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• Lille interested in Martin Terrier return

  27-08-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lille interested in Martin Terrier returnLigue 1 interest in Martin Terrier (29) is growing. Earlier this week, Foot Mercato reported Stade Rennais’ interest in bringing the forward back to France’s top flight. Lille OSC are also in the race, L’Équipe understands.In two seasons at Bayer Leverkusen, Terrier has been limited to just 44 appearances. In that time, he has netted seven goals. He has been less successful there than he was at Roazhon Park. With Rennes, Terrier s
  
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• Liverpool’s Defensive Midfield Problem Exposed in Newcastle Thriller

  27-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool’s Defensive Midfield Problem Exposed in Newcastle ThrillerNewcastle 2 – 2 Liverpool – PL PostmortemBy Steven SmithAfter a Frustrating Opening, Liverpool Escape With a PointLiverpool’s return to Premier League action ended with a 2–2 draw at Newcastle, but the scoreline only tells part of the story.The Reds had enough possession and created enough opportunities to win the game. Yet, defensive instability and a lack of protection in front of the back four re
  
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• Gossip: Derby in for Choudhury and Meister

  27-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derby County have submitted a bid to Leicester City for Bangladesh international Hamza Choudhury with the Foxes keen to offload the 28-year-old midfielder from their wage bill. (Leicester Mercury)Derby are also closing in on a loan deal for Pisa's Danish striker Henrik Meister. The Rams will pay a £1.3m loan fee and will have the option to buy the 22-year-old for about £7.7m. (SestaPorta - in Italian)For more EFL transfer news and rumours, read Thursday's full gossip column here.
  
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• Gossip: Saints eye Ward-Prowse return

  27-08-2026 11:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Southampton are exploring a deal to re-sign 31-year-old English midfielder James Ward-Prowse from West Ham. (Talksport)For more EFL transfer news and rumours, read Thursday's full gossip column here.
  
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• Gossip: Boro set to sign midfielder Pukstas

  27-08-2026 11:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Middlesbrough are set to sign American midfielder Rokas Pukstas, 22, from Croatian club Hadjuk Split in a deal worth about £4.3m after fending off interest from a host of other European clubs. (Mike McGrath - Telegraph) For more EFL transfer news and rumours, read Thursday's full gossip column here.
  
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• 🚨 Official: Barcelona announce the signing of Livaković

  27-08-2026 11:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Barcelona announce the signing of LivakovićFC Barcelona have announced the signing of Dominik Livakovic.The goalkeeper arrives to serve as Joan García’s backup for next season, replacing Szczesny.The club statementFC Barcelona and Fenerbahçe SK have reached an agreement for the transfer of Dominik Livaković. The Croatian goalkeeper has signed for four seasons, until 30 June 2030.After playing in the youth ranks of NK Zadar and NK Zagreb, Dominik
  
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• Ipswich move to take Villa's Abraham on loan

  27-08-2026 11:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ipswich are progressing with a move to take Tammy Abraham on loan from Aston Villa.The striker is poised to leave Villa Park with Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson closing in on a £65m move to the West Midlands side.That would also mean Ollie Watkins is expected to join Al-Hilal for about £51m as Villa completely revamp their forward line.Villa had been open to letting Abraham go despite only signing him from Besiktas for £18.25m in January.Abraham was happy at Vill
  
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• Are Celtic setting themselves up to fail?

  27-08-2026 11:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]When does a problem become chronic? When it happens half a dozen times in a row?Celtic's failure to negotiate Champions League qualifying has now cursed them six times in succession. LASK of Austria join a list that comprises Kairat Almaty, Midtjylland, Ferencvaros, Cluj and AEK Athens.With the possible exception of the Greeks, all clubs Celtic should expect to beat. That they couldn't speaks to something structurally or strategically wrong at the club.At that frequency, these are not accid
  
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• 'We can build something really strong' - Delap completes Forest switch

  27-08-2026 11:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Nottingham Forest record signing Liam Delap believes Oliver Glasner can be the coach to "really help me develop and get to that next step".Delap has completed a £50m transfer from Chelsea and signed a five-year deal at the City Ground after just one season at Stamford Bridge.The 23-year-old striker struggled in west London, scoring just one league goal, but was convinced of the Forest project by new head coach Glasner, who himself arrived earlier this summer."I'm buzzing," De
  
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• Roberto De Zerbi lays down challenge to new signing Savio after Tottenham debut goal

  27-08-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roberto De Zerbi has set new signing Savio a target of double figures for the season following an impressive debut in Tottenham’s 5-1 Carabao Cup victory over Charlton.The 22-year-old completed an £85 million transfer from Manchester City on Tuesday, bringing a prolonged pursuit to an end, and quickly won over supporters after coming off the bench a little over 24 hours later.Savio entered in the 71st minute, scoring an 82nd-minute low drive before seeing another effort deflected hom
  
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• Who is in the Conference League draw and who is in each pot?

