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• Journalist confirms when Alisson Becker is set to return to Liverpool training

  29-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist confirms when Alisson Becker is set to return to Liverpool trainingVirgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Alisson Return Plans Show Liverpool Are Managing the Details ProperlyLiverpool’s pre-season is taking shape in a way that feels sensible rather than theatrical. The headline names are arriving in stages, and that matters. According to Lewis Steele of the Daily Mail, the club are carefully phasing the returns of Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Alisson Becker after their summer commi
  
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• Surprise report Alajbegovic will join Juventus in €33m plus bonus agreement

  29-07-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Surprise report Alajbegovic will join Juventus in €33m plus bonus agreementSky Sports Deutschland claim that Juventus have agreed a €33m plus €7m add-ons deal with Bayer Leverkusen for Kerim Alajbegovic, who had been linked with Chelsea, Milan, Roma and Atalanta.The remarkable report was announced this afternoon by reporter Patrick Berger, then Fabrizio Romano also confirmed there were advanced negotiations.Alajbegovic suddenly close to JuventusSEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 24:
  
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• Theo Hernandez offered to Juventus as Al-Hilal prepared to sanction exit

  29-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Theo Hernandez offered to Juventus as Al-Hilal prepared to sanction exitReports in Italy claim that Theo Hernandez’s agent has been busy offering the Frenchman to various Serie A clubs, and the latest updates indicate that former Milan director Ricky Massara could help facilitate a move to Juventus this summer.Report: Theo Hernandez offered to JuventusHernandez left Milan last summer to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in a massively lucrative deal, with some reports at the time claimin
  
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• Shock report Alajbegovic will join Juventus in €33m plus bonus agreement

  29-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Shock report Alajbegovic will join Juventus in €33m plus bonus agreementSky Sports Deutschland claim that Juventus have agreed a €33m plus €7m add-ons deal with Bayer Leverkusen for Kerim Alajbegovic, who had been linked with Chelsea, Milan, Roma and Atalanta.The remarkable report was announced this afternoon by reporter Patrick Berger, then Fabrizio Romano also confirmed there were advanced negotiations.Alajbegovic suddenly close to JuventusSEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 24: Ke
  
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• PSG increasing focus on De Ketelaere with €50m asking price

  29-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  PSG increasing focus on De Ketelaere with €50m asking priceReports are growing that Atalanta forward Charles De Ketelaere is on the radar for Paris Saint-Germain as an alternative to Ferran Torres of Barcelona.BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 10: Charles De Ketelaere of Atalanta BC celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Torino FC at Gewiss Stadium on January 10, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
  
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• Fiorentina done deals: Valdepenas from Real Madrid, Comuzzo to Torino, Moreno to Venezia

  29-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Fiorentina done deals: Valdepenas from Real Madrid, Comuzzo to Torino, Moreno to VeneziaFiorentina have secured Real Madrid academy talent Victor Valdepenas, while Matias Moreno is leaving them for Venezia and Pietro Comuzzo joins Torino.FLORENCE, ITALY – MAY 18: Pietro Comuzzo of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the Serie A match between Fiorentina and Bologna at Stadio Artemio Franchi on May 18, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)It’s all change at the
  
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• Real Madrid’s Victor Valdepenas set for Fiorentina switch, Mourinho agrees to transfer

  29-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid’s Victor Valdepenas set for Fiorentina switch, Mourinho agrees to transferReal Madrid youngster Victor Valdepenas has been linked with a move to Fiorentina for many weeks now and the deal is now set to go through.Tuttomercatowebreport that all the necessary agreements have been reached for the transfer. Initially, the wait was ongoing for Jose Mourinho to give his views on the deal and the Portuguese has now agreed for the player to depart.The move is done on a permanent basis,
  
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• PSG not expected to make a move for Bournemouth’s Éli Junior Kroupi

  29-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  PSG not expected to make a move for Bournemouth’s Éli Junior KroupiParis Saint-Germain are not expected to attempt to sign AFC Bournemouth’s Éli Junior Kroupi (20) this summer, according to reports from RMC Sport.Whilst seeking an attacking reinforcement to compensate for the departures of Gonçalo Ramos (24), Lee Kang-in (25) and Randal Kolo Muani (27), the Rouge et Bleu management have not, for the time being, opened the door to the young striker’s arrival
  
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• This week’s soccer questions: is this Fifa’s Super League moment and can Arsenal land Vinícius Júnior?

