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• Gossip: Palmer wanted for Luton return

  03-07-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Hull City and Jamaica midfielder Kasey Palmer, 29, looks set to return to Luton Town following a successful loan spell at Kenilworth Road last season. (Hull Daily Mail)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Friday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Hull make £22.3m offer for Toulouse striker Emersonn

  03-07-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull make £22.3m offer for Toulouse striker EmersonnAccording to Sky Sports, Hull City have made an improved offer of £22.3m for Toulouse FC striker Emersonn (21) after their previous bid was rejected. The Brazilian only joined the French side last summer when he was scouted from the Turkish side Göztepe S.K. Emersonn made an immediate impact on a Toulouse team that did not always impress going forward, scoring seven and assisting three across all competitions. He show
  
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• Gazzetta: Kolo Muani on the verge of joining Juventus, announcement expected soon

  03-07-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gazzetta: Kolo Muani on the verge of joining Juventus, announcement expected soonLa Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Juventus are close to reaching a full agreement with PSG over Randal Kolo Muani, with an announcement from the Serie A giants expected ‘shortly.’Kolo Muani is close to returning to Juventus, according to a report from Gazzetta dello Sport.The ex-Tottenham loanee has already agreed to personal terms over a five-year contract with the Bianconeri, who are now getting clo
  
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• Moormann joins Well after Blau-Weiß Linz relegation

  03-07-2026 12:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Motherwell have signed Austrian centre-half Martin Moormann after the 25-year-old left Blau-Weiß Linz following their relegation from his country's Bundesliga.Moormann has signed a two-year contract, with the Scottish Premiership club holding the option of a further year.He becomes the first signing under new manager Alfred Johansson and fills a gap the Swede identified in his squad."His fast, physical presence allows him to dominate in the area and help prevent the oppositio
  
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• Exeter City legend Banks dies aged 87

  03-07-2026 12:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alan Banks was a regular at Exeter City long after he retired from playing [Shutterstock]Alan Banks, widely regarded as one of Exeter City's greatest-ever players, has died aged 87.Banks was the first player to score 100 league goals for the club and played 258 times for the Grecians over two spells.The Liverpool-born forward began his career with his hometown club before joining Cambridge City in 1961.He made the move to Exeter in 1964, with his 18 goals helping the Grecians to fourth place in
  
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• BBC to show spoiler-free replay of England’s World Cup clash with Mexico on Monday morning

  03-07-2026 12:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England fans electing not to stay up until the early hours of Monday morning will be able to watch a full, spoiler-free replay of their World Cup game on BBC Two.The broadcaster, which has the rights to England’s round of 16 clash with Mexico, has confirmed that it will show the game again from 7.10am BST on Monday.The knockout encounter at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City is due to kick off at 1am (8am local time), with pubs permitted to stay open for the game for viewers who wish to sta
  
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• 🚨 Reports: Leaving Spain! Ter Stegen finds new club

  03-07-2026 12:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Reports: Leaving Spain! Ter Stegen finds new clubMarc-André ter Stegen and football. A story that has become increasingly tragic in recent years. After his unsuccessful loan spell at FC Girona, including another injury and missing the World Cup, the German goalkeeper was expected back at FC Barcelona in July.The problem: nobody there really wanted him anymore. Despite being under contract until 2028, he no longer seemed to play a role in coach Hansi Flick’s plans. Girona,
  
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• Barcelona make enquiry for €60 million-rated AC Milan forward – report

  03-07-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona make enquiry for €60 million-rated AC Milan forward – reportBarcelona have explored the possibility of signing AC Milan winger Rafael Leao, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t SPORT), which reports that the Catalan club has enquired about the conditions required to complete a deal.Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and clubs from Saudi Arabia have also requested information on the Portuguese international, although no formal negotiations have taken place.A long-stand
  
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• Germany want Klopp talks as Nagelsmann resigns

  03-07-2026 12:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Klopp (right) has been working as a pundit for German TV at the World Cup [Getty Images]The German football association is seeking talks with Jurgen Klopp about becoming their men's national team coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned.Nagelsmann requested to be relieved of his duties on Thursday following the team's early exit from the World Cup.The German FA (DFB) has now granted that request and immediately terminated their contractual relationship with the 38-year-old former Bayern Munich bos
  
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• Bloomfield 'disappointed' by Oxford sacking

  03-07-2026 12:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Oxford United boss Matt Bloomfield has expressed his disappointment after being dismissed and replaced with former Arsenal and Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey.The U's suffered relegation to League One last season but had shown progress under Bloomfield prior to his sacking in June, increasing their points per game from0.88 to 1.19.The club had also tripled the amount of clean sheets from two to six under the 42-year-old's tenure."Despite being unable to make up the points defi
  
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• Georgia Stanway completes move to Arsenal as Lionesses star returns to the WSL