  27-08-2026 11:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three of the last four Conference League trophies have been won by Premier League clubs, with Crystal Palace, Chelsea and West Ham United among its previous winners [Getty Images]The league phase draw for the 2026-27 Conference League takes place on Friday, 28 August at 12:00 BST in Monaco.The draw will take place in a joint event alongside the Europa League, with the Conference League expected to take place as the second of the two draws.As with both the Champions League and Europa League, the
  
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• Ex-Baggie Barnes had 'some of best moments' at Albion

  27-08-2026 11:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Albion loan man Harvey Barnes scored the first of his two goals for Newcastle just three minutes after coming on [Shutterstock]Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes ruined West Bromwich Albion's night on Tyneside as he came off the bench at half-time to score twice and send the Magpies through to the third round of the Carabao Cup.The hosts' thrilling 3-2 win ended the chance of James Morrison becoming the first Albion boss to win his first four matches of the season since 1947.But Barnes
  
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• 'What a night' - fans revel in famous European win

  27-08-2026 11:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your views after Hearts reached the Conference League in fine style, beating Rapid Vienna on penalties in Austria after a 4-4 aggregate draw.Here are some of your comments:Martin: What a night. What a long way to have come in such a short time, hats off the the manager. This team is shaping up to be something really special. Passports out for Friday's draw.Matty G: Stunning performance! The second-half performance deserved the result and a special mention to Calvin Miller, abso
  
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• Jackson deal expected to trigger Watkins exit

  27-08-2026 11:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]If Senegal international Nicolas Jackson agrees personal terms and completes the switch to Aston Villa from Chelsea, his arrival is expected to trigger Ollie Watkins' move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.A deal worth about £51m will see the 30-year-old leave Villa Park, having joined the club from Brentford in 2020 and become their record Premier League goalscorer with 108 top-flight goals.Villa had been preparing to sell Watkins, but they needed to replace him before sanct
  
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• Nottingham Forest sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap in club-record deal

  27-08-2026 11:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liam Delap has completed a move to Nottingham Forest from Chelsea in a club-record deal worth £45m.The 23-year-old forward has agreed a five-year contract at the City Ground, with Forest becoming his third team in three seasons after being informed he did not feature in Xabi Alonso’s plans at Stamford Bridge.However, newly appointed Forest manager Oliver Glasner made securing the striker a priority during the current transfer window."I really can’t wait to get started, this is
  
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• Westerlo strengthen squad with young Senegalese midfielder from Strasbourg

  27-08-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Westerlo strengthen squad with young Senegalese midfielder from StrasbourgWesterlo have announced the signing of Pape Diong from Strasbourg. The 20-year-old central midfielder leaves Strasbourg to sign a four year deal with Westerlo. The Belgian Pro League side have been terrible defensively so far this season, conceding 12 goals in just three games. Westerlo fans and the club will be hoping that Diong, who plays as a defensive midfielder, can help protect a backline that is still getting used t
  
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• How Football Manager 26 is helping change perceptions of the women’s game

  27-08-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Football Manager 26 is helping change perceptions of the women’s gameSince its rebrand, Football Manager (FM) has allowed millions of fans to step into the virtual world of football management and experience the game through a world built on real data.Users can take control of almost every aspect of running a football club. They can sign players, negotiate contract extensions, manage injuries, adjust tactics and scout for talent in a player database that spans over 450,000 players acro
  
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• Mamadou Sarr set to join Real Sociedad on loan from Chelsea and undergo medical

  27-08-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mamadou Sarr set to join Real Sociedad on loan from Chelsea and undergo medicalL’Équipereports that Mamadou Sarr (20) will join Real Sociedad on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season before the end of the summer transfer window. The Senegalese international defender will be hoping to gain regular playing time whilst in Spain given opportunities have been limited at Stamford Bridge. Sarr is now set for his second loan spell away from Stamford Bridge. The Lyon academy graduate
  
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• Barcelona’s Spotify Camp Nou the favourite to host the 2029 Champions League final – report

  27-08-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s Spotify Camp Nou the favourite to host the 2029 Champions League final – reportAccording to Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona’s home stadium, the Spotify Camp Nou, has emerged as the clear favourite to host the 2029 UEFA Champions League final.Indeed, the Blaugrana stadium is currently in pole position to host the Champions League final on June 2, 2029. The official bid from the Catalan club, supported by Barcelona City Council, the Government of Catalonia, the RFEF and
  
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• Baggies old boy Barnes had 'best moments' at Albion

  27-08-2026 11:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Albion loan man Harvey Barnes scored the first of his two goals for Newcastle just three minutes after coming on [Shutterstock]Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes ruined West Bromwich Albion's night on Tyneside as he came off the bench at half-time to score twice and send the Magpies through to the third round of the Carabao Cup.The hosts' thrilling 3-2 win ended the chance of James Morrison becoming the first Albion boss to win his first four matches of the season since 1947.But Barnes
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: Liam Delap leaves Chelsea for Nottingham Forest

