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• Margetson completes Man Utd move after fee agreed

  27-07-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kit Margetson played first-team football in the Cymru Premier for Connah's Quay Nomads last season [FAW]Wales Under-21 goalkeeper Kit Margetson has joined Manchester United after the Premier League giants agreed a compensation package with Swansea City.Margetson's Swansea contract expired this summer and the 20-year-old announced earlier this month that he would be leaving the Championship club.The Swans were entitled to a compensation fee for Margetson, who joined them at under-15 level, for th
  
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• Roma at work to secure Fresneda as Celik replacement

  28-07-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma at work to secure Fresneda as Celik replacementRoma, after completing the Castro deal with Bologna, is looking for Celik’s replacement on the right flank. A player who can complete a currently under-resourced department, given that Angelino and Salah Eddine are on their way out, leaving only Wesley and Rensch at Gasperini’s disposal. Too few. That’s why the Giallorossi management has set their sights on Ivan Fresneda. The 2004-born player currently belongs to Sporting Lisb
  
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• Rangers near Makhanya deal as Hogh passes Celtic medical - gossip

  28-07-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers are nearing a £5m deal to sign Philadelphia Union's South Africa defender Olwethu Makhanya, 22. (Sun)The Ibrox club could sign Makhanya for £3m. (Record - subscription required)Mohamed Diomande, 24, is eager to be part of new manager Derek McInnes' Rangers regime despite increased competition in midfield. (Scotsman - subscription required) And Diomande prefers playing with new team-mate Cammy Devlin, 28, than against the former Hearts midfielder. (Record - subscription requir
  
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• Jose Mourinho makes U-turn on young forward’s future, pushes for him to stay

  28-07-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho makes U-turn on young forward’s future, pushes for him to stayAs the in-charge of Real Madrid’s current project, Jose Mourinho carries the burden of profiling, balancing and bringing the best out of the first-team squad. The transfer decisions leading into the season, needless to say, play as important a role as the tactical outlay and Mourinho has thus taken the pressure on himself to personally coordinate every arrival and departure.So far, the club have backed h
  
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• ☕️ It’s Z-day in France, and 5️⃣ stories to start Tuesday

  28-07-2026 08:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️ It’s Z-day in France, and 5️⃣ stories to start TuesdayContrasts. While Italy is mired in chaos over hiring its new coach, in France they will present Zinedine Zidane today. None other than him.This is just one of the stories that could shape today’s football conversation.🍿Nacho: “Good things are coming with Mourinho”The Real Madrid legend, now in Saudi Arabia, explains in As what fans can expect from the new Mou. "I think a coach is co
  
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• Rafael Leao’s Next Club: Ranking the 3 Most Likely Destinations

  28-07-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rafael Leao’s Next Club: Ranking the 3 Most Likely DestinationsAC Milan’s decision to put Rafael Leao up for sale remains front-page news in Italian football at the beginning of the summer as rumours over the winger’s future continue to swirl.Leao, who joined Milan from Lille in 2019, has grown to become one of the most influential figures at San Siro, but after a disappointing 2025/26 season, the 27-year-old is set to bid farewell to the Rossoneri.With his contract due to expi
  
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• Svilar snubs Juventus: “For me there is only Roma. I’m focused on giving my best for this team.”

  28-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Svilar snubs Juventus: “For me there is only Roma. I’m focused on giving my best for this team.”Mile Svilar gave an interview to Il Messaggero,La Gazzetta dello Sport, and Corriere dello Sport, in which he discussed this transfer window and next season. The best goalkeeper of the last two Serie A seasons snubbed Juventus’ offer: “I know nothing about this story, at least not personally. I can’t tell you anything because I wasn’t asked, and for me, as you
  
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• Real Madrid yet to reach final agreement with RB Leipzig over Yan Diomande transfer

