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• Manchester United could be set for £7m exit

  17-08-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United could be set for £7m exitManchester United academy sales plan takes shape after Radek Vitek exitManchester United are sharpening their focus on academy monetisation, a move that speaks to both modern squad building and the financial pressures of elite football. According to the Daily Mail, there has been a clear internal shift at Old Trafford, one designed to place greater emphasis on extracting value from young talent, whether that value is realised on the pitch or in th
  
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• Chelsea Could Move In For This Crystal Palace Midfielder: What Will He Bring To Stamford Bridge?

  17-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Could Move In For This Crystal Palace Midfielder: What Will He Bring To Stamford Bridge?In a recent report on Substack, journalist Simon Phillips revealed that Chelsea could move in for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton if they end up losing Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City this summer. It is understood that the Blues are long-term admirers of the English talent and could launch a move for him this month.Wharton’s Impressive Season In The Premier LeagueWharton enjoyed a good
  
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• Fifa’s chief operating officer leaves after scathing criticism of Gianni Infantino

  17-08-2026 21:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Lamour, the Fifa official who criticised Gianni Infantino's leadership and voted against the Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal, has left the global governing body. The 46-year-old had been working as chief operating officer, the position from which he told AssociatedPress on 31 July that Fifa staff had been "deceived" by Infantino regarding the plan.A statement from the body read: "Fifa can confirm that the working relationship between Fifa and Kevin Lamour as Fifa’s Chief Operating O
  
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• 🙄A decision that still hurts: why Rodri said no to Madrid

  17-08-2026 21:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🙄A decision that still hurts: why Rodri said no to MadridAlthough wearing the Real Madrid shirt was his great childhood dream, Rodri Hernández has ended up signing for FC Barcelona. The Spanish midfielder prioritized the sporting project and the conviction shown by the blaugrana club over money, in a decision that, according to MARCA, has stunned Madrid fans.The lack of conviction at ValdebebasLos Blancos never showed full enthusiasm about bringing him in. In the club’s offi
  
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• 💰Will they let him go? Chelsea set Enzo's price for City

  17-08-2026 21:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💰Will they let him go? Chelsea set Enzo's price for CityManchester City remain firmly interested in Enzo Fernández at the express request of their manager, Enzo Maresca. Following Rodri’s move to Barcelona, the Manchester club are looking to speed up talks to complete the arrival of the Argentine midfielder as a key pillar of their new project.
  Active negotiations with ChelseaDespite the deadline set by Chelsea, the Blues hierarchy is open to negotiating the transfer through
  
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• Report Leao offered to Roma as Milan pay over €50m for Moreira

  17-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Leao offered to Roma as Milan pay over €50m for MoreiraAccording to Belgian transfer expert Sacha Tavolieri, agent Jorge Mendes proposed Milan outcast Rafael Leao to Roma, now that the price tag has plummeted and Diego Moreira is coming in.The player and club were both confident that he would be moving on this summer, but finding a buyer for €50m plus €10m add-ons has proved to be difficult, if not impossible.MILAN, ITALY – MAY 10: Rafael Leao of AC Milan gestures dur
  
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• Liverpool’s next signing is obvious, Richard Hughes has to get this done

  17-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool’s next signing is obvious, Richard Hughes has to get this doneRichard Hughes has been a fairly busy man again this summer. Last term, Liverpool's sporting director was at the centre of their biggest-ever summer of spending with the Anfield outfit welcoming over £450 million worth of players through the Anfield doors.These transfers were expected to make a massive improvement to the way that the Reds performed but, in reality, they actually did worse.This made fans question
  
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• Celtic Prioritise This World Cup Star As A Replacement For Wantaway Midfielder: Why He Would Be A Smart Pick

