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• Man Utd and their calculated left-back gamble

  02-09-2026 12:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luke Shaw has started 40 consecutive Premier League games for Manchester United [Getty Images]As 23:00 BST ticked by on 1 September and the suspicion became reality, many Manchester United fans thought the same thing – what about a left-back?Since the 2025-26 season ended, and United's summer transfer strategy started to be debated, it seemed obvious the club would move to address a perceived weakness in Michael Carrick's squad.Luke Shaw is their only senior orthodox left-back. He started
  
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• Barcelona journalist raises questions over Rodri’s first-team place: ‘Can’t play 60 matches in a season’

  03-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona journalist raises questions over Rodri’s first-team place: ‘Can’t play 60 matches in a season’Rodri may not be the automatic starter many expected him to become at Barcelona, with journalist Quim Domenech claiming Hansi Flick’s coaching staff do not believe the midfielder can handle a full season as an ever-present player.Notably, the comments, made on El Chiringuito TV, do not question Rodri’s ability or his importance to Barcelona’s midfield.
  
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• Why Manchester City spent big money to revolutionise their squad

  03-09-2026 09:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The night before the transfer window shut, it seemed it would close with Enzo Fernandez still at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea were asking for £135m. It was more than Manchester City were prepared to pay. It took negotiations on 1 September to bring the price down to £125m, still a joint British transfer record and a deal that took the amount committed to buying players either to or from City this summer to around three quarters of a billion. Had Chelsea not reduced their demands –
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool could already be planning their first signing for 2027

  03-09-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool could already be planning their first signing for 2027Liverpool Could Revisit Lamine Camara Transfer After Deadline Day TwistLiverpool’s interest in Lamine Camara may have survived the closing of the summer transfer window, with David Lynch suggesting the Monaco midfielder could become one to watch again as early as January.Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, Lynch discussed the extraordinary deadline day circumstances which left Cam
  
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• ‘A Truly Precious Gift’: Kim Eun-jung Remembers Daejeon Citizen’s Historic First Trophy and AFC Champions League Journey

  03-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘A Truly Precious Gift’: Kim Eun-jung Remembers Daejeon Citizen’s Historic First Trophy and AFC Champions League JourneyIt's November 2001 and Daejeon Citizen have just won the FA Cup. It's a miracle. Daejeon spent 2001 propping up the K League table but defied all the odds to win the FA Cup, which at the time was played separately after the conclusion of the K League season. Kim Eun-jung scored the winning goal in a 1-0 win over Pohang Steelers.Being the first team to win a tr
  
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• 'Humble but ambitious' - the return of fallen giants Schalke

  03-09-2026 09:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Schalke have experienced two promotions and two relegations in the past six years [Getty Images]On matchday, even for friendlies, Gelsenkirchen pauses as locals turn their attention to Schalke's Veltins-Arena.Everywhere you look, swathes of fans in blue and white are arriving by tram, on foot or by car.In the team's first game back in the Bundesliga for three years, 6,000 away fans stayed after the final whistle to support the players despite a 3-0 defeat at Augsburg."It's a kind of religious fe
  
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• Report – Julian Alvarez camp expects Atletico Madrid to offer striker to Barcelona in January

  03-09-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report – Julian Alvarez camp expects Atletico Madrid to offer striker to Barcelona in JanuaryBarcelona could receive an unexpected opportunity to revive their pursuit of Julian Alvarez in January, with the Atletico Madrid striker’s camp reportedly believing the Spanish club could eventually approach Barça themselves with an offer.According to a revelation from El Chiringuito TV, Alvarez’s representatives believe the situation at Atletico could become untenable over the c
  
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• Real Madrid extremely delighted with 28-year-old summer signing; believe they have signed an elite player

  03-09-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid extremely delighted with 28-year-old summer signing; believe they have signed an elite playerReal Madrid had a blockbuster summer transfer window, bringing in several marquee signings such as Bernardo Silva, Marc Cucurella, Yan Diomande, Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate and Carlos Espi.According to Diario AS, Los Blancos are especially pleased with Cucurella, and the club believe they have signed the real deal in the Spaniard.The former Chelsea man has made an immediate impression ar
  
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• Raphael Guerreiro among free agents Roma will look at

  03-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphael Guerreiro among free agents Roma will look atRoma’s transfer window may not be over yet. Tony D’Amico hinted as much yesterday during the press conference at Trigoria, admitting that the squad built over the summer is still missing an attacking player: “Realistically, we’re missing a player, someone who could play both roles. We’re a little short, but we’ll identify another player for January.” But Roma might not even wait until January. When ask
  
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• Liverpool have already signed their right-winger and he's special

  03-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have already signed their right-winger and he's specialLiverpool have already signed their right-winger and he is special. Richard Hughes tried to make two late moves in the transfer window.He attempted to recruit Yankuba Minteh from Brighton and Ismaila Sarr from Crystal Palace.Both Minteh and Sarr wanted to join Liverpool. However, in the end their moves were blocked by their respective clubs and their excessive demands.Liverpool were quoted around £80m for Minteh. Meanwhile Pa
  
