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• How did Mudryk fare at Chelsea?

  02-09-2026 15:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Mykhailo Mudryk joined Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2023 for an initial £61m, having attracted interest from clubs across Europe including Arsenal.After impressing in the Champions League with Shakhtar in the first half of 2022-23, Mudryk needed time to adapt to a new country and league.He had to wait until October 2023 for his first Chelsea goal, and he ended his first full campaign at Stamford Bridge with seven goals and four assists.By the start of 2024-25, Graham Pott
  
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• Celtic loan goalkeeper Johnstone and striker Mheuka

  02-09-2026 16:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Johnstone has Premier League experience with Wolves, West Brom and Crystal Palace [Getty Images]Celtic have completed loan deals for former England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and teenage striker Shumaira Mheuka.Johnstone, 33, arrives from Wolverhampton Wanderers and will provide competition for Finland international Viljami Sinisalo at the Scottish champions.Mheuka, 18, has extended his contract at Chelsea until 2031, having made nine outings for the London club already.Four of those came in the 2
  
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• Why City wanted to bring in Fernandez

  02-09-2026 16:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]When Enzo Maresca was appointed as Pep Guardiola's replacement in June, the Italian apologised to his former club Chelsea for the "disruption" caused by his mid-season departure.Senior City sources had told BBC Sport at the time that they held no ill feeling towards Chelsea and that the now-resolved contractual dispute was between the Stamford Bridge club and Maresca.And that has played out in this deal happening.The manager was the key factor in this blockbuster deal with Maresca
  
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• Balogun 'not feeling comfortable' led to Everton move collapsing

  02-09-2026 16:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Monaco sporting director Thiago Scuro has explained that Folarin Balogun's Deadline Day move to Everton collapsed because "at the last moment, the player decided not to sign".Issues with the medical meant Everton and Monaco renegotiated the initial £40m deal for the 25-year-old striker but Balogun had a change of heart and walked away after both clubs signed a deal sheet before the transfer window closed at 23:00 BST."Clearly, we were open to discussing and finding a transfer
  
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• Transfer round-up: Have Town done enough?

  02-09-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ipswich Town, Hull City and Coventry City have all invested significantly this summer in their respective bids to retain their Premier League status.The three clubs have spent a combined total of about £400m, with Ipswich breaking Sunderland's £160m record for the most money spent by a newly promoted club in the Premier League by £11m.In total, Ipswich have signed 14 players, including Chuba Akpom and Cedric Kipre, whose deals became permanent upon promotion to th
  
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• Real Madrid continue to bet on teenage defender after deadline day exit links

  02-09-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid continue to bet on teenage defender after deadline day exit linksAfter being a matter of complete silence throughout the summer transfer window, the future of Joan Martinez burst onto the scene on deadline day as it came to light that the player could leave the club.Out of the blue, word broke out that Valencia were making a sudden push to incorporate the talented Real Madrid defender into their team in what was a rather shocking development.The sudden news threw the player’s f
  
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• Owners facing fan mutiny - McNulty

  02-09-2026 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Everton's shambolic end to the transfer window has resulted in open revolt from supporters that places fierce scrutiny on owners The Friedkin Group and chief executive Angus Kinnear.The last straw for fans already infuriated by the controversial proposed sale of home-grown youngster Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest - the deal was eventually blocked by Everton's board in the face of the toxic reaction from the fanbase - was the bungled final day before the window closed.Folar
  
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• Smaller but stronger - Fray on Glasner's Forest squad

  02-09-2026 16:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Nottingham Forest negotiated a total of five incomings over the summer transfer window.Two players came in on free transfers; Xaver Schlager, who Oliver Glasner very much wanted, and Steven Benda, who has strengthened the goalkeeping cover a little bit - but there have also been some big money signings.The club has spent £22m on Daniel Munoz, a potential club-record £50m on Liam Delap and £34m on Ousmane Diomande. All of which are players Glasner wanted. All of wh
  
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• Hearts sign teenage winger Benjaminsen

  02-09-2026 16:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Hearts have signed Faroese winger Aron Benjaminsen from Vikingur Gota for an undisclosed fee.Benjaminsen, 18, has signed a four-year deal at Tynecastle and becomes the club's 12th summer signing.He scored seven goals and chipped in with a further seven assists in 19 league appearances for Vikingur this season and could make his Hearts debut against Hibernian in Thursday night's Edinburgh derby.Benjaminsen was in the Skala academy in the Faroe Islands before moving to Norway with Kr
  
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• Bees squad 'looks really strong' - Giles

  02-09-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Brentford Director of football Phil Giles says Keith Andrew's squad "looks really strong" after the club's summer transfer window.The Bees maintained the vast majority of the core of the team that finished ninth last season, and made five new signings.Jannik Schuster, Jaidon Anthony, Callum Wilson, Mamadou Sangare and El Hadji Malick Diouf all arrived during the window, while only Frank Onyeka, Ethan Pinnock and Jordan Henderson departed from the senior group.It follows a summer of
  
