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• Should Chiesa stay or go?

  27-07-2026 10:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Federico Chiesa insists he is only "thinking about Liverpool" amid continued speculation over his future.Across two seasons at Anfield under Arne Slot, the Italian forward has started one Premier League game and scored just five times in 50 appearances.The 28-year-old, who is contracted until 2028, told La Gazzetta dello Sport in June: "If I don't find consistency in the Premier League, I'll have to look elsewhere."But after scoring in the first friendly of the Andoni Iraola era on
  
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• Chelsea open talks to sign Brighton striker Welbeck

  27-07-2026 15:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welbeck has previously played for Manchester United, Sunderland, Arsenal and Watford in the Premier League [Getty Images]Chelsea are in talks to sign Brighton striker Danny Welbeck.The 35-year-old is keen on moving to Stamford Bridge and there is optimism from Chelsea's side that a deal can be concluded. The Blues are looking for experience because of an acceptance that their model of signing young players needs a "tweak" - according to influential owner Behdad Eghbali in April - and Welbeck cou
  
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• Reports: Chelsea in shock talks to sign Danny Welbeck - A good move for Xabi Alonso?

  27-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea are reportedly in shock talks to sign veteran forward Danny Welbeck from Brighton and Hove Albion.Welbeck, 35, scored 13 goals in the Premier League last season in his best-ever return in the English top-flight and the English forward is aging like a fine wine as many pushed for him to be called up to England's World Cup squad. Welbeck's form led Brighton to an eighth-place finish last season as they qualified for the UEFA Conference League. But according to multiple reports, from the Da
  
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• How Korean Football Fans Follow Serie A, European Football and Live Sports Coverage

  27-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Korean Football Fans Follow Serie A, European Football and Live Sports CoverageSPONSOREDFootball has become one of the most popular international sports among South Korean fans. While the K League remains an important part of the country’s football culture, millions of Korean supporters also follow top European leagues and international tournaments throughout the year. Thanks to modern technology and digital media, fans can now access match schedules, breaking news, player updates, sta
  
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• Chelsea place big price on Liverpool and Manchester City target

  27-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea place big price on Liverpool and Manchester City targetPedro Neto Transfer Latest: Chelsea Set Strong Stance Amid Liverpool and Manchester City InterestChelsea are relaxed about the growing noise around Pedro Neto, but there is a firm message behind the scenes, any deal would need to reflect a market that has become increasingly inflated for elite wide players. According to Mail, the Blues are aware of attention from Liverpool, Manchester City and clubs in Saudi Arabia, yet they are &ldq
  
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• Two difference makers can help Celtic's European mission

  27-07-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran could be difference-makers for Celtic in Europe.Former Dundee and Ross County manager Tony Docherty thinks players of Duran and Hogh's quality are exactly the type of signings Celtic should be making if they want to progress in Europe, not just domestically. Duran, who scored five goals in the Champions League for Qarabag last season, joined the club earlier this month while Hogh of Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt, who also scored five Champions League goals, is believed t
  
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• Bundesliga striker holding off agreed transfer in hope of Barcelona move – report

  27-07-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga striker holding off agreed transfer in hope of Barcelona move – reportBarcelona’s objective of signing a new centre-forward has not quite gone to plan this summer, for they are yet to make concrete progress on any front.They have already secured the signings of Karim Adeyemi and Anthony Gordon, but Julian Alvarez remains the top striker target and they are no closer on that front than they were a month ago.As matters stand, Ferran Torres is the club’s only centre-for
  
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• Besiktas focus on Rafael Leao after Salah talks hit problems

  27-07-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Besiktas focus on Rafael Leao after Salah talks hit problemsThere are reports Besiktas have started talks with Milan for Rafael Leao, combined with suggestions their negotiations with Mohamed Salah failed to reach an agreement.The two stories may very well be connected, because the Turkish club is seeking big signings for the summer under Italian coach Vincenzo Italiano.Besiktas turn to Leao after Salah?LEEDS, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 06: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool arrives at the stadium prior t
  
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• Ajax agree deal with Wolves for Nigerian striker at heart of training ground row

  27-07-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ajax agree deal with Wolves for Nigerian striker at heart of training ground rowAccording to Fabrizio Romano, Tolu Arokodrae is set to join Ajax. The Wolves striker, formerly of Genk, was at the heart of a training ground row the other week that saw Wolves cancel a training session. Now, the player and club have found a solution with Ajax the beneficiary. The deal will initially be a loan with Ajax having an option to buy the Nigerian striker for €20m.Arokodare now returns to the low countr
  
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• Thibaut Courtois delivers reassuring injury update to Real Madrid

  27-07-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thibaut Courtois delivers reassuring injury update to Real MadridAlthough he does not get the spotlight as much as other stars like Vinicius Junior or Kylian Mbappe, the goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been one of the most important players for Real Madrid in the last few years. Without the Belgian protecting their goal, it would be hard to imagine all the trophies the Merengues have won in their recent history.In addition to Real Madrid, the goalkeeper has also always played at a very high leve
  
