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• Lecce and Lameck Banda saga explained as controversial Serie A exit looms

  17-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lecce and Lameck Banda saga explained as controversial Serie A exit loomsLecce and Lameck Banda have been embroiled in one of Serie A’s most puzzling sagas this summer.The Zambian winger’s tale is one that includes going missing for weeks, contract disagreements, and seemingly dragging FIFA into adjudicating an obscure move to North Africa. Here’s a recap of all that’s happened so far.Starring in Serie A survivalThe 2025-26 Serie A season was a difficult one for Lecce, bu
  
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• Barcelona teenage prodigy returns to training ahead of Gamper Trophy match

  18-08-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona teenage prodigy returns to training ahead of Gamper Trophy matchFC Barcelona are continuing to raise the intensity during the decisive week before the start of the 2026/27 season. After the 5-2 win over FC Basel, the team returned to training at the Ciutat Esportiva for their second session of the week, with the focus already shifting toward the Joan Gamper Trophy and, above all, Sunday’s La Liga opener against ElcheXavi Espart back in trainingThe main change from Monday’s
  
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• Jeff Bezos consortium bought nearly 40 per cent stake in Liverpool as club valued at more than £5bn

  18-08-2026 17:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos actually bought 38 percent of Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group.1892 Holdings, a group led by Amit Bhatia and also including Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, were thought to have acquired between 30 percent and one third of the club.Their purchase of shares, for more than £1.5bn, came as Liverpool were valued at over £5bn.The deal also includes a framework for future investment by 1892, although neither they nor FSG are committe
  
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• 🤝Franco Calderón leaves Universidad de Chile and joins Independiente

  18-08-2026 17:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤝Franco Calderón leaves Universidad de Chile and joins IndependienteArgentine defender Franco Calderón ended his time at Universidad de Chile after two and a half years and 100 matches played. The center-back returns to his country to become Independiente’s fourth signing.The financial details of the deal"Chaco" joins the "King of Cups" on loan until December 2027. The deal was completed for a loan fee of $120,000 and includes a purchase option of $1,200,000 for 80% o
  
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• Hart on Man City's rebuild, Chelsea's opportunity and Arsenal's title defence

  18-08-2026 17:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca (left) lost his first game in charge of Manchester City to Mikel Arteta's Arsenal in Sunday's Community Shield [Getty Images]How will Manchester City fare without Pep Guardiola? Will Xabi Alonso improve Chelsea? And how will Arsenal find defending their Premier League title?These are some of the biggest questions going into the Premier League season.Former City and England goalkeeper and current BBC Sport pundit Joe Hart gave his views on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club.Listen
  
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• Ferguson close to Genoa switch as Brighton accept loan proposal

  18-08-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ferguson close to Genoa switch as Brighton accept loan proposalGenoa and Brighton have reached an agreement over a loan move for Evan Ferguson, with the Republic of Ireland striker set for a return to Serie A.According to Sky Sport, the deal will see Ferguson join on loan with Brighton covering 30% of his wages, and he isn’t expected to be available until early October.LECCE, ITALY – JANUARY 06: Evan Ferguson of AS Roma during the Serie A match between US Lecce and AS Roma at Stadio
  
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• Liverpool 'appreciate' wonderkid, the deal could be on

  18-08-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool 'appreciate' wonderkid, the deal could be onLiverpool have been heavily covered in the media this summer. The Anfield outfit were expected to undergo an awful lot of changes with reports from before the window even opened suggesting that seven or eight new players could be signed by the Reds.At the moment, that hasn't been the case with only three new players being brought in so far.Indeed, there are some deals that are edging closer to completion but, at the moment, nothing concrete h
  
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• Barcelona among clubs tracking La Liga prospect with €3 million release clause

  18-08-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona among clubs tracking La Liga prospect with €3 million release clauseThe 2026/27 La Liga season got underway this past weekend and one of the players who happened the catch the eye of fans was Racing Santander starlet Sergio Martinez.The 19-year-old midfield ace scored a brilliant goal for the newly-promoted La Liga club in their opening fixture against Villarreal.A highly-talented prospect, Martinez’s potential has not gone unnoticed with multiple big clubs in Spain keeping
  
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• Burton sign Utrecht defender Adiele on loan

  18-08-2026 17:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Burton Albion have signed defender Emeka Adiele from Dutch club FC Utrecht on a season-long loan.The 19-year-old began his career in the West Ham United academy and played eight EFL Trophy games for their Under-21 side before moving to the Netherlands.He made two substitute appearances in the Eredivisie towards the end of last season as Utrecht finished in sixth place.Burton head coach Gary Bowyer told the club website: "He is an exciting young player who adds depth to the squad."We're looking f
  
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• Official | Paderborn set new transfer record with €3m Gabriel Vidovic signing

  18-08-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Paderborn set new transfer record with €3m Gabriel Vidovic signingSC Paderborn have officially confirmed the signing of former Bayern Munich attacking prospect Gabriel Vidovic from Dinamo Zagreb. The newly promoted Bundesliga club have reportedly paid approximately €3m for the 22-year-old, making him the most expensive signing in club history. Get German Football Newsreported last week that Paderborn were closing in on the €3m acquisition of Vidovic. The deal
  
