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• Southampton sign defender Murphy

  30-07-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Southampton sign defender MurphySouthampton have completed the signing of defender Niamh Murphy on a free transfer.The Saints announced the news via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 23-year-old defender joins Southampton following a spell in rehabilitation recovering from a long-term injury. Murphy sustained an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury whilst at former club Blackburn Rovers and she has spent a significant spell on the sidelines.Murphy came through the youth
  
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• Oldham sign midfielder Hill and bring back Payne

  04-08-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oldham Athletic have signed Tom Hill after his exit from Harrogate Town as well as bringing back fellow midfielder Kai Payne for a third loan spell from Wigan.Hill, 23, has been on trial with the Latics having initially been invited to train with Harrogate during pre-season.A former Wales Under-21 international who came through Liverpool's academy, Hill scored for Oldham during their 4-0 pre-season friendly win over Sheffield Wednesday last weekend."Everything has been promising during pre-seaso
  
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• Hearts' mental fragility a cause for concern

  04-08-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Wouter Vrancken must be wondering when a nightmare stops being a nightmare and becomes reality following a tough first 40 days in charge of Hearts.I absolutely back Vrancken to get things right but he needs patience and support - two things that can disappear quickly in Scottish football, especially for managers who come from abroad and have to work that bit harder to get fans onside.The late collapse at Pittodrie was largely down to the players' fatigue. Whether that was physical, mental,
  
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• Cape Verde coach Bubista resigns to join Moroccan club

  04-08-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bubista took charge of Cape Verde in January 2020 and guided the island nation to qualification for the World Cup for the first time when the Blue Sharks reached the 2026 finals [Getty Images]Bubista has resigned from his post as Cape Verde head coach to join Moroccan club RS Berkane.The 56-year-old guided the island nation to the last 32 of the World Cup last month, where the Blue Sharks were beaten 3-2 by eventual runners-up Argentina after extra time.Bubista also reached the quarter-finals of
  
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• Paris FC’s Adama Camara tracked by Lens, Nice and PSV

  04-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paris FC’s Adama Camara tracked by Lens, Nice and PSVParis FC’s Adama Camara (29) is attracting interest both in France and abroad. RC Lens, OGC Nice, PSV and the Emirati side Al-Jazira are reportedly keeping a close eye on his situation, according to information from Foot Mercato.A Paris FC player, having joined on a free transfer from Racing Club de France in the summer of 2023, the defensive midfielder has established himself as a key member of the squad. Having made more than 30
  
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• Napoli hesitant as council presents Stadio Maradona reconstruction project

  04-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli hesitant as council presents Stadio Maradona reconstruction projectThe Naples council has presented its project to restructure the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona with investment at €200m, but Napoli still want their own new arena.This is yet another battle between clubs and local authorities over the fate of their infrastructure, as while the Serie A owners are eager to invest in creating new purpose-built stadiums, the councils favour simply revamping the existing venues.Napoli want
  
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• Real Madrid megastar’s camp sparks speculation with cryptic message amid Premier League links

  04-08-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid megastar’s camp sparks speculation with cryptic message amid Premier League linksUncertainty surrounding Vinicius Jr.’s future has intensified after a cryptic social media post from a senior executive at Roc Nation, the agency that represents the Real Madrid star.Michael Yormark, president of Roc Nation Sports, shared a message on Monday as he travelled to London, writing: “London, here I come… Let’s go!”While no reason has been given for the trip
  
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• Pitch change an expensive step in right direction

  04-08-2026 16:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]There are plenty of uncertainties in the new campaign, but one thing certain is this will be Falkirk's final season playing on an artificial surface at the Falkirk Stadium.Top-flight clubs agreed last year synthetic pitches would be phased out, with grass becoming mandatory from summer 2027.That decision means clubs with existing artificial pitches can continue using them until then, but the direction of travel is clear.Kilmarnock have already moved ahead of schedule, ripping up their plast
  
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• Clough backs move to open season with EFL Cup games

  04-08-2026 16:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nigel Clough won the League Cup in 1989 and 1990 with Nottingham Forest [Getty Images]Mansfield Town boss Nigel Clough says moving the Carabao Cup first round to the weekend before the new EFL season could benefit the competition.In a change to the schedule, first‑round fixtures will take place on 7–9 August, one week before the league campaign begins. The competition is traditionally played in midweek, with the final staged at Wembley on a Sunday.Clough has twice won the competition
  
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• 3 more Arsenal players on transfer shortlist as Norgaard holds medical

  04-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  3 more Arsenal players on transfer shortlist as Norgaard holds medicalWith Christian Norgaard on his way to Everton, three more Arsenal players remain on the transfer shortlist this summer.Photo by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesChristian Norgaard is set to complete a transfer to Everton imminently, holding a medical with his potential new club today ahead of a £7m move. But Norgaard is unlikely to be the last Arsenal player to depart this summer, with at least a few more on the transfer list.J
  
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• Roma push for Atleti’s Nahuel Molina after Givario Read disappointment

