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• Manchester United Identify This Arsenal Full-Back As A Target: Should Carrick Snap Him Up?

  02-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Identify This Arsenal Full-Back As A Target: Should Carrick Snap Him Up?In a recent report, The Independent claimed that Manchester United have identified Arsenal left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly as a target for this summer transfer window. It is understood that the Red Devils are showing interest in recruiting the English defender this off-season.Lewis-Skelly’s Important Role At ArsenalLewis-Skelly played a useful role in Mikel Arteta’s squad last season when he put in
  
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• Irankunda leaves Watford to make Lisbon move to Sporting

  15-08-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nestory Irankunda scored four times for Watford in his one season at Vicarage Road [BBC Images]Watford striker Nestory Irankunda has left after just one season at Vicarage Road to move to Lisbon to join Portuguese giants Sporting on what the Hornets describe as "a permanent deal".The 20-year-old Australia international arrived in July 2025 from Bayern Munich.But, after four goals in 44 appearances for Watford, he will move on to Sporting, subject to international clearance.Irankunda also netted
  
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• Jersey Bulls knocked out of FA Trophy on penalties

  15-08-2026 17:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sammy Henia-Kamau scored for the first time since re-joining Jersey Bulls in the summer [Lauren Queree]Jersey Bulls were knocked out of the FA Trophy on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Hayes and Yeading United. The London side progressed 4-1 on penalties to advance from the preliminary round in an entertaining tie.A young island side made an excellent start as Sammy Henia-Kamau calmly put the Bulls 1-0 up having been put through by debutant Luke Lister's precision pass in the eighth minute. Hayes
  
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• Guernsey FC beat Newhaven to progress in FA Vase

  15-08-2026 17:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charlton Gauvain scored Guernsey's first competitive goal of the season [Fran Torode]Guernsey FC progressed through the FA Vase first qualifying round after a 1-0 win at Newhaven. Charlton Gauvain put the Green Lions ahead in the 10th minute as he rounded the goalkeeper and finished well. Goalkeeper Josh Addison kept his side in front at the break thanks to a number of decent saves.Sam Murray saw an early second-half effort saved while Gauvain had a chance cleared off the line as Guernsey upped
  
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• Preston had 'a mountain to climb' - Heckingbottom

  15-08-2026 17:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom spoke to BBC Radio Lancashire following his side's 2-1 defeat by Bolton:"I said at half-time to the players I thought we could win the game. We were poor first-half in terms of the goals that we gave away," he said."Whether it was the first game or not but they were certainly not the goals that we want to give away."We gave ourselves a real mountain to climb and it was as simple as their enthusiasm, their energy about being in this league and the crow
  
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• Rogers helps Chelsea win in Alonso's first home match

  15-08-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morgan Rogers made his first appearance in a Chelsea shirt since signing from Aston Villa [Getty Images]Morgan Rogers scored as Chelsea beat Real Sociedad 3-1 in their final pre-season friendly at Stamford Bridge.The £117m club-record signing from Aston Villa put Chelsea ahead after 10 minutes, but Sociedad equalised just before half-time through Jon Mikel Aramburu's volley from the edge of the penalty area.Joao Pedro restored Chelsea's lead with a close-range header shortly after the brea
  
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• St Mirren 'fight off interest' to sign Arsenal winger Kabia on loan

  15-08-2026 17:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ismael Kabia featured for Arsenal during a pre-season friendly against Girona in Spain [Getty Images]St Mirren have signed winger Ismeal Kabia on a season-long loan from English Premier League champions Arsenal. The 20-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Shrewsbury Town becomes the Buddies' ninth summer signing. Kabia was included in Arsenal's matchday squad for the first time back in 2024 against Tottenham but didn't feature. His one and only first team appearance came in Arsenal's 5-1 w
  
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• Robins still in talks with Knight over future

