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• Barcelona will wait before making final move for priority attacking target – report

  30-06-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona will wait before making final move for priority attacking target – reportBarcelona continue to regard Julian Alvarez as their priority signing of the summer transfer window.However, according to MARCA’s Luis F Rojo, the Catalan club have decided to delay their decisive approach until after the World Cup.Negotiations remain complicated, with Atletico Madrid maintaining their refusal to sell the Argentine striker to a direct La Liga rival despite Alvarez’s recent public
  
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• Real Madrid make initial enquiry for Bundesliga midfielder – report

  30-06-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid make initial enquiry for Bundesliga midfielder – reportAccording to Jose Felix Diaz (h/t Defensa Central), Real Madrid have taken the first steps in exploring a move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha as they continue searching for reinforcements in midfield this summer.Although Germany’s World Cup campaign has already come to an end, Nmecha impressed during the tournament and has remained firmly on Madrid’s radar.Real Madrid lodge enquirySpeaking on Rube
  
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• 🚨Official: River confirm their new signing

  30-06-2026 20:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Official: River confirm their new signingThe defender joins River until December 2027 and links up with preseason training.
  There are changes on the Millonario bench, and Coudet already has a new defender for his River Plate. The club has officially announced the signing of Giovanni González in a brief statement.The defender is tied to River until December 2027 and has already joined preseason training in Alicante.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligenc
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Agree On Personal Terms With This Newcastle United Star: Dream Signing For De Zerbi?

  30-06-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Agree On Personal Terms With This Newcastle United Star: Dream Signing For De Zerbi?In a recent report, Sport Mediaset claimed that Tottenham Hotspur have agreed on personal terms with Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali. It has been mentioned that Spurs are yet to come to an agreement with the Magpies over a potential move for the Italy international this summer.Tonali’s Solid Campaign In The Premier LeagueTonali enjoyed a solid campaign at the Tyneside club after he pro
  
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• Lamine Yamal sends message to Barcelona target Julian Alvarez: ‘We’re waiting for him if he wants to come’

  30-06-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal sends message to Barcelona target Julian Alvarez: ‘We’re waiting for him if he wants to come’At just 18 years old, Lamine Yamal has already become one of the leading voices in both the Barcelona dressing room and the Spanish national team. The teenage attacker is currently representing La Roja at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hoping to win another major honour with the national team after having led them to the UEFA Euro 2024 success.Lamine Yamal discusses Barcelona tra
  
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• Eintracht Frankfurt close to signing Noël Aséko 

  30-06-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eintracht Frankfurt close to signing Noël Aséko Eintracht Frankfurt are close to reaching a verbal agreement with 20-year-old midfielder Noël Aséko, according to Bild.The German youth international, who spent the last two seasons on loan at 2. Bundesliga side Hannover, is of interest to Frankfurt, who believe they can fend off interest from outside of Germany.The problem for Die Adler is that Bayern are interested in integrating the young player into their squad for
  
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• Chelsea, Aston Villa, Newcastle and Forest punished by UEFA over financial rule breaches

  30-06-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea, Aston Villa, Newcastle and Forest punished by UEFA over financial rule breachesUEFA has sanctioned four Premier League clubs after breaching the governing body’s financial sustainability regulations.Aston Villa, Chelsea, Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest will be punished under the Squad Cost Rule.UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) confirmed the decisions on Tuesday as it finalised its monitoring process for the 2025/26 season.The body imposed financial penalties
  
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• Brighton sign Leeds defender Struijk for about £20m

  30-06-2026 20:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pascal Struijk made 196 appearances for Leeds [Getty Images]Brighton have signed Leeds United defender Pascal Struijk for an undisclosed fee understood to be about £20m.The 26-year-old centre-back, whose Elland Road contract was due to expire at the end of the 2026-27 season, has signed a five-year contract with the Seagulls.Struijk joined Leeds' under-23s from Ajax in January 2018 before graduating to the first team.He made 196 appearances for the Whites, including 34 in the Premier Leagu
  
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• Reports: Tottenham Hotspur agree to $112 million transfer for Mateus Fernandes - How will he fit in?

  30-06-2026 20:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham's Mateus Fernandes was a wanted man this summer and it seems like Tottenham Hotspur have won the race to sign the Portuguese prodigy. Fernandes, 21, dazzled for the Hammers during the 2025-26 season but after they were relegated on the final day (with Spurs staying up instead) it always seemed likely he would be sold. Linked with moves to Manchester United, Arsenal, Real Madrid and others this summer, reports from David Ornstein and the BBC both say that Spurs have won the race to sign
  
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• Return date for Manchester City stars in pre-season training revealed

  30-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Return date for Manchester City stars in pre-season training revealedThe initial reporting date for non-tournament players has been revealed at Manchester City ahead of the 2026/27 season.First-team manager Enzo Maresca is currently preparing for his first on-field sessions.Staff are also structuring a phased return system to balance player exhaustion following the ongoing FIFA World Cup.Manchester City’s first-team players not competing at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in North America now h
  
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• Bigger than Rumble in the Jungle? DR Congo bid for World Cup history

  30-06-2026 20:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zaire lost all three games at the 1974 World Cup but later in the year Kinshasa hosted one of the greatest boxing matches of all time between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali [Getty Images]Three games, three defeats, 14 goals conceded, no goals scored - DR Congo's Fifa World Cup debut in 1974 was certainly one to forget.The first side from sub-Saharan Africa to qualify for the finals, the country then known as Zaire lost 2-0 to Scotland and 9-0 against Yugoslavia before another infamous moment in
  
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• Manchester City Are In Advanced Talks To Land This Chelsea Defender: What Will He Bring To The Etihad?

