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• Roma eye Molina and Dodo as Celik replacements

  16-07-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma eye Molina and Dodo as Celik replacementsCelik’s departure effectively forces Roma to sign a right-back. It could be Strasbourg’s Moreira, who plays on the left, and in this case Wesley would return to his natural position. But according to Gianluca Di Marzio, the club could opt for Atlético Madrid’s Molina, or they could resurface with Dodo, who Fiorentina has not yet sold. Meanwhile, a response from Summerville is also awaited. The Giallorossi have given their all
  
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• Liverpool Confirm New Long Term Deal For Dominik Szoboszlai

  17-07-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Confirm New Long Term Deal For Dominik SzoboszlaiDominik Szoboszlai Signs New Liverpool Contract as Iraola Era Takes ShapeLiverpool have moved to secure one of the defining figures of their modern midfield, with Dominik Szoboszlai signing a new long-term contract before the start of the 2026-27 season. In a summer that already carries the sense of a reset under Andoni Iraola, the decision to extend Szoboszlai’s stay feels both practical and symbolic.There are players who give a t
  
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• Walsall sign ex-Man City forward Sodje from Buxton

  17-07-2026 16:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  League Two club Walsall have signed forward Tai Sodje from National League North side Buxton on a two-year contract.The 22-year-old becomes the Saddlers' seventh signing of the summer and the club have the option of extending the deal for a further year.Sodje began his career with hometown club Sheffield United before joining the academy at Manchester City, where his prolific form in City's under-18 side earned him a professional contract in the summer of 2021.After winning trophies at Under-18,
  
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• Tomori hope for Newcastle United, but Coventry City favourites for Milan outcast

  17-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tomori hope for Newcastle United, but Coventry City favourites for Milan outcastMilan have told defender Fikayo Tomori to find himself another club, and while Newcastle United have been mentioned, Coventry City remain the most determined.The centre-back is not part of the plans under new coach Ruben Amorim, although he has already put up a lot of resistance in the past.He was on the verge of a move to Tottenham Hotspur when blocking the exit, refusing a return to the Premier League.Tomori could
  
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• Report Belotti failed Cagliari medical and remains a free agent

  17-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Belotti failed Cagliari medical and remains a free agentAndrea Belotti had been ready to sign on for Cagliari as a free agent after his contract expired, but the former Roma and Torino striker failed a medical.The 32-year-old’s experience in Sardinia was short-lived and unlucky, as he joined them for free in September 2025 on a one-year contract.Within weeks of putting pen to paper, he suffered a serious knee injury with the rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament.It kept the cent
  
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• Report: Arsenal ready to replace title winner after devastating injury blow

  17-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal ready to replace title winner after devastating injury blowArsenal Transfer News: William Saliba Injury Concern Pushes Ezri Konsa and Mavropanos Into FocusArsenal’s summer planning appears to have shifted up a gear, with growing concern over William Saliba’s fitness forcing fresh urgency into the club’s centre-back search. According to Caught Offside, the Gunners are now expected to intensify efforts to add defensive cover as uncertainty continues around the Fra
  
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• Luciano Spalletti praises Juve’s hijacking of Zeki Celik: “It shows we’re a strong club.”

  17-07-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luciano Spalletti praises Juve’s hijacking of Zeki Celik: “It shows we’re a strong club.”Yesterday, Roma let Zeki Celik slip out from under their noses. The Turkish player seemed close to renewing his contract with Roma, but Juventus swiftly gifted the full-back to Luciano Spalletti. The Bianconeri coach spoke at a press conference about the incident, praising the club. The Certaldo-born coach began his remarks with this statement: “Someone may leave, but we must be
  
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• How Zohran Mamdani and other US mayors use the World Cup to communicate

  17-07-2026 16:44 via yahoo.com
  Zohran Mamdani used a citywide soccer tournament as a campaign event in his run for mayor. Photograph: Katie Godowski/MediaPunch/ShutterstockFrom the moment he entered office, New York City Zohran Mamdani hasn’t hesitated to make his love of soccer clear. The former New York state assembly member hosted a watch party for the Africa Cup of Nations final soon after moving in to City Hall, littered speeches with references to soccer stars past and present, and remained a fixture at a Brooklyn
  
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• What will Glasner's Forest look like?

