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• Brighton to land Vuskovic

  02-07-2026 07:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Brighton have agreed a club record £46m deal with Tottenham Hotspur for Croatia defender Luka Vuskovic.Brighton had two bids for Vuskovic turned down last month.However, they have now reached an agreement over a transfer that is also subject to potential additional payments that could take the overall fee to £50m.The 19-year-old will have a medical when Croatia's World Cup campaign is over.Read more on the storyThey play Portugal in a last-32 tie in the early hours of Friday mor
  
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• Saint-Étienne to sign Go Ahead Eagles’ Jakob Breum

  02-07-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saint-Étienne to sign Go Ahead Eagles’ Jakob BreumAS Saint-Étienne are reportedly on the verge of securing the services of Go Ahead Eagles’ Jakob Breum (22), according to Voetbal International.With an agreement between the various parties believed to have already been reached, the attacking midfielder is expected to undergo his medical shortly, before signing a four-year contract – running until 2030 – with Les Verts. An option for an additional year is also
  
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• Hull sign goalkeeper Butland from Rangers

  02-07-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jack Butland made more than 80 Premier League appearances for Stoke City and Crystal Palace before joining Rangers [Getty Images]Premier League newcomers Hull City have made goalkeeper Jack Butland their first signing of the summer.The 33-year-old has signed from Rangers for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract, with the option of an additional 12 months, as Sergej Jakirovic begins strengthening his squad for the Tigers' return to the top flight following a nine-year absence.The nine-time E
  
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• ✅ Transfer confirmed, Elliot Anderson is now a Manchester City player

  02-07-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ Transfer confirmed, Elliot Anderson is now a Manchester City playerManchester City have blown up the transfer market with the official signing of midfielder Elliot Anderson. The 23-year-old arrives from Nottingham Forest for an astronomical fee believed to be around £116 million (about €137 million). The club’s sporting directors wrapped up the deal in the middle of the World Cup, where Anderson has been one of the cornerstone players for the England national team.T
  
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• Manchester City confirm club record £116M signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest

  02-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City confirm club record £116M signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham ForestMan City have announced their club record capture of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham ForestThe Blues have paid £116M to bolster their midfield with the arrival of the England internationalAnderson is reported to have signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium, with the option of a sixth yearManchester City have announced the signing of England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham F
  
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• 🚨 Official: Anderson signs for Man City, record transfer!

  02-07-2026 15:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Anderson signs for Man City, record transfer!Man City splash the cash!It was one of the biggest transfer sagas of recent weeks, and it is now official: Manchester City have secured the services of Elliot Anderson this Thursday! To convince Nottingham Forest to let go of their 23-year-old midfielder, the Citizens had to dig deep into their pockets on a scale rarely seen.By shelling out €134 million for the England international, Manchester City have made him the seco
  
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• Roma closer to new Dybala contract, but Pellegrini meets with Besiktas

  02-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma closer to new Dybala contract, but Pellegrini meets with BesiktasPaulo Dybala is finalising the details of a new contract with Roma at half the wages, but free agent Lorenzo Pellegrini met with Vincenzo Italiano’s Besiktas for a potential move.The Giallorossi have several players whose contracts ran down on June 30, although some are more likely to sign new deals than others.Dybala stays at Roma, Pellegrini leavesTURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma celebrates a go
  
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• England have 'big concerns' - so who would you pick to face Mexico?

  02-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After England's last-32 win over DR Congo former Three Lions forward Wayne Rooney said there are still "big concerns" - so how does manager Thomas Tuchel fix them?Captain Harry Kane came to their rescue with two late goals in Wednesday's comeback victory, setting up a last-16 showdown with Mexico.But questions remain from back to front, with the right-back spot and wide forward positions both up for debate.Can Djed Spence be trusted at full-back? Did Anthony Gordon do enough to oust Marcus Rashf
  
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• Explained: contract details and when Pec is due at Cruzeiro

  02-07-2026 14:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Explained: contract details and when Pec is due at CruzeiroForward Gabriel Pec, 25, who had been playing for LA Galaxy, is expected in Belo Horizonte this weekend to undergo medical tests and sign with Cruzeiro.According to Central da Toca, he will sign a five-season contract with the team.The club from Minas Gerais will acquire 100% of the player’s economic rights. The payment will be made in installments, including a fixed fee and possible bonuses for targets achieved. The exact figures
  
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• Would Glasner tarnish Palace legacy with move to new enemies Forest?

