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• Roma at work to secure Fresneda as Celik replacement

  28-07-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma at work to secure Fresneda as Celik replacementRoma, after completing the Castro deal with Bologna, is looking for Celik’s replacement on the right flank. A player who can complete a currently under-resourced department, given that Angelino and Salah Eddine are on their way out, leaving only Wesley and Rensch at Gasperini’s disposal. Too few. That’s why the Giallorossi management has set their sights on Ivan Fresneda. The 2004-born player currently belongs to Sporting Lisb
  
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• Falkirk sign 'tall boy' Gardner on three-year deal

  28-07-2026 16:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Falkirk have signed midfielder Joe Gardner from Nottingham Forest on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.Irishman Gardner, 21, has made 29 senior appearances, with one coming at Forest and the rest on loan at Lincoln City and Mansfield, scoring once for both of those clubs.Bairns manager John McGlynn told club media: "He's a player we've been after for some time since we first looked at him a couple of years ago but we were never really in a position to get him here."He ha
  
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• PSG ruled out of chase for world class midfielder by latest Spanish report

  28-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG ruled out of chase for world class midfielder by latest Spanish reportPSG were linked with a move for Man City midfielder Rodri in recent weeks, but Marca has now ruled them out of the picture.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.Midfielder Rodri is set to leave Man City this summer, and until recently PSG were listed as a potential destination.However, today’s update from Ma
  
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• An 'insult' letting Henderson leave on a free transfer 'to a local rival'

  28-07-2026 16:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked how you are feeling about Brentford potentially letting Jordan Henderson join Chelsea for free?Here are some of your comments:Ken: Letting him go on a free transfer to a local rival is an insult. Demand at least £20m. Experience and cheerleading shouldn't go cheaply.Tom: I'd be happy for him to go. He's clearly a good bloke to have around and a positive influence - and he came in and filled a gap when needed. But he's the third-choice defensive midfielder now at
  
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• Video: Canada star David returns to Juventus training after World Cup

  28-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Canada star David returns to Juventus training after World CupCanada international Jonathan David has returned to Turin to undergo routine medical tests and resume training with Juventus ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.The former Lille striker is about to start his second season at the Allianz Stadium.Today marks his first day in the 2026-27 season as the Canadian arrived at the Juventus training centre in Turin to undergo routine medical examinations before starting his pre-season.His Juve
  
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• Real Madrid take to the transfer market in search of new striker

  28-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid take to the transfer market in search of new strikerThe final few weeks of the summer transfer window will be busy for Real Madrid, who are planning for at least two more signings. Club bosses are hoping to tie up deals for Yan Diomande and Rodri in the coming weeks, and while this would complete Jose Mourinho’s squad, there are chances for further additions – but this would only happen if Real Madrid sold certain players.A new central defender will be sought if Raul Asen
  
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• Free-agent striker still waiting for Barcelona as Turkish giants grow frustrated

  28-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Free-agent striker still waiting for Barcelona as Turkish giants grow frustratedDusan Vlahovic remains without a club after becoming a free agent on 1 July after his contract at Juventus expired.,Now, according to MARCA, the Serbian striker is continuing to delay a decision on his future while hoping for an opportunity to join Barcelona.Several years ago, Juventus paid around €75 million to sign Vlahovic after his impressive performances with Fiorentina made him one of Serie A’s most
  
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• Two Liverpool stars return to training ahead of the new season

  28-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two Liverpool stars return to training ahead of the new seasonLiverpool Pre-Season Update as Virgil van Dijk and Cody Gakpo Return to AXA Training CentreLiverpool’s pre-season has been split in two. One group is in the United States, playing matches and doing the commercial legwork. Another is at the AXA Training Centre, putting in the hard yards away from the noise. That is the reality of a summer shaped by the 2026 FIFA World Cup and staggered player returns.The latest development is str
  
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• Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Everton competing with Inter Milan, Al-Hilal, Real Sociedad for NEOM’s Nathan Zézé

  28-07-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Everton competing with Inter Milan, Al-Hilal, Real Sociedad for NEOM’s Nathan ZézéA year after leaving FC Nantes for the Saudi club NEOM SC in a €20m deal, Nathan Zézé (21) could well use the summer transfer window to return to European football.At the forefront of the changes taking place in the Gulf – a region currently shaken by the war between Iran and the United States – the side that finished eighth in the l
  
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• Mancini re-appointed Italy manager

  28-07-2026 15:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roberto Mancini was inducted into the Italian Football Hall of Fame in 2015 [Getty Images]Roberto Mancini has been appointed Italy manager for a second time.Gennaro Gattuso left in April after Italy failed to qualify for a third successive World Cup.Andrea Pirlo was set to take over but on Monday pulled out following controversy over his ties to a Russian betting company."I believed that the best person to become head coach was Roberto Mancini," said Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president
  
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• Report: Everton considering move to sign Chelsea forward

