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• Real Madrid and Eduardo Camavinga edging closer over future – Report

  07-07-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid and Eduardo Camavinga edging closer over future – ReportDespite having joined Real Madrid with high hopes in 2021, the French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is facing a highly uncertain future at the Merengue club, still being only 23 years of age and not having reached the heights he was expected to when he joined.There is no doubt that he has contributed to some of the most notable successes enjoyed by the white club in recent memory, however, for the last few years, his growth
  
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• Benitez open to Scotland job - what would he bring and is he affordable?

  09-07-2026 13:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rafael Benitez says he watched Scotland at the World Cup this summer and he would be "open" to the idea of international management [Getty Images]As the search for a new Scotland head coach rumbles on following the shock resignation of Steve Clarke, Rafael Benitez has become the most high-profile manager to publicly declare an interest in the role.The Champions League-winning boss revealed he had watched the Scots this summer at the World Cup, where they limped out at the group stage after picki
  
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• Gossip: Seven clubs chasing ex-Posh midfielder Collins

  09-07-2026 12:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Millwall, Portsmouth, Watford, Huddersfield Town, Oxford United, Reading and Sheffield Wednesday are all trying to sign former Peterborough United midfielder Archie Collins, 26, for free after his contract with the Posh expired this summer. (Yorkshire Post)For more transfer news and rumours, read Thursday's full gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Glentoran sign ex-Cherries defender Ibsen Rossi

  09-07-2026 12:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Glentoran have completed the signing of Zeno Ibsen Rossi following the central defender's departure from Cambridge United.The 25-year-old came through the Brentford, Southampton and Bournemouth academies before signing his first professional deal with the latter in 2019. He made four Championship appearances in the 2021-22 season as the Cherries earned promotion back to the Premier League. Ibsen Rossi also had loan spells with Kilmarnock and Dundee before joining Cambridge in 2022. The Englishma
  
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• Liverpool have the chance to hijack move for Dutch defender after Fabrizio Romano’s latest update – Opinion

  09-07-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have the chance to hijack move for Dutch defender after Fabrizio Romano’s latest update – OpinionLiverpool Should Hijack Move for 20-Year-Old DefenderDespite wrapping up the signings of Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz early in the window, things have went quiet for Liverpool in the transfer window.There’s still plenty of work to be done. A winger to replace Mohamed Salah remains the priority, whilst a midfielder and another defender is also expected to be considered.O
  
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• 'It was good vibes in there' - Stones on viral prank

  09-07-2026 12:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It was one of the viral moments from England's 3-2 victory over Mexico.A glimpse inside the Three Lions' changing room showed manager Thomas Tuchel clapping along to the post-match tunes, before halting his celebrations in concern as Declan Rice flags that defender John Stones has injured his shoulder.Or so the boss thinks.But Stones, who'd been holding his shoulder and flexing his arm in apparent discomfort, then starts pumping his fist towards the ceiling as the drop kicks in - to cheers from
  
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• Report: Arsenal and Spurs set to battle in the race to sign World Cup forward

  09-07-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal and Spurs set to battle in the race to sign World Cup forwardArsenal Transfer News: Antonio Nusa Battle With Tottenham Intensifies After £51.3m Leipzig ValuationArsenal are firmly in the mix for Antonio Nusa as the club’s search for a new wide attacker gathers pace, with TeamTalk reporting that Tottenham, Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are also tracking the Norway international.The 21-year-old has seen his profile rise sharply over the past year. Aft
  
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• Ederson set for second medical after confusion over status of Manchester United deal

  09-07-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ederson set for second medical after confusion over status of Manchester United dealAtalanta midfielder Ederson is set to have a second medical with doctors from Manchester United once the World Cup is over, and while a transfer has not yet been formally completed, Thursday’s updates indicate that the deal is not definitively ‘off’.Where Ederson stands with Manchester UnitedAccording to reports in June, Manchester United have agreed a €45m package to sign Brazil internatio
  
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• Cambridge defender Rossi exits club

  09-07-2026 12:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rossi started just one league game for Cambridge United last season [Getty Images]Defender Zeno Ibsen Rossi's contract at Cambridge United has been terminated by mutual consent.The 25-year-old joined the U's in 2022 from Bournemouth and made 60 appearances for the side during his four-year stint.The centre-back played just five League Two games last season before joining Dublin-based side Shelbourne on loan in February.Rossi had signed a further two-year contract with Cambridge in 2024, with a "
  
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• Gossip: Wolves eye Aston Villa attacker Dobbin

  09-07-2026 12:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Wolves have reportedly identified Aston Villa attacker Lewis Dobbin, 23, as a potential summer transfer target, with Middlesbrough and Southampton also linked with the English former Preston loanee. (Lancashire Post)For more transfer news and rumours, read Thursday's full gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Borussia Dortmund eye three Barcelona stars as Karim Adeyemi deal evolves

