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• Balerdi set for Roma transfer from Marseille

  29-08-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Balerdi set for Roma transfer from MarseilleMultiple sources in Italy claim that Argentine defender Leonardo Balerdi is set to join Roma on loan with an option to buy from Olympique Marseille.Roma have practically secured an agreement to sign Balerdi from Marseille.Balerdi set for Roma transferMARSEILLE, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 25: Leonardo Balerdi of Olympique de Marseille reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Olympique de Marseille and Newcastle United
  
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• Nwaneri & Talbot sent off as Arsenal u18s lose at Brighton

  30-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nwaneri & Talbot sent off as Arsenal u18s lose at BrightonArsenal Under-18s played much of their 2-1 defeat at Brighton with 10 men before a second dismissal followed the hosts’ late winner.Photo via Arsenal.comEmerson Nwaneri was sent off before half-time as Arsenal Under-18s finished with nine men in a 2-1 defeat away to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.Arsenal had kept Brighton out through the opening half-hour before the game changed in the 35th minute.Nwaneri, who had alread
  
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• Richarlison, Danso and Sarr ask to leave Spurs

  30-08-2026 11:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham have signed eight first-team players this summer [Getty Images]Richarlison, Kevin Danso and Pape Matar Sarr have asked to leave Tottenham, head coach Roberto de Zerbi says. The trio have all been linked with moves away from Spurs and none were included in De Zerbi's matchday squad as Tottenham lost 2-0 at home to Newcastle on Saturday.Asked about their status after the loss, De Zerbi said: "Richarlison, I don't know. He said too many times he wants to leave. "Danso came to me two days
  
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• Everton call off Armstrong sale after fan backlash

  30-08-2026 11:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton have called off a proposed deal to sell midfielder Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest following a backlash from the club's supporters.Forest made a bid of £40m plus a potential sell-on clause for the England Under-19 international, who is regarded as one of the brightest prospects to emerge from Finch Farm in recent years.The news enraged Everton supporters, who sang Armstrong's name throughout Saturday's draw at Bournemouth and said there would be a "riot" if he was sold.The
  
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• Héctor Fort leaves Barcelona to seek regular football at Sociedad

  30-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Héctor Fort leaves Barcelona to seek regular football at SociedadBarcelona have confirmed an agreement with Real Sociedad for the transfer of young defender Héctor Fort. The deal is reportedly worth around €8m, with Barcelona retaining a buy-back option and a percentage of any future sale involving the player.Fort begins a new chapterFort spent over a decade in Barcelona’s system after progressing through the club’s academy, but was unable to cement a place in the
  
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• Atletico Madrid director reiterates stance on Barcelona target: ‘We expect him to be available for the next game’

  30-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid director reiterates stance on Barcelona target: ‘We expect him to be available for the next game’Barcelona continue to hope to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid despite the move looking extremely unrealistic.Los Colchoneros have doubled down on the stance they have maintained all summer and made it clear that they will not sell the Argentine international to Barça at any cost.Alvarez missed Atletico training for three consecutive days this week, promptin
  
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• Report: Liverpool set to take massive risk with forward set to depart

  30-08-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool set to take massive risk with forward set to departMan City Open Cody Gakpo Talks as Liverpool Face Huge Transfer CallManchester City have opened discussions with Liverpool over Cody Gakpo, in a development that could shape the final days of the transfer window. According to BBC Football, City made formal contact on Saturday evening, with the Netherlands forward now emerging as one of the market’s most significant late storylines.The key detail is that Gakpo has drawn &ld
  
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• Chelsea complete surprise signing of Emiliano Martinez as World Cup winner finally gets his move

  30-08-2026 10:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea have completed a surprise move with the signing of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.The 33-year-old, who has been linked to leaving Villa for the last two summers, has finally got his wish as he has moved for £7.5million, signing a three-year contract with Chelsea.It comes after criticism of Chelsea’s current number one Robert Sanchez.Martinez, who won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina and twice secured the Yashin Trophy for the best goalkeeper, is set to displace San
  
