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• Nunez sat for Saudi switch

  19-08-2026 11:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is set to join Al-Diriyah on a loan deal from Al-Hilal.The 27-year-old's move between the Saudi Pro League clubs is at an advanced stage with the transfer expected to be confirmed in the coming days.It is understood Al-Diriyah sporting director Dougie Freedman has played an integral role in the proposed deal.Freedman left his position at Crystal Palace last summer and helped the Al-Diriyah secure promotion into the Saudi top-flight in his
  
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• ❌ Julián Álvarez out of Atleti squad for Málaga clash

  19-08-2026 14:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ❌ Julián Álvarez out of Atleti squad for Málaga clashAtlético de Madrid begin their 2026/2027 season against Málaga this Wednesday.
  The red-and-white side will do so with a possible starting XI that looks unusual, with the inclusion of several academy players.However, Julián Álvarez will not be involved, as he is not included in Diego Pablo Simeone’s squad list.The coaching staff reportedly believe that Julián is not yet 100% f
  
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• Cherif 'can't wait to get started' with Sky Blues

  19-08-2026 14:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sidiki Cherif has said he "can't wait to get started" after signing for Coventry City from Fenerbahce on a long-term contract.The 19-year-old striker joined the Turkish giants in February on loan with an obligation to buy and scored three times during the second half of the 2025-26 campaign."I'm very happy to be a Coventry City player and I'm excited to be playing in the Premier League," Cherif said. "I'm looking forward to showing the fans what I can do and to play at the amazing stadium."I can
  
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• Official | Freiburg extend with record-setting Vincenzo Grifo

  19-08-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Official | Freiburg extend with record-setting Vincenzo GrifoSC Freiburg have officially confirmed another contract extension for club record-holder Vincenzo Grifo. As usual, the Breisgau club did not disclose the precise length of the new agreement. For Grifo, another agreement continues a relationship that has long since moved beyond that of a conventional senior player.The Italian international has accumulated 360 competitive appearances for Freiburg, placing him fourth on the club&
  
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• Injured Arsenal player could return to training this week

  19-08-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Injured Arsenal player could return to training this weekInjured right-back Jurrien Timber could return to full first-team training with Arsenal this week, according to a report.Photo via Arsenal on TwitterAlex Howell reports for the BBC that while William Saliba will be out of action for a few months, Jurrien Timber could return to first-team training this week.That would certainly be a boost for Arsenal, with Ben White the only natural senior right-back in the squad at the moment. Cristhian Mo
  
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• PSG name their asking price for Bradley Barcola as Liverpool find themselves with few cards left to play

  19-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG name their asking price for Bradley Barcola as Liverpool find themselves with few cards left to playPSG are getting closer to the sale of Bradley Barcola – they have put out a €140m asking price brief on him for Liverpool to pay.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.PSG’s incoming business for this transfer window looks pretty much done – at least in attack.Th
  
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• Napoli interested in Chelsea and Man United attackers as well as Gabriel Jesus

  19-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli interested in Chelsea and Man United attackers as well as Gabriel JesusReports in Italy indicate that Napoli are interested in potential deals for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson and Manchester United attacker Joshua Zirkzee as well as Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus, whose agent has recently been spotted at Max Allegri’s training camp.Napoli interested in three Premier League strikers including JacksonNapoli are on the hunt for a new attacker to rotate and compete with Rasmus Hojlund
  
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• Liverpool star told by Dutch legend to join Premier League rivals this summer

  19-08-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star told by Dutch legend to join Premier League rivals this summerCody Gakpo Transfer Latest: Why Tottenham Believe Liverpool Forward Can Thrive AgainTottenham’s interest in Cody Gakpo is gathering attention as the summer market develops, with the Liverpool forward viewed as a player capable of rediscovering top form in a different environment.At 27, Gakpo remains highly regarded across Europe despite a mixed 2025-26 campaign at Anfield. Spurs head coach Roberto De Zerbi is unde
  
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• Folarin Balogun, Matthis Abline, and Ansu Fati absent from AS Monaco training

  19-08-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Folarin Balogun, Matthis Abline, and Ansu Fati absent from AS Monaco trainingFolarin Balogun was one of three key players absent from AS Monaco’s first-team training session ahead of Thursday’s UEFA Europa Conference League game against Górnik Zabrze. The USMNT forward was absent from Wednesday afternoon’s training session in La Turbie, attended by Get French Football. Heavily linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur, Filipe Luís said that the strike
  
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• Dutch journalist claims Barcelona heavyweight could be entering his final season at club: ‘Can’t imagine…’

  19-08-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dutch journalist claims Barcelona heavyweight could be entering his final season at club: ‘Can’t imagine…’Frenkie de Jong’s future at Barcelona is once again under the spotlight, with Dutch journalist Valentijn Driessen claiming that the midfielder could be entering his final season at the club.The arrival of Rodri has added fresh competition to Barcelona’s midfield, while De Jong’s current injury situation has further complicated his position. Acc
  
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• Report: Coventry City make move for England international

