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• Rangers winger Djeidi Gassama on Monaco radar

  29-08-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers winger Djeidi Gassama on Monaco radarAS Monaco could soon step up their efforts to sign Rangers’ Djeidi Gassama (22), according to information from Foot Mercato.Having already shown interest in the winter transfer window, albeit ultimately unsuccessfully, the French club have reportedly not given up on the Paris Saint-Germain academy graduate and 2022 Ligue 1 champion and could attempt to secure his services before the transfer window closes. Whilst Rangers’ management are op
  
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• Everton see attacking target change mind at the death

  02-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton see attacking target change mind at the deathEverton Transfer Blow as Folarin Balogun Move Collapses on Deadline DayEverton’s pursuit of Folarin Balogun has collapsed at the final stage, leaving David Moyes and the club’s recruitment team with a major problem after a dramatic deadline day twist. According to The Athletic, the United States international decided against completing the move after late complications, despite Everton having already pushed deep into the process wi
  
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• Luton midfielder Sandal to have knee surgery

  02-09-2026 15:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Luton Town have confirmed midfielder Sverre Sandal will have surgery on a knee injury.The 23-year-old has struggled for fitness since his move in February, making just four appearances.Sandal last turned out during Luton's victory at Gillingham in the Carabao Cup last month as a second-half substitute.He will be sidelined for "the foreseeable future", the club have said.All the latest Luton Town news
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid sign former Atletico Madrid academy winger

  02-09-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid sign former Atletico Madrid academy wingerReal Madrid have signed Jorge Rajado after the winger had terminated his contract with Atletico Madrid. After spending a decade in the Colchoneros’ academy, Rajado has now made the move to La Fabrica, with Real Madrid having monitored him for some time.The 20-year-old has already shown off his new club colours on social media.From Atletico C to Real Madrid CRajado will be registered with Real Madrid C, although the Merengues
  
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• 😳 Tomori-Leweling behind the scenes, Ausilio and will Cabal stay? 🔥

  02-09-2026 15:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😳 Tomori-Leweling behind the scenes, Ausilio and will Cabal stay? 🔥The summer transfer window has slammed shut after intense months of major signings, endless negotiations, and deals that collapsed at the last second. Serie A teams have reshaped their squads to varying degrees, trying to give their coaches the best possible tools to face the season.Watch all Serie BKT matches live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!Now, though, it’s tim
  
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• 'Dobbin can still come good' - Saints analysis

  02-09-2026 15:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Saints fan Nick Illingsworth believes there is more left for new Southampton signing Lewis Dobbin to show as he tries to find his place in the team.Southampton brought the 23-year-old for close to £9m from Aston Villa this summer but he has only started one Championship match so far."I think he can still come good, he's versatile and he's finding the right position," Illingsworth said."He played the number 10 at Preston and did well, but we've got Finn Azaz. He played out wid
  
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• Is Gabriel Martinelli still joining Al-Hilal from Arsenal?

  02-09-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Is Gabriel Martinelli still joining Al-Hilal from Arsenal?Gabriel Martinelli’s transfer from Arsenal to Al Hilal still hasn’t been confirmed after Tuesday’s Premier League deadline day, so is the move still going ahead?Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesTuesday’s transfer deadline day brought a number of loans and sales for Arsenal, but one notable omission was any confirmation of Gabriel Martinelli’s club-record exit to Al Hilal.James McNicholas reports for The Ath
  
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• Chesterfield sign Bolton midfielder Randall on loan

  02-09-2026 15:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joel Randall played for Bolton in pre-season but has not featured for them competitively since 4 January [Shutterstock]Chesterfield have signed Bolton Wanderers midfielder Joel Randall on a season-long loan deal.The 26-year-old completed his move before Tuesday's 23:00 BST transfer deadline.The former Exeter and Peterborough man has scored two goals in 34 league appearances for Wanderers.He could make his debut for the Spireites in Saturday's home game against Barnet in League Two.Every done dea
  
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• How did Mudryk fare at Chelsea?

  02-09-2026 15:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Mykhailo Mudryk joined Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2023 for an initial £61m, having attracted interest from clubs across Europe including Arsenal.After impressing in the Champions League with Shakhtar in the first half of 2022-23, Mudryk needed time to adapt to a new country and league.He had to wait until October 2023 for his first Chelsea goal, and he ended his first full campaign at Stamford Bridge with seven goals and four assists.By the start of 2024-25, Graham Pott
  
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• Ipswich's brutal reminder not to feel sorry for themselves in heat of battle

  02-09-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]The Premier League can be brutal. Moments before half-time at Old Trafford on Sunday, Ipswich Town came close to doubling their deserved lead at Manchester United.An hour later, they had conceded five goals, including a very controversial and perhaps decisive second.Gary O'Neil was spot on in saying his side didn't park the bus, gave it a go and had some great moments. He was also correct in identifying that his team's emotional discipline must improve.Dealing with setbacks wa
  
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• Brian Farinas makes Barcelona history with first-team registration without debut

