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• Old Firm miss out on Andersen as Patterson linked with Blades - gossip

  05-06-2026 09:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Celtic defenders Alistair Johnston and Liam Scales may be up against each other when Canada face Republic of Ireland in Saturday morning's friendly. (Sun)Meanwhile, Celtic and Rangers appear to have missed out on BK Hacken midfielder Silas Andersen, who has opted to join Portugal's Sporting. (Herald - subscription required)Paraag Marathe remains "very, very involved" at Rangers, despite stepping down as vice-chairman and suggests there will be opportunities for players to move between Leeds
  
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• McCall feels 'blessed' as Saracens reign ends

  06-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mark McCall ends his Saracens coaching career with six Prem titles and thee European Champions Cups [Shutterstock]Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall says he feels fortunate after his time in charge of the club came to an end.The 57-year-old's 17-year career coaching the club finished with a 32-12 defeat by Exeter in their final game of the season.Sarries finished fifth in the Prem and were unable to add to the six titles won under his leadership."I've been fortunate enough to experience the
  
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• Brighton agree £21.5m deal for winger Yohanna

  06-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zadok Yohanna has scored five goals for AIK Stockholm this season [Getty Images]Brighton have agreed to sign winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm in a deal worth £21.5m.The 18-year-old Nigerian is set to join the Seagulls on a five-year contract in a move which will be finalised when the summer transfer window opens on Monday, 15 June. "I'm looking forward to working with Zadok," said Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler. "Having seen his games and his attributes, he is a player that can impac
  
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• Report: Everton interested in summer move for Arsenal star

  06-06-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Everton interested in summer move for Arsenal starEverton Eye Aaron Ramsdale as Pickford Succession Plan Takes ShapeRamsdale Link Signals Forward Planning at EvertonEverton’s interest in Aaron Ramsdale, as exclusively revealed by SportsBoom, feels like one of those transfer stories that says as much about the club’s direction as it does about the player involved. On the surface, it is simple enough. A Premier League goalkeeper may be available, Everton need depth and future p
  
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• Wakefield go third with last-gasp win over Hull KR

  06-06-2026 20:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mason Lino was making his 100th Super League appearance in Wakefield Trinity's win against Hull KR [SWPix]Betfred Super LeagueWakefield (16) 26Tries: Pratt, Scott, Rourke, Storton, Lino Goals: Lino 3Hull KR (12) 24Tries: Lewis, Whitbread, Luckley, May Goals: Lewis 2, Martin 2Wakefield Trinity left it late to beat Hull KR in a tempestuous Super League fixture that saw both sides have a player sent off.The hosts trailed the champions 24-20 going into the final two minutes when Mason Lino scored an
  
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• Midfielder Ewing signs for Forest Green

  06-06-2026 20:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forest Green Rovers have signed midfielder Oli Ewing from Scunthorpe United.The 23-year-old, who came through the Fulham academy before joining Leicester City, has signed a two-year deal at The New Lawn, becoming the club's third signing of the summer.Ewing appeared 49 times for the Iron during the 2025-26 season and scored three goals.Rovers boss Robbie Savage said: "I'm absolutely delighted to have Oli here at The New Lawn. "He's a player who fits exactly what we want to build here and I think
  
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• 🚨 Anthony Martial and Rayados agree mutual contract termination

  06-06-2026 20:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Anthony Martial and Rayados agree mutual contract termination Anthony Martial and Liga MX giants Rayados have reportedly mutually agreed to terminate the forward's contract, effective immediately. The 30-year-old was once seen as a French football's top talents when he made the move from Monaco to Manchester United in 2015. In Mexico, Martial made just 20 appearances in all competitions, bagging one goal and three assists along the way. It was a disappointing 2026 Clausu
  
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• Liverpool take Rio Ngumoha action after forward's Bayern Munich approach

  06-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool take Rio Ngumoha action after forward's Bayern Munich approachA shocking transfer plotline emerged on Friday. It was claimed by Florian Plettenberg that Rio Ngumoha had reached a “verbal agreement” to join Bayern Munich. Although no club-to-club talks had taken place between the Bavarians and Liverpool the 17-year-old winger had given his consent to a deal.The report was backed up by David Ornstein with the Athletic transfer expert claiming that FC Hollywood were still hope
  
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• How did Arsenal’s 13 loanees get on this season?