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• Martinez is eighth Chelsea-Villa deal in four years

  30-08-2026 10:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nicolas Jackson, Emi Martinez, Morgan Rogers and Alejandro Garnacho have all moved between Chelsea and Villa this summer [Getty Images]Chelsea have signed Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa for £7.5m - the eighth deal between the two clubs in the past four years.The 33-year-old, who won the World Cup in 2022, has moved to Stamford Bridge on a three-year deal.Former Arsenal goalkeeper Martinez joined Villa in 2020 and made 256 appearances, helping the club win the Europ
  
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• Stuttgart reject Roma’s opening bid for Leweling

  30-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stuttgart reject Roma’s opening bid for LewelingStuttgart’s first rejection of Jamie Leweling. Roma submitted an offer for the German winger, but the Bundesliga club—as reported by Sky Sport—rejected the Giallorossi’s initial bid. However, discussions will continue in the coming hours. Roma’s offer included a €5 million loan with a conditional buyout of €35 million. This deal, at least for now, hasn’t convinced Stuttgart.Leweling’s name r
  
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• Marseille predicted XI v Monaco: Quinten Timber to start, Igor Paixao out

  30-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille predicted XI v Monaco: Quinten Timber to start, Igor Paixao outDespite being heavily linked with a move to Crystal Palace, Quinten Timber is expected to start for Olympique de Marseille when they make the trip to face rivals AS Monaco on Sunday night. There is a lack of options at Bruno Genesio’s disposal, which may see him start with four midfielders and two forwards against the Principality club. There is notably a lack of options on the left wing in the absence of Igor Paixao.
  
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• Manchester City set to make £85m move for Premier League attacker

  30-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City set to make £85m move for Premier League attackerCody Gakpo to Manchester City: £85m Transfer Race Takes ShapeManchester City appear to be closing in on Cody Gakpo, with the Liverpool winger now reportedly leaning towards a move to Enzo Maresca’s side in a deal valued at around £85m. Credit to The Times for the original report, which paints a clear picture of a transfer battle that has shifted decisively away from Tottenham.The headline detail matters. Spu
  
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• Atalanta in discussions for ex-Juventus talent Mbangula

  30-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atalanta in discussions for ex-Juventus talent MbangulaReports in Italy claim that Atalanta have opened discussions over a potential deal involving former Juventus winger Samuel Mbangula, who joined Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga last summer.Report: Atalanta could bring former Juventus talent back to Serie AAccording to reports from transfer specialist Gianluca Di Marzio, Atalanta have begun talks over a potential late deal for Mbangula in the final week of the Serie A transfer window. The dead
  
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• Arsenal announce signing of Axel Donczew

  30-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal announce signing of Axel DonczewArsenal have completed the signing of Axel Donczew from Cardiff City, with the 16-year-old midfielder joining the club’s first-year scholarship intake.The Welsh youth international arrives having already made two senior appearances for Cardiff and will continue his development at Hale End.image via Axel DonczewArsenal have confirmed the signing of 16-year-old midfielder Axel Donczew from Cardiff City, with the teenager joining the club as part of the
  
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• Monaco predicted XI v Marseille: Chelsea-linked Lamine Camara to start

  30-08-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco predicted XI v Marseille: Chelsea-linked Lamine Camara to startDespite strong links with a move to Chelsea, Lamine Camara is expected to start for AS Monaco against Olympique de Marseille on Sunday night.The Senegal international may not be a Monaco player come Tuesday, but he is expected to start alongside Denis Zakaria. Meanwhile, another player linked with an exit, Folarin Balogun, is out. He has yet to return to fitness since his return from the FIFA World Cup. Ansu Fati is also out i
  
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• Lionel Messi scores four goals as Inter Miami crush Montreal 7-1

