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• Chelsea continue to demand permanent deal for Gittens

  30-08-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea continue to demand permanent deal for GittensDe Roon is now on his way, but Roma’s transfer window continues. D’Amico’s top target for the final stretch remains a left-back to give to Gian Piero Gasperini. And among the names circled in red for some time is Jamie Bynoe-Gittens. In recent hours, there has been talk of Chelsea potentially opening up to a loan move for the English winger. This scenario, at least for now, has been denied by Fabrizio Romano.The transfer expe
  
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• Analysis: Is Martinez the missing piece?

  30-08-2026 17:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Alonso sprang a surprise by naming Martinez in the starting line-up - less than four hours after his £7.5m move was confirmed by the club.It is a lifeline for Martinez, who turns 34 next week and fell out of favour at Aston Villa following a failed move to Juventus and the arrival of Japan's Zion Suzuki as Unai Emery's first-choice keeper.The World Cup winner's every catch was cheered on by the Stamford Bridge faithful during an assured display in goal, though he was unlucky
  
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• Analysis: Strong defensive showing from Black Cats

  30-08-2026 17:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The first half lacked quality, with both sides guilty of wasting good positions with poor final passes or lack of composure in front of goal.Sunderland created a good chance in only the fifth minute when Xhaka spread play with a pass out wide and Thomas Meunier put a cross into the penalty area, only for Trai Hume to fail to connect with the ball from 10 yards out.The Black Cats finished seventh in the Premier League last season, to earn a first shot at a European competition since
  
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• RB Leipzig close in on three deals as summer 2026 transfer window enters final stretch

  30-08-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RB Leipzig close in on three deals as summer 2026 transfer window enters final stretchRB Leipzig are pushing to complete two significant late-window additions, with Chelsea striker Marc Guiu and Roma midfielder Neil El Aynaoui both reportedly on course for moves to Saxony. As Get German Football Newsreported late last week, Leipzig are set to sign Spanish U21 international Guiu permanently from Chelsea. Kicker reports that the final negotiated transfer fee totals around €17m including reali
  
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• Di Francesco previews Roma match: “They’re the most in form team in Serie A.”

  30-08-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Di Francesco previews Roma match: “They’re the most in form team in Serie A.”Eusebio Di Francesco returns to Roma, once again as an opponent on the Lecce bench. Tomorrow at 6:30 PM, at the Via del Mare, the Salento side will host the Giallorossi in the second matchday of Serie A. On the eve of the match, the former Roma coach presented the match in a press conference, offering some important words for Gasperini’s team. Di Francesco starts with Roma and doesn’t hide
  
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• Barcelona calm about Gabriel Jesus’ physical condition ahead of €10 million move from Arsenal

  30-08-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona calm about Gabriel Jesus’ physical condition ahead of €10 million move from ArsenalEarlier today, FC Barcelona fans had a bombshell dropped on them as it emerged that the club were all set to sign Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal.Having seen their unrelenting pursuit of Julian Alvarez fail to yield the desired result, Deco & co. moved swiftly to secure an agreement for the 29-year-old Brazilian striker.The La Liga champions will pay a transfer fee of €10 million plus add-
  
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• Premier League: Rashford starts against Ipswich after wins for Chelsea and Sunderland

  30-08-2026 17:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man Utd v Ipswich up next- team news as Rashford startsChelsea beat Brighton in seven-goal thriller - read how the players ratedReports: Isidor gives Sunderland win over Fulham | Leeds and Brentford drawTransfer latest as window shuts on TuesdayHighlights and analysis from Saturday's games | Play our Match of the Day predictor game Premier League: Rashford starts against Ipswich after wins for Chelsea and Sunderland
  
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• Hull's deal for Frankfurt winger Bahoya falls through

  30-08-2026 17:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bahoya has featured in the Champions League and Europa League for Frankfurt [Getty Images]Hull City's move for Eintracht Frankfurt winger Jean-Matteo Bahoya has fallen through after the player decided against makingt the switch.The Premier League newcomers had agreed a deal with the Bundesliga side and the 21-year-old had been granted permission to have a medical in East Yorkshire. France Under-21 international Bahoya, previously linked with several Premier League clubs, has produced seven goals
  
