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• Chelsea face familiar problem before deadline day

  17-08-2026 17:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Chelsea have had the positive debut of £117m club record signing Morgan Rogers and excitement around new manager Xabi Alonso, but the same old issue persists: the size of the squad.Every summer since Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital bought the club, there has been a fire sale of players which, this summer, has been made worse by the shock outcome of failing to qualify for Europe.Chelsea have 40 players on their books and, by Tuesday, will need to sell a player every day
  
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• Aston Villa Face €35m Race For 28-Year-Old Forward: Do They Need Him?

  17-08-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Aston Villa Face €35m Race For 28-Year-Old Forward: Do They Need Him?Aston Villa have entered the chase for a 28-year-old forward, Christopher Nkunku, available from AC Milan for €35m, with Newcastle United making contact too. According to a report from Calciomercato journalist Daniele Longo, Milan want that figure as their starting price after new boss Rúben Amorim pushed the Frenchman away from his first-team plans. Sport Witness reported the same transfer claim on August
  
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• Fernandez will cost Man City more than £120m - Tuesday's gossip

  17-08-2026 23:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester City are faced with an Enzo Fernandez premium, Chelsea winger Pedro Neto has no shortage of potential suitors, and Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes is offered a huge salary increase.Manchester City will have to pay Chelsea more than £120m to land Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez if they try to complete a deal in the final two weeks of the transfer window. (Telegraph - subscription required)Chelsea want close to £100m if they are to sell Portugal winger Pedro
  
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• FIFA COO Kevin Lamour reportedly exits after Gianni Infantino's private investment plan fails

  17-08-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the latest high-profile exit, FIFA chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has reportedly left his role in the wake of Gianni Infantino's controversial plan to open FIFA to private investment, according to a report from The Athletic.A FIFA spokesperson confirmed to the Athletic in a statement that "the working relationship between FIFA and Kevin Lamour as FIFA's Chief Operating Officer" came to an end on Monday. Multiple reports at British outlets indicate that Lamour, who had spent two years at
  
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• Chelsea co-owners Boehly & Walter explore selling stakes

  17-08-2026 23:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eghbali and Boehly at the FA Cup final in May [Getty Images]Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter have explored selling their stakes in the club to majority owner Clearlake Capital.Multiple sources say talks have begun within Chelsea's ownership group after a rift, first apparent in 2024, led both sides to explore buying each other out.However, it has since emerged that Clearlake - the club's majority owner with a 61.5% stake and led by co-founders Behdad Eghbali and Jose E. Feli
  
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• A forgotten figure returned to the pitch for Manchester City against Arsenal

  17-08-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A forgotten figure returned to the pitch for Manchester City against ArsenalWhen Jack Grealish left Manchester City to go on loan with Everton for the 2025-26 season, it seemed like Grealish would not play another match for City. The England international had fallen out of favour with Pep Guardiola and his City career had come to its natural end. However, with Enzo Maresca now the City manager, players such as Jack Grealish have been offered a clean slate, or a second chance. Grealish played the
  
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• Red Bull Studios confirm release date for ‘Reggae Girlz’ documentary on Jamaica women’s national team

  17-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Red Bull Studios confirm release date for ‘Reggae Girlz’ documentary on Jamaica women’s national teamRed Bull Studios have released both a trailer and a release date for their new documentary ‘Reggae Girlz’.The documentary from Oscar-winning director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Trish Dalton will stream exclusively on JOLT on 27th August. Viewers will be able to purchase the documentary on major platforms such as Amazon and YouTube from 27th October.Red Bull Studios ha
  
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• £30m Richard Hughes signing has solved big Liverpool problem

  17-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £30m Richard Hughes signing has solved big Liverpool problemLiverpool appear to have finally solved their centre-back crisis. A few weeks ago Andoni Iraola was forced to use inexperienced pair Ifeanyi Ndukwe and Mor Talla Ndiaye at the heart of the defence. And forgotten man Luke Chambers also had preseason outings in the position.But with Virgil van Dijk returning to the fold - and Jeremy Jacquet coming in for his debut in impressive fashion - some calm has been restored.That’s befo
  
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• Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism

  17-08-2026 22:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Fifa's chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has been sacked by the governing body, less than three weeks after he strongly criticised its president Gianni Infantino's aborted plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors, BBC Sport has been told. In a statement, a Fifa spokesperson would only confirm that "the working relationship between Fifa and Kevin Lamour as Chief Operating Officer has ended on 17 August 2026."Fifa thanks Kevin for his two years of service and wishe
  
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• Thijs Dallinga leaves Bologna to refresh career in the Bundesliga with FC Koln

  17-08-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thijs Dallinga leaves Bologna to refresh career in the Bundesliga with FC KolnThijs Dallinga has swapped Bologna for FC Koln with a season-long loan deal that includes an option to buy.The 26-year-old Dutch striker’s signing has been announced by the Bundesliga club, where it is also reported that the final fee will be 10 million euros if the loan stint goes well.Dallinga began with experience in the Eredivisie and second tier, joining FC Groningen via Emmen. However, it was at Excelsior w
  
