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• Former Liverpool star could be headed for MLS

  23-08-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Liverpool star could be headed for MLSGeorginio Wijnaldum and Real Salt Lake Talks Point to Intriguing MLS MoveGeorginio Wijnaldum is weighing up his next move after fresh talks with Real Salt Lake, according to The Athletic, and it feels like one of those situations worth watching closely over the coming days.The key detail is straightforward. “Real Salt Lake have held talks with Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, sources briefed on the situation tell The Athletic.” There
  
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• Report: Arsenal haven’t ended talks for 27yo striker

  23-08-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal haven’t ended talks for 27yo strikerArsenal reportedly remain in talks with Galatasaray for Victor Osimhen, contrary to recent claims in the English media.Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty ImagesSebastien Denis reports for Foot Mercato that despite what has been claimed in England this week, Arsenal are still in talks with Galatasaray over the potential transfer of Victor Osimhen.Denis claims the player’s huge salary is the main sticking point, with Osimhen’s €20m
  
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• Erling Haaland stuns Man City team-mates with new look for Premier League season

  23-08-2026 13:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has stunned Premier League fans by shaving off his iconic long hair before the new season. The 26-year-old Norway star, whose flowing blond hair has become as central to his Viking image as his record-breaking scoring feats, unveiled a “military-style buzz-cut” before City’s opening game of the season against Bournemouth on Sunday. “This beautiful long hair, time to let it go,” Haaland said on his YouTube channel. “I was
  
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• Barcelona top target considering the possibility of a shock move to Arsenal

  23-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona top target considering the possibility of a shock move to ArsenalThroughout the better part of last two months, Julian Alvarez has made it clear that he only wants to join Barcelona.The Argentine international has been identified as the ideal man to spearhead Barcelona’s frontline this season but the club have been unable to convince Atleti to offload their star man.Although Atleti are feeling the heat in recent days, it appears a move to Barcelona could be difficult as the club
  
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• Championship: West Brom 0-0 Burnley as Baggies seek back-to-back wins

  23-08-2026 12:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Brom Albion v Burnley (12:00 BST)West Brom looking to follow win against Norwich with another three pointsBurnley drew 2-2 with West Ham in their first game of the seasonWest Brom without striker Aune Heggebo who was banned for two games this week after scoring with his hand against CanariesClarets missing striker Zian Flemming, who scored twice against the Hammers, due to injury Championship: West Brom 0-0 Burnley as Baggies seek back-to-back wins
  
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• Milan and RB Leipzig strike €32m agreement for Nkunku sale

  23-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan and RB Leipzig strike €32m agreement for Nkunku saleMultiple outlets are reporting that Milan and RB Leipzig have come to an agreement over the price and structure of a transfer for Frenchman Christopher Nkunku, who looks set to return to his former club after being shown to the San Siro exit by new Rossoneri head coach Ruben Amorim.Milan and Leipzig on the verge of finalising Nkunku dealAmorim has made it clear that Nkunku, along with Fikayo Tomori, Youssouf Fofana and Santiago Gimen
  
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• Cooper to the fore as efficient Bannsiders go top

  23-08-2026 12:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As has been the case on so many occasions, Joel Cooper popped up with an important goal to steer Coleraine to victory on Saturday.Cooper kept his cool to net the opener on 56 minutes in a hard-fought 2-0 win for the Bannsiders against a stubborn Carrick Rangers side on a difficult playing surface at Taylors Avenue.The 30-year-old, who has been handed the captain's armband by Ruaidhri Higgins in the absence of the injured Mark Coyle, was quiet for much of the contest, but made a telling contribut
  
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• 📊 Güler breakout, Espí and the standout stats from Real Madrid’s win

  23-08-2026 12:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Güler breakout, Espí and the standout stats from Real Madrid’s winMourinho’s Real Madrid earned their first league win thanks to an Espí goal in the 90th minute. Bellingham had put Los Blancos ahead early on in the eventual 1-2 result.These were the standout stats from the match, along with some that help explain the successful debut of the Madrid side.↪️ Espí, super subWith that goal, Espí now has 4 goals as a substitute since
  
