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• Report: Liverpool have set their sights on move for World Cup forward

  03-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool have set their sights on move for World Cup forwardBradley Barcola to Liverpool, Reds Ready to Push After World CupLiverpool Place Barcola at Centre of Transfer ThinkingLiverpool’s search for a new wide forward appears to have sharpened, with CaughtOffside reporting that Bradley Barcola has moved to the top of the club’s transfer target list.The Paris Saint-Germain winger, currently with France at the World Cup, has become a live name at Anfield after Liverpool&rsqu
  
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• Premier League betting guide for the 2026/27 season

  03-07-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League betting guide for the 2026/27 seasonThe start of the 2026/27 Premier League season on August 21 is guaranteed to trigger a worldwide betting frenzy.The summer transfer window will influence the ante-post markets as clubs strengthen their squads for the season ahead.Without further ado, read on as we offer our predictions for each club, starting with the defending champions.ArsenalArsenal are rated as 6/4 shots to win the title for the second consecutive season, but their fans woul
  
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• Ajax to cover only around 10% of Barcelona captain’s salary during loan spell – report

  03-07-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ajax to cover only around 10% of Barcelona captain’s salary during loan spell – reportAs already reported earlier today, FC Barcelona and AFC Ajax have reached an agreement in principle over a loan deal for veteran goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.The 34-year-old club captain is not part of Hansi Flick’s plans for the future and had already spent the second half of the last season on loan at Girona.Now, he will leave the Spotify Camp Nou once more to sign for Ajax, where he wil
  
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• Report Mario Gila ready for Milan after €25m plus bonus deal with Lazio

  03-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Mario Gila ready for Milan after €25m plus bonus deal with LazioSky Sport Italia claim Mario Gila has agreed personal terms with Milan worth €5m per season, while Lazio are ready to accept a fee of €25m plus €5m add-ons.The defender is out of contract in July 2027, so the Aquile are forced to sell this summer before losing him as a free agent.Gila sparked Serie A bidding warMILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 09: Mario Gila of SS Lazio in action during the Serie A match betw
  
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• Report: Liverpool have made a surprise decision over Virgil van Dijk’s future

  03-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool have made a surprise decision over Virgil van Dijk’s futureVirgil van Dijk Transfer Talk Raises Bigger Liverpool QuestionLiverpool captain no longer untouchableVirgil van Dijk leaving Liverpool once felt unthinkable. Now, according to TEAMtalk, it is at least discussable.The report claims Liverpool no longer view their captain as “untouchable”, with the club prepared to assess serious offers for the Dutch defender this summer. That, in itself, tells us plenty
  
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• Official | Nathaniel Brown joins Bayern Munich

  03-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Nathaniel Brown joins Bayern MunichBayern Munich have confirmed the arrival of Eintracht Frankfurt defender Nathaniel Brown (22) for a reported €55m. The newly-capped Germany star has penned a five-year contract with Germany’s record champions through to June 2031.Brown, who played in three out of Germany’s four 2026 World Cup games, made 75 appearances across all competitions for Frankfurt, scoring seven goals and creating a further 13, including eight goal contribut
  
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• French icon backs Arsenal star Saliba for future Real Madrid move: ‘The door is open’

  03-07-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  French icon backs Arsenal star Saliba for future Real Madrid move: ‘The door is open’Former France international Marcel Desailly believes Arsenal star William Saliba has all the qualities to one day play for Real Madrid, describing the Spanish giants as a destination that every elite player dreams of reaching.Speaking to Sports Casting (via Mundo Deportivo), the former defender was asked directly about the possibility of the Arsenal centre-back joining the Madrid club in the future.D
  
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• What might Robinson's Aberdeen look like this season?

  03-07-2026 16:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In 10 days' time Aberdeen will take on Brora Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup, as the Stephen Robinson era truly starts at Pittodrie.The Northern Irishman took charge in March with the job to keep the underperforming club in the Scottish Premiership, which he managed to achieve.But now, with eight signings in the door and a pre-season to introduce his own vision, expectations will rise again.So what might Robinson's Aberdeen team look like? And have the myriad of problems from last season been
  
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• Journalist: Manchester United in talks to sign former Newcastle star

  03-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Manchester United in talks to sign former Newcastle starManchester United Eye Karl Darlow Move as Goalkeeper Plans Shift This SummerManchester United have spent much of this window chasing solutions in midfield, and by the look of it they have come up short so far. That part is clear enough. Elliot Anderson has gone elsewhere, Mateus Fernandes has followed a different path, and the club are now having to widen the search. That is what happens when recruitment drifts, priorities stack
  
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• Worthing sign QPR youngster Boddy on loan

  03-07-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Worthing have signed Queens Park Rangers teenager Harvey Boddy on a season-long loan.The 17-year-old midfielder returns to Worthing having left the club as a youngster - he had spells at the academies of Brighton & Hove Albion and Ebbsfleet United before joining the London side in January 2025.Boddy links back up with Worthing boss Adam Hinshelwood, who coached him in the youth ranks at the National League club. National League
  
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• Wales' Evans joins Newcastle after Liverpool exit

