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• Marseille explore move for Paris FC winger Ilan Kebbal

  03-08-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille explore move for Paris FC winger Ilan KebbalOlympique de Marseille are considering a move for Paris FC attacker Ilan Kebbal (28) as they look to rebuild their depleted forward line, according to La Provence.Marseille have reached August without completing a single signing, with the club currently focused on raising funds and reducing their wage bill before strengthening Bruno Genesio’s squad. However, sporting director Grégory Lorenzi is continuing to work on potential arr
  
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• Ederson opens up about failed Manchester United transfer: “I’m happy to stay”

  19-08-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ederson opens up about failed Manchester United transfer: “I’m happy to stay”Earlier this summer, Manchester United were close to signing Ederson from Atalanta. But a deal fell through due to medical reasons, leading to the midfielder staying in Bergamo.La Dea take on Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Conference League playoff first-leg tomorrow and the Brazilian was present in the press conference ahead of the tie.He was asked about his stay in Bergamo and he made it clear that he was ha
  
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• Real Madrid consider the signing of teenage midfield prodigy a ‘done deal’ – report

  19-08-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid consider the signing of teenage midfield prodigy a ‘done deal’ – reportAs reported previously, Real Madrid have intensified their efforts to secure the signing of Racing Santander’s highly-rated midfielder Sergio Martinez, with the Spanish giants eager to wrap up a deal swiftly. The 19-year-old has become one of the most coveted young talents in Spanish football, prompting a fierce recruitment battle that also includes arch-rivals FC Barcelona.Contradicting re
  
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• 2026-27 Premier League odds: Who will be champions, top scorer and suffer relegation?

  19-08-2026 17:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The bookmakers seem to think the 2026-27 Premier League season is a straightforward betting exercise, with clear-cut favorites across the board, from the champions, to Golden Boot, to relegation.MORE — New managers & their chances | Premier League kitsBut you, an astute and keen observer of the beautiful game, know it is never quite that simple. Sure, everybody is picking Arsenal go back-to-back, Erling Halaand to do the same, and for the three newly promoted sides to all be relegated.
  
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• Nottingham Forest sign Chelsea keeper Cox on loan

  19-08-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest sign Chelsea keeper Cox on loanNottingham Forest have completed the signing of Chelsea goalkeeper Katie Cox on a season-long loan deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Tricky Trees just a short time ago.The 20-year-old is a product of the Chelsea academy system and she has already featured in some first team matchday squads. The player has just signed a new three-year deal with The Blues.Cox has also furthered her development i
  
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• Arsenal striker’s hesitance complicates Napoli transfer

  19-08-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal striker’s hesitance complicates Napoli transferNapoli’s pursuit of Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has hit a new roadblock over the fact that the player doesn’t currently appear to be open to the move.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesMatteo Moretto reports that Gabriel Jesus is currently not open to a move to Napoli, despite a good relationship between the Serie A club and Arsenal.The striker is reportedly taking his time with a decision on his future, waiting to u
  
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• Zavier Gozo's Crystal Palace move gives USMNT another young player to watch in Europe

  19-08-2026 16:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zavier Gozo, the 19-year-old winger who was in the mix for the United States World Cup squad, has sealed a move from MLS side Real Salt Lake to Crystal Palace of the Premier League.The transfer, which is for a reported club-record $15 million fee, will also include a sell-on percentage for RSL. Gozo’s contract with the reigning Conference League winners is for five years."I'm really looking forward to playing in the Premier League with Crystal Palace. It's the dream of any footballer," Goz
  
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• Liverpool told to avoid major transfer mistake by former star

  19-08-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool told to avoid major transfer mistake by former starLiverpool Transfer News: Why Cody Gakpo Should Not Be Sold This SummerAs the summer window moves into its final stretch, Liverpool transfer news has settled on a familiar theme, noise, speculation and the usual rush to manufacture uncertainty. This time, Cody Gakpo is in the middle of it. According to John Aldridge for The Liverpool Echo, Liverpool would be making a serious mistake if they allowed the Dutch forward to leave before the
  
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• Arsenal, Crystal Palace, and Fulham interested in Brest’s Raphael Le Guen

  19-08-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal, Crystal Palace, and Fulham interested in Brest’s Raphael Le GuenInterest in Stade Brestois defender Raphael Le Guen (19) is growing among Premier League clubs, as per a report from Foot Mercato.Le Guen made his breakthrough into the Brest first team last season, making six appearances in Ligue 1. Given departures this summer, further opportunities could be forthcoming for the French centre-back. However, that is assuming that he remains with Les Ty-Zéfs. There is
  
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• Report: Arsenal pushing hard to sign Premier League defender

  19-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal pushing hard to sign Premier League defenderArsenal close on Ezri Konsa transfer as Ben White set to stayArsenal are moving decisively in the market and the focus has turned sharply towards an experienced Premier League solution. According to TeamTalk, the club are now advancing in discussions to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, with momentum building around a move that has been developing for several weeks.The latest indications are that talks have accelerated and that Arsenal
  
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• Barcelona midfielder slams the door on Manchester United’s £35 million offer – report

