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• How does Coventry's transfer approach compare with Sunderland in 2025?

  20-08-2026 18:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Sunderland's promotion to the Premier League at the end of the 2024-25 campaign prompted a massive summer of recruitment.In preparation for their first campaign in the top flight for eight years, the Black Cats signed 15 players - including Marc Guiu, who had to return to Chelsea within a few weeks of joining - and spent a record £160m.That is almost double the amount of bodies through the doors at Coventry this summer. "Sunderland's successful recruitment drive in the summer of 2025
  
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• Why is Crystal Palace's home kit white?

  25-08-2026 17:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace wore their new home shirt for the first time competitively in their 2-0 defeat to Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium [Getty Images]For the first time in almost two decades, Crystal Palace will wear a white home shirt for the duration of the 2026-27 Premier League season.Traditionally, the Eagles have worn a blue and red strip. White is also a colour associated with the club, and while it is often a secondary tone in home shirts across the past 40 years, it has frequently featur
  
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• 🎥 Could it get any better? Pro announces extension in the home end

  25-08-2026 17:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Could it get any better? Pro announces extension in the home endVitesse Arnhem is going through anything but good times at the moment. The Dutch second-division club, which spent more than 20 years in the Eredivisie before being relegated in 2024, is struggling with huge financial problems.Maybe that is also why goalkeeper Connor van den Berg came up with something special for the Vitesse fans.The 25-year-old goalkeeper announced his contract extension until 2029 right in the middle of
  
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• Juventus send Miretti to Besiktas as door opens for Kessie arrival

  25-08-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus send Miretti to Besiktas as door opens for Kessie arrivalFabio Miretti is on the verge of joining Besiktas, with Juventus hoping to conclude the midfielder’s departure on Tuesday.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the two clubs have agreed a loan carrying an option to buy set at €15m. The Italy international is expected to travel to Turkey in the coming hours to undergo a medical before signing.TORONTO, ONTARIO – JUNE 20: Franck Kessie #8 of Cote d’Ivoire celebrates sc
  
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• Ethiopia submits official bid to host Afcon 2028

  25-08-2026 17:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ethiopia, ranked 143rd in the world and 43rd in Africa, have qualified for Afcon only three times since they last hosted in 1976, most recently playing at the delayed 2021 edition [Getty Images]Ethiopia has submitted an official bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).The country's football federation (EFF) says its government-backed proposal affirms "the nation's full readiness to host Africa's biggest footballing event".Ethiopia has staged Afcon three times, in 1962, 1968 and 1976,
  
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• When is the Carabao Cup third-round draw? Date, start time and how to watch

  25-08-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The draw for the Carabao Cup third round takes place tonight as more teams from the Premier League, including current cup winners Manchester City, enter the competition and learn who they will face. Most top-flight clubs, such as Chelsea and Tottenham, entered the tournament in the second round with those who are competing in European competitions this season now involved as well. Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are among those to enter at this stage. Their participation also means that
  
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• Salford sign former Manchester United keeper Myles

  25-08-2026 17:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tom Myles joined the Manchester United academy at the age of six [Getty Images]Salford City have announced the signing of former Manchester United and Rochdale goalkeeper Tom Myles on a one-year deal.The 20-year-old made five appearances for Rochdale last season but failed to force his way into the first team at Spotland Stadium.Myles spend more than a decade as part of United's academy having joined the club at the age of six. He signed his first professional contract at the club in 2024, befor
  
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• What do Chelsea still need in the transfer window?

  25-08-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Chelsea supporters may want another star forward or a new goalkeeper to replace the unconvincing Robert Sanchez, but Xabi Alonso feels his squad is largely complete for this summer.However, there is a huge amount of work to do to reduce the squad from 39 players to about 25 in the next week. That is the priority, as the Blues will not want frustrated players in their squad this season.Savage Dan, Chelsea fanChelsea need to focus more on the outgoings than incoming players.With no Europe, it
  
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• White and Brunt sign new Boreham Wood contracts

  25-08-2026 17:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tom White returned from a serious hamstring injury in March [Getty Images]Boreham Wood midfielders Tom White and Zak Brunt have signed new contracts with the National League club.White, 29, has agreed a deal until the summer of 2028, with the option of a further year, having joined from Morecambe last summer.He was part of the side that went unbeaten in its opening 18 matches of the 2025-26 season before suffering a serious hamstring injury against Halifax Town.White returned to action in March
  
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• Racing Santander chief confirms Real Madrid interest in star midfielder – “He will not leave”

  25-08-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Racing Santander chief confirms Real Madrid interest in star midfielder – “He will not leave”Racing Santander may have only just got promoted to La Liga, but they have a talented squad with some of Spain’s best youngsters at their disposal.The likes of Sergio Martinez and Jorge Salinas are both considered big talents, and both are understandably receiving interest from Spain’s elite.Real Madrid have been trying to sign the former for quite some time now, monitoring
  
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• Former Barcelona president reveals blunt Atletico message over Julian Alvarez pursuit – “Don’t waste my time”

