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• Endrick still on Roma’s radar as attacking target

  29-07-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Endrick still on Roma’s radar as attacking targetThe Giallorossi management’s top priority is reinforcing the attacking department. Santiago Castro’s signing is now just awaiting official confirmation, sporting director Tony D’Amico is looking for additional attacking additions to offer to coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Endrick, currently owned by Real Madrid, is on the list of names to keep an eye on.Endrick continues to be considered an interesting prospect by the Gialloro
  
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• Villa transfer still being paid in seats

  30-07-2026 14:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Thirty-five years after Neil Cox moved from Scunthorpe United to Aston Villa, the club is still honouring part of the deal – in seats.When Villa agreed a deal to sign defender Cox in 1991, they agreed a £400,000 fee and 2,000 seats for the Iron's ground at Glanford Park.This summer, when Scunthorpe Stadium Manager Julie Taylor saw Villa revamping their North Stand and lower seating of the Trinity Stand, she asked whether any of the seats could be used to replace those a
  
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• Howe going as spending rules bite - troubles for Newcastle's Saudi owners

  30-07-2026 14:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle's Saudi Arabian owners brought in Eddie Howe in November 2021 [Getty Images]Seven months ago, Newcastle United's chief executive David Hopkinson said he could put them "in the debate about being the top club in the world" by 2030.Right now, that ambition looks a long way off.The departure of manager Eddie Howe on Thursday, and reported appointment of Matthias Jaissle, is the result of a poor Premier League season, where Newcastle finished 12th, and an uninspiring transfer window.The la
  
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• Pollock confirmed as Watford captain

  30-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Watford boss Alessio Dionisi has confirmed central defender Mattie Pollock will be the club's captain for the upcoming campaign.Last season, Pollock shared captaincy duties with influential midfielder Imran Louza - who made a 20-minute cameo at the end of Wednesday's 1-0 pre-season friendly defeat by Fiorentina at Vicarage Road."Mattie is important for this team, I am very happy for Mattie because his mentality is very good - every day on the pitch, Mattie works very strongly," Dionisi told
  
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• Jordan Ferri open to France return after difficult Sampdoria spell

  30-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordan Ferri open to France return after difficult Sampdoria spellFormer Olympique Lyonnais and Montpellier HSC midfielder Jordan Ferri (34) is open to returning to France this summer, according to a report from Foot Mercato.Ferri left Ligue 1 a year ago to join Sampdoria, looking to experience Italian football in Serie B. However, his first season in Genoa did not unfold as hoped, with the Frenchman making only six appearances across all competitions.Despite that limited playing time, Ferri rem
  
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• Javi Guerra’s €40m Window Closes August 1 — and Barcelona Haven’t Moved

  30-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Javi Guerra’s €40m Window Closes August 1 — and Barcelona Haven’t MovedBarca Blaugranes report that FC Barcelona have until August 1st to sign Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra for €40 million, after which his release clause rises to €60 million – a €20m premium for failing to act in time. Despite interest from Hansi Flick and contact with Guerra’s agents, the Blaugrana have not taken any subsequent steps toward completing a move.The Clock Is Runni
  
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• Marseille enquire about Dinamo Zagreb defender Moris Valinčić

  30-07-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille enquire about Dinamo Zagreb defender Moris ValinčićMarseille have made an enquiry for Dinamo Zagreb right-back Moris Valinčić (23), according to Gianluca Di Marzio.The Croatian defender has emerged as a player of interest for OM, who have requested information from Dinamo regarding his situation. Valinčić has also previously been monitored by Serie A sides Inter Milan and Napoli, although neither club has yet made a formal move this summer.Born in 2002, Va
  
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• Boost for Barcelona as key duo return to group training; La Masia gem absent due to overload

  30-07-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boost for Barcelona as key duo return to group training; La Masia gem absent due to overloadFC Barcelona received a timely lift during their training camp at St. George’s Park as Raphinha and Alejandro Balde both returned to group activities ahead of the club’s latest pre-season fixture, reports SPORT.The Brazilian winger took part in part of Thursday morning’s session, while Balde completed the full workout after overcoming recent back discomfort. It was the Blaugrana’s
  
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• Report: Liverpool in talks over deal for World Cup star

  30-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool in talks over deal for World Cup starLiverpool Transfer News: Gilberto Mora Contact Made as Race for Mexico Wonderkid Heats UpLiverpool have made direct contact over Gilberto Mora, according to TeamTalk, with the Merseyside club firmly in the growing chase for one of the most coveted teenage talents in the game. The 17-year-old Club Tijuana forward has surged into wider prominence after eye-catching displays for Mexico at the 2026 World Cup, and the sense across the market is t
  
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• Lazio’s Kenneth Taylor involved in verbal battle with manager Rino Gattuso

  30-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio’s Kenneth Taylor involved in verbal battle with manager Rino GattusoSerie A side Lazio have constantly lingered on the edge of chaos and something similar has no unfolded involving midfielder Kenneth Taylor and Rino Gattuso.La Gazzetta dello Sportreport that the incident took place during training today. Lazio are having their pre-season training sessions at the Formello and Taylor was present. The squad was undergoing a tactical drill under the orders of Gattuso today.Taylor was hit
  
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• Santiago Castro: “I will give my all for these colours and for this city.”