  28-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Everton considering move to sign Chelsea forwardEverton Eye Liam Delap Transfer as Chelsea Weigh Striker ExitEverton are seriously exploring a move for Liam Delap as they assess attacking reinforcements ahead of the new Premier League season, with Sports Boom reporting that the Toffees are considering whether they can offer the Chelsea forward a route back to regular football.The 23-year-old arrived at Stamford Bridge in June 2025 on a six-year contract for around £30 million after
  
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• Italy: First Mancini and Ranieri press conference announced

  28-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy: First Mancini and Ranieri press conference announcedNew Italy coach Roberto Mancini and technical director Claudio Ranieri will hold their first press conference tomorrow at 18:00 CET, Giovanni Malagò announced.Mancini is set to return as Italy’s head coach for a second stint, Malagò confirmed during a press conference on Tuesday.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channel“It is very positive that both Roberto Mancini and Claudio Ranie
  
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• Revealed: Enzo Maresca’s first words to Elliot Anderson and Man City midfielder’s family

  28-07-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Enzo Maresca’s first words to Elliot Anderson and Man City midfielder’s familyMaresca’s opening exchange with £116M star Elliot Anderson has been caught by in-house mediaThe Man City manager told Anderson he can call him “anything, anything” at any timeMaresca urged Anderson to “enjoy this moment” before pre-season gets underwayThe opening exchange between Enzo Maresca and his first signing as Manchester City manager has been revealed by
  
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• Newcastle United walked out of the race to sign Sunderland-bound Dayann Methalie

  28-07-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United walked out of the race to sign Sunderland-bound Dayann MethalieNewcastle United have walked out of the race to sign Toulouse left-back Dayann Methalie (20) with their Premier League rivals Sunderland AFC now the clear favourites to sign the France U21 international in a €30m deal, according to The Guardian. The Black Cats, who are set to compete in the UEFA Europa League next season, have already secured an agreement on personal terms with Methalie over a five-year con
  
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• Italy saga: Everything Malagò said on Mancini, Ranieri, Pirlo and Maldini

  28-07-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy saga: Everything Malagò said on Mancini, Ranieri, Pirlo and MaldiniEverything FIGC President Giovanni Malagò said covering the Andrea Pirlo controversy, Paolo Maldini resignation, arrival of new Italy coach Roberto Mancini and technical director Claudio Ranieri.The Italian football world has been turned on its head in the space of 17 wild days, because that is when Paolo Maldini was named as the technical director of Club Italia, with Leonardo as special advisor.BERGAMO, ITAL
  
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• Real Madrid make Vinicius new contract offer as Arsenal prepare

  28-07-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid make Vinicius new contract offer as Arsenal prepareReal Madrid have made a fresh contract offer to Vinicius Junior, whilst Arsenal preparing to submit a bid for the winger.Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty ImagesFlorian Plettenberg reports that Real Madrid have now sent a counter-offer to Vinicius Junior and his camp to extend his contract. Real are hoping to reach an agreement after months of unsuccessful negotiations, and they’re aware of Arsenal’s interest in the player.Mean
  
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• Christensen outlines Barcelona ambitions after injury spell and renewal: ‘Very grateful the club gave me another opportunity’

  28-07-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christensen outlines Barcelona ambitions after injury spell and renewal: ‘Very grateful the club gave me another opportunity’When Barcelona lifted the La Liga title in the 2022-23 season under Xavi Hernandez, one of the main protagonists of that title run was Andreas Christensen.Joining Barça from Chelsea on a free transfer ahead of that season, the Dane went on to establish himself as one of the best central defenders in La Liga.However, since then, injuries have not allowed
  
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• Alonso's first Chelsea match was a tale of four strikers

  28-07-2026 15:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joao Pedro scored a hat-trick to cement his position as Chelsea's main striker [Getty Images]Xabi Alonso's first match as Chelsea manager was defined by four strikers - an untouchable one, one that struggled again and could leave, a promising talent, and one that could join.The star was Joao Pedro, who scored a nine-minute hat-trick to help Alonso's side to a 6-4 win against Western Sydney Wanderers in a match that highlighted the gulf between Premier League and A-League teams.Perhaps it was the
  
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• Leicester City defender Kees joins Ajax

  28-07-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leicester City defender Kees joins AjaxLeicester City defender Sari Kees has joined Dutch Eurojackpot Vrouwen Eredivisie club Ajax on a permanent deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Foxes this afternoon.The 25-year-old joins Ajax on a free transfer. She has signed a three-year deal with the Amsterdam outfit.Kees spent two seasons with Leicester City after joining the club from OH Leuven. She made 31 appearances for the club in all competitions
  
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• Season predictions: Pragmatism needed & Altena to shine

  28-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Where will you finish in the league and why?Third place. After coming within three minutes of becoming top-flight champions for the first time in 66 years, you'd normally expect that side to be right in the mix again the following season. However, I don't see that being the case for Hearts.From a Hearts perspective, a third-place finish, a trip to Hampden in at least one cup competition - or even lifting a trophy - would represent a successful season. If we can also take at least 12 points
  
