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• Everton Ask For Payment Plan For 24-Year-Old: Why Should The Toffees Walk Away Now?

  04-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Ask For Payment Plan For 24-Year-Old: Why Should The Toffees Walk Away Now?Good luck figuring out Everton’s transfer strategy right now. Just hours after wrapping up a £21 million (€25m) deal for Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney on Thursday, the Goodison Park hierarchy has been on the phone to Italy. The target? Mandela Keita.Everton face a transfer battle for midfielder Mandela KeitaAccording to Italian outlet Sport Parma, via Sport Witness, initial inquiries have a
  
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• Official | Allan Saint-Maximin completes Charlotte FC move

  13-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Allan Saint-Maximin completes Charlotte FC moveAfter six successful months, Allan Saint-Maximin’s (29) departure from RC Lens was confirmed at the end of last month. He has now joined MLS side Charlotte FC on a free transfer, it was confirmed on Monday.Having joined Lens last February following the termination of his contract with Mexican side Club America, Saint-Maximin produced an outstanding second half of the season, scoring four goals and providing three assists in 13 appea
  
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• Arsenal teammates joked about facing off – now they will at World Cup

  13-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal teammates joked about facing off – now they will at World CupMikel Merino admits he’s joked with Arsenal teammate William Saliba about facing off against each other, with Spain to play France in Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesArsenal duo Mikel Merino and William Saliba have been very important to their respective national teams in the World Cup so far, with Merino scoring the winning goals for Spain against Portugal and Belgium, and Sali
  
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• Report Roma rejected first Kone offer from Atletico Madrid and set price at €60m

  13-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Roma rejected first Kone offer from Atletico Madrid and set price at €60mItalian reports suggest Roma turned down a €40m offer from Atletico Madrid for Manu Koné, but would be ready to sell if they, Manchester United or Liverpool came in with at least €60m.WALSALL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: Manu Kone of AS Roma looks on prior to the pre-season friendly match between Aston Villa and AS Roma at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on August 06, 2025 in Walsall, England. (Photo
  
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• Manchester City test the waters with enquiry for €100m-rated Real Madrid midfielder

  13-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City test the waters with enquiry for €100m-rated Real Madrid midfielderManchester City have launched a transfer inquiry for Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, looking to exploit the uncertainty surrounding the Uruguayan inside the Spanish capital.This information comes from journalist Miguel Serrano, who reports that while the Cityzens have not yet submitted an official, written bid, but have approached Los Blancos to understand the situation surrounding their new captain
  
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• Adeyemi Joins Barcelona in €29m Deal Backed by Flick and Deco

  13-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Adeyemi Joins Barcelona in €29m Deal Backed by Flick and DecoBarcelona have confirmed the signing of Karim Adeyemi, with president Joan Laporta publicly endorsing the deal and crediting Deco for orchestrating a pursuit that stretches back considerably further than this summer window. The confirmation came via Fabrizio Romano on Sunday evening.A Long-Tracked Target Finally Lands at Camp NouLaporta’s words left little ambiguity. “We are so happy. He’s a player we’ve be
  
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• Lens look to re-sign Juventus’ Lois Openda amid competition from Coventry City

  13-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lens look to re-sign Juventus’ Lois Openda amid competition from Coventry CityAs RC Lens prepare to return to the UEFA Champions League, they are looking to bring back one of their former forwards, Lois Openda (26), as per a report from Foot Mercato.It was an underwhelming season in Turin for Openda, who in 37 games in all competitions, netted just twice. Since leaving RC Lens in 2023 for €40m, he has netted 41 goals in 93 games for RB Leipzig. At Lens, during the season in which 
  
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• Dutch referee dies weeks after being dropped from World Cup

  13-07-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rob Dieperink began refereeing in the Netherlands' top flight in 2017 [Getty Images]Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died weeks after he was dropped from officiating at the World Cup following a police investigation in the UK.Dieperink had been selected to be a video assistant referee (VAR) official at this summer's tournament, but was removed from Fifa's list of World Cup officials in May.The 38-year-old was arrested by the Metropolitan Police in April following a report of a sexual ass
  
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• Report: Chelsea star has decided he wants to leave the club this summer

  13-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea star has decided he wants to leave the club this summerChelsea Transfer News: Trevoh Chalobah Wants Inter Move as Blues Face Key DecisionChelsea are approaching an important point in the future of Trevoh Chalobah, with the defender attracting concrete interest from Italy and England while the club continue to reshape their back line. According to Caught Offside, the 26-year-old has already decided where he wants to go, and that stance is giving Inter a clear advantage in negotiat
  
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• Carnevali warning for Kolo Muani, ‘do not need’ Frattesi at Juventus

  13-07-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carnevali warning for Kolo Muani, ‘do not need’ Frattesi at JuventusJuventus director Giovanni Carnevali warns Paris Saint-Germain ‘demands are too high’ for Randal Kolo Muani and they could look elsewhere, but they ‘do not need’ Davide Frattesi from Inter.The Bianconeri have been negotiating with PSG practically since the moment he arrived on loan in January 2025, but never seem to reach a new agreement.That loan cost €3.6m and was extended to cover the
  
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• 'What's the plan? What's the ambition?'