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• Woodman fury at Bromley's 'soft underbelly'

  02-09-2026 16:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manager Andy Woodman says his new signings have to get "into the Bromley way" quickly and has accused his squad of showing a "soft underbelly".His comments came after the Ravens' 27-game unbeaten home league record was emphatically ended by a 5-0 loss against Leyton Orient on Tuesday.They had also been beaten 7-2 at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday, making it 13 goals conceded in four matches since promotion to League One.It has been a harsh reality check for a Ravens side that took four points f
  
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• How to watch Manchester City vs Coventry City live: Stream, TV, team news, prediction

  02-09-2026 16:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Table-leading Manchester City seek to extend their perfect start to the season when newly-promoted Coventry City visit the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.Man City have opened the Premier League season with wins over Bournemouth and Crystal Palace, and now Enzo Maresca puts his 2-0 record on the line against Coventry.MORE — Manchester City v Coventry City'Cov' are looking for a first point of their Premier League season having lost to Arsenal and upstarts Hull City.They've yet to score and have
  
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• Transfer round-up: Have the Sky Blues done enough?

  02-09-2026 16:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Coventry City, Ipswich Town and Hull City have all invested significantly this summer in their respective bids to retain their Premier League status. The three clubs have spent a combined total of about £400m, with Ipswich breaking Sunderland's £160m record for the most money spent by a newly promoted club by £11m. The Sky Blues have signed 11 players, 10 permanent and one on loan - while five have left on season-long loans.Their total expenditure is £126m,
  
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• Revealed: Leweling’s attitude irritated all parties in failed Roma deal, German attacker kept changing decisions

  02-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Leweling’s attitude irritated all parties in failed Roma deal, German attacker kept changing decisionsA new report by Filippo Biafora of Il Tempo further explains the situation behind Jamie Leweling’s failed Roma transfer.The German attacker of Stuttgart appeared very close to a move to the Italian capital.However, the player ultimately turned down the Giallorossi.Biafora suggests that Leweling’s constant indecisiveness led to the irritation of intermediaries and the
  
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• Real Madrid’s 2026 summer window: Analysing spending, sales and total net spend

  02-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s 2026 summer window: Analysing spending, sales and total net spendReal Madrid’s 2026 summer transfer window was defined by two very different numbers: €228 million spent and €215 million raised from player sales.Beginning with the former, the headline arrival was Yan Diomande, who cost €125m and accounts for more than half of Madrid’s spending. But the club’s business did not stop there. Marc Cucurella arrived for €55m, Carlos Es
  
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• Glasgow City defender Golob joins Porto

  02-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Glasgow City defender Lana Golob joins Portuguese side Porto, the club have confirmed. Golob joined City last summer from Italian outfit Bologna and became a mainstay inthe heart of Leanne Ross' defence. The 26-year-old helped City secure a record-equalling seventh League Cup last term and scored in the side's 6-0 final day victory over Rangers. 'A big thank you to all the Glasgow City fans for your support over the past year," the Slovenia international told club media. "Your encouragement thro
  
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• Pundits back new Liverpool signing to make huge impact

  02-09-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pundits back new Liverpool signing to make huge impactBradley Barcola to Liverpool: Thierry Henry and Jamie Carragher Excited by £123m SigningLiverpool’s move for Bradley Barcola has added another extraordinary piece to a squad already containing some of the Premier League’s most expensive attacking talent.Speaking on Sky Sports, Thierry Henry and Jamie Carragher assessed what Barcola could bring to Liverpool, where he might fit and why the French winger has the qualities to ex
  
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• Calm end to Cherries window - now for Europe

  02-09-2026 15:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]In contrast to the frenzy of bids, talks, "advanced talks", deal sheets and multiple £100m-plus transfers (plus add-ons, of course), Bournemouth was an oasis of calm on deadline day, with no incomings or outgoings.Cherries fans will breathe a sigh of relief, and accept that the club's hierarchy were true to their word, in that none of their superstars - especially Alex Scott, Eli Junior Kroupi and Rayan - were sold, despite the noise on social media that would have had you be
  
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• Who are the free agents after transfer deadline day?

  02-09-2026 15:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pogba, Benzema and Sancho are currently free agents [Getty Images]The summer transfer window is closed but there are still a host of talented players without a club and therefore available to sign for free.BBC Sport takes a look at some of the biggest stars who are currently out of contract and up for grabs.Paul Pogba, 33 (Last club: Monaco)Former Manchester United midfielder Pogba has played very little football since his 18 month doping ban ended in March 2025. The Frenchman made just six appe
  
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• Everton see attacking target change mind at the death

  02-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton see attacking target change mind at the deathEverton Transfer Blow as Folarin Balogun Move Collapses on Deadline DayEverton’s pursuit of Folarin Balogun has collapsed at the final stage, leaving David Moyes and the club’s recruitment team with a major problem after a dramatic deadline day twist. According to The Athletic, the United States international decided against completing the move after late complications, despite Everton having already pushed deep into the process wi
  
