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• Kai Havertz returns to Arsenal training

  14-05-2025 12:28 via dailycannon.com
  
  Kai Havertz returns to Arsenal trainingKai Havertz has resumed full training with Arsenal in what marks a significant development ahead of the club’s final Premier League fixtures.The 25-year-old forward, sidelined since February with a hamstring injury sustained during a warm-weather training camp in Dubai, had initially been ruled out for the rest of the season.Photo by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesThe injury, which required surgery and extensive rehabilitation, was expected to keep Havertz
  
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• PSG join Real Madrid in race for Rodri as they initiate contact with Manchester City

  25-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG join Real Madrid in race for Rodri as they initiate contact with Manchester CityParis Saint-Germain have joined Real Madrid in the race to sign Manchester City star Rodri. According to RMC Sport, PSG have contacted City to enquire about the conditions for a transfer of the Spain international. Signing a new midfielder wasn’t planned for the Champions League winners, but they are now interested in signing Rodri, who has only a year left on his contract at the Etihad Stadium.&n
  
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• Barcelona-linked 27-year-old striker close to agreeing loan move to Turkey – report

  25-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona-linked 27-year-old striker close to agreeing loan move to Turkey – reportDarwin Nunez is one of the most talked-about names in this summer’s transfer market. The Uruguayan forward has not been convinced by life in Saudi Arabian football and, after just one season in the Middle East, is looking to leave Al-Hilal in search of a new challenge.The Uruguay international, who did not enjoy a standout 2026 FIFA World Cup, returned to his club’s pre-season training camp recen
  
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• €30m signing, double relegation man: can HE end this Bundesliga slump?

  25-07-2026 16:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  €30m signing, double relegation man: can HE end this Bundesliga slump?Hamburg’s new sporting director Kathleen Krüger has to take things slowly. The “second-season syndrome,” which says that promoted teams often slip in their second year after a strong first season, is not supposed to happen at HSV. Since the transfer business last season, with Vuskovic, Vieira and Sambi Lokonga, resembled what you would otherwise expect from a Michelin-star kitchen, the bar is set ex
  
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• Ranking the new Premier League kits for the 2026-27 season

  25-07-2026 16:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Only one thing tells you to start thinking about the 2026-27 Premier League season and that is clubs releasing their new kits. There are plenty of retro designs among the new kits, with a couple of clear frontrunners so far. MORE — World Cup schedule, how to watch liveBelow we rank the new Premier League kits for the 2026-27 season, and will update this post as and when new home and away jerseys are released. Ranking new Premier League kits for 2026-27 season1. Leeds United from Elland Roa
  
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• New signings debut in Arsenal’s opening pre-season win

  25-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New signings debut in Arsenal’s opening pre-season winArsenal kicked off pre-season with a behind-closed-doors win over MK Dons on Saturday, with new signing Christos Tzolis providing an assist in the 3-0 result.Photo via Arsenal on TwitterFollowing reports earlier in the week that Arsenal would play a pre-season friendly this weekend behind closed doors, the club have confirmed the Gunners’ first team took on MK Dons in a game at their London Colney training ground on Saturday.New s
  
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• 💥Everyone wants him: Barça join Real Madrid in race for Rodri

  25-07-2026 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💥Everyone wants him: Barça join Real Madrid in race for RodriReal Madrid lead the race to secure the services of Rodri Hernández, Manchester City’s midfielder. The Spanish giants are said to have already reached a verbal agreement with the Spain international, whose contract situation opens the door to a move as early as this summer.Barcelona enter the race, PSG are weighing it upDespite Madrid’s lead, FC Barcelona are considering joining the pursuit to lure the
  
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• Raphael Onyedika en route to Frankfurt ahead of completed Bundesliga transfer

  25-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphael Onyedika en route to Frankfurt ahead of completed Bundesliga transferKicker reports that Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika is en route to Frankfurt. The 26-times-capped international will join Eintracht Frankfurt after Club Brugge accepted the Bundesliga outfit’s latest tender yesterday. It remains unclear at this point just how much Eintracht paid to secure the services of the 25-year-old. The Belgian side initially valued the player at around €10m despite his contrac
  
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• New Swansea signings settling quickly - Britton

  25-07-2026 16:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Swansea City coach Leon Britton feels new signings Elijah Just and Joseph Opoku have settled in quickly after they caught the eye during a 2-0 win over Udinese.New Zealand international Just, who joined on Wednesday, scored on his first Swansea outing while Ghana winger Opoku hit the post late on, having signed on Thursday.Former Swans midfielder Britton has been impressed by the new additions, and feels the attacking pair can have a big impact when the season gets under way next m
  
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• Real Madrid set for key meeting with Vinicius on Monday as Arsenal ready to go all out for signing

  25-07-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid set for key meeting with Vinicius on Monday as Arsenal ready to go all out for signingFollowing the emergence of Real Madrid’s surprise move for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, another major transfer storyline has emerged, this time involving Vinicius Jr.. Indeed, Arsenal have decided to make an all-out attempt to sign the Brazilian star. While there have not yet been any formal negotiations between the clubs, the first steps have already been taken. The Gunners have identified
  
