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• Report Bobb targeted by Roma just 6 months after Fulham move

  24-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Bobb targeted by Roma just 6 months after Fulham moveRoma are reportedly turning to another Norway international winger, asking Fulham for Oscar Bobb just six months after his €31m move from Manchester City.It is no secret that the Giallorossi have been trying and failing to sign an attacking wide player for months, faltering in the race for Mason Greenwood, Crysencio Summerville and Alejandro Garnacho.Their latest target is Antonio Nusa of Norway, but RB Leipzig are setting their as
  
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• Florentino Perez approves Real Madrid deal for Premier League superstar

  28-07-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florentino Perez approves Real Madrid deal for Premier League superstarReal Madrid are hoping to complete a blockbuster double transfer in the next few days, as they aim to finalise Jose Mourinho’s squad ahead of the 2026-27 La Liga season getting underway in a few weeks’ time. A deal for Yan Diomande in close, and following him to the Bernabeu could be Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri.In recent weeks, Real Madrid have turned their attention back to Rodri. They were priced
  
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• Gossip: Baggies aim to bolster defence

  28-07-2026 12:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]West Brom have agreed a deal to sign French right-back Nolan Galves, 23, from Ligue 2 side Rodez. (Sacha Tavolieri)The Baggies and QPR are in a race to sign Oxford United's 22-year-old Northern Ireland defender Brodie Spencer. (FootballLeagueWorld)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Tuesday's gossip column here.[BBC]
  
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• Ajax keen on reuniting with West Ham midfielder amid Real Sociedad interest

  28-07-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ajax keen on reuniting with West Ham midfielder amid Real Sociedad interestMike Verweij is reporting that Ajax are keen on reuniting with West Ham midfielder Edson Alvarez. However, if Ajax want to bring Alvarez back to the Eredivisie they will have to compete with Spanish side Real Sociedad. West Ham still actually owe Ajax a fair amount of the transfer from a few years ago. Alvarez himself is said to be open to a return to Ajax. The now 28-year-old midfielder joined Ajax back in 2019 and went
  
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• Season predictions: Back-to-back European adventure & Fadinger to shine

  28-07-2026 12:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Where will you finish in the league and why?From what we have seen from our new manager, Alfred Johansson, and signings so far there is no reason to believe that we won't finish in the top six. Ideally we can finish fourth again or, at the bare minimum, fifth and hope whoever wins the league also wins the Scottish Cup so we could make back-to-back European campaigns.Who is the best signing or has he not signed yet and who should it be?With having only played two games with fans present it i
  
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• La Liga chief slams Gianni Infantino’s ‘pathetic’ rant on Fifa’s World Cup critics

  28-07-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s recent Instagram post, which controversially accused his critics of spreading "hate” during the World Cup, has been vehemently dismissed as "pathetic" by La Liga president Javier Tebas. This sharp exchange comes as Democrats in the United States Congress confirmed an investigation into Infantino, citing "mounting evidence of potential corruption and a possible quid pro quo between Fifa and the Trump Administration."Infantino’s extensive 15-page
  
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• Why Maldini and Leonardo didn’t want to hire Conte or Mancini as Italy coach

  28-07-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Maldini and Leonardo didn’t want to hire Conte or Mancini as Italy coachPaolo Maldini and his advisor, Leonardo, were unwilling to hire either Roberto Mancini or Antonio Conte, and even their attempt to bring in Thiago Motta ultimately failed, prompting their resignations.Maldini’s reign as Italy’s technical director lasted only two weeks, as the ex-defender resigned, alongside his advisor Leonardo, on Monday, following the FIGC’s refusal to hire Andrea Pirlo.EMPOLI,
  
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• Vincent Kompany favourite at Burnley undergoing Man City trial as James Trafford agrees Leeds transfer

  28-07-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vincent Kompany favourite at Burnley undergoing Man City trial as James Trafford agrees Leeds transferCharlie Casper, one of Vincent Kompany’s most valued players at Burnley, on trial by Man CityThe 21-year-old goalkeeper could find a way into the CFA set-up or be sent elsewhere on loanJames Trafford set to join Leeds United, meaning Casper could remain at Man City when he joinsCharlie Casper, one of Vincent Kompany’s most valued players during his time at Burnley, has been taken on
  
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• Report: Liverpool ready to pay £43m to sign Serie A star

  28-07-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool ready to pay £43m to sign Serie A starLiverpool Transfer Latest: Francisco Conceicao Bid Talk Grows as Juventus Consider OptionsLiverpool’s summer has moved at a measured pace so far, but the expectation around attacking recruitment continues to build. With Andoni Iraola now in place as head coach and Victor Munoz the standout first-team arrival to date, attention is increasingly turning towards the wide areas, where the need for fresh quality has become obvious.Acc
  
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• Report: Chelsea are in the race to sign Barcelona defender