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• Real Madrid stars react to Erling Haaland’s new haircut – ‘Ragnar’

  23-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid stars react to Erling Haaland’s new haircut – ‘Ragnar’Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland has become as synonymous with his long hair as he has with his goalscoring exploits.Thus, his striking new look has taken over the internet, and two Real Madrid stars could not resist reacting to it.Both Jude Bellingham and Ibrahima Konate appeared in the comments under Haaland’s post, offering very different but equally amusing reactions to the Norwegian&rsquo
  
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• Journalist: Aston Villa considering move for Premier League striker

  23-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Aston Villa considering move for Premier League strikerAston Villa Eye Jean-Philippe Mateta as Unai Emery Weighs Striker OptionsAston Villa’s search for attacking reinforcement appears to be gathering pace, with Jean-Philippe Mateta emerging as a name of genuine interest as the summer window moves into a decisive phase. Credit to Tom Collomosse of the Daily Mail, who has reported that Villa have made an enquiry for the Crystal Palace striker, though there has been no formal off
  
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• Monaco predicted XI v Le Havre: Manchester City loanee Mathys Detourbet set for Ligue 1 debut

  23-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco predicted XI v Le Havre: Manchester City loanee Mathys Detourbet set for Ligue 1 debutAS Monaco will begin their Ligue 1 campaign on the road with a trip to Le Havre AC. It’ll be new manager Filipe Luís’s second game in charge of the Principality club. Monaco were in action on Thursday when they defeated Górnik Zabrze (3-2) in the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League playoff. Luís is already without a host of players at his disposal; Chris
  
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• Oosterwolde expected in Rome tomorrow

  23-08-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oosterwolde expected in Rome tomorrowJayden Oosterwolde will be a new Roma player. The deal with Fenerbahçe is now finalized, and only the final step remains before he officially begins his adventure with the Giallorossi. As reported by TuttoMercatoWeb.com, Oosterwolde is expected in the capital tomorrow. Once he arrives, he will undergo the usual medical and then sign the contract that will bind him to Roma.The Dutchman will arrive from Fenerbahce on loan with an option to buy, which cou
  
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• Juventus and Besiktas in negotiations for one-cap Italy midfielder Miretti

  23-08-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus and Besiktas in negotiations for one-cap Italy midfielder MirettiMultiple outlets in Italy are reporting that Juventus and Turkish Super Lig club Besiktas are in direct negotiations over a potential deal for midfielder Fabio Miretti and that the two sides are currently discussing the ‘formula’ of the transfer.Juventus discussing Miretti sale with BesiktasJuventus have already added Randal Kolo Muani, Kerim Alajbegovic, Guglielmo Vicario, Jhon Lucumi, Jeff Ekhator and Zeki Ce
  
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• Bradley Barcola left out of another PSG squad amid Liverpool and Arsenal interest

  23-08-2026 12:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradley Barcola has been left out of another Paris Saint-Germain squad as the France international continues to be linked with a move to Liverpool and Arsenal. The 23-year-old was not involved in PSG’s victory over Aston Villa in the Super Cup or the defeat to Lens in the French Super Cup and has been left out of Luis Enrique’s 21-man squad for their Ligue 1 opener against Rennes. Liverpool are in the market for a winger they and PSG remain far apart in their valuations of Barcola, w
  
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• Championship: West Brom host Burnley looking for back-to-back wins

  23-08-2026 12:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Brom Albion v Burnley (12:00 BST)West Brom looking to follow win against Norwich with another three pointsBurnley drew 2-2 with West Ham in their first game of the seasonWest Brom without striker Aune Heggbo who was banned for two games this week after scoring with his hand against CanariesClarets missing striker Zian Flemming, who scored twice against the Hammers, due to injury Championship: West Brom host Burnley looking for back-to-back wins
  
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• Robinio Vaz set for Roma stay

  23-08-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Robinio Vaz set for Roma stayFrom a potential departure to a player Gian Piero Gasperini wants to continue working on. The situation surrounding Robinio Vaz, the young Roma striker who managed to gain the trust of the Giallorossi coach during preseason training, has changed over the summer. At the start of the training camp, the Frenchman’s future seemed unclear, with the possibility of a temporary transfer to allow him to find greater consistency. As the weeks passed, writes La Gazzetta d
  
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• Tonali mocked after nightmare Tottenham debut with De Zerbi: ‘Worst overspend ever?’

