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• Roma inquire about Watford’s Rocco Vata

  28-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma inquire about Watford’s Rocco VataAnother name is on Roma’s radar for the attack. In recent days, the Giallorossi have inquired about Rocco Vata, the Watford winger who has also been targeted by Bologna. Ben Jacobs reports that both Italian clubs have made inquiries about the Irishman. For now, this is an exploratory survey, with Roma continuing to evaluate several options ahead of the final days of the transfer window.D’Amico thus continues to broaden the scope of possibl
  
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• Ipswich midfielder Mendel joins Luton on loan

  01-09-2026 18:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tudor Mendel played for England up to Under-17 level [Getty Images]Luton Town have signed Ipswich Town midfielder Tudor Mendel on loan for the rest until January.The 21-year-old began his career in Chelsea's youth programme before a spell in Belgian football playing for Anderlecht's second team.He joined Ipswich in 2024 and made his senior debut as a substitute in last month's League Cup win over Leicester City.Luton's manager Jack Wilshere said the club can extend Mendel's stay beyond January i
  
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• Coleraine sign striker Brooks from Crusaders

  01-09-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coleraine have signed Crusaders striker Adam Brooks on a long-term deal for what is believed to be a six-figure sum plus add-ons. Brooks came through Celtic's academy and played for Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Queen of the South before making the move to Crusaders in 2025. He played a key role in the Crues securing their Premiership status when they won their promotion/relegation play-off against Annagh United and scored seven goals last campaign.The 22-year-old - who has been capped for Sc
  
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• Celtic sign Parma's Sorensen, with more to come before deadline

  01-09-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oliver Sorensen only signed for Parma 12 months ago [Getty Images]Celtic have completed the signing of Parma midfielder Oliver Sorensen on loan shortly after assistant manager Shaun Maloney suggested the Scottish champions were working on up to four additions before finalising their Europa League squad on Wednesday.Sorensen will spend the season in Glasgow, with Celtic having an option to buy the 24-year-old who signed for the Italian side in August 2025 after five years with Midtjylland in Denm
  
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• Borna Sosa agrees Cologne move as Palace talks enter final stage

  01-09-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borna Sosa agrees Cologne move as Palace talks enter final stageFC Cologne have taken a significant step toward completing the deadline-day signing of Borna Sosa, with the Croatian international reportedly reaching a verbal agreement with the cathedral city club. According to Florian Plettenberg, Cologne and the 28-year-old have agreed terms on a proposed loan from Crystal Palace.A complete agreement between the clubs has not yet been reached, but negotiations over the remaining details are desc
  
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• Juventus sign Sarr on loan and agree Woltemade loan

  01-09-2026 18:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade (right) is set to join Pape Matar Sarr at Juventus [Getty Images]Juventus have announced the arrival of Pape Matar Sarr from Tottenham on an initial loan while also agreeing a season-long loan deal for Newcastle forward Nick Woltemade.The Serie A club will pay Spurs about 2.5m euros (£2.1m) for the loan of Senegal midfielder Sarr. The club confirmed the deal includes an obligation to buy the 23-year-old for 27.5m euros (£23.6m) if certain conditions a
  
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• England seamer Potts signs new Durham contract

  01-09-2026 18:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England fast bowler Matthew Potts has signed a three-year contract extension with Durham.The deal will keep the 27-year-old seamer at Chester-le-Street until at least the end of the 2029 season and will extend an association that started with Potts joining the pathway programme aged nine. Potts has been a standout performer in Durham's charge to what looks set to be a comfortable promotion to Division One at the end of this campaign.The seamer has taken more wickets than anyone in either of the
  
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• Barbrook loving Premiership's big-game atmosphere