  15-08-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bristol City are continuing talks with captain Jason Knight to keep him at the club, but sporting director James Ellis says he cannot guarantee that the midfielder will remain at Ashton Gate when the transfer window closes.Knight is out of contract next summer and has played more than 140 games since signing for the team in 2023.Fellow midfielder Max Bird, who also had a year remaining on his contract, was sold to rival Championship club Birmingham City earlier this week."We're still all in conv
  
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• Enzo Fernandez booed by some Chelsea fans on Stamford Bridge return

  15-08-2026 17:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Fernandez was booed by some Chelsea fans as he returned to club action for the first time this summer in a pre-season friendly against Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge.The 25-year-old midfielder was given an extended break after reaching the World Cup final with Argentina – a match in which he was sent off as Spain beat the South Americans in extra time.He returned to training with Chelsea this week and was on the bench for Saturday afternoon’s clash with Sociedad, coming on aft
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool star asks to leave with huge bid ready

  15-08-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool star asks to leave with huge bid readyCody Gakpo to Tottenham: Liverpool Exit Talks Advance as £60m Spurs Bid LoomsCody Gakpo’s future at Liverpool is moving firmly into focus, with Graeme Bailey for TeamTalk reporting that the Netherlands international has made his stance clear and wants a move to Tottenham Hotspur.The key development is straightforward. Gakpo has reportedly informed Liverpool that he “wants to leave the club and join Roberto De Zerbi&rsq
  
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• Juventus back in for Sorloth, Badiashile puzzle, Mora update 🤑

  15-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Juventus back in for Sorloth, Badiashile puzzle, Mora update 🤑Even on Ferragosto, there are countless transfer rumors and negotiations involving Serie A clubs.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!Below, as usual, is the biggest news for the top clubs in our league.Juventus, Sorloth back in fashion: the latestAccording to what Gazzetta.it has gathered, Juventus are once again talking about Alexander Sorloth for the attack
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool favourites to sign world-class forward

  15-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Journalist: Liverpool favourites to sign world-class forwardBradley Barcola to Liverpool, why PSG’s transfer activity could change everythingLiverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola has dragged on long enough to invite doubt, noise and the usual transfer-window nonsense. Strip that away and the position looks fairly clear. Liverpool want the player, the player wants Liverpool, and Paris Saint-Germain may finally be approaching the point where keeping him becomes less important than cas
  
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• Barcelona put key midfielder on individual program to recover best version from 2024/25 season

  15-08-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona put key midfielder on individual program to recover best version from 2024/25 seasonEarlier today, FC Barcelona posted an image of star midfielder Pedri on social media with the 23-year-old resuming on-pitch training at the Ciutat Esportiva.“Pedri is following a specific training program during his first few days of pre-season,” the caption read. It was perhaps to reassure fans who had not seen any images of him since last Wednesday, when the final World Cup winners joined
  
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• Leeds and Borussia Mönchengladbach finalise €10m Nico Elvedi transfer, yet one obstacle remains

  15-08-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Leeds and Borussia Mönchengladbach finalise €10m Nico Elvedi transfer, yet one obstacle remainsBorussia Mönchengladbach defender Nico Elvedi is moving ever closer to a Premier League switch after the Bundesliga club reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Leeds United. Florian Plettenberg reports the two clubs have now settled on the framework of a transfer worth approximately €10m. In something of an anomaly for a player of Elvedi’s age (29), Gladbach are also expec
  
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• Cymru Premier: Barry maintain perfect start with late win

  15-08-2026 16:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barry Town United have won their first three Cymru Premier games by a single goal [FAW]Barry Town United maintained their 100% start to the Cymru Premier season with a 1-0 victory that ended Cardiff Met's perfect record.The deadlock at Jenner Park was broken with 13 minutes remaining when Barry were awarded a penalty after a push by Fumpa Mwandwe on substitute Dan Barton.Jack Shaw's spot-kick was parried by Met goalkeeper Arron Davies, who guessed the right way, but in the ensuing scramble Dan S
  
