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• Lampard recognises nervy Coventry

  31-08-2026 10:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]For Coventry City, after 25 years away, it was not supposed to start like this.All the anticipation and the waiting has ended with a crushing dose of reality.A second successive defeat will serve as a reminder that, despite the euphoria of their top-flight return, this season will be a constant battle.Coventry can at least seek solace in the fact 10 promoted sides have lost their first two Premier League games and survived, the last being Aston Villa in 2019-20. But they will need
  
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• Palace and Sunderland battling for £30m Fofana

  01-09-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malick Fofana scored two goals and provided one assist in an injury-hit 2025-26 season [Getty Images]Crystal Palace are attempting to hijack Sunderland's move for Lyon's Malick Fofana.The winger had agreed to join Sunderland in a deal worth just under £30m but Palace have made their own proposal.It is now up to the the 21-year-old to decide as he travels to England for a medical, having been offered a five-year contract at the Stadium of Light. Any deal for the Belgium forward would cost a
  
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• McMenamin joins Glens two months after Coleraine move

  01-09-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Northern Ireland international Conor McMenamin has made a shock switch from Coleraine to Glentoran just two months after he signed for the Bannsiders.As part of the deal, Joe Thomson will make the move to the Showgrounds from Coleraine on a two-year deal. Winger McMenamin signed for Coleraine on 23 June in a high-profile move as he returned to the Irish Premiership after three years in the SPL with St Mirren.The 31-year-old, who has struggled with a number of injuries over the past two seasons,
  
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• Bernal Reveals How Raphinha Supports Barcelona’s Young Players

  01-09-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bernal Reveals How Raphinha Supports Barcelona’s Young PlayersMarc Bernal held up Raphinha as a defining presence in Barcelona’s dressing room after the Brazilian’s double against Rayo Vallecano, with the young midfielder telling EFE that Raphinha helps the squad’s younger players and is treated with respect by the rest of the group. The remarks, given to DAZN and relayed by EFE on 31 August, followed a performance that took Raphinha to five goals from Barcelona’s f
  
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• McTominay to miss Scotland games with minor heart issue

  01-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scott McTominay was replaced after 56 minutes of Napoli's defeat by Como on Sunday [Getty Images]Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay is to undergo a minor heart procedure after the discovery of "a mild benign arrhythmia", Napoli have announced.The 29-year-old was subsituted after 56 minutes of Sunday's 2-1 Serie A defeat by Como and will have corrective treatment "in the coming days".Napoli expect him to return to playing after the international break in early October.However, it means that McTo
  
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• Everton agree to re-sign Grealish on loan from Man City

  01-09-2026 14:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jack Grealish has won three Premier Leagues, a Champions League and an FA Cup at Manchester City [Getty Images]Everton have agreed a deal for Jack Grealish to return to the club on a season-long loan from Manchester City.The 30-year-old is set for a medical at the Toffees, with his move expected to be completed before Tuesday's 23:00 BST transfer deadline.Grealish spent a large chunk of last term at Everton under a similar arrangement, scoring twice and providing six assists in 20 appearances, b
  
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• Chelsea forward’s transfer to Bundesliga brings Barcelona extra money

  01-09-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea forward’s transfer to Bundesliga brings Barcelona extra moneyFormer FC Barcelona academy product Marc Guiu was officially announced as a new signing for RB Leipzig earlier today.The Bundesliga club signed the Spanish striker from Chelsea in a deal worth €17 million. Now, according to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona will also receive an additional payment because of the years Guiu spent developing at the club.A small amount for BarcelonaUnder FIFA’s solidarity mechanism, 5% of
  
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• Arsenal to cash in on another sell-on clause with Hull City signing

