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• Liverpool's 'final push' for surprise midfield transfer failed at final hurdle

  02-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool's 'final push' for surprise midfield transfer failed at final hurdleLiverpool dominated the transfer headlines this summer. Even though they spent over £450 million last term, they were still linked with a whole host of new talent to try and improve their ranks.Four deals for senior players got over the line with a last-minute deal for 18-year-old Lucca Brughmans also being confirmed.On paper, these new additions will be massively helpful for Liverpool but, it's hard to look at A
  
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• The Premier League’s insatiable appetite for transfers is killing a vital piece of fandom

  03-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If you’re a fan of a Premier League team, looking at your newly assembled squad this weekend and wondering who some of them are and how they might fit together, you’re not alone. Tottenham and Crystal Palace brought in 10 new players. Chelsea, Aston Villa, Brighton and Coventry all added an entire XI. Ipswich signed 14 and Hull signed 18, almost a full squad.Much has already been made of the astronomical fees exchanged by Premier League clubs this summer. Once Manchester City set the
  
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• Real Madrid Women Complete Champions League Return With Ajax Win

  03-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid Women Complete Champions League Return With Ajax WinReal Madrid Women have qualified for the league phase of the UEFA Women’s Champions League, according to an ESPN video report covering the club’s return to Europe’s top table. The clip features analyst Rodra breaking down the players who have driven Las Blancas back into continental competition this season.Real Madrid Women return to the Champions League league phaseESPN’s coverage frames the qualification as
  
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• PSG seeking to extend Ballon d’Or contender Kvicha Kvaratskhelia contract

  03-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG seeking to extend Ballon d’Or contender Kvicha Kvaratskhelia contractParis Saint-Germain are reportedly working on extending the contract of Kvicha Kvaratskhelia (25), according to L’Équipe.Currently under contract with the Paris-based club until 2029, the Georgian could soon be offered a new deal, running until 2030 or 2031, which would include a pay rise. Whilst discussions to this effect have already begun, it appears “highly likely” that an agreement could
  
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• Barcelona keeping January transfer wildcard for defensive reinforcement

  03-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona keeping January transfer wildcard for defensive reinforcementBarcelona have decided to build Hansi Flick’s squad from front to back, with sporting director Deco and the manager prioritising their attacking options while keeping the January transfer window available for a possible defensive addition, according to SPORT.It must be remembered that Barcelona focused heavily on strengthening the forward line this summer, while the defence was left without the left-footed centre-back F
  
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• Rangers Set To Announce The Arrival Of This Bundesliga Attacker: What He Would Offer At Ibrox

  03-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Set To Announce The Arrival Of This Bundesliga Attacker: What He Would Offer At IbroxIf a recent report from the Rangers Review is true, the Gers are closing in on Badredine Bouanani, who is currently undergoing a medical ahead of his season-long loan (which includes an €18m buy option) from German outfit VfB Stuttgart. An official announcement is imminent unless there’s a late complication, with just a few hours remaining before the transfer window shuts.Born in Lille, the 21
  
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• Hearts sign Swiss teenager Kabashi

  03-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Hearts have signed Swiss teenager Leart Kabashi from Grasshoper Club Zurich for an undisclosed fee. The 18-year-old midfielder has penned a four-year deal at Tynecastle and could make his debut in tonight's Edinburgh derby clash against Hibs. Kabashi came through Grashopper's academy before linking up with the first team and made his debut in February last year. He scored his first senior goal in his second appearance for the club and has featured six times for the Swiss side since
  
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• The 6️⃣ stand-offs that rocked the transfer window 💥

  03-09-2026 14:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 6️⃣ stand-offs that rocked the transfer window 💥When the transfer window turns sour.As every summer, the transfer market has been the scene of sometimes extreme tension between certain clubs and one of their players wanting to leave.While players often end up winning these standoffs, clubs can also stand firm and manage to keep their player.Julian Alvarez and Atlético de MadridThis was one of the sagas that kept Barça and Colchoneros fans on edge all summer
  
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• How to watch Everton vs Manchester United live: Stream link, TV, team news, prediction

  03-09-2026 14:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton host Manchester United on Sunday in an intriguing clash on Merseyside, especially in terms of how the home fans may react. David Moyes' Everton have had a good start to the season on the pitch with four points from two games. But Folarin Balogun’s transfer late in the window collapsing was an embarrassing situation for the Toffees as they are now one striker short. Their supporters are far from happy about that. Man United's fans weren't over the moon with their summer window busin
  
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• Flick confident Barcelona’s attack can lead to La Liga title after Julian Alvarez’s failed transfer

  03-09-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick confident Barcelona’s attack can lead to La Liga title after Julian Alvarez’s failed transferHansi Flick is not allowing Barcelona’s failure to sign Julian Alvarez to become an excuse in the club’s pursuit of another third successive La Liga title.According to SPORT, the Barcelona manager is confident that his squad has enough depth and attacking explosiveness to compete at the top of the table, even after the club’s long pursuit of the Argentine forward ended
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona teenager out only for a short time after a blow to thigh