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• Official: Italy appoint Mancini as coach, Ranieri new technical director

  28-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Italy appoint Mancini as coach, Ranieri new technical directorRoberto Mancini is officially returning as Italy coach after three years, with Claudio Ranieri appointed technical director of Club Italia, announced FIGC President Giovanni Malagò.You can follow the latest developments on the Liveblog.The confirmation caps off a crazy 17 days in Italian football, as it was only on July 12 that Paolo Maldini was formally announced as the first ever technical director, with former Mila
  
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• Massive: Bradley Barcola agrees Liverpool move after Andoni Iraola talks

  28-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Massive: Bradley Barcola agrees Liverpool move after Andoni Iraola talksBradley Barcola has reportedly agreed a move to Liverpool after holding talks with Andoni Iraola.Bradley Barcola is Liverpool's no.1 transfer target right now. It comes after they missed out on Yan Diomande, who first chose Paris Saint-Germain before deciding he actually wanted Real Madrid.Anfield Watch exclusively reported back in April that Barcola was viewed as a 'market opportunity', however, and now it appears they want
  
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• Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jörgensen set to join Strasbourg on loan

  28-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jörgensen set to join Strasbourg on loanChelsea goalkeeper Filip Jörgensen (24) could be on his way to join BlueCo-owned Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg, as reported by Dernières Nouvelles d’Alsace. The Denmark international could be the third Chelsea goalkeeper to join the Alsatians in three seasons, following in the footsteps of Djordje Petrovic and Mike Penders. The outlet understands that Jörgensen is expected to link up with Strasbou
  
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• Lincoln sign Aston Villa keeper Gauci on loan

  28-07-2026 15:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joe Gauci has earned eight international caps for Australia [Getty Images]Championship newcomers Lincoln City have signed Aston Villa goalkeeper Joe Gauci on a season-long loan.The 26-year-old's transfer to the Imps will be a step up for the Australia international after he spent last season on loan in League One with Port Vale.While it was a campaign that ended with relegation, the 11 clean sheets he kept as the Valiants dropped out of the division helped to get him a move up to the second tier
  
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• Do Man Utd need to sign a centre-back?

  28-07-2026 15:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]So far, Manchester United have signed a back-up goalkeeper, two midfielders and a young forward this summer, but former Red Devils defender Danny Simpson says they need fresh blood in another position."Lisandro Martinez is injured, Matthijs de Ligt gets injured a lot and Harry Maguire is 33 now, so I think we could do with a centre-back," Simpson told BBC Radio Manchester.United currently have a wealth of experience in the centre-back department with Martinez, De Ligt and Maguire, but injur
  
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• Fleetwood sign ex-Swindon defender Batty

  28-07-2026 15:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jake Batty made 14 starts for Swindon Town in the second half of last season [Getty Images]Fleetwood Town have signed defender Jake Batty on a two-year deal after his release by Swindon Town earlier this summer.The 21-year-old came through Blackburn Rovers' academy and had a spell on loan with Accrington Stanley, making 25 appearances.He then joined Swindon earlier this year and made 17 appearances at the tail end of the season on a short-term deal.Batty's arrival comes alongside that of goalkee
  
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• Real Madrid starlet offered €5 million salary as Premier League club push for potential €50 million transfer

  28-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid starlet offered €5 million salary as Premier League club push for potential €50 million transferReal Madrid have been very active in the summer transfer window so far, making signings like Bernardo Silva, Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries.The club have also wrapped up a deal to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, adding some attacking firepower.The flip side of making so many signings in an overcrowded squad like Real Madrid’s is that sacrifices will
  
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• Chelsea keeper Hampton signs new deal

  28-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea keeper Hampton signs new dealChelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has signed a new two-year contract with the club.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Blues this afternoon.The 25-year-old England international will now remain at Stamford Bridge until summer 2028.Hampton joined Chelsea from Aston Villa in summer 2023 and she quickly established herself as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper. The player has gone on to win two Barclays Women
  
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• 'Improve quickly' - Alonso's assessment of opening match

  28-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he wants his squad to "improve quickly" after a chaotic 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers in his first match. The Spaniard, 44, made his comments in the context of being asked about the talks to sign experienced duo Danny Welbeck, 35, from Brighton and Jordan Henderson, 36, from Brentford.On his Chelsea bow, Alonso oversaw a side that showed the quality to score six times but also offered a side of their display that boasted ample errors. Wh
  
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• Real Madrid take surprise stance on Endrick summer exit

  28-07-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid take surprise stance on Endrick summer exitThe final few weeks of the summer transfer window will be busy for Real Madrid, with signings and exits expected. In terms of incomings, Yan Diomande and Rodri are wanted, while there are several first team players that have been earmarked as candidates to leave before the end of next month.Raul Asencio, Eduardo Camavinga and Franco Mastantuono (loan) are players that Real Madrid want to move on, while they could also be convinced to sell Go
  
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