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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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• Hibs midfielder Campbell joins St Johnstone on loan

  03-09-2026 18:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hibernian midfielder Josh Campbell has joined fellow Premiership side St Johnstone on loan for the remainder of the 2026/27 campaign. The 26-year-old has made 184 appearances for the Easter Road club, five of those have come this season, with 23 goals and 20 assists across those outings. "I would like to wish Josh the very best with this loan move," head coach David Gray said."I have known Josh for a very long time and watched him grow up and develop as a player over the years. During that time
  
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• Rangers striker Kelsy's colourful career - aged just 22

  03-09-2026 18:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland will be the fifth country Kelsy has played in [Getty Images]From hiding in a truck to avoid a travel ban to living through the war in Ukraine, Kevin Kelsy's nascent career has already been a colourful one.Now the 22-year-old striker is beginning a new chapter with Rangers after a deadline day move from Portland Timbers.So, what will the imposing Venezuela forward bring to Ibrox?Hiding in truck as teenage talentKelsy began his career in his homeland with Mineros de Guayana, making his de
  
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• Swansea on the way to reviving style - Matos

  03-09-2026 18:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vitor Matos' Swansea have lost only once in 11 league games since being beaten by Coventry in March[Huw Evans Picture Agency]Vitor Matos believes his Swansea City side are on the way to reviving the sort of stylish possession game which was key to the club's golden period in the Premier League.Swansea are top of the early Championship table having banked 10 points from their first four league games.The Swans host Wrexham in a mouthwatering Welsh derby on Saturday having produced one of the club'
  
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• St Helens and England centre Percival to retire

  03-09-2026 18:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mark Percival has appeared for St Helens in each of the past 14 seasons and has won everything in domestic rugby league with the club [SWPix]St Helens centre and former England international Mark Percival will retire from rugby league at the end of the season.The 32-year-old has spent his entire career with Saints and during that time won five Super League titles, four League Leaders' Shields, the Challenge Cup and the World Club Challenge.He has made a total of 273 appearances for the club sinc
  
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• Rangers buy Portland's Kelsy and take Stuttgart's Bouanani on loan

  03-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Kelsy and Badredine Bouanani take Rangers' summer signings to 14 [Getty Images]Rangers have confirmed they have bought Venezuela striker Kevin Kelsy from Portland Timbers for an undisclosed fee and taken Algeria winger Badredine Bouanani on a season-long loan from Stuttgart.Their double announcement as the Scottish summer transfer window closed on Thursday takes the total of additions to the Ibrox squad to 14.The 22-year-old Kelsy, who has signed a four-year contract with the option of an
  
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• Arsenal almost signed Spanish winger on deadline day

  03-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal almost signed Spanish winger on deadline dayRacing Santander’s sporting director Chema Aragon has claimed Arsenal pursued a move to sign Pablo Garcia from Real Betis, before the player’s eventual transfer to the Verdiblancos.Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty ImagesPablo Garcia completed an emotional deadline-day exit from Real Betis this week, leaving the club in tears after a 15-year spell and joining fellow La Liga side Racing Santander.There had been suggestions that Garcia
  
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• Álvarez claim exposes tension in Atlético’s Barcelona stance

  03-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Álvarez claim exposes tension in Atlético’s Barcelona stanceAtlético Madrid privately gave Julián Álvarez written permission to discuss a move to Barcelona, according to El Chiringuito TV. Journalist Jordi Jota claims to have personally seen the document, a detail that sits awkwardly alongside Atlético’s public insistence throughout the summer that Álvarez would not be sold to a direct La Liga rival.It is worth being precise about what
  
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• What a story! Journalist commentates as his son takes to the pitch 🇦🇷

  03-09-2026 17:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What a story! Journalist commentates as his son takes to the pitch 🇦🇷Argentine football lived through a BEAUTIFUL story during Wednesday’s (2) Vélez vs. Boca Juniors match in the Copa Argentina.In the 36th minute of the second half, journalist Hernán Feler called the moment his own son, 18-year-old Vélez midfielder Luca Feler, came onto the field."If you'll allow me. Number 8, Lucas Robertone, is coming off. And coming on, wearing 48, is my son, Luca Fe
  
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• “Really poor” – Former Red rates Liverpool’s summer transfer window

  03-09-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Really poor” – Former Red rates Liverpool’s summer transfer windowStephen Warnock Reacts to Liverpool’s ‘Really Poor’ Summer Transfer WindowDespite weeks of speculation, Liverpool had a fairly quiet end to the summer transfer window.The Reds managed to wrap up five arrivals with Lucca Brughmans, Jeremy Jacquet, Ronald Araujo, Victor Munoz and Bradley Barcola making the move to Merseyside.Interestingly, Liverpool somehow ended the transfer window with th
  
