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• Manchester City in line for multi-million payment as World Cup winner attempts to force exit

  27-06-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City in line for multi-million payment as World Cup winner attempts to force exitJulian Alvarez has publicly requested a summer transfer away from Atletico MadridManchester City inserted a 10% sell-on clause when selling Alvarez for £81.5M in 2024The Blues could receive between £4-7M if Alvarez departs Atletico for around £130MManchester City stand to receive a potentially timely financial windfall after Julian Alvarez publicly requested a transfer away from Atletico
  
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• Leeds United Send Opening €8.5m Bid For Defender: Is He The Right Profile For Daniel Farke?

  28-06-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Send Opening €8.5m Bid For Defender: Is He The Right Profile For Daniel Farke?Leeds United have kicked off their summer recruitment drive with an opening verbal offer of €8.5m for Borussia Monchengladbach centre-back Nico Elvedi.Leeds United make €8.5m transfer bid for Nico ElvediAccording to reports from German publication BILD, as relayed by Sport Witness, the unexpected approach has rattled the Bundesliga outfit. They have a massive headache on their hands. The 29-
  
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• Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal and Bayern Munich track Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi, not PSG

  28-06-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal and Bayern Munich track Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi, not PSGManchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal and Bayern Munich are all reportedly keeping a close eye on the situation regarding Lille OSC’s Ayyoub Bouaddi (18), according to RMC Sport.Paris Saint-Germain, a club favoured by the young midfielder, are not, however, expected to make a move to secure his services, as the Parisian club will not seek to strengthen their midfield without a pla
  
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• Everton In The Running For €25m LaLiga Player: Should David Moyes Take The Gamble?

  28-06-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton In The Running For €25m LaLiga Player: Should David Moyes Take The Gamble?Benfica have blinked. The Portuguese giants wanted Enzo Boyomo, looked closely at the figures, and immediately walked away. CA Osasuna want €25m for their Cameroon international centre-back. For Benfica, that was a deal-breaker. For Everton, it is a flashing green light.Everton handed a clear run at Osasuna defender Enzo Boyomo as Benfica baulk at the priceAfrica Foot reports that the Merseysiders, alongs
  
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• Cape Verde’s World Cup team captain accused of raping Brazilian translator during overseas trip

  28-06-2026 22:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The captain of Cape Verde’sWorld Cup 2026 team has been accused of sexually assaulting the team's translator during a team trip to New Zealand, according to a new report. Ryan Mendes, 36, allegedly sexually assaulted a Brazilian woman who was hired to work as a translator during the team's March trip to New Zealand, according to Brazil's Globo news outlet. The woman, who has not been identified, told Brazilian media that Mendes entered her hotel room and attacked her. She said she reported
  
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• Report: Genoa reject €15m bid from Napoli for former Arsenal defender Norton-Cuffy

  28-06-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Genoa reject €15m bid from Napoli for former Arsenal defender Norton-CuffyNapoli have seen an opening bid for Genoa full-back Brooke Norton-Cuffy fall short of the Rossoblù’s asking price, as competition for the former Arsenal academy product builds.According to the Genoa edition of La Repubblica, via IlNapolista, the Partenopei have tabled an offer of around €15 million for a permanent deal.Genoa, however, are holding out for €20 million before they will sanc
  
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• Napoli working on contract renewal for McTominay

  28-06-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli working on contract renewal for McTominayNapoli are working to tie Scott McTominay down to a new contract, with president Aurelio De Laurentiis keen to remove any doubt over the midfielder’s future at the Stadio Maradona.The Scotland international has become an indispensable part of the side since his move from Manchester United in 2024, playing a starring role in the club’s Scudetto triumph and establishing himself as one of the first names on the team sheet.That status looks
  
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• Inter not giving up on Liverpool’s Jones despite Arsenal interest

  28-06-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter not giving up on Liverpool’s Jones despite Arsenal interestInter’s interest in Curtis Jones remains active, but the Nerazzurri are unwilling to break the bank to land the Liverpool midfielder.The England international has long been one of the leading names, if not the very first, on Inter’s list to bolster their midfield.Jones is said to be particularly admired by head coach Cristian Chivu and keen on the idea of testing himself in Serie A.Standing in the way, however, ar
  
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• Liverpool handed major boost as rivals drop out of race for 'powerful' sensation

  28-06-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool handed major boost as rivals drop out of race for 'powerful' sensationLiverpool's defence is one of their main areas that need upgrading this summer. Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson were about the only defenders who had decent seasons for the Reds last term and, since the latter of the two has already left, there's clearly a lot of work to be done.Giovanni Leoni and Jeremy Jacquet are obviously two options that the Reds have at their disposal but, since neither of them have played P
  
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• SFA boss messaged by interested managers hours after Steve Clarke quit as Scotland head coach

  28-06-2026 21:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland’s search for a new head coach is already underway, with applications arriving just hours after Steve Clarke’s departure following the nation’s 2026 World Cup exit.The Scots’ campaign concluded after securing only three points from a possible nine in Group C, placing them behind Brazil and Morocco with a goal difference of minus three. This performance proved insufficient to secure one of the eight coveted spots for the best third-placed teams advancing to the las
  
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• Leicester City’s Harry Winks can join Cagliari, talks on

  28-06-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leicester City’s Harry Winks can join Cagliari, talks onSerie A side Cagliari have sealed a move for Alessandro Romano but they are still looking to bolster their midfield, with Gianluca Gaetano likely on his way out.Alfredo Pedulla has reported that Leicester City’s Harry Winks has emerged as a surprising target for the Sardinian side.They find the ex-Tottenham player’s profile very appealing, with the Foxes now finding themselves in League One after relegation from the Champi
  
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• Aston Villa Make Second Offer For Brazilian Target: Does He Fit Emery’s System?