  03-07-2026 12:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England midfielder Georgia Stanway has joined Arsenal on a permanent deal, the Women’s Super League club have announced.The 27-year-old midfielder arrives in north London after leaving Bayern Munich at the end of the season, having spent four years with the Frauen-Bundesliga side. During her time in Germany, Stanway won eight trophies and featured 128 times. She began her senior career with Blackburn before moving to WSL side Manchester City in summer 2015, where she made 186 appearances a
  
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• Agreement reached between Sunderland and Rennes for Eliezer Mayenda

  03-07-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Agreement reached between Sunderland and Rennes for Eliezer MayendaAccording to Foot Mercato, an agreement has been reached between Stade Rennais and Sunderland AFC for Eliezer Mayenda (21), valued at €22m with an additional €3m in bonuses. The Spanish youth international has previous experience in France, having been a product of the FC Sochaux-Montbéliard academy, where he made his debut, becoming the youngest player in the club’s history to have appeared in a profe
  
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• Gillingham sign Saints keeper Wright on loan

  03-07-2026 12:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ollie Wright played in 43 of Accrington's 46 league games last season [Getty Images]Gillingham have signed goalkeeper Ollie Wright on a season-long loan from Southampton.The 23-year-old has been part of Saints' age grade academy set-up since 2012 but has yet to make a first-team appearance.Wright has had loan spells with National League sides Yeovil Town and Solihull Moors and, most recently, with the Gills' fellow League Two outfit Accrington Stanley during 2025-26, keeping 12 clean sheets in 4
  
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• After World Cup goals are last year's signings finally set to deliver for Newcastle?

  03-07-2026 12:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sweden's Anthony Elanga and DR Congo's Yoane Wissa both bowed out of the World Cup in the last 32 [Getty Images]Half of Premier League transfers fail.This was the stark conclusion reached by Dr Ian Graham, Liverpool's former director of research.But Newcastle United appeared to buck the trend.Alexander Isak, Bruno Guimaraes, Kieran Trippier and Dan Burn were just some of the signings who went on to be huge successes at St James' Park.It felt like the club had cracked the code. Until last summer,
  
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• John Denver’s family ‘thrilled’ as Country Roads becomes US team’s World Cup anthem

  03-07-2026 12:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The US national team has found an unexpected anthem in John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads”, with jubilant players and tens of thousands of fans joining in a post-match singalong that has become a defining image of their World Cup campaign. Even coach Mauricio Pochettino, an Argentine native residing in Spain, embraced the tradition after Wednesday’s 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, belting out the lyrics as he celebrated with his team.Bill Danoff, co-writer of "Country Ro
  
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• World Cup heatwave sparks safety fears ahead of France v Paraguay clash in Philadelphia

  03-07-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A crucial World Cup knockout match between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia this Saturday is set to become one of the tournament's hottest, raising serious health concerns for players, tens of thousands of fans, and the wider region. The fixture coincides with a severe heatwave gripping the eastern and central United States, where peak heat indexes are forecast to reach a dangerous 100 F to 115 F (37.78 C to 46.11 C), according to the National Weather Service. High overnight temperatures are
  
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• Tonali, Palestra, Ekhator & More: The Transfers Giving Italy Hope

  03-07-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tonali, Palestra, Ekhator & More: The Transfers Giving Italy HopeItaly may have endured the disappointment of missing out on another FIFA World Cup, but the value of the Azzurri’s top talent has never been higher.Click here to subscribe to Football Italia’s Official YouTube Channel.Tonali and Palestra’s expensive transfersItalian players continue to attract significant interest from Europe’s elite clubs, as highlighted by the blockbuster Premier League transfers of Sa
  
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• Luka Modric faces major career decision after World Cup exit as Real Madrid monitor situation

  03-07-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Modric faces major career decision after World Cup exit as Real Madrid monitor situationCroatia’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup last night has brought Real Madrid legend Luka Modric’s future back into focus, with the veteran midfielder now expected to decide what comes next in his career.The 40-year-old had postponed any decision until after the tournament, but with Croatia’s campaign now over, he must choose whether to remain at AC Milan, begin a new chapter el
  
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• Lorient reach agreement with Nice for Gabin Bernardeau

  03-07-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lorient reach agreement with Nice for Gabin BernardeauAccording to a report from Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna, FC Lorient have reached an agreement with OGC Nice to secure the signing of France youth international Gabin Bernardeau (20). top-halfThe midfielder was a product of the Le Mans academy, but moved to Nice in 2025. He made four appearances from the bench in the league for the southern side during a difficult season where Les Aiglons battled with the threat of relegation, only esca
  
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• 🚨 Germany announce Nagelsmann exit... and speak to Klopp

  03-07-2026 12:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Germany announce Nagelsmann exit... and speak to KloppJulian Nagelsmann is no longer Germany’s coach.He stepped down on Friday morning, days after the crushing elimination against Paraguay on penalties in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.According to the German Football Federation (DFB), Nagelsmann resigned during a meeting held on Thursday, and the DFB leadership agreed to the coach’s departure.At 38, Nagelsmann leaves the national team after nearly three years.
  
