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• David Alaba could reunite with Messi or Modric after leaving Real Madrid

  26-07-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Alaba could reunite with Messi or Modric after leaving Real MadridThe one area of the Real Madrid team that is set to undergo a significant change this summer is the defense. Despite some additions, the core of the midfield is set to remain almost the same, and the same can be said about the attack so far, even though the addition of players like Rodri Hernandez and Yan Diomande can change things significantly.However, the defense has already seen major changes. The Merengues have already
  
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• Why can't Real Madrid play at Anfield in the Champions League league phase?

  26-08-2026 15:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have hosted Real Madrid in the Champions League's league phase in each of the last two seasons [Getty Images]Liverpool, Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Arsenal are among the 36 teams that will feature in Thursday's league phase draw for the 2026-27 Champions League.The quartet of clubs, who are all multi-time Champions League finalists, will all feature in pot one of the draw. It effectively means they are all in Uefa's nine best-rated clubs that are featuring in the league phase of this
  
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• Barcelona double down on Julian Alvarez-or-nothing stance as deadline day approaches

  26-08-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona double down on Julian Alvarez-or-nothing stance as deadline day approachesWith not long left until the summer transfer window slams shut, Barcelona have still not signed a new striker for Hansi Flick’s squad.The German manager has shown that he is more than happy to experiment and play with Raphinha as the number nine, while Hamza Abdelkarim also offers an option.Having scoured the market for alternatives, it was revealed yesterday that Barça had made a firm decision to st
  
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• Ex-Arsenal Ramsdale requests Southampton u21 appearance

  26-08-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Arsenal Ramsdale requests Southampton u21 appearanceFormer Gunner Aaron Ramsdale requested the chance to play for the Southampton u21s earlier this month, according to the club’s manager.Photo by George Wood/Getty ImagesOn August 14th, Aaron Ramsdale started for the Southampton u21s in a Premier League Cup match against Blackburn Rovers.The match went very well, with the former Arsenal goalkeeper keeping a clean sheet in a 4-0 victory for the u21 side. But it obviously raised the questi
  
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• Uefa set to call off World Cup boycott after failed Fifa sell-off plan

  26-08-2026 15:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uefa is set to call off its boycott of the World Cup and Fifa tournaments after Gianni Infantino’s doomed sell-off plan failed to materialise. Last month, European football’s governing body and all 55 members announced plans to boycott all Fifa-sanctioned tournaments until Infantino dropped his proposal to sell off stakes in Fifa tournaments – and when “assurances have been made that such attempts to disfigure the game in this way will never be made again.” Now, The
  
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• Player exits 'part of game' and 'shows club are being decisive' - fan views

  26-08-2026 15:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Manchester City confirmed the signing of teenage Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi on Wednesday and links to Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez continue.Meanwhile, with Nico Gonzalez and Omar Marmoush on the verge of leaving the club, we asked whether you are concerned by the number of players exiting during the summer transfer window.Here are some of your comments:James: Not one bit concerned. Drastic action needs to be taken. We've been slowly floating into the abyss with certain squad players and
  
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• Sporting director confirms Real Madrid plans to sign midfielder – “They are coming with everything”

  26-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sporting director confirms Real Madrid plans to sign midfielder – “They are coming with everything”Real Madrid have had a busy summer transfer window, with six new players having joined Jose Mourinho’s squad. While the club as a whole is expected to have a quiet final week, there is a good chance that one more fresh face arrives before the deadline.Last week, it was reported that Real Madrid were in talks to sign 19-year-old midfielder Sergio Martinez, who has made an imp
  
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• Report: Milan weighing up late move for Liverpool forward Elliott

  26-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Milan weighing up late move for Liverpool forward ElliottReports in the UK claim that Liverpool attacker and former England U21 international Harvey Elliott is a potential option for Milan in the final week of the summer transfer window.Report: Harvey Elliott an option for MilanIt has been a busy off-season for the Rossoneri, who have replaced Massimiliano Allegri with Ruben Amorim as head coach and have overhauled their entire senior management structure after parting company with sport
  
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• Newcastle explore deal for Stuttgart’s Bilal El Khannouss should Matias Fernandez-Pardo case fail

  26-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle explore deal for Stuttgart’s Bilal El Khannouss should Matias Fernandez-Pardo case failNewcastle United are exploring the possibility of signing VfB Stuttgart’s Bilal El Khannouss (22), according to reports from the French media outlet Foot Mercato.Having been on the hunt for attacking reinforcements for several weeks, and faced with the complexity of the situation surrounding LOSC Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo (21), the Magpies are said to have identified the Morocc
  
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• Man City ready to launch bid for £120m-rated Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez

  26-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City ready to launch bid for £120m-rated Chelsea midfielder Enzo FernandezManchester City are prepared to launch an opening bid for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, per BBC Sport. City haven’t given up pursuit of the 25-year-old despite missing Chelsea’s deadline to complete a deal earlier this month at a minimum fee of £120m. The Citizens’ midfield has undergone significant changes this summer. Bernardo Silva left on a free transfer at the end
  
