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• Manchester City are adding a winger that will give absolutely everything for his team

  24-08-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City are adding a winger that will give absolutely everything for his teamLast week it emerged that Manchester City were moving quickly to sign hard-working winger Allan from Palmeiras. The Brazilian winger thrives in one-on-one situations and is a player who will give his all for the cause and work tirelessly to help his team on both sides of the ball. City have to get to work this week to bolster Enzo Maresca’s squad after they have sold a host of players to make room for play
  
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• Irish FA withdraws support for Infantino

  25-08-2026 18:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino has been Fifa president since 2016 [Getty Images]The Irish Football Association says it is "time for change" at Fifa and they will not be voting for president Gianni Infantino's re-election next year.Infantino has been under increasing scrutiny since his aborted attempt to sell off a 21% stake in Fifa's commercial operations to a private investment company.The plans were scrapped after widespread criticism, with Uefa threatening a boycott of all Fifa competitions.The IFA, the go
  
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• AFC Wimbledon sign striker Cornick on one-year deal

  25-08-2026 18:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Cornick spent part of last season on loan at Stevenage [Shutterstock]AFC Wimbledon have signed forward Harry Cornick on a one-year deal with the option of a further year.The 31-year-old was released by Bristol City in the summer after three-and-a-half years at Ashton Gate. He spent the second half of last season on loan at Stevenage.Before that he played a key role in Luton Town's rise from League Two to the Championship, scoring 38 times in 235 games."Harry's a player that I've long admir
  
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• Al-Hilal reach agreement to sign Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal with the forward still unconvinced by the move

  25-08-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Al-Hilal reach agreement to sign Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal with the forward still unconvinced by the moveAl-Hilal have reached an agreement with Arsenal to sign Brazilian international forward Gabriel Martinelli (25), according to a report from Foot Mercato. The agreement between the Saudi Pro League club and the Premier League champions is believed to be in it’s principle stages. The Gunners are keen to sell the Brazilian forward before the end of the transfer window after already c
  
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• Tottenham have Rafael Leao chance as Aston Villa move looks difficult

  25-08-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham have Rafael Leao chance as Aston Villa move looks difficultSerie A side Milan saw a ray of hope when it comes to Rafael Leao’s possible sale, as Aston Villa attempted to make in-roads over a move. But Tottenham could also have a shot at signing the attacker.La Gazzetta dello Sport report that some hours ago, the idea of a move to Aston Villa looked quite concrete. The Villans were looking to take a chance at a move but due to finances, the idea has gone a bit cold. The playe
  
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• David Ornstein: Liverpool holding ‘key talks’ to complete major deal

  25-08-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Ornstein: Liverpool holding ‘key talks’ to complete major dealLiverpool Transfer News: Reds Holding Key Talks to Sign Bradley BarcolaAfter months of rumours and gossip, the Bradley Barcola to Liverpool saga could be coming to an end soon.The Reds initially made a move for the 23-year-old last summer, but instead focused on the move for £125m signing Alexander Isak.But Liverpool have returned this summer, and are pursuing a move expected to cost more than £100m.And n
  
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• Xavi Hernandez sends encouraging message to Barcelona star – ‘He is a very important player’

  25-08-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xavi Hernandez sends encouraging message to Barcelona star – ‘He is a very important player’Xavi Hernandez has spoken positively about Frenkie de Jong during his presentation as the new Netherlands national team coach.The Barcelona icon and former manager took over the Dutch national team following Ronald Koeman’s exit after the 2026 World Cup.He was officially presented today (h/t Diario AS), where he was asked about a number of things, and he made clear that the Bar&cce
  
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• Liverpool and PSG meeting over Bradley Barcola deal

  25-08-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool and PSG meeting over Bradley Barcola dealLiverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are meeting today (25th August) over the potential transfer of French international forward Bradley Barcola (23), according to a report from David Ornstein. The Reds are eager to sign the Frenchman and have made him their priority target before the end of the summer transfer window. The talks between the Ligue 1 champions and the Premier League club are seen as pivotal to determine the direction of travel on a p
  
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• Florenzi on Maldini: ‘He could have revolutionised Italian football’

  25-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florenzi on Maldini: ‘He could have revolutionised Italian football’Alessandro Florenzi believes Paolo Maldini could have transformed Italian football had he been given the room to work, and says the federation should have committed to him fully.With quotes via MilanNews.it, the former Milan and Roma defender discussed his old club captain’s brief spell as Italy’s technical director in an interview with Repubblica, describing the decision to walk away as characteristic.&l
  
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• £1.5m-rated Abdulmalik asks to leave Boreham Wood

  25-08-2026 18:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Abdulmalik joined Boreham Wood as a free agent in 2024 [Getty Images]Boreham Wood forward Abdul Abdulmalik said he is "capable of reaching the top" after the National League side rejected a £1.5m offer from Swedish club Djurgarden.The 23-year-old has been the subject of serious interest from the Swedish top-flight side, who had an offer of £1m rejected earlier this month.Boreham Wood do not want to sell Abdulmalik, with manager Luke Garrard saying "he is our player" after the forward
  