  30-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are In Advanced Talks To Land This Chelsea Defender: What Will He Bring To The Etihad?In a recent report, Foot Mercato stated that Manchester City are in advanced talks to land Chelsea defender Malo Gusto. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian club are showing interest in recruiting the France international in this summer transfer window.Gusto’s Impressive Form In English FootballGusto enjoyed a good run of form at the West London club as he put in a string of impressive
  
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• Juventus renew interest in Lecce talent Tiago Gabriel amid Bournemouth & Milan links

  30-06-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus renew interest in Lecce talent Tiago Gabriel amid Bournemouth & Milan linksJuventus have reignited their interest in Tiago Gabriel, with the Bianconeri opening a fresh round of contacts as they weigh defensive reinforcements for Luciano Spalletti.The Lecce centre-back is not, however, top of Juventus’ priority list, according to the reports from CalcioMercato.The club’s most pressing needs are a goalkeeper, with Michele Di Gregorio on his way out and ongoing talks with A
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | Stefan Schwarz: ‘Sweden have the attacking ability to put pressure on the French defence’

  30-06-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | Stefan Schwarz: ‘Sweden have the attacking ability to put pressure on the French defence’Ahead of tonight’s World Cup Round of 32 tie between France and Sweden, Get French Football News had the opportunity to ask former Sweden international and Arsenal FC midfielder Stefan Schwarz for his thoughts on the match.Sweden famously had a tough qualification period and their group stage has been mixed (a big win over Tunisia, a big defeat to the Netherlands and a draw
  
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• Barcelona midfielder Gavi bids farewell to Ansu Fati: ‘You’ll always be one of my own’

  30-06-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder Gavi bids farewell to Ansu Fati: ‘You’ll always be one of my own’Ansu Fati’s move to AS Monaco is now official after the Ligue 1 club exercised its €11 million purchase option, bringing the forward’s long spell at Barcelona to an end.The 23-year-old spent the last season on loan with the French outfit and now returns on a permanent basis, with Barcelona retaining a future sell-on clause on their academy product.Having joined the Catalan clu
  
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• 👀 After 88 years! Bundesliga star ends Norway's hoodoo in style

  30-06-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 After 88 years! Bundesliga star ends Norway's hoodoo in styleSo far, one Bundesliga star has left his mark on the round-of-16 clash between Norway and Ivory Coast. He plays for RB Leipzig, but his name is not Yan Diomande. Although the lightning-quick Ivorian is also having a good game, it is his club teammate Antonio Nusa who has provided the biggest highlight of the match so far. The 21-year-old showed his incredible one-on-one ability and beautifully curled the ball into the to
  
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• Soucek's ankle ligament injury to be assessed

  30-06-2026 20:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]West Ham United will further assess midfielder Tomas Soucek's ankle injury later this week.The 31-year-old sustained ligament damage to his left ankle during Czech Republic's final World Cup group game against Mexico last Thursday.Soucek appeared to roll his ankle while attempting to close down Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, and was helped off the pitch by team-mates before being stretchered away in the 87th minute of the match.West Ham United's performance director Richard Col
  
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• Sky Sport: Roma will keep all their top players

  30-06-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sport: Roma will keep all their top playersRoma’s transfer market is about to kick off.Despite several reports linking numerous Roma players with a potential exit from the club, the Giallorossi appear to have no intention of stripping their current roster.The latest report by Gianluca Di Marzio of Sky Sport suggests that Roma have taken a decision to not sell any of their top players.This would include the likes of Svilar, Ndicka and Kone who have been linked with various teams ahead o
  
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• Richard Hughes ready to revive move for long-term Liverpool target

  30-06-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes ready to revive move for long-term Liverpool targetRichard Hughes has been at the centre of attention at Liverpool ever since he was hired as their sporting director. The Englishman spent a record-breaking amount of money on new players last term as he managed to break the British transfer record twice.Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak were the result of the record being broken twice and, even though many people expected them to send Liverpool straight back to the top of the Premie
  
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• No breakthrough in 2 Arsenal player contract talks

  30-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No breakthrough in 2 Arsenal player contract talksArsenal are yet to reach a breakthrough in contract talks with Alex Marciniak and Josh Ogunnaike, with both players’ current deals expiring today.Photo by James Fearn/Getty ImagesJune 30th is the standard date for football contracts to expire, at least when it comes to Premier League clubs, which means a number of young players will be departing Arsenal at midnight tonight.Earlier this month, Arsenal confirmed the 15 players from the u21s,
  
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• Chelsea Are Hoping To Re-Sign This Serie A Midfielder: Should Alonso Bring Him Back?