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• Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid with a transformed mindset

  27-07-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid with a transformed mindsetAfter their failed experiments with Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa last season, Real Madrid have now decided to start another new project, this time under the stewardship of a significantly more experienced manager, Jose Mourinho.Thus, the Portuguese manager returned to the Merengue club this summer after a break of 13 years, and, in addition to the excitement about his new project, also rekindled among the fans the memories, both sw
  
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• Real Madrid will not sign new defender until current player leaves

  27-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid will not sign new defender until current player leavesIn the coming weeks, Real Madrid are hoping to finalise deals for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande and Manchester City midfielder Rodri. That would take their summer signings to six, although there is still a chance that one further player arrives before the transfer window closes at the end of August.Head coach Jose Mourinho has been keen to bring in a second central defender alongside the already-signed Ibrahima Konate. It is an a
  
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• Malagò shifts Italy blame onto Pirlo and Maldini over ‘bad impression’

  27-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malagò shifts Italy blame onto Pirlo and Maldini over ‘bad impression’FIGC President Giovanni Malagò aimed a sideswipe at Andrea Pirlo, Paolo Maldini and Minister for Sport Andrea Abodi over the Italy chaos. ‘You have to look at who made a bad impression.’The Azzurri are still without a coach after Pirlo’s candidacy was blocked by Malagò in the wake of his global ambassador role with Russian betting company Fonbet.MILAN, ITALY – MAY 21: An
  
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• Kylian Mbappe breaks silence after 2026 World Cup exit – “It hurts and will continue to hurt”

  27-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe breaks silence after 2026 World Cup exit – “It hurts and will continue to hurt”Real Madrid did have one 2026 World Cup winner, although many would have expected Kylian Mbappe to emerge victorious rather than Marc Cucurella. However, it was a disappointing tournament for France, as they ended up 4th after losing to eventual champions Spain and then England in the third-place play-off.Mbappe, as well as club teammates Ibrahima Konate and Aurelien Tchouameni, would h
  
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• 'Gaps to fill in Blues' squad' - Davies

  27-07-2026 15:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chris Davies guided Birmingham to a 10th-placed finish in the Championship last season [Getty Images]Birmingham City boss Chris Davies said there are "gaps to fill" in his squad, but admitted the Championship Club may have to be patient in a slow summer transfer market.Blues have so far brought in defender Dael Fry following his exit from Middlesbrough and re-signed Brighton goalkeeper James Beadle on another loan, while midfielder Jhon Solis' loan move was made permanent. Japan international mi
  
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• Trial looks to end goalkeeper tactical timeouts

  27-07-2026 15:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United fans regularly booed a goalkeeper getting treatment last season after Manchester City's Gianluigi Donnarumma went down at the Etihad [Getty Images]English football is set to implement a trial to try to eradicate the goalkeeper tactical timeout this season, BBC Sport can reveal.The Football Association, Premier League, English Football League, National League and Women's Super League have agreed on the measure, pending permission from the International Football Association Board (Ifa
  
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• Juventus learn asking price for Trubin as list of Martinez alternatives grows

  27-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus learn asking price for Trubin as list of Martinez alternatives growsJuventus have still not come to an agreement for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, and the latest reports in Italy claim that they have been in contact with Benfica to request information surrounding Anatoliy Trubin instead.Trubin added to Juventus’s list of Martinez alternativesA new goalkeeper and a new centre-forward are among the priorities for Juventus and head coach Luciano Spalletti during the summe
  
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• Internal debate at Barcelona as Julian Alvarez offer will not remain open indefinitely

  27-07-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Internal debate at Barcelona as Julian Alvarez offer will not remain open indefinitelyFollowing Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin’s emphatic rejection of any possibility of negotiating Julian Alvarez’s transfer, FC Barcelona have maintained a cautious silence while waiting for another move from the Argentine striker that could help break the deadlock.Barça president Joan Laporta has already warned that “one day we will say that the offer is no longer valid&rdquo
  
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• Van de Ven expects Spurs to 'be more enjoyable for people to watch'

  27-07-2026 15:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Tottenham had three managers last season, with Thomas Frank lasting less than eight months before being sacked.Frank struggled to connect with the Spurs fans and was criticised for playing with a "safety-first" approach.Micky van de Ven believes Roberto de Zerbi will have the team playing better football, helped by the new signings and a full pre-season to drill the squad."It's going to be different compared to the manager we had last season," Van de Ven said."It's going to be more
  
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• PSG’s explosive statement on winger transfer slams “disproportionate” transfer fee and salary demands

  27-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG’s explosive statement on winger transfer slams “disproportionate” transfer fee and salary demandsPSG have pulled out of the race to sign Yan Diomande, dropping a fiery statement to explain their logic in the move.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.It was a weekend of pure transfer drama, and PSG were very much involved.For a whole month they’ve been locked
  
