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• Moyes has made his views clear - can Everton's owners deliver?

  27-08-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]The Friedkin Group are rarely seen and barely heard - so when they announced via chief executive Angus Kinnear that they regarded missing out on European football last season as "failure" it came as a surprise, not least to David Moyes.Everton were in one of the nine European places on offer to English clubs when Merlin Rohl gave them the lead against Sunderland in their penultimate game of last season.Instead, in keeping with a collapse that saw them fail to win any of their
  
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• Done Deals: Torino finally secure Perri from Leeds United, sell Pedersen to Olympiacos

  27-08-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done Deals: Torino finally secure Perri from Leeds United, sell Pedersen to OlympiacosTorino have finally secured Lucas Perri from Leeds United on loan for €1m with option to buy for €14m, but Marcus Pedersen is heading to Olympiacos for a total €8m.The deal for Perri seems to have dragged on for months, as the clubs had a basic agreement in place as far back as July.However, Leeds did not give him permission to leave until they were first sure that his replacement was locked down
  
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• Official: Real Madrid’s eight opponents for the league phase of the 2026/27 Champions League

  27-08-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Real Madrid’s eight opponents for the league phase of the 2026/27 Champions LeagueAfter a couple rather underwhelming campaigns compared to their lofty standards, Real Madrid will be hoping to fare better in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League.Los Blancos, who finished outside the top-eight in the newly-introduced league phase last term, had to go through playoffs to make it to the knockout rounds before eventually being eliminated by Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals.Now, ahead
  
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• UEFA Champions League draw results: League phase foes set on the road to 2027 Madrid final

  27-08-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The road to the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League final in Madrid was paved on Thursday, as the draw for the 36-team league phase took place in Monaco.Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Liverpool have qualified from the Premier League — in that order last season — with dreams of lifting club football's most prestigious trophy inside Atletico Madrid's Estadio Metropolitano on June 5.Below are the league phase foes for the top 16 teams in this year's Champion
  
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• Official | Bayern Munich send Bryan Zaragoza to Espanyol as summer clear-out continues

  27-08-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Bayern Munich send Bryan Zaragoza to Espanyol as summer clear-out continuesBayern Munich have officially confirmed the departure of Bryan Zaragoza to Espanyol Barcelona. The Spanish winger returns to La Liga on an initial season-long loan after failing to establish himself in Germany. Espanyol have confirmed the inclusion of a purchase option, while Transfermarkt reports that an €8m clause becomes mandatory should certain conditions be fulfilled. The 24-year-old could s
  
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• David Beckham involved in bid to purchase Ligue 2 side FC Nantes

  27-08-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Beckham involved in bid to purchase Ligue 2 side FC NantesFormer England international and Manchester United midfielder David Beckham is rumoured to be involved in a bid to purchase Ligue 2 side FC Nantes, according to Ouest-France. The 8-time French champions are in sporting disarray and currently bottom of Ligue 2 after losing their first three league games on the back of their relegation from Ligue 1. Nantes’ dreadful start to the new campaign already cost Michel Der Zakarian his
  
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• Andoni Iraola wants Liverpool to sign talented midfielder this summer

  27-08-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola wants Liverpool to sign talented midfielder this summerLiverpool Transfers: Alex Scott Emerges as Andoni Iraola’s Top Midfield TargetLiverpool’s search for midfield reinforcement appears to have sharpened around one name, with the Independent reporting that Bournemouth’s Alex Scott is Andoni Iraola’s leading option for the number six role.That detail is significant, not simply because it identifies a clear preference, but because it also underlines the scale
  
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• Arsenal confirm contract termination for 26yo

  27-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal confirm contract termination for 26yoReiss Nelson has terminated his contract with Arsenal by mutual consent, with the club deciding to allow the player to leave as a free agent.Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty ImagesArsenal have confirmed that Reiss Nelson has left the club, terminating his contract with immediate effect to become a free agent.In their statement, the Gunners list Nelson’s achievements with Arsenal, thanking him for his contributions and wishing him and his family well
  
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• Yengi poised for Aberdeen exit

  27-08-2026 18:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Australia striker Kusini Yengi is set to be among the players leaving Aberdeen in the coming days, head coach Stephen Robinson has confirmed.The Dons have made 13 signings this summer, leaving a bloated squad that Robinson is striving to trim.On the prospect of departures, he said: "There are some close, yeah."Lutz [Pfannenstiel, sporting director] and the recruitment boys are working away in the background on that, I think they have done a terrific job so far."And we are hoping that a couple of
  
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• West Brom sign Spanish winger Tunde from Levante

  27-08-2026 18:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kareem Tunde made 21 La Liga appearances for Levante last season[Getty Images]West Bromwich Albion have made their eighth summer transfer window signing by bringing in Spanish winger Kareem Tunde from La Liga side Levante on a permanent basis.Tunde, 21, has signed a four-year deal with James Morrison's high-flying Championship side.Albion won their first three games of the season, starting with the Carabao Cup win at Rotherham followed by Championship wins at Norwich and then at home to Burnley
  