  29-07-2026 16:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  Fans rallied against the European Super League breakaway effort five years ago. The backlash to Fifa’s plans to sell stakes in the World Cup has been similarly widespread.Photograph: Neil Hall/EPAIs Infantino’s World Cup investment plan Fifa’s Super League moment?So $15bn wasn’t enough. That’s the record amount Fifa is estimated to have made from the 2026 World Cup, but Gianni Infantino wants more. Approximately $20bn more through an investment plan that would see s
  
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• 🔥 David-Zirkzee, Inter-Napoli ⚔️ Roma-Koulierakis: today’s transfer news 🤑

  29-07-2026 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  🔥 David-Zirkzee, Inter-Napoli ⚔️ Roma-Koulierakis: today’s transfer news 🤑The national team starts again with Roberto Mancini and Claudio Ranieri. Today officially marks the beginning of the Marche-born coach’s second spell as Italy manager, while for the former Roma coach and executive it is his first time in the role of technical director of Italy.The press conference, therefore, ushers in the new Mancini-Ranieri era, after the chaos of recent days and
  
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• Newcastle sign Spurs forward Thomas

  29-07-2026 16:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  Thomas has scored 21 goals in 52 games for Scotland but did not feature in this year's World Cup qualifiers [Getty Images]WSL 2 side Newcastle United have signed Scotland forward Martha Thomas from Tottenham for an undisclosed fee.The 30-year-old scored 13 times in 66 games in three years at Spurs.Thomas spent the second half of last season on loan at Liverpool and has also played for Manchester United and West Ham in the Women's Super League (WSL)."I'm really excited - it's a really big club to
  
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• Mourinho has already spoken to World Cup-winning midfielder as Real Madrid ramp up pursuit

  29-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mourinho has already spoken to World Cup-winning midfielder as Real Madrid ramp up pursuitReal Madrid have had an outstanding summer transfer window so far, bringing in the likes of Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate, Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella.The club have also reached an agreement to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for an extraordinary fee, but it looks like they are not done.The next player Los Blancos have on their radar is the 2026 FIFA World Cup Player of the Tournament, Rodri.Real
  
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• Key Barcelona winger joins squad in England; unlikely to feature in first two friendlies

  29-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Key Barcelona winger joins squad in England; unlikely to feature in first two friendliesRaphinha has joined FC Barcelona’s pre-season preparations in England earlier today after completing his summer break.The Brazilian winger linked up with Hansi Flick and the rest of the squad at St George’s Park as the Catalans continue preparations for the new campaign ahead of their La Liga opener against Elche on 23 August.Return after injury-hit world CupRaphinha arrives after a disappointing
  
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• Transfer market tough, says Colchester boss Cowley

  29-07-2026 16:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Colchester United manager Danny Cowley has said "recruitment is really tough at the moment" after his side were beaten 2-0 by Charlton Athletic in a pre-season friendly.First-half goals from Matty Godden and Karlan Grant secured the victory for the Championship club, but after the match Cowley was happy with his side's performance."We didn't plan the pre-season to be easy, that's why we've played Norwich, West Ham twice, Peterborough, Charlton - so we always understood that it was going to be to
  
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• Bayern Munich’s Max Eberl calls FIFA investor plan “shameful and repulsive.”

