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• Lyon hold talks to sign Rangers’ Youssef Chermiti

  03-07-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon hold talks to sign Rangers’ Youssef ChermitiOlympique Lyonnais are in the market for a new forward this summer and, after showing interest in Hearts’ Claudio Braga (26), the club have now turned their attention towards Glasgow Rangers’ Youssef Chermiti (22), according to a report from Foot Mercato.OL are without a talisman heading into the coming season. Endrick’s loan from Real Madrid has expired, Rachid Ghezzal’s contract has expired, and Roman Yaremchuk
  
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• 23-Year-Old Celtic Player Wanted By Bolton Wanderers And Millwall: What’s The Right Decision For Glasgow Giants?

  13-07-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  23-Year-Old Celtic Player Wanted By Bolton Wanderers And Millwall: What’s The Right Decision For Glasgow Giants?Johnny Kenny is at the centre of a proper summer tug-of-war. According to reporter Alan Nixon via his Patreon account, relayed by @eflpublished on X, two Championship clubs are actively trying to pry the 23-year-old forward away from Glasgow. Bolton Wanderers want him back permanently after his successful loan spell last term. Millwall have also thrown their hat into the ring, wi
  
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• Manchester United Activate The Release Clause Of This Aston Villa Ace: Good Choice For Carrick?

  13-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Activate The Release Clause Of This Aston Villa Ace: Good Choice For Carrick?In a recent report, talkSPORT stated that Manchester United have activated the release clause of Aston Villa ace Youri Tielemans this summer. It has been mentioned that the Red Devils are hoping to bring the Belgian midfielder to Old Trafford in this transfer window.Tielemans’ Impressive Form In The Premier LeagueTielemans enjoyed a decent run of form at the West Midlands club as he was responsib
  
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• Chelsea contact Como for Trevoh Chalobah’s sale, Inter on stand-by

  13-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea contact Como for Trevoh Chalobah’s sale, Inter on stand-bySerie A side Inter have been pursuing a move for Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah but the move is currently on stand-by.Get Italian Football News have looked at how Como and Inter have spoken to each other rather cordially about the defender. This led to the lakeside club clarifying that they won’t create an auction, as they silently moved away.Alfredo Pedulla has now reported that Chelsea could be desperate for the pla
  
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• Barcelona request to play first half of the 2027-28 season at Montjuic Stadium

  13-07-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona request to play first half of the 2027-28 season at Montjuic StadiumAccording to SPORT, FC Barcelona have formally asked La Liga for permission to play the entire first half of the 2027-28 season at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Montjuic while major work continues on the Spotify Camp Nou.The request comes as the club prepares for the installation of the stadium’s roof, a key phase of the redevelopment project that is scheduled to begin in June 2027.A precauti
  
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• Update On The Future Of This Manchester City Striker: What Should Maresca Do?

  13-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Update On The Future Of This Manchester City Striker: What Should Maresca Do?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey offered an update on the future of Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush. It is believed that the Egypt international is set to have discussions with the Mancunian club over his future amid interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United this summer.Marmoush’s Impressive Record In The Premier LeagueMarmoush had a decent campaign at Man City recently after he put in
  
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• Transfer round-up: Inter deal collapses, Dybala announcement, Aston Villa chase Milan defender

  13-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer round-up: Inter deal collapses, Dybala announcement, Aston Villa chase Milan defenderAnan Khalaili has not passed his medical tests with Inter, while Roma have confirmed that Paulo Dybala signed a contract extension until 2027. Check out today’s transfer news from Serie A and Italian football.Paulo Dybala has officially signed a new contract at Roma, extending his stay in the capital until June 2027.The Giallorossi coach Gian Piero Gasperini released an interview with Radio Anch&r
  
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• Lionel Messi to face Arsenal quartet for the 1st time

  13-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi to face Arsenal quartet for the 1st timeLionel Messi has talked about facing England for the first time, with none of Arsenal’s England internationals ever having played against him before.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesEngland’s recent victory over Norway sent them into the World Cup semi-finals this midweek, with Thomas Tuchel’s side to face Argentina on Wednesday.Rather unusually for 39-year-old Lionel Messi, he’ll be facing an entirely new opponent, hav
  
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• MK Dons sign ex-Cardiff midfielder Wintle

  13-07-2026 20:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Wintle left Cardiff City at the end of last season [Getty Images]MK Dons have signed former Cardiff City midfielder Ryan Wintle on a free transfer on an undisclosed contract.Wintle, 29, won Cardiff's player of the year award as the Bluebirds secured an immediate return to the Championship last season.In May he announced he was leaving the Welsh club due to circumstances "completely out of my control"."He has a real intent to his play and his athleticism allows him to cover the pitch really
  
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• Preston sign striker Erabi on loan from Genk

  13-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jusef Erabi only started four league games for Genk last season [Getty Images]Preston North End have signed striker Jusef Erabi on a season-long loan deal from Genk to make the Swede their third summer signing.Erabi, 23, joined Genk from Hammarby in his native Sweden in September 2025.Preston have the option to make the deal permanent."I've been speaking to the staff and the people around the club and it looks amazing," Erabi, who is of Afghan descent, told the club website."When I saw the club
  