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• Abdukodir Khusanov signs new Manchester City contract till 2031

  25-07-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Abdukodir Khusanov signs new Manchester City contract till 2031Abdukodir Khusanov has signed a new five-year contract at Man City until 2031The Uzbekistan international says he has a “new challenge” to impress Enzo Maresca and his staffHugo Viana says Khusanov has “all the assets needed to be a world-class centre-back”Manchester City have confirmed that defender Abdukodir Khusanov has signed a new five-year contract, extending his stay at the Etihad Stadium until the summ
  
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• Conway scores twice as Glentoran beat Pyunik

  25-07-2026 16:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Glentoran ended their Women's Champions League campaign with a 4-1 victory over Pyunik at the Cae Ras.Kim Turner's side lost 4-1 to Dinamo Riga on Wednesday to miss out on the chance to progress beyond the first qualifying round.But Gracie Conway scored twice in a comfortable win over the Armenian side on Saturday to ensure the Women's Premiership champions finished third in the group.Susanna Badalyan opened the scoring for Pyunik, who lost their opener to group hosts Wrexham on Wednesday, but N
  
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• Who is back in training with Arsenal so far?

  25-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Who is back in training with Arsenal so far?Arsenal returned to pre-season training this week, but which players are available to Mikel Arteta ahead of the Gunners’ first friendly matches?Photo via Arsenal on TwitterArsenal made their official return to pre-season training at London Colney on Monday, but not all of Mikel Arteta’s squad are available, given many of them have been away over the summer for the World Cup.From footage and images of Arsenal’s training sessions so far
  
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• Saudi Arabia still dreaming of Real Madrid megastar amid Arsenal interest – report

  25-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saudi Arabia still dreaming of Real Madrid megastar amid Arsenal interest – reportReal Madrid may be looking unstoppable in the summer transfer window so far in terms of signings, but the Vinicius Jr. situation is causing them a lot of headaches.Los Blancos are in a stalemate with the Brazilian superstar over a potential contract extension this summer, and clubs like Arsenal have started circling.Now, according to journalist Ben Jacobs, Vinicius remains one of Saudi Arabian football’
  
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• Real Madrid goalkeeper on the verge of joining Sevilla

  25-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid goalkeeper on the verge of joining SevillaReal Madrid have been focusing on exits in recent weeks, and they are on the verge of sealing another one. La Fabrica talents have regularly been sold in the last few years with a view to keeping control of their futures by the way of buy-back or significant sell-on clauses, and the latest player to fall into this category is Fran Gonzalez.At 21, Gonzalez has been facing a defining summer in his career. He’s considered too good to play
  
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• Milan cut ties with forgotten midfielder Bennacer ahead of Qatar move

  25-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan cut ties with forgotten midfielder Bennacer ahead of Qatar moveIsmeal Bennacer has reportedly terminated his contract with Milan, which clears the path for him to join Al-Gharafa SC in the Qatar Stars League.Milan finally cut ties with BennacerBennacer has been on Milan’s books since 2019 and has racked up 178 competitive appearances for the Rossoneri, but has not featured for the side since the 2024-25 campaign.He has since spent time on loan with Marseille in Ligue 1 and with Dinam
  
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• Premier League schedule for 2026-27 season: Dates, how to watch live

  25-07-2026 16:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Premier League schedule for the 2026-27 season has been released and there are some beauties early on. MORE — Latest Premier League summer transfers for all 20 clubsReigning champions Arsenal kick off the season on Friday, August 21 at home against new boys Coventry City, while Liverpool head to Newcastle United in Andoni Iraola's first game in charge in an epic game on the opening weekend. Newly promoted Hull City host Manchester United in the first game back in the big time, while fe
  
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• BREAKING: PSG join Real Madrid and Barcelona in race for word class midfielder

  25-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BREAKING: PSG join Real Madrid and Barcelona in race for word class midfielderPSG have joined the race to sign Rodri from Man City – but they face some pretty crazy competition to get the deal done.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.An interesting rumours has come from nowhere this afternoon, with respected and well connected French transfer journalist Fabrice Hawkins claiming
  
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• Real Madrid lead race for Man City megastar despite PSG, Barcelona entry – report

  25-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid lead race for Man City megastar despite PSG, Barcelona entry – reportThe high-stakes battle to sign Manchester City midfield orchestrator Rodri has escalated into a frantic three-way continental tug-of-war, with Real Madrid being joined by fierce rivals Barcelona and French champions PSG.Indeed, as reported by journalist Fabrice Hawkins of RMC Sport, Real Madrid maintain a definitive advantage in the race, having already secured a total agreement on contract terms with the 30-y
  
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• Man City ready €100m bid for Yan Diomande after Real Madrid enter race

  25-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City ready €100m bid for Yan Diomande after Real Madrid enter raceManchester City have joined the race to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande this summer, according to Sky Germany. The Citizens are considering sending their own bid after Leipzig knocked back approaches from Liverpool and Real Madrid.Those two bids were rumoured to be around €100 million, but the German club is holding out for around €130 million.They are also hoping they can get him to sign a new deal and
  
