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• Chelsea in talks for Villa set-piece guru MacPhee

  25-07-2026 12:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Villa have flourished at set-pieces under MacPhee's guidance [Getty Images]Chelsea are in talks to sign highly regarded set-piece coach Austin MacPhee from Aston Villa but face competition from other Premier League clubs as well as Saudi Pro League teams.Villa would be due compensation for MacPhee with his contract understood to have a specified release clause.The Scottish coach, 46, has combined his role at Villa Park with a similar position with the Portugal national team for the past five yea
  
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• Significant hurdle cleared as £11m Mohamed Salah contract deal moves closer

  25-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Significant hurdle cleared as £11m Mohamed Salah contract deal moves closerThe Egyptian King called time on his Anfield career after reaching an agreement to rip up his contract.The 34-year-old signed a renewal in 2025 worth £400k per week until 2027 - but fell out with club bosses including Arne Slot. That paved the way for the two-time African footballer of the year to pursue a free transfer elsewhere.Salah edges closer to £11m Besiktas contractAlthough it was speculated that
  
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• Carlisle sign defender Duru on one-year deal

  25-07-2026 19:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leo Duru made two substitute appearances in Major League Soccer during a loan spell at San Diego FC last year [Getty Images]Carlisle United have signed former Blackburn Rovers defender Leo Duru on a one-year contract, with the option of a further year.Duru, 21, was released by Rovers earlier this summer at the end of his contract and had been on trial with National League side Carlisle.He has previously had loan spells at Barrow and San Diego FC, for whom he made two substitute appearances in Ma
  
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• Dundee 'looked tired' in 11th game before league start

  25-07-2026 19:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Steven Pressley said his Dundee team looked "a little bit tired" and "a little bit laboured" despite scoring four times to beat lower-league Clyde.The Premiership club were goalless at half-time at Dens Park but managed to break the visitors down after the interval to progress from the League Cup groups.Despite league action not starting until next weekend, Pressley referenced that Saturday's match was Dundee's 11th game of the campaign, including friendlies and the four League Cup group fi
  
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• St Johnstone crash out as Dundee Utd squeeze through - League Cup round-up

  25-07-2026 19:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  St Johnstone crashed out the Premier Sports Cup thanks to East Fife's dramatic stoppage-time equaliser, but Premiership rivals Dundee United squeezed through after Montrose blew their chance at home to Spartans.Montrose only required a point to progress to the last 16 as Group B winners, but the League 1 side lost 2-0 to visitors from the division below.St Johnstone needed a win to have at least a chance of progressing as one of the best runners-up but end up finishing third behind Inverness Cal
  
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• Hugo Viana and Manchester City ready to break the bank for RB Leipzig sensation after £116M Elliot Anderson deal

  25-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hugo Viana and Manchester City ready to break the bank for RB Leipzig sensation after £116M Elliot Anderson dealMan City and Arsenal have both signalled willingness to pay a nine-figure fee for Yan DiomandeLiverpool had a €100M offer rejected for the Ivory Coast international during the World CupPSG remain Diomande’s preferred destination, with his agents at Roc Nation pushing for a dealManchester City and Arsenal are prepares to splash the cash on RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande
  
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• Camarda brace rescues Milan in 2-2 friendly draw against Celtic

  25-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Camarda brace rescues Milan in 2-2 friendly draw against CelticMilan had fallen two goals behind in their pre-season friendly against Celtic on Saturday afternoon, but a second-half brace from teenage sensation Francesco Camarda ensured that the scores ended level at 2-2 in Glasgow.The Rossoneri got their pre-season campaign underway with a visit to Scotland to take on reigning SPFL champions Celtic at Celtic Park on Saturday afternoon.The two sides are at different stages of their pre-season ca
  
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• Big Six delights, tasty clashes to watch this summer! 📺