  06-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How did Arsenal’s 13 loanees get on this season?Arsenal have had 13 players out on loan over the course of the 2025/26 campaign, let’s have a look at how they got on and what’s next.Photo by Michael Regan/Getty ImagesArsenal continued to make use of the loan market in 2025/26, sending a number of players out in the summer transfer window, and a few more in January.Starting with those who have since left the club, Jakub Kiwior joined FC Porto on an initial loan and Karl Hein joi
  
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• ‘Only Real Madrid can decide’: Como president comments on Nico Paz’s future

  06-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Only Real Madrid can decide’: Como president comments on Nico Paz’s futureReal Madrid are staring at an important summer where there are significant changes expected to the squad after back-to-back seasons with no major trophies.One of the transfers that is seemingly being taken for granted is the return of youngster Nico Paz from Como 1907.The Merengues have a €9 million buyback clause for the La Fabrica graduate which they are expected to activate and bring him back to
  
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• Liverpool Transfer Talk Grows After Chiesa Comments on Midfielder

  06-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Transfer Talk Grows After Chiesa Comments on MidfielderLiverpool Transfer Talk: Chiesa Offers Insight on Jones and AlissonFederico Chiesa has added another layer to what already feels like a summer of considerable change at Liverpool, with the Italian forward speaking openly about Curtis Jones, life in Italy and Alisson Becker’s future at Anfield.With Mo Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate all having left Liverpool, the squad is already being reshaped in significant ways. T
  
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• Barcelona’s €30 million buy option on Marcus Rashford to expire in ten days – report

  06-06-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s €30 million buy option on Marcus Rashford to expire in ten days – reportFollowing a successful season on loan at FC Barcelona, Marcus Rashford is currently away with the England squad as he prepares for the World Cup. However, the forward is also waiting for clarity on his club future.Barcelona have an agreed purchase option worth €30 million with Manchester United, allowing them to sign Rashford permanently. So far, though, the Catalan club have not activated t
  
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• Transfer update, 6 June 💰

  06-06-2026 19:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer update, 6 June 💰With just a few days to go before the opening of the 2026 summer transfer window, OneFootball brings you a daily transfer roundup. Official announcements, major rumors: the key transfer news for this Friday, June 5 can be found here!It’s official ✍️- Vincenzo Italiano has been officially appointed as Beşiktaş manager. The Italian has signed until the end of the 2027-28 season.- Timothée Kolodziejczak has announced tha
  
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• Milan crisis drags on for Rangnick, as fans angry with Ibrahimovic video

  06-06-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan crisis drags on for Rangnick, as fans angry with Ibrahimovic videoWhile Austria pledge to give Ralf Rangnick everything he wants for a new contract and Milan seem no closer to a new coach or director, fans lash out at Zlatan Ibrahimovic for an insensitive video.The Rossoneri are unable to plan any transfer strategy, let alone start talks to sign players, because they fired coach Max Allegri, CEO Giorgio Furlani, director of sport Igli Tare and technical director Geoffrey Moncada.That was a
  
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• Baldini: ‘I want Italy players to feel freedom’ in Greece friendly match

  06-06-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Baldini: ‘I want Italy players to feel freedom’ in Greece friendly matchInterim Italy coach Silvio Baldini urges his young and untested squad to play with ‘freedom’ in tomorrow’s friendly match against Greece.It kicks off in Heraklion on Sunday at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).Francesco Pio Esposito celebrates scoring for Italy against Luxembourg (@optapaolo)The tactician already gave 15 players their senior debuts in Wednesday’s 1-0 win in Luxembourg, which was
  
