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• Man Utd academy duo in Arsenal talks

  20-08-2026 12:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]There is a bit of movement within the academy ranks at Manchester United, with a number of their older players set for moves to rival clubs.Winger James Scanlon and full-back Habeeb Ogunneye, who spent time on loan in League Two with Swindon and Newport respectively last season, are both in talks with Arsenal.Although the pair only made a handful of appearances in senior football, it is felt, at 19 and 20, they have further development in them.Neither were involved in United's pre-
  
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• Why Liverpool should lament the loss of another local as Curtis Jones joins Inter

  20-08-2026 14:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The last time Curtis Jones played at the San Siro, he identified why Liverpool’s tactics succeeded. “I think it works because I am playing,” he said. That, perhaps, is Jones, cheeky and confident, but also a footballer with the capacity to exert an influence.It was last December, three days after Mohamed Salah’s explosive interview at Leeds, with Liverpool omitting their greatest goalscorer for decades from the squad they took to Italy, with Arne Slot’s side having
  
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• Deco’s Julian Alvarez transfer plan revealed as Barcelona prepare to wait until Atletico vs Villarreal

  20-08-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deco’s Julian Alvarez transfer plan revealed as Barcelona prepare to wait until Atletico vs VillarrealBarcelona are prepared to wait a little longer before making a final decision on their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, with Atletico Madrid’s La Liga clash against Villarreal set to provide an important indication of where the situation stands.According to SPORT, Barcelona want to assess what happens around Alvarez before deciding whether there is still a realistic path towards a deal.The
  
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• Fifa announces Women's Cup schedule, Corinthians arena gets more games

  20-08-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa announces Women's Cup schedule, Corinthians arena gets more gamesFIFA released this Thursday (20) the official match schedule for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, which will be held in Brazil.The Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro, was chosen as the venue for the opening match, scheduled for June 24, and the grand final, which will take place on July 25.As the host nation, Brazil will be the top seed in Group A and already has its group-stage path set.Brazil’s path in the Group Stage
  
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• Manchester United target Lewis Hall in talks with Newcastle over new contract

  20-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United target Lewis Hall in talks with Newcastle over new contractManchester United have been linked with an interest in Newcastle United star Lewis Hall. But it appears the young left-back is going nowhere this summer. According to journalist Sam C, Hall is in talks with Newcastle over a new contract. His current deal at St James’ Park will not expire until 2029, but the Tyneside club are keen to tie him down to a new and improved contract. Hall has also bee
  
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• Curtis Jones hits the jackpot as Inter Milan contract details leaked

  20-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Curtis Jones hits the jackpot as Inter Milan contract details leakedthe Italian champions paying around £30m including bonuses and add-ons.Richard Hughes has also inserted a 10 percent sell-on in the deal - meaning Liverpool may once again cash in on the playmaker down the line.The 2024/25 Premier League champions were facing increasing pressure over Jones due to his short contract duration. The England international last renewed his deal back in 2022 - taking him to a reported £50k
  
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• The Premier League truth revealed by a summer of drastic change

  20-08-2026 14:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As the Premier League’s wealthier clubs have tried to work out how close they are to a 2026-27 title challenge, one calculation has caused excitement. Some of their analyses predict that winning the league may require just over 80 points. That would be the lowest since 2016, a period with a few parallels to now.The low estimated figure is largely down to the general evolution of the division since then… but also one distinctive end point. Pep Guardiola, English football’s sing
  
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• How to watch Fulham vs Chelsea live: Stream, TV, team news, prediction

  20-08-2026 14:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New-look Fulham and Chelsea meet in a West London derby on Monday to kick off their Premier League campaigns. The Cottagers have appointed Alvaro Arbeloa as their new manager, as Marco Silva left Fulham after a very successful five years in charge. Fulham have moved on some big names with Harry Wilson and Raul Jimenez leaving on free transfers, while Arbeloa has returned to his old club Real Madrid to replace them with some talented youngsters. Chelsea also have a new Spanish coach in charge, wi
  
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• Pressley gives new Dundee forward Wales 'belief'

  20-08-2026 14:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Striker Bobby Wales says Dundee manager Steven Pressley has given him "belief" after moving to Dens Park on a season-long loan from Swansea City.The 21-year-old arrives after fellow forward and Dundee captain Simon Murray, 34, was ruled out for an extended period with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.Scotland Under-21 cap Wales started his career at Kilmarnock, had a productive loan spell at Alloa Athletic and then joined Swansea last summer.He has made only five substitute appearances
  
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• What shirt number will Ezri Konsa get at Arsenal?

  20-08-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What shirt number will Ezri Konsa get at Arsenal?The Aston Villa defender has worn several numbers during his career, but one vacant Arsenal shirt stands out as the most likely choice.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesEzri Konsa looks set to become Arsenal’s latest summer signing, but one small detail will remain unresolved until the move is officially completed, what shirt number the England defender will wear in north London?Arsenal and Aston Villa have agreed a deal worth £51 milli
  
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• Konaté, unveiled by Real Madrid

  20-08-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Konaté, unveiled by Real MadridReal Madrid presented Ibrahim Konaté this Thursday.The presentations continue at the club after those of José Mourinho and Bernardo Silva in recent days.Now it was Konaté’s turn, the centre-back who arrives as a free agent from Liverpool.📸 Images from Real Madrid C.F.The ceremony was once again private, with Florentino Pérez and honorary president 'Pirri' in attendance, and it was held without fans or press.The Frenc
  
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• When will Curtis Jones complete €35m transfer to Inter?

