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• Real Madrid Sign Diomande for €130m While Olise Links Drew Attention

  29-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid Sign Diomande for €130m While Olise Links Drew AttentionReal Madrid are closing in on a deal to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande for approximately €130m, with Mundo Deportivo reporting that Los Blancos deliberately allowed their widely-reported interest in Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise to run as cover while negotiating the deal in private.The Olise Noise Was Never the Real StoryAccording to Mundo Deportivo journalist Pepe Gil-Vernet, speculation linking Madrid to O
  
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• Gwalia Utd not shying away from promotion target

  26-08-2026 14:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gwalia United started the season with a 6-0 win at Ascot [Ben Brain photography]Gwalia United have one clear objective after suffering relegation last season – promotion back to the third tier of the English football pyramid.The Welsh side collected just 22 points in the Southern Premier Division last season, winning only six of their 22 matches.After victories in their first two fixtures in National League Division One South West, manager Cori Williams-Mills is clear on expectations."We w
  
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• Southampton closing in on defender Schlotterbeck

  26-08-2026 14:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Keven Schlotterbeck represented Germany at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics [Getty Images]Southampton are closing in on a deal to sign German centre-back Keven Schlotterbeck from Bundesliga side FC Augsburg.BBC Sport understands that Saints' move for the 29-year-old is not being made with the intention of directly replacing Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who has been linked with a move away in recent weeks. The club are yet to receive an offer that matches their valuation for Tonda Eckert's vice-captain. Schlott
  
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• Football Extra newsletter: Is there a looming problem for the Premier League?

  26-08-2026 14:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ezri Konsa became the 11th player to move from a team outside the Premier League's big six to one of the elite sextet this summer, joining Arsenal from Aston Villa this month [Getty Images]A curse of modern fandom is being required to understand the latest acronym that will dictate which way the wind blows your team for the foreseeable.If you're outside the UK and would like to receive the Football Extra newsletter, head this way to sign up.An awareness of these various mechanisms, like Uefa's F
  
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• 🚨 Barcelona officially make their move for Julián Alvarez

  26-08-2026 14:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Barcelona officially make their move for Julián AlvarezThe trigger?While Julián Alvarez's situation at Atlético Madrid seems to have reached a point of no return last weekend after Madrid supporters whistled at him, FC Barcelona may have just played its final and decisive card this Wednesday afternoon.Through a video posted on its social media, Barça, through its president Joan Laporta, has officially and publicly declared itself a candidate to sign Juli&aac
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms £50m Liverpool offer for new African forward

  26-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms £50m Liverpool offer for new African forwardLiverpool have come up short in their attempts to sign Yankuba Minteh. Brighton are simply asking too much money for the 22-year-old Gambian international - who in any case will be out injured for the next few months.Richard Hughes sent an opening offer of £50m for the Seagulls’ forward - which was immediately rejected.The Reds sporting director tried again with a bid worth £60m - which also got the trea
  
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• Still keen, Laporta reiterates Barça's interest in Julián Álvarez 👀

  26-08-2026 14:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Still keen, Laporta reiterates Barça's interest in Julián Álvarez 👀FC Barcelona is not giving up on its desire to sign Julián Álvarez this summer. The blaugrana president, Joan Laporta, has publicly confirmed the club’s formal interest in the Argentine forward in statements to the club’s official media outlets.The culé board has already made an official move. Laporta said he had contacted the Atlético hierarchy directly to pres
  
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• PSG set to face Lille without star attacker after Luis Enrique’s executive decision

  26-08-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG set to face Lille without star attacker after Luis Enrique’s executive decisionPSG have given Ousmane Demebele a game off, but it’s purely to get him fresh rather than because of an injury.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.PSG have announced that Ousmane Dembele won’t be in the squad to face Lille on Friday night.In fact, the forward has not been training this
  
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• Wrexham close in on Ekomie and Kabore deals

  26-08-2026 14:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wrexham have made three first team signings this summer but are poised to add Jacques Ekomie (left) and Issa Kabore (right) to their ranks [Getty Images]Wrexham are poised to sign Issa Kabore on a permanent deal from Manchester City in addition to bringing in left-back Jacques Ekomie from French side Angers.Burkina Faso international Kabore featured 32 times across all competitions for the Red Dragons in 2025-26.His eight assists in the Championship were more than any other Wrexham player.Follow
  
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• Liverpool prioritize deal for Crystal Palace forward Ismaïla Sarr

  26-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool prioritize deal for Crystal Palace forward Ismaïla SarrLiverpool are reported to have made Crystal Palace player Ismaïla Sarr (28) one of their attacking priorities for the final stages of the summer transfer window, according to reports from the French media outlet Foot Mercato.Although he was reported to be close to joining Turkish club Galatasaray, the Senegalese striker is said to have been the subject of strong interest from the Reds in recent hours. Whilst no official o
  
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• Fiorentina have already taken decision to fine Kean and have warning for Como

