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• Elmas a strong alternative for Juventus at €10m

  26-07-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elmas a strong alternative for Juventus at €10mJuventus are once more being linked with a potential swoop for former Napoli and Torino midfielder Eljif Elmas from RB Leipzig, valued at €10m.There had already been some suggestions that coach Luciano Spalletti might want a reunion with the player, who was part of his squad when winning the Scudetto at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.Since then, Elmas was sold to RB Leipzig in 2024 for €24m, then returned to Serie A twice for loan
  
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• Ranieri and Mancini strong Italy candidates after Maldini’s resignation

  28-07-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ranieri and Mancini strong Italy candidates after Maldini’s resignationMultiple sources in Italy claim that Giovanni Malagò is likely to pick Claudio Ranieri as Italy’s technical director and Roberto Mancini as the new Azzurri head coach following Paolo Maldini’s resignation.Ranieri and Mancini are tipped to get major roles in the new Italy set-up, according to various sources, including Sky Sport Italia.A new project with Maldini and Leonardo at the helm had started bar
  
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• Newcastle United sign Liverpool forward Kiernan

  28-07-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United sign Liverpool forward KiernanNewcastle United have completed the signing of Liverpool forward Leanne Kiernan on a permanent deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Magpies this morning.It has been reported that Newcastle United have paid an undisclosed fee to Liverpool to secure the player’s services.The 27-year-old joined Liverpool from West Ham United in summer 2021. Kiernan went on to make 76 appearances for The Reds in
  
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• Manchester City issue club statement on Rodri

  28-07-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City issue club statement on RodriRodri has undergone successful minor surgery on his back, Manchester City have confirmed.The procedure has been undertaken off the back of a hugely successful summer at the FIFA World Cup with Spain, with Rodri as the nation’s captain in North America.It remains unknown as to when Rodri could return to City training after his summer holiday.Rodri has undergone successful minor back surgery this week, Manchester City have confirmed in a club stat
  
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• Emotional Zinedine Zidane confirmed as new France manager after World Cup semi-final exit

  28-07-2026 13:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as head coach of the France national team, taking over from Didier Deschamps following their World Cup semi-final exit, and admitted he was emotional at his unveilingDeschamps announced in January 2025 that he would step down following this summer’s World Cup, with France knocked out in the last four by European champions Spain in a 2-0 defeat. Zidane had been out of a managerial post since leaving Real Madrid, where he won three Champions League and two
  
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• Shootouts & regional split for new-look League Cup

  28-07-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2025-26 League Cup winners Chelsea will not participate in this season's new-look competition [Getty Images]The Women's League Cup will be renamed the Players Cup and operate in a league system with regionalised matches for the 2026-27 season.Last November, clubs in the Women's Super League (WSL) and WSL 2 voted in favour of proposals to revamp the competition to help combat scheduling issues and to protect player welfare. They agreed the new format would exclude sides who have qualified for
  
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• Midfielder Gray signs three-year Shrewsbury deal

  28-07-2026 13:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Gray has been with Shrewsbury Town since he was six years old and made his first-team debut in the EFL Trophy last August [Getty Images]Teenage midfielder Will Gray has signed a new three-year deal with Shrewsbury Town.It is the 17-year-old's first professional contract, having made his League Two debut towards the end of last season.He featured in the squad 19 times during the 2025-26 campaign, starting four games and appearing as a substitute twice in the last nine matches of the season.S
  
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• 👏 Rodri undergoes successful surgery for his back problem

  28-07-2026 13:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👏 Rodri undergoes successful surgery for his back problemManchester City have confirmed that Rodri has successfully undergone back surgery.The midfielder had been dealing with discomfort for some time and, after the World Cup, has now undergone a procedure to resolve it.The player will now begin a short rehabilitation period. The club has not specified an exact timeframe for his return to training.Rodri is a key figure in City’s midfield, so his physical progress will be closely mo
  
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• The Most Interesting Coaching Projects in World Football

  28-07-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Most Interesting Coaching Projects in World FootballA coaching project becomes interesting when the manager has more than a famous name and a tactical diagram. The club must recruit for the idea, tolerate mistakes and give the coach authority to change habits.In 2026, five European projects stand apart because each has a clear footballing direction and an equally visible point of failure.Chelsea Give Alonso Talent and No Hiding PlaceXabi Alonso officially began work as Chelsea manager on Jul
  
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• Real Madrid start preparations for the ‘post-Courtois’ era – report

  28-07-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid start preparations for the ‘post-Courtois’ era – reportYear after year, Thibaut Courtois continues to maintain his quality and remain Real Madrid’s first-choice goalkeeper, almost defying the phenomenon of ageing.Already 34 years of age now, however, it is only a matter of time before the Belgian international’s inevitable age-related decline begins and Real Madrid are aware of the same.As reported by Ben Fernandes Santos in a recent update, Los Blancos
  
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• Season predictions: Fighting to stay up & transition afoot

