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• Report: Milan consider move for Manchester City’s Jack Grealish

  25-08-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Milan consider move for Manchester City’s Jack GrealishMilan have reportedly registered an interest in Jack Grealish, with the Manchester City forward’s future unresolved in the closing days of the window.According to Calciomercato.com, citing Football Insider, the Rossoneri have made an approach to City about the England international, who spent last season on loan at Everton. A permanent return to Goodison Park had looked likely but the Merseyside club have cooled on the id
  
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• Williams hails work rate after Watford win

  26-08-2026 13:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Peterborough United boss Luke Williams hailed his side's work rate after their 5-1 thrashing of Championship side Watford in the Carabao Cup.Harry Leonard netted twice and 17-year-old winger Bolu Shofowoke scored the fourth in a very impressive performance at Vicarage Road with The Posh racing into a five-goal lead with still over 25 minutes remaining.The visitors produced a ruthless display despite only having 37% of possession during the match."I can't say anything other than they were excelle
  
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• Cardiff boss Barry-Murphy wants busy end to window

  26-08-2026 13:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cardiff City have made just three signings so far this summer [Getty Images]Head coach Brian Barry-Murphy is hoping Cardiff City will be "very" busy in the final week of the transfer window.The Bluebirds are keen to add players to their squad after a number of injuries to all of their recognised senior central defenders.Barry-Murphy had hoped to complete a signing before their Carabao Cup defeat by Norwich City but remains optimistic they will be able to bring in reinforcements before the deadli
  
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• Sheff Wed sign Ipswich striker Al-Hamadi on loan

  26-08-2026 13:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ali Al-Hamadi played in all three of Iraq's games at the 2026 World Cup [Getty Images]Sheffield Wednesday have signed Ipswich Town striker Ali Al-Hamadi on a season-long loan deal.The 24-year-old Iraq international scored once in 13 League One appearances on loan with Luton Town last season.He could make his debut for the Owls in Saturday's home game against Bromley."I'm honestly really, really delighted to be here. You can't pass up an opportunity to play for a club like this," he told the club
  
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• Disasi 'very happy' as Palace loan confirmed

  26-08-2026 13:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Crystal Palace have confirmed the signing of defender Axel Disasi on loan from Chelsea for the 2026-27 season.The 28-year-old centre-back joined the Blues in 2023 and has since spent time on loan at Aston Villa and West Ham.He has made 58 Premier League appearances for the three clubs and has five senior caps for France.On the move, Disasi said: "I'm very happy. The club has been going in a very good direction, so I think it was the right place for me to keep going."I know that it'
  
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• Roma monitoring Sunderland’s Habib Diarra

  26-08-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma monitoring Sunderland’s Habib DiarraRoma’s transfer window could conclude with a midfield signing. While waiting to find the new attacking winger Gasperini so desires, sporting director Tony D’Amico is working to bring a new midfielder to Trigoria. The name of the latest hours is Ivorian Franck Kessié, who wants to return to Italy after his stint with Al Ahli in the Arab world. The former AC Milan and Atalanta midfielder has also been sought by Juventus for some tim
  
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• Reds would need 'silly money' to sell Gakpo to Man City - fan's view

  26-08-2026 13:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Journalist and The Late Challenge podcast's Mo Stewart believes it would take "silly money" from Manchester City to persuade Liverpool to sell Cody Gakpo at this stage of the transfer window.City have reportedly joined the race for the Netherlands winger in recent days, after he scored in the Reds' opening-day draw against Newcastle on Sunday.Liverpool's priority for the remainder of the window remains wide attacking players, making a deal to sell Gakpo seemingly unlikely."It's not
  
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• Oosterwolde undergoing second Roma medical amid injury concerns

  26-08-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oosterwolde undergoing second Roma medical amid injury concernsJayden Oosterwolde is having the second stage of his medical with Roma on Wednesday, but there are growing reports that there are concerns about the injury that the Dutchman suffered in a recent Champions League qualifier with Fenerbahce.Oosterwold has not yet completed his Roma medicalRoma and Fenerbahce have shaken hands over a season-long loan deal with a potential €18m obligation to buy for versatile full-back Oosterwolde. T
  
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• Arbeloa on Garcia, transfers and togetherness

  26-08-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Carabao Cup second round fixture against AFC Wimbledon at Craven Cottage (kick-off 20:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:He is encouraged by the "character and personality" his players showed in their Premier League opener. The 3-2 defeat "obviously wasn't the best start", but he added: "I don't know how many other teams will be able to dominate Chelsea like we did."On how the Cottagers kept themselv
  
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• Liverpool get chance to sign new number six after major transfer news emerges

  26-08-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool get chance to sign new number six after major transfer news emergesLiverpool's midfield is one of their main problem areas at the moment. Sunday's 2-2 draw against Newcastle proved that Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch can't be relied upon to play a double pivot all season.The midfield duo were one of the main reasons why Liverpool conceded their first goal against the Magpies as both of them decided it was a good idea to push forward rather than have one of them stay back.This
  