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• Mora ‘sad and suffering’ as Roma wait for FC Porto €50m all clear

  15-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mora ‘sad and suffering’ as Roma wait for FC Porto €50m all clearRodrigo Mora’s lawyer warns the player ‘is sad and suffering’ that FC Porto won’t give the all clear for his transfer to Roma. ‘He wants to play and realised he’s a third choice for Francesco Farioli.’The negotiations between the two clubs had seemingly reached a breakthrough on Tuesday evening, on loan for €7-10m with an option to buy for a further €40-43m at the
  
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• Mourinho wants highly-rated 18-year-old Real Madrid talent to stay close to first team

  15-08-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho wants highly-rated 18-year-old Real Madrid talent to stay close to first teamReal Madrid have had a very productive season under Jose Mourinho, with the returning Portuguese tactician trying to implement his ideas with the squad.Mourinho did not have a full roster to work with for much of pre-season, with many of Real Madrid’s World Cup stars given extended breaks after progressing far in the tournament.This gave some Castilla stars an opportunity to be involved in the first team,
  
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• Ferran Torres exit hands Barcelona major €20 million boost in salary space – report

  15-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ferran Torres exit hands Barcelona major €20 million boost in salary space – reportFerran Torres officially completed his move to PSG earlier today, with the Spaniard bringing his four-and-a-half-season Barcelona career to a close.With less than a year left on his current deal with the Catalan club, Ferran chose not to renew and left to reunite with Luis Enrique in Paris.The duo have worked together previously in the Spain national team, and Ferran now has the opportunity to lead the
  
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• Ellyes Skhiri return to Cologne back on, but salary demands hold up transfer

  15-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ellyes Skhiri return to Cologne back on, but salary demands hold up transferCologne and Eintracht Frankfurt have reportedly reached an agreement over the transfer of Ellyes Skhiri back to his old Bundesliga club, dramatically reviving a return that appeared to have been abandoned only weeks ago. Sport Bild reports the two Bundesliga clubs have settled the terms of a deal for the 31-year-old midfielder. The remaining obstacle is Skhiri’s salary demand. Cologne are reportedly prepared t
  
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• 🤕 Blow for Bayern: Laimer goes off injured in friendly!

  15-08-2026 16:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤕 Blow for Bayern: Laimer goes off injured in friendly!This Saturday (15), FC Bayern face RB Leipzig in the Telekom Cup. From the start, several stars were already on the pitch, including Konrad Laimer, who recently renewed his contract in Munich.
  However, the Austrian was unable to play for long. Very early in the match, during a challenge for the ball, Laimer took a blow to the thigh and knee area.Clearly in pain, the Austrian began to limp. He still tried to continue on the pitch for
  
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• 10 World Cup stars who will dominate the Premier League this season

  15-08-2026 16:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the 2026 men's World Cup dominating the summer, plenty of Premier League stars took center stage for their countries and dazzled. But which of them will dominate the Premier League during the 2026-27 season? Below we take a look at the 10 World Cup stars who are set to light up the Premier League. 10. Pedro PorroWon the World Cup with Spain and was excellent throughout at right back. He will deliver goals and assists for Spurs and Roberto De Zerbi will bring out the best in the marauding fu
  
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• World Cup final match-winner Ferran Torres makes big-money move to PSG

  15-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paris Saint-Germain have signed Spain’s World Cup final match-winning forward Ferran Torres from Barcelona on a contract until 2031.Financial details were not disclosed, but media reports said PSG paid €50m (£42.75m) for the 26-year-old. “I am happy, of course, I think we are improving our team,” PSG head coach Luis Enrique said at a press conference announcing the signing.“It has been a transfer window with players leaving, and right now it is important to fin
  
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• Friendly: Manchester United vs. Milan official line-ups

