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• Three talking points ahead of Barcelona vs Al Ahly | Joan Gamper Trophy

  18-08-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three talking points ahead of Barcelona vs Al Ahly | Joan Gamper TrophyOn Wednesday evening, the Spotify Camp Nou will open its gates to the public once more and for the first time in the new season.After all, FC Barcelona will be taking on the Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly in the Joan Gamper Trophy on the night, and it is set to be a night of celebrations and smiles.For starters, Barcelona’s Spanish-dominant core will likely be greeted with much love by the crowd as they arrive for the firs
  
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• Liverpool issue update in deal for £43m forward

  18-08-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool issue update in deal for £43m forwardLiverpool’s focus in the last couple of weeks of the summer transfer window is on adding wingers. The Reds have got a stated aim of adding one-v-one quality out wide - a necessary step even before Mohamed Salah departed on a free transfer.Richard Hughes and Andoni Iraola have already masterminded the £34m signing of Victor Munoz from Osasuna. More signings are required however - particularly with question marks over Federico Chiesa
  
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• Juventus set to release former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder Arthur

  18-08-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus set to release former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder ArthurArthur Melo’s six-year spell at Juventus looks to be drawing to a close, with the Brazilian midfielder heading towards a contract termination rather than another loan move.According to Sky Sport, via TuttoMercatoWeb, the Bianconeri and Arthur are working towards tearing up the deal that currently ties him to the club until 30 June 2027.He arrived in 2020 from Barcelona for around €80m, in the same deal that sent M
  
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• Jamal Musiala gives health update after two on-pitch collapses in four days

  18-08-2026 21:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jamal Musiala has disclosed that he is experiencing "treatable absence seizures" after collapsing on the pitch twice in four days.The 23-year-old Bayern Munich winger fell to the ground just eight minutes after entering the field as a substitute during a friendly against FC Heidenheim on Tuesday night.That episode followed a similar occurrence during Saturday’s match against RB Leipzig, though the Germany international has reassured supporters that there is no long-term danger to his healt
  
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• Journalist: Newcastle considering two midfield additions before deadline

  18-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Newcastle considering two midfield additions before deadlineNewcastle United Transfer Latest: Midfield Experience Now Looks Non-NegotiableNewcastle United have done plenty this summer, but quantity and clarity are two different things. The broad outline from The Athletic is simple enough, Newcastle have recruited, they have sold heavily, and they are still short in one of the most important areas of the pitch. With the Premier League season close, that matters more than the running t
  
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• Chelsea Urged To Move In For This Aston Villa Keeper: Should Alonso Get Him On Board?

  18-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Urged To Move In For This Aston Villa Keeper: Should Alonso Get Him On Board?Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, Manchester United legend Paul Scholes urged Chelsea to move in for Aston Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez. Scholes said,‘I think the goalkeeper is still a problem for Chelsea.‘If I was them, I would have a look at the Aston Villa goalkeeper because his move to Juventus has just fallen through. I think he would be a good signing fo
  
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• Circati to leave Parma for Benfica in €20m deal

  18-08-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Circati to leave Parma for Benfica in €20m dealBenfica have reached an agreement with Parma to sign Alessandro Circati, with the Portuguese club paying around €20m for the Australian centre-back.According to Sky Sport, personal terms with Circati were already in place before the two clubs settled on a fee, clearing the way for his move to Lisbon.The 22-year-old, who also featured at this summer’s World Cup with Australia, is set to leave the club where he came through the youth r
  
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• Stevenage sign Burnley striker Mellon

  18-08-2026 21:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Mellon had several loan spells away from Burnley, including one at Oldham Athletic last season [Getty Images]Stevenage have signed Burnley striker Michael Mellon for an undisclosed fee.The 22-year-old has signed a three-year contract with the League One side.Mellon did not make a first-team appearance for the Clarets but had several loan spells away from Turf Moor.The most recent of those was last season in League Two at Oldham, who are managed by his father Micky Mellon.He scored 10 goa
  
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• Richard Hughes U-turn: Handbrake pulled on homegrown midfielder exit

  18-08-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes U-turn: Handbrake pulled on homegrown midfielder exitLiverpool are planning changes to their midfield. Curtis Jones - wanted by Inter Milan - could finally join the Italian champions for £30m soon. And there may also be outbound deals wrapped up for Stefan Bajcetic and Harvey Elliott.Bajcetic, 21, is wanted back in Spain with only one year on his contract and could be sold in order for the club to avoid losing him on a free.Elliott is in a similar situation although there do
  
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• Musiala collapses during match for second time

  18-08-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jamal Musiala had to be helped off the pitch eight minutes after coming on as a substitute [Getty Images]Bayern Munich say Jamal Musiala will "speak out" after the Germany midfielder collapsed during a match for the second time in a four-day period.On Tuesday, Musiala collapsed six minutes after coming off the bench in Bayern's 4-2 friendly victory at Heidenheim.The 23-year-old appeared dazed as he received medical treatment and was helped off the pitch.The incident occurred after he collapsed d
  