  03-07-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wales defender Gemma Evans spent two season at Liverpool [Getty Images]Wales defender Gemma Evans has joined Women's Super League 2 (WSL 2) side Newcastle United after leaving Liverpool at the end of last season.Centre-back Evans spent two years with the Reds having previously played for Manchester United, Reading, Bristol City and Yeovil Town.The 29-year-old is one of the senior figures in Rhian Wilkinson's Wales squad, having scored twice in 90 appearances for her national side."I'm happy this
  
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• Milan nearing move for Lazio’s Mario Gila, deal one step away

  03-07-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan nearing move for Lazio’s Mario Gila, deal one step awaySerie A side Milan are nearing a move for Lazio’s Mario Gila, after initially agreeing personal terms with the defender.Many clubs have been pursuing a move for the Spaniard, with Atalanta having had a move rejected even if they agreed terms with Lazio. Napoli were also interested but needed exits to seal a move.Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that after the blitz on Thursday, July 2nd, the Rossoneri have reached an agreeme
  
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• Harriers boss Wotton wants a few more signings

  03-07-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kidderminster Harriers boss Paul Wotton says he is prepared to "work his way down the list" of potential transfer targets as he tries to strengthen his squad further before the start of the season.Wotton, who replaced Adam Murray at Aggborough in late May, has sealed four new arrivals this summer - midfielders Callum Dolan, Max Brogan and Olly Tipton and striker Lewis Walker.Following the departure of established goalkeeper Christian Dibble at the end of his contract, Wotton said the club were "
  
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• De Maesschalck named Gunners' new academy director

  03-07-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Arsenal have appointed Strasbourg technical director Pascal De Maesschalck as the club's new academy head.The experienced Belgian has previously worked at Monaco and Club Brugge before joining Strasbourg in 2024.He will replace Per Mertesacker, who left the club at the end of last season, as Arsenal's academy director.The likes of Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe, Ethan Nwaneri, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Max Dowman and Marli Salmon have all emerged through Arsenal's academy to feature for t
  
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• Huge Vlahović bid, Inter 🙅‍♂️ Solet and Zaniolo latest 🤑

  03-07-2026 16:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Huge Vlahović bid, Inter 🙅‍♂️ Solet and Zaniolo latest 🤑The weekend is just around the corner, but the ball never stops rolling! The World Cup has now entered its hottest and most delicate stage, the one where teams really start to believe they can write their name into history. Obviously, as always, it’s not just about football on the pitch. The transfer window officially opened three days ago, which means that from now until September there will
  
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• Sassuolo target Italian midfielder to replace injured Canada star Koné

  03-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sassuolo target Italian midfielder to replace injured Canada star KonéIsmael Koné suffered a serious injury during the 2026 World Cup, so his club, Sassuolo, is already working to find a valuable replacement on the market.Canada star Koné suffered a shocking injury during a 4-0 win over Qatar in the group phase of the 2026 World Cup this past June, meaning that the talented Sassuolo midfielder will be forced to miss several months of action, including the pre-season with Sas
  
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• Muharemovic ready for Juventus return at half price €18m deal

  03-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Muharemovic ready for Juventus return at half price €18m dealJuventus are ready to finalise the return of Tarik Muharemovic from Sassuolo, which thanks to his past in their youth academy will cost only €18m rather than €36m.The 23-year-old came up through the Bianconeri system from 2021 and played for the Next Gen side in Serie C.LECCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 24: Tarik Muharemovic of US Sassuolo Calcio celebrates with his teammates after scoring his team’s opening goal duri
  
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• Bamba Dieng and Igor Silva among eight Lorient players to leave the club

  03-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bamba Dieng and Igor Silva among eight Lorient players to leave the clubThe summer roster shakeup continues at FC Lorient. After officially announcing the departures of head coach Olivier Pantaloni – who has been replaced by Alexandre Dujeux – and captain Laurent Abergel (33), who has transferred to OGC Nice, the Breton club confirmed the departures of eight more players this Friday.On loan from Olympique de Marseille, Bayer Leverkusen, Lommel SK, and Newcastle United, respectively,
  
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• Man Utd's Onana rejoins Trabzonspor on loan

  03-07-2026 16:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andre Onana still has two years left on his Manchester United contract [Getty Images]Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has rejoined Turkish side Trabzonspor on loan for the 2026-27 season.There will be no option to buy within the agreement but Trabzonspor will cover all of Onana's wages for the duration of the deal.Trabzonspor will also pay United a loan fee for the 30-year-old Cameroon international with a series of realistic add-ons also included in the arrangement.A statement from Unit
  
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• Zenga reacts to Unai Simon’s new World Cup record with cheeky comment

  03-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zenga reacts to Unai Simon’s new World Cup record with cheeky commentFormer Italy goalkeeper Walter Zenga congratulates Unai Simón on breaking his World Cup record, but reminds he did it in a single World Cup.Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón set a new World Cup record in Spain’s 3-0 win over Austria on Thursday as the match allowed him to remain unbeaten in 519 consecutive minutes across the past two World Cups.Zenga reacts to Unai Simon’s new World Cup recordThe previ
  
