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• Flick outlines Rodri-Pedri midfield plan as Gavi faces absence

  27-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick outlines Rodri-Pedri midfield plan as Gavi faces absenceHansi Flick confirmed that Rodri is set to make his Barcelona debut against Athletic Club, while Gavi will miss the match after sustaining a knee problem. Flick said Gavi may need about a week to recover before returning.Rodri set for first Barcelona appearanceRodri is a new Barcelona signing and did not feature in the LaLiga opener against Elche. Ahead of the Athletic Club match, Flick said the plan was for the Spain international to
  
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• Real Madrid new youth signing makes first-team training debut

  02-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid new youth signing makes first-team training debutReal Madrid continued their preparations ahead of Friday’s La Liga clash with Real Betis at Estadio La Cartuja.After three wins in three games, Los Blancos have made a solid start to Jose Mourinho’s second spell at the Santiago Bernabeu and will be eager to build on it.Sergio Martinez trains with first teamAnd, the main highlight from today’s training session was the presence of youngster Sergio Martinez.The 19-year-o
  
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• Ex-Arsenal 26yo to complete post-deadline-day transfer to Feyenoord

  02-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Arsenal 26yo to complete post-deadline-day transfer to FeyenoordReiss Nelson has completed a free transfer move to Feyenoord after departing Arsenal via a mutual contract termination, according to a report.Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty ImagesFabrizio Romano reports that Reiss Nelson is returning to Feyenoord as a free agent, with the deal now done after successful medical tests on Wednesday morning.Nelson had previously played for Feyenoord as a loanee in the 2021/22 season, before returning t
  
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• Are you concerned by Arsenal's lack of attacking signings?

  02-09-2026 15:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Finding an attacker who could elevate a squad that almost won a domestic and European double has proved difficult for Arsenal this summer.The Gunners want to be one of the best clubs in the world.In an interview with the Times, chief executive Richard Garlick said that joining the world's super-clubs is "the goal - that's the ambition".In that same interview, Garlick acknowledged that the "pool of players is smaller now than it was a few years ago if we're going to improve".And unf
  
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• Barcelona loanee already making a big impression at his new club

  02-09-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona loanee already making a big impression at his new clubHaving left FC Barcelona to join Lyngby on loan this summer, goalkeeper Diego Kochen is already beginning to show his talent and potential in Denmark.The 20-year-old Barcelona starlet has been named in the Danish Superliga Team of the Week after producing his best performance since arriving in the country.In their latest game this past weekend, Kochen made seven saves against Odense Boldklub, producing several outstanding stops alon
  
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• Are Everton better with Grealish?

  02-09-2026 14:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]One positive on a difficult deadline day for Everton was the loan signing of Jack Grealish for a second successive season from Manchester City.Grealish proved to be a popular addition to the Everton squad in 2025-26 before a stress fracture to his foot ended his campaign after a 1-0 win at Aston Villa in January.While Everton's goal output was broadly the same with and without Grealish, their win percentage and points-per-game tallies were both significantly higher with the 30-year
  
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• Liverpool’s mixed window leaves massive uncertainty

  02-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool’s mixed window leaves massive uncertaintyLiverpool Right to Keep Cody Gakpo Despite Late Manchester City InterestLiverpool closed the transfer window with familiar debate swirling around the squad. Supporters wanted more done, and with good reason. Early-season performances have raised legitimate questions about depth at right-back and the make-up of the midfield, particularly after no specialist No 6 arrived and Curtis Jones departed. Those concerns have not gone away, and Andon
  
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• Hull City land Serie A star on loan

  02-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City land Serie A star on loanHull City Sign Robinio Vaz on Loan in Bold Premier League MoveHull City have moved quickly to strengthen after promotion, completing the loan signing of Robinio Vaz from AS Roma in a deal that adds intrigue, upside and a significant future option. As reported by GFFN, the 19-year-old winger arrives from the Serie A club with a €30m buy option included.For Hull City, this is the sort of recruitment call that tells you plenty about the club’s ambition.
  
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• From France: Chelsea not giving up on Kone, possible new contacts in January

  02-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From France: Chelsea not giving up on Kone, possible new contacts in JanuaryThe transfer window has closed, but Manu Koné’s name continues to be a hot topic. The French midfielder was one of the key figures in the final hours of the summer transfer window, when Chelsea attempted to bring him to London, initiating negotiations with Roma. The deal fell through, largely due to Gian Piero Gasperini’s stance, who opposed Koné’s departure. The manager considers the Fren
  
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• Barcelona set to return for Julian Alvarez in January with €70 million financial cushion

  02-09-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona set to return for Julian Alvarez in January with €70 million financial cushionBarcelona have already decided what comes next in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez.The Catalan club failed to pry the Argentine away from Atletico Madrid during the summer, but according to SPORT, that was not the end of the story. Rather, Barça are now preparing to return for the forward when the January transfer window opens.Alvarez ultimately remained at the Metropolitano after Atletico Mad
  