  30-07-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Santiago Castro: “I will give my all for these colours and for this city.”Roma unveiled Santiago Castro with an official statement on their website. The striker arrives from Bologna on a permanent deal for €35 million + 10% of any future transfer fee. The 21-year-old Argentine has chosen the number 9 shirt worn by Dovbyk, who has returned to the club on loan with an option to buy.Roma’s new striker immediately wanted to send a message to his new fans on Instagram: “I
  
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• Real Madrid academy talent set for €8-10 million Premier League transfer – report

  30-07-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid academy talent set for €8-10 million Premier League transfer – reportFollowing the reports of an agreement between Real Madrid and Fulham for the transfer of Gonzalo Garcia, it appears that the two clubs have struck another deal involving a different La Fabrica player.Gonzalo is headed to Craven Cottage, with the Premier League shelling out €40 million to acquire 70% of his economic rights from Real Madrid.Now, according to MARCA, the Merengues have reached an agreeme
  
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• Lopez ready to take chance in fresh start at Wolves

  30-07-2026 14:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fer Lopez returned to Celta Vigo on loan for the second half of last season [Getty Images]One player hoping for a fresh start to his Wolves career this season is young Spanish forward Fer Lopez.The 22-year-old joined from Celta Vigo last summer for £19m but after only two starts and seven other Premier League appearances from the bench at the start of last season, he returned to his home country - and former club - on loan in the hope of getting more first-team action.After playing 17 time
  
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• Romano: PSG reach “breakthrough” in talks with Monaco over attacker transfer

  30-07-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romano: PSG reach “breakthrough” in talks with Monaco over attacker transferFabrizio Romano is reporting that PSG and Monaco finally have a breakthrough in transfer talks over attacker Maghnes Akliouche.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.After some pretty quiet – and increasingly tense – days in the transfer market for PSG, we finally have a “breakthroug
  
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• Have your say - where do Cardiff need reinforcements this summer?

  30-07-2026 14:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC Sport]The Championship season is on the horizon, and while Cardiff City are yet to make any new additions to their squad, boss Brian Barry-Murphy has committed his future to the club.Barry-Murphy, 44, signed an extended contract until 2029 this week ahead of leading the Bluebirds back into the second tier following promotion as League One runners-up.The Irishman said after Cardiff's pre-season opener against FC Midtjylland that he had "never felt anything other than support" from owner Vinc
  
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• Celtic's play-off opponents start to become clearer

  30-07-2026 14:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AGF staged a stunning fightback in Poland [Getty Images]Celtic's potential Champions League play-off opponents became slightly clearer after the latest second qualifying round ties, including a stunning comeback win by Danish champions AGF Aarhus.The Scottish champions already knew that Norwegian counterparts Viking Stavanger and Austria's LASK are potential opponents as both have automatically qualified for the play-off round and will be on the unseeded side of the draw.However, three other pot
  
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• Why Anderson faces a different challenge at Man City to Phillips

  30-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]When Elliot Anderson completed his £116m move from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City last week, there was a sense of deja vu.It is not the first time City has signed one of the most sought-after midfielders in the Premier League fresh from an impressive first international tournament with England.A similar story unfolded in 2022 when Kalvin Phillips left his boyhood club, Leeds United, to join City on a six-year deal.It would be easy to view Phillips' Manchester City caree
  
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• Real Madrid defensive injury throws transfer plans into doubt

  30-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defensive injury throws transfer plans into doubtOn the day that Real Madrid look set to receive €80m for selling two La Fabrica graduates, another’s exit has been thrown into doubt. Raul Asencio had looked certain to follow Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios out of the Bernabeu, although that now looks unlikely to happen.Last week, Asencio was informed by Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho that he was not in his plans for the 2026-27 season. On the back of this, an exit
  
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• Koulierakis to land in Rome today ahead of Roma medical

  30-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Koulierakis to land in Rome today ahead of Roma medicalRoma appear unleashed on the transfer market. After the first three weeks of slowdowns and difficulties, new sporting director Tony D’Amico is working to bring Gian Piero Gasperini several reinforcements in various positions on the pitch. After officially announcing Castro as their new striker, the Trigoria club is very close to announcing their second signing: Kostantinos Koulierakis. The Greek defender, relegated to the Zweite Bundes
  
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• Ancelotti explains why he turned down the Italy job: ‘Not a contract issue’

  30-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ancelotti explains why he turned down the Italy job: ‘Not a contract issue’Carlo Ancelotti clarifies that he didn’t turn down the Italy job because of contract issues: ‘I have a commitment to the CBF’ and Brazil.Ancelotti gave an interview to ESPN, speaking for the first time about the approach from ex-Italy technical director Paolo Maldini.Ancelotti on Italy snub: ‘Not a contract issue’“It’s not a contract issue; that’s not the reason,
  