  27-08-2026 11:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 BREAKING: Liam Delap leaves Chelsea for Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest have completed the signing of Liam Delap from Chelsea, with the forward signing a five-year contract at the City Ground.The 23-year-old spent the 2025/26 season at Chelsea after joining from Ipswich, making 47 appearances in all competitions. He scored his first Champions League goal in a 3-0 victory over Barcelona, with five of his appearances coming in Europe’s premier club competition.Delap previously e
  
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• Martin's reputation on line as he tries to halt Leicester slide

  27-08-2026 11:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Russell Martin has won just two league games since May 2024 [Getty Images]A draw and a defeat to start their League One season. One victory in 11 league matches. A player exodus. A new manager already under pressure. And the club up for sale.These are, to put it mildly, not happy times for anyone connected with Leicester City.The club are in a very different place than they were a decade ago, when they were basking in the joy of being the Premier League's most unlikely champions. Celebrations ma
  
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• Mbappé transforms Madrid’s shaky start into a 4-1 home win

  27-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé transforms Madrid’s shaky start into a 4-1 home winKylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu in their first home match of the LaLiga season.Madrid recovered after a disjointed first half in which the home crowd expressed its frustration. The hosts had looked short of rhythm, careless in possession and vulnerable on the counter-attack before the interval.How the match developedReal Madrid took the lead late in
  
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• Fenerbahce submit offer for OGC Nice’s Kojo Peprah Oppong

  27-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fenerbahce submit offer for OGC Nice’s Kojo Peprah OppongFenerbahce, who beat Olympique Lyonnais on Wednesday night to secure their place in this season’s UEFA Champions League, have submitted a bid for OGC Nice defender Kojo Peprah Oppong (22), according to a report from L’Équipe.Nice needed to make more sales before the end of the summer and Peprah Oppong, who only joined last summer, was one of those susceptible to departing before the end of the window. The Ghana int
  
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• Arsenal get Premier League draw for League Cup 3rd round

  27-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal get Premier League draw for League Cup 3rd roundArsenal were one of five big-six clubs to receive a Premier League draw in the League Cup third round, with the Gunners to travel away to Ipswich Town.Photo by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesThe League Cup draw for the third round was completed on Wednesday night, with Arsenal learning their first opponents in the competition.Whilst the Premier League clubs without European football have already been taking part in the League Cup second round th
  
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• £50m Delap joins Forest – will he thrive at club?

  27-08-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liam Delap has swapped Chelsea for Nottingham Forest in a £50m deal [Getty Images]Liam Delap has completed his £50m transfer to Nottingham Forest from Chelsea.The striker has signed a five-year deal at the City Ground.In a summer of staggering transfer fees, the move stands out.A club record outlay of £50m for a centre forward who scored one league goal last season – at a £20m profit to Chelsea – has caught the eye.But Delap is only 23 and has scored goals in
  
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• Chelsea line up Bournemouth's Scott - Thursday's gossip

  27-08-2026 11:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea line up Bournemouth's Alex Scott, Sunderland make an offer for Manchester City's Jack Grealish, and Aston Villa set to miss out on AC Milan winger Rafael Leao. Chelsea have lined up Bournemouth's English midfielder Alex Scott, 23, as a replacement for Argentina's Enzo Fernandez, 25, who might be on the move to Manchester City. (Sun)Aston Villa target Rafael Leao is close to agreeing a move from AC Milan, withGalatasaray set to pay about £38m for the 27-year-old Portugal winger. (Co
  
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• Wrexham clinch signing of Man City's Kabore

  27-08-2026 11:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wrexham have completed the signing of Issa Kabore on a permanent deal from Manchester City.The Red Dragons are also on the brink of announcing a deal that will see Angers left-back Jacques Ekomie move to north Wales.Burkina Faso international Kabore featured 32 times across all competitions during a loan spell with Wrexham in 2025-26."I'm very happy to be back. It feels good to be here again," said Kabore, who has signed a three-year deal with the club."Everybody knows our ambition is to get to
  
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• Real Madrid impressed by superstar’s physical condition after extra work during vacation

  27-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid impressed by superstar’s physical condition after extra work during vacationReal Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham had a World Cup to remember in the United States and has carried that form into the La Liga season.After scoring Los Blancos’ first goal of the 2026-27 campaign, Bellingham set up two of Madrid’s goals against Real Sociedad last night.It was an excellent display from the Englishman and, according to Diario AS, it looks like he has made quite an impressio
  
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• 'He'd walk into the team' or 'reeks of desperation'? Fans on Sarr interest

  27-08-2026 10:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Liverpool turning their focus to Crystal Palace winger Isamaila Sarr as they continue their hunt for wide attackers.Here are some of your comments:Jack: Premier League experience, versatile, scored numerous times against us. I'd say a good signing. Unfortunately, it seems like Palace want a lot of money for him and I don't want us overpaying for him. We're going for too many options right now. We need to decide who we want and then commit - otherwise
  
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