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• Jaissle backs Woltemade to score 'a lot of goals' on loan

  03-09-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nick Woltemade is now wearing black and white elsewhere.But the German remains very much in Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle's thoughts after he completed his loan move to Juventus this week.Jaissle told his countryman he had his fingers crossed for him because he "deserves to be playing and performing well"."I really appreciate Nick as a player for his quality on the pitch but, also, I appreciate him as a human being and his quality off the pitch," he said."We always had good conver
  
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• Journalist claims Barcelona will ‘go all out’ for Julian Alvarez in January: “It’s now personal”

  03-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist claims Barcelona will ‘go all out’ for Julian Alvarez in January: “It’s now personal”The transfer window has closed and Julian Alvarez will remain at Atletico Madrid despite his deep desire to sign for FC Barcelona.The Blaugrana pushed hard to sign him, but encountered a firm refusal from the Colchoneros, who never showed any willingness to negotiate his sale with the La Liga champions.Arsenal attempted to convince Alvarez to join them, but the striker sh
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms Arsenal’s plans for Ethan Nwaneri after Borussia Dortmund loan

  03-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms Arsenal’s plans for Ethan Nwaneri after Borussia Dortmund loanArsenal Keep Control of Ethan Nwaneri in Borussia Dortmund Loan DealArsenal have moved to protect their long term interests in Ethan Nwaneri, with key details now emerging around the teenager’s loan switch to Borussia Dortmund. According to Fabrizio Romano for Caught Offside, this is a deal carefully structured to give Arsenal maximum control over one of their brightest young assets.The central poi
  
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• How Alvarez needs to rebuild trust at Atletico

  03-09-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Alvarez made 49 appearances for Atletico Madrid last season, scoring 20 goals [Getty Images]Julian Alvarez's future at Atletico Madrid has been one of the biggest talking points of the summer.But now that it is certain the Argentina forward will remain at Atleti until at least the January transfer window, the focus can turn to how the 26-year-old re-establishes himself in Diego Simeone's side. With three consecutive away games ahead, Simeone has the opportunity to ease him back into the t
  
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• Cech's ranking in Premier League's most game-changing transfers

  03-09-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The 'here we go' is on hold, the 'bombas' are done and dusted and the window panes are reverberating after being forcefully closed on Tuesday night.Now comes the moment for new arrivals to make their mark on the pitch rather than the balance sheet.Throughout the Premier League era there have been hordes of transfer hits and misses, but today we're looking at those signings who proved game-changing for their club and the competition, the ones who really moved the needle.I've ranked my top 10
  
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• Where does Van Dijk rank in Premier League's game-changing transfers?

  03-09-2026 17:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The 'here we go' is on hold, the 'bombas' are done and dusted and the window panes are reverberating after being forcefully closed on Tuesday night.Now comes the moment for new arrivals to make their mark on the pitch rather than the balance sheet.Throughout the Premier League era there have been hordes of transfer hits and misses, but today we're looking at those signings who proved game-changing for their club and the competition, the ones who really moved the needle.I've ranked my top 10
  
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• Rose on team fitness, keeping hold of players and facing Newcastle

  03-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth boss Marco Rose has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Newcastle at St James' Park (kick-off 12:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Rose confirmed there are no new injury concerns going in to the weekend.He feels "it's a good sign" they kept hold of players like Alex Scott, Rayan and Junior Kroupi and he has to give "big thanks" to the owner for not selling them, adding: "We need these type of players."The Cherries boss said t
  
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• Real Madrid rejected €35 million Galatasaray offer for 23-year-old midfielder – report

  03-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid rejected €35 million Galatasaray offer for 23-year-old midfielder – reportThe last week of the summer transfer window at Real Madrid ended with little activity beyond the signing of Sergio Martinez and the departures of several more academy players, including David Jimenez and Manuel Angel.Jose Mourinho had considered his squad complete for some time, and the club ultimately backed his decision. There was, however, considerable speculation surrounding several players, part
  
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• Le Bris on transfer window, upcoming Europa League and facing Brentford

  03-09-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland boss Regis le Bris has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Le Bris confirmed Habib Diarra will be sidelined for around six to eight weeks with a hamstring injury: "It's frustrating, but we have to manage it and we will find solutions... It's a shame because I was so pleased with his pre-season and he's getting more mature about his game, ab
  
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• St Johnstone sign Cotterill from Swansea

  03-09-2026 17:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  St Johnstone have announced the signing of midfielder Joel Cotterill from Swansea City for an undisclosed fee.The 21-year-old has put pen to paper on a one-year deal running until the summer of 2027. Cotterill, who came through the youth academy at Swansea, made his senior debut in 2022 and has gone on to have loan spells with Stockport County, Swindon Town, Bristol Rovers.He spent the second half of last season on loan with fellow Premiership outfit Dundee where he made 11 Premiership appearanc
  
