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• Barcelona target drops another hint on social media as wait for move continues

  15-08-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona target drops another hint on social media as wait for move continuesJoao Cancelo is still waiting for the chance to return to Barcelona. The Portuguese full-back is determined to continue his career with Hansi Flick’s team, where he spent the second half of the last season on loan, but negotiations with Al-Hilal are proving more difficult than expected.Barcelona began talks when the previous season ended. Cancelo’s loan spell left a very positive impression at Spotify Camp
  
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• Liverpool Are Among The Clubs Monitoring This Manchester United Starlet: A Star In The Making?

  15-08-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Among The Clubs Monitoring This Manchester United Starlet: A Star In The Making?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Liverpool are among the clubs monitoring Manchester United starlet JJ Gabriel. It has been mentioned that the Reds are facing competition from Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in the race to sign the English striker.Gabriel’s Impressive Rise In English FootballGabriel c
  
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• Bad news: Bradley Barcola deal slipping through Richard Hughes' fingers

  15-08-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bad news: Bradley Barcola deal slipping through Richard Hughes' fingersIt’s no secret that Liverpool want Bradley Barcola. The France international, 23, has loomed into focus as the No1 candidate to arrive and improve the wing options available to Andoni Iraola.Barcola is under contract at Paris Saint-Germain until 2028 and it’s unlikely he will sign a new deal. It will soon come time for the double European champions to make a decision on his future.Barcola is valued at between &eur
  
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• Villa begin Suzuki talks - Sunday's gossip

  15-08-2026 22:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa are in negotiations over Zion Suzuki, boosting Juventus' hope of signing Emiliano Martinez, while Arsenal are told price for Victor Osimhen.Aston Villa are in negotiations to sign Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma after the 23-year-old's proposed move to Paris St-Germain collapsed. (Talksport)Villa's interest in Suzuki has boosted Juventus' hope of signing Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 33, from the Premier League club. (Football Italia)Arsenal must offer more than &po
  
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• Scotland line up young Belgian coach to replace Steve Clarke

  15-08-2026 22:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Union Saint-Gilloise and Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has been lined up as the new Scotland head coach.The Scottish Football Association is closing in on a deal for the 39-year-old Belgian to be named as Steve Clarke’s replacement and the appointment could be confirmed early next week.The former Belgium international led Union to the 2024-25 Belgian title in his first season as a head coach.Sebastien Pocognoli looks set to be the new Scotland boss (PA)Pocognoli would be Sco
  
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• West Ham break EFL record to sign Engels for £22m

  15-08-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arne Engels is the second high-profile departure from Celtic this summer following Daizen Maeda's move to promoted Ipswich[Shutterstock]West Ham United have broken the EFL transfer record by paying a £22m fee to sign Arne Engels from Scottish champions Celtic.The 22-year-old Belgium international has signed a five-year contract after West Ham paid what they called a "record fee paid by an EFL Championship club".It tops the £17.5m paid by Ipswich Town a year ago to sign Norway forward
  
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• Manchester City Would Have To Pay £120m To Land This Chelsea Star: Should Maresca Go For Him?

  15-08-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Would Have To Pay £120m To Land This Chelsea Star: Should Maresca Go For Him?In a recent post on X, journalist Veronica Brunati stated that Manchester City would have to pay £120m to land Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez this summer. It is believed that the Mancunian club are showing interest in acquiring the services of the Argentine midfielder before the end of this transfer window.Fernandez’s Impressive Form In The Premier LeagueFernandez enjoyed another impressiv
  
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• FAWNL: Can Bournemouth turn last season’s disappointment into promotion?

  15-08-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FAWNL: Can Bournemouth turn last season’s disappointment into promotion?AFC Bournemouth get their 2026/27 FAWNL campaign underway on Sunday with promotion to the WSL 2 firmly in their sights.The Cherries travel to AFC Wimbledon for their opening game of the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division, with kick-off at 2pm (BST) at Imperial Fields.Bournemouth are kicking off their second season in the third tier of the English football pyramid after they secured promotion fro
  
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• Fenerbahçe’s Sidiki Chérif set to join Coventry City

  15-08-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fenerbahçe’s Sidiki Chérif set to join Coventry CityFenerbahçe SK’s Sidiki Chérif (19) is reportedly on the verge of signing for Coventry City, according to information from Foot Mercato.Having been promoted to the Premier League this season, the Sky Blues are said to have reached an agreement with the Istanbul-based club for a fee of €24.5m. The forward, who is also keen on the idea of joining the Coventry Building Society Arena, is expected to sign
  
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• 🚨 Official: PSG sign an attacking prodigy for €55m!

  15-08-2026 22:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: PSG sign an attacking prodigy for €55m!Barcola’s successor is already here?After being in the works for several weeks, Mika Godts’ transfer to Paris Saint-Germain is now official.This Saturday evening, PSG announced the signing of the Belgian winger from Ajax Amsterdam.The capital club is said to have paid 55 million euros, including bonuses, to secure the services of the 21-year-old player.After breaking through last season with 17 goals and 12 assists in th
  
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• Chelsea Launch A Fresh Enquiry For This Bournemouth Midfielder: Should Alonso Bring Him On Board?