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• Wales striker Hughes joins Sunderland

  03-07-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elise Hughes won promotion to the WSL with Crystal Palace last season [Getty Images]Striker Elise Hughes has signed for Women's Super League 2 (WSL 2) club Sunderland Women on a two-year contract.The Wales international, 25,moves to Wearside after announcing she was leaving Crystal Palace in June.Hughes was a key member of the Palace team who sealed promotion back to the Women's Super League in the 2025-26 season.She featured in all 22 WSL 2 matches and scored four goals."This is a huge moment f
  
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• Newcastle United sign former Liverpool defender Evans

  03-07-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United sign former Liverpool defender EvansNewcastle United have completed the signing of former Liverpool defender Gemma Evans on a free transfer.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Magpies this morning.The 29-year-old centre-back joins Newcastle United after leaving Liverpool last month at the end of her contract. She has spent the last two seasons playing her football on Merseyside.Evans has plenty of experience at the very top level.
  
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• Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann reportedly resigns opening door for Jurgen Klopp

  03-07-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Nagelsmann has reportedly resigned as Germany head coach following the team’s disappointing World Cup campaign.The four-time world champions suffered a shock defeat on penalties to Paraguay following a 1-1 draw in the last 32, which sent them crashing out of the tournament.The loss was their first-ever shootout defeat in the World Cup and ensured Germany were not able to set up a last-16 clash with France.Germany had won their group after defeating Curacao and Ivory Coast but looked
  
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• Cremers leaves Wales role as key Bellamy assistant

  03-07-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Piet Cremers (left) previously worked with Wales boss Craig Bellamy (right) at Burnley [Getty Images]Piet Cremers has quit his position as Wales men's assistant coach, leaving boss Craig Bellamy without one of his key backroom staff.The 31-year-old Dutchman is the new head coach of Club NXT, Club Brugge's youth academy who play in the Belgian second tier, replacing Jonas de Roeck.Cremers worked under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City as head of performance analysis and insights, and he was one of
  
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• Batistuta taunts Italy but has ‘no answer’ on Messi-Maradona debate

  03-07-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Batistuta taunts Italy but has ‘no answer’ on Messi-Maradona debateSerie A legend Gabriel Omar Batistuta admits he ‘didn’t enjoy playing football’ and still has ‘no answer’ to the Messi-Maradona debate.The former Fiorentina, Roma and Inter star released an interview with Gazzetta on Friday, discussing Argentina’s World Cup campaign and his footballing career.Lionel Scaloni, a former Atalanta and Lazio defender, already led the Argentines to the Wor
  
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• Aston Villa sign Norway midfielder Kielland

  03-07-2026 12:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Norway international Justine Kielland has joined Aston Villa from German club Wolfsburg, subject to visa approval.Defensive midfielder Kielland has progressed through Norway's youth set-up to become a regular in the senior national side with 16 caps.The 23-year-old started her career with Stabaek before signing for fellow Norwegian side Brann in 2023.She helped the club reach the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League, scoring four goals in 12 appearances, earning a move to Wolfsburg in
  
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• 🇩🇪 Germany confirm Nagelsmann sacking... and talks with Klopp

  03-07-2026 12:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇩🇪 Germany confirm Nagelsmann sacking... and talks with KloppA widely known secret has been made official. The German Football Association (DFB) has announced the immediate termination of Julian Nagelsmann's contract following the disappointing showing at the 2026 World Cup.The decision, taken unanimously by the Supervisory Board, opens a new era for the German national team, which is seeking a deep restructuring in all areas.DFB president Bernd Neuendorf and sporting director Ru
  
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• 🚨 Official: Nagelsmann resigns, Klopp contacted

  03-07-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Nagelsmann resigns, Klopp contactedMajor changes are underway in Germany. Julian Nagelsmann is no longer Germany’s head coach — it’s official!The German Football Association has just confirmed the departure of its senior national team coach this Friday at noon on its website, following the surprising early exit in the World Cup round of 32 against Paraguay.Appointed to the Mannschaft bench in 2023 after two seasons at Bayern Munich, Nagelsmann
  
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• Napoli appoint Allegri as Conte's successor

  03-07-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Massimiliano Allegri has won six Serie A titles during spells with AC Milan and Juventus [Getty Images]Napoli have appointed Massimiliano Allegri as their new head coach on a contract running until June 2029.The 58-year-old replaces Antonio Conte, who left the Serie A club at the end of May after two seasons in charge, having guided Napoli to the 2024-25 league title before last season's second-place finish.Allegri, who was sacked by Milan at the end of last season, returns to the club where he
  
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• Here we go: Barcelona and Ajax reach agreement in principle over Ter Stegen loan deal

  03-07-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here we go: Barcelona and Ajax reach agreement in principle over Ter Stegen loan dealAccording to SPORT and corroborated by Fabrizio Romano, Marc-Andre ter Stegen is on the verge of leaving Barcelona after the Catalan club and Ajax reached a verbal agreement in principle over a season-long loan move.Both clubs have agreed on the financial framework of the deal. The club is now waiting to receive the official documentation before reviewing the final terms and authorising the goalkeeper to travel
  
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