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• Report: Sunderland move for £25m defender now in doubt

  19-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Sunderland move for £25m defender now in doubtSunderland transfer concern grows as Dayann Methalie deal wobbles amid busy Premier League windowSunderland’s summer planning has hit a potentially significant complication, with the club’s move for Toulouse defender Dayann Methalie now at risk after issues emerged during his medical. In a transfer window moving quickly across the Premier League and beyond, this is the development that will command the most attention on Wear
  
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• Report: Coventry City make move for England international

  19-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Coventry City make move for England internationalRuben Loftus-Cheek Set for Central AC Milan Role After Coventry Bid RejectedAC Milan appear ready to place renewed trust in Ruben Loftus-Cheek, with TUTTOSPORT reporting that Coventry City have seen an offer of around £10 million turned away for the former Chelsea midfielder.The development points to a significant shift in direction around the 30-year-old, whose future had looked uncertain heading into the final 10 months of his cont
  
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• Real Madrid teenage winger wanted by clubs in Italy and Belgium – report

  19-08-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid teenage winger wanted by clubs in Italy and Belgium – reportReal Madrid have a number of talented players coming through Castilla who may not have a place in the first team.Even though Los Blancos have not been a club who have trusted the academy too much for their first team, they have always made good money from selling such prospects.One such Castilla prospect who could be sold this summer is Daniel Yanez. According to Ben Fernandes, the 19-year-old is attracting interest fr
  
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• BBC to show 38 live matches from Serie A

  19-08-2026 13:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Djed Spence, Billy Gilmour, Scott McTominay and John Stones are among the British players in Serie A [Getty Images]BBC ALBA and BBC Sport are to provide a package of 38 live matches from Italy's Serie A this season.The agreement permits coverage of one match per round of league fixtures and begins on Sunday with Atalanta v Sassuolo (BBC ALBA & iPlayer from 19:35 BST).BBC ALBA will broadcast 19 live games with Gaelic and English co-commentary, while BBC Sport will stream a further nineteen li
  
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• Official | Union Berlin conclude Michel Aebischer capture

  19-08-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Union Berlin conclude Michel Aebischer captureUnion Berlin have officially confirmed the signing of Swiss international Michel Aebischer from Pisa. Kicker reports that the 29-year-old midfielder joins the Köpenick-based club for an initial €3.5m fee, with bonuses potentially taking the deal to €4m. Get German Football Newsreported earlier this week that the midfielder had reached a complete verbal agreement with Union after the Bundesliga club initially submit
  
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• Barcelona gem Marc Bernal looking forward to playing with Rodri: ‘He’s a leader, a gem of a player’

  19-08-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona gem Marc Bernal looking forward to playing with Rodri: ‘He’s a leader, a gem of a player’Barcelona’s midfield was quite comfortably stacked ahead of the new season, both in terms of experienced campaigners and young talents. In the latter category, Marc Bernal has been seen as one of the top prospects.The youngster has been likened to Sergio Busquets on numerous occasions for his style of play and has been seen as the future of Barcelona’s midfield plans f
  
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• Exiles benefit from Mullins' 'pragmatic' approach

  19-08-2026 13:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Nathan Blake believes Newport County benefited from Hayden Mullins' more "pragmatic" approach as they started their League Two campaign with a stunning 3-0 win over Rochdale.Goals from Kyle Cameron, Shaquille Gwengwe and Yahya Bamba earned the Exiles all three points in their fourth tier opener at Rodney Parade last weekend in what was Mullins' first league match as boss.The Exiles had just 32.8% possession against Ian Watson's side, despite the fact the visitors played
  
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• Real Madrid could sign two players in January if Mourinho’s team struggles – report

  19-08-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid could sign two players in January if Mourinho’s team struggles – reportReal Madrid may have finished their business for the summer, but the possibility of further reinforcements has not been completely ruled out.According to an update from Rodra, relayed by Defensa Central, Real Madrid could return to the transfer market in January for both a centre-back and a midfielder, but only if José Mourinho feels his current squad is not functioning as expected.Los Blancos h
  
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• Liverpool defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe set to join Levante on loan

  19-08-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe set to join Levante on loanLiverpool centre-back Ifeanyi Ndukwe is set to join Levante on loan, according to journalist Nacho Sanchis.Ndukwe joined Liverpool from Austrian side Austria Wien this summer, although a deal had been agreed between the two clubs in January.The 18-year-old was outstanding in pre-season, particularly in the 3-2 defeat to AS Monaco at Anfield. He looked composed beside captain Virgil van Dijk.However, Ndukwe is ineligible to play for Liv
  
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• Hull City making key progress for Fiorentina’s Niccolò Fortini

  19-08-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City making key progress for Fiorentina’s Niccolò FortiniAs reported by Gianluca Di Marzio, newly promoted Premier League side Hull City are keen on Fiorentina’s Niccolò Fortini.The 20-year-old Lucca-born player, capable of playing as a fullback as well as a wide midfielder on either flank, had his coming-of-age season with La Viola last season, managing 26 appearances for them as well as earning his first cap for Italy.Now, he is in Hull City’s sights. The T
  