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• Report: Barcelona academy youngster took only one training session to convince Flick

  03-09-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Barcelona academy youngster took only one training session to convince FlickBrian Farinas has been one of the surprises so far at FC Barcelona, with the 20-year-old starlet impressing in pre-season and earning promotion to the senior team.Indeed, the La Masia graduate has been handed a first-team registration and given the No. 4 shirt, left vacant by Ronald Araujo.Considering that he was on his way out of the club not so long ago, it shows how much of impact that the youngster has had on
  
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• Lincoln release defender Jackson

  03-09-2026 17:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Defender Adam Jackson has had his Lincoln City contract terminated by mutual consent, but will continue to train with the Championship side while he searches for a new club. The 32-year-old was told earlier in the summer that he would not be included in the Imps' 25-man squad this season, but he failed to get a move away before the transfer window closed.Jackson has been with Lincoln for six years and has featured 179 times across all competitions.His only appearance this season ca
  
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• Sheffield United defender Reavill signs new deal

  03-09-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheffield United defender Reavill signs new dealSheffield United defender Jess Reavill has signed a new contract with the club.The Blades announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 20-year-old centre-back has agreed an extension to her terms until summer 2028.Reavill started out at Sheffield United before going on to represent Leicester City and Stoke City. The player returned to Bramall Lane for a second spell last summer. Reavill made 18 appearances for The
  
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• Fight, character and one remarkable Norwegian

  03-09-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Derby County's lack of desire, passion, energy and effort in last Saturday's defeat by Swansea City left many fans feeling extremely disappointed and frustrated.While most supporters can have patience at the start of a new campaign, you will struggle to find any who can excuse a lack of effort and commitment, no matter how early it is in the season.Making the near eight-hour round trip to Portsmouth on Tuesday evening felt almost bonkers after Saturday's showing.However, with
  
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• Jaissle on Woltemade, deadline day and facing Bournemouth

  03-09-2026 17:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United boss Matthias Jaissle has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Bournemouth at St. James' Park (kick-off 12:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Jaissle gave an update on Jacob Murphy and Joel Willock staying with the Magpies: "Yeah, I think now we have a well-balanced squad. The lads were doing good in the pre-season, they showed their quality. I think they still have potential to even do better and therefore we made a decis
  
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• Barcelona already working on renewing three teenage breakout stars – report

  03-09-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona already working on renewing three teenage breakout stars – reportFC Barcelona closed the summer transfer window on Tuesday with several new signings while also bidding goodbye to a number of players from the senior team as well as the youth setup.With the window now closed, sporting director Deco now has a clear picture of the club’s Financial Fair Play situation.Now, the sporting department can turn its attention to another priority: securing the futures of several key you
  
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• London City shirt deal biggest in women's game - Kang

  03-09-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kang bought London City in December 2023 [Getty Images]London City Lionesses owner Michelle Kang says her club's new shirt sponsorship deal with sports brand Nike is the largest in the women's game - and worth more than those of some Premier League sides.The current largest deal for a women's side is believed to be for the new National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) franchise in Atlanta, which is set to join the competition in 2028.Atlanta's shirt deal is reportedly worth about $4m (£2.96m),
  
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• Sarr needs time to process collapse of Liverpool move

  03-09-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr will need time to process the collapse of his proposed move to Liverpool, says head coach Pierre Sage.The Senegal attacker, who was the club's top scorer last season, was linked with a move to Anfield late in the transfer window, but ended up staying at Selhurst Park.Sage admitted: "He has to digest for sure because it's a dream for a lot of players to play with this kind of club (Liverpool)."He had a good opportunity but in the end it didn't wor
  
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• CEO explains why former Gunner pulled out of deadline-day transfer

  03-09-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CEO explains why former Gunner pulled out of deadline-day transferFolarin Balogun’s transfer to Everton fell apart at the last minute on transfer deadline day, and AS Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro has explained why.Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty ImagesOn transfer deadline day, AS Monaco’sFolarin Balogun was set to sign for Everton in a €50m package that would see Arsenal cashing in on their 17.5% sell-on clause.Yet that move was thrown into doubt amid reports that Balogun had fai
  
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• Farke on Rodon, bids for Okafor and facing Brighton

  03-09-2026 17:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Brighton at Amex Stadium (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Farke confirmed defender Joe Rodon will be out for eight to 10 weeks with a "serious hamstring injury", adding: "It is a big blow for us because he is a key player for us." The Leeds boss also said it is up to him to decide when the right time is for Gabriel Gudmundsson to return from injury.Farke
  
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