  26-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina have already taken decision to fine Kean and have warning for ComoFiorentina have already taken the decision to fine Moise Kean after his late arrival for training on Wednesday morning and the club have made it clear that if Como do not match their asking price for the Italy international, then he will be forced to watch on from the sidelines for the foreseeable future.Fiorentina fine Kean and call him back in for individual trainingKean arrived late for training with Fiorentina on We
  
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• Betis and Hull City Close In on Deal for Pablo García

  26-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Betis and Hull City Close In on Deal for Pablo GarcíaReal Betis Balompié and Hull City are edging closer to an agreement for academy winger Pablo García, according to El Correo Web. The outlet reported that the deal could be worth close to €5 million in fixed terms plus variables, with Betis seeking to retain a percentage of the winger’s rights in a future sale.How the talks reached this pointHull’s interest in García is not new. The newly promoted Pr
  
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• Barcelona pushing to sign 16-year-old German defensive talent; negotiations underway

  26-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona pushing to sign 16-year-old German defensive talent; negotiations underwayEver since Deco took over as sporting director, Barcelona have placed a lot of emphasis on scouting and signing young players who can help the first team in the near future.This move is already paying dividends, as seen with the signing of Hamza Abdelkarim from Al Ahly half a season ago.In less than six months, the Egyptian has gone from a developmental bet to playing in the World Cup to emerging as a genuine can
  
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• Real Sociedad star names Barcelona as stronger side but expects Real Madrid to improve: ‘Mourinho could turn everything around’

  26-08-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Sociedad star names Barcelona as stronger side but expects Real Madrid to improve: ‘Mourinho could turn everything around’Real Sociedad winger Ander Barrenetxea has given his verdict on the La Liga title race ahead of his side’s trip to the Santiago Bernabeu, naming Barcelona as the stronger team while refusing to rule out a major response from Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid.Speaking to AS before Real Sociedad face Real Madrid in their first home game of the 2026/27 sea
  
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• Marc Cucurella, Yan Diomande presented as Real Madrid players – “It is an honour to wear the shirt of the best club in the world”

  26-08-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marc Cucurella, Yan Diomande presented as Real Madrid players – “It is an honour to wear the shirt of the best club in the world”The last few days have been busy for some of the six players that Real Madrid have signed during the summer transfer window. Carlos Espi was presented on Sunday, and the same can now be said for Marc Cucurella and Yan Diomande.Cucurella was unveiled by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez on Monday, and after his presentation, he spoke to the club&r
  
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• Veteran midfielder wants to stay at Barcelona for the rest of his career amidst transfer speculation

  26-08-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Veteran midfielder wants to stay at Barcelona for the rest of his career amidst transfer speculationBarcelona fans and Frenkie de Jong have shared a difficult love-hate relationship throughout his time in the Catalan capital.The Spanish giants signed the Netherlands midfield maestro in 2019 and, since then, he has gone on to become an important part of the team under different managers.There have been times when he has looked like the best midfielder at the club, but injury and contractual issue
  
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• Sunderland reach verbal agreement with Marseille winger Igor Paixão

  26-08-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland reach verbal agreement with Marseille winger Igor PaixãoSunderland AFC are reported to have reached a verbal agreement with Olympique de Marseille’s Igor Paixão (26), according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.Whilst no agreement has yet been reached between the two clubs – with OM having notably rejected an initial bid from the Black Cats – talks are continuing with a view to finalising the transfer of the Brazilian winger.Having joined the Marseille side
  
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• Official | OGC Nice’s Moise Bombito to undergo further surgergy on tibia injury

  26-08-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | OGC Nice’s Moise Bombito to undergo further surgergy on tibia injuryIn an interview on OGC Nice’s channels, Moise Bombito (26) has confirmed that he will undergo further surgery on the tibia injury that he suffered at the start of October. Bombito suffered a broken tibia against AS Monaco at the start of October 2025 and did not return in time to feature again for Nice last season. However, he did make Canada’s FIFA World Cup squad and even started in their Round of
  
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• Leao returns to Milan training but remains up for sale in final week of transfer window

  26-08-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leao returns to Milan training but remains up for sale in final week of transfer windowRafael Leao is back in training with Milan after missing almost the last two weeks, but he remains up for sale in the final week of the summer transfer window.Leao latest: Back in Milan training, Galatasaray haven’t matched €50m requestMilan have been attempting to find a buyer for Leao for the whole summer after the Portugal international made it clear that he felt this would be the right time to m
  
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• Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool open talks to sign £50m forward after Minteh blow

  26-08-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool open talks to sign £50m forward after Minteh blowLiverpool Transfer News: Reds Submit Offer for Crystal Palace StarLiverpool looked to have set their sights on a move for Yankuba Minteh, but Brighton’s £80m valuation has thrown a spanner in the works.Such fee has caused Liverpool to shop elswhere, as they look to find another forward to join the anticipated arrival of Bradley Barcoal from PSG.According to Fabrizio Romano, that new target is Crystal Pa
  
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• 'If we don't see a reaction, I am really concerned'

