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• Official | Ellyes Skhiri returns to Cologne

  21-08-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Ellyes Skhiri returns to CologneEllyes Skhiri has joined Cologne from Eintracht Frankfurt in a move that saw the 31-year-old return to the Billy Goats after three years. According to Sky Germany, the transfer fee for Skhiri is around €1.5m. Of that, approximately €1m is agreed as a fixed payment.The Tunisian midfielder made 82 Bundesliga appearances for Frankfurt over three seasons at the club. He also played 32 times in European competition, including in the UEFA Champions
  
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• Barcelona teenage midfielder completes €12 million move to Portuguese club – report

  21-08-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona teenage midfielder completes €12 million move to Portuguese club – reportAccording to Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona have completed an excellent sale involving Tommy Marques. With just two appearances and nine minutes played in La Liga, the academy midfielder is leaving the club for SC Braga in a deal that has risen in recent days from €10 million to almost €12 million.Marques is already in PortugalThe 19-year-old La Masia graduate, accompanied by his agent Ivan de
  
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• Liverpool have to pull the trigger on deal for 'unbelievable’ star soon, their rivals now want him

  21-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have to pull the trigger on deal for 'unbelievable’ star soon, their rivals now want himLiverpool have already been linked with a whole host of players this summer. The Anfield outfit were expected to make many different changes to their ranks and, while they have welcomed three new players through the Anfield doors, it's unclear whether they'll make much of an impact.Of course, Ronald Aruajo and Jeremy Jacquet are bound to get a lot of playing time due to the number of injuries
  
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• Arsenal winger Lia joins Eintracht Frankfurt

  21-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal winger Lia joins Eintracht FrankfurtArsenal winger Vivienne Lia has joined German Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt on a permanent deal.Eintracht Frankfurt announced news of the deal via a post on their official club website this morning.The 19-year-old has signed a four-year deal with her new club.Lia joined the Arsenal academy at the age of 14 and she went on to make her senior debut for the club three years later in a Subway Women’s League Cup tie against L
  
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• Atlético Madrid agree loan deal for Mallorca teenager Domenech

  21-08-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atlético Madrid agree loan deal for Mallorca teenager DomenechAtlético Madrid have reached a verbal agreement to sign 19-year-old Marc Domenech from Mallorca on loan with an option to buy, according to Fichajes, which relayed reporting from Fabrizio Romano. The club-to-club deal is in place, but final formalities and a medical examination in Madrid are still required.Marc Domenech’s recent recordDomenech scored one goal in eight appearances for Ceuta last season. He is set to
  
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• Mou's first, Real Madrid squad for Espanyol

  21-08-2026 14:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mou's first, Real Madrid squad for EspanyolReal Madrid have made public the squad list for the opening league match against Espanyol. Los Blancos begin a new era on the bench with several important changes in the official call-up.Among the most notable absences are Aurélien Tchouaméni and Endrick. Both players will miss the team’s domestic competition opener, forcing the coaching staff to adjust their initial plans for this match.To cover these absences, the coach has turned
  
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• Blackburn forward Tyjon set for Arsenal

  21-08-2026 14:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Arsenal are getting closer to completing a deal to sign 18-year-old Blackburn Rovers striker Igor Tyjon.The England youth international has been a long-term target for the Gunners and they attempted to complete a deal to sign the forward in January.Multiple sources have now told BBC Sport that a deal has now been agreed between both clubs and a medical is expected to take place.Tyjon has made three appearances for Blackburn's senior side with two in the Championship in the 2024-25
  
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• Salford sign Plymouth midfielder Wiredu

  21-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brendan Wiredu scored four goals in 42 appearances in all competitions for Plymouth last season [Shutterstock]Salford City have signed Plymouth Argyle midfielder Brendan Wiredu for an undisclosed fee on a "multi-year" deal.The 26-year-old joined the Pilgrims from Fleetwood last summer and scored twice in 37 league appearances.He could make his debut for the Ammies in Saturday's home game against Chesterfield."We know what the ambition is and what we want to do this season, so to come here and be
  
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• David and Fortini: Double Hull City transfer blow with official transfer for Italian defender

  21-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David and Fortini: Double Hull City transfer blow with official transfer for Italian defenderThere’s bad news from Italy for Hull City as Niccolò Fortini has officially joined Torino on loan with an option to buy, while Juventus’ Jonathan David has reportedly turned down an approach from the Premier League side.Versatile Italian full-back Fortini has joined Torino on loan with an option to buy from Fiorentina.The Granata confirmed the defender’s arrival on Friday.Officia
  
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• Crewe sign Brentford defender Stephenson on loan

  21-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josh Stephenson (centre) was named in Brentford's first-team squad five times last season [Reuters]Crewe Alexandra have signed left-back Josh Stephenson on loan from Premier League Brentford until January 2027.The former Millwall academy graduate, 20, was promoted to the Bees' first-team squad this summer with the offer of a new contract until 2028 and will now develop his senior experience at the Mornflake Stadium.Stephenson, who can also play at centre-back, was named 'Player of the Year' in B
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid squad list to face Espanyol | La Liga MD 1