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• Roma abandon pursuit of Ezzalzouli

  30-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma abandon pursuit of EzzalzouliRoma’s transfer priority remains a right-footed left winger, aiming to raise the level of their attack ahead of next season. The hot name in recent days is Abde Ezzalzouli of Real Betis. However, there are many challenges ahead. The Spanish club values ​​the player at around €45 million, and currently there’s a gap of €10 million, given that the Giallorossi have submitted an offer of €35 million. Furthermore, there’s
  
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• Real Madrid will receive €40 million for 70% of forward’s rights as Fulham move edges closer

  30-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid will receive €40 million for 70% of forward’s rights as Fulham move edges closerEarlier today, COPE in Spain reported that Real Madrid and Fulham had reached a total agreement for the transfer of Gonzalo Garcia.The report claimed that the 21-year-old striker would move to Craven Cottage in a deal worth a massive €70 million, with the Premier League club buying full rights of the player and Los Blancos retaining a preferential buyback option.€40 million for 70% ri
  
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• Barcelona’s patient transfer strategy: Why the club are not rushing in the market

  30-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s patient transfer strategy: Why the club are not rushing in the marketFC Barcelona’s transfer activity has appeared unusually quiet in recent weeks, leading many supporters to wonder whether the club has slowed its plans for the summer window. Inside the club, however, the message is very different, reports Carlos Monfort of SPORT.Rather than reflecting a lack of planning, the current lull is part of a deliberate strategy. The Blaugrana’s sporting department believes
  
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• New striker top priority for Plymouth - Cleverley

  30-07-2026 13:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tom Cleverley is beginning his second season in charge at Plymouth Argyle [Shutterstock]Plymouth Argyle manager Tom Cleverley says signing a new striker is the club's top priority.The Pilgrims sold top scorer Lorent Tolaj to Championship side Bristol City earlier this month for a fee in excess of £4m, less than a year after his £1.2m purchase from Port Vale.Argyle have brought in six players so far this summer, all of whom are either goalkeepers or defensive-minded. "The obvious one,
  
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• Official: Santiago Castro joins Roma

  30-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Santiago Castro joins RomaRoma have officially announced their first signing of the summer.Santiago Castro joins the club on a permanent transfer from Bologna.“AS Roma is pleased to announce the arrival of Santiago Tomàs Castro from Bologna FC,” reads the official statement.“The transaction ends with the definitive transfer.The forward, born in 2004, has worn the shirts of Bologna and Vélez Sarsfield. With the Rossoblù he played 105 games and scor
  
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• Chelsea sign France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace

  30-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea sign France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal PalaceChelsea have announced they have signed France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a deal worth £52 million. Lacroix has inked a six-year contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2032. The 26-year-old made 55 appearances across all competitions for Palace last season, helping his club win the Uefa Conference League. Lacroix was also part of France’s World Cup squad this summer. He f
  
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• Official: Dovbyk moves to Bologna

  30-07-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Dovbyk moves to BolognaArtem Dovbyk is officially a new Bologna player.The capital club communicated the Ukrainian striker’s departure via their official website.“AS Roma announces that it has reached an agreement with Bologna FC for the transfer of Artem Dovbyk .The transaction ends with the loan formula: the deal includes an option to make the transfer permanent.In Giallorossi, Dovbyk made 63 appearances in two seasons, scoring 20 goals.Good luck for the future, Artem!&rd
  
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• Barcelona ready to respond to Atletico Madrid complaint over Julian Alvarez pursuit as RFEF open proceedings

  30-07-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona ready to respond to Atletico Madrid complaint over Julian Alvarez pursuit as RFEF open proceedingsAccording to SPORT, FC Barcelona have officially been notified of the complaint filed by Atletico Madrid over the club’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has opened disciplinary proceedings into the matter and given the Catalan club a deadline to submit their response.The complaint centres on allegations that the Blaugrana held discussions with the Ar
  
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• St Mirren's McLeish faces hearing over referee remarks

  30-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  St Mirren manager Craig McLeish faces being disciplined by the Scottish FA following comments made following his side's 1-0 defeat by Dunfermline Athletic in the Premier Sports Cup on Sunday.Speaking on Premier Sports afterwards, the 36-year-old questioned decisions by the match officials and asked who referee Sean Murdoch played for.The 39-year-old had two spells as a goalkeeper with Dunfermline before becoming an official.McLeish has now been called to a hearing on Thursday, 27 August to hear
  
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• Jack Grealish hits back at Man City pre-season tour snub claims

  30-07-2026 13:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jack Grealish has directly addressed speculation surrounding his absence from Manchester City’s pre-season tour, insisting that he was not snubbed but is instead continuing his recovery from injury.The 30-year-old, who joined City in a £100 million move from Aston Villa in 2021, has secured three Premier League titles during his time at the club, including being a key part of Pep Guardiola’s treble-winning squad in 2022-23. However, he spent last season on loan at Everton after
  
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