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• Manchester City consider Everton winger as replacement for departed duo

  27-08-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City are interested in Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye as they look for replacements for the departed duo of Savio and Omar Marmoush.City are short of options on the flanks after Tottenham bought Savio, for an initial fee of £75m, and loaned Marmoush, with an obligation to purchase him for £60m.The FA Cup holders do have one arrival lined up after agreeing a £32m fee with Palmeiras for the Brazilian winger Allan.But they are also considering Ndiaye, who has scored 15 P
  
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• West Brom sign Collyer from Manchester United

  30-08-2026 14:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Toby Collyer spent the first half of last season on loan at West Brom [Getty Images]West Bromwich Albion have signed midfielder Toby Collyer from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee.The 22-year-old, who has signed a four-year contract, spent the first half of last season at The Hawthorns, making 12 Championship appearances before moving to Hull City and helping them win promotion to the Premier League.He is Albion's ninth summer signing so far, following new arrivals including Jimmy-Jay Mor
  
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• Emi Martinez makes Chelsea debut as Xabi Alonso omits duo before transfer deadline day

  30-08-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Emiliano Martinez will make his Chelsea debut immediately after signing for the club in a £7.5m deal from Aston Villa. Chelsea confirmed the deal on Sunday morning, but uncertainty surrounded the time of the deal and the Premier League deadline ahead of this afternoon’s clash with Brighton at Stamford Bridge. But Martinez has been thrown into the line-up, with Mike Penders, who started against Luton in the Carabao Cup midweek, on the bench and the error-prone Robert Sanchez not in th
  
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• Tedesco confirms Rowe is out of Bologna squad amid €40m Atalanta speculation

  30-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tedesco confirms Rowe is out of Bologna squad amid €40m Atalanta speculationBologna head coach Domenico Tedesco has confirmed that Jonathan Rowe will not be part of the matchday squad for Monday evening’s Serie A match against Atalanta, amidst transfer speculation linking the Englishman with a €40m move to La Dea.Tedesco confirms Rowe will not be involved in Atalanta vs. BolognaRowe has been the subject of a series of transfer bids from Atalanta this summer, including an initial
  
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• Man United Starting XI vs Ipswich Town: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  30-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United Starting XI vs Ipswich Town: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupManchester United vs Ipswich: Predicted XI, Mason Mount Return and Carlos Baleba Injury UpdateManchester United head into their first home game of the new season needing a response. A 2-0 defeat at Hull on opening weekend offered very little in attack and left Michael Carrick with questions to answer before Ipswich arrive at Old Trafford on Sunday.There is some good news. Mason Mount is back in contention after retur
  
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• 🚨 Chelsea-Brighton: Dibu Martínez, new signing... and starts at home

  30-08-2026 13:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Chelsea-Brighton: Dibu Martínez, new signing... and starts at homeNot even five hours have passed since his signing was confirmed, and Xabi Alonso is clear about it: Emiliano Martínez will start for Chelsea in today’s clash against Brighton at Stamford Bridge.The Argentine goalkeeper is the main new feature in a Chelsea side where Joao Pedro once again leads the line for the Blues.Brighton, for their part, line up as follows.A huge Premier League matchup for Sunday.
  
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• Liverpool seek replacement with Premier League rivals lurking

  30-08-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool seek replacement with Premier League rivals lurkingRomano reveals Liverpool stance as winger replacement search developsLiverpool will reportedly refuse to sanction Cody Gakpo’s departure unless they can recruit a leading winger replacement before the transfer window closes.Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Manchester City are pursuing the Netherlands international, while Tottenham Hotspur previously reached a verbal agreement with the player over personal terms. Nothing has been
  
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• Coventry sign Mfuni on loan from Man City

