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• Gossip: West Ham target Sunderland winger

  20-08-2026 11:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]West Ham United are keen on Sunderland winger Jocelin Ta Bi. The 21-year-old Ivorian only joined the Black Cats from Maccabi Netanya in January but has made just two appearances so far. (Sebastien Denis - footmercato)Read more of Thursday's EFL gossip here.[BBC]
  
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• Rangers hold talks over Cerny return - gossip

  20-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers have held talks with Besiktas over a move for Vaclav Cerny - who spent the 2024-25 season at Ibrox - but may struggle to afford the Czech Republic winger. (Record)St Mirren have agreed to sign Liverpool's Scottish right-back Calvin Ramsay, 23 on a season-long loan. (Sun)Celtic are considering a move for Southampton's Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, 24. (Scotsman - subscription required)Sporting director Robert Graf says Hajduk Split need to sell players amid Celtic's interes
  
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• Mastantuono reflects on Real Madrid spell after loan move: ‘It wasn’t easy, but these experiences help’

  20-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mastantuono reflects on Real Madrid spell after loan move: ‘It wasn’t easy, but these experiences help’Franco Mastantuono has opened up about his decision to leave Real Madrid and join Fiorentina on loan for the 2026/27 season, insisting that his move to Serie A is about development rather than proving a point.The Argentine midfielder, who has joined Fiorentina on a one-year loan from Real Madrid, was presented to the media after becoming one of the Italian club’s standou
  
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• 'Don't panic Pompey - but don't sweep start under carpet'

  20-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Don't over-react and panic but don't sweep under the carpet what has happened. Not a direct quote from John Mousinho but the sentiment from his words this week. Both are accurate.On paper, his defensive unit to start the season looked strong. In both games so far, Pompey have thrown away a promising start by conceding three quick goals. Against QPR it felt like an implosion, albeit there was a hint of fortune about the second and third goals.It's not entirely the fault of the back
  
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• 🔝 An incredible rise: Platense sets a world record

  20-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔝 An incredible rise: Platense sets a world recordClub Atlético Platense has become the first team in the world to need less time to go from the third division to being crowned Primera champions, make its international debut, and place among the eight best teams on the continent.A meteoric rise in eight yearsOnly eight years and three months passed between its departure from the B Metropolitana and its recent qualification for the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. During that span,
  
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• Premier League table for 2026-27 season

  20-08-2026 15:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Premier League table for the 2026-27 season will be intriguing viewing throughout the nine-month season, as there have been so many changes this summer. MORE — Premier League scheduleWith new managers and players galore, things are wide-open and the Premier League table should be unpredictable for most of the 2026-27 campaign. Below is the latest Premier League table. Premier League table for 2026-27 season, latest standings1. Arsenal
  2. Aston Villa
  3. Bournemouth
  4. Brentford
  5. Brigh
  
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• OPINION | 3 DFB Pokal upsets to watch out for this weekend

  20-08-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OPINION | 3 DFB Pokal upsets to watch out for this weekendThe DFB Pokal returns this weekend with teams ranging from the Bundesliga all the way down to Germany’s fifth tier. Many talk about the magic of the cup, but which games should you watch out for when it comes to an early cup upset? FC Hansa Rostock vs VfB StuttgartGiven that Stuttgart have reached the final in the past two editions of the DFB Pokal, losing in the first round would indeed be a shock, particularly against a side
  
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• Lewis Steele: Liverpool midfielder set to stay after transfer U-turn

  20-08-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lewis Steele: Liverpool midfielder set to stay after transfer U-turnJames McConnell Stays as Liverpool Halt Preston Loan and Back Andoni Iraola PlanLiverpool have made a clear call on James McConnell, and it matters more than it might first appear. A loan to Preston North End was lined up, a deal was in place, regular football had effectively been mapped out, and then the club stopped it. That is not administrative drift. It is a football decision.According to Lewis Steele for the Daily Mail, Li
  
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• Report: Arsenal star set to turn down move to European giants

  20-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal star set to turn down move to European giantsGabriel Jesus Transfer Latest: Arsenal Forward Rejects Napoli As Exit Picture Remains UnclearGabriel Jesus faces an uncertain end to the summer window, with Mirror reporting that the Arsenal forward is not currently minded to join Napoli despite interest from the Serie A side. For a player entering the final year of his contract, that development adds another layer to an already delicate situation.Arsenal are understood to be open to o
  
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• Newcastle to build new training ground after striking landmark £190 million deal

  20-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle have secured a deal to acquire land for a new £190million training facility, with the club aiming to complete the relocation prior to the 2029-30 season.The club intends to buy the 260-acre Woolsington Hall estate, which features parkland alongside a derelict listed country house near the city's airport, to construct a high-calibre training complex subject to planning permission.An official planning application is due to be submitted early next year, with the men’s first te
  
