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• Tottenham sign Savinho from Man City for £75m

  25-08-2026 11:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham have signed Brazil winger Savinho from Manchester City for an initial £75m. The 22-year-old has joined Spurs on a long-term contract with Roberto de Zerbi's side potentially paying a further £10m in add-ons.Savinho's move to north London has been more than 12 months in the making, with Spurs failing in a bid to sign him last summer.Savinho opted to remain at Etihad Stadium, but his game time was limited under Pep Guardiola last term when he made just seven Premier League st
  
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• The strength of the Manchester City squad stood out at the PFA Awards

  25-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The strength of the Manchester City squad stood out at the PFA AwardsIt has been glossed over as Manchester City have sold a selection of fringe players over the past week, this summer, and have also lost Rodri and Bernardo Silva, but Enzo Maresca has a strong squad at his disposal. The reaction to City letting a selection of squad players go has seen this fact seemingly be forgotten. Tonight has seen four City players named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year. This fact speaks to how muc
  
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• Nunez's 45-yard strike helps Ipswich past Leicester

  25-08-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  English League CupIpswich Town 3 - 1 Leicester City FTMarcelino Nunez (right) joined Ipswich Town from rivals Norwich City in August 2025 for a reported £10m [Reuters]Marcelino Nunez scored twice - including a superb effort from 45 yards - as Premier League Ipswich Town moved into the third round of the Carabao Cup with victory over League One side Leicester City.The goal of the night came in the first minute of second-half injury time at Portman Road when Nunez, in the centre circle just
  
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• Report: Newcastle close in on Man City midfielder as more moves loom

  25-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle close in on Man City midfielder as more moves loomNewcastle Transfer Latest: Nico Gonzalez Talks, Attacking Plans and Jaissle’s Final Week PuzzleNewcastle United approach the closing days of the summer window with purpose, intrigue and a familiar sense of urgency. In a detailed update from The Athletic, the clearest message is that business at St James’ Park is far from complete. This is a club still shaping itself, still responding to a new head coach’s ideas
  
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• Aston Villa Striker Seals Saudi Move: The Best Replacement For Him?

  25-08-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Striker Seals Saudi Move: The Best Replacement For Him?Al-Hilal FC and Aston Villa have agreed a deal to transfer Ollie Watkins to Saudi Arabia, according to a report from Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri. Aston Villa had held back from accepting any proposal until a replacement was secured. That condition has now been met.Aston Villa agree Ollie Watkins sale to Al-HilalWatkins will travel to Riyadh in the coming days to complete the formalities, with the 30-year-old set to earn &p
  
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• Liverpool delegation jets out as new midfielder deal moves closer

  25-08-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool delegation jets out as new midfielder deal moves closerLiverpool closing in on Matías OrozcoMatías Orozco appears to have played his final game for Deportivo Cali in Colombia as he prepares to jet out and conclude a deal to joi the Reds.A Reds delegation was in attendance ahead of the deal for the 18-year-old midfielder - who suffered a slight injury during the 2-2 draw against Inter Bogotá.“Liverpool had scouts at the Estadio Deportivo Cali to watch Orozco a
  
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• Jurgen Klopp wonderkid set for Liverpool transfer

  25-08-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp wonderkid set for Liverpool transferJurgen Klopp is the most successful Liverpool manager in recent memory. The German won just about everything he could while in charge of the Reds with him only leaving the club due to his own resignation.Arne Slot was appointed as his successor and, while he may have won the Premier League title at the first time of asking, he did it with Klopp's team, rather than his own.Then the 2025-26 season came around and after Liverpool spent over £45
  
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• Player of the season, team of the season, 2025-26 Premier League awards 🏆

  25-08-2026 22:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Player of the season, team of the season, 2025-26 Premier League awards 🏆This Tuesday, the awards for the best Premier League players from last season were handed out.Time to find out who was crowned.Spoiler: it wasn’t an Arsenal player who was crowned best player.Bruno Fernandes was voted best player of the 2025-26 season. As a reminder, all Premier League players vote for this award.As for the Team of the Season, there are some huge names in it.For the fourth year in a row, Willi
  
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• One of the crown jewels at Manchester City is rewarded for his superb 2025-26 season

  25-08-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One of the crown jewels at Manchester City is rewarded for his superb 2025-26 seasonNico O’Reilly has risen from being an academy star at Manchester City to now being one of the first names on the City teamsheet. The 2025-26 season was the moment where O’Reilly took the leap from being a promising young player to a key player at the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders. Perhaps the defining moment came when Nico O’Reilly scored a brace as Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-0 in last seas
  
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• Liverpool Loan Watch: How Every Loanee is Performing

  25-08-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Loan Watch: How Every Loanee is PerformingAfter a full pre-season under new boss Andoni Iraola, Liverpool still lack the depth down the flanks. While they are working on multiple attacking additions before the summer window shuts, the absence of a ‘number 6′ and the mediocrity of their fullback pair were in plain sight against Newcastle United in a last-gasp 2-2 draw at St James’ Park.Fans are eager to see how the squad reacts against Nottingham Forest on Saturday lun
  