  15-08-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Launch A Fresh Enquiry For This Bournemouth Midfielder: Should Alonso Bring Him On Board?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Chelsea have launched a fresh enquiry for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. It has been claimed that the Blues are still showing interest in recruiting the English talent in this transfer window.Scott’s Impressive Form In The Premier LeagueScott enjoyed a good run of form at the English club in the previous campaign when he produced a
  
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• Blues boss Davies reacts after draw with Sheff Utd

  15-08-2026 21:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Birmingham City boss Chris Davies spoke to BBC Radio WM after his side's 0-0 draw with Sheffield United. For a written selection of his quotes, click here.All the latest Birmingham City news
  
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• Best of July: Cruzeiro player wins Brasileirão award

  15-08-2026 21:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Best of July: Cruzeiro player wins Brasileirão awardMatheus Pereira received the award for the best player of July in the Brasileirão.Cruzeiro celebrated the presentation of the trophy on social media this Saturday (15).The 30-year-old attacking midfielder was a key player for the team after the World Cup break.He scored one goal in each of Cruzeiro’s two matches in July, first against Inter, then against Coritiba.In total, Matheus Pereira has five goals in this edition of th
  
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• Sunderland Are Keen On Recruiting This Serie A Midfielder: What Will He Bring To The Stadium Of Light?

  15-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are Keen On Recruiting This Serie A Midfielder: What Will He Bring To The Stadium Of Light?In a recent report, Il Mattino mentioned that Sunderland are keen on recruiting Napoli midfielder Frank Anguissa this summer. It has been claimed that the Black Cats are eager to land the Cameroonian midfield ace in this transfer window.Anguissa’s Impressive Form In Serie AAnguissa served as an important member of Napoli’s squad in the previous campaign when he put in a string of imp
  
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• Luis Enrique Hints At Player Exits With “another solution”

  15-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis Enrique Hints At Player Exits With “another solution”Luis Enrique Opens Door as Liverpool Push for Bradley BarcolaLiverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola has reached the point where every gesture, selection decision and sentence from Paris begins to feel significant.Luis Enrique has now provided the latest source of intrigue, with comments that appear to leave room for the France international to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer. For Liverpool, already working to stren
  
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• Juventus make fresh contact for Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez

  15-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus make fresh contact for Aston Villa’s Emi MartinezSerie A side Juventus are yet to finalise a goalkeeper signing and while the idea of Guglielmo Vicario has gained traction, Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez remains an option for a transfer.The Villans have made quick progress in a move for Zion Suzuki and this has given rise to Martinez possibly leaving the Birmingham club.Alfredo Pedulla has reported that Juventus have now stepped forward for the Argentine once again. They have ma
  
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• Friendly | Inter 1-0 Real Betis: Dream Stones debut with winning goal

  15-08-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Friendly | Inter 1-0 Real Betis: Dream Stones debut with winning goalEngland international John Stones had a dream debut for Inter, scoring the winning goal just minutes after coming on in their friendly against Real Betis.The Nerazzurri had their final pre-season test at the Stadio San Nicola in Bari, gearing up to defend their Serie A and Coppa Italia titles. Djed Spence was only announced this afternoon, so was not in the squad, but Lautaro Martinez was on the bench for the first time since t
  
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• Aston Villa making progress for Parma’s Zion Suzuki and deal will impact Dibu Martinez

  15-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa making progress for Parma’s Zion Suzuki and deal will impact Dibu MartinezSerie A side Parma appeared close to selling Zion Suzuki to Paris Saint-Germain but a move to Aston Villa is now gathering pace.La Gazzetta dello Sportreport that agent demands have made sure that the move to the Ligue 1 side isn’t going through. The player had agreed personal terms and both PSG and Parma had agreed terms over the permanent transfer too.Now, Aston Villa have matched PSG’s &eur
  
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• Rangers need 'wee bit of help' and money is there to get it

  15-08-2026 21:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derek McInnes is still awaiting his first win as Rangers manager [SNS]Rangers need "a wee bit of help" and have money to spend to get it despite dropping out of the Europa League, says manager Derek McInnes. Two draws and two defeats in the first four games of his tenure have put new boss McInnes under pressure, with Rangers registering only one point in the league and dropping into the Conference League qualifiers after losing to Jagiellonia Bialystok.Should the Ibrox side fail to overcome Czec
  
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• Linfield bounce back as Glentoran falter in derby

  15-08-2026 21:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What a difference a week makes. Linfield needed a big response in Saturday's 'Big Two' encounter with Glentoran after they were thrashed 3-0 by Ballymena United at home on the opening weekend of the season.The Glens meanwhile were looking to build on their good start after they secured three points and registered a clean sheet against Limavady United at the Oval.As it turned out, Blues manager David Healy got exactly the response and result he would have been hoped for as his side ran out 2-1 vi
  
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• Richard Hughes holds talks with wonderkid about a Liverpool deal

  15-08-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes holds talks with wonderkid about a Liverpool dealLiverpool have dominated the transfer headlines this summer.After their failures last term, the Anfield outfit were expected to massively change their ranks around with a new-look starting XI expected to take on Newcastle in their opening game of the season.And, while there will be plenty of changes thanks to the players that have exited, it still feels like more needs to be done before Liverpool become title challengers again.Of co
  
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• Manchester United Are In Pole Position To Land This League One Youngster: One For The Future?

