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• Cardiff should not rush to add centre-back - Blake

  25-08-2026 07:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Former Cardiff City forward Nathan Blake believes the Bluebirds are right not to rush into the market for a centre-back despite their defensive injury crisis.Cardiff were without a senior option at centre-back for Saturday's 2-2 draw at Derby County, and could be in a similar boat when they host Norwich in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.Dylan Lawlor, Calum Chambers, Will Fish and Gabriel Osho are all out injured, but Blake feels his old side should still exercise caution on
  
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• Exit-bound Barcelona full-back ‘very close’ to joining Real Sociedad

  26-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exit-bound Barcelona full-back ‘very close’ to joining Real SociedadBarcelona have a few players the club are looking to move on in the final days of the summer transfer window.The likes of Marc Casado and Hector Fort are no longer in Hansi Flick’s plans and have been training away from the squad while trying to find a solution.Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, relaying information from Matteo Moretto, Fort appears to be closing in on an exit, with Real Sociedad emerging as th
  
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• Atletico forward Julian Alvarez softens stance on potential Arsenal transfer

  26-08-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico forward Julian Alvarez softens stance on potential Arsenal transferArsenal are pushing to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid before the end of the transfer window. Alvarez has made it clear his ultimate ambition is to join Barcelona, but Atletico have strongly resisted the idea of selling him to a direct rival. In a boost for the Gunners, the Argentine’s view on a move to the Emirates Stadium has softened, per the Independent. He still prefers to stay in Spain
  
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• Juve push for Zirkzee, Leao trains, ❌ Bonny: today's market 🤑

  26-08-2026 16:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juve push for Zirkzee, Leao trains, ❌ Bonny: today's market 🤑Serie A has started in the best possible way, delivering goals, entertainment, and excitement like we haven’t seen at the start of the season in years. And we’re only just getting started: now all that remains is to wait for the summer transfer window to close, which will once and for all define the faces, ambitions, and balance of the 20 teams.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball:
  
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• Kone still adjusting after rapid rise

  26-08-2026 16:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Queens Park Rangers fans were disappointed to see their opening win over Portsmouth backed up with a goalless draw on home soil against Bolton Wanderers at the weekend, but they still have something to be optimistic about.Striker Richard Kone scored 10 goals across his 43 Championship appearances last season and fan Alex Bullamore of the R Generation podcast feels the Ivory Coast international is still just settling in."The rise that he has had is very quick, absolutely incredible,
  
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• Standard Liege hoping to bring former Brighton striker back to the club from Widzew Łódź

  26-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Standard Liege hoping to bring former Brighton striker back to the club from Widzew ŁódźKevin Sauvage is reporting that Standard Liege are looking to move quickly to replace the departing Dennis Ayensa. They are hoping to bring former Brighton striker Andi Zeqiri back to the club from Polish top flight side Widzew Łódź. Standard Liege are hoping that the former Brighton striker will be able to join them on loan for two seasons with a purchase option. Given how h
  
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• Di Gregorio makes feelings towards Juventus clear after Bournemouth switch

  26-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Di Gregorio makes feelings towards Juventus clear after Bournemouth switchMichele Di Gregorio says that he is ‘happy’ to be at an ‘ambitious’ club in AFC Bournemouth after a disappointing end to his time with Juventus, but he has also made his feelings towards his former club clear by erasing any trace of them from his social media profiles.Di Gregorio has left Juventus after two seasons to join Bournemouth on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy for a potential
  
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• Atletico Madrid go on the offensive against Barcelona to protect Julian Alvarez

  26-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid go on the offensive against Barcelona to protect Julian AlvarezAtletico Madrid have taken their confrontation with Barcelona over Julian Alvarez to another level, with the club preparing to add further evidence to their existing cases with FIFA and the RFEF, reports Carrusel Deportivo.As such, Atletico now believe the situation is having a direct impact on their player. It is to be noted that Alvarez did not attend training today after contacting the club’s medical sta
  
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• Arsenal transfer target set for months out after surgery advice

  26-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal transfer target set for months out after surgery adviceKenan Yildiz will require surgery on his foot injury, seemingly putting to bed any lingering hopes of Arsenal signing the Juventus winger this summer.Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty ImagesArsenal have been on the hunt for a winger this summer, and Kenan Yildiz of Juventus was one of the names strongly linked with interest from the Gunners.Juventus were very keen not to sell, which created one roadblock for Arsenal to overcome. But perha
  
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• Premier League: How to buy tickets to Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest

  26-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League: How to buy tickets to Liverpool vs. Nottingham ForestLiverpool take on Nottingham Forest in their opening Premier League home game of the season, with new manager Andoni Iraola preparing for his Anfield debut.BUY LIVERPOOL VS. NOTTINGHAM FOREST TICKETS HEREThe Reds will no doubt be big favourites against Forest, who were mostly relegation strugglers last term, and who suffered an opening-day defeat at home to Leeds United last weekend.Liverpool fans will surely be eager to get ti
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur set to rival Serie A giants for winger

