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• Premier League heavyweights ready to sacrifice first-team star for Barcelona priority target

  15-07-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League heavyweights ready to sacrifice first-team star for Barcelona priority targetBarcelona have a dream centre-forward target to replace Robert Lewandowski, and it is none other than Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez.The Catalans’ interest in the player is no secret for the two clubs have publicly duelled over the topic in recent months. Atletico Madrid are refusing to sell the player to Barcelona, but the player is insistent on leaving and has even spoken publicly about hi
  
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• Barcelona academy starlet seeking another loan to continue his development

  18-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona academy starlet seeking another loan to continue his developmentBarcelona goalkeeper Aron Yaakobishvili has returned from his loan spell at FC Andorra and is currently training with Hansi Flick’s first team, but all parties expect him to leave again in search of regular playing time, reports Mundo Deportivo.The 20-year-old goalkeeper is one of the academy players participating in Barcelona’s pre-season preparations after spending last season on loan at Andorra.Although he h
  
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• Sky Sport: Roma advance €46 million for Summerville

  18-07-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sport: Roma advance €46 million for SummervilleRoma are not giving up in their pursuit of Crysencio Summerville.Despite Gian Piero Gasperini’s concerns regarding Roma’s Financial Fair Play restrictions, Roma are intent on further reinforcing the squad with big names like the West Ham winger.As reported by Gianluca Di Marzio, Roma have advanced an intial offer of €46 million for Summerville.The player has already opened to the destination as talks between the two club&rs
  
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• Auxerre and Paris FC agree on transfer of Hull City target Lassine Sinayoko, but…

  18-07-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Auxerre and Paris FC agree on transfer of Hull City target Lassine Sinayoko, but…AJ Auxerre and Paris FC are reported to have reached an agreement in principle regarding the transfer of Lassine Sinayoko (26) to the Parisian club, according to L’Équipe.Whilst the transfer fee has not been disclosed, it is thought to range between €6.5m excluding bonuses – the sum AJ Auxerre had expected when his move to RC Lens fell through last summer – and €10m, which i
  
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• “He is ready” – Andoni Iraola backed for major success at Liverpool

  18-07-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “He is ready” – Andoni Iraola backed for major success at LiverpoolAndoni Iraola Backed for Liverpool Success as Gaizka Mendieta Sees Clear Anfield FitLiverpool have made their call, and now the noise begins. For every supporter willing to lean into the excitement of a fresh start, there will always be someone asking whether the new man is big enough for the badge, the city and the pressure that comes with sitting in the dugout at Anfield. Andoni Iraola will hear all of that. H
  
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• Pedrinho won't pick and choose, eyes titles on all fronts

  18-07-2026 17:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pedrinho won't pick and choose, eyes titles on all frontsWith the offseason over and a true marathon of matches on the horizon, Cruzeiro SAF owner Pedro Lourenço made the team’s strategy very clear: Raposa will not prioritize any competition.The club will compete in the Brazilian Championship, the Copa do Brasil, and the Libertadores with equal importance.🏆 No Resting PlayersIn an interview with TV Cruzeiro, the executive explained the planning aligned with the coaching staf
  
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• Spain vs Argentina prediction: 2026 World Cup final betting tips, preview and best odds

  18-07-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain vs Argentina betting tips:BTTS and Spain to win -9/2 MidniteMessi to score - 13/8 MidniteIt’s the European champions versus the current world champions in Sunday’s World Cup final when Spain take on Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey (kick-off 8 pm, live on ITV1 and BBC One).Spain upset the odds when they knocked out the standout favourites France in the semi-finals, with a convincing 2-0 win, while Argentina broke England’s hearts as they came from behind again t
  
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• No green light for Summerville-Roma due to wage demands

  18-07-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No green light for Summerville-Roma due to wage demandsCrysencio Summerville and Roma, a difficult pairing. As reported by ‘Sportitalia‘, the player and his entourage have yet to give the green light to an agreement with the Giallorossi. The 2001-born player, whose initial salary was €6.5 million, continues to demand a salary above Roma’s salary cap, despite having reduced his demands.Roma has no intention of altering the financial balance of the dressing room, as Gasperin
  
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• Bayern Munich sensation ‘obsessed’ with Real Madrid move – report

  18-07-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich sensation ‘obsessed’ with Real Madrid move – reportThe past few days have been vital for Michael Olise’s potential move to Real Madrid – a deal that looked unlikely to come to fruition this summer.Bayern Munich, after all, stand firm by their words that they heavily count on the player as a future pillar of their project and that they will. not sell him.What has changed in recent days, however, is the player’s decision and it has come to light th
  
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• Former Real Madrid coach pushing for César Palacios move

  18-07-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid coach pushing for César Palacios moveSeveral meaningful changes have taken place at Real Madrid in the last few days, and the most significant of these has been the change of the head coach of the team, as Alvaro Arbeloa left and Jose Mourinho arrived to replace him.After leaving the Merengue club, the Spanish coach has not taken long to find another side willing to bet on him, as he joined the Premier League side Fulham a few weeks ago. With this step, he will be looki
  
