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• Cortés’ Barcelona future hinges on first-team opportunity

  10-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cortés’ Barcelona future hinges on first-team opportunityÁlvaro Cortés’ future at Barcelona is far from settled despite Hansi Flick’s desire to keep him, with journalist Matteo Moretto reporting that the 21-year-old centre-back has received several concrete offers from clubs in Serie A, La Liga, the Premier League and the Saudi Pro League.The interest comes at an important moment for the academy defender, who has caught Barcelona’s coaching staff&rsqu
  
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• AS Monaco have inquired about Como’s Maxence Caqueret

  14-08-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AS Monaco have inquired about Como’s Maxence CaqueretAS Monaco are reported to have made enquiries with Como 1907 to explore the terms of a potential transfer for Maxence Caqueret (26), according to information from journalist Sacha Tavolieri.Following the departure of Aladji Bamba (20) to Newcastle United and with Lamine Camara (22) in high demand, the Principality club is looking to plan ahead and is reportedly working on a shortlist, in case the Senegalese player were also to leave.Whil
  
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• New Bayern Munich signing Ismael Saibari reveals his favorite position

  14-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Bayern Munich signing Ismael Saibari reveals his favorite positionBayern Munich summer signing Ismael Saibari has spoken about his preferred position, versatility and first impressions of life in Bavaria following his €50m move from PSV Eindhoven. The 25-year-old was officially presented by Bayern on Friday after signing a contract through 2031. Saibari arrives following an outstanding campaign in the Netherlands, registering 19 goals and nine assists across 39 competitive appearances f
  
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• Barcelona yet to meet Rodri valuation as Man City left baffled by approach

  14-08-2026 14:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona are set to make a third bid of around £60m for Rodri but are still set to fall £10m short of Manchester City’s valuation of the Ballon d’Or winner. The deal could also influence the speed of any move for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, with Enzo Maresca pushing for the midfielder's signature.City are willing to allow a long-serving club legend like Rodri to fulfil a personal aspiration of playing in Spain again after this summer’s World Cup win.Rodri with the go
  
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• Pick of the stats: Burnley v West Ham United

  14-08-2026 14:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Two relegated clubs will go head-to-head to open up their returns to the Championship as Burnley welcome West Ham United on Sunday (16:00 BST).The Clarets will be under the guidance of new head coach Nicky Hayen as they look to get a third successive promotion to the top flight this season.While for the Hammers, the headlines remain on off-field issues.Since a run of three successive league wins between December 2018 and July 2020, Burnley are winless in each of their last eight league enco
  
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• Marseille looking to sign Bournemouth and Fulham target Joe Scally

  14-08-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille looking to sign Bournemouth and Fulham target Joe ScallyOlympique de Marseille are reportedly keen to sign Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Joe Scally (23), according to information from Sky Sports Deutschland. AFC Bournemouth and Fulham are also said to be interested in signing him.OM, who are looking to strengthen their squad through low-cost signings, are said to have already entered into talks with the German club. However, no decision has yet been made. Scally, who is under c
  
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• FEATURE | 2. Bundesliga 2026/27: Top 5 Youngsters to Watch

  14-08-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | 2. Bundesliga 2026/27: Top 5 Youngsters to WatchThe 2. Bundesliga continues to serve as one of Europe’s premier proving grounds for young talent. With clubs increasingly relying on youth to drive their campaigns, here are five rising stars poised for a breakout season.Javier Fernández (Nuremberg): On loan from Bayern Munich for a second season, the 19-year-old Spanish midfielder proved his class late last term. Working under Miroslav Klose at Der Club, Fernández bri
  
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• Arsenal pursuit of Aston Villa 28yo stalls

  14-08-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal pursuit of Aston Villa 28yo stallsArsenal’s pursuit of Ezri Konsa is stalling over Aston Villa’s refusal to consider anything below their valuation, as they continue to hope the defender will sign a new contract and stay.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesRyan Taylor reports for the Mirror that whilst Arsenal have renewed contact with Aston Villa over Ezri Konsa, but Villa’s £60m valuation of the player is proving problematic.Arsenal are willing to pay £40m, b
  
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• Burton sign MK Dons midfielder Collar on loan

  14-08-2026 14:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Collar came through the youth ranks at Brighton [Getty Images]Burton Albion have signed midfielder Will Collar from League One rivals MK Dons on a season-long loan.The 29-year-old is just the fifth summer signing made by the Brewers, whose head coach Gary Bowyer has publicly pleaded for the club's bosses to provide transfer "help" and "more bodies".Collar made 26 appearances across all competition as the Dons were promoted from League One last season.It added to his promotion-winning pedigr
  
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• Barcelona set 48-hour deadline to complete Rodri signing from Manchester City

  14-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona set 48-hour deadline to complete Rodri signing from Manchester CityBarcelona have set a 48-hour deadline to complete the signing of Rodri from Manchester City, per Spanish outlet Sport. The Blaugrana plan to unveil Rodri as the biggest star at the team’s presentation during the Joan Gamper Trophy. The two European clubs have been locked in negotiations, but those talks haven’t produced a breakthrough yet. Barcelona’s latest offer of €60 million plu
  
