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• Man Utd new stadium plans on track

  31-08-2026 08:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada says the club remains on track to build a new stadium close to the present site at Old Trafford.Trafford Council are in the middle of a series of consultation events around their Old Trafford Masterplan, of which the new stadium is the centrepiece.When the consultation period finishes on 22 September, tweaks can be made to the project before planning and financing can start to be arranged.United are yet to explain how they will fund th
  
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• Werder Bremen prepare for hectic close to summer 2026 transfer window

  31-08-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Werder Bremen prepare for hectic close to summer 2026 transfer windowWerder Bremen are preparing for a potentially hectic conclusion to the summer transfer window after Jens Stage’s serious injury forced the club to substantially revise its plans. Bremen chief personnel executive Clemens Fritz has confirmed that Werder now expect to make at least one additional signing specifically because of the Danish midfielder’s long-term absence.Stage suffered a severe thigh muscle injury in tra
  
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• Roma closing in on Leweling: German overtakes Henrique

  31-08-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma closing in on Leweling: German overtakes HenriqueThe final hours of the transfer window, the final race for the attack. Roma continues to work to provide Gian Piero Gasperini with the attacking winger the coach wants to complete his lineup. The race has now narrowed down to two names: Stuttgart’s Jamie Leweling and Zenit’s Luiz Henrique. In recent hours, as reported by Sportitalia, the Brazilian seemed to be the closest of the two. Roma has been working with Zenit to try to find
  
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• Besiktas make formal approach for Barcelona outcast but only want a loan deal

  31-08-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Besiktas make formal approach for Barcelona outcast but only want a loan dealAccording to a report from SPORT, Besiktas have now formally asked Barcelona about taking Marc Casado on loan, joining Benfica in the race for a player who has fallen outside Hansi Flick’s plans this season. With the transfer window closing this Tuesday at midnight, a deal now looks likely to come together in the closing hours, if Casado’s camp finds terms they consider worth accepting.Details of Besikt
  
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• Lissah and Welsh have stepped up for Swans - Fulton

  31-08-2026 12:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Swansea midfielder Jay Fulton heaped praise on defenders Filip Lissah and Stephen Welsh for stepping up in the absence of Ben Cabango and Cam Burgess.Lissah, 21, and summer signing Welsh, 26, partnered each other in defence as Swansea ran out 3-0 winners at Derby County on Saturday.Welsh defender Cabango missed the game with a heel injury, while Australian international Burgess is expected to miss the season with an Achilles injury.Fulton, who wore the captain's armband
  
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• Rangers target Kelsy's colourful career - aged just 22

  31-08-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Kelsy has played in four countries already - including in Europe before with Shakhtar Donetsk [Getty Images]From hiding in a truck to avoid a travel ban to living through the war in Ukraine - Kevin Kelsy's short journey in the game so far has been a colourful one.The 22-year-old Portland Timbers striker could be about to add a new chapter, with a transfer to Rangers reportedly agreed.But what might he bring to Ibrox - and how has he got to the brink of a move to Glasgow?Rangers bolster win
  
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• 'Iraola the right man to improve Barcola'

  31-08-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Bradley Barcola is the statement signing Liverpool fans have craved all summer. With his expensive price tag, however, comes pressure.He will be expected to hit the ground running, but he does have form against Premier League opposition.Barcola has come up against numerous English clubs during his time at Paris St-Germain. He scored in a 4-2 Champions League win over Manchester City in January 2025, before finding the net in each leg against Chelsea in the last 16 last season.Liver
  
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• Everton open talks over Folarin Balogun in last-ditch attacking overhaul

  31-08-2026 12:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton are interested in United States striker Folarin Balogun as they consider overhauling their attack in the last 36 hours of the transfer window.They have been in talks with Monaco about the 25-year-old, whose World Cup ban was controversially suspended after United States president Donald Trump lobbied his Fifa counterpart Gianni Infantino.Balogun could join Everton as Beto leaves, with Fiorentina interested in the 28-year-old.Beto could depart Everton (Getty)Balogun, who came through Arse
  
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• Busy end to the window at Man City?

  31-08-2026 12:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Enzo Fernandez missed Chelsea's win over Brighton on Sunday and his future is under increasing uncertainty, having been linked with a big-money move to Manchester City.Enzo Maresca worked with the Argentina midfielder at Chelsea and needs to bolster his ranks following the departures of Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Nico Gonzalez and Tijjani Reijnders this summer.Any potential move is likely to be a club record deal, surpassing the £116m paid for Elliot Anderson earlier this summer.
  
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• Real Madrid rule out more signings before deadline day, but exit doors remain open

  31-08-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid rule out more signings before deadline day, but exit doors remain openIt would be fair to say that Real Madrid have had an eventful summer, with changes made to the coaching staff as well as the squad.Jose Mourinho became the first major arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu this summer, followed by six major new signings to improve the roster.Despite that, the Merengues continued to be linked with moves for a midfielder and another centre-back, with the manager understood to be still see
  
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• Everton linked with Folarin Balogun: Is this a good move for USA star?

