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• Report: Italy set Guardiola deadline after €20m salary request

  23-07-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Italy set Guardiola deadline after €20m salary requestPep Guardiola is reportedly seeking a €20m-a-year salary to take over as head coach of the Italy national team, and the latest updates indicate that the former Manchester City boss will give a definitive answer by the early stages of next week.Report: Guardiola to give final answer on Italy job by TuesdayGuardiola left City after 10 trophy-laden seasons earlier this summer and has emerged as one of the dream candidates to ta
  
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• Transfer market tough, says Colchester boss Cowley

  29-07-2026 16:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Colchester United manager Danny Cowley has said "recruitment is really tough at the moment" after his side were beaten 2-0 by Charlton Athletic in a pre-season friendly.First-half goals from Matty Godden and Karlan Grant secured the victory for the Championship club, but after the match Cowley was happy with his side's performance."We didn't plan the pre-season to be easy, that's why we've played Norwich, West Ham twice, Peterborough, Charlton - so we always understood that it was going to be to
  
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• PSG’s Randal Kolo Muani set for Juventus medical tomorrow

  29-07-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG’s Randal Kolo Muani set for Juventus medical tomorrowSerie A side Juventus have finally sealed the deal for Randal Kolo Muani, having pursued a move for the player for over 12 months now.In the second half of the 2024/25 campaign, the Frenchman did quite well in Turin and this convinced the Bianconeri into bringing him back. As relations with PSG grew tense, Tottenham swooped in and signed him on a dry loan. The stint at Spurs didn’t go well but after weeks of trying and making a
  
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• O'Neill trust 'massive' for Osmand

  29-07-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Striker Callum Osmand aims to continue to repaying Martin O'Neill's faith in him after a "whirlwind" first year at Celtic.Osmand, 20, was signed from Fulham by Brendan Rodgers last summer but didn't make his debut until O'Neill's first interim spell in October.He then scored in the League Cup semi-final victory over Rangers and started the Europa League victory at Midtjylland, but suffered a serious hamstring injury in that game and spent six months out.The striker returned just in time for the
  
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• Blackpool struggles have reignited hunger - Evatt

  29-07-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Blackpool's humbling struggles in League One last season have reignited a hunger in his squad, boss Ian Evatt has said.Evatt arrived at Blackpool in October 2025 with the club bottom of the third tier with nine points from 13 matches.He eventually guided the club to a 13th-placed finish, capped by four wins from their final four games of the 2025-26 campaign."I feel like last season has humbled everyone a little bit and expectations have been tapered which I think is fine," Evatt told BBC Radio
  
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• New Arsenal Head of Performance appointment confirmed

  29-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Arsenal Head of Performance appointment confirmedAntonio Gomez’s appointment as Arsenal’s new Head of Performance has been confirmed through images of the Spaniard attending training with the Gunners.Photo via Arsenal.comFollowing the unofficial confirmations of Arnaldo Abrantes and Eneko Angulo’s moves to Arsenal over the past week, new photos have also confirmed the addition of Antonio Gomez to the club’s backroom staff.Reports from earlier this month had confirmed
  
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• Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz ‘dreams’ of joining Manchester United

  29-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz ‘dreams’ of joining Manchester UnitedJuventus star Douglas Luiz ‘dreams’ of joining Manchester United this summer, according to Tuttosport. The 28-year-old endured a difficult 2025-26 season. He was loaned out to Nottingham Forest last summer, but the agreement was terminated after he struggled for playing time at the City Ground. Luiz returned to Aston Villa on loan and featured in 20 matches, including the Europa League final w
  
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• Augsburg end Crystal Palace negotiations over Chrislain Matsima

  29-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Augsburg end Crystal Palace negotiations over Chrislain MatsimaFC Augsburg have reportedly ended their negotiations with Crystal Palace regarding the transfer of Chrislain Matsima (24), according to information from Sky Germany.Whilst an agreement between the two clubs was close to being reached, their inability to find common ground on the bonuses linked to the deal and the payment structure is said to have brought the talks to a halt. Crystal Palace, which had tabled an offer of €25m for
  
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• Tottenham not pursuing Barcelona mainstay amid €65 million move rumours – Romano

  29-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham not pursuing Barcelona mainstay amid €65 million move rumours – RomanoBarcelona defender Jules Kounde is widely considered one of the better right-backs in world football when fit and in form.The Frenchman may have had a poor 2025-26 season at club level, but he bounced back in style at the World Cup, looking close to his best for France.It emerged earlier that Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur were considering a significant bid to test Barcelona’s resolve over one
  
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• Cardiff boss Barry-Murphy signs contract extension

  29-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brian Barry-Murphy earned promotion in his first season at Cardiff [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Cardiff City have agreed an improved contract with boss Brian Barry-Murphy ahead of the club's return to the Championship.The former Manchester City academy coach led the Bluebirds back to the second tier at the first attempt after his appointment last summer.The 48-year-old, who already had a deal until 2028,- had been linked with Burnley earlier in the close-season, but has signed a new three-year term
  