  17-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Prioritise This World Cup Star As A Replacement For Wantaway Midfielder: Why He Would Be A Smart PickIf a recent update from The Daily Record is believed to be true, Celtic are expected to part ways with Reo Hatate amid interest from the Greek giants Panathinaikos. They have already drawn up a replacement for the Japanese midfielder, with Hajduk Split star Niko Sigur being preferred over Torino’s Gvidas Gineitis.The Shamrock are not alone in the race for Hatate, as clubs from the Mi
  
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• VfB Stuttgart attacker Jovan Milosevic poised for permanent Bundesliga exit

  17-08-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  VfB Stuttgart attacker Jovan Milosevic poised for permanent Bundesliga exitVfB Stuttgart striker Jovan Milošević is reportedly closing in on an €8m move to Sporting Braga. Transfer expert Ben Jacobs reports that the 21-year-old Serbian international has opted to join the Portuguese outfit and is expected to sign a five-year contract. Sky Germany and Kicker confirm advanced negotiations, though a final agreement between the clubs has not yet been reached. Udinese are also at
  
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• Update On The Future Of This Liverpool Wide Player: Good Move For Both Parties?

  17-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Update On The Future Of This Liverpool Wide Player: Good Move For Both Parties?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey offered an update on the future of Liverpool wide player Rio Ngumoha. It is believed that the Reds have held talks with the English whizkid over a new contract and expect to reach an agreement with him soon.Ngumoha’s Impressive Rise In English FootballNgumoha managed to catch the eye at times for the Merseyside club in the previous campaign when he put in a few produc
  
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• Manager excited to show Arsenal loanee off

  17-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manager excited to show Arsenal loanee offSt Mirren boss reveals how Arsenal delayed Kabia’s loan exit until Mikel Arteta gave the green light, and explains why he couldn’t wait to unleash the 20-year-old.Photo by Harry Murphy/Getty ImagesSt Mirren manager Craig McLeish believes the Scottish Premiership club have landed one of the summer’s most exciting young signings after winning the race to bring Arsenal winger Ismeal Kabia north on loan.Kabia completed a season-long move ov
  
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• Lecce and Lameck Banda saga explained as controversial Serie A exit looms

  17-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lecce and Lameck Banda saga explained as controversial Serie A exit loomsLecce and Lameck Banda have been embroiled in one of Serie A’s most puzzling sagas this summer.The Zambian winger’s tale is one that includes going missing for weeks, contract disagreements, and seemingly dragging FIFA into adjudicating an obscure move to North Africa. Here’s a recap of all that’s happened so far.Starring in Serie A survivalThe 2025-26 Serie A season was a difficult one for Lecce, bu
  
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• Genoa pushing for Ferguson loan from Brighton after Roma struggle

  17-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Genoa pushing for Ferguson loan from Brighton after Roma struggleGenoa are edging closer to a dry loan agreement for Brighton and Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson, who struggled at Roma last season.The centre-forward turns 22 in October and already has 26 senior caps for the Republic of Ireland, where he scored eight goals.Ferguson no stranger to Serie AROME, ITALY – JANUARY 10: Evan Ferguson of AS Roma is injured during the Serie A match between AS Roma and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio O
  
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• Swiss international Michel Aebischer’s move to Union Berlin draws nearer

  17-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Swiss international Michel Aebischer’s move to Union Berlin draws nearerUnion Berlin have taken another significant step toward signing Swiss international Michel Aebischer from Pisa. Sky Germany reports that the 29-year-old midfielder has reached a complete verbal agreement with the Köpenick-based club. Negotiations between Union and Pisa are also said to be at an advanced stage. Sport Bild likewise reports that Aebischer is determined to move to the German capital and has rejected a
  
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• Five takeaways from Real Madrid’s pre-season under Jose Mourinho

  17-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Five takeaways from Real Madrid’s pre-season under Jose MourinhoJose Mourinho’s pre-season at Real Madrid has been ongoing for a long time, but the manager will really count his pre-season only from when the internationals began to return to his dynamics.The core of the team rolled back in instalments, the latest of which arrived last week, and Mourinho has thus had just over a week with some of the big names of his project including Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and others.All in a
  