  31-08-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Would a move to Everton be a good fit for the USMNT's star striker Folarin Balogun? According to reports from Fabrizio Romano and the BBC, Everton are interested in Balogun and will make a move late in the transfer window to sign him from Monaco. Per the details, Everton are set to sell striker Beto to Fiorentina before Tuesday's 6pm ET deadline and want a replacement. A report from Belgium also states that Balogun wants the move to Everton.It is believed Balogun, 25, is valued at $50 million by
  
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• Liverpool ready to strike deal with Euro giants for ‘outstanding’ star

  31-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool ready to strike deal with Euro giants for ‘outstanding’ starLiverpool still have a lot of changes that they need to make to their ranks this summer. Most fans expected the Anfield outfit to perform a lot better than they did last term but, since they failed to meet expectations, changes are clearly needed.In fact, many people believed that, after their fifth-place finish in the Premier League last term, another rebuild would be on it's way to Anfield.And, while three new pl
  
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• Arsenal forward to undergo Barcelona medical as deal details emerge

  31-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal forward to undergo Barcelona medical as deal details emergeGabriel Jesus is set to undergo a medical with FC Barcelona this afternoon, and Arsenal will hold a decent sell-on clause in the player’s contract with his new club.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesSpanish outlet SPORT report that Gabriel Jesus will hold a medical with FC Barcelona on Monday afternoon, after receiving permission from Arsenal to complete the formalities of the transfer.Fabrizio Romano reported on Sunday th
  
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• El Chadaille Bitshiabu’s loan to Lens collapses

  31-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  El Chadaille Bitshiabu’s loan to Lens collapsesEl Chadaille Bitshiabu’s proposed loan move from RB Leipzig to RC Lens has reportedly collapsed after the two clubs failed to agree the final conditions of the transfer. Leipzig and Lens had been negotiating a season-long loan for the 21-year-old centre-back without a purchase option. Discussions had also included an agreement concerning the division of Bitshiabu’s salary, but Philipp Hinze reports the clubs ultimately failed to se
  
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• Soule offered to Atletico Madrid and PL clubs

  31-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Soule offered to Atletico Madrid and PL clubsMatias Soulé could leave Roma in the final hours of the transfer window, although he is eligible to play in the match against Lecce today, scheduled for 6:30 PM. As reported by Matteo Moretto, the Giallorossi have offered the 2003-born player to Atlético Madrid. The Argentine’s agent is seeking a last-minute solution because the 2003-born player wants to play, but the opportunities for him in the capital are dwindling. The interest
  
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• Report: Liverpool midfielder set to leave in bargain deal

  31-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool midfielder set to leave in bargain dealLiverpool agree carefully structured Bajcetic transferStefan Bajcetic is poised to return to Celta Vigo after Liverpool agreed a permanent transfer designed to give the midfielder the regular football his career now requires.According to Spanish journalist Diego Otero, Celta Vigo will pay Liverpool €1.5 million plus performance-related add-ons. Bajcetic is expected to sign a three-year contract, while Liverpool will retain a buy-back
  
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• Official: Real Madrid complete signing of Racing Club midfielder Sergio Martinez

  31-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Real Madrid complete signing of Racing Club midfielder Sergio MartinezReal Madrid made four new signings early in the summer, Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate, Bernardo Silva, and Denzel Dumfries, before bringing in another two players to their team after the end of the World Cup, Carlos Espi and Yan Diomande. With these six additions, Jose Mourinho has already made it clear that his squad is now complete.However, this has not kept Los Blancos from making another signing from the market
  
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• Gasperini satisfied with new referee rules after Serie A Round 1

  31-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini satisfied with new referee rules after Serie A Round 1Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini expressed his satisfaction with the new referee rules applied during Serie A Round 1, which could signal a radical change in the league and Italian football.Serie A is, perhaps mistakenly, known for its defensive and tactically focused nature, which sometimes results in low-scoring matches, as experts in crypto gambling casinos are well aware of. The new campaign, however, could offer a switch an
  
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• Atletico Madrid submit formal offer for Juventus striker David

  31-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid submit formal offer for Juventus striker DavidJuventus are still hoping to shift Jonathan David before the close of the summer transfer window and the latest updates claim that Atletico Madrid have submitted a formal offer for the Canada international.Report: Atletico have submitted formal offer for Juventus’s DavidDavid joined Juventus on a free transfer last summer after five productive years in Ligue 1 with Lille, but failed to convince in Serie A in a disappointing seas
  
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• Coventry 0-1 Hull City - the fans' verdict

  31-08-2026 11:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Coventry and Hull City.Here are some of your comments:Coventry fansAlan: For their goal, the physicality Lampard tries to instill was non existent. Sakamoto tried to win the ball on the edge of their 18-yard line with all the physicality of a 12-year-old. Cant happen if we want any chance of staying in this league.Gaz: Overall, not terrible, but a little one-dimensional in the final third. For the number of crosses we p
  
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• Raphinha, Espart start in a 4-2-3-1: How Barcelona can line up against Rayo Vallecano