  20-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When will Curtis Jones complete €35m transfer to Inter?Inter and Liverpool have come to an agreement for the transfer of English midfielder Curtis Jones, and the latest updates confirm that the 25-year-old will be in the city of Milan on Friday to complete the final formalities of his San Siro switch.When will Curtis Jones arrive for Inter?Inter and Liverpool reached a transfer agreement for Jones on Wednesday at a cost of €35m including bonuses.CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 2: Curt
  
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• Crystal Palace make €30m approach for Auxerre’s Kévin Danois

  20-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace make €30m approach for Auxerre’s Kévin DanoisCrystal Palace are reportedly very keen on the idea of signing AJ Auxerre’s Kévin Danois (22), according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.A concrete approach, including discussions regarding a transfer fee of around €30m excluding bonuses, is said to have even been made to the French club.A product of the AJA academy, Danois made his professional debut there in January 2023, before playing a part in the
  
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• Barcelona wonderkid forces his way into Flick’s plans for La Liga opener vs Elche

  20-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona wonderkid forces his way into Flick’s plans for La Liga opener vs ElcheHamza Abdelkarim’s impressive pre-season could hand Hansi Flick an unexpected attacking option when Barcelona begin their 2026/27 La Liga campaign against Elche.According to Mundo Deportivo, the 18-year-old Egyptian forward is increasingly gaining ground as a possible option for Flick ahead of Sunday’s season opener.It must be remembered that Barcelona are still looking at the transfer market for a
  
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• 📸 Ligue 1: all the new kits for the season

  20-08-2026 14:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Ligue 1: all the new kits for the seasonNew shirt, new season! As the Ligue 1 restart approaches, clubs from France’s top flight have unveiled their new kits for 2026-27. From the traditional to the highly original, here are all the shirts revealed so far.PARIS FCPARIS SAINT-GERMAINOLYMPIQUE DE MARSEILLEOLYMPIQUE LYONNAISSTADE RENNAISLENSLOSCLE HAVREBRESTTROYESLORIENTAS MONACOOGC NICEAUXERRETOULOUSEANGERS LE MANSSTRASBOURG📸 Ligue 1This article was translated into Eng
  
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• Official: Bologna reward Orsolini with new contract until 2031

  20-08-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Bologna reward Orsolini with new contract until 2031Bologna have rewarded winger and fan-favourite Riccardo Orsolini with a new, long-term contract extension that ties him to the club until the summer of 2031.Official: Orsolini extends Bologna stay until 2031The Italy international had been into the final year of his contract at the Dall’Ara; his previous deal expiring on June 30, 2027.The club have confirmed on Thursday that the 29-year-old has signed a contract extension until
  
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• No Portsmouth incomings before weekend - Mousinho

  20-08-2026 14:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portsmouth travel to face Championship newcomers Lincoln City at 12:30 BST on Saturday [Getty Images]Portsmouth boss John Mousinho has said there will be no new signings before Saturday's Championship game at Lincoln City.Pompey are still looking to add to their squad before the transfer deadline in less than two weeks, with the left-back position an area of priority after Connor Ogilvie's injury setback. Mousinho revealed the club have moved forward with some of their transfer targets, but noth
  
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• Wolves confirm decision not to play controversial song before games

  20-08-2026 14:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed that they will not play a controversial song in the build-up to kick off for games at the Molineux this season. The Liquidator song was originally banned several years ago due to its offensive chants aimed at bitter Black Country rivals West Brom and the club held a review to determine if it should be brought back. Discussion were held with the Molineux Stadium Safety Advisory Group (SAG), which includes representatives from relevant statutory agencies and
  
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• Sunderland 2026/27 Premier League preview: Black Cats could regret quiet summer

  20-08-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland 2026/27 Premier League preview: Black Cats could regret quiet summerAfter defying expectations to finish seventh in the Premier League last season, Sunderland have been surprisingly quiet during the summer transfer window.They made 14 signings after winning promotion from the Championship and subsequently justified the outlay by qualifying for the Europa League.With that in mind, read on as we assess whether Sunderland can kick on this season.Sunderland Premier League fixtures 2026/27
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur in talks over double transfer raid

  20-08-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur in talks over double transfer raidTottenham Transfer News: Savinho and Omar Marmoush Talks Show Spurs Mean BusinessTottenham are trying to do two things at once this summer. Improve the team quickly, and change the way they are perceived. The pursuit of Savinho and Omar Marmoush from Manchester City points to both. As reported by The Athletic, Spurs are pushing on two attacking deals that would add more pace, more unpredictability and more depth to a squad already heavi
  
