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• Is the price right for Baleba?

  20-08-2026 10:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]BBC Sussex journalist Johnny Cantor has said Brighton will "probably be looking for £70m" for midfielder Carlos Baleba, who is set to join Manchester United.."There's certainly no surprise in terms of everybody on the south coast has known of the interest in Carlos Baleba from Manchester United and I think people know that the player himself is quite determined to get to Old Trafford as quickly as possible," Cantor told BBC Radio Manchester."Probably an indication of that is
  
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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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• 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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• Italy talent Tresoldi an option for Barcelona after Lewandowski

  20-08-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy talent Tresoldi an option for Barcelona after LewandowskiBarcelona are on the search for a new option at centre-forward following the departure of the veteran Robert Lewandowski earlier this summer, and reports in Italy claim that Nicolo Tresoldi is an option for Hansi Flick’s side.Report: Barcelona interested in Germany and Italy youngster TresoldiBarcelona have been unsuccessfully pursuing Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez for much of this summer and reports over the last week
  
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• Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta responds to Myles Lewis-Skelly transfer talk

  20-08-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta says he is “100 per cent” certain Arsenal’s homegrown player Myles Lewis-Skelly will be staying at the club this summer. Lewis-Skelly has been rumoured to be of interest to rival clubs, including Manchester United, having played a key role for the Gunners in central midfield at the back end of last season’s title-winning campaign. Asked how sure he was that the 19-year-old would remain an Arsenal player beyond the transfer deadline, the manager said: “1
  
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• Incoming Arsenal January 2027 signing suffering from back injury

  20-08-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Incoming Arsenal January 2027 signing suffering from back injuryArsenal-bound Victor Ozhianvuna remains sidelined with a back injury, with the Gunners involved in deciding his return to action.The teenager will not officially join Arsenal until January 2027, but the club are already involved in decisions over his rehabilitation alongside Shamrock Rovers.Photo via Arsenal.comArsenal confirmed the signing of then 16-year-old Victor Ozhianvuna from Shamrock Rovers in October 2025. The Gunners agree
  
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• No Stoke doom and gloom after opening loss - Robins

  20-08-2026 15:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stoke boss Mark Robins insists there is no "doom and gloom" around the club following their opening-day home league defeat by Swansea City as he prepares his side for Saturday's trip to Southampton.The 10-man Potters won 2-1 at St. Mary's a year ago - their third victory in their first three Championship matches last season.They travel to the south coast having lost 2-1 at home to the Swans last weekend but Robins told BBC Radio Stoke the result has not had a negative effect on his squad,"It's [
  
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• Marseille turn down Al-Sadd’s transfer bid for Nayef Aguerd

  20-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille turn down Al-Sadd’s transfer bid for Nayef AguerdOlympique de Marseille are reported to have turned down a transfer bid from Al-Sadd for Nayef Aguerd (30), according to information from Foot Mercato.Having already shown interest a few weeks ago, the Qatari club are said to have returned to the fray this time with an offer valued at €8m. However, that sum has been deemed unsatisfactory by the club’s management, who are demanding more before agreeing to part ways with th
  
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• Reds trio heading out on loan

  20-08-2026 14:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]A number of players are leaving Liverpool for loan moves as Andoni Iraola cuts down his squad for the season ahead.Winger Kieran Morrison has completed a temporary switch to Sheffield Wednesday for the duration of the 2026-27 campaign.Morrison, who was impressive during Liverpool's pre-season tour of the USA, turned down interest from Europe to move to League One as the 19-year-old believes he will get consistent first-team football at Hillsborough.Earlier this summer, Liverpool ti
  
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• 🚨 Official: João Cancelo signs for Barcelona!

  20-08-2026 14:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: João Cancelo signs for Barcelona!It’s done!FC Barcelona have just officially announced it: João Cancelo has signed on a free transfer this Thursday afternoon!The 32-year-old Portuguese full-back has joined Barça permanently after terminating his contract with Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia.Loaned to Catalonia last winter, João Cancelo will now experience his first spell as a full-fledged Barça player, after that loan and the one in the 2023-
  
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• Lazio walk away from Dieng transfer after failed medical

  20-08-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio walk away from Dieng transfer after failed medicalFree agent Bamba Dieng will not be joining Lazio this summer following issues that have come up during the player’s medical tests, multiple outlets in Italy are reporting.Lazio call off Dieng signingDieng, 26, is a free agent after seeing his contract with Lorient expire at the end of the 2025-26 season. He has previously had stints with Angers, Marseille and Diambars in Senegal.The 24-time Senegal international had been in the Italia
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool set to seal €120m+ deal for Bradley Barcola

  20-08-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool set to seal €120m+ deal for Bradley BarcolaBradley Barcola to Liverpool: PSG Fee Gap Narrowing as Reds Push for Major TransferLiverpool are pressing on in their pursuit of Bradley Barcola, and there is a growing sense that the gap between the club and Paris Saint-Germain is no longer insurmountable. The latest information, credited to Fabrice Hawkins on the After Foot podcast, points towards a deal that may now hinge on one formal move rather than a prolonged saga.The
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona re-sign Joao Cancelo on a permanent transfer