  25-08-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Barcelona president reveals blunt Atletico message over Julian Alvarez pursuit – “Don’t waste my time”Joan Gaspart remains one of the most recognisable figures from Barcelona’s recent history. The Catalan businessman served as the club president between 2000 and 2003.Even after so many years have passed since his time as president of the club, Gaspart remains an outspoken Barça supporter.Speaking with Gerard Romero on Jijantes FC, Gaspart has revealed
  
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• 🔥 I'm a winner: Xavi unveiled as Netherlands manager

  25-08-2026 17:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 I'm a winner: Xavi unveiled as Netherlands managerXavi Hernández was officially unveiled as the new head coach of the Netherlands. During his presentation, the Catalan manager expressed his excitement about taking on the role in what he described as “the university of football,” highlighting the deep personal and ideological connection he has with that country’s footballing style and tradition.Ambition and the Cruyff legacyThe coach made it clear that his main
  
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• Lyon coach Fonseca reveals offers for Roma target Fofana but admits: ‘We’re not worried’

  25-08-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon coach Fonseca reveals offers for Roma target Fofana but admits: ‘We’re not worried’Paulo Fonseca has confirmed Lyon have turned down offers for Malick Fofana, insisting the winger is committed to the club and will not leave cheaply.With quotes via AlfredoPedulla.com, the former Milan coach was asked about the Belgium international’s future at his press conference ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League play-off second leg against Fenerbahce, with the tie level at
  
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• De Zerbi on Maddison injury, Solanke and 'changing mentality'

  25-08-2026 17:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs boss Roberto de Zerbi has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Carabao Cup second-round tie against Championship side Charlton Athletic at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (kick-off 19:45 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Striker Dominic Solanke is available to play and Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro will be named on the bench.Mohammed Kudus remains sidelined and James Maddison will miss the match because of "a small injury" in his shoulder.De Zerbi is unsure whether
  
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• Millwall midfielder Luongo returns to action

  25-08-2026 17:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Millwall midfielder Massimo Luongo has made his long-awaited return from a serious knee injury.The 33-year-old has not played since rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in a Championship match against QPR in October 2025.Luongo played 45 minutes for Millwall's under-21s as they were beaten 4-2 at home by Huddersfield Town in their opening Professional Development League game of the season on Tuesday.He was replaced at half-time by Tristan Hamann-Chanes as he b
  
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• Swansea target Porto's Canada midfielder Eustaquio

  25-08-2026 17:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stephen Eustaquio is likely to command a significant fee from Swansea should the deal go ahead [Getty Images]Swansea City are in talks with Porto over a deal for Canada international midfielder Stephen Eustaquio.The Swans hope to finalise a permanent deal for Eustaquio, who played - and scored against South Africa - at this year's World Cup.The 29-year-old has played for Porto since 2022, and featured as a substitute in their league game against Rio Ave earlier this month.However, it appears the
  
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• Liverpool dodge bullet as Richard Hughes failure may have saved them from disaster

  25-08-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool dodge bullet as Richard Hughes failure may have saved them from disasterLiverpool's fanbase haven't been the biggest supporters of Richard Hughes' transfer business this season. Before the campaign even kicked off, everyone knew that the Reds needed another rebuild.Mohamed Salah, Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson all exited the club for free and, with Curtis Jones now also gone, there are so many gaps that the Reds still need to plug.Of course, Andoni Iraola can make do with what he h
  
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• 🎧 Kavuma-McQueen impresses for Pompey

  25-08-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The latest episode of BBC Radio Solent's Who Needs Mourinho? podcast is out now.Chris Wise and Andy Moon are joined by football commentator and Pompey fan Ian Darke to look back on the 3-1 win at Lincoln City.Who impressed? Where do further signings need to be made?Listen below or on BBC Sounds here - and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into your My Sounds feed.[BBC]Latest Portsmouth news, analysis and fan views
  
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• Freiburg trip one to savour for players and fans

  25-08-2026 17:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Scoring against the Europa League finalists a couple of minutes into the game was wonderfully unexpected.From the first minute Fir Park was twisting, shouting and signing. It would have been easy to take a page out of Steve Clarke's book and park the bus against Freiburg.Thankfully, we didn't. We showed no fear and we put on a noble show. Our display brings more than just pride to the fans; it brings pride to the town and Scottish football as a whole.We may not have won but to be defeated a
  
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• 'No brainer' to keep Gakpo - fan views on the Reds winger

  25-08-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on whether you would let Cody Gakpo leave Liverpool.Here are some of your comments:Ryan: I'm baffled as to why there's even a discussion about moving Cody Gakpo on. He's frustrated at times with his consistency, but he's one of our main threats and, on his day, has shown his quality on a number of occasions. Considering how unbelievably poor both Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz have been, there shouldn't even be a discussion on whether to keep Gakpo or
  
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• Former Gunner could leave Brighton despite £7.5m bid rejected

