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• Journalist: Liverpool star stayed after dramatic transfer U-turn

  18-08-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool star stayed after dramatic transfer U-turnAlisson and Juventus, Why Liverpool’s Goalkeeper Stayed at AnfieldAlisson Becker came far closer to leaving Liverpool this summer than many would have expected, with fresh detail from Italy suggesting Juventus had advanced to the point of agreeing terms with the player and discussing his future role in Turin.Credit for the latest information goes to Gianluca Di Marzio who spoke on the Caffe Di Marzio podcast, where the extent
  
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• Reims’ Keito Nakamura to Hull City?

  18-08-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reims’ Keito Nakamura to Hull City?As the transfer window nears its end, it is a surprise to see Keito Nakamura (26) still at Ligue 2 side Stade de Reims. Could that change before the closure of the window? Nakamura excelled with Reims in Ligue 1 and so it was a surprise when he made the drop down to Ligue 2 with Les Stadistes, following their relegation. Reims did not succeed in earning promotion at the first time of asking, but the winger once again had the chance to showc
  
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• 'The whiff of dynasty builders'

  18-08-2026 10:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It's the same lament every year, usually from the losers, that "you don't learn anything from the Community Shield season opener".Sometimes this tie sees the worthy league champions play against a side that has had a good cup run but aren't really the other 'best' team in England. This time however, it was Arsenal and Man City, clearly the two favourites for this season's Premier League title.If, as it is often proposed, the Community Shield is little more than a glorified friendly
  
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• Will Odegaard be like a new player?

  18-08-2026 10:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Martin Odegaard's man-of-the-match performance was the highlight of Arsenal's 3-0 Community Shield demolition of Manchester City and showed early signs that the Gunners' chief creator might be returning to his best after a frustrating 2025-26.Although Arsenal won the Premier League last season, knee and shoulder problems stopped their Norwegian playmaker from reaching his very top level.He only started 16 times in the league and his one goal and seven assists were his lowest totals since jo
  
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• 'We proved the doubters wrong and we'll aim to do that again'

  18-08-2026 10:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Hull City assistant manager Dean Holden says the club are still hoping to recruit players with "a bit more Premier League experience". The Tigers were last in the top flight for the 2016-17 season and Holden is hoping they have the personnel to stay there this time."I was talking to Sergej [Jakirovic] and he said it was probably a bit easier last year because we knew what we had to work with," Holden said on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club. "We obviously had a plan to try to a
  
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• Mourinho already has four untouchables at Real Madrid – report

  18-08-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho already has four untouchables at Real Madrid – reportJose Mourinho has not spent the summer giving too much away about his preferred Real Madrid XI. Pre-season minutes have been shared, experiments have been made, and several players have been given the chance to stake their claim.But beneath those changes, a hierarchy is already beginning to emerge.According to AS, four outfield players have established themselves as Mourinho’s untouchables, namely, Yan Diomande, Vinic
  
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• Flick’s Barcelona selection clue puts €22 million signing ahead of Anthony Gordon for Elche clash – report

  18-08-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick’s Barcelona selection clue puts €22 million signing ahead of Anthony Gordon for Elche clash – reportBarcelona’s final pre-season friendly may have offered Hansi Flick an important clue ahead of the La Liga opener against Elche.According to Mundo Deportivo, summer signing Karim Adeyemi is currently ahead of Anthony Gordon in the race for a place in Barcelona’s starting XI for the opening league game. The German forward has gradually grown into pre-season an
  
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• Hart expects patient backing for Maresca

  18-08-2026 10:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart believes nobody should be "heaping massive expectations" on new manager Enzo Maresca this season, especially if the club's hierarchy aren't "putting pressure on internally".Last season saw Pep Guardiola bring an end to his 10-year reign at Etihad Stadium with a domestic cup double, handing over the baton to his former assistant manager."I do feel the club will want to be pushing on all fronts but I don't think the same sort of pressure will be on Maresc
  
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• Spanish Journalist argues Rodri is an ‘unnecessary signing’ for Barcelona

  18-08-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spanish Journalist argues Rodri is an ‘unnecessary signing’ for BarcelonaHansi Flick’s Barcelona squad already had a host of talented midfield options, and they have strengthened it even further by convincing Rodri.Barça have reached an agreement with Manchester City to sign the 30-year-old Spaniard, who is set to become the team’s defensive midfielder going forward.The Catalan club rivalled Real Madrid for his signature and eventually beat them to it, convincing t
  
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• Report: £54m Chelsea star wanted by Premier League rivals

  18-08-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: £54m Chelsea star wanted by Premier League rivalsPedro Neto Transfer Latest as Chelsea Increase Valuation Amid Premier League InterestChelsea have raised their valuation of Pedro Neto as interest gathers pace from Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham, according to Metro. The winger is available this summer, but only if the numbers align with Chelsea’s revised expectations before the window closes.Neto, now 26, arrived from Wolves in a £54m deal in 2024 and has already
  
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• Breel Embolo rejects Atlanta contract as Ipswich Town close in