  30-08-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi scores four goals as Inter Miami crush Montreal 7-1Lionel Messi continues to defy age by producing breathtaking performances. The Argentine was at the peak of his powers on Saturday as he smashed four goals to help Inter Miami beat Montreal 7-1. It was the first time Messi had scored four goals in a Major League Soccer (MLS) match. Miami were on a five-game winless run in all competitions, but they returned to winning ways thanks to a vintage performance from the eigh
  
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• Report – FIFA World Cup influences Flick’s rotations at Barcelona this season

  30-08-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report – FIFA World Cup influences Flick’s rotations at Barcelona this seasonThe FIFA World Cup was a spectacle to behold this summer, but the aftermath of the tournament continues to influence managerial decisions at the club level.With players not sufficiently rested and clearly overworked, the onus has been on the managers to ensure players’ minutes are adequately managed.At a club like Barcelona where almost the entire starting XI was at the World Cup, the situation has not
  
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• Lyon’s Malick Fofana rejects Hull City approach

  30-08-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon’s Malick Fofana rejects Hull City approachOlympique Lyonnais forward Malick Fofana (21) has rejected the chance to join newly promoted Premier League side Hull City, as per a report from Foot Mercato. Following their failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League last week, Lyon are now in a position where they are forced to sell. Fofana is the most obvious candidate to leave, whilst Ruben Kluivert is also being linked with an exit from the Groupama Stadium.Fofana was the subject of
  
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• Ex-Real Madrid star opines on Rodri decision to join Barcelona: ‘If someone has doubts, it’s better he doesn’t come’

  30-08-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Real Madrid star opines on Rodri decision to join Barcelona: ‘If someone has doubts, it’s better he doesn’t come’Ahead of Sunday’s Real Madrid Malaga, Fernando Sanz who played for both clubs, gave an interview to AS (h/t Mundo Deportivo), in which he discussed the latest developments at Real Madrid as well as aspects of his own career.The son of former president Lorenzo Sanz was naturally asked about what happened with Rodri this summer. The Spanish midfielder ev
  
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• Serie A: Cagliari vs. Inter – Probable line-ups and where to watch on TV

  30-08-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A: Cagliari vs. Inter – Probable line-ups and where to watch on TVReigning Serie A champions Inter will look to continue their perfect start to the 2026-27 season when they visit Cagliari, who also got their league campaign off to a winning start last weekend.Cristian Chivu’s side set the pace for the rest of the division to match when they trumped newly-promoted Monza 4-1 in San Siro last Saturday, and will be hoping to make it back-to-back victories when they visit the Unipol
  
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• Confirmed: Liverpool to hold medical today; Agreement reached

  30-08-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Liverpool to hold medical today; Agreement reachedLiverpool will hold a medical today. An agreement has been reached and now a deal will go through.There are only a couple of days left in the transfer window, making this a massive time for Liverpool. The Reds haven't sorted their squad out and actually have a lot of business to get through before the close of play here.Will they sign a midfielder? Will they sign a right-winger? Will they sign a full-back? We highly doubt all three wil
  
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• Soungoutou Magassa on verge of West Ham exit

  30-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Soungoutou Magassa on verge of West Ham exitSoungoutou Magassa (22) is set to leave West Ham United before the closure of the transfer window. Spain and Italy are the most likely destinations for the France youth international, Foot Mercatounderstands. Following West Ham’s relegation to Ligue 2, Magassa has failed to make an appearance. He is a player that WHU have been keen to offload. And there has been no shortage of interest in the former AS Monaco midfielder. Earlier in the window, th
  
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• 🚨 Official: Chelsea sign public enemy number one!