  29-07-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Bayern Munich’s Max Eberl calls FIFA investor plan “shameful and repulsive.”Bayern Munich Board Member for Sport Max Eberl has delivered a furious response to FIFA’s controversial plan to open some of its commercial operations to private investors. Eberl spoke at an FCB press event initially intended to introduce new signing Nathaniel Brown to the media. Eberl fielded the second half of a two-part question, going off on quite the diatribe FIFA intends to establish FI
  
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• PSG’s Randal Kolo Muani set for Juventus medical tomorrow

  29-07-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG’s Randal Kolo Muani set for Juventus medical tomorrowSerie A side Juventus have finally sealed the deal for Randal Kolo Muani, having pursued a move for the player for over 12 months now.In the second half of the 2024/25 campaign, the Frenchman did quite well in Turin and this convinced the Bianconeri into bringing him back. As relations with PSG grew tense, Tottenham swooped in and signed him on a dry loan. The stint at Spurs didn’t go well but after weeks of trying and making a
  
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• O'Neill trust 'massive' for Osmand

  29-07-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Striker Callum Osmand aims to continue to repaying Martin O'Neill's faith in him after a "whirlwind" first year at Celtic.Osmand, 20, was signed from Fulham by Brendan Rodgers last summer but didn't make his debut until O'Neill's first interim spell in October.He then scored in the League Cup semi-final victory over Rangers and started the Europa League victory at Midtjylland, but suffered a serious hamstring injury in that game and spent six months out.The striker returned just in time for the
  
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• Blackpool struggles have reignited hunger - Evatt

  29-07-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Blackpool's humbling struggles in League One last season have reignited a hunger in his squad, boss Ian Evatt has said.Evatt arrived at Blackpool in October 2025 with the club bottom of the third tier with nine points from 13 matches.He eventually guided the club to a 13th-placed finish, capped by four wins from their final four games of the 2025-26 campaign."I feel like last season has humbled everyone a little bit and expectations have been tapered which I think is fine," Evatt told BBC Radio
  
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• New Arsenal Head of Performance appointment confirmed

  29-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Arsenal Head of Performance appointment confirmedAntonio Gomez’s appointment as Arsenal’s new Head of Performance has been confirmed through images of the Spaniard attending training with the Gunners.Photo via Arsenal.comFollowing the unofficial confirmations of Arnaldo Abrantes and Eneko Angulo’s moves to Arsenal over the past week, new photos have also confirmed the addition of Antonio Gomez to the club’s backroom staff.Reports from earlier this month had confirmed
  
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• Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz ‘dreams’ of joining Manchester United

  29-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz ‘dreams’ of joining Manchester UnitedJuventus star Douglas Luiz ‘dreams’ of joining Manchester United this summer, according to Tuttosport. The 28-year-old endured a difficult 2025-26 season. He was loaned out to Nottingham Forest last summer, but the agreement was terminated after he struggled for playing time at the City Ground. Luiz returned to Aston Villa on loan and featured in 20 matches, including the Europa League final w
  
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• Augsburg end Crystal Palace negotiations over Chrislain Matsima

  29-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Augsburg end Crystal Palace negotiations over Chrislain MatsimaFC Augsburg have reportedly ended their negotiations with Crystal Palace regarding the transfer of Chrislain Matsima (24), according to information from Sky Germany.Whilst an agreement between the two clubs was close to being reached, their inability to find common ground on the bonuses linked to the deal and the payment structure is said to have brought the talks to a halt. Crystal Palace, which had tabled an offer of €25m for
  
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• Tottenham not pursuing Barcelona mainstay amid €65 million move rumours – Romano

  29-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham not pursuing Barcelona mainstay amid €65 million move rumours – RomanoBarcelona defender Jules Kounde is widely considered one of the better right-backs in world football when fit and in form.The Frenchman may have had a poor 2025-26 season at club level, but he bounced back in style at the World Cup, looking close to his best for France.It emerged earlier that Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur were considering a significant bid to test Barcelona’s resolve over one
  
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• Cardiff boss Barry-Murphy signs contract extension