  30-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are Hoping To Re-Sign This Serie A Midfielder: Should Alonso Bring Him Back?In a recent report, Tuttomercatoweb mentioned that Chelsea are hoping to re-sign Torino midfielder Cesare Casadei. It has been claimed that the Blues have set their sights on recruiting the Italian talent this off-season.Casadei’s Impressive Form In Serie ACasadei enjoyed a good run of form at the Italian club in the previous campaign when he put in a run of impressive displays for them in the middle of the
  
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• Report: Arsenal weighing next move after £60m approach falls short

  30-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal weighing next move after £60m approach falls shortArsenal Transfer Plans Evolve as Bruno Guimaraes Interest EmergesArsenal’s summer transfer strategy continues to take shape, with central midfield emerging as one of the club’s biggest priorities ahead of the new campaign. According to reporting from The Athletic, the Premier League champions have already tested Newcastle United’s resolve with an approach for Bruno Guimaraes, although their opening proposal
  
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• Real Madrid talent hopes to seize midfield opening under Jose Mourinho

  30-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid talent hopes to seize midfield opening under Jose MourinhoAlthough he was not able to lead Real Madrid to any piece of silverware or get rid of the problems plaguing the dressing room, there is still one aspect of Alvaro Arbeloa’s stint as the first team manager that can leave a lasting legacy for him, i.e., the trust he placed on young academy talent.The Spanish coach gave several youngsters the chance to play and shine with the first team, and one player who took the most adv
  
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• Lamine Yamal talks Pedri, Rodri, World Cup, fitness: ‘I’m ready for 90 minutes’

  30-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal talks Pedri, Rodri, World Cup, fitness: ‘I’m ready for 90 minutes’Spain began the FIFA World Cup as one of the favourites, but the general consensus after the group stage is that they have largely disappointed.As opposed to how fearsome they looked in attack even a year ago, the Spanish side are now lacking that cutting edge and threat, and a big part of the same is down to them lacking the wingers’ output.While Nico Williams has been virtually unavailable, t
  
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• Tottenham set to beat Man United to signing of West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes for club-record fee

  30-06-2026 19:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur have reached a significant agreement with West Ham United to sign midfielder Mateus Fernandes, fending off competition from Manchester United.The north London club identified the Portugal international as a pivotal figure in the extensive rebuild underway under manager Roberto De Zerbi, who successfully steered the club to Premier League safety last month at West Ham’s expense. The 21-year-old playmaker, formerly of Southampton, had garnered considerable interest from acr
  
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• RB Leipzig submit bid for Burnley’s Maxime Estève 

  30-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RB Leipzig submit bid for Burnley’s Maxime Estève RB Leipzig have submitted a €24m bid for Burnley’s French defender Maxime Estève, according to Sacha Tavolieri. The Saxony club are in talks with their English counterparts about the possible transfer of the 24-year-old centre-back. Leipzig are preparing for the eventual departure of Castello Lukeba and/or El Chadaille Bitshiabu, although there are no offers or concrete interest for either player, accordin
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool have ‘spoken again’ with 23-year-old forward

  30-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool have ‘spoken again’ with 23-year-old forwardLiverpool Transfer News: Bradley Barcola Emerges as Priority Target in Summer RebuildLiverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola appears to be gathering momentum, with fresh discussions reportedly taking place between the club and the French winger’s representatives. According to Graeme Bailey for TeamTalk, Liverpool have received further encouragement that the Paris Saint-Germain forward is increasingly likely
  
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• Former Sutton winger Randall joins Eastleigh

  30-06-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Randall made over 100 appearances for Sutton United[Getty Images]Winger Will Randall has joined National League side Eastleigh on a permanent deal. The 29-year-old previously made over 100 appearances for Sutton United. He was most recently at Wealdstone, where he made 11 appearances in the second half of the 2024-25 National League season."I know what I am capable of at this level and how this league shapes itself," he told the club website."I'm looking forward to getting back out there an
  
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• Official | Alejandro Grimaldo joins Atlético Madrid

  30-06-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Alejandro Grimaldo joins Atlético MadridBayer Leverkusen confirm that Alejandro Grimaldo has left the club after three successful seasons, joining Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid for a reported €20m.The Spaniard joined Leverkusen from Benfica in 2023 on a free transfer, establishing himself as a crucial member of Xabi Alonso’s side that won the Bundesliga, going undefeated throughout the season, and the DFB Pokal double during the 2023/24 season. In
  
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• Napoli say goodbye to Elmas and Juan Jesus as contracts expire

  30-06-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli say goodbye to Elmas and Juan Jesus as contracts expireTuesday marked the final day as Napoli players for both Juan Jesus and Eljif Elmas, with the pair departing as their respective situations at the club came to a close.The Brazilian defender leaves as a free agent, while Elmas returns to RB Leipzig, the club that holds his registration following his loan spell in Naples.Aurelio De Laurentiis’s side marked the occasion with warm tributes on their official channels, via Il Corriere
  
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