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• Three takeaways from Real Madrid 4-0 Malaga

  30-08-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three takeaways from Real Madrid 4-0 MalagaReal Madrid’s first clean sheet of the new season finally arrived today when the men in white took on newly-promoted Malaga in La Liga and put four goals past them.Manager Jose Mourinho made wholesale changes to his starting lineup, and the new defensive combination surprisingly worked well in tandem to ensure they conceded no goals.At the other end of the field, Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe continued their imperious goalscoring form and help
  
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• Monza magic with Zeballos from Boca Juniors, Ziolkowski and Nelsson ready

  31-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monza magic with Zeballos from Boca Juniors, Ziolkowski and Nelsson readyMonza signed Jan Ziolkowski from Roma, but are also down to the details for Boca Juniors hitman Exequiel Zeballos and Galatasaray defender Victor Nelsson.The final hours of the transfer window are proving to be very active for the Serie A newcomers, who lost both opening fixtures this season under coach Ivan Juric.This morning, they officially secured defender Ziolkowski from Roma, on loan with option to buy for €18m p
  
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• Notts County sign Charlton striker Kanu on loan

  31-08-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  League One side Notts County have signed Charlton Athletic striker Daniel Kanu on a season-long loan.The 21-year-old was named League Two Young Player of the Season in April after scoring 15 goals in 40 league appearances while on loan with Walsall.Kanu, who scored 18 goals in all competitions for the Saddlers last term, joined Charlton's academy aged 11 and signed his first professional contract in 2022.He has 12 goals in 71 appearances for the Addicks and has also won six caps for Sierra Leone
  
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• Eintracht Frankfurt working on Nottingham Forest striker Arnaud Kalimuendo return

  31-08-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eintracht Frankfurt working on Nottingham Forest striker Arnaud Kalimuendo returnEintracht Frankfurt are reportedly working to secure the return of Nottingham Forest striker Arnaud Kalimendo (24) to the club, according to Sky Sport Deutschland. Other sides are also said to be interested in signing the player.On loan at Die Adler during the second half of last season, the French striker made a good impression, proving decisive on seven occasions (six goals and one assist) in 19 Bundesliga appeara
  
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• Borussia Dortmund exploring loan deal for Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri

  31-08-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund exploring loan deal for Arsenal’s Ethan NwaneriBorussia Dortmund are exploring a loan deal for Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri, according to Patrick Berger. With the news that BVB newcomer Giannis Konstantelias will be sidelined with an ACL injury, the club are now looking at potential replacements. As such, Dortmund are now looking at the 19-year-old attacking midfielder/winger as an option. It’s not the first time that Dortmund has scouted out Nwaneri. In
  
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• How tough talks spurred Rangers on to gritty Pittodrie win

  31-08-2026 16:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Tough talking in the aftermath of Thursday's humiliating European exit helped Rangers regroup for their first league win of the season, says midfielder Dan Neil.Derek McInnes' men were eliminated from Conference League qualifying by Jablonec in midweek before grinding out a narrow victory at Aberdeen on Sunday.The win was manager McInnes' first in the Scottish Premiership as Rangers boss, and Neil says three points were the only option at Pittodrie."We spent time in Aberdeen as a team [afte
  
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• 🚨 Official: Benzema is no longer an Al-Hilal player

  31-08-2026 16:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Benzema is no longer an Al-Hilal playerWhat next?It had been in the works, and now it’s official: Karim Benzema is no longer an Al-Hilal player!The Frenchman and the Saudi club officially terminated his contract this Monday afternoon.Having arrived last winter, KB9 leaves the club six months after signing and with one year left on his contract.The future of the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner is not yet known.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intellig
  
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• Official | Hoffenheim striker Alessandro Vogt receives Heidenheim loan out

  31-08-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Hoffenheim striker Alessandro Vogt receives Heidenheim loan outFC Heidenheim have officially confirmed the signing of highly rated Hoffenheim striker Alessandro Vogt on loan for the remainder of the 2026/27 season. The 21-year-old moves to the relegated 2. Bundesliga outfit in search of regular first-team football after finding himself caught in a crowded attacking department at Hoffenheim. Transfermarkt reports that Heidenheim will pay a €250,000 loan fee.Vogt only joi
  
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• Manchester City may be facing a snag in their bid to sign a Dutch international

  31-08-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City may be facing a snag in their bid to sign a Dutch internationalManchester City are reportedly eager to add Liverpool’s versatile forward Cody Gakpo to their squad before the summer transfer window closes. Enzo Maresca’s squad does need a player who is versatile and can play across the front line to replace Omar Marmoush. Cody Gakpo fits the bill for that role. Gakpo is a proven Premier League performer and would come into the City squad and add quality and depth to En
  
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• Ex-Real Madrid star outlines Mourinho’s big challenge at club: ‘Getting everyone to understand that..’