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• 🚨 World Cup dress rehearsal: the XI Julian Nagelsmann trusts

  06-06-2026 19:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 World Cup dress rehearsal: the XI Julian Nagelsmann trustsIt’s the dress rehearsal before the World Cup. Against hosts USA, the DFB team want to prove themselves one last time before things get really serious. For a successful final friendly, Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann is relying on the following starting XI. Havertz starts in place of Deniz Undav, who was recently carrying a slight knock. Unlucky Lennart Karl, who had to leave the squad due to injury, is replaced
  
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• Report: Aston Villa are in the race to sign Barcelona forward

  06-06-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Aston Villa are in the race to sign Barcelona forwardRoony Bardghji Transfer Race Intensifies as Aston Villa and Leeds Circle Barcelona WingerPremier League Interest Grows Around Barcelona TalentRoony Bardghji has quickly become one of the more intriguing names of the summer transfer window, not because his future is clear, but because it is anything but. According to SportsBoom, the 20-year-old Swedish winger is attracting firm Premier League attention, with Aston Villa, Leeds United, E
  
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• Loftus-Cheek assures Ederson ‘a good signing’ for Manchester United

  06-06-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Loftus-Cheek assures Ederson ‘a good signing’ for Manchester UnitedMilan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek explains why Manchester United have made ‘a good signing’ in Atalanta player Ederson at €45m and looks ahead to England’s World Cup campaign.The Rossoneri man was attending the Monaco Grand Prix after the end of the football season, where he barely played due to a succession of injury problems.He spoke to Sky Sports UK and was asked about the multiple reports
  
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• Gloucester thrash Newcastle to take Champions Cup spot

  06-06-2026 19:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gloucester scored eight tries as they overpowered Newcastle at Kingsholm and secured Champions Cup rugby next season [Getty Images]The PremGloucester (35) 54Tries: Redshaw (3), Clark, Englefield, Llewellyn, Blake, Venter Cons: C Atkinson (7) Newcastle (21) 21Tries: McGuigan, Christie, Cruz Cons: Connon (2), Healy A Ben Redshaw-inspired Gloucester secured their spot in next year's Champions Cup as they overpowered Newcastle Red Bulls.Both clubs were looking to finish the season on a high followin
  
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• What Manchester City officials make of Josko Gvardiol to Bayern Munich transfer talk

  06-06-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What Manchester City officials make of Josko Gvardiol to Bayern Munich transfer talkMan City remain confident Gvardiol will sign a new contract despite more dialogue being neededCroatian has been linked with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid this summerReports from Croatia claimed Gvardiol wants to leave due to Pep Guardiola’s departureThere is still confidence at Manchester City that Josko Gvardiol will sign a new contract at the Etihad Stadium, even if more dialogue is needed betw
  
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• Liverpool issue immediate response after move made for Rio Ngumoha

  06-06-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool issue immediate response after move made for Rio NgumohaBayern Munich making a move for Rio Ngumoha was not on anyone's bingo cards this summer. The 17-year-old has quickly become a sensation at Liverpool with the attacker being one of the only bright sparks in their team.It took Arne Slot a lot of time to decide that he was good enough to regularly feature but, once he did, it was clear that he had bags of potential that he could fulfil.And, now that Andoni Iraola is the manager and h
  
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• Starting XIs for Portugal v Chile: Cristiano Ronaldo starts!

  06-06-2026 18:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Starting XIs for Portugal v Chile: Cristiano Ronaldo starts!Portugal and Chile face off in a friendly warm-up match (for Portugal) ahead of the World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, which the Portuguese want to reach in peak condition.
  Here is how both teams line up for the match.PORTUGAL XICristiano Ronaldo starts.CHILE XIThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• Report Newcastle United and Bournemouth want Torino talent scout

