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• Gossip: Derby ready to offload midfielder Goudmijn

  08-07-2026 12:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Derby County are ready to listen to offers for midfielder Kenzo Goudmijn. The 24-year-old spent part of last season on loan with Go Ahead Eagles in the Netherlands. (Derby Telegraph)You can find more of Wednesday's EFL gossip here.[BBC]
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur want to keep midfielder despite latest rumours

  10-07-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur want to keep midfielder despite latest rumoursPape Matar Sarr transfer latest as Tottenham weigh Brentford and Galatasaray interestTottenham Hotspur’s position on Pape Matar Sarr appears firm for now, with Wiw Sport reporting that the north London club want to retain the midfielder despite emerging attention from Brentford and Galatasaray.Photo: IMAGOSarr remains a well-regarded figure inside Spurs and, from the information available, there is no active desire on
  
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• Yates captaining Forest 'means everything to people of Nottingham'

  10-07-2026 12:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New Nottingham Forest Women head coach Tom Mallinson says he tries to instill a "Ryan Yates culture" throughout his coaching career because of the time he spent developing the now Forest captain in the club's academy.Yates joined Forest as an eight-year-old and went out on loan four times before eventually breaking into the first team and becoming an integral part of the side that gained promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 23 years."It means everything to the acad
  
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• Summer signings will not impact Pack's Pompey role

  10-07-2026 12:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portsmouth midfielder Marlon Pack believes he still has a role to play at the club next season, even if big-money signings are made in his position this summer. The 35-year-old Pompey club captain is enjoying his second spell at Fratton Park after leaving in 2011 before rejoining in 2022. His driven yet classy playing style in the middle of the park has made him a real fan favourite amongst the Portsmouth fans, still impacting games last season as the Blues secured safety in the second tier. Wit
  
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• France’s Adrien Rabiot on Morocco: ‘We didn’t have to worry a lot about this team.’

  10-07-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France’s Adrien Rabiot on Morocco: ‘We didn’t have to worry a lot about this team.’It is fair to say that Adrien Rabiot was confident heading into France’s 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Morocco on Thursday. These two sides met in the 2022 edition of the World Cup at the semi-final stage. On that occasion, Les Bleus came out 2-0 winners and the feat was repeated in Boston on Thursday. Despite missing a first-half penalty, captain Kylian Mba
  
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• Worthing to visit Carlisle in National League bow

  10-07-2026 12:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Worthing will face Carlisle United at Brunton Park in the Sussex club's first ever National League game [Shutterstock]Newly-promoted Worthing will travel to Carlisle United in the first National League game in their history on the opening weekend of the season on Saturday, 8 August.The Rebels will be playing fifth-tier football for the first time in the 2026-27 campaign after winning the National League South title last season.It will be a second season in the division since relegation from Leag
  
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• Cardiff ready for 'tough test' in Midtjylland friendly

  10-07-2026 12:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Cardiff City's pre-season preparations will step up a notch when they face FC Midtjylland in their first summer friendly on Saturday (12:30 BST).The Bluebirds take on the Danish outfit at the Cardiff City Stadium before travelling for a training camp in Cork, the home city of boss Brian Barry-Murphy.Cardiff are gearing up for their return to the Championship having bounced back from relegation by winning promotion from League One last season.Midtjylland finished second
  
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• How involved is Howe in transfers?

  10-07-2026 12:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Several of you have been wondering - via our Newcastle Ask Me Anything form - whether there has been a change in transfer strategy at St James' Park and how involved head coach Eddie Howe is in recruitment.Alignment has been a key word behind the scenes at Newcastle United for a while now.Unlike a year ago, when Eddie Howe was at the coalface in the absence of an executive structure, the Newcastle head coach has been able to fall back on the support of sporting director Ross Wilson and chie
  
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• Barcelona forward’s future open as he receives several top offers – report

  10-07-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona forward’s future open as he receives several top offers – reportFC Barcelona are close to completing a second major signing this summer with talks progressing with Borussia Dortmund for Karim Adeyemi.The German international would become the second attacking reinforcement to arrive at the club this summer following the capture of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United.Given the situation, it appears pretty much a given that Roony Bardghji will be leaving the club in search of
  
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• Church of England forced to defend World Cup ‘hand of God’ prayer

  10-07-2026 12:24 via yahoo.com
  The Church of England has defended a World Cup prayer that was widely mocked online. The church said it created the prayer as an attempt to “engage people beyond” its regular followers, after a clergy member said it had been “widely ridiculed online”. Some commentary online saw it branded “cringe” while others questioned whether it was parody.Published on the first day of the tournament last month, it called on people to “see and celebrate the hand of Go
  
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• Roma to meet with Chelsea for Garnacho loan discussions

