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• Badiashile to join Napoli on loan

  13-08-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea have accepted a loan offer from Napoli for defender Benoit Badiashile, with an option to buy.The two-time France international, 25, has permission to travel to Italy to complete a move worth an initial £2.6m loan fee, with a potential £850,000 in add-ons.In addition, the Serie A club will have the option to buy Badiashile for £23.1m next summer.The deal represents a compromise on the £30m asking price set by Chelsea earlier in this transfer window.Ho
  
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• PSG reach verbal agreement with Ajax to sign Mika Godts

  14-08-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG reach verbal agreement with Ajax to sign Mika GodtsParis Saint-Germain have reached a verbal agreement with Ajax to sign Mika Godts (21), according to a report from Fabrizio Romano. The French champions are now set to formalise the arrival of the Belgian international attacker after managing to strike an agreement with the Amsterdam outfit. The Ligue 1 winners have seen their latest offer in the region of €55m accepeted by the Eredivise club. Personal terms are not thought to be an
  
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• Byers hungry for another Port Vale promotion

  14-08-2026 14:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Port Vale midfielder George Byers says he is "hungry for another promotion" as the club embark on their attempt to get back to League One at the first attempt.Byers was part of Vale's successful climb out of the fourth tier two seasons ago and featured in just under half of their league games during last term's difficult campaign that saw them drop back down.As the 30-year-old prepares for a third season of an eventful career at Vale Park, he said the thought of experiencing more promotion succe
  
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• Cologne head coach reacts to news of failed Said El Mala transfer

  14-08-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cologne head coach reacts to news of failed Said El Mala transferCologne head coach René Wagner has had a chance to comment on the blockbuster news that Said El Mala will be remaining with his current Bundesliga club. The 38-year-old was, understandably enough, all smiles whilst speaking to a group of assembled reporters after a squad training session. Wagner’s squad appears in much better shape with El Mala on board. René Wagner’s statements on Said El Mala“
  
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• 'We need help' - Bowyer makes Brewers transfer plea

  14-08-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Burton Albion head coach Gary Bowyer says he has had a limited say on summer transfers and has had no direct contact with the club's head of player recruitment and insight, Harrison Modeste.The League One side have signed just five players during the transfer window so far, when 19 left after their latest relegation escape last season.Bowyer bemoaned that with a squad of fewer than 20, he has had only "12 or 13" who have been fit and able to train ahead of Saturday's League One season opener aga
  
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• Mourinho mulling over potential midfield role for Real Madrid star defender – report

  14-08-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho mulling over potential midfield role for Real Madrid star defender – reportTrent Alexander-Arnold has had a very rough summer on all fronts, and it is safe to say that he will feel he has a lot to prove once the new season commences.For starters, the player was left out of England’s squad for the FIFA World Cup which came as an unbelievable development.The blow on the international level was then compounded by Real Madrid’s decision to sign Denzel Dumfries – a di
  
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• Luis Henrique Hesitates as Inter Push for €30m Roma Sale

  14-08-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis Henrique Hesitates as Inter Push for €30m Roma SaleInter have informed Luis Henrique he is free to leave this summer, with Roma closing in on a deal worth just under €30m, though the Brazilian winger remains unconvinced by the move to the Stadio Olimpico.According to Sky Sport Italia, the Nerazzurri informed the 24-year-old this evening that he is on the transfer market. Fabrizio Romano, speaking on his Italian-language YouTube channel, added that Luis Henrique still needs convinc
  
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• Barcelona’s Julian Alvarez alternative has an €80 million release clause – report

  14-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s Julian Alvarez alternative has an €80 million release clause – reportAs the days go by, it appears more and more unlikely that Barcelona will able to sign Julian Alvarez this summer.Although the Argentine forward is desperate to join the Catalans, Atletico Madrid have no intention to sell and hold a lot of leverage over the player’s future.With time running out, Barcelona must soon find an alternative, especially with Ferran Torres also joining Paris Saint-Germ
  
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• Tijjani Reijnders’ Manchester City exit is a sad parable of modern football

  14-08-2026 13:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tijjani Reijnders’ fleeting time at Manchester City is almost over. The Dutch international is expected to join Saudi Arabian club Al Qadsiah in a transfer worth around £55m. Will he lift the “Pride of the Eastern Province” to Saudi Pro League glory? Who knows. Also: who cares.Amid the summer transfer churn, perhaps it is not a particularly noteworthy deal. City will make a small profit on a player they bought for £45m last summer. City fans won’t shed many te
  
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• Juventus withdraw from goalkeeper arrangement; PSG could be forced to change plans

  14-08-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus withdraw from goalkeeper arrangement; PSG could be forced to change plansZion Suzuki is going to sign for PSG – but there are big questions now about where he might spend this coming season.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.The story of PSG’s attempts to sign Zion Suzuki have taken an interesting twist.The idea so far was that the Parisians would sign the talent
  
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• Report: Arsenal still in talks over move for Premier League star

  14-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal still in talks over move for Premier League starArsenal Transfer Latest: Fresh Ezri Konsa Talks Show Gunners’ Defensive PriorityArsenal have reopened discussions over a move for Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, with BBC Sport reporting that fresh contact has taken place in recent days as the Premier League champions look to strengthen Mikel Arteta’s back line.It is understood Arsenal have indicated a willingness to increase their opening offer of around £30m for
  
