true number nine”Real Madrid have started their 2026-27 La Liga season in typical Madrid fashion, securing a late 2-1 victory over Espanyol.Jose Mourinho and company have Carlos Espi to thank for securing all three points against the Catalan club, with the 21-year-old enjoying a dream start to his Los Blancos career.His immediate impact has already caught the attention of former striker Joselu, who knows exactly how
  
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• Dowman shines in start for Arsenal u21s vs Crystal Palace

  23-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dowman shines in start for Arsenal u21s vs Crystal PalaceMax Dowman played the full 90 minutes for the Arsenal u21s on Saturday as they came from behind to draw at home to Crystal Palace in their Premier League opener.Photo by Cameron Howard/Getty ImagesThe Arsenal u21s received a boost ahead of their opening Premier League 2 game of the season against Crystal Palace on Saturday, with the news that Max Dowman would be starting for the side.Dowman had been in the first-team squad for the win over
  
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• 🛫 Barça's first squad for Elche, without Rodri, Casadó and Fort

  23-08-2026 11:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🛫 Barça's first squad for Elche, without Rodri, Casadó and FortFC Barcelona published Hansi Flick’s squad list for tonight’s match (21:30) against Elche at the Martínez Valero stadium on Sunday morning.Pedri is already included, having recovered from his hamstring discomfort.
  As the German coach said in the pre-match press conference, Rodri has stayed in Barcelona to complete the final stage of his recovery before returning to competition.Marc Casad&oacut
  
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• Targeted by opponents and crowd: Vini row overshadows Real win

  23-08-2026 11:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Targeted by opponents and crowd: Vini row overshadows Real winReal Madrid not only kicked off the new season with a late winning goal, but also with fresh Vini controversy. A social media post from opponents Espanyol added fuel to the fire during Los Blancos’ 2-1 win.During the match, the club posted: “How many dives does it actually take to get a second yellow card? Asking for a friend.” The post was clearly aimed at Vinicius Jr.’s falls during the game.In two moments du
  
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• Mobbed by opponents and crowd: Vini uproar overshadows Real's win

  23-08-2026 11:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mobbed by opponents and crowd: Vini uproar overshadows Real's winReal Madrid not only kicked off the new season with a late winner, but also with more Vini controversy. A social media post from opponents Espanyol added fuel to the fire during Los Blancos’ 2-1 victory.During the match, the club shared a post asking: “How many dives does it actually take to get a second yellow card? Asking for a friend.” The club was referring to Vinicius Jr.’s falls during the game.In two
  
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• 'It's not doom and gloom just yet' - what is going on at Morton?

  23-08-2026 10:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "Greenock needs Morton and Morton needs Greenock. We've got to keep this club going."John McCartney has been a Greenock Morton supporter for over 60 years. He has a lifetime of memories watching his local side but, standing outside Cappielow ahead of Morton's Championship meeting with Arbroath, his concern for the future of the club is greater than at any point in his decades-long association with his team.The club's major sponsor, Dalrada, has encountered difficulties, and the knock-on effect h
  
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• Liverpool star makes clear lofty aspirations for this season

  23-08-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star makes clear lofty aspirations for this seasonVirgil van Dijk Sets Liverpool Title Aim as Liverpool Prepare for Premier League ChallengeLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has laid out a clear objective for the season ahead, insisting the club must be in the fight for the Premier League title while acknowledging the scale of the challenge after what he described as a “very unacceptable season”.Speaking in a wide-ranging discussion with Men In Blazers, van Dijk reflected o
  
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