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• Midfielder Dixon-Bonner leaves QPR

  30-07-2026 10:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elijah Dixon-Bonner did not play a league game for QPR last season [Getty Images]QPR midfielder Elijah Dixon-Bonner has left the club with his contract terminated by mutual consent.The 25-year-old made 34 appearances in all competitions for the R's during his four seasons with the club. However he spent a significant portion of that time out on loan including spells at Morecambe and Wealdstone last season.His last game for QPR was in round one of the EFL Cup last August.Latest QPR news, analysis
  
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• Romano: PSG reach “breakthrough” in talks with Monaco over attacker transfer

  30-07-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romano: PSG reach “breakthrough” in talks with Monaco over attacker transferFabrizio Romano is reporting that PSG and Monaco finally have a breakthrough in transfer talks over attacker Maghnes Akliouche.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.After some pretty quiet – and increasingly tense – days in the transfer market for PSG, we finally have a “breakthroug
  
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• Have your say - where do Cardiff need reinforcements this summer?

  30-07-2026 14:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC Sport]The Championship season is on the horizon, and while Cardiff City are yet to make any new additions to their squad, boss Brian Barry-Murphy has committed his future to the club.Barry-Murphy, 44, signed an extended contract until 2029 this week ahead of leading the Bluebirds back into the second tier following promotion as League One runners-up.The Irishman said after Cardiff's pre-season opener against FC Midtjylland that he had "never felt anything other than support" from owner Vinc
  
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• Celtic's play-off opponents start to become clearer

  30-07-2026 14:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AGF staged a stunning fightback in Poland [Getty Images]Celtic's potential Champions League play-off opponents became slightly clearer after the latest second qualifying round ties, including a stunning comeback win by Danish champions AGF Aarhus.The Scottish champions already knew that Norwegian counterparts Viking Stavanger and Austria's LASK are potential opponents as both have automatically qualified for the play-off round and will be on the unseeded side of the draw.However, three other pot
  
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• Why Anderson faces a different challenge at Man City to Phillips

  30-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]When Elliot Anderson completed his £116m move from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City last week, there was a sense of deja vu.It is not the first time City has signed one of the most sought-after midfielders in the Premier League fresh from an impressive first international tournament with England.A similar story unfolded in 2022 when Kalvin Phillips left his boyhood club, Leeds United, to join City on a six-year deal.It would be easy to view Phillips' Manchester City caree
  
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• Real Madrid defensive injury throws transfer plans into doubt

  30-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defensive injury throws transfer plans into doubtOn the day that Real Madrid look set to receive €80m for selling two La Fabrica graduates, another’s exit has been thrown into doubt. Raul Asencio had looked certain to follow Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios out of the Bernabeu, although that now looks unlikely to happen.Last week, Asencio was informed by Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho that he was not in his plans for the 2026-27 season. On the back of this, an exit
  
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• Koulierakis to land in Rome today ahead of Roma medical

  30-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Koulierakis to land in Rome today ahead of Roma medicalRoma appear unleashed on the transfer market. After the first three weeks of slowdowns and difficulties, new sporting director Tony D’Amico is working to bring Gian Piero Gasperini several reinforcements in various positions on the pitch. After officially announcing Castro as their new striker, the Trigoria club is very close to announcing their second signing: Kostantinos Koulierakis. The Greek defender, relegated to the Zweite Bundes
  
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• Ancelotti explains why he turned down the Italy job: ‘Not a contract issue’

  30-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ancelotti explains why he turned down the Italy job: ‘Not a contract issue’Carlo Ancelotti clarifies that he didn’t turn down the Italy job because of contract issues: ‘I have a commitment to the CBF’ and Brazil.Ancelotti gave an interview to ESPN, speaking for the first time about the approach from ex-Italy technical director Paolo Maldini.Ancelotti on Italy snub: ‘Not a contract issue’“It’s not a contract issue; that’s not the reason,
  
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• Roma abandon pursuit of Ezzalzouli

  30-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma abandon pursuit of EzzalzouliRoma’s transfer priority remains a right-footed left winger, aiming to raise the level of their attack ahead of next season. The hot name in recent days is Abde Ezzalzouli of Real Betis. However, there are many challenges ahead. The Spanish club values ​​the player at around €45 million, and currently there’s a gap of €10 million, given that the Giallorossi have submitted an offer of €35 million. Furthermore, there’s
  
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• Real Madrid will receive €40 million for 70% of forward’s rights as Fulham move edges closer

  30-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid will receive €40 million for 70% of forward’s rights as Fulham move edges closerEarlier today, COPE in Spain reported that Real Madrid and Fulham had reached a total agreement for the transfer of Gonzalo Garcia.The report claimed that the 21-year-old striker would move to Craven Cottage in a deal worth a massive €70 million, with the Premier League club buying full rights of the player and Los Blancos retaining a preferential buyback option.€40 million for 70% ri
  
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• Barcelona’s patient transfer strategy: Why the club are not rushing in the market