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• Juventus in contact for Atletico’s Alexander Sorloth and move depends on Nico Gonzalez

  25-08-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus in contact for Atletico’s Alexander Sorloth and move depends on Nico GonzalezSerie A giants Juventus want to sign another striker right after having sealed a move for Randal Kolo Muani. While Joshua Zirkzee’s name has gained traction, Atletico Madrid’s Alexander Sorloth is a more likely target.La Gazzetta dello Sport report that initial contact and discussions with Atletico Madrid have already been held for the Norwegian.Luciano Spalletti is much more keen on his profi
  
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• Wednesday's gossip: Villa make offer for Palace striker Mateta

  25-08-2026 22:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa make a move for Jean-Philippe Mateta and Nicolas Jackson, Manchester United eye a promising defender, and Manchester City aren't ready to give up on signing Enzo Fernandez.Aston Villa have made an offer for Crystal Palace and France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 29, though it falls well below the London club's valuation. (The Athletic - subscription required)Villa are also on the verge of agreeing a €70m (£59.8m) deal to sign Chelsea and Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, 25
  
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• Napoli still pursuing Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus but need departures first

  25-08-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli still pursuing Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus but need departures firstNapoli remain interested in Gabriel Jesus and are working to satisfy Massimiliano Allegri, who has asked the club to sign the Brazilian.According to Calciomercato.it, the forward is not considered a starter at Arsenal and could move to complete the attacking options at Allegri’s disposal before the window shuts.GENOA, ITALY – AUGUST 22: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of Napoli before the Serie A match betw
  
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• Gordon And Balde To Start | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Athletic Bilbao

  25-08-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gordon And Balde To Start | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Athletic BilbaoBarcelona will entertain Athletic Bilbao at the Nou Camp this Thursday night as they look to earn a good result at home in La Liga. The Catalan club managed to secure a dominant 5-0 win over Elche last weekend, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.Hansi Flick will set his players up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make some tweaks to his first XI for this contest. Anthony Gordon and
  
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• Fernandes and Shaw win PFA player of the year awards

  25-08-2026 21:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes and Khadija Shaw of Manchester City [Getty Images]Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw have won the Professional Footballers' Associations men's and women's player of the year awards.Both were previously named the Football Writers' Association men's and women's footballers of the year for the 2025-26 season.Fernandes, who last season broke the record for the most assists in a single Premier League campaign with 21,
  
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• Bruno Fernandes wins PFA Player of the Year as Manchester United captain rewarded for assists record

  25-08-2026 21:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bruno Fernandes has been named PFA Player of the Year, with the Manchester United captain rewarded another individual gong for his record-breaking season of assists.The Portugal playmaker was voted by his peers as the Premier League's best player for 2025/26, beating a six-man shortlist that featured three members of Arsenal's title winning squad.He had previously won the Football Writers Association Player of the Year and Premier League Player of the Year awards for his performances in a season
  
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• Liverpool exodus expected with six players set to leave before transfer deadline day

  25-08-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool exodus expected with six players set to leave before transfer deadline dayLiverpool Face Six Transfer Decisions as Iraola Shapes His SquadLiverpool have reached the point in the transfer window where decisions matter almost as much as deals.With the deadline approaching, Andoni Iraola and the club’s recruitment staff must determine which players genuinely form part of the first team picture and which would benefit more from playing regularly elsewhere.According to The Athletic&rs
  
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• Journalist: Manchester United eye late left back deal after £70m move

  25-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Manchester United eye late left back deal after £70m moveManchester United Transfer Latest: Carlos Baleba Arrives as Michael Carrick Faces Pressure Before DeadlineManchester United have reached that familiar point in a transfer window where one significant deal changes the mood, but not necessarily the wider concern. As The Athletic outlined in its latest DealSheet, United have finally moved decisively for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, yet the feeling around Old Trafford r
  
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• Cucurella To Start, Carreras On The Bench | 4-4-2 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Vs Real Sociedad

  25-08-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cucurella To Start, Carreras On The Bench | 4-4-2 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Vs Real SociedadReal Madrid will entertain Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium this Wednesday night as they look to secure all three points in La Liga. Los Blancos managed to earn a hard-fought 2-1 away at Espanyol last weekend, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.Jose Mourinho will set his men up in a 4-4-2 formation and is expected to make just one change to his first team for this
  
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• 🔝Champions League record: the youngest-ever team qualified

  25-08-2026 21:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔝Champions League record: the youngest-ever team qualifiedSabah FK has pulled off one of the most remarkable feats in UEFA Champions League history. The Azerbaijani side qualified for the league phase for the first time after defeating Israel’s Hapoel Beer-Sheva in a dramatic extra-time finish, completing a heroic comeback in front of their fans in Baku.Agony and glory at the deathAfter losing 2-1 in the first leg and trailing on the scoreboard (1-2) until the 74th minute of the re
  
