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• Mendy ready for 'massive' Edinburgh derby after first Hearts start

  30-08-2026 19:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hearts midfielder Laurent Mendy says he is relishing experiencing his first Edinburgh derby after making his first start for the club in Saturday's 2-1 Premiership victory over St Johnstone.The 29-year-old joined Hearts in the summer from English side Forest Green Rovers and also played a part in Thursday's dramatic penalty shootout victory over Rapid Vienna, which secured Conference League league phase football for the Tynecastle side through to December.Mendy says he has been warned about the
  
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• Richarlison and Grealish set to return as Ndiaye eyes exit

  31-08-2026 10:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Tottenham are in advanced talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton, with Richarlison set to move in the opposite direction.Although a deal for Ndiaye is largely agreed between the two clubs, it remains unclear whether he will make the switch to north London, with Manchester City among the clubs to have expressed an interest.Everton are open to selling Ndiaye, 26, after he rejected multiple contract offers and held talks with Saudi club Al-Hilal earlier this summer.Meanwhile, Everto
  
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• Aberdeen's Yengi heads back to Japan with Sanfrecce Hiroshima

  31-08-2026 10:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Aberdeen striker Kusini Yengi has joined Sanfrecce Hiroshima on loan, with the Japanese club holding an option to make the move permanent.The Australia international joined the Dons from Portsmouth a year ago but has since scored just once in 10 games.The 27-year-old forward spent part of last term on loan with Cerezo Osaka and will now return to Japan for this campaign."This is a good opportunity for Kusini," Aberdeen boss Stephen Robinson said."Competition for places in forward areas is s
  
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• ‘Unbelievable’ and ‘elite’: Monaco manager Filipe Luís hopes Chelsea target Lamine Camara will stay

  31-08-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Unbelievable’ and ‘elite’: Monaco manager Filipe Luís hopes Chelsea target Lamine Camara will stayWith the transfer window about to close, Chelsea are pushing hard to sign AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara (22). His manager, Filipe Luís, desperately hopes that he will stay. Despite the strong links with a move to Stamford Bridge, Camara started for Monaco against Olympique de Marseille on Sunday night. He put in a man-of-the-match performance as Les Mon&ea
  
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• 'Huge hole at Man Utd without Bruno'

  31-08-2026 10:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Not everything is straightforward around Bruno Fernandes.He has entered the final year of his contract – Manchester United have the option to extend by another year – and while it is clear that interest from elsewhere in Europe, including from Turkish club Galatasaray, will not result in him leaving in this transfer window, he could justifiably say he should be the highest earner - a status that now belongs to Marcus Rashford.The idea of Fernandes leaving, even at the a
  
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• Nottingham Forest may move for Premier League stopper

  31-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest may move for Premier League stopperLiverpool Monitor Lucca Brughmans as Nottingham Forest Explore Giorgi Mamardashvili TransferLiverpool are keeping a watching brief on Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans as the final stages of the transfer window bring uncertainty around Giorgi Mamardashvili’s future, with Echo reporting that Nottingham Forest are weighing up a move for the Georgia international.Brughmans, who turned 18 in June, has quickly emerged as one of the more highly
  
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• Journalist names Chelsea man as potential Liverpool target

  31-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist names Chelsea man as potential Liverpool targetLiverpool Confident on Ismaïla Sarr Deal as Winger Plans Take ShapeLiverpool’s pursuit of Ismaïla Sarr appears to be moving with purpose, with confidence growing around the proposed transfer as the club continues to shape its attacking options for Andoni Iraola. Credit to Khadim Diakhate, whose report indicates there is increasing belief among those close to the situation that the move can be completed.There is also a sign
  
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• Everton submit offer for Monaco’s Folarin Balogun

  31-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton submit offer for Monaco’s Folarin BalogunEverton have submitted a bid for AS Monaco forward Folarin Balogun (25), according to a report fromFabrizio Romano.Balogun, who set Ligue 1 alight last season, has not played for the Principality club this season. The striker played through the FIFA World Cup with a minor injury, Filipe Luís has explained, and so the former Arsenal man is continuing his recovery. He was, however, in the stands at the Stade Louis II on Sunday night as
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid sign 19-year-old La Liga midfielder

  31-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid sign 19-year-old La Liga midfielderReal Madrid have completed the signing of 19-year-old midfield talent Sergio Martinez from Racing Santander.The newly-promoted La Liga club announced that their academy graduate has left the team to sign for Los Blancos.“Racing Santander and Real Madrid CF have reached an agreement for the transfer of Sergio Martinez,” the statement read.“The Madrid club has committed to paying, in a single insta
  
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• Richard Hughes now in ‘advanced talks’ to sign 95-goal sensation

  31-08-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes now in ‘advanced talks’ to sign 95-goal sensationRichard Hughes is now in the final 48 hours of his time as Liverpool's Sporting Director. The Englishman has been handling both Liverpool and Al-Hilal's transfer windows this summer with three new players already being added to the Reds' ranks.And, while some of the deals that Hughes has made for Liverpool make sense, it still feels like there are a few problem areas among their ranks.That's why, until the window slams s
  
