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• Coleraine sign striker Brooks from Crusaders

  01-09-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coleraine have signed Crusaders striker Adam Brooks on a long-term deal for what is believed to be a six-figure sum plus add-ons. Brooks came through Celtic's academy and played for Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Queen of the South before making the move to Crusaders in 2025. He played a key role in the Crues securing their Premiership status when they won their promotion/relegation play-off against Annagh United and scored seven goals last campaign.The 22-year-old - who has been capped for Sc
  
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• Fylde sign Chesterfield's Butterfield on loan

  03-09-2026 19:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luke Butterfield scored one goal for Accrington Stanley while on loan last season [Shutterstock]AFC Fylde have signed midfielder Luke Butterfield on loan from League Two side Chesterfield.The 22-year-old has made five first-team appearances for the Spireites since joining them in 2025.He spent the latter half of last season on loan at Accrington Stanley, where he made 13 League Two appearances."I'm really pleased to have joined the club," Butterfield told the club website. "It's a really good se
  
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• Iraq World Cup midfielder Iqbal joins Dundee United from Utrecht

  03-09-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dundee United have signed Iraq midfielder Zidane Iqbal from Utrecht, with manager Jim Goodwin hailing him as a player of "real pedigree" who "is off the back of a successful World Cup".‌The 23-year-old, who came through the youth ranks with Manchester United, had a year left of his contract with the Dutch club and has signed for two years with the Tannadice club, with an option of another 12 months."We feel he adds something different and can occupy different positions within our midfield r
  
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• 🚨Breaking: Marcos Llorente withdraws from the Spain squad

  03-09-2026 18:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Breaking: Marcos Llorente withdraws from the Spain squadMarcos Llorente is retiring from the Spanish national team. The Atlético de Madrid player announced it unexpectedly on his Instagram profile.The world champion is hanging up his boots in international football at the age of 31 after a brief career with the national team that began in 2020."I’m aware that I’m still young and that, perhaps, if I kept doing things well, I would still have years left to keep playing
  
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• Scunthorpe re-sign Sellars-Fleming on loan

  03-09-2026 18:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ty Sellars-Fleming has made one Carabao Cup appearance for Hull City this season [Shutterstock]Scunthorpe United have re-signed forward Ty Sellars-Fleming on a season-long loan from Hull City.The 21-year-old came through the Iron's academy before joining the Tigers in 2023.He then returned for a spell on loan last season, during which he scored six goals in 16 appearances for the club.Sellars-Fleming then went on to spend the rest of the season on loan in League Two with Grimsby Town, scoring on
  
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• Roy Keane lands subtle dig at Liverpool star after recent struggles

  03-09-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roy Keane lands subtle dig at Liverpool star after recent strugglesFederico Chiesa’s Liverpool Future Faces More Questions After Roy Keane RemarkFederico Chiesa has become an easy talking point at Liverpool, and the latest debate around the Italian forward says plenty about where he currently stands in Andoni Iraola’s squad. After a summer that saw several familiar faces move on, Chiesa remains at Anfield, even though his own future had appeared far from certain.Liverpool have underg
  
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• Report: Chelsea have set their sights on move for 35-year-old veteran

  03-09-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea have set their sights on move for 35-year-old veteranChelsea Open Georginio Wijnaldum Talks After Enzo Fernandez ExitChelsea have moved quickly in the free-agent market, opening discussions with Georginio Wijnaldum after an abrupt and damaging end to their midfield plans. According to Caught Offside, the Blues have made contact as they search for a short-term solution following Enzo Fernandez’s £125m move to Manchester City.The timing is what gives this story its edge
  
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• Ismaila Sarr needs time to ‘digest’ collapse of move to Liverpool

  03-09-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ismaila Sarr will need time to “digest” the collapse of his proposed move to Liverpool, Crystal Palace head coach Pierre Sage has said.The Senegal international appeared to be closing in on a move to Anfield late in the transfer window before it fell apart late on. Now the 28-year-old, who was Palace’s top scorer last season, will remain at Selhurst Park.Sage said: “He has to digest for sure because it's a dream for a lot of players to play with this kind of club (Liverpo
  
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• Cabango poised for return as Swans prepare for Eom absence

  03-09-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Club captain Ben Cabango returned to Swansea City training on Thursday and could be in contention for Saturday's Welsh derby against Wrexham.Cabango has missed this week's wins over Derby County and Watford with a heel injury.But the centre-back may return to Vitor Matos' squad as they look to continue their impressive start to the new Championship season by overcoming Wrexham.Swansea also expect 17-year-old Jeremy Monga to be available for the Red Dragons' visit to the
  
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• 🚨 Official: Martinelli leaves Arsenal and joins Al-Hilal

  03-09-2026 18:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Martinelli leaves Arsenal and joins Al-HilalTwo days after the market closed, and with the deal fitting within Saudi football’s timelines, Gabriel Martinelli has said goodbye to Arsenal.The Brazilian winger will play for Al-Hilal after they paid 70 million euros to the Premier League club, according to Fabrizio Romano and several specialized journalists.The player has signed a four-season contract and will play alongside Bounou, Koulibaly, Milinkovic-Savic and Ollie Wat
  
