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• Tottenham Hotspur Remain Eager To Sign This Ligue 1 Striker: Should De Zerbi Move In For Him?

  25-08-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Remain Eager To Sign This Ligue 1 Striker: Should De Zerbi Move In For Him?In a recent print edition, L’Equipe claimed that Tottenham Hotspur remain eager to sign Lille striker Folarin Balogun. It has been mentioned that Spurs are eyeing a move to acquire the services of the United States talent in this transfer period.Balogun’s Impressive Record In Ligue 1Balogun enjoyed a good run of form at the French club in the previous campaign when he produced a string of imp
  
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• Premier League: How to buy tickets to Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest

  26-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League: How to buy tickets to Liverpool vs. Nottingham ForestLiverpool take on Nottingham Forest in their opening Premier League home game of the season, with new manager Andoni Iraola preparing for his Anfield debut.BUY LIVERPOOL VS. NOTTINGHAM FOREST TICKETS HEREThe Reds will no doubt be big favourites against Forest, who were mostly relegation strugglers last term, and who suffered an opening-day defeat at home to Leeds United last weekend.Liverpool fans will surely be eager to get ti
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur set to rival Serie A giants for winger

  26-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur set to rival Serie A giants for wingerTottenham Monitor Amine Gouiri Amid Napoli Striker SearchNapoli’s hunt for a new forward is gathering pace, and it may have implications for Tottenham as the summer market develops. According to Corriere dello Sport, the Italian club are still looking for an attacker with greater flexibility, someone capable of linking play and operating both as a central striker and in a support role.The profile under consideration is clear. Gabriel
  
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• CL, EL and ECL 26/27: Draws & Premier League Pots

  26-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CL, EL and ECL 26/27: Draws & Premier League PotsPremier League clubs are days away from learning who they will face across the Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League.England will be represented by nine teams across each of UEFA’s three competitions, including Crystal Palace, who secured their place in the Europa League by winning the Conference League.Read on as we take a look at the draws for each competition and when Premier League clubs will find out their po
  
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• Atletico Madrid hits back at Barcelona after Laporta’s statement on Julian Alvarez: ‘0% chance of selling him to Barça’

  26-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid hits back at Barcelona after Laporta’s statement on Julian Alvarez: ‘0% chance of selling him to Barça’Atletico Madrid’s relationship with Barcelona over Julian Alvarez appears to have reached another breaking point, with the Spanish capital club responding strongly to Joan Laporta’s latest public comments about the Argentine forward.Barcelona’s interest in Alvarez has been one of the major talking points of the summer, and Laporta recen
  
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• Ex-Premier League star reported missing in Hungary as former club issues concerned statement

  26-08-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  QPR have stated they are “praying” for Akos Buzsaky after the former Premier League midfielder was reported missing in Hungary.The 44-year-old featured at Loftus Road during the 2011-12 Premier League season, having also played for Plymouth Argyle and Portsmouth.Reports in Hungary say Buzsaky has been missing for over a week and that police are currently looking for him.The Championship club posted on X: "The club are concerned to learn that R’s favourite Akos Buzsaky has been
  
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• Will a Premier League club break record for transfer sales in one window?

  26-08-2026 15:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tonali, Rogers and Savinho were among this summer's big sales [Getty Images]Premier League clubs are usually associated with spending heavily in the transfer market, but this summer several have been making as much noise through their sales.Aston Villa, Manchester City and Newcastle United have already moved into the all-time top six for transfer income generated in a single window, with Monaco's 360m euros haul from 2018-19 now within reach.Monaco's record was built around several major departu
  
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• Juventus have two options to replace Yildiz as two more stars return from injury

  26-08-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus have two options to replace Yildiz as two more stars return from injuryJuventus are unlikely to dip into the transfer market to find a direct replacement for Kenan Yildiz after learning that he will be sidelined for around three months, but there is still encouraging news on Wednesday as Federico Gatti and summer signing Jeff Ekhator have returned to training following their recent injury lay-offs.Yildiz out for three months, but Gatti and Ekhator return to Juventus trainingThere are co
  
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• League Cup third round draw updates: Rules, start time, how to watch, qualified teams

  26-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nine Premier League teams competing in the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League join the draw as the League Cup determines its third round ties on Wednesday.Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, Spurs, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Liverpool will join a maximum of 11 other PL teams in the draw, as Leeds eliminated Nottingham Forest in a second-round tie on Tuesday.MORE — League Cup second round schedule, fixtures, resultsThe third round of the Leagu
  
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• Chelsea in contact over move for Villa goalkeeper Martinez

  26-08-2026 15:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea are considering a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after making contact with the Argentina international's representatives.The 33-year-old is considered available for a potential transfer from Villa after the club signed Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma for about £30m earlier this month.The move could provide another opportunity for Chelsea and Villa to do business. Chelsea signed forward Morgan Rogers from Villa for a club-record £117m,
  
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• Bolton sign Canada international forward Nelson