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• Premier League: How to Buy Tickets for Tottenham vs. Newcastle

  25-08-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League: How to Buy Tickets for Tottenham vs. NewcastleTottenham will be looking for a response in their first Premier League home game of the season, with Newcastle United the visitors.BUY TOTTENHAM VS. NEWCASTLE TICKETSSpurs urgently need to get some points on the board after only narrowly surviving relegation last term, and starting with a 3-0 defeat away to Brentford last weekend.Newcastle are never easy opponents, though, even if it has been a difficult summer at St James’ Park
  
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• Leicester City sign Spurs winger Dennis on loan

  25-08-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leicester City sign Spurs winger Dennis on loanLeicester City have completed the signing of Tottenham Hotspur winger Araya Dennis on a season-long loan deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Foxes earlier today.The 20-year-old makes the move to The King Power Stadium in a bid to further her development. It is Dennis’ second loan move during her time at Spurs. The player also turned out for Southampton for a period in 2024/2025.Dennis signed
  
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• Ex-Chelsea and Milan player Begovic on Leao: ‘He would be an incredible signing for Aston Villa’

  25-08-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Chelsea and Milan player Begovic on Leao: ‘He would be an incredible signing for Aston Villa’Asmir Begovic believes Rafael Leao would be a transformative signing for Aston Villa, with the Milan forward linked to a late move to Birmingham.With quotes via MilanNews.it, the former Milan and Chelsea goalkeeper told Sky Sports that Leao’s attributes are tailor-made for English football, drawing on his time as the Portuguese’s teammate at San Siro.“It wouldn’t be
  
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• Man Utd's midfield spending is done - now for a left-back?

  25-08-2026 18:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United full-back Luke Shaw started all 38 Premier League games in the 2025-26 season [Getty Images]The signing of Carlos Baleba completes a £155m summer revamp of Manchester United's midfield.At the end of last season, midfield was targeted as a priority area as United looked to build on qualification for the Champions League after a two-year absence.Baleba arrives along with Andrey Santos, a £48m signing from Chelsea, and £35m former Aston Villa man Youri Tielemans.
  
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• Baleba completes £70m Man Utd move from Brighton

  25-08-2026 18:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carlos Baleba has won 16 caps for Cameroon [Getty Images]Manchester United have signed Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton in a £70m deal.The Old Trafford club have paid an initial £65m, plus a potential £5m in add-ons, for the 22-year-old, while Brighton have negotiated a sell-on clause.United targeted Baleba after deciding to strengthen their midfield further following the summer arrivals of Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa.Baleba ha
  
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• Has Wirtz really underperformed at Liverpool?

  25-08-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Gary Neville says Florian Wirtz has had an "easy ride" since joining Liverpool and must start delivering, but the underlying numbers paint a more nuanced picture.The scrutiny is inevitably heightened by Wirtz's price tag, with Liverpool paying an initial £100m to sign him from Bayer Leverkusen, potentially rising to £116m.He was heavily criticised during the first half of 2025-26 after failing to register a goal or assist in his opening 15 Premier League appearances. Bu
  
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• Defender Lopata exits Barnsley to join Polish club

  25-08-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barnsley have confirmed Kacper Lopata has left the League One club to join Polish side Lechia Gdansk.The 24-year-old centre-back joined the Reds on a four-year deal in 2023 and played 17 times for the club but has not featured in the past two seasons.Lopata had four loan spells during that time at Port Vale, Ross County, Bristol Rovers and Walsall but has returned to Poland for an undisclosed fee.His departure is part of a defensive overhaul by head coach Daniel Stendel with the club heavily lin
  
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• Roma fans banned from attending Lecce game

  25-08-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma fans banned from attending Lecce gameRoma fans will be banned from their first away match of the season. This morning, the Prefect of Lecce, Natalino Manno, signed the official ordinance banning the purchase of tickets for all residents of the Lazio region for the match against Lecce. The measure also includes the complete closure of the away section of the Stadio Via del Mare: no tickets will be sold to Roma fans. The decision is linked to the clashes that occurred outside the stadium in 2
  
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• Inter Defender Yvan Maye Set for Monza Medical Tests

  25-08-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter Defender Yvan Maye Set for Monza Medical TestsInter have reached an agreement with Monza for the loan departure of young defender Yvan Maye, with the 2006-born centre-back due to undergo medical examinations before the move is completed.Loan Deal Includes Buy-Back ClauseAccording to TuttoMercatoWeb, citing Sky Sport, Maye is set to join Monza on loan with a right of redemption in the club’s favour. Inter have also included a counter-redemption clause in the agreement.Yvan Maye traini
  
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• Arsenal star rejects move to Italy…maybe

  25-08-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal star rejects move to Italy…maybeNapoli remain interested in Gabriel Jesus but are now considering Chelsea striker Marc Guiu as the transfer window enters its final stages.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesGabriel Jesus has reportedly rejected the prospect of joining Napoli, despite the Italian club identifying the Arsenal striker as their leading attacking target for the final week of the transfer window.Metro report that Napoli had made Jesus their first choice but have been for
  