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• Arsenal sell Gabriel Martinelli for club record fee

  03-09-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal sell Gabriel Martinelli for club record feeGabriel Martinelli has signed a four-year deal in Saudi Arabia, with reports putting the total transfer package at up to €70 million.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesGabriel Martinelli’s time at Arsenal is officially over after the Brazilian completed a permanent move to Al-Hilal, ending a seven-year spell in north London.The 25-year-old had been with Arsenal since 2019 after signing for just £7m. Reports put the value of the de
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: Al-Hilal complete move for Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli

  03-09-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 BREAKING: Al-Hilal complete move for Arsenal's Gabriel MartinelliA seven-season love affair has finally come to an end as Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli officially completed his €70million (£60m) move to Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal.The 25-year-old Brazilian international winger, who helped Mikel Arteta's Gunners end their Premier League trophy drought last season, becomes the club's record sale in the process, besting the £35m sale of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (2
  
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• Burnley's Foster joins MLS side Houston on loan

  03-09-2026 18:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyle Foster made 26 Premier League appearances for Burnley last season [Getty Images]Burnley forward Lyle Foster has joined MLS side Houston Dynamo on a loan deal until June 2027.The 26-year-old joined the Clarets from Belgian side KVC Westerlo in 2023 and went on to win promotion back to the Premier League with the club two years later.In total the South Africa international has made 99 appearances in all competitions for Burnley, scoring 12 goals.His deal to join the Texas-based MLS franchise
  
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• Breaking down Chelsea's staggering 39 summer exits

  03-09-2026 18:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Fernandez left Chelsea for a joint-British transfer record fee of £125m on Tuesday [Getty Images]Chelsea have had a few remarkable transfer summers since their forced sale from Roman Abramovich's control in May 2022.Once again they were big spenders, outlaying £349m on 11 signings such as Morgan Rogers, Maxence Lacroix and Emiliano Martinez.But there was something different this time.Chelsea actually made a trading profit after selling 17 players.Another 22 were loaned out, four
  
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• Arsenal's Martinelli joins Al-Hilal in £60m move

  03-09-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gabriel Martinelli joined Arsenal in 2019 [Getty Images]Gabriel Martinelli has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal from Arsenal for an initial £60m.The deal, which is worth a fixed £60m and includes a sell-on fee, will end the Brazil international's seven-year stay in north London.Martinelli, 25, has signed long-term dealwith Al-Hilal, who are currently joint-top of the league with Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr.He joined the Gunners from Brazilian side Ituano in 2019 and had 12 mont
  
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• 'I absolutely loved it' - Lee bids farewell to Wrexham

  03-09-2026 18:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Elliot Lee said he has had the "time of his life" as he bid farewell to Wrexham.Lee, 31, has left the Championship club by mutual consent after scoring 41 goals in 152 appearances during his four years at the Racecourse.The midfielder featured in Wrexham's three successive promotions that saw them rise from the National League to the Championship."It meant so much to me to pull that shirt on with my teammates every week and give everything for this club," Lee posted on X."I absolut
  
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• 🎙️ Raúl Asencio on his acquittal and failed breathalyser

  03-09-2026 18:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎙️ Raúl Asencio on his acquittal and failed breathalyserRaúl Asencio has spoken about his recent acquittal in the case involving the leak of sexually explicit images. The player reaffirmed his commitment to Real Madrid and also apologized for having been fined after testing positive while driving in a breathalyzer check.The Real Madrid footballer has issued a public statement following the end of his legal proceedings.In the letter, the youth academy graduate express
  
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• 'I've got too much left in me' - Weimann

  03-09-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a career spent almost entirely in the Premier League and Championship, striker Andreas Weimann's signing for League Two Cheltenham Town was one of this summer's more unexpected transfers. The 35-year-old has scored 143 goals for clubs including Aston Villa, Wolves, Bristol City, Watford and Derby County, but he said he has still got more in him as he drops down to the fourth tier to join the Robins."I've had so many team-mates now that have retired, and basically everyone says the same thi
  
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• Kelsy 'hungry to make Rangers impact'

  03-09-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New Rangers striker Kevin Kelsy is "hungry to make an impact" after joining Derek McInnes' side on a four-year deal. The forward has spent the last 18 months with MLS side Portland Timbers but is "ready for this new chapter". And Kelsy could start that new chapter with a debut on Saturday as Rangers host Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership. "I've heard a lot about the club," he told club media. "Even when I was younger, I saw the team in Europe. I know what the club means to the
  
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• 'Chaos' - An EFL transfer deadline day like no other

  03-09-2026 18:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Norwich City sporting director Ben Knapper, left, and Colchester United manager Danny Cowley, right, have questioned why EFL matches were scheduled on transfer deadline day [Getty Images]"Chaos. Unnecessary pressure. Logistical challenges."That is how Norwich City sporting director Ben Knapper described trying to work on deals on transfer deadline day while matches were being played at the same time.It was in fact a deadline day like no other in the English Football League (EFL) on Tuesday for t
  
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• Hibs midfielder Campbell joins St Johnstone on loan

