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• Burnley interested in Nice centre-back Kojo Peprah Oppong

  27-07-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Burnley interested in Nice centre-back Kojo Peprah OppongEFL Championship side Burnley FC is interested in Nice centre-back Kojo Peprah Oppong (22), according to L’Equipe. The 22-year-old defender only joined the INEOS-owned Ligue 1 club last summer. Kojo Peprah Oppong notably profited from several injuries at the back to become a mainstay last season. He made 40 starts for Les Aiglons and went on to take part in Ghana’s 2026 World Cup run.Nice intend to keep their 22-year-
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino reportedly close to new contract that would keep him with USMNT through 2030 World Cup

  29-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After leading the United States men's national team to its best World Cup finish in two decades, Mauricio Pochettino is likely sticking around to finish what he started. The USMNT head coach is "close" to finalizing a deal with the USMNT that would keep him under contract through the 2030 World Cup, according to The Athletic. Financial terms of the deal — which has not been finalized just yet — are not known at this time. 🚨 Mauricio Pochettino on course to agree new contract
  
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• 🚨 UEFA slams FIFA plan, says it exploits football for profit

  29-07-2026 15:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 UEFA slams FIFA plan, says it exploits football for profitUEFA has just issued a new statement condemning the deadline FIFA has set for federations to back its commercial plan or be excluded from the one-off payment if they reject the proposal.For UEFA, that ultimatum "says it all" about the plan’s true intentions. The organization argues that FIFA is using football to enrich itself and its friends.The statement says that UEFA has held talks with numerous stakeholders from across
  
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• Report: Everton set £70m price tag on star amid Manchester United interest

  29-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Everton set £70m price tag on star amid Manchester United interestIliman Ndiaye transfer latest as Everton name £70m price amid Manchester United interestEverton have every right to play hardball over Iliman Ndiaye. According to Mirror, the club will demand around £70m for the Senegal forward as Manchester United and Al-Hilal weigh up moves. That figure is steep, but this is the market now, and Everton are under no obvious pressure to blink first.Ndiaye, 26, has emerged
  
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• Manchester City agree five-year contract terms with Ayyoub Bouaddi as Lille negotiations enter final stages

  29-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City agree five-year contract terms with Ayyoub Bouaddi as Lille negotiations enter final stagesTalks between Man City & Lille described as “particularly intense” as clubs seek common groundBouaddi has agreed personal terms with Man City on a contract until 2031Man City confident of completing a deal in the next days, with a fee gap of ~€10M remainingManchester City have agreed personal terms with Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi and are confident to close a deal with
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino 'close' to agreeing new deal to manage USMNT

  29-07-2026 15:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino looks likely to continue as coach of the United States men's national team according to a report from The Athletic's David Ornstein, Tom Bogert, Henry Bushnell, and Paul Tenorio.Saying a deal is "close but not quite done," the report says the new deal would run through the 2030 World Cup, putting Pochettino at the wheel for the Gold Cup, World Cup qualifying and a likely participation in the 2028 Copa America.The program had recently hired Steve Cherundolo, a possible future
  
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• Is World Cup sell-off plan a step too far by Infantino?

  29-07-2026 15:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino is making the boldest move of his 10 years in charge of Fifa [Getty Images]Gianni Infantino is billing it as the democratisation of football.But Fifa's announcement that it aims to sell off stakes in its football competitions - including the World Cup - to private investors via associates of US President Donald Trump has been met with incredulity and rage from fans, politicians and regional governing bodies.The big selling point, according to Infantino, is $20m (£15m) in f
  
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• De Zerbi outlines Bergvall position

  29-07-2026 15:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he has told midfielder Lucas Bergvall to stay but cannot promise him a starting role.The Sweden international, 20, has received multiple offers from Premier League rivals Newcastle and Nottingham Forest but surprisingly started Spurs' 4-2 penalty shootout win over Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium on Wednesday.De Zerbi admitted he made mistakes in his handling of Bergvall during a chaotic end to the season following his appointment in March, when
  
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• Saltburn concede match over 'finger-clicking' claim

  29-07-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Following the furore surrounding Saltburn Cricket Club amid an alleged cheating scandal, the club's second team were due to return to action on Wednesday evening.But that match, a cup game against Marton's second team, has now been cancelled. Saltburn have conceded the fixture, with BBC Sport being told Saltburn were unable to get a team together due to the "holiday season".Earlier on Wednesday morning, the match had been scheduled to go ahead as planned but was later cancelled.On Monday evening
  
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• BREAKING | Augsburg defender Chrislain Matsima’s transfer to Palace collapses

  29-07-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BREAKING | Augsburg defender Chrislain Matsima’s transfer to Palace collapsesFlorian Plettenberg reports that Augsburg defender Chrislain Matsima’s move to Palace has collapsed. The two sides failed to reach an agreement on the final contractual details despite discussing a total package worth as much as €30 million. Matsima will be remaining in the Bundesliga for now.The proposed deal reportedly collapsed because Augsburg and Palace remained apart on the structure of
  
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• Former Bayern Munich midfielder offers himself to Barcelona – report