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• Farke on challenge of second top-flight season, Elvedi and 'excellent' business

  20-08-2026 15:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League opener against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground (15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Farke emphasised Leeds' "really good pre-season" but added: "Right now, the real stuff starts and we're looking forward to it."He confirmed Willy Gnonto and Gabriel Gudmundsson will miss the game with respective hamstring issues, but he hopes to have Gnonto "back in team training soon".Asked
  
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• 'Villa's summer has only created uncertainty'

  20-08-2026 15:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Can Unai Emery continue to work wonders at Aston Villa?The Spaniard has taken Villa to new heights in his three and a half years in charge, culminating in May's Europa League triumph.But with Villa stripped of some of their stars and increasing doubts over the future of others, it would be another monumental achievement from Emery to maintain Villa's top-four status.Ezri Konsa, Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez could all potentially follow Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans and Lucas
  
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• Le Bris on opener to 'exciting' season, Xhaka and transfer business

  20-08-2026 15:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland boss Regis le Bris has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against newly promoted Ipswich at Portman Road (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:On the upcoming campaign, which will feature European football in the Europa League: "I am excited. We are going into one of the most exiting seasons in 52 years. It will be challenging but a big boost for the club and the lads last season earned it."On team news: "All of our player a
  
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• Real Madrid defender’s agent working hard to secure transfer with a comparable contract

  20-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender’s agent working hard to secure transfer with a comparable contractJose Mourinho has enjoyed strong support from the board in the ongoing summer transfer window, and Los Blancos were driven and quick with all their transfers over the past month.Having already secured most of the signings they had marked in red for the summer, there is not much more for Real Madrid to push for beyond a central midfielder and a central defender.Even that, however, currently looks complica
  
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• Aston Villa eye Milan defender Tomori as Konsa’s Arsenal exit nears

  20-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa eye Milan defender Tomori as Konsa’s Arsenal exit nearsAston Villa have identified Fikayo Tomori as a potential defensive reinforcement, with Ezri Konsa’s move to Arsenal edging closer to completion.According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Tomori is open to a move to Villa Park and would prefer it to other possible destinations, with talks already under way between the two parties.He’s one of several Milan players, including Youssouf Fofana, told they’re free to lea
  
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• Sage on Henderson injury, transfer targets and Wharton's future

  20-08-2026 15:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League opener against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Sage said he was "very happy to begin" as the club can connect with fans again but stressed the Eagles need to "bring the best version" of themselves to "compete" against Everton.A "late decision" will be made on captain Dean Henderson's fitness. The goalkeeper "suffered a little twist
  
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• PSG ask bold €60m price for wantaway winger; could scare off buyers

  20-08-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG ask bold €60m price for wantaway winger; could scare off buyersPSG’s massive asking price for Ibrahim Mbaye is potentially putting Liverpool and other buyers off the Senegal star. 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.PSG are trying to deal with two winger sales at once right now.Both Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye have decided at the same moment that they’r
  
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• Cancelo talks Rodri, Real Madrid, Champions League at Barcelona presentation: ‘Going to do everything we can to win it’

  20-08-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cancelo talks Rodri, Real Madrid, Champions League at Barcelona presentation: ‘Going to do everything we can to win it’After weeks of speculation and some unexpected delays, FC Barcelona finally announced the signing of Joao Cancelo today.The 32-year-old Portuguese international returns to the club for the third time, this time on a permanent transfer, after two spells on loan previously.Having spent the second half of the previous campaign on loan from Al-Hilal, the veteran full-bac
  
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• Cancelo talks Rodri, Real Madrid, Champions League at Barcelona presentation: ‘Going to do everything to win it’

  20-08-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cancelo talks Rodri, Real Madrid, Champions League at Barcelona presentation: ‘Going to do everything to win it’After weeks of speculation and some unexpected delays, FC Barcelona finally announced the signing of Joao Cancelo today.The 32-year-old Portuguese international returns to the club for the third time, this time on a permanent transfer, after two spells on loan previously.Having spent the second half of the previous campaign on loan from Al-Hilal, the veteran full-back impre
  
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• Barcelona will have to spend big in order to sign Club Brugge striker

  20-08-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona will have to spend big in order to sign Club Brugge strikerHLN are reporting that Barcelona are now joining Chelsea and Manchester United in monitoring Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi. The young German forward has already been the subject of serious interest from AS Roma, who had a bid of around €35m rejected by Club Brugge. For Barcelona, they had been hoping to bring in Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid, but the Argentinian forward will remain in Madrid for the time being.
  
