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• Kone talks begin between Manchester United and Roma over €60m star

  20-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kone talks begin between Manchester United and Roma over €60m starL’Equipe claim that Manchester United have begun formal talks with Roma for France international Manu Koné, with an asking price of €60m, leading Arsenal in the race.The midfielder impressed so much in the 2026 World Cup that he pushed Aurelien Tchaouameni to the bench and was sorely missed when dropped for the semi-final against Spain.EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JUNE 30: Manu Kone #6 of France inspe
  
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• Junior Kroupi out for months in injury blow for Bournemouth and potential suitors

  29-07-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  Bournemouth’s plans for the new season have been dealt a blow after forward Junior Kroupi was ruled out for around three months with a foot injury.Kroupi, who has been chased by a number of clubs this summer, sustained the problem during the Cherries’ ongoing pre-season tour of Austria and underwent successful surgery on Wednesday after he returned to England.The highly-rated French prospect is expected to be sidelined for three to four months, which will rule him out of the start of
  
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• Manchester City star received Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham approaches before new deal

  29-07-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City star received Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham approaches before new dealArsenal, Chelsea & Tottenham all explored signing Foden before his Man City contract renewalBayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany also monitored Foden’s situation closelyHugo Viana played a pivotal role in convincing Foden to stay at the Etihad StadiumArsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham explored the possibility of signing Phil Foden before the England international committed his future to Manchester City
  
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• 👕 Just walking billboards now: club has 1,000 shirt sponsors!

  29-07-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  👕 Just walking billboards now: club has 1,000 shirt sponsors!When there’s barely any room left for fabric on a jersey, the marketing department has usually gone completely off the rails. Or the club is in desperate need of money. In the case of Deportivo Municipal, it’s probably the latter.After dropping to the third division, the traditional Peruvian club is now deep in financial trouble. So the club simply decided to sell 1,000 mini ad spaces on its own jersey.For the
  
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• PSG using Chelsea’s €136m signing of Morgan Rogers to determine Liverpool target Bradley Barcola’s valuation

  29-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG using Chelsea’s €136m signing of Morgan Rogers to determine Liverpool target Bradley Barcola’s valuationPSG intent to hold firm amid Liverpool’s pursuit of France international winger Bradley Barcola (23). The Athletic reported today that the Reds were planning to submit an opening bid to the back-to-back UEFA Champions League winners for the Lyon Academy graduate. Barcola informed the Ligue 1 champions of his intention not to extend his contract, which is set to
  
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• Ehibhatiomhan joins Danish side AC Horsens

  29-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan scored 27 goals during his time at Reading [Shutterstock]Reading striker Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan has joined Danish Superliga side AC Horsens for an undisclosed fee.The 23-year-old academy graduate departs the Select Car Leasing Stadium after 139 appearances. After signing his first professional contract with the club in 2021, Ehibhatiomhan went on to score 27 goals and provide seven assists. Last season he made 47 appearances, scoring 10 goals as Reading finished 12th in League
  
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• PSG deal breaks down: Door opens for forward's Liverpool move

  29-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  PSG deal breaks down: Door opens for forward's Liverpool moveLiverpool have got a gap in their attack. Mohamed Salah left the club having agreed to rip up his £400k per week contract one year early. But his absence has hit hard - especially since Richard Hughes missed out on a deal for Yan Diomande.The Ivorian, 19, looks bound for Real Madrid - meaning Liverpool are searching for other targets. Right now their chase appears to have taken them to France for Bradley Barcola.Liverpool chasing
  
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• Barcelona finnalising Morocco friendly to complete pre-season schedule

  29-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona finnalising Morocco friendly to complete pre-season scheduleFC Barcelona are putting the finishing touches to their pre-season preparations, with the club working to arrange an additional friendly in Morocco before the start of the new campaign.The club has confirmed in an official statement that it is planning to play a friendly match on 15 August in Tangier against a local side.“Furthermore, on the sporting side, the Board of Directors are finalising arrangements for a men&rsqu
  
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• Aston Villa Are Interested In €35m Shot-Stopper: Why They Must Guarantee Him A Starting Spot?

  29-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Aston Villa Are Interested In €35m Shot-Stopper: Why They Must Guarantee Him A Starting Spot?Aston Villa have put Parma shot-stopper Zion Suzuki right at the top of their summer wishlist as noise around Emiliano Martinez’s future refuses to go away.Aston Villa: Emery targets Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki to replace Emiliano MartinezVilla Park bigwigs have had to step up their contingency plans behind the scenes. Martinez is actively considering a return to Italy, and Villa are not sitt
  
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• Wrexham complete signing of Palace defender Imray

  29-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wrexham have completed the signing of Crystal Palace defender Danny Imray.The versatile full-back - who can also operate at right wing-back - has signed a four-year deal with the Championship club.Imray, 23, had loan spells with Blackpool and West Bromwich Albion last season and becomes the Red Dragons' first signing of the summer transfer window."We're pleased to welcome Danny to the club," said manager Phil Parkinson."He's got an interesting story, with how he's worked his way up from non-leag
  