  26-08-2026 15:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jayden Nelson's final appearance for Austin came in a 2-1 win at Seattle last Thursday [Getty Images]Bolton Wanderers have signed Austin FC forward Jayden Nelson for a fee the American side said could reach £1.64m ($2.34m) on a four-year deal.The 23-year-old Canada international, who played once at this summer's World Cup, scored two goals in 13 MLS appearances for Austin after joining from Vancouver Whitecaps in January.Nelson, who is Bolton's 10th summer signing, could make his Wanderers
  
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• Uefa set to drop Fifa tournament boycott threat

  26-08-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino has been president of Fifa since February 2016 [Getty Images]Uefa is set to drop its threat of boycotting Fifa competitions, having received assurances there will be no repeat of Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors, BBC Sport has been told.The matter will be discussed at a meeting of Uefa's executive committee in Monaco on Thursday.Earlier this month, European football's governing body said that despite Infantino's plan being aborted
  
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• Barcelona begin to give up on Julian Alvarez as Atletico Madrid refuse to change their mind

  26-08-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona begin to give up on Julian Alvarez as Atletico Madrid refuse to change their mindBarcelona’s long-running pursuit of Julian Alvarez appears to be reaching a critical point, with the club accepting that their chances of prising the Argentine away from Atletico Madrid this summer are fading.According to journalist Eduardo Burgos, Barcelona are beginning to write off a move for Alvarez after failing to find a way to change Atletico’s position. The Madrid club remain in co
  
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• Sage on Disasi loan, Mateta's place and Sarr's future

  26-08-2026 15:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage has been speaking to the media before Friday's Premier League game against Manchester City at Selhurst Park (kick-off 20:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Ismaila Sarr has a groin injury and will miss the match. Sage said: "We'll prepare him - he needs time. I thought it would be quicker, but I am not medical [staff] - that's why I wait for him, and we'll prepare him to come back with us."Chadi Riad, who was substituted off injured in the 2-0
  
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• A new midfielder high on fans' transfer wishlist

  26-08-2026 15:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your views on what Aberdeen need in the final week of the transfer window.Here are some of your comments:Neil: Get a few more out the door then work with what we have. Turnover has been enormous. Many fans want to see young players given a chance. No loan signings has to be seen as positive. Squad should be good enough.Scott: We need some grit in midfield, perhaps two players, as we're weak there. We need a winger who actually has pace, can beat a man, and can cross a ball (as
  
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• Alonso on Caicedo's fitness, Fernandez's future and Luton

  26-08-2026 15:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Carabao Cup second-round game against League One side Luton Town at Stamford Bridge (19:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Alonso confirmed Moises Caicedo and new signing Marco Palestra will not return on Thursday, having missed Monday's Premier League opener at Fulham: "Hopefully Moi can make it for the weekend. We need to chek a little bit more with Marco."There are no new injury concerns after the w
  
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• Italian FA officially withdraws support for FIFA President Infantino

  26-08-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italian FA officially withdraws support for FIFA President InfantinoThe FIGC (Italian FA) has released a statement formally withdrawing its support of under-fire FIFA President Gianni Infantino: ‘We will continue to work alongside UEFA and the other European associations to promote an idea of football based on merit and sustainability, putting fans at the centre’.Official: FIGC withdraws support for InfantinoInfantino’s future as President of the world football’s governin
  
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• 🔴⚪️ Atleti are adamant and shut the door on Julián's exit

  26-08-2026 15:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔴⚪️ Atleti are adamant and shut the door on Julián's exitTensions between the boards are soaring. Following Joan Laporta’s statements about FC Barcelona’s offer for Julián Álvarez, Atlético de Madrid has responded with blunt forcefulness in remarks from a spokesperson to the newspaper MARCA.The red-and-white club believes the player is being portrayed as a victim when the real injured party is them. The Madrid-based side says it has su
  
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• African star spotted at Liverpool training centre

  26-08-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  African star spotted at Liverpool training centreLiverpool now only have six days to sort out a team that Andoni Iraola is happy with. The Spaniard was the Reds' first-choice to replace Arne Slot after a rather abysmal 2025-26 season.Most people expected his heavy metal style of football to instantly get results out of the Reds' squad but, after their 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Sunday, it's clear that some changes still need to be made.Many players have been linked with a switch but, now that
  
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• Why can't Real Madrid play at Anfield in the Champions League league phase?