  17-07-2026 16:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]When Oliver Glasner took over at Selhurst Park in February 2024, Crystal Palace were 15th, having lost 10 of their previous 17 games under Roy Hodgson.Come the end of the season they finished 10th, winning six of their last seven games - beating Liverpool, Manchester United and Aston Villa.He utilised a back three, something he used with success at Frankfurt, but it is not something Glasner has immediately promised at Nottingham Forest."We are not here to be Palace 2," he said. "Th
  
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• Gasperini wants Roma to secure Summerville within 72h

  17-07-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini wants Roma to secure Summerville within 72hRoma is accelerating the transfer market and is aiming to give Gian Piero Gasperini his first major offensive reinforcement.The Roma coach has reportedly asked for an acceleration in the transfer market and expects concrete developments very soon. According to journalist Eleonora Trotta, the Giallorossi coach is confident he can have Summerville available within the next 48-72 hours, allowing him to be included in the Trigoria squad as quickly
  
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• Report: The Julian Alvarez alternatives Barcelona are considering, including Man United striker

  17-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: The Julian Alvarez alternatives Barcelona are considering, including Man United strikerFC Barcelona are stepping up their search for a new striker after Atletico Madrid made it clear that Julian Alvarez will not be sold under any circumstances, reports SPORT.Atleti CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin publicly rejected Barcelona’s pursuit, insisting the club would not entertain offers of €100 million, €150 million or even €200 million for the Argentine forward.With Robert Lewa
  
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• Hearts sign goalkeeper Reus as Schwolow departs

  17-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Heart of Midlothian have announced the imminent departure of Alexander Schwolow and the arrival of a replacement goalkeeper, Beau Reus.Schwolow, 34, is returning to his native Germany with Mainz on 1 August after one season at Tynecastle.Dutchman Reus, 24, has been signed as a free agent on a three-year contract, having been with Belgian side Beveren for the past four campaigns.Standing at 6ft, 6in, Reus helped Beveren win the second tier Challenger Pro League title last term.Former Freiburg and
  
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• Arsenal finally confirm new deal for out-of-contract player

  17-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal finally confirm new deal for out-of-contract playerArsenal have reached a breakthrough in talks with Josh Ogunnaike, with the youth defender officially signing a new contract to stay at the club.Photo by Michael Steele/Getty ImagesWhen Arsenal confirmed their ‘released list’ in June, they mentioned that three players’ futures remained uncertain at the time of publication. All three had contracts expiring at the end of the month, but they remained in negotiations over ne
  
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• City's loans exhibition day 'definitely a worthwhile exercise'

  17-07-2026 16:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester City welcomed clubs to their training ground on Tuesday to showcase the talent on offer during the summer transfer window.The exhibition day centres largely around players available on loan - or possibly a permanent transfer - for those who likely fall into the gap between the first team and the under-23 side, known as the elite development squad.City have held such days for a number of years, where a short training session is put on in front of watching scouts, heads of
  
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• Stoke fans want to see heart and desire - Pieters

  17-07-2026 16:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erik Pieters spent six seasons with Stoke City, with five of those in the Premier League [Getty Images]Erik Pieters says he will use his new role in Stoke City's academy to help instil the club's DNA into the players.The former Netherlands left-back spent six years with the Potters in the Premier League, becoming a cult hero during his 206 appearances in all competitions.He is now back as a professional development coach with the under-21 side and will also play as an overage player."Obviously,
  
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• Roma’s Nicolò Tresoldi Move: Price, Fit, and Transfer Obstacles Ahead

