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• Gossip: York in talks with Read

  25-06-2026 11:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]York City have entered advanced talks to sign Colchester United midfielder Arthur Read on a free transfer. The Londoner made 45 appearances in League Two last season. (Football Insider)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Thursday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• 2026: the World Cup of stars? 🌟

  25-06-2026 14:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2026: the World Cup of stars? 🌟The ultimate edition?What if we were witnessing the start of THE World Cup of the century?The reason? All the global superstars in America have made a successful start and are living up to expectations. A rare and wonderful sight for football fans!Lionel Messi has scored five goals in two matches; Kylian Mbappé already has four, just like Vinicius Junior and Erling Haaland; Cristiano Ronaldo netted a brace and is back, as he shouted at the end o
  
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• Official | Youssef El Kachati signs for Reims

  25-06-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Youssef El Kachati signs for ReimsLigue 2 side Stade de Reims have confirmed the signing of Youssef El Kachati (26). The Moroccan has signed a three-year deal, it was confirmed on Thursday.Les Stadistes are looking to bolster their squad ahead of the next season. Last summer, the objective was to return to Ligue 1 at the first time of asking, however, the club failed to even make the promotion play-offs. It is another season in the second tier that awaits them and, having already
  
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• Report: Liverpool eyeing move for £25m-rated forward

  25-06-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool eyeing move for £25m-rated forwardLiverpool tracking Andreas Schjelderup as Benfica winger emerges on transfer radarLiverpool’s search for attacking depth appears to be taking another intriguing turn, with Andreas Schjelderup reportedly attracting interest after an encouraging campaign for Benfica.As the transfer window gathers pace, Liverpool continue to assess a range of wide forwards capable of fitting into their evolving squad. According to reports originating i
  
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• Leicester respond to Arsenal’s £5m bid for Jeremy Monga

  25-06-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leicester respond to Arsenal’s £5m bid for Jeremy MongaArsenal have stepped up their pursuit of Leicester City star Jeremy Monga. According to The Times, the Gunners have lodged an opening £5 million transfer bid for the promising teenager. However, Leicester have turned down their offer, with the Midlands outfit holding out for £10m plus a 15 per cent sell-on fee. Monga is the latest gem to come out of Leicester’s academy, whose impressive developmen
  
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• Cape Verde’s Cup star Vozinha offered to Brazilian club

  25-06-2026 14:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cape Verde’s Cup star Vozinha offered to Brazilian clubThe breakout star of the 2026 World Cup after a great performance in the goalless draw against Spain, Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha was offered to Ceará for the remainder of Brazil’s Série B season.According to ge, however, the deal is not expected to move forward, despite the efforts made by the 40-year-old veteran’s representatives.Vozão’s board showed no interest in signing him and did not ev
  
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• Report: Hull City have set their sights on move for Man United goalkeeper

  25-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Hull City have set their sights on move for Man United goalkeeperHull City Join Race for Manchester United Goalkeeper as Transfer Decision NearsPremier League Opportunity BeckonsHull City are exploring an ambitious move for Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek, according to the Daily Mail, as the newly promoted side look to strengthen a crucial position ahead of the new Premier League season.The Tigers are reported to be one of several top flight clubs monitoring the Czech goalkeeper
  
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• Mourinho wants Real Madrid to sign a midfielder in the mould of club legend

  25-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho wants Real Madrid to sign a midfielder in the mould of club legendReal Madrid may have already completed four signings this summer, but the club’s transfer business is far from over.After strengthening several areas of the squad with the arrivals of Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries, attention has now shifted towards midfield, where new manager Jose Mourinho wants another key addition before the season begins.In fact, according to MARCA, the Portu
  
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• 2026 World Cup: What to expect as USMNT faces Türkiye with nothing at stake in final group stage match

  25-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INGLEWOOD, Calif. — With nothing at stake in the final Group D match Thursday against Türkiye, U.S coach Mauricio Pochettino plans to sit the four starters who are in jeopardy of suspension for the start of the World Cup knockout stage.He will make careful decisions about star forward Christian Pulisic, who is returning from a calf injury, and potential starter Cristian Roldan, who is nursing a quadriceps ailment.He'll gauge the fitness levels of players who have logged major minutes
  
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• Lowe signs new deal with Sheffield Wednesday

  25-06-2026 13:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Lowe made 28 appearances in the Championship for Sheffield Wednesday last season [Shutterstock]Max Lowe has signed a new deal to stay at Sheffield Wednesday for the upcoming season. The 29-year-old, who can operate in defence or midfield, was out of contract this summer.But Lowe has agreed a one-year deal with the option of an additional year to remain at Hillsborough despite receiving offers from Championship clubs.The Owls were relegated to League One following an 18-point deduction for fi
  
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• Hull bid for £20m-rated Belgium midfielder Raskin expected to fall short

