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• PSG release official statement confirming withdrawal from Yan Diomande race

  27-07-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG release official statement confirming withdrawal from Yan Diomande raceThe past 24 hours have seen reports fluctuate between optimism and pessimism around Real Madrid’s operation to sign Yan Diomande, and frustratingly so.While multiple journalists have claimed the deal to be complete with an imminent announcement, others have gone on to refute the claims and insist that there are some important details yet to be finalised.PSG’s sudden re-entry to the race after being ousted from
  
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• Newcastle United sign Manchester United keeper Rendell on loan

  27-07-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United sign Manchester United keeper Rendell on loanNewcastle United have completed the signing of Manchester United keeper Kayla Rendell on a loan deal for the 2026/2027 season.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Magpies this morning.The 25-year-old makes the move to Tyneside in a bid to get some regular football under her belt.Rendell has spent the last 18 months with Manchester United after joining the club from Southampton in the Janu
  
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• Alonso expects 'movement' on transfers - what can Chelsea achieve this season?

  27-07-2026 12:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea are also expected to announce the £52m signing of France international defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace. At 26, he would be the Blues' oldest signing since 2022.New boss Xabi Alonso said: "We want a squad with the right balance between quality and mentality."Those things need to match in terms of maturity, but I think we are starting the new season with good energy. That's important."Chelsea have also brought in £1117m Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa
  
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• Dovbyk says ‘yes’ to Bologna, will undergo medical tomorrow

  27-07-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dovbyk says ‘yes’ to Bologna, will undergo medical tomorrowRoma are ready to part ways with Artem Dovbyk.The Ukrainian striker has been involved in discussions with Bologna following Santiago Castro’s confirmed move to Roma.Dovbyk will now head the other way as he looks to bounce back from a difficult 25/26 season.Artem Dovbyk’s move to Bologna is also a done deal: the player has just given his final decision to the Rossoblu, accepting a loan move, reports Sky Sport.The U
  
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• Micky van de Ven excited by Tottenham’s summer spending spree as he makes promise to fans

  27-07-2026 12:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven believes the club is demonstrating "new ambition" following a substantial £237m summer spending spree, and has promised a more entertaining brand of football under Roberto De Zerbi next season.The significant investment comes after a turbulent period for Spurs, which saw them narrowly avoid relegation on the final day of the 2025-26 Premier League campaign. Majority owners the Lewis family subsequently pledged to be "all in" for a necessary rebui
  
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• Marseille interested in loan move for Real Madrid defender

  27-07-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille interested in loan move for Real Madrid defenderThe center-back Raul Asencio is one of the players whose future at Real Madrid is highly uncertain. The Merengues have already brought in a new center-back, Ibrahima Konate, this summer, and reports suggest that Jose Mourinho wants his club to sign another one before the end of the transfer window, despite also having the likes of Dean Huijsen, Eder Militao, and Antonio Rudiger in his squad.The Spaniard was keen to impress the new coach,
  
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• New one-year deal for Boro goalkeeper McLaughlin

  27-07-2026 12:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Middlesbrough have agreed a new one-year contract with goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin.The 38-year-old, capped twice by Scotland, will remain at the Riverside until next summer.McLaughlin joined Boro from Swansea last September, but he is yet to play a minute for the first team.The former Rangers goalkeeper instead served as a back-up to regular first-choice Sol Brynn.
  
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• Cardiff teenager Donczew close to Arsenal move

  27-07-2026 12:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Axel Donczew has played for Wales at youth level[FAW]Premier League champions Arsenal are close to completing the signing of Cardiff City teenager Axel Donczew.The 16-year-old attacking midfielder made headlines last October when he became Cardiff's youngest ever senior player.Donczew was just 15 years and 234 days old when he came on as a substitute in Cardiff's EFL Trophy game against Newport County.The Bluebirds academy product is now poised to bid farewell to the Welsh capital, with a move t
  
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• Former Southampton and Ajax favourite turns down big money for an Eredivisie return with NEC Nijmegen

  27-07-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Southampton and Ajax favourite turns down big money for an Eredivisie return with NEC NijmegenIt had been rumoured, and believed to be just a rumour, but Dusan Tadic looks set for a return to the Eredivisie after all. The former Ajax and Southampton favourite had been allegedly linked to NEC Nijmegen, but nothing appeared to really be happening on that front. However, it now appears that Tadic is really set for a return to the Dutch top flight with NEC. As reported by VI, Tadic has turned
  
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• Eight Premier League clubs accused of ‘blatant greed’ over price hikes for shirts

  27-07-2026 12:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football fans are facing significant price hikes for replica shirts, with some now costing up to £90 after eight Premier League clubs increased their prices. The move has drawn sharp criticism from consumer experts, who warn of "blatant greed" and the potential for a surge in counterfeit purchases.Tottenham supporters are now expected to pay £90 for an adult first-team replica shirt, a £5 increase from last year, while a child’s shirt for a three-year-old now commands &po
  
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• Did League Cup come too early for Saints?

