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• Northampton sign midfielder Lemonheigh-Evans

  22-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Connor Lemonheigh-Evans has won promotion from League Two twice in the past three seasons [Northampton Town]Northampton Town have signed former MK Dons midfielder Connor Lemonheigh-Evans on an initial two-year deal.The 29-year-old was released by the Milton Keynes club following their promotion from League Two last season.Prior to joining MK Dons, for whom he made 59 appearances over two years, Lemonheigh-Evans was part of the Stockport County side that won promotion to League One in 2023-24."He
  
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• Rangers Ready To Listen To Offers For 22-Year-Old: Right Decision?

  27-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Ready To Listen To Offers For 22-Year-Old: Right Decision?Derek McInnes has barely had time to unpack his office box at Ibrox, yet the direction of travel is already crystal clear. Wide areas need fixing. Urgent fixing. Djeidi Gassama, brought in just twelve months ago during the summer window of 2025, looks increasingly like the first major casualty of the new era.Rangers open to selling winger Djeidi Gassama as McInnes reshapes squadReporting from Calum Crowe in the Scottish Mail
  
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• FA to trial new goalkeeper injury rule across English football this season

  27-07-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FA to trial new goalkeeper injury rule across English football this seasonThe Football Association (FA) has confirmed that English football will introduce a new goalkeeper injury trial for the 2026/27 season.They have received approval from the International Football Association Board (IFAB).The initiative is backed by the FA, Premier League, English Football League, Women’s Super League, National League and Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL).It is aimed at reducing time-was
  
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• Premier League giant rejected, African star wants Liverpool transfer

  27-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League giant rejected, African star wants Liverpool transferAn African star has offered himself to Liverpool as he rejects a Premier League giant. Let's be honest, Liverpool's transfer window hasn't unfolded the way many supporters expected.Given everything that happened last season, there was a widespread expectation that the club would move quickly in the market. A new manager had arrived, several high-profile players had departed and there were obvious gaps throughout the squad. On pa
  
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• Bournemouth receive transfer contact from Manchester City over star forward

  27-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth receive transfer contact from Manchester City over star forwardManchester City have made contact with Bournemouth over Eli Junior Kroupi, asking for information on the versatile forward’s situation this month.The Cherries are said to want to keep the 20-year-old for at least the 2026/27 season under new manager Marco Rose – the same stance taken with Barcelona’s interest.City’s approach adds to a growing list of top clubs, including PSG and Arsenal, who have t
  
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• Barcelona’s record without De Jong under Flick and why it does not paint the full picture – Opinion

  27-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s record without De Jong under Flick and why it does not paint the full picture – OpinionAt first glance, Barcelona’s record without Frenkie de Jong under Hansi Flick looks more than respectable. Winning 25 of 32 matches, drawing one and losing six would be considered an excellent return for most clubs.However, Barcelona are not most clubs.Success at Barça is measured differently. It is not just about winning games, but about controlling them, maintaining consi
  
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• Esther González suddenly departs Gotham FC, citing 'personal matters'

  27-07-2026 20:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spanish forward and NWSL Golden Boot contender Esther González is departing Gotham FC after mutually terminating her contract, the club announced Monday.González will "temporarily" step away from soccer to return to her home country of Spain, per the team. Gotham did not include any specifics, saying only that González will "attend to personal matters."Gracias por todo, Esther 🫶#GothamFC and forward @Estheeer9 have agreed to a mutual contract termination as she tempo
  
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• Sunderland close to complete €30m transfer of Toulouse left-back Dayann Methalie

  27-07-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland close to complete €30m transfer of Toulouse left-back Dayann MethalieSunderland are engaged in club-to-club talks with Ligue 1 side Toulouse over the transfer of France U21 international left-back Dayann Methalie (20), according to RMC Sport’s Fabrice Hawkins. The Black Cats, who are set to compete in the UEFA Conference League next season, have already secured an agreement on personal terms with Methalie over a five-year contract.RMC Sport understands that M
  
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• Chelsea open talks to sign Henderson and Welbeck

  27-07-2026 20:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck have made 863 Premier League appearances between them [Getty Images]Chelsea are in talks to sign Brentford's Jordan Henderson and Brighton's Danny Welbeck.England midfielder Henderson, 36, has a year left on his Brentford contract but the Bees are willing to let him leave on a free transfer.Ex-England striker Welbeck, 35, is keen on moving to Stamford Bridge and there is optimism from Chelsea's side that a deal can be concluded. The Blues are looking for experi
  
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• PSG aim dig at Real Madrid after losing Yan Diomande race: ‘This shows where they are’

  27-07-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG aim dig at Real Madrid after losing Yan Diomande race: ‘This shows where they are’Real Madrid had spent most of their summer transfer window placing emphasis on defensive reinforcements and not making any moves in attack.Yesterday, however, Los Blancos leapfrogged PSG and reportedly reached an agreement with RB Leipzig to sign Yan Diomande for a huge fee.The Ivory Coast international is widely regarded as one of the biggest talents in the world, and he is set to join the biggest
  
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• Crystal Palace move on €30m defender deal

  27-07-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace move on €30m defender dealCrystal Palace Closing In on Chrislain Matsima as Augsburg Talks Reach Final StageCrystal Palace appear to be moving closer to a significant summer addition, with fresh movement reported in the club’s pursuit of Chrislain Matsima. According to Florian Plettenberg, “New negotiations took place today between Crystal Palace and FC Augsburg for Chrislain Matsima.” That update alone suggests Palace are working hard to get this one over t
  
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• West Ham United Reject Bid From Brentford For Their 21-Year-Old: Right Call From The Hammers?

