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• Man Utd entitled to sell-on fee from Greenwood move

  15-07-2026 10:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Fenerbahce have signed English forward Mason Greenwood from Marseille on a four-year contract, with former club Manchester United entitled to receive a percentage of the fee.The Turkish club state the transfer fee is 39m euros (£33.27m) but did previously advise it would be a total fee of 45m euros (£38.36m).Greenwood finished joint-second behind Rennes' Esteban Lepaul in the 2025-26 Ligue 1 golden boot standings with 16.The 24-year-old, who scored 48 goals in 81 appear
  
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• Balogun’s failed Everton move, MLS teams return to US Open Cup & Champions League draw reaction

  03-09-2026 00:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeChristian & Alexis dig into the chaos of the European transfer window and try to make sense of why Folarin Balogun’s move to Everton collapsed at the last minute. They also explore Premier League spending and how other European teams can attempt to compete financially.Up next, the pair react to the news that MLS teams are back in the U.S. Open Cup and what that might indicate for the future of soccer in the United States. Coul
  
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• Burnley boss Hayen reacts after draw against Middlesbrough

  03-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Burnley boss Nicky Hayen spoke to BBC Radio Lancashire after their draw against Middlesbrough.For a written selection of his quotes, click here.Latest Burnley news, analysis and fan viewsAsk about Burnley - what do you want to know?
  
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• Middlesbrough boss Hellberg reacts after draw against Burnley

  03-09-2026 00:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg spoke to BBC Radio Tees after their draw against Burnley.For a written selection of his quotes, click here.Latest Middlesbrough news, analysis and fan views
  
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• 'I want to be champions' - Van den Berg's Celtic goal

  03-09-2026 00:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic can expect a powerful box to box midfielder in new signing Joel van den Berg.The 19-year-old put pen to paper on a four-year deal from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven and watched on as his new club beat Aberdeen 3-0 in the Scottish Premiership. When asked what he wants to achieve at Parkhead, Van den Berg told club media:"I want to be champions. "I want to win many trophies, play as many minutes as possible. I want to show the best version of myself, develop as a player and a person and also mak
  
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• Barry-Murphy says he was backed in transfer window

  03-09-2026 00:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brian Barry-Murphy led Cardiff to promotion from League One in his first season at the club [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Brian Barry-Murphy says he has been backed by the Cardiff City hierarchy despite the club's failure to strengthen their squad before Tuesday's transfer deadline.Cardiff signed just four players during the summer window having made the step up to the Championship following last season's League One promotion success.The only new faces in the Bluebirds' squad are defender Krystian B
  
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• Wolves announce signing of defender Konan

  02-09-2026 23:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ghislain Konan was part of the Ivory Coast side at this summer's World Cup [Shutterstock]Wolves have announced their final signing of the summer transfer window - almost 23 hours after it closed - by bringing in Portugal-based Ivory Coast defender Ghislain Konan.The 30-year-old 57-times capped left-back, who played under new Wolves head coach Cesar Peixoto at Gil Vicente in the Portuguese Liga last season, has signed on a one-year deal.He fills the gap in the squad left by David Moller Wolfe's d
  
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• Why Fulham failed to sign Fikayo Tomori on deadline day

  02-09-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Fulham failed to sign Fikayo Tomori on deadline dayFikayo Tomori is set to be reinstated into the first-team squad at Milan, having failed to agree terms with Fulham.As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, the English defender was in London recently with his agents to discuss terms over a move to Fulham, but the West London outfit did not manage to come to an agreement with Milan. There were no conditions to do so, as even the player could never agree personal terms with the London side.Tomo
  
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• Celtic sign Dutch midfielder Van den Berg to add to loan trio

  02-09-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic have signed midfielder Joel van den Berg from PSV Eindhoven, having earlier completed loan deals for former England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and teenage Chelsea duo Shumaira Mheuka and Landon Emenalo.Van den Berg signed a four-year deal with the option of a further year and was pictured at Celtic Park for the 3-0 win over Aberdeen.Johnstone, 33, arrives from Wolverhampton Wanderers and will provide competition for Finland international Viljami Sinisalo.Striker Mheuka, 18, has extended his
  
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• Chelsea make contact with Wijnaldum - Thursday's gossip

  02-09-2026 23:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea make contact with former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, Arsenal target Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi while Everton are not interested in signing any players currently available on a free transfer.Chelsea have contacted Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, 35, about joining the club on a free transfer. The former Liverpool man left Saudi Pro-League club Al-Ettifaq earlier this summer. (Foot Mercato - in French)Arsenal will consider a move for Bournemouth's 20-year-old
  
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• Official | Keito Nakamura completes Lyon switch

  02-09-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Keito Nakamura completes Lyon switchKeito Nakamura (26) has completed a move from Stade de Reims to Olympique Lyonnais, following the closure of the transfer window in France.Lyon lost Malick Fofana in the final moments of the summer transfer window. The Belgian was a key player for OL and one who needed replacing. A deal to sign Japan international Nakamura from Reims was not concluded before the closure of the transfer window on Tuesday evening. However, rules in France permit clubs
  