  06-06-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Newcastle United and Bournemouth want Torino talent scoutNewcastle United and Bournemouth have reportedly approached current Torino scouting chief Enrico Paresce, who already discovered stars for Milan and Roma.According to Corriere dello Sport and Teleradiostereo journalist Eleonora Trotta, the two Premier League clubs have asked around for the availability of the Italian talent hunter.Paresce impressed long before TorinoAlthough he only turned 40 in March, Paresce has a long career behi
  
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• Report Goretzka reconsidering Juventus due to Milan crisis

  06-06-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Goretzka reconsidering Juventus due to Milan crisisThe chaos at Milan means no transfer negotiations can take place, so it’s reported they risk losing Leon Goretzka to Juventus as a free agent.The Rossoneri are currently without a coach, director of sport, CEO or technical director, as they were all fired in one fell swoop the day after failing to qualify for the Champions League.With nobody at the helm, it is impossible to negotiate for new players, let alone know who they are supp
  
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• Como President on expensive Chiesa and Cambiaso, Nico Paz ‘up to Real Madrid’

  06-06-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como President on expensive Chiesa and Cambiaso, Nico Paz ‘up to Real Madrid’Como President Mirwan Suwarso warns Federico Chiesa of Liverpool and Juventus star Andrea Cambiaso are too expensive, while ‘Nico Paz’s future is up to Real Madrid.’LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 20: Federico Chiesa of Liverpool gestures during warming up prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 20, 2025 in London,
  
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• Chiesa Faces Key Liverpool Decision After Honest Game Time Admission

  06-06-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chiesa Faces Key Liverpool Decision After Honest Game Time AdmissionChiesa Future at Liverpool Faces Defining SummerGame Time Shapes Chiesa DecisionFederico Chiesa’s Liverpool future has moved from quiet uncertainty to open discussion. The Italian forward, signed from Juventus in 2024, has now made clear that his next step will depend on one simple currency, minutes.Chiesa arrived at Liverpool with pedigree, pace and a reputation built on big European nights. Yet his time at Anfield has ne
  
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• D’Amico negotiates contract resolution with Atalanta

  06-06-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  D’Amico negotiates contract resolution with AtalantaAnticipation is growing to see Tony D’Amico officially become Roma’s new sporting director. The 46-year-old executive was chosen by Gian Piero Gasperini and the Friedkins to replace Frederic Massara and has already been announced by Atalanta. Before seeing him in action with the Giallorossi, however, the Pescara native must negotiate a contract termination with the Bergamo club. According to Sportitalia, this is currently taki
  
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• Official: Leonardo Balerdi ruled out of the World Cup with Argentina

  06-06-2026 18:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Leonardo Balerdi ruled out of the World Cup with ArgentinaAs had been reported in recent hours, Leonardo Balerdi will miss the World Cup due to injury.The worst fears for Balerdi have been confirmed: he will miss the World Cup.This was announced by the Argentina national team, who said that he will not be at the tournament due to a soleus injury in his right leg.The Olympique de Marseille defender has had physical issues, has not recovered, and has to leave the squad.Scaloni is expecte
  
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• Report: Liverpool eyeing £40m deal for Premier League midfielder

  06-06-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool eyeing £40m deal for Premier League midfielderLiverpool Transfer News: Andoni Iraola Eyes Alex Scott ReunionIraola’s First Liverpool Signal Looks FamiliarThere are few things more revealing than a new manager’s first transfer instinct. According to SportsBoom, Andoni Iraola is already looking towards Bournemouth as he begins shaping Liverpool in his own image, with Alex Scott emerging as a major target.It is a move that makes immediate footballing sense. Scott
  
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• Why the World Cup will be crucial for Roma’s Donyell Malen

  06-06-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why the World Cup will be crucial for Roma’s Donyell MalenNetherlands international Donyell Malen is going into the World Cup as one of the most in-form forwards in Europe.Ever since joining Roma, the Dutchman has been flying, and after an ill-fated stint at Aston Villa he has delivered an over-20-goal campaign to bring the Giallorossi back into the Champions League on the last day, earning in the process a permanent move to the Olimpico.Malen’s performances are peaking at the right
  
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