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• Bournemouth agree £26m fee for Benfica defender Silva

  31-07-2026 10:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Silva is regarded as one of the most promising young centre-backs in Europe [Getty Images]Bournemouth have agreed a deal worth up to almost £26m for Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva.The Portugal international, 22, is travelling for a medical after the two clubs reached an agreement worth an initial £21.4m, plus a further £4.3m in add-ons.It is a key signing for the Cherries, who identified replacing Marcos Senesi, following his free-transfer move to Tottenham earlier this mont
  
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• Report: Liverpool ready to open contract talks with World Cup finalist

  15-08-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool ready to open contract talks with World Cup finalistAlexis Mac Allister Contract Talks Reinforce Liverpool Transfer PlansLiverpool are moving decisively over Alexis Mac Allister, with plans to open talks later this year over a new deal as the club looks to secure one of its most important midfielders for the long term. According to Caught Offside, the intention is clear, Liverpool want to protect a player viewed as central to the next phase at Anfield.The report states that Liv
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur still pushing to sign Premier League forward

  15-08-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur still pushing to sign Premier League forwardSavinho to Tottenham latest as Enzo Maresca confirms Man City illness updateTottenham’s pursuit of Savinho has moved back into focus after Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed the winger missed training through illness, with Spurs still working on a deal for one of their leading attacking targets. According to Standard, the Brazil international remains firmly on Tottenham’s radar as they try to sharpen
  
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• Mateta thanks Milan for failed medical: ‘More serious than I had been told’ by Crystal Palace

  15-08-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mateta thanks Milan for failed medical: ‘More serious than I had been told’ by Crystal PalaceJean-Philippe Mateta thanked Milan for his failed medical, because the knee injury was ‘more serious than I had been told’ by Crystal Palace. ‘Luckily, they found out exactly what was wrong.’The striker had at first seemed upset and disappointed that his January transfer to the Rossoneri collapsed when the €35m deal had been agreed.Looking back, he now considers i
  
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• PSG’s Luis Enrique hails Ferran Torres as ‘world-class’ after transfer from Barcelona

  15-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG’s Luis Enrique hails Ferran Torres as ‘world-class’ after transfer from BarcelonaLuis Enrique has expressed his delight after Paris Saint-Germain completed the signing of Ferran Torres from Barcelona, describing the Spanish forward as a player who fits perfectly into the French champions’ plans.The PSG manager played a key role in bringing Ferran to Paris and was asked about his new signing during a press conference ahead of Sunday’s Super Cup final against Lens
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid squad list to face Schalke – Diomande, Mbappe in

  15-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid squad list to face Schalke – Diomande, Mbappe inReal Madrid will take on Schalke 04 in their final pre-season friendly match before the start of the 2026/27 tomorrow in Gelsenkirchen.Ahead of their trip to Germany, manager Jose Mourinho has announced the squad list of players who will be available at his disposal.Diomande in, heavy-hitters returnThe big news is that blockbuster summer signing Yan Diomande has been named in the squad and could make his long-awaited de
  
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• 🚨 Diomande, Mbappé, Bellingham...called up to face Schalke

  15-08-2026 14:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Diomande, Mbappé, Bellingham...called up to face SchalkeReal Madrid have made public their squad list for Sunday’s friendly against Schalke 04. José Mourinho has called up 24 players for the match.Courtois, Konaté, Cucurella, Bellingham, Mbappé and Diomande are already part of Mourinho’s plans, although the squad is missing Endrick due to muscle overload and Tchouameni, who has yet to recover.Available in goal will be Courtois, Lunin and Illia. T
  
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• 'Premier League the dream of all footballers' - Gourna-Douath

  15-08-2026 14:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New Hull signing Lucas Gourna-Douath says he is "excited to play" now the "long journey" of signing for the Tigers.The 23-year-old midfielder has signed a five-year deal after joining from Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg for an undisclosed fee."I'm really happy because it was such a long journey from the first phone call until I signed. I'm so excited to get started."I know Hull City is a big family club. Playing in front of our fans will be fun. It will be amazing for me."The Prem
  
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• Real Madrid Members Question Rules Governing Criticism of Club

  15-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid Members Question Rules Governing Criticism of ClubReal Madrid’s new Reglamento de Disciplina Social, in force since August 1, has drawn criticism from some club members over clauses that they interpret as allowing sanctions for comments about directors or players, according to El Confidencial.What the new rules sayThe Junta Directiva presided over by Florentino Pérez approved the regulation on July 28, with members notified on July 31 before it took effect. It replaces a
  
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• Rafael Leao hits back at report of Milan row with Amorim: ‘You lying’

  15-08-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rafael Leao hits back at report of Milan row with Amorim: ‘You lying’Rafael Leao hit back at a report on social media claiming that he is seen as a ‘negative influence’ by Milan coach Ruben Amorim. ‘You lying.’The Portugal international isn’t particularly active on X, formerly known as Twitter, but he took action when spotting a report reflecting La Gazzetta dello Sport’s story.Leao refutes row with AmorimGLASGOW, SCOTLAND – JULY 25: AC Milan
  