  01-09-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal to cash in on another sell-on clause with Hull City signingArsenal are set to cash in on another sell-on clause, with Brooke Norton-Cuffy to sign for Hull City on transfer deadline day.Photo by Christian Hofer/Getty ImagesFabrizio Romano reports that Hull City have agreed a deal with Genoa to sign former Arsenal academy player Brooke Norton-Cuffy, with the promoted Premier League side to pay €14m (£12m) for the transfer.Some of that money will be heading Arsenal’s way, a
  
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• South Africa reappoint Mosimane as head coach

  01-09-2026 14:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pitso Mosimane's most recent managerial role was at Iranian side Esteghlal [Getty Images]Pitso Mosimane has been reappointed as head coach of South Africa's men's national team.The 62-year-old previously served as Bafana Bafana boss between July 2010 and June 2012.He replaces Hugo Broos, who stepped down after five years in the role when his contract expired at the end of July.The Belgian led the side to a third-placed finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) and the last 32 of this year
  
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• Mainz face Deadline Day dilemma as Premier League club submits €30m Kaishu Sano offer

  01-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mainz face Deadline Day dilemma as Premier League club submits €30m Kaishu Sano offerMainz 05 may yet face a dramatic deadline-day decision over Kaishu Sano, with an unnamed Premier League club reportedly submitting a concrete offer for the Japanese international. According to Sport Bild, the English club has been working intensively on a deal for the 25-year-old despite Mainz recently growing increasingly confident that Sano would remain beyond the summer transfer window.The German tabloid
  
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• South Africa re-appoint Mosimane as head coach

  01-09-2026 14:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pitso Mosimane's most recent managerial role was at Iranian side Esteghlal [Getty Images]Pitso Mosimane has been re-appointed as head coach of South Africa's men's national team.The 62-year-old previously served as Bafana Bafana boss between July 2010 and June 2012.He replaces Hugo Broos, who stepped down after five years in the role when his contract expired at the end of July.The Belgian led the side to a third-placed finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) and the last 32 of this yea
  
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• Exeter sign Stevenage defender Taylor on loan

  01-09-2026 14:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exeter City have signed defender Jack Taylor on loan from Stevenage for the rest of the season.Taylor, 21, joined Boro from Sutton United in January and made his debut in their League Cup defeat by Reading last month.The 6ft 4in centre-back is Exeter's eighth signing of the summer transfer window."We are short in the centre-half department currently and he is a fantastic size with a great profile and did really well to break through at Sutton United to earn a move to League One level," said Grec
  
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• Ahanor to join Palace on loan before permanent Chelsea switch

  01-09-2026 14:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea have announced that teenage defender Honest Ahanor will join the club in 2027 after spending the rest of this season on loan at Crystal Palace.The Blues have agreed a deal worth up to £40m to sign Italy international Ahanor, 18, from Atalanta.But he will not arrive at Stamford Bridge immediately.Instead, Ahanor is set to join London rivals Crystal Palace on loan from his current club before officially becoming a Chelsea player next summer.Chelsea first expressed an in
  
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• Real Madrid €3 million new signing can follow in the footsteps of Casemiro and Valverde

  01-09-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid €3 million new signing can follow in the footsteps of Casemiro and ValverdeReal Madrid have officially completed the signing of Racing Santander midfielder Sergio Martinez, adding another highly-rated young player to their long-term plans.The Spanish giants have paid €3 million for the teenage prospect, who made his La Liga debut this season after playing an important role in Racing’s promotion to the top flight.As previously reported, Real Madrid’s plan is for
  
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• Bid rejected: Chelsea open door for Liverpool to steal midfielder

  01-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bid rejected: Chelsea open door for Liverpool to steal midfielderChelsea have left the door open for Liverpool to steal a midfielder at the last minute. Richard Hughes must act now.We're still absolutely desperate for Liverpool to sign a midfielder, even if there are just a few hours remaining in the transfer window. This is a window that's been open for months, of course.But the Reds just haven't addressed their midfield problems whatsoever. They've actually gotten weaker, with Curtis Jones joi
  