  26-08-2026 15:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have hosted Real Madrid in the Champions League's league phase in each of the last two seasons [Getty Images]Liverpool, Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Arsenal are among the 36 teams that will feature in Thursday's league phase draw for the 2026-27 Champions League.The quartet of clubs, who are all multi-time Champions League finalists, will all feature in pot one of the draw. It effectively means they are all in Uefa's nine best-rated clubs that are featuring in the league phase of this
  
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• MK Dons sign goalkeeper Dennis from Bournemouth

  26-08-2026 15:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Dennis made just a single appearance for Bournemouth during his 11 seasons with the Cherries which came in the FA Cup in 2021 [Getty Images]MK Dons have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Will Dennis from Premier League club Bournemouth for an undisclosed fee.Dennis, 26, becomes MK Dons' eighth signing of the summer transfer window, joining the likes of Ryan Barnett, Sam Silvera and Sam Nombe at Stadium MK.He spent the second half of last season on loan at Leyton Orient, starting the final
  
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• Barcelona double down on Julian Alvarez-or-nothing stance as deadline day approaches

  26-08-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona double down on Julian Alvarez-or-nothing stance as deadline day approachesWith not long left until the summer transfer window slams shut, Barcelona have still not signed a new striker for Hansi Flick’s squad.The German manager has shown that he is more than happy to experiment and play with Raphinha as the number nine, while Hamza Abdelkarim also offers an option.Having scoured the market for alternatives, it was revealed yesterday that Barça had made a firm decision to st
  
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• Ex-Arsenal Ramsdale requests Southampton u21 appearance

  26-08-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Arsenal Ramsdale requests Southampton u21 appearanceFormer Gunner Aaron Ramsdale requested the chance to play for the Southampton u21s earlier this month, according to the club’s manager.Photo by George Wood/Getty ImagesOn August 14th, Aaron Ramsdale started for the Southampton u21s in a Premier League Cup match against Blackburn Rovers.The match went very well, with the former Arsenal goalkeeper keeping a clean sheet in a 4-0 victory for the u21 side. But it obviously raised the questi
  
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• Uefa set to call off World Cup boycott after failed Fifa sell-off plan

  26-08-2026 15:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uefa is set to call off its boycott of the World Cup and Fifa tournaments after Gianni Infantino’s doomed sell-off plan failed to materialise. Last month, European football’s governing body and all 55 members announced plans to boycott all Fifa-sanctioned tournaments until Infantino dropped his proposal to sell off stakes in Fifa tournaments – and when “assurances have been made that such attempts to disfigure the game in this way will never be made again.” Now, The
  
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• Player exits 'part of game' and 'shows club are being decisive' - fan views

  26-08-2026 15:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Manchester City confirmed the signing of teenage Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi on Wednesday and links to Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez continue.Meanwhile, with Nico Gonzalez and Omar Marmoush on the verge of leaving the club, we asked whether you are concerned by the number of players exiting during the summer transfer window.Here are some of your comments:James: Not one bit concerned. Drastic action needs to be taken. We've been slowly floating into the abyss with certain squad players and
  
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• Sporting director confirms Real Madrid plans to sign midfielder – “They are coming with everything”

  26-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sporting director confirms Real Madrid plans to sign midfielder – “They are coming with everything”Real Madrid have had a busy summer transfer window, with six new players having joined Jose Mourinho’s squad. While the club as a whole is expected to have a quiet final week, there is a good chance that one more fresh face arrives before the deadline.Last week, it was reported that Real Madrid were in talks to sign 19-year-old midfielder Sergio Martinez, who has made an imp
  
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• Report: Milan weighing up late move for Liverpool forward Elliott

  26-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Milan weighing up late move for Liverpool forward ElliottReports in the UK claim that Liverpool attacker and former England U21 international Harvey Elliott is a potential option for Milan in the final week of the summer transfer window.Report: Harvey Elliott an option for MilanIt has been a busy off-season for the Rossoneri, who have replaced Massimiliano Allegri with Ruben Amorim as head coach and have overhauled their entire senior management structure after parting company with sport
  
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• Newcastle explore move for Stuttgart’s Bilal El Khannouss should Matias Fernandez-Pardo deal fail

  26-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle explore move for Stuttgart’s Bilal El Khannouss should Matias Fernandez-Pardo deal failNewcastle United are exploring the possibility of signing VfB Stuttgart’s Bilal El Khannouss (22), according to reports from the French media outlet Foot Mercato.Having been on the hunt for attacking reinforcements for several weeks, and faced with the complexity of the situation surrounding LOSC Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo (21), the Magpies are said to have identified the Morocc
  
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• Newcastle explore deal for Stuttgart’s Bilal El Khannouss should Matias Fernandez-Pardo case fail

  26-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle explore deal for Stuttgart’s Bilal El Khannouss should Matias Fernandez-Pardo case failNewcastle United are exploring the possibility of signing VfB Stuttgart’s Bilal El Khannouss (22), according to reports from the French media outlet Foot Mercato.Having been on the hunt for attacking reinforcements for several weeks, and faced with the complexity of the situation surrounding LOSC Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo (21), the Magpies are said to have identified the Morocc
  
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• Man City ready to launch bid for £120m-rated Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez

  26-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City ready to launch bid for £120m-rated Chelsea midfielder Enzo FernandezManchester City are prepared to launch an opening bid for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, per BBC Sport. City haven’t given up pursuit of the 25-year-old despite missing Chelsea’s deadline to complete a deal earlier this month at a minimum fee of £120m. The Citizens’ midfield has undergone significant changes this summer. Bernardo Silva left on a free transfer at the end
  
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