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• Joao Pedro a central figure - player ratings for Chelsea v Brighton

  30-08-2026 17:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joao Pedro scored for both teams in a thrilling match [Getty Images]Cole Palmer scored what turned out to be the decisive goal in a thrilling 4-3 victory for Chelsea over Brighton at Stamford Bridge.Romeo Lavia, Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro put the Blues 3-0 up, but Brighton reduced the deficit to a single goal through Malick Yalcouye and a Joao Pedro own goal before Palmer made it four. Pascal Gross then headed in a 96th-minute consolation goal after a dangerous long throw-in was not dealt with.He
  
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• JJuventus final Sarr details for €33m with Tottenham, also interested in Bakola

  30-08-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  JJuventus final Sarr details for €33m with Tottenham, also interested in BakolaJuventus are not only working on the final details for Pape Mata Sarr from Tottenham Hotspur, on loan with option to buy for a total €33m, but also reportedly asked Sassuolo for Darryl Bakola.The Bianconeri need reinforcements in the final hours of the transfer window, especially if losing both Kenan Yildiz and Khephren Thuram to long-term injuries.Negotiations were already at an advanced stage yesterday for
  
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• 🚨 Seven goals scored: Chelsea and Brighton cut loose!

  30-08-2026 16:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Seven goals scored: Chelsea and Brighton cut loose!For the first time since 2021, Chelsea have started a Premier League season with two straight wins. Xabi Alonso has therefore made a perfect start to life in charge.On Sunday afternoon at Stamford Bridge, the Blues beat Brighton (4-3) after scoring three goals in the first half.Despite the Seagulls’ spirited response in the second half, which saw them pull it back to 3-2, Chelsea secured all three points thanks to Cole Palmer&rsq
  
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• 😶 Defensive meltdown: Werder get run over straight away

  30-08-2026 16:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😶 Defensive meltdown: Werder get run over straight awayDaniel Thioune’s name was not only at the very top of many season predictions when it came to the first coaching dismissal — many football observers were also worried that SV Werder Bremen could be headed for a relegation battle, judging by the friendlies and the transfers.After the devastating news of Jens Stage’s serious injury, the bad news on the Weser has not stopped even after kick-off in the first game of the
  
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• Xabi Alonso reaction: Chelsea manager reacts to a wild win vs Brighton, Caicedo injury and more

  30-08-2026 16:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso shared his reaction at the final whistle at Stamford Bridge and it was one of delight and relief after their enthralling 4-3 win against Brighton. The Spanish coach has created a very entertaining team to watch. At both ends of the pitch.Alonso watched his Chelsea side surge into a 3-0 lead and they could have score more. But they let Brighton back into the game as the score was 3-2 before Cole Palmer's goal made it 4-2. Even then Brighton made it 4-3 in stoppage time
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool remain in talks for forward

  30-08-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool remain in talks for forwardLiverpool Transfer News: Surprise Winger Move Teased as Deadline Pressure BuildsLiverpool are heading into the closing days of the summer window with multiple moving parts, and the sense around Anfield is that business may not yet be finished. According to Fabrizio Romano on his YouTube channel, supporters should be alert to the possibility of a late twist in the club’s search for attacking cover.The broad picture is already sig
  
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• Moises Caicedo injury news: Chelsea star visibly upset after just a few minutes on the pitch

  30-08-2026 16:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Moises Caicedo injury news is the last thing Chelsea fans want to be searching for, but the substitute only lasted 14 minutes against Brighton on Sunday before he was forced off. He came on in the 68th minute but departed in the 82nd.Caicedo was visibly upset as he left the pitch after going down with an injury, stopping briefly to speak with his manager Xabi Alonso before heading straight down the tunnel. The Ecuadorian midfielder is so key to the way Xabi Alonso wants to play at Chelsea and an
  