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• Irish striker Parrott on brink of Real Betis move

  18-08-2026 21:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Parrott made his senior Republic of Ireland debut against New Zealand in November 2019 [Getty Images]Real Betis are in advanced talks with AZ Alkmaar over a 20m euros (£17.1m) deal to sign Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott.It is understood an agreement between the Dutch club Alkmaar and Spain's Betis is now close.West Ham had been heavily linked with a move for the 24-year-old forward, who began his career at Tottenham. Parrott joined Alkmaar in July 2024 from Spurs, having spent th
  
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• Celtic face more pressure than us, insists LASK boss

  18-08-2026 21:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Celtic will have to deal with more mental pressure than LASK Linz in their quest for Champions League qualification, says the Austrian champions' head coach Dietmar Kuhbauer.The 55-year-old guided LASK to a league and cup double last season and his team have started this campaign with four straight wins."We believe in ourselves," he said. "Celtic have a little bit more pressure because everybody knows Celtic."We are a small club, but still a good club. But for Celtic, it's more pressure tha
  
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• Milan reject Porto offer for Gimenez as Rossoneri hold out for larger sum

  18-08-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan reject Porto offer for Gimenez as Rossoneri hold out for larger sumMilan have turned down an offer from Porto for Santiago Gimenez, with the club unconvinced by the structure of the Portuguese giants’ proposal.According to Fabrizio Romano, via MilanNews24, Porto’s bid was built around a free loan with an option to buy set at €15m, a clause that would convert into an obligation if certain conditions were met.Milan rejected the terms outright, with the Rossoneri considering
  
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• Liverpool Agree On A Five-Year Contract With This Paris Saint-Germain Winger: Decent Signing For Iraola?

  18-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Agree On A Five-Year Contract With This Paris Saint-Germain Winger: Decent Signing For Iraola?In a recent post on X, journalist Fabrice Hawkins mentioned that Liverpool have agreed on a five-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain winger Ibrahim Mbaye. It has been stated that the Senegalese talent has rejected interest from Bayer 04 Leverkusen in favour of a move to the Merseyside club this summer.Mbaye’s Impressive Form In French FootballMbaye managed to catch the eye at times wi
  
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• Journalist: Manchester United weighing late move for versatile signing

  18-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Manchester United weighing late move for versatile signingMan United Transfers: Bruno Fernandes Contract Talks, Left-Back Plans and Late Window QuestionsManchester United’s summer has reached a revealing stage. The first phase of business was completed early, the mood around pre-season has offered some clues, and the final weeks now appear set to define how Michael Carrick’s squad looks when the serious action begins. Credit to The Athletic for the original reporting, whi
  
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• 🎙️Musiala breaks his silence: I have a neurological disorder

  18-08-2026 21:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎙️Musiala breaks his silence: I have a neurological disorderBayern Munich forward Jamal Musiala spoke out through his social media to clarify his health status after suffering recent episodes of collapse. The Germany international confirmed that he is doing well and thanked everyone for the constant support he has received.Medical diagnosis and continuation in footballMusiala explained that he has been diagnosed with brief and temporary absence episodes caused by a neurological dy
  
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• Hull City interested in Japan winger Nakamura

  18-08-2026 21:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nakamura has scored 11 goals in 29 appearances for Japan, including six in his first six international matches. [Getty Images]Hull City have expressed an interest in signing Stade de Reims winger Keito Nakamura.The Japan international, 26, started all four of his country's games at the World Cup and is valued at £21.5m by French second-tier side Reims.However, the asking price has deterred potential suitors, with Nakamura eager to move to the Premier League after attracting interest from E
  
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• Serie A chiefs meet over new rules designed to ‘increase effective playing time of matches

  18-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A chiefs meet over new rules designed to ‘increase effective playing time of matchesSerie A’s referees’ body and the league’s twenty clubs held a briefing on Tuesday to run through the regulatory changes coming into force for the 2026/27 season, with reducing dead time in matches the central theme.According to ANSA, via CalcioMercato, the meeting was led by AIA technical director Domenico Messina and chief referee designator Daniele Orsato, alongside representatives
  
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• Celtic Quit €20m Race As Monaco Step Up Bid For 23-Year-Old: Rght Decision?

  18-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Quit €20m Race As Monaco Step Up Bid For 23-Year-Old: Rght Decision?AS Monaco have made a fresh offer for Frosinone winger Farès Ghedjemis, according to journalist Santi Aouna, with Besiktas now holding talks over a contract that could prove more attractive.Ghedjemis reportedly prefers Monaco, yet he has kept the Turkish option open. Celtic and Rangers, meanwhile, have withdrawn from the race as the asking price climbs. Aouna’s report points to a three-way tussle, althou
  
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• 'Almost there': £30m midfielder deal moves closer

  18-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  'Almost there': £30m midfielder deal moves closerLiverpool’s midfield options could look a lot different by the time the summer transfer window closes.It remains to be seen whether a deal will be concluded which would take Alexis Mac Allister way from Anfield. And fringe players like Stefan Bajcetic and Harvey Elliott could be on their way too.Bajcetic is wanted by Getafe with no decision as yet made by Liverpool regarding the Spaniard’s future.Elliott meanwhile does not appear
  