  28-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea are in the race to sign Barcelona defenderChelsea transfer news: Gerard Martín shortlist grows as Milan move firstChelsea are assessing Barcelona defender Gerard Martín as part of their plans to strengthen the left side of the squad, according to Caught Offside, with AC Milan currently making the stronger push for the 24-year-old.Martín has emerged as an attractive option because he can play as a left-back and also tuck in as a left-sided centre-back. That pr
  
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• Official | 1. FC Köln loan Fynn Schenten out to Dutch second division

  28-07-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | 1. FC Köln loan Fynn Schenten out to Dutch seconddivisionTeenage striker Fynn Schenten of 1. FC Köln is set to continue his development in the Netherlands with Roda JC Kerkrade. As previously reported, the season-long loan contains no purchase option, reflecting Köln’s belief that the 18-year-old remains a long-term first-team prospect. Schenten joined the club at the age of eight and progressed through every academy level at the Geißbockheim befor
  
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• Uefa issues fresh statement on use of VAR after World Cup controversy

  28-07-2026 11:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  European football officials have issued a renewed directive on the use of Video Assistant Referees (VAR), stressing that the technology should only intervene in cases of "blatantly incorrect" decisions or clear missed incidents. The move follows a significant meeting last week involving referee chiefs from all 55 national associations and representatives from the International Football Association Board (Ifab), the body responsible for the game's laws.The consensus reached aims to streamline off
  
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• AMORIM'S REUNION

  28-07-2026 11:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AMORIM'S REUNIONFrom the autumn of 2024 until January 2026, Rúben Amorim was Manchester United's Head Coach. Fittingly, AC Milan's pre-season schedule now includes a meeting with the English side, with the two teams set to face each other on 15 August at the Tarczyński Arena in Wrocław, Poland. There is another intriguing reunion to come, too. Between 1999 and 2019, aside from several loan spells between 2004 and 2009, Ignazio Abate's footballing home was AC Milan
  
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• ‘The only thing I wanted to do after Real Madrid’ – Zinédine Zidane explains decision to accept France’s national team job

  28-07-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘The only thing I wanted to do after Real Madrid’ – Zinédine Zidane explains decision to accept France’s national team jobZinédine Zidane has been officially introduced today by French FA president Philippe Diallo as Didier Deschamps’ successor in the dugout for Les Bleus. Zidane faced the media this morning at the French FA’s Parisian headquarters alongside Diallo. The former Real Madrid head coach has penned a four-year contract with
  
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• Zidane confirmed as France head coach

  28-07-2026 11:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zinedine Zidane won the Champions League three times as Real Madrid manager [Getty Images]Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team.Didier Deschamps, France's longest-serving manager, ended his 14-year stint in charge after the nation's semi-final exit to Spain at the 2026 World Cup. Zidane, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, has been out of management since leaving Real Madrid for a second time as head coach in 2021. The 54-
  
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• Spanish prodigy with €16 million release clause remains determined to join Barcelona

  28-07-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spanish prodigy with €16 million release clause remains determined to join BarcelonaAccording to Gerard Romero, as relayed by SPORT, Jorge Salinas remains determined to join Barcelona despite negotiations slowing in recent weeks. The Catalan club are unwilling to meet Racing Santander’s €16 million asking price, but those close to the player remain confident that an agreement can be reached before the summer transfer window closes in August.Salinas wants Barcelona but won’t
  
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• Bayer Leverkusen target two fullbacks

  28-07-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayer Leverkusen target two fullbacksKickerreports that Bayer Leverkusen are pursuing Olympique Marseille defender Facundo Medina for the left-back position while also considering KRC Genk’s Zakaria El Ouahdi as a candidate at right-back.Medina has emerged as a leading option to replace Alejandro Grimaldo following the Spaniard’s move to Atlético Madrid. The Argentine international can operate both as a left-back and on the left side of central defence, offering Bayer a profil
  
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• 🎙️ Zidane: I turned down every offer, I only wanted France

  28-07-2026 11:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎙️ Zidane: I turned down every offer, I only wanted FranceZinédine Zidane was officially appointed France manager this Tuesday morning.Under contract until the 2030 World Cup, the former number 10 spoke of his “great pride” and his “ambition” as he takes on this new challenge.The former number 10 of the national team will officially take up his post on August 1, and these are his first words as manager.Zidane’s first words"I’ve had offers
  
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• 🎙️ Zidane: I turned down every offer because I only wanted France

  28-07-2026 11:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎙️ Zidane: I turned down every offer because I only wanted FranceZinédine Zidane was officially appointed France manager this Tuesday morning.With a contract running until the 2030 World Cup, the former number 10 spoke of his "great pride" and his "ambition" as he takes on this new challenge.The former national team number 10 will officially take charge on August 1, and these are his first words as manager.Zidane’s first words"I’ve had offers from clubs over the
  
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• Season predictions: Top-six achievable & progress expected

  28-07-2026 11:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Where will you finish in the league and why?I want to believe that we will finish sixth this season but I do have a nagging doubt about that in the back of my mind. If Jim Goodwin can effectively solve the defensive issues of last season then the top six simply has to be the target, and it feels achievable.Who is the best signing or has he not signed yet and who should it be?Going out on a limb here, I'll say that Idjessie Metsoko will be our best signing. From the small sample size that I
  
