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• Mika Baur to Celtic transfer stalls over small amount

  23-07-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mika Baur to Celtic transfer stalls over small amountSky Sports reports that negotiations between Celtic and SC Paderborn over attacking midfielder Mika Baur have temporarily stalled. The newly promoted Bundesliga club remain unwilling to lower their €5m asking price. Paderborn are reportedly even prepared to retain Baur for their top-flight campaign and risk losing him on a free transfer next summer.Celtic nevertheless remain optimistic. The Scottish champions are reportedly prepared to of
  
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• FC Groningen replace Telstar-bound defender with ‘Slovakian wonderkid’

  25-07-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FC Groningen replace Telstar-bound defender with ‘Slovakian wonderkid’FC Groningen have reportedly strengthened their squad with Nikolas Brandis. The Slovakian youth international arrives as a replacement for the departed Marvin Peersman and has signed a contract until the summer of 2030.A product of AS Trencin’s academy, the 21-year-old left-footer progressed through the youth system’s ranks and has been described by the Slovaks as a ‘prodigy’.The Pride of th
  
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• The future of the Manchester City defence is in for the long haul

  25-07-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The future of the Manchester City defence is in for the long haulManchester City have a clear plan this summer to lock down important players for now and the future on long-term contract extensions. Earlier this week, it was confirmed that Phil Foden has signed a contract extension which runs until 2030. The FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders have now announced that Abdukodir Khusanov has signed a contract extension that will run until 2031. That is fantastic news for Khusanov and City as the Uzbeki
  
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• Rodri reaches personal agreement with Real Madrid

  25-07-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri reaches personal agreement with Real MadridManchester City midfielder Rodri has reached a personal agreement with Real Madrid according to journalist Matteo Moretto.However, City and Madrid have yet to agree on a transfer fee to conclude the deal.Madrid has made Rodri a priority target as they continue to strengthen their squad to avoid a third consecutive trophyless season.City, meanwhile, are still hoping to keep the experienced midfielder whose present contract expires next summer.Rodri
  
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• Mourinho backs Gonzalo Garcia as Fulham push for Real Madrid striker

  25-07-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho backs Gonzalo Garcia as Fulham push for Real Madrid strikerWhile Real Madrid have addressed mainly the midfield and the defense so far this summer, there are also going to be some changes in their attack for the upcoming season. One of these changes has already taken place, namely, the return of Endrick from loan, while a blockbuster signing for the right wing is also seemingly in the works, with Yan Diomande closely being linked with them lately.Kylian Mbappe, who will be returning to
  
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• BREAKING: PSG’s top attacking target on the verge of being poached by European giants

  25-07-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BREAKING: PSG’s top attacking target on the verge of being poached by European giantsReal Madrid are threatening to swoop in and take a top PSG target away with a decisive bid, insiders are reporting today.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.PSG have a great team, a great squad and are back to back Champions League winners. There’s no need to change things up too dramatica
  
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• Real Madrid move ahead of PSG in the €120m race to sign Yan Diomandé

  25-07-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid move ahead of PSG in the €120m race to sign Yan DiomandéReal Madrid have moved ahead of PSG in the race to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomandé (19), according to a report from Foot Mercato. Los Merengues are reportedly in direct club-to-club talks with the Bundesliga side to reach aa whopping €120m agreement to sign the in-demand Ivory Coast international.Diomandé initially agreed to join PSG, but the back-to-back Champions League winners
  
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• Growing concerns before Defoe exit - Woking director

  25-07-2026 13:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Defoe replaced Neal Ardley as Woking manager in March [Getty Images]Woking director of football Jody Brown says there were "growing concerns" across the club before the National League side parted ways with former England striker Jermain Defoe as manager.The two parties "mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect" earlier this week, with the 43-year-old Defoe having been in charge for just four months and six league games.His exit came two weeks before Woking's opening match of the new s
  
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• Liga MX Femenil has a new name and format for 2026 — here’s what changed

  25-07-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liga MX Femenil has a new name and format for 2026 — here’s what changedWhen Liga MX Femenil kicks off its Apertura 2026 tournament on July 31, it will have a new name, visual identity, and competition format. Rebranded as Liga Femenil BBVA, Mexico’s top women’s soccer league is moving away from the single-table structure it has used in recent years.All 18 clubs will now be split into two groups of nine, with each team playing 14 regular-season matches instead of 17. The
  
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• FC Utrecht livewire Miguel Rodriguez set for La Liga switch

  25-07-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FC Utrecht livewire Miguel Rodriguez set for La Liga switchMiguel Rodriguez looks set to depart FC Utrecht just a year after his arrival. Following prolonged interest, Deportivo Alaves have reportedly submitted a bid of five million euros for the winger.Rodriguez joined from Celta de Vigo for over one million euros after a successful year on loan at the Domstad, and now returns to his homeland to help the Babazorros’ push above last season’s 14th-placed finish.Rodriguez endured somet
  
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• Official: Fenerbahce deny offer for Milan and Leao: ‘Not on our agenda’

