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• Celtic chase full-back Lotomba - gossip

  02-09-2026 09:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Celtic linked with a host of new arrivals as Rangers await bids for star midfielder...Celtic have made a bid for Feyenoord right-back Jordan Lotomba, with the 27-year-old having one year remaining on his contract with the Dutch side. (Sky Sports)Celtic are close to agreeing a deal for Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, the Lithuania international who started last night's Coppa Italia defeat to Monza. (Anthony Joseph)Celtic have agreed a season-long loan deal for 18-year-old Chelsea
  
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• SFA to offer incentives for youth participation

  04-09-2026 16:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The Scottish FA is to offer financial incentives for clubs to play more young Scottish footballers.The proposal is part of the governing body's plan to reshape youth development and increase the number of homegrown players.All 42 SPFL clubs gathered in St Andrews on Friday to discuss ways of improving the game and finding the next generation of international players.As well as financial incentives, clubs also heard plans for home-grown player quotas for the Scottish Cup and Premier
  
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• McInnes 'disappointed' over no away fans at Old Firm derbies & seeks 'stability' after busy transfer window

  04-09-2026 16:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Rangers manager Derek McInnes has been speaking to the media before his side's Scottish Premiership match at home to Motherwell on Saturday. Here are his main points:McInnes admits he's "disappointed" at the news there will be no away supporters at the upcoming Old Firm League Cup tie at Ibrox or this season's league meetings of Celtic and Rangers. The manager says it's "always better when opposition fans are allowed into a derby game," but "there's still got to be behaviours met and obviou
  
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• New Inter director Baccin speaks after replacing Ausilio: ‘I’m grateful for this opportunity’

  04-09-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Inter director Baccin speaks after replacing Ausilio: ‘I’m grateful for this opportunity’Inter have formally presented Dario Baccin, with the long-time Nerazzurri executive taking over following Piero Ausilio’s role following his departure after 28 years at the club.President Giuseppe Marotta introduced Baccin ahead of Cristian Chivu’s press conference, describing the appointment as a source of “great pride” and highlighting the new director’s
  
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• A vital player is back from injury for Manchester City just as the work is set to begin

  04-09-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A vital player is back from injury for Manchester City just as the work is set to beginManchester City had two players unavailable for their 4-1 win over Crystal Palace last Friday. Jeremy Doku missed the match due to a calf injury. Also, Matheus Nunes was ruled out of the match as he continued to work his way back to full fitness. Nunes sustained an injury during the warm-up before City’s FA Community Shield loss to Arsenal in Cardiff and it was expected that he would be available to play
  
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• O'Neill on derby ticket allocations, Tierney & Hogh latest & transfer assessment

  04-09-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has been speaking to the media as his side prepare for Saturday's trip to Paisley to face St Mirren.Here are the main points: On the announcement that there will be no away fans at games between Celtic and Rangers this season, O'Neill thinks it was "inevitable" but admits it's "really sad from a normal punter's viewpoint".O'Neill stresses the derby matches are "a great fixture" which "loses a great deal with the big allocation of away fans not being in the stadium".
  
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• Moyes lives with disappointment after deadline day

  04-09-2026 16:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton's deadline day move for Folarin Balogun collapsed [Getty Images]Everton manager David Moyes accepts he has "to live with disappointments" after admitting he wanted to do more business on transfer deadline day.A move for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun collapsed after the 25-year-old changed his mind following a medical at the club's Finch Farm training base.The United States international emerged as a late target after Guinea-Bissau striker Beto completed a permanent switch to Serie A clu
  
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• Moyes on transfers disappointment, 'small squad' and 'rallying' his team

  04-09-2026 16:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton boss David Moyes has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium (kick-off 14:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Moyes started by saying he is "disappointed we didn't do more business and disappointed things didn't go our way in" in the transfer window. He said it "wasn't anybody's fault" that the deal for Folarin Balogun fell through because "the player had a problem in his medical and that was s
  
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• Dusan Vlahovic breaks silence on Real Madrid links after Besiktas move: ‘I’ve thought about it a lot’

  04-09-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dusan Vlahovic breaks silence on Real Madrid links after Besiktas move: ‘I’ve thought about it a lot’Dusan Vlahovic’s summer could have taken him to Spain, but the Serbian striker has revealed why this dream move never materialised.Vlahovic was offered to several major sides during the transfer window, with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid among the clubs linked with his situation. At the time, his preference was to play in La Liga, although he did not have
  
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• Chelsea ready to try ambitious summer bid for PSG star after failure to replace Enzo Fernandez

  04-09-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea ready to try ambitious summer bid for PSG star after failure to replace Enzo FernandezChelsea are being linked with a PSG midfielder who is struggling to be first choice for Luis Enrique in the biggest games.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.Chelsea’s midfielder situation dominated the Premier League on deadline day.The long saga of selling Enzo Fernandez to Man City f
  