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• Liverpool transfer news: Defender jets out as massive move now imminent

  17-08-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool transfer news: Defender jets out as massive move now imminentA defender has seemingly jetted out and a move must now be imminent. Richard Hughes' time at Liverpool appears to be coming to an end.The sporting director is expected to leave Anfield and join Al Hilal once the summer transfer window closes, meaning he has only a few weeks left to finish what he started.And there is still plenty for him to do.Liverpool are going through a pretty major period of change right now. There is a n
  
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• Why Manchester City are interested in signing a despised figure stood out against Arsenal

  17-08-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Manchester City are interested in signing a despised figure stood out against ArsenalThe glaring issue with the Manchester City midfield was impossible to ignore as Enzo Maresca’s side were beaten 3-0 by Arsenal in the FA Community Shield. Elliot Anderson has only been a City player for less than a week and Mateo Kovacic played a role that isn’t suited to his strengths. Also, Phil Foden wasn’t at his best and all of those factors combined saw City’s engine room splutt
  
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• 😱Selling up again? Todd Boehly wants to leave Chelsea

  17-08-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱Selling up again? Todd Boehly wants to leave ChelseaTodd Boehly and Mark Walter are in talks to sell their stake in Chelsea FC to Clearlake Capital, the club’s majority shareholder. The negotiations value the London club at more than £5 billion, driven by a lack of strategic alignment between the parties, according to TalkSport.
  Differences over the management model and stadiumDifferences over the club’s vision and transfer model have strained the relationship with Beh
  
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• Game over for three Liverpool stars as sales lined up

  17-08-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Game over for three Liverpool stars as sales lined upLiverpool need to balance the books. This summer Richard Hughes has already overseen around £100m worth of spending.Victor Munoz has been signed from Osasuna for around £34m while a deal to bring Jeremy Jacquet to the club this off-season was tied up for around £60m during the winter window.Fans have been crying out for more new signings - wingers in particular - but it looks likely that players will be moved on to accommodat
  
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• Feyenoord add to Spanish contingent by signing Javi Lopez on loan from Real Sociedad

  17-08-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feyenoord add to Spanish contingent by signing Javi Lopez on loan from Real SociedadFeyenoord have confirmed the arrival of Javi Lopez on loan from Real Sociedad.The deal for the 24-year-old left-back includes an option to buy, as Giovanni van Bronckhorst jostles with the injuries to Jordan Bos and Gijs Smal.A Tenerife native, Lopez moved away from the Blanquiazules’ youth set-up to progress further at the academy of Deportivo Alaves. An eventual senior, he played 92 matches across four ye
  
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• Calhanoglu: ‘Everyone thought Inter was dying, Chivu like a brother to players’

  17-08-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calhanoglu: ‘Everyone thought Inter was dying, Chivu like a brother to players’Hakan Calhanoglu notes ‘everyone thought Inter were dying’ after the Champions League Final, but Cristian Chivu is ‘like a brother’ to players and they aim to ‘dominate’ Serie A.The midfielder seems to be linked with a move away from San Siro every summer, particularly to Galatasaray, but remains committed to the Nerazzurri cause.He sat down for an in-depth interview and
  
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• Fifa official leaves after Infantino plan criticism

  17-08-2026 22:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Fifa's chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has left the governing body less than three weeks after he strongly criticised its president Gianni Infantino's aborted plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.In a statement, a spokesperson said: "Fifa can confirm that the working relationship between Fifa and Kevin Lamour as Chief Operating Officer has ended on 17 August 2026."Fifa thanks Kevin for his two years of service and wishes him the best of luck for the future.
  
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• Rodri lands in Barcelona to complete 'dream' move

  17-08-2026 22:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri was named the best player of the 2026 Fifa World Cup [Getty Images]Spain midfielder Rodri said it is his "dream" to play for Barcelona after he arrived in the city to complete his move from Manchester City.Barcelona have agreed to pay City about £65m, with the 30-year-old to sign a four-year contract with the La Liga champions."I'm very happy to have arrived. The last few days have been intense, but I'm glad everything has been sorted out. Of course, playing for FC Barcelona is a dre
  
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• David Lynch makes bold prediction ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Newcastle United

  17-08-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Lynch makes bold prediction ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Newcastle UnitedDavid Lynch Backs Liverpool to Beat Newcastle in Premier League OpenerLiverpool head into their Premier League opener away at Newcastle United with reasons for optimism, according to journalist David Lynch, who believes Andoni Iraola’s side are capable of starting the new campaign with a victory at St James’ Park.Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, Lynch assessed
  
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• Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | 1. FSV Mainz 05

  17-08-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | 1. FSV Mainz 05We officially arrive at a significant milestone in the next installment of our Get German Football News Bundesliga 2026/27 tactical previews. FSV Mainz 05 brings us up to one-third of the field covered. As we mark this occasion, we genuinely couldn’t have picked a more interesting club to cover. Over the course of the summer, Mainz have become the darlings of the German footballing press. Everyone lauds the excellent work of U
  
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• Lamour leaves Fifa after Infantino plan criticism

  17-08-2026 21:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Fifa's chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has left the governing body less than three weeks after he strongly criticised its president Gianni Infantino's aborted plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.In a statement, a spokesperson said: "Fifa can confirm that the working relationship between Fifa and Kevin Lamour as Chief Operating Officer has ended on 17 August 2026."Fifa thanks Kevin for his two years of service and wishes him the best of luck for the future.
  