  28-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Where will you finish in the league and why?I was already feeling uneasy about the season ahead before a ball was kicked, particularly after losing several key performers over the summer. Replacing that quality was always going to be a difficult task and our Scottish League Cup group stage performances have only reinforced those concerns.Without some genuine quality arriving through the door, it could be a long and challenging campaign battling for survival. Everything points towards this b
  
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• Dovbyk arrives in Bologna to complete loan move: the striker’s entire wages will be covered by Bologna

  28-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dovbyk arrives in Bologna to complete loan move: the striker’s entire wages will be covered by BolognaAfter two seasons, Artem Dovbyk is leaving Roma and joining Bologna. The Ukrainian striker, never a key figure in Gian Piero Gasperini’s coaching project, is joining on loan until June 30, 2027. He arrived in Bologna earlier this morning to undergo his club medical before signing his new contract.As reported in today’s edition of La Repubblica, the deal is a paid loan with an o
  
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• Chiellini not interested in Italy role: ‘Happy at Juventus’

  28-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chiellini not interested in Italy role: ‘Happy at Juventus’Juventus executive Giorgio Chiellini says he’s happy with his role at the Allianz Stadium, so he’s not considering becoming Italy’s technical director.Chiellini had emerged as a possible candidate for the Italy national team technical director role following Paolo Maldini and Leonardo’s resignation on Monday.Chiellini: ‘I’m happy at Juventus’Chiellini, however, confirmed his commitmen
  
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• Liverpool could be set to lose another defender in potential loan move

  28-07-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool could be set to lose another defender in potential loan moveIfeanyi Ndukwe Loan Move Makes Sense as Liverpool Weigh Austria Vienna ReturnLiverpool friendlies can distort reality, but they can also clarify a few things. In the 4-2 win over Sunderland, Ifeanyi Ndukwe took his chance quickly after Joe Gomez went off injured in the opening stages. The teenager stepped in, looked composed, and gave Andoni Iraola something useful to think about.That does not automatically mean he is about to
  
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• Wrexham are over hurt of last season - Doyle

  28-07-2026 12:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Callum Doyle joined Wrexham from Manchester City in 2025[Getty Images]Defender Callum Doyle says Wrexham have got over the hurt of missing out on promotion to the Premier League last season.The Red Dragons narrowly missed out on the Championship play-offs after failing to beat Middlesbrough on the final day of the 2025-26 campaign.Wrexham finished seventh, two points behind eventual play-off winners Hull City, but Doyle believes they can go one better next year and at least finish in the top six
  
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• Season predictions: Top half possible & mixing things up

  28-07-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Where will you finish in the league and why?I don't take too much interest in the League Cup group stages and will judge the team after the first round of games. Saying that though, there is no reason why we can't make top half. A lot of teams have weakened over the summer and consistency will be key, I'll go with sixth.Who is the best signing or has he not signed yet and who should it be?Goalkeeper Toby Steward, who we had on loan last season, had more clean sheets than anyone in the count
  
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• Report: Newcastle United could finally sign 22-year-old Serie A star

  28-07-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle United could finally sign 22-year-old Serie A starGiorgio Scalvini to Newcastle? Why Atalanta’s £45m Stance Changes the PictureNewcastle United have been linked with plenty of centre-backs over the past few windows, but Giorgio Scalvini feels like one of the more coherent names on the list. According to Tutto Atalanta, Atalanta are now prepared to listen if a club comes forward with €45 million for the Italy international.That matters, because for a long time t
  
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• Hansi Flick wants to retain Barcelona defender amid Chelsea and AC Milan interest

  28-07-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick wants to retain Barcelona defender amid Chelsea and AC Milan interestAccording to MARCA, FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick does not wish to sell defender Gerard Martin this summer amid growing interest from AC Milan and Chelsea.The Spanish ace established himself as a permanent fixture at centre-back for Barcelona last season despite being a left-back. His adaptability, versatility, and strong performances have led to interest from top clubs across Europe.Some reports in Italy even su
  
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• Worthing sign Adjetey-Brew on loan from QPR

  28-07-2026 12:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  National League outfit Worthing have signed Cory Adjetey-Brew [Getty Images]National League outfit Worthing have agreed a loan deal with Queens Park Rangers for teenage full-back Cory Adjetey-Brew.The defender, who started his career at Arsenal's academy before being released in 2024, has experience of senior football after a spell with Isthmian League Premier Division side Welling United.But after signing a first professional contract with the Rs earlier this month, a loan spell with last seaso
  
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• 🏟️ Two weeks before kick-off: LaLiga club evicted from stadium

  28-07-2026 12:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏟️ Two weeks before kick-off: LaLiga club evicted from stadiumThe regional administrative authority in Madrid has withdrawn Spanish top-flight club Rayo Vallecano’s right to use the Vallecas stadium in order to begin urgent renovation work. This comes just under two weeks before the start of the season, even though the inadequate conditions have long been known."There is no way to guarantee that nothing can happen," explained the Regional Minister for Culture, Tourism and Sp
  