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• ‘It’s part of the game’ – Thiago Scuro explains Lamine Camara’s failed Chelsea move and Folarin Balogun’s decision to reject Everton

  02-09-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘It’s part of the game’ – Thiago Scuro explains Lamine Camara’s failed Chelsea move and Folarin Balogun’s decision to reject EvertonAS Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro held a press conference, attended by Get French Football News, in La Turbie on Wednesday afternoon to explain how Lamine Camara’s (22) move to Chelsea and Folarin Balogun’s (25) move to Everton broke down during the final hours of transfer deadline day. The Principality club’s CEO notab
  
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• 'I'll bet on this' - Vrancken backs Braga to stay at Hearts

  02-09-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Head coach Wouter Vrancken would wager on Claudio Braga remaining at Hearts and thinks a second full season at Tynecastle can enhance the striker's chances of a big move."He is fully focused here, fully committed," said the Belgian of the 26-year-old.When asked if the Portuguese would still be at the club when the transfer window closes on Thursday, Vrancken added with a chuckle: "I think he will be here. I'll bet on this."But you never know, so let's hope that we can keep him because he has a l
  
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• How Everton's deadline day debacle leaves owners facing fan mutiny

  02-09-2026 14:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  United States striker Falorin Balogun's proposed move to Everton from AS Monaco descended into farce [Reuters]Everton's shambolic end to the transfer window has resulted in open revolt from supporters that places fierce scrutiny on owners The Friedkin Group and chief executive Angus Kinnear.The final straw for fans already infuriated by the controversial proposed sale of home-grown youngster Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest - the deal was eventually blocked by Everton's board in the face
  
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• Failed Everton transfer has implications for Arsenal & Chelsea

  02-09-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Failed Everton transfer has implications for Arsenal & ChelseaFolarin Balogun’s transfer to Everton fell apart late on deadline day, denying Arsenal a sell-on fee and seemingly causing significant problems for Chelsea in the process.Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesEarly on deadline day, we covered reports that AS Monaco’sFolarin Balogun was set to sign for Everton in a €50m package that would see Arsenal cashing in on their 17.5% sell-on clause.Yet that move was thrown int
  
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• Trabzonspor U-turn to accept manager's resignation

  02-09-2026 14:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tekke was appointed Trabzonspor head coach in March 2025 [Getty Images]Trabzonspor have accepted the "emotional" resignation of head coach Fatih Tekke after the Turkish side initially rejected his request to step down.Tekke, who led Trabzonspor to a third‑place finish in the league last season, tendered his resignation after his side were knocked out of the Europa League play‑off round 5‑0 on aggregate by Hungarian club Ferencvaros.After rejecting his request on Friday and sugg
  
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• Real Madrid summer signing wins over fans and teammates after just 161 minutes under Mourinho

  02-09-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid summer signing wins over fans and teammates after just 161 minutes under MourinhoMarc Cucurella did not have to wait long to make an impression at Real Madrid.The 28-year-old summer signing had to wait until the third matchday of the 2026/27 La Liga season for his first start under Jose Mourinho.However, by the time the final whistle was blown against Malaga, the Spanish full-back had already begun to establish himself as a popular figure within the dressing room and among the suppor
  
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• West Ham sign left-back Boiro on loan

  02-09-2026 14:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Adama Boiro was born in Senegal and moved to Spain at the age of four [Getty Images]West Ham United have signed Athletic Club left-back Adama Boiro on a season-long loan deal, with an option to buy.The 24-year-old has played 45 times for the Basque club, including six appearances in last season's Champions League."I like the challenge that's in front of us here," Boiro told West Ham's website."This is a club with ambition and an objective to get promoted, and I think my mentality, my desire and
  
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• What can Boro expect from Rokas Pukstas?

  02-09-2026 14:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Middlesbrough's new midfield signing Rokas Pukstas has never played domestic football outside of Croatia - so what will he bring to the English game?The 22-year-old has arrived at Boro following a four-year spell in the Hajduk Split first team in which he scored 27 goals and registered 10 assists in 142 games.Croatian football journalist Lovre Nikolac said one of Pukstas' main qualities is arriving late in the box to provide a goal threat."He is very good arriving late and as soon as he steps on
  
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• Glasner can now start to shape Forest

  02-09-2026 14:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Quality over quantity was Nottingham Forest's plan this summer.Oliver Glasner prefers to work with a small squad so there was never going to be a huge influx, as in previous years. Liam Delap's £50m arrival and the successful £34m pursuit of Ousmane Diomande adds depth and quality in key areas.Glasner will look for Diomande to slot alongside Murillo and Nikola Milenkovic in a back three while Daniel Munoz has followed him from Crystal Palace and puts Ola Aina's position
  
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• 🎥 Drama in the cup! Goalkeeper attacks fan

  02-09-2026 14:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Drama in the cup! Goalkeeper attacks fanTerrible scenes from Uruguay. In the cup clash between top-flight sides Montevideo City Torque and Danubio FC (0:2), things escalated after the final whistle.Because some away fans were unwilling to accept the defeat, they stormed the pitch and attacked their own players.Danubio goalkeeper Kevin Martinez then lost his composure and landed several punches on one of the supporters before a police officer stepped in. It is currently unclear whether
  