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• 🎥 The 20 most original announcement videos this summer

  04-09-2026 16:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 The 20 most original announcement videos this summerA transfer is good. A memorable unveiling is even better!From brilliant concepts to completely wacky presentations, clubs once again showed plenty of imagination this summer.And a big shoutout to the French clubs: Olympique Lyonnais, Lens, Metz, Toulouse and Reims all managed to earn a spot in our top 20.Royal Charleroi (Gaku Nawata)Galatasaray (Rafael Leão)Lens (Jean-Clair Todibo)Sporting (Nestory Irankunda)Lyon (Zachary Athek
  
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• Carrick on Sesko's recovery, midfield choices and Dorgu's potential

  04-09-2026 16:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium (kick-off14:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Carrick spoke on the transfer window: "We went into the window wanting to come out stronger from the group we had last season and we have definitely added to that, a lot of good work in that respect and the situation is what it is in terms of finances and what we can work with. Certa
  
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• Arsenal vs Chelsea predicted lineups, possible XIs, team news ahead of huge clash

  04-09-2026 16:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Arsenal vs Chelsea predicted lineups for Premier League Week 3 were a lot of fun to determine with a couple of big decisions for both Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso ahead of this London derby on Sunday. MORE — Arsenal vs Chelsea how to watch info, predictionArsenal's team is pretty set and Arteta has so many options, while new Chelsea boss Alonso is still working on the balance with his extremely talented squad. Below are the Arsenal vs Chelsea predicted lineups with some analysis, team
  
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• Former Liverpool winger announces retirement

  04-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Liverpool winger announces retirementFormer Liverpool Winger Suso Retires Aged 32 After Cadiz ReturnFootball careers rarely end where they are expected to. For Suso, the former Liverpool winger whose talent once suggested a long future at the highest level, the final chapter has arrived at the place where the story first began.The 32-year-old has officially retired from professional football after reaching an agreement with Cadiz, where he will now take on a new role as an institutional r
  
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• Charlton's Sichenje out for season with knee injury

  04-09-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Collins Sichenje has made 10 appearances for the Addicks since joining from Serbian side Vojvodina in February [Getty Images]Charlton Athletic defender Collins Sichenje is set to miss the remainder of the 2026-27 season with a knee injury.The Kenyan, 22, suffered the injury during the Addicks' Carabao Cup tie against Tottenham Hotspur and has since undergone surgery."It's a tough injury for Collins and everyone at the club," boss Nathan Jones told the club website."He underwent surgery this week
  
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• Report: Chelsea star already considering January exit

  04-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea star already considering January exitEstêvão Chelsea Future Under Xabi Alonso Raises Early ConcernChelsea’s season is barely underway, yet questions are already emerging around Estêvão’s role under new head coach Xabi Alonso.According to ESPN Brazil, the young Brazilian is concerned that his opportunities could be reduced under Alonso, despite wanting to remain at Stamford Bridge. The report, written by Renato Senise, suggests the player has
  
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• De Zerbi on Mudryk, offers for Richarlison and Forest

  04-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground (15:00 BST)Here are the key lines from his news conference:James Maddison was back in training on Thursday but will not make Saturday's match. Everyone else is available, including Savio and Mykhailo Mudryk, who De Zerbi said is ready to play "part of the game".De Zerbi spoke at length about the Ukrainian winger: "We spent one particular season togethe
  
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• Wolves keeper Sa signs new contract

  04-09-2026 15:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Sa has made 174 appearances for Wolves since signing from Olympiakos in 2021 [Shutterstock]Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa has signed a new two-year contract extension which will keep him at the West Midlands club until the summer of 2028.The 33-year-old Portugal international was widely expected to leave this summer following Wolves' relegation from the Premier League.Following his late return from this summer's World Cup, when his country were beaten in the last 16 by eventual champions Spain,
  
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• The Manchester City captaincy group is now complete

  04-09-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Manchester City captaincy group is now completeRuben Dias and Erling Haaland have already been confirmed as two of the Manchester City captains for the 2026-27 season. All that was unknown was who would be joining them in City’s captaincy group. Enzo Maresca has revealed who will be joining Haaland and Dias in City’s captaincy group. On first glance, Maresca has made two obvious and quality choices when naming the other two players who will complete Manchester City’s captai
  
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• Marcus Rashford pays homage to his stint at Barcelona with new tattoo

  04-09-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marcus Rashford pays homage to his stint at Barcelona with new tattooMarcus Rashford may have moved on from Barcelona, but his recent gesture suggests his spell in Catalonia has not disappeared from his personal story.The Manchester United forward has revealed his latest tattoo on Instagram, featuring the number 9, which is his current shirt number at Old Trafford. Yet another number appears alongside it: 14, the shirt number Rashford wore during his season with Barcelona.It is an understat
  
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• Inter coach Chivu praises Allegri ahead of Napoli clash: ‘He’s a winner’

  04-09-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter coach Chivu praises Allegri ahead of Napoli clash: ‘He’s a winner’Inter coach Cristian Chivu has praised Napoli counterpart Massimiliano Allegri ahead of Saturday’s heavyweight Serie A clash, admitting the Nerazzurri can learn from the experienced coach while insisting his team are ready for another major test.Inter have opened the campaign with six points from their first two games, but Chivu knows the visit of Napoli represents a significant step up in opposition.
  
