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• Monaco reach agreement with Nantes on €30m Matthis Abline move

  28-07-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco reach agreement with Nantes on €30m Matthis Abline moveAS Monaco and FC Nantes are reported to have reached a full agreement on the transfer of Matthis Abline (23) to the club on The Rock, according to information from Foot Mercato.Eager to join ASM, the striker is set to sign a four-year contract as part of a deal estimated at €30m – €25m plus €5m in bonuses. This represents a colossal sum for Les Canaris, who are set to finalise the biggest sale in their histor
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are In The Mix To Land This Talented Keeper: Should De Zerbi Get Him On Board?

  29-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are In The Mix To Land This Talented Keeper: Should De Zerbi Get Him On Board?In a recent post on X, Calciomercato journalist Alessio Lento claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are in the mix to land Benfica keeper Anatoliy Trubin this summer. It has been mentioned that Spurs would have to compete with Aston Villa and Juventus in the race to sign the Ukraine international.Trubin’s Solid Campaign In Portuguese FootballTrubin enjoyed a good run of form at the Portuguese club in t
  
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• Milan boss Ruben Amorim keen on Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, desperate for signing

  29-07-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan boss Ruben Amorim keen on Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, desperate for signingNew Milan boss Ruben Amorim needs reinforcements amid preparations for his first campaign in Serie A.While he fielded his beloved 3-4-2-1 formation against Celtic is the Rossoneri’s first friendly of pre-season, a 2–2 draw indicates there’s a long way to go before the team even project confidence ahead of next season.Midfield remains a key area of concern, especially given Amorim’s tactical
  
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• Milan deny legendary captain Baresi has died, denounce false rumours

  29-07-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan deny legendary captain Baresi has died, denounce false rumoursMilan have been forced to release a statement denying rumours that club legend and honorary vice president Franco Baresi had died.There had been some messages circulating on social media that Baresi had passed away at the age of 66.He had revealed in August 2025 that he underwent surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule and had begun a course of immunotherapy.On Wednesday evening, some rumours began to go around social media claimin
  
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• Report: Arsenal Interested In Ligue 1 Forward

  29-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal Interested In Ligue 1 ForwardArsenal Eye Matias Fernandez-Pardo as Lille Stand Firm Over Summer TransferArsenal’s transfer planning often feels like an exercise in building tomorrow before today has fully settled. That is what makes the reported interest in Matias Fernandez-Pardo so intriguing. According to L’Equipe, the Gunners are among several major European clubs tracking the Lille forward, a 21-year-old whose rise last season carried the unmistakable shape of a p
  
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• Liverpool Are Planning To Continue Talks For This Paris Saint-Germain Winger: Dream Fit For Iraola?

  29-07-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Planning To Continue Talks For This Paris Saint-Germain Winger: Dream Fit For Iraola?In a recent report, Fichajes stated that Liverpool are planning to continue talks for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola. It has been mentioned that the Reds are eyeing a big-money move to secure the services of the France international this off-season.Barcola’s Decent Numbers In Ligue 1Barcola enjoyed a good run of form at the French club last season when he produced a run of product
  
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• Everything you need to know ahead of Manchester City’s 2026/27 pre-season tour

  29-07-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everything you need to know ahead of Manchester City’s 2026/27 pre-season tourAfter a busy summer of FIFA World Cup action in North America, members of Manchester City’s senior men’s first-team squad are making a staggered return to club football.Almost every player within the Sky Blues’ squad list featured across the course of the World Cup in June and July, and fortunately, they will all be returning healthy to club action – with the exception of Rodri and his min
  
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• Marotta warning for Inter: ‘Cannot spend crazy amounts of money’ like Premier League

  29-07-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marotta warning for Inter: ‘Cannot spend crazy amounts of money’ like Premier LeagueInter President Beppe Marotta warns they cannot ‘bridge the distance with the Premier League by spending crazy amounts of money’ after losing out on Marco Palestra to Chelsea.The Nerazzurri are currently in Australia for their pre-season tour and as part of those media duties the chief sat down with Globo TV.It has been a frankly frustrating summer for the Champions of Italy, who were forc
  