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• Malagò: ‘Donnarumma approves Mancini as Italy coach, UEFA-FIFA total conflict’

  29-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malagò: ‘Donnarumma approves Mancini as Italy coach, UEFA-FIFA total conflict’FIGC President Giovanni Malagò reveals Italy captain Gianluigi Donnarumma approves of Roberto Mancini as the new Italy coach, but UEFA and FIFA are ‘in total conflict’ and things are about to get worse.The Federation chief was only elected a month ago, but has already overseen a firestorm for the Azzurri.Italy technical director Paolo Maldini, special advisor Leonardo, FIGC Preside
  
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• Ex-Liverpool captain has contract officially terminated by verbal agreement

  29-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ex-Liverpool captain has contract officially terminated by verbal agreementJordan Henderson Leaves Brentford as Chelsea Move NearsJordan Henderson’s short stay at Brentford is over, with the club confirming that his contract has been terminated by mutual consent. The experienced midfielder arrived last summer on a free transfer from Ajax and signed a two-year deal, but that agreement has now been brought to an early close as Chelsea push towards a deal.For Brentford, the decision clears th
  
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• 'Truly flabbergasted' by Barcola price - fan views

  29-07-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Liverpool are preparing a move for Bradley Barcola so we asked if you think the quotation is a fair one. Paris St-Germain value the 23-year-old at around £145m, while the Reds think any deal should be around £100m.Here are some of your comments:John: Truly flabbergasted at his price. Not denying his quality and potential but when you hear Vinicius Jr is valued at £137m you have to give your head a scratch.Lee: He's proved his worth. A big signing for the new manager makes
  
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• Report: £68.2m release clause Primeira Liga star ‘close’ to Nottingham Forest move

  29-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: £68.2m release clause Primeira Liga star ‘close’ to Nottingham Forest moveNottingham Forest Close In on Ousmane Diomande as Oliver Glasner Eyes Defensive UpgradeNottingham Forest are moving towards what could become one of the club’s most significant transfer deals of the summer, with Ousmane Diomande emerging as a major target as Oliver Glasner looks to reshape his squad. According to BBC Sport, Forest are close to completing a deal for the Sporting Lisbon defend
  
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• Ranieri: ‘Italy must fall back in love with football, teach kids technical skill’

  29-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ranieri: ‘Italy must fall back in love with football, teach kids technical skill’Claudio Ranieri wants people to ‘fall back in love with football’ in Italy by reforming academies as technical director of Club Italia. ‘We are good at team tactics, other nations teach individual technique.’The former Roma, Chelsea and Leicester City coach has once again come out of retirement, taking the job as President and technical director of Club Italia, effectively oversee
  
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• Manchester City could demand up to €70 million for Real Madrid midfield target

  29-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City could demand up to €70 million for Real Madrid midfield targetAfter their initial reluctance, it appears Real Madrid are strongly entertaining the possibility of signing Rodri this summer, in order to beef up their options in the middle of the park.The club have reportedly reached an agreement with the Spanish midfielder over personal terms, with the player prepared to join Los Blancos heading into the new season.However, that is the easy part done. Real Madrid must now kick
  
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• Barcelona centre-forward target out for 3-4 months with pre-season injury

  29-07-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona centre-forward target out for 3-4 months with pre-season injuryFC Barcelona’s search for a new centre-forward has suffered an unexpected setback after Eli Junior Kroupi, one of the club’s leading alternative targets, was ruled out for up to four months with injury.According to The Athletic, the Bournemouth striker underwent surgery on Wednesday after suffering a fracture to the fifth metatarsal during the club’s pre-season training camp in Austria.The injury is the sa
  
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• De Zerbi confirms Fernandes struggling with 'fatigue in the calf'

  29-07-2026 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Roberto de Zerbi has provided a positive injury update on summer signing Mateus Fernandes following Tottenham's 4-2 penalty shootout win over Sydney FC.A number of other senior names were also missing for the club's third pre-season fixture, including Kevin Danso, Micky van de Ven, Dominic Solanke, James Maddison, Jan Paul van Hecke and Destiny Udogie.When asked about Fernandes' fitness, following rumours of a more serious injury, De Zerbi replied: "It is just fatigue in the calf.
  
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• New Italy boss Roberto Mancini vows to take Azzurri back on track

  29-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Italy boss Roberto Mancini vows to take Azzurri back on trackRoberto Mancini has been appointed Italy manager for a second time, a day after Andrea Pirlo ruled himself out of the running and FIGC technical director Paolo Maldini resigned.Mancini returns amidst a chaotic period for the Italian football association. Gennaro Gattuso left the role in April after the Azzurri failed to qualify for a third successive World Cup. Fellow midfield icon Pirlo looked set to enter the dugout, yet pulled o
  
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• ⚖️After the World Cup: FIFA opens disciplinary case against AFA