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• Wrexham boss pleased to see transfer window close

  02-09-2026 23:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wrexham beat Millwall to earn their first Championship win of the season at the fourth time of asking [Getty Images]Phil Parkinson says he is pleased that the summer transfer window has closed as his Wrexham side ignited their campaign with a 3-0 victory over Millwall.Striker Kieffer Moore and summer signing Jacques Ekomie both netted after Zak Sturge's first-half own goal as the Red Dragons won in style in the English capital.Five of the Red Dragons' seven summer additions featured in the trium
  
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• 📋 Flamengo named to pull level at the top of the Brasileirão

  02-09-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Flamengo named to pull level at the top of the BrasileirãoFlamengo and Mirassol have announced their lineups for this Wednesday’s (2) Brasileirão match.The game will take place at the Maracanã and still counts toward the fourth round of the league. It was initially scheduled to be played at the end of February, but had to be postponed.Flamengo take the field looking to move closer to first place. With a win, the team would sit just one point behind leaders Pa
  
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• 📋 Flamengo named to draw level at the top of the Brasileirão

  02-09-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Flamengo named to draw level at the top of the BrasileirãoFlamengo and Mirassol have announced their lineups for this Wednesday’s (2) Brasileirão match.The game takes place at the Maracanã and still counts for the fourth round of the league. Initially, it was supposed to be played at the end of February, but it had to be postponed.Flamengo take the field looking to close in on first place. With a win, the team would move to just one point behind leaders Palme
  
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• Liverpool youth recruitment shown to be brilliant this summer

  02-09-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool youth recruitment shown to be brilliant this summerLiverpool Youth Transfers Earn Praise as Recruitment Strategy Takes ShapeLiverpool’s summer transfer window has attracted scrutiny, yet one area of recruitment earned significant praise from David Lynch as he assessed the club’s business with Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast.Liverpool have increasingly targeted young players capable of developing into future first team options, with Lucca Brughmans
  
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• Burton Albion 4-1 Wimbledon

  02-09-2026 23:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  League OneBurton Albion 4 - 1 AFC Wimbledon FTBurton came from behind at the Pirelli Stadium to record an impressive victory over AFC Wimbledon in League One.Jayden Stockley had given the visitors an 18th-minute lead but George Evans' free-kick and an Alistair Smith own goal had Albion in front by half-time, with Charlie Webster and debutant Caylan Vickers adding second-half goals.Albion made the early running in a lively first half but found themselves behind when Stockley glanced home his firs
  
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• Aasgaard makes Anderlecht switch as Rangers reject Raskin bid

  02-09-2026 23:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aasgaard looks set to leave Ibrox, while a move for Raskin has been rejected [Getty Images]Rangers midfielder Thelo Aasgaard has completed a £1m loan move to Anderlecht, while the Scottish Premiership club have rejected a loan bid from Besiktas for Belgium international Nicolas Raskin.Aasgaard has scored one goal in five appearances this season but will spent the rest of this season in Belgium, with Anderlecht having the option to sign the Norway international for £5m next summer.Sig
  
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• Reading 5-0 Mansfield Town

  02-09-2026 23:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  League OneReading 5 - 0 Mansfield Town FTReading clinched their first League One victory of the season by cruising past Mansfield at the SCL Stadium.A stunning three-goal burst in nine minutes before the break – from Jack Marriott, Benn Ward and George Earthy – gave Reading a commanding interval advantage.Marriott added his second in the 58th minute, with his fifth goal of the season, and Jacob Brown completed the Royals' rout.Town had started well but weak efforts from Rhys Oates an
  
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• 😮 Historic DFB-Pokal opener: not seen for ages!

  02-09-2026 23:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😮 Historic DFB-Pokal opener: not seen for ages!FC Bayern only trembled briefly on Wednesday evening, then the record champions overcame an early deficit against newly promoted second-division side Osnabrück and ultimately won very comfortably 4-1.That means Bayern are the last team to advance to the second round of the DFB-Pokal.And that, in turn, means this first round ends in a way the competition has not started in many years: All Bundesliga clubs reached the next round, no team
  
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• Luton Town 2-0 Stockport County

  02-09-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  League OneLuton Town 2 - 0 Stockport County FTLuton Town bounced back from their hammering at the hands of Mansfield on Sunday with a much-needed victory over Stockport at Kenilworth Road.The visitors went close midway through the first half when Harry Wood's fierce drive drew a brilliant fingertip save from Town keeper Josh Keeley.Kyle Wootton put his downward header wide for Stockport and Luton were denied on 32 minutes when Nahki Wells' close-range shot drew a stunning save from Ollie Whatmuf
  
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• Wigan Athletic 3-1 MK Dons

  02-09-2026 23:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  League OneWigan Athletic 3 - 1 MK Dons FTWigan saw off MK Dons at the Brick Community Stadium to pick up their first points of the League One season at the fourth attempt.The home side should have taken the lead when Fraser Murray's shot hit the far post, before seeing his second effort hacked off the line.But Wigan did go ahead nine minutes before the break when Max Power fed Jensen Weir 25 yards out, and the midfielder sent the ball flying into the roof of the net.The Latics thought they shoul
  
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• A glimpse into the future, Andoni Iraola-ball is finally here

  02-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A glimpse into the future, Andoni Iraola-ball is finally hereLiverpool's summer transfer window is now finished. On 2 September, the transfer window slammed shut at 12am which meant that no more new players could be brought in by the Reds.During the summer, four new faces were added to their ranks with the hopes that each one of them would help improve Liverpool in one way or another.And, while they all look likely to do that, unless Andoni Iraola manages to get them to play his style of footbal
  
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• 34-Year-Old’s West Ham United Move Collapses After Late Talks: Setback For The Hammers?

