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• New recruit Bamba has high potential

  24-07-2026 11:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United's move for Aladji Bamba underlines a marked shift in transfer strategy for the Magpies.It is certainly hard to imagine the club spending £55m on a 29-year-old again like they did when they signed forward Yoane Wissa from Brentford last summer.Instead, Newcastle have targeted players aged 20 and under on the continent this time around.Bamba, like Sean Steur, Ewen Jaouen and Bazoumana Toure, will need time to adapt to the physicality and intensity of the Premier League - and
  
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• Arsenal could solve midfield problems with genius £42m deal

  24-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal could solve midfield problems with genius £42m dealArsenal Transfer News: Eduardo Camavinga Emerges as Smart Midfield OptionArsenal are clearly shopping at the top end of the market again, and that tells you plenty about where Mikel Arteta believes this squad stands. After ending a 22-year wait for the Premier League title, the next challenge is obvious, retain it, deepen the squad and give themselves a real chance in the Champions League. According to the Guardian, Eduardo Camavin
  
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• Rodri set to undergo back surgery

  24-07-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri started all eight of Spain's matches as they won the men's World Cup for the second time [Getty Images]World Cup winner Rodri will have surgery on a back issue on Monday, new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed.The 30-year-old Spain captain guided his country to World Cup glory last week and was named the Golden Ball winner as player of the tournament.But the midfielder's last two seasons at club level were heavily disrupted -an anterior cruciate ligament injury leaving him sid
  
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• Juve-Demirovic, 3 Napoli exits and Koné to Man United? Today's market 🤑

  24-07-2026 16:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juve-Demirovic, 3 Napoli exits and Koné to Man United? Today's market 🤑Guardiola’s “No” to the Italian national team and Leao’s words about his future at Milan show us just how unpredictable the transfer market can be as it develops day by day.So, let’s take a look at today’s biggest transfer news involving Italy’s top clubs.Juventus interested in DemirovicAs reported by Sky Sport DE, Juventus have set their sights on Ermedin Demirovic, th
  
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• New Belgium boss Mark van Bommel hails players with “enormous potential”

  24-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Belgium boss Mark van Bommel hails players with “enormous potential”Mark van Bommel has been announced as Belgium’s new head coach. The former PSV, VfL Wolfsburg, and Antwerp boss, among others, comes in as Rudi Garcia’s successor on a two-year deal.In his press unveiling with the FA, the former Netherlands international midfielder said, “It is a great honour to become head coach of Belgium.”In grateful comments to the Belgian Football Association, the ex-
  
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• Chelsea submit opening €30m bid for Bayer Leverkusen prospect Kerim Alajbegovic

  24-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea submit opening €30m bid for Bayer Leverkusen prospect Kerim AlajbegovicKickerreports that Chelsea have submitted their initial offer for Bayer Leverkusen attacking prospect Kerim Alajbegovic. The Premier League club’s bid is said to contain a guaranteed transfer fee exceeding €30m. The Bundesliga club nevertheless hopes to secure an overall package worth approximately €40m once performance-related bonuses are included.Talks between the two clubs are reportedly progre
  
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• Athletic Club deny €12-15m release clause for Barcelona target; demand double instead

  24-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Athletic Club deny €12-15m release clause for Barcelona target; demand double insteadAccording to Ferran Correas of SPORT, Athletic Club are attempting to cool growing speculation surrounding FC Barcelona target Aymeric Laporte, insisting that signing the Spain international will not be as straightforward as recent reports have suggested.Laporte was one of the standout performers in Spain’s World Cup-winning campaign, forming an outstanding central defensive partnership with Barcelona
  
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• 💣 Bombshell: Pirlo on verge of becoming Italy's new manager

  24-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣 Bombshell: Pirlo on verge of becoming Italy's new managerThe Italian Football Federation has taken a decisive step toward naming its next head coach. The federation’s leadership has opened formal talks with Andrea Pirlo to offer him the role of manager of the Nazionale for the next four years.The top choice after high-profile rejectionsThe former midfielder’s candidacy gained definitive momentum after Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti turned down approaches from the federat
  
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• Tottenham’s Cristian Romero: Inter in full discussions over transfer

  24-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham’s Cristian Romero: Inter in full discussions over transferSerie A side Inter have given up on Tottenham’s Djed Spence but another Spurs player in Cristian Romero remains a possible target, despite the London club’s hefty price tag.Alfredo Pedulla has reported about contact between Romero’s entourage and Inter.Images of the meeting have also emerged and it is believed talks between the two parties are taking place in a full blown manner.Inter see Romero as a key
  
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• Torino close in on Perri as Leeds identify replacement

  24-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Torino close in on Perri as Leeds identify replacementMultiple sources in Italy claim that Torino are closing in on the signing of Lucas Perri from Leeds United, who will replace the Brazilian with James Trafford.Serie A side Torino are close to signing Brazilian goalkeeper Perri from Leeds United, according to Sky Sport Italia and Fabrizio Romano.Torino close to signing Perri from LeedsSky Sport’s Gianluca Di Marzio says that Leeds are becoming increasingly confident of securing a deal to
  