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• Wow! Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool could agree surprise transfer

  29-07-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wow! Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool could agree surprise transferFabrizio Romano has confirmed Liverpool could make a surprise transfer agreement. Liverpool’s transfer window has not developed in the way many supporters anticipated.After the turbulence of last season, expectations were that the club would be aggressive in addressing the issues that had emerged.A managerial change, the departure of several established stars and clear weaknesses across multiple areas of the squad created
  
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• Celtic Call Leaves £750k Question After Fresh Transfer Twist: Why The Hoops Might Regret?

  29-07-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Call Leaves £750k Question After Fresh Transfer Twist: Why The Hoops Might Regret?Whispers about personal terms derailing a deal were wide of the mark. Celtic never actually submitted a formal offer for Marcelo Saracchi, nor did they enter concrete talks with his representatives. Salary expectations were never an issue. Boca Juniors were ready to shake hands for under £1.5 million, a figure well within Celtic’s means.Celtic pass on bargain move despite Marcelo Saracchi&r
  
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• Report Lazio want Ivanovic on loan after struggle for Benfica playing time

  29-07-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Lazio want Ivanovic on loan after struggle for Benfica playing timeLazio have reportedly set their sights on Benfica striker Franjo Ivanovic, hoping they can offer him something Como, Galatasaray, Real Betis and Hull City cannot.The 22-year-old Croatia international made the move to Benfica only last summer from Union Saint-Gilloise at a cost of €22.8m.Ivanovic wants playing timePODGORICA, MONTENEGRO – NOVEMBER 17: Franjo Ivanovic of Croatia warms up prior to the FIFA World Cup
  
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• Rangers Close In On £3.38m Defender: Excellent Value For The Ibrox Giants?

  29-07-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Close In On £3.38m Defender: Excellent Value For The Ibrox Giants?Ibrox bosses are edging closer to securing a fresh face for the back line, with Philadelphia Union’s Olwethu Makhanya in their sights. A report from The Athletic reckons a deal somewhere around the £3.38 million mark is almost over the line, though the MLS outfit have insisted on sticking a heavy sell-on clause into the paperwork. Clearly, the lads in Pennsylvania reckon the defender’s market value
  
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• Richard Hughes knows it's now or never as €48m agreement reached

  29-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes knows it's now or never as €48m agreement reachedRichard Hughes has to act now or never. The former Bournemouth sporting director arrived at Liverpool with a strong reputation after an impressive spell with the Cherries.Hughes' track record up until that point had been hugely impressive.However, his time at Liverpool so far two years on from joining has been relatively mixed.Last summer, Hughes showed he was willing to be ambitious, overseeing several high-profile arrivals an
  
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• Premier League 2026-27 preview: Arsenal's title defense, new faces in new places, and what to expect this season

  29-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The World Cup is in the rearview mirror, and it's time to welcome back European domestic soccer on a weekly basis. The Premier League will enter its 35th season with the start of the 2026-27 campaign. The first match week will begin on August 21 and end on May 30.Arsenal enters the season as reigning champions for the first time since 2004. We say goodbye to relegated Burnley, West Ham and Wolves and welcome back promoted Coventry City, Hull City and Ipswich Town to the top flight.As we get set
  
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• Ajax Come Calling For €15m West Ham Player: Why Should The Hammers Complete A Permanent Sale?

  29-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ajax Come Calling For €15m West Ham Player: Why Should The Hammers Complete A Permanent Sale?West Ham United have a massive decision to make, and time is running out. Edson Álvarez wants out, or at least that is how things are shaping up after a disastrous campaign that saw the Hammers drop into the Championship. Now, fresh interest has surfaced. Spanish outfit Mundo Deportivo reports that Ajax have joined Real Sociedad in the race to sign the 28-year-old midfielder this summer.West
  
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• After Bayern exit, Goretzka touts himself to top club!

