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• Roma make inquiries for Djed Spence

  02-08-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma make inquiries for Djed SpenceRoma continues to work hard on Feyenoord’s Read, but D’Amico has obviously not stopped at the Dutch winger, whose price the Rotterdam club is hoping to raise until the very end, perhaps by fueling an auction (or presumed one) with other clubs. Meanwhile, the Giallorossi are maintaining contact with Fresneda, while the background to another interesting investigation for the right flank emerges.In recent hours, Roma’s management has been explori
  
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• It’s happening, Liverpool to enter crunch midfielder talks

  12-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s happening, Liverpool to enter crunch midfielder talksLiverpool are to enter major talks that could see them sell a midfielder. This looks like it's happening.Liverpool have just a few more weeks to get their deals done. The Reds are in the process of reshaping their first squad for Andoni Iraola but there’s still a way to go.In fact, there’s quite a way to go. Liverpool still haven’t replaced Mohamed Salah, nor have they addressed the future of several first-team pla
  
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• Ferran Torres’ €55 million sale could be a masterstroke from Barcelona in terms of Financial Fair Play

  12-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ferran Torres’ €55 million sale could be a masterstroke from Barcelona in terms of Financial Fair PlayFC Barcelona have never been a great selling club, often being forced into situations where they have had to discard players for well below their market value.The Catalan club have never really mastered the art of when to sell a player, something rivals like Real Madrid are excellent at.However, it does feel like Deco is keen on changing that this summer, with Ferran Torres’ sal
  
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• Inter must consider non-EU rules for Stones, Spence and Jones

  12-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter must consider non-EU rules for Stones, Spence and JonesInter already signed John Stones, have a deal worth €35m including add-ons for Djed Spence and are pushing for Curtis Jones, but can they sign three England internationals under Brexit restrictions?The Italian League has a limit on the number of non-EU players that they can both have in the squad, and bring in during a single season.Since Brexit, England is no longer in the EU, so in theory their players would be treated the same
  
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• Chelsea complete signing of La Liga defender

  12-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea complete signing of La Liga defenderChelsea Complete Pep Chavarria Signing as Xabi Alonso Solves Left-Back PriorityChelsea have moved decisively to address a key area of their squad, completing the signing of Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano in a deal that has felt inevitable for some time. As first reported by The Athletic, the left-back had already agreed personal terms earlier this month, and the final step was always the clubs finding common ground.Now confirmed, the 28-year-old arr
  
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• Celtic Reject £25m Bid For 24-Year-Old As UCL Play-off Race Heats Up: What’s The Best For The Hoops?

  12-08-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Reject £25m Bid For 24-Year-Old As UCL Play-off Race Heats Up: What’s The Best For The Hoops?West Ham United have identified Celtic midfielder Arne Engels as their top transfer priority this window, according to a report from the ExWHUEmployee insider account. The 24-year-old Belgian is firmly on the Hammers’ radar, but Celtic are putting up stiff resistance. The club want Engels available for their UEFA Champions League play-off fixtures first, a stance that pushes any
  
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• Borussia Dortmund’s Almugera Kabar (20) set for Dutch loan

  12-08-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund’s Almugera Kabar (20) set for Dutch loanBorussia Dortmund defensive prospect Almugera Kabar is reportedly closing in on a loan move to the Netherlands following several weeks of negotiations. According to the local Ruhr Nachrichten newspaper, the 20-year-old is poised to leave Dortmund temporarily and could even have the opportunity to play Champions League football with his prospective new club. Further details regarding the destination and structure of the loan have yet
  
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• Why Michail Antonio could fit the bill for Watford

  12-08-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]News that Michail Antonio is training with Watford should please Hornets fans wanting to see their club strengthen in the striker department.Luca Kjerrumgaard and Mamadou Doumbia both have room to develop and contribute this season, but it would be a big ask for them to carry the Hornets alone.On the surface, the addition of Antonio - a player who boasts more than 250 Premier League matches and 68 goals - seems a good fit, adding some experience to the group while helping to guide
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona youngster undergoes successful surgery after ACL injury

  12-08-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona youngster undergoes successful surgery after ACL injuryFC Barcelona have officially confirmed that young winger Roony Bardghji has undergone successful surgery on his right knee after rupturing his Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) earlier in the week.“First-team player Roony Bardghji has undergone successful surgical intervention for the tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee,” the club statement read.“The procedure was carried out at the
  
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• Lazio want free agent Icardi after Galatasaray adventure

  12-08-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio want free agent Icardi after Galatasaray adventureLazio have contacted free agent Mauro Icardi to see if he wants a return to Serie A, claim Sky Sport Italia, after his contract with Galatasaray expired.The Biancocelesti are known to be looking for a striker and have a very limited budget at their disposal, so are keeping a close eye on free agents.Icardi approached by LazioISTANBUL, TURKEY – JANUARY 25: Mauro Icardi of Galatasaray celebrates during the Turkish Super League match bet
  
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• Juventus secure Lucumi for €20m including bonus from Bologna

  12-08-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus secure Lucumi for €20m including bonus from BolognaMultiple sources confirm Juventus are down to the details for a €20m purchase of Jhon Lucumi, as the Bologna defender rejected every other possibility.It was already known that the player had agreed personal terms with the Bianconeri, and that they were his preference compared to the Premier League, LaLiga or Turkish Super Lig.Lucumi only wanted JuventusBOLOGNA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 28: Jhon Lucumi of Bologna reacts after r
  
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• Everton Linked As Palace Ready To Sell Their World Cup Right-back For £25m: Why The Toffees Must Act?