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• Cavani wanted by Lecce as Serie A survivors target former Napoli striker

  18-07-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cavani wanted by Lecce as Serie A survivors target former Napoli strikerLecce are dreaming big, with the Serie A side exploring the possibility of bringing Edinson Cavani back to Italian football.According to Il Corriere del Mezzogiorno, via CalcioMercato, the idea of a return to Serie A for the veteran striker has gathered pace in recent hours.Cavani, a free agent at 39 after ending his spell with Boca Juniors in Argentina, represents one of the more eye-catching opportunities available at no c
  
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• ‘Rifts began to appear’: Why many Latin Americans want Spain to beat Argentina in the World Cup final

  18-07-2026 17:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina fans have travelled well as usual for the 2026 World Cup. Photograph: Rob Newell/CameraSport/Getty ImagesThe Brazilian journalist and columnist Julia Duailibi usually writes about politics in her weekly column for the leading Brazilian newspaper O Globo, but last Thursday she took a different tack, writing instead about why she would not be supporting neighbouring Argentina in the World Cup final.“I have always been an admirer of the hermanos [as Brazilians affectionately call Ar
  
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• Angers goalkeeping sensation rejects contract renewal to force Manchester City transfer

  18-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Angers goalkeeping sensation rejects contract renewal to force Manchester City transferManchester City are closing in on the signature of young goalkeeping talent Max-Edgar Chabot, as per new reports.The 18-year-old is said to be the latest name across the French youth system that has caught the eye of City’s board, and is set to follow in the footsteps of academy recruits such as Mahamadou Sangare, Hermann Malonga and Mathys Detourbet – all players who have crossed the English chann
  
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• Official | Eintracht Frankfurt seal €13m Noël Aséko capture

  18-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Eintracht Frankfurt seal €13m Noël Aséko captureEintracht Frankfurt have officially unveiled Bayern Munich’s Noël Aséko as a new signing. The experienced German youth international – linked with his new Bundesliga outfit for quite some time – ultimately signed a five-year-year deal with Hessen’s RheinMainAdler. Kicker reports that Eintracht have concluded a deal with Bayern Munich that will see €13m flow into the coff
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool favourites to sign World Cup forward

  18-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool favourites to sign World Cup forwardLiverpool Lead Bradley Barcola Race as PSG Set £128m Price TagLiverpool are emerging as the club pushing hardest for Bradley Barcola, with movement building around one of the most coveted names in the summer market. According to Ben Jacobs, Liverpool are currently ahead of the competition for the Paris Saint-Germain forward, with PSG prepared to consider a sale under the right conditions.Barcola’s situation has been developing
  
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• Will the World Cup affect Arsenal's transfer plans?

  18-07-2026 16:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka have been managing fitness issues this season. [Getty Images]The new Premier League season is just over a month away, which means players involved in the World Cup don't have much time to recover.Arsenal go into the season as defending champions after winning their first league title in 22 years.However, such success comes with its own set of problems.Arsenal had 15 players involved in the World Cup and still have eight members of their squad involved before this week
  
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• AC Milan consider Marseille’s Pierre-Emile Højbjerg

  18-07-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AC Milan consider Marseille’s Pierre-Emile HøjbjergAC Milan are reportedly considering Olympique de Marseille’s Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (30) as a potential signing for their midfield, according to Sky Sport.Although his contract with Les Phocéens runs until 2028, the club’s financial difficulties and their need to reduce their wage bill could well enable the Milan management to secure the Dane’s services at a favourable price.However, there is no rush f
  
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• Cheltenham sign goalkeeper Stanway from Barrow

  18-07-2026 16:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wyll Stanway is a former England C international and the brother of England Lionesses midfielder Georgia Stanway [Getty Images]Cheltenham Town have signed goalkeeper Wyll Stanway from Barrow for an undisclosed fee.The 25-year-old spent two seasons with the Cumbrian club, making 65 appearancesacross all competitions.Stanway, who previously featured at non-league level for Chester, leaves Barrow after they were relegated to the National League."Wyll brings another dimension to our goalkeeping depa
  
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• Contract details confirmed: Liverpool agree deal to sign playmaker

  18-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Contract details confirmed: Liverpool agree deal to sign playmakerContract details have been confirmed as Liverpool strike a deal to sign a playmaker.Liverpool are about to confirm the arrival of Samuel Martinez from Atletico Nacional. The Colombian playmaker was first linked with a move to the Reds back in May.That link came from Pipe Sierra, who has now reported that Martinez is on his way to Liverpool quite literally - he's going to have a medical ahead of signing a pre-contract agreement. Ni
  
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• “I’m absolutely shocked” – Liverpool slammed over lack of transfer acitivity

  18-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I’m absolutely shocked” – Liverpool slammed over lack of transfer acitivityLiverpool Transfer Window Concerns Grow as Steve Nicol Questions Andoni Iraola Squad BuildLiverpool are drifting into the second half of July with more uncertainty than clarity, and that is a problem of their own making. The club have allowed major experience and quality to leave, while the incoming business has been limited to Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes for £60m including add-ons and Victor
  