  02-09-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brian Farinas makes Barcelona history with first-team registration without debutBarcelona have handed Brian Farinas a first-team shirt without giving him a first-team debut, creating a rare piece of club history in the process.According to Mundo Deportivo, the midfielder has become the first Barcelona player in 19 years to be registered with the senior squad without making an official competitive appearance for the first team.Farinas has been given the No. 4 shirt for the 2026/27 season, a numbe
  
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• Colchester rejected bids for Payne - Cowley

  02-09-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Colchester United manager Danny Cowley says the club turned down bids for creative midfielder Jack Payne during the transfer window.Payne played 90 minutes in Tuesday night's 2-0 defeat by League Two table-toppers Bristol Rovers, the U's first league loss this season.The 31-year-old scored 13 goals and provided six assists for Colchester as they finished last season mid-table, and will stay at the club at least until January.Cowley also said he wanted to extend Payne's contract, which is set to
  
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• The Folarin Balogun shambles exposes much deeper problems at Everton

  02-09-2026 15:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  So there has been a U-turn regarding Folarin Balogun that did not involve the unholy alliance of Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino. For Evertonians, however, mentions of the Balogun controversy may not prompt thoughts of the World Cup and a suspension that was quashed in questionable fashion. The United States international’s late change of heart compounded a week of discontent, left David Moyes short of strikers and, potentially, goals and meant Everton ended deadline day weaker than they
  
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• 🎧 'Not the window we anticipated for Wolves'

  02-09-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BBC Radio WM's Mike Taylor is joined by former Wolves striker David Kelly to analyse the club's business in the summer transfer window.They discuss the large size of the squad and whether there is enough Championship experience for Wolves to win promotion back to the Premier League this season."This might be a promotion squad - the only thing that we can say for the moment, is it is not what we were anticipating," said Taylor. "That doesn't mean it will necessarily be bad. We'll know that in a f
  
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• 'Big names have stayed' - fan's view on transfer window

  02-09-2026 15:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]With the transfer window shut until January, fans are coming to terms with the business their clubs have done over the summer months. Speaking to BBC Radio Solent, Bournemouth fan Josh Wyatt said he would rate his side's window a seven out of 10.On the bargain of the window, Wyatt chose loan signing Michele Di Gregorio saying: "I actually think bringing in a back-up goalkeeper is so crucial. We saw how important it was for [Djordje] Petrovic last year, bringing in a bit of competit
  
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• Is £65m a fair price for Ndiaye?

  02-09-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]In a summer of highly-inflated transfer fees, value has become increasingly hard to determine.On one hand, the Iliman Ndiaye is a player of superlative skill, evasive, quick and wonderfully entertaining with the ball at his feet.Ndiaye was responsible for 73 of Everton's 250 completed dribbles last season, the highest share of any Premier League player.Everton fans may also point to recent moves in the Premier League involving Manchester City, such as the sale of Savio to Tottenham
  
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• 'Salvesen burst Pompey's bubble'

  02-09-2026 15:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Shutterstock]Former Derby County midfielder Darren Robinson has praised the Rams' reaction to a winless start to the season by claiming their first victory against Portsmouth thanks to a winning goal from striker Lars-Jorgen Salvesen."It was a quality finish in the way he came on to the ball and it was a confident finish," Robinson said."There were lots of shots from distance, particularly from Portsmouth, but they lacked that cutting edge - but you watch that finish by Salvesen. He comes on to
  
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• Real Madrid new youth signing makes first-team training debut

  02-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid new youth signing makes first-team training debutReal Madrid continued their preparations ahead of Friday’s La Liga clash with Real Betis at Estadio La Cartuja.After three wins in three games, Los Blancos have made a solid start to Jose Mourinho’s second spell at the Santiago Bernabeu and will be eager to build on it.Sergio Martinez trains with first teamAnd, the main highlight from today’s training session was the presence of youngster Sergio Martinez.The 19-year-o
  
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• Ex-Arsenal 26yo to complete post-deadline-day transfer to Feyenoord

  02-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Arsenal 26yo to complete post-deadline-day transfer to FeyenoordReiss Nelson has completed a free transfer move to Feyenoord after departing Arsenal via a mutual contract termination, according to a report.Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty ImagesFabrizio Romano reports that Reiss Nelson is returning to Feyenoord as a free agent, with the deal now done after successful medical tests on Wednesday morning.Nelson had previously played for Feyenoord as a loanee in the 2021/22 season, before returning t
  
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• Are you concerned by Arsenal's lack of attacking signings?

  02-09-2026 15:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Finding an attacker who could elevate a squad that almost won a domestic and European double has proved difficult for Arsenal this summer.The Gunners want to be one of the best clubs in the world.In an interview with the Times, chief executive Richard Garlick said that joining the world's super-clubs is "the goal - that's the ambition".In that same interview, Garlick acknowledged that the "pool of players is smaller now than it was a few years ago if we're going to improve".And unf
  
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• Barcelona loanee already making a big impression at his new club

  02-09-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona loanee already making a big impression at his new clubHaving left FC Barcelona to join Lyngby on loan this summer, goalkeeper Diego Kochen is already beginning to show his talent and potential in Denmark.The 20-year-old Barcelona starlet has been named in the Danish Superliga Team of the Week after producing his best performance since arriving in the country.In their latest game this past weekend, Kochen made seven saves against Odense Boldklub, producing several outstanding stops alon
  
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• Are Everton better with Grealish?