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• Lampard on learning lessons, Pinnock and Hull City

  27-08-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coventry boss Frank Lampard has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Hull City at CBS Arena (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:There are no new injury concerns going into the weekend, with Jack Rudoni and Ephron Mason-Clarke returning to the matchday squad in Tuesday's Carabao Cup win at Plymouth.On the arrival of Ethan Pinnock from Brentford: "He's a player I've admired for a long time. Lots of Premier League experience at a
  
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• UEFA vindicates Barcelona over controversial Champions League handball call vs Atletico Madrid

  27-08-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA vindicates Barcelona over controversial Champions League handball call vs Atletico MadridBarcelona faced Atletico Madrid as many as six times in the 2025-26 season, twice in La Liga, twice in the Copa del Rey and twice in the Champions League.It is safe to say that the Madrid-based club had the edge over Barcelona in both the Copa del Rey and the European competition, knocking them out in both.All games between the two sides had been played amid a lot of controversy, and one major one was a
  
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• Mourinho identifies next major area for improvement at Real Madrid – report

  27-08-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho identifies next major area for improvement at Real Madrid – reportReal Madrid have made a perfect start to the new La Liga season, but Jose Mourinho is already demanding more from his team.The Portuguese manager is pleased with the attacking progress made during his first weeks back in charge but wants to see more defensively.According to MARCA, the defensive side of Real Madrid’s game has become one of Mourinho’s main areas of focus following the opening two league ga
  
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• 'It is going to be a really good challenge' - Cho

  27-08-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Hull City AFC]New Hull City signing Mohamed-Ali Cho says he is looking forward to playing alongside some of his friends in the Premier League.The 22-year-old forward has left Ligue 1 club Nice and penned a five-year deal at the MKM Stadium, becoming the club's 12th summer signing.Since leaving Real Sociedad to join Nice in January 2024, Cho has made 93 appearances in all competitions, scoring 12 goals and contributing 13 assists."I'm really excited to be here and I'm looking forward to helping
  
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• Sutton's predictions v Royal Blood drummer Ben Thatcher

  27-08-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Defending champions Arsenal made an impressive start to the season against newly-promoted Coventry but face a tougher test against Aston Villa on Monday.But with the number of outgoings at Villa Park, will it be another eye-opener for Unai Emery's men after last week's heavy defeat by Brighton?BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton thinks so."There's only one winner with this," he said."Aston Villa had a slow start last season, they have lost big players and I just think Arsenal are going t
  
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• Nigeria's football leadership resigns amid governance concerns

  27-08-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nigeria have missed the past two editions of the men's Fifa World Cup while the West Africans will also be absent from the 2027 Women's World Cup [Getty Images]The president, general secretary and executive committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have all resigned, leaving a leadership vacuum at the top of the sport in the country.Outgoing president Ibrahim Gusau - whose tenure was set to expire in 34 days' time - confirmed he was stepping down during a news conference in Abuja on Thu
  
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• Morata’s Madrid Preference Drives Leganes Loan Talks

  27-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morata’s Madrid Preference Drives Leganes Loan TalksAlvaro Morata is reportedly closing in on a loan move to Leganes from Como, with sources close to the Spanish forward confirming that the operation is being negotiated, according to Mundo Deportivo. The 33-year-old has struggled to establish himself under Cesc Fabregas at Como and could return to Spanish football in the Segunda Division.Why Morata is edging towards the exit at ComoMorata has failed to win a regular starting role at Como,
  
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• Exclusive | Leeds United consider Matthieu Epolo move; Marseille remain in contention

  27-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive | Leeds United consider Matthieu Epolo move; Marseille remain in contentionGet French Football News understands that Leeds United are considering a move for Standard Liege goalkeeper Matthieu Epolo (21). Ligue 1 side Olympique de Marseille remain in the race, but there interest may have cooled in recent days.Epolo, who competed for DR Congo at the most recent FIFA World Cup, could be available for a fee of €8m this summer. Marseille had been keen on the shotstopper and whilst they
  
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• Forward Cho becomes Hull's 12th summer signing

  27-08-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City have signed French forward Mohamed-Ali Cho from Ligue 1 side Nice on a five-year contract.The 22-year-old becomes the Tigers' 12th signing of the summer as they continue to strengthen following promotion to the Premier League.The attacker made 93 appearances for Nice, scoring 12 goals and providing 13 assists during a two-and-a-half-year spell. Cho played for England Under-16s before switching allegiance to France, who he has represented at under-21 level.He also has experience of play
  
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• Mullins targets additions at Newport before deadline

  27-08-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Newport County manager Hayden Mullins has urged patience as the Exiles work to strengthen his squad before the transfer window closes.The 47-year-old admitted he would have liked the remaining business to be done sooner, but says circumstances around prospective signings have slowed progress.Newport have already made 11 signings this summer, most recently landing midfielder Matt Dibley-Dias on loan from FulhamBut former Fulham under-21 boss Mullins has indicated further
  
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• A good deal for both clubs?