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• Milan missing Nkunku and Estupinan for Celtic friendly on July 25

  24-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan missing Nkunku and Estupinan for Celtic friendly on July 25Milan and Ruben Amorim have named their squad for the friendly against Celtic in Glasgow, but Christopher Nkunku and Pervis Estupinan did not make the trip.The Rossoneri are due to play at Celtic Park on Saturday at 15.00 UK time (16.00 CEST) in their first real pre-season friendly match.They flew out from Malpensa airport this afternoon, but it was not a complete group of players.Milan ready for pre-season testRuben Amorim smiles
  
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• 🏟️Friendly CONFIRMED: Atleti to wrap up pre-season in Marseille

  24-07-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏟️Friendly CONFIRMED: Atleti to wrap up pre-season in MarseilleAtlético de Madrid have confirmed their final pre-season fixture before the start of official competition. Diego Simeone’s side will face Olympique de Marseille next Friday, August 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Stade Vélodrome.A highly demanding preparationThis match against the French side will bring an end to a demanding summer preparation schedule. During this period, the Red-and-Whites will have built
  
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• Watford sign Bravo and Kjerrumgaard from Udinese

  24-07-2026 16:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iker Bravo was named player of the tournament as Spain won the Uefa Under-19 Championship in 2024 [Getty Images]Watford have signed Spain Under-21 international forward Iker Bravo and former loan striker Luca Kjerrumgaard from Udinese for undisclosed fees.Bravo, 21, was named player of the tournament as Spain won the 2024 Uefa Under-19 Championship and has signed a three-year deal at Vicarage Road.Bravo came through Barcelona's La Masia academy before joining Bayer Leverkusen in 2021.He also spe
  
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• Former Brighton keeper Baggaley joins Birmingham

  24-07-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sophie Baggaley has been a regular fixture in England squads since 2025, but is yet to be capped [Getty Images]Newly-promoted Birmingham City have signed goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley as a free agent after she left Brighton.The 29-year-old returns to the club she joined at the age of six and where she made her senior career debut in 2014.It is believed she has signed a two-year deal with an option for another year. After spells at Bristol City and Manchester United, Baggaley joined Brighton in 2023
  
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• Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah: Como can close deal tomorrow

  24-07-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah: Como can close deal tomorrowSerie A side Como have been pushing for a move for Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah for many weeks now and have reached a decisive point in the move.The Englishman was being pursued by Inter too but the Nerazzurri backed away, as they spoke to the lakeside club and they agreed to not launch themselves into an auction for the player.Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that Como are now pushing for the move. They are working tirelessly to iro
  
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• Howe to address Guimaraes' future and transfer shift

  24-07-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It was a rather fitting soundtrack.As Abba hit Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! blasted out of the speakers during Fulham's lap of appreciation, Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe was plotting a busy summer window inside the press room at Craven Cottage."There's been bits of today that we have seen before and that's something that frustrates us," he said after Newcastle's 2-0 defeat on the final day of a bruising league season back in May."We're very clear on what we need. Whether we can g
  
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• Huddersfield sign Ireland international Jolliffe

  24-07-2026 16:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jaimin Jolliffe made two appearances for Ireland at the 2022 World Cup [Getty Images]Huddersfield Giants have signed Gold Coast Titans prop Jaimin Jolliffe on a three-year deal from the 2027 season.The 29-year-old Ireland international has not featured this season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in January.He has scored six tries in 102 National Rugby League appearances and worked under Lenihan when the latter was coaching at Queensland club Titans."We've got Jimmy for next
  
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• The strong bond between Mancini and Pirlo after exchanging Italy roles

  24-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The strong bond between Mancini and Pirlo after exchanging Italy rolesAndrea Pirlo and Paolo Maldini have built a strong bond during their time at Milan, but they never got to play together with the national team, as the ex-midfielder made his debut just a few months after Maldini’s international retirement.Multiple sources claim that Pirlo is now the leading candidate to become Italy’s national team coach after Pep Guardiola rejected the FIGC proposal.Pirlo set to become new Italy h
  
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• Milan’s Rafa Leão: Details as Fenerbahce table huge offer

  24-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan’s Rafa Leão: Details as Fenerbahce table huge offerLa Gazzetta dello Sport have revealed the numbers behind Fenerbahçe’s move to Milan’s Rafa Leão.The once-cherised Portugal international found himself booed by the San Siro crowd on matchdays towards the end of last season, embodying on his own the downturn the club have endured since winning Serie A in 2021/22.It has been widely believed that Milan would move the 27-year-old on this summer, while he
  
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• Barcelona captain Ter Stegen will travel to Amsterdam on Monday for Ajax medical – report

  24-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona captain Ter Stegen will travel to Amsterdam on Monday for Ajax medical – reportAfter multiple delays, Marc-Andre ter Stegen is on the verge of completing his move to AFC Ajax after finally reaching an agreement with FC Barcelona over the remaining issues that had delayed his departure.Although the German goalkeeper trained under Hansi Flick on Friday, everything now points to him missing Barcelona’s pre-season training camp in England. The squad is scheduled to travel on Mo
  