  09-07-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund eye three Barcelona stars as Karim Adeyemi deal evolvesBarcelona’s pursuit of Karim Adeyemi has entered a new phase, with Borussia Dortmund identifying three Barcelona players who could become part of the negotiations. According to journalist Gerard Romero, the Bundesliga club has expressed interest in Roony Bardghji, Hector Fort and Marc Casado as discussions over Adeyemi’s future continue.The Barcelona transfer news suggests that while the two clubs are still
  
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• Gossip: Robins keen on Exeter striker Wareham

  09-07-2026 12:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Bristol City are targeting a move for Exeter City striker Jayden Wareham, 23, after the Englishman scored 19 goals for the Grecians in League One last season despite the club being relegated. (Alan Nixon - subscription required)For more transfer news and rumours, read Thursday's full gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• 'Fantastic' plans for redevelopment a 'must-do' - Randall

  09-07-2026 12:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Nottingham Forest chairman Nicholas Randall KC says all parties are "pretty close to being on the same page" in regards to the redevelopment of the Peter Taylor Stands at the City Ground.Proposals to demolish the stand and replace it with a new 10,000-seater one that would increase the stadium's capacity to about 42,000 have been public since last year, but work is yet to begin.Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis wants to eventually increase capacity to 50,000."We're very much hoping
  
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• Sunderland prepare offer for Matias Soule

  09-07-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland prepare offer for Matias SouleMatias Soulé could leave Roma. Although the Giallorossi club made it through June 30 without making any major transfers, the 2003-born player remains on the move. Gian Piero Gasperini is looking for two starting strikers behind Malen, and in the coming weeks, the Argentine winger could be the prime candidate to leave the capital. The former Frosinone player, despite a difficult second half of the season due to groin pain, has attracted the attentio
  
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• Kess Elmore signs for Sparta Prague to become first English player in Czech league

  09-07-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kess Elmore signs for Sparta Prague to become first English player in Czech leagueSparta Prague have secured the services of English winger Kess Elmore, who arrives from Austrian side St. Pölten. This historic move sees Elmore become the first English player to compete in the Czech women’s top flight.Sparta Prague are coming off a highly successful season. They completed a domestic double, ended Slavia Prague’s four-year reign as champions, and reached the semi-finals of the ina
  
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• Gossip: Man City agree £12.5m deal to sign Monga

  09-07-2026 12:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Manchester City have agreed a deal with Leicester to sign 16-year-old winger Jeremy Monga for £12.5m plus a sell-on fee, despite interest from Arsenal and Brentford. (The Athletic - subscription required)Preston North End have made an ambitious attempt to sign the versatile Northern Ireland international Justin Devenny from Crystal Palace, though the 22-year-old is also admired by Leicester and Southampton. (Lancashire Post)For more transfer news and rumours, read Thursday's full goss
  
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• Goals and assists, where things stand before the quarter-finals ☄️

  09-07-2026 12:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Goals and assists, where things stand before the quarter-finals ☄️The final stretch.As the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup kick off this Thursday at 10 p.m. with the blockbuster clash between France and Morocco, here’s an update on the top scorers and assist leaders!Top scorers ranking 🎯1) Lionel Messi - 8 goals2) Kylian Mbappé - 7 goals2) Erling Haaland - 7 goals4) Harry Kane - 6 goals5) Jude Bellingham - 4 goals5) Vinicius JR - 4 goals5) Mikel Oyarza
  
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• Mikel Oyarzabal firm on his future amid Barcelona links: ‘You can say no to them’

  09-07-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Oyarzabal firm on his future amid Barcelona links: ‘You can say no to them’Real Sociedad forward Mikel Oyarzabal has addressed speculation surrounding his future while also putting an end to the debate over Spain’s centre-forward position.After several years in which Alvaro Morata received much of the criticism directed at Spain’s attack, Oyarzabal has firmly established himself as the national team’s leading striker. The Real Sociedad captain has scored 16 go
  
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• Juventus open to bringing Vlahovic back but only on Carnevali’s terms

  09-07-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus open to bringing Vlahovic back but only on Carnevali’s termsThursday’s reports claim that Juventus are open to the idea of welcoming Dusan Vlahovic back to the club after the expiry of his contract on June 30, but only on the conditions laid out by the club’s new CEO Giovanni Carnevali.Vlahovic open to Juventus return and vice-versa, but only on certain conditionsVlahovic is currently a free agent after seeing his contract with Juventus expire at the end of June.The Bi
  
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• Gossip: Preston target Crystal Palace's Devenny

  09-07-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Preston North End have made an ambitious attempt to sign the versatile Northern Ireland international Justin Devenny from Crystal Palace, though the 22-year-old is also admired by Leicester City and Southampton. (Lancashire Post)Wolves have reportedly identified Aston Villa attacker Lewis Dobbin, 23, as a potential summer transfer target, with Middlesbrough and Southampton also linked with the English former Preston loanee. (Lancashire Post)For more transfer news and rumours, read Thursday'
  
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• Cruzeiro in talks to sign Al-Nassr's Brazilian forward