  02-09-2026 14:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]One positive on a difficult deadline day for Everton was the loan signing of Jack Grealish for a second successive season from Manchester City.Grealish proved to be a popular addition to the Everton squad in 2025-26 before a stress fracture to his foot ended his campaign after a 1-0 win at Aston Villa in January.While Everton's goal output was broadly the same with and without Grealish, their win percentage and points-per-game tallies were both significantly higher with the 30-year
  
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• Liverpool’s mixed window leaves massive uncertainty

  02-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool’s mixed window leaves massive uncertaintyLiverpool Right to Keep Cody Gakpo Despite Late Manchester City InterestLiverpool closed the transfer window with familiar debate swirling around the squad. Supporters wanted more done, and with good reason. Early-season performances have raised legitimate questions about depth at right-back and the make-up of the midfield, particularly after no specialist No 6 arrived and Curtis Jones departed. Those concerns have not gone away, and Andon
  
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• Hull City land Serie A star on loan

  02-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City land Serie A star on loanHull City Sign Robinio Vaz on Loan in Bold Premier League MoveHull City have moved quickly to strengthen after promotion, completing the loan signing of Robinio Vaz from AS Roma in a deal that adds intrigue, upside and a significant future option. As reported by GFFN, the 19-year-old winger arrives from the Serie A club with a €30m buy option included.For Hull City, this is the sort of recruitment call that tells you plenty about the club’s ambition.
  
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• From France: Chelsea not giving up on Kone, possible new contacts in January

  02-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From France: Chelsea not giving up on Kone, possible new contacts in JanuaryThe transfer window has closed, but Manu Koné’s name continues to be a hot topic. The French midfielder was one of the key figures in the final hours of the summer transfer window, when Chelsea attempted to bring him to London, initiating negotiations with Roma. The deal fell through, largely due to Gian Piero Gasperini’s stance, who opposed Koné’s departure. The manager considers the Fren
  
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• Barcelona set to return for Julian Alvarez in January with €70 million financial cushion

  02-09-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona set to return for Julian Alvarez in January with €70 million financial cushionBarcelona have already decided what comes next in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez.The Catalan club failed to pry the Argentine away from Atletico Madrid during the summer, but according to SPORT, that was not the end of the story. Rather, Barça are now preparing to return for the forward when the January transfer window opens.Alvarez ultimately remained at the Metropolitano after Atletico Mad
  
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• ‘It’s part of the game’ – Thiago Scuro explains Lamine Camara’s failed Chelsea move and Folarin Balogun’s decision to reject Everton

  02-09-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘It’s part of the game’ – Thiago Scuro explains Lamine Camara’s failed Chelsea move and Folarin Balogun’s decision to reject EvertonAS Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro held a press conference, attended by Get French Football News, in La Turbie on Wednesday afternoon to explain how Lamine Camara’s (22) move to Chelsea and Folarin Balogun’s (25) move to Everton broke down during the final hours of transfer deadline day. The Principality club’s CEO notab
  
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• 'I'll bet on this' - Vrancken backs Braga to stay at Hearts

  02-09-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Head coach Wouter Vrancken would wager on Claudio Braga remaining at Hearts and thinks a second full season at Tynecastle can enhance the striker's chances of a big move."He is fully focused here, fully committed," said the Belgian of the 26-year-old.When asked if the Portuguese would still be at the club when the transfer window closes on Thursday, Vrancken added with a chuckle: "I think he will be here. I'll bet on this."But you never know, so let's hope that we can keep him because he has a l
  
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• How Everton's deadline day debacle leaves owners facing fan mutiny

  02-09-2026 14:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  United States striker Falorin Balogun's proposed move to Everton from AS Monaco descended into farce [Reuters]Everton's shambolic end to the transfer window has resulted in open revolt from supporters that places fierce scrutiny on owners The Friedkin Group and chief executive Angus Kinnear.The final straw for fans already infuriated by the controversial proposed sale of home-grown youngster Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest - the deal was eventually blocked by Everton's board in the face
  
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• Failed Everton transfer has implications for Arsenal & Chelsea

  02-09-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Failed Everton transfer has implications for Arsenal & ChelseaFolarin Balogun’s transfer to Everton fell apart late on deadline day, denying Arsenal a sell-on fee and seemingly causing significant problems for Chelsea in the process.Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesEarly on deadline day, we covered reports that AS Monaco’sFolarin Balogun was set to sign for Everton in a €50m package that would see Arsenal cashing in on their 17.5% sell-on clause.Yet that move was thrown int
  
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