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• Cliftonville members vote in favour of TIG takeover

  17-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The future of Cliftonville appears settled as members have voted in favour of a takeover by the Toronto Investment Group [TIG] following a long-running saga.It appeared a deal was close to being completed last year when then Cliftonville chairman Kieran Harding was given permission by members to enter negotiations, but would later put a pause on those talks which led to TIG taking a step back.The door appeared to be shut in January when TIG took their offer off the table, but the issue resurface
  
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• Barcelona’s Xavi Espart dilemma: a right-back with a midfielder’s game

  17-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s Xavi Espart dilemma: a right-back with a midfielder’s gameThere are young players who make their pathway easier by having one obvious position.FC Barcelona prospect Xavi Espart might have the opposite problem. He can look excellent at right-back and then move into midfield and somehow look even more natural.For Barcelona, that is a wonderful problem to have. For Espart’s development, however, a decision will eventually need to be made.Versatility can get a youngster
  
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• Liverpool transfer news: Fabrizio Romano confirms amazing double deal is now possible

  17-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool transfer news: Fabrizio Romano confirms amazing double deal is now possibleFabrizio Romano has confirmed a double deal is now possible. Richard Hughes' time at Liverpool looks to be coming to an end.The sporting director is expected to leave the club for Al Hilal once the summer transfer window closes, meaning there is now a very clear deadline attached to the work he still has to do at Anfield.And there is plenty of it.Liverpool are changing rapidly. A new manager has arrived in Andon
  
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• Aston Villa star targeted as replacement for Ballon d’Or winner

  17-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa star targeted as replacement for Ballon d’Or winnerOllie Watkins Interest Emerges as Al-Hilal Prioritise Karim Benzema ExitAl-Hilal are exploring a significant attacking reshuffle, with Get Football News France reporting that the Saudi club want to move Karim Benzema on, while Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has been identified as a possible successor.The situation is far from straightforward. Benzema, now 38, is said to be open to leaving, which aligns with Simone Inzaghi&rs
  
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• Manchester City Are Close To Agreeing On A Move For This Ligue 1 Midfielder: One For The Future?

  17-08-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Close To Agreeing On A Move For This Ligue 1 Midfielder: One For The Future?In a recent report, The Daily Mail stated that Manchester City are close to agreeing on a move for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian club are on the brink of clinching a deal to bring the Morocco international to the Etihad Stadium this off-season.Bouaddi’s Impressive Rise In Ligue 1Bouaddi enjoyed a solid campaign at the French club recently a
  
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• Rodri elated as he arrives in Barcelona to finalise transfer: ‘Let’s go for the Champions League’

  17-08-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri elated as he arrives in Barcelona to finalise transfer: ‘Let’s go for the Champions League’The moment has arrived. After several days of waiting and lengthy, intense negotiations, FC Barcelona are on the verge of completing the signing of Rodri from Manchester City.As reported by SPORT, the 30-year-old Spain captain landed just minutes ago at Barcelona’s private aviation terminal to become the club’s newest player.The midfielder arrived with members of his clo
  
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• Official | Nathan Ngoumou departs Borussia Mönchengladbach for Nice

  17-08-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Nathan Ngoumou departs Borussia Mönchengladbach for NiceBorussia Mönchengladbach have officially confirmed Nathan Ngoumou’s departure after four years at Borussia-Park. The 26-year-old winger has joined OGC Nice, returning to his native France in search of the playing time that has eluded him since an Achilles tendon rupture in April 2025. No fixed transfer fee is reportedly due. Gladbach can nevertheless receive up to €500,000 in bonuses and have secured a t
  
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• Liverpool transfer news: Reds have already signed a new forward and he's special