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• Report: Hull City reach agreement in move for Bundesliga forward

  30-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Hull City reach agreement in move for Bundesliga forwardHull City move for Jean-Matteo Bahoya gathers pace after Malick Fofana setbackHull City have reacted swiftly in the market, with TeamTalk reporting that an agreement is now in place for Eintracht Frankfurt winger Jean-Matteo Bahoya. The Premier League side had explored a move for Lyon attacker Malick Fofana, but developments around that pursuit appear to have forced a change of direction.According to the report, Hull had been in tal
  
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• Stoke so close to being 'really good' - Robins

  30-08-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mark Robins has won 24 of his 79 matches since taking over as Stoke City boss on New Year's Day 2025, in the wake of the sacking of Narcis Pelach [Getty Images]Frustrated Stoke City boss Mark Robins said his Potters are so close to looking like "a really good side" despite their faltering start to the new Championship season.The Potters are bottom, having lost all their first three league games of a season for the first time since 2010-11 under Tony Pulis.But that was a campaign when Stoke recov
  
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• 💣 Juve-Sarr fee, Fofana to Betis, Inter sale: today's market 🤑

  30-08-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  💣 Juve-Sarr fee, Fofana to Betis, Inter sale: today's market 🤑On the day that Gabriel Jesus agrees to join Barcelona and Rafael Leao signs for Galatasaray (for lower figures than expected), the transfer market has more surprises in store.Let’s take a look at today’s most important news involving the top clubs in our league.Juventus, the figures for SarrAs reported by Sky Sport, the deal between Juventus and Tottenham for Pape Sarr is getting closer and closer to being
  
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• A draw in Cardiff still leaves unanswered questions

  30-08-2026 16:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]The Cardiff game probably left Sheffield United fans slightly puzzled about what to expect in the coming weeks. Boss Chris Wilder himself admitted he was left scratching his head at such an open and breathless game.However, some encouragement emerged in the form of a first Championship goal of the new season.It comes after a measly combined total of just four shots on target from the opening two league games. Questions loomed about where the goals would come from this season.Some a
  
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• Bahoya rejection of Hull City gives Milan and Roma hope

  30-08-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bahoya rejection of Hull City gives Milan and Roma hopeJean-Matteo Bahoya has rejected a move to Hull City after Eintracht Frankfurt accepted the bid, amid rumours of Milan and Roma interest instead.The 21-year-old was all set and told to pack his bags to fly out for a medical in England when he turned down the transfer, claim multiple sources including Fabrizio Romano, Sky Sports UK and more.Bahoya looking for more than Hull CityFRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY – MARCH 01: Jean-Matteo Bahoya of
  
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• 🚨 Alvarez replacement found? Reports: Barca land top PL striker

  30-08-2026 16:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨 Alvarez replacement found? Reports: Barca land top PL strikerThe transfer saga surrounding Julian Alvarez and FC Barcelona has apparently come to an end — because of a deal he isn’t even involved in.Instead of Atlético, the Catalans seem to have found what they were looking for in their search for a new top striker at Arsenal.As transfer insiders Fabrizio Romano and Florian Plettenberg report on ‘X’, Barcelona and the Gunners have agreed on a transfer for
  
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• Union Berlin close in on preferred Mauro Lustrinelli target Kastriot Imeri

  30-08-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Union Berlin close in on preferred Mauro Lustrinelli target Kastriot ImeriUnion Berlin are reportedly closing in on the signing of Swiss attacker Kastriot Imeri from Young Boys Bern, with head coach Mauro Lustrinelli poised to reunite with one of his former players. According to Kicker, only final details remain before Imeri completes a move to the German capital. The 26-year-old is expected to undergo his medical on Monday before signing a contract through June 2029. Union are reportedly set to
  
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• Lazio make official Hutchinson offer to Leicester City, push Dia and Ratkov out