  18-08-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Breel Embolo rejects Atlanta contract as Ipswich Town close inBreel Embolo (29) had been closing in on a move to Atlanta United, as per L’Équipe. Stade Rennais had accepted a €17m bid for the Switzerland international from the MLS side. It is a deal that would have made him one of the most expensive signings in MLS history. However, the striker has rejected the US side’s contract offer, L’Équipe understands. Ipswich Town, meanwhile, h
  
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• 📲 Bayern Tuesday on OneFootball, Liberta and Sula deciders; see guide

  18-08-2026 10:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📲 Bayern Tuesday on OneFootball, Liberta and Sula deciders; see guideToday’s highlights 🔥Friendly1:00 PM – Heidenheim x Bayern – OneFootball
  Copa Libertadores7:00 PM – Independiente Rivadavia x Fluminense – ESPN, Disney+ Premium
  9:30 PM – Universidad Catolica x Estudiantes – ESPN 4, Disney+ Premium9:30 PM – Tolima x Independiente del Valle – Paramount+Copa Sudamericana 7:00 PM – Recoleta x Boca Juniors – Param
  
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• Newcastle complete £30m move for Benfica's Dedic

  18-08-2026 10:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amar Dedic started three of Bosnia-Herzegovina's four matches at the World Cup [Getty Images]Newcastle United have signed defender Amar Dedic from Benfica for around £30m.Dedic has joined the club on a five-year deal after having a medical on Tyneside on Monday.He has reunited with manager Matthias Jaissle, with whom he previously won the Austrian title at Red Bull Salzburg in 2023."It's a special feeling and a really big honour for me to join Newcastle United," he said after the move was
  
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• Burn captaincy a 'no brainer' - Anderson

  18-08-2026 10:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Dan Burn was the "standout candidate" for captain, says former Newcastle defender John Anderson.The club confirmed the 34-year-old England international would take the armband following Bruno Guimaraes' exit to Arsenal, while Joelinton was given the vice-captaincy."I think it was probably a no brainer," Anderson told BBC Radio Newcastle. "A local lad, loads of experience, grew up supporting the club, had knock-backs throughout his career and kept going. It just shows that if you wo
  
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• Liverpool transfer news: It's agreed, African duo now heading to Liverpool

  18-08-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool transfer news: It's agreed, African duo now heading to LiverpoolAn African duo is heading to Liverpool, it's all been agreed. Liverpool has a rich history with the continent of Africa. Arguably, two of the club's greatest ever players of the Jurgen Klopp era were both stars of Africa.Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah played a key role in delivering trophies and indelible memories to the club's fans over the course of their time together at Anfield.They were also two of the biggest faces of
  
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• Liverpool transfer news: Fabrizio Romano confirms Reds begin talks over midfielder

  18-08-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool transfer news: Fabrizio Romano confirms Reds begin talks over midfielderFabrizio Romano has confirmed Liverpool have begun talks over a midfielder. Richard Hughes' time at Liverpool looks to be coming to an end, and there is still a lot to sort out before he can finally walk away from the job.The sporting director is expected to leave Anfield and join Al Hilal once the summer transfer window closes. If that happens, these final few weeks will effectively be his last chance to put the f
  
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• Everton closely following Marseille’s Amine Gouiri, but face stiff competition

  18-08-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton closely following Marseille’s Amine Gouiri, but face stiff competitionAware that every player is available at a price this summer, Amine Gouiri (26) has not committed his future to Olympique de Marseille. As the transfer window approaches its end, several clubs are circling the Algeria international, as per a report from L’Équipe. Since joining OM in January 2025, Gouiri has scored 21 goals in 42 games for the Ligue 1 club. Whilst Marseille would like to reta
  
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• Real Madrid submitted €45m bid for 30-year-old Spanish star before he chose Barcelona – report

  18-08-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid submitted €45m bid for 30-year-old Spanish star before he chose Barcelona – reportBarcelona may have ultimately won the race for Spanish midfield superstar Rodri, but that did not always seem to be the case.For much of the summer, it looked like the 30-year-old was Madrid-bound and would be playing for Jose Mourinho’s team this season.Now, according to El Chiringuito TV journalist Juanfe Sanz, Madrid appear to have made a concrete attempt to take the Spanish midfield
  
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• Mourinho’s Real Madrid selection battle leaves two well-established stars fighting for one role

  18-08-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho’s Real Madrid selection battle leaves two well-established stars fighting for one roleReal Madrid’s new season could begin with an unexpected battle at the heart of Jose Mourinho’s team.According to Mundo Deportivo, Mourinho sees both Arda Guler and Jude Bellingham as options for the attacking midfield role, operating behind Kylian Mbappe.For much of the summer, that position looked like Bellingham’s to lose. The England international has already shown how influe
  
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• Is Martinez era nearing it's end?