  17-08-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool transfer news: Reds have already signed a new forward and he's specialLiverpool have already signed a new forward and he could be really special. Richard Hughes is heading into the final stretch of what could well be his last ever transfer window as Liverpool’s sporting director, and there is a real sense that the club is going through a changing of the guard.Almost everything feels different at Liverpool right now. There is a new manager, a number of new players and even new min
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool have reached an agreement in move for PSG forward

  17-08-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool have reached an agreement in move for PSG forwardLiverpool Transfer News: Reds Reach Agreement With Ibrahim MbayeLiverpool are set for a huge week in their attempts to strengthen Andoni Iraola’s squad ahead of their Premier League opener at Newcastle United on Sunday.Jeremy Jacquet, Victor Munoz and Ronald Araujo have already arrived this summer, and more are now expected to follow.A move for PSG forward Bradley Barcola has been their priority, whilst his teammate Ibr
  
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• Mourinho to closely monitor two former Real Madrid academy prospects this season – report

  17-08-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho to closely monitor two former Real Madrid academy prospects this season – reportAccording to Defensa Central, Real Madrid gave Jose Mourinho the option this summer of bringing back two academy graduates who are thriving away from the Bernabeu: Chema Andres and Jacobo Ramon. The pair could strengthen two of the squad’s weaker areas, midfield and defense respectively.However, the Portuguese coach and the club ultimately decided together to wait another year in both cases. Mour
  
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• Official: Inter loan Berenbruch to Avellino, option and counter option

  17-08-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Inter loan Berenbruch to Avellino, option and counter optionInter have officially loaned youth academy talent Thomas Berenbruch to Serie B side Avellino, but there is both an option to buy and a counter-option.Born in Italy with joint German citizenship, he represented the Azzurrini at various youth levels and came up through the Inter academy.Inter keen to keep Berenbruch controlInter players Petar Sucic and Thomas Berenbruch during an internal pre-season friendly.Now 21, he had been
  
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• Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Mark Walter in talks to sell stakes to Clearlake Capital

  17-08-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Mark Walter in talks to sell stakes to Clearlake CapitalChelsea chairman Todd Boehly and fellow shareholder Mark Walter are in talks to sell their stakes in the club to majority owner Clearlake Capital.A potential deal could value the Premier League giants at more than £5 billion.According to the Financial Times, Boehly and Walter have discussed selling their respective 12.8 percent holdings.It would be a major change in the ownership structure just four y
  
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• West Brom in talks over permanent Collyer return

  17-08-2026 20:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Toby Collyer has made 13 appearances for Manchester United [Getty Images]Manchester United midfielder Toby Collyer is in talks with West Bromwich Albion about returning to The Hawthorns on a permanent basis.Collyer has been part of Michael Carrick's squad during pre-season and featured in the second half of last week's draw with Leeds United at Croke Park as Mason Mount was unavailable because of injury.However, it had been anticipated all summer that Collyer would eventually leave Old Trafford.
  
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• 🛬 We're going for the Champions League: Rodri lands in Barcelona

  17-08-2026 20:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🛬 We're going for the Champions League: Rodri lands in BarcelonaJust minutes ago, Rodri took his first steps in Barcelona ahead of finalizing his signing with the Blaugrana side.He is expected to undergo a medical later today so the announcement can be made official.As soon as he landed at El Prat, he made it clear that he is not only fulfilling a dream, but also has the goal of going for the Champions League.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can re
  
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• Report Roma agree Fofana personal terms, but waiting for Mora

  17-08-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Roma agree Fofana personal terms, but waiting for MoraAccording to transfer pundit Fabrizio Romano, Roma have agreed a deal with Lyon and personal terms with Malick Fofana, but will only proceed after FC Porto’s response on Rodrigo Mora.The Giallorossi are finally surging forward on the market after a slow summer where they were frustrated for so many targets.There were already multiple reports today that they were in pole position for Lyon winger Fofana, ahead of Galatasaray in the
  
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