  30-08-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coventry City have signed English defender Stephen Mfuni on a season-long loan deal from Manchester City.The 18-year-old has appeared once for his parent club, making his senior debut as a substitute in last season's 10-1 win against Exeter City in the FA Cup.The England Under-19 international was then loaned to Watford, where he played eight times in the Championship.Mfuni becomes Coventry head coach Frank Lampard's 11th signing since they were promoted to the Premier League at the end of last
  
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• Arsenal target Julian Alvarez rejoins Atletico Madrid training

  30-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal target Julian Alvarez rejoins Atletico Madrid trainingArsenal are pushing to sign Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez before Tuesday’s transfer deadline. But a move appears unlikely as the 26-year-old has returned to training with his Madrid teammates.Alvarez missed several sessions of training due to illness, but he is now back in group training. The forward has made it clear his ultimate ambition is to join Barcelona, but Atletico will not sell him to a direct rival.&nb
  
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• Real Madrid new signing’s agent confirms he rejected Liverpool, PSG: ‘As soon as he knew…’

  30-08-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid new signing’s agent confirms he rejected Liverpool, PSG: ‘As soon as he knew…’Real Madrid have been one of the most active clubs in the summer transfer window, having made as many as six major signings to strengthen their first-team squad.Indeed, the likes of Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate, Carlos Espi, Denzel Dumfries, and Marc Cucurella arrived, along with the club-record signing of Yan Diomande.Los Blancos roped in the 19-year-old winger from RB Leipzig i
  
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• Bayer Leverkusen join Besiktas in race for out-of-favour Barcelona star – report

  30-08-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayer Leverkusen join Besiktas in race for out-of-favour Barcelona star – reportFC Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado has known well of his situation since the beginning of the summer, and Hansi Flick’s pre-season campaign also made it clear to the player that he should look for a way out.The La Masia graduate, however, has delayed his exit operation in the hope of a giant entering the race and even rejected offers from Asia.With deadline day now nearing, Casado does not have long to f
  
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• Does Emiliano Martinez signing make Chelsea genuine title contenders?

  30-08-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Emiliano Martinez has completed his $10 million move to Chelsea from Aston Villa and many believe this is one of the final pieces of the jigsaw needed to turn them into legit Premier League title contenders. Adding the 33-year-old World Cup winner, who has been sensational for many years at Villa, is a massive upgrade in a position where Chelsea badly needed it. Over recent years not signing a new goalkeeper has come back to haunt Chelsea and Martinez is the kind of shot-stopper who is worth 8-1
  
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• Four games round off Sunday's Premier League action

  30-08-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four games round off Sunday's Premier League action 2026-08-30T11:47:55ZTeam news has just landed for the opening three matches and this is how the sides are all lining up.CHELSEA V BRIGHTONLEEDS V BRENTFORDSUNDERLAND V FULHAM 2026-08-30T11:34:58ZHello and welcome to our live coverage of Sunday's Premier League action. There's another four top flight games to enjoy and we'll keep you covered with all the action as it happens.
  
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• Arsenal beat Liverpool with deal to sign Andria Bartishvili

  30-08-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal beat Liverpool with deal to sign Andria BartishviliThe Gunners have beaten Liverpool and other European suitors after months of work on a deal for the Georgia Under-21 international.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Andria Bartishvili (@andriabartishvili)Arsenal have reportedly agreed a deal to sign 17-year-old attacking midfielder Andria Bartishvili, beating competition from Liverpool and other European clubs after months of work on the transfer.The Georgian youngster is expec
  
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• Hamburg in advanced talks for Arsenal's Vieira

  30-08-2026 13:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabio Vieira has made five Premier League starts since joining Arsenal from Porto in 2022 [Getty Images]Hamburg are in advanced talks to buy Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira in a 10m euro (£8.6m) deal.The Gunners are actively trying to offload the 26-year-old before Tuesday's transfer deadline.It is understood there is a growing expectation at Emirates Stadium that a deal with the German side will be agreed.Vieira spent last season on loan at Hamburg, making 29 Bundesliga appearances for th
  