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• Antonio Vergara: Napoli reach agreement over new deal

  13-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Antonio Vergara: Napoli reach agreement over new dealSerie A side Napoli saw Antonio Vergara impress at the turn of the year and are prepared to keep him at the club for the long term.In recent months, there have been doubts about the attacker’s future in Naples. Clubs in Italy and England have been keeping tabs on him and there have been suggestions of a formal offer from them too.But Napoli have acted fast. Gianluca Di Marzioreports that a meeting took place between the Partenopei and Ve
  
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• Barcelona to handle Julian Alvarez operation with greater discretion as Laporta takes charge

  13-07-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona to handle Julian Alvarez operation with greater discretion as Laporta takes chargeAccording to Santi Ovalle of Cadena SER, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has taken personal control of the club’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez. Negotiations are expected to continue directly with Atletico Madrid chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin once the World Cup concludes.Change in negotiating strategyAccording to the journalist, Barcelona have now decided to handle the operation with greate
  
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• Allegri arrives for Napoli and Vergara agrees new contract to 2031

  13-07-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri arrives for Napoli and Vergara agrees new contract to 2031Napoli are finally beginning to progress in pre-season, as new coach Max Allegri arrived ahead of tomorrow’s press conference, while Antonio Vergara has agreed an improved contract.The Partenopei have been fairly static compared to many of the other Serie A sides so far this summer, as they are forced to sell players before they can bring any more in.Allegri lands for Napoli presentationThey were also urged to wait until rec
  
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• Villa working on deal for Switzerland's Manzambi

  13-07-2026 19:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Johan Manzambi scored three goals and registered two assists for Switzerland at the World Cup [Getty Images]Aston Villa are working on a deal for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi as they attempt to hijack a move to Newcastle United.Newcastle had appeared to be in pole position to sign Manzambi in a deal worth in the region of £50m, but BBC Sport previously reported the club had been a little cautious given the interest from elsewhere.Any deal could eclipse the record £50m Villa pai
  
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• Report: Manchester United remain interested in move for Newcastle star

  13-07-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Manchester United remain interested in move for Newcastle starManchester United Push Lewis Hall Deal as Old Trafford Pathway EmergesManchester United are maintaining a strong interest in Lewis Hall, with the Newcastle United left-back still viewed as a leading solution in a key problem position ahead of the new season. According to TeamTalk, United have been shaping this part of their recruitment drive for some time, and Hall remains central to that planning despite the obvious complicat
  
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• Done Deal: Ravaglia set for Watford loan with potential obligation to buy

  13-07-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done Deal: Ravaglia set for Watford loan with potential obligation to buyAccording to Sky Sport Italia, Watford have agreed a deal with Bologna for goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia, on loan with an option to buy that could become an obligation.The details of the arrangement are that this is a one-season loan with an option to buy at the end of the term.However, the condition to activate the obligation and make it permanent would be Watford earning promotion into the Premier League.There is a very It
  
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• Man United look ready to let midfield star join Liverpool

  13-07-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United look ready to let midfield star join LiverpoolManchester United look ready to let a midfield star join Liverpool. Here's your chance, Richard Hughes.Liverpool are in the market for a midfielder this summer and that’s something that could take precedence if Curtis Jones leaves the club. Let alone if Alexis Mac Allister also departs, as has been rumoured.Even Dominik Szoboszlai has hit a road block in contract talks. The Reds are facing an uncertain future with their midfield - an
  
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• Fiorentina enter the race for Real Madrid breakout midfield prodigy – report

  13-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina enter the race for Real Madrid breakout midfield prodigy – reportThiago Pitarch’s future at Real Madrid remains uncertain despite an impressive breakthrough campaign that established him as one of the club’s most promising young talents.The 18-year-old midfielder emerged as one of the revelations of last season after earning the trust of Alvaro Arbeloa during the second half of the campaign, producing a series of mature performances for the first team.Although Pitarc
  
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• Done Deal: Doekhi arrives for Lazio medical and contract to 2029

  13-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done Deal: Doekhi arrives for Lazio medical and contract to 2029Danilho Doekhi has arrived in Rome to join Lazio as a free agent after his contract with Union Berlin expires, ready to sign until June 2029.The defender was filmed this afternoon landing in the airport in the Eternal City, where he was whisked to a meeting where he finalised the details of the agreement.He is already having his medical tests and can now put pen to paper on a three-year contract.Doekhi lands for LazioDoekhi celebrat
  
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• “I thought, why don’t I learn about Jesus?” – Man City’s Rico Lewis reveals how faith changed his life

  13-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I thought, why don’t I learn about Jesus?” – Man City’s Rico Lewis reveals how faith changed his lifeRico Lewis revealed that he “always loved history” and “something clicked” one dayThe Man City right-back announced that he married his partner, Amelia, on Tuesday last weekLewis made 22 outings in all competitions in Pep Guardiola’s final season at the club last termManchester City star Rico Lewis expounded on his journey with religion
  