  31-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha, Espart start in a 4-2-3-1: How Barcelona can line up against Rayo VallecanoFC Barcelona take to the field for the third time in the 2026/27 La Liga season later tonight when they take on Rayo Vallecano at the Spotify Camp Nou.The defending champions have made a brilliant start to the new campaign, racking up impressive wins over Elche and Athletic Club in their first two matches.The Blaugrana are also the only team in La Liga to concede a goal so far this season, and Hansi Flick &
  
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• Fulham in talks to sign third Real Madrid player before transfer deadline

  31-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham in talks to sign third Real Madrid player before transfer deadlineReal Madrid will not see much movement before the transfer window closes later this week, but there will still be business done – particularly when it comes to La Fabrica. A number of signings and sales have already been made in relation to Castilla, and in the next couple of days, another could be on their way to the Premier League.Since taking over as Fulham head coach, Alvaro Arbeloa has made it clear that he wants
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | SV Elversberg: The team taking on the Bundesliga in their own way

  31-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | SV Elversberg: The team taking on the Bundesliga in their own wayThe rise of SV Elversberg has not gone unnoticed within German football. This sleepy Saarland settlement of just 13,000 inhabitants has no train station, but has gone from the fourth tier to the Bundesliga in just five seasons, each time developing young talents and selling them on for profit. On the eve of Elversberg’s first Bundesliga game in their history, I had the pleasure of attending a media round tabl
  
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• Espart, Raphinha start in a 4-2-3-1: How Barcelona can line up against Rayo Vallecano

  31-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Espart, Raphinha start in a 4-2-3-1: How Barcelona can line up against Rayo VallecanoFC Barcelona take to the field for the third time in the 2026/27 La Liga season later tonight when they take on Rayo Vallecano at the Spotify Camp Nou.The defending champions have made a brilliant start to the new campaign, racking up impressive wins over Elche and Athletic Club in their first two matches.The Blaugrana are also the only team in La Liga to concede a goal so far this season, and Hansi Flick &
  
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• LIVE: Serie A Round 2 Reaction – One big loser as major showdowns loom

  31-08-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LIVE: Serie A Round 2 Reaction – One big loser as major showdowns loomMassimiliano Allegri’s Napoli were the only major club to suffer defeat in Serie A Round 2, while Inter, Juventus and Milan all secured victories, waiting for Roma’s away game at Lecce later today. Football Italia examines the weekend’s action in Italy’s top flight.Lorenzo Bettoni, Richard Hall and Giancarlo Rinaldi return for a new episode of the Football Italia LIVE Show, reviewing Serie A Round
  
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• Liverpool agree huge future €35m move for goalkeeper wonderkid

  31-08-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool agree huge future €35m move for goalkeeper wonderkidLiverpool move early for elite goalkeeping prospectLiverpool have reached a verbal agreement with Genk to sign highly rated Belgian goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans, according to transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano.Romano, building on information from Belgian journalists Bob Faesen and Sacha Tavolieri, reported on 31 August that the proposed transfer is worth a package of €35 million. Brughmans is expected to remain in Belgium befor
  
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• Double team news boost for Arsenal pre-Aston Villa clash

  31-08-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Double team news boost for Arsenal pre-Aston Villa clashBruno Guimaraes and Ezri Konsa have both travelled with Arsenal for Monday’s match against Aston Villa, though that doesn’t guarantee they’ll make the final squad or team.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesFootball insider HandofArsenal reports that both Bruno Guimaraes and former Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa are part of the travelling squad to face Villa on Monday night.The same source adds that it remains to be s
  
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• Deadline Day: 5 big moves in the final hours of the window 🥵

  31-08-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deadline Day: 5 big moves in the final hours of the window 🥵Hot, hot, hot!With just a few hours left before the close of the 2026 summer transfer window, footballing Europe is holding its breath.Here’s a rundown of the situations set to keep fans on edge until the very last moments of the transfer market this Tuesday evening.Manchester City: Will Fernandez and Gakpo sign?Manchester City want to make one last big move before the transfer window shuts.Enzo Fernandez already has an ag
  
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• Monaco set asking price for Everton target Folarin Balogun

  31-08-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco set asking price for Everton target Folarin BalogunAS Monaco have set their asking price for Folarin Balogun (25), who is attracting significant interest, notably from Everton, as the transfer window nears its end.Balogun, who set Ligue 1 alight last season, has not played for the Principality club this season. The striker played through the FIFA World Cup with a minor injury, Filipe Luís has explained, and so the former Arsenal man is continuing his recovery. He was, however, in t
  
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• 😳 He can't believe it! World champion sent off in record time

  31-08-2026 11:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😳 He can't believe it! World champion sent off in record timeHe surely imagined his start at the new club very differently. The 2018 French world champion Djibril Sidibé moved this summer from Toulouse FC to Le Mans FC. But in his first game for the new club in Ligue 1, he immediately made a negative impression.Just 43 seconds after coming on, he was sent off with a red card. Without even touching the ball, he harshly fouled Estéban Lepaul in midfield with a kick and was sh
  
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