  19-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder slams the door on Manchester United’s £35 million offer – reportAccording to the Mirror (h/t SPORT), FC Barcelona midfielder Gavi has rejected the possibility of joining Manchester United, despite the English club’s interest in recent days. The Red Devils are looking to strengthen their midfield, but the player’s response has been clear and unequivocal: he does not want to leave Barcelona.£35 million offer from Manchester UnitedAs per the
  
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• 'Massive privilege' to be a part of promotion celebrations - Kelly

  19-08-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Coventry City captain Liam Kelly told BBC CWR "it was an honour" to hand the Championship trophy to skipper Matt Grimes at the 'We Are Back' parade earlier this summer.Midfielder Kelly made a total of 180 appearances for Coventry after arriving in 2017, and helped the club earn promotion from League Two in 2018.He was also the captain of the side when they won promotion from League One as title winners in 2020.When he left the Sky Blues in May 2024, former manager Mark Robin
  
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• 'Happy' or 'baffled'? Fans on Baleba pursuit

  19-08-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Manchester United reigniting their interest in Brighton's Carlos Baleba, having already pursued a deal for the midfielder 12 months ago.Here are some of your comments:Dave: That's the last-minute decision! I know it has been talked about for a year or so, but in that year he has been non-existent. It seems a bad choice to me. Myles Lewis-Skelly surely outshines Baleba in all aspects football-related and money-related? And, more importantly, he is fit
  
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• Report Sutalo ready for Lazio, loan from Ajax with option to buy for total €12m

  19-08-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Sutalo ready for Lazio, loan from Ajax with option to buy for total €12mMultiple reports suggest Lazio have agreed terms with Ajax for Croatian defender Josip Sutalo, on loan for €2.5m with option to buy for a further €8-9m at the end of the season.The 26-year-old was a big investment for Ajax when arriving from Dinamo Zagreb for €20.5m in the summer of 2023.However, he has suffered from recurring injury problems, still making 108 competitive appearances over two years
  
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• Key reasons why Inter are signing Liverpool’s Curtis Jones

  19-08-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Key reasons why Inter are signing Liverpool’s Curtis JonesSerie A side Inter have now made a major coup in the market and have all but sealed the signing of Liverpool’s Curtis Jones.The deal was in the works for many weeks and the Nerazzurri even had an offer rejected earlier in the transfer window. Get Italian Football News had covered how this didn’t stop them from staying in the race and the player was keen on the deal too.Now, the deal is done, with the Italian champions se
  
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• Can Cherries continue to bloom under Rose?

  19-08-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]"After the Lord Mayor's Show" is a phrase which may not be familiar to new Bournemouth boss Marco Rose, given he hails from Leipzig rather than London.Or to put it another way, "How do you follow that?"As the German prepares for his first competitive game in charge of the Cherries on Sunday, he will be aware that the Dorset club has been riding a wave of the most successful period in its history, prior to his arrival.On the other hand, most new managers are thrown in at the deep en
  
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• Eight Barcelona youth players will be presented with first team during Gamper Trophy

  19-08-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eight Barcelona youth players will be presented with first team during Gamper TrophyFC Barcelona will bring their 2026/27 pre-season to an end later tonight with the Joan Gamper Trophy against Al Ahly at Spotify Camp Nou.Although the Barcelona squad is not yet complete and Deco is still working to finalize the search for a No. 9 and potentially strengthen another position, the club will present the players currently making up Hansi Flick’s squad. The German coach and captain Raphinha will
  
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• Premier League predictions: How will 2026-27 season play out, from 1-20?

  19-08-2026 16:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With nine brand new managers appointed this summer, the 2026-27 Premier League season is perhaps more difficult to predict than it's ever been.MORE — New managers & their chances | Premier League kitsBut when has that ever stopped the PST lads from having a go?For the record, here's how we performed in predicting the 2025-26 season:
  Joe Prince-Wright: 2/20 correctNicholas Mendola: 3/20 correntAndy Edwards: 3/20 correctNow that we have properly lower expectations, it's time to go again&
  
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• Pocognoli 'at the level' to take Scotland job - De Mil

  19-08-2026 16:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the week Scotland appointed a Belgian head coach, Sebastien Pocognoli, it was of great use that Hibernian headed to Ghent in the Conference League.It meant a few inquisitive Scottish journalists were allowed to throw some questions of the national team's new boss to one of his former contemporaries, Gent coach Rik De Mil.The former goalkeeper was in charge of Charleroi when Pocognoli guided Union Saint-Gilloise to their first league title in 90 years."He's a very good coach, he did very well
  
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• Burton sign Fulham defender Araujo

  19-08-2026 16:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  \n\nAraujo is a former England Under-18 international [Getty Images]\nBurton Albion have signed Fulham defender Harvey Araujo on a three-year deal, with an option of an additional year, for an undisclosed fee.The move marks the 21-year-old Londoner's first time in League One but he does have experience in the fourth tier during loan spells with Chesterfield and Colchester United.Araujo made 33 appearances for the U's last season, but his season was cut short when he sustained a broken cheekbone
  
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• Sheff Utd could face points deduction after court ruling

