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• Mourinho approves young forward’s loan exit from Real Madrid

  23-07-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho approves young forward’s loan exit from Real MadridThe new Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has been assessing the available players for the last one and a half weeks, and having already led several training sessions in this preseason, it seems like he has already made some decisions about the futures of some of the players.This is particularly the case for the young forward Franco Mastantuono, as SPORT cites Fabrizio Romano to claim that the Portuguese coach has given the green li
  
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• Premier League giants ‘gone quiet’ on Real Madrid’s priority transfer target after initial approach

  25-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League giants ‘gone quiet’ on Real Madrid’s priority transfer target after initial approachReal Madrid’s pursuit of Yan Diomande has gathered serious momentum, with the Spanish giants now standing alone in the race for one of Europe’s most exciting young wingers. After weeks of interest from several top clubs, the transfer picture has shifted dramatically, giving Los Blancos a clear path to complete a marquee signing before the new season begins.The lat
  
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• 💣 The Athletic: Arsenal sound out Vinicius Jr to bolster their attack

  25-07-2026 14:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣 The Athletic: Arsenal sound out Vinicius Jr to bolster their attackArsenal are putting together what could be the transfer of the season.According to The Athletic, they are exploring the possibility of signing Vinicius Junior if the Brazilian does not renew his contract with Real Madrid. The interest is still at a very early stage and there is no guarantee it will turn into a transfer. There has not yet been any contact between the clubs, although the idea has backing at every lev
  
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• Manchester City will rival Real Madrid for €100m forward

  25-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City will rival Real Madrid for €100m forwardReal Madrid are pushing hard to close their fifth signing of the summer, although they won’t have things all their own way. The intention is to bring in Yan Diomande to complete their attacking options, although there is no guarantee that they will be the club that lands the Ivorian winger, who has some of the best sides in the world chasing his signature.Prior to Real Madrid joining the race, both Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germa
  
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• Doherty joins Falkirk after signing new Blackburn deal

  25-07-2026 14:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Aodhan Doherty has joined Falkirk on a season-long loan as the Northern Ireland Under-21 winger signed a new four-year contract with Blackburn Rovers.The 20-year-old had played 14 times for Linfield in Northern Ireland's top flight before joining the Championship club last summer and made his first-team debut for Rovers against Hull city in the FA Cup in January, before featuring in three league games later the same month.But he is now looking for more regular first-team football.F
  
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• Brentford goalkeeper Cox joins Barnet on loan

  25-07-2026 14:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford goalkeeper Matthew Cox has joined League Two side Barnet on a season-long loan.Cox, 23, has had loan spells with Bristol Rovers, Crawley and Shrewsbury since joining Brentford from AFC Wimbledon in 2021.Barnet manager Dean Brennan told the club website: "He was magnificent against us last season when we played against Shrewsbury and he was man of the match in that game."It's a positive deal for everyone and it's a big loan for him and his career."He needs to be successful during this l
  
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• Who did Italy ignore? Fans debate the Azzurri’s overlooked talents

  25-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Who did Italy ignore? Fans debate the Azzurri’s overlooked talentsFootball Italia LIVE Show: Fans discuss Italy’s overlooked talents with Lorenzo Bettoni and Richard Hall.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channel.The third episode of the Football Italia LIVE Show saw Lorenzo Bettoni and Richard Hall answer questions from viewers and discuss the players who have been overlooked by the Italy national team in recent years.Which players should have received
  
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• Richard Hughes faces agonising midfielder decision as new club come forward with interest

  25-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes faces agonising midfielder decision as new club come forward with interestLiverpool could be set for a midfielder shakeup this summer. Players out of contract in 2027 include Curtis Jones, Stefan Bajcetic and Harvey Elliott. Jones, 25, is a target for Inter Milan while Bajcetic has been mentioned as a potential acquisition for Sevilla in La Liga.In the case of Elliott no decision has been made on the playmaker who will be given a chance to impress Andoni Iraola on the preseason to
  
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• Report: Man City considering surprise move for Chelsea forward

  25-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man City considering surprise move for Chelsea forwardPedro Neto to Man City: Chelsea Transfer Talk Raises Fresh Questions for Enzo MarescaManchester City’s interest in Pedro Neto tells you two things straight away. First, City are actively reshaping their wide options. Second, Chelsea still have assets they may be prepared to cash in on if the numbers suit. According to Daily Mail, Neto is on City’s shortlist as Enzo Maresca looks at attacking reinforcements.At 26, Neto is n
  
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• Report: Liverpool could yet hijack £29m deal for forward

  25-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool could yet hijack £29m deal for forwardLiverpool Transfer Interest in Oskar Pietuszewski Makes Sense, But the Fit Looks OffLiverpool are being linked with Porto winger Oskar Pietuszewski, and the first reaction is obvious. Young wide forward, big upside, Porto badge, hefty clause, half of Europe circling. We have seen this kind of storyline before. According to Fussballdaten, Liverpool are among several elite clubs tracking the 18-year-old, with Borussia Dortmund currently
  
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• Pirlo’s long-term Italy project has one immediate priority