  12-08-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Linked As Palace Ready To Sell Their World Cup Right-back For £25m: Why The Toffees Must Act?Crystal Palace are prepared to sell Daniel Muñoz this summer, with a fee of around £25 million believed to be enough to get a deal done. Graeme Bailey reports that former Eagles manager Oliver Glasner, now at Nottingham Forest, is keen on a reunion with the Colombian. Everton are also firmly in the picture, continuing what has become a productive transfer relationship with Selh
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid starting lineup against Deportivo La Coruna – Vinicius captains

  12-08-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid starting lineup against Deportivo La Coruna – Vinicius captainsReal Madrid face off against newly-promoted La Liga club Deportivo La Coruna later tonight in the Teresa Herrera Trophy.This game happens to the penultimate pre-season friendly that Los Blancos will play before the new season gets underway.And, Jose Mourinho will be eager to see how his team performs after close to a month of hard work in pre-season training before the new campaign kicks off.Vinicius lead
  
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• QPR sign former Sunderland defender Cirkin

  12-08-2026 20:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dennis Cirkin was capped by England up to under-20 level [Getty Images]Queens Park Rangers have signed left-back Dennis Cirkin on a free transfer, after he was released by Premier League side Sunderland.Cirkin played 36 times in the Championship during the Black Cats' promotion-winning campaign in the 2024-25 season, but featured just nine times in the Premier League last term.He is the sixth summer arrival for a QPR side aiming to improve on last season's 15th position in the Championship."They
  
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• Hull sign defender Mendy for club record fee

  12-08-2026 20:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nobel Mendy has won one cap for Senegal [Getty Images]Hull City have confirmed the signing of defender Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano for a club record fee.The 21-year-old centre-back joins on a five-year contract, with an option for a further year.No fee was reported by the club, but they say it surpasses the £20m plus add-ons that was paid earlier this month for Greece goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis from Olympiacos.Hull's previous transfer record had stood since 2016 when they paid &p
  
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• PSG manager has drawn out a plan for Barcelona forward ahead of €55 million move

  12-08-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG manager has drawn out a plan for Barcelona forward ahead of €55 million moveFerran Torres is set to become a Paris Saint-Germain player in the coming hours, bringing an end to his successful spell at Barcelona.The Spain international has agreed personal terms with the French champions, and the two clubs have reached an agreement worth €50 million plus €5 million in add-ons.The deal is now so advanced that Ferran did not train with Barcelona on Wednesday, having been granted pe
  
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• 😱 Keeper has a night of fury, is sent off, but replacement shines: watch

  12-08-2026 20:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 Keeper has a night of fury, is sent off, but replacement shines: watchVeteran Nahuel Guzmán, 40, had a “night of fury” last Tuesday (11).The Tigres goalkeeper was sent off for pushing referee Iván Bartón, who worked at the World Cup, late in the Leagues Cup clash against the Vancouver Whitecaps.
  The “detail” is that he also “re-enacted” the shove on an assistant and even threw a trash can toward the tunnel before heading to the l
  
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• Video: Kristensen arrives for Atalanta medical, agreement €22m plus bonus

  12-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Kristensen arrives for Atalanta medical, agreement €22m plus bonusUdinese defender Thomas Kristensen has arrived to begin his Atalanta medical tests, completing a transfer worth €22m plus €3m in add-ons.The 24-year-old Dane has been in Italy since 2023 when making the move from Aarhus to Udinese for €5m.Following 81 competitive appearances for the Friulani, where he scored four goals and provided one assist, he is now continuing his career in Serie A for Atalanta.Krist
  
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• Liverpool sensation set for big role under Andoni Iraola

  12-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool sensation set for big role under Andoni IraolaAndoni Iraola has already massively changed things at Liverpool. Before joining the Anfield outfit, the Spaniard knew that he was going to have to make a lot of changes.However, he probably didn't anticipate just how unfit his players actually are.Everyone knew that Arne Slot's training sessions were laid back and, if we're being honest, it clearly didn't matter whether anyone did well or not as he always chose to use the same players.That'
  
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• Ex-Juventus striker Vlahovic reunites with Italiano at Besiktas

  12-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Juventus striker Vlahovic reunites with Italiano at BesiktasAs expected, former Juventus and Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic is travelling to Istanbul to sign for Besiktas as a free agent, reuniting with coach Vincenzo Italiano.The centre-forward was out of contract since his agreement with Juve was allowed to expire on June 30.He had been hoping for another Serie A switch to Napoli or Milan, with an eye on potential Premier League interest from Arsenal and Chelsea, plus Barcelona or Atleti
  
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• De Zerbi on Maresca rapport for Tottenham vs. Manchester City and special Baresi memories

  12-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Zerbi on Maresca rapport for Tottenham vs. Manchester City and special Baresi memoriesRoberto De Zerbi is looking forward to facing fellow Italian Enzo Maresca when Tottenham take on Manchester City, noting they made friends in the Milan youth academy, so both got to know Franco Baresi.The coach is starting his first full season at Spurs, having taken over during dire circumstances in March and just about steering them out of the relegation zone.There is a very Italian feel to the Premier Lea
  
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• Brentford Ready To Pay £40m For West Ham’s World Cup Left-back: Why The Hammers Must Say No?

