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• Real Madrid midfielder wants to stay despite transfer speculation; no negotiations ongoing

  27-08-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder wants to stay despite transfer speculation; no negotiations ongoingReal Madrid have had a very good summer transfer window so far but could still look to do some business this final week.Los Blancos, however, know that any potential signings for the first team are directly dependent on some players leaving.One player whose future has generated some speculation throughout the summer is Eduardo Camavinga, with Manchester United the latest to be linked with him.However, accor
  
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• Roma prepared to offer more than Juventus for free agent Kessie

  28-08-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma prepared to offer more than Juventus for free agent KessieJuventus are still hoping to conclude a deal to bring free agent Franck Kessie back to Serie A, but reports on Friday claim that Roma are prepared to offer the Ivory Coast international a bigger wage packet in order to lure him to the capital.Where Roma and Juventus stand with KessieKessie has been linked with a potential move to Juventus for much of the summer, and recent reports claim that there is already an offer of a two-year co
  
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• Could the most recent addition at Manchester City start against Crystal Palace tonight?

  28-08-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Could the most recent addition at Manchester City start against Crystal Palace tonight?Enzo Maresca told the media yesterday that Ayyoub Bouaddi is ready to step straight into the Manchester City squad for tonight’s Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The Moroccan international was announced as a City player on Wednesday and has quickly got to work with his new teammates. Bouaddi had completed a significant period of preseason training with Lille before signing
  
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• Roma need to secure Vaz’s exit before signing Fofana

  28-08-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma need to secure Vaz’s exit before signing FofanaRoma are returning to the transfer market to try and provide Gian Piero Gasperini with a new attacking player. Following Lyon’s elimination from the Champions League preliminary rounds at the hands of Fenerbahçe, the Giallorossi have intensified their contact with Malick Fofana, a Belgian winger they have long been following and consider a fit for the coach’s tactical needs. Fofana was the protagonist against Fenerbah&c
  
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• Cleverley not expecting further transfer activity

  28-08-2026 12:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Plymouth Argyle manager Tom Cleverley has said he does not expect any incomings or outgoings before Tuesday's transfer deadline day.The Pilgrims added the loan signings of midfielder Tyreeq Bakinson from Leyton Orient and Tottenham Hotspur forward Oliver Irow on Monday and Cleverley said he was pleased with how his side is looking. "I'm happy with the squad. We know performance-wise in the league, there's a lot of things we need to work on, we're nowhere near the finished article, which we'll ge
  
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• Roma inquire about Watford’s Rocco Vata

  28-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma inquire about Watford’s Rocco VataAnother name is on Roma’s radar for the attack. In recent days, the Giallorossi have inquired about Rocco Vata, the Watford winger who has also been targeted by Bologna. Ben Jacobs reports that both Italian clubs have made inquiries about the Irishman. For now, this is an exploratory survey, with Roma continuing to evaluate several options ahead of the final days of the transfer window.D’Amico thus continues to broaden the scope of possibl
  
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• Arsenal player’s brother close to Crystal Palace move

  28-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal player’s brother close to Crystal Palace moveArsenal defender Jurrien Timber’s twin brother Quinten is closing in on a move to Crystal Palace, according to a report from France.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesLa Provence report (via GFFN) that Quinten Timber is nearing a move to Crystal Palace, despite only having joined Marseille in the January transfer window.According to the claims, Quinten has impressed at Marseille and established himself as a key player, with the club
  
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• Gossip: Wolves reject Traore bid

  28-08-2026 12:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Wolves have rejected a £3.5m bid from Anderlecht for midfielder Boubacar Traore. The 25-year-old has also been linked with Portsmouth. (Express & Star)Find more of Friday's EFL gossip here.
  
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• Gossip: Albion close to Collyer deal

  28-08-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]West Bromwich Albion are confident of signing midfielder Toby Collyer on a permanent deal from Manchester United. The 22-year-old spent part of last season on loan at The Hawthorns. (The Sun)Find more of Friday's EFL gossip here.
  
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• Gossip: Watford in Lascelles talks

  28-08-2026 11:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Watford are in talks to sign defender Jamaal Lascelles who is a free agent after leaving Leicester City at the end of last season. The Hornets are also interested in Tottenham defender Kota Takai. (Sky Sports)Find more of Friday's EFL gossip here.
  
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• Gossip: Blades agree Brereton Diaz deal

  28-08-2026 11:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Sheffield United have had an offer accepted to take Southampton forward Ben Brereton Diaz on loan. The Blades face competition from Derby County and Stoke City who are also understood to have agreed a similar deal. (Sky Sports) Find more of Friday's EFL gossip here.
  