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• Pick of the stats: Watford v Southampton

  14-08-2026 14:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Watford host Southampton on Sunday (13:30 BST) as they return to the Championship after their dramatic seasons last time out.The Hornets saw three different managers at Vicarage Road last season and they have a brand new one to introduce on the weekend as Alessio Dionisi makes his debut in the English Football League.While Saints will want to show they haven't been rattled following their expulsion from the play-offs after 'Spygate'.Watford have won just one of their last 14 meetings with S
  
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• Official | Borussia Dortmund’s Almugera Kabar joins NEC Nijmegen on loan

  14-08-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Borussia Dortmund’s Almugera Kabar joins NEC Nijmegen on loanBorussia Dortmund have sent 20-year-old defender Almugera Kabar to Dutch Eredivisie side NEC Nijmegen until the end of 2026/27.Having joined Dortmund at the age of 13 in 2019, Kabar has progressed through the youth ranks before making his debut for the Senior side. Kabar is under contract at the Black and Yellows until 2028 and has made a total of six Bundesliga appearances for the senior team. He was also part of BVB&
  
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• Barcelona forward awaiting green light to travel and complete medical ahead of PSG move

  14-08-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona forward awaiting green light to travel and complete medical ahead of PSG moveIt appears to be only a matter of time before Barcelona complete the sale of Ferran Torres to Paris Saint-Germain this summer.Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has already given his customary ‘here we go’ for the transfer, with Torres ready to fly into the French capital.The scorer of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final winner has missed training at Barcelona for the past few days and it looks like he won&
  
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• Arsenal interested in Bayer Leverkusen’s Jarrel Quansah

  14-08-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal interested in Bayer Leverkusen’s Jarrel QuansahArsenal are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a possible deal for England defender Jarrel Quansah, according to Sky Sports. It’s reported that Leverkusen don’t want to sell, and it would likely take considerably more than the £30m the club paid to sign the player from Liverpool last summer. With French centre-back William Saliba set to be sidelined because of injury, Arsenal are now eyeing a replacement. According t
  
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• 'We want to win for him' - Westley hails Pressley impact

  14-08-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dundee striker Joe Westley has hailed the "massive impact" of manager Steven Pressley after a bright start to the new season.Pressley's surprise appointment last summer didn't go down well with a large proportion of the Dark Blues support and he came under serious criticism after failing to get out of the League Cup group stage.But he has won the doubters over after guiding the club to an eighth place Premiership finish last term, and presiding over an impressive start to this campaign."He has a
  
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• PSG reach verbal agreement with Ajax to sign Mika Godts

  14-08-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG reach verbal agreement with Ajax to sign Mika GodtsParis Saint-Germain have reached a verbal agreement with Ajax to sign Mika Godts (21), according to a report from Fabrizio Romano. The French champions are now set to formalise the arrival of the Belgian international attacker after managing to strike an agreement with the Amsterdam outfit. The Ligue 1 winners have seen their latest offer in the region of €55m accepeted by the Eredivise club. Personal terms are not thought to be an
  
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• Barcelona deny interest in South American striker with €80m release clause – report

  14-08-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona deny interest in South American striker with €80m release clause – reportAccording to SPORT, Sporting CP centre-forward Luis Suarez does not appear to be on the radars of FC Barcelona despite contrary reports.Earlier today, it emerged that the Blaugrana had identified the 28-year-old Colombian striker as a possible Plan B if their attempt to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid falls through.Suarez not in club’s thoughtsHowever, as per the report, official club sou
  
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• Askey hopes Harvey can replicate Truro scoring form

  14-08-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tyler Harvey scored Truro's opening goal of the season last week [Shutterstock]Truro City manager John Askey hopes Tyler Harvey can replicate the goalscoring form that helped the Tinners win promotion two seasons ago.Harvey, 31, scored Truro's opening goal of the season as they went on to beat Maidenhead United 2-0 in their opening National League South game last Saturday.The striker scored 25 goals when Truro won the division in 2024-25, but injuries hampered him last season as he scored just f
  
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• Exeter City bring back Walsall's Harper on loan

  14-08-2026 14:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vincent Harper made his debut for Kenya in 2025[Shutterstock]Exeter City have signed Walsall wing-back Vincent Harper on a season-long loan.The 25-year-old Kenya international re-joins the Grecians a year after being released by the Devon club. He scored three goals in 65 appearances over a two-year spell at St James Park before leaving and agreeing a two-year deal at Walsall. Harper made 37 appearances in all competitions for the Saddlers last season."Vinnie is a player who is familiar with our
  
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• Byers hungry for another Port Vale promotion

  14-08-2026 14:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Port Vale midfielder George Byers says he is "hungry for another promotion" as the club embark on their attempt to get back to League One at the first attempt.Byers was part of Vale's successful climb out of the fourth tier two seasons ago and featured in just under half of their league games during last term's difficult campaign that saw them drop back down.As the 30-year-old prepares for a third season of an eventful career at Vale Park, he said the thought of experiencing more promotion succe
  