  28-07-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid yet to reach final agreement with RB Leipzig over Yan Diomande transferReal Madrid’s negotiations with RB Leipzig have been hovering back and forth over the finish line in recent days, but they have not crossed the line yet.Los Blancos are very close to securing a deal with the German side over the teenage sensation’s acquisition as they look to bolster their right-wing and complete a fearsome attacking trident.Leipzig, however, are understandably holding out for bet
  
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• Over 250 Roma fans welcome Castro upon arrival

  28-07-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Over 250 Roma fans welcome Castro upon arrivalRoma make their first signing of the summer. Santiago Castro is in fact Tony D’Amico’s first signing. The Argentine arrived in the capital late yesterday evening, underwent a medical today, and announced that he will be available to Gasperini immediately, starting tomorrow for the resumption of training. As reported by Il Messaggero, over 250 Roma fans were at the Termini train station to welcome the new arrival.The deal is worth €35
  
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• Andoni Iraola has seen enough: Suddenly a new transfer priority emerges

  28-07-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola has seen enough: Suddenly a new transfer priority emergesAndoni Iraola kicked off his tenure as Liverpool head coach over the weekend. His Reds were victorious in a preseason friendly against Sunderland in Nashville, winning 4-2 in the first game of the USA tour.Youngsters like Lewis Koumas, Kieran Morrison and James McConnell all stepped up to the plate. The Reds’ academy structure is in a healthy place - turning out fantastic talent regularly.That was demonstrated Stateside
  
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• 📺 Tuesday's schedule: Santos in Copa Sul-Americana, Série B and more

  28-07-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📺 Tuesday's schedule: Santos in Copa Sul-Americana, Série B and moreToday's highlights 🔥SOUTH AMERICAN CUP7:00 PM - Tigre vs Nacional-URU - ESPN 3 and Disney+9:30 PM - Santos vs Universidad Central - SBT, ESPN and Disney+BRASILEIRÃO - SERIE B7:30 PM - Juventude vs Avaí - XSports, SportyNet, ESPN 4, YouTube (SportyNet) and Disney+7:30 PM - Ponte Preta vs Athletic Club - Disney+9:35 PM - Fortaleza vs Botafogo-SP - RedeTV!, SportyNet, ESPN 4, YouTube (SportyNet)
  
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• Ousmane Dembele rejects Al-Hilal approach to remain with PSG

  28-07-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ousmane Dembele rejects Al-Hilal approach to remain with PSGOusmane Dembele has turned down an approach from Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal, with the France international instead prioritising a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain.According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the reigning Ballon d’Or winner informed Al-Hilal that he has no interest in leaving the French champions this summer.He is keen on extending his stay at the Parc des Princes.Dembele is already under contract with PSG u
  
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• Why Chelsea want to sign older players

  28-07-2026 08:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea look set to complete a free transfer for Brentford midfielder Jordan Henderson (left), with Brighton's Danny Welbeck also emerging as a transfer target [Getty Images]Chelsea are targeting deals for Maxence Lacroix, Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson - and the ages of the experienced trio seem to signal a major change in transfer tactics from the Blues.At 26, it could be said that Crystal Palace and France defence Lacroix is in his prime, but the £52m target is still notably older t
  
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• English football set for key goalkeeper trial

  28-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]English football is set to implement a trial to try to eradicate the goalkeeper tactical timeout this season, BBC Sport can reveal.The Football Association, Premier League, English Football League, National League and Women's Super League have agreed on the measure, pending permission from the International Football Association Board (Ifab).Earlier this year, Ifab decided against changing the law and invited leagues to volunteer for trials.Pro Ref, led by chief refereeing offi
  
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• Arsenal prepare first official bid for Vinicius Jr. as Real Madrid improve renewal offer – report

  28-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal prepare first official bid for Vinicius Jr. as Real Madrid improve renewal offer – reportVinicius Jr. remains one of, if not the best winger in world football, and it is shocking that Real Madrid have allowed him to enter the final year of his contract without any extension agreed.Needless to say, Los Blancos are now paying for their poor decision as the player is using the situation to his benefit.Vinicius now demands better terms, on par with those of Kylian Mbappe, to renew and
  