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• “It will be an honour” – Andoni Iraola reacts to Liverpool’s Champions League draw

  28-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “It will be an honour” – Andoni Iraola reacts to Liverpool’s Champions League drawLiverpool discover demanding European scheduleAndoni Iraola has spoken of his pride and anticipation after Liverpool discovered their eight opponents for the league phase of the Champions League.The draw in Monaco presented Liverpool with a varied collection of challenges, combining prestigious European names with several potentially awkward assignments away from Anfield. Atletico Madrid, FC
  
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• What is Rangers' identity under McInnes?

  28-08-2026 11:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers were so flat in the Czech Republic, meandering about like confused men, showing weakness in the tackle and not a scintilla of wit.Derek McInnes changed the shape of his team four or five times and the poverty of their play didn't improve one iota."I look at us now and I'm thinking, well, we're no' great as a possession-based team at the minute," said McInnes in explaining his constant switches."We're not a counter-attacking team enough, or effectively enough, at times. We don't look like
  
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• Gossip: Hammers target midfielder Brownhill

  28-08-2026 11:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]West Ham United are interested in bringing former Burnley midfielder Josh Brownhill back to England. The 30-year-old joined Al Shabab of Saudi Arabia last summer. (Teamtalk)Find more of Friday's EFL gossip here.
  
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• Palace fan group to stop Selhurst activity

  28-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Crystal Palace supporter group Holmesdale Fanatics say they will "stop all organised activity" at Selhurst Park citing the sanitisation of football as key in their decision.The group - founded in 2005 - play a significant part in generating the atmosphere and visual impacts such as flags and Tifos for Eagles fixtures.In a lengthy statement explaining the move, the group said "genuine" fans are no longer prioritised by clubs.They said: "Increasingly driven out by sky high ticket pri
  
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• Gossip: Blues make offer for forward Mehmeti

  28-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Birmingham City have made an offer for Ipswich Town forward Anis Mehmeti. Blues' Championship rivals Wrexham are also understood to be interested in the 25-year-old. (Pete O'Rourke)Find more of Friday's EFL gossip here.
  
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• Ben Jacobs: Man United could already be eyeing huge 2027 transfer deal

  28-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ben Jacobs: Man United could already be eyeing huge 2027 transfer dealManchester United Confident on Lewis Hall Plan as Newcastle Stance Shapes Left-Back StrategyManchester United’s search for a left-back has developed into a longer game, with Lewis Hall still viewed as the standout target despite Newcastle United’s firm position this summer. Credit to Ben Jacobs for The United Stand, whose latest update suggests Old Trafford decision-makers believe there is still a realistic route t
  
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• 'They are now athletes' - how do referees get ready for a season?

  28-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Professional Referee Group services the Premier League and the Championship [Getty Images]Referees know every decision will be scrutinised. Fans, pundits and players will pour over their calls, creating never-ending debates. It is why they are prepared.Many of the Professional Referee Group, the top officials in the country, have met in Loughborough this week.They meet every few weeks to work and train together, with the officials spread across the country.Lunch is a choice of chicken, teriy
  
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• Europa League is back! Here's how the draw pots shape up

  28-08-2026 11:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Europa League is back! Here's how the draw pots shape upWhile the Champions League league phase was already drawn last night, today it’s the Europa League draw’s turn. At 1 p.m., both Bayer Leverkusen and TSG Hoffenheim will find out which teams they will have to face in the upcoming EL season.But which opponents are even in the running? Here is an overview of all the pots.Pot 1Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Benfica, Juventus Turin, AC Milan, Olympique Lyon, AZ Alkmaar, Olympiacos Piraeus, Rea
  
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• Tranmere get Norwich forward Jones on loan

  28-08-2026 11:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dylan Jones scored his first professional goal for Tranmere at Cambridge in January [Getty Images]Tranmere Rovers have signed forward Dylan Jones on a season-long loan from Norwich City.Jones, 21, is returning to Prenton Park having spent the second half of last season on loan with Tranmere.He played four times and scored his first professional goal before injury curtailed his move."I loved my time here last season, but it ended too soon, and I feel like I've got some unfinished business at Tran
  
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• A move to revitalise Goretzka's international career?