  13-07-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]In the midst of the World Cup and seeing Newcastle players celebrated there (flowers for Dan Burn), it is easy to forget there's also a transfer window open. Actually, as a Newcastle fan, it's preferable to forget.We sold Anthony Gordon, which everyone suspected was coming, and then Sandro Tonali, which surprised some but not most, and now we are stuck in limbo with Bruno Guimaraes, who has, apparently, made it known he'd like to go to Arsenal.Pair that with a few instances of
  
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• Openda ready for RC Lens return, but Juventus must cover costly salary

  13-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Openda ready for RC Lens return, but Juventus must cover costly salaryJuventus are trying to offload flop Lois Openda, but after a Coventry City approach, his old club RC Lens are eager to bring him back, with one significant problem.The Belgium international was a costly disaster on the transfer market last summer, signed from RB Leipzig on loan for €3.25m with an obligation to buy at the end of the season for a further €42.75m plus add-ons.TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 03: Lois Openda
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona sign 18-year-old South American prodigy

  13-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona sign 18-year-old South American prodigyFC Barcelona have continued to strengthen the ranks of their reserve team, Barça Atletic, with Josue Caicedo becoming the latest signing of the summer.The teenage left-back, who can play anywhere along the flank, arrives on a season-long loan deal from LDU Quito in Ecuador, with an option to make the transfer permanent at the end of the season.“FC Barcelona and LDU Quito have reached an agreement for the loan
  
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• “I went to sleep and woke up seeing he scored two goals” – Tottenham legend left baffled by Man City’s Erling Haaland

  13-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I went to sleep and woke up seeing he scored two goals” – Tottenham legend left baffled by Man City’s Erling HaalandEx Netherlands star Rafael van der Vaart assesses Man City’s Erling Haaland after heroic WC runHowever, van der Vaart says the striker appears unable to play football “eight out of 10 times”Former Real Madrid star says Haaland must be considered “one of the best of all time” despite his reservationsFormer Netherlands internatio
  
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• Wales' Hughes leaves Melbourne for overseas move

  13-07-2026 17:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Laura Hughes was Melbourne City's player of the year in 2023-24, her first season at the club[FAW]Wales midfielder Laura Hughes has left Melbourne City with the Australian club revealing she is moving for a new opportunity overseas.Hughes, 25, switched allegiances from Australia to Wales last year and has made a promising start to life as part of Rhian Wilkinson's Welsh squad.She departs Melbourne at the conclusion of her contract having helped them secure a domestic double in 2025-26.Hughes mad
  
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• Xabi Alonso confirms Enzo Fernandez conversation and hints at another Chelsea departure

  13-07-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso has confirmed he has spoken to Enzo Fernandez since Real Madrid denied holding interest in the Chelsea midfielder, who previously appeared to be gunning for a move away.Fernandez has been at the World Cup with Argentina and has not yet met face-to-face with the new Blues boss, but was the subject of an extraordinary statement from the Spanish giants when they shut down reports linking the 25-year-old with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu.In April, Fernandez expressed an interest in Ma
  
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• Real Madrid set timeline for World Cup players’ return for pre-season training

  13-07-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid set timeline for World Cup players’ return for pre-season trainingReal Madrid have officially begun pre-season preparations, but several first-team players remain absent due to their involvement in the World Cup.With a number of internationals still away, either at the tournament on holiday after being eliminated, the squad will gradually be reinforced over the coming weeks as players complete their mandatory rest periods before rejoining José Mourinho’s side.The f
  
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• Bromley sign ex-Mansfield striker Adeboyejo

  13-07-2026 17:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Victor Adeboyejo left Mansfield Town in May [Getty Images]League One Bromley have signed striker Victor Adeboyejo on a free transfer after he left Mansfield Town at the end of last season.The 28-year-old becomes the Ravens' seventh signing of the summer, joining players including Kamil Conteh,Shamal George and Ethon Archer at Hayes Lane.Adeboyejo has previously played for clubs including Leyton Orient, Barnsley, Bristol Rovers, Burton Albion and Bolton Wanderers before he moved to Mansfield Town
  
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• Winks and Fazzini arrive to join Cagliari: ‘Happy to be back in Italy’

  13-07-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Winks and Fazzini arrive to join Cagliari: ‘Happy to be back in Italy’Harry Winks and Jacopo Fazzini have arrived in Cagliari to complete their transfers from Leicester City and Fiorentina respectively. ‘I’m really happy to be back in Italy,’ said the England midfielder.The Sardinians have done the double deal and both landed this afternoon at the airport, greeted by media and supporters.Parma had also been interested in Fazzini, who was struggling for playing time
  
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• PSG reach agreement to sign Aston Villa left-back Lucas Digne

  13-07-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG reach agreement to sign Aston Villa left-back Lucas DigneParis Saint-Germain have reached a verbal agreement with Aston Villa left-back Lucas Digne, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.PSG have already informed Villa that they will pay Digne’s release clause, reportedly less than €10 million (£8.5m at current rates).The deal is likely to be concluded after the 2026 World Cup, with Digne currently representing France at the tournament.The 32-year-old is set to become the
  
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• Chile international set to leave Standard Liege and return to Kortrijk

  13-07-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chile international set to leave Standard Liege and return to KortrijkAfter just one season with Standard Liege, Chilean midfielder Nayel Mehssatou looks set to leave. According to Sudinfo, he is set to return to familiar surroundings with Kortrijk. Mehssatou only left Kortrijk after their relegation from the Pro League two seasons ago to join Standard Liege on a free, but with the club back in the top flight, the versatile midfielder is set to re-join his former side. Mehssatou’s return w
  
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• How valuable are Engels, Maeda & McGregor to Celtic?