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• Liverpool set to wait until the final days of the window to sign Bradley Barcola

  14-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool set to wait until the final days of the window to sign Bradley BarcolaWith negotiations at a standstill, Liverpool have decided to pause negotiations with PSG to sign Bradley Barcola (23), according to L’Équipe. The Reds have identified the French international forward as their priority target to bolster their attacking options but are yet to find a breakthrough in discussions with the Ligue 1 champions. The French capital are currently demanding a fee in the reg
  
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• “I can guarantee that…” – Fabrizio Romano provides positive update on Bradley Barcola to Liverpool

  14-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I can guarantee that…” – Fabrizio Romano provides positive update on Bradley Barcola to LiverpoolLiverpool Transfer News: Romano Provides Update on Liverpool’s Barcola ChaseMuch like last year in their pursuit of Alexander Isak, Liverpool have found themselves in a drawn out transfer saga. This time it is for PSG forward Bradley Barcola.After securing the arrivals of Jeremy Jacquet, Victor Munoz and Ronald Araujo, Liverpool are prioritising attacking arrivals.The
  
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• Maresca on Rodri future, Fernandez interest and 'closing gap' on Arsenal

  14-08-2026 13:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Community Shield match against Arsenal at Millennium Stadium (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Erling Haaland is "fine" after sitting out for the final part of the club's open training session at Etihad Stadium on Thursday. The striker is just nursing "some small things behind his heels".The reason for Savinho's absence was illness. The left winger's availability will rest on his a
  
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• Real Madrid forward missed group training ahead of Schalke clash

  14-08-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid forward missed group training ahead of Schalke clashReal Madrid forward Endrick did not train with the rest of the squad on Friday.According to an update from Rubén Martín of AS, Endrick worked inside the facilities at Valdebebas rather than taking part in the group session. At this stage, there is no further information regarding a possible injury or fitness issue.The timing is notable given that Real Madrid are preparing to face Schalke 04 in Germany on Sunday, a
  
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• Would Quansah or Konsa be best fit for Arsenal?

  14-08-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][BBC]Arsenal are in the market for a central defender and have reignited their interest in Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa.The Gunners value him at about £30m but have signalled an intention to improve their initial proposal. However, Villa believe the 28-year-old England international is worth £60m and are unwilling to lower that figure as things stand.Now, Arsenal have also expressed an interest in signing Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah.BBC Sport understands talks
  
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• Official | Hamburg’s Fabio Baldé (21) moves to Strasbourg on record deal

  14-08-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Hamburg’s Fabio Baldé (21) moves to Strasbourg on record dealHamburg have officially confirmed the permanent departure of academy product Fabio Baldé, with the 21-year-old completing a move to Ligue 1 side Racing Strasbourg. According to Sport Bild, Strasbourg will pay approximately €7m as a guaranteed transfer fee, with additional seven-figure bonuses potentially increasing the overall package. HSV have also reportedly secured a ten-percent share of
  
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• Leao hasn’t convinced Amorim and Milan asking price drops even further

  14-08-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leao hasn’t convinced Amorim and Milan asking price drops even furtherReports in Italy claim that Rafael Leao has not convinced head coach Ruben Amorim and that Milan’s asking price for the Portugal international has come down even further, potentially to a figure below €50m.Leao price tag in free fallLeao’s future has been up in the air all summer. At the end of the 2025-26 season, the 27-year-old had made it clear that he felt this was the right time to move on and try a
  
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• Frenkie de Jong breaks his silence on injury setback: ‘I’m suffering and very disappointed’

  14-08-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Frenkie de Jong breaks his silence on injury setback: ‘I’m suffering and very disappointed’Frenkie de Jong has emerged as Barcelona’s most significant absentee heading into the new season, with the Dutchman sidelined by a knee injury picked up at the World Cup.The midfielder’s situation has been the subject of much discussion in recent weeks, and de Jong has now spoken out to offer his own account of what happened and how he is coping.De Jong explains his injuryIn a
  
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• Fuchs quit reluctantly after securing Newport survival

  14-08-2026 13:36 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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• Real Madrid star expected to recover from discomfort in time for La Liga opener vs Espanyol

  14-08-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star expected to recover from discomfort in time for La Liga opener vs EspanyolOnly a little over a week remains before Real Madrid kick off their new season under the new management of Jose Mourinho.The Merengues have been hard at work over the past month as the Portuguese tactician looks to get the team up and running for the challenges that lie ahead.One more pre-season friendly against Schalke awaits this weekend before Real Madrid begin their La Liga campaign against RCD Espanyo
  
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• Arsenal discuss Victor Osimhen in Galatasaray-Martinelli talks

  14-08-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal discuss Victor Osimhen in Galatasaray-Martinelli talksArsenal have discussed the future of Victor Osimhen with Galatasaray, but club president Dursun Ozbek is reportedly ruling out a sale.Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty ImagesDuring talks between Arsenal and Galatasaray over Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri, Matt Law reports for The Telegraph that the topic of Victor Osimhen’s availability was raised.Law writes that it’s unclear whether Arsenal’s Andrea Berta suggested th
  
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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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