  29-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚖️After the World Cup: FIFA opens disciplinary case against AFAThe FIFA Disciplinary Committee confirmed the opening of proceedings against the Argentine Football Association (AFA) for multiple violations of its Disciplinary Code. The case includes discriminatory chants, security failures, the throwing of objects, and non-compliance with protocols during the FIFA World Cup 2026™.Charges against the players and coaching staffThe case file includes individual charges following t
  
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• Saltburn cricketer at centre of ‘Clicky Ponting’ cheating allegations suspended by club after viral video

  29-07-2026 19:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The cricketer at the centre of cheating allegations has been suspended by his club after a video of the incident went viral.Saltburn Cricket Club said on Wednesday that the player will not play again “for the foreseeable future”.The Saltburn fielder was accused of clicking his fingers to get a caught-behind wicket. A first video posted on Monday evening was from Saltburn’s second XI victory over Norton in Division Two and showed the fielder clicking his fingers as the ball pass
  
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• Mancini: ‘Italy the love of my life, I hope fans can forgive me’

  29-07-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini: ‘Italy the love of my life, I hope fans can forgive me’Roberto Mancini admits leaving Italy was a huge mistake and misunderstanding that he regrets. ‘It’s like losing the love of your life. I will try to make the team play so well they can forgive me.’The chaotic last three weeks saw Paolo Maldini appointed technical director and Leonardo his special advisor, tasked with finding a new coach.When Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola turned down the job, they ha
  
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• Real Madrid close to youngster’s sale as Fulham push for full ownership for €60 million

  29-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid close to youngster’s sale as Fulham push for full ownership for €60 millionPremier League club Fulham have been pushing to sign Real Madrid youngster Gonzalo Garcia, with Alvaro Arbeloa keen to reunite with him.The 22-year-old previously played under Arbeloa during his stint with Los Blancos in the second half of last season.Madrid have a squad brimming with stars, and someone like Gonzalo is unlikely to get many minutes in the upcoming season, making a sale realistic and
  
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• ‘Not up to the standards of what football stands for’ – FFF president Philippe Diallo lambasts Gianni Infantino’s project to sell World Cup stakes

  29-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Not up to the standards of what football stands for’ – FFF president Philippe Diallo lambasts Gianni Infantino’s project to sell World Cup stakesFédération Française de Football (FFF) president Philippe Diallo has openly criticised FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s controversial project to sell stakes in the World Cup. FIFA said it plans to create a multi-billion subsidiary to run their flagship event and offer stakes of up to ​20% in it
  
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• Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina

  29-07-2026 19:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A fracas erupted following the final whistle after Spain clinched their second World Cup [Getty Images]Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament.Last week, the world governing body appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to assess what happened after the final whistle at the New York New Jersey Stadium, with multiple Argentina players and backroom staff involved in altercations wi
  
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• Fifa open disciplinary case against Argentina FA over Falklands banner and other incidents

  29-07-2026 19:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) over a number of World Cup incidents, including the unveiling of a Falklands banner after their match against England.Argentina players celebrated their semi-final win over the Three Lions by displaying a banner which read “Las Malvinas son Argentinas,” translating as “The Falklands are Argentinian”.Political tensions linger between the two nations over the Falkland Islands, known
  
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• Atlético hit foreign-player limit in Brasileirão matches 👇🏽

  29-07-2026 19:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atlético hit foreign-player limit in Brasileirão matches 👇🏽The signing of Uruguayan center forward Thiago Borbas brought Atlético’s squad to a total of nine foreign players.That is the maximum number of foreigners who can be listed for Brasileirão matches.Each club can have as many foreign players as it wants, but only nine can be included in Brasileirão games. Borbas belongs to Red Bull Bragantino and was on loan at Spain’s Rea
  
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• Spain U20s midfielder Arques joins London City

  29-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  London City Lionesses have signed Spanish youth international Daniela Arques from Sporting, subject to international clearance.The 20-year-old joins on a three-year deal and adds to a strong Spanish contingent at London City.As part of an ambitious summer transfer window, London City have signed Spanish two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas and ex-Barcelona defender Mapi Leon.Arques links up with London City's Spanish boss Eder Maestre after a strong campaign in Portugal where she played 3
  
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• Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi set for 3-month layoff due to foot fracture

  29-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi set for 3-month layoff due to foot fractureAFC Bournemouth have been dealt a significant injury blow with Eli Junior Kroupi (20) undergoing surgery to repare a fifth metatarsal fracture, as reported by RMC Sport’s Fabrice Hawkins. The France U21 international is expected to miss up to three months of action with Marco Rose’s Cherries. The exact recovery timeline will depend on Kroupi’s rehabilitation process.Kroupi took Premier League by st
  
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• “Simply not true”, Tensions loom as FC Twente camp addresses Van Rooij Ajax transfer rumour

  29-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Simply not true”, Tensions loom as FC Twente camp addresses Van Rooij Ajax transfer rumourFC Twente coach John van den Brom has responded to the steadily swirling transfer rumours surrounding Bart van Rooij.Contrary to reports that the Tukkers’ right-back has spoken with Ajax regarding a move, the player’s manager was quick to dispel the stories in a press conference.“I asked Bart about it again today, and there is nothing going on. It is always annoying that these
  
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