  28-06-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Make Second Offer For Brazilian Target: Does He Fit Emery’s System?Money talks. It usually does in modern football, and Flamengo have seemingly listened. After dug-in resistance from the Rio de Janeiro board earlier in the week, Aston Villa have forced a breakthrough. A tweaked bid did the trick. Villa raised their offer to €10m (£8.6m) for Emerson Royal after a cheaper €9m opening gambit was swiftly knocked back.Aston Villa edge closer to Emerson Royal deal as
  
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• Liverpool transfer race heating up as club confirms stance on wonderkid

  28-06-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool transfer race heating up as club confirms stance on wonderkidLiverpool are expected to be rather busy this summer. The Anfield outfit have a lot of changes to make among their ranks if they want to be successful next season.While in charge of Bournemouth, Andoni Iraola has exceeded expectations and, now that he has many more resources at his disposal fans are probably expecting a lot of him.The Spaniard delivered plenty of success to the Cherries during his time as their manager and, s
  
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• World Cup 2026: South Korea president calls for government investigation into team's early exit, head coach Hong Myung-bo resigns

  28-06-2026 21:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Following South Korea's elimination from the 2026 World Cup after losing to South Africa, 1-0, on Wednesday, Taegeuk Warriors head coach Hong Myung-bo announced he is stepping down from his position. The resignation comes amid South Korea president Lee Jae Myung calling for the government's sports ministry to investigate the team's World Cup results and the process by which Hong was hired."As a former honorary professional soccer club manager and a heartfelt Red Devil, I feel not just confusion
  
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• Manchester City Are Eyeing A Move For This Ligue 1 Midfielder Next Summer: Good Fit For Them?

  28-06-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Eyeing A Move For This Ligue 1 Midfielder Next Summer: Good Fit For Them?In a recent segment on Youtube, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that Manchester City are eyeing a move for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi next summer. Romano said,“Manchester City have genuine interest in Bouaddi. He’s one of the players being considered by Manchester City, eventually for summer 2027.“So the idea of Manchester City, the starting idea – then lets see
  
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• Report: Chelsea keen on move to sign former Arsenal forward

  28-06-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea keen on move to sign former Arsenal forwardChelsea Eye Folarin Balogun as Xabi Alonso Weighs Up Forward OptionsChelsea are among the clubs monitoring Folarin Balogun’s situation at AS Monaco, according to Caught Offside, with the 24-year-old striker emerging as one of the more interesting names of the summer window.Caught Offside report that Balogun “has informed the club of his desire to seek a new challenge”, a development that has naturally drawn attention ac
  
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• Former England international sends Kalvin Phillips warning to Elliot Anderson ahead of Man City transfer

  28-06-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former England international sends Kalvin Phillips warning to Elliot Anderson ahead of Man City transferChris Waddle has urged £130 million target Elliot Anderson to carefully consider the tale of Kalvin Phillips before formalising a move to Manchester City.Waddle has outlined how Phillips’ initial tactical assumptions were derailed by a world-class Rodri, leaving him marooned on the Etihad Stadium’s sidelines.Despite the risk, the pundit has raved about the Nottingham Forest s
  
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• Report: Liverpool have joined the race to sign £43m forward

  28-06-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool have joined the race to sign £43m forwardLiverpool Eye Said El Mala as £43.1m Yan Diomande AlternativeLiverpool’s search for another attacking addition appears to be gathering pace, with Fussballdaten reporting that Cologne winger Said El Mala has emerged as a player of interest.The 19-year-old is understood to be valued at around €50million, approximately £43.1m, and is being monitored at a time when Liverpool are assessing alternatives to Yan Diom
  
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• Manchester United Are Keeping Tabs On This Gifted Talent: A Star In The Making?