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• 🎥 Cup drama! Goalkeeper lashes out at fan

  02-09-2026 14:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Cup drama! Goalkeeper lashes out at fanTerrible scenes from Uruguay. In the cup clash between top-flight sides Montevideo City Torque and Danubio FC (0:2), things escalated after the final whistle.Because some of the away fans refused to accept the defeat, they stormed the pitch and attacked their own players.Danubio goalkeeper Kevin Martinez then lost his composure and threw several punches at one of the supporters before a police officer stepped in. It is currently unclear whether an
  
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• Ilicali explains Hull's 18-signing transfer strategy

  02-09-2026 14:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Hull City certainly kept their fans busy waiting for the latest transfer news late into deadline day, with a flurry of activity as the clock ticked down.Club owner Acun Ilicali joined BBC Radio Humberside to share some insight on their summer transfer business."My aim this year was the player on the pitch that has to make us excited, that is my rule now," he explained. "I managed this last year and it happened and we were promoted, and this year the same has happened."He also
  
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• Barcelona made one key mistake that resulted in homegrown star staying despite exit plans – report

  02-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona made one key mistake that resulted in homegrown star staying despite exit plans – reportAlejandro Balde remains a Barcelona player this season, but the left-back’s situation could have looked very different had the club started working on his departure earlier in the summer.It is known that Barcelona were open to listening to offers for Balde and communicated that position to his representative at the beginning of the transfer window. Yet no serious operation developed
  
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• The 20 most expensive transfers of the summer

  02-09-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Fernandez's £125m move from Chelsea to Manchester City has equalled the British transfer record [Getty Images]Premier League clubs broke their all-time summer transfer record as spending reached £3.5bn - but the biggest deals of the transfer window stretch across the globe.Transfer records, World Cup standouts and unexpected departures feature in the 20 most expensive deals this summer, based on initial fees as reported by the BBC.=18. Jan Paul van Hecke - Brighton to Tottenham,
  
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• Fleetwood sign Brighton midfielder Robertson

  02-09-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josh Robertson captained Brighton's under-21s to the Premier League 2 title last season [Shutterstock]Fleetwood Town have signed Brighton midfielder Josh Robertson on loan until 5 January.The 20-year-old joined the Seagulls from Sunderland in February 2024 but is yet to make his senior debut for the Premier League side.He has scored one goal in two appearances for Brighton's under-21s in the EFL Trophy.Robertson could feature for the Cods in Saturday's home match against Shrewsbury in League Two
  
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• Exeter sign midfielder Watts from Swansea on loan

  02-09-2026 13:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dan Watts has been a part of Swansea's academy set up since he was eight years old [Shutterstock]Exeter have signed midfielder Dan Watts from Championship leaders Swansea on a season-long loan.The 20-year-old, who is yet to make a senior appearance for the Welsh club, will join the Grecians next month after he has fully recovered from an injury.Watts has been with the Swans since the age of eight and signed his first professional contract in 2023. He has also featured for Wales from under-16 to
  
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• Former Red claims Liverpool transfer window is mixed

  02-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Red claims Liverpool transfer window is mixedLiverpool transfer window leaves Andoni Iraola with quality, but key squad balance concernsLiverpool’s summer transfer window has delivered both ambition and uncertainty, with significant money committed, several high-profile arrivals completed and yet a clear sense that important areas of the squad remain unresolved.The broad outline of the market is easy to understand. Liverpool moved decisively in some positions, particularly in wide a
  
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• 'We didn't do a whole lot of mourning or crying when we had a setback'

  02-09-2026 13:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It was rather telling that Matias Fernandez-Pardo was Newcastle United's final signing of a rollercoaster summer.It was a pursuit which was anything but straightforward. The Belgian had been a top target before the window opened, but it was only in the final stages that the club were able to complete a complex deal following delicate negotiations with Lille.It was ultimately a tale of two very different forwards on deadline day.On the same afternoon, Newcastle announced that toweri
  
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• 'A positive end to Newcastle's window'

  02-09-2026 13:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle commentator Matthew Raisbeck has praised the Magpies' recruitment team for a positive end to the transfer window despite an initially turbulent summer for the club. "It's nice to not have the drama and the anxiety and disappointment of last year's summer transfer window," he told BBC Radio Newcastle. "It's been a relatively straightforward day for Newcastle and a rather positive end to the window as well which maybe at one point in the summer we wouldn't have seen coming."He added: "Th
  
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• Fulham complete £25m deal for Bundesliga star

  02-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham complete £25m deal for Bundesliga starHugo Larsson to Fulham edges towards completion in €25m moveFulham are closing in on one of the more eye-catching midfield additions of the window, with Hugo Larsson now on the verge of joining from Eintracht Frankfurt. As first reported by Florian Plettenberg, a basic agreement has been reached between the clubs, with only final details still being clarified before the transfer is completed.The proposed package is worth up to €25m, a
  
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