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• Manchester United attacker a target for Serie A giants

  31-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United attacker a target for Serie A giantsManchester United Watch Joshua Zirkzee as Juventus Reignite Jonathan David TalksJuventus are preparing fresh discussions with Atletico Madrid over Jonathan David, a development that could have a direct bearing on Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee and his immediate future.According to Sky Sports Italy, the Canada international is no longer considered central to Juventus’ plans despite starting against Parma. The sense around the s
  
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• How did Mudryk fare at Chelsea?

  02-09-2026 15:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Mykhailo Mudryk joined Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2023 for an initial £61m, having attracted interest from clubs across Europe including Arsenal.After impressing in the Champions League with Shakhtar in the first half of 2022-23, Mudryk needed time to adapt to a new country and league.He had to wait until October 2023 for his first Chelsea goal, and he ended his first full campaign at Stamford Bridge with seven goals and four assists.By the start of 2024-25, Graham Pott
  
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• Ipswich's brutal reminder not to feel sorry for themselves in heat of battle

  02-09-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]The Premier League can be brutal. Moments before half-time at Old Trafford on Sunday, Ipswich Town came close to doubling their deserved lead at Manchester United.An hour later, they had conceded five goals, including a very controversial and perhaps decisive second.Gary O'Neil was spot on in saying his side didn't park the bus, gave it a go and had some great moments. He was also correct in identifying that his team's emotional discipline must improve.Dealing with setbacks wa
  
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• Brian Farinas makes Barcelona history with first-team registration without debut

  02-09-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brian Farinas makes Barcelona history with first-team registration without debutBarcelona have handed Brian Farinas a first-team shirt without giving him a first-team debut, creating a rare piece of club history in the process.According to Mundo Deportivo, the midfielder has become the first Barcelona player in 19 years to be registered with the senior squad without making an official competitive appearance for the first team.Farinas has been given the No. 4 shirt for the 2026/27 season, a numbe
  
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• Colchester rejected bids for Payne - Cowley

  02-09-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Colchester United manager Danny Cowley says the club turned down bids for creative midfielder Jack Payne during the transfer window.Payne played 90 minutes in Tuesday night's 2-0 defeat by League Two table-toppers Bristol Rovers, the U's first league loss this season.The 31-year-old scored 13 goals and provided six assists for Colchester as they finished last season mid-table, and will stay at the club at least until January.Cowley also said he wanted to extend Payne's contract, which is set to
  
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• The Folarin Balogun shambles exposes much deeper problems at Everton

  02-09-2026 15:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  So there has been a U-turn regarding Folarin Balogun that did not involve the unholy alliance of Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino. For Evertonians, however, mentions of the Balogun controversy may not prompt thoughts of the World Cup and a suspension that was quashed in questionable fashion. The United States international’s late change of heart compounded a week of discontent, left David Moyes short of strikers and, potentially, goals and meant Everton ended deadline day weaker than they
  
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• 🎧 'Not the window we anticipated for Wolves'

  02-09-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BBC Radio WM's Mike Taylor is joined by former Wolves striker David Kelly to analyse the club's business in the summer transfer window.They discuss the large size of the squad and whether there is enough Championship experience for Wolves to win promotion back to the Premier League this season."This might be a promotion squad - the only thing that we can say for the moment, is it is not what we were anticipating," said Taylor. "That doesn't mean it will necessarily be bad. We'll know that in a f
  
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• 'Big names have stayed' - fan's view on transfer window

  02-09-2026 15:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]With the transfer window shut until January, fans are coming to terms with the business their clubs have done over the summer months. Speaking to BBC Radio Solent, Bournemouth fan Josh Wyatt said he would rate his side's window a seven out of 10.On the bargain of the window, Wyatt chose loan signing Michele Di Gregorio saying: "I actually think bringing in a back-up goalkeeper is so crucial. We saw how important it was for [Djordje] Petrovic last year, bringing in a bit of competit
  
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• Is £65m a fair price for Ndiaye?

  02-09-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]In a summer of highly-inflated transfer fees, value has become increasingly hard to determine.On one hand, the Iliman Ndiaye is a player of superlative skill, evasive, quick and wonderfully entertaining with the ball at his feet.Ndiaye was responsible for 73 of Everton's 250 completed dribbles last season, the highest share of any Premier League player.Everton fans may also point to recent moves in the Premier League involving Manchester City, such as the sale of Savio to Tottenham
  
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• 'Salvesen burst Pompey's bubble'

  02-09-2026 15:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Shutterstock]Former Derby County midfielder Darren Robinson has praised the Rams' reaction to a winless start to the season by claiming their first victory against Portsmouth thanks to a winning goal from striker Lars-Jorgen Salvesen."It was a quality finish in the way he came on to the ball and it was a confident finish," Robinson said."There were lots of shots from distance, particularly from Portsmouth, but they lacked that cutting edge - but you watch that finish by Salvesen. He comes on to
  
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• Real Madrid new youth signing makes first-team training debut