  25-07-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Big Six delights, tasty clashes to watch this summer! 📺As every summer, Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham will head off on preseason tours across the globe, balancing commercial commitments with preparations for the new Premier League season.Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City will in particular get a first look at the tactical tweaks of their new managers. Andoni Iraola, Xabi Alonso and Enzo Maresca will make their debuts in the dugout.A cl
  
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• Arsenal eyeing shock deal for Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr

  25-07-2026 18:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal are exploring a shock deal to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid.According to the Press Association, Arsenal have inquired about the Brazil international, who has one year remaining on his contract at the Bernabeu. It is believed that a move for Vinicius – who scored 22 times for Real last season and netted four goals for Brazil at the World Cup – is in its very formative stages as manager Mikel Arteta looks to land a marquee signing to build on the club’s first Prem
  
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• Amorim asks Milan to hold off on Estupinan deal with Aston Villa

  25-07-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amorim asks Milan to hold off on Estupinan deal with Aston VillaPervis Estupinan has been heavily linked with a move to join Aston Villa this summer, but the latest updates in Italy claim that Ruben Amorim wants to take a closer look at the left-back before sanctioning a transfer away from the club.Amorim to assess Estupinan on Australia tour before making decision on Aston Villa dealEstupinan joined the Rossoneri last summer in a deal that cost around €19m with bonuses included. His first
  
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• Ex-Swansea stopper Fabianski announces retirement

  25-07-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Swansea City goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski has retired from professional football at the age of 41.Fabianski, who made 150 appearances for the Swans between 2014 and 2018, has hung up his gloves after eight seasons at West Ham.The Polish international, who won 57 caps, joined the Swans on a free transfer from Arsenal and was voted supporters' player of the year in 2018."Some goodbyes are harder than others. Today is one of those days," Fabianski wrote on social media. "After s
  
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• Real Madrid forward expected to return to Valdebebas on July 31 amid Arsenal links

  25-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid forward expected to return to Valdebebas on July 31 amid Arsenal linksThe future of Vinicius Jr. remains the hottest topic at Real Madrid right now, with the club yet to renew his contract that expires at the end of next season.Vinicius’ demands are still far off from what Real Madrid are willing to offer, which has generated widespread speculation about his future at the club.Arsenal, in particular, have emerged as a potential destination as it was reported that the Gunners ar
  
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• PSG contact Man City over Rodri hijack as Real Madrid claim agreement and Barcelona circle

  25-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG contact Man City over Rodri hijack as Real Madrid claim agreement and Barcelona circlePSG have contacted Man City to enquire about the conditions of a possible Rodri transferReal Madrid are said to have an agreement in place with the Spain internationalBarcelona are also said to be interested in attracting Rodri this summerParis Saint-Germain have contacted Manchester City to enquire about the possible conditions surrounding a transfer for Rodri, with Real Madrid claiming an agreement with t
  
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• Barcelona midfield prodigy missed Europa friendly due to muscle overload

  25-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfield prodigy missed Europa friendly due to muscle overloadFC Barcelona began their 2026-27 pre-season with a convincing 4-1 victory over Europa in a behind-closed-doors friendly in the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on Friday night. While Hansi Flick handed minutes to most of the players available, Marc Bernal was one of the few who did not feature.According to Mundo Deportivo, the La Masia midfielder was left out as a precaution after suffering a minor muscle overload. Set to travel
  
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• Atletico Madrid Set to Recoup €20m as Almada Heads to Flamengo

  25-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid Set to Recoup €20m as Almada Heads to FlamengoDiario AS report that Thiago Almada is on the verge of leaving Atletico Madrid for Flamengo, with personal terms already agreed and negotiations between the clubs entering their final phase. Journalist Matteo Moretto corroborated the story, reporting that Almada is very close to Flamengo and that the deal with Atletico is on the point of collapse – in Almada’s favour, not the move itself.A Disappointing First Season a
  
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• ROSSONERI'S PRE-SEASON BEGINS WITH A DRAW