  10-07-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma to meet with Chelsea for Garnacho loan discussionsRoma continues to work to provide Gian Piero Gasperini with the attacking winger he desires. After the demise of the Mason Greenwood deal, Tony D’Amico has intensified his contacts on various fronts, with Alejandro Garnacho becoming one of the most likely names on the table in recent hours. According to Corriere della Sera, Roma’s interest in the Argentine is solid, although negotiations remain complex. In initial discussions wit
  
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• Kylian Mbappe pitches Real Madrid move to France teammate Michael Olise

  10-07-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe pitches Real Madrid move to France teammate Michael OliseOver the last few weeks, there has been much speculation around Michael Olise and a reported move to Real Madrid. The Bayern Munich winger is considered to be the top target of those at the Bernabeu, and one international teammate in particular also hopes for him to make the move to the Spanish capital – that being Kylian Mbappe.Christian Falk has revealed that Mbappe has been “tapping up” Olise during Franc
  
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• Gazzetta: Spalletti surprised as Juventus stall Kolo Muani and Martinez talks

  10-07-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gazzetta: Spalletti surprised as Juventus stall Kolo Muani and Martinez talksJuventus coach Luciano Spalletti thought the Bianconeri would sign a new centre-forward and a new goalkeeper by the start of the pre-season, but talks for Randal Kolo Muani and Emiliano Martinez are stalling.Juventus have not progressed in negotiations for PSG forward Kolo Muani and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.Juventus transfers: latest updates on Kolo Muani and Dibu Martinez as Spalletti waitsAccording to
  
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• France manager allays Kylian Mbappe ankle injury fears after Real Madrid superstar forced off against Morocco

  10-07-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France manager allays Kylian Mbappe ankle injury fears after Real Madrid superstar forced off against MoroccoKylian Mbappe is having a sensation 2026 World Cup, and the Real Madrid man’s form continued on Thursday as he scored in France’s 2-0 victory over Morocco in the quarter-finals. However, it was not a straightforward match for the 27-year-old, as he missed an early penalty and was forced off late on with an injury.Mbappe, who was the subject of racist comments from a Paraguayan
  
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• Chalobah is next Inter priority as Chelsea defender snubs Crystal Palace – report

  10-07-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chalobah is next Inter priority as Chelsea defender snubs Crystal Palace – reportInter have secured a deal to sign Anan Khalaili from Union Saint-Gilloise, so now their next priority is Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah, who, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, has rejected an offer from Crystal Palace as he’s keen to move to San Siro.Inter will push to sign Chelsea defender Chalobah in the coming weeks, as the defending Serie A champions look for reinforcements at the back after t
  
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• Jurgen Klopp reveals why Kylian Mbappe’s move to Liverpool fell through

  10-07-2026 12:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed details of the club’s “most expensive non-transfer” when they tried to sign Kylian Mbappe from Monaco in the summer of 2017.All of Europe’s top sides were keen on the France international after he announced he wanted to leave the Ligue 1 side and Klopp led a club delegation to the south of France in a clandestine attempt to persuade the then 18-year-old to move to Anfield.It proved futile, however, as Mbappe subsequently
  
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• Roma accelerate renewal talks with Pellegrini’s entourage

  10-07-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma accelerate renewal talks with Pellegrini’s entourageRoma is ready to secure two of its key players. Official contract renewals for Paulo Dybala and Zeki Celik are expected in the next few hours, while the situation regarding Lorenzo Pellegrini, the only remaining issue, remains to be resolved. For Celik, who will not be present at Trigoria on July 13th due to taking some extra days off after the World Cup, everything is now finalized. The Turkish full-back will sign a three-year contr
  
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• West Ham and Celtic interested in Reims’ Mory Gbane

  10-07-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham and Celtic interested in Reims’ Mory GbaneStade de Reims defensive midfielder Mory Gbane (25) is attracting interest from across Europe, according to a report from Foot Mercato. Gbane joined Reims back in January 2025. He was a mainstay in the second half of the 2024/25 campaign, which ended with Les Stadistes making the drop to Ligue 2. In France’s second tier, the Ivorian has been a mainstay, making 26 league appearances last season. His club, however,
  
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• Roma monitor Ostigard as Hermoso back-up

  10-07-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma monitor Ostigard as Hermoso back-upGian Piero Gasperini’s transfer priorities aren’t limited to attacking wingers. He has also asked management to bring in a left-footed centre-back who can provide quality alternatives to Mario Hermoso throughout the season. According to Il Messaggero, Roma’s goal is to find a ready-made player capable of immediately integrating into the rotation and offering reliability both in the league and in European competitions.Unlike last summer, w
  
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• Roma in contact with Frankfurt winger Can Uzun