  13-07-2026 17:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arne Engels, Daizen Maeda and Callum McGregor have been key players [SNS]Quotes attributed to Martin O'Neill over the weekend will have done little to placate Celtic fans' concerns about this summer's transfer window activity - or lack of it.Colombian striker Camilo Duran, bought from Azerbaijan club Qarabag, is the Scottish champions' only addition so far despite the veteran Northern Irishman looking to reshape his squad after nearly losing the league title to Heart of Midlothian last season.An
  
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• Alonso wants to keep Fernandez at Chelsea

  13-07-2026 17:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Fernandez is on international duty with Argentina at the World Cup [Getty Images]New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso was unveiled at Stamford Bridge on Monday and said he wants to keep Enzo Fernandez at the club.The 25-year-old Argentina midfielder, who is preparing to face England in the World Cup semi-finals, is open to leaving and was recently linked with Real Madrid.However, the Spanish club denied pursuing a move for Fernandez last week, leaving him with no known alternative destination an
  
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• McGowan confident Hearts can find 'another Devlin'

  13-07-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cammy Devlin's final goal for Hearts came against Falkirk [SNS]Ryan McGowan is confident "there'll be another Cammy Devlin" at former club Hearts before too long.Australia midfielder Devlin, 28, has left Hearts to join Scottish Premiership rivals Rangers under freedom of contract."That's the way that football works," McGowan told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast."There'll be another Cammy Devlin that comes along in the next couple of years and hopefully can go that one step further."Devlin wa
  
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• 'I want to see more of Oriola' - fans on players to watch in pre-season

  13-07-2026 17:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on which players you're most excited to see in action during pre-season.Here are some of your comments:Warren: I want to see more of Nehemiah Oriola in the first-team squad - this could be the season he graduates from the under-23s. Hoping that Luka Vuskovic joins the remodelled defence as reported, and that Stef Tzimas is fit enough to pick up where he left off last season - just beginning to show his attacking potential.Jack: I'm excited to see Pascal
  
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• Juve, huge bid for Svilar! Carnevali 🙅‍♂️ Frattesi, Roma-Moreira 🤑

  13-07-2026 16:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juve, huge bid for Svilar! Carnevali 🙅‍♂️ Frattesi, Roma-Moreira 🤑A rest day from on-field football, with the World Cup taking a 48-hour break before the semifinals. We’re in the final stretch, with France, Spain, England, and Argentina all truly just one step away from history. What never stops, however, is the transfer market, which is actually going through a very heated moment right now. Inter are the main protagonists, with the major difficulties
  
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• Liverpool to miss out on £46m signing after Fabrizio Romano’s update

  13-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool to miss out on £46m signing after Fabrizio Romano’s updateLuka Vuskovic to Brighton looks smart, Liverpool may regret standing asideBrighton are closing in on Luka Vuskovic, and the numbers matter here. A £46m deal for a 19-year-old centre-back sounds aggressive, until you look at the market and the profile of the player. Then it starts to look sharp.The Croatian defender is due for a medical, with the move expected to be finalised shortly. The key detail is simple, B
  
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• Dybala on new Roma contract: ‘It is what we all wanted’

  13-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dybala on new Roma contract: ‘It is what we all wanted’Paulo Dybala assures signing a new contract with Roma was ‘what we all wanted’ and is looking forward to continuing his career at the Stadio Olimpico.The decision had been in the air for many weeks, even though his contract had technically already expired on June 30.epa11832091 Paulo Dybala of Roma jubilates after the goal 3-1 during the Italian Serie A soccer match AS Roma vs Genoa CFC at Olimpico stadium in Rome, It
  
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• Romano gives “here we go” stamp to PSG’s first signing of the summer

  13-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romano gives “here we go” stamp to PSG’s first signing of the summerLucas Digne is going to join PSG shortly as a backup for Nuno Mendes at left back, and as an important dressing room presence.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.Just hours after it was first mentioned as a possibility, the deal bringing Lucas Digne to PSG has been given the “here we go”
  
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• Garnacho for sale as Xabi Alonso confirms Roma and Napoli target’s exit

  13-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Garnacho for sale as Xabi Alonso confirms Roma and Napoli target’s exitNew Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirms Roma and Napoli target Alejandro Garnacho is not part of their plans. ‘Hopefully it finishes in the best possible way for all parties.’The winger was only purchased last year from Manchester United at a cost of €46.2m, but struggled to get any regular playing time.Chelsea admit Garnacho is for saleLONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 26: Alejandro Garnacho of Chelsea re
  
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