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• Carlisle sign Bristol City's Skinner on loan

  15-08-2026 14:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carlisle United have signed Bristol City attacker Luke Skinner on a one-month loan.The 18-year-old has been part of the Championship side's academy since he was six years old and had loans at National League side Eastleigh and National League South clubs Bath City and Weston-super-Mare last season.He has yet to make a first team appearance for his parent club. "With Luke Armstrong currently unavailable, it's important that we have good cover in the attacking areas, and Luke gives us another opti
  
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• Belgian Pocognoli set for Scotland job - gossip

  15-08-2026 14:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Union Saint-Gilloise and Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli, 39, is set to become the new manager of Scotland. (Sun)Pocognoli is the frontrunner to replace Steve Clarke after the Scottish FA worked through a shortlist. (Herald - subscription required)Michel-Ange Balikwisha is poised to leave Celtic as the forward is a casualty of manager Martin O'Neill's tactical approach, with Monza, Basel and Elversberg having scouted the 25-year-old. (Sacha Tavolieri on X)Celtic midfielder Arne Enge
  
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• Monza target Di Gregorio return as Juventus aim to resolve goalkeeper crisis

  15-08-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monza target Di Gregorio return as Juventus aim to resolve goalkeeper crisisMonza are reportedly considering a sensational move to bring Michele Di Gregorio back to the club, with the goalkeeper potentially set to leave Juventus this summer.According to GOAL Italia, citing Sky Sport, there have been no formal negotiations between the clubs at this stage, but Monza are dreaming of reuniting with the goalkeeper who spent four seasons in Brianza before joining Juventus in 2024.Di Gregorio made 84 a
  
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• Bundesliga giants best-positioned to land Barcelona full-back – report

  15-08-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga giants best-positioned to land Barcelona full-back – reportBorussia Dortmund have emerged as the strongest contenders to sign Barcelona defender Hector Fort, with the Bundesliga giants already making contact to gather information about a potential transfer.According to journalist Matteo Moretto, Dortmund are currently the ‘best-positioned’ club in the race for the Barcelona academy graduate.The German side have held talks regarding Fort and are exploring the conditio
  
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• Hull sign Gelhardt and Gourna-Douath

  15-08-2026 14:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City have signed English forward Joe Gelhardt from Leeds and French midfielder Lucas Gourna-Douath from Red Bull Salzburg for undisclosed fees.Gelhardt has signed a four-year deal with an option of a further 12 months, with Gourna-Douath joining the Tigers on a five-year contract.The pair become Hull's 10th and 11th signings since securing promotion back to the Premier League last season.Gelhardt, 24, returns to the club after two successful loan spells over 18 months which saw him score 14
  
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• 'We will not back down' - Vrancken defiant ahead of League Cup clash

  15-08-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manager Wouter Vrancken insists Hearts "will not back down" after picking up their first win of the season last weekend.The new boss had a tricky start to life at Tynecastle after losing hisfirst three competitive matches in charge. After a humbling 6-1 defeat in the first leg of their Europa League qualifier against Benfica, Hearts defeated Dundee United 4-0 in the Scottish Premiership before earning a creditable draw in the return leg of their European tie. And on Sunday they host Championship
  
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• Motherwell would be 'stupid' to underestimate Stenhousemuir test

  15-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson says underestimating Stenhousemuir in Sunday's League Cup clash "would be the most stupid thing in the world to do". Johnasson took over at Fir Park this summer following the departure of Jens Berthel Askou for French side Toulouse, and the transition has been almost seamless. Motherwell are unbeaten so far this term and earlier this week booked a spot in the Conference League play-off where they will face last year's Europa League finalist Freiburg. Up first
  
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• Report: Liverpool defender set to leave on loan

  15-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool defender set to leave on loanCardiff City Close in on Liverpool Defender Calum ScanlonLiverpool defender Calum Scanlon is set to return to Cardiff City as the 21-year-old prepares for another important season of senior football.According to Wales Online, Cardiff are closing in on a deal for the left-back, who spent the second half of last season with the Welsh club and played his part in their promotion back to the Championship.A return appears to suit all parties. Scanlon rema
  
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• Report: Arsenal star in talks to join Serie A side

  15-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal star in talks to join Serie A sideGabriel Jesus to Napoli latest as Arsenal weigh summer exitNapoli are in discussions over a possible move for Gabriel Jesus, with Arsenal open to assessing a deal if the conditions align for all parties. According to Fichajes, the Italian club have already established the framework of what would be required, although there is no final agreement in place at this stage.The situation remains live rather than advanced. Napoli’s interest is genu
  
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• Mourinho lays down the law between Valverde and Tchouameni after last season’s conflict

  15-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho lays down the law between Valverde and Tchouameni after last season’s conflictJose Mourinho didn’t walk into Real Madrid blind. Two trophyless seasons, fractured relationships in the squad, and a well-documented spat between Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni near the end of last season all landed on his desk before he would even settle into the job.That flashpoint between Valverde and Tchouameni was not a minor footnote, as it became one of the defining storylin
  
