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• Benfica join race to sign Real Madrid forward as exit nears

  27-07-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Benfica join race to sign Real Madrid forward as exit nearsIt’s expected that several Real Madrid first team players will leave before the summer transfer window closes at the end of August. Raul Asencio and Eduardo Camavinga are both candidates after being told that they do not count for head coach Jose Mourinho, while it’s also very likely that Franco Mastantuono departs on loan.Mastantuono had a tough first season at Real Madrid following his €45m move from River Plate last s
  
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• Leeds United Move Away From 26-Year-Old Defensive Target: Right Call?

  27-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Move Away From 26-Year-Old Defensive Target: Right Call?Outlet Transfer Feed dropped the news early on, and it hit like a cold shower. Leeds United have stepped back from signing Udinese centre-back Oumar Solet. They are not alone in doing so either. Inter Milan and Como have both pulled back from the table this summer for the exact same reason. His knee. Or, more accurately, deep concerns over the state of it.Leeds United walk away from Solet as knee worries trump stellar Serie A f
  
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• Inter nearing move for John Stones, deal accelerating

  27-07-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter nearing move for John Stones, deal acceleratingSerie A champions Inter have been linked with a move for Tottenham’s Cristian Romero but they are now closing in on a move for ex-Manchester City defender John Stones.The centre-back played at the World Cup weeks after leaving the Citizens when his contract ran out. He had a good tournament too, attracting multiple clubs. Get Italian Football News have looked Juventus’ initial contact but other sides remained in the chase.Gianluca
  
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• Barcelona winger will not leave the club amid Saudi Arabia links – report

  27-07-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona winger will not leave the club amid Saudi Arabia links – reportThere is much anxiety at Barcelona surrounding the future of Ferran Torres and Raphinha.While Ferran has been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain, Raphinha, too, was a subject of interest from Saudi Arabia earlier in the summer.Barcelona’s decision to sign the likes of Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi felt like a plan for life without the Brazilian.Raphinha’s exit is not expectedRaphinha’s Worl
  
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• Report Stones has verbal agreement for 2-year Inter contract

  27-07-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Stones has verbal agreement for 2-year Inter contractSky Sport Italia claim that John Stones has reached a verbal agreement with Inter for a two-year contract, after he became a free agent from Manchester City.MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 25: John Stones of Manchester City brings out the 2018/2019 Premier League trophy during the After Party Celebration to mark the achievements of Manchester City men’s, women’s and academy teams during the 25/26 season at The Co-op Live Are
  
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• Liverpool consider loan deal for 19-year-old forward who cannot stop scoring

  27-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool consider loan deal for 19-year-old forward who cannot stop scoringLiverpool risk being left a little light in attack ahead of the new season. Andoni Iraola kicked off his tenure with a 4-2 win over Sunderland in Nashville on the first leg of the USA preseason tour.The honour of playing up front went to Will Wright - the teenager signed from Salford last summer. Wright is filling in for the likes of Alexander Isak with the £125m man just coming back off his summer break and Hugo E
  
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• Tranmere sign veteran forward Ince

  27-07-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tom Ince scored seven goals in 86 league appearances for Watford [Getty Images]Tranmere have signed former Watford forward Tom Ince on a two-year deal.Ince, 34, is the son of ex-Manchester United and England midfielder Paul and has scored 103 goals in 505 league appearances.He started his career with Liverpool and has also had spells with Blackpool, Hull City, Derby County, Huddersfield, Stoke and Reading.Rovers also signed ex-Aldershot left-back Olly Scott and winger Charlie Veevers from Burnle
  
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• Osborn rejoins Stockport on permanent basis

  27-07-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Midfielder Ben Osborn has joined Stockport County on a one-year contract for the 2026-27 League One season.Osborn spent the majority of the past campaign on loan at the Hatters, playing 45 games and scoring twice as they finished third but lost in the play-off final.The 31-year-old was a free agent this summer, with his contract at Championship club Derby County having expired."Ben can play in a multitude of positions and is a really selfless player - particularly impressive for someone who has
  
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• Bromley bring in Lincoln midfielder McKiernan

  27-07-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newly-promoted League One side Bromley have signed midfielder JJ McKiernan from Championship side Lincoln City for an undisclosed fee.McKiernan, 24, most recently spent a successful season and a half on loan at Burton Albion, making 54 appearances and scoring three goals.The midfielder started out in Watford's academy but has also enjoyed loan spells with Dublin side Bohemians and National League outfit Eastleigh before securing a permanent deal with Morecambe in League Two in the summer of 2023
  
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• Liverpool Are Ready To Step Up Their Efforts To Land This Paris Saint-Germain Star: Should Iraola Snap Him Up?