  30-08-2026 10:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Chelsea sign public enemy number one!At last, the goalkeeper Chelsea had been waiting for!No longer in Aston Villa’s good graces, Emiliano Martinez has found a prestigious landing spot.This Sunday, Chelsea announced the signing of the Argentine goalkeeper on a two-year contract. The transfer fee is estimated at eight million euros.In the final hours of the transfer window, Chelsea have therefore landed one of the most highly rated goalkeepers on the European scene.At 33
  
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• Serie A: Napoli vs. Como: Probable line-ups and where to watch on TV

  30-08-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A: Napoli vs. Como: Probable line-ups and where to watch on TVKevin De Bruyne’s wait for his first start of the season is expected to continue, whilst Cesc Fabregas is likely to make some subtle alterations to his Como line-up when he and his side visit Napoli at the Stadio Maradona in Serie A on Sunday evening.This is a big early clash in the race for the Serie A top four: Napoli finished second behind Inter last term while Fabregas took Como to the Champions League for the first ti
  
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• Bellingham elated after fine start in Mourinho’s Real Madrid: ‘I’m really grateful to the coach for trusting me’

  30-08-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bellingham elated after fine start in Mourinho’s Real Madrid: ‘I’m really grateful to the coach for trusting me’Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham is rediscovering his best form after a season in which he performed below his usual level. The English midfielder began the campaign with a headed goal against Espanyol last weekend and then produced an excellent display against Real Sociedad, providing two assists, one for Kylian Mbappe and another for Vinicius Jr.Grateful
  
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• Barcelona on course for record sales window of Laporta’s latest tenure as club could raise €120m

  30-08-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona on course for record sales window of Laporta’s latest tenure as club could raise €120mBarcelona are approaching the end of the summer transfer window with several departures still to be completed, but with a few arrivals potentially on the cards as well.Most importantly for Barça, the financial picture from these sales is already shaping up to be one of the strongest of Joan Laporta’s second spell as president.According to SPORT, Barcelona could generate around
  
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• 'Kelsy awaiting visa, medical and work permit' - gossip

  30-08-2026 10:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Venezuela striker Kevin Kelsy is awaiting a UK visa, medical and work permit before the 22-year-old completes his transfer from Portland Timbers to Rangers. (Ekrem Konur on X)‌Kevin Kelsy will not be phased by the £9m price tag when the "strong, powerful striker" completes his move to Rangers, according to Portland Timbers coach Liam Ridgewell. (Daily Record)Ferencvaros have told Rangers they are looking for at least £5.1m for 25-year-old Haiti striker Lenny Joseph and other clu
  
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• Newcastle United near agreement to sign Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo

  30-08-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United near agreement to sign Lille’s Matias Fernandez-PardoAmid speculation over his future, Matias Fernandez-Pardo (21) was omitted from Lille OSC’s matchday squad to face Paris Saint-Germain on Friday night. There have also been reports that the Belgian has been absent from training and, as per a report from Foot Mercato,he may have played his final game for the Ligue 1 side. Fernandez-Pardo has been linked with an exit from LOSC all summer. Newcastle United have been th
  
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• ✅ Arrival confirmed at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea sign Dibu Martínez

  30-08-2026 10:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ Arrival confirmed at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea sign Dibu MartínezAston Villa officially confirmed the departure of Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez. The historic Argentine goalkeeper was sold outright to Chelsea, bringing an unforgettable spell in Birmingham to a close as he takes a massive step forward within English football.The Mar del Plata native arrived at the 'Villans' in 2020 from Arsenal and quickly made the goal his own. Through impossible saves and fierce leadership, he b
  
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• 'Sevelj poised for Dundee United exit to Neftci Baku' - gossip

  30-08-2026 10:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dundee United reportedly agree a fee for Vicko Sevelj to join Neftci Baku as St Mirren appear poised to sign a Serbian striker on Sunday and Monaco are linked with Rangers' Djeidi Gassama. Vicko Sevelj missed Dundee United's win over Kilmarnock on Saturday as the 25-year-old utility man was given permission to travel to the Azerbaijani capital for a medical and contract talks after a fee was agreed for his transfer to Neftci Baku. (The Courier)Anderlecht have reignited their interest in Will Fer
  
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