  25-07-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Fenerbahce deny offer for Milan and Leao: ‘Not on our agenda’Turkish club Fenerbahçe insist they are not planning to send an offer for Milan star Rafael Leão: ‘Not on our agenda.’Fenerbahçe officially confirm they are unwilling to make an offer for Milan star Leão.Reports indicated that the Turkish giants were prepared to invest approximately €100m in transfer fees and salaries, but they denied the speculation with a statement re
  
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• Manchester City star reaches agreement with Real Madrid as transfer talks continue

  25-07-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City star reaches agreement with Real Madrid as transfer talks continueOnly a few days after the end of the last season, Real Madrid were able to complete a significant portion of their work for the 2026 summer transfer window as they completed four new signings. Three of these signings, Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate, and Denzel Dumfries, were for the defense, while the fourth, Bernardo Silva, was for the midfield.However, the Merengues are still expected to make some more signings
  
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• Could Mount be final piece in Man Utd midfield jigsaw?

  25-07-2026 13:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mason Mount during Manchester United's 5-0 pre-season win over Rosenborg [Getty Images]Manchester United's midfield has been the topic of intense discussion all summer.United have already spent £83m to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa.However, with Manuel Ugarte ruled out for months with a knee injury and Casemiro leaving when his contract expired at the end of June, there has been expectation United will add a third midfielder to Michael Carrick's squad
  
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• Yan Diomande opens door to Real Madrid despite PSG agreement

  25-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yan Diomande opens door to Real Madrid despite PSG agreementFor most of this summer, Real Madrid have consistently been reported to be looking to sign a new player for the right wing position. For this purpose, the Merengues have been very strongly linked with the Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise, even though the Bavarians have made it clear that they are not going to sell the forward and Los Blancos themselves published an official statement to clarify that they are not negotiating with the
  
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• Enzo Maresca issues Manchester City captaincy update following Bernardo Silva departure

  25-07-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca issues Manchester City captaincy update following Bernardo Silva departureMaresca says a decision on new Man City captain is yet to be made after Bernardo Silva’s exitDias, Rodri & Haaland are identified as the current leadership group at the Etihad StadiumItalian coach acknowledges the group “probably needs some more” to fill the void left by SilvaEnzo Maresca has confirmed that a decision on who will succeed Bernardo Silva as Manchester City captain has yet t
  
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• Xavi Simons breaks silence on Barcelona exit: ‘Stories came out that hurt me, they didn’t believe in me’

  25-07-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xavi Simons breaks silence on Barcelona exit: ‘Stories came out that hurt me, they didn’t believe in me’Former Barcelona academy midfielder Xavi Simons has spoken publicly about his controversial departure from the club in 2019, insisting that his decision to join PSG was driven by a lack of faith from Barcelona rather than financial reasons.Speaking to the media ahead of his second season with Tottenham Hotspur, the Dutch international revealed that the club made it clear he w
  
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• Report: Brighton set to hand new contract to talented youngster

  25-07-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Brighton set to hand new contract to talented youngsterBrighton Move to Secure Amario Cozier-Duberry Future After £5m Offer RejectedBrighton are preparing a significant new contract for Amario Cozier-Duberry after a breakthrough year that has strengthened the club’s belief in his long-term value. According to Sports Boom, the Seagulls have already turned down a £5m approach from Anderlecht and are now focused on protecting one of their most promising young assets.The 21
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool forward still expected to leave this summer

  25-07-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool forward still expected to leave this summerFederico Chiesa to Serie A? Liverpool Face Another Big Transfer Decision This SummerLiverpool’s summer is starting to feel increasingly defined by difficult calls, and Federico Chiesa appears to be moving towards the centre of one of them. Credit to James Pearce on the Market Madness podcast for the original reporting, which points firmly towards an outcome that would bring the Italy international’s brief Anfield spell
  
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• GGFN Editorial | Dietmar Hopp’s latest cash injection again illustrates Hoffenheim’s false independence

  25-07-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  GGFN Editorial | Dietmar Hopp’s latest cash injection again illustrates Hoffenheim’s false independenceA new Kicker financial investigation reveals that Dietmar Hopp injected another €40m into Hoffenheim in the summer of 2025. Together with the €80m contribution made one year earlier, the software billionaire pumped €120m into the club between August 2024 and August 2025.The money helped cover losses of €23.2m in 2023/24 and €26.6m in 2024/25. It also left Ho
  
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• Report: Thiago Motta turned down Italy job, Serie A opposed Baldini candidacy

  25-07-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Thiago Motta turned down Italy job, Serie A opposed Baldini candidacyAccording to Corriere dello Sport, Thiago Motta was among the candidates sounded out for the Italy job, but declined the proposal, while Serie A clubs vetoed Silvio Baldini’s potential appointment.Italy are set to appoint Andrea Pirlo as their new head coach, but it’s no secret that the ex-midfielder was not among the leading candidates of Paolo Maldini and Leonardo.Corriere dello Sport: Motta turned down It
  
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• Former Real Madrid striker recalls Jose Mourinho memories – “He made comments that I didn’t like”

