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• Athletic Club deny €12-15m release clause for Barcelona target; demand double instead

  24-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Athletic Club deny €12-15m release clause for Barcelona target; demand double insteadAccording to Ferran Correas of SPORT, Athletic Club are attempting to cool growing speculation surrounding FC Barcelona target Aymeric Laporte, insisting that signing the Spain international will not be as straightforward as recent reports have suggested.Laporte was one of the standout performers in Spain’s World Cup-winning campaign, forming an outstanding central defensive partnership with Barcelona
  
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• Durham sign experienced forward Fergusson

  29-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Durham sign experienced forward FergussonDurham have completed the signing of forward Olivia Fergusson.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Wildcats this morning.The 31-year-old joins Durham off the back of a spell with Spanish Liga F Moeve club RCD Espanyol. Fergusson made three appearances for Españolistas in league competition in 2025/2026.Fergusson is well-travelled in her career to date. In England, the player has featured for Aston Vill
  
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• Danny Welbeck set to complete surprise transfer to Chelsea from Brighton

  29-07-2026 13:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Veteran striker Danny Welbeck is poised to make a surprise move to Chelsea, with the 35-year-old understood to have agreed terms with the London club and scheduled a medical at Stamford Bridge.The former Arsenal and Manchester United forward, who enjoyed a career-best season last term with 13 Premier League goals in 37 appearances for Brighton, is expected to sign a two-year deal. Following his medical, Welbeck will fly to Hong Kong to link up with his new teammates on the second leg of their pr
  
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• LIVE: Mancini is the new coach, Italy have wasted time

  29-07-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LIVE: Mancini is the new coach, Italy have wasted timeThe Football Italia LIVE Show returns today with a special episode focusing on two major appointments shaping the future of Italian football.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelThe show will discuss Roberto Mancini’s return as Italy’s head coach and Claudio Ranieri’s appointment as technical director, analysing what their leadership could mean for the Azzurri.Football Italia live show: Manc
  
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• McGregor wants Celtic to win league 'in more style'

  29-07-2026 13:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic captain Callum McGregor insists he sees his future at the club and wants to win the league "in a bit more style" this term.Under Martin O'Neill, Celtic chased down Hearts to win the Scottish Premiership on the final day last season before beating Dunfermline Athletic at Hampden to claim the Scottish Cup.In the aftermath of that success, McGregor - who has been linked with a reunion with former boss Brendan Rodgers in Saudi Arabia - said he wanted to end his career with Celtic provided the
  
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• Fitzwater's pride at becoming Exeter City captain

  29-07-2026 13:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jack Fitzwater made 34 appearances for Exeter City last season [Shutterstock]Jack Fitzwater says it was a "really proud moment" to be named Exeter City captain.The defender, 28, is about to start his fourth season at the Grecians and takes over from long-serving Pierce Sweeney, who left the club earlier this summer.He will lead a much-changed team, with a lot of players having left the club following relegation to League Two amid financial constraints."Being captain of a football club is massive
  
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• Official: Milan sign Diawara from Troyes, confirm squad number

  29-07-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Milan sign Diawara from Troyes, confirm squad numberMilan have confirmed the signing of Sankhoun Diawara from ESTAC Troyes. The French defender has signed a contract until June 2031.Milan have confirmed the signing of 20-year-old defender Diawara.The versatile defender has signed a contract until June 2031 and will wear the No. 13 shirt in 2026-27, Milan confirmed in a statement.Milan sign Diawara: official statementSankhoun Diawara via AC Milan on X.“AC Milan today announced the
  
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• Pompey defender Williams joins Blackpool on loan

  29-07-2026 13:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordan Williams spent two seasons with Portsmouth in the Championship [Getty Images]Blackpool have signed Portsmouth defender Jordan Williams on loan for the 2026-27 season.The 26-year-old can play in any of the back-four positions, but is principally a right-back.Williams began his career at hometown club Huddersfield Town, where he won England youth honours, before moving to Barnsley after making one cup appearance for the Terriers.In the first of his six seasons with the Tykes, Williams helpe
  
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• Roma advance rapidly in talks for Ezzalzouli

  29-07-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma advance rapidly in talks for EzzalzouliRoma is looking for a right-footed left-back to complete Gian Piero Gasperini’s attack. In addition to Nusa, the Giallorossi are also keen on Ebde Ezzalzouli. The 2001-born player, currently owned by Real Betis Sevilla, finished the season with impressive performances: 15 goals and 13 assists in 3,171 minutes. In short, he’s an added asset for the Spanish club, exactly what Roma is looking for.As Matteo Moretto reports on Fabrizio Romano&rs
  
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• Hamburg prepare for Mario Vuskovic’s return following four-year doping suspension

  29-07-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hamburg prepare for Mario Vuskovic’s return following four-year doping suspensionMario Vuskovic is drawing closer to his long-awaited Hamburg comeback following a four-year doping suspension. The 24-year-old will be permitted to rejoin HSV team training in mid-September. Vuskovic becomes eligible to feature in competitive matches again on November 16, though it remains unclear whether the Croatian centre-back will immediately be capable of competing at Bundesliga level.Vuskovic last repres
  
