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• Spalletti: ‘A great Juventus performance, despite what some might say’

  29-08-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti: ‘A great Juventus performance, despite what some might say’Luciano Spalletti insists Juventus put in ‘a great performance’ for the 2-0 victory over Parma, despite jeers and criticism from fans and media, but admits they need a new midfielder.The Bianconeri had a frustrating first half and were jeered by the crowd, particularly Jonathan David after his substitution, but the changes off the bench proved pivotal.Nico Gonzalez celebrates his goal for Juventus again
  
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• Sky Sport: Roma go all-in on Luiz Henrique, Giallorossi in talks to finalize deal for Zenit winger

  30-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sport: Roma go all-in on Luiz Henrique, Giallorossi in talks to finalize deal for Zenit wingerThe transfer window is almost upon us. Negotiations in Italy will no longer be possible on September 1st at 8:00 PM, and Roma still has a few things to complete. The position the club is currently focusing on most is that of attacking winger, and the option of Luiz Henrique is gaining traction. According to Gianlucadimarzio.com, the club is pushing to complete the deal on a €5 million loan deal
  
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• Barcelona will try again for Julian Alvarez in January despite Gabriel Jesus signing – report

  30-08-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona will try again for Julian Alvarez in January despite Gabriel Jesus signing – reportAfter months of speculations, FC Barcelona have the arrival of a centre-forward practically wrapped up. The player that will be arriving is Gabriel Jesus, the Brazilian striker from Arsenal, who will move to Barcelona for €10 million plus variables in a rapid operation that has received Hansi Flick’s approval.The 29-year-old centre-forward will sign a contract for two seasons until 2028,
  
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• Arsenal announce signing of Habeeb Ogunneye

  30-08-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal announce signing of Habeeb OgunneyePhoto by Burak Kara/Getty ImagesArsenal have completed the signing of Habeeb Ogunneye, the 20-year-old full-back who was previously with Manchester United.Ogunneye arrives with senior experience already behind him after a loan spell at Newport County, while he has also represented England Under-17s.“It feels great to be here, it’s such a big club,” Habeeb said.“When I heard [Arsenal] were interested in me, I said to my agents it&
  
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• Two promising Manchester City defenders are heading out on loan

  30-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two promising Manchester City defenders are heading out on loanManchester City have again sent a host of promising young players out on loan for the 2026-27 season. It is a method that City have employed with a degree of success to further the development of their talented youngsters. Now it has been confirmed that Stephen Mfuni will join Coventry City on loan for the 2026-27 season. Also, young centre-back Juma Bah looks set to head to Germany to spend this season out on loan with FC Augsburg.
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur ready to push hard to sign former Chelsea star

  30-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur ready to push hard to sign former Chelsea starTottenham transfer latest as Christian Pulisic emerges among Spurs attacking optionsTottenham are moving quickly in the market after a significant change to their attacking plans, with TeamTalk reporting that Christian Pulisic has been the subject of enquiries as the club reshapes its shortlist before Tuesday’s deadline.The backdrop to this is clear. Spurs had been ready to invest heavily in Cody Gakpo, with the report
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid starting lineup to face Malaga | La Liga MD 3

  30-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid starting lineup to face Malaga | La Liga MD 3Real Madrid will take on Malaga CF in a little over an hour in Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 La Liga at the Santiago Bernabeu.Having started the new campaign with back-to-back wins over RCD Espanyol and Real Sociedad under new manager Jose Mourinho, the Merengues will be eager to maintain their strong start.Changes aplentyWith kickoff not far away, Mourinho has announced the Real Madrid starting lineup that will take the field again
  
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• “It is true…” – Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool had made contact over midfield move

  30-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “It is true…” – Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool had made contact over midfield moveLamine Camara to Liverpool? Latest Transfer Picture as Chelsea Lead RaceLiverpool’s search for midfield control has hovered in the background for much of the summer, and Lamine Camara remains one of the more intriguing names connected to that conversation. The Monaco midfielder has been discussed as a possible late-market opportunity, with Chelsea also firmly in the frame, and the
  