  30-07-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s patient transfer strategy: Why the club are not rushing in the marketFC Barcelona’s transfer activity has appeared unusually quiet in recent weeks, leading many supporters to wonder whether the club has slowed its plans for the summer window. Inside the club, however, the message is very different, reports Carlos Monfort of SPORT.Rather than reflecting a lack of planning, the current lull is part of a deliberate strategy. The Blaugrana’s sporting department believes
  
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• New striker top priority for Plymouth - Cleverley

  30-07-2026 13:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tom Cleverley is beginning his second season in charge at Plymouth Argyle [Shutterstock]Plymouth Argyle manager Tom Cleverley says signing a new striker is the club's top priority.The Pilgrims sold top scorer Lorent Tolaj to Championship side Bristol City earlier this month for a fee in excess of £4m, less than a year after his £1.2m purchase from Port Vale.Argyle have brought in six players so far this summer, all of whom are either goalkeepers or defensive-minded. "The obvious one,
  
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• Official: Santiago Castro joins Roma

  30-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Santiago Castro joins RomaRoma have officially announced their first signing of the summer.Santiago Castro joins the club on a permanent transfer from Bologna.“AS Roma is pleased to announce the arrival of Santiago Tomàs Castro from Bologna FC,” reads the official statement.“The transaction ends with the definitive transfer.The forward, born in 2004, has worn the shirts of Bologna and Vélez Sarsfield. With the Rossoblù he played 105 games and scor
  
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• Chelsea sign France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace

  30-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea sign France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal PalaceChelsea have announced they have signed France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a deal worth £52 million. Lacroix has inked a six-year contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2032. The 26-year-old made 55 appearances across all competitions for Palace last season, helping his club win the Uefa Conference League. Lacroix was also part of France’s World Cup squad this summer. He f
  
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• Official: Dovbyk moves to Bologna

  30-07-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Dovbyk moves to BolognaArtem Dovbyk is officially a new Bologna player.The capital club communicated the Ukrainian striker’s departure via their official website.“AS Roma announces that it has reached an agreement with Bologna FC for the transfer of Artem Dovbyk .The transaction ends with the loan formula: the deal includes an option to make the transfer permanent.In Giallorossi, Dovbyk made 63 appearances in two seasons, scoring 20 goals.Good luck for the future, Artem!&rd
  
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• Barcelona ready to respond to Atletico Madrid complaint over Julian Alvarez pursuit as RFEF open proceedings

  30-07-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona ready to respond to Atletico Madrid complaint over Julian Alvarez pursuit as RFEF open proceedingsAccording to SPORT, FC Barcelona have officially been notified of the complaint filed by Atletico Madrid over the club’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has opened disciplinary proceedings into the matter and given the Catalan club a deadline to submit their response.The complaint centres on allegations that the Blaugrana held discussions with the Ar
  
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• St Mirren's McLeish faces hearing over referee remarks

  30-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  St Mirren manager Craig McLeish faces being disciplined by the Scottish FA following comments made following his side's 1-0 defeat by Dunfermline Athletic in the Premier Sports Cup on Sunday.Speaking on Premier Sports afterwards, the 36-year-old questioned decisions by the match officials and asked who referee Sean Murdoch played for.The 39-year-old had two spells as a goalkeeper with Dunfermline before becoming an official.McLeish has now been called to a hearing on Thursday, 27 August to hear
  
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• Jack Grealish hits back at Man City pre-season tour snub claims

  30-07-2026 13:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jack Grealish has directly addressed speculation surrounding his absence from Manchester City’s pre-season tour, insisting that he was not snubbed but is instead continuing his recovery from injury.The 30-year-old, who joined City in a £100 million move from Aston Villa in 2021, has secured three Premier League titles during his time at the club, including being a key part of Pep Guardiola’s treble-winning squad in 2022-23. However, he spent last season on loan at Everton after
  
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• Roma reach Koulierakis agreement with VfL Wolfsburg: Details revealed

  30-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma reach Koulierakis agreement with VfL Wolfsburg: Details revealedMultiple outlets in Italy are reporting that Roma now have an agreement in place with Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg for the permanent transfer of centre-back Konstantinos Koulierakis.Roma have Koulierakis agreement in placeAccording to reports from Fabrizio Romano and various others, Roma have an agreement in place to sign Kolierakis from Wolfsburg for a fee in the region of €15m plus add-ons.The Giallorossi reached an agr
  
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• Inter promise Chivu they’ll keep pushing for Liverpool midfielder Jones

  30-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter promise Chivu they’ll keep pushing for Liverpool midfielder JonesLa Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Inter directors have promised Cristian Chivu that they’ll keep pushing to sign Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, although the Nerazzurri are unwilling to match the Reds’ €40m asking price.Inter remain interested in Liverpool midfielder Jones, who, according to Gazzetta, is Chivu’s favourite target in the middle of the park.Jones is Chivu’s top targe
  
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• 'Deeply emotional' Howe told Newcastle two weeks ago

