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• Barcelona’s 2026 summer window: Analysing spending, sales and total net spend

  02-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s 2026 summer window: Analysing spending, sales and total net spendBarcelona have not exactly been quiet in the transfer market this summer.The Catalan club have gone through a significant reshaping of Hansi Flick’s squad, spending more than €190 million on seven players while bringing in around €108 million from departures.That leaves Barça with a net spend of around €82 million.It is a sizeable figure, particularly for a club that has spent much of t
  
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• Jaissle backs Woltemade to score 'a lot of goals' on loan

  03-09-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nick Woltemade is now wearing black and white elsewhere.But the German remains very much in Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle's thoughts after he completed his loan move to Juventus this week.Jaissle told his countryman he had his fingers crossed for him because he "deserves to be playing and performing well"."I really appreciate Nick as a player for his quality on the pitch but, also, I appreciate him as a human being and his quality off the pitch," he said."We always had good conver
  
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• Journalist claims Barcelona will ‘go all out’ for Julian Alvarez in January: “It’s now personal”

  03-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist claims Barcelona will ‘go all out’ for Julian Alvarez in January: “It’s now personal”The transfer window has closed and Julian Alvarez will remain at Atletico Madrid despite his deep desire to sign for FC Barcelona.The Blaugrana pushed hard to sign him, but encountered a firm refusal from the Colchoneros, who never showed any willingness to negotiate his sale with the La Liga champions.Arsenal attempted to convince Alvarez to join them, but the striker sh
  
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• How Alvarez needs to rebuild trust at Atletico

  03-09-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Alvarez made 49 appearances for Atletico Madrid last season, scoring 20 goals [Getty Images]Julian Alvarez's future at Atletico Madrid has been one of the biggest talking points of the summer.But now that it is certain the Argentina forward will remain at Atleti until at least the January transfer window, the focus can turn to how the 26-year-old re-establishes himself in Diego Simeone's side. With three consecutive away games ahead, Simeone has the opportunity to ease him back into the t
  
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• Cech's ranking in Premier League's most game-changing transfers

  03-09-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The 'here we go' is on hold, the 'bombas' are done and dusted and the window panes are reverberating after being forcefully closed on Tuesday night.Now comes the moment for new arrivals to make their mark on the pitch rather than the balance sheet.Throughout the Premier League era there have been hordes of transfer hits and misses, but today we're looking at those signings who proved game-changing for their club and the competition, the ones who really moved the needle.I've ranked my top 10
  
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• Where does Van Dijk rank in Premier League's game-changing transfers?

  03-09-2026 17:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The 'here we go' is on hold, the 'bombas' are done and dusted and the window panes are reverberating after being forcefully closed on Tuesday night.Now comes the moment for new arrivals to make their mark on the pitch rather than the balance sheet.Throughout the Premier League era there have been hordes of transfer hits and misses, but today we're looking at those signings who proved game-changing for their club and the competition, the ones who really moved the needle.I've ranked my top 10
  
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• Rose on team fitness, keeping hold of players and facing Newcastle

  03-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth boss Marco Rose has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Newcastle at St James' Park (kick-off 12:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Rose confirmed there are no new injury concerns going in to the weekend.He feels "it's a good sign" they kept hold of players like Alex Scott, Rayan and Junior Kroupi and he has to give "big thanks" to the owner for not selling them, adding: "We need these type of players."The Cherries boss said t
  
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• Real Madrid rejected €35 million Galatasaray offer for 23-year-old midfielder – report

  03-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid rejected €35 million Galatasaray offer for 23-year-old midfielder – reportThe last week of the summer transfer window at Real Madrid ended with little activity beyond the signing of Sergio Martinez and the departures of several more academy players, including David Jimenez and Manuel Angel.Jose Mourinho had considered his squad complete for some time, and the club ultimately backed his decision. There was, however, considerable speculation surrounding several players, part
  
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• Le Bris on transfer window, upcoming Europa League and facing Brentford

  03-09-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland boss Regis le Bris has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Le Bris confirmed Habib Diarra will be sidelined for around six to eight weeks with a hamstring injury: "It's frustrating, but we have to manage it and we will find solutions... It's a shame because I was so pleased with his pre-season and he's getting more mature about his game, ab
  
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• St Johnstone sign Cotterill from Swansea

  03-09-2026 17:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  St Johnstone have announced the signing of midfielder Joel Cotterill from Swansea City for an undisclosed fee.The 21-year-old has put pen to paper on a one-year deal running until the summer of 2027. Cotterill, who came through the youth academy at Swansea, made his senior debut in 2022 and has gone on to have loan spells with Stockport County, Swindon Town, Bristol Rovers.He spent the second half of last season on loan with fellow Premiership outfit Dundee where he made 11 Premiership appearanc
  