  31-08-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Real Madrid star outlines Mourinho’s big challenge at club: ‘Getting everyone to understand that..’Real Madrid’s performances in La Liga have been encouraging so far, but it is clear that there is still a long way to go.Real Madrid’s attack has fared well this season, and unsurprisingly so given the individual quality on display. What has been lacking, however, is a collective defensive effort – something Jose Mourinho is particular about in his teams.Over
  
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• Nottingham Forest demand €30m for Eintracht Frankfurt target Arnaud Kalimuendo

  31-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest demand €30m for Eintracht Frankfurt target Arnaud KalimuendoAccording to Florian Plettenberg, Eintracht Frankfurt are in talks with Nottingham Forest to sign Arnaud Kalimuendo. The 24-year-old centre forward spent last season on loan at Frankfurt, where he played 19 Bundesliga games and scoring one six occasions. As per reports, both clubs still have some details to figure out if Frankfurt are to land their deadline target. Forest are demanding a permanent t
  
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• Arsenal’s Nwaneri turns down transfer options

  31-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal’s Nwaneri turns down transfer optionsEthan Nwaneri would prefer to stay at Arsenal rather than move abroad on another loan, according to a report.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesSky Sports News reported over the weekend that Ethan Nwaneri prefers to stay at Arsenal rather than moving abroad again, following his loan to Olympique de Marseille last season.The only potential alternative would be an attractive offer from a Premier League club, but as it stands, Sky believe Nwan
  
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• Fiorentina sanction Kean departure as Como prepare to welcome €40m Italy striker

  31-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina sanction Kean departure as Como prepare to welcome €40m Italy strikerMoise Kean is on the verge of completing his transfer to Champions League outfit Como, as the latest reports on Monday confirm that Fiorentina have now permitted the Italy international to travel for his medical.Kean authorised to have Como medical ahead of €40m moveComo have been holding out for Kean for much of the summer transfer window and have recently found an agreement with Fiorentina for his transfe
  
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• Coventry City set their sights on Nice full-back Melvin Bard

  31-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coventry City set their sights on Nice full-back Melvin BardConventry City are reportedly keen on OGC Nice player Melvin Bard (25), according to Foot Mercato. Another foreign club, whose identity has not been revealed, have also shown interest in the versatile French full-back.In search of defensive reinforcements with just a few hours to go before the summer transfer window closes, the newly promoted Premier League side are said to have made Bard their top target. Under contract with OGC Nice u
  
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• Barcelona transfer files: Every major deal still being worked on before deadline day

  31-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona transfer files: Every major deal still being worked on before deadline dayBarcelona are approaching the final stage of a busy summer transfer window, with Gabriel Jesus’ arrival from Arsenal now the only outstanding first-team signing before attention turns towards departures.The Catalan club have already strengthened several areas of the squad, bringing in Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi, Dominik Livakovic and Rodri, while Jesse Bisiwu has also arrived to bolster the academy.Gabri
  
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• VfB Stuttgart top talent on the verge of joining Barcelona

  31-08-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  VfB Stuttgart top talent on the verge of joining BarcelonaAccording to Kicker, VfB Stuttgart’s top talent Mirza Catovic is on the verge of joining Barcelona. One of Stuttgart’s most promising youth players, the 19-year-old midfielder will soon represent the Catalonian club. Barcelona will originally loan the talent with an obligation to buy the following season. The Swabians will receive €600k up front as part of the loan deal, with a transfer a year later expected to be be
  
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• Southampton lodge offer for Italy talent Reggiani at Borussia Dortmund

  31-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Southampton lodge offer for Italy talent Reggiani at Borussia DortmundSeveral different clubs are beginning to show an interest in teenage Italy talent Luca Reggiani, including EFL Championship side Southampton as well as several others in Serie A according to the latest updates.Report: Southampton lodge offer for Italy talent ReggianiAccording to reports from transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, there has been an offer from EFL Championship side Southampton.DORTMUND, GERMANY – MARCH 14: Lu
  
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• Serie A Week 4 final schedule confirmed

  31-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A Week 4 final schedule confirmedThe fixture list for Serie A Week 4 has been confirmed, with Lazio vs. Milan on September 12, Napoli-Bologna and Sassuolo-Juventus on September 13, and three games on Monday September 14.The Lega Serie A announced the dates and kick-off times for the Week 4 schedule, with more set to follow now that the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League fixtures are drawn up.TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 21: Domenico Berardi of US Sassuolo Calcio crosses th
  
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• RB Leipzig poised to net €3m profit on quick flip of Nigerian winger

  31-08-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RB Leipzig poised to net €3m profit on quick flip of Nigerian wingerRB Leipzig are reportedly close to selling Nigerian winger Suleman Sani to Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah after the two clubs reached an agreement over an €8m transfer package. According to Sky Germany’s Patrick Berger, the agreed fee includes easily obtainable performance-related bonuses. Final approval from the player is still required before the move can be completed, but the deal is now described as close.T
  
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• 'We want to build something really strong here'

  31-08-2026 15:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor says Sunderland want to continue making the Stadium of Light a fortress after their 1-0 win over Fulham."It was important for us to react after last week," said the Haiti international. "I think the same as what Granit [Xhaka] said, it was not Sunderland last week. Not our standard. Not what we want to show to people."The Black Cats suffered defeat in their opening game of the season in a 2-1 loss to Ipswich. Isidor proved the difference, coming on as a second-ha
  