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• Everton owners try to head off open revolt

  30-08-2026 13:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Everton's decision to reject Nottingham Forest's offer for teenager Harrison Armstrong has headed off the possibility of open revolt against owners The Friedkin Group from a furious fanbase.The revelation that Everton had received a £40m bid from Forest for the gifted 19-year-old, and it was under consideration, sparked an instant backlash from fans angry at the idea the club's best homegrown product for years could be sold.Instead, after a day of drama on and off the field,
  
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• Official: Theate returns to Bologna in potential €15m deal with Eintracht Frankfurt

  30-08-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Theate returns to Bologna in potential €15m deal with Eintracht FrankfurtBologna have officially announced their signing of full-back Arthur Theate, who returns to the club on loan with an option to buy following his spell at the Dall’Ara in 2021-22.Official: Theate returns to BolognaTheate returns to Bologna on an initial season-long loan deal with an option to buy for an additional €15m according to reports earlier this week. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JULY 10
  
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• Flick talks De Jong, Rodri, Lamine, Raphinha, Bisiwu, Hamza ahead of Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano

  30-08-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick talks De Jong, Rodri, Lamine, Raphinha, Bisiwu, Hamza ahead of Barcelona vs Rayo VallecanoFC Barcelona take on Rayo Vallecano on Monday night at the Spotify Camp Nou in the third matchday of the 2026/27 La Liga season.Having made a fine start to the campaign with solid wins over Elche and Athletic Club, the reigning champions will be eager to extend their perfect record to three games and retain their hold at the top of the table.Barça’s opponents on the night, Rayo Vallecano,
  
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• Charlton Athletic sign Icelandic international attacker Boama

  30-08-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charlton Athletic sign Icelandic international attacker BoamaCharlton Athletic have completed the signing of highly-rated Icelandic international attacker Linda Lif Boama on a permanent deal.The Addicks announced news of the transfer via a post on their official club website yesterday.The 25-year-old joins Charlton Athletic from Swedish OBOS Damallsvenskan club Kristianstads DFF. Bouma has signed a three-year deal with the South East Londoners.Bouma started her senior career in her native Icelan
  
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• Scott showing why he's so admired

  30-08-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]I felt as though I was watching Alex Scott take his game to yet another level in Bournemouth's 1-1 draw with Everton.The technical excellence has always been there, but now he is beginning to dictate games.Scott uses his body so well, and demands the ball even in tight areas of the pitch. It's his awareness that is making him stand out right now and we haven't even delved into his extensive passing range, or indeed his superbly taken goal against Everton.Scott has recently turned 2
  
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• 'This team may surprise us all once they gel'

  30-08-2026 13:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]United fans, we asked for your views on Saturday's 4-0 win over Kilmarnock.Here's what some of you had to say: John: The performance against Killie was a surprise to many United fans. We know we have the potential to be a good team and we showed it. The Will Ferry situation is a difficult one, personally I would like to keep him as he is worth more on the pitch than pounds in the pocket of chairman Mark Ogren. He could be the difference between a good season and a relegation battle.Billy: J
  
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• Parkinson 'probably under pressure' for first time

  30-08-2026 13:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Phil Parkinson has taken Wrexham from the National League to the Championship since his 2021 arrival [Getty Images]Phil Parkinson is probably under pressure as Wrexham manager for the first time, according to former Wales striker Iwan Roberts.Friday night's 2-1 home defeat by Birmingham left Wrexham winless and without a clean sheet in four matches across all competitions in 2026-27.Roberts told BBC Radio Wales: "I think he [Parkinson] is probably under pressure for the first time since he's bee
  
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• Real Madrid predicted starting XI against Malaga | La Liga

  30-08-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid predicted starting XI against Malaga | La LigaReal Madrid are playing their third match in eight days against Malaga on Sunday, so it would be no surprise if changed were made to the starting line-up. The same 11 players were selected by Mourinho for the wins over Espanyol and Real Sociedad, so it would be unlikely if it was three in a row at the Bernabeu.However, there could be few changes, especially as Mourinho has shown a willingness to ease certain players into the mix at the st
  