  01-09-2026 18:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Falkirk midfielder Finley Barbrook is revelling the big occasions on offer in the Scottish Premiership.Barbrook signed for the Bairns on loan from Premier League Ipswich Town last month.He made his debut in a draw with Motherwell before starting in the 2-1 defeat at Celtic last weekend. Falkirk now host Rangers on Wednesday."Obviously, the atmosphere comes with its effects," he said. "It does take it out of your legs a little bit, especially to start off with."But in the second half [at Celtic],
  
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• Suwen Süper Ligi: Fenerbahçe find a way as early title rivals cancel each other out

  01-09-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Suwen Süper Ligi: Fenerbahçe find a way as early title rivals cancel each other outFenerbahçe’s opening Suwen Süper Ligiweekend revealed something last season’s dominance often obscured — what happens when winning becomes difficult.ABB FOMGET defended very deep at the Lefter Küçükandonyadis’ facilities, protecting the penalty area and daring the champions to break down a compact low block. For most of the game, it worked.Fenerbah&c
  
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• Liverpool can now agree important deal before transfer deadline

  01-09-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool can now agree important deal before transfer deadlineLiverpool still have a fair few gaps in their first-team squad that need filling. the way that things were heading in L4.And, while he's still unbeaten in the Premier League, the performances that his squad have put in have been rather uninspiring.Admittedly, his decision to play Cody Gakpo on the right-wing seems to have worked out fairly well and Victor Munoz's first start for Liverpool was also very positive.In fact, the Spaniard
  
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• 🚨 Harvey Elliott joins Valencia on loan from Liverpool

  01-09-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Harvey Elliott joins Valencia on loan from LiverpoolHarvey Elliott joins Valencia on loan from Liverpool for the remainder of the 2026-27 season. Both clubs have officially confirmed the deal.The English midfielder will strengthen Valencia’s midfield throughout the campaign. The loan does not include a purchase option.Elliott arrives in LaLiga from the Premier League, where he has been a regular part of Liverpool’s rotation in recent seasons. His signing reflects a commitme
  
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• VfB Stuttgart’s Josha Vagnoman opts against Hull City switch

  01-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  VfB Stuttgart’s Josha Vagnoman opts against Hull City switchJosha Vagnoman’s proposed deadline-day transfer from VfB Stuttgart to Hull City has collapsed despite negotiations previously appearing to have reached an advanced stage. Sky Germany reports that Stuttgart and Hull ultimately failed to finalize an agreement for the 25-year-old former Germany international, who will now remain with the Swabians barring an unexpected late alternative.The development represents a significant re
  
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• Roma run out to time to sign Stuttgart’s Jamie Leweling

  01-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma run out to time to sign Stuttgart’s Jamie LewelingSerie A side Roma had been working on a move for Stuttgart’s Jamie Leweling in the last few days. Just when they seemed to be making progress in the deal, it appears they will now definitely miss out.Alfredo Pedulla reported earlier today that the Giallorossi made a fresh push for the German, who had previously not given a greenlight to the deal. Roma had earlier reached an agreement with Stuttgart but the player’s decision
  
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• Report: Manchester City agree £125m deal for midfielder

  01-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Manchester City agree £125m deal for midfielderEnzo Fernandez to Manchester City for £125m Ends Chelsea Transfer SagaManchester City have done what they often do late in the market, they identified the player they wanted, waited out the noise and got the deal done. According to David Ornstein for The Athletic, City have now “reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign midfielder Enzo Fernandez for £125million ($169m).” That is a huge fee by any standard, and i
  
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• Official | Lens sign West Ham United centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo on loan

  01-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Lens sign West Ham United centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo on loanRC Lens have signed France international centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo (26) on loan from EFL Championship West Ham United, both clubs have announced. The 26-year-old was initially expected to join Marseille, but Les Phocéens‘ financial troubles prevented them from securing his signing. OM are expected to complete this summer’s transfer window without making a single signing, unlike Lens. Todibo is the Ar
  
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• Multiple reports: Enzo Fernandez to sign for Manchester City in huge $169 million transfer