  19-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Coventry City make move for England internationalRuben Loftus-Cheek Set for Central AC Milan Role After Coventry Bid RejectedAC Milan appear ready to place renewed trust in Ruben Loftus-Cheek, with TUTTOSPORT reporting that Coventry City have seen an offer of around £10 million turned away for the former Chelsea midfielder.The development points to a significant shift in direction around the 30-year-old, whose future had looked uncertain heading into the final 10 months of his cont
  
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• Real Madrid teenage winger wanted by clubs in Italy and Belgium – report

  19-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid teenage winger wanted by clubs in Italy and Belgium – reportReal Madrid have a number of talented players coming through Castilla who may not have a place in the first team.Even though Los Blancos have not been a club who have trusted the academy too much for their first team, they have always made good money from selling such prospects.One such Castilla prospect who could be sold this summer is Daniel Yanez. According to Ben Fernandes, the 19-year-old is attracting interest fr
  
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• Official | Borussia Mönchengladbach bid farewell to ‘club legend’ Nico Elvedi

  19-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Borussia Mönchengladbach bid farewell to ‘club legend’ Nico ElvediBorussia Mönchengladbach sporting director Rouven Schröder has paid glowing tribute to Nico Elvedi following the Swiss defender’s move to Leeds United. Elvedi leaves Borussia-Park after eleven years and 364 competitive appearances. Leeds are reportedly paying €10m for the 29-year-old, who has signed a contract through 2029.“You have to be careful with the word, but N
  
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• Juventus could still sign another goalkeeper on top of Vicario

  19-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Juventus could still sign another goalkeeper on top of VicarioReports in Italy claim that Juventus could still potentially look to bring in another goalkeeper on top of Guglielmo Vicario before the close of the summer transfer window, especially if both Michele Di Gregorio and Mattia Perin end up leaving the club.On Tuesday, Juventus formally announced their signing of Italy international goalkeeper Vicario on loan with a non-mandatory option to buy from Tottenham for a fee of €8m plus up t
  
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• BBC to show 38 live matches from Serie A

  19-08-2026 13:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Djed Spence, Billy Gilmour, Scott McTominay and John Stones are among the British players in Serie A [Getty Images]BBC ALBA and BBC Sport are to provide a package of 38 live matches from Italy's Serie A this season.The agreement permits coverage of one match per round of league fixtures and begins on Sunday with Atalanta v Sassuolo (BBC ALBA & iPlayer from 19:35 BST).BBC ALBA will broadcast 19 live games with Gaelic and English co-commentary, while BBC Sport will stream a further nineteen li
  
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• Official | Union Berlin conclude Michel Aebischer capture

  19-08-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Union Berlin conclude Michel Aebischer captureUnion Berlin have officially confirmed the signing of Swiss international Michel Aebischer from Pisa. Kicker reports that the 29-year-old midfielder joins the Köpenick-based club for an initial €3.5m fee, with bonuses potentially taking the deal to €4m. Get German Football Newsreported earlier this week that the midfielder had reached a complete verbal agreement with Union after the Bundesliga club initially submit
  
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• Barcelona gem Marc Bernal looking forward to playing with Rodri: ‘He’s a leader, a gem of a player’

  19-08-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona gem Marc Bernal looking forward to playing with Rodri: ‘He’s a leader, a gem of a player’Barcelona’s midfield was quite comfortably stacked ahead of the new season, both in terms of experienced campaigners and young talents. In the latter category, Marc Bernal has been seen as one of the top prospects.The youngster has been likened to Sergio Busquets on numerous occasions for his style of play and has been seen as the future of Barcelona’s midfield plans f
  
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• Exiles benefit from Mullins' 'pragmatic' approach

  19-08-2026 13:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Nathan Blake believes Newport County benefited from Hayden Mullins' more "pragmatic" approach as they started their League Two campaign with a stunning 3-0 win over Rochdale.Goals from Kyle Cameron, Shaquille Gwengwe and Yahya Bamba earned the Exiles all three points in their fourth tier opener at Rodney Parade last weekend in what was Mullins' first league match as boss.The Exiles had just 32.8% possession against Ian Watson's side, despite the fact the visitors played
  
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• Real Madrid could sign two players in January if Mourinho’s team struggles – report

  19-08-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid could sign two players in January if Mourinho’s team struggles – reportReal Madrid may have finished their business for the summer, but the possibility of further reinforcements has not been completely ruled out.According to an update from Rodra, relayed by Defensa Central, Real Madrid could return to the transfer market in January for both a centre-back and a midfielder, but only if José Mourinho feels his current squad is not functioning as expected.Los Blancos h
  
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• Liverpool defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe set to join Levante on loan

  19-08-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe set to join Levante on loanLiverpool centre-back Ifeanyi Ndukwe is set to join Levante on loan, according to journalist Nacho Sanchis.Ndukwe joined Liverpool from Austrian side Austria Wien this summer, although a deal had been agreed between the two clubs in January.The 18-year-old was outstanding in pre-season, particularly in the 3-2 defeat to AS Monaco at Anfield. He looked composed beside captain Virgil van Dijk.However, Ndukwe is ineligible to play for Liv
  
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• Hull City making key progress for Fiorentina’s Niccolò Fortini