  03-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona teenager out only for a short time after a blow to thighIn what comes as a major relief, FC Barcelona have confirmed that teenage winger Jesse Bisiwu does not have a major injury and will only be sidelined for a short period of time.“Player Jesse Bisiwu received a blow to his left thigh during yesterday’s match. The medical tests carried out this morning have confirmed that it is solely a contusion,” the club statement read.“His return to training is
  
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• Report: Chelsea had £65m bid rejected for Premier League midfielder

  03-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea had £65m bid rejected for Premier League midfielderChelsea Transfer News: James Garner Bid Revealed as Blues Face Lamine Camara TwistChelsea’s deadline day midfield scramble has come into sharper focus, with talkSPORT reporting that Everton’s James Garner was the so-called mystery target late in the window. The west London club were searching for solutions as they looked to reshape the centre of the pitch, and Garner emerged as a serious option before Everton sh
  
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• ⚪ Real Madrid name squad with new signing, but seven absentees

  03-09-2026 13:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚪ Real Madrid name squad with new signing, but seven absenteesReal Madrid may have a DEBUT, but they have seven absences for the clash with Betis.The fourth-round match is scheduled for Friday (4) at 4 p.m. at La Cartuja Stadium.Coach José Mourinho will be without Asencio, Éder Militão, Mendy, Thiago Pitarch, Tchouaméni, Rodrygo, and Endrick.On the other hand, young midfielder Sergio Martínez, signed from Racing, has been called up and could make his debu
  
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• Rangers 'look more like themselves' after back-to-back victories - Shankland

  03-09-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Striker Lawrence Shankland feels like a weight has been lifted as his goals helped Rangers pick up back-to-back Premiership wins for the first time this season. The former Hearts forward scored the decisive penalty at Pittodrie on Sunday and both of Rangers' goals in their 2-1 win at Falkirk on Wednesday night. That's now four goals for the 31-year-old, who had come under fire for his brief drought since joining his former boss Derek McInnes at Ibrox this summer. "As a striker, you're always goi
  
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• I used to play in-match games as a laugh - Dean

  03-09-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mike Dean refereed more than 550 Premier League matches [Getty Images]Former Premier League referee Mike Dean says he used set himself mini-challenges during matches "as a laugh".Appearing on Jamie Vardy's podcast, Dean said he would see how long he could go without blowing his whistle, or stay inside the centre circle."We used to say 'we'll kick off now. Right, see how long we can go without blowing a whistle'," Dean said."I've done that a few times in the Premier League, before VAR obviously -
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid squad list to face Real Betis | La Liga MD 4

  03-09-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid squad list to face Real Betis | La Liga MD 4Real Madrid will be back in action tomorrow night as they take on Real Betis on Matchday of the 2026/27 La Liga season.The Merengues have so far won three in three in the league and will be eager to extend that run, especially with their UEFA Champions League opener just around the corner.Ahead of the game, manager Jose Mourinho has announced the squad list of players who will be making the trip for the game at Estadio La Cartuja
  
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• Barcelona frustrated with Real Betis after missing out on €8.6m windfall from ex-winger’s collapsed move

  03-09-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona frustrated with Real Betis after missing out on €8.6m windfall from ex-winger’s collapsed moveBarcelona are frustrated with Real Betis after the Andalusian club rejected the opportunity to sell former Barça winger Ez Abde during the final stages of the summer transfer window.According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona had been counting on Abde’s departure generating another significant financial return. The Catalan club retained % of the rights to a future sale
  
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• 📜 Real Madrid's picks vs Betis: Sergio Martínez in, seven out

  03-09-2026 13:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📜 Real Madrid's picks vs Betis: Sergio Martínez in, seven outReal Madrid face Real Betis Balompié this Friday at 9 pm, and José Mourinho already has his selected squad.
  José Mourinho's squad listThere is one new addition: Sergio Martínez, recently signed from Racing.There are seven absentees: Asencio, Militao, Mendy, Thiago Pitarch, Rodrygo and Endrick.Carlo Ancelotti was present at training, visiting his former players and the Brazilians.This article w
  
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• Why didn’t Manu Koné join Premier League despite Chelsea and Roma verbal agreement

  03-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why didn’t Manu Koné join Premier League despite Chelsea and Roma verbal agreementManu Koné (25) came very close to becoming a Chelsea FC player. Faced with the complexity of the deal involving AS Monaco’s Lamine Camara (22), the Blues are said to have decided, at the very end of the transfer window, to step up their efforts to secure the Frenchman’s services.A verbal agreement between the London club and AS Roma for €70m – €25m more than the initi
  
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• Fantastic news, Liverpool expect surprise triple injury return

  03-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fantastic news, Liverpool expect surprise triple injury returnLiverpool will reportedly welcome three players back this season. It's a welcome surprise for the squad.Liverpool's squad is locked in - but it's far from solid. The Reds lack players all over the place, having failed to sign a right-sided winger, a midfielder or a right-back at the deadline.There was apparently a last-gasp attempt to sign Malo Gusto from Chelsea on loan. He's someone who could have covered the middle of the pitch as
  
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• Orient sign midfielder Gilbert on three-year deal