  02-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid new youth signing makes first-team training debutReal Madrid continued their preparations ahead of Friday’s La Liga clash with Real Betis at Estadio La Cartuja.After three wins in three games, Los Blancos have made a solid start to Jose Mourinho’s second spell at the Santiago Bernabeu and will be eager to build on it.Sergio Martinez trains with first teamAnd, the main highlight from today’s training session was the presence of youngster Sergio Martinez.The 19-year-o
  
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• Ex-Arsenal 26yo to complete post-deadline-day transfer to Feyenoord

  02-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Arsenal 26yo to complete post-deadline-day transfer to FeyenoordReiss Nelson has completed a free transfer move to Feyenoord after departing Arsenal via a mutual contract termination, according to a report.Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty ImagesFabrizio Romano reports that Reiss Nelson is returning to Feyenoord as a free agent, with the deal now done after successful medical tests on Wednesday morning.Nelson had previously played for Feyenoord as a loanee in the 2021/22 season, before returning t
  
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• Are you concerned by Arsenal's lack of attacking signings?

  02-09-2026 15:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Finding an attacker who could elevate a squad that almost won a domestic and European double has proved difficult for Arsenal this summer.The Gunners want to be one of the best clubs in the world.In an interview with the Times, chief executive Richard Garlick said that joining the world's super-clubs is "the goal - that's the ambition".In that same interview, Garlick acknowledged that the "pool of players is smaller now than it was a few years ago if we're going to improve".And unf
  
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• Barcelona loanee already making a big impression at his new club

  02-09-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona loanee already making a big impression at his new clubHaving left FC Barcelona to join Lyngby on loan this summer, goalkeeper Diego Kochen is already beginning to show his talent and potential in Denmark.The 20-year-old Barcelona starlet has been named in the Danish Superliga Team of the Week after producing his best performance since arriving in the country.In their latest game this past weekend, Kochen made seven saves against Odense Boldklub, producing several outstanding stops alon
  
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• Are Everton better with Grealish?

  02-09-2026 14:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]One positive on a difficult deadline day for Everton was the loan signing of Jack Grealish for a second successive season from Manchester City.Grealish proved to be a popular addition to the Everton squad in 2025-26 before a stress fracture to his foot ended his campaign after a 1-0 win at Aston Villa in January.While Everton's goal output was broadly the same with and without Grealish, their win percentage and points-per-game tallies were both significantly higher with the 30-year
  
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• Liverpool’s mixed window leaves massive uncertainty

  02-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool’s mixed window leaves massive uncertaintyLiverpool Right to Keep Cody Gakpo Despite Late Manchester City InterestLiverpool closed the transfer window with familiar debate swirling around the squad. Supporters wanted more done, and with good reason. Early-season performances have raised legitimate questions about depth at right-back and the make-up of the midfield, particularly after no specialist No 6 arrived and Curtis Jones departed. Those concerns have not gone away, and Andon
  
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• Hull City land Serie A star on loan

  02-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City land Serie A star on loanHull City Sign Robinio Vaz on Loan in Bold Premier League MoveHull City have moved quickly to strengthen after promotion, completing the loan signing of Robinio Vaz from AS Roma in a deal that adds intrigue, upside and a significant future option. As reported by GFFN, the 19-year-old winger arrives from the Serie A club with a €30m buy option included.For Hull City, this is the sort of recruitment call that tells you plenty about the club’s ambition.
  
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• From France: Chelsea not giving up on Kone, possible new contacts in January

  02-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From France: Chelsea not giving up on Kone, possible new contacts in JanuaryThe transfer window has closed, but Manu Koné’s name continues to be a hot topic. The French midfielder was one of the key figures in the final hours of the summer transfer window, when Chelsea attempted to bring him to London, initiating negotiations with Roma. The deal fell through, largely due to Gian Piero Gasperini’s stance, who opposed Koné’s departure. The manager considers the Fren
  
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• Barcelona set to return for Julian Alvarez in January with €70 million financial cushion

  02-09-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona set to return for Julian Alvarez in January with €70 million financial cushionBarcelona have already decided what comes next in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez.The Catalan club failed to pry the Argentine away from Atletico Madrid during the summer, but according to SPORT, that was not the end of the story. Rather, Barça are now preparing to return for the forward when the January transfer window opens.Alvarez ultimately remained at the Metropolitano after Atletico Mad
  
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• ‘It’s part of the game’ – Thiago Scuro explains Lamine Camara’s failed Chelsea move and Folarin Balogun’s decision to reject Everton

  02-09-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘It’s part of the game’ – Thiago Scuro explains Lamine Camara’s failed Chelsea move and Folarin Balogun’s decision to reject EvertonAS Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro held a press conference, attended by Get French Football News, in La Turbie on Wednesday afternoon to explain how Lamine Camara’s (22) move to Chelsea and Folarin Balogun’s (25) move to Everton broke down during the final hours of transfer deadline day. The Principality club’s CEO notab
  
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• 'I'll bet on this' - Vrancken backs Braga to stay at Hearts