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• Liverpool may not make a third bid for winger target

  26-08-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool may not make a third bid for winger targetYankuba Minteh to Liverpool Goes Cold as Reds Reassess Winger PlansLiverpool’s search for a new wide forward has taken another turn, with movement over a deal for Yankuba Minteh stalling over the past 24 hours. As first reported by Fabrizio Romano, talks are no longer progressing and the situation has gone cold, leaving the club to continue assessing alternative targets before the window closes.The key line from the update was clear, &ldq
  
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• 'Getting Gonzalez will be a major plus' - fan views on potential new arrival

  26-08-2026 14:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked how excited you are about midfielder Nico Gonzalez joining Newcastle, after a deal worth up to £52m was agreed with Manchester City.Here are some of your comments:Michael: Excited about Nico Gonzalez. A very good player with a fair bit more experience than what we had bought so far this summer. I think he'll be very influential for us, in defence and in transition especially.Sorrel: Three new central midfielders for Sandro Tonali's money. Well played Newcastle.D
  
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• Roma eyeing Nottingham’s Morato as Ziolkowski replacement

  26-08-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma eyeing Nottingham’s Morato as Ziolkowski replacementWhile waiting to see what happens with Oosterwolde, Roma continues to work on the addition of a central defender.This would be the case especially if Ziolkowski (who Parma and Monza are interested in) leaves. As Gianluca Di Marzio writes, the latest option is Morato.The 2001-born Brazilian defender from Nottingham Forest is apparently one of the profiles Roma are most keen on.The deal could be structured on a loan basis.
  
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• Manchester United set to move for 20-year-old Bundesliga wonderkid

  26-08-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United set to move for 20-year-old Bundesliga wonderkidMan United Transfer News: Why Finn Jeltsch Fits the Club’s Defensive RebuildManchester United’s long-term planning appears to be stretching firmly into the centre of defence, with Caught Offside reporting growing interest in Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch. The 20-year-old has rapidly built a reputation as one of Germany’s standout young centre-backs, and that rise has naturally drawn the attention of some of Eur
  
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• Joan Laporta confirms Barcelona remain firmly interested in Julian Alvarez: ‘Would like our offer to be accepted’

  26-08-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joan Laporta confirms Barcelona remain firmly interested in Julian Alvarez: ‘Would like our offer to be accepted’It does increasingly feel like the saga involving Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Julian Alvarez simply does not have an end date.The Catalan club have simply not taken no for an answer all summer, pushing on Los Colchoneros’ door to try to sign the Argentine striker.Atletico, on their part, have been stubborn in their stance that they would not sell the 26-year-old t
  
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• 🤑 City seal Bouaddi for a record fee, above Brazilians

  26-08-2026 14:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤑 City seal Bouaddi for a record fee, above BraziliansThe official signing of Moroccan player Ayyoub Bouaddi by Manchester City has set a new record in the market for players up to 18 years old.According to Transfermarkt data, the €95 million (R$570 million) paid to Lille far surpasses the previous records for the biggest transfers involving players up to 18 years old.The previous record belonged to Leny Yoro, who was signed by Manchester United for €62 million.The list of the
  
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• Gwalia Utd not shying away from promotion target

  26-08-2026 14:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gwalia United started the season with a 6-0 win at Ascot [Ben Brain photography]Gwalia United have one clear objective after suffering relegation last season – promotion back to the third tier of the English football pyramid.The Welsh side collected just 22 points in the Southern Premier Division last season, winning only six of their 22 matches.After victories in their first two fixtures in National League Division One South West, manager Cori Williams-Mills is clear on expectations."We w
  
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• Southampton closing in on defender Schlotterbeck

  26-08-2026 14:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Keven Schlotterbeck represented Germany at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics [Getty Images]Southampton are closing in on a deal to sign German centre-back Keven Schlotterbeck from Bundesliga side FC Augsburg.BBC Sport understands that Saints' move for the 29-year-old is not being made with the intention of directly replacing Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who has been linked with a move away in recent weeks. The club are yet to receive an offer that matches their valuation for Tonda Eckert's vice-captain. Schlott
  
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• Football Extra newsletter: Is there a looming problem for the Premier League?

  26-08-2026 14:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ezri Konsa became the 11th player to move from a team outside the Premier League's big six to one of the elite sextet this summer, joining Arsenal from Aston Villa this month [Getty Images]A curse of modern fandom is being required to understand the latest acronym that will dictate which way the wind blows your team for the foreseeable.If you're outside the UK and would like to receive the Football Extra newsletter, head this way to sign up.An awareness of these various mechanisms, like Uefa's F
  
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• 🚨 Barcelona officially make their move for Julián Alvarez

  26-08-2026 14:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Barcelona officially make their move for Julián AlvarezThe trigger?While Julián Alvarez's situation at Atlético Madrid seems to have reached a point of no return last weekend after Madrid supporters whistled at him, FC Barcelona may have just played its final and decisive card this Wednesday afternoon.Through a video posted on its social media, Barça, through its president Joan Laporta, has officially and publicly declared itself a candidate to sign Juli&aac
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms £50m Liverpool offer for new African forward