  25-07-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ROSSONERI'S PRE-SEASON BEGINS WITH A DRAWSoon the full report.CHECK OUT THE PHOTO GALLERY FROM CELTIC v AC MILANMATCH DETAILSCELTIC 2-2 AC MILANCELTIC (4-3-2-1): Sinisalo; Donovan (89' Montgomery), Carter-Vickers (63' Scales), Murray, Tierney (63' Ralston); McCowan (46' McArdle), McGregor (76' Bernardo), Engels (76' Hatton); Forrest (46' Oxlade-Chamberlain), Tounekti (63' Osmand); Durán (76' Hatate). Subs: Doohan, Gill; Turley; Balikwisha. Coach: O'Neill.MILAN (3-4-2-1): Torriani; Tomori
  
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• Report: Arsenal ‘Explore’ Shock Move For Real Madrid Star

  25-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal ‘Explore’ Shock Move For Real Madrid StarArsenal Transfer News: Vinicius Junior Interest Signals Elite AmbitionArsenal are looking towards the very top shelf of European football again. According to The Athletic, the club are “exploring a move to sign Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior if he does not extend his contract in the Spanish capital”. That line alone tells its own story. Arsenal are not merely scanning the market for depth, they are assessing wha
  
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• Liverpool not considering move for Real Madrid superstar amid contract standoff

  25-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool not considering move for Real Madrid superstar amid contract standoffThe Vinicius Jr. transfer saga is turning into quite the drama for Real Madrid this summer transfer window.Although the club would prefer to focus on making signings and keeping hold of the Brazilian, his contractual situation is making this an urgent matter this summer.Arsenal and Saudi clubs are tracking the Madrid man’s situation, while, according to journalist Ben Jacobs, Vinicius’ agents suggested the
  
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• PSG and Barcelona enter race for World Cup winner as Real Madrid face fresh competition

  25-07-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG and Barcelona enter race for World Cup winner as Real Madrid face fresh competitionReal Madrid have been linked with the Bayern Munich star Michael Olise for most of the current summer, but on Friday, there were surprise reports of their interest in the Ivorian winger Yan Diomande, and their links with the RB Leipzig forward have grown significantly since that time.The forward had already reached a personal agreement with Paris Saint-Germain a few days ago, and was looking likely to join the
  
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• Napoli weighing up move for ex-Juventus striker Vlahovic if Lukaku leaves

  25-07-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli weighing up move for ex-Juventus striker Vlahovic if Lukaku leavesDusan Vlahovic remains without a club almost a month after leaving Juventus, but reports in Italy claim that Napoli could potentially make a move for the Serbia international if Romelu Lukaku ends up leaving the Stadio Maradona this summer.Could Napoli reunite Vlahovic with former Juventus head coach Allegri?Vlahovic has been a free agent for the last few weeks after seeing his contract with Juventus expire on June 30. The
  
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• 😱Remarkable pre-season: Bayern and Dortmund lose to third-tier sides

  25-07-2026 17:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱Remarkable pre-season: Bayern and Dortmund lose to third-tier sidesEuropean football preseason campaigns are already underway, and clubs have already begun playing their first friendlies. However, what happened in the Bundesliga is quite striking.Borussia Dortmund lost at midday in Germany to Fortuna Düsseldorf, who currently play in the 3. Liga. And FC Bayern also lost, in their case to Wehen Wiesbaden, from the third division.Although both teams fielded mostly youth players and s
  
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• Liverpool reject chance to sign Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior

  25-07-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool reject chance to sign Real Madrid star Vinicius JuniorReal Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has been offered to Liverpool, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.Vinicius could leave Madrid this summer as he is in the final months of his contract and the Spanish giants are determined not to lose him for free.Jacobs claims the 26-year-old’s representatives have now reached out to Liverpool to explore a move.However, the Reds are not interested in the Brazil international as they are foc
  
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• Joao Mario, Zhegrova to Fiorentina, Anguissa 🤑