  27-07-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham United Reject Bid From Brentford For Their 21-Year-Old: Right Call From The Hammers?Brentford thought they could sneak in with a lowball offer. West Ham United had other ideas.According to reports originating from talkSPORT, the Bees made a cheeky approach for Senegalese left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf. The response from East London? A firm, swift slam of the door. West Ham made it crystal clear that the 21-year-old is nowhere near the transfer list and remains a cornerstone of Nuno Esp
  
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• Mixed report on Zirkzee for Juventus from Manchester United with €35m option

  27-07-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mixed report on Zirkzee for Juventus from Manchester United with €35m optionThere are mixed reports over the status of Juventus negotiations with Manchester United for Joshua Zirkzee, on loan with an option to buy for €35m.It is no secret that the Bianconeri need at least one new striker after losing Dusan Vlahovic and with Lois Openda heading to Olympique Lyonnais.Zirkzee has also been on their radar for a very long time, even before he made the move from Bologna to Manchester United
  
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• Wow! Liverpool submit stunning open bid for Bradley Barcola

  27-07-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wow! Liverpool submit stunning open bid for Bradley BarcolaLiverpool have submitted a stunning bid to sign Bradley Barcola. Let's be honest, missing out on Yan Diomande was a major disappointment for Liverpool. Despite some suggestions to the contrary, the club were never choosing between him and Barcola. The plan was to sign both.The profiles are completely different. Diomande is at his best on the right wing, making him the natural long-term successor to Mohamed Salah. Barcola, meanwhile, oper
  
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• Hansi Flick considers Barcelona makeshift centre-back a ‘world-class’ talent – report

  27-07-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick considers Barcelona makeshift centre-back a ‘world-class’ talent – reportDespite the additions of Karim Adeyemi and Anthony Gordon, Barcelona still have their work cut out, as far as the transfer market is concerned.There have been calls for defensive reinforcements as the club are still yet to find a long-term replacement for Inigo Martinez.For a while, Barcelona were even linked with a move for Alessandro Bastoni, among others, but it appears the club are now not
  
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• Transfer round-up: Lazio talks for Burnley striker, Castro’s Roma medical and more

  27-07-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer round-up: Lazio talks for Burnley striker, Castro’s Roma medical and moreThe mess surrounding the Italian national team has overshadowed Serie A transfer news, including Santiago Castro’s upcoming medical tests with Roma and Inter’s verbal agreement with John Stones.Italy are still looking for a new coach, and Andrea Pirlo’s announcement that he would not become the new Azzurri boss has dominated headlines in the country today.Serie A clubs, however, have continu
  
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• Report Mancini will be new Italy coach, as Maldini and Leonardo resign

  27-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Mancini will be new Italy coach, as Maldini and Leonardo resignIt’s reported Roberto Mancini is likely to become the new Italy coach, as FIGC President Giovanni Malagò will make the choice before replacing technical director Paolo Maldini and advisor Leonardo.The project presented by Malagò when he ran for election as President of the Italian Football Federation was to create a new role of technical director of Club Italia.Italy technical director Paolo Maldini, specia
  
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• Inside the breakdown of Santos and Neymar’s relationship

  27-07-2026 20:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inside the breakdown of Santos and Neymar’s relationshipThe relationship between Santos and Neymar is going through a period of intense turbulence, according to ge.Amid a difficult Brazilian Championship campaign (with the team battling relegation for the second consecutive year), the dissatisfaction is mutual.ge then published behind-the-scenes information from the club, where tensions involving the No. 10, the board, and the squad are boiling over.Check it out below!What is Santos compla
  
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• Leeds United Move Away From 26-Year-Old Defensive Target: Right Call?

  27-07-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Move Away From 26-Year-Old Defensive Target: Right Call?Outlet Transfer Feed dropped the news early on, and it hit like a cold shower. Leeds United have stepped back from signing Udinese centre-back Oumar Solet. They are not alone in doing so either. Inter Milan and Como have both pulled back from the table this summer for the exact same reason. His knee. Or, more accurately, deep concerns over the state of it.Leeds United walk away from Solet as knee worries trump stellar Serie A f
  
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• Wales' Poole joins English second-tier Watford

  27-07-2026 20:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Phoebie Poole has played for Barry Town United, Cardiff City and Oxford United [FAW]Wales striker Phoebie Poole has joined Watford women as they prepare for life after being promoted to Women's Super League 2.The 22-year-old makes the move to English football's second tier after they pipped her last club, Plymouth Argyle, to the FA Women's National League Southern Premier Division 2025-26 title.Poole has progressed from Barry Town United to leading Welsh domestic side Cardiff City and then Oxfor
  