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• Liverpool complete £106m Bradley Barcola signing from PSG

  31-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool complete £106m Bradley Barcola signing from PSGLiverpool have completed the signing of Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth an initial £106million (€125m), ending their long pursuit of the France international.The agreement includes up to another £17m (€20m) in add-ons, while Liverpool have also made a £4.3m (€5m) solidarity payment connected to Lyon’s sell-on entitlement from Barcola’s 2023 move to PSG.Barcola has
  
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• LIVE Done Deals Tracker: Every confirmed transfer on August 31

  31-08-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LIVE Done Deals Tracker: Every confirmed transfer on August 31This page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page!Check the latest done deals and official transfers completed in Serie A, as the summer window goes into its final month of activity.The summer session started officially on June 29 and will close on September 1 at 19.00 UK time (20.00 CEST).That is the deadline for signing new players in Italy, but they can still be sold to other leagues that have th
  
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• Fresh transfer twist as opening forward offer turned down

  31-08-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fresh transfer twist as opening forward offer turned downLiverpool are wrapping up significant transfer business before the deadline on Tuesday.Bradley Barcola has put pen to paper on his Anfield contract following his £123m move from Paris Saint-Germain. And more wingers are likely to follow.Deals are live for both Ismaila Sarr and Yankuba Minteh. Crystal Palace want £75m for 28-year-old Senegal winger Sarr while Minteh - currently injured - is valued slightly higher at £80m b
  
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• Bayern Munich defender offered to Ajax

  31-08-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich defender offered to AjaxBayern Munich defender Hiroki Ito has been offered to Ajax by his management, according to Philipp Kessler. The Japanese international is surplus to requirements on Vincent Kompany’s side and could be in for a last-minute move to the Netherlands. Ajax are considering a move for the central defender in order to strengthen their backline as they challenge for the Dutch title, which they haven’t won since 2022. Ito’s current con
  
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• Atalanta and Bologna down to the final details of €40m Rowe deal

  31-08-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atalanta and Bologna down to the final details of €40m Rowe dealThe latest updates in Italy confirm that Atalanta are closing in on an agreement to sign Jonathan Rowe from Bologna in a deal in the region of €40m on the penultimate day of the summer transfer window.Atalanta and Bologna on the verge of Rowe agreementAtalanta have been targeting the signing of English winger Rowe for the final few weeks of the summer transfer window, and as a result of the recent speculation, the 23-year-
  
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• Winning Premier League 'one of my biggest dreams' - Barcola

  31-08-2026 15:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Bradley Barcola says he "didn't ask questions" when he heard about Liverpool's interest in signing him.The 23-year-old forward has completed a £123m move from Paris St-Germain, signing a five-year contract. The deal includes an up front fee of £106m, plus £17m in add-ons."It's a great pride to be able to play for Liverpool. I'm very happy," the France international told club media."It took a long time but I'm really happy today to be able to play for Liverpool. Al
  
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• The crazy figures behind Barcola’s move to Liverpool 🤑

  31-08-2026 15:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The crazy figures behind Barcola’s move to Liverpool 🤑A historic deal!It’s official as of this Monday at 3:00 p.m.: Bradley Barcola is a Liverpool player!The French international winger is leaving PSG after three seasons and two Champions League titles, for around 145 million euros.A stratospheric fee that breaks several records.Bradley Barcola’s transfer to Liverpool is...the fourth most expensive in football historythe biggest sale in Ligue 1 history to a foreign leag
  
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• Hamburger SV show interest in Wolves defender

  31-08-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hamburger SV show interest in Wolves defenderAs reported by the Hamburger Abendblatt, Hamburger SV are interested in Wolves defender David Møller Wolfe. The Norway international has featured a couple of times for the English Championship side this season as they hope to bounce straight back into the Premier League. The local newspaper reports that Wolfe was already in Hamburg and was ready to sign with the Bundesliga side. However, contrary to these reports, sources in Wolv
  
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• Roma offer €30 million plus €5mln in add-ons for Leweling

  31-08-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Roma offer €30 million plus €5mln in add-ons for LewelingRoma isn’t giving up on Jamie Leweling and is trying to accelerate negotiations with Stuttgart. After the German club rejected their initial offer, as reported by Sky Sport DE, the Giallorossi have formalized a new offer to the German club worth €30 million plus €5 million in bonuses. Leweling remains one of the players that sporting director Tony D’Amico is working on to provide Gasperini with a new attacki
  
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• Newcastle United strike €60m agreement to sign Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille

  31-08-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Newcastle United strike €60m agreement to sign Matias Fernandez-Pardo from LilleNewcastle United have struck an agreement with Lille OSC over the transfer of Matias Fernandez-Pardo (21) to the Magpies, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 21-year-old winger has been pushing for a move away from Les Dogues. The Belgium international winger is expected to fly to Tyneside in order to complete the transfer’s formalities and undergo a medical. Romano adds that Newcastle are set to pay a &euro
  
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