  25-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pirlo’s long-term Italy project has one immediate priorityAndrea Pirlo is on the verge of being appointed the new head coach of the Italy national team, and though his has been described as a long-term project, the former Milan and Juventus midfielder has one immediate priority to focus on.What does Pirlo need to focus on first after Italy appointment?According to various reports over the last 24 hours, Pirlo is in line to be appointed as the new head coach of the Italy national team. The
  
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• Barcelona defender earns huge praise from opponent after Europa friendly win: ‘Everything he does is perfect’

  25-07-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender earns huge praise from opponent after Europa friendly win: ‘Everything he does is perfect’Barcelona’s first pre-season outing may have taken place behind closed doors, but one player ensured his performance would still become a talking point. The Blaugrana secured a convincing 4-1 victory over CE Europa, and while the scoreline itself attracted little attention, one of the opposition players could not stop praising a Barcelona defender after the final wh
  
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• Juventus’ Loïs Openda set to join Lyon

  25-07-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus’ Loïs Openda set to join LyonJuventus’ Loïs Openda (26) is set to join Olympique Lyonnais, according to Sky Sport.Having signed for the Bianconeri from RB Leipzig for a fee of nearly €43m last summer, the Belgian is expected to complete a move to Les Gones in the coming hours on a loan deal with an option to buy.This departure marks the premature end of Openda’s Italian adventure, with his spell in Serie A proving to be a failure, having scored just two
  
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• CELTIC v AC MILAN: THE OFFICIAL LINE-UPS

  25-07-2026 14:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CELTIC v AC MILAN: THE OFFICIAL LINE-UPSIt's the Rossoneri's first test of the season, as they begin a series of friendlies at Celtic Park in Glasgow, against Celtic. Here are the Starting XIs for the clash at 16:00 CEST.CELTIC (4-3-2-1): Sinisalo; Donovan, Carter-Vickers, Murray, Tierney; McCowan, McGregor, Engels; Forrest, Tounekti; Durán. Subs: Doohan, Gill; Montgomery, Ralston, Scales; Bernardo, Hatate, Hatton, McArdle, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Turley; Balikwisha, Osmand. Coach: O'Neill.AC
  
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• Simeone’s Front Line Faces Collapse as Atletico’s August 19 Deadline Looms

  25-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Simeone’s Front Line Faces Collapse as Atletico’s August 19 Deadline LoomsAtletico Madrid face the opening of their La Liga season on August 19 with a striker situation that grows more precarious by the week. Julian Alvarez wants out, Alexander Sorloth is unlikely to stay, and Antoine Griezmann has already left for Orlando City – leaving Diego Simeone with a front line that could soon be looking rather thin before a ball is kicked competitively.The Scale of the ProblemThe numbe
  
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• Ipswich sign Japan forward Maeda from Celtic

  25-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maeda scored for Japan in a 1-1 draw against Sweden at the 2026 World Cup[Getty Images]Ipswich Town have signed Japan forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic on a three-year contract.The 28-year-old, who has joined the Premier League side in a reported £10m deal, was part of his country's squad at the 2026 World Cup and helped them reach the last 32 before they were knocked out by Brazil.Maeda scored 79 goals in 212 appearances at Celtic, where he won five league titles, three Scottish Cups and t
  
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• Abdukodir Khusanov signs new long-term contract with Manchester City 

  25-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Abdukodir Khusanov signs new long-term contract with Manchester City Manchester City have confirmed Abdukodir Khusanov has signed a new five-year contract, keeping him at the club until 2031. Khusanov has significantly enhanced his reputation as one of the best young defenders in Europe after joining Man City in January 2025. The 22-year-old endured a shaky debut for City, as he struggled in his first Premier League match against Chelsea. But he has steadily improved his game
  
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• Vozinha, Cape Verde's breakout World Cup star, joins Chile's Colo-Colo

  25-07-2026 14:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Weeks after helping Cape Verde reach the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, star goalkeeper Vozinha has found a new club.On Friday, Chilean side Colo-Colo announced it has signed the 40-year-old, whose actual name is Josimar Dias, to a reported 18-month free agent contract.“Welcome. We’re waiting for you,” read the team’s message on social media.𝐁𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂&#
  
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• Woking sign ex-Gillingham defender Ogie

  25-07-2026 14:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shadrach Ogie spent three years with Gillingham before leaving the club earlier this summer [Getty Images]National League club Woking have signed former Gillingham defender Shadrach Ogie on a two-year contract.The 24-year-old's three-year stay at Gillingham came to an end earlier this summer when his contract expired.Woking director of football Jody Brown told the club website that former boss Jermain Defoe "played a big part in identifying and attracting the player to the club before his depart
  
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• OFFICIAL: PSG complete €40m sale as summer of changes continues

  25-07-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OFFICIAL: PSG complete €40m sale as summer of changes continuesAfter months of negotiation and rumours, Kang-in Lee has officially completed his move to Atletico Madrid from PSG.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.It’s just been officially announced by PSG that they have sold winger Kang-in Lee to Atletico Madrid.The 25 year old moves to the Spanish capital for a fee of aro
  