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• 'Cofi Messi' Thomas brings Caernarfon era to an end

  19-08-2026 13:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Darren Thomas is a Wales C international [FAW]It says everything about Darren Thomas' impact and popularity at Caernarfon Town that he became known as the 'Cofi Messi'.Now, after 15 remarkable years and 435 appearances for his hometown club, the Caernarfon legend is bringing his career at The Oval to an end.Thomas scored 148 goals during his remarkable association with the Cymru Premier club, helping transform Caernarfon from a third-tier side into an established top-flight club, European qualif
  
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• Bidding to beat drop - how Coventry, Ipswich & Hull are shaping up

  19-08-2026 13:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull's Sergej Jakirovic, Coventry's Frank Lampard and Ipswich's Gary O'Neil are aiming to thrive in the Premier League [Getty Images]On Friday, the curtain will lift on the 2026-27 Premier League season as reigning champions Arsenal host newly promoted Coventry City.The Sky Blues, who will play in the top-flight for the first time in 25 years, will take on the challenge of survival alongside Ipswich Town and Hull City.Sunderland and Leeds United proved the Premier League is not a closed shop whe
  
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• Puyol explains how Rodri’s signing can benefit Barcelona: ‘One of the best midfielders in the world’

  19-08-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Puyol explains how Rodri’s signing can benefit Barcelona: ‘One of the best midfielders in the world’Carles Puyol may have hung up his boots more than a decade ago, but he still continues to be one of the most respected figures at FC Barcelona.The legendary captain has always had a strong opinion on things pertaining to the Catalan outfit and has given a strong endorsement of the club’s current project.Puyol has praised the work Hansi Flick has done so far, welcomed the ar
  
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• Official | Hamburg bring Sebastiaan Bornauw back to the Bundesliga

  19-08-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Hamburg bring Sebastiaan Bornauw back to the BundesligaHamburg have officially confirmed the signing of Leeds United centre-back Sebastiaan Bornauw on loan for the 2026/27 campaign. Multiple reports suggest that HSV have secured a purchase option worth approximately €4.5m. The move brings Bornauw back to the Bundesliga only one year after his €6m transfer from Wolfsburg to Leeds. The 27-year-old struggled to establish himself under Daniel Farke, making 12 Premier L
  
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• Nottingham Forest sign Brighton & Hove Albion defender McEwan on loan

  19-08-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest sign Brighton & Hove Albion defender McEwan on loanNottingham Forest have completed the signing of Brighton & Hove Albion defender Grace McEwen on a season-long loan deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Tricky Trees just a short time ago.The 18-year-old started out in the Charlton Athletic academy before being snapped up by Brighton & Hove Albion in 2023. McEwan furthered her development with The Seagulls’ Un
  
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• Never a dull moment at Bristol City

  19-08-2026 13:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]2026 has certainly been an eventful year for Bristol City fans, perhaps more for what has been happening off the pitch than on it.Wind the clock back to January, City's chances of getting into the play-offs were still alive but the transfer window saw them sell key players Zak Vyner and Anis Mehmeti to rival clubs Wrexham and Ipswich respectively as well as loan Yu Hirakawa to eventual play-off winners Hull City. Owner Steve Lansdown received some criticism and seemed to react
  
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• Real Madrid forward misses another training session; doubtful for Espanyol clash

  19-08-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid forward misses another training session; doubtful for Espanyol clashEndrick’s chances of featuring in Real Madrid’s La Liga opener against Espanyol appear to be fading after the Brazilian forward reportedly missed another training session with the squad.According to a recent update from Ruben Martin, the 20-year-old is still working his way back towards full fitness and was once again absent from group training. The Brazilian’s future has been one of the major
  
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• Leeds sign Elvedi from Borussia Monchengladbach

  19-08-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elvedi made his Switzerland debut in 2016 [Getty Images]Leeds United have completed the signing of defender Nico Elvedi from Borussia Monchengladbach in an £8.5m deal.The Swiss international, 29, will reunite with Whites boss Daniel Farke, who managed the Bundesliga side in 2022-23.Borussia Monchengladbach have accepted an offer worth an initial £6.8m, with a further £1.7m in add-ons.Elvedi spent 11 years with Monchengladbach, making 364 appearances for the German club. He has
  
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• Arsenal pushing on with deal to sign Villa's Konsa

  19-08-2026 13:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Konsa, who helped Villa win the Europa League, was a key player for England at the World Cup [Getty Images]Arsenal are accelerating their interest in Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa.Various sources have indicated that there is some optimism an agreement for the England international to move to Emirates Stadium is possible.Konsa is Arsenal's first choice defensive target but so far the Premier League champions have not met Villa's £60m valuation.BBC Sport revealed last week that Arsenal had
  
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• Arsenal make decision on Ethan Nwaneri’s future

  19-08-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal make decision on Ethan Nwaneri’s futureArsenal have opted to prioritise a loan for Ethan Nwaneri in the remainder of the summer transfer window, rather than selling the teenager permanently.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesSami Mokbel reports for the BBC that Arsenal are prioritising loan offers for Ethan Nwaneri this summer, with the Gunners opting against selling the player permanently.Mokbel writes that Nwaneri has attracted major interest from across the Premier League and Eu
  