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• High praise for Kim but fans remain unconvinced by McInnes' Rangers

  31-08-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your views after Rangers edged out Aberdeen to earn Derek McInnes his first Scottish Premiership win as Ibrox boss.Here's what some of you had to say:Stephen: Nice to see a new signing playing creatively and passing the ball forward to create opportunities. Kim Min-su made me watch the game with hope rather than apprehension.John: Much better with Kim around Lawrence Shankland. He looks a good, positive prospect with skill, a bit of pace and an eye for a pass. In the weeks to c
  
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• Official: Jan Ziolkowski joins Monza on loan

  31-08-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Jan Ziolkowski joins Monza on loanRoma have officially announced the departure of Jan Ziolkowski.“AS Roma can confirm that an agreement has been reached with Monza for the transfer of Jan Ziolkowski.The transaction ends with the loan formula: the deal includes an option to make the transfer permanent.During his time with the club, the defender recorded 23 appearances in league and cup matches, scoring 1 goal.Good luck for the future, Jan!”
  
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• Juventus and Tottenham agree terms for Sarr at €30m

  31-08-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus and Tottenham agree terms for Sarr at €30mThe latest reports on Monday indicate that Juventus and Tottenham Hotspur now have an agreement in place for the transfer of central midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, who is set to join the Bianconeri on loan with a potential obligation to buy.Tottenham sanction Sarr sale to JuventusAccording to the latest updates from Sky Sport Italia, Tottenham have now given their green light for Sarr to travel over to Italy to complete his transfer to Juventu
  
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• Courtois makes honest admission after helping Real Madrid win 4-0 over Malaga

  31-08-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Courtois makes honest admission after helping Real Madrid win 4-0 over MalagaReal Madrid kept up their winning run at the start of the new La Liga season by beating Malaga last night with a 4-0 scoreline. Before that, they had defeated Espanyol 1-2 away from home and Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu.Keeping in view the quality in their squad, the win against La Real must have been valued more by the Merengue players and fans in general. However, one individual who would value the win a
  
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• 🚨 Official: Real Madrid trigger Sergio Martínez's clause

  31-08-2026 10:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Real Madrid trigger Sergio Martínez's clauseReal Racing Club de Santander confirmed this Monday that Real Madrid have triggered Sergio Martínez’s release clause.After spending his entire life at the Santander club, Sergio Martínez is leaving Racing to join Los Blancos, where he will begin with Real Madrid Castilla.Racing’s statement📸 Juan Manuel Serrano Arce - 2026 Getty ImagesRacing and Real Madrid CF have reached an agreement for the
  
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• Revealed: What the VAR official told the referee to overturn penalty against Real Madrid

  31-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: What the VAR official told the referee to overturn penalty against Real MadridReal Madrid maintained their perfect start to the season with a comfortable 4-0 win over Malaga at the Bernabeu.The result kept Jose Mourinho’s side top of the pile with three wins from three, though the game was not without a moment of controversy late on.That came in the form of a VAR intervention, which saw a penalty initially awarded against Real Madrid subsequently overturned.What the VAR official
  
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• De Roon releases first Roma interview: “I’m super happy, Gasperini gave me the opportunity of a lifetime.”

  31-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Roon releases first Roma interview: “I’m super happy, Gasperini gave me the opportunity of a lifetime.”Marten de Roon introduces himself to Roma fans. The new Giallorossi midfielder gave his first interview to the club’s official channels, discussing his feelings after arriving in the capital, his special relationship with Gian Piero Gasperini, and also revisiting his old social media posts against Roma. He then discussed the Olimpico, the Champions League, and the rol
  
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• Wrexham close in on Burnley defender Worrall

  31-08-2026 10:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joe Worrall has been capped by England at under-21 level [Getty Images]Wrexham are closing in on a deal to sign Burnley defender Joe Worrall.Phil Parkinson has been eager to improve his defensive options and looks set to add the 29-year-old to his ranks prior to Tuesday's 23:00 BST transfer deadline.Worrall has been an unused substitute in each of the Clarets' opening three Championship games of the season.His sole appearance under new boss Nicky Hayen this term came in Burnley's EFL Cup first r
  
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• Man Utd near deal for Mexico's Bernal

  31-08-2026 10:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rebeca Bernal scored the winner for Mexico in the 2023 Pan American Games women's football final [Getty Images]Manchester United are close to signing Mexico international Rebeca Bernal from Washington Spirit.The 29-year-old, who can play in the centre of either defence or midfield, would become the first Mexican to feature in the Women's Super League.Bernal joined the Spirit in February 2025 from CF Monterrey and has played 41 times for them.During her time in Washington, she won the NWSL Challe
  
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• Real Madrid keen on Evan Ndicka at Mourinho’s request

  31-08-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid keen on Evan Ndicka at Mourinho’s requestEvan Ndicka is a cornerstone of Roma’s defense. Gian Piero Gasperini currently has six central defenders for three positions: the Ivorian, Mancini, Hermoso, Koulierakis, Balerdi, and Ghilardi. This is a well-rounded unit with plenty of experience and younger players who will have the opportunity to develop. Ndicka impressed on his debut against Fiorentina, completely outshining Pellegrino. According to Fichajes.net, the 1999-born p
  