  17-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma’s Nicolò Tresoldi Move: Price, Fit, and Transfer Obstacles AheadGet Ready for a New StrikerRoma’s pursuit of Nicolò Tresoldi has moved beyond a loose summer link, but it is not a completed transfer. Italian reports say the Club Brugge striker has approved a move to the capital and reached a basic agreement with Roma, while negotiations between the clubs remain unresolved. Tresoldi is under contract until 2029, and Brugge has little reason to accept a reduced fee af
  
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• Juventus target Randal Kolo Muani resumed training with PSG’s reserve team

  17-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus target Randal Kolo Muani resumed training with PSG’s reserve teamParis Saint-Germain’s Randal Kolo Muani (27) has resumed training with the club’s Espoirs squad – made up of players under the age of 21 and regarded as a stepping stone between the under-19s and the first team – according to L’Équipe.Under contract with PSG until 2028, the striker is currently awaiting a move. Whilst Juventus, where he previously played in 2025, would like to bri
  
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• 🤩 Spam nod & 30m followers: the World Cup's big stories

  17-07-2026 16:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤩 Spam nod & 30m followers: the World Cup's big storiesIt was and of course still is a World Cup of dazzling superheroes who drew a huge share of the attention from the entire football world. But not only them. In recent weeks, we’ve witnessed some remarkable stories that put players in the spotlight who we maybe hadn’t even had on our radar before - and for some, they were surely even better stories than all the records and goals from the absolute elite. We picked o
  
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• Liverpool midfielder Szoboszlai signs new five-year deal

  17-07-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dominik Szoboszlai was Liverpool's stand-out performer in a disappointing 2025/26 season [Getty Images]Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has signed a new five-year contract at Anfield.The 25-year-old signed for Liverpool from RB Leipzig for £60m in 2023 and was the stand-out performer for the Reds last season, scoring 13 goals and providing 12 assists."There's always more to come. I'm never happy," said Szoboszlai. "I want to set the example. I want to be an example also for everyone
  
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• Swans to wear temporary kit during Austria trip

  17-07-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Swansea City will wear a temporary strip in their three pre-season games in Austria with the club yet to unveil any kits for the 2026-27 campaign.The Swansea play a friendly in front of fans for the first time this summer when they meet German second-tier side Holstein Kiel at the Kufstein Arena on Saturday (15:30 BST).They face another 2. Bundesliga team, VFL Bochum, next Tuesday before taking on Italian heavyweights Udinese next Friday.In all three fixtures, Vitor Matos' players
  
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• Juventus prepare shock Lorenzo Pellegrini move after Zeki Celik coup

  17-07-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus prepare shock Lorenzo Pellegrini move after Zeki Celik coupSerie A side Juventus have sealed a deal for former Roma full-back Zeki Celik but that may not be the end of shock moves from the Bianconeri.La Gazzetta dello Sport – like TuttoSport, report that there is a chance Juve swoop in for Lorenzo Pellegrini, whose Roma contract has already expired. The Giallorossi showed slowness in their move to hand Celik a new deal and similar signs have been observed in their moves for Pelleg
  
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• Barcelona choose not to respond to Atletico Madrid CEO’s statements over Julian Alvarez transfer

  17-07-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona choose not to respond to Atletico Madrid CEO’s statements over Julian Alvarez transferAccording to Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona have chosen not to respond publicly to Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin following his strong criticism of the Catalan club over their pursuit of Julian Alvarez.While the Blaugrana delegation is in New York for Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, Atletico released an interview in which Gil Marin firmly dismissed any poss
  
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• The World Cup final's biggest what-if: Lionel Messi could have played for Spain instead of Argentina