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• Mourinho identifies five untouchables at Real Madrid for new season – report

  25-07-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho identifies five untouchables at Real Madrid for new season – reportJose Mourinho’s arrival at Real Madrid has naturally sparked questions about how the squad hierarchy will change. While several players still have everything to prove during pre-season, a small group already appears to have secured their place at the heart of the Portuguese manager’s plans.As the new boss prepares for his second stint at the Santiago Bernabeu, early indications suggest he has alrea
  
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• Barcelona pledge support after worker dies

  25-07-2026 14:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Work to increase the stadium capacity is expected to last until 2028 [Getty Images]Barcelona have offered their support to the family of a worker who died during renovations at the club's Nou Camp stadium.The 54-year-old man is believed to have died as a result of "a blow" while working on the redevelopment on Friday, Catalan regional police said.Emergency services were called to the stadium, which is having its capacity increased to 105,000, but were unable to save his life.An investigation int
  
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• Hartlepool sign Chelsea goalkeeper Merrick on loan

  25-07-2026 14:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Merrick has been involved in Champions League matchday squads at Chelsea but is yet to make a first-team appearance for the Blues [Getty Images]Chelsea goalkeeper Max Merrick has joined National League side Hartlepool United on a season-long loan.Merrick, 20, is yet to make a first-team appearance for the Blues but has been a regular for their Under-21 side.He told Hartlepool's club website: "I've been at Chelsea since I was 12 and it's been an incredible place to develop."I've learned so mu
  
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• Ex-Arsenal 41yo announces retirement

  25-07-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Arsenal 41yo announces retirementFormer Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski has announced his retirement from playing professional football, whilst also confirming his future career plan.Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFPEx-Arsenal and West Ham United goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski became a free agent this summer, following the Hammers’ relegation to the Championship and the end of his contract in east London.Rather than signing for a new club, Fabianski has now confirmed on social media that his pl
  
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• Crawley sign ex-Palace goalkeeper Izquierdo

  25-07-2026 14:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jackson Izquierdo left Crystal Palace at the end of last season [Getty Images]Crawley Town have signed former Crystal Palace goalkeeper Jackson Izquierdo on a one-year contract, with an option of an extra year.The 21-year-old made appearances for the Eagles' Under-21 side in the EFL Trophy but did not play for the first team and was released at the end of last season.Crawley boss Colin Kazim-Richards told the club website: "He came in towards the start of pre-season and has done really well, and
  
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• Bromley sign Bolton defender Taylor on loan

  25-07-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Taylor joined Bolton from Scottish club St Mirren last summer [Getty Images]League One newcomers Bromley have signed Bolton Wanderers defender Richard Taylor on a season-long loan.Taylor, 25, was part of the Bolton squad that won promotion from the third tier via the play-offs last season.Having come through Southend's youth system, he went on to join Dagenham and Redbridge in 2021.He went on to join St Mirren and left for Bolton in 2025, eventually making 14 appearances in all competiti
  
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• Report: Newcastle United ready to move for La Liga defender

  25-07-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle United ready to move for La Liga defenderNewcastle United Monitor Andrei Ratiu as Transfer Battle EmergesNewcastle United are tracking Rayo Vallecano defender Andrei Ratiu as Eddie Howe looks to strengthen at the back ahead of the new campaign. According to Marca, the Romania international is firmly on the club’s radar, with Liverpool, Barcelona and Nottingham Forest also showing interest.This feels like the sort of move Newcastle have increasingly explored in recent wind
  
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• Italy’s Sport Minister criticises public approach to Guardiola: ‘A gamble’

  25-07-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy’s Sport Minister criticises public approach to Guardiola: ‘A gamble’Italy’s Sport Minister Andrea Abodi notes that the FIGC should have kept talks with Pep Guardiola secret, but hopes Andrea Pirlo will ‘show his worth’ as the Azzurri coach.Italy are set to appoint Pirlo as their new head coach, with the former midfielder expected to sign a four-year deal.Newly appointed technical director Paolo Maldini and Leonardo travelled to Barcelona last weekend to
  
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• Werder Bremen among those interested in Scottish midfielder Jordan Holsgrove

  25-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Werder Bremen among those interested in Scottish midfielder Jordan HolsgroveWerder Bremen’s Deichstubefan-site currently confirms a Telegraph report concerning the Bundesliga club’s interest in Scottish midfielder Jordan Holsgrove. The 26-year-old has developed into a key player for GD Estoril Praia over the course of the past three seasons. Holsgrove – also reportedly courted by Charlton – has doubled his estimated market value from €2.5m to €5m over the past 1
  
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• Real Madrid not ruling out Brazilian forward’s summer departure; player wants to stay

  25-07-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid not ruling out Brazilian forward’s summer departure; player wants to stayReal Madrid’s transfer plans for the remainder of the summer window could have a major impact on Endrick, with the Brazilian forward facing fresh uncertainty despite enjoying an encouraging loan spell at Lyon last season.The 19-year-old is due back in Madrid on July 28 after his post-international break vacation, but his return does not guarantee a place in the squad for the new campaign. As the
  
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