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• Cologne head coach reacts to news of failed Said El Mala transfer

  14-08-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cologne head coach reacts to news of failed Said El Mala transferCologne head coach René Wagner has had a chance to comment on the blockbuster news that Said El Mala will be remaining with his current Bundesliga club. The 38-year-old was, understandably enough, all smiles whilst speaking to a group of assembled reporters after a squad training session. Wagner’s squad appears in much better shape with El Mala on board. René Wagner’s statements on Said El Mala“
  
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• 'We need help' - Bowyer makes Brewers transfer plea

  14-08-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Burton Albion head coach Gary Bowyer says he has had a limited say on summer transfers and has had no direct contact with the club's head of player recruitment and insight, Harrison Modeste.The League One side have signed just five players during the transfer window so far, when 19 left after their latest relegation escape last season.Bowyer bemoaned that with a squad of fewer than 20, he has had only "12 or 13" who have been fit and able to train ahead of Saturday's League One season opener aga
  
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• Mourinho mulling over potential midfield role for Real Madrid star defender – report

  14-08-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho mulling over potential midfield role for Real Madrid star defender – reportTrent Alexander-Arnold has had a very rough summer on all fronts, and it is safe to say that he will feel he has a lot to prove once the new season commences.For starters, the player was left out of England’s squad for the FIFA World Cup which came as an unbelievable development.The blow on the international level was then compounded by Real Madrid’s decision to sign Denzel Dumfries – a di
  
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• Luis Henrique Hesitates as Inter Push for €30m Roma Sale

  14-08-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis Henrique Hesitates as Inter Push for €30m Roma SaleInter have informed Luis Henrique he is free to leave this summer, with Roma closing in on a deal worth just under €30m, though the Brazilian winger remains unconvinced by the move to the Stadio Olimpico.According to Sky Sport Italia, the Nerazzurri informed the 24-year-old this evening that he is on the transfer market. Fabrizio Romano, speaking on his Italian-language YouTube channel, added that Luis Henrique still needs convinc
  
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• Barcelona’s Julian Alvarez alternative has an €80 million release clause – report

  14-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s Julian Alvarez alternative has an €80 million release clause – reportAs the days go by, it appears more and more unlikely that Barcelona will able to sign Julian Alvarez this summer.Although the Argentine forward is desperate to join the Catalans, Atletico Madrid have no intention to sell and hold a lot of leverage over the player’s future.With time running out, Barcelona must soon find an alternative, especially with Ferran Torres also joining Paris Saint-Germ
  
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• Tijjani Reijnders’ Manchester City exit is a sad parable of modern football

  14-08-2026 13:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tijjani Reijnders’ fleeting time at Manchester City is almost over. The Dutch international is expected to join Saudi Arabian club Al Qadsiah in a transfer worth around £55m. Will he lift the “Pride of the Eastern Province” to Saudi Pro League glory? Who knows. Also: who cares.Amid the summer transfer churn, perhaps it is not a particularly noteworthy deal. City will make a small profit on a player they bought for £45m last summer. City fans won’t shed many te
  
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• Juventus withdraw from goalkeeper arrangement; PSG could be forced to change plans

  14-08-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus withdraw from goalkeeper arrangement; PSG could be forced to change plansZion Suzuki is going to sign for PSG – but there are big questions now about where he might spend this coming season.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.The story of PSG’s attempts to sign Zion Suzuki have taken an interesting twist.The idea so far was that the Parisians would sign the talent
  
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• Report: Arsenal still in talks over move for Premier League star

  14-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal still in talks over move for Premier League starArsenal Transfer Latest: Fresh Ezri Konsa Talks Show Gunners’ Defensive PriorityArsenal have reopened discussions over a move for Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, with BBC Sport reporting that fresh contact has taken place in recent days as the Premier League champions look to strengthen Mikel Arteta’s back line.It is understood Arsenal have indicated a willingness to increase their opening offer of around £30m for
  
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• Liverpool set to wait until the final days of the window to sign Bradley Barcola

  14-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool set to wait until the final days of the window to sign Bradley BarcolaWith negotiations at a standstill, Liverpool have decided to pause negotiations with PSG to sign Bradley Barcola (23), according to L’Équipe. The Reds have identified the French international forward as their priority target to bolster their attacking options but are yet to find a breakthrough in discussions with the Ligue 1 champions. The French capital are currently demanding a fee in the reg
  
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• “I can guarantee that…” – Fabrizio Romano provides positive update on Bradley Barcola to Liverpool

  14-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I can guarantee that…” – Fabrizio Romano provides positive update on Bradley Barcola to LiverpoolLiverpool Transfer News: Romano Provides Update on Liverpool’s Barcola ChaseMuch like last year in their pursuit of Alexander Isak, Liverpool have found themselves in a drawn out transfer saga. This time it is for PSG forward Bradley Barcola.After securing the arrivals of Jeremy Jacquet, Victor Munoz and Ronald Araujo, Liverpool are prioritising attacking arrivals.The
  
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