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• Swansea striker Wales joins Dundee on loan

  20-08-2026 14:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bobby Wales played six times for Huddersfield during a loan spell in the second half of last season [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Swansea City striker Bobby Wales has joined Scottish Premiership side Dundee on loan for the remainder of the 2026-27 season.Wales, 21, has made only five substitute appearances for Swansea, scoring once, since joining from Kilmarnock in the summer of 2025.The Championship club are keen for Wales to play regular first-team football at Dundee, where Swansea academy product
  
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• How to watch Manchester City vs Bournemouth live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  20-08-2026 14:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City host Bournemouth on Sunday as they kick off their first Premier League season in a decade without Pep Guardiola in charge. Enzo Maresca is tasked with delivering trophies at City and his new-look side have had a tough preseason as plenty of experienced, crucial players (Rodri, John Stones, Bernardo Silva) have moved on. Their 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Community Shield last weekend was also very worrying. Still, having Erling Haaland and plenty of other superstars around is ver
  
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• Coventry's 'absolutely incredible' journey back to the Premier League

  20-08-2026 14:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]After a 25-year absence, Coventry City are back in England's top-flight. In a special episode of BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast, Mark Chapman is joined by Golden Boot-winning former striker Dion Dublin, club legend Steve Ogrizovic, BBC CWR's Rob Gurney, and others to reflect on the club's remarkable journey back to the top.You can also hear from manager Frank Lampard - the man who brought the Sky Blues back to the Premier League - recall the club's rejuvenation under Mar
  
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• Too many changes dogged Motherwell before Euro tie - Halliday

  20-08-2026 14:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Andy Halliday feels former club Motherwell made too many changes in their League Cup defeat by second-tier Stenhousemuir.Alfred Johansson's side bid to bounce back from that shock exit when they welcome Freiburg to a sold-out Fir Park for their Conference League play-off first leg."It's disappointing to make that many changes," Halliday told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast. "Eight's too many for me."Five young academy players started but for four of them, it was their first game of the
  
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• OPINION | Bundesliga 2026/27: Elversberg could be one of the surprises of the season

  20-08-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OPINION | Bundesliga 2026/27: Elversberg could be one of the surprises of the seasonElversberg’s eye-catching surge into the Bundesliga is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable stories in the history of German football.Located to the north-east of Saarbrucken in the small state of Saarland, Elversberg has a population of just 7,000 people.After spending most of their existence in the lower leagues, the town’s football team reached the third division alongside RB Leipzig in 2013. The
  
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• Barcelona key defender will be available vs Elche after not playing in Gamper Trophy match

  20-08-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona key defender will be available vs Elche after not playing in Gamper Trophy matchPau Cubarsi was the only FC Barcelona first-team player included in the squad who did not play a single minute in the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Al Ahly on Wednesday.However, according to SPORT, Hansi Flick’s decision to not use the World Cup winner should not raise any concerns. The youngster is expected to be available for the La Liga opener against Elche come Sunday.The centre-back remained o
  
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• Bolton midfielder Rodrigues signs new two-year deal

  20-08-2026 14:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ruben Rodrigues has signed a new two-year deal with Bolton [Shutterstock]Ruben Rodrigues has been rewarded with a new two-year deal to keep him at Bolton Wanderers until June 2028.The 30-year-old midfielder signed an 18-month contract when he joined on a free in January and Bolton were keen to tie him down after his two goals at Wembley helped beat Stockport County in the League One play-off final.The Portuguese, who has yet to play in the Championship this season because of a knee injury he suf
  
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• Duran's 'world-class' performance in numbers

  20-08-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Camilo Duran has wasted little time in becoming a Celtic hero.The 24-year-old Colombian delivered what Martin O'Neill hailed as a "world-class" performance in the 3-0 win over LASK that pushed Celtic to the brink of the Champions League.Duran's brilliant double had Parkhead bouncing while his tireless workrate and eagerness to track back also had fans nodding in approval. Could he even be an upgrade on departed idol Daizen Maeda?"We know how important Maeda was to Celtic winning the league last
  
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• Bernardo Silva opens up on Real Madrid move and Mbappe connection: ‘A class act’

  20-08-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bernardo Silva opens up on Real Madrid move and Mbappe connection: ‘A class act’Bernardo Silva has opened up on his move to Real Madrid, describing the opportunity to join the Spanish giants as a dream come true while also revealing his excitement at reuniting with Kylian Mbappe.The Portuguese midfielder spoke to Real Madrid TV following his welcome ceremony at Real Madrid City, covering everything from his relationship with Mbappe to his first impressions of the dressing room and hi
  
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• 'Fortress Portman Road is going to be key'

  20-08-2026 14:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ipswich Town chief executive and chairman Mark Ashton has praised new head coach Gary O'Neil's impact at the club since his appointment in June.Speaking to BBC Radio Suffolk's Brenner Woolley, Ashton said: "We have still got work to do, but I certainly think he is fitting in well."His work-ethic, his morale and the way he interacts with people is first class."It has been a busy summer at Portman Road as the chief executive has orchestrated player recruitment, stadium developments a
  
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