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• Wayne Rooney outlines what Marcus Rashford must do to beat his Man United goalscoring record

  18-08-2026 21:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wayne Rooney believes Marcus Rashford remains the only footballer capable of breaking his all-time goalscoring record for Manchester United, if the forward demonstrates the right desire.The England international appears set for a second act at Old Trafford this term after Barcelona opted against turning last season's loan into a permanent deal, with the attacker featuring in Michael Carrick’s pre-season preparations.Having previously looked for a future away from the club - including a tem
  
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• The 54-goal hole at Barcelona: Flick needs more than a new No. 9

  18-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 54-goal hole at Barcelona: Flick needs more than a new No. 9FC Barcelona have changed their attack dramatically this summer, but there is one number that should prevent anyone from getting too comfortable: 54.That is how many goals Robert Lewandowski, Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford combined to score last season. All three are no longer at the club.It is easy to look at each departure individually and understand the logic.Lewandowski was reaching the end of his cycle and his time at the to
  
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• AFC Fylde sign York midfielder Olley

  18-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]AFC Fylde have signed midfielder Greg Olley from League Two side York City.Olley, 30, helped York win the National League title last season and appeared as a substitute in the Minstermen's Carabao Cup loss to Crawley on 3 August.He previously spent seven seasons with non-league Gateshead.
  
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• Journalist expects Liverpool to sign world-class star this week

  18-08-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist expects Liverpool to sign world-class star this weekLiverpool and Bradley Barcola: Lewis Steele Expects PSG Move to AccelerateLiverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola appears to have reached a decisive stage, with time becoming an increasingly important factor as discussions continue over the PSG forward.Speaking to Dave Davis on the latest Media Matters podcast for Anfield Index, journalist Lewis Steele repeatedly pointed towards this week as a potentially significant period in L
  
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• 'He can do a job for you' - Forest fan praises 'superb' Awoniyi

  18-08-2026 20:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest supporter Tony O'Dowd says Coventry City can expect new signing Taiwo Awoniyi to be a "phenomenal in-form player" and an "absolute live wire".The 29-year-old striker, who became Forest's record signing when he joined from Union Berlin in June 2022, has completed a £9m move to the CBS Arena.Speaking to BBC CWR, O'Dowd said: "What you can expect is a player who will play with a smile on his face, give you 100% and come up with goals when you least expect them."He has scored
  
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• Report: 22-year-old Real Madrid academy defender wanted by three Spanish clubs

  18-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: 22-year-old Real Madrid academy defender wanted by three Spanish clubsAs the summer transfer window enters its critical final phase, Real Madrid’s La Fabrica is once again the subject of intense scrutiny from clubs across the Spanish football pyramid. The latest prospect to draw significant attention is 22-year-old right-back David Jimenez, who has emerged as a concrete target for both UD Almeria and Real Oviedo. Indeed, according to journalist Angel Garcia, both Almeria and Oviedo
  
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• Journalist: Manchester City refuse to give up on priority target

  18-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Manchester City refuse to give up on priority targetManchester City transfer latest as Rodri exit forces Enzo Fernandez pushManchester City have reached the point in this window where the talking stops and the consequences start. The broad shape of the squad is clear, the weak spots are obvious, and the market is no longer moving at City’s preferred pace. According to The Athletic, the big development is that “An agreement with Barcelona for Rodri was finally reached on S
  
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• Arsenal Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Talented Striker: What Will He Bring To North London?

  18-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Talented Striker: What Will He Bring To North London?In a recent report, Football.London claimed that Arsenal are facing stiff competition for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen this summer. It has been mentioned that the Gunners would have to rival Tottenham Hotspur,  Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Al-Hilal and Manchester United in the race to land the Nigerian forward this off-season.Osimhen’s Excellent Numbers In Turkish FootballOsimhen ha
  
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• Manchester United star Dalot: ‘I hope Leao can stay at Milan and continue having success there’

  18-08-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United star Dalot: ‘I hope Leao can stay at Milan and continue having success there’Diogo Dalot has spoken glowingly of his Portugal compatriots Gonçalo Ramos and Rafael Leao, with the Manchester United full-back drawing on his own history at San Siro to praise the pair’s fit at Milan.Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, via MilanNews.it, Dalot was asked about Ramos first.“I think Gonçalo is a fantastic player to have in the team. The way he works
  
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• Sunderland Have To Improve On Their Offer To Land This Talented Winger: Should Le Bris Go For Him?

  18-08-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Have To Improve On Their Offer To Land This Talented Winger: Should Le Bris Go For Him?In a recent report, A Bola stated that Sunderland have to improve on their offer to land Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo. It has been mentioned that the Black Cats have to launch an offer close to the Mozambique wide player’s £52m release clause to land him in this transfer window.Catamo’s Impressive Form In Portuguese FootballCatamo enjoyed a good run of form at the Portuguese club
  
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