  29-07-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Bayern Munich midfielder offers himself to Barcelona – reportAccording to journalist Matteo Moretto (h/t SPORT), Leon Goretzka has offered himself to Barcelona after becoming a free agent following the expiry of his contract with Bayern Munich.The German midfielder’s representatives have made contact with Barcelona’s sporting department in recent hours, indicating that Goretzka would be interested in joining Hansi Flick’s project following Frenkie de Jong’s l
  
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• Roma tracking Torino youngster Alessio Cacciamani

  29-07-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma tracking Torino youngster Alessio CacciamaniRoma will need to revolutionize the flanks. Gasperini has lost Celik and Tsimikas, and Angelino and Salah-Eddine are also set to leave the capital. The Grugliasco-born coach can only rely on Wesley and Rensch. The Giallorossi management is therefore looking for players to add to the squad to raise the bar: their eyes are on Fresneda, but they’re also keeping an eye on Alessio Cacciamani, owned by Torino. Belghali of Hellas Verona remains in
  
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• River Plate begin talks with Real Madrid for Mastantuono loan deal – report

  29-07-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  River Plate begin talks with Real Madrid for Mastantuono loan deal – reportRiver Plate have opened formal negotiations with Real Madrid to re-sign teenage midfielder Franco Mastantuono on a season-long loan deal, according to football journalist Matteo Moretto. The 18-year-old Argentine attacking midfielder is keen to return to his former club in Buenos Aires to secure regular playing time after a heavily disrupted debut season in Spain.Mastantuono’s desire for a return homeMastantuo
  
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• Official: Bisseck signs new Inter contract after Bayern Munich speculation

  29-07-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Bisseck signs new Inter contract after Bayern Munich speculationInter confirm Yann Bisseck has signed a contract extension until June 2031.German centre-back Bisseck has signed a new contract with Inter.The defending Serie A champions confirmed the deal with an official statement.Bisseck extends Inter contract: official statement“FC Internazionale Milano is pleased to announce that Yann Bisseck has extended his contract with the Club: the 2000-born defender will remain with the N
  
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• Koulierakis keen on joining Roma, talks in final stages

  29-07-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Koulierakis keen on joining Roma, talks in final stagesRoma are ready to add another central defender to Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad.As confirmed by Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto, the Giallorossi have set their sights on Wolfsburg’s Koulierakis.The Greek centreback is very keen on the move and discussions are underway for a fee of around 15 million euros.The negotiations are progressing rapidly with Roma ready to finalize the signing in the coming hours.
  
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• Done Deal: Kolo Muani to Juventus, obligation to buy €38m plus €12m bonus from PSG

  29-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done Deal: Kolo Muani to Juventus, obligation to buy €38m plus €12m bonus from PSGSky Sport Italia claim Juventus will pay €38m for Randal Kolo Muani, plus up to €12m in add-ons, on loan with obligation to buy from Paris Saint-Germain if one condition is met.ROME, ITALY – MAY 10: Randal Kolo Muani of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico on May 10, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by
  
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• Wolves striker Arokodare joins Ajax on loan

  29-07-2026 15:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare has joined Dutch side Ajax on loan for the 2026-27 season with the Eredivisie club having the option to make the deal permanent next summer.The Nigeria international recently forced a Wolves training session to be cancelled after reportedly refusing to leave the pitch.Arokodare denied that he refused to train and said in a statement posted on social media: "Throughout my career, I have always taken great pride in conducting myself professionally and maintaining the
  
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• Tel scores stunner as Spurs beat Sydney FC on penalties

  29-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Tottenham continued their pre-season campaign with a penalty shoot-out win over Sydney FC on Wednesday after a 1-1 draw in normal time. Mathys Tel's stunning free-kick opened the scoring in the first half at the Allianz Stadium but Roberto de Zerbi's side were pegged back by a Takahiro Sekine effort after the break.On his fine strike and the game as a whole, Tel said: "It was a good goal. I also want to congratulate the team because we worked and we fought to the end, even in a fri
  
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• Report Roma close on Koulierakis from Wolfsburg, Salah-Eddine to Olympiacos

  29-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Roma close on Koulierakis from Wolfsburg, Salah-Eddine to OlympiacosMultiple reports confirm Roma are in negotiations for Wolfsburg defender Konstantinos Koulierakis, who was also linked with Crystal Palace, while Anass Salah-Eddine is close to Olympiacos.WOLFSBURG, GERMANY – JANUARY 24: Konstantinos Koulierakis of Wolfsburg in action during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and Holstein Kiel at Volkswagen Arena on January 24, 2025 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Fr
  
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• Dubai United ‘fully support’ Pirlo after Italy disappointment

  29-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dubai United ‘fully support’ Pirlo after Italy disappointmentDubai United ‘fully support’ Andrea Pirlo and insist the Italian tactician is ‘fully committed’ to the Club after failing to get the Italy job.The former midfielder was Paolo Maldini’s favourite candidate to become Italy’s new head coach after the ex-Azzurri technical director failed to secure agreements with either Carlo Ancelotti or Pep Guardiola.Political protests over Pirlo’s ro
  