  17-07-2026 16:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When Argentina secured the right to face Spain in Sunday afternoon’s World Cup final, the mouthwatering showdown sparked renewed interest in one of international soccer’s most tantalizing what-ifs.  How close did Lionel Messi come to playing for Spain instead of Argentina? In an alternate reality, could Messi be taking the field at MetLife Stadium in the red shirt of “La Roja” instead of Argentina’s sky blue and white vertical stripes?Messi grew up in a modest
  
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• Dominik Szoboszlai signs new Liverpool contract in boost to Andoni Iraola

  17-07-2026 16:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dominik Szoboszlai has signed a new five-year contract with Liverpool and said it was maybe the biggest day of his career to commit his future to the club. The midfielder, who had entered the last two years of his previous deal, has agreed to stay at Anfield until he is 30 and has targeted winning the Champions League before he goes. Szoboszlai had been in talks with Liverpool for months and there was always the belief he wanted to stay but discussions accelerated in the last few weeks. “I
  
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• Lille’s Ichem Ferrah sparks interest from all corners of Europe

  17-07-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lille’s Ichem Ferrah sparks interest from all corners of EuropeThere’s an old saying in football that you should never fall in love with a player on loan. For SC Cambuur supporters, this unspoken rule has undoubtedly been one of the hardest to stick to when it comes to Ichem Ferrah (20).Loaned to the Yellow-Blues by Lille OSC during the 2025-26 season, the Franco-Algerian played a pivotal role in the Dutch club’s promotion to the Eredivisie. Having made 35 appearances in the se
  
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• Spalletti: ‘Juventus distant from Scudetto ambition, Celik shows strong club’

  17-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti: ‘Juventus distant from Scudetto ambition, Celik shows strong club’Luciano Spalletti warns Juventus are ‘quite distant’ from being Scudetto contenders, but they are working on their ‘defects’ and welcome Zeki Celik. ‘This showed the club is strong.’The Bianconeri begin their pre-season with a friendly test away to FC Basel on Saturday afternoon.It has been a frustrating few weeks for the club, who missed out on Champions League qualificat
  
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• Five reasons for England to be cheerful despite World Cup exit

  17-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England's 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Azteca was one of the nation's tournament highlights [Getty Images]There is no sugar-coating a semi-final loss to footballing rivals in a World Cup. It hurts.Compound that with so many 'nearlies' in recent tournaments - back-to-back European final losses in 2021 and 2024, and another World Cup semi-final exit in 2018.Then if you add the manner in which England lost their grasp on a place in this final, it might seem difficult to find many reasons for posi
  
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• 🎧 What to expect from Albion this season

  17-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Bromwich Albion boss James Morrison is still building his squad before his first full campaign as a senior head coach, so what more does he need to be a success and what are the expectations for the club this season?BBC Radio WM's Steve Hermon and Chris Hall from the Albion Analysis podcast dive in as they look ahead to the 2026-27 season for the Baggies.Listen to the full preview below or on BBC Sounds hereExplore more West Bromwich Albion content on BBC Sounds[BBC]Latest West Bromwich Alb
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur are in the race to sign Brazilian star

  17-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur are in the race to sign Brazilian starTottenham Transfer Interest in Leo Scienza Carries Logic, But Spurs Need to Move FastTottenham are back on the training pitch, pre-season is under way and the calendar is already narrowing. Brentford away will open the 2026/27 Premier League campaign, and Roberto De Zerbi has a lot to sort out before then. New faces are in, more are expected, and the obvious need remains in attack.That is where Leo Scienza enters the conversation. A
  
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• Mo Salah’s agent provides update on next move after Liverpool exit

  17-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mo Salah’s agent provides update on next move after Liverpool exitMohamed Salah Transfer Latest as Agent Signals Decision Could Come Very SoonMohamed Salah’s future has moved back into sharp focus after a fresh update from his representative, with transfer speculation continuing to swirl around the former Liverpool forward.The Egypt star, now 34, has seen talk over his next club intensify following his country’s exit from the World Cup at the hands of Argentina in the last 16.
  
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