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• Report: Barcelona academy youngster took only one training session to convince Flick

  03-09-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Barcelona academy youngster took only one training session to convince FlickBrian Farinas has been one of the surprises so far at FC Barcelona, with the 20-year-old starlet impressing in pre-season and earning promotion to the senior team.Indeed, the La Masia graduate has been handed a first-team registration and given the No. 4 shirt, left vacant by Ronald Araujo.Considering that he was on his way out of the club not so long ago, it shows how much of impact that the youngster has had on
  
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• Lincoln release defender Jackson

  03-09-2026 17:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Defender Adam Jackson has had his Lincoln City contract terminated by mutual consent, but will continue to train with the Championship side while he searches for a new club. The 32-year-old was told earlier in the summer that he would not be included in the Imps' 25-man squad this season, but he failed to get a move away before the transfer window closed.Jackson has been with Lincoln for six years and has featured 179 times across all competitions.His only appearance this season ca
  
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• Sheffield United defender Reavill signs new deal

  03-09-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheffield United defender Reavill signs new dealSheffield United defender Jess Reavill has signed a new contract with the club.The Blades announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 20-year-old centre-back has agreed an extension to her terms until summer 2028.Reavill started out at Sheffield United before going on to represent Leicester City and Stoke City. The player returned to Bramall Lane for a second spell last summer. Reavill made 18 appearances for The
  
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• Fight, character and one remarkable Norwegian

  03-09-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Derby County's lack of desire, passion, energy and effort in last Saturday's defeat by Swansea City left many fans feeling extremely disappointed and frustrated.While most supporters can have patience at the start of a new campaign, you will struggle to find any who can excuse a lack of effort and commitment, no matter how early it is in the season.Making the near eight-hour round trip to Portsmouth on Tuesday evening felt almost bonkers after Saturday's showing.However, with
  
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• Jaissle on Woltemade, deadline day and facing Bournemouth

  03-09-2026 17:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United boss Matthias Jaissle has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Bournemouth at St. James' Park (kick-off 12:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Jaissle gave an update on Jacob Murphy and Joel Willock staying with the Magpies: "Yeah, I think now we have a well-balanced squad. The lads were doing good in the pre-season, they showed their quality. I think they still have potential to even do better and therefore we made a decis
  
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• Barcelona already working on renewing three teenage breakout stars – report

  03-09-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona already working on renewing three teenage breakout stars – reportFC Barcelona closed the summer transfer window on Tuesday with several new signings while also bidding goodbye to a number of players from the senior team as well as the youth setup.With the window now closed, sporting director Deco now has a clear picture of the club’s Financial Fair Play situation.Now, the sporting department can turn its attention to another priority: securing the futures of several key you
  
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• London City shirt deal biggest in women's game - Kang

  03-09-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kang bought London City in December 2023 [Getty Images]London City Lionesses owner Michelle Kang says her club's new shirt sponsorship deal with sports brand Nike is the largest in the women's game - and worth more than those of some Premier League sides.The current largest deal for a women's side is believed to be for the new National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) franchise in Atlanta, which is set to join the competition in 2028.Atlanta's shirt deal is reportedly worth about $4m (£2.96m),
  
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• Sarr needs time to process collapse of Liverpool move

  03-09-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr will need time to process the collapse of his proposed move to Liverpool, says head coach Pierre Sage.The Senegal attacker, who was the club's top scorer last season, was linked with a move to Anfield late in the transfer window, but ended up staying at Selhurst Park.Sage admitted: "He has to digest for sure because it's a dream for a lot of players to play with this kind of club (Liverpool)."He had a good opportunity but in the end it didn't wor
  
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• CEO explains why former Gunner pulled out of deadline-day transfer

  03-09-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CEO explains why former Gunner pulled out of deadline-day transferFolarin Balogun’s transfer to Everton fell apart at the last minute on transfer deadline day, and AS Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro has explained why.Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty ImagesOn transfer deadline day, AS Monaco’sFolarin Balogun was set to sign for Everton in a €50m package that would see Arsenal cashing in on their 17.5% sell-on clause.Yet that move was thrown into doubt amid reports that Balogun had fai
  
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• Farke on Rodon, bids for Okafor and facing Brighton

  03-09-2026 17:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Brighton at Amex Stadium (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Farke confirmed defender Joe Rodon will be out for eight to 10 weeks with a "serious hamstring injury", adding: "It is a big blow for us because he is a key player for us." The Leeds boss also said it is up to him to decide when the right time is for Gabriel Gudmundsson to return from injury.Farke
  
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• Fabrizio Romano provides update on Chelsea’s reported move for former Liverpool star