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• Liverpool line up shock move for Real Madrid forward

  19-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool line up shock move for Real Madrid forwardReal Madrid are unlikely to make any further signings this summer, but it cannot be ruled out that players depart before the transfer window closes at the start of September. Raul Asencio and Eduardo Camavinga are two that the club would welcome offers for, but instead, it is Endrick that could be on the move in the coming weeks.Until recently, Endrick was one of the players that Real Madrid were very much open to letting leave. A loan move had
  
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• EA FC 27: the highest-rated Premier League and Bundesliga players 🎮

  19-08-2026 13:00 via tech.yahoo.com
  
  EA FC 27: the highest-rated Premier League and Bundesliga players 🎮Continuation of the player ratings reveal campaign for FC 27.On Tuesday, EA officially unveiled the top 27 best Premier League and Bundesliga players in the football simulation game.PREMIER LEAGUEBUNDESLIGAThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.
  
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• Durham sign Hearts forward Hutchison

  19-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Durham sign Hearts forward HutchisonDurham have completed the signing of Heart of Midlothian forward Bayley Hutchison on a permanent deal.The Wildcats announced news of the deal via a post on their official club website earlier this morning.The 22-year-old joins Durham fresh from winning the Scottish Women’s Premier League title with Hearts last season. It was the first time that The Jambos were crowned champions of Scotland. The player netted 27 goals for Hearts across her two campaigns w
  
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• Rowberry leaves Wales staff to focus on Stoke role

  19-08-2026 12:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Rowberry is a former Newport County manager[FAW]Head coach Craig Bellamy has lost another member of his Wales backroom staff after James Rowberry decided to leave to concentrate on his role as Stoke City assistant manager.Rowberry informed the Football Association of Wales (FAW) earlier this summer of his decision to end his part-time role.The 41-year-old had been combining both coaching positions since joining Stoke, where he is one of two assistants to boss Mark Robins, in January 2025.R
  
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• Vicario bids emotional farewell to Tottenham: ‘A very exciting season ahead’

  19-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vicario bids emotional farewell to Tottenham: ‘A very exciting season ahead’Guglielmo Vicario has penned an emotional farewell to the Tottenham Hotspur supporters following the completion of his transfer to Juventus: ‘Playing in the Premier League for a huge club has always been a dream, good luck for what seems like a very exciting season ahead’.Vicario posts farewell message to Tottenham: ‘A dream’On Tuesday, Juventus announced that they had completed the si
  
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• Sheff Wed in talks to sign Morrison from Liverpool

  19-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool's Kieran Morrison is wanted by Sheffield Wednesday [Shutterstock]Sheffield Wednesday are in talks with Liverpool about signing winger Kieran Morrison on a season-long loan deal.Liverpool are open to letting Morrison leave on loan to continue the Northern Ireland international's development after he broke through into the first team last season.Morrison, 19, made his debut in the Carabao Cup defeat to Crystal Palace in October and also featured in the FA Cup win over Wolves in March.He
  
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• Liverpool youngster set to stay and be given chances under Andoni Iraola

  19-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool youngster set to stay and be given chances under Andoni IraolaJames McConnell to Stay at Liverpool as Preston North End Turn to Tom DaviesPreston North End appear to have been dealt a late setback in their search for midfield reinforcements, with Vital Football reporting that James McConnell is now expected to remain at Liverpool for the season.Only days ago, it had been suggested that the 21-year-old was closing in on a loan switch to Deepdale. Preston were believed to be ahead of Swa
  
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• Barcelona made enquiry for Inter Milan captain but transfer has already stalled

  19-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona made enquiry for Inter Milan captain but transfer has already stalledBarcelona did enquire about Lautaro Martinez, but their interest has not developed into anything more substantial, according to the latest information from Matteo Moretto.The Inter Milan captain has once again found himself linked with a move to Barcelona as the club looks at alternatives in its search for a new No. 9. However, the Lautaro Martinez to Barcelona story does not appear to be an active transfer opera
  
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• Mourinho told Vinicius Jr 'not worth' leaving Real

  19-08-2026 12:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho has won the Champions League as manager of Porto and Inter Milan [Getty Images]Jose Mourinho told Vinicius Jr it was "not worth" leaving Real Madrid as he successfully persuaded the Brazilian to remain at the club. The 26-year-old had entered the final 12 months of his contract at the Bernabeu, meaning he would have been able to leave Real for free next summer. Premier League champions Arsenal were alerted to the possibility of landing one of the world's top wingers as contract talks wo
  
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• Saints deserve better than stop-start early-season farce

  19-08-2026 12:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]There is a frustrating absurdity to the opening months of the Scottish football calendar and St Johnstone are finding themselves caught in its bizarre, stuttering momentum.​When the new season kicks off in August, supporters crave the rhythmic pulse of weekend football - the ritual of matchday Saturdays, build-up and regular competitive action.Instead, Perth fans are treated to a schedule so sparse and disjointed it feels less like an elite league campaign and more like an occasional
  
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