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• Arsenal starter had minor surgery this summer

  29-07-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal starter had minor surgery this summerJurrien Timber had minor surgery on his groin injury this summer, according to a report, but he is hoping to play some part in pre-season.Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images For Premier LeagueMatt Verri reports for The Standard that Jurrien Timber had minor surgery on a groin issue this summer. Verri writes that the defender is still completing his rehabilitation, but it is hoped that he’ll play some part in pre-season.Timber has travelled with
  
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• OFFICIAL STATEMENT: SANKHOUN DIAWARA

  29-07-2026 13:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OFFICIAL STATEMENT: SANKHOUN DIAWARAAC Milan today announced the signing of Sankhoun Diawara from ESTAC Troyes. The French defender has signed a contract with the Club until 30 June 2031, with an option to extend.Born in Paris on 13 January 2006, Diawara developed through the youth academies of FC Solitaires Paris and CA Paris-Charenton before joining Troyes' academy in 2020.Having completed his development with the French club, he made his first-team debut in November 2024 in the Coupe de Franc
  
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• OFFICIAL STATEMENT: LORENZO CALVANI

  29-07-2026 13:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OFFICIAL STATEMENT: LORENZO CALVANIAC Milan is delighted to announce the signing of Lorenzo Calvani, who will be part of the Milan Futuro project, an initiative dedicated to the growth and development of young talents.The defender, born in 2008, arrives from SS Lazio and has now committed his future to the Rossoneri.
  
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• The flaw in Chelsea’s new transfer plan to sign older players

  29-07-2026 13:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England international? Tick. Premier League winner? Tick. At least 35 years old? Erm, tick that too. Chelsea’s transfer policy has taken a surprising turn this summer, ripped up and rewritten, and it’s led the club to the doors of Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck.Chelsea are working on deals to add both to Xabi Alonso’s squad in time for the start of the new season. They have also missed out on other experienced targets such as John Stones, 32, who is set for a move to Inter
  
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• Why Football’s Hidden Playmakers Deserve More Recognition

  29-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Football’s Hidden Playmakers Deserve More RecognitionThe focus when talking about the best creators in football is on goals and assists. But an attack is usually mounted a step ahead, for example with a cross giving the attacking player a runner or a shift of the defence to open the door for the attacking player to run through. This is the pre-assist, or secondary assist: a powerful assist that isn’t always reflected on the score sheet.The last-to-second-last play has an impact o
  
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• Premier Leauge club in direct talks with Real Madrid over 21-year-old academy gem’s transfer

  29-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier Leauge club in direct talks with Real Madrid over 21-year-old academy gem’s transferReal Madrid academy star Cesar Palacios appears to be in high demand this summer, and a departure from the club appears inevitable at this point in the window.Cesc Fabregas’ Como were thought to be in pole position to sign the 21-year-old attacking midfielder. The move was seen as a favourable one for the player especially given how the Serie A club have nurtured Real Madrid talents in recent
  
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• Manchester City’s Erling Haaland sets FPL record ahead of 2026/27 season

  29-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City’s Erling Haaland sets FPL record ahead of 2026/27 seasonHaaland is the most expensive player in FPL history, being priced at £15.5m for the 2026-27 termHe surpassed his own record of £15m from the 2024-25 FPL campaignThe Man City star was the most-owned and most-captained player in any gameweek last termManchester City talisman Erling Haaland has set yet another Fantasy Premier League (FPL) record by becoming the most expensive player of all time, being priced a
  
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• Gianni Infantino tells countries to back Fifa’s World Cup plan – or miss out on $30m

  29-07-2026 12:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino has told the heads of Fifa’s 211 member associations that they could miss out on a $30m payment if they do not back his plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, and has given them just 53 days to decide. On Tuesday, Fifa revealed plans to create a new subsidiary to manage the commercial rights and delivery of the World Cup and other major tournaments, with Infantino confirming that the new company - ‘Fifa Forward Enterprises (FFE)’ - would be open to external capi
  
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• Report: Liverpool ready to make first move to sign world-class forward

  29-07-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool ready to make first move to sign world-class forwardLiverpool Prepare Bradley Barcola Bid as PSG Valuation Tests Andoni Iraola PlansLiverpool are preparing an opening move for Bradley Barcola, with fresh work underway on a deal that would address one of the clearest priorities in Andoni Iraola’s squad planning. Credit to Alex Crook for talkSPORT, who reports that preliminary talks have already taken place, although any suggestion the France international has already agree
  
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• Official: Roma appoint John Galantic as new CEO

  29-07-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Roma appoint John Galantic as new CEORoma has a new CEO. The club, through an official statement, has appointed John Galantic as its new Chief Executive Officer. Here’s the statement.To our entire Giallorossi family, Today we are very proud to announce the appointment of John Galantic as Chief Executive Officer of AS Roma. John has led some of the most important global companies at the highest levels, most recently in Italy. He has a deep understanding of Italian sports and busin
  
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• Inter legend Cordoba approves Stones move but hopes for Romero too

  29-07-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter legend Cordoba approves Stones move but hopes for Romero tooInter legend Ivan Cordoba says John Stones is one of the defenders he admires the most, but still hopes the Nerazzurri will sign Cristian Romero as well: ‘He would complete the squad perfectly.’Inter are ready to welcome English defender Stones as a free agent, with the ex-Manchester City star expected to undergo medical examinations on Thursday.Cordoba: Stones a ‘huge deal’ for InterAccording to various so
  
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• Are Hull under transfer restrictions in the summer window?