  01-09-2026 18:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Fernandez is finally heading to Manchester City, as multiple reports claim a British record-equalling transfer fee of $169 million has been agreed with Chelsea on transfer deadline day. Alexander Isak's move from Newcastle United to Liverpool last summer set that record, and Fernandez's move is set to equal it. Per David Ornstein, Fabrizio Romano, Sky in Italy and Sky in Germany, Enzo Fernandez has now been given permission by Chelsea to travel to Manchester to complete his medical at Man C
  
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• Port Vale seal loan deals for Figueroa and Asamoah

  01-09-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Port Vale have signed Keyrol Figueroa (pictured) and Maleace Asamoah on loan [Port Vale FC]Port Vale have secured the season-long loan signings of Liverpool forward Keyrol Figueroa and Maleace Asamoah from Wigan Athletic.Deadline day arrivals Figueroa, 20, and Asamoah, 23, become the League Two Valiants' 12th and 13th signings of what has proven to be a busy summer.Figueroa has been in Liverpool's academy since he joined from FC Dallas in 2018. The attacker represented the USA at various youth l
  
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• Man City agree £125m fee for Chelsea's Fernandez

  01-09-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have agreed to pay a joint-British transfer record fee of £125m for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.Fernandez joined Chelsea from Benfica in 2023 for a then-British record fee of £107m, with his latest switch matching the £125m that Liverpool paid for Alexander Isak last summer.The clubs have been negotiating over the past 24 hours and have now reached an agreement.Fernandez will now undergo a medical ahead of signing a long-term deal at the Etihad Stadium. Pe
  
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• Manchester United consider final push for Barcelona homegrown defender on deadline day

  01-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United consider final push for Barcelona homegrown defender on deadline dayIn a major development, Gerard Romero of Jijantes FC reports that Manchester United are considering making a final late push to try and sign FC Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde.The 22-year-old left-back has fallen down the pecking order at Barça and the club are open to a sale if an attractive offer arrives.Manchester United back in?Manchester United, in that regard, have had their eyes on Balde for so
  
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• Flick Hails Messi’s Career as Barcelona Sharpen Defensive Focus

  01-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick Hails Messi’s Career as Barcelona Sharpen Defensive FocusLionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, and SPORT1 reported that Hansi Flick responded to the news as Barcelona coach on Sunday. Flick said the announcement had left him sad while praising the Argentine icon as the best player in the world and pointing to his World Cup performance as evidence of that status.Flick reflected on how quickly time moves before addressing Messi’s qualities directl
  
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• A big deal has been clinched as Manchester City give Enzo Maresca the midfielder he wants

  01-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A big deal has been clinched as Manchester City give Enzo Maresca the midfielder he wantsPerhaps the most prolonged transfer of the summer was the potential move of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea to Manchester City. At one point, Chelsea imposed a deadline on any club to move for the Argentinian international. That deadline passed without City, or any other club, moving for the Chelsea midfielder. Then, the move entered a holding pattern as it was expected that City would make their move to sign En
  
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• Official | Le Mans FC sign Metz centre-forward Habib Diallo

  01-09-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Le Mans FC sign Metz centre-forward Habib DialloPromoted Ligue 1 side Le Mans FC have signed Senegal international striker Habib Diallo (31) from Ligue 2 side FC Metz, both clubs have announced. The experienced centre-forward has put pen to paper over a three-year deal with Patrick Videira’s side. He’ll wear the No. 13 jersey for the Sarthe outfit. Diallo brings much-needed experience to the promoted Ligue 1 side. The 40-times Senegal international is expected to bring com
  
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• Former Gunner admits he took pay cut to leave this summer

  01-09-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Gunner admits he took pay cut to leave this summerGabriel Jesus has revealed he took a pay cut to leave Arsenal, signing for Barcelona on a three-year deal that reportedly contains a sell-on clause.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesGabriel Jesuscompleted his transfer to FC Barcelona on deadline day, leaving Arsenal to sign a three-year deal with his new club to 2029.Reports had previously suggested that Jesus was only signing a two-year deal with a one-year option to extend, but Barcelona
  