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• Ilyas Ansah says goodbye to Union Berlin as Hull City move draws near

  26-08-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ilyas Ansah says goodbye to Union Berlin as Hull City move draws nearIlyas Ansah (21) is set to join newly promoted Premier League side Hull City for a reported €22m, according to Bild. The German attacker was seen at Union Berlin’s Stadion An der Alten Försterei on Wednesday morning to say goodbye to his teammates ahead of being driven to the airport by two friends, with a boot full of belongings.After arriving from then 2. Bundesliga side Paderborn for €4m in July 2025, An
  
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• 🎧Saints hammered at home

  26-08-2026 13:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A new episode of BBC Radio Solent's Goin' Home podcast is now available.Adam Blackmore and former Saints midfielder Jo Tessem pick apart a heavy 4-1 home defeat to West Ham in the League Cup second round.Listen above or on BBC Sounds here - and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into your My Sounds feed.[BBC]Latest Southampton news and analysis
  
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• PL appoint same Villa-Arsenal ref as in controversial previous fixture

  26-08-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PL appoint same Villa-Arsenal ref as in controversial previous fixtureJarred Gillett will officiate yet another Arsenal game on Monday, with the Premier League naming him as the referee for the Gunners’ trip to Villa Park.Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty ImagesAfter he was named on VAR for Arsenal’s win over Coventry City last Friday, Jarred Gillett is set for another Arsenal game next week.The Premier League have confirmed that Gillett will referee Arsenal away to Aston Villa, assisted b
  
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• Reds would need 'silly money' to sell Gakpo to Man City - Stewart

  26-08-2026 13:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Journalist and The Late Challenge podcast's Mo Stewart believes it would take "silly money" from Manchester City to persuade Liverpool to sell Cody Gakpo at this stage of the transfer window.City have reportedly joined the race for the Netherlands winger in recent days, after he scored in the Reds' opening-day draw against Newcastle on Sunday.Liverpool's priority for the remainder of the window remains wide attacking players, making a deal to sell Gakpo seemingly unlikely."It's not
  
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• The future of the Manchester City midfield is taking shape

  26-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The future of the Manchester City midfield is taking shapeA major goal for Manchester City this summer has been to rebuild their midfield. Club legends Rodri and Bernardo Silva have left the club. Tijjani Reijnders has also departed, with Nico Gonzalez close to signing for Newcastle United. So far this summer, Manchester City have signed Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest and the 23-year-old midfielder looks to be a big part of the here and now, and into the future for his team. Today, City
  
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• RB Leipzig join the race for exit-bound Barcelona midfielder; Turkish clubs also keen – Romano

  26-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RB Leipzig join the race for exit-bound Barcelona midfielder; Turkish clubs also keen – RomanoMarc Casado’s departure from Barcelona is beginning to attract interest from across Europe, with RB Leipzig emerging as the latest club to explore a potential deal for the midfielder.According to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Bundesliga side is among the clubs that have contacted Barcelona within the last 48 hours to ask about the conditions required to sign Casado. Romano al
  
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• Olivia Moultrie’s injury leaves the USWNT with a thinning midfield pool ahead of the World Cup

  26-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Olivia Moultrie is among the crop of young players breaking through with the USWNT under Emma Hayes.Photograph: Brad Smith/USSF/Getty ImagesOlivia Moultrie is no stranger to setting her own timeline. Half a decade ago, her desire to go pro at age 15 helped change NWSL rules, which previously forbade teams from signing players under the age of 18. The ensuing half-decade has seen her go from one of the nation’s top prospects to a proven high-level midfielder, a developmental success with th
  
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• Man City announce signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi in £86m deal

  26-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City announce signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi in £86m dealManchester City have announced the signing of Morocco international Ayyoub Bouaddi from French side Lille on a five-year deal.Bouaddi joins City in a deal worth up to €100 million (£86m) plus bonuses, making him the most expensive teenager in Premier League history.The 18-year-old becomes Man City’s second major signing of the summer following the arrival of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.The Morocco internati
  
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• Juventus have two options to offer Atletico in exchange for Sorloth, including David

  26-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus have two options to offer Atletico in exchange for Sorloth, including DavidReports from multiple sources on Wednesday claim that Atletico Madrid have requested information regarding Juventus forward Jonathan David, following their interest in Bianconeri winger Nico Gonzalez, and that the Old Lady are still hoping to secure a deal for Alexander Sorloth before the close of the summer transfer window.Atletico ask after Jonathan David, Juventus want SorlothJuventus are still hoping to sign
  
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• 'A performance like this could shatter confidence'

  26-08-2026 12:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked you for your thoughts after Watford succumbed to a 5-1 home loss to Peterborough United in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday evening.Here is some of what you had to say:David: If the manager wanted to make a point about the squad's weakness in depth, then he certainly made it tonight! However, a 5-1 home defeat by a lower division team is not the way to build confidence within the club and its fanbase.Joel: I came tonight expecting a game of football. Instead, Watford have treated me to a
  