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• Inter nearing move for John Stones, deal accelerating

  27-07-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter nearing move for John Stones, deal acceleratingSerie A champions Inter have been linked with a move for Tottenham’s Cristian Romero but they are now closing in on a move for ex-Manchester City defender John Stones.The centre-back played at the World Cup weeks after leaving the Citizens when his contract ran out. He had a good tournament too, attracting multiple clubs. Get Italian Football News have looked Juventus’ initial contact but other sides remained in the chase.Gianluca
  
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• Barcelona winger will not leave the club amid Saudi Arabia links – report

  27-07-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona winger will not leave the club amid Saudi Arabia links – reportThere is much anxiety at Barcelona surrounding the future of Ferran Torres and Raphinha.While Ferran has been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain, Raphinha, too, was a subject of interest from Saudi Arabia earlier in the summer.Barcelona’s decision to sign the likes of Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi felt like a plan for life without the Brazilian.Raphinha’s exit is not expectedRaphinha’s Worl
  
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• Report Stones has verbal agreement for 2-year Inter contract

  27-07-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Stones has verbal agreement for 2-year Inter contractSky Sport Italia claim that John Stones has reached a verbal agreement with Inter for a two-year contract, after he became a free agent from Manchester City.MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 25: John Stones of Manchester City brings out the 2018/2019 Premier League trophy during the After Party Celebration to mark the achievements of Manchester City men’s, women’s and academy teams during the 25/26 season at The Co-op Live Are
  
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• Real Madrid put on alert as Barcelona make contact with Man City heavyweight

  27-07-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid put on alert as Barcelona make contact with Man City heavyweightIn a major development, journalist Oriol Domenech on Catalunya Radio reports that Real Madrid’s fierce rivals FC Barcelona have officially made contact with Manchester City midfielder Rodri’s representatives. The move by the Catalan club introduces late competition into the transfer race, occurring after Real Madrid had already established advanced negotiations and reportedly successfully reached a full agree
  
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• Liverpool consider loan deal for 19-year-old forward who cannot stop scoring

  27-07-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool consider loan deal for 19-year-old forward who cannot stop scoringLiverpool risk being left a little light in attack ahead of the new season. Andoni Iraola kicked off his tenure with a 4-2 win over Sunderland in Nashville on the first leg of the USA preseason tour.The honour of playing up front went to Will Wright - the teenager signed from Salford last summer. Wright is filling in for the likes of Alexander Isak with the £125m man just coming back off his summer break and Hugo E
  
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• Tranmere sign veteran forward Ince

  27-07-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tom Ince scored seven goals in 86 league appearances for Watford [Getty Images]Tranmere have signed former Watford forward Tom Ince on a two-year deal.Ince, 34, is the son of ex-Manchester United and England midfielder Paul and has scored 103 goals in 505 league appearances.He started his career with Liverpool and has also had spells with Blackpool, Hull City, Derby County, Huddersfield, Stoke and Reading.Rovers also signed ex-Aldershot left-back Olly Scott and winger Charlie Veevers from Burnle
  
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• Osborn rejoins Stockport on permanent basis

  27-07-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Midfielder Ben Osborn has joined Stockport County on a one-year contract for the 2026-27 League One season.Osborn spent the majority of the past campaign on loan at the Hatters, playing 45 games and scoring twice as they finished third but lost in the play-off final.The 31-year-old was a free agent this summer, with his contract at Championship club Derby County having expired."Ben can play in a multitude of positions and is a really selfless player - particularly impressive for someone who has
  
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• Bromley bring in Lincoln midfielder McKiernan

  27-07-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newly-promoted League One side Bromley have signed midfielder JJ McKiernan from Championship side Lincoln City for an undisclosed fee.McKiernan, 24, most recently spent a successful season and a half on loan at Burton Albion, making 54 appearances and scoring three goals.The midfielder started out in Watford's academy but has also enjoyed loan spells with Dublin side Bohemians and National League outfit Eastleigh before securing a permanent deal with Morecambe in League Two in the summer of 2023
  
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• Liverpool Are Ready To Step Up Their Efforts To Land This Paris Saint-Germain Star: Should Iraola Snap Him Up?

  27-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Ready To Step Up Their Efforts To Land This Paris Saint-Germain Star: Should Iraola Snap Him Up?In a recent post on X, journalist Florian Plettenberg revealed that Liverpool are ready to step up their efforts to land Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola. It has been stated that the Reds are planning to schedule talks with the French club to land the talented wide player this off-season.Barcola’s Decent Numbers In French FootballBarcola enjoyed an excellent run of form at
  
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• Abete: ‘Nothing has changed’ if Italy coach chosen by President before technical director

  27-07-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Abete: ‘Nothing has changed’ if Italy coach chosen by President before technical directorFailed FIGC Presidential candidate Giancarlo Abete hints that after Paolo Maldini and Leonardo decided to resign, the new Italy coach will be chosen before a technical director. ‘So nothing has changed.’The Italian football world is in utter chaos once again, as just 16 days after Maldini was announced as the technical director of Club Italia, a role that was created to give greater a
  
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