  02-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oliver Glasner won three trophies while in charge of Crystal Palace [Getty Images]"Legacy ruined", "stunned" and a "soap opera". These are just some of the thoughts on social media from Crystal Palace fans reacting to the news that the club's greatest ever manager, Oliver Glasner, is set to join newly adopted rivals Nottingham Forest.Glasner left the Eagles once his contract expired after a historic two and half seasons at the south London club in which he led them to FA Cup glory, into Europe f
  
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• La Liga president hints at Barcelona’s return to 1:1 rule: ‘We’ve informed them’

  02-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga president hints at Barcelona’s return to 1:1 rule: ‘We’ve informed them’Barcelona’s ability to operate freely in the transfer market has once again become a talking point after Javier Tebas suggested the club may finally be approaching compliance with La Liga’s coveted 1:1 rule.Speaking a day after attending Joan Laporta’s inauguration ceremony, the La Liga president offered an encouraging assessment of Barça’s current financial posi
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool have the chance to sign Barcelona star for just £55m

  02-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool have the chance to sign Barcelona star for just £55mLiverpool Transfer News: Jules Kounde Price Cut Opens Door For RedsLiverpool’s defensive rebuild may not be finished yet.According to an update from Mark Brus, Liverpool are “keeping an eye on developments” regarding Jules Kounde, with Barcelona reportedly open to selling the defender this summer. Brus adds that the Spanish champions are “surprisingly” prepared to sanction his departure,
  
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• Reading's Lisbie driven by 'proving people wrong'

  02-07-2026 14:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Reading signing Tyreece Lisbie says he is keen to "prove people wrong" as he steps up to League One after signing a four-year deal until 2030. The 22-year-old came through the Leyton Orient and Watford academies, but was not kept on, and was also rejected by League Two Colchester United aged 15.He then spent two years with Premier League Brentford's 'B team' development squad, before eventually being taken on by Colchester in 2025."I've developed a very strong mentality," Lisbie told BBC Rad
  
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• The World Cup's free agents looking for their next move

  02-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  John Stones (left), Casemiro (centre) and Mo Salah are all out of contract [Getty Images]The World Cup is getting interesting.The tournament is now well into the knockout stages, the path to the final is known and the excitement is building over which two countries will compete for the biggest prize in world football at the New York New Jersey Stadium on 19 July.But for a small group of players, there is an additional incentive to do well.As of 2 July, 14 of the players still active at the World
  
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• Inter prepare first Khalaili offer for €25m in challenge to Napoli

  02-07-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter prepare first Khalaili offer for €25m in challenge to NapoliInter are in direct talks with Anan Khalaili and ready to offer around €25m to Union Saint-Gilloise, it’s reported, after weeks of Napoli negotiations.The Nerazzurri turned to the Israel international right-back after losing first choice Marco Palestra to Chelsea.Khalaili wanted by Serie A clubsEINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS – SEPTEMBER 16: Anan Khalaili of Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in action during the UEFA Champi
  
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• 🎥 Get real, mate!: Fher Olvera on Liam Gallagher, England-Mexico

  02-07-2026 14:44 via yahoo.com
  🎥 Get real, mate!: Fher Olvera on Liam Gallagher, England-MexicoThe atmosphere ahead of the crucial match between Mexico and England next Sunday, July 5, has unexpectedly heated up in the world of music. It all began with a direct provocation on social media from Brit Liam Gallagher.The former lead singer and songwriter of the legendary band Oasis lit the fuse by categorically stating on his Twitter account that the England national team could beat Mexico even while starting with a five-
  
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• 'We want to win World Cup for him' - Portugal carry Jota's memory

  02-07-2026 14:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Diogo Jota helped Portugal win the Nations League in 2025 [Getty Images]"I still talk to him," Ruben Neves says about Diogo Jota, his close friend and former Porto, Wolves and Portugal team-mate.It is a year since Jota, while a Liverpool player, died in a car accident in Spain, 11 days after marrying his long-term partner Rute Cardoso.His brother Andre Silva was also killed in the accident on 3 July 2025."Few people know this," Neves, who is wearing Jota's number 21 national shirt at the World C
  
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• Former Arsenal and Spain star who almost lost his foot announces retirement at 41

  02-07-2026 14:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Arsenal and Spain international Santi Cazorla has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 41. He made the announcement with an Instagram post, concluding a successful career of more than two decades."There are stories that don’t end...they live on forever," the post stated. "Thank you for everything."Cazorla had been playing with his boyhood club Oviedo since 2023, helping them gain promotion to the top flight in 2025. The club was relegated again last seas
  
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• Stats: Here is how Real Madrid are ruling the World Cup

  02-07-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stats: Here is how Real Madrid are ruling the World CupReal Madrid may have arrived at the FIFA World Cup without a single representative in the Spanish national team, but their players have ensured the club remains at the centre of attention throughout the tournament.Despite travelling to the competition with only 13 players spread across 10 national teams, Los Blancos have emerged as the most influential side in the competition when it comes to individual performances.With 13 goals and nine MV
  
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• It’s a Richard Hughes masterclass, Liverpool save €100m

  02-07-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s a Richard Hughes masterclass, Liverpool save €100mLiverpool need to count their pennies this summer. They have an awful lot of players to add to their ranks and, since they're a sell to buy club, there's probably not a lot left in their war chest at the moment.And, that's because last summer, they spent £450 million on new players expecting that to be the only overhaul needed for a while.But, after finishing fifth in the Premier League it's clear that even more money is nee
  
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• Tonali's sale to Spurs - are Newcastle on wrong side of history with rules?