  25-06-2026 13:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Hull City have definite interest in 25-year-old Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin, who is with Belgium at the World Cup.However, with an offer understood to be in the region of £12m-14m, that is unlikely to be enough given the Scottish Premiership side are believed to value him at about £20m, if not a little more. Bologna are also said to be an admirer of Raskin.Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam is someone the Tigers were targeting and sources have told me they were clo
  
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• Wesley and Guga added to Inter’s list of Palestra alternatives, Chalobah offered

  25-06-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wesley and Guga added to Inter’s list of Palestra alternatives, Chalobah offeredInter are still on the lookout for a new right wing-back after missing out on the signing of Marco Palestra, and Thursday’s reports claim that Roma’s Wesley and Fluminense’s Guga are now also included on the list of potential alternatives for the Nerazzurri.Nico Paz, Wesley, Cambiaso: Inter transfer rumours in full swingEarlier this week, it was confirmed that 21-year-old Italy talent Palestra
  
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• Real Madrid stance on new Julian Alvarez move following Atletico Madrid offer

  25-06-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid stance on new Julian Alvarez move following Atletico Madrid offerEarlier this month, Real Madrid made a €150m offer for Julian Alvarez, but it was turned down by Atletico Madrid. The Argentine striker turned out to the mystery player that Florentino Perez promised to pursue during his re-election campaign, although nothing has progressed in the weeks since that proposal was rejected.However, there is a chance that new developments come soon, with Atleti now ready to sell Alvarez
  
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• Real Madrid set to activate €10m buyback option for former academy ace; two options for future

  25-06-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid set to activate €10m buyback option for former academy ace; two options for futureReal Madrid have taken the first step in deciding Nico Paz’s future, with the club set to activate the €10 million buy-back clause included in the midfielder’s agreement with Como.According to journalist Ramon Alvarez de Mon, the Spanish giants have already decided to bring the academy graduate back under their control before determining whether he will remain at the Santiago Berna
  
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• Academy youngsters could get their chance at Flamengo; find out

  25-06-2026 13:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Academy youngsters could get their chance at Flamengo; find outWith the break in the schedule for the World Cup, head coach Leonardo Jardim got the chance to take a closer look at young talents developed in Flamengo’s academy.Among them, two familiar faces to the fans have returned from loan spells in Europe and are fighting to win back their place in the first-team squad: Lorran and Rayan Lucas.The information was published by ge.✈️ Evaluation at Ninho and a Passport to Portu
  
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• Stoke sign midfielder Soumare from SC Braga

  25-06-2026 13:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Djibril Soumare spent the 2025-26 season in the Championship with Sheffield United [Getty Images]Stoke City have made their first new signing of the summer after completing a deal for SC Braga midfielder Djibril Soumare for an undisclosed fee.The 23-year-old has agreed a three-year contract and will officially become a Potters player on 1 July.Senegal-born Soumare joined the Portuguese top-flight side in 2023, making two appearances, but has spent the bulk of his first-team experience on loan, i
  
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• Barcelona considering pre-season friendly against Udinese in Italy – report

  25-06-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona considering pre-season friendly against Udinese in Italy – reportAccording to Carlos Monfort of SPORT, FC Barcelona are evaluating the possibility of facing Udinese in a pre-season friendly as they continue finalising their summer schedule ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.The proposed match, which would take place in Italy in early August, is viewed positively within the club. However, no agreement has been reached, and the plan still requires approval from Barcelona’s board o
  
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• 🔙 Neymar is BACK! Brazil return after 3 years 🥹

  25-06-2026 13:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔙 Neymar is BACK! Brazil return after 3 years 🥹Almost three years. 980 days. An eternity for someone who lives for football. So Brazil’s 3-0 win over Scotland, also sealed by a brace from a rampant Vinicius, almost took a back seat. Because the real news of the night wore the number 10 on his back. And had tears in his eyes. Neymar is back.Want to stay up to date on everything happening in the USA, Mexico, and Canada? Don’t forget to bookmark the World Cup! To fo
  
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• Swans chase away success as they start on the road yet again

  25-06-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Swansea City fans may not have been surprised to discover that their team will head off on their travels on the opening weekend of the new season.In recent times, after all, it has usually been the way.Swansea's trip to Stoke City on the weekend of 15 August will be their third successive away fixture on the opening day of a new campaign.More remarkably, it will be the Swans' 17th opening-day away game in the past 20 seasons.The three home fixtures in the past two decades were a dr
  
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• Hugo Viana and Manchester City keeping ‘close eye’ on Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi

  25-06-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hugo Viana and Manchester City keeping ‘close eye’ on Lille wonderkid Ayyoub BouaddiMan City are monitoring the situation of Lille & Morocco midfielder Ayyoub BouaddiThe 18-year-old is described as a highly appealing profile by those inside the Etihad StadiumBouaddi’s Lille contract runs till June 2029 after he agreed a new deal in December 2025Manchester City are keeping a close eye on the situation of Lille and Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi,as per a new report.Bouaddi
  
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• The biggest dates on the calendar are...