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• Balerdi tipped to make Roma debut vs Atalanta

  03-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Balerdi tipped to make Roma debut vs AtalantaRoma breathed a sigh of relief after the results of Evan Ndicka’s medical tests. The verdict ruled out any muscle injuries: it’s merely inflammation. He won’t be sidelined for long. The Ivorian defender’s presence against Atalanta remains in doubt, however, given that the match is scheduled for Saturday at 8:45 PM, in two days’ time. This won’t be a problem for Gasperini, who has multiple options to fill in for the
  
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• 'Lots of positives' for St Johnstone to build on, says Fowler

  03-09-2026 09:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josh Fowler believes St Johnstone showed character and quality after the striker grabbed a late equaliser against Dundee at Dens Park.The 24-year-old came off the bench late in the second half and smashed home a 90th-minute leveller two minutes after the home side had gone in front."To concede so late after how we have played, it was an absolute sucker punch," he said."It is really hard to say 'can you go again and now can we try and get an equaliser instead of trying to get a winner?'"But it ju
  
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• Barcelona unhappy with Jorge Mendes over Marc Casado’s last-minute move to Deportivo – report

  03-09-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona unhappy with Jorge Mendes over Marc Casado’s last-minute move to Deportivo – reportAccording to MARCA, Marc Casado’s departure from Barcelona came after a relationship that had deteriorated significantly, with the midfielder unhappy with his treatment and the club frustrated by the way his exit was handled.The 22-year-old was expected to leave Barcelona permanently after being told that he would have very limited opportunities under Hansi Flick. Instead, with no
  
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• Guendouzi and Greenwood at risk of being disqualified vs Roma

  03-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Guendouzi and Greenwood at risk of being disqualified vs RomaRoma will make their Champions League debut on Thursday, September 10th, a week from now, away to Fenerbahçe. The Turkish team advanced to the playoffs against Lyon and were drawn in the same round as the Giallorossi. Following the match they won against Fonseca’s team, a brawl broke out on the pitch. It was a complete mess, with mockery, physical abuse, and verbal abuse, with former Lazio player Mattéo Guendouzi am
  
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• Mourinho faces two early Real Madrid dilemmas as Tchouameni’s role comes into focus

  03-09-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho faces two early Real Madrid dilemmas as Tchouameni’s role comes into focusReal Madrid have made an encouraging start under Jose Mourinho, but there are already two squad-management questions that could test the Portuguese coach as the season develops.Los Blancos have won three on the bounce to kick-start their La Liga campaign, and their latest 4-0 victory against Malaga offered a lot of promise.The Portuguese tactician has set his team up to play some exciting, counter-attacking
  
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• Club confirms that Liverpool could have sensation in their squad by January

  03-09-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Club confirms that Liverpool could have sensation in their squad by JanuarySomewhat surprisingly, Liverpool made plenty of changes to their ranks this summer. Indeed, fans knew that moves needed to be made but, after their £450 million spend last term, most people were unsure about how much money FSG would've been willing to spend.If Bradley Barcola hadn't joined, the window would've been an absolute travesty but, since his £100 million + move was confirmed, the Reds' spending was hi
  
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• Barcelona’s financial fair play situation explained after huge summer spending

  03-09-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s financial fair play situation explained after huge summer spendingBarcelona have emerged from one of their busiest transfer windows with almost the same Financial Fair Play margin they had when the summer began.According to SPORT, despite spending €182.5 million on new players, the club’s remaining Financial Fair Play (FFP) room is estimated at around €65-70 million. That gives sporting director Deco meaningful flexibility ahead of the January 2027 transfer
  
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• Deal done for Kelsy to join Rangers - gossip

  03-09-2026 09:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Fees revealed for incoming Rangers striker and departed Celtic midfielder, with free agent linked to the champions...Rangers will pay Portland Timbers $13m (£9.6m) for Venezuela striker Kevin Kelsy, plus add-ons, with a sell-on percentage also agreed for the 22-year-old. (Tom Bogert)Celtic were unable to reach an agreement for midfield target Gvidas Gineitis after talks with Torino stalled despite reaching an advanced stage. (Anthony Joseph)Celtic failed with late loan offer
  
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• Report: Chelsea have made move to sign former Liverpool star

  03-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea have made move to sign former Liverpool starChelsea Transfer News: Georginio Wijnaldum Contact Made After Lamine Camara SetbackChelsea are moving quickly in the free-agent market after failing to land Lamine Camara and sanctioning Enzo Fernandez’s sale to Manchester City. According to Foot Mercato, the London club have now made contact with Georginio Wijnaldum as they search for an immediate midfield solution.The timing is significant. Chelsea’s late push for Camara c
  
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• From Juventus to Tottenham: Why late transfer helps Pape Sarr