  28-06-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Keeping Tabs On This Gifted Talent: A Star In The Making?In a recent report, Fichajes mentioned that Manchester United are keeping tabs on Club Tijuana talent Gilberto Mora. It has been stated that the Red Devils are monitoring the progress of the Mexico international this summer.Mora’s Impressive Rise In Brazilian FootballThe 17-year-old managed to shine at times with his performances for Club Tijuana in the final third last season. Mora found the back of the net six
  
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• Liverpool target Yan Diomandé favours a move to PSG should he leave Leipzig this summer

  28-06-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool target Yan Diomandé favours a move to PSG should he leave Leipzig this summerRB Leipzig’s Yan Diomandé (19) would reportedly favour a move to Paris Saint-Germain should he leave Germany this summer, according to The Athletic.Impressed by the project led by Nasser Al-Khelaïfi and his sporting director Luis Campos, the Ivorian – who scored 13 goals and provided 10 assists in 36 appearances during the 2025-26 season – would like to play under Luis Enri
  
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• Next week key as Tottenham close in on Sandro Tonali

  28-06-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Next week key as Tottenham close in on Sandro TonaliSandro Tonali is now well and truly nearing a move to Tottenham, who seem to be racing ahead of competition and edging closer to the Newcastle United star.Both the Italian and English press have been growing in confidence about the move, which is likely to cost a significant amount.Sportmediasetreport that an agreement between Tottenham and Tonali finally exists, with the player set to sign six-year contract worth €12 million, including bo
  
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• France the team to beat? Chris Sutton predicts World Cup's last-32 matches

  28-06-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sixteen of the 48 teams are heading home, but which of the sides left standing will survive all the way to the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium near New York City on 19 July?The hopes of another 16 nations will bite the dust after the first knockout round, which includes England against DR Congo and holders Argentina against surprise package Cape Verde.It was a different team who caused the biggest shock in the final set of group games, however.While BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton an
  
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• Boost for England as Declan Rice set to start against DR Congo 

  28-06-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boost for England as Declan Rice set to start against DR Congo England have received a major boost ahead of their World Cup round of 32 clash with DR Congo. According to BBC Sport, Declan Rice is set to return to the starting line-up for the important match on Wednesday. England suffered a big scare after Rice was seen limping out of the stadium following their goalless draw against Ghana. The 27-year-old returned to training and manager Thomas Tuchel assured fans in his pres
  
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• RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande rejects Liverpool for PSG

  28-06-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande rejects Liverpool for PSGLiverpool have suffered a major setback in their pursuit of RB Leipzig’s teenage sensation Yan Diomande.According to The Athletic, Diomande has rejected the Reds after deciding that Paris Saint-Germain is his preferred destination should he leave Germany this summer.The 19-year-old has been convinced by PSG’s project under president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and football advisor Luis Campos.Also, the prospect of working under manager
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms transfer will happen, could be massive for Liverpool

  28-06-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms transfer will happen, could be massive for LiverpoolFabrizio Romano says a transfer will happen. This could be massive for Liverpool.Liverpool's summer business continues as they look to rebuild their squad after a disappointing campaign. Of course, Andoni Iraola's arrival changes things - they're now looking at a slightly different shape and style.One quick way to make that happen is the same old trick whenever a new head coach arrives: you look at his former players. L
  
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• Sunderland reject £8m Chelsea bid for Xhaka

  28-06-2026 21:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xhaka played 34 times as Sunderland finished seventh in the Premier League last season [Getty Images]Sunderland say experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka is not for sale after rejecting an £8m bid from Chelsea for the player.The Switzerland international, 33, who is under contract until 2028, played a key role in helping the Black Cats qualify for Europe last season following a £17m move from Bayer Leverkusen.He is known to be open to a reunion with former manager Xabi Alonso at Chelse
  
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• Chelsea Are Expected To Land This Crytal Palace Defender: Good Option For Alonso?

  28-06-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are Expected To Land This Crytal Palace Defender: Good Option For Alonso?In a recent report, L’Equipe mentioned that Chelsea are expected to land Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix. It has been claimed that the Blues are on the verge of signing the French centre-back for €55m this summer.Lacroix’s Impressive Form In The Premier LeagueLacroix put in a string of solid displays for Crystal Palace on the defensive end of the field in the previous campaign. The 26-year-o
  
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• Real Madrid lead the 2026 FIFA World Cup goalscoring charts after group stage

  28-06-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid lead the 2026 FIFA World Cup goalscoring charts after group stageWith the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup now complete and the knockout rounds about to begin, one statistic stands above the rest for Real Madrid.No club has seen its players score more goals at the tournament than the Spanish giants.Across the opening three rounds of matches, Real Madrid players have combined for 11 goals, the highest total of any club represented at the World Cup.Four players account for the go
  
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• Hartlepool sign former Brighton defender Penman

  28-06-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charlie Penman played for Brighton's first team in a pre-season game at Southampton last summer [Getty Images]Hartlepool have signed former Brighton defender Charlie Penman on a one-year deal.The 20-year-old was released by the Premier League side earlier this summer.He never made a senior appearance for the Seagulls but played nine times for Aldershot during a loan spell with the National League side last season."Charlie has come here because he wants to establish himself in senior football and
  
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• Five young talents Barcelona should scout in the 2026 World Cup knockout stages

  28-06-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Five young talents Barcelona should scout in the 2026 World Cup knockout stagesThere are two ways to watch young players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The first is the obvious way: wait for a clip to go viral, the jaw-dropping dribble, the goal that makes no sense, the pass that no one else seems to see, and then watch the player get bracketed into the global term: ‘wonderkid’.It is easy. It is loud. It is expensive. The second way is quieter. It asks who Barcelona can find before their
  
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