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• Aleksandar Stankovic keen on Inter stay despite interest from many clubs

  20-08-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aleksandar Stankovic keen on Inter stay despite interest from many clubsSerie A side Inter are set to rope in Curtis Jonees from Liverpool and this could hinder the development of midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic. But the player is keen on staying with the Italian champions.Earlier this summer, Inter exercised their option to buy the Serbian back from Club Brugge. There have been doubts about his future at the club but things are now slowly starting to clear up.Gianluca Di Marzio has reported tha
  
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• Rose on upcoming season schedule, Man City and replacing Iraola

  20-08-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth boss Marco Rose has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Manchester City at Etihad Stadium (kick-off 14:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Marco Rose confirmed the Cherries had "suffered some injuries" during pre-season, but the German boss did not name players who may be ruled out for the opening game of the season. The former RB Leipzig boss is "happy" with his squad and that everything was "in a good spot" after Bournemouth ac
  
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• Enzo Fernandez transfer talk rebuffed by Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso ahead of Premier League season

  20-08-2026 15:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso insists Enzo Fernandez is showing a “good attitude” as the Chelsea manager refused to engage in speculation about his star midfielder’s future. Argentina international Fernandez has been linked with a move away from west London this summer, with Chelsea setting a deadline of 5pm last Friday for clubs to meet their £120m valuation. Despite strong interest from Manchester City, now coached by ex-Blues boss Enzo Maresca, City did not submit a bid. Fernandez was j
  
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• Nottingham Forest 2026/27 Premier League preview: Glasner on a hiding to nothing at the City Ground

  20-08-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest 2026/27 Premier League preview: Glasner on a hiding to nothing at the City GroundNottingham Forest went into last season with high hopes of building on a productive 2024/25 campaign. It would be fair to say that things did not go to plan.Owner Evangelos Marinakis ploughed through four different managers during a season which nearly ended with relegation to the Championship.Former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has now been tasked with guiding Forest back up the table. Given
  
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• MK Dons sign Barnett on loan from Wrexham

  20-08-2026 15:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MK Dons have signed midfielder Ryan Barnett on a season-long loan deal from Wrexham.Barnett, 26, can be deployed as a winger or as a wing-back and started his career at Shrewsbury Town where he spent 14 years before a move to Solihull Moors in 2021.Barnett switched to Wrexham in February 2023 and was part of the squad which won three consecutive promotions as the Red Dragons rose from the National League to the Championship.He made 112 appearances for Wrexham across three-and-a-half seasons and
  
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• Jakirovic on transfers, Premier League status and facing Man Utd

  20-08-2026 15:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Manchester United at MKM Stadium (kick-off 12:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Jakirovic was asked if defenders Bernard Mendy or Lucas Herrington could come straight into the team due to Charlie Hughes being out injured but would not divulge his team news.On how many more players he would like before the transfer window closes: "I'm expecting three or four more play
  
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• Barcelona loanee may have no way back as Deco pushes for new signing

  20-08-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona loanee may have no way back as Deco pushes for new signingBarcelona are moving forward with plans to sign Dominik Livakovic, and the potential arrival of the Croatian goalkeeper could have major consequences for Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s future at the club.According to MARCA, Barcelona do not intend to bring Ter Stegen back into the first-team setup once his loan spell at Ajax comes to an end if the club complete the signing of Livakovic.As reported before, Barcelona have already r
  
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• Aston Villa have inquired about AC Milan forward Christopher Nkunku

  20-08-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa have inquired about AC Milan forward Christopher NkunkuAston Villa are reported to have made enquiries to explore the terms of a potential transfer for AC Milan player Christopher Nkunku (28), according to reports from Onze Mondial.The forward, who is said to have been placed on the transfer list by his new manager Ruben Amorim, is also reportedly on the radar of Newcastle United, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig. Turkish and Saudi clubs are also said to be monitoring his situation,
  
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• Wednesday sign Reds winger Morrison on season loan

  20-08-2026 15:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kieran Morrison has made two first-team appearances for Liverpool and also made a Champions League squad against PSV Eindhoven [Getty Images]Sheffield Wednesday have signed teenage Liverpool winger Kieran Morrison on a season-long loan.The 19-year-old Northern Ireland international - who operates on the right flank - made his first-team debut in the Reds' Carabao Cup last-16 home defeat by Crystal Palace last October and came off the bench in the FA Cup win at Wolves in March.Manchester-born Mor
  
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• Milan interested in Manchester City’s Ruben Dias, initial discussions held

  20-08-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan interested in Manchester City’s Ruben Dias, initial discussions heldSerie A side Milan want to sign a new defender and Ruben Amorim has been keen on bolstering that position. Manchester City’s Ruben Dias has now emerged as a possible target.The Rossoneri have worked rather closely with Jorge Mendes this summer and the Portuguese was also in Milan to speak to Amorim’s side about various topics. This led to the idea of signing the Citizens’ defender, who is now on Mil
  
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