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• Scotland striker Shankland named Rangers captain

  29-07-2026 15:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lawrence Shankland succeeds James Tavernier as Rangers skipper [SNS]Lawrence Shankland has been named the new captain of Rangers, just two months after joining the club from Hearts.The 30-year-old Scotland striker also wore the armband at his last club, where he scored 88 goals in 171 games before departing in May.The boyhood Rangers fan succeeds previous long-serving captain James Tavernier, who led the Ibrox side to a Europa League final and won the Scottish Premiership, Scottish Cup and Leagu
  
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• Timber leaves Arsenal camp over groin issue

  29-07-2026 15:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurrien Timber missed the Netherlands' World Cup campaign, which ended in the last 32 with a penalty shootout defeat by Morocco [Getty Images]Jurrien Timber has travelled back to London from Arsenal's training camp in Spain in a move related to the groin injury that caused him to miss the end of last season.The Netherlands international missed two months towards the end of last season because of an ankle injury, but returned in time for the Champions League final loss to Paris St-Germain.However
  
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• Manchester City step up negotiations with Lille over Ayyoub Bouaddi

  29-07-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City step up negotiations with Lille over Ayyoub BouaddiManchester City and Lille OSC are reported to have stepped up negotiations regarding a possible transfer for Ayyoub Bouaddi (18), according to information from RMC Sport.Whilst several leading European clubs remain on the lookout for a potential opportunity, the Cityzens are currently considered favourites to sign the young midfielder. Talks with the Moroccan’s entourage are also said to have been held in parallel.Regarded
  
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• Roma one step away from signing Wolfsburg’s Koulierakis: agreement on €15 million fee

  29-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma one step away from signing Wolfsburg’s Koulierakis: agreement on €15 million feeRoma isn’t just making moves in attack. Following Castro’s arrival and the negotiations for Ezzalzouli, sporting director Tony D’Amico is also considering strengthening other areas of the defense. According to Ugo Trani on the “Te la do io Tokyo” program, the Giallorossi are now very close to finalizing a deal for Kostantinos Koulierakis, a 2003-born central defender curr
  
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• Barcelona in contact with Premier League defender’s camp; player prioritises playing in Spain

  29-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona in contact with Premier League defender’s camp; player prioritises playing in SpainThe centre-back position is one department where Barcelona have not seen nearly enough transfer links in, and surprisingly so given how it has been labelled as a priority operation for a long time.Inigo Martinez’s departure last season left a void that simply was not filled in all of last season, and to this day, Pau Cubarsi remains the only guaranteed starter in central defence for Hansi Fli
  
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• The most expensive teenagers in football transfer history

  29-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The most expensive teenagers in football transfer historyFootball transfer fees have continued to climb in recent years, and the upward trend shows no sign of slowing down.Intriguingly, many talented teenage players are now commanding the same fees usually associated with more experienced stars.That point has been hammered home this summer by Real Madrid’s pursuit of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande.He could become the second most expensive teenager of all-time if Los Blancos are able to agr
  
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• Report: Bradley Barcola makes final decision on Liverpool move

  29-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Bradley Barcola makes final decision on Liverpool moveBradley Barcola to Liverpool: PSG Stance, Iraola Influence and Transfer RealityLiverpool’s interest in Bradley Barcola appears serious, and the player’s side of the equation looks increasingly clear. According to L’Equipe, the Paris Saint-Germain winger has indicated a preference for Anfield and has chosen Liverpool in principle, even if the move is still far from completed.The key point in this developing Bradley Ba
  
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• Former Toulouse forward Franck Magri attracts interest from Nice

  29-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Toulouse forward Franck Magri attracts interest from NiceOGC Nice are reported to have made Franck Magri (26) one of their targets for the summer transfer window, according to Foot Mercato.A free agent since leaving Toulouse FC, the Cameroonian international (20 caps, two goals) is said to have a profile that appeals to the Aiglons’ management. His signing would be an attractive option for Nice, who are forced to work with limited resources but are keen to avoid a campaign as diffic
  
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• Forest close in on Ivory Coast defender Diomande

  29-07-2026 14:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ousmane Diomande helped Ivory Coast reach the World Cup knockout stages for the first time [Getty Images]Nottingham Forest are close to completing a deal for Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomande.The 22-year-old is viewed as a key target for new Forest boss Oliver Glasner, and talks have progressed in recent days.While a final agreement still needs to be reached, sources indicate a deal between the clubs is now close, with discussions at an advanced stage.Diomande has a £68.2m release
  
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• Report Kolo Muani set for Juventus medical within 48 hours after PSG agreement

  29-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Kolo Muani set for Juventus medical within 48 hours after PSG agreementMultiple French reports suggest Randal Kolo Muani will fly out over the next 48 hours to join Juventus, after they finally agreed a mandatory purchase option with Paris Saint-Germain.The matter has been dragging on since the moment he first arrived on loan in January 2025, but when they failed to work out a permanent agreement that summer, he was loaned to Tottenham Hotspur instead.Negotiations carried on in recent mon
  
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