  19-08-2026 16:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  \n\nSheffield United started the new season with a goalless draw at home to Birmingham [Getty Images]\nSheffield United could incur a 12-point deduction after the company used to buy the club was placed into liquidation by the High Court on Wednesday.COH Sports Bidco Limited (CSBL) agreed to purchase the Championship club for just over £100m in December 2024 but about £35m was still owed on the deal.A winding-up petition was filed last month against CSBL by United World - the club's
  
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• 🏅Hurricane Harry strikes again: Kane wins the Golden Boot

  19-08-2026 16:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏅Hurricane Harry strikes again: Kane wins the Golden BootBayern Munich striker Harry Kane has been crowned Europe’s top scorer after winning his second Golden Shoe in the 2025/26 season. The England captain retained the award he won in 2024 after scoring 36 goals in the Bundesliga, matching his tally from two seasons ago.Goal-scoring legend and ceremony at the Allianz ArenaWith this trophy, Kane joins a select group of multiple winners alongside figures such as Lionel Messi and Cri
  
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• Ruggeri: ‘I was enchanted by Aston Villa project’ and Italy ambition

  19-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ruggeri: ‘I was enchanted by Aston Villa project’ and Italy ambitionItaly full-back Matteo Ruggeri explains he was ‘enchanted’ by the Aston Villa project and hopes to continue impressing in the Champions League after Atalanta and Atletico Madrid.The versatile player just turned 24 last month and after coming up through the Atalanta youth academy, he was sold to Atletico Madrid last summer for €17m.Just a year on, he made another switch to the Premier League for &euro
  
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• Ederson: ‘I honestly don’t know about Manchester United, but Atalanta wanted me’

  19-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ederson: ‘I honestly don’t know about Manchester United, but Atalanta wanted me’Ederson insists he still doesn’t ‘know what really happened’ with the failed Manchester United medical, but was happy to sign a new Atalanta contract. ‘This club really wanted me.’The midfielder had already agreed the transfer to Manchester United in June for circa €45m, aiming to complete it after the 2026 World Cup experience with Brazil.However, when the Premier
  
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• McInnes on transfer priorities, Shankland & Jablonec

  19-08-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derek McInnes has been speaking to the media before Rangers host Jablonec in the first leg of their Conference League play-off on Thursday.Here are the key points from the Ibrox boss:New signing Kosta Nedeljkovic is in the squad and ready to play - if registered in time - as he has been training with Aston Villa.James Penrice will also feature and McInnes says Rangers now "look a bit stronger than we did a week ago" at full-back.The priority in recruitment now is forward areas, with the club see
  
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• Inter close in on £30m deal for Liverpool's Jones

  19-08-2026 16:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Curtis Jones came through Liverpool's academy and made his first-team debut at 17 [Getty Images]Inter Milan are closing in on a deal worth 35m euros (£30m) for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones.In June, Liverpool rejected a verbal offer of 25m euros (£21.7m) from Italian champions Inter, with Liverpool valuing the 25-year-old, who has one year left on his current contract, at about £35m.The understanding now is that a deal worth £30m will likely see an agreement between t
  
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• France U19 captain Abdoulaye Camara to join Ajax in a €15m almost-mandatory loan deal

  19-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France U19 captain Abdoulaye Camara to join Ajax in a €15m almost-mandatory loan dealUdinese’s Abdoulaye Camara (17) is reportedly on the verge of signing for Ajax, according to information from L’Équipe.An agreement has reportedly been reached between the two clubs for a loan deal with a virtually mandatory buy-out clause – which will be automatic under certain conditions – worth €15m. Having been given the go-ahead to travel to the Netherlands for his m
  
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• Atletico Madrid president’s clear message to Barcelona over Julian Alvarez: ‘From the very first moment…’

  19-08-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid president’s clear message to Barcelona over Julian Alvarez: ‘From the very first moment…’Barcelona have not given up on signing Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid despite Los Colchoneros’ stubborn stance from the beginning.The Spanish capital club have been very clear that the Argentine will not be sold to Barça, irrespective of the bid this summer.Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has once again made the club’s position on Alva
  
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• Arsenal agree £51m deal with Aston Villa to sign Ezri Konsa

  19-08-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal agree £51m deal with Aston Villa to sign Ezri KonsaArsenal have agreed a deal worth £51 million plus add-ons to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, per The Athletic’s David Ornstein. Konsa is now set to undergo a medical on Thursday before the move is made official. Manager Mikel Arteta has been pushing for Konsa after William Saliba sustained a serious injury during the 2026 World Cup. Saliba doesn’t need surgery, but he will likely be sidelined
  
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• Sergio Martínez, Racing gem, very close to Real Madrid

  19-08-2026 16:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sergio Martínez, Racing gem, very close to Real MadridReal Madrid plan to trigger Sergio Martínez’s release clause.One of the standout players of Matchday 1 in the top flight was Sergio Martínez, a 19-year-old Racing de Santander player.Real Madrid are very interested in the young prospect and want to pay the three million euro release clause.But that’s not all — according to Ramón Álvarez de Mon, the club already considers his arrival a done
  
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