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• Oosterwolde could miss up to 2 months of action after latest tests

  26-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oosterwolde could miss up to 2 months of action after latest testsRoma was ready to welcome Jayden Oosterwolde to Trigoria yesterday. The Dutchman arrived in Rome this morning, landing at Ciampino Airport, with about 15-20 fans in attendance, via a flight from Amsterdam to begin his Giallorossi adventure. However, some problems arose during his medical. As is known, the Fenerbahçe defender is struggling with an injury, and the Giallorossi are trying to get a clear picture before adding hi
  
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• Iranian international set to swap Standard Liege for Gençlerbirligi

  26-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iranian international set to swap Standard Liege for GençlerbirligiKevin Sauvage is reporting that Standard Liege’s Iranian international striker Dennis Ayensa is set to leave the club. The former Union St Gilloise forward will join Turkish top flight side Gençlerbirligi, bringing Standard around €1m. Ayensa has had a decent start to the season for Standard Liege, scoring twice in the opening game. However, the side are in need of finances and can ill afford to turn down
  
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• Baur calls for Celtic unity amid Champions League misery

  26-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic midfielder Mika Baur has stressed the need for the squad to stick together in adversity and look forward to the consolation prize of the Europa League.The 22-year-old German started both legs against LASK - his first starts for the club - but like most of his team-mates, was considerably less impressive as Celtic blew a four-goal advantage to lose 5-4 after extra time to miss out on Champions League football.Baur acknowledged afterwards this was one of the toughest moments of his short ca
  
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• Nico O’Reilly reveals next target after being crowned PFA Young Player of the Year

  26-08-2026 12:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fresh from claiming the PFA Young Player of the Year award following a standout breakthrough campaign, Nico O’Reilly has set his sights on "bigger and better things".The 21-year-old collected the honour on Tuesday after a stellar 2025-26 season, during which he helped City to a domestic cup double and featured in England's run to third place at the World Cup.Looking ahead to his future ambitions, O’Reilly said: "Hopefully bigger and better things. I want to go to the next step in my
  
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• Man City complete record £86m deal for Rodri replacement

  26-08-2026 12:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have signed Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for £85m in a record deal for a teenager in Premier League history. Bouaddi has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium, becomes their second midfield signing of the summer after Elliot Anderson.City’s midfield revamp has now cost over £200m – with Anderson a club record purchase at£85m – with the potential of a third arrival there and interest in Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea.Bouaddi excelled in the
  
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• Form the key in Swansea striker battle

  26-08-2026 12:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Vitor Matos says his forwards will be judged purely on form as Zan Vipotnik, Adam Idah and Ross Stewart compete for game-time at Swansea City this season.Vipotnik was the top scorer in the Championship in 2025-26, but his sparkling form last term did not save the Slovenia international from being left out of Matos' starting side in last weekend's draw with Sheffield United.Vipotnik had begun Swansea's opening-day victory over Stoke City, but was substituted after a low-
  
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• When does Premier League summer transfer window close and what time is the deadline?

  26-08-2026 12:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Premier League is back but clubs remain eager to add players and move them on with the pressure of early results tipping the balance.The Premier League has spent over £2.5bn this summer, with Morgan Rogers at £117m the biggest signing of the summer. Other big signings that topped the £100m mark include Elliott Anderson (£116m) to Man City and Sandro Tonali (£100m) to Tottenham.But more big-money deals could go through before the window closes, with Liverpool eag
  
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• 🎧 Your thoughts on EFL Cup win over Cardiff

  26-08-2026 12:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The latest episode of BBC Radio Norfolk's Canary Call podcast is out now.Phil Daley and former Norwich City defender Che Wilson hear from you after the Canaries win in the League Cup.Listen below or on BBC Sounds here - and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into your My Sounds feed.[BBC]Latest Norwich City news and analysis
  
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• Nottingham Forest set to sign £45m Premier League attacker

  26-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest set to sign £45m Premier League attackerLiam Delap to Nottingham Forest: Record £45m Transfer Shows Forest Mean BusinessNottingham Forest appear ready to make another major statement in the market, with The Athletic reporting that Liam Delap is closing in on a club-record move to the City Ground. The proposed fee, worth at least £45m and potentially rising to £50m with add-ons, underlines how aggressively Forest are moving to reshape their squad ahead of
  
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• Jürgen Klopp wants to work more closely with Bundesliga clubs

  26-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jürgen Klopp wants to work more closely with Bundesliga clubsGermany head coach Jürgen Klopp held lengthy phone calls with Bundesliga head coaches Vincent Kompany, Sebastian Hoeneß and Niko Kovac to notify the clubs how he wants to work closely with them and stay in regular contact, according to Sky Germany.In addition to this, Klopp has also talked to German youth team coaches and has informed them that they are effectively national team coaches as well, given their contribution
  
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