  26-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur set to rival Serie A giants for wingerTottenham Monitor Amine Gouiri Amid Napoli Striker SearchNapoli’s hunt for a new forward is gathering pace, and it may have implications for Tottenham as the summer market develops. According to Corriere dello Sport, the Italian club are still looking for an attacker with greater flexibility, someone capable of linking play and operating both as a central striker and in a support role.The profile under consideration is clear. Gabriel
  
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• CL, EL and ECL 26/27: Draws & Premier League Pots

  26-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CL, EL and ECL 26/27: Draws & Premier League PotsPremier League clubs are days away from learning who they will face across the Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League.England will be represented by nine teams across each of UEFA’s three competitions, including Crystal Palace, who secured their place in the Europa League by winning the Conference League.Read on as we take a look at the draws for each competition and when Premier League clubs will find out their po
  
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• Atletico Madrid hits back at Barcelona after Laporta’s statement on Julian Alvarez: ‘0% chance of selling him to Barça’

  26-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid hits back at Barcelona after Laporta’s statement on Julian Alvarez: ‘0% chance of selling him to Barça’Atletico Madrid’s relationship with Barcelona over Julian Alvarez appears to have reached another breaking point, with the Spanish capital club responding strongly to Joan Laporta’s latest public comments about the Argentine forward.Barcelona’s interest in Alvarez has been one of the major talking points of the summer, and Laporta recen
  
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• Ex-Premier League star reported missing in Hungary as former club issues concerned statement

  26-08-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  QPR have stated they are “praying” for Akos Buzsaky after the former Premier League midfielder was reported missing in Hungary.The 44-year-old featured at Loftus Road during the 2011-12 Premier League season, having also played for Plymouth Argyle and Portsmouth.Reports in Hungary say Buzsaky has been missing for over a week and that police are currently looking for him.The Championship club posted on X: "The club are concerned to learn that R’s favourite Akos Buzsaky has been
  
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• Will a Premier League club break record for transfer sales in one window?

  26-08-2026 15:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tonali, Rogers and Savinho were among this summer's big sales [Getty Images]Premier League clubs are usually associated with spending heavily in the transfer market, but this summer several have been making as much noise through their sales.Aston Villa, Manchester City and Newcastle United have already moved into the all-time top six for transfer income generated in a single window, with Monaco's 360m euros haul from 2018-19 now within reach.Monaco's record was built around several major departu
  
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• Juventus have two options to replace Yildiz as two more stars return from injury

  26-08-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus have two options to replace Yildiz as two more stars return from injuryJuventus are unlikely to dip into the transfer market to find a direct replacement for Kenan Yildiz after learning that he will be sidelined for around three months, but there is still encouraging news on Wednesday as Federico Gatti and summer signing Jeff Ekhator have returned to training following their recent injury lay-offs.Yildiz out for three months, but Gatti and Ekhator return to Juventus trainingThere are co
  
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• League Cup third round draw updates: Rules, start time, how to watch, qualified teams

  26-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nine Premier League teams competing in the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League join the draw as the League Cup determines its third round ties on Wednesday.Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, Spurs, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Liverpool will join a maximum of 11 other PL teams in the draw, as Leeds eliminated Nottingham Forest in a second-round tie on Tuesday.MORE — League Cup second round schedule, fixtures, resultsThe third round of the Leagu
  
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• Chelsea in contact over move for Villa goalkeeper Martinez

  26-08-2026 15:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea are considering a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after making contact with the Argentina international's representatives.The 33-year-old is considered available for a potential transfer from Villa after the club signed Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma for about £30m earlier this month.The move could provide another opportunity for Chelsea and Villa to do business. Chelsea signed forward Morgan Rogers from Villa for a club-record £117m,
  
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• Bolton sign Canada international forward Nelson

  26-08-2026 15:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jayden Nelson's final appearance for Austin came in a 2-1 win at Seattle last Thursday [Getty Images]Bolton Wanderers have signed Austin FC forward Jayden Nelson for a fee the American side said could reach £1.64m ($2.34m) on a four-year deal.The 23-year-old Canada international, who played once at this summer's World Cup, scored two goals in 13 MLS appearances for Austin after joining from Vancouver Whitecaps in January.Nelson, who is Bolton's 10th summer signing, could make his Wanderers
  
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• Uefa set to drop Fifa tournament boycott threat

  26-08-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino has been president of Fifa since February 2016 [Getty Images]Uefa is set to drop its threat of boycotting Fifa competitions, having received assurances there will be no repeat of Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors, BBC Sport has been told.The matter will be discussed at a meeting of Uefa's executive committee in Monaco on Thursday.Earlier this month, European football's governing body said that despite Infantino's plan being aborted
  