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• Report: Manchester United considering move for Bundesliga forward

  17-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Manchester United considering move for Bundesliga forwardManchester United Weigh Igor Matanović Transfer as Attack Plans Take ShapeManchester United are exploring the market for added depth up front, with Caught Offside reporting that Freiburg striker Igor Matanović has been discussed internally at Old Trafford. The 23-year-old is viewed as a possible option for Michael Carrick as United assess how their forward line could look by the end of the window.The current picture appea
  
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• Ajax make transfer swoop for promising Barcelona left-back

  17-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ajax make transfer swoop for promising Barcelona left-backAjax have announced the signing of 19-year-old Jofre Torrents from La Liga champions Barcelona.The young left-back has signed a four-year deal in Amsterdam that ties him to the club until the summer of 2030.Torrents joined La Masia at the age of 10 and has progressed through all age groups before arriving on the first team fringes last season. There, he made four appearances, with three coming in La Liga and one in the Copa del Rey.The Ca
  
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• Roma keen on Lyon’s Malick Fofana despite key progress for Rodrigo Mora

  17-08-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma keen on Lyon’s Malick Fofana despite key progress for Rodrigo MoraSerie A side side Roma have witnessed ups and downs in a move for Porto’s Rodrigo Mora. While a deal for the talent is now inching closer, they still want to sign Lyon’s Malick Fofana.Initially, it was clear that it would only be one of the two for the Giallorossi. Fofana was an alternative to Mora and a move for the Portuguese was looking complex.Alfredo Pedulla has reported that while a move for Mora is fi
  
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• Spalletti: ‘Lucumi has drive, Vicario top goalkeeper, but Alisson and Martinez…’

  17-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti: ‘Lucumi has drive, Vicario top goalkeeper, but Alisson and Martinez…’Luciano Spalletti welcomes the ‘drive’ of Jhon Lucumi and ‘top goalkeeper’ Guglielmo Vicario, explaining why Juventus initially went for Emiliano Martinez and Alisson Becker.The coach was speaking to reporters in the mixed zone after the final pre-season test against the Next Gen youth team, which as per tradition was interrupted early by a peaceful pitch invasion, albeit an
  
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• Richard Hughes pulls handbrake on £60m forward deal

  17-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes pulls handbrake on £60m forward dealLiverpool’s transfer priority heading into this window was always going to be adding quality in areas out wide. Having missed out on a deal for Yan Diomande - who joined Real Madrid instead - the No1 target has been Bradley Barcola.Paris Saint-Germain want around £145m for their 23-year-old French international winger. And right now there are considerable doubts over whether or not Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes wil
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms super fast attacker is closing in on Liverpool

  17-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms super fast attacker is closing in on LiverpoolFabrizio Romano has confirmed a super fast attacker is closing in on a move to Liverpool. Richard Hughes' days are numbered by all accounts. The club's sporting director is expected to join Al Hilal at the end of the summer transfer window.In his final days at Liverpool, he still has a lot of work to be done until he can be satisfied with the job he has done at the club.Everything is changing at Liverpool right now.There is a
  
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• Chelsea Could Move In For This Crystal Palace Midfielder: What Will He Bring To Stamford Bridge?

  17-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Could Move In For This Crystal Palace Midfielder: What Will He Bring To Stamford Bridge?In a recent report on Substack, journalist Simon Phillips revealed that Chelsea could move in for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton if they end up losing Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City this summer. It is understood that the Blues are long-term admirers of the English talent and could launch a move for him this month.Wharton’s Impressive Season In The Premier LeagueWharton enjoyed a good
  
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• Fifa’s chief operating officer leaves after scathing criticism of Gianni Infantino

  17-08-2026 21:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Lamour, the Fifa official who criticised Gianni Infantino's leadership and voted against the Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal, has left the global governing body. The 46-year-old had been working as chief operating officer, the position from which he told AssociatedPress on 31 July that Fifa staff had been "deceived" by Infantino regarding the plan.A statement from the body read: "Fifa can confirm that the working relationship between Fifa and Kevin Lamour as Fifa’s Chief Operating O
  
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• Fifa's chief operating officer leaves after scathing criticism of Gianni Infantino

  17-08-2026 21:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Lamour, the Fifa official who criticised Gianni Infantino's leadership and voted against the Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal, has left the global governing body.The 46-year-old had been working as chief operating officer, the position from which he told AssociatedPress on 31 July that Fifa staff had been "deceived" by Infantino regarding the plan.A statement from the body read: "Fifa can confirm that the working relationship between Fifa and Kevin Lamour as Fifa's Chief Operating Officer
  
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