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• Atlético Madrid trying to edge out Juventus in the race to sign Lyon full-back Nicolás Tagliafico

  01-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atlético Madrid trying to edge out Juventus in the race to sign Lyon full-back Nicolás TagliaficoAtlético Madrid are reportedly trying to edge out Juventus in the race to sign Olympique Lyonnais’ Nicolás Tagliafico (34), according to reports from journalist Fabrizio Romano.Having already agreed to join the Turin club, subject to them finalising Juan Cabal’s (25) move to Atalanta, the Argentine full-back is also said to have given the green light to join th
  
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• Andreas Christensen celebrates 100th Barcelona appearance with strong Champions League claim: ‘We are capable’

  01-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andreas Christensen celebrates 100th Barcelona appearance with strong Champions League claim: ‘We are capable’Andreas Christensen had more than just a victory to celebrate after Barcelona’s 5-2 win over Rayo Vallecano.As such, the Danish defender made his 100th appearance for the Catalan club, reaching a landmark that carried particular significance after the difficult periods he has experienced with injuries since arriving.Christensen was presented with a commemorative shirt b
  
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• Beckham and Mourinho pay tribute to Messi

  01-09-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Messi is the World Cup's all time leading goalscorer [Getty Images]Former England captain Sir David Beckham says Lionel Messi has inspired "millions of children worldwide" and his "legacy will live forever" following the Argentine's retirement from international football.Beckham, co-owner of Messi's club Inter Miami, paid tribute to the 39-year-old's international career in which he scored 125 goals in 207 games.Messi captained Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022, saw them reach the fi
  
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• Official | Hamburg complete major transfer coup with €9m Fábio Vieira signing

  01-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Hamburg complete major transfer coup with €9m Fábio Vieira signingHamburg have officially completed the permanent return of Fábio Vieira from Arsenal, bringing last season’s most influential creative player back to the Volksparkstadion on a long-term deal. According to Kicker and Transfermarkt, Hamburg will pay Arsenal approximately €9m for the Portuguese attacking midfielder.The fee represents a remarkable conclusion to one of HSV’s longe
  
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• Is Celtic's transfer approach really the best way?

  01-09-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The summer transfer window officially opened on 15 June, 78 days ago.At the time of writing Celtic have just four new players to show for it.Four good players by the looks of things, that's important to note, but four all the same.An average of one signing roughly every 19 days.And while the official deadline for registering players for European competition doesn't arrive until Wednesday night, you could argue Celtic's real deadline passed some time ago.Because the window they truly needed
  
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• Official | Lille sign Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Maurits Kjaergaard

  01-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Lille sign Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Maurits KjaergaardLille OSC have signed Denmark U23 international midfielder Maurits Kjaergaard (23) from Red Bull Salzburg, both clubs have announced. The 23-year-old has put pen to paper over a five-year deal with Les Dogues. Lille and Red Bull Salzburg have reportedly reached a €5m agreement on Monday. Kjaergaard will wear the No. 14 jersey for Davide Ancelotti’s side.Lille were in the market for a young and versatile midfielder af
  
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• Heskey returns to Owls in season-long loan

  01-09-2026 13:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jaden Heskey made his Man City debut in the EFL Cup last season before joining Wednesday on loan for the first time [Getty Images]Sheffield Wednesday have re-signed Manchester City midfielder Jaden Heskey on loan for the remainder of the season.The 20-year-old - who is the son of former England player Emile Heskey - made 20 Championship appearances for the Owls during his initial loan spell in the second half of last season.The deal was completed in time for him to be available for Tuesday's Lea
  
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• Hull agree move for Genoa's Norton-Cuffy with Drameh heading for Italy

  01-09-2026 13:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Hull City have agreed a £12m deal for Genoa right-back Brooke Norton-Cuffy.Norton-Cuffy, 22, who has spent two years with the Serie A side, began his career at Arsenal and was part of the England Under-21 squad that retained the European Championship in Slovakia in 2025.He is having his medical in Italy before a move to the Tigers.Full-back Cody Drameh, who has featured in all three of the Tigers matches this term, is heading in the opposite direction, with the Italian club s
  