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• Thuram and Inter fined €5,000 for ‘insulting and offensive banners’ towards Milan

  03-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thuram and Inter fined €5,000 for ‘insulting and offensive banners’ towards MilanInter and their striker Marcus Thuram have both been fined €5,000 after accepting a plea bargain for using insulting banners against Milan during Scudetto celebrations.The Nerazzurri secured the Serie A title and the Coppa Italia in a Double last season, going on an open-top bus parade through the streets of Milan to celebrate with the two trophies.MILAN, ITALY – MAY 17: FC Internazionale
  
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• Summer Transfer window LIVE: Serie A done deals tracker

  03-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Summer Transfer window LIVE: Serie A done deals trackerThis page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page!The Serie A summer transfer window has just opened, and Football Italia brings you the latest transfers completed by Italian clubs and players today.The Serie A summer transfer window officially began on June 29, 2026 and will terminate on September 1, 2026 at 20:00 CET (19:00 BST).Juventus and Milan are among the clubs to have already completed some deals,
  
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• Sheffield United sign full-back Warrington

  03-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheffield United sign full-back WarringtonSheffield United have completed the signing of full-back Chloe Warrington on a two-year deal with the option of a further year.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Blades this afternoon.The 24-year-old left-sided player joins Sheffield United on a free transfer after recently leaving SWPL 1 club Glasgow City at the end of her contract. Warrington spent four years with Glasgow City in which she won one league
  
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• Italy U21 talent Kayode signs new long-term Brentford contract

  03-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy U21 talent Kayode signs new long-term Brentford contractItaly Under-21 international Michael Kayode has signed a new long-term contract with Brentford, just a year after completing the €18m sale from Fiorentina and amid Juventus interest. ‘It’s like a family.’The versatile full-back, who can play on the right or left side of defence, is set to celebrate his 22nd birthday next week.EMPOLI, ITALY – MARCH 26: Jeff Ekhator of Italy U21 celebrates after scoring the
  
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• Inter step up Chalobah talks but eye Man City defender too

  03-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter step up Chalobah talks but eye Man City defender tooLa Gazzetta dello Sport confirms Inter will hold talks with Trevoh Chalobah’s agents, but the Nerazzurri are also looking at Manchester City’s Nathan Aké as a potential alternative.Inter are looking for two new centre-backs following the departures of Francesco Acerbi and Stefan de Vrij at the end of their contracts on June 30.The Nerazzurri are very much active in the summer transfer window as they also seek a replacem
  
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• El Shaarawy to earn €10m per season as free agent at Al-Shabab

  03-07-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  El Shaarawy to earn €10m per season as free agent at Al-ShababStephan El Shaarawy is a free agent after his contract with Roma ran down and is expected to sign a €10m per year contract with Al-Shabab.It has been quite the last few weeks for the 33-year-old, because he scored one of the decisive goals against Verona to secure Champions League qualification for Roma and then got married to long-term partner Ludovica Pagani.His contract with the Giallorossi expired on June 30 and a new de
  
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• Roma step forward for Chelsea’s Alejandro Garnacho, Blues considering exit

  03-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma step forward for Chelsea’s Alejandro Garnacho, Blues considering exitAs reported by Alfredo Pedullà, Roma are considering making a move for Chelsea forward Alejandro Garnacho.The 22-year-old moved to Stamford Bridge only last summer after a breakdown of relationship with Manchester United. However, the pastures haven’t exactly been greener for the Argentina international in west London, and the Blues, keen to start anew and right their recent wrongs, are also considering
  
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• Denmark defender Thomsen signs two-year London City deal

  03-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  London City Lionesses have confirmed the signing of Denmark international Janni Thomsen from Utah Royals FC.The 26-year-old defender has penned a two-year deal in the capital and is the latest - alongside Germany striker Nicole Anyomi and goalkeeper Mary Earps - to join Eder Maestre's squad.Thomsen has made 11 appearances in the National Women's Super League so far this season for Utah Royals, helping them to second in the table at the halfway stage.She also played for Denmark in the past two Eu
  
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• Your guide to Welsh football's pre-season fixtures

  03-07-2026 16:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cardiff, Swansea, Wrexham and Newport start their new league campaigns in mid-August, with the Carabao Cup kicking off the previous weekend [Huw Evans Picture Agency]The countdown to the new season is on for Wales' four EFL clubs, with three ready to do battle in the Championship and one hoping for a smoother ride in League Two.Cardiff City are the one side preparing for life in a new division – even if they have not been away long – having bounced back from relegation in 2024-25 by
  
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• 'Impactful' Vogt joins Well after second relegation in row

  03-07-2026 16:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motherwell have signed "exciting player" Willy Vogt after the 24-year-old forward exited Bellinzona following their relegation to the third tier in Switzerland.He has agreed a two-year contract, with the option of a further 12 months, becoming Alfred Johansson's second signing as manager - and second of the day after centre-half Martin Moormann."Willy is an exciting player," Johansson told Motherwell's website."He had an excellent season last year in Switzerland and will be arriving in Scotland
  
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