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• Paris Saint-Germain ready to cash in on Man City transfer target as asking price named

  27-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paris Saint-Germain ready to cash in on Man City transfer target as asking price namedPSG are not ruling out an exit for Mbaye in the event of a “good offer” this summerHowever, club officials remain “particularly demanding” and value the winger at more than €50MMan City, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham are among the clubs to have made enquiriesParis Saint-Germain are open to selling Manchester City target Ibrahim Mbaye this summer but are demanding more than €
  
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• Manchester United announce fourth summer signing as package agreed

  27-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United announce fourth summer signing as package agreedManchester United have confirmed the signing of exciting young goalkeeper Kit Margetson. The 19-year-old has joined the Red Devils after the end of his contract at Championship club Swansea City. United have agreed a compensation package with the Swans for the teenager, with the Welsh club entitled to remuneration because of their role in developing the player. Margetson, who is the son of former England goalkeeping
  
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• Juventus coach Spalletti in mourning after mother dies at 93

  27-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus coach Spalletti in mourning after mother dies at 93Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti is mourning the death of his mother Ilva, who he revealed had sewn an Italy flag that he took with him when coaching the Nazionale.Ilva, who lived in their hometown near Empoli, was 93 years old.Spalletti career influenced by his motherROME, ITALY – MARCH 01: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, and Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, hug prior to the Serie A match between AS Roma an
  
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• Arsenal make Vinicius their No. 1 target even as he still hopes to resolve Real Madrid contract issue

  27-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal make Vinicius their No. 1 target even as he still hopes to resolve Real Madrid contract issueVinicius Jr. is officially in the final year of his Real Madrid contract, and the situation is creating serious tension within the Spanish club’s administration.Real Madrid have attempted to hold fresh talks with the player, but the two parties continue to be far off from reaching any form of agreement. The club are still prioritising his continuity, but know well that they stand the risk o
  
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• Sorry Gianni, your Trumpian rant does not undo World Cup failure

  27-07-2026 15:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s honestly adorable to see how desperately Gianni Infantino wants to be Donald Trump. You could hear the US president’s cadence, even see his hand gestures, as Infantino went on an extraordinary, self-congratulating rant putting his World Cup haters on blast. Trump has clearly taught his Fifa counterpart his tried-and-tested political mantra: shout something repeatedly and loud enough and eventually it will definitely become true, probably.But he isn’t Trump. He isn’t
  
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• Italy’s mess: Pirlo won’t get the job – Maldini and Leonardo already out?

  27-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy’s mess: Pirlo won’t get the job – Maldini and Leonardo already out?Italian football is facing another period of uncertainty after Andrea Pirlo confirmed that he will not become the next head coach of the Italy national team. Follow the Football Italia LIVE YouTube show and join the debate!Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelWhy won’t Pirlo get the Italy job?The former World Cup winner had emerged as a leading candidate for the role
  
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• Inter’s surprise pre-season star could be the key to Romero signing

  27-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter’s surprise pre-season star could be the key to Romero signingInter are still hoping to seal a deal with Tottenham Hotspur for centre-back Cristian Romero, but the club’s pursuit of the Argentina international has only become possible due to the surprisingly impressive performances from Andy Diouf in the early stages of pre-season.Is Diouf the reason Inter are able to target Romero?It hasn’t exactly been an explosive start to the summer transfer window for the Nerazzurri.
  
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• Everton star targeted by Saudi giants

  27-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton star targeted by Saudi giantsEverton Transfer News: Al-Hilal Ready Move for Iliman Ndiaye Amid Contract UncertaintyEverton may soon face a decision they would rather avoid. Al-Hilal are preparing to test the club’s resolve over Iliman Ndiaye, with the Saudi Pro League side lining up an opening move for the Senegal forward.Ndiaye still has three years left on his current deal at Hill Dickinson Stadium, so this is not a contract crisis. It is, however, a situation with obvious risk.
  
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• Blades in talks with Leicester over Souttar

  27-07-2026 14:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheffield United are in talks with Leicester City over a deal to bring Australian international defender Harry Souttar back to the club.Blades manager Chris Wilder has confirmed discussions are ongoing with the Foxes to sign the 27-year-old, who spent the 2024-25 season on loan at Bramall Lane."He's one that obviously has got history with us and we have been linked with him as well," Wilder told BBC Radio Sheffield."We've already had conversations with Leicester about taking him, so the conversa
  
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• PSG ask for details on 23 year old who could instantly upgrade first team in key position

  27-07-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG ask for details on 23 year old who could instantly upgrade first team in key positionPSG have, in the last few hours, asked for the details of a deal for Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, who is impressing in Serie A.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.PSG look like they’re finally getting into gear for the new season.Their summer so far has been all about selling players, but t
  
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