  26-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms £50m Liverpool offer for new African forwardLiverpool have come up short in their attempts to sign Yankuba Minteh. Brighton are simply asking too much money for the 22-year-old Gambian international - who in any case will be out injured for the next few months.Richard Hughes sent an opening offer of £50m for the Seagulls’ forward - which was immediately rejected.The Reds sporting director tried again with a bid worth £60m - which also got the trea
  
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• Still keen, Laporta reiterates Barça's interest in Julián Álvarez 👀

  26-08-2026 14:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Still keen, Laporta reiterates Barça's interest in Julián Álvarez 👀FC Barcelona is not giving up on its desire to sign Julián Álvarez this summer. The blaugrana president, Joan Laporta, has publicly confirmed the club’s formal interest in the Argentine forward in statements to the club’s official media outlets.The culé board has already made an official move. Laporta said he had contacted the Atlético hierarchy directly to pres
  
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• PSG set to face Lille without star attacker after Luis Enrique’s executive decision

  26-08-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG set to face Lille without star attacker after Luis Enrique’s executive decisionPSG have given Ousmane Demebele a game off, but it’s purely to get him fresh rather than because of an injury.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.PSG have announced that Ousmane Dembele won’t be in the squad to face Lille on Friday night.In fact, the forward has not been training this
  
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• Wrexham close in on Ekomie and Kabore deals

  26-08-2026 14:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wrexham have made three first team signings this summer but are poised to add Jacques Ekomie (left) and Issa Kabore (right) to their ranks [Getty Images]Wrexham are poised to sign Issa Kabore on a permanent deal from Manchester City in addition to bringing in left-back Jacques Ekomie from French side Angers.Burkina Faso international Kabore featured 32 times across all competitions for the Red Dragons in 2025-26.His eight assists in the Championship were more than any other Wrexham player.Follow
  
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• Liverpool prioritize deal for Crystal Palace forward Ismaïla Sarr

  26-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool prioritize deal for Crystal Palace forward Ismaïla SarrLiverpool are reported to have made Crystal Palace player Ismaïla Sarr (28) one of their attacking priorities for the final stages of the summer transfer window, according to reports from the French media outlet Foot Mercato.Although he was reported to be close to joining Turkish club Galatasaray, the Senegalese striker is said to have been the subject of strong interest from the Reds in recent hours. Whilst no official o
  
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• Fiorentina have already taken decision to fine Kean and have warning for Como

  26-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina have already taken decision to fine Kean and have warning for ComoFiorentina have already taken the decision to fine Moise Kean after his late arrival for training on Wednesday morning and the club have made it clear that if Como do not match their asking price for the Italy international, then he will be forced to watch on from the sidelines for the foreseeable future.Fiorentina fine Kean and call him back in for individual trainingKean arrived late for training with Fiorentina on We
  
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• Betis and Hull City Close In on Deal for Pablo García

  26-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Betis and Hull City Close In on Deal for Pablo GarcíaReal Betis Balompié and Hull City are edging closer to an agreement for academy winger Pablo García, according to El Correo Web. The outlet reported that the deal could be worth close to €5 million in fixed terms plus variables, with Betis seeking to retain a percentage of the winger’s rights in a future sale.How the talks reached this pointHull’s interest in García is not new. The newly promoted Pr
  
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• Barcelona pushing to sign 16-year-old German defensive talent; negotiations underway

  26-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona pushing to sign 16-year-old German defensive talent; negotiations underwayEver since Deco took over as sporting director, Barcelona have placed a lot of emphasis on scouting and signing young players who can help the first team in the near future.This move is already paying dividends, as seen with the signing of Hamza Abdelkarim from Al Ahly half a season ago.In less than six months, the Egyptian has gone from a developmental bet to playing in the World Cup to emerging as a genuine can
  
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• Real Sociedad star names Barcelona as stronger side but expects Real Madrid to improve: ‘Mourinho could turn everything around’

  26-08-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Sociedad star names Barcelona as stronger side but expects Real Madrid to improve: ‘Mourinho could turn everything around’Real Sociedad winger Ander Barrenetxea has given his verdict on the La Liga title race ahead of his side’s trip to the Santiago Bernabeu, naming Barcelona as the stronger team while refusing to rule out a major response from Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid.Speaking to AS before Real Sociedad face Real Madrid in their first home game of the 2026/27 sea
  
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• Marc Cucurella, Yan Diomande presented as Real Madrid players – “It is an honour to wear the shirt of the best club in the world”

  26-08-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marc Cucurella, Yan Diomande presented as Real Madrid players – “It is an honour to wear the shirt of the best club in the world”The last few days have been busy for some of the six players that Real Madrid have signed during the summer transfer window. Carlos Espi was presented on Sunday, and the same can now be said for Marc Cucurella and Yan Diomande.Cucurella was unveiled by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez on Monday, and after his presentation, he spoke to the club&r
  
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