  23-08-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tonali mocked after nightmare Tottenham debut with De Zerbi: ‘Worst overspend ever?’Sandro Tonali and Roberto De Zerbi’s first Premier League match with Tottenham did not go to plan and the Italy international’s performance was so disappointing that he was loudly mocked by the home crowd during Saturday’s 3-0 loss against Brentford.Trouble in Paradies for Tonali: Fans’ reactions after Brentford 3-0 TottenhamTottenham were soundly beaten 3-0 away against Brentf
  
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• Lille predicted XI v Angers: Ethan Mbappé to start, debut for Başar Önal

  23-08-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lille predicted XI v Angers: Ethan Mbappé to start, debut for Başar ÖnalLille OSC kick-start a new era under manager Davide Ancelotti with a trip to Angers SCO. It will be Ancelotti’s first game as a head coach in Europe, with his only other head coaching experience coming during his time in Brazil with Botafogo. Ancelotti is set to start Olivier Giroud in his first game with Matias Fernandez-Pardo suspended (albeit the Belgian also reportedly skipped playing in a pre
  
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• Rennes predicted XI v PSG: Charlie Cresswell and Adrien Thomasson set for debuts

  23-08-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rennes predicted XI v PSG: Charlie Cresswell and Adrien Thomasson set for debutsStade Rennais were set to travel to the capital to face Paris Saint-Germain for their opening game of the season, but instead the news broke this week that they will be playing at home after the fixture was reversed due to a fungal infection affecting the Parc des Princes. The home crowd at the Roazhon Park will therefore likely get a chance to watch some of their new signings get their first run out in a compet
  
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• Jose Mourinho won’t allow Brazilian superstar to harm Real Madrid’s interests

  23-08-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho won’t allow Brazilian superstar to harm Real Madrid’s interestsOne of the biggest issues at Real Madrid at the moment is the constant outside chatter surrounding Vinicius Junior.Opponents in La Liga often target the Brazilian superstar and persistently foul him in a bid to stop him, while fans at other stadiums are not a big fan of his antics.The 26-year-old himself often tends to go down with minimal contact, which further adds to the furore around other clubs.After la
  
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• Sutton's predictions: Brighton v Aston Villa

  23-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  \n\n[BBC]\nThe Champions League is going to stretch Aston Villa and I don't see them making it back into the top four this season.They have lost Morgan Rogers as well as Youri Tielemans and, while Johan Manzambi is a young man with a lot of talent, it is a big ask for him to hit the ground running and replace Rogers straight away.Also, I'm not sure if anyone can get a tune out of Alejandro Garnacho but I suppose if anyone can it is Unai Emery.Their goalkeeper situation is interesting too, with J
  
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• Arsenal make request to Atletico Madrid & Julian Alvarez

  23-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal make request to Atletico Madrid & Julian AlvarezArsenal have asked to be kept informed if Julian Alvarez alters his stance on a transfer in the final week or so of the summer window.Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty ImagesFabrizio Romano reports that Arsenal have asked those close to Julian Alvarez and Atletico Madrid to keep them informed in case the player decides to open the door to a return to the Premier League in the final nine days of the transfer window.Romano adds that Alvarez&rs
  
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• Abuse from Liverpool fans hurts - Alexander-Arnold