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• Stoke have to improve to match top sides

  30-08-2026 15:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Shutterstock]When Stoke City made it clear their expectation was to compete for a play-off place this season, they will have known they would have to significantly close the gap in quality to teams like Wolves in order to succeed.Individual errors were a major factor behind the size of the defeat at Molineux on Saturday, but a 4–1 scoreline was a chastening reminder of how much work they still have to do to compete with the best teams in the division. Much of that work will have to be don
  
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• Arsenal agree fee with Barcelona for Gabriel Jesus

  30-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal agree fee with Barcelona for Gabriel JesusGabriel Jesus is expected to travel for a medical after the clubs settled on a fee of about €10 million, plus add-ons.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesArsenal have reportedly agreed a deal in principle with Barcelona for Gabriel Jesus, with the Brazil forward now moving closer to a permanent departure from north London.Multiple reports put the agreement at about €10 million, or £8.6 million, before add-ons.The transfer has not y
  
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• Mourinho’s curious relationship with Malaga in focus ahead of key Real Madrid clash

  30-08-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho’s curious relationship with Malaga in focus ahead of key Real Madrid clashReal Madrid will be looking for their third consecutive win in La Liga as they host Malaga at the Bernabeu this afternoon.Los Blancos have made a perfect start under Jose Mourinho, following up a 2-1 win over Espanyol with a 4-1 thrashing of Real Sociedad.It promises to be an interesting game for the Spanish giants, even more so considering the history Mourinho has with the opposition.A spicy history with Ma
  
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• Napoli set to miss out on Gabriel Jesus as Barcelona agree terms with Arsenal

  30-08-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli set to miss out on Gabriel Jesus as Barcelona agree terms with ArsenalMultiple outlets are reporting that Barcelona have moved quickly to secure a deal with Arsenal for attacker Gabriel Jesus, despite the fact that he had been heavily tipped with a move to join Napoli before the close of the summer transfer window.Done deal: Napoli lose Jesus to BarcelonaAccording to reports from various outlets, initially from Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona will pay a fee in the region of €10m to sign J
  
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• 📸 Roméo Lavia finally scores first Chelsea goal with Brighton opener

  30-08-2026 15:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Roméo Lavia finally scores first Chelsea goal with Brighton openerRoméo Lavia may finally be up and running at Chelsea as his promising start to the season continues.
  The Belgium international has started both of the Blues' Premier League matches so far against Fulham and now Brighton.With less than five minutes gone on the clock at Stamford Bridge, Lavia capitalised on a mishap at the back from the Seagulls and finally scored his first goal in a Chelsea shirt.The 22-year
  
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• Capello explains differences between Fabregas and Allegri: ‘Always pragmatic’

  30-08-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Capello explains differences between Fabregas and Allegri: ‘Always pragmatic’Fabio Capello has explained where the difference lie between Como and Napoli and their head coaches Cesc Fabregas and Massimiliano Allegri ahead of the meeting of the two sides in Serie A on Sunday evening.Only two weeks into the 2026-27 Serie A season, this is already a blockbuster clash in the race for the top four, as last season’s second-place side visit the fourth-place holders as both sides look
  
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• Barcelona close to deal for Arsenal's Jesus

  30-08-2026 15:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona are closing in on a move for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus in deal worth £8.6m (10m euros).A deal for the Brazil international is believed to be at an advanced stage and, while the finer details still require finalising, the transfer is expected to be completed before Tuesday's deadline.Napoli had shown an interest in Jesus, but the striker is set to join last season's Spanish league champions and will travel for a medical on Monday.More to follow.Find all the latest football tra
  
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• Werder Bremen dealt crushing injury blow with leading goalscorer Jens Stage sidelined until 2027