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• Gladbach face immediate setback: Yukhym Konoplya suffers knee injury on debut

  28-07-2026 07:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gladbach face immediate setback: Yukhym Konoplya suffers knee injury on debutBorussia Mönchengladbach’s pre-season plans have taken an immediate hit. Newly signed right-back Yukhym Konoplya is set to miss the start of the Bundesliga season after suffering an inner ligament tear in his knee during his unofficial debut for the Foals.The 26-year-old Ukrainian international arrived at Gladbach from Shakhtar Donetsk for a reported fee between €3.5m and €4.5m. Bringing valuable Ch
  
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• PSG rule out Rodri move as Real Madrid step up pursuit of Man City star

  28-07-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG rule out Rodri move as Real Madrid step up pursuit of Man City starParis Saint-Germain have no intention of entering the race for Manchester City’s Rodri despite recent speculation linking the European champions with the Spaniard, per Sky Sports.Reports in recent days suggested PSG could test City’s resolve for the Ballon d’Or winner.However, the French club are understood to be completely satisfied with their current midfield options and are not planning any major addition
  
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• Leeds United and Manchester City agree terms on James Trafford transfer including future clause

  28-07-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United and Manchester City agree terms on James Trafford transfer including future clauseLeeds United and Man City have agreed a deal worth £40M plus £5M in add-ons for James TraffordThe agreement includes a sell-on clause, giving Man City a future financial stake in the goalkeeperThe deal marks a permanent exit for Trafford just one year after City re-signed him from BurnleyManchester City are set to lose James Trafford on a permanent agreement one year on from re-signing thei
  
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• Is Wales set to host football's closest derby?

  28-07-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lee Trundle is preparing to make his Cwmbran Town debut in the third tier of Welsh football [FAW]They have been separated for more than a decade by just 40 metres.Now two clubs in south Wales believe they may finally have the most local rivalry in British football.Nottingham Forest and Notts County, divided only by the River Trent, are the closest senior professional rivals in England.Even less space - only 0.17 miles (272m) - separates Dundee's Dens Park and Dundee United's Tannadice Park.But w
  
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• Brutal hit to the head! Mexican keeper sees straight red

  28-07-2026 07:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brutal hit to the head! Mexican keeper sees straight redMexico’s U-20 national team earned its second victory in the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship. But despite the win, it wasn’t all rosy. 
  Juan Liceaga, goalkeeper for El Tri, was involved in one of the most violent challenges of the tournament when, in an attempt to cut out the ball, he ended up hitting his opponent in the head and digging his studs in. The Mexican player was shown a straight red card and will not be able
  
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• WSL: Oona Siren new contract with West Ham outlines club ambition for 2026/27 season and beyond

  28-07-2026 04:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WSL: Oona Siren new contract with West Ham outlines club ambition for 2026/27 season and beyondWest Ham United have confirmed that Oona Siren has signed a new two-year contract, with the Finland international committing her future to the Hammers until the summer of 2028.The announcement is another positive step for the club as preparations continue for the 2026/27 Barclays Women’s Super League season. While summer transfer windows are often defined by new signings, securing the future
  
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• Cape Verde’s diaspora takes centre stage at WAFCON 2026

  28-07-2026 04:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cape Verde’s diaspora takes centre stage at WAFCON 2026‘Briu’ is a Cape Verdean Creole word that can mean grit, determination, drive, focus or energy. That’s how national team forward Sandra Soares-Martins describes the mood in camp as her side prepares for its first-ever WAFCON match.But such is the rise of the country’s national teams as a whole within the past decade, ‘briu’ could be used to describe the Cape Verdean Football Federation.While the men&
  
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• 🚨 Held nothing back, Tebas hits out at Gianni Infantino again