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• Barcelona midfielder begins working with the ball as part of his individual training plan

  15-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder begins working with the ball as part of his individual training planAfter joining FC Barcelona’s pre-season training this past Wednesday, Pedri is following a specific plan designed to manage his physical workload. The Canary Island midfielder spent his first two days working in the gym at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, and this Saturday he began working with the ball on the pitch, reports Mundo Deportivo.A gradual returnFrom a purely physical preparation standpoint
  
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• Rangers 'have work to do' against St Mirren - McInnes

  15-08-2026 13:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers last met St Mirren in March, winning 1-0 away in the Scottish Premiership [SNS]Rangers have "work to do" in their Premier Sports Cup second-round meeting with St Mirren, says manager Derek McInnes.The Paisley side won three out of four of their League Cup group stage games and have opened their Scottish Premiership account with two wins out of two."I've watched them in the last couple of games," said McInnes of Craig McLeish's visitors. "They've changed how they want to play this season.
  
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• Coventry brush aside Monaco to complete pre-season campaign

  15-08-2026 13:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Coventry boss Frank Lampard was full of praise for his team's "performances and attitude" as they warmed up for next weekend's Premier league return with an impressive 2-0 win over Monaco at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Friday night.First half goals from Ellis Simms and Loum Tchaouna were to be enough to defeat the Ligue 1 side, with the highlight of the second period being the return of Gustavo Hamer which drew a huge cheer from the home crowd."It was a great fixture bec
  
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• Saints reject £17.1m Benfica bid for Harwood-Bellis

  15-08-2026 13:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Southampton have rejected a £17.1m offer from Benfica for defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis.The one-cap England international, 24, is valued significantly higher by the Championship club, who dismissed the bid without entering into further negotiations.Benfica's new manager, Marco Silva, is also interested in Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo. However, the 28-year-old is understood to have at least one option in France and another in the Premier League.Harwood-Bellis has been at
  
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• 🤯 Fans scrap choreos before kick-off: trouble at 2. Bundesliga derby

  15-08-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Fans scrap choreos before kick-off: trouble at 2. Bundesliga derbyAnyone who had been looking forward to two impressive choreographies from both sets of fans at today’s Franconian derby between Fürth and Nürnberg at Sportpark Ronhof was left pretty disappointed before kickoff.The stands behind the goals remained empty – even though two certainly striking choreographies had of course been planned and the necessary resources were in place. However, they were called
  
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• 🤯 Fans scrap choreos before kick-off: row at 2. Bundesliga derby

  15-08-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Fans scrap choreos before kick-off: row at 2. Bundesliga derbyAnyone who had been looking forward to two impressive choreographies from both sets of fans at today’s Franconian derby between Fürth and Nuremberg at Sportpark Ronhof was left pretty disappointed before kick-off.The stands behind the goals remained empty – even though two certainly striking choreographies had of course been planned, and the necessary resources were also in place. However, they were called o
  
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• 🤯 Fan groups scrap choreos before kick-off, trouble at 2. Bundesliga derby

  15-08-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Fan groups scrap choreos before kick-off, trouble at 2. Bundesliga derbyAnyone who had been looking forward to two impressive choreographies from both sets of fans at today’s Franconian derby between Fürth and Nürnberg at the Sportpark Ronhof was left pretty disappointed before kickoff.The stands behind the goals remained empty – even though two certainly striking choreographies had of course been planned and the necessary resources were in place. However, they we
  
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• 🤯 Fan groups scrap choreos before kick-off: trouble at 2. Bundesliga derby

  15-08-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Fan groups scrap choreos before kick-off: trouble at 2. Bundesliga derbyAnyone who had been looking forward to two impressive choreographies from both sets of fans at today’s Franconian derby between Fürth and Nürnberg at the Sportpark Ronhof was left pretty disappointed before kick-off.The stands behind the goals remained empty – even though two certainly striking choreographies had of course been planned, and the necessary resources were in place. However, they
  
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• Juventus agree €22m deal for Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi

  15-08-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus agree €22m deal for Bologna defender Jhon LucumiJuventus have reached an agreement with Bologna for Jhon Lucumi, with the Colombian defender now set to complete his move to Turin.According to Tuttosport, the deal is worth €20 million plus a further €2m in potential bonuses.Lucumi is expected to arrive in Turin on Sunday for his medical examinations before putting pen to paper on a contract running until June 2031. He will reportedly earn €2.5m per season plus bonuses
  
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• Barcelona goalkeeper left out of Basel trip as Almeria transfer nears completion

  15-08-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona goalkeeper left out of Basel trip as Almeria transfer nears completionBarcelona goalkeeper Aron Yaakobishvili is closing in on a move to Almeria, with his absence from the squad travelling to Basel providing a strong indication that the transfer is nearing completion.According to an update from Gerard Romero, the young Hungarian goalkeeper will not make the trip with Hansi Flick’s squad because negotiations over his departure are now close to being finalised.The development marks
  
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