  03-09-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano provides update on Chelsea’s reported move for former Liverpool starLiverpool Favourite Gini Wijnaldum Linked With Chelsea as Romano Clarifies Transfer PositionChelsea have explored the possibility of adding former Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum to their squad following a turbulent conclusion to the summer transfer window.The 35-year-old is available on a free transfer after leaving Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq this summer. Initial reports suggested Chelsea had made c
  
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• Report: Manchester United already plotting huge 2027 signing

  03-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Manchester United already plotting huge 2027 signingManchester United Plot Lewis Hall Move for 2027 as Newcastle Prepare New Contract ResponseManchester United’s search for a long-term answer at left-back has already pushed them towards one of the Premier League’s most highly regarded young defenders, with TeamTalk reporting that Lewis Hall remains firmly on the club’s agenda for 2027.United did not get the deal done this summer, but the pursuit has clearly not gone awa
  
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• Bundesliga Predicted XIs – Matchday 2

  03-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga Predicted XIs – Matchday 2The transfer window has passed, and we’re all set for another weekend of highly anticipated Bundesliga action.VfB Stuttgart vs CologneThe hosts managed to retain the services of Bilal El Khannouss on deadline day, but they will be without Chema Andres, who completed a move to English Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion. Cologne, meanwhile, added Mikey Moore and Borna Sosa to their squad on Tuesday, but their of them are expected to start
  
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• 🤔 These 20 transfers you probably missed this summer (2/2)

  03-09-2026 16:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤔 These 20 transfers you probably missed this summer (2/2)"Wait… He’s playing there now?"This summer’s transfer window once again delivered its share of blockbuster moves, broken records, and new stars in the spotlight. But behind the major deals everyone followed, some moves went much more unnoticed.We’ve listed the 20 transfers that didn’t get much attention this summer. After the first part, here’s the second.We’re waiting for your suggestion
  
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• Glasner on signing Munoz, Delap's impact and Tottenham

  03-09-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Tottenham at the City Ground (15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Glasner confirmed Daniel Munoz could make his debut after his move from Crystal Palace but the Colombia defender is still working towards full fitness: "He is available. He arrived late after the World Cup and had a short pre-season. He played in a mask at Everton because he had surgery on his n
  
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• St Mirren boss McLeish calls for homegrown player quota

  03-09-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  St Mirren manager Craig McLeish wants to see a homegrown player quota introduced to Scottish football. The suggestion comes as the Scottish Football Association prepare to host discussions in St Andrews, which all 42 league clubs have been invited to attend, aimed at improving the prospects for homegrown talent in Scotland. McLeish, who worked in St Mirren's academy and with the SFA as a development coach before taking on his role as Buddies boss, insists more youth involvement at club level wil
  
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• Ancelotti backs Mourinho to succeed at Real Madrid after training ground visit: ‘It’s going to be a great season’

  03-09-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ancelotti backs Mourinho to succeed at Real Madrid after training ground visit: ‘It’s going to be a great season’Carlo Ancelotti returned to Valdebebas on Thursday morning, this time in his role as Brazil head coach and as a former Real Madrid manager.The Italian visited the training ground to greet the squad, paying particular attention to Brazil internationals Vinicius Jr., Endrick, Rodrygo Goes and Eder Militao. The legendary manager also spent time speaking with new Real Ma
  
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• Sage on Sarr, deadline day and facing Fulham

  03-09-2026 16:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Fulham at Craven Cottage (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:There are injury concerns going into the weekend for Ismala Sarr and Jean-Philippe Mateta, with the Palace boss saying: "Sarr needs time to recover, he is injured at the moment," while Mateta "cannot play". He added: "As I said last time, Mateta is injured now for three weeks. Everyone else [is o
  
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• Leeds' Rodon out for up to 10 weeks with hamstring injury

  03-09-2026 16:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodon was replaced by Nico Elvedi when he went off against Brentford [Getty Images]Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says centre-back Joe Rodon will be out for between eight and 10 weeks with a "serious hamstring injury".The Wales international, 28, was forced to come off after 34 minutes in his side's 1-1 Premier League draw against Brentford last Sunday.Rodon had played in the season-opening league win at Nottingham Forest and a Carabao Cup success against the same opposition."Bad news, seriou
  
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• Rangers reject second Raskin bid from Besiktas after Aasgaard exit

  03-09-2026 16:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thelo Aasgaard has moved to, while a move for Nicolas Raskin has been rejected [Getty Images]Rangers have rejected another bid from Besiktas for Belgium international Nico Raskin after fellow midfielder Thelo Aasgaard joined Anderlecht in a £1m loan move to Anderlecht.The Scottish Premiership club had rejected an initial loan bid from Turkish club for the 25-year-old and have not decided a cash offer for a permanent transfer also does not meet their valuation.Aasgaard has scored one goal i
  
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