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• Liverpool forward returns to training after long-term injury blow

  27-08-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool forward returns to training after long-term injury blowKaide Gordon Returns as Liverpool Face Major Decision Over WingerLiverpool have spent much of the summer considering what needs to be added to Andoni Iraola’s squad. In Kaide Gordon’s case, the question is rather different.What happens next?Gordon has returned to training with Liverpool’s Under-21s following nine months on the sidelines with a meniscus injury. At 21, and with only one year remaining on his contrac
  
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• Barcelona homegrown defender causes serious competition for Cancelo

  01-09-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona homegrown defender causes serious competition for CanceloBarcelona spent heavily during the summer to strengthen Hansi Flick’s squad, but three games into the new La Liga season, none of the headline signings has made quite the same impression as Xavi Espart.Simply put, the academy graduate has emerged as the unexpected star of Barcelona’s opening weeks, starting all three league matches and playing every available minute. That means 180 minutes of football without a b
  
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• Burton sign Brighton winger Vickers

  01-09-2026 10:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Burton Albion have signed winger Caylan Vickers from Premier League club Brighton for an undisclosed fee.The 21-year-old has agreed a two-year contract at the Pirelli Stadium, with an option for a further 12 months.Vickers has plenty of experience of League One following loan spells at Barnsley and Wigan Athletic last season.He began his career at Reading before being signed by Brighton, but did not play a first-team game for the Seagulls."He's an attacking player who will excite our supporters
  
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• Why have Man City moved for Fernandez now and not in July?

  01-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club discussed Manchester City's late move for Chelsea's £120m-rated Enzo Fernandez, despite already signing midfielders Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer.As reported by BBC Sport's senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel, Enzo Maresca is keen to reunite with his former player, who is also open to moving to Etihad Stadium."He is a player they have been looking at all summer, yet they have decided to negotiate with less than 24 hours of the tra
  
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• Everton agree personal terms with Monaco’s Folarin Balogun

  01-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton agree personal terms with Monaco’s Folarin BalogunAS Monaco forward Folarin Balogun (25) is now all set for a switch to Everton after the USMNT forward reached an agreement on personal terms with the Premier League club, according to a report from Fabrizio Romano.Monaco have been open to selling the USMNT forward all summer. The former Arsenal man had an excellent campaign last time around and significantly bolstered his value. His value was enhanced further thanks to his performan
  
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• €25m maestro jets out, his Liverpool exit is close

  01-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  €25m maestro jets out, his Liverpool exit is closeLiverpool are now entering their final few hours of the 2026-27 summer transfer window.Andoni Iraola has welcomed four new players through the Anfield doors already but, if the Reds are wanting to try and add some more silverware to their trophy cabinet, they could still do with adding another signing or two to their ranks.However, in order for them to do this, it does feel like some of their first-team squad will need to be sacrificed.But,
  
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• Juventus agree to sign Woltemade on loan from Newcastle

  01-09-2026 10:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nick Woltemade joined Newcastle United from Stuttgart for £69m last summer [Getty Images]Juventus have agreed a season-long loan deal for Newcastle United forward Nick Woltemade.The Italian side had been one of a number of clubs from the continent interested in signing the 24-year-old before Tuesday's deadline.Woltemade - brought to Newcastle from Stuttgart in August 2025 - is now set to travel to Turin for a medical after a £3.5m deal was struck. It does not include an option to mak
  
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• Guéla Doué arrives in Leverkusen ahead of transfer

  01-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Guéla Doué arrives in Leverkusen ahead of transferGuéla Doué (23) has arrived in Leverkusen ahead of completing a move to the Bundesliga giants, as per a report from L’Équipe.Désiré Doué’s older brother didn’t feature for the Alsatians in their 2-1 home Ligue 1 win against Lens. Doué is the latest key Strasbourg player to leave La Meinau this summer, following in the footsteps of Valentin Barco, Diego Moreira and Ab
  
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• Luton sign Man Utd's Gore on loan

  01-09-2026 09:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luton Town have signed Manchester United defensive midfielder Dan Gore on loan for the rest of the season.The deal for the 21-year-old includes what the Hatters say is a "conditional option" to buy next summer.Gore has made two substitute appearances for United's first team - in a League Cup tie against Crystal Palace in September 2023 and a Premier League game against Aston Villa three months later.He spent last season on loan at Rotherham United, making 41 appearances - including both League O
  
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• Leeds United reach agreement to sign OGC Nice’s Melvin Bard

  01-09-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United reach agreement to sign OGC Nice’s Melvin BardLeeds United have reached an agreement to sign OGC Nice defender Melvin Bard (25) on a season-long loan, according to a report from L’Équipe.Bard has started both of Nice’s first two Ligue 1 games, however, he is now set to play the remainder of the season at Elland Road. Leeds United had been in competition with West Ham United for the signature of the former France youth international. It is the former who have
  