  30-07-2026 13:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It is understood that Eddie Howe communicated his intention to leave to the Newcastle hierarchy around a fortnight ago.Newcastle initially asked him to reconsider to continue leading the club into next season.Eventually, though, Newcastle accepted Howe's wishes but asked him to stay as they identified his replacement - a request the coach accepted.Sources insist that Howe does not have another job lined up with his decision purely based on a feeling that his tenure has run its cour
  
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• Gerard Martin talks Flick, Cubarsi, Ferran, Alvarez, ‘Maldini’ nickname, Champions League: ‘Everyone knows that’s the one we want’

  30-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gerard Martin talks Flick, Cubarsi, Ferran, Alvarez, ‘Maldini’ nickname, Champions League: ‘Everyone knows that’s the one we want’Speaking in an interview with Cadena SER, Barcelona defender Gerard Martín has revealed that Hansi Flick was the first person to call him ‘Gerard Maldini’, the nickname that has followed him ever since he successfully transitioned from left-back to left-sided centre-back.The Barcelona defender also went on to discuss va
  
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• Fifa aiming to finalise funding for controversial World Cup sell-off plan within months

  30-07-2026 13:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa is aiming to finalise private funding for its contentious World Cup company by the end of October, according to information obtained by the Press Association. The proposal to sell stakes in a private entity, which would manage all commercial and operational aspects of Fifa’s competitions, has provoked a strong backlash from Uefa and raised significant concerns among European clubs and major leagues globally.Documents seen by PA outline an indicative timeline for the investment process
  
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• 'Solskjaer was absolutely unbelievable' - Campbell

  30-07-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Manchester United forward Fraizer Campbell says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was an "absolutely unbelievable" player and doesn't get enough credit from the wider football community.Wednesday marked 30 years since Sir Alex Ferguson signed the then virtually unknown Norwegian from Molde for £1.5m.Some 12 pieces of major silverware and 126 goals later, Solskjaer is now widely considered as one of the most important signings in United's history."Obviously, Manchester United fans a
  
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• Alonso and I 'have the same direction' - new Blues signing Lacroix

  30-07-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Maxence Lacroix has said "the ambition is to lift trophies", after his £52m move to Chelsea from Crystal Palace was confirmedThe 26-year-old defender has agreed a contract at Stamford Bridge until 2032 following two successful years with the Eagles in which he made 98 appearances and won the Conference League, FA Cup and Community Shield.His performances earned him a place in France's World Cup squad, where he made three appearances as Les Blues finished fourth."I am really h
  
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• Tottenham admire second Manchester City forward amid Savinho transfer hunt

  30-07-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham admire second Manchester City forward amid Savinho transfer huntTottenham could identify Omar Marmoush as a second Manchester City target this summer, with manager Roberto De Zerbi described as a “big admirer.”The interest comes alongside Spurs’ continued pursuit of Etihad Stadium forward Savinho.De Zerbi has already overseen a busy summer rebuild at Spurs, with over £200 million spent strengthening defence and midfield before turning attention to the forward li
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid suffers muscle injury in pre-season; out for six weeks

  30-07-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid suffers muscle injury in pre-season; out for six weeksReal Madrid have officially announced that defender Raul Asencio has suffered a thigh injury during pre-season.“Following tests carried out today on our player Raul Asencio by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in the rectus femoris of his right leg. His recovery will be monitored,” the club statement read.Six weeks outWhile the statement from the Merengues does not
  
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• 🚨 Reports: Italy move sealed! Bundesliga club sells talent for €35m

  30-07-2026 13:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Reports: Italy move sealed! Bundesliga club sells talent for €35mThe transfer of Kerim Alajbegovic to Juventus Turin is on the verge of being completed. According to consistent media reports, Bayer 04 Leverkusen and the Italian top club have already agreed on the terms of the sale for the 18-year-old Bosnia international.At present, only the forward’s signature is still missing, with the deal expected to be finalized shortly.According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Leverk
  
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• Kerim Alajbegović chooses Juventus despite late Chelsea intervention

  30-07-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kerim Alajbegović chooses Juventus despite late Chelsea interventionKicker reports that Leverkusen’s Kerim Alajbegovic has officially green-lit his transfer to Juventus, leaving Chelsea empty handed. Leverkusen and Juventus reached a final agreement on Thursday, while the player’s representatives have now also accepted the move.The 18-year-old Bosnia and Herzegovina international is expected to travel to Turin on Friday or Saturday to undergo his medical examination and sign a c
  
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• AC Milan contact Arsenal about Ethan Nwaneri

  30-07-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AC Milan contact Arsenal about Ethan NwaneriThe Italian giants are exploring a move for the academy graduate as Arsenal weigh up their options amid growing interest from across Europe.Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty ImagesAC Milan have made contact with Arsenal over the availability of Ethan Nwaneri, with the Italian club exploring the possibility of signing the attacking midfielder as interest in the youngster grows across Europe.According to transfer journalist Matteo Moretto, speaking on Fabrizio
  
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