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• Real Madrid will pursue Rodri after Diomande signing

  29-07-2026 15:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Spanish football journalist Lucas Navarrete says the Real Madrid board "have decided to go all in" to achieve the signing of Rodri.Since lifting the World Cup and being named as Player of the Tournament, Rodri has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid.The 30-year-old midfielder has a year left on his contract and is currently having rehabilitation for back surgery. Manchester City have not confirmed a timeline for his return.Navarrete said Spanish media "100%" expect Jose
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino reportedly close to new contract that would keep him with USMNT through 2030 World Cup

  29-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After leading the United States men's national team to its best World Cup finish in two decades, Mauricio Pochettino is likely sticking around to finish what he started. The USMNT head coach is "close" to finalizing a deal with the USMNT that would keep him under contract through the 2030 World Cup, according to The Athletic. Financial terms of the deal — which has not been finalized just yet — are not known at this time. 🚨 Mauricio Pochettino on course to agree new contract
  
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• Henderson bids farewell to 'ambitious and progressive' Brentford

  29-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Jordan Henderson says he leaves Brentford "with a lot of pride and some great memories" after reaching a mutual agreement with the club to terminate his current contract.The Bees have let the 36-year-old go on a free transfer this summer, despite only securing his services one year ago, with a move to Chelsea already negotiated."I leave Brentford with a lot of gratitude for the opportunity the club gave me and for the support and care shown to me and my family from day one," Hender
  
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• Davide Frattesi’s agent clears air over player’s future

  29-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Davide Frattesi’s agent clears air over player’s futureSince the start of the summer, Davide Frattesi has been one of the players expected to leave Inter before the season begins.After limited minutes under Christian Chivu last season, the 26-year-old has been widely considered to be on the chopping block. While he has been attracting interest from the Premier League, his priority is to remain in Italy.Frattesi’s agent, Giuseppe Riso, recently spoke to Sky Italia on his client&
  
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• 🚨 UEFA slams FIFA plan, says it exploits football for profit

  29-07-2026 15:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 UEFA slams FIFA plan, says it exploits football for profitUEFA has just issued a new statement condemning the deadline FIFA has set for federations to back its commercial plan or be excluded from the one-off payment if they reject the proposal.For UEFA, that ultimatum "says it all" about the plan’s true intentions. The organization argues that FIFA is using football to enrich itself and its friends.The statement says that UEFA has held talks with numerous stakeholders from across
  
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• Report: Everton set £70m price tag on star amid Manchester United interest

  29-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Everton set £70m price tag on star amid Manchester United interestIliman Ndiaye transfer latest as Everton name £70m price amid Manchester United interestEverton have every right to play hardball over Iliman Ndiaye. According to Mirror, the club will demand around £70m for the Senegal forward as Manchester United and Al-Hilal weigh up moves. That figure is steep, but this is the market now, and Everton are under no obvious pressure to blink first.Ndiaye, 26, has emerged
  
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• Real Madrid aim to sign Man City superstar for €40-50 million as key meeting scheduled for Thursday

  29-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid aim to sign Man City superstar for €40-50 million as key meeting scheduled for ThursdayAccording to Jose Felix Diaz of AS, Real Madrid’s pursuit of Manchester City and Spain superstar Rodri has gathered significant momentum after months of hesitation. Although the club’s hierarchy had resisted the idea for almost a year, their stance has gradually changed. What had been a firm refusal before the World Cup has evolved into what is now understood to be a clear willingn
  
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• Manchester City agree five-year contract terms with Ayyoub Bouaddi as Lille negotiations enter final stages

  29-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City agree five-year contract terms with Ayyoub Bouaddi as Lille negotiations enter final stagesTalks between Man City & Lille described as “particularly intense” as clubs seek common groundBouaddi has agreed personal terms with Man City on a contract until 2031Man City confident of completing a deal in the next days, with a fee gap of ~€10M remainingManchester City have agreed personal terms with Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi and are confident to close a deal with
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino 'close' to agreeing to new deal to manage USMNT

  29-07-2026 15:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino looks likely to continue as coach of the United States men's national team according to a report from The Athletic's David Ornstein, Tom Bogert, Henry Bushnell, and Paul Tenorio.MORE — Zidane takes over France national teamSaying a deal is "close but not quite done," the report says the new deal would run through the 2030 World Cup, putting Pochettino at the wheel for the Gold Cup, World Cup qualifying and a likely participation in the 2028 Copa America.The program had
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino 'close' to agreeing new deal to manage USMNT

  29-07-2026 15:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino looks likely to continue as coach of the United States men's national team according to a report from The Athletic's David Ornstein, Tom Bogert, Henry Bushnell, and Paul Tenorio.Saying a deal is "close but not quite done," the report says the new deal would run through the 2030 World Cup, putting Pochettino at the wheel for the Gold Cup, World Cup qualifying and a likely participation in the 2028 Copa America.The program had recently hired Steve Cherundolo, a possible future
  
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• Is World Cup sell-off plan a step too far by Infantino?