  30-08-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Werder Bremen dealt crushing injury blow with leading goalscorer Jens Stage sidelined until 2027Werder Bremen have been dealt a devastating early-season blow after confirming that midfielder Jens Stage is expected to miss several months with a serious thigh injury. The 29-year-old sustained the muscular injury during Bremen’s final training session ahead of their Bundesliga opener against SC Freiburg. Subsequent examinations confirmed the severity of the problem, with head coach Daniel Thi
  
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• Here we go: Barcelona set to sign Arsenal striker for €10 million plus add-ons

  30-08-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here we go: Barcelona set to sign Arsenal striker for €10 million plus add-onsAfter months of effort, Barcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez won’t bear any fruit for the club as we near the end of the summer transfer window.Atletico Madrid have managed to remain defiant and look to have been able to put a stop to any possibility of the Argentine joining their direct rivals.And now, it appears Barcelona have swiftly moved on and are on the verge of signing an alternative in the fo
  
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• Florian Wirtz reveals why he is disappointed after Liverpool’s draw with Nottingham Forest

  30-08-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florian Wirtz reveals why he is disappointed after Liverpool’s draw with Nottingham ForestFlorian Wirtz Frustrated as Liverpool Drop More Points Against Nottingham ForestLiverpool rescued a point at Anfield, but nobody inside the home dressing room will be dressing this up as progress. A 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest meant more dropped points, more defensive questions and another reminder that fight alone does not win league matches.Florian Wirtz said as much afterwards when speaking to
  
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• Defender Jackson joins St Mirren at 'perfect time'

  30-08-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Defender Louis Jackson has joined St Mirren from Manchester United on a two-year deal, with the option of another year.The 20-year-old was born in Oldham but, through family, has represented Scotland at age-grade level, most recently for the under-19s.At senior club level, he featured eight times on loan at Solihull Moors last season, scoring once.And Jackson has been listed on the bench for St Mirren's Sunday Scottish Premiership match at home to Hibernian (15:00)."After I spoke to the man
  
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• Stevenage sign Broggio on loan from Aston Villa

  30-08-2026 14:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Benjamin Broggio featured for Aston Villa in pre-season [Getty Images]Stevenage have signed young forward Benjamin Broggio on a season-long loan deal from Aston Villa.The 19-year-old becomes Stevenage's seventh signing of the window so far.He spent last season on loan at Falkirk and scored three goals in eight Scottish Premiership appearances.Broggio has represented England at Under-15, Under-16 and Under-18 levels.All the latest Stevenage newsAll done deals in August 2026
  
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• Report: Crystal Palace and Fulham set to battle for £25m-rated midfielder

  30-08-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Crystal Palace and Fulham set to battle for £25m-rated midfielderCrystal Palace Transfer News: Hugo Larsson Talks Offer Eagles Real Midfield HopeCrystal Palace are among the Premier League clubs pushing hard in the race for Hugo Larsson, with TeamTalk reporting that the Eagles and Fulham are already in talks over a deal for the Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder.The Sweden international has become one of the more intriguing names on the market this summer, and there is a growing sense
  
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• Hamburg poised to complete Fábio Vieira and Zakaria El Ouahdi double swoop

  30-08-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hamburg poised to complete Fábio Vieira and Zakaria El Ouahdi double swoopHamburg appear poised to complete an ambitious late-window double move for Arsenal attacking midfielder Fábio Vieira and KRC Genk right-back Zakaria El Ouahdi. According to the Hamburger Abendblatt, both players are now expected in Hamburg for medical examinations after significant breakthroughs in negotiations. Vieira has already arrived in the Hanseatic city, while El Ouahdi is expected to follow on Sunday.
  