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• Crewe can go under the radar for promotion - Offord

  13-07-2026 19:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Returning Crewe Alexandra centre-back Luke Offord says he is hoping the Alex can go "under the radar" in their bid for promotion in League Two this season.The 26-year-old is back at the club after spending the past two years with MK Dons.Offord, who made 170 appearances for the Railwaymen after coming through the club's academy, said he wanted to come back to "get Crewe out the league".The chance to work with boss Lee Bell again was also an added pull."The seasons I had previously before I left
  
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• Barcelona monitoring the situation of former defender with €14m price tag amid growing interest

  13-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona monitoring the situation of former defender with €14m price tag amid growing interestFormer La Masia product Sergi Dominguez’s future could end up providing FC Barcelona with an unexpected financial boost this summer.The young central defender, who developed through La Masia before joining Dinamo Zagreb last summer, continues to attract interest from clubs across Europe. While a transfer remains possible this summer, it will not come cheaply.Among the clubs following the def
  
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• Xabi Alonso pushes Garnacho out, Roma closing in

  13-07-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso pushes Garnacho out, Roma closing inAlejandro Garnacho will not wear the Chelsea jersey next season. The Argentine is out of the plans of new manager Xabi Alonso, who confirmed in his presentation press conference that he will not be targeting the 2004-born player. The Spanish coach said: “Several clubs are interested in him,” and as is well known, Roma is among them. The Giallorossi have set their sights on the former Manchester United winger to strengthen the attacking
  
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• Dutch referee dropped from World Cup 2026 dies at age of 38

  13-07-2026 19:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A referee who was dropped from Fifa’s list of officials for World Cup 2026 has died, the Dutch federation (KNVB) announced.Rob Dieperink had been selected as a VAR for this summer’s tournament but was “removed from the list” of World Cup officials in May, Fifa said. Dieperink, 38, was arrested by the Metropolitan Police in April following an allegation of sexual assault against a teenage boy in London, The Athleticreported. We zijn geschrokken en diepbedroefd door het ove
  
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• Shock new club match city rivals in Mo Salah offer

  13-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shock new club match city rivals in Mo Salah offerMohamed Salah is no longer a Liverpool player. The 34-year-old reached an agreement to rip up his £400k per week contract one year early. Originally due to expire in 2027 the Egyptian King’s deal was instead curtailed on June 30.Currently on his post-season break following Egypt’s FIFA World Cup elimination at the hands of Argentina Salah is making up his mind over his next move.Saudi Pro League clubs have long been thought of a
  
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• Celik resists Fiorentina and Fenerbahce interest to renew Roma contract

  13-07-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celik resists Fiorentina and Fenerbahce interest to renew Roma contractFiorentina and Fenerbahce made a late attempt to sign free agent Zeki Celik, but the Turkiye international has reportedly already agreed to sign a new contract with Roma.The 29-year-old is currently free to do as he wishes, because his contract with the Giallorossi expired on June 30.This has made him an appetising prospect on the transfer market, with Fenerbahce making a proposal, while Fiorentina have also seemingly approac
  
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• Dybala: “It’s a privilege to play for Roma.”

  13-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dybala: “It’s a privilege to play for Roma.”It’s finally official: Paulo Dybala will remain in Rome for at least another year. Despite the temptation of Boca Juniors, the Argentine has signed a one-year contract with the Roman club for a fee just under three million. Today, the number 21 appeared at Roma’s training camp, which will kick off next season. The permanence of the 1993-born player was a priority for Gian Piero Gasperini, and the coach’s wishes have
  
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• Roma prepare offer for Celitc’s Arne Engels

  13-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma prepare offer for Celitc’s Arne EngelsRoma officially began the new season with the players gathering at Trigoria for their summer training camp, but Gian Piero Gasperini is still waiting for reinforcements from the transfer market. The Giallorossi coach reportedly asked the club to accelerate incoming transfers to complete a squad that, after many years of waiting, will also face the Champions League. The initial priority is the attacking wingers, considered one of the key positions
  
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• Chelsea forward Ribadeira re-joins FC Fleury 91 on loan

  13-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea forward Ribadeira re-joins FC Fleury 91 on loanChelsea forward Louna Ribadeira has re-joined French Arkema Première Ligue club FC Fleury 91 on loan for the 2026/2027 season.Les Essonniennes announced news of the deal via a post on their official club X account this afternoon.The 21-year-old attacker spent last season on loan at the Stade Auguste Gentelet. She helped FC Fleury 91 record a fifth-place finish in the Arkema Première Ligue table. The youngster overcame a long-te
  
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• Atletico pounce on Tresoldi in two-way race with Roma

  13-07-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico pounce on Tresoldi in two-way race with RomaToday is the first day of training camp at Trigoria, but there’s still a lot of work to do regarding the transfer market. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini’s priority is strengthening the attack, and the Giallorossi are keeping a close eye on several players. One of the names on the list is Nicolò Tresoldi, considered a good fit for Malen’s backup. However, in addition to Roma, other foreign clubs are also monitoring the stri
  
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