  04-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma push for Atleti’s Nahuel Molina after Givario Read disappointmentSerie A side Roma are now getting desperate in the move for a wing-back option and after facing difficulties in a move for Givario Read, they want to move on to Nahuel Molina.Gianluca Di Marzio has offered details, as optimism is fading at the Giallorossi about signing the Feyenoord star. They have put forward €25 million plus €3 million in bonuses in a second bid and are now awaiting the Dutch club’
  
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• Belgian Pro League 2026/2027 Preview: Gent

  04-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Belgian Pro League 2026/2027 Preview: GentGent scrapped into Europe last season and are already underway in the Conference League qualifiers. Expectations are higher with Rik De Mil having had a full summer in charge of the club, and once again they have been active in the transfer window. In many ways, not making Europe this season will heap a lot of pressure on the Gent squad to make sure they have a much higher ticket at the end of the season. Transfers in: Mouhamed Bgom (Grasshoppers), Josue
  
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• Barcelona captain’s injury forces club to rethink summer transfer priorities – report

  04-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona captain’s injury forces club to rethink summer transfer priorities – reportBarcelona were dealt a cruel injury blow early in pre-season when it emerged that captain Frenkie de Jong had suffered a medial collateral ligament tear.The Dutch midfield maestro played at the 2026 World Cup with an injury, presuming that it was not serious, and it has cost Barcelona.The club will now have to do without not just one of their best midfielders but also their leader for four to five mo
  
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• Report: Liverpool youngster set to sign new contract and stay this summer

  04-08-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool youngster set to sign new contract and stay this summerLiverpool Goalkeeper Harvey Davies Set for New Contract Amid Loan PlanLiverpool’s approach to developing academy talent has evolved significantly in recent years, and the latest update surrounding Harvey Davies offers another example of a club attempting to balance immediate squad requirements with long term player development.According to reporting from The Athletic, Liverpool expect Davies to sign a new contract bef
  
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• Como schedule Chalobah and Couto medicals after Chelsea and Dortmund deals

  04-08-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como schedule Chalobah and Couto medicals after Chelsea and Dortmund dealsChelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah will begin his Como medical on Wednesday, arriving for €30m plus €3m add-ons, while Yan Couto is also on the way from Borussia Dortmund.Como have qualified for the Champions League just two years after promotion from Serie B, so are busy reinforcing the squad at the disposal of coach Cesc Fabregas.Chalobah and Couto ready for ComoLONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 21: Trevoh Chaloba
  
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• Report: Arsenal closing in on blockbuster move for Premier League star

  04-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal closing in on blockbuster move for Premier League starArsenal transfers gather pace as Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Junior shape a defining windowArsenal’s summer has reached that familiar point when silence can sound louder than noise. A week that felt relatively still may yet prove hugely significant, a pause before decisions of great consequence. According to The Athletic, the club’s ambitions are now trained on two names of elite pedigree, Bruno Guimaraes and Vini
  
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• Real Madrid’s Franco Mastantuono: Details as Fiorentina close in on big move

  04-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s Franco Mastantuono: Details as Fiorentina close in on big moveReal Madrid have already seen two players in Brahim Diaz and Nico Paz develop in the Serie A and they are ready to hand Fiorentina the chance at signing Franco Mastantuono.Daniele Longo has reported that after signing Victor Valdepenas, La Viola are about to sign another Los Blancos talent.They’ve been interested in him for a month now but Napoli’s initial contact has helped them in making further, conc
  
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• Real Madrid will seek €150m for Vinicius if renewal fails after improved €22m contract offer

  04-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid will seek €150m for Vinicius if renewal fails after improved €22m contract offerAccording to ESPN, Real Madrid are set to hold a decisive round of contract talks with Vinicius Jr.’s representatives this week, but the club have no intention of increasing their latest renewal offer despite the ongoing deadlock.As reported earlier today, Real Madrid recently improved their proposal following the World Cup, offering the Brazilian a package worth around €22 million pe
  
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• Roma submit €16 million for Atletico’s Molina as talks for Read come to a halt

  04-08-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma submit €16 million for Atletico’s Molina as talks for Read come to a haltRoma is looking to strengthen its right flank. The difficulties encountered in negotiations for Givairo Read have prompted the Giallorossi management to evaluate other players, and in the last few hours, Nahuel Molina has emerged as the favored alternative.There remains a gap between Roma’s offer and Feyenoord’s request for Read.Roma’s offer of €25 million plus €2 million in bonus
  
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• Manchester City confident Barcelona will join Madrid in transfer battle for Rodri

  04-08-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City confident Barcelona will join Madrid in transfer battle for RodriManchester City are confident that Barcelona will join rivals Real Madrid in the race to sign Rodri this summer, per SPORT. This is reportedly the reason City have frozen negotiations with Madrid. The Premier League giants are not prepared to part with their highly influential midfielder as they view him as a key part of their plan for the 2026-27 season. But if they don’t cash in on him this su
  
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• Enzo Maresca issues Geronimo Rulli and James Trafford transfer updates ahead of Man City Seoul friendly