  27-07-2026 12:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Does the League Cup group stage come too early in the season for teams like St Johnstone?Simo Valakari's side were one of two Premiership sides, Falkirk were the other, that failed to progress to the last 16 of the League Cup. St Johnstone finished third in Group F with seven points after their 1-1 draw with East Fife, which Dick Campbell's side snagged a bonus point in after winning the shootout. Former Dundee and Ross County boss, who was St Johnstone assistant manager between 2007-2011, insis
  
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• 'My aim will always be to battle hard'

  27-07-2026 12:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New forward Daizen Maeda promises he "will always run and give everything that I have" for Ipswich after arriving on a three-year contract from Celtic.He told Ipswich's official website: "I am very proud to sign for Ipswich Town.I have always dreamed of playing in the Premier League and I am very happy I can realise that dream with this club."I have loved all of the conversations with the club and they have made me feel very welcome."The 28-year-old Japan international said his aim
  
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• Feyenoord not willing to allow young star to join Nottingham Forest until Premier League club increases its bid

  27-07-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feyenoord not willing to allow young star to join Nottingham Forest until Premier League club increases its bidAs reported by ESPN, Feyenoord are holding out over selling young star Givairo Read to Nottingham Forest. The Eredivisie side want Nottingham Forest to pay more than the offered €19m, even though the original offer could have rises to €21m with bonuses. Read has already agreed personal terms with Nottingham Forest, making it clear he is keen on a move to the Premier League. Fe
  
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• Bolton still need many more players - Schumacher

  27-07-2026 12:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bolton Wanderers head coach Steven Schumacher says the club still need to sign at least another five players before the end of the summer transfer window.The Trotters won promotion back to the Championship for the first time in seven years last season and are now trying to build a squad to stay in the division.Winger Kyliane Dong, full-back Luca Stephenson, midfielder David Watson and defenders Akin Famewo, Ben Davies and Gaizka Larrazabal have all been added to the ranks so far.But Schumacher h
  
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• The perfect partner for Santos?

  27-07-2026 12:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester United's midfield has been the topic of intense discussion all summer.Mason Mount, who has played most of his career as an attacking midfielder, joined United from Chelsea for £55m in 2023, his ability to play in central midfield was cited as one of the attractions.Although too much time in his first two seasons at Old Trafford was spent dealing with injuries, the 27-year-old was able to make a consistent impact last term.While it is still early days in this pre-se
  
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• Real Madrid contract talks and Arsenal interest - what is Vinicius Jr's future?

  27-07-2026 12:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vinicius Jr joined Real Madrid as a teenager in 2018 [Getty Images]There may be no more intriguing situation in the transfer landscape right now than Vinicius Jr's future.The Real Madrid forward is unquestionably one of the most high-profile footballers on the planet.The Brazil international joined Real as an 18-year-old in 2018, winning 14 trophies and scoring 128 goals in 375 matches for the Spanish giants.To think they have allowed him to enter the final year of his contract is perplexing - b
  
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• Manager ins and outs

  27-07-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Graham Potter (left) was sacked by West Ham and replaced by Nuno Espirito Santo (right) [Getty Images]BBC Sport tracks all the permanent manager ins and outs in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Women's Super League, English Football League and National League.July 2026Ins27 July: Scott Lindsey [York City]10 July: Nicky Hayen [Burnley]7 July: Alvaro Arbeloa [Fulham]Outs26 July: Stuart Maynard [York City]June 2026Ins29 June: Alex Bruce [Rotherham United]23 June: Aaron Ramsey [Oxford Utd]1
  
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• Arsenal prepare huge offer to lure Vinicius Junior away from Real Madrid

  27-07-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal prepare huge offer to lure Vinicius Junior away from Real MadridWhile Real Madrid fans will be highly excited by the impending signing of the RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande, another crucial operation that the Merengue club is currently engaged in is the renewal of one of their biggest stars, Vinicius Junior.The Brazilian has only a single year left on his current contract, and despite prolonged negotiations between the two parties, they are yet to agree to a renewal. For now, these nego
  
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• Roma eye Sunderland’s Adingra as Nusa alternative

  27-07-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma eye Sunderland’s Adingra as Nusa alternativeRoma’s transfer market won’t stop with Castro alone. The Giallorossi need an attacking winger after failing to secure Greenwood and Summerville. Gasperini’s forbidden dream is called Nusa, but, according to Leggo, Sunderland’s Simon Adingra is a more realistic option.The player was on loan at Monaco last season. The English club value him at €35 million.
  