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• Nottingham Forest’s Omari Hutchinson set for Milan medical tomorrow

  30-08-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest’s Omari Hutchinson set for Milan medical tomorrowSerie A side Milan have moved quickly to find a replacement for Rafael Leao, who has joined Galatasaray. Nottingham Forest’s Omari Hutchinson is now set to join the Rossoneri on an initial loan deal.Get Italian Football News have looked at initial contact between the clubs earlier this week. The player was open to the deal and even then, things were going in the right direction.Now, as per various sections of the Ital
  
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• Future of ‘exceptional’ Liverpool star confirmed, he’s played his last game at Anfield

  30-08-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Future of ‘exceptional’ Liverpool star confirmed, he’s played his last game at AnfieldAndoni Iraola and Richard Hughes still have a lot of work to do on Liverpool's squad before the transfer window slams shut. Admittedly, they're now on the cusp of confirming a deal for Bradley Barcola which will instantly improve their attack.However, the Frenchman can't be the only player that they bring in before deadline day.There are several areas among their ranks that could still do with
  
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• Virgil Van Dijk takes swipe at ‘bitter’ Liverpool critics over transfer business

  30-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Virgil van Dijk has declared that anyone who doubts Liverpool can attract top-quality players must be bitter as he said he would welcome Bradley Barcola to Anfield.Liverpool have agreed a fee of £106m, which could rise to £123m, with Paris Saint-Germain for the France winger and Van Dijk said he thinks the 23-year-old is a “very good player”.But he also urged Liverpool to keep Cody Gakpo, who has attracted interest from Tottenham and Manchester City.Liverpool failed in bi
  
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• From England: Chelsea decide against Gittens’ exit

  30-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From England: Chelsea decide against Gittens’ exitWith just over two days to go until the summer transfer window closes, Roma’s management is still searching for the left-back Gasperini has requested. Among the names being pursued in recent weeks was Chelsea’s Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, born in 2004. Negotiations for Gittens, one of Gasperini’s favorites for the winger role, are becoming increasingly complex. According to The Guardian, Chelsea are reportedly unwilling to part w
  
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• Cody Gakpo’s Liverpool exit may lead to €80m attacker move

  30-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cody Gakpo’s Liverpool exit may lead to €80m attacker moveLiverpool Transfer News: Ismaïla Sarr Emerges as Key Target in Crystal Palace TalksLiverpool are being linked with a fresh move for Ismaïla Sarr, with the Senegal international reportedly moving into sharper focus as planning continues around the club’s attacking options. According to Khadim Diakhate, Crystal Palace have already rejected a €60m approach, while Liverpool are now said to be preparing a new pr
  
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• Barcelona target Julian Alvarez accepts his fate and returns to Atletico Madrid group training

  30-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona target Julian Alvarez accepts his fate and returns to Atletico Madrid group trainingAccording to Mundo Deportivo, Julian Alvarez has accepted that his desire to play for FC Barcelona will not materialize in the near future, and the Atletico Madrid forward returned to training with his teammates this Sunday, August 30.The 26-year-old striker appeared serious, as he had been in the days leading up to his absence, but at least he was back at the club’s training ground, taking the fi
  
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• 'Clean sheets will be hen's teeth this season'

  30-08-2026 12:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Hearts fans, we asked for your views after Saturday's 2-1 win over St Johnstone. Here's what some of you said: Steve: Tynecastle was buzzing and off to a great start, had a good few chances and looked to overwhelm the Saints. Eventually tired, not surprisingly, but Jordi Altena is a liability, switched off for their goal. There will be bigger demands on the boys in weeks to come.JC: Wouter Vrancken will go on to bigger things, as will some of these players. However, it's not just about one
  
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