  04-08-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca issues Geronimo Rulli and James Trafford transfer updates ahead of Man City Seoul friendlyMaresca says there are “no updates yet” on Rulli or Trafford as both deals remain in progressBoth Trafford and Rulli remain registered to their current clubs, per the Man City bossMaresca says the club will “wait in the next days” for developments on both situationsEnzo Maresca has confirmed there are no immediate updates on Manchester City’s pursuit of Marseille g
  
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• Toone grateful to Skinner after his Man Utd departure

  04-08-2026 15:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ella Toone played under Marc Skinner at Manchester United between 2021 and 2026 [Getty Images]Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone says she will always be "grateful" to former manager Marc Skinner after he helped her through the death of her father.Skinner left United by mutual consent on Monday following five years in charge at the Women's Super League (WSL) club.He led United into the Champions League knockout stage for the first time and secured their first major trophy with the 2024 Women
  
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• The Premier League announces new rules for this season 📝

  04-08-2026 15:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Premier League announces new rules for this season 📝Big changes ahead!As the season resumes on August 21 with Arsenal-Coventry, the Premier League has announced new rules for the upcoming campaign. Four new rules, to be exact:- A player receiving treatment on the pitch will now have to go off for at least one minute (compared with 30 seconds previously). - A countdown timer will be introduced for throw-ins and goal kicks. If the player exceeds the limit, the throw-in will be awa
  
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• World Cup 2026: U.S. host cities reportedly chasing FIFA for millions promised by association

  04-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In 2025, FIFA President Gianni Infantino promised $1 million to each of the cities hosting the FIFA Club World Cup that year. Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the U.S. cities scheduled to host games reportedly asked whether they would also receive $1 million for hosting games and were allegedly told that would be the case. Those payments, however, never came, leading to those U.S. cities chasing down FIFA for the $1 million they believe they are owed, per The Athletic. Four executives on U.S. host c
  
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• Retired Taylor named head of refereeing in Turkey

  04-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anthony Taylor will lead the strategic and technical development of elite refereeing within the Turkish Football Federation [Getty Images]Retired referee Anthony Taylor has been appointed as director of elite refereeing for the Turkish Football Federation. The 47-year-old said he was "delighted" to be taking up the role."I am delighted to be joining the Turkish Football Federation and look forward to the opportunity ahead," he said. The appointment comes 10 months after a five-year investigation
  
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• Barcelona’s ambitious swap plan remains stalled because of La Liga rivals’ firm stance

  04-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s ambitious swap plan remains stalled because of La Liga rivals’ firm stanceSwap deals are becoming increasingly rare in modern football, with clubs keen on extracting as much money as possible from transfers amid strict Financial Fair Play regulations.The problem with a swap deal is that it is very rare for two clubs and two different players to want the exact opposite moves, making it a win-win for everyone involved.However, it does seem like Barcelona have a swap deal pr
  
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• Rotherham bring in defenders Otoo and Ngwenya

  04-08-2026 15:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ewan Otoo started his career with Celtic [Shutterstock]Rotherham United have signed former Dunfermline Athletic defenders Ewan Otoo and Kieran Ngwenya on two-year deals.The duo, both 23, were free agents after leaving the Scottish Championship side at the end of last season.Otoo joined the Pars from Celtic on an initial loan deal in February 2023 and made a total of 88 league appearances, while Ngwenya started his career at Aberdeen before moving to East End Park in June 2024, making a total of
  
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• Blues striker Priske 'has taste' for Championship

  04-08-2026 15:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  August Priske has scored three goals in pre-season for Birmingham City [Getty Images]Birmingham City forward August Priske believes his first six months in English football have prepared him well for his first full season in the Championship.Priske joined Blues from Swedish outfit Djurgardens in January and scored his first goal for the club in the 1-1 draw at Portsmouth on the final day of last season.The Denmark Under-21 international has netted three times during pre-season for Chris Davies'
  
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• Roma focus on Nahuel Molina and make first €16m offer to Atletico Madrid

  04-08-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma focus on Nahuel Molina and make first €16m offer to Atletico MadridReports are growing that Roma have turned their focus to Atletico Madrid and Argentina international Nahuel Molina, offering €13m plus €3m add-ons.Their first choice for the right-back role after Zeki Celik’s departure had been Givairo Read of Feyenoord, but after their top bid of €25m plus €3m bonus and a 10 per cent cut of the sell-on fee was rejected, they seem unwilling to push any higher.M
  
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• Marseille attempted to re-sign former Celtic midfielder Olivier Ntcham, but…

  04-08-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille attempted to re-sign former Celtic midfielder Olivier Ntcham, but…Olympique de Marseille are going through a difficult summer transfer window. Forced to make do with minimal financial resources, the sporting management of the Southern French club are struggling to persuade their transfer targets to join them.Take Olivier Ntcham (30), for example, who played for OM in 2021 (six appearances) and whom the side that finished fifth in last season’s Ligue 1 were reportedly consi
  
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