  03-09-2026 18:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hibernian midfielder Josh Campbell has joined fellow Premiership side St Johnstone on loan for the remainder of the 2026/27 campaign. The 26-year-old has made 184 appearances for the Easter Road club, five of those have come this season, with 23 goals and 20 assists across those outings. "I would like to wish Josh the very best with this loan move," head coach David Gray said."I have known Josh for a very long time and watched him grow up and develop as a player over the years. During that time
  
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• Rangers striker Kelsy's colourful career - aged just 22

  03-09-2026 18:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland will be the fifth country Kelsy has played in [Getty Images]From hiding in a truck to avoid a travel ban to living through the war in Ukraine, Kevin Kelsy's nascent career has already been a colourful one.Now the 22-year-old striker is beginning a new chapter with Rangers after a deadline day move from Portland Timbers.So, what will the imposing Venezuela forward bring to Ibrox?Hiding in truck as teenage talentKelsy began his career in his homeland with Mineros de Guayana, making his de
  
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• Swansea on the way to reviving style - Matos

  03-09-2026 18:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vitor Matos' Swansea have lost only once in 11 league games since being beaten by Coventry in March[Huw Evans Picture Agency]Vitor Matos believes his Swansea City side are on the way to reviving the sort of stylish possession game which was key to the club's golden period in the Premier League.Swansea are top of the early Championship table having banked 10 points from their first four league games.The Swans host Wrexham in a mouthwatering Welsh derby on Saturday having produced one of the club'
  
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• St Helens and England centre Percival to retire

  03-09-2026 18:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mark Percival has appeared for St Helens in each of the past 14 seasons and has won everything in domestic rugby league with the club [SWPix]St Helens centre and former England international Mark Percival will retire from rugby league at the end of the season.The 32-year-old has spent his entire career with Saints and during that time won five Super League titles, four League Leaders' Shields, the Challenge Cup and the World Club Challenge.He has made a total of 273 appearances for the club sinc
  
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• Rangers buy Portland's Kelsy and take Stuttgart's Bouanani on loan

  03-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Kelsy and Badredine Bouanani take Rangers' summer signings to 14 [Getty Images]Rangers have confirmed they have bought Venezuela striker Kevin Kelsy from Portland Timbers for an undisclosed fee and taken Algeria winger Badredine Bouanani on a season-long loan from Stuttgart.Their double announcement as the Scottish summer transfer window closed on Thursday takes the total of additions to the Ibrox squad to 14.The 22-year-old Kelsy, who has signed a four-year contract with the option of an
  
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• Arsenal almost signed Spanish winger on deadline day

  03-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal almost signed Spanish winger on deadline dayRacing Santander’s sporting director Chema Aragon has claimed Arsenal pursued a move to sign Pablo Garcia from Real Betis, before the player’s eventual transfer to the Verdiblancos.Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty ImagesPablo Garcia completed an emotional deadline-day exit from Real Betis this week, leaving the club in tears after a 15-year spell and joining fellow La Liga side Racing Santander.There had been suggestions that Garcia
  
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• Álvarez claim exposes tension in Atlético’s Barcelona stance

  03-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Álvarez claim exposes tension in Atlético’s Barcelona stanceAtlético Madrid privately gave Julián Álvarez written permission to discuss a move to Barcelona, according to El Chiringuito TV. Journalist Jordi Jota claims to have personally seen the document, a detail that sits awkwardly alongside Atlético’s public insistence throughout the summer that Álvarez would not be sold to a direct La Liga rival.It is worth being precise about what
  
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• What a story! Journalist commentates as his son takes to the pitch 🇦🇷

  03-09-2026 17:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What a story! Journalist commentates as his son takes to the pitch 🇦🇷Argentine football lived through a BEAUTIFUL story during Wednesday’s (2) Vélez vs. Boca Juniors match in the Copa Argentina.In the 36th minute of the second half, journalist Hernán Feler called the moment his own son, 18-year-old Vélez midfielder Luca Feler, came onto the field."If you'll allow me. Number 8, Lucas Robertone, is coming off. And coming on, wearing 48, is my son, Luca Fe
  
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• “Really poor” – Former Red rates Liverpool’s summer transfer window

  03-09-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Really poor” – Former Red rates Liverpool’s summer transfer windowStephen Warnock Reacts to Liverpool’s ‘Really Poor’ Summer Transfer WindowDespite weeks of speculation, Liverpool had a fairly quiet end to the summer transfer window.The Reds managed to wrap up five arrivals with Lucca Brughmans, Jeremy Jacquet, Ronald Araujo, Victor Munoz and Bradley Barcola making the move to Merseyside.Interestingly, Liverpool somehow ended the transfer window with th
  
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• Jaissle backs Woltemade to score 'a lot of goals' on loan

  03-09-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nick Woltemade is now wearing black and white elsewhere.But the German remains very much in Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle's thoughts after he completed his loan move to Juventus this week.Jaissle told his countryman he had his fingers crossed for him because he "deserves to be playing and performing well"."I really appreciate Nick as a player for his quality on the pitch but, also, I appreciate him as a human being and his quality off the pitch," he said."We always had good conver
  
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