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• Liverpool weigh up €65 million summer move for Real Madrid forward – report

  18-08-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool weigh up €65 million summer move for Real Madrid forward – reportReal Madrid’s summer has been a busy one, with the club making no less than six new signings to beef up the squad for the season ahead.This has perhaps dulled the homecoming for Endrick, who returned to the Santiago Bernabeu in the summer after a promising loan spell at Lyon.Endrick was expected to become a key player for Real Madrid in the new season. But question marks continue to remain over his future
  
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• Barcola would solve attack but midfield needs cover - fans on remaining issues

  18-08-2026 16:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][PA Media]We asked you what you think will happen between now and the end of the transfer window, after Liverpool reporter Aadam Patel said replacing Mohamed Salah's goals and assists remains something to be solved (12:00 BST below). Here are some of your comments:Michael: For the first time in over a year, I'll be excited to watch Liverpool play again! We need a winger, yes, but more importantly a top defensive midfielder and right-back. Would be delighted to see Bradley Barcola come in. T
  
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• “Force of nature” – Why Liverpool fans every right to be excited about French star

  18-08-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Force of nature” – Why Liverpool fans every right to be excited about French starJeremy Jacquet to Liverpool: Why £60m French Defender Could Shape Anfield’s Next EraLiverpool supporters are always quick to spot a defender who looks as though he belongs. Some centre-backs need months before the game slows down around them. Others arrive and seem to carry the right sort of authority straight away. Jeremy Jacquet’s first glimpse in red, brief as it was in the 2-
  
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• Saints sign German striker Schmidt on two-year deal

  18-08-2026 16:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  German striker Danny Schmidt is relishing the "big challenge" of playing outside his homeland for the first time after joining St Johnstone.Schmidt, who was released by Fortuna Dusseldorf this summer, has signed a two-year deal in Perth.The 23-year-old, 6ft 2in forward came through the ranks at Mainz before joining Fortuna two years ago, going on score five goals in 39 appearances for the club who were relegated from the second tier last season. He also had a loan spell at RW Essen."Everyone has
  
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• Modric on Milan renewal: ‘I played for Real Madrid, but I feel like Milan are at the same level’

  18-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Modric on Milan renewal: ‘I played for Real Madrid, but I feel like Milan are at the same level’Luka Modric has opened up on his decision to sign a new contract with Milan, insisting he never seriously considered walking away despite the pain of last season’s collapse.Speaking to Milan TV, via MilanNews, the Croatian addressed the injury suffered against Juventus that clouded the closing months of the campaign: “I never thought it would be my last game with Milan. Deep do
  
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• Journalist: Newcastle United considering move for Bundesliga midfielder

  18-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Newcastle United considering move for Bundesliga midfielderNewcastle Enquire About Nicolas Seiwald as Matthias Jaissle Weighs Midfield ReunionNewcastle United have stepped up their midfield search by making contact over RB Leipzig’s Nicolas Seiwald, with Graeme Bailey for TeamTalk reporting that the Austria international is among the names under active consideration at St James’ Park.As Newcastle reshape the squad under Matthias Jaissle, the need in central areas has beco
  
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• Mourinho’s major Real Madrid pre-season obsession appears to have paid off – report

  18-08-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho’s major Real Madrid pre-season obsession appears to have paid off – reportJose Mourinho took over as the manager of Real Madrid at the start of the summer, with Florentino Perez turning to a familiar face to arrest Los Blancos’ slump.While two trophyless seasons do not qualify as a slump for most clubs, at Madrid, that is a full-blown disaster.Jose has now taken over to take Real Madrid back to where they belong, and he has been adequately backed in the transfer market
  
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• ⚠️Juve-Kessié, Napoli keeper, Wesley backup, Kean heir: today’s deals 🤑

  18-08-2026 16:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️Juve-Kessié, Napoli keeper, Wesley backup, Kean heir: today’s deals 🤑The new season is just around the corner and the transfer market is heating up. Serie A 2026/27 officially kicks off on Saturday with the opening round of fixtures, which will wrap up on Monday night, while negotiations continue to deliver twists and turns, with Italian clubs busy both in incoming and outgoing deals.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe fo
  
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• Vieira named new Senegal head coach

  18-08-2026 16:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Patrick Vieira's most recent job was at Genoa, whom he left in November last year with the side bottom of Italy's Serie A [Getty Images]Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira has been appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal men's national team.The 50‑year‑old replaces Pape Thiaw, who was sacked in the wake of the country's last‑32 exit at the 2026 Fifa World Cup.Born in Senegal's capital Dakar, Vieira will now manage the country of his birth, having moved to Fr
  
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• Kane set to begin talks over new Bayern contract

  18-08-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kane has scored 146 goals in 147 games in all competitions for Bayern Munich [Getty Images]Harry Kane says he is ready to begin discussions with Bayern Munich over extending his contract with the Bundesliga champions.The 33-year-old striker has entered the final 12 months of the four-year deal he signed after his £86.4m move from Tottenham Hotspur in August 2023.Kane scored 61 goals in 51 appearances in all competitions for Bayern last season as Vincent Kompany's side completed a league an
  