  26-08-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Shutterstock]Former Blues captain Ian Clarkson believes "something needs to change" at Birmingham City following their crushing 6-1 defeat to Premier League side Brentford in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.Birmingham enjoyed a fruitful pre-season but have drawn both of their opening two league games in addition to the cup loss to the Bees.They next play away to Wrexham in the Championship on Friday (20:00 BST), before welcoming Southampton and West Midlands rivals Wolves over the following week."Th
  
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• Versatile Real Madrid star has no intention of leaving as Mourinho maintains complete trust – report

  26-08-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Versatile Real Madrid star has no intention of leaving as Mourinho maintains complete trust – reportBrahim Diaz has had a very perplexing career at Real Madrid so far, since moving from Manchester City.He spent his initial couple of seasons out on loan before returning to the Spanish capital and earning a place in the first-team squad.Since then, Madrid have gone through a host of managers, and all of them have seen value in keeping the Moroccan around.A star in his own right for his count
  
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• Bayer Leverkusen reach verbal agreement to sign Moussa Diaby

  26-08-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayer Leverkusen reach verbal agreement to sign Moussa DiabyBayer Leverkusen and Al-Ittihad have reached a breakthrough in negotiations for the transfer of Moussa Diaby, according to Sky Germany and Kicker. A full verbal agreement has been reached between the two clubs worth around €30m. Diaby has agreed to sign a five-year contract through to June 2031, with the medical to follow. The 27-year-old previously played for Leverkusen from 2019 to 2023 before making the move to the English Premi
  
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• York City sign Stevenage forward Malcolm on loan

  26-08-2026 14:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jovan Malcolm has scored once in 14 competitive games for Stevenage since joining from Gateshead last summer [Shutterstock]York City have signed Stevenage forward Jovan Malcolm on loan until January.The 23-year-old scored once in 13 league appearances for Barrow in League Two during a loan spell last season.He came through West Brom's academy and scored twice in five appearances for the senior side.Malcolm could make his debut for the Minstermen in Saturday's home game against Exeter City.All do
  
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• Saint-Étienne’s Pierre Ekwah set for Auxerre loan

  26-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saint-Étienne’s Pierre Ekwah set for Auxerre loanAS Saint-Étienne midfielder Pierre Ekwah (24) is set to sign for AJ Auxerre on a season-long loan, according to a report from Onze Mondial,confirmed by Foot Mercato. Ekwah had looked to force through an exit from Saint-Étienne this time last year. Whilst he failed to secure that exit in the summer, despite his strike, he did leave in the winter on a short-term loan deal. He spent the second half of last season on loan at
  
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• Barcelona’s plans to sign left-footed centre-back could push promising academy star towards summer exit

  26-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s plans to sign left-footed centre-back could push promising academy star towards summer exitAlvaro Cortes has spent years working towards a place in Barcelona’s first team, and until recently, the 21-year-old seemed determined to continue that journey at the club he has always wanted to represent.Now, Barcelona’s transfer plans could change everything.According to SPORT, Cortes is considering his future after the club made the decision to bring in a left-footed centr
  
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• Man City's Kabore set for permanent Wrexham move

  26-08-2026 13:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Issa Kabore made his senior international debut for Burkina Faso in the summer of 2019 [Getty Images]Wrexham are poised to sign Issa Kabore on a permanent deal from Manchester City following his loan spell with the club last season.The Burkina Faso international featured 32 times across all competitions for the Red Dragons in 2025-26.His eight assists in the Championship were more than any other Wrexham player.Following seven loan moves away from Man City, the 25-year-old is now close to sealing
  
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• Former Red sends clear message to struggling Liverpool star

  26-08-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Red sends clear message to struggling Liverpool starFlorian Wirtz Faces Key Liverpool Test as Andoni Iraola Demands More OutputFlorian Wirtz enters the new Liverpool season under a sharper spotlight, with expectations rising around a player signed for a package worth up to £116 million. The Germany international arrived with elite pedigree and a reputation forged at Bayer Leverkusen, yet the debate around his role, end product and adaptation to the Premier League has already intensi
  
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• Feel-good factor important for impressive Sarmiento

  26-08-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Jeremy Sarmiento's goal and assist for Middlesbrough in their 3-1 Carabao Cup victory over Doncaster Rovers on Tuesday, has brought praise from Boro academy ambassador and former midfielder Neil Maddison.The winger has said he "feels at home" at the Riverside having joined permanently this summer and it is the kind of positivity Maddison believes Sarmiento needs to thrive with the Championship club."I still feel like he does a little too much at times on the ball but tonight I thou
  
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• Report: Aston Villa set to make move for €70m attacker

  26-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Aston Villa set to make move for €70m attackerAston Villa Move for Nicolas Jackson Signals New Direction in Chelsea Transfer TalksAston Villa appear to be moving decisively in the transfer market, with Foot Mercato reporting that a deal for Nicolas Jackson is edging closer. The headline figure is significant, around €70m including bonuses, and it underlines how urgently Villa want to reshape their attack before the season settles into rhythm.This has become a complicated summer
  
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