  27-08-2026 17:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [PA Media]All along, Andoni Iraola has spoken about how he is waiting for 1 September when he knows what his squad will look like come the end of the window and there was certainly a sense inside the media room on Thursday that, even with Bradley Barcola's impending arrival, Liverpool might not be done yet.Iraola hoped to have "good news" around Barcola as that deal edges closer, but he refused to guarantee that Cody Gakpo would still be a Reds player come the end of the window. Liverpool are in
  
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• Report: Newcastle United remain interested in move for Bundesliga star

  27-08-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle United remain interested in move for Bundesliga starNewcastle Transfer Latest: Bilal El Khannouss Contact Could Shape Nick Woltemade DecisionNewcastle United’s attacking rebuild is gathering pace, and the latest development points towards Bilal El Khannouss becoming a serious part of the conversation. According to TeamTalk, Newcastle have made contact over the Stuttgart playmaker, a move that could have significant implications for Nick Woltemade as Matthias Jaissle refin
  
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• Juventus nearing move for Franck Kessie after major meeting with entourage

  27-08-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus nearing move for Franck Kessie after major meeting with entourageSerie A side Juventus have been keeping a close eye on the situation of Franck Kessie for many weeks now. The deal is edging closer to completion.Get Italian Football News covered last week that Fabio Miretti’s move to Besiktas was holding the key for the Ivorian’s move to the Bianconeri.Tuttomercatoweb report that a deal is close to completion. Juve met the midfielder’s agents earlier today to discuss a
  
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• Villa sign Goretzka - what went wrong at Bayern and what will he bring?

  27-08-2026 17:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leon Goretzka played for Bochum and Schalke in Germany before moving to Bayern Munich in 2018 [Getty Images]Aston Villa have completed the signing of former Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer.The Germany international, 31, was available after leaving Bayern in the summer after eight years at the club.Villa lost their opening Premier League fixture 4-0 at Brighton on Sunday and are looking to boost their midfield options with Amadou Onana out until next year with a knee inj
  
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• UEFA file ‘criminal mismanagement’ complaint against FIFA over $4.2 billion sell-off plan

  27-08-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA file ‘criminal mismanagement’ complaint against FIFA over $4.2 billion sell-off planThe schism at the heart of football has reached a new level with reports UEFA are preparing to file a ‘criminal mismanagement’ complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino.Multiple sources including the Wall Street Journal, BBC Sport, Times and Telegraph all confirm that UEFA submitted documents to court requesting access to evidence and documents for use in legal proceedings in
  
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• Leao & Milan toxic relationship finally over. Ahanor to Chelsea: good or bad for Italy? VIDEO

  27-08-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leao & Milan toxic relationship finally over. Ahanor to Chelsea: good or bad for Italy? VIDEOMatt Santangelo of That Milan Podcast joins Football Italia editor Lorenzo Bettoni for the latest episode of the Football Italia Summer Show, discussing Rafael Leão’s likely Milan exit and Honest Ahanor’s potential move to Chelsea.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelJAKARTA, INDONESIA – AUGUST 08: Rafael Leao of AC Milan shoots against Moise
  
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• Champions League draw: Roma players hope for Mourinho reunion

  27-08-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League draw: Roma players hope for Mourinho reunionSky Sport Italia reports that Roma players would be ‘intrigued’ by the prospect of facing José Mourinho’s Real Madrid at the Stadio Olimpico in the Champions League, given the strong bond the Portuguese built with them and the fans.Several Roma players, especially some of the most experienced in the dressing room, would love to reunite with their ex-coach Mourinho in the Champions League group stage, reports Sk
  
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• Gilligham sign striker Sillah on season-long loan

  27-08-2026 17:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamin Sillah joined Nottingham Forest last summer from Greek side Olympiacos [Getty Images]Gillingham have signed striker Lamin Sillah on a season-long loan from Nottingham Forest.The 20-year-old, who signed for Forest last summer on a three-year deal from Olympiacos, will be available for the Gills' home game against Northampton Town on Saturday.Sillah, a Gambian U20 international, started his career at Steve Biko FC in his home country before moving to Greece in 2024. He scored nine times in 1
  
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• Arteta silent on Alvarez but hints at Jesus exit

  27-08-2026 17:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Mikel Arteta's news conference before Arsenal's match with Aston Villa on Monday night was always going to be dominated by transfer talk as the transfer window is still open. This one did not disappoint with a large part of the questioning centred around the future of Julian Alvarez. The Atletico Madrid striker has been the subject of one of the longest-running sagas of the window, with Arsenal's interest in the forward well-documented. Arteta was asked about a story from Spain whe
  
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• Iraola on hoping for 'good news soon' on signings, Jacquet and Forest

  27-08-2026 17:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Nottingham Forest at Anfield (kick-off 12:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Iraola did not speak about signing Bradley Barcola but said "we are trying to sign [wingers]". He added: "I hope we can have good news soon but we are still not there." Iraola said he hopes to keep "very influential" forward Cody Gakpo in the squad, but admitted "I cannot guarantee anything".Fed
  
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