  21-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid squad list to face Espanyol | La Liga MD 1Real Madrid begin their new era under Jose Mourinho tomorrow as they take on RCD Espanyol in their first game of the 2026/27 La Liga season.The Merengues have had a solid pre-season under the Portuguese tactician, putting in some solid displays, and will be eager to hit the ground running in the league.Ahead of the trip to Catalonia, Los Blancos have now announced the squad list of players who will be at Mourinho’s disposal f
  
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• After 25 years - the wait is over

  21-08-2026 14:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The kid in a sweet shop, or not being able to sleep on Christmas Eve, is genuinely how gnarly old me feels about the Sky Blues being back in the Premier League after 25 long years away!The landscape, particularly financially, has changed enormously in the intervening quarter of a century, which is why it's refreshing – and slightly surprising – to see the owner Doug King sanction spending of – by all accounts – more than £120m of their £200m-plus
  
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• Barcelona summer signing chooses Belgium over Ghana after senior call-up plan

  21-08-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona summer signing chooses Belgium over Ghana after senior call-up planBarcelona wonderkid Jesse Bisiwu has found himself at the centre of an international battle, with Ghana attempting to convince the young winger to switch allegiances from Belgium.The Ghana Football Association had been working for months and was even considering a direct route to the senior national team. But according to Mundo Deportivo, Ghana’s approach has not produced the outcome they wanted.Bisiwu’
  
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• Wales has 'point to prove' at Dundee as United seek derby boost

  21-08-2026 14:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bobby Wales is set to be thrust straight in for a debut in the Dundee derby at Tannadice on Saturday and has "a point to prove" after moving to Dens Park on loan, says Scott Allan.Former Kilmarnock striker Wales, 21, is back in Scottish football after struggling to make the grade at Swansea City following his move last summer.With Simon Murray out injured long term, can Wales recapture the form he showed at Killie?"What you're starting to see with [manager] Steven Pressley is he's getting guys w
  
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• What the Lazio-Polymarket Split Reveals About Football Sponsorship Rules in Italy

  21-08-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What the Lazio-Polymarket Split Reveals About Football Sponsorship Rules in ItalySS Lazio’s front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with prediction market platform Polymarket has ended after a few months. Lazio and Polymarket announced the agreement in April 2026, valued at approximately €19–22 million, running through June 2028 with an option to extend to 2029. The deal did not last the season.Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) blacklisted Polymarket, classifying it as a
  
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• Premier League news conferences: Maresca, Iraola & De Zerbi updates before new season

  21-08-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League news conferences: Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola to speak before his first competitive game in charge away at NewcastleMan City boss Enzo Maresca is also coming up and will take questions before they play BournemouthRoberto De Zerbi will be in front of the media after Spurs agreed a deal to sign City winger SavinhoSee the weekend's Premier League fixtures here and predict the outcomes of select games using our MOTD PredictorPremier League news conferences: FulhamFollow your te
  
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• Here we go: Barcelona reach €4 million agreement for veteran goalkeeper, who will arrve in 2027

  21-08-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here we go: Barcelona reach €4 million agreement for veteran goalkeeper, who will arrve in 2027According to SPORT, Fenerbahçe have accepted FC Barcelona’s offer for Dominik Livakovic, and the operation has now entered its final stage. Barring a surprise, the 31-year-old goalkeeper will become a new Barça player in 2027.The club will shortly begin the necessary paperwork to complete a signing worth around €4 million.Fabrizio Romano has given the customary ‘Here
  
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• Colchester sign Saints midfielder Sesay on loan

  21-08-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Moses Sesay has represented England at Under-18 level [Getty Images]Colchester United have signed Southampton midfielder Moses Sesay on a season-long loan.The 19-year-old, who joined the Saints academy from Chelsea last year, has played for England at Under-18 level.Sesay is yet to make a league appearance for his parent club, but made one substitute appearance in last season's EFL Cup."Moses is a very gifted player with the ball. He can really speed up the game." U's boss Danny Cowley told BBC
  
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• Stamenic gets love back after traumatic year

  21-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marko Stamenic has established himself as a key man in Swansea's midfield [Getty Images]Marko Stamenic says "the people around Swansea City" have helped him rediscover his love for football during his first year at the Championship club.Thursday marked 12 months since Stamenic said farewell to Nottingham Forest to take on the challenge of proving himself in the Championship at Swansea.The 24-year-old has achieved that feat despite the trauma brought by the sudden death of his father Nikola, who
  
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• 'Emery's aim is motivating' - Wan-Bissaka ready for 'challenge'

  21-08-2026 13:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]"The ambition attracted me," Aston Villa's sixth summer signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka said after completing a season-long loan move with a conditional obligation to buy.The 28-year-old, who joined West Ham on a seven-year deal from Manchester United in August 2024, has featured 65 times across his two seasons at London Stadium.Wan-Bissaka made 25 appearances and provided three assists last season, as Nuno Espirito Santo's side ended a 14-year stint in the Premier League with relegation
  