  02-07-2026 14:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali were part of the Newcastle United side which ended a 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy by winning the Carabao Cup in 2025 [Getty Images]Elliot Anderson was always going to go on and flourish.But when Newcastle United reluctantly sold the midfielder to Nottingham Forest to avoid a breach of profit and sustainability rule (PSR) in 2024, club executives were still somewhat relieved they had kept hold of their more established names.This side have been taken a
  
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• Greenwood now a three-way fight with Roma, Fenerbahce and Atletico Madrid

  02-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Greenwood now a three-way fight with Roma, Fenerbahce and Atletico MadridRoma are now in a three-way fight for Mason Greenwood with Atletico Madrid and Fenerbahce, with reports Olympique Marseille will accept €46m.The wide attacker has long been considered the ideal reinforcement by Giallorossi coach Gian Piero Gasperini, especially after qualifying for the Champions League, but the €50m asking price has proved to be a stumbling block.Greenwood battle gets more complicatedMARSEILLE, FR
  
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• Kyle Walker outlines stance on possible England return after Wayne Rooney’s World Cup claim

  02-07-2026 14:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Walker has reiterated his stance over his England retirement despite a right-back headache for Thomas Tuchel at the World Cup 2026.After Reece James’ injury, Tuchel has been forced to scramble for options, with Tino Livramento dropping out of the squad before the tournament with injury and centre-back Trevoh Chalobah preferred to Trent Alexander-Arnold as a replacement. After Djed Spence struggled in the win over DR Congo, Declan Rice filled in at right-back, while Ezri Konsa also fea
  
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• Italy increasingly optimistic about Maldini but Milan legend remains undecided

  02-07-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy increasingly optimistic about Maldini but Milan legend remains undecidedThursday’s reports claim that there is increasing optimism regarding the potential appointment of Paolo Maldini to the role of technical director with the Italy national team set-up among the FIGC, but the Milan legend has not yet come to a definitive decision.Increasing optimism surrounding Maldini and Italy technical director roleNewly-elected FIGC President Giovanni Malago held his first meeting of the federal
  
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• Sheff Utd midfielder Matos joins Goztepe on loan

  02-07-2026 14:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Matos started his career with Chelsea and made two appearances for the Blues [Shutterstock]Sheffield United midfielder Alex Matos has joined Turkish Super Lig side Goztepe on a season-long loan deal.The 21-year-old joined the Blades from Chelsea for an undisclosed fee last summer during Ruben Selles' brief spell in charge.However, Matos made just eight appearances and none after 29 December.Goztepe finished sixth in the Turkish top flight last season.All done deals in July 2026Latest Sheffi
  
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• England’s World Cup win over DR Congo delivers biggest audience of the year for BBC as viewing figures revealed

  02-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England’s comeback win over DR Congo delivered the biggest audience of the year for the BBC as more 16.3m viewers tuned in for the World Cup 2026 clash.Thomas Tuchel’s side came from behind to progress into a clash with Mexico thanks to a double from captain Harry Kane having fallen behind early in Atlanta.A tea-time slot produced an average of 14m viewers across the match, as well as 10.4m streams on the BBC iPlayer.ITV had attracted a peak of 15.4m viewers for England’s openi
  
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• Barcelona open to selling key defender this summer if €65 million asking price is met – report

  02-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona open to selling key defender this summer if €65 million asking price is met – reportBarcelona’s efforts to restore financial stability this summer may require a significant sacrifice, and Jules Kounde has emerged as one of the players the club could consider selling.According to SPORT, the French defender is available on the market for around €65 million, with Barcelona prepared to study offers if suitable proposals arrive. The decision is linked directly to
  
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• Which teams could be worse than Ipswich?

  02-07-2026 14:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]In the final part of Thursday's Q&A, BBC Radio Suffolk's Graeme McLoughlin focuses on the pathway of breaking into the first team and whether Gary O'Neil values it, and which teams could be in trouble this season in the Premier League.Adrian asked: We didn't see as many homegrown players play regularly in the first team under Kieran McKenna as perhaps supporters would have liked. Now that we are moving up to the Premier League, what does the new manager think would be the
  
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• England’s World Cup win over DR Congo delivers biggest TV audience of the year for BBC as viewing figures revealed

  02-07-2026 14:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England’s comeback win over DR Congo delivered the biggest television audience of the year for the BBC as more 16.3m viewers tuned in for the World Cup 2026 clash.Thomas Tuchel’s side came from behind to progress into a clash with Mexico thanks to a double from captain Harry Kane having fallen behind early in Atlanta.A tea-time slot produced an average of 14m viewers across the match, as well as 10.4m streams on the BBC iPlayer.ITV had attracted a peak of 15.4m viewers for England&rs
  
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• First Afcon, now World Cup - Senegal trapped in 'football hell'

  02-07-2026 14:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara needed comforting by team-mates after giving away the extra-time penalty which saw Senegal knocked out of the World Cup [Getty Images]In the city famous for giving us rock legends Nirvana, Senegal contrived a way to slip from a blissful state back into football hell in Seattle.And VAR is the devil laughing on their shoulder.The parallels between the Teranga Lions' last-gasp World Cup exit and January's Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final, in which they were also i
  
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