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• Should Coventry spend £100m?

  28-07-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Athletic's football finance writer Chris Weatherspoon believes "there is a gap to be bridged" in terms of how much money Coventry City can spend in preparation for their long-awaited Premier League return.Speaking to BBC CWR, Weatherspoon explained his understanding of the club's financial situation: "Every club that comes up to the Premier League is different."Obviously spending money isn't a guarantee of success, it certainly does help though because the more you have to spend, the greater
  
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• River Plate begin talks with Real Madrid for Mastantuono loan deal – report

  29-07-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  River Plate begin talks with Real Madrid for Mastantuono loan deal – reportRiver Plate have opened formal negotiations with Real Madrid to re-sign teenage midfielder Franco Mastantuono on a season-long loan deal, according to football journalist Matteo Moretto. The 18-year-old Argentine attacking midfielder is keen to return to his former club in Buenos Aires to secure regular playing time after a heavily disrupted debut season in Spain.Mastantuono’s desire for a return homeMastantuo
  
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• Official: Bisseck signs new Inter contract after Bayern Munich speculation

  29-07-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Bisseck signs new Inter contract after Bayern Munich speculationInter confirm Yann Bisseck has signed a contract extension until June 2031.German centre-back Bisseck has signed a new contract with Inter.The defending Serie A champions confirmed the deal with an official statement.Bisseck extends Inter contract: official statement“FC Internazionale Milano is pleased to announce that Yann Bisseck has extended his contract with the Club: the 2000-born defender will remain with the N
  
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• Done Deal: Kolo Muani to Juventus, obligation to buy €38m plus €12m bonus from PSG

  29-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done Deal: Kolo Muani to Juventus, obligation to buy €38m plus €12m bonus from PSGSky Sport Italia claim Juventus will pay €38m for Randal Kolo Muani, plus up to €12m in add-ons, on loan with obligation to buy from Paris Saint-Germain if one condition is met.ROME, ITALY – MAY 10: Randal Kolo Muani of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico on May 10, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by
  
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• Wolves striker Arokodare joins Ajax on loan

  29-07-2026 15:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare has joined Dutch side Ajax on loan for the 2026-27 season with the Eredivisie club having the option to make the deal permanent next summer.The Nigeria international recently forced a Wolves training session to be cancelled after reportedly refusing to leave the pitch.Arokodare denied that he refused to train and said in a statement posted on social media: "Throughout my career, I have always taken great pride in conducting myself professionally and maintaining the
  
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• Tel scores stunner as Spurs beat Sydney FC on penalties

  29-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Tottenham continued their pre-season campaign with a penalty shoot-out win over Sydney FC on Wednesday after a 1-1 draw in normal time. Mathys Tel's stunning free-kick opened the scoring in the first half at the Allianz Stadium but Roberto de Zerbi's side were pegged back by a Takahiro Sekine effort after the break.On his fine strike and the game as a whole, Tel said: "It was a good goal. I also want to congratulate the team because we worked and we fought to the end, even in a fri
  
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• Report Roma close on Koulierakis from Wolfsburg, Salah-Eddine to Olympiacos

  29-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Roma close on Koulierakis from Wolfsburg, Salah-Eddine to OlympiacosMultiple reports confirm Roma are in negotiations for Wolfsburg defender Konstantinos Koulierakis, who was also linked with Crystal Palace, while Anass Salah-Eddine is close to Olympiacos.WOLFSBURG, GERMANY – JANUARY 24: Konstantinos Koulierakis of Wolfsburg in action during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and Holstein Kiel at Volkswagen Arena on January 24, 2025 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Fr
  
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• Dubai United ‘fully support’ Pirlo after Italy disappointment

  29-07-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dubai United ‘fully support’ Pirlo after Italy disappointmentDubai United ‘fully support’ Andrea Pirlo and insist the Italian tactician is ‘fully committed’ to the Club after failing to get the Italy job.The former midfielder was Paolo Maldini’s favourite candidate to become Italy’s new head coach after the ex-Azzurri technical director failed to secure agreements with either Carlo Ancelotti or Pep Guardiola.Political protests over Pirlo’s ro
  
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• Scotland striker Shankland named Rangers captain

  29-07-2026 15:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lawrence Shankland succeeds James Tavernier as Rangers skipper [SNS]Lawrence Shankland has been named the new captain of Rangers, just two months after joining the club from Hearts.The 30-year-old Scotland striker also wore the armband at his last club, where he scored 88 goals in 171 games before departing in May.The boyhood Rangers fan succeeds previous long-serving captain James Tavernier, who led the Ibrox side to a Europa League final and won the Scottish Premiership, Scottish Cup and Leagu
  
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• Timber leaves Arsenal camp over groin issue

  29-07-2026 15:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurrien Timber missed the Netherlands' World Cup campaign, which ended in the last 32 with a penalty shootout defeat by Morocco [Getty Images]Jurrien Timber has travelled back to London from Arsenal's training camp in Spain in a move related to the groin injury that caused him to miss the end of last season.The Netherlands international missed two months towards the end of last season because of an ankle injury, but returned in time for the Champions League final loss to Paris St-Germain.However
  