  25-06-2026 13:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The EFL fixture list is out and we know you are bursting to know what you've got to look forward to - or dread - from your team this upcoming season.Here are some key dates to put in your diary:15 August 2026 - Birmingham City (H)22 August 2026 - Swansea City (A)26 December 2026 - Middlesbrough (H)1 January 2027 - Burnley (A)1 May 2027 - Southampton (A)See Sheffield United's full fixture list here.[BBC]
  
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• Maldini offered unprecedented powers to take on Italy role and is a bigger priority than Conte

  25-06-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maldini offered unprecedented powers to take on Italy role and is a bigger priority than ConteNewly-elected FIGC President Giovanni Malagò is pushing to appoint both Antonio Conte and Paolo Maldini to leadership roles within the Italy national team set-up, but the appointment of the Milan legend in the role of technical director is currently the bigger priority and the Italian FA are willing to offer him unprecedented powers according to Thursday’s reports.Maldini offered full contr
  
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• EFL fixtures for 2026-27 season released with Burnley to host West Ham in Championship opener

  25-06-2026 13:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Relegated Wolves are set to kick off the 2026-27 English Football League season at Molineux, hosting Blackburn Rovers in an 8pm fixture on Friday, August 14. The newly-released EFL fixture list confirms Wolves' return to the Sky Bet Championship for the first time since 2018, under new boss Cesar Peixoto, facing a Blackburn side led by returning manager Tony Mowbray.Fellow relegated sides West Ham United and managerless Burnley will clash at Turf Moor on the Sunday, marking a significant start t
  
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• Cardiff face Wrexham in EFL season-opening derby

  25-06-2026 13:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wales will have three sides in the second tier of English football for the first time since 1981[Getty Images]Cardiff City will host Welsh rivals Wrexham in a blockbuster start to the 2026-27 Championship campaign.The south-north derby - the first league meeting between Cardiff and Wrexham in 24 years - takes place on Monday, 17 August.The south Wales derby also returns following Cardiff's promotion, with Swansea City hosting the Bluebirds on Saturday, 28 November and the return fixture at Cardi
  
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• Luis Enrique pushing for PSG to sign Michael Olise

  25-06-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis Enrique pushing for PSG to sign Michael OliseAccording to a report from Kicker, Luis Enrique has been monitoring Michael Olise’s (24) performances at the FIFA World Cup. The Bayern Munich attacking midfielder has developed an impressive understanding with his attacking counterparts, including PSG forwards Bradley Barcola, Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué.The former Barcelona head coach is pushing for Les Parisiens to sign the French international
  
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• York host Bristol Rovers and Rochdale visit Newport

  25-06-2026 13:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  York City and Rochdale will meet again this season in League Two [Getty Images]York City host Bristol Rovers in their first League Two fixture as they return after a decade away from the English Football League.The Minstermen secured their promotion to the fourth tier in May in the most dramatic circumstances, thanks to a 103rd-minute equaliser against top-of-the-table rivals Rochdale in the final game of the campaign.The Dale - who subsequently secured their own promotion at Wembley via the Nat
  
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• Key Liverpool figure set to exit Anfield soon

  25-06-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Key Liverpool figure set to exit Anfield soonLiverpool have gone through a bit of a rebuild over the last year or so. And, even though most fans thought that they'd barely do any business this summer, they're probably going to be one of the busiest teams in the Premier League.Andoni Iraola has taken over as the Reds' manager after Arne Slot led his men to a fifth-place finish, just a season after winning the league.This, after spending over £240 million on Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak
  
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• Joselu opens up on Real Madrid exit: ‘The decision to leave will weigh on me for the rest of my life’

  25-06-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joselu opens up on Real Madrid exit: ‘The decision to leave will weigh on me for the rest of my life’Former Real Madrid striker Joselu has admitted that leaving the club is a decision he will always carry with him, despite believing it was the right choice for his family.Speaking on Iker Casillas’ podcast Bajo los Palos (h/t Mundo Deportivo), the Al-Gharafa forward reflected on the defining moments of his career, from his emotional return to Real Madrid to his life in Qatar.The
  
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• 'Sell him in a heartbeat' - or is Gusto's price tag 'wishful thinking'?

  25-06-2026 13:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Chelsea placing a £75m asking price on Malo Gusto, as the defender continues to explore his options away from Stamford Bridge.Would you be happy to see the 23-year-old go for that money? Who could be a viable replacement?Here are some of your thoughts:Will: We should try to hold on to Gusto. We've seen throughout the season that he can be a bit ropey - however, he has shown spells of quality. Hopefully, if we keep him, he can provide good compe
  
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• Journalist claims Liverpool are in the race to sign talented midfielder

  25-06-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist claims Liverpool are in the race to sign talented midfielderLiverpool interest grows as Newcastle Utd step backLiverpool have once again been linked with one of Europe’s most exciting young midfielders, with AZ Alkmaar star Kees Smit continuing to attract widespread interest ahead of the new season.According to original reporting from The Telegraph, Luke Edwards believes Liverpool could emerge as a serious contender for the Dutch youngster, even as Newcastle Utd appear to have c
  
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