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• Jose Mourinho imposes strict new rules at Real Madrid with harsh fines – report

  01-09-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho imposes strict new rules at Real Madrid with harsh fines – reportJose Mourinho has wasted little time imposing his methods at Real Madrid, with the Portuguese manager introducing strict rules around punctuality, training, recovery and nutrition.According to Jose Felix Diaz, as relayed by Defensa Central, Mourinho has made discipline a central part of his approach since taking charge. The manager believes changes to the team’s daily routine are necessary to create t
  
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• Follow EFL transfer deadline day

  01-09-2026 09:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Transfer deadline day is upon us and today is the final chance for your EFL club to finalise any business until January.The transfer window closes at 23:00 BST, so we might have some late night scrambles to get deals over the line.There has already been plenty of movement this summer and whether it's a busy or quiet day for your club, you will be able to keep across it all on BBC Sport.Follow our EFL deadline day live text coverage throughout the day hereGet alerts and keep up to d
  
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• Man City have opened talks to complete £120m deadline day move

  01-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City have opened talks to complete £120m deadline day moveEnzo Fernandez to Man City: Chelsea Talks Begin Over Major Midfield MoveManchester City have moved into talks with Chelsea over a deal for Enzo Fernandez, with BBC Sport reporting that negotiations are now under way for what could become one of the standout moves of deadline day.The key detail is clear. City have “opened talks with Chelsea” as they attempt to land the Argentina international, and the numbers involved
  
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• Liverpool have rejected £30m bid for midfielder from Premier League club

  01-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have rejected £30m bid for midfielder from Premier League clubLiverpool Reject Nottingham Forest Bid for Trey Nyoni as Iraola Shows Full FaithLiverpool have made their position crystal clear on Trey Nyoni, and it feels like the right call. According to David Ornstein, Nottingham Forest saw a £30m bid knocked back for the young midfielder, with the offer made up of “£25m guaranteed, plus a further £5m in add-ons”. Liverpool, quite rightly, “made
  
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• Fulham pushing to sign Hugo Larsson from Eintracht Frankfurt

  01-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham pushing to sign Hugo Larsson from Eintracht FrankfurtFulham are pushing to sign Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Larsson on deadline day, reports Florian Plettenberg. The Bundesliga side are hoping for a permanent transfer of €25m for the Swedish midfielder. Larsson is already in London for talks with Fulham. The 22-year-old has impressed at times during Frankfurt and was once monitored by Arsenal. Having slipped down the pecking order in Frankfurt, Larsson could now become
  
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• Chelsea open talks with Roma to sign Manu Koné

  01-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea open talks with Roma to sign Manu KonéChelsea are stepping up their pursuit of France international Manu Koné (25) on deadline day, according to a report from Foot Mercato.It was previously reported this summer that Koné would be keen to join a major Premier League side. The 25-year-old notably impressed with a couple of eye-catching performances for France at the 2026 World Cup. Manchester United were said to be keen on signing him, until they eventually opted
  
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• Barcelona target Julian Alvarez says ‘no’ to Arsenal ahead of transfer deadline

  01-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona target Julian Alvarez says ‘no’ to Arsenal ahead of transfer deadlineJulian Alvarez has rejected the possibility of joining Arsenal, dealing another blow to his chances of leaving Atletico Madrid on transfer deadline day and keeping his long-term Barcelona dream alive.According to El Chiringuito TV, Arsenal’s sporting management has indicated that there is no possibility of the Argentina international moving to the Emirates this summer.As put by Alex Silvestre, &ldquo
  
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• Every done deal on transfer deadline day

  01-09-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The transfer window for Premier League and English Football League clubs will close at 23:00 BST on Tuesday.Catch up with all the confirmed deals done on deadline day below, while you can follow the latest transfer news and gossip as it happens here.The deadline for Scottish Premiership and Women's Super League clubs is on Thursday, at 17:00 BST and 23:00 BST respectively.1 SeptemberEnglish Football League08:00: Caylan Vickers [Brighton - Burton] UndisclosedTransfers page archive2026: Janua
  
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• Everton agree deal to re-sign Grealish on loan from Man City

  01-09-2026 09:43 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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• Dortmund agree loan move for Arsenal's Nwaneri

  01-09-2026 09:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ethan Nwaneri had a loan spell at Marseille during the second half of last season [Getty Images]Borussia Dortmund have agreed a deal with Arsenal to sign Ethan Nwaneri on a season-long loan.The German club are set to sign the forward, 19, after losing new signing Giannis Konstantelias to a significant knee injury sustained during Saturday's 2-0 win over Hamburg.Nwaneri - who Dortmund tried to sign last summer - is now expected to arrive in Germany for a medical and to complete the move before th
  
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• Liverpool given green light to sign £38m star after rivals pivot