  25-07-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid striker recalls Jose Mourinho memories – “He made comments that I didn’t like”There is not long to go until the 2026-27 season gets underway for Real Madrid, who have Jose Mourinho back at the helm for the first time in over 13 years. The Portuguese has been tasked with ending Los Blancos’ run without a major trophy, which dates back to the end of the 2024-25 campaign when they won their 15th Champions League.There is a lot of hope that Mourinho i
  
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• Barcelona prodigy impresses Flick and his staff in pre-season after injury-hit campaign

  25-07-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona prodigy impresses Flick and his staff in pre-season after injury-hit campaignFC Barcelona youngster Ibrahim Diarra took another important step in his recovery from an injury-hit season by scoring in the first team’s behind-closed-doors friendly against Europa, strengthening his case to remain involved with Hansi Flick’s squad.Indeed, according to Mundo Deportivo, the Barcelona first-team coaching staff was impressed by the teenage prodigy’s performance in the game on
  
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• 🚨 Abdukodir Khusanov signs new deal at Man City!

  25-07-2026 12:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Abdukodir Khusanov signs new deal at Man City!The future defensive pillar of the Maresca era?After Phil Foden earlier in the week, Manchester City have announced a second major contract extension in just a few days.This Saturday, the English club officially confirmed the extension of Uzbek centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov’s contract until 2031.The 22-year-old has extended his deal until 2031!Having arrived in January 2025 from RC Lens for €40 million, the young centre-back is
  
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• Unhappy Tottenham players should leave - De Zerbi

  25-07-2026 12:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Zerbi signed a five-year contract with Tottenham in March [Getty Images]Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says players who are not happy at the club this summer should move elsewhere.The Italian, who took over at Spurs at the end of March and helped save them from Premier league relegation last season, made his comments amid doubts over Lucas Bergvall's future at the club.Tottenham rejected a first bid of £38m from Nottingham Forest for Sweden midfielder Bergvall, with Forest set to up
  
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• Real Madrid close in on €115-120 million blockbuster deal for Bundesliga speedster – report

  25-07-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid close in on €115-120 million blockbuster deal for Bundesliga speedster – reportReal Madrid have emerged as favourites to complete one of the biggest transfers of the summer, with the club moving decisively for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. Although the transfer has not yet been finalised, there is growing confidence that an agreement will be reached for a fee of between €115 million and €120 million, reports Jose Felix Diaz of AS.Real Madrid’s marquee sum
  
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• Man City explain Abdukodir Khusanov’s bumper new five-year contract

  25-07-2026 12:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have given Abdukodir Khusanov a new five-year deal after concluding the has all the attributes required to become a world-class central defender.The 22-year-old, a £33.5m signing from Lens in January 2025, has recovered from a traumatic debut against Chelsea to go on to become a key player in the second half of last season. Khusanov started in both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup finals as City won twice at Wembley and excelled in their Champions League tie against Real Madrid.
  
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• Sevilla in talks with Real Madrid for academy star; personal terms agreed

  25-07-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sevilla in talks with Real Madrid for academy star; personal terms agreedAccording to AS, Sevilla have turned to Real Madrid in their search for a replacement for Odysseas Vlachodimos. Despite the positive impressions made by academy goalkeeper Alberto Flores during pre-season, the Andalusian club have decided to look elsewhere for reinforcement, identifying Real Madrid Castilla goalkeeper Fran Gonzalez as their preferred option.Agreement in principle reachedAs per the report, the 21-year-old, w
  
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• Chelsea in talks for Villa set-piece guru MacPhee

  25-07-2026 12:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Villa have flourished at set-pieces under MacPhee's guidance [Getty Images]Chelsea are in talks to sign highly regarded set-piece coach Austin MacPhee from Aston Villa but face competition from other Premier League clubs as well as Saudi Pro League teams.Villa would be due compensation for MacPhee with his contract understood to have a specified release clause.The Scottish coach, 46, has combined his role at Villa Park with a similar position with the Portugal national team for the past five yea
  
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• Video: Milan star Rafael Leao trains with Corinthians jersey on holiday

  25-07-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Milan star Rafael Leao trains with Corinthians jersey on holidayMilan star Rafael Leao trained at Corinthians’ facilities while on holiday in Brazil, wearing the club’s jersey.Milan star Leao will return to Italy by the end of the month to resume training with the Rossoneri, but the Portuguese is already working on the field, even if on holiday, after the 2026 World Cup.Corinthians’ official X account showed Leao at the club’s training facilities, where the 27-year
  
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• Report: Newcastle United ready to pay £60m to sign Premier League star

  25-07-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle United ready to pay £60m to sign Premier League starNewcastle Transfer News: Lucas Bergvall Bid Could Rise to £60m After Tottenham RebuffNewcastle United are weighing up a significant second push for Lucas Bergvall, with the club prepared to go as high as £60m in an attempt to bring the Tottenham midfielder to St James’ Park this summer. According to Sports Boom, the Magpies have already seen an opening approach turned away, yet there remains a belief in
  
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