  27-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Ready To Step Up Their Efforts To Land This Paris Saint-Germain Star: Should Iraola Snap Him Up?In a recent post on X, journalist Florian Plettenberg revealed that Liverpool are ready to step up their efforts to land Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola. It has been stated that the Reds are planning to schedule talks with the French club to land the talented wide player this off-season.Barcola’s Decent Numbers In French FootballBarcola enjoyed an excellent run of form at
  
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• Abete: ‘Nothing has changed’ if Italy coach chosen by President before technical director

  27-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Abete: ‘Nothing has changed’ if Italy coach chosen by President before technical directorFailed FIGC Presidential candidate Giancarlo Abete hints that after Paolo Maldini and Leonardo decided to resign, the new Italy coach will be chosen before a technical director. ‘So nothing has changed.’The Italian football world is in utter chaos once again, as just 16 days after Maldini was announced as the technical director of Club Italia, a role that was created to give greater a
  
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• Watford sign Welsh international forward Poole

  27-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watford sign Welsh international forward PooleWatford have completed the signing of Welsh international forward Phoebie Poole on a free transfer.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Golden Girls this evening.The 22-year-old joins Watford on a free transfer after leaving former club Plymouth Argyle at the end of last season. Poole netted seven goals in 19 league outings for The Pilgrims as they pushed Watford all the way in the FA Women’s Natio
  
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• Just in: Barcelona establish contact with Real Madrid priority target’s camp

  27-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just in: Barcelona establish contact with Real Madrid priority target’s campBarcelona have had a very decent summer transfer window so far, enhancing their attacking firepower by signing Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi.The club have now taken the first steps towards exploring a move for Rodri, making contact with the midfielder’s representatives.Indeed, according to Oriol Domenech on Catalunya Radio, Barça have started asking about the Spain international and have already spo
  
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• Chelsea lead race to sign Jordan Henderson as Brentford prepare to sanction exit

  27-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea lead race to sign Jordan Henderson as Brentford prepare to sanction exitChelsea are working on a deal to sign Brentford midfielder Jordan Henderson as Xabi Alonso continues to reshape his squad with experienced additions.According to The Athletic, the Blues have emerged as the frontrunners for the former Liverpool captain despite interest from several other Premier League clubs.Brentford are reportedly prepared to allow Henderson to leave on a free transfer despite the midfielder still h
  
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• Fulham keen on La Liga starlet

  27-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham keen on La Liga starletFulham Handed Mastantuono Loan Hope as Real Madrid Weigh Crucial Transfer DecisionFulham may yet find themselves in a strong position if Real Madrid decide Franco Mastantuono needs a loan move this season. According to As.com, the 18-year-old Argentine remains highly rated in Madrid, but patience is being tested after another underwhelming pre-season display.This is the key point. Real Madrid have not given up on the player. Far from it. They paid €63.2m for hi
  
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• Borussia Dortmund and Genk reach agreement regarding Konstantinos Karetsas 

  27-07-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund and Genk reach agreement regarding Konstantinos Karetsas Borussia Dortmund have reached an agreement with Genk to sign Greece international Konstantinos Karetsas, according to Sky Germany.Die Schwarzgelben will pay a total package worth a reported €32m – with add-ons for the 18-year-old attacking midfielder, who will sign a five-year contract until 2031.According to Kicker, Karetsas is set to undergo a medical in the coming days. The Black and Yellows have
  
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• Benfica show interest in signing 18-year-old Real Madrid starlet on loan

  27-07-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Benfica show interest in signing 18-year-old Real Madrid starlet on loanReal Madrid have an overcrowded squad, with so many stars for each position that youngsters like Franco Mastantuono and Gonzalo Garcia are unlikely to get many minutes.Los Blancos have seemingly been open to loaning out the former this summer transfer window, allowing him to develop with regular game time elsewhere.Mastantuono was signed by the club at the beginning of last season, but he could not establish himself after a
  
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• Video: Why didn’t Italy hire Pirlo as their new coach?

  27-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Why didn’t Italy hire Pirlo as their new coach?Andrea Pirlo will not become Italy’s next head coach, despite reaching an agreement in principle with the FIGC over the weekend.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube ChannelWhy Pirlo won’t become Italy’s head coachUDINE, ITALY – MAY 02: Andrea Pirlo, Head Coach of Juventus looks on prior to the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and Juventus at Dacia Arena on May 02, 2021 in Udine, Ita
  
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• Barcelona captain stands firm on decision to stay despite uncertainty over his role

  27-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona captain stands firm on decision to stay despite uncertainty over his roleBarcelona have a host of central defensive options in the squad in the form of Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia, Gerard Martin, Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araujo.Even Jules Kounde is being considered as a player who can potentially play in this position in the upcoming season, leaving Hansi Flick with decisions to make.One player who does not seem to be a preferred choice for the German manager in that position is cap
  
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• Aston Villa defender Maritz signs new deal

  27-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa defender Maritz signs new dealAston Villa defender Noelle Maritz has signed a contract extension with the club.The Villans announced the news via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 30-year-old Swiss international has spent the last two-and-a-half seasons with Aston Villa after joining the club from Arsenal in January 2024. She has gone on to make 59 appearances for The Villans, helping the club to compete strongly in the Barclays Women’s Super League.Maritz
  