  30-08-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Lazio make official Hutchinson offer to Leicester City, push Dia and Ratkov outLazio have made an offer for Leicester City striker Lorenz Hutchinson, while they try to send Boulaye Dia to Rennes and Petar Ratkov to Levante.The Aquile are in action this evening with their second Serie A game of the season against Genoa, but meanwhile the club directors are working round the clock to give coach Gennaro Gattuso a suitable squad.Lazio working to revamp strikersBOLOGNA, ITALY – AUGUST 24: Genna
  
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• Scienza is special for Southampton

  30-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leo Scienza scored a penalty and created an assist in Southampton's win over Millwall [Getty Images]Southampton's 5-1 win against Millwall in the Championship on Saturday will be remembered for Cyle Larin's unbelievable flick and volley. But an honourable mention must go to Leo Scienza. His first-half assist for Finn Azaz was one of the best the Championship will see this season. A mazy, dazzling run was capped off with a perfect chip to put it on a plate for Azaz, who nudged the Saints in front
  
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• QPR forward Lloyd signs new contract

  30-08-2026 16:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alfie Lloyd started his career with Yeovil Town [Getty Images]QPR forward Alfie Lloyd has signed a new contract with the Championship club.The 23-year-old, who joined Rangers from Yeovil Town in July 2024, spent last season on loan in League One, first with Leyton Orient before helping Lincoln City win the title.Lloyd has made 34 appearances for QPR in all competitions so far, scoring two goals."This is where I want to be for my long-term future and I'm just excited to keep going, keep doing wha
  
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• 🚨 With Mainoo starting, Manchester United's XI against Ipswich

  30-08-2026 16:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 With Mainoo starting, Manchester United's XI against IpswichManchester United cannot afford to make the same mistake today that they made in the last round against a newly promoted side. A defeat today against an Ipswich Town team that started the Premier League with a win is simply not an option.Today’s match at Old Trafford will be played with these lineups already confirmed:
  Manchester United: Lammens; Dalot, Lisandro Martínez, Maguire, Shaw; Mainoo, Tielemans; Mbeumo,
  
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• Werder Bremen close in on Youri Regeer as emergency response to Jens Stage injury

  30-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Werder Bremen close in on Youri Regeer as emergency response to Jens Stage injuryWerder Bremen are reportedly closing in on the signing of Ajax midfielder Youri Regeer as the Bundesliga club move quickly to respond to Jens Stage’s devastating long-term injury. According to Dutch outlet Algemeen Dagblad, subsequently confirmed by Sport Bild and Kicker, Bremen are in advanced negotiations over a season-long loan for the 23-year-old. The proposed agreement is also expected to include a purcha
  
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• Time will tell if signings are genius or risky

  30-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lorent Tolaj joined Bristol City from Plymouth Argyle in July[Getty Images]Bristol city bagged their first win of the season under new boss Michael Skubala on Saturday, the first goal coming from new signing Lorent Tolaj.Among 10 summer signings at the time of playing Portsmouth, City have signed two of the three top goalscorers from League One last year, as well as a vast majority of players under the age of 25. It is all part of a three-year plan to make it to the Premier League for the first
  
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• Is Swansea's winger transfer business already paying off?

  30-08-2026 16:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joseph Opoku has scored two goals in three Championship games [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Improvements in the wide areas topped Swansea City supporters' target list as the club entered the transfer window at the conclusion of Vitor Matos' first season.Championship golden boot winner Zan Vipotnik accounted for 40% of Swansea's 57 goals last season, with only six strikes coming from wingers.It was no surprise, then, that their second bit of summer business was to sign winger Moussa Yeo, before also
  
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• Yoro and Balde on Milan’s radar after selling Leao to Galatasaray

  30-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yoro and Balde on Milan’s radar after selling Leao to GalatasarayMilan are still hoping to add to their centre-back and wing-back departments before the close of the summer transfer window, and the latest reports in Italy claim that Manchester United’s Leny Yoro and Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde could be among the potential options.Report: Yoro and Balde options for Milan in final week of transfer windowMilan have officially sold star attacker Leao to Galatasaray for a fixed fee
  
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