  12-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford Ready To Pay £40m For West Ham’s World Cup Left-back: Why The Hammers Must Say No?Brentford are preparing a renewed move for West Ham United‘s El Hadji Malick Diouf, with a package worth close to £40 million being put together for the 21-year-old Senegal international. Journalist Graeme Bailey broke the news on X, reporting that the Bees are serious and intent on prising him away from East London this summer.West Ham signed Diouf from Slavia Prague last year for
  
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• Mahrez offered to Roma as winger seeks Europe return

  12-08-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mahrez offered to Roma as winger seeks Europe returnRiyad Mahrez could return to Europe, and his name has also been linked to Roma. After three seasons in Saudi Arabia, the Algerian winger is a free agent and, according to Saudi press reports, is ready to return to European football. At 35, Mahrez is reportedly targeting Serie A, eager to experience the Italian league for the first time. Among the clubs he’s been linked to are Roma and Como, although the Lombardy club’s sporting dire
  
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• Aston Villa under way against European champions PSG in Uefa Super Cup

  12-08-2026 19:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League winners PSG face Europa League holders Aston Villa in Uefa Super CupPSG beat Tottenham on penalties in last year's Super CupMatch taking place at Red Bull Arena in SalzburgFind out more about the Uefa Super Cup here Aston Villa under way against European champions PSG in Uefa Super Cup
  
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• PSG and Aston Villa name XIs for UEFA Super Cup showdown

  12-08-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG and Aston Villa name XIs for UEFA Super Cup showdownChampions League holders PSG and Europa League winners Aston Villa are set to lock horns for their UEFA Super Cup showdown at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg.
  The two sides played out a barn-storming two-legged affair in last season's UCL quarter-final, which saw Luis Enrique's Parisiens edge out Unai Emery's side 5-4 on aggregate.With Villa coming so close to putting a stop to PSG's growing continental dominance, the annual curtain raiser acros
  
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• Liverpool fans seek answers over potential minority investment

  12-08-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool fans seek answers over potential minority investmentJeff Bezos Liverpool Stake Talk Raises Fresh Questions as Spirit of Shankly Seek ClarityLiverpool are again at the centre of a significant ownership story, with the Mail reporting that a consortium including Jeff Bezos is closing in on a minority investment in the club. The proposal, as outlined, concerns a 30 per cent stake worth around £1.35 billion, with Eduardo Saverin and Amit Bhatia also part of the group.At this stage, so
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: PSG and Aston Villa name XIs for UEFA Super Cup showdown

  12-08-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 BREAKING: PSG and Aston Villa name XIs for UEFA Super Cup showdownChampions League holders PSG and Europa League winners Aston Villa are set to lock horns for their UEFA Super Cup showdown at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg.
  The two sides played out a barn-storming two-legged affair in last season's UCL quarter-final, which saw Luis Enrique's Parisiens edge out Unai Emery's side 5-4 on aggregate.With Villa coming so close to putting a stop to PSG's growing continental dominance, the annual
  
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• 🚨 PSG and Aston Villa line-ups for the UEFA Super Cup final

  12-08-2026 19:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 PSG and Aston Villa line-ups for the UEFA Super Cup finalPSG and Aston Villa are battling it out today in Salzburg for the first European title of the season: the UEFA Super Cup.With both teams still weakened by the absence of players who took part in the World Cup, today’s match at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg will feature these starting lineups:
  PSG: Safonov; Nuno Mendes, Pacho, Marquinhos, Hakimi; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery; Doué, Akliouche, Kvaratskhelia.Akliou
  
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• Hull set to sign €4m defensive midfielder

  12-08-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull set to sign €4m defensive midfielderHull City close in on Lucas Gourna-Douath as Premier League squad takes shapeHull City are moving towards another significant summer addition, with The Athletic reporting that Lucas Gourna-Douath is undergoing a medical ahead of a proposed move from Red Bull Salzburg. The deal appears well advanced, with the clubs having “reached an agreement on a €4million (£3.4m) transfer fee”, while “personal terms also in place with t
  
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• Hamburg set to conclude blockbuster €7m Fabio Baldé sale

  12-08-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hamburg set to conclude blockbuster €7m Fabio Baldé saleHamburger SV are preparing to cash in on academy product Fabio Baldé as the Bundesliga club continue a substantial overhaul of the attacking group that helped secure promotion little more than a year ago. According to Sport Bild, Baldé is closing in on a permanent move to Ligue 1 side Racing Strasbourg and travelled to France on Wednesday to complete the final stages of the transfer.The 21-year-old could generate a
  
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