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• 🎥 Brazilian sent off in bizarre incident, but Al-Nassr turn it around

  25-08-2026 21:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Brazilian sent off in bizarre incident, but Al-Nassr turn it aroundThere was a Brazilian in the spotlight in Cristiano Ronaldo’s first start of the season.But the spotlight in question was for the wrong reasons.Al-Nassr went down to 10 men against Al-Ettifaq this Tuesday (25) after Bento was sent off.And it happened after an "unusual" play.What followed was the new goalkeeper of João Félix and Sadio Mané’s team making a HUGE mistake and a BIG comeback.T
  
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• 🎥 Al-Nassr Brazilian sent off in bizarre incident, watch

  25-08-2026 21:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Al-Nassr Brazilian sent off in bizarre incident, watchThere was a Brazilian in the spotlight in Cristiano Ronaldo's first start of the season.But the player in question stood out for the wrong reasons.Al-Nassr went down to 10 men against Al-Ettifaq this Tuesday (25) after Bento was sent off.Which happened after an unusual play.The ball is still rolling as the current Saudi champions look for a comeback.
  There was a 'volleyball' moment before the 🟥The sending-off play began afte
  
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• Brighton join Palace and Forest in race for Milan outcast Fofana

  25-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton join Palace and Forest in race for Milan outcast FofanaBrighton have registered an interest in Youssouf Fofana, becoming the third Premier League club linked with the Milan midfielder in recent days.According to MilanNews.it, transfer journalist Luca Marchetti told Sky Sport 24 that the Seagulls have joined Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace in monitoring the France international.MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 02: Youssouf Fofana of AC Milan runs with the ball whilst under pressure fro
  
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• Liverpool told how much they’d need to pay for 23-year-old star

  25-08-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool told how much they’d need to pay for 23-year-old starLiverpool have been at the centre of attention for a lot of deals already this summer. Four members of their first-team squad have already exited and, although three new players have been brought in, they've still not managed to replace Mohamed Salah.The Egyptian King has been the Reds' main source of goals and assists over the last few years so, the 2026-27 season is certainly going to be a bit of a change for the Anfield outf
  
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• 🚨 Play-offs, a club reaches the Champions League for the first time

  25-08-2026 21:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Play-offs, a club reaches the Champions League for the first timeThe Champions League is definitely made for dreams.This Tuesday, August 25, the first part of the second-leg final playoff matches was played.Sabah Baku hosted H. Beer Sheva after losing 2-1 in the first leg. Naturally, there was a sense of revenge in the air.The Azerbaijani club managed to force extra time before eventually winning 5-2.Founded in 2017, the club quickly climbed the ranks. A first appearance in the Confere
  
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• Ona Batlle: Arsenal ‘will be there’ to compete for WSL title

  25-08-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ona Batlle: Arsenal ‘will be there’ to compete for WSL titleAhead of her return to England, Spanish full-back Ona Batlle spoke exclusively to Her Football Hub at the Arsenal media day to explain her reasons for leaving Barcelona, who she’s most excited to play with, and why she chose the Women’s Super League.Arsenal announced the signing in July to replace Katie McCabe, who joined Chelsea after more than a decade in red. The Spaniard can play both sides of defence and wil
  
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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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• Official: Juventus sign Grabara on loan from Wolfsburg with €11.5m buy option

  25-08-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Juventus sign Grabara on loan from Wolfsburg with €11.5m buy optionJuventus have completed the signing of Kamil Grabara from Wolfsburg, the goalkeeper joining on loan until 30 June 2027 with an option to buy.According to the club’s official statement, the temporary deal is worth €0.5m plus a further €0.5m available on the achievement of certain sporting objectives.Should Juventus exercise their option to sign him permanently, the fee is set at €11.5m, payable
  
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• Lewis Steele reacts to Cody Gakpo’s potential Liverpool exit: Spurs or Man City?

  25-08-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lewis Steele reacts to Cody Gakpo’s potential Liverpool exit: Spurs or Man City?Liverpool Transfer News: Could Cody Gakpo Really Join Manchester City?Of all the Liverpool transfer news still to be resolved over the final seven days of the window, Cody Gakpo potentially joining Manchester City might be the most unexpected.Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, Lewis Steele admitted his surprise that Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur are showing interest i
  
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• Como’s make new offer for Moise Kean and why transfer is on hold

  25-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como’s make new offer for Moise Kean and why transfer is on holdSerie A side Como have been actively pursuing a move for Fiorentina’s Moise Kean and a new offer from the lakeside club has landed on La Viola’s table.Get Italian Football News have already covered that an initial offer for Kean has already been rejected. Fiorentina were standing firm and wanted over €40 million to sell him.Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that Cesc Fabregas’ side have now put forward a f
  
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