  15-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Friendly: Manchester United vs. Milan official line-upsRuben Amorim faces his former club as Milan start Goncalo Ramos and Ruben Loftus-Cheek against Manchester United in their final pre-season friendly.It kicks off at the Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw, Poland, at 15.45 UK time (16.45 CEST).This represents a reunion for Amorim, who was sacked by Manchester United in January.GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – JULY 25: AC Milan Manager Ruben Amorim during the Celtic v AC Milan match in a pre-season friendly
  
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• Frattesi salutes Inter fans: ‘We were incompatible, but in those highs…’

  15-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Frattesi salutes Inter fans: ‘We were incompatible, but in those highs…’Davide Frattesi has written an unusual farewell note to Inter fans after his transfer to Lazio. ‘Perhaps we weren’t compatible, we had ups and downs, but in those moments broke the sky in two.’The midfielder has completed his move to Lazio, on loan for €5m with option to buy for a further €10m plus 50 per cent of the profit from a future sale.MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Da
  
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• Bournemouth to 'do better' after 'disgusting' email

  15-08-2026 16:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Vitality Stadium is the smallest ground in the Premier League [Getty Images]Bournemouth have vowed to "do better" after changes to matchday staffing were handled in a manner which "did not reflect the standards" the club expects.Concerns were raised over the way the Premier League club told some long-serving members of their matchday team that their services would no longer be required for the 2026-27 season.An email was sent from "the safety team" two weeks before the start of the season.In
  
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• Report: The condition Deco laid down for Barcelona to move for Man City heavyweight

  15-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: The condition Deco laid down for Barcelona to move for Man City heavyweightFor much of the summer transfer window, Real Madrid seemed to be front-runners to sign Rodri from Manchester City.However, Frenkie de Jong’s injury prompted Barcelona to look for a new midfielder this summer, and they decided to rival Los Blancos for the 30-year-old.Quickly, the Catalans leapfrogged their Spanish rivals to get Rodri’s green light and agree personal terms with him, while negotiations wi
  
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• Four midfield pivot pairings Mourinho can use at Real Madrid

  15-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four midfield pivot pairings Mourinho can use at Real MadridJose Mourinho’s arrival at Real Madrid is expected to bring a strong structure to a midfield that has struggled to find the right balance in recent seasons.The Portuguese manager has traditionally preferred a 4-2-3-1 system, and his early work with the squad has already pointed towards a similar setup. In that structure, Jude Bellingham is set to operate as the attacking midfielder, playing behind the centre-forward and ahead
  
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• Belgian Pocognoli frontrunner to be Scotland boss

  15-08-2026 15:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sebastien Pocognoli won the title in Belgium before a spell with Monaco [Getty Images]Former Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has been identified by the Scottish FA as their prime candidate to replace Steve Clarke.The 39-year-old Belgian, who left Monaco at the end of last season, previously led Union Saint-Gilloise to a first league title in 90 years in 2024/25.Pocognoli is one of several candidates to have been spoken to by Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell and Craig Mulholland, who
  
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• Report: Liverpool expect to reach agreement with forward after fresh talks

  15-08-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool expect to reach agreement with forward after fresh talksLiverpool Expect Rio Ngumoha Contract Agreement as Andoni Iraola Plans Key RoleLiverpool are increasingly confident of securing Rio Ngumoha to a new long-term contract, with TeamTalk reporting that talks have already taken place and that Anfield figures expect an agreement in the months ahead.The 17-year-old, who turns 18 at the end of August, is approaching a significant moment in his development. Once eligible to sign fr
  
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• Official | Elversberg sign 2. Bundesliga’s leading goalscorer Noel Futkeu on loan

  15-08-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Elversberg sign 2. Bundesliga’s leading goalscorer Noel Futkeu on loanSV Elversberg have officially completed the reported signing of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Noel Futkeu on a season-long loan with a purchase option. Sport Bild reports the newly promoted Bundesliga club will pay approximately €1m for the initial loan. Elversberg can then make the move permanent for a further €6m next summer. The agreement comes only months after Frankfurt exercised a repor
  
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