  28-07-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Held nothing back, Tebas hits out at Gianni Infantino againThis afternoon, Javier Tebas, president of LaLiga, once again spoke out against Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, after the latter issued a message in which he said there were those who “were so consumed by hate that they missed everything,” in reference to the World Cup. Through his social media accounts, the top executive of Spanish soccer lashed out and said: “Today Gianni Infantino wrote a pathetic
  
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• 🚨 He didn’t hold back! Tebas hits out at Gianni Infantino again

  28-07-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 He didn’t hold back! Tebas hits out at Gianni Infantino againThis afternoon, Javier Tebas, president of LaLiga, once again spoke out against Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, after the latter issued a message claiming that there were those who “were so consumed by hate that they missed everything,” referring to the World Cup. Through his social media accounts, the top executive of Spanish football lashed out and said: “Today Gianni Infantino posted a pat
  
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• Why Chelsea's Welbeck move is astute

  27-07-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]It says everything about Danny Welbeck that senior figures at Brighton were convinced England should have taken the veteran striker to the World Cup as a back-up.Forget about his age. Welbeck featured in 37 out of Brighton's 38 Premier League games last season. His 13 goals put him joint-ninth in the list of top scorers, with only three Englishmen bettering that tally.Those statistics show him to still be a top forward.Then there is his overall game - his ability to hold the ball up, bring
  
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• Manchester City stars from four FIFA World Cup participant nations set to miss pre-season tour

  27-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City stars from four FIFA World Cup participant nations set to miss pre-season tourPlayers from England, Norway, Spain & France expected to miss Man City’s Asia pre-season tourRuben Dias, Josko Gvardiol & Antoine Semenyo are among those set to travel with the squadCity face Inter Milan, K-League All Stars XI & Atletico Madrid across Hong Kong & Seoul fixturesManchester City’s pre-season tour of Hong Kong and South Korea is set to go ahead without the club&r
  
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• From failed experiment to familiar voice: Adi Hütter already restoring Eintracht Frankfurt’s identity

  27-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From failed experiment to familiar voice: Adi Hütter already restoring Eintracht Frankfurt’s identityEintracht Frankfurt’s decision to replace Albert Riera with Adi Hütter represents far more than a conventional summer coaching change. It constitutes an almost perfect reversal of the experiment attempted only six months ago, one that ended with supporters of the Bundesliga club protesting Riera’s appointment with banners and atmosphere boycotts.As examined in a Januar
  
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• Manchester City Are Eyeing A Move For This Chelsea Midfielder: Good Choice For Maresca?

  27-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Eyeing A Move For This Chelsea Midfielder: Good Choice For Maresca?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey stated that Manchester City are eyeing a move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. It has been claimed that the Mancunian club are preparing to launch a blockbuster move to recruit the Argentina international this summer.Fernandez’s Impressive Form In The Premier LeagueFernandez enjoyed a decent run of form at the West London club in the previous campaign wh
  
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• Fenerbahce make first Leao offer to Milan, total €40m plus bonus

  27-07-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fenerbahce make first Leao offer to Milan, total €40m plus bonusFenerbahce have reportedly made the first offer for Rafael Leao, totalling €40m plus €2m in add-ons, but Milan are holding out for €50m with a different formula.It is confirmed that Fenerbahce sent director Cihan Kamer and his colleagues to Italy this evening, as he was filmed getting off the plane at Malpensa Airport.Fenerbahce offering €40m for LeaoDUBLIN, IRELAND – NOVEMBER 13: Rafael Leao of Portug
  
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• Man City brace for Rodri bid - Tuesday's gossip

  27-07-2026 23:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City brace for Real Madrid's Rodri bid, Leeds set to sign James Trafford for £40m, Crystal Palace agree terms with Raphael Le Guen and Real Madrid set for Vinicius Jr talks amid Arsenal interest. Paris St-Germain have no plans to pursue a move for Manchester City's World Cup-winning Spain midfielder Rodri.(Sky Sports)However, City are bracing themselves for a bid from Spanish giants Real Madrid for the 30-year-old but remain hopeful that he will sign a new contract.(Guardian)Lee
  
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