  10-07-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma in contact with Frankfurt winger Can UzunRoma continues to move forward in the transfer market in search of an attacking winger. Following the failed arrival of Mason Greenwood, sporting director Tony D’Amico has intensified contacts on several fronts, identifying Dan Ndoye and Can Uzun as two key targets to strengthen Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad. The two options remain open and could become more concrete in the coming days, once the renewal process is completed. The club is re
  
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• Manchester United insist for Manu Kone

  10-07-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United insist for Manu KoneThe World Cup has further increased the value of Manu Koné, confirming him as Roma’s most sought-after talent on the international market. After some inquiries from the Premier League, which never materialized into concrete offers, Manchester United have reportedly made an approach in the last few hours, as reported by ‘La Repubblica’. The English club considers the French midfielder a possible alternative to Aurélien Tchouam&
  
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• Newcastle United sign Hungarian international defender Németh

  10-07-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United sign Hungarian international defender NémethNewcastle United have completed the signing of Hungarian international defender Hanna Németh.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Magpies this morning.The 27-year-old joins Newcastle United following a spell playing her football in the German Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga with SV Werder Bremen. Németh has spent four years with The River Islanders in which she has made
  
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• Ladbrokes World Cup offer: Free bets, World Cup betting odds and promotions

  10-07-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ladbrokes is one of the most trusted and reliable betting sites in the industry and the Ladbrokes World Cup welcome offer provides new customers with £30 in free bets after registering and betting just £5 online.One of the strengths of this Ladbrokes World Cup offer is the low deposit requirement compared to its competitors. There’s no Ladbrokes bonus code needed to claim the World Cup welcome offer, making it both straightforward and quick to get going. World Cup betting offer
  
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• Sky Germany: Liverpool dealt potential transfer blow as forward opens the door to Bundesliga move

  10-07-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Germany: Liverpool dealt potential transfer blow as forward opens the door to Bundesliga moveSaid El Mala transfer latest as Liverpool keep options open in winger searchLiverpool need wide forwards. That part is obvious. Mohamed Salah has gone, the squad is being rebuilt under Andoni Iraola and recruitment now looks like the decisive part of the summer. One of the names in the mix is Said El Mala, but this is where it gets interesting, because the strongest update around the player comes fro
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur are in the race to sign La Liga defender

  10-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur are in the race to sign La Liga defenderTottenham Eye Joaquín Oso as Sevilla Set Contract Deadline Amid Growing Premier League InterestTottenham Hotspur are among the clubs tracking Sevilla left-back Joaquín Oso, with the Spanish side yet to make their final call on whether to push through a renewal or open the door to a summer sale. Credit to Sport Witness, who relay the latest reporting from Spain, this is a situation that appears to be moving towards a
  
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• Lens look to PSV’s Armando Obispo in search for Malang Sarr replacement

  10-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lens look to PSV’s Armando Obispo in search for Malang Sarr replacementAt the end of June, it was announced that Malang Sarr would leave RC Lens on a free transfer, two years after joining as a free agent. Last season in particular, he was a key part of Les Sang et Or’s defence as he helped guide the club to a second-place finish in Ligue 1, as well as a Coupe de France triumph.His exit is a blow. However, the club are looking to quickly source a replacement. As per a repor
  
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• Is the Falklands War a factor? The geopolitics at play for World Cup refereeing appointments

  10-07-2026 11:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the World Cup 2026 reaching its latter stages, it’s not just the selection and performances of players that are under the spotlight. The appointment of referees has been a hot topic of conversation this week, particularly after an all-Argentine official line-up was announced for France’s 2-0 win against Morocco on Thursday evening. Many fans online questioned that selection, given the likelihood of favourites France coming up against defending champions Argentina in the final in
  
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• Why Hull's £55m loan is a 'little strange'

  10-07-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Football finance expert Kieran Maguire says Hull taking out a £55m loan from a third party investment group "leaves you scratching your head a little bit".A notice on Companies House says the club have taken out a loan from global investment group Point72. It's been borrowed against their training ground and the lease for their stadium.It is unclear why exactly they have done this as the club are days away from receiving first wave of Premier League money, believed to be arou
  
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• Real Madrid chasing a historic goals record at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

  10-07-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid chasing a historic goals record at the 2026 FIFA World CupReal Madrid are on the verge of making World Cup history.Despite not beginning the tournament with an unusually large contingent of players, the club’s representatives have combined for 17 goals, leaving Los Blancos just two strikes away from becoming the club with the highest goal tally in a single World Cup, reports AS.The current record stands at 18 goals, jointly held by Honved (1954), Bayern Munich (2014) and Paris
  
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• Gossip: Sheff Wed shelve Dobson interest

  10-07-2026 11:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Sheffield Wednesday have put their interest in Wrexham midfielderGeorge Dobson, 28, on hold. They could rekindle a potential deal for the Englishman later in the transfer window. (The Star)You can find more of Friday's EFL gossip here.
  
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