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• Journalist rules out Liverpool move for Premier League star

  25-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist rules out Liverpool move for Premier League starDjed Spence to Liverpool? Why Richard Hughes May Think Twice Over Summer Transfer MoveLiverpool’s search for defensive depth has prompted fresh discussion around Djed Spence, with the Tottenham Hotspur full-back increasingly mentioned as a possible target. The 25-year-old enhanced his standing with England at the World Cup and has admirers for his athleticism, recovery pace and ability to drive the team up the pitch.There is clearl
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur ready to sell midfielder this summer

  25-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur ready to sell midfielder this summerRodrigo Bentancur Transfer Latest as Tottenham Weigh Summer SaleTottenham are prepared to listen to offers for Rodrigo Bentancur this summer, according to iNews, and that tells you plenty about where this squad is heading. Bentancur has been a trusted midfield option since arriving from Juventus in January 2022, but football moves quickly and sentiment rarely survives a serious rebuild.The key point here is simple. Spurs have changed
  
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• How Marc Cucurella’s signing benefits Real Madrid beyond the pitch

  25-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Marc Cucurella’s signing benefits Real Madrid beyond the pitchThe fullback Marc Cucurella is one of the players that Real Madrid have already signed this summer, and this signing is already proving to be a very good move for the Merengues.For instance, this move allowed them to have representation in the Spanish squad for the World Cup 2026, as there were no Real Madrid players in Luis de la Fuente’s list before Cucurella was signed. Ultimately, this also brought a share of the W
  
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• Fiorentina submit formal offer for Juventus full-back Joao Mario

  25-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina submit formal offer for Juventus full-back Joao MarioSaturday’s reports confirm that Fiorentina have submitted a formal bid for Juventus full-back Joao Mario, who is not expected to be part of Luciano Spalletti’s plans heading into the 2026-27 campaign.Fiorentina lodge €8m-€9m bid for Juventus full-back Joao MarioAccording to the latest updates from Gianluca Di Marzio, Fiorentina have sent an offer to Juventus proposing a season-long loan deal with an option to b
  
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• Barcelona considering attempt to hijack Manchester City superstar’s move to Real Madrid

  25-07-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona considering attempt to hijack Manchester City superstar’s move to Real MadridIn a major development, journalist Fabrice Hawkins of RMC Sport reports that FC Barcelona have launched an ambitious, high-stakes attempt to hijack Real Madrid’s blockbuster pursuit of Manchester City midfield general Rodri. Even though the 30-year-old Spanish international has already reached a comprehensive personal agreement on contract terms with Los Blancos, Barcelona have entered the race to
  
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• QPR vs. Fiorentina: Confirmed pre-season friendly line-ups

  25-07-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  QPR vs. Fiorentina: Confirmed pre-season friendly line-upsFabio Grosso and Fiorentina continue their pre-season preparations with a test away against QPR at Loftus Road on Saturday afternoon, bringing opportunities for a number of new recruits including Radu Dragusin, Alex Jimenez and Arthur Atta.Fiorentina have been one of the busier Serie A sides this summer with six new recruits through the door already.Five of them have been selected in Saturday’s starting XI in West London, namely Dra
  
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• Arsenal explore Vinicius Junior transfer - Report

  25-07-2026 15:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid as the reigning Premier League champions look to significantly upgrade their attack. According to a report from David Ornstein, Arsenal have agreed at “all levels” to pursue a transfer for Vini. However, the move is at an “early stage” and both clubs aren’t yet in talks. But it’s clear something is in the works over the future of Vinicius Junior.The superstar forward has yet to agree
  
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• Sami Khedira takes center stage in Mourinho’s new Real Madrid setup

  25-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sami Khedira takes center stage in Mourinho’s new Real Madrid setupVisibly annoyed by the experience of the last two trophyless seasons, Real Madrid seem intent on putting things right this summer as they made another managerial change and are now going into their next project with Jose Mourinho in charge of the team.The Portuguese manager has come with his own coaching staff. Even some long-term employees of the club, like the goalkeeping coach Luis Llopis, have been relieved of their dut
  
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• PSG approach Manchester City to explore potential Rodri transfer

  25-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG approach Manchester City to explore potential Rodri transferParis Saint-Germain are reported to have contacted Manchester City to enquire about the terms of a potential transfer for Rodri (30), according to information from RMC Sport.Whilst the two-time European champions had not planned to sign a midfielder this summer, the prospect of securing the services of the Spaniard, who has just one year left on his contract, represents a genuine opportunity in the transfer market.However, the move
  
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• Celtic vs. Milan: Confirmed pre-season friendly line-ups

  25-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic vs. Milan: Confirmed pre-season friendly line-upsRuben Amorim has confirmed his personnel for Milan’s first pre-season friendly of the summer, and appears to be setting his side up in a 3-4-2-1 for Saturday’s run-out against Celtic in Glasgow.The Rossoneri continue their pre-season preparations with a visit to Celtic Park, kicking off at 15.00 BST.The two sides are at different stages of their pre-season campaigns: This is Celtic’s final friendly of the summer before kic
  
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