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• Luton midfielder Sandal to have knee surgery

  02-09-2026 15:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Luton Town have confirmed midfielder Sverre Sandal will have surgery on a knee injury.The 23-year-old has struggled for fitness since his move in February, making just four appearances.Sandal last turned out during Luton's victory at Gillingham in the Carabao Cup last month as a second-half substitute.He will be sidelined for "the foreseeable future", the club have said.All the latest Luton Town news
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid sign former Atletico Madrid academy winger

  02-09-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid sign former Atletico Madrid academy wingerReal Madrid have signed Jorge Rajado after the winger had terminated his contract with Atletico Madrid. After spending a decade in the Colchoneros’ academy, Rajado has now made the move to La Fabrica, with Real Madrid having monitored him for some time.The 20-year-old has already shown off his new club colours on social media.From Atletico C to Real Madrid CRajado will be registered with Real Madrid C, although the Merengues
  
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• 😳 Tomori-Leweling behind the scenes, Ausilio and will Cabal stay? 🔥

  02-09-2026 15:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😳 Tomori-Leweling behind the scenes, Ausilio and will Cabal stay? 🔥The summer transfer window has slammed shut after intense months of major signings, endless negotiations, and deals that collapsed at the last second. Serie A teams have reshaped their squads to varying degrees, trying to give their coaches the best possible tools to face the season.Watch all Serie BKT matches live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!Now, though, it’s tim
  
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• 'Dobbin can still come good' - Saints analysis

  02-09-2026 15:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Saints fan Nick Illingsworth believes there is more left for new Southampton signing Lewis Dobbin to show as he tries to find his place in the team.Southampton brought the 23-year-old for close to £9m from Aston Villa this summer but he has only started one Championship match so far."I think he can still come good, he's versatile and he's finding the right position," Illingsworth said."He played the number 10 at Preston and did well, but we've got Finn Azaz. He played out wid
  
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• Is Gabriel Martinelli still joining Al-Hilal from Arsenal?

  02-09-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Is Gabriel Martinelli still joining Al-Hilal from Arsenal?Gabriel Martinelli’s transfer from Arsenal to Al Hilal still hasn’t been confirmed after Tuesday’s Premier League deadline day, so is the move still going ahead?Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesTuesday’s transfer deadline day brought a number of loans and sales for Arsenal, but one notable omission was any confirmation of Gabriel Martinelli’s club-record exit to Al Hilal.James McNicholas reports for The Ath
  
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• Chesterfield sign Bolton midfielder Randall on loan

  02-09-2026 15:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joel Randall played for Bolton in pre-season but has not featured for them competitively since 4 January [Shutterstock]Chesterfield have signed Bolton Wanderers midfielder Joel Randall on a season-long loan deal.The 26-year-old completed his move before Tuesday's 23:00 BST transfer deadline.The former Exeter and Peterborough man has scored two goals in 34 league appearances for Wanderers.He could make his debut for the Spireites in Saturday's home game against Barnet in League Two.Every done dea
  
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• Ipswich's brutal reminder not to feel sorry for themselves in heat of battle

  02-09-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]The Premier League can be brutal. Moments before half-time at Old Trafford on Sunday, Ipswich Town came close to doubling their deserved lead at Manchester United.An hour later, they had conceded five goals, including a very controversial and perhaps decisive second.Gary O'Neil was spot on in saying his side didn't park the bus, gave it a go and had some great moments. He was also correct in identifying that his team's emotional discipline must improve.Dealing with setbacks wa
  
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• Brian Farinas makes Barcelona history with first-team registration without debut

  02-09-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brian Farinas makes Barcelona history with first-team registration without debutBarcelona have handed Brian Farinas a first-team shirt without giving him a first-team debut, creating a rare piece of club history in the process.According to Mundo Deportivo, the midfielder has become the first Barcelona player in 19 years to be registered with the senior squad without making an official competitive appearance for the first team.Farinas has been given the No. 4 shirt for the 2026/27 season, a numbe
  
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• Colchester rejected bids for Payne - Cowley

  02-09-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Colchester United manager Danny Cowley says the club turned down bids for creative midfielder Jack Payne during the transfer window.Payne played 90 minutes in Tuesday night's 2-0 defeat by League Two table-toppers Bristol Rovers, the U's first league loss this season.The 31-year-old scored 13 goals and provided six assists for Colchester as they finished last season mid-table, and will stay at the club at least until January.Cowley also said he wanted to extend Payne's contract, which is set to
  
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• The Folarin Balogun shambles exposes much deeper problems at Everton

  02-09-2026 15:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  So there has been a U-turn regarding Folarin Balogun that did not involve the unholy alliance of Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino. For Evertonians, however, mentions of the Balogun controversy may not prompt thoughts of the World Cup and a suspension that was quashed in questionable fashion. The United States international’s late change of heart compounded a week of discontent, left David Moyes short of strikers and, potentially, goals and meant Everton ended deadline day weaker than they
  
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