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• Zidane confirmed as new France manager

  28-07-2026 11:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zinedine Zidane won the Champions League three times as Real Madrid manager [Getty Images]Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the new head coach of the France national team.Didier Deschamps, France's longest-serving manager, ended his 14-year stint in charge after the nation's semi-final exit to Spain at the 2026 World Cup. Zidane, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, has been out of management since leaving Real Madrid for a second time as head coach in 2021. The
  
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• Grimsby bring in Irish midfielder Doyle

  28-07-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cian Doyle scored five goals and had 11 assists in his 53 league games for Bray [Getty Images]Grimsby Town have signed midfielder Cian Doyle on a two-year contract from Bray Wanderers.Doyle has joined for an undisclosed fee from the League of Ireland First Division side for whom he has played 53 league games, scoring five times."Cian is a bright, energetic and young midfielder who we feel has a high ceiling," said Grimsby head coach David Artell. The 21-year-old is the Mariners' fifth signing of
  
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• Real Madrid fringe star happy with his current role, wants to stay at club

  28-07-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid fringe star happy with his current role, wants to stay at clubReal Madrid signed talented Moroccan playmaker Brahim Diaz from Manchester City in 2019, and the youngster arrived with a lot of promise.Since then, Brahim has established himself as an important squad player for Los Blancos without ever exploding into the star he threatened to become.This summer, the 26-year-old had a very good tournament for Morocco at the World Cup, where he was at his creative best.Now, according to Ab
  
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• Fortuna Düsseldorf sign Bundesliga veteran Philipp Förster (31)

  28-07-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fortuna Düsseldorf sign Bundesliga veteran Philipp Förster (31)Fortuna Düsseldorf – recently relegated to Germany’s third footballing tier – have added substantial Bundesliga experience to their midfield by signing Philipp Förster on a free transfer.The 31-year-old has agreed a one-year contract through June 2027 and will wear the No. 10 shirt. Förster arrives following a season at Karlsruher SC in which he made 27 appearances and supplied four assists.
  
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• Barcelona defensive talent could earn important first-team role in the new season

  28-07-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defensive talent could earn important first-team role in the new seasonAt the end of last season, after Barcelona had wrapped up the La Liga title, Hansi Flick gave La Masia starlet Alvaro Cortes a chance against Alaves.The 21-year-old did not put a foot wrong throughout the game, looking like a solid left-footed central defender who was ready for the first team.Although he may not have received another opportunity after that, Cortes left enough of an impression with that one game for
  
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• Official | Zinédine Zidane appointed France’s national team manager

  28-07-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Zinédine Zidane appointed France’s national team managerZinédine Zidane (54) has been appointed as France’s national team manager, Fédération Française de Football (FFF) has announced on Tuesday. Zidane was the overwhelming favourite to replace Didier Deschamps, whose 14-year tenure has concluded after the 2026 World Cup. Deschamps announced early last year that he would step down, paving the way for Zidane’s return to management. Z
  
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• Maldini felt betrayed: Italy ‘dont want change’

  28-07-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maldini felt betrayed: Italy ‘dont want change’Paolo Maldini and Leonardo resigned after just 16 days in charge, following Giovanni Malagò’s refusal to hire Andrea Pirlo as Italy’s new coach: ‘They don’t want change,’ Maldini said, according to Corriere della Sera.Maldini is no longer Italy’s technical director, as the ex-defender’s reign lasted only two weeks.The final meeting between Maldini, Leonardo and MalagòView this post
  
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• Besiktas come forward for Matias Soule

  28-07-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Besiktas come forward for Matias SouleBesiktas is interested in Matias Soulé, also thanks to Vincenzo Italiano’s push. No official offer yet, but the situation remains to be seen. According to Efecan Oztas of Turkish portal A Spor, a new contender is reportedly interested in Matias Soulé. This would be Besiktas, currently coached by Vincenzo Italiano. There have been no direct discussions with Roma so far, but the Turks are keeping an eye on the offer and have added the Argen
  
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• Season predictions: Safety guaranteed & shift in playing style

  28-07-2026 11:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Where will you finish in the league and why?I think we'll be top six but short of where the club's ambitions are, which would be a top-four finish. Having watched some of our pre-season matches and a shambolic away tie in Europe, it doesn't look like we have addressed the issues that made our style of play so beige last season. We'll do well enough to not be in any bother but we won't trouble the teams at the top of the league. It'll be a depressingly uneventful season. Who is the best sign
  
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• 🚨 Official: Zidane is France's new manager

  28-07-2026 11:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Zidane is France's new managerFrance now has the leader it had dreamed of for years. The French Football Federation (FFF) has officially appointed Zinédine Zidane as the new national team manager.The 54-year-old coach succeeds Didier Deschamps, who stepped down after the 2026 World Cup following 14 years in charge of the team. Zidane’s challenge will be to match, or at least come close to, Deschamps’ achievements, after he led France to World Cup glory in 2
  
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