  28-08-2026 11:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]For years, Leon Goretzka was a cornerstone of Bayern Munich's midfield. But in recent years, the record German champions were not hiding their intentions to sell him for the right price.He rejected a loan move to Galatasaray in 2024 while his sizeable wages at the Allianz Arena ruled out a number of potential destinations, as he was reluctant to accept a reduction in salary, and a move never came to fruition.Instead his contract ran out in July, making him a free agent for the summ
  
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• Andoni Iraola speaks out on Liverpool’s midfield dilemma after Jamie Carragher criticism

  28-08-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola will not restrain his squad's offensive instincts as they implement his tactical ideas, trusting them to sense danger when it develops on pitch.Both goals conceded during Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Newcastle stemmed from counter-attacks, exposing the side while their full-backs and whole midfield pressed high upfield.The defensive weakness echoed issues under previous manager Arne Slot last term, when isolated centre-backs frequently left the team vulnerable,
  
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• Deja vu at Albion - but this time feels different

  28-08-2026 11:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We've been here before only 12 months ago.Albion with a flying start to the campaign, winning games and getting points on the board early.In fact it has been the case for the past three seasons, under both Carlos Corberan and Ryan Mason.It is happening again under James Morrison, with two league wins, a cup victory and a battling display at Newcastle United on Wednesday evening.It is a start not many fans could have envisaged at the end of last season.Among many it will very m
  
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• Rodri's influence on Gonzalez

  28-08-2026 11:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]A lot has clearly changed since Nico Gonzalez first set foot in the Premier League a year-and-a-half ago and made his Manchester City debut against Newcastle of all teams.Before City's 4-0 win, the new arrival had been warned about the intensity with which Newcastle's midfielders played and pressed at their snarling best.However, the unfazed Spaniard ended up completing a staggering 100 passes and helped snuff out any potential breakaways from the visitors at Etihad Stadium.It was
  
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• Michael Zetterer to make Leeds United decision in next 48 hours

  28-08-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Zetterer to make Leeds United decision in next 48 hoursLeeds United target Michael Zetterer is expected to make a decision on his future within the next 48 hours, according to a report by Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg.The Premier League side want the German goalkeeper as their new No.2, and have thus made an improved offer. Per Plettigoal, the deal hasn’t hit a roadblock because of Leeds and Eintracht Frankfurt are failing to reach an agreement, but because the key factor
  
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• Ligue 1 Predictions | Round 2: PSG look for first win against Lille, Monaco host Marseille

  28-08-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ligue 1 Predictions | Round 2: PSG look for first win against Lille, Monaco host MarseilleLigue 1 Predictions, Round 2GFFN editor-in-chief Luke Entwistle, and sub-editor Bastien Cheval face off in our Ligue 1 predictions competition, which returns for the 2026/27 campaign. This season, GFFN will also be hosting guests. It’s three points for a correct score, two points for a correct score difference, and one point for a correct result. Who w
  
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• Arsenal transfer target now training alone

  28-08-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal transfer target now training aloneJulian Alvarez has missed team training with Atletico Madrid for the third day in a row, this time intending to train on his own.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesMarca report that for the third day in a row, Julian Alvarez isn’t going to take part in training with his Atletico Madrid teammates.Alvarez had claimed illness for the previous two sessions, but in this case it seems he’s healthy enough to train alone, which Marca expect him to do l
  
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• Bayern Friday on OneFootball and more; see today’s schedule 📲

  28-08-2026 11:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Friday on OneFootball and more; see today’s schedule 📲Today’s Highlights 🔥On OneFootball 📲Bundesliga15:30 – Bayern Munich x VfB Stuttgart – OneFootball PPV
  Premier League (English Championship)16:00 – Crystal Palace x Man City – ESPN, Disney+ Premium
  Série B19:30 – Goiás x São Bernardo – ESPN, Disney+ Premium20:30 – Novorizontino x Sport Recife – Disney+ Premium20:30 – Náu
  
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• Fiorentina overtake Juventus in race for Manchester United’s Zirkzee

  28-08-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina overtake Juventus in race for Manchester United’s ZirkzeeFiorentina and Juventus both remain interested in a potential deal for Manchester United and former Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee, but as things stand it is La Viola who are closer to getting a deal done according to the latest updates in Italy.Where Juventus and Fiorentina stand in Zirkzee pursuitUnited are expected to allow Zirkzee to leave before the close of the summer transfer window given his limited opportunities a
  
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• Premier League 2026/27 Matchday 2 predictions: Arsenal hoping to build on emphatic opening weekend victory

  28-08-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League 2026/27 Matchday 2 predictions: Arsenal hoping to build on emphatic opening weekend victoryArsenal kicked off their defence of the Premier League title with an emphatic 3-0 home victory over Coventry City last weekend.Their visit to Aston Villa on Monday is the standout game in what promises to be an intriguing set of Matchday 2 fixtures.Without further ado, read on as we preview the weekend ahead.Crystal Palace vs Manchester CityManchester City were given a fright in their season
  
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