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• Enzo Maresca confirms Rodri surgery details amid Man City exit speculation

  24-07-2026 16:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Rodri will undergo surgery on Monday but addressed speculation that the Spaniard might leave Manchester City, insisting “he will be back with us” when he recovers.World Cup champion and Golden Ball winner Rodri has been linked with a move away, having opened the door to a return to Madrid earlier in the year.However, his main focus will be on an upcoming minor back surgery which is expected to rule him out for the start of the Premier League season. Ma
  
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• Torino closing in on Leeds United goalkeeper Lucas Perri

  24-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Torino closing in on Leeds United goalkeeper Lucas PerriTorino are close to signing Leeds United goalkeeper Lucas Perri. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the 28-year-old Brazilian shot-stopper is set to join I Granata after just one season in England.Perri’s potential exit follows the departures of fellow Leeds keepers Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier this summer. Initially, this meant a move for the 6 ft 6 former Botafogo and Lyon man proved difficult as the Whites searched for a replacement
  
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• Roma determined for Tresoldi, but Club Brugge reject €35m offer

  24-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma determined for Tresoldi, but Club Brugge reject €35m offerRoma are pushing Club Brugge for German-Italian centre-forward Nicolò Tresoldi, even after the reported €35m offer was turned down.Multiple sources including Il Tempo newspaper, Calciomercato and Belgian transfer pundit Sacha Tavolieri confirm that the negotiations are continuing.They all state that Tresoldi is intrigued by the project under Gian Piero Gasperini and is eager to join the Giallorossi.Tresoldi a differe
  
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• Roma await Man United’s offer for Kone

  24-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma await Man United’s offer for KoneThe future of Manù Konè could soon become one of the hottest topics in the Roma transfer market. According to journalist Lorenzo Canicchio, Manchester United have intensified contact with the French midfielder, making progress in reaching an agreement with the player. At this point, the next step remains to be defined: the submission of an official offer to Roma. The Giallorossi club continues to value Konè at around €60 milli
  
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• Report Pirlo as Italy coach will be official soon, contract to 2030 World Cup

  24-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Pirlo as Italy coach will be official soon, contract to 2030 World CupAndrea Pirlo is widely expected to take over as the new Italy coach imminently with a contract to the 2030 World Cup, after Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola turned it down.The Azzurri might finally be on the verge of securing a CT for the first time since Gennaro Gattuso resigned in the wake of their failed 2026 World Cup play-offs.Technical director Paolo Maldini and special advisor Leonardo confirmed in yesterday&rsq
  
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• Como to improve Chalobah offer again as Chelsea want €35m

  24-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como to improve Chalobah offer again as Chelsea want €35mComo seem determined to lock down Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah in the next 24 hours, again improving the formula of their offer to close on the €35m asking price.KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – JUNE 22: Trevoh Chalobah #12 of England trains during and England Training Session on June 22, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)There had already been reports this morning that a new proposal had been made
  
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• Burnley name US coach Jackie Bachteler as manager

  24-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Burnley Women have named Jackie Bachteler as their manager as they prepare to join the Women's Super League 2.Ross Wallace will remain at the club as assistant manager following a successful spell as interim manager in the second half of last season's title win.Bachteler is joined in her role by first team coach Ashley Vickers and goalkeeping coach Jordan Booth."I'm really happy to be here. I want to be part of the community here," said Bachteler. "Being at the final game of last season [against
  
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• Bayern Munich rule out the sale of Real Madrid Galactico target this summer

  24-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich rule out the sale of Real Madrid Galactico target this summerMichael Olise has been a dream for Real Madrid and Florentino Perez since the time the club announced the surprise elections this summer.His name as a target first took the limelight as Perez’s rumoured blockbuster signing should he win the election, but nothing came of that situation.The FIFA World Cup then saw the links between the club and player amplify once more, especially given his on-field chemistry with Kyl
  
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• Rodri injury update: Maresca confirms surgery for Golden Ball winner, possible delay in Man City return

  24-07-2026 15:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri's incredible performance for Spain at the 2026 World Cup came despite a back injury that now requires surgery ahead of the Premier League season.Man City boss Enzo Maresca confirmed that Rodri will undergo surgery Monday and that his season debut could be affected beyond the FIFA-mandated 21-day break between the end of a player's World Cup and return to the national team."For now, surgery on Monday and he needs a holiday; he needs to rest and needs recovery," Maresca said. "Then he will b
  
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• Report: Liverpool interested in move for wonderkid with £51m release clause

  24-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool interested in move for wonderkid with £51m release clauseLiverpool Tracking Oskar Pietuszewski as Porto Hold Firm on £51m Release ClauseLiverpool’s search for greater depth in the wide areas continues to gather pace, and Oskar Pietuszewski is the latest name to surface in connection with a possible move to Anfield. The 18-year-old FC Porto forward is emerging as one of the more intriguing young attackers in Europe, with Fussball Daten outlining a growing list
  
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