  23-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool for Real Madrid last summer [Getty Images]Trent Alexander‑Arnold says he still hopes for "a degree of understanding" from Liverpool fans after revealing he continues to receive abuse 14 months on from leaving Anfield for Real Madrid.After a disrupted first season in Spain and missing out on England's World Cup squad, the 27‑year‑old told the Mirror that the reaction to his departure from the club he supports "hurts".He says he watches every Liver
  
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• Manchester United monitoring 22-year-old star whose Barcelona future remains uncertain

  23-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United monitoring 22-year-old star whose Barcelona future remains uncertainBarcelona have had an excellent summer transfer window so far, bringing in the likes of Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi, Rodri and Joao Cancelo.They have also secured some important exits, such as Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Ansu Fati and Ronald Araujo, and are still working on exits for the likes of Marc Casado.In recent days, it has emerged that Alejandro Balde could be another candidate to leave the club in the com
  
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• FEATURE | Should PSG resist approaches for Liverpool target Ibrahim Mbaye?

  23-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | Should PSG resist approaches for Liverpool target Ibrahim Mbaye?Paris Saint-Germain have spent the past few years building a sustainable squad around players who are capable of improving together. Senegal forward Ibrahim Mbaye is the latest youngster who has been grabbing headlines at PSG, despite the intense competition for first-team places.Liverpool, Bournemouth and Borussia Dortmund are amongst the clubs who monitored the teenager last season. A summer move to any of them may appea
  
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• PSG predicted XI v Rennes: Nuno Mendes suspended, Lucas Digne to start

  23-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG predicted XI v Rennes: Nuno Mendes suspended, Lucas Digne to startParis Saint-Germain enter the season with the expectation that they should lift their sixth Ligue 1 title in a row. However, this week hasn’t been ideal preparation for the campaign. On Sunday, a defeat to RC Lens in the Trophée des Champions was followed by the news that the Parc des Princes was unusable for their opening game against Stade de Rennais, meaning this match would have to take place in Rennes. L
  
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• How to watch Liverpool vs Newcastle United: TV Channel and streaming details

  23-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How to watch Liverpool vs Newcastle United: TV Channel and streaming detailsNewcastle vs Liverpool: TV channel, live stream and Premier League kick-off timeLiverpool begin a new Premier League chapter on Sunday afternoon when Andoni Iraola takes his side to face Newcastle United at St James’ Park.Kick-off is scheduled for 4.30pm UK time on Sunday, 23 August, with the contest providing an immediate test of Iraola’s ability to revive a team that fell well short of expectations last sea
  
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• Spence and Jones may need to be patient after stand-out Inter performances

  23-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spence and Jones may need to be patient after stand-out Inter performancesInter got their title defence off to an almost-perfect start in their 4-1 victory over Monza in the opening game of the 2026-27 Serie A season, and the performances of some of the Nerazzurri players means that new signings Curtis Jones and Djed Spence may have to bide their time for opportunities under Cristian Chivu, newspapers in Italy have warned.Inter selection headache: Diouf and Zielinski make their casesIt took just
  
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• Report: Arsenal agree deal to sign 18-year-old wonderkid

  23-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal agree deal to sign 18-year-old wonderkidArsenal Agree Igor Tyjon Deal as Youth Strategy Takes ShapeArsenal have moved to complete the signing of Igor Tyjon from Blackburn Rovers, with the 18-year-old forward now expected to be confirmed after a medical. Credit to The Athletic, which reported that an agreement was reached on Friday, with the process moving quickly once terms were settled.This is a deal that has been developing over time. Arsenal have tracked Tyjon across multiple
  
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• 🇪🇸 Ferran in PSG squad to face Rennes; Barcola and Mbaye out

  23-08-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇪🇸 Ferran in PSG squad to face Rennes; Barcola and Mbaye outParis Saint-Germain have announced Luis Enrique’s squad for PSG’s Ligue 1 opener against Rennes, with one major surprise: Ferran Torres’ first call-up in it.For the match, Luis Enrique also has Mika Godts available, one of the club’s latest signings.Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye are left out of the squad for technical reasons for the third consecutive time. Both want to leave PSG, and Luis Enr
  
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