  01-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool given green light to sign £38m star after rivals pivotAs per usual, Liverpool have left a lot of their deals until the final 48 hours of the transfer window. Before the 2026-27 window even opened, fans knew that the Anfield outfit were in desperate need of at least five or six players to get them back on track.However, everyone in the Reds' recruitment department seems to have have only just realised that now.They've spent far too much time negotiating deals and, if they're not c
  
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• Chelsea make contact with Roma for Manu Kone

  01-09-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea make contact with Roma for Manu KoneChelsea are eyeing Manu Koné. According to Matteo Moretto, the English club has contacted Roma in the last few hours to inquire about the French midfielder. This is an initial approach by the Blues to understand the situation of the 2001-born player, who has become a key figure in the Giallorossi midfield.Gian Piero Gasperini, however, has so far categorically denied any possibility of the French midfielder leaving the club this late in the tran
  
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• Barcelona ready to reward Hansi Flick favourite with new contract once transfer window closes

  01-09-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona ready to reward Hansi Flick favourite with new contract once transfer window closesBarcelona are preparing to reward Xavi Espart for his rapid emergence under Hansi Flick, with the club set to offer the academy graduate a significantly improved contract once the transfer window closes.According to Que T’hi Jugues, Barcelona have already begun working towards a renewal for Espart, whose importance to the German manager has considerably grown since the start of the season.At the sa
  
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• Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri to join Borussia Dortmund on loan

  01-09-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri to join Borussia Dortmund on loanAs reported by David Ornstein, Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri is set to join Borussia Dortmund on a season-long loan. The 19-year-old winger is set to be the replacement for Greek international Giannis Konstantelias, who suffered an ACL injury on his debut last weekend. Nwaneri is seen as one of England’s top U21 talents and is now set to get more minutes in the Bundesliga with Niko Kovac’s Borussia Dortmund.&nbs
  
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• 🤔 What awaits Real Madrid on the final day of the window?

  01-09-2026 09:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤔 What awaits Real Madrid on the final day of the window?Real Madrid have been one of the most active teams in this transfer window: Diomandé, Dumfries, Konaté, Cucurella, Sergio Martínez, Carlos Espí, Bernardo Silva...But what is expected of Real Madrid on the final day of the transfer window? There are still a few open fronts.Will Raúl Asencio leave?📸 Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey - 2026 Jose Manuel Alvarez ReyAccording to 'AS', the possibility of s
  
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• Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho sends heartfelt message to Lionel Messi after international retirement

  01-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho sends heartfelt message to Lionel Messi after international retirementJose Mourinho has paid tribute to Barcelona icon Lionel Messi after the Argentine superstar announced his retirement from international football, acknowledging the end of an era for the Albiceleste.Messi’s decision to bring his Argentina career to a close after more than two decades has triggered reactions from across the football world. Former teammates, opponents and managers have al
  
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• Wycombe sign Exeter striker Wareham

  01-09-2026 09:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wycombe Wanderers have signed Exeter City forward Jayden Wareham for an undisclosed fee. Wareham scored 22 goals in all competitions for the Grecians last season and returns to League One following their relegation in May.He is Wycombe's ninth signing of the summer transfer window, but the deal did not go through in time for him to be involved in Tuesday's game at Sheffield Wednesday."We are happy to have secured a long-term deal for someone who we see as a complete striker who we can play into,
  
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• Abraham to stay at Villa after rejecting Ipswich move

  01-09-2026 09:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Tammy Abraham will stay at Aston Villa after rejecting a loan move to Ipswich Town.The striker has decided to fight for his place at Villa Park after the arrival of Nicolas Jackson for £65m.Abraham scored three goals in 19 appearances last season after joining from Besiktas for £18.25m in January.Villa were open to letting him leave but, as BBC Sport reported in July, the 28-year-old is happy at Villa Park despite Ipswich pursuing a loan move last week.Boss Unai Emery s
  
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• Roma to make one final attempt for Leweling

  01-09-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma to make one final attempt for LewelingThe final hours of negotiations for Roma and all Italian clubs are upon us: at 8:00 PM, signings will be closed, while outgoing deals can continue with clubs in leagues where the transfer window is still open. D’Amico was confident he was very close to sealing a deal for Leweling. Yesterday, Roma reached an agreement with Stuttgart for €30 million plus €5 million in bonuses for the German winger. However, the player has not agreed to a m
  
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• Juventus offered Koopmeiners and Nico Gonzalez to Roma

  01-09-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus offered Koopmeiners and Nico Gonzalez to RomaWith the transfer window now winding to a close, Roma are still searching for a winger. According to SportItalia, last week Juventus offered Nico Gonzalez, but the Giallorossi decided not to pursue him, and negotiations never got underway. The same goes for Koopmeiners, who was offered by the Bianconeri, but Roma wasn’t interested in the Dutchman. Both will remain in Turin, and on Saturday their goals decided the 2-0 victory against Par
  
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