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• Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest - the fans' verdict

  31-08-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. Here are some of your comments:Liverpool fansNigel: We see the lack of quality passing in the last third of the pitch in every game. It's too late now, of course, but Liverpool should have offered Trent the world and a statue next to Shankly if he had stayed. We miss him more than any other player who has left.Adnan: They do not look and feel like a Liverpool side. Previous generations o
  
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• Barcelona make last push to lower Hamburg’s financial demand for Hansi Flick-backed teenage defender

  31-08-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona make last push to lower Hamburg’s financial demand for Hansi Flick-backed teenage defenderHansi Flick does not usually get personally involved in deals for teenage reserve-team defenders, but for Mikael Baza, he has made an exception.According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are working against the clock to complete a deal for the 16-year-old Hamburg centre-back, with less than 48 hours remaining before the transfer window closes. The move would see Baza join Barca Atletic, bu
  
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• The details behind De Roon’s one-year deal with Roma

  31-08-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The details behind De Roon’s one-year deal with RomaDe Roon has officially been a new Roma player since yesterday. Surprisingly, within 48 hours, the Roman club closed on the 1991-born player from Atalanta and loaned El Aynaoui to Leipzig for €4 million with an option to buy (€25 million). This opportunity arose this weekend, and Gasperini particularly appreciated it: “We’re filling a midfield spot with a player who is certainly solid and valuable. He also gives us th
  
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• Bournemouth 1-1 Everton - the fans' verdict

  31-08-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Bournemouth and Everton. Here are some of your comments:Bournemouth fansDon: It was a match of even chances. Both goalkeepers were outstanding. A very well-worked goal divided the teams right up to the last moment. We need to develop a 'last five' mentality and slow everything down, not charge up the pitch in an uncoordinated way - that cost us this match and will happen again if we don't work out a strategy to close ga
  
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• Today’s Papers: Calhanoglu consistency, Como message to Serie A, Leao leaves

  31-08-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers: Calhanoglu consistency, Como message to Serie A, Leao leavesLa Gazzetta dello SportInter things Calha again, but the Nerazzurri waste too muchAnother three points in Cagliari thanks to the Turk. Chivu also takes the lead, now tome for Napoli and Mourinho: ‘We’ll go for it’Gasp prepares the response Roma in Lecce, Luiz Henrique arrivingFrattesi again and Lazio win back-to-back. Atalanta-Bologna today, Rowe at homeSuper Como, Napoli rockyFabregas e
  
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• Brazilian international ready to fight for his place in the team under Jose Mourinho

  31-08-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazilian international ready to fight for his place in the team under Jose MourinhoReal Madrid have had a splendid start to the new season under Jose Mourinho, racking up three wins in three matches.Players like Jude Bellingham and even Federico Valverde seem to have found a new lease of life under Mourinho, and everything seems to be working, particularly in the attack.To make things even better, Real Madrid are slated to have Rodrygo return to full fitness sometime around the turn of the year
  
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• Premier League attacker pushing for Liverpool move

  31-08-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League attacker pushing for Liverpool moveLiverpool Transfer News: Ismaila Sarr Emerges as Preferred Cody Gakpo ReplacementLiverpool are understood to be focusing strongly on Ismaila Sarr as they assess attacking options late in the window, with TALKSPORT reporting that the Crystal Palace forward is pushing for a move to Anfield.The development points to a clear direction in Liverpool transfer planning. Sarr is said to be the club’s preferred option if Cody Gakpo departs, with Manc
  
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• Lampard recognises nervy Coventry

  31-08-2026 10:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]For Coventry City, after 25 years away, it was not supposed to start like this.All the anticipation and the waiting has ended with a crushing dose of reality.A second successive defeat will serve as a reminder that, despite the euphoria of their top-flight return, this season will be a constant battle.Coventry can at least seek solace in the fact 10 promoted sides have lost their first two Premier League games and survived, the last being Aston Villa in 2019-20. But they will need
  
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• Watch: Barcelona defensive target scores wonder goal from distance

  31-08-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watch: Barcelona defensive target scores wonder goal from distanceFC Twente’s Ruud Nijstad picked an inconvenient moment to remind everyone why Barcelona want him.The 18-year-old Twente defender scored a stunning goal in Sunday’s 4-1 win over Cambuur, driving forward from deep before curling a finish into the top corner. It is exactly the kind of moment that travels fast online, and it lands just days after Barcelona had made contact with Twente over a potential deal.Twente, for
  
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• History is now on Hull City's side

  31-08-2026 09:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]"To say we are the worst team in Premier League history, it is not a bad start from the boys," said Ollie McBurnie, in a light-hearted jab to Hull City's critics.Liam Millar's late winner against Coventry made it two wins from two games to leave the Tigers in dreamland on their Premier League return.After the opening day victory over Manchester United, it was a different, gritty display on Saturday - but winning at CBS Arena, against a perceived relegation rival, earns Hull huge mo
  
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