  25-07-2026 17:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joao Mario, Zhegrova to Fiorentina, Anguissa 🤑The transfer market is moving nonstop, with negotiations progressing at a rapid pace, while teams, busy with their respective training camps, are beginning to take the field for their first summer tests. Below, as usual, is the biggest story of the day for the top clubs in our league. Juventus, Joao Mario close to joining FiorentinaJuventus are working with Fiorentina to finalize Joao Mario’s move to La Viola.As reported by Gi
  
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• ‘I am convinced it will happen’: Manchester City star backed for future Real Madrid move

  25-07-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I am convinced it will happen’: Manchester City star backed for future Real Madrid moveIrrespective of which club they are playing for, it is no surprise to see even some of the biggest superstars in football dreaming of playing for Real Madrid. Being one of the most successful and celebrated clubs in Europe, the Merengue side’s attraction for top-level talent remains beyond doubt.In recent days, there have been reports of players like Michael Olise and Rodri Hernandez dreamin
  
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• How much will Juventus earn by sending Openda to Lyon?

  25-07-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How much will Juventus earn by sending Openda to Lyon?Multiple outlets have confirmed that Lois Openda is set to join Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1 ahead of the 2026-27 season in a deal that will benefit Juventus to the tune of around €3m.Openda all set for Lyon on straight loan deal from JuventusAccording to Sky, Fabrizio Romano and various other sources, Openda is set to leave Juventus after just one season in Turin and is set to join former Milan head coach Paulo Fonseca at Lyon.Accordin
  
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• Barcelona fear Ansu Fati repeat as Frenkie de Jong chooses conservative injury treatment

  25-07-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona fear Ansu Fati repeat as Frenkie de Jong chooses conservative injury treatmentBarcelona confirmed a couple of days ago that captain Frenkie de Jong had suffered a medial collateral ligament tear that would see him spend time on the sidelines.The Dutchman came under criticism after having played the 2026 FIFA World Cup through an injury and had to release a statement to reaffirm his commitment to the club.Barcelona are now hoping Frenkie de Jong’s recovery progresses smoothly afte
  
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• 'Absolute class' Van Dijk successor jets out to join Liverpool preseason tour

  25-07-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  'Absolute class' Van Dijk successor jets out to join Liverpool preseason tourLiverpool took an initial 31 players to the United States as part of their 2026/27 preseason tour. Three more in the case of Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Ryan Gravenberch are expected to jet out following the first fixture.All three were knocked out of the FIFA World Cup at the first knockout stage and are reaching the end of their scheduled summer breaks.Liverpool play Sunderland in Nashville on Saturday night bef
  
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• Rodri agrees personal terms with Real Madrid as Man City exit nears

  25-07-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri agrees personal terms with Real Madrid as Man City exit nearsRodri has reportedly agreed personal terms with Real Madrid, though Manchester City and the Spanish giants are yet to settle on a fee.The Spain international arrives at a crossroads fresh off World Cup glory and the tournament’s Golden Ball award, with just one year left on his current City deal.New City manager Enzo Maresca, who replaced Pep Guardiola this summer, faces an early test of squad-management as speculation inte
  
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• Borussia Dortmund boss comments on failed transfers of Konstantinos Karetsas and Said El Mala

  25-07-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund boss comments on failed transfers of Konstantinos Karetsas and Said El MalaSpeaking to Sky Germany, Borussia Dortmund sporting director Nils Ole Book has commented on the frustrations associated with his club’s summer search for more attacking assistance. The newly appointed BVB personnel executive’s first summer transfer window hasn’t gone particularly smoothly. A rigorous effort to acquire Greek attacker Konstantinos Karetsas failed to result in a deal. A bi
  
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• Real Madrid identify “easiest” candidate for big-money summer sale

  25-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid identify “easiest” candidate for big-money summer saleIn recent weeks, Real Madrid have focused on exits, although that has changed in the last 24 hours as moves for Yan Diomande and Rodri are being sought. If both, and especially the latter, are signed, the door would surely open to a prominent player being sold, and midfield continues to be the area where there is most likely to be movement.Real Madrid would want to balance the books if Diomande and Rodri are signed, an
  
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