  19-08-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City making key progress for Fiorentina’s Niccolò FortiniAs reported by Gianluca Di Marzio, newly promoted Premier League side Hull City are keen on Fiorentina’s Niccolò Fortini.The 20-year-old Lucca-born player, capable of playing as a fullback as well as a wide midfielder on either flank, had his coming-of-age season with La Viola last season, managing 26 appearances for them as well as earning his first cap for Italy.Now, he is in Hull City’s sights. The T
  
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• 'Cofi Messi' Thomas brings Caernarfon era to an end

  19-08-2026 13:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Darren Thomas is a Wales C international [FAW]It says everything about Darren Thomas' impact and popularity at Caernarfon Town that he became known as the 'Cofi Messi'.Now, after 15 remarkable years and 435 appearances for his hometown club, the Caernarfon legend is bringing his career at The Oval to an end.Thomas scored 148 goals during his remarkable association with the Cymru Premier club, helping transform Caernarfon from a third-tier side into an established top-flight club, European qualif
  
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• Bidding to beat drop - how Coventry, Ipswich & Hull are shaping up

  19-08-2026 13:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull's Sergej Jakirovic, Coventry's Frank Lampard and Ipswich's Gary O'Neil are aiming to thrive in the Premier League [Getty Images]On Friday, the curtain will lift on the 2026-27 Premier League season as reigning champions Arsenal host newly promoted Coventry City.The Sky Blues, who will play in the top-flight for the first time in 25 years, will take on the challenge of survival alongside Ipswich Town and Hull City.Sunderland and Leeds United proved the Premier League is not a closed shop whe
  
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• Puyol explains how Rodri’s signing can benefit Barcelona: ‘One of the best midfielders in the world’

  19-08-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Puyol explains how Rodri’s signing can benefit Barcelona: ‘One of the best midfielders in the world’Carles Puyol may have hung up his boots more than a decade ago, but he still continues to be one of the most respected figures at FC Barcelona.The legendary captain has always had a strong opinion on things pertaining to the Catalan outfit and has given a strong endorsement of the club’s current project.Puyol has praised the work Hansi Flick has done so far, welcomed the ar
  
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• Official | Hamburg bring Sebastiaan Bornauw back to the Bundesliga

  19-08-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Hamburg bring Sebastiaan Bornauw back to the BundesligaHamburg have officially confirmed the signing of Leeds United centre-back Sebastiaan Bornauw on loan for the 2026/27 campaign. Multiple reports suggest that HSV have secured a purchase option worth approximately €4.5m. The move brings Bornauw back to the Bundesliga only one year after his €6m transfer from Wolfsburg to Leeds. The 27-year-old struggled to establish himself under Daniel Farke, making 12 Premier L
  
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• Nottingham Forest sign Brighton & Hove Albion defender McEwan on loan

  19-08-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest sign Brighton & Hove Albion defender McEwan on loanNottingham Forest have completed the signing of Brighton & Hove Albion defender Grace McEwen on a season-long loan deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Tricky Trees just a short time ago.The 18-year-old started out in the Charlton Athletic academy before being snapped up by Brighton & Hove Albion in 2023. McEwan furthered her development with The Seagulls’ Un
  
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• Never a dull moment at Bristol City

  19-08-2026 13:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]2026 has certainly been an eventful year for Bristol City fans, perhaps more for what has been happening off the pitch than on it.Wind the clock back to January, City's chances of getting into the play-offs were still alive but the transfer window saw them sell key players Zak Vyner and Anis Mehmeti to rival clubs Wrexham and Ipswich respectively as well as loan Yu Hirakawa to eventual play-off winners Hull City. Owner Steve Lansdown received some criticism and seemed to react
  
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• Real Madrid forward misses another training session; doubtful for Espanyol clash

  19-08-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid forward misses another training session; doubtful for Espanyol clashEndrick’s chances of featuring in Real Madrid’s La Liga opener against Espanyol appear to be fading after the Brazilian forward reportedly missed another training session with the squad.According to a recent update from Ruben Martin, the 20-year-old is still working his way back towards full fitness and was once again absent from group training. The Brazilian’s future has been one of the major
  
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• Leeds sign Elvedi from Borussia Monchengladbach

  19-08-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elvedi made his Switzerland debut in 2016 [Getty Images]Leeds United have completed the signing of defender Nico Elvedi from Borussia Monchengladbach in an £8.5m deal.The Swiss international, 29, will reunite with Whites boss Daniel Farke, who managed the Bundesliga side in 2022-23.Borussia Monchengladbach have accepted an offer worth an initial £6.8m, with a further £1.7m in add-ons.Elvedi spent 11 years with Monchengladbach, making 364 appearances for the German club. He has
  
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• Arsenal pushing on with deal to sign Villa's Konsa

  19-08-2026 13:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Konsa, who helped Villa win the Europa League, was a key player for England at the World Cup [Getty Images]Arsenal are accelerating their interest in Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa.Various sources have indicated that there is some optimism an agreement for the England international to move to Emirates Stadium is possible.Konsa is Arsenal's first choice defensive target but so far the Premier League champions have not met Villa's £60m valuation.BBC Sport revealed last week that Arsenal had
  
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