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• 'Quality of training has gone up a level' since new signings joined - King

  25-08-2026 18:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham forward Josh King says training sessions have "gone up a level" this summer after the club brought a range of new talent to Craven Cottage.One of the most noteworthy players brought in was Gonzalo Garcia from boss Alvaro Arbeloa's former club Real Madrid. The Spanish youngster scored on his debut in the defeat by Chelsea on Monday night.Speaking to BBC Radio London about the need to replace some of the goals lost through sales in the summer, King said: "That's the nature of the game. The
  
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• Fermin Lopez points to Barcelona’s squad options at No. 9

  25-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fermin Lopez points to Barcelona’s squad options at No. 9Fermin Lopez said he believes Deco will do what is best for Barcelona when asked about the possibility of the club signing a new No. 9 following the 5-0 win over Elche in the second round of the 2026/27 La Liga season, according to YSScores.Lopez reflects on the Elche winLopez said Barcelona finished the match feeling good, executed their attacks well and delivered a strong performance. He added that the team must continue working in
  
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• FC Barcelona closely monitoring RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba

  25-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FC Barcelona closely monitoring RB Leipzig defender Castello LukebaFC Barcelona are reportedly keeping a close eye on RB Leipzig’s Castello Lukeba (23), according to The Athletic.Whilst signing a new centre-forward remains the Catalan club’s top priority, the arrival of defensive reinforcements at Camp Nou cannot be ruled out either. It is in this context that Hansi Flick is said to have set his sights on the Frenchman, whom he admires and whose ability to play both as a centre-back
  
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• Barcelona’s latest signing arrives in the city; set to sign a four-year deal

  25-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s latest signing arrives in the city; set to sign a four-year dealLast week, Barcelona made a surprising move in the market by pouncing upon an opportunity to sign Dominik Livakovic.The goalkeeper from Fenerbahce was signed with the long-term view of replacing Wojciech Szczesny from next season onwards.Keeping that in mind, Livakovic was expected to return to Fenerbahce on loan before coming back to Camp Nou next summer.However, since then, there have been conflicting reports on
  
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• Man United seal Carlos Baleba deal to complete £148m midfield overhaul

  25-08-2026 17:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carlos Baleba has joined Manchester United as Michael Carrick has completed a hat-trick of midfield buys this season. The Cameroon international, who has signed a five-year deal at Old Trafford, has joined from Brighton for an initial £65m.United could pay an extra £5m in add-ons for the 22-year-old, who believes he can reach a new level under Carrick, a former midfielder.Carlos Baleba has signed for Manchester United from Brighton and Hove Albion (Manchester United)Baleba said: &ldq
  
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• 🎧 'Do you want to be here?'

  25-08-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The latest episode of BBC Radio Stoke's A Cold Wet Tuesday Night podcast is out now.Lucas Yeomans, Matt Sandoz and former Stoke City striker Louis Moult discuss Stoke's defeat at Southampton plus transfer talk for the final week of the window.Listen above or on BBC Sounds here - and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into your My Sounds feed.[BBC]Latest Stoke City news, analysis and fan views
  
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• Report: Liverpool chase two wingers as deadline pressure builds

  25-08-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool chase two wingers as deadline pressure buildsLiverpool Transfer Latest: Bradley Barcola Priority, Yankuba Minteh Pursuit and Cody Gakpo UncertaintyLiverpool have reached that familiar stage of the summer where the noise gets louder, the clock starts ticking and supporters begin wondering whether the people in charge are seeing the same issues everyone else can see from the stands. According to The Athletic, Liverpool’s focus in these final days of the window is trained fi
  
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• Motherwell issue warning after fan incidents cost £80k

  25-08-2026 17:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motherwell have issued a plea over supporter behaviour after revealing fan-related incidents have cost the club almost £80,000 this season.The Fir Park side are to pay £63,000 to repair HJK Helsinki's LED advertising boards, which were damaged when some visiting fans climbed over them to enter the pitch in the Conference League third-round qualifier.That incident also brought a £12,800 fine from Uefa, who had earlier imposed a £3,400 sanction for the blocking of passagewa
  
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• Reading sign defender Masterson on free transfer

  25-08-2026 17:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Conor Masterson left Gillingham in May after his contract expired [Getty Images]Reading have signed defender Conor Masterson on a short-term deal until January. The 27-year-old former Gillingham and Liverpool academy centre-back is the Royals' sixth addition of the summer window. He was most recently at the Gills where he made 124 appearances after signing in 2022, before the club confirmed he would depart in May following the expiration of his contract."Conor initially came in to train with us
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: Man Utd complete £70m deal for Carlos Baleba

  25-08-2026 17:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United have announced the arrival of midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton and Hove Albion.Multiple reports claim that the deal has been finalised for an initial fee of £65m which has the potential to rise by a further £5m to take the overall value of the transfer to £70m.Baleba has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford which includes the option to extend by a further season.The 22-year-old leaves the Seagulls three years after arriving from Lil
  
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