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• Video: De Roon arrives to complete Roma transfer

  30-08-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: De Roon arrives to complete Roma transferMarten De Roon has landed in the Italian capital and is ready to complete his transfer to Roma after spending the last nine seasons in Serie A with Atalanta.The Dutchman has made more appearances for Atalanta than any other player in the club’s history with 445 outings across all competitions after joining from Middlesbrough in 2017, but is now considered surplus to requirements in Bergamo under new head coach Maurizio Sarri.This has allowed
  
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• Real Madrid shut down La Liga rivals’ loan approach for young forward – report

  30-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid shut down La Liga rivals’ loan approach for young forward – reportReal Sociedad paid a visit to Real Madrid earlier this week, and their visit did not go very well as they faced a difficult defeat after an inspired performance by the hosts.As reported by journalist Ruben Canizares (h/t Defensa Central) now, however, the Basque side had a second objective on their trip to Madrid as they were hoping to secure the arrival of Endrick on loan this summer.The visiting team&rsqu
  
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• Al-Ittihad rival Sunderland’s Igor Paixao interest

  30-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Al-Ittihad rival Sunderland’s Igor Paixao interestSunderland have yet to conclude a deal to sign Igor Paixao (26) from Olympique de Marseille, and according to a report from Sacha Tavolieri, they now face competition for the Brazilian’s signature.Paixao joined OM from Feyenoord last season for a €30m fee and, just 12 months later, the Brazilian could leave. Marseille and Sunderland are in talks regarding a transfer for the forward, although there is not yet any agreement between
  
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• A nod to the Ronaldinho era: Leaked colours of Barcelona’s third kit for 2027/28

  30-08-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A nod to the Ronaldinho era: Leaked colours of Barcelona’s third kit for 2027/28The 2026-27 season is already underway, with Barcelona enjoying a splendid start to the campaign.In the matches so far, the Catalans have donned both the home kit and the Kobe Bryant-inspired Mamba away kit.Attention has now turned to future designs, with an early look at the club’s third kit for the 2027-28 season, which is expected to feature a distinct orange colour.Leaked colours of the Barcelona thir
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms contract green light; Surprise Liverpool deal imminent

  30-08-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms contract green light; Surprise Liverpool deal imminentFabrizio Romano has confirmed the green light from the player. Now a major Liverpool deal is imminent.Liverpool have a lot of business to get through at the end of the transfer window here. The Reds have left things late, very late, and will need to rush things.It’s not just signings, either. There are sales to be done as the squad is littered with players who don’t appear to have a future at the club. And
  
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• 👀 Here we go! Barça's lightning move for Gabriel Jesus as No 9

  30-08-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Here we go! Barça's lightning move for Gabriel Jesus as No 9FC Barcelona and Arsenal have reached a definitive agreement for the immediate arrival of Gabriel Jesus at the Blaugrana club. After ruling out other options on the market for the forward line, the Catalan side stepped up negotiations until sealing the transfer of the Brazilian attacker, one of the sporting department’s top priorities to strengthen the squad.The deal has been completed for a fixed package of &euro
  
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• Gillingham sign Boro defender Daley on loan

  30-08-2026 14:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jack Daley is yet to make a senior appearance for Middlesbrough [Getty Images]Middlesbrough defender Jack Daley has signed a new contract with the Championship club and joined Gillingham on loan for the rest of the season.The 19-year-old's previous deal with Boro was due to expire at the end of the campaign but he has agreed new terms, details of which the club have not revealed.Daley has signed for a Gillingham side who have taken only two points from their opening three League Two games and ha
  
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• Paredes Appeals 10-Match Ban Over World Cup Final Brawl

  30-08-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paredes Appeals 10-Match Ban Over World Cup Final BrawlLeandro Paredes has complained about the 10-match ban he received for his part in the brawl that followed the 2026 World Cup final, according to Barca Blaugranes. The Argentina player says Gavi punched him in the chest during the melee and considers his own punishment exaggerated by comparison. He said he plans to appeal in the hope that the sanction can be reduced.What happened after the final whistleThe chaos erupted after Spain’s Wo
  
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