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• New Fiorentina man Atta on trivela praise and ‘incredible’ Modric

  18-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Fiorentina man Atta on trivela praise and ‘incredible’ ModricArthur Atta has offered an endearing glimpse into his upbringing and influences, days after completing his move to Fiorentina from Udinese.Speaking to Romanzo Calcistico, via FirenzeViola, the midfielder revealed that his composure on the ball was forged at home, under the watchful eye of a father who turned the family living room into a training ground.“I used to play football in the house too. My dad always told
  
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• Nantes and Amedspor reach agreement on Alban Lafont transfer

  18-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nantes and Amedspor reach agreement on Alban Lafont transferFC Nantes are reported to have reached an agreement with Amedspor, newly promoted to the Süper Lig, regarding the transfer of Alban Lafont (27), according to L’Équipe.On loan last season at Panathinaikos, where he made 37 appearances and kept 13 clean sheets, the Ivorian goalkeeper is set to embark on a new chapter in his career. Although his contract with Les Canaris runs until 2027, Lafont is reportedly preparing to
  
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• New updates regarding Tresoldi expected after weekend

  18-07-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New updates regarding Tresoldi expected after weekendRoma has identified Nicolò Tresoldi as the perfect candidate to serve as Malen’s understudy. The Club Brugge striker has clear ideas and has already made his decision: he wants to wear the Giallorossi jersey. The 2004-born striker has given the green light to a move to the capital, confident he can work and grow under Gian Piero Gasperini. Tresoldi finished the season with extraordinary numbers: 23 goals and 9 assists in 3,315 min
  
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• Barcelona legend questions Luis de la Fuente’s Pedri decision ahead of World Cup final: ‘It surprises me’

  18-07-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona legend questions Luis de la Fuente’s Pedri decision ahead of World Cup final: ‘It surprises me’Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has admitted he did not expect Pedri to lose his place in Spain’s starting XI during the World Cup, although he insists Luis de la Fuente has earned the right to make difficult selection calls after guiding La Roja to the final.Speaking on Cadena SER’s El Larguero ahead of Sunday’s meeting with Argentina, Iniesta discussed Sp
  
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• No panic, but Celtic not good enough yet - Lambert

  18-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Camilo Duran is Celtic's only summer signing so far [SNS]Paul Lambert believes former club Celtic are "nowhere near good enough" without further recruitment - but has guarded against "panic".Striker Camilo Duran is the sole summer arrival so far for the Scottish champions, while midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has signed a new contract after a short-term deal last term.But forward Kelechi Iheanacho and former left-back loanee Marcelo Saracchi, who had been linked with returns, will not be bac
  
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• France–England: 10 reasons not to miss the third-place play-off

  18-07-2026 16:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France–England: 10 reasons not to miss the third-place play-offWith the semi-final disappointment barely behind them, France and England already have to step back into the ring. One last match to claim bronze, but also one last chance to shine, make history, or end the tournament on a high. Here are 10 reasons to watch this third-place play-off.Michael Olise can make history. Already on five assists, the Frenchman is now just one more away from the single-World Cup record, set by Pel&eacut
  
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• No contact between Roma-Kessie

  18-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No contact between Roma-KessieAfter Juventus’s snub with the unexpected signing of Celik, it seemed Roma were ready to return the favor to Frederic Massara by decisively entering the race for Franck Kessié. The Ivorian made a name for himself at the World Cup, and a return to Serie A could be a real possibility for him. As Alfredo Pedullà reports, the Roman club currently has no intention of focusing on the midfielder’s signing. In fact, to date there are no signs of a
  
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• Gasperini plays down Celik loss and demands Roma market acceleration

  18-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini plays down Celik loss and demands Roma market accelerationGian Piero Gasperini has moved to defuse the fallout from Zeki Celik’s defection to Juventus, while making clear he expects Roma to accelerate in a market where they have so far been left behind.According to Goal, the coach was relaxed about losing the defender he had wanted to keep.“The Roma diesel engine goes the distance,” he said, reaching for a metaphor when asked whether the club were too slow to close de
  
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• Report: Chelsea told to pay €65m to sign top transfer target

  18-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea told to pay €65m to sign top transfer targetChelsea Transfer News: Maxence Lacroix Fee Rises as Arsenal Threat GrowsChelsea have identified Maxence Lacroix as a major target, but this is where transfer windows get messy. The interest is real, the player appears open to the move, and yet the deal is not moving at the speed Chelsea would want. According to Caught Offside, there has been a “lack of progress” despite the club’s continued push.The key detail is
  
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• Gasperini holds first pre-season press conference: “Summerville and Greenwood are financially unsustainable for us.”

  18-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini holds first pre-season press conference: “Summerville and Greenwood are financially unsustainable for us.”Trigoria has been rocked in recent hours by Zeki Celik’s about-face, deciding to sign with Juventus. Gian Piero Gasperini clarified the situation today, surprisingly speaking to the media from the Trigoria press room. He addressed the transfer market and spoke about the Turk: “There’s a slow pace in closing deals. Celik’s contract was expiring, b
  
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