  29-07-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Hull City's transfer business has been the subject of several questions sent in via our 'Ask about Hull City' form. Whilst City were initially handed a three window Transfer Restriction sanction on 3 July 2025, preventing them from paying fees for signings either permanent or loan, this was later reduced on appeal to two windows which applied to the transfer windows in the summer of 2025 and January 2026.The additional transfer window punishment was suspended as part of that appeal until 1
  
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• Report: Newcastle United reignite interest in €50m move for La Liga forward

  29-07-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle United reignite interest in €50m move for La Liga forwardNewcastle Transfer News: Abde Ezzalzouli Move Makes Sense After Key ExitsNewcastle United are moving with purpose in the market, and the latest name is one that fits both the tactical need and the wider reality of their summer. According to TeamTalk, the club are pushing for Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli, with the Morocco international now firmly in view as Eddie Howe looks to rebuild his attacking options.The ke
  
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• Rayo Vallecano to move stadium over Legionnaires risk

  29-07-2026 12:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Estadio de Vallecas, built in 1976, is the smallest stadium in La Liga [Getty Images]La Liga side Rayo Vallecano have been barred indefinitely from playing at their home stadium less than three weeks before the start of the new season because of the risk of supporters contracting Legionnaires' disease.Rayo rent the Estadio de Vallecas from the regional government of Madrid but have had their licence to host matches suspended after an audit highlighted serious health and safety issues.A regional
  
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• Gianni Infantino tells countries to back Fifa’s World Cup plan - or miss out on $30m

  29-07-2026 12:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino has told the heads of Fifa’s 211 member associations that they could miss out on a $30m payment if they do not back his plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, and has given them just 53 days to decide. On Tuesday, Fifa revealed plans to create a new subsidiary to manage the commercial rights and delivery of the World Cup and other major tournaments, with Infantino confirming that the new company - ‘Fifa Forward Enterprises (FFE)’ - would be open to external capi
  
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• Mainz’s Nadiem Amiri remains keen to transfer to RB Leipzig

  29-07-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mainz’s Nadiem Amiri remains keen to transfer to RB LeipzigSport Bild reports that Nadiem Amiri has reached a basic agreement with RB Leipzig over a potential move from Mainz 05. The 13-times-capped international and German World Cup participant still fancies a move to Saxony. Talks between the two Bundesliga clubs are already underway, though a final deal is not expected imminently.Leipzig’s interest in Amiri was first reported in March 2025 following the midfielder’s impressi
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms Real Madrid talks with Manchester City over Rodri deal

  29-07-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms Real Madrid talks with Manchester City over Rodri dealReal Madrid are closing in on two major signings that would all-but complete Jose Mourinho’s squad for the 2026-27 season. A deal for Yan Diomande is close to being agreed with RB Leipzig, while one is now being worked on for Rodri.In the last couple of weeks, Real Madrid have targeted Rodri as their desired midfield signing after being priced out of a move for Enzo Fernandez. Florentino Perez had originally rul
  
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• Three reasons why Mancini’s Italy return hasn’t gone down well with everyone

  29-07-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three reasons why Mancini’s Italy return hasn’t gone down well with everyoneRoberto Mancini is now back in charge of the Italy national team after a turbulent few weeks for the Azzurri and the FIGC, but his appointment has not pleased everybody within the Nazionale set-up. Here are three reasons why some oppose the return of the EURO 2020 winner.On Tuesday, it was officially confirmed that Mancini would be returning to his former role as head coach of the Italy national team. This ca
  
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• Real Madrid’s stance on teenage prodigy’s wish to rejoin former club on loan – report

  29-07-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s stance on teenage prodigy’s wish to rejoin former club on loan – reportIt has been evident for quite some time now that Real Madrid are keen on sending the talented Franco Mastantuono on loan to aid his development.The Argentine youngster joined Los Blancos from River Plate last summer and had a strong start under Xabi Alonso before slowly fizzling out.It emerged yesterday that the teenager was keen on going back out on loan to River Plate, the club at which he ma
  
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• Madjo already compared to Belgium's Lukaku

  29-07-2026 12:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Aston Villa are still awaiting the outcome of their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) as they try to register Brian Madjo, who joined from Metz for £10m in January and does not turn 18 until January next year.Under-18s cannot complete international transfers, but Villa have argued Madjo was born in London and should be exempt, despite having three caps for Luxembourg.Fifa does allow some exemptions for minor players to make moves, including if a 16 or 17-year
  
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