  09-07-2026 12:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cruzeiro in talks to sign Al-Nassr's Brazilian forwardCruzeiro remains active in the transfer market and wants more options for its attack.According to ge, the Minas Gerais club has opened official talks with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr and with the representatives of forward Wesley in an attempt to complete the player’s transfer.If the deal goes through, the 21-year-old will be the second signing for Cruzeiro’s attacking sector in this transfer window, joining Gabriel Pec.Wesley p
  
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• Gossip: Boro finally set to seal Joseph deal

  09-07-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Middlesbrough's £5m move to sign Hull City forward Kyle Joseph had stalled last week but the deal is now back on with paperwork being finalised and the 24-year-old is expected to link up with his new team-mates at their training camp in Portugal later this week. (Mail)Wolves have reportedly identified Aston Villa attacker Lewis Dobbin, 23, as a potential summer transfer target, with Middlesbrough and Southampton also linked with the English former Preston loanee. (Lancashire Post)For
  
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• Gossip: Barry set to join Wednesday

  09-07-2026 12:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]English attacker Louie Barry is set to complete his move from Aston Villa to Sheffield Wednesday and the 23-year-old will sign a four-year deal at Hillsborough. (Sky Sports)Millwall, Portsmouth, Watford, Huddersfield Town, Oxford United, Reading and Sheffield Wednesday are all trying to sign former Peterborough United midfielder Archie Collins, 26, for free after his contract with the Posh expired this summer. (Yorkshire Post)For more transfer news and rumours, read Thursday's full gossip c
  
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• Gossip: West Ham ready to sell Wan-Bissaka and Alvarez

  09-07-2026 12:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]West Ham are open to selling defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka and will set an asking price of £25m for the 28-year-old, though they are yet to receive any enquiries for the DR Congo international. (The Athletic - subscription required)The Hammers are also reportedly ready to sell Mexico international defender Edson Alvarez this summer after the 28-year-old spent last season on loan at Turkish Super Lig club Fenerbahce. (Talksport)For more transfer news and rumours, read Thursday's
  
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• Flick’s past comments on Adeyemi resurface ahead of Barcelona transfer: ‘A player who can make the difference’

  09-07-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick’s past comments on Adeyemi resurface ahead of Barcelona transfer: ‘A player who can make the difference’Barcelona have accelerated their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund and Germany forward Karim Adeyemi over the past 24 hours.The Blaugrana have already made an opening offer for the attacker while also reaching an agreement with the player on personal terms.Hansi Flick the driving forceHansi Flick has been one of the strongest supporters of Barcelona’s pursuit of Adeyem
  
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• Eom to miss Swans fixtures due to Asian Games

  09-07-2026 12:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Eom Jisung will miss two Swansea City fixtures in September after being called up for the Asian Games by South Korea.Winger Eom has just been to a first World Cup with his national team, where he featured as a substitute in a win over the Czech Republic and a defeat to Mexico.But the 24-year-old has now been named as one of three overage players in South Korea's under-23 squad for the Asian Games, which are being held in Japan.Eom is to join up with the squad on9 September, with th
  
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• Dragusin joins Fiorentina on loan with obligation to buy

  09-07-2026 12:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Tottenham defender Radu Dragusin has joined Serie A side Fiorentina on loan for the 2026-27 season.The deal also includes an obligation for the Italian side to buy the 24-year-old if specific performance-based criteria are met.Dragusin joined Spurs from Genoa for £25m on a six-and-a-half-year deal in January 2024 and has made 48 appearances for the club.He struggled to recover from a serious knee injury suffered in February 2025 and only featured 11 times last season.
  
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• Report: Roma inquire about Como’s Assane Diao

  09-07-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Roma inquire about Como’s Assane DiaoRoma, awaiting the official transfer of Mason Greenwood to Fenerbahce, will be forced to focus on other attacking wingers who can raise the level of their attack. For Gasperini, this is a top priority. In his interview with Sky the day before yesterday, the Grugliasco-born coach appeared calm and aware of the work being done by Tony D’Amico. This calmness contrasts with the fans’ disappointment over the failed arrival of the 2001-bor
  
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• Rangers sign Nottingham Forest defender Smith

  09-07-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers sign Nottingham Forest defender SmithRangers have completed the signing of Nottingham Forest defender Kirsty Smith on a two-year deal.The Gers announced news of the transfer via a post on their official club website this morning.The 32-year-old full-back moves to the Ibrox club after recently agreeing to leave Nottingham Forest.Smith joined The Tricky Trees last summer ahead of their debut season in Barclays WSL2. She made 12 appearances for Nottingham Forest, scoring one goal as the clu
  
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• Meslier turns down 1st choice offer to sign for Arsenal

  09-07-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Meslier turns down 1st choice offer to sign for ArsenalThe former Leeds United goalkeeper has completed his medical and signed his contract, with his arrival expected to be announced imminently.Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesIllan Meslierturned down the chance to become Birmingham’s number one in order to sign for Arsenal, where he arrives as cover rather than first choice.The move is expected to be made official imminently.Birmingham are understood to have offered Meslier an immedia
  
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