  03-09-2026 13:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leyton Orient have signed former Middlesbrough midfielder Alex Gilbert on a three-year contract.The 24-year-old was released by Boro at the end of last season and being a free agent means he is able to join a new club outside of the transfer window."I was happy to be patient to make sure I made the right decision," Gilbert told Orient's website."I spoke to a number of clubs over the summer and believe that Orient is the best place for me."Gilbert played 40 times in the Championship for Boro and
  
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• Double boost for Barcelona as injured star, new signing train with group ahead of Valencia clash

  03-09-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Double boost for Barcelona as injured star, new signing train with group ahead of Valencia clashFC Barcelona sars have begun preparations for Sunday’s meeting with Valencia after being given two days off following an intense opening to the La Liga campaign.Hansi Flick’s side have made a perfect start to the season, winning all three of their matches to collect nine points and move to the top of the table. After three matches in a short span, the German coach felt his squad needed som
  
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• Celtic Snap Up This Swiss Fullback: Statement Of Intent From The Hoops?

  03-09-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Snap Up This Swiss Fullback: Statement Of Intent From The Hoops?According to renowned Scottish journalist Anthony Joseph, Celtic tabled an offer for Jordan Lotomba to secure his services before Thursday’s transfer deadline. The Feyenoord right-back entered the final year of his De Kuip contract, and the Hoops have now announced his arrival amid concerns about Alistair Johnston’s fitness.The 27-year-old Swiss international progressed through Champagne Sports, Yverdon-Sport and
  
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• Mike Dean sparks fury after admitting to secret mini-games while refereeing Premier League matches

  03-09-2026 13:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mike Dean has admitted he would play secret mini-games while refereeing Premier League matches in a mystifying revelation that has outraged fans.Dean has not refereed since retiring in 2022 after a 22-year officiating career, during which he took charge of 553 top-flight games.While one of the most recognisable in his field, the 58-year-old was also a notably controversial figure for his unique manner of refereeing, with on-pitch gags and his self-admitted “arrogance” sometimes seein
  
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• McLeish 'quietly surprising everyone'

  03-09-2026 13:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]St Mirren fans, we asked for your views after Wednesday night's win at Kilmarnock made it 10 points from four games for the Buddies. Here's what some of you said: Kieran: Saints were very comfortable in the first half and gritted it out for the win, just need to put games to bed to early and save the blood pressure of fans. Saints are a great watch just now and hopefully can just get better with confidence growing. It's good to see a decent squad depth for a changePaul: Picking up 10 points
  
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• Luis Figo lauds Real Madrid’s transfer market activity this summer – ‘It was necessary’

  03-09-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis Figo lauds Real Madrid’s transfer market activity this summer – ‘It was necessary’Real Madrid have undergone a significant transformation this summer, bringing in six new signings as Jose Mourinho looks to rebuild a squad that went two seasons without a major trophy.One man who has been particularly impressed by the club’s business is former Ballon d’Or winner Luis Figo, who believes the signings were the need of the hour.Figo praises the signingsSpeaking
  
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• Al-Ettifaq pursue Marseille defender Derek Cornelius after Rayo Vallecano deal collapsed

  03-09-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Al-Ettifaq pursue Marseille defender Derek Cornelius after Rayo Vallecano deal collapsedAl-Ettifaq are reportedly keen to sign Olympique de Marseille’s Derek Cornelius (28), according to information from journalist Fabrizio Romano.Talks between the Saudi club and their French counterparts are said to have already begun with a view to finalising the deal before the local transfer window closes on 6th September.Although he was at one point reported to be close to joining Rayo Vallecano, Corn
  
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• The Premier League premium is £20m - and that worries European clubs

  03-09-2026 13:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iliman Ndiaye (£65m), Savio (£75m) and Carlos Baleba (£70m) moved between English clubs for fees which could not be achieved outside the Premier League [Getty Images]The old adage used to be that English players came at a premium. Now that appears to simply apply to a player already in the Premier League.As English football set a host of new records for spending in the summer window, the average spend on a player signed from another Premier League club was £39.4m - almost
  
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• Ignore the rival medical, Star is 'convinced' he'll agree Liverpool move

  03-09-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ignore the rival medical, Star is 'convinced' he'll agree Liverpool moveOne star player is convinced he'll agree a move to Liverpool. This is despite completing a medical with one of the Reds' fierce rivals.We were eager for Liverpool to sign a defensive midfielder this summer. That didn't happen, unfortunately, and now the middle of the pitch remains an incredible opportunity for opposing teams.That's certainly the feeling coming out of the opening two games. Both Newcastle United and Nottingha
  
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• Barcelona newcomer rejected a lucrative offer from elsewhere to join the club

  03-09-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona newcomer rejected a lucrative offer from elsewhere to join the clubDominik Livakovic is one of many signings Barcelona have made this summer and at least on paper, it is the one which has generated the least amount of buzz as the goalkeeper will merely be serving as a backup for Joan Garcia.That being said, Livakovic has had to sacrifice a great deal in his bid to join Barcelona this summer, notably declining a lucrative offer from Dinamo Zagreb, a club he was playing for on loan last
  
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