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• Manchester City step up negotiations with Lille over Ayyoub Bouaddi

  29-07-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City step up negotiations with Lille over Ayyoub BouaddiManchester City and Lille OSC are reported to have stepped up negotiations regarding a possible transfer for Ayyoub Bouaddi (18), according to information from RMC Sport.Whilst several leading European clubs remain on the lookout for a potential opportunity, the Cityzens are currently considered favourites to sign the young midfielder. Talks with the Moroccan’s entourage are also said to have been held in parallel.Regarded
  
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• Roma one step away from signing Wolfsburg’s Koulierakis: agreement on €15 million fee

  29-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma one step away from signing Wolfsburg’s Koulierakis: agreement on €15 million feeRoma isn’t just making moves in attack. Following Castro’s arrival and the negotiations for Ezzalzouli, sporting director Tony D’Amico is also considering strengthening other areas of the defense. According to Ugo Trani on the “Te la do io Tokyo” program, the Giallorossi are now very close to finalizing a deal for Kostantinos Koulierakis, a 2003-born central defender curr
  
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• Barcelona in contact with Premier League defender’s camp; player prioritises playing in Spain

  29-07-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona in contact with Premier League defender’s camp; player prioritises playing in SpainThe centre-back position is one department where Barcelona have not seen nearly enough transfer links in, and surprisingly so given how it has been labelled as a priority operation for a long time.Inigo Martinez’s departure last season left a void that simply was not filled in all of last season, and to this day, Pau Cubarsi remains the only guaranteed starter in central defence for Hansi Fli
  
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• The most expensive teenagers in football transfer history

  29-07-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The most expensive teenagers in football transfer historyFootball transfer fees have continued to climb in recent years, and the upward trend shows no sign of slowing down.Intriguingly, many talented teenage players are now commanding the same fees usually associated with more experienced stars.That point has been hammered home this summer by Real Madrid’s pursuit of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande.He could become the second most expensive teenager of all-time if Los Blancos are able to agr
  
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• Report: Bradley Barcola makes final decision on Liverpool move

  29-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Bradley Barcola makes final decision on Liverpool moveBradley Barcola to Liverpool: PSG Stance, Iraola Influence and Transfer RealityLiverpool’s interest in Bradley Barcola appears serious, and the player’s side of the equation looks increasingly clear. According to L’Equipe, the Paris Saint-Germain winger has indicated a preference for Anfield and has chosen Liverpool in principle, even if the move is still far from completed.The key point in this developing Bradley Ba
  
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• Former Toulouse forward Franck Magri attracts interest from Nice

  29-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Toulouse forward Franck Magri attracts interest from NiceOGC Nice are reported to have made Franck Magri (26) one of their targets for the summer transfer window, according to Foot Mercato.A free agent since leaving Toulouse FC, the Cameroonian international (20 caps, two goals) is said to have a profile that appeals to the Aiglons’ management. His signing would be an attractive option for Nice, who are forced to work with limited resources but are keen to avoid a campaign as diffic
  
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• Forest close in on Ivory Coast defender Diomande

  29-07-2026 14:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ousmane Diomande helped Ivory Coast reach the World Cup knockout stages for the first time [Getty Images]Nottingham Forest are close to completing a deal for Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomande.The 22-year-old is viewed as a key target for new Forest boss Oliver Glasner, and talks have progressed in recent days.While a final agreement still needs to be reached, sources indicate a deal between the clubs is now close, with discussions at an advanced stage.Diomande has a £68.2m release
  
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• Report Kolo Muani set for Juventus medical within 48 hours after PSG agreement

  29-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Kolo Muani set for Juventus medical within 48 hours after PSG agreementMultiple French reports suggest Randal Kolo Muani will fly out over the next 48 hours to join Juventus, after they finally agreed a mandatory purchase option with Paris Saint-Germain.The matter has been dragging on since the moment he first arrived on loan in January 2025, but when they failed to work out a permanent agreement that summer, he was loaned to Tottenham Hotspur instead.Negotiations carried on in recent mon
  
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• Newcastle United send clear message to Arsenal over Bruno Guimaraes move

  29-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United send clear message to Arsenal over Bruno Guimaraes moveBruno Guimaraes to Arsenal latest as Newcastle United hold firm on skipperNewcastle United are holding their position on Bruno Guimaraes, despite fresh claims suggesting Arsenal have stepped up efforts to sign the club captain in a deal worth around £80m. According to the Northern Echo, Newcastle’s stance remains clear and consistent, with senior figures insisting “nothing has changed” in relation to
  
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• Cherries an 'attractive club' and 'not just a stepping stone' - Brooks

  29-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Bournemouth's David Brooks told BBC Radio Solent he missed the 4-1 friendly win over German side St. Pauli as a precaution after feeling "something very, very small".Brooks explained it was new boss Marco Rose who decided to play it safe and not risk his midfielder.As the Cherries prepare to face Augsburg on 30 July in Saalfenden, Austria, Brooks spoke to BBC Radio Solent, who have a team following Rose's side on tour.Brooks explained: "We need to be fit for the start of the season
  