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• Barcelona begin to give up on Julian Alvarez as Atletico Madrid refuse to change their mind

  26-08-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona begin to give up on Julian Alvarez as Atletico Madrid refuse to change their mindBarcelona’s long-running pursuit of Julian Alvarez appears to be reaching a critical point, with the club accepting that their chances of prising the Argentine away from Atletico Madrid this summer are fading.According to journalist Eduardo Burgos, Barcelona are beginning to write off a move for Alvarez after failing to find a way to change Atletico’s position. The Madrid club remain in co
  
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• Sage on Disasi loan, Mateta's place and Sarr's future

  26-08-2026 15:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage has been speaking to the media before Friday's Premier League game against Manchester City at Selhurst Park (kick-off 20:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Ismaila Sarr has a groin injury and will miss the match. Sage said: "We'll prepare him - he needs time. I thought it would be quicker, but I am not medical [staff] - that's why I wait for him, and we'll prepare him to come back with us."Chadi Riad, who was substituted off injured in the 2-0
  
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• A new midfielder high on fans' transfer wishlist

  26-08-2026 15:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your views on what Aberdeen need in the final week of the transfer window.Here are some of your comments:Neil: Get a few more out the door then work with what we have. Turnover has been enormous. Many fans want to see young players given a chance. No loan signings has to be seen as positive. Squad should be good enough.Scott: We need some grit in midfield, perhaps two players, as we're weak there. We need a winger who actually has pace, can beat a man, and can cross a ball (as
  
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• Alonso on Caicedo's fitness, Fernandez's future and Luton

  26-08-2026 15:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Carabao Cup second-round game against League One side Luton Town at Stamford Bridge (19:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Alonso confirmed Moises Caicedo and new signing Marco Palestra will not return on Thursday, having missed Monday's Premier League opener at Fulham: "Hopefully Moi can make it for the weekend. We need to chek a little bit more with Marco."There are no new injury concerns after the w
  
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• Italian FA officially withdraws support for FIFA President Infantino

  26-08-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italian FA officially withdraws support for FIFA President InfantinoThe FIGC (Italian FA) has released a statement formally withdrawing its support of under-fire FIFA President Gianni Infantino: ‘We will continue to work alongside UEFA and the other European associations to promote an idea of football based on merit and sustainability, putting fans at the centre’.Official: FIGC withdraws support for InfantinoInfantino’s future as President of the world football’s governin
  
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• 🔴⚪️ Atleti are adamant and shut the door on Julián's exit

  26-08-2026 15:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔴⚪️ Atleti are adamant and shut the door on Julián's exitTensions between the boards are soaring. Following Joan Laporta’s statements about FC Barcelona’s offer for Julián Álvarez, Atlético de Madrid has responded with blunt forcefulness in remarks from a spokesperson to the newspaper MARCA.The red-and-white club believes the player is being portrayed as a victim when the real injured party is them. The Madrid-based side says it has su
  
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• African star spotted at Liverpool training centre

  26-08-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  African star spotted at Liverpool training centreLiverpool now only have six days to sort out a team that Andoni Iraola is happy with. The Spaniard was the Reds' first-choice to replace Arne Slot after a rather abysmal 2025-26 season.Most people expected his heavy metal style of football to instantly get results out of the Reds' squad but, after their 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Sunday, it's clear that some changes still need to be made.Many players have been linked with a switch but, now that
  
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• African sensation spotted at Liverpool training centre

  26-08-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  African sensation spotted at Liverpool training centreLiverpool now only have six days to sort out a team that Andoni Iraola is happy with. The Spaniard was the Reds' first-choice to replace Arne Slot after a rather abysmal 2025-26 season.Most people expected his heavy metal style of football to instantly get results out of the Reds' squad but, after their 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Sunday, it's clear that some changes still need to be made.Many players have been linked with a switch but, now
  
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• Why can't Real Madrid play at Anfield in the Champions League league phase?

  26-08-2026 15:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have hosted Real Madrid in the Champions League's league phase in each of the last two seasons [Getty Images]Liverpool, Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Arsenal are among the 36 teams that will feature in Thursday's league phase draw for the 2026-27 Champions League.The quartet of clubs, who are all multi-time Champions League finalists, will all feature in pot one of the draw. It effectively means they are all in Uefa's nine best-rated clubs that are featuring in the league phase of this
  
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• MK Dons sign goalkeeper Dennis from Bournemouth

  26-08-2026 15:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Dennis made just a single appearance for Bournemouth during his 11 seasons with the Cherries which came in the FA Cup in 2021 [Getty Images]MK Dons have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Will Dennis from Premier League club Bournemouth for an undisclosed fee.Dennis, 26, becomes MK Dons' eighth signing of the summer transfer window, joining the likes of Ryan Barnett, Sam Silvera and Sam Nombe at Stadium MK.He spent the second half of last season on loan at Leyton Orient, starting the final
  
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