  20-08-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona re-sign Joao Cancelo on a permanent transferIt is finally official. For the third time in his career, Joao Cancelo is now an FC Barcelona player, this time signing on a permanent deal.The veteran full-back has signed a three-year contract with the club until the summer of 2029.Cancelo returns homeCancelo had spent two spells on loan at the Catalan club, once when he was at Manchester City, and again in the second half of the previous campaign while he was at Al-Hilal.The Por
  
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• Why Liverpool should lament the loss of another local as Curtis Jones joins Inter

  20-08-2026 14:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The last time Curtis Jones played at the San Siro, he identified why Liverpool’s tactics succeeded. “I think it works because I am playing,” he said. That, perhaps, is Jones, cheeky and confident, but also a footballer with the capacity to exert an influence.It was last December, three days after Mohamed Salah’s explosive interview at Leeds, with Liverpool omitting their greatest goalscorer for decades from the squad they took to Italy, with Arne Slot’s side having
  
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• The Premier League's new plan to end corner chaos

  20-08-2026 14:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Players from both sides were camped inside the six-yard box when Everton met Manchester United in February [Getty Images]Holding, pushing, shoving, jostling and grappling inside the penalty area became something of an epidemic in the Premier League last season."You get the feeling now that referees really don't want to get involved in any of it," Everton boss David Moyes said after a particularly fractious game against Manchester United in February. "It's really poor that they've not tried to de
  
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• Deco’s Julian Alvarez transfer plan revealed as Barcelona prepare to wait until Atletico vs Villarreal

  20-08-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deco’s Julian Alvarez transfer plan revealed as Barcelona prepare to wait until Atletico vs VillarrealBarcelona are prepared to wait a little longer before making a final decision on their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, with Atletico Madrid’s La Liga clash against Villarreal set to provide an important indication of where the situation stands.According to SPORT, Barcelona want to assess what happens around Alvarez before deciding whether there is still a realistic path towards a deal.The
  
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• 'You can imagine what it means to me' - Ilicali

  20-08-2026 14:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Hull City owner Acun Ilicali is preparing for the club's return to the Premier League, the latest milestone in a life that has taken him from bankruptcy and personal tragedy to television stardom.Dubbed Turkey's Simon Cowell, Ilicali has become one of the most recognisable figures in his home country, a rise that might once have seemed unlikely after he was declared bankrupt in his twenties.Now, as Hull prepare for their first season back in the top flight since he bought the club in 2022,
  
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• Premier League table predictions: Who will finish where in 2026-27 season?

  20-08-2026 14:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With nine brand new managers appointed this summer, the 2026-27 Premier League season is perhaps more difficult to predict than it's ever been.MORE — New managers & their chances | Premier League kitsBut when has that ever stopped the PST lads from having a go?For the record, here's how we performed in predicting the 2025-26 season.Here's how we see things playing out this season... Joe Prince-Wright
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• Premier League season predictions: Champions, relegated teams, Golden Boot winner, picks for 2026-27

  20-08-2026 14:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026-27 Premier League season takes flight this weekend, and the complexion of the division has changed quite a bit with a new champion and new bosses at almost half of the clubs (if you count first full seasons).MORE — PST predicts the 2026-27 Premier League tableArsenal are aiming for a second-straight Premier League title and stacking themselves up to go for a raft of trophies, while Man City, Liverpool, Spurs, Manchester United, and Chelsea have plenty of talent but three of the fi
  
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• Fifa announces Women's Cup schedule, Corinthians arena gets more games

  20-08-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa announces Women's Cup schedule, Corinthians arena gets more gamesFIFA released this Thursday (20) the official match schedule for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, which will be held in Brazil.The Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro, was chosen as the venue for the opening match, scheduled for June 24, and the grand final, which will take place on July 25.As the host nation, Brazil will be the top seed in Group A and already has its group-stage path set.Brazil’s path in the Group Stage
  
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• Manchester United target Lewis Hall in talks with Newcastle over new contract

  20-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United target Lewis Hall in talks with Newcastle over new contractManchester United have been linked with an interest in Newcastle United star Lewis Hall. But it appears the young left-back is going nowhere this summer. According to journalist Sam C, Hall is in talks with Newcastle over a new contract. His current deal at St James’ Park will not expire until 2029, but the Tyneside club are keen to tie him down to a new and improved contract. Hall has also bee
  
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• Curtis Jones hits the jackpot as Inter Milan contract details leaked

  20-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Curtis Jones hits the jackpot as Inter Milan contract details leakedthe Italian champions paying around £30m including bonuses and add-ons.Richard Hughes has also inserted a 10 percent sell-on in the deal - meaning Liverpool may once again cash in on the playmaker down the line.The 2024/25 Premier League champions were facing increasing pressure over Jones due to his short contract duration. The England international last renewed his deal back in 2022 - taking him to a reported £50k
  
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• The Premier League truth revealed by a summer of drastic change

  20-08-2026 14:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As the Premier League’s wealthier clubs have tried to work out how close they are to a 2026-27 title challenge, one calculation has caused excitement. Some of their analyses predict that winning the league may require just over 80 points. That would be the lowest since 2016, a period with a few parallels to now.The low estimated figure is largely down to the general evolution of the division since then… but also one distinctive end point. Pep Guardiola, English football’s sing
  
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