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• Barcelona identify 27-year-old Greek striker as an alternative target – report

  29-07-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona identify 27-year-old Greek striker as an alternative target – reportAccording to Cadena SER, FC Barcelona have identified Benfica forward Vangelis Pavlidis as an option to reinforce their attacking line, as the Catalan club’s pursuit of primary targets faces significant complications. With operations for their preferred high-profile strikers hitting roadblocks, the Greek international has emerged as a viable and proven alternative for the Blaugrana’s sporting departme
  
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• Why Henderson would bring more than experience to Chelsea

  29-07-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]A marked change in Chelsea's approach to recruitment has been amplified by prospective deals for veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson.Welbeck will become the oldest signing under the Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital ownership, until Henderson's likely arrival with the west Londoners.After interest in Sunderland's Granit Xhaka did not materialise into a deal, attention pivoted to other targets as part of new manager Xabi Alonso's drive to add experience to Chelsea's squad, w
  
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• Academy graduate Clyne leaves Palace

  29-07-2026 14:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Nathaniel Clyne has left Crystal Palace after the club confirmed his contract has expired.Speaking to club media, Palace TV, Clyne said: "When I started at Crystal Palace we were in the Championship. Now the club is playing European football, having nights like we did in Leipzig."I'm just so happy that I've been a part of that, it's meant so much to me and my family."Clyne rose through the Palace academy to earn his first senior debut in October 2008 against Barnsley in the Champio
  
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• Sage admits to 'difficult' night in Como

  29-07-2026 14:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage believes his side "created opportunities offensively" but "lacked aggression" defensively on a night of mixed results at the Como Cup.The Eagles played two 45-minute games in the tournament's group stage on Tuesday without finding a breakthrough.They fell to a 3-0 defeat against Lens, as former striker Odsonne Edouard knocked two goals past Walter Benitez, before being held to a goalless draw by Famalicao and relying on Remi Matthews to save a pen
  
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• Burnley winger Koleosho joins Paris FC

  29-07-2026 14:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luca Koleosho has been involved in Burnley's pre-season preparations [Getty Images]Burnley winger Luca Koleosho has joined French club Paris FC for an undisclosed fee.The 21-year-old American-born Italy international arrived at Turf Moor from La Liga side Espanyol for £2.6m in 2023 and went on to make 45 appearances, scoring three times.Koleosho signed a five-year contract extension with Burnley in September 2024 that was due to run until June 2029.His first season in the Premier League wa
  
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• Official: Italy international Koleosho joins Paris FC from Burnley

  29-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Italy international Koleosho joins Paris FC from BurnleyItaly international Luca Koleosho, who had been heavily linked with Fiorentina, has officially completed his transfer from Burnley to Paris FC.The attacking winger turns 22 in September and has had a very varied career at club level.EMPOLI, ITALY – MARCH 26: Luca Koleosho of Italy U21 in action during the UEFA Under 21 EURO Qualifier match between Italy U21 and North Macedonia U21 at Stadio Carlo Castellani on March 26, 2026
  
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• Kalvin Phillips edges closer to third season-long loan away from Manchester City

  29-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kalvin Phillips edges closer to third season-long loan away from Manchester CityKalvin Phillips is set to re-join Sheffield United on loan for the 2026-27 seasonThe move would be Phillips’ second temporary spell at Bramall Lane in successive seasonsPhillips made three appearances in his first Blades loan before injury cut his season shortManchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips is close to re-joining Sheffield United on loan for the upcoming campaign, as per a new report.The 30-year-old&
  
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• Fulham eye Toulouse’s Charlie Cresswell

  29-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham eye Toulouse’s Charlie CresswellFulham FC are reportedly interested in Toulouse FC’s Charlie Cresswell (23), according to information from The Times.Regarded as one of the club’s most valuable players, the English defender could therefore be the subject of a transfer worth around €30m. The sum is slightly higher than what Stade Rennais – with whom Cresswell had an agreement – were prepared to pay to secure his services.However, for Fulham to complete thi
  
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• Camavinga Digs In Despite Mourinho’s Pre-Season Warning at Real Madrid

  29-07-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Camavinga Digs In Despite Mourinho’s Pre-Season Warning at Real MadridJosé Mourinho has told Eduardo Camavinga directly that game time will be extremely hard to come by at Real Madrid next season, yet the 23-year-old Frenchman remains keen to stay and fight for his place. The exchange, reported by journalist Sergio Valentín on 26 July, adds a confrontational edge to a pre-season that was already shaping up to be a pivotal one for the former Rennes midfielder.Mourinho’s
  
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• Barcelona evaluate move for Real Madrid target as they enter market for midfield reinforcements

  29-07-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona evaluate move for Real Madrid target as they enter market for midfield reinforcementsAccording to journalist Matteo Moretto on Radio MARCA, FC Barcelona have commenced internal evaluations to identify a new defensive midfielder, with Manchester City captain Rodri emerging as a prominent profile on their recruitment shortlist.The sporting department’s search for a reliable central pivot has beenaccelerated by the severe knee injury suffered by Dutch international Frenkie de Jong,
  
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