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• Only wins will stop the noise - Heckingbottom

  04-09-2026 15:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paul Heckingbottom has seen his Preston side lose their opening four league matches [Getty Images]Preston North End boss Paul Heckingbottom accepts they need to start winning matches after receiving strong financial backing in the summer transfer window.Heckingbottom was able to bring in a dozen new signings across July and August, and says his squad are ready to compete.The Lilywhites have lost all four of their Championship matches this season and are bottom of the early table."There's no way
  
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• 'I really believe in the manager and the club' - Delap

  04-09-2026 15:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Liam Delap says Oliver Glasner played a big part in his decision to sign for Nottingham Forest because he feels he "can really improve" under his coaching.The 23-year-old striker was made available for sale this summer by Chelsea after he scored just one Premier League goal in a 2025-26 campaign disrupted by shoulder and hamstring injuries.Delap's frustrating season was off the back of a hugely successful one at Ipswich Town in which he scored 12 goals in 37 Premier League games.De
  
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• Pick of the stats: Birmingham City v Wolves

  04-09-2026 15:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Birmingham City welcome Wolves for the first West Midlands derby between the two sides for eight years on Sunday (12:30 BST kick-off).Blues are unbeaten in their opening four Championship games, albeit just one of those was a victory, while they have drawn the other three.Wolves suffered their first defeat of the season on Tuesday night, going down 4-2 at West Ham but Cesar Peixoto's side remain near the top of the table in fourth position at this early stage of the campaign before the weekend's
  
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• Maresca on 'winner' Fernandez, Doku's fitness and a 'complete' squad

  04-09-2026 15:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Coventry City at Etihad Stadium (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:On the latest team news, Maresca confirmed Matheus Nunes is back and will be in the squad but Jeremy Doku remains out.On whether deadline day £125m signing Enzo Fernandez will be included, he said: "Enzo is ready."The Italian boss also touched on Fernandez's qualities, saying: "He
  
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• Several players wanted Fernandez updates - Maresca

  04-09-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca and Enzo Fernandez worked together at Chelsea, winning the Europa Conference League and Club World Cup [Getty Images]Several Manchester City players wanted to know if Enzo Fernandez would be joining the club in the last days of the transfer window as they were keen to play alongside him, says manager Enzo Maresca.The pair worked together at Chelsea and the 25-year-old Argentina international joined City from the Blues for a joint-British record £125m on deadline day.Maresca sa
  
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• WSL2: Ria Bose joins Sunderland on loan from West Ham

  04-09-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WSL2: Ria Bose joins Sunderland on loan from West HamRia Bose has joined Sunderland on loan for the 2026/27 season, with the young defender set to continue her development away from West Ham United.The 20-year-old will spend the campaign with Sunderland, giving her the opportunity to gain further first team experience and regular minutes.Bose joined West Ham in January 2026 from Portuguese Liga BPI side Sporting CP, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract with the Hammers. Ria Bose’s journe
  
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• Enzo Maresca clarifies whether Enzo Fernandez is part of Man City’s leadership group

  04-09-2026 15:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that new signing Enzo Fernandez is not going to be part of his leadership group this season. Fernandez, a £125m signing from Chelsea on deadline day, was one of Maresca’s captains during their time together at Stamford Bridge. Maresca said the Argentina international midfielder is a “winner” and is delighted to reunite with the 25-year-old at the Etihad. Enzo Fernandez captained Chelsea but he is not part of Maresca&rsquo
  
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• 'Clubs will be coming for Price'

  04-09-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]West Bromwich Albion have invested in young talent over the summer and while BBC Radio WM's Steve Hermon thinks it is "the right way to go" for the Baggies' long-term goal of returning to the top tier, he stresses that some particularly gifted individuals may not be here to stay."The most important thing to stress is the ultimate aim is the Premier League but there will be players that come and go," Hermon said."If Albion don't go up this season, which people aren't expecting to ha
  
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• Surprise pacesetters & resurgent runs - five things to watch in the EFL

  04-09-2026 15:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It felt like forever... but the transfer window has finally closed and we can fully focus on matters on the pitch.Well, for another four months at least until the January window opens on New Year's Day.There are already some fascinating stories unfolding across the English Football League (EFL), even at this early stage of the 2026-27 season.We have picked out five things to look out for in this weekend's fixtures in the Championship, League One and League Two.The surprise pacesettersCharlton we
  
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