  03-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From Juventus to Tottenham: Why late transfer helps Pape SarrPape Matar Sarr has joined Juventus on loan from Tottenham Hotspur on deadline day.The initial loan, which has cost the Old Lady €2.8 million, contains an obligatory buy clause if two conditions are met: if Juve qualify for either the Champions League or the Europa League, and Sarr features in 50% of the games available to him, then the move will be made permanent for €27.5 million.Sarr’s arrival marks a bittersweet mom
  
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• Journalist believes Liverpool made huge £30m transfer mistake

  03-09-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist believes Liverpool made huge £30m transfer mistakeDavid Lynch Says Liverpool Made £30m Transfer Mistake With MamardashviliLiverpool’s recruitment strategy has produced some enormous deals, but David Lynch believes one previous decision now stands out as a significant mistake.Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, Lynch questioned Liverpool’s move for Giorgi Mamardashvili and suggested the subsequent signing of highly rated young
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: tifo of the season 🤯, school's back at the ground 🤩

  03-09-2026 08:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: tifo of the season 🤯, school's back at the ground 🤩Tifo of the season 🤯Okay, stop everything: we already have the tifo of the season!On Wednesday night, Bayern Munich played their German Cup Round of 64 match away at Osnabrück, a Bundesliga 2 side.For the occasion, the home ultras pulled out all the stops with an animated tifo mimicking a roller coaster. The result is insane!Back to school at the stadium 🤩Yes indeed, thi
  
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• Lautaro Martinez finally breaks his silence on Barcelona links: ‘My only clear desire is…’

  03-09-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lautaro Martinez finally breaks his silence on Barcelona links: ‘My only clear desire is…’Lautaro Martinez has made his position clear on Barcelona links, with the Inter Milan captain confirming that he wants to remain at San Siro despite the summer transfer speculation linking him with a move to Catalonia.It must be remembered that Barcelona explored alternatives after their pursuit of Julian Alvarez failed to materialise, and Lautaro emerged as one of the forwards considered
  
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• Luka Modric talks about special bond with Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho: ‘Would do anything for him’

  03-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Modric talks about special bond with Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho: ‘Would do anything for him’Luka Modric has revealed the extraordinary role Jose Mourinho played in bringing him to Real Madrid, with the club icon insisting that the Portuguese manager’s return to the Santiago Bernabeu can restore a fearsome edge to the team.Modric, who left Real Madrid in 2025 and turns 41 next week, spoke at length to AS about Mourinho’s appointment and his own memories of the
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool can still sign special midfielder after transfer deadline

  03-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool can still sign special midfielder after transfer deadlineFabrizio Romano has confirmed it's still possible for Liverpool to sign a midfielder after the transfer deadline. Despite the signing of Bradley Barcola, it has been a pretty underwhelming window for the Reds.Ultimately, Liverpool brought in Victor Munoz and Ronald Araujo, while reinforcing the squad with a handful of youth signings includingLucca Brughmans who became the most expensive U23 goalkeeper of
  
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• 🗞 Today's front pages: Modric keen to return to Madrid, Baby Barça..

  03-09-2026 08:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞 Today's front pages: Modric keen to return to Madrid, Baby Barça..With the transfer market over, the news cycle can breathe... but not much, because football goes on and so do the headlines.So let’s take a look at the front pages of the newspapers this Thursday, September 3.MARCAASMundo DeportivoSPORTSuperdeporteL'EquipeLa Gazzetta dello SportMirror SportDiario OléA BolaO JogoThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the origi
  
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• Will 'proper captain's performance' be springboard for Shankland?

  03-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On a night where plenty of his team-mates were panicking, Lawrence Shankland was a figure of calm for Rangers in Falkirk.His two goals were decisive for Derek McInnes' side, earning a second Scottish Premiership win of the season days after the captain's penalty delivered the first at Pittodrie.In an error-strewn game that lacked quality, Shankland was the difference maker.His first whistled into the roof of the net off his weaker left foot, while his second - again on his left - was passed into
  
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• Real Madrid outcast promises Mourinho 100% focus after club opens disciplinary proceedings – report

  03-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid outcast promises Mourinho 100% focus after club opens disciplinary proceedings – reportRaul Asencio knows he has made his situation at Real Madrid considerably more difficult and has made a commitment to Jose Mourinho as he tries to repair his standing at the club.According to Defensa Central, the defender has acknowledged that he made several serious mistakes and is determined to put them behind him by focusing entirely on his football. His immediate objective is to regai
  
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• Barcelona youth team midfielder set to join Al-Markhiya in Qatar after injury-hit season

  03-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona youth team midfielder set to join Al-Markhiya in Qatar after injury-hit seasonRoger Martinez is set to leave Barcelona after just one season with Barça Atlètic, with the midfielder closing in on a move to Qatar side Al-Markhiya, according to SPORT.The transfer is expected to be completed shortly, with an official announcement potentially coming soon. For Martinez, the move offers an opportunity to restart his career after an injury-hit campaign severely limited his i
  
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• Ranking the most game-changing transfers in Premier League history

  03-09-2026 08:17 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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