  18-08-2026 09:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BBC Radio WM's Steve Hermon discusses the latest at Aston Villa and goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez: "The key here, Unai Emery is the boss - it's unique in this age. He is the man who gets the final say. I don't think he'd sanction this move for Suzuki if he wasn't prepared to let Martinez go."I think a lot of fans still remember the final game of the season before last when he was crying on the pitch and went to all four stands. He clearly thought a move would happen that summer. It didn't. Fair p
  
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• There is an injury situation to watch out for at Manchester City ahead of this weekend

  18-08-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There is an injury situation to watch out for at Manchester City ahead of this weekendWhen the team lineups were announced ahead of Manchester City’s 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the FA Community Shield, Matheus Nunes was named amongst the substitutes. However, the Manchester City right-back suffered an injury in the warm-up and his spot on the bench was taken by Vitor Reis. Ahead of Manchester City’s opening Premier League fixture against Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium, the fitness o
  
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• The goalkeeper fit at Manchester City remains a puzzle to solve

  18-08-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The goalkeeper fit at Manchester City remains a puzzle to solveWith James Trafford having left Manchester City to sign for Leeds United this summer, Gianluigi Donnarumma is Manchester City’s first-choice goalkeeper. Gerónimo Rulli has been signed by City to be Donnarumma’s backup. When on form, Donnarumma is one of the top goalkeepers in world football. His resume speaks for itself. However, after a season at City there is still a prevailing thought that Donnarumma isn’t
  
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• 'Smart' signing Maeda can help Ipswich in Premier League 'struggle' - Sutton

  18-08-2026 09:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton thinks Kieran McKenna's decision to leave Ipswich after winning promotion underlines the difficulty of staying in the Premier League.Sutton joined guests on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club to look to the new season and on McKenna said: "Was it a good time for him to step away from it? I think so as he probably knew it would be a real challenge to stay in the Premier League - because it always is for a newly-promoted club."It's about how they knit together. They
  
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• Stockport sign Man Utd winger Ennis

  18-08-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ennis scored six goals in 46 appearances for Fleetwood Town in all competitions last season [Shutterstock]Stockport County have signed Manchester United winger Ethan Ennis for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.The 21-year-old scored three times in 39 League Two appearances on loan at Fleetwood last season.He could make his debut for the Hatters against Blackpool on Saturday."Ethan was initially made available to us on a loan basis so to be able to turn that into a permanent deal feels like
  
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• De Gevigney leaves Barnsley after three years

  18-08-2026 09:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Gevigney has left Barnsley [Shutterstock]French defender Mael de Gevigney has left Barnsley after three years to join Danish side Silkeborg IF for an undisclosed fee.De Gevigney, 26, made 128 appearances for the Tykes, scoring three goals and helping them reach the League One play-offs in his first season in 2023-24.He told the club website: "I just want to thank everybody at Barnsley who made me feel at home during my three seasons in red - the players, staff, every individual involved in th
  
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• Real Madrid reject enquiries for 20-year-old talent from Italian clubs – Romano

  18-08-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid reject enquiries for 20-year-old talent from Italian clubs – RomanoEndrick’s future at Real Madrid has attracted fresh interest, but the club has wasted little time in making their position clear.According to Fabrizio Romano, Italian clubs have made contact with Real Madrid over the past 24 to 48 hours to ask about the Brazilian forward’s availability. The response, however, has been unequivocal: Endrick is not for sale, and Los Blancos are not willing to enter
  
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• Borussia Dortmund exploring multiple formulas to sign exit-bound Barcelona defender

  18-08-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund exploring multiple formulas to sign exit-bound Barcelona defenderHector Fort’s future could take a significant turn before the transfer window closes, with Borussia Dortmund stepping up their search for a right-back and placing the Barcelona youngster high on their shortlist.As reported before, Fort is currently the player who interests Dortmund the most, and more importantly, contact has already taken place between the German club and Barcelona to discuss a possible deal
  
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• Chelsea 'good enough' to win title

  18-08-2026 09:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea will challenge for the Premier League title this season, says The Athletic reporter Adam Crafton.BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club gave their predictions for Xabi Alonso's side before the league returns on Friday, and Crafton believes Chelsea fans will be "quietly optimistic" for the campaign ahead. "If you look at Chelsea's best starting line-up, and if they keep players fit, and they don't go too far in cup competitions. I think they'd have a chance of being in contention by Spring,
  
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• United's young squad 'needs someone like Maguire to look up to'

  18-08-2026 09:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The Devils' Advocate podcast co-host Joe McGrath says Harry Maguire is going to be "a big player" for Manchester United this coming season.The 33-year-old defender signed a new one-year contract with United in April, with the option to extend for a further year.Maguire has enjoyed a revival under Michael Carrick, starting all 10 matches since his appointment in mid-January.After being appointed skipper by former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer just five months after this £80m ar
  
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• 🚨 Official: Le Mans sign a 2018 World Cup winner!

  18-08-2026 09:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Le Mans sign a 2018 World Cup winner!The last dance?It’s official: Djibril Sidibé is joining Le Mans for two seasons!The 2018 World Cup winner signed with the newly promoted Ligue 1 side this Tuesday morning.After two seasons with Toulouse, Sidibé is set to discover the fifth French club of his career, after Troyes, Lille and Monaco.At 34, the right-back will bring his experience to the underdogs of this 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season.This article was translated
  
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