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• McPake puts in statement display for Hearts

  21-08-2026 13:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Amid the bedlam on the pitch and in the stands, pretty much every Hearts supporter stood to applaud Josh McPake when he was taken off on 73 minutes against Rapid Vienna.The 24-year-old properly announced himself as a Hearts player in the Conference League play-off first leg, having made the switch from St Johnstone after a stellar season in the Championship.McPake was the driving force behind a lot of Hearts' positive attacking play, startingtowards the end of the first half.Three times he
  
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• Barcelona director’s Lisbon trip has nothing to do with Luis Suarez or Vangelis Pavlidis – report

  21-08-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona director’s Lisbon trip has nothing to do with Luis Suarez or Vangelis Pavlidis – reportDeco’s unexpected trip to Lisbon set off speculation around Barcelona’s search for a new centre-forward.The Barcelona sporting director was spotted at Terminal 1 before travelling to the Portuguese capital, and with the club still looking to strengthen their attack, it did not take long for names from the Portuguese league to enter the conversation.Luis Suarez and Vangelis Pav
  
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• Rangers going in right direction, says Naderi

  21-08-2026 13:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Ryan Naderi believes Rangers are "going in the right direction" despite an unconvincing display against Jablonec in their Conference League play-off first leg.German striker Naderi, 23, scored Rangers' only goal at Ibrox, his second in as many games, to give Derek McInnes' side a slender lead over the Czechs before Thursday's away leg.It was a second straight victory after McInnes' tenure had begun with two defeats and two draws."We're here to play for the qualifying for European competitio
  
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• Millwall sign former Bolton full-back Osei-Tutu

  21-08-2026 13:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordi Osei-Tutu played 39 league games for Bolton last season as they won promotion [Getty Images]Millwall have completed the free signing of full-back Jordi Osei-Tutu on a one-year contract.Osei-Tutu, 27, left Bolton Wanderers at the end of last season after helping them win promotion to the Championship and has been training with Millwall for the past two weeks.The right-back began his career at Arsenal's academy and spent time at Bochum, Cardiff City, Nottingham Forest, Rotherham United and G
  
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• Mowbray would not have chosen Boro as first visitors

  21-08-2026 13:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Blackburn boss Tony Mowbray says he would not have chosen former club Middlesbrough as the first visitors to Ewood Park this season.The 62-year-old leads Rovers into the opening home game of his second spell at the helm on Saturday (15:00 BST) against his boyhood club where he spent 11 years as a player and another three as head coach, and expects one of their toughest games of the season.Mowbray told BBC Radio Lancashire: "They are probably the best footballing team in the division. Their avera
  
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• Report: Liverpool considering another bid to sign Premier League star

  21-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool considering another bid to sign Premier League starMinteh becomes major Liverpool transfer targetLiverpool are considering whether to return with an improved offer for Brighton and Hove Albion winger Yankuba Minteh after their opening £50 million bid was rejected.According to talkSPORT, the original source of the report, Brighton immediately rebuffed Liverpool’s approach. The Premier League champions are now contemplating a second bid as they attempt to strengthen t
  
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• Report: Liverpool are one of the clubs interested in £17m-rated forward

  21-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool are one of the clubs interested in £17m-rated forwardLiverpool Track Dario Osorio as £17.1m Transfer Race Heats UpLiverpool are among the clubs closely watching Dario Osorio, with TeamTalk reporting that the Chile international has emerged as a serious option late in the summer window. The 22-year-old FC Midtjylland winger is generating growing interest across Europe, and his situation appears to be moving towards a decisive phase.According to TeamTalk, “Liver
  
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• Andoni Iraola makes Liverpool transfer admission with squad ‘still quite thin’

  21-08-2026 13:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has claimed that the club will “definitely sign some players” before the end of the summer transfer window, with the Spaniard admitting his squad is “still quite thin” in places. The departures of Mohamed Salah, Ibrahima Konate and Curtis Jones – as well as a long-term injury to Hugo Ekitike – mean that the Reds are light in some key areas as the 2026/27 season begins.Winger Victor Munoz and defender Ronaldo Araujo have been the
  
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• PSG star named as “clear number one” for Ballon d’Or by Toni Kroos

  21-08-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG star named as “clear number one” for Ballon d’Or by Toni KroosA legendary former Real Madrid player has backed a PSG attacking star to win the Ballon d’Or this year, despite not playing at the World Cup.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.The season is about to start, but some people still insist on talking individual awards at this moment.That included leg
  
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• Why are Villa a selling club?

  21-08-2026 13:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Like many, Villa are a selling club, mainly due to necessity, and have been for a number of years.They must comply with Uefa's squad cost ratio (SCR) which restricts them to spending 70% of their football related revenue on player and staff wages, transfer fees and agent fees.They have already been fined twice by Uefa for breaches, being hit with a £9.5m sanction last year and a £19.4m fine in June, although £12.9m was suspended after Villa came to a settlement ag
  
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