  02-09-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Head coach Wouter Vrancken would wager on Claudio Braga remaining at Hearts and thinks a second full season at Tynecastle can enhance the striker's chances of a big move."He is fully focused here, fully committed," said the Belgian of the 26-year-old.When asked if the Portuguese would still be at the club when the transfer window closes on Thursday, Vrancken added with a chuckle: "I think he will be here. I'll bet on this."But you never know, so let's hope that we can keep him because he has a l
  
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• How Everton's deadline day debacle leaves owners facing fan mutiny

  02-09-2026 14:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  United States striker Falorin Balogun's proposed move to Everton from AS Monaco descended into farce [Reuters]Everton's shambolic end to the transfer window has resulted in open revolt from supporters that places fierce scrutiny on owners The Friedkin Group and chief executive Angus Kinnear.The final straw for fans already infuriated by the controversial proposed sale of home-grown youngster Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest - the deal was eventually blocked by Everton's board in the face
  
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• Failed Everton transfer has implications for Arsenal & Chelsea

  02-09-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Failed Everton transfer has implications for Arsenal & ChelseaFolarin Balogun’s transfer to Everton fell apart late on deadline day, denying Arsenal a sell-on fee and seemingly causing significant problems for Chelsea in the process.Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesEarly on deadline day, we covered reports that AS Monaco’sFolarin Balogun was set to sign for Everton in a €50m package that would see Arsenal cashing in on their 17.5% sell-on clause.Yet that move was thrown int
  
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• Trabzonspor U-turn to accept manager's resignation

  02-09-2026 14:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tekke was appointed Trabzonspor head coach in March 2025 [Getty Images]Trabzonspor have accepted the "emotional" resignation of head coach Fatih Tekke after the Turkish side initially rejected his request to step down.Tekke, who led Trabzonspor to a third‑place finish in the league last season, tendered his resignation after his side were knocked out of the Europa League play‑off round 5‑0 on aggregate by Hungarian club Ferencvaros.After rejecting his request on Friday and sugg
  
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• Real Madrid summer signing wins over fans and teammates after just 161 minutes under Mourinho

  02-09-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid summer signing wins over fans and teammates after just 161 minutes under MourinhoMarc Cucurella did not have to wait long to make an impression at Real Madrid.The 28-year-old summer signing had to wait until the third matchday of the 2026/27 La Liga season for his first start under Jose Mourinho.However, by the time the final whistle was blown against Malaga, the Spanish full-back had already begun to establish himself as a popular figure within the dressing room and among the suppor
  
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• West Ham sign left-back Boiro on loan

  02-09-2026 14:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Adama Boiro was born in Senegal and moved to Spain at the age of four [Getty Images]West Ham United have signed Athletic Club left-back Adama Boiro on a season-long loan deal, with an option to buy.The 24-year-old has played 45 times for the Basque club, including six appearances in last season's Champions League."I like the challenge that's in front of us here," Boiro told West Ham's website."This is a club with ambition and an objective to get promoted, and I think my mentality, my desire and
  
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• What can Boro expect from Rokas Pukstas?

  02-09-2026 14:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Middlesbrough's new midfield signing Rokas Pukstas has never played domestic football outside of Croatia - so what will he bring to the English game?The 22-year-old has arrived at Boro following a four-year spell in the Hajduk Split first team in which he scored 27 goals and registered 10 assists in 142 games.Croatian football journalist Lovre Nikolac said one of Pukstas' main qualities is arriving late in the box to provide a goal threat."He is very good arriving late and as soon as he steps on
  
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• Glasner can now start to shape Forest

  02-09-2026 14:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Quality over quantity was Nottingham Forest's plan this summer.Oliver Glasner prefers to work with a small squad so there was never going to be a huge influx, as in previous years. Liam Delap's £50m arrival and the successful £34m pursuit of Ousmane Diomande adds depth and quality in key areas.Glasner will look for Diomande to slot alongside Murillo and Nikola Milenkovic in a back three while Daniel Munoz has followed him from Crystal Palace and puts Ola Aina's position
  
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• 🎥 Drama in the cup! Goalkeeper attacks fan

  02-09-2026 14:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Drama in the cup! Goalkeeper attacks fanTerrible scenes from Uruguay. In the cup clash between top-flight sides Montevideo City Torque and Danubio FC (0:2), things escalated after the final whistle.Because some away fans were unwilling to accept the defeat, they stormed the pitch and attacked their own players.Danubio goalkeeper Kevin Martinez then lost his composure and landed several punches on one of the supporters before a police officer stepped in. It is currently unclear whether
  
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• 🎥 Cup drama! Goalkeeper lashes out at fan

  02-09-2026 14:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Cup drama! Goalkeeper lashes out at fanTerrible scenes from Uruguay. In the cup clash between top-flight sides Montevideo City Torque and Danubio FC (0:2), things escalated after the final whistle.Because some of the away fans refused to accept the defeat, they stormed the pitch and attacked their own players.Danubio goalkeeper Kevin Martinez then lost his composure and threw several punches at one of the supporters before a police officer stepped in. It is currently unclear whether an
  
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