  25-08-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Gunner could leave Brighton despite £7.5m bid rejectedFormer Arsenal youth winger faces a pivotal week, with Brighton and Hove Albion to decide whether to sell or keep him, deciding against the option of another loan.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesAndy Naylor reports for The Athletic that Amario Cozier-Duberry won’t be leaving Brighton and Hove Albion on loan this summer, and he’s set to either stay at the club or complete a permanent transfer exit this week.Naylor rep
  
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• Fiorentina reignite Bakayoko interest as Poku heads to Italiano’s Besiktas

  25-08-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina reignite Bakayoko interest as Poku heads to Italiano’s BesiktasFiorentina have returned to the trail of Johan Bakayoko as they look to hand Fabio Grosso a wide forward before the transfer window shuts.According to Firenzeviola.it, the Viola have not given up on the Leipzig winger, a target they have tracked for several weeks, after the pursuit of Ernest Poku collapsed. The Dutchman is now bound for Besiktas, where former Viola boss Vincenzo Italiano now coaches.FLORENCE, ITALY &
  
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• Campbell signs new four-year Charlton contract

  25-08-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tyreece Campbell has scored three goals in Charlton's opening three games this season [Getty Images]Charlton Athletic winger Tyreece Campbell has signed a new four-year contract with the Championship club.The 22-year-old academy graduate has scored three goals in the club's opening three games of the season, and has made 173 appearances in all competitions since making his senior debut in February 2022.Campbell, who joined Charlton at under-nine level and has won six caps for Jamaica, was due to
  
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• Aston Villa submit €70m bid to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea

  25-08-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa submit €70m bid to sign Nicolas Jackson from ChelseaAston Villa FC have submitted a €70m bid to sign Senegalese international striker Nicolas Jackson (25) from Premier League rivals Chelsea, according to a report on Tuesday from Foot Mercato. The Blues are reportedly on the verge of reaching an agreement with the Birmingham-based club. Still, Aston Villa are yet to agree on personal terms with Jackson. The latter joined Chelsea from Villarreal three years ago.He spent last
  
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• 22-year-old Barcelona star plans to stay and convince Hansi Flick unless tempting offer arrives

  25-08-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  22-year-old Barcelona star plans to stay and convince Hansi Flick unless tempting offer arrivesBarcelona have found themselves facing a difficult situation with Alejandro Balde in recent days, with the player’s future at the club uncertain.Balde emerged as a player who could leave Barça last week, and he was dropped from the travelling squad for the team’s opening game against Elche.Manchester United are said to be interested in the 22-year-old Spaniard, although on loan, whil
  
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• David Lynch believes Liverpool duo deserve patience amid recent criticism

  25-08-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Lynch believes Liverpool duo deserve patience amid recent criticismDavid Lynch Says Liverpool Need More From Alexander Isak and Florian WirtzLiverpool’s 2-2 draw at Newcastle United placed renewed scrutiny on Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, with both of the club’s major attacking signings struggling to influence the opening game of the new Premier League season.Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, David Lynch accepted that neither player perf
  
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• Report: Nottingham Forest closing in on move for Chelsea star

  25-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Nottingham Forest closing in on move for Chelsea starLiam Delap to Nottingham Forest talks gather pace as Chelsea weigh £50m exitNottingham Forest are in discussions over a move for Liam Delap, with Standard reporting that the striker’s representatives are now speaking with the City Ground club over the framework of a possible transfer.The key detail at this stage is that Forest’s interest is active and direct. As reported, “Liam Delap is in talks over a potential
  
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• Teenage star makes ambitious Real Madrid vow at presentation – “La Liga, Champions League and…”

  25-08-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Teenage star makes ambitious Real Madrid vow at presentation – “La Liga, Champions League and…”Real Madrid have continued their string of player presentations in recent days, with Yan Diomande the latest to be unveiled as the club’s new signing.Los Blancos have made as many as six signings so far this summer, and the club have unveiled all of them, along with Jose Mourinho, one by one.The Ivory Coast winger has spoken passionately about representing Madrid, describ
  
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• 'No brainer' to keep Gakpo - fans views on the Reds winger

  25-08-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on whether you would let Cody Gakpo leave Liverpool.Here are some of your comments:Ryan: I'm baffled as to why there's even a discussion about moving Cody Gakpo on. He's frustrated at times with his consistency, but he's one of our main threats and, on his day, has shown his quality on a number of occasions. Considering how unbelievably poor both Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz have been, there shouldn't even be a discussion on whether to keep Gakpo or
  
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• Allegri compares Hojlund to Kane and highlights Gilmour as ‘important player’

  25-08-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri compares Hojlund to Kane and highlights Gilmour as ‘important player’Massimiliano Allegri has likened Rasmus Hojlund to Harry Kane and set out his ambition to deliver silverware in Napoli’s centenary season.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the coach covered a broad range of subjects in an interview with Sky Sport Italia, two months into a return to the club he served as a player three decades ago.Asked which of the world’s elite forwards Hojlund most resembles, Alleg
  
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