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• Report: Everton closing in on £40m deal for former Arsenal star

  01-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Everton closing in on £40m deal for former Arsenal starEverton agree £40m Folarin Balogun deal as striker rebuild gathers paceEverton have reached an agreement to sign Folarin Balogun from AS Monaco in a deal worth £40m, with the forward now poised to become David Moyes’ long-awaited new number nine. According to TeamTalk, the move has accelerated after talks continued beyond an opening offer that had initially been knocked back.The key development is clear. Evert
  
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• Liverpool transfer decision confirmed as Manchester City agree deal

  01-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool transfer decision confirmed as Manchester City agree dealLiverpool resolve forces Man City into £65m Ndiaye agreementManchester City have reached an agreement in principle to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton, but the £65 million deal also tells a significant story about Liverpool and Cody Gakpo.According to original reporting by David Ornstein in The Athletic, Man City are finalising an agreement worth an initial £60 million, with a further £5 million potentially
  
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• Crystal Palace aiming to hijack Sunderland’s move for Malick Fofana

  01-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace aiming to hijack Sunderland’s move for Malick FofanaCrystal Palace are aiming to hijack Sunderland’s move for Olympique Lyonnais winger Malick Fofana, according to Foot Mercato.Sunderland had already reached an agreement with Lyon for the Belgium international, but Palace are now attempting to intervene and win the race for the highly-rated attacker.Fofana has attracted considerable Premier League interest following his performances for Lyon. The 21-year-old joined the
  
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• Ahanor to join Chelsea next season after Palace loan

  01-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atalanta rejected Brighton's bid of £29m (34m euros) for Honest Ahanor earlier this summer [Getty Images]Teenager Honest Ahanor will join Chelsea next season but the Atalanta defender will play the rest of this campaign on loan at Crystal Palace.The Blues have agreed a deal worth up to £40m for the 18-year-old Italy international.But he will not arrive at Stamford Bridge immediately and will instead join Palace before officially becoming a Chelsea player next summer.Chelsea first exp
  
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• 🔚 Julián Álvarez is staying at Atlético de Madrid!!

  01-09-2026 13:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔚 Julián Álvarez is staying at Atlético de Madrid!!After months of soap opera, Julián Álvarez, at least until January, is going to stay at Atlético de Madrid.After several weeks of rumors, talks, and back-and-forth, both 'Gastón Edul' and 'MARCA' confirm that Julián is staying.The Argentine is already training as normal again, and his goal is to try to make the squad list for the match against Athletic Club.On the other hand, 'MARCA
  
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• Julian Alvarez tells Atletico Madrid he is staying as Barcelona dream is postponed

  01-09-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Alvarez tells Atletico Madrid he is staying as Barcelona dream is postponedJulian Alvarez has decided to stay at Atletico Madrid until at least the January transfer window, bringing an end to one of the most complicated transfer sagas of the summer while keeping Barcelona’s hopes of signing the Argentine alive.According to SPORT, Alvarez has informed Atletico sporting director Mateu Alemany that he will continue at the Metropolitano despite his preference for a move to Barcelona and
  
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• Chelsea sign Honest Ahanor from Atalanta with defender joining Crystal Palace on loan

  01-09-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea sign Honest Ahanor from Atalanta with defender joining Crystal Palace on loanChelsea have announced the signing of Honest Ahanor from Atalanta, but the defender will officially join the club in 2027.Ahanor will now move to Crystal Palace on loan from Atalanta for the rest of the season.The 18-year-old began his career at Genoa, where he made his senior debut against Juventus in September 2024.Ahanor joined Atalanta last summer in a deal worth £17m plus bonuses. He made 35 appearanc
  
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