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• Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira lands top international manager’s job

  18-08-2026 16:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Patrick Vieira has been appointed as Senegal's new head coach, taking over the national side following his departure from Genoa last November. The Senegal-born former Arsenal captain had been out of work since being sacked by the Serie A club.The 50-year-old succeeds Pape Thiaw, who was dismissed after Senegal suffered defeat against Belgium in the round of 32 at the recent World Cup. During his playing career, Vieira won three Premier League titles with Arsenal and claimed both the World Cup an
  
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• West Ham reject loan offer from Aston Villa for Aaron Wan-Bissaka

  18-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham reject loan offer from Aston Villa for Aaron Wan-BissakaWest Ham United have turned down a loan offer from Aston Villa for Aaron Wan-Bissaka, per The Athletic. Villa proposed a straight loan but this was not acceptable for the Hammers. Crysencio Summerville and Mateus Fernandes have already left West Ham following their relegation to the Championship. Captain Jarrod Bowen has committed his immediate future by signing a new contract, but a few stars may still leave the Lon
  
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• Official: Juventus sign Vicario from Tottenham on loan with €8m buy option

  18-08-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Juventus sign Vicario from Tottenham on loan with €8m buy optionJuventus have completed the signing of Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham Hotspur, bringing an end to a goalkeeper search that dragged on for much of the summer.According to Juventus’ official statement, the move is a loan with an obligation-free option to buy, running through to 30 June 2027. Should Juventus choose to make the deal permanent, they will pay Tottenham €8m, with a further €2m available in
  
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• Mourinho faces a challenge to accommodate two key Real Madrid stars in the same lineup

  18-08-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho faces a challenge to accommodate two key Real Madrid stars in the same lineupAfter a month of preparing for the season ahead, Jose Mourinho has made some key observations in his new-look Real Madrid squad.The coach has already been impressed by youngsters Mario Rivas and Alex Ciria. But as far as the first-team is concerned, that is rather inconsequential.Mourinho’s big challenge will be accomodate the six new signings into the system. But perhaps a bigger challenge will be to pla
  
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• La Liga club join race for €10 million-rated Barcelona outcast – report

  18-08-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga club join race for €10 million-rated Barcelona outcast – reportHector Fort has known for several days that he must leave FC Barcelona and that the Catalans are now prioritizing a permanent transfer for him.Since last week, the 20-year-old La Masia graduate has been training away from the main group, with other players on the exit ramp, including Marc Casado. As already reported, the Barça full-back has attracted interest from several European clubs while awaiting a fina
  
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• Chelsea announce bizarre youth team name change ahead of new season

  18-08-2026 16:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea have dropped the club’s name from their age-group teams ahead of the new season, with the under-21 and under-19 sides being rebranded as Cobham Next Gen.The teams will compete as CNG in Premier League 2, with Chelsea believing the change better mirrors their academy's age profile after the under-21 squad was largely composed of players under 19 last term.The title stems from the club’s Surrey training base at Cobham, where youth sides occasionally host fixtures, although most
  
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• Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot reveals desire to win a major trophy this season

  18-08-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot reveals desire to win a major trophy this seasonDiogo Dalot has faced a fair share of ups and downs during his time at Manchester United and the versatile full-back even had a spell at Milan some years ago.That helped his career quite a bit, as he used the game time at the Rossoneri to return to Old Trafford and become a reliable squad player for the Red Devils.The defender also played at the World Cup for Portugal, having come a long way since his time in I
  
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• Official | Werder Bremen bring Niclas Füllkrug back to the Bundesliga

  18-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Werder Bremen bring Niclas Füllkrug back to the BundesligaWerder Bremen have officially confirmed the return of Niclas Füllkrug. The 33-year-old German international joins his former club on a season-long loan from West Ham United without a purchase option. No loan fee is reportedly due, while Füllkrug has accepted a reduction in salary in order to facilitate the move. The veteran striker remains under contract with relegated West Ham through 2028.The transfer
  
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• Fermin Lopez talks Julian Alvarez, Rodri, Gordon, Adeyemi, Flick, No. 7 shirt, World Cup

  18-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fermin Lopez talks Julian Alvarez, Rodri, Gordon, Adeyemi, Flick, No. 7 shirt, World CupBarcelona’s squad is now filled with World Champions, and the Blaugrana will soon announce the arrival of Rodri to further lengthen the list.One more player who could have had the same tag is Fermin Lopez, and the player was even set to be part of the Spanish contingent for the World Cup.A last-minute fracture to his metatarsal, however, turned his world upside down as he was forced to stay in Catalonia
  
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• Arsenal still interested in 2 top attackers this summer

  18-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal still interested in 2 top attackers this summerArsenal are waiting to see if long-term targets Kenan Yildiz or Julian Alvarez become available at the end of the summer transfer window, according to a report.Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty ImagesArsenal have been on the lookout for attacking additions all summer, and the club have already added Christos Tzolis to their squad.But other pursuits involving Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa (now Chelsea) and Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid proved unsu
  
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