  29-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After Bayern exit, Goretzka touts himself to top club!After leaving FC Bayern on a free transfer, it is still unclear which club Leon Goretzka will play for next season.The midfielder has plenty of options, and he continues to be linked with a wide range of European clubs.Goretzka himself, however, seems particularly keen on one opportunity. As transfer journalist Matteo Moretto reported on Wednesday, the 31-year-old and his camp have offered themselves to FC Barcelona.There, he could reuni
  
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• 😱 Peruvian fourth-tier club innovates with shirt of 1,000 sponsors

  29-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 Peruvian fourth-tier club innovates with shirt of 1,000 sponsorsHave you ever imagined your team having a shirt with A THOUSAND sponsors?That was the solution found by Peru’s Club Deportivo Municipal to fund the season after being relegated to the Copa Peru, a tournament equivalent to the Fourth Division.The campaign “Los Mil Sponsors del Muni” (“The Thousand Sponsors of Muni,” in Portuguese) was launched in January. And it was a huge success.Just thr
  
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• Three striker alternatives for Barcelona including Arsenal ace if Julian Alvarez and Eli Junior Kroupi deals fail

  29-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three striker alternatives for Barcelona including Arsenal ace if Julian Alvarez and Eli Junior Kroupi deals failBarcelona’s search for a new striker has largely revolved around one name this summer: Julian Alvarez. He has been the dream target, with Eli Junior Kroupi emerging as an alternative.However, both operations appear increasingly difficult. Atletico Madrid continue to resist any attempt to negotiate for Alvarez.It has also been reported that Barcelona are no longer advancing for K
  
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• 'Change is inevitable' - Liverpool CEO on FSG, Iraola and consortium talks

  29-07-2026 20:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool are playing Sunderland, Wrexham and Leeds on their 2026 pre-season tour [Liverpool FC]With Liverpool stating that they have more than 26 million supporters in the USA, there is little surprise over why the Reds chose America as the destination for their pre-season tour. This has been quite the summer for football here and Billy Hogan, CEO of Liverpool and Fenway Sports Group (FSG), insists the aim is to build on that after what has been a "super difficult year" for the club "for lots o
  
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• Report Inter sell Akinsanmiro to Monza for €7.5m plus add-ons

  29-07-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Inter sell Akinsanmiro to Monza for €7.5m plus add-onsInter have reportedly agreed the sale of midfielder Ebeneezer Akinsanmiro to Monza for €7.5m plus a 10 per cent cut of the future sale fee.According to Sky Sport Italia, the full agreement has been reached and the clubs shook hands on the deal.Notably, there is no buy-back clause involved, so Inter are making the permanent sale for the youth academy product.Akinsanmiro set for Monza moveNAPLES, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 22: Ebe
  
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• Report: Crystal Palace step up interest in £25.7m former Arsenal ace

  29-07-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Crystal Palace step up interest in £25.7m former Arsenal aceCrystal Palace weigh up Takehiro Tomiyasu move as defensive rebuild gathers paceCrystal Palace are exploring a deal for Takehiro Tomiyasu, with the former Arsenal defender training with the squad and edging into the picture ahead of the new season. As first reported by BBC Sport, the Eagles have held talks over a permanent contract that could bring the Japan international back to the Premier League on a free transfer.There
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino's to-do list for the 2030 World Cup cycle

  29-07-2026 20:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly close to agreeing a new contract to coach the United States men's national team, and that's good enough reason for us to dig into the "what's next" for the USMNT under the ex-Spurs and Chelsea boss.MORE — Zidane takes over France national teamPochettino could become the first USMNT coach to work consecutive World Cups since Bruce Arena, and he'll have the opportunity to lead the team through qualifying, a Gold Cup, and likely the 2028 Copa America in
  
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• Leeds United Willing To Ship Off 26-Year-Old Outcast: Does It Make Sense For The Next Season?