  15-08-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are In Pole Position To Land This League One Youngster: One For The Future?On the latest episode of GIVEMESPORT’s Market Madness podcast, journalist Ben Jacobs revealed that Manchester United are in pole position to land Leicester City youngster Louis Page. Jacobs said,“The youngster (Louis) Page from Leicester City, that’s heading in a positive direction for Man United. It’s Man United versus Arsenal, but United are growing in confidence there. So
  
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• Rashford returns as AC Milan highlight issues facing Carrick

  15-08-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This was a pre-season finale to forget for Manchester United.Just a week away from their Premier League opener at promoted Hull City on Saturday, Michael Carrick's men took the lead twice against AC Milan before finishing on the wrong end of a 4-2 beating.First, the positives.Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez all made their first appearances of pre-season. Skipper Bruno Fernandes and Youri Tielemans played for the full 90 minutes.From the looks of it, there are no fresh injury
  
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• Arsenal Are Keen On Recruiting This Barcelona Defender: What Will He Add To Arteta’s Team?

  15-08-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are Keen On Recruiting This Barcelona Defender: What Will He Add To Arteta’s Team?In a recent print edition, Sport (14 August, Page: 7) claimed that Arsenal are keen on recruiting Barcelona defender Jules Kounde. It has been mentioned that the Gunners are eyeing a move to secure the services of the France international this off-season.Kounde’s Impressive Form In La LigaKounde enjoyed a good run of form at the Catalan club in the previous campaign when he put in a series of im
  
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• Championship excellent place to discover talent - Espanyol's Monchi

  15-08-2026 21:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monchi had a two-year spell as president of football operations at Aston Villa from 2023 [Getty Images]Espanyol sporting director Monchi believes Spanish clubs should be paying closer attention to England's Championship, describing it as one of football's "least understood" competitions and an increasingly attractive source of talent.The former goalkeeper has returned to his native Spain after two years as president of football operations at Aston Villa, having previously held sporting director
  
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• Sunderland come from behind to beat Rennes in final pre-season friendly

  15-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris says his side "imposed ourselves well" to come from a goal down and beat Ligue 1 side Stade Rennes 2-1 in their final pre-season friendly at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.The Black Cats trained 1-0 to a first-half penalty but dominated the second period, turned the game around through goals from Brian Brobbey and Trai Hume."It was a good second half performance - in line with our standards," Le Bris."Rennes are a good team, as expected. They're good
  
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• Nahuel Tenaglia, La Liga 2026/2027's first goalscorer

  15-08-2026 21:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nahuel Tenaglia, La Liga 2026/2027's first goalscorerWe already have the first goalscorer of the 2026/2027 La Liga season, and it came in Alavés vs Getafe.
  After a first half in which very little happened, Alavés vs Getafe came to life in the second half following Kiko Femenía’s red card just before the break.Then, in the 57th minute, Mariano Díaz came on and ended up becoming the star by delivering a great cross for the assist.The goalscorer was Nahuel Tenaglia
  
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• Barcelona bought a winger and sold a striker: The complicated legacy of Ferran Torres

  15-08-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona bought a winger and sold a striker: The complicated legacy of Ferran TorresThere was something irrational about Barcelona signing Ferran Torres from Manchester City in December 2021.The club were drowning in debt. President Joan Laporta had revealed only months earlier that Barça owed €1.35 billion.Lionel Messi had departed because the club could not make the numbers on a new contract work, and La Liga had imposed a spending limit on the Blaugrana that season.Barcelona coul
  
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• £3m Celtic Transfer Claim Emerges As Hibs Star Pushes For Move: Should The Hoops Agree?

  15-08-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £3m Celtic Transfer Claim Emerges As Hibs Star Pushes For Move: Should The Hoops Agree?Celtic have been handed a significant opening in the pursuit of a Hibernian midfielder, Miguel Chaiwa, with the player’s representative claiming that a £3m fee could be enough to complete the transfer.According to CeltsAreHere, agent Boudjemai Youcef believes his client can leave Hibs for £3m, despite reports that the Edinburgh club value him above that figure. The midfielder remains ke
  
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• Arteta hints at Nwaneri loan

  15-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arteta hints at Nwaneri loanThe Arsenal boss praised Nwaneri’s development but admitted there is little value in keeping him if first-team opportunities cannot be guaranteed.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesMikel Arteta has indicated that Ethan Nwaneri could spend another season away from Arsenal, admitting the teenager must play regular football if he is to continue the impressive progress he has made so farNwaneri’s future has been one of the biggest talking points of Arsenal&rsq
  
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