  29-07-2026 15:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino is making the boldest move of his 10 years in charge of Fifa [Getty Images]Gianni Infantino is billing it as the democratisation of football.But Fifa's announcement that it aims to sell off stakes in its football competitions - including the World Cup - to private investors via associates of US President Donald Trump has been met with incredulity and rage from fans, politicians and regional governing bodies.The big selling point, according to Infantino, is $20m (£15m) in f
  
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• De Zerbi outlines Bergvall position

  29-07-2026 15:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he has told midfielder Lucas Bergvall to stay but cannot promise him a starting role.The Sweden international, 20, has received multiple offers from Premier League rivals Newcastle and Nottingham Forest but surprisingly started Spurs' 4-2 penalty shootout win over Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium on Wednesday.De Zerbi admitted he made mistakes in his handling of Bergvall during a chaotic end to the season following his appointment in March, when
  
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• Saltburn concede match over 'finger-clicking' claim

  29-07-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Following the furore surrounding Saltburn Cricket Club amid an alleged cheating scandal, the club's second team were due to return to action on Wednesday evening.But that match, a cup game against Marton's second team, has now been cancelled. Saltburn have conceded the fixture, with BBC Sport being told Saltburn were unable to get a team together due to the "holiday season".Earlier on Wednesday morning, the match had been scheduled to go ahead as planned but was later cancelled.On Monday evening
  
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• BREAKING | Augsburg defender Chrislain Matsima’s transfer to Palace collapses

  29-07-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BREAKING | Augsburg defender Chrislain Matsima’s transfer to Palace collapsesFlorian Plettenberg reports that Augsburg defender Chrislain Matsima’s move to Palace has collapsed. The two sides failed to reach an agreement on the final contractual details despite discussing a total package worth as much as €30 million. Matsima will be remaining in the Bundesliga for now.The proposed deal reportedly collapsed because Augsburg and Palace remained apart on the structure of
  
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• Former Bayern Munich midfielder offers himself to Barcelona – report

  29-07-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Bayern Munich midfielder offers himself to Barcelona – reportAccording to journalist Matteo Moretto (h/t SPORT), Leon Goretzka has offered himself to Barcelona after becoming a free agent following the expiry of his contract with Bayern Munich.The German midfielder’s representatives have made contact with Barcelona’s sporting department in recent hours, indicating that Goretzka would be interested in joining Hansi Flick’s project following Frenkie de Jong’s l
  
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• Roma tracking Torino youngster Alessio Cacciamani

  29-07-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma tracking Torino youngster Alessio CacciamaniRoma will need to revolutionize the flanks. Gasperini has lost Celik and Tsimikas, and Angelino and Salah-Eddine are also set to leave the capital. The Grugliasco-born coach can only rely on Wesley and Rensch. The Giallorossi management is therefore looking for players to add to the squad to raise the bar: their eyes are on Fresneda, but they’re also keeping an eye on Alessio Cacciamani, owned by Torino. Belghali of Hellas Verona remains in
  
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• River Plate begin talks with Real Madrid for Mastantuono loan deal – report

  29-07-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  River Plate begin talks with Real Madrid for Mastantuono loan deal – reportRiver Plate have opened formal negotiations with Real Madrid to re-sign teenage midfielder Franco Mastantuono on a season-long loan deal, according to football journalist Matteo Moretto. The 18-year-old Argentine attacking midfielder is keen to return to his former club in Buenos Aires to secure regular playing time after a heavily disrupted debut season in Spain.Mastantuono’s desire for a return homeMastantuo
  
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• Official: Bisseck signs new Inter contract after Bayern Munich speculation

  29-07-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Bisseck signs new Inter contract after Bayern Munich speculationInter confirm Yann Bisseck has signed a contract extension until June 2031.German centre-back Bisseck has signed a new contract with Inter.The defending Serie A champions confirmed the deal with an official statement.Bisseck extends Inter contract: official statement“FC Internazionale Milano is pleased to announce that Yann Bisseck has extended his contract with the Club: the 2000-born defender will remain with the N
  
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• Koulierakis keen on joining Roma, talks in final stages

  29-07-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Koulierakis keen on joining Roma, talks in final stagesRoma are ready to add another central defender to Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad.As confirmed by Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto, the Giallorossi have set their sights on Wolfsburg’s Koulierakis.The Greek centreback is very keen on the move and discussions are underway for a fee of around 15 million euros.The negotiations are progressing rapidly with Roma ready to finalize the signing in the coming hours.
  
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• Done Deal: Kolo Muani to Juventus, obligation to buy €38m plus €12m bonus from PSG

  29-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done Deal: Kolo Muani to Juventus, obligation to buy €38m plus €12m bonus from PSGSky Sport Italia claim Juventus will pay €38m for Randal Kolo Muani, plus up to €12m in add-ons, on loan with obligation to buy from Paris Saint-Germain if one condition is met.ROME, ITALY – MAY 10: Randal Kolo Muani of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico on May 10, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by
  
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