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• St Mirren 'punished' for Dunfermline defeat

  27-07-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former midfielder Ryan Flynn says League Cup holders St Mirren have been "punished" for failing to to beat Dunfermline in their final group stage game with a tough last 16 draw at Rangers. Before Sunday's game against the Pars, Craig McLeish's side had won all three of their group stage matches against Dumbarton, Cove Rangers and East Kilbride but lost 1-0 to Dunfermline on Sunday after Chris Kane converted a late penalty. In order to have been seeded for the last 16 draw, St Mirren needed to fi
  
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• Margetson completes Man Utd move after fee agreed

  27-07-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kit Margetson played first-team football in the Cymru Premier for Connah's Quay Nomads last season [FAW]Wales Under-21 goalkeeper Kit Margetson has joined Manchester United after the Premier League giants agreed a compensation package with Swansea City.Margetson's Swansea contract expired this summer and the 20-year-old announced earlier this month that he would be leaving the Championship club.The Swans were entitled to a compensation fee for Margetson, who joined them at under-15 level, for th
  
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• Arsenal squad list for Girona pre-season camp

  27-07-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal squad list for Girona pre-season campThe Arsenal squad have travelled to Spain to step up their pre-season training in Girona, but which players have made the trip?Photo via Arsenal.comArsenal travelled to Spain on Sunday ahead of a training camp in Girona this week, with a few new players linking up with the squad after their holidays.In addition to all the returning first-team players who were already in training last week (including new signings Illan Meslier and Christos Tzolis), Wor
  
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• 5️⃣ transfers that collapsed at the last minute ❌

  27-07-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  5️⃣ transfers that collapsed at the last minute ❌Like Yan Diomandé’s move to PSG, which fell through even though everything seemed almost in place for it to go through, others have also collapsed at the very last moments of the transfer window.So here’s a look back at some of the most memorable examples.Hakim Ziyech: from Chelsea to PSGLet’s go back to the start of 2023, when Paris had a very quiet winter transfer window with no arrivals at all. Howev
  
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• Juventus plotting stunning John Stones capture after Manchester City departure

  27-07-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus plotting stunning John Stones capture after Manchester City departureJuventus are exploring conditions of a deal to sign John Stones after his departure from Man CityEnglish clubs are also keen on the 32-year-old, who starred for the Three Lions at the World CupStones left the Etihad Stadium this summer after a ten-year spell at the Etihad StadiumJuventus are making serious contacts to sign former Manchester City defender John Stones, as the England international attracts significant in
  
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• Liverpool star might have to leave before Ligue 1 star can join

  27-07-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star might have to leave before Ligue 1 star can joinBradley Barcola to Liverpool: PSG Talks, Cody Gakpo Question and Rio Ngumoha FactorLiverpool are being credited with interest in Bradley Barcola after the Paris Saint-Germain winger reportedly indicated he does not want to extend his contract in Paris. According to Onze Mondial, the 23-year-old would favour a move to Anfield if he departs this summer, a development that immediately places Liverpool transfer plans under the spotlight.
  
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• Real Madrid receive major boost as PSG abandon Yan Diomande pursuit

  27-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid receive major boost as PSG abandon Yan Diomande pursuitThe last few days have seen Real Madrid burst onto the scene for the RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande. Despite already having a star-studded forward line, the Merengues continued to be linked with another forward, Michael Olise, for most of this summer. As a result, their links with the Ivory Coast star came as a surprise initially but have only continued to grow since last Friday.As things stand, Los Blancos have already reached
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona squad list for England pre-season camp – De Jong, Ter Stegen travel with team

  27-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona squad list for England pre-season camp – De Jong, Ter Stegen travel with teamFC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has announced the squad list of players who will be travelling to England today for the club’s one-week pre-season camp.The Blaugrana will set up base at St. George’s Park in Birmingham, and will be involved in two pre-season friendly matches during the period – one against Birmingham City and another against Preston North End, which will be b
  
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• AZ Alkmaar set to reunite with Calvin Stengs

  27-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AZ Alkmaar set to reunite with Calvin StengsMounir Boualin is reporting that AZ Alkmaar are set to reunite with Calvin Stengs. The former Nice and Antwerp man is available on a free after leaving Feyenoord this summer. Stengs is reportedly set to sign a short term deal with AZ Alkmaar to return to the club where he began his career. The 27-year-old Stengs began his career with AZ Alkmaar as a winger and played over 100 games, scoring 24 goals before joining Nice in the summer of 2021. He struggl
  
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• Arsenal set £137m price for La Liga star

  27-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal set £137m price for La Liga starArsenal Monitor Vinicius Junior Situation as Real Madrid Set £160m Transfer DemandArsenal’s interest in Vinicius Junior has moved into sharper focus after Real Madrid made clear the level required to even consider a sale. According to Sport.ES, the Spanish giants will not entertain any approach unless the total package reaches £160m, made up of guaranteed money and performance-related add-ons.That figure is significant for several r
  
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• Arsenal confirm 9 new youth contract agreements

  27-07-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal confirm 9 new youth contract agreementsArsenal have confirmed their scholarship intake for 2026/27, with nine players signing scholarship terms including Ethan Nwaneri’s younger brother Emerson.Photo via Arsenal.comArsenal confirmed on Monday morning that nine players will be joining their 2026/27 scholarship intake, with those players agreeing two-year deals with the academy.Hakeem Abubakar, Elyon Mbala, Daniel McCarron, Emerson Nwaneri, Jayden Oba, Theo Odaji-Ukueko, Angelinou Pe
  
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