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• Luis Enrique could exclude €170m star from PSG group if Premier League move fails to materialise

  28-07-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis Enrique could exclude €170m star from PSG group if Premier League move fails to materialisePSG are driving a hard bargain over Bradley Barcola, but that hasn’t deterred Premier League interest in the winger.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.Things are getting very hot, very fast in the chase to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG, and the Athletic’s Deal Sheet today
  
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• Getting squad depth right 'keeps players on toes' - Fowler

  28-07-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]From the outside, Liverpool's failure to seal a move for Marc Guehi last summer looks even more interesting now.They have a buyback clause with Jarell Quansah, who left for Bayer Leverkusen for £35m last July, but there are no current plans for Quansah to return.Sources stress that if Liverpool bring in Bradley Barcola, who Paris St-Germain value in excess of £100m, then there will be limitations to what more they can do in the market.Deals for Jeremy Jacquet and Victor
  
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• Real Madrid to hold key meeting with teenage starlet’s camp to discuss future

  28-07-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid to hold key meeting with teenage starlet’s camp to discuss futureAmong the many talented youngsters Real Madrid have in their ranks, one is undoubtedly Franco Mastantuono.The 18-year-old Argentine youngster was signed last summer, and he faded away after a bright start to the season under Xabi Alonso.This summer, Los Blancos have appointed Jose Mourinho and also reached an agreement to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, making it very difficult for Mastantuono to have a promine
  
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• Swans reunited as duo return to training

  28-07-2026 12:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Swansea City have their full squad together for the first time since the end of last season after Cameron Burgess and Eom Jisung returned to the club's Fairwood training base.Australia international defender Burgess and South Korea winger Eom were given extra time off after featuring at this summer's World Cup.Marko Stamenic, who played for New Zealand at the tournament, joined up with Swansea during their pre-season camp in Austria last week alongside new signing and All Whites te
  
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• 'I love the captain's role' - Mount

  28-07-2026 12:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount reflected on his side's 5-0 win in pre-season over Rosenborg last Friday and how he "loved" wearing the captain's armband.On whether he has grown into a leadership role, Mount told BBC Radio Manchester: "You have different types of leaders, you have ones that are very vocal. I always want to see myself as one that leads by example and never stops working on the pitch."I've been captain previously years ago. I love the role especially with a
  
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• RB Leipzig keeper Peter Gulacsi’s move to Villareal takes shape

  28-07-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RB Leipzig keeper Peter Gulacsi’s move to Villareal takes shapeKicker reports that former RB Leipzig captain Peter Gulacsi’s proposed move to Villarreal is beginning to take shape. The 36-year-old goalkeeper is preparing to leave the Bundesliga after spending 11 years with the German Red Bulls.Gulacsi faced increasing competition from highly rated Belgian prospect Maarten Vandevoordt during last season’s training camp. The experienced Hungarian nevertheless retained the trust o
  
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• Premier League striker valued at €130 million dreams of joining Barcelona – report

  28-07-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League striker valued at €130 million dreams of joining Barcelona – reportIn a major development, journalist Helena Condis of COPE reports that AFC Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi wants to join FC Barcelona this summer.The 20-year-old French striker has emerged as one of the alternatives that the Blaugrana are considering for priority target Julian Alvarez.As reported earlier in the week, the Catalans have already held exploratory talks with the player’s entourage
  
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• Florentino Perez approves Real Madrid deal for Premier League superstar

  28-07-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florentino Perez approves Real Madrid deal for Premier League superstarReal Madrid are hoping to complete a blockbuster double transfer in the next few days, as they aim to finalise Jose Mourinho’s squad ahead of the 2026-27 La Liga season getting underway in a few weeks’ time. A deal for Yan Diomande in close, and following him to the Bernabeu could be Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri.In recent weeks, Real Madrid have turned their attention back to Rodri. They were priced
  
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• Ndiaye worth 'top dollar' but Everton in position of strength

  28-07-2026 12:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Speaking to Total Sport's Ian Kennedy on BBC Radio Merseyside, The Athletic's Everton correspondent Paddy Boyland said "even in order to stand still" in their Premier League position, Everton have to do "an awful lot of work in the transfer market". Idrissa Gana Gueye has already left the club and his Senegal team-mate, Iliman Ndiaye, is also linked with an exit, with Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal showing their interest. On the forward's potential move, Boyland said: "The deal wil
  
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• Gossip: Hammers eye new striker

  28-07-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]West Ham have turned down a bid for reported Brentford target, right-back El-Hadji Malick Diouf, and want the 21-year-old to help them return to the Premier League. (Football Insider)The Hammers are also interested in a move for Coventry City's USA international striker Haji Wright and Senegal international forward Habib Diallo, 31, of French club Metz. (Football Insider)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Tuesday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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