  29-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brian Barry-Murphy earned promotion in his first season at Cardiff [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Cardiff City have agreed an improved contract with boss Brian Barry-Murphy ahead of the club's return to the Championship.The former Manchester City academy coach led the Bluebirds back to the second tier at the first attempt after his appointment last summer.The 48-year-old, who already had a deal until 2028,- had been linked with Burnley earlier in the close-season, but has signed a new three-year term
  
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• Real Madrid will pursue Rodri after Diomande signing

  29-07-2026 15:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Spanish football journalist Lucas Navarrete says the Real Madrid board "have decided to go all in" to achieve the signing of Rodri.Since lifting the World Cup and being named as Player of the Tournament, Rodri has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid.The 30-year-old midfielder has a year left on his contract and is currently having rehabilitation for back surgery. Manchester City have not confirmed a timeline for his return.Navarrete said Spanish media "100%" expect Jose
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino reportedly close to new contract that would keep him with USMNT through 2030 World Cup

  29-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After leading the United States men's national team to its best World Cup finish in two decades, Mauricio Pochettino is likely sticking around to finish what he started. The USMNT head coach is "close" to finalizing a deal with the USMNT that would keep him under contract through the 2030 World Cup, according to The Athletic. Financial terms of the deal — which has not been finalized just yet — are not known at this time. 🚨 Mauricio Pochettino on course to agree new contract
  
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• Henderson bids farewell to 'ambitious and progressive' Brentford

  29-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Jordan Henderson says he leaves Brentford "with a lot of pride and some great memories" after reaching a mutual agreement with the club to terminate his current contract.The Bees have let the 36-year-old go on a free transfer this summer, despite only securing his services one year ago, with a move to Chelsea already negotiated."I leave Brentford with a lot of gratitude for the opportunity the club gave me and for the support and care shown to me and my family from day one," Hender
  
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• Davide Frattesi’s agent clears air over player’s future

  29-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Davide Frattesi’s agent clears air over player’s futureSince the start of the summer, Davide Frattesi has been one of the players expected to leave Inter before the season begins.After limited minutes under Christian Chivu last season, the 26-year-old has been widely considered to be on the chopping block. While he has been attracting interest from the Premier League, his priority is to remain in Italy.Frattesi’s agent, Giuseppe Riso, recently spoke to Sky Italia on his client&
  
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• 🚨 UEFA slams FIFA plan, says it exploits football for profit

  29-07-2026 15:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 UEFA slams FIFA plan, says it exploits football for profitUEFA has just issued a new statement condemning the deadline FIFA has set for federations to back its commercial plan or be excluded from the one-off payment if they reject the proposal.For UEFA, that ultimatum "says it all" about the plan’s true intentions. The organization argues that FIFA is using football to enrich itself and its friends.The statement says that UEFA has held talks with numerous stakeholders from across
  
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• Report: Everton set £70m price tag on star amid Manchester United interest

  29-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Everton set £70m price tag on star amid Manchester United interestIliman Ndiaye transfer latest as Everton name £70m price amid Manchester United interestEverton have every right to play hardball over Iliman Ndiaye. According to Mirror, the club will demand around £70m for the Senegal forward as Manchester United and Al-Hilal weigh up moves. That figure is steep, but this is the market now, and Everton are under no obvious pressure to blink first.Ndiaye, 26, has emerged
  
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• Real Madrid aim to sign Man City superstar for €40-50 million as key meeting scheduled for Thursday

  29-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid aim to sign Man City superstar for €40-50 million as key meeting scheduled for ThursdayAccording to Jose Felix Diaz of AS, Real Madrid’s pursuit of Manchester City and Spain superstar Rodri has gathered significant momentum after months of hesitation. Although the club’s hierarchy had resisted the idea for almost a year, their stance has gradually changed. What had been a firm refusal before the World Cup has evolved into what is now understood to be a clear willingn
  
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