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• 😱Rumour CONFIRMED: Maldini and Leonardo leave Italy after 17 days

  27-07-2026 19:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱Rumour CONFIRMED: Maldini and Leonardo leave Italy after 17 daysJust 16 days after their official appointment, Paolo Maldini (technical director) and Leonardo (advisor) have submitted their irrevocable resignation to the FIGC. The decision comes after the federation reversed course on the hiring of Andrea Pirlo, a move that triggered the collapse of the executive leadership.Roberto Mancini, the clear favorite to returnWith the departure of the leadership duo, the option of hiring Thiago
  
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• Newcastle United sign midfielder Bradley

  27-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United sign midfielder BradleyNewcastle United have completed the signing of midfielder Katie Bradley on a free transfer.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Magpies this afternoon.The 24-year-old midfielder joins Newcastle United after leaving former club Charlton Athletic earlier this summer. Bradley was promoted to the Barclays Women’s Super League with The Addicks last season via a play-off tie. The player spent two years at The
  
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• Manchester City ready to sanction high-profile midfield exit after Ayyoub Bouaddi signing

  27-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City ready to sanction high-profile midfield exit after Ayyoub Bouaddi signingGalatasaray are keeping close tabs on Man City’s Tijjani Reijnders this summerMan City could allow Reijnders to leave if they are able to complete a deal for Lille’s BouaddiThe development adds a significant subplot to Man City’s ongoing pursuit of the Lille midfielderGalatasaray are monitoring Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders and could move for the Netherlands international if
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona sign 20-year-old Ghanaian winger permanently for reserve team

  27-07-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona sign 20-year-old Ghanaian winger permanently for reserve teamFC Barcelona have officially announced the signing of Ghanaian winger Abdul Aziz Issah on a permanent transfer after he spent the last two years on loan at the club with Barça Atletic.The 20-year-old winger has signed a two-year contract with the Blaugrana until 2028, with the option of prolonging it by another twelve months.“FC Barcelona and Dreams FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of Aziz
  
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• No regrets for Schwolow as Hearts chapter ends

  27-07-2026 19:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow says leaving Hearts has been one of the toughest decisions of his career but insists it was made for family reasons rather than football. The 34-year-old is set to make his final appearance for Hearts in Tuesday night's Champions League second qualifying round second leg before returning to Germany after deciding his family had been unable to settle in Edinburgh.The Tynecastle club trail Sturm Graz 4-0 heading into the match in Gorgie, a deficit they need to overtur
  
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• Liverpool's centre-back situation and why Iraola must act

  27-07-2026 19:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joe Gomez was forced off injured in Liverpool's first game under Andoni Iraola [Getty Images]Two centre-backs caught the eye of Liverpool's scouting department at the U17 World Cup in Qatar last November.Within weeks, the club spent a combined £3.5m on the pair: Senegal's Mor Talla Ndiaye and Austria's Ifeanyi Ndukwe.Under Matt Newberry, Liverpool's director of global talent, this was evidence of future planning in full flow.Yet surely no-one inside the club would have expected the teenage
  
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• Report Maldini and Leonardo to resign from Italy roles after just 16 days

  27-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Maldini and Leonardo to resign from Italy roles after just 16 daysPaolo Maldini and Leonardo have decided to resign from the FIGC after disagreements over who to choose as the new Italy coach, report Sky Sport Italia, just days after accepting the roles.ROME, ITALY – FEBRUARY 03: (L-R) Paolo Maldini and Leonardo of Milan look on before the Serie A match between AS Roma and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on February 3, 2019 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)The position
  
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• Barcelona forward has not informed club of any intention of leaving amid strong PSG interest

  27-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona forward has not informed club of any intention of leaving amid strong PSG interestBarcelona star Ferran Torres is coming off arguably the greatest moment of his footballing career, one that will remain his forever.The Spanish striker came off the bench against Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final and scored La Roja’s only goal to earn them their second star.During the tournament, the 26-year-old was heavily linked with a potential move to PSG, but that seems to have fizzled
  
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• Everton sign Manchester City defender Layzell on loan

  27-07-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton sign Manchester City defender Layzell on loanEverton have completed the signing of Manchester City defender Naomi Layzell on a season-long loan deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Toffees this afternoon.The 22-year-old has spent the last two seasons with Manchester City after joining the club from Bristol City in summer 2024. Layzell was a Barclays Women’s Super League and Adobe Women’s FA Cup winner with The Cityzens last
  
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• 😱Chicharito is back: the Mexican will play in the US second tier

  27-07-2026 19:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱Chicharito is back: the Mexican will play in the US second tierMexican forward Javier "Chicharito" Hernández has reached a final agreement to join Atlético Dallas, officially becoming the first signing in the history of the new USL Championship franchise.Debut scheduled for 2027At 38 years old, the experienced striker will take on a new and important chapter in his professional career. Although his debut on the field wearing the team’s jersey is planned for the 2027
  
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