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• Walsall sign Huddersfield midfielder Evans on loan

  01-09-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Evans willlink up with his old boss Lee Grant at Walsall [Shutterstock]Huddersfield Town midfielder Antony Evans has joined League Two side Walsall on a season-long loan.The 27-year-old is yet to make a competitive appearance for The Terriers this season.The move will see Evans link up again with his old boss, former Huddersfield head coach Lee Grant.Evans becomes the 15th signing of the summer transfer window for Grant's Saddlers, who sit second in the early League Two table.All the latest Wals
  
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• Celtic working on up to four signings - Maloney

  01-09-2026 17:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shaun Maloney (left) was on media duty on Tuesday [SNS]Celtic are working on signing up to four players before finalising their Europa League squad on Wednesday, assistant manager Shaun Maloney has revealed.The Scottish champions have signed four first-team players so far this window and have been linked with Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, Parma midfielder Oliver Sorensen and PSV Eindhoven midfielder Joel van den Berg.Maloney hopes another left-back can be recruited to compete
  
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• Swindon sign AFC Wimbledon striker Hackford

  01-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Antwoine Hackford has joined Swindon Town from AFC Wimbledon[Getty Images]Swindon Town have completed the signing of forward Antwoine Hackford from AFC Wimbledon on a two-year deal.The 22-year-old arrives at the Robins for an undisclosed fee after scoring six goals in his only full season at Plough Lane and becomes manager Ian Holloway's 10th incoming signing of the summer transfer window.He started his career at Sheffield United, enjoying loan spells at Alfreton Town, Burton Albion and Port Val
  
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• Journalist: Man Utd could sanction striker exit before deadline

  01-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Man Utd could sanction striker exit before deadlineManchester United Transfer Deadline Day: Left-Back Search, Zirkzee Talks and Carrick’s Calculated SummerManchester United have reached deadline day with a shape to their summer, even if the picture still looks incomplete. The broad strokes are clear. Midfield has been addressed, the squad has been trimmed with purpose in mind, and the club have refused to lurch into the usual late-window panic. That alone tells you something ab
  
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• Hansi Flick equals Barcelona record long held by legendary Johan Cruyff

  01-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick equals Barcelona record long held by legendary Johan CruyffBarcelona’s 5-2 win over Rayo Vallecano on Monday evening was another statement from Hansi Flick’s side as they continue to set the pace in La Liga.It was a special victory for Flick as well, as it saw him equal a record that has stood for decades at Camp Nou.Indeed, Flick has now matched one of the greatest managers in Barcelona’s history.Flick matches Cruyff’s recordAs reported by Mundo Deportivo, Fl
  
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• How Roma avoided disaster by keeping Manu Kone away from Chelsea

  01-09-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Roma avoided disaster by keeping Manu Kone away from ChelseaSerie A side Roma could have lost Manu Kone earlier today, as Chelsea were keen on signing him as a replacement for Enzo Fernandez.The deal seemed to be gaining traction until Gian Piero Gasperini put his foot down and held the deal back from going through.La Gazzetta dello Sport have now added some insight into how things transpired. They report that the Friedkins were contacted directly by the Chelsea ownership regarding a move fo
  
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• Muller would repeat rabona 'if it makes sense'

  01-09-2026 17:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Marius Muller says he would happily repeat his recent rabona against Dundee.Muller, 33, performed the trick in the Dons' recent Scottish League Cup win."You have to be a little bit crazy in the right moments, in the right times as a goalkeeper," Muller, 33."In this moment, it makes sense. If it makes sense, I will do it again, sure."Joining from Wolfsburg this summer, Muller is now playing regularly after limited appearances in the previous two seasons."For me, it's very good to have game t
  
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