  02-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  34-Year-Old’s West Ham United Move Collapses After Late Talks: Setback For The Hammers?West Ham United missed a chance to add experience after their deadline-day pursuit of a 34-year-old Swiss defender Ricardo Rodriguez collapsed.According to Sky Sport Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, via Give Me Sport, the veteran was close to joining the Championship club, but talks broke down. He will instead return to Torino, where Di Marzio reports he will sign a one-year deal with an option to e
  
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• Svilar and Malen awarded top prizes for Serie A 25/26, Svilar: “I really wanted to stay at Roma.”

  02-09-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Svilar and Malen awarded top prizes for Serie A 25/26, Svilar: “I really wanted to stay at Roma.”Mile Svilar was once again named best goalkeeper of last season. This year, the Giallorossi goalkeeper was honored once again at the Gran Gala del Calcio in Milan, where the most deserving individuals from the championship that concluded at the end of May were present. Malen was also named as one of the best forwards of the seasonIntercepted by reporters in attendance, Svilar commented: &
  
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• Lautaro Martinez confirms Barcelona interest, reveals why he rejected them

  02-09-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lautaro Martinez confirms Barcelona interest, reveals why he rejected themStriker Lautaro Martinez was linked with a move away from Serie A champions Inter in the summer, as Barcelona were once interested.A deal never went through, as the Nerazzurri stood firm and were keen on keeping their Argentine, who was seen as a possible alternative to Julian Alvarez by the Catalan side.The Inter striker was asked about the rumours around Barcelona today. He confirmed that the speculation held some truth
  
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• Shankland brace at Falkirk gives Rangers back-to-back league wins

  02-09-2026 22:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scottish PremiershipFalkirk 1 - 2 Rangers FTRangers made it back-to-back wins in the Scottish Premiership as Lawrence Shankland's superb double downed wasteful Falkirk. The Scotland striker scored either side of Kosta Nedeljkovic's own goal to alleviate pressure on Derek McInnes - who watched from the stands amid his touchline ban - and build some much-needed momentum for the Ibrox outfit.After scoring the winner at Pittodrie on Sunday, Shankland fired Rangers in front on eight minutes with a fi
  
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• Leeds United Star Excited After Leaving The Club: Best Decision For The Whites?

  02-09-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Star Excited After Leaving The Club: Best Decision For The Whites?Willy Gnonto has completed a season-long loan move from Leeds United to Fiorentina, with Inside Futbol first reporting the agreement before Leeds confirmed the transfer on 1 September. The 22-year-old Italian winger pushed for an exit after a frustrating 2025/26 campaign, when he made 23 Premier League appearances but played only 524 minutes. Fiorentina have an option to sign him permanently, reported at €15 mill
  
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• DFB Pokal: Bayern do the job and go through, Kane up and running

  02-09-2026 22:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DFB Pokal: Bayern do the job and go through, Kane up and runningGently does it.Bayern Munich played their DFB-Pokal first-round match, the German Cup, on Wednesday evening away at Osnabrück, a Bundesliga 2 side.The Bavarians conceded the opening goal after five minutes but got the job done to qualify.Bayern Munich won 4-1, with Michael Olise and Tom Bischof on the scoresheet, along with Harry Kane, who grabbed a brace. These were the Englishman's first two goals of the season!Next up for Ba
  
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• Duran scores sixth in eight games as Celtic sweep aside Aberdeen

  02-09-2026 22:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scottish PremiershipCeltic 3 - 0 Aberdeen FTCamilo Duran made it six goals in eight games for Celtic as Martin O'Neill's side continued their unbeaten start to their domestic campaign with a comfortable Scottish Premiership victory at home to Aberdeen. After a nervy end to proceedings against Falkirk at the weekend, Celtic's three first half goals ensured they were well on their way to three points after 45 minutes against their abject visitors. Duran got Celtic up and running with a wonderful s
  
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• Watford sign Ipswich Town full-back Neville on loan

  02-09-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watford sign Ipswich Town full-back Neville on loanWatford have completed the signing of Ipswich Town full-back Grace Neville on a season-long loan deal.The Golden Girls announced news of the deal via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 26-year-old defender arrives at Vicarage Road with a wealth of Barclays WSL2 experience under her belt.Neville started her senior career on the books of former Barclays WSL2 side Millwall Lionesses before transferring over to London City Lion
  
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