  29-07-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Willing To Ship Off 26-Year-Old Outcast: Does It Make Sense For The Next Season?The numbers tell one side of the story for Joel Piroe. 19 goals. Four assists. 45 appearances. Top scorer in the Championship in 2024/25 and the main engine behind getting Leeds United back to the big time. Yet, stroll around West Yorkshire right now, and you quickly realise statistics mean precious little when a manager’s mind is made up that he is a low-priority man. Daniel Farke wants a new lead
  
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• Barcelona make a firm decision on the future of World Cup sensation amid PSG interest

  29-07-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona make a firm decision on the future of World Cup sensation amid PSG interestThe future of Ferran Torres remains a hot topic at Barcelona, with the forward being widely linked with a move away from Camp Nou this summer.Torres’ contract at Camp Nou expires at the end of next season and the club’s decision not to renew it sooner has come back to bite them.Despite not being a regular starter, Ferran enjoyed a solid World Cup campaign, including a winner of the final against Arge
  
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• 😱 Peru's fourth-tier club unveils shirt with 1,000 sponsors

  29-07-2026 20:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 Peru's fourth-tier club unveils shirt with 1,000 sponsorsHave you ever imagined your team having a shirt with A THOUSAND sponsors?That was the solution found by Peru’s Club Deportivo Municipal to fund the season after being relegated to the Copa Peru, a tournament equivalent to the Fourth Division.The campaign “Los Mil Sponsors del Muni” (“The Thousand Sponsors of Muni,” in Portuguese) was launched in January. And it was a huge success.It took just th
  
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• 😱 Peruvian fourth-tier club unveils shirt with a THOUSAND sponsors

  29-07-2026 20:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 Peruvian fourth-tier club unveils shirt with a THOUSAND sponsorsHave you ever imagined your team having a jersey with a THOUSAND sponsors?That was the solution found by Club Deportivo Municipal to fund the season after being relegated to the Copa Peru, a tournament equivalent to the national Fourth Division.The campaign “Los Mil Sponsors del Muni” (“Muni’s Thousand Sponsors,” in Portuguese) was launched in January. And it was a huge success.Just three mont
  
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• Real Madrid youth sensation participating in pre-season under Mourinho wanted by French club

  29-07-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid youth sensation participating in pre-season under Mourinho wanted by French clubJacobo Ortega is one of many young academy stars participating in the Real Madrid pre-season under new coach Jose Mourinho.With most of the first-team stars currently on an extended break in light of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Mourinho has taken the opportunity to take a closer look at these academy stars.Ortega, in particular, is in focus after starring for Castilla last season, impressing onlookers with h
  
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• Roma final details for Koulierakis, Angelino and Pagano on way out

  29-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma final details for Koulierakis, Angelino and Pagano on way outRoma are working on the final details for Konstantinos Koulierakis from Wolfsburg for €15m plus €3m add-ons, while Angelino is ready for Deportivo La Coruna and Riccardo Pagano sold to Cesena.The Giallorossi have brought in Santiago Castro from Bologna, but need to make sales too in order to free up transfer funds.EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS – AUGUST 02: Konstantinos Koulierakis of Feyenoord in action during the pre-sea
  
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• PSG pushing Barcelona attacker for a decision as alternative targets identified

  29-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG pushing Barcelona attacker for a decision as alternative targets identifiedFerran Torres’ future remains unresolved as the FC Barcelona forward enters a pivotal summer with his contract set to expire in June 2027.His role next season could depend heavily on Barcelona’s activity in the transfer market, with the possible arrival of a new elite centre-forward likely to reduce his opportunities further. As a result, several leading European clubs continue to monitor his situation. Pa
  
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• Everton Lead Chase Of £30m Striker: Does He Fit Into Moyes’ Tactics?

  29-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Lead Chase Of £30m Striker: Does He Fit Into Moyes’ Tactics?Liam Delap is on the move again. Stamford Bridge chiefs have stuck a £30 million price tag on his back and put him on the transfer list alongside two other squad forwards. His representatives are already locked in discussions with several Premier League clubs. Yet it is Everton standing right at the front of the queue, having watched him slip through their fingers just 12 months ago.Chelsea open door to Liam De
  
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