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• Two Liverpool youngsters set to leave on loan

  21-08-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two Liverpool youngsters set to leave on loanLiverpool Loan Moves Gather Pace as Morrison Departs and Ndukwe, Ramsay Near ExitsLiverpool’s loan market is moving quickly, and there is no mystery about the thinking behind it. One deal is done, two more are close, and each case says something different about the player involved.Kieran Morrison has completed a loan move to Sheffield Wednesday for the rest of the 2026/27 season. The timing means he could be available immediately, with Wednesday
  
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• The complete guide to the 2026-2027 Premier League 📓

  21-08-2026 13:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The complete guide to the 2026-2027 Premier League 📓The Premier League returns this Friday night!The action will get underway this Friday, August 21 at 9pm with the showdown between Arsenal and Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium.Check out OneFootball’s complete guide to the 2026/2027 Premier League season below.Who are the 3 promoted teams?As mentioned earlier, Coventry, managed by Frank Lampard, were the first club to secure promotion.The club had not played in the top flight s
  
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• Newcastle United midfielder McQuade joins Hibernian on loan

  21-08-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United midfielder McQuade joins Hibernian on loanNewcastle United midfielder Jasmine McQuade has joined Scottish Women’s Premier League club Hibernian on a season-long loan deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Magpies just a short time ago.The 23-year-old is a product of the Newcastle United development squad and she went on to make her senior debut for the club in the 2022/2023 season. McQuade was a back-to-back promotion-winne
  
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• Medication switch behind Musiala collapses - Bayern

  21-08-2026 13:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jamal Musiala collapsed for the second time in four days during Bayern Munich's pre-season friendly with Heidenheim [Getty Images]A change in medication contributed to Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala's collapses in recent friendlies, says head coach Vincent Kompany.Earlier this week, Musiala said he is being treated for a "neurological dysfunction", which causes "temporary, brief, but easily treatable" seizures.Bayern confirmed there were signs of the 23‑year‑old's condition b
  
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• Dionisi reluctant to talk about transfers

  21-08-2026 13:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watford must focus on their upcoming Championship game against Wrexham and not any potential moves in the transfer market, says head coach Alessio Dionisi.The Hornets visit North Wales on Saturday (15:00 BST) after beating Southampton 2-1 in their opening game of the season.They will be without injured full-back Marc Bola, which leaves Dionisi with another selection headache from his relatively small squad."I am sorry for Marc because he is an important player, he is a leader, but there is also
  
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• Official – Juventus confirm Arthur contract termination: ‘Negative economic impact’

  21-08-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official – Juventus confirm Arthur contract termination: ‘Negative economic impact’Juventus confirm Arthur Melo’s contract termination, ‘an operation that generates a negative economic impact of approximately €6m.’Juventus confirmed Arthur’s contract termination on Friday.Official: Arthur terminates Juventus contractThe Brazilian midfielder had returned to the club after a one-season loan spell at Gremio but had not played a competitive game for the
  
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• Atletico prepared to sell Alvarez to Arsenal but there’s a problem

  21-08-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico prepared to sell Alvarez to Arsenal but there’s a problemA report in Spain claims Atletico Madrid would rather sell Alvarez to Arsenal than Barcelona, but the Argentina international has other plans.Mundo Deportivo 21 August 2026 – Julian rejects ArsenalMundo Deportivo claims Atletico Madrid are prepared to sell Julian Alvarez to Arsenal, but the Argentina striker has reportedly rejected the chance to return to the Premier League.The Spanish outlet says Atletico would rather
  
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• Barcelona sporting director heads to Lisbon with striker talks on the agenda

  21-08-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona sporting director heads to Lisbon with striker talks on the agendaBarcelona’s search for a new centre-forward has taken Deco to Lisbon.With just days remaining before the September 1 transfer deadline, Barcelona’s sporting director has travelled to the Portuguese capital for a busy round of meetings, with the club’s search for a No. 9 still one of the biggest issues on the agenda.According to RAC1, Deco flew to Lisbon on Friday as Barcelona continue working on differe
  
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• What Yankuba Minteh is thinking after Liverpool's failed £50m forward offer

  21-08-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What Yankuba Minteh is thinking after Liverpool's failed £50m forward offerNews broke on Thursday that Liverpool had failed in a bid to sign Yankuba Minteh from Brighton. The 22-year-old winger was the subject of a £50m offer from Reds’ sporting director Richard Hughes.It’s not the first time the Gambian international’s name has been linked with a transfer to Anfield - but the first concrete move made by the 2024/25 Premier League champions to sign the wide forward.
  
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• Real Madrid injury update: Key defender closes in on much-awaited return, superstar forward reaches halfway point in recovery

  21-08-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid injury update: Key defender closes in on much-awaited return, superstar forward reaches halfway point in recoveryReal Madrid’s injury list remains a concern at the start of the season, but there is growing optimism at Valdebebas over the progress of two important Brazilian players.Eder Militao is moving closer to his return and has already started running on the training pitches and working with the ball. Rodrygo, meanwhile, has reached a significant point in his own rehab
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | Chris Waddle: “Marseille don’t have small problems, they always have major problems!”

  21-08-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | Chris Waddle: “Marseille don’t have small problems, they always have major problems!”Olympique de Marseille legend and England international Chris Waddle sat down with Get French Football News to discuss the crisis at his former club ahead of the start of the season and the new era of French football under Zinedine Zidane. Marseille have been forced to put every player up for sale. Have you ever seen anything like this before? It’s Marseille; they&rs
  
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• Uefa plots expanded Nations League as pressure ramps up on Gianni Infantino

  21-08-2026 12:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pressure is mounting on Fifa president Gianni Infantino as Uefa holds discussions regarding a broadened Nations League that would include teams outside Europe.Following an initial report by The Guardian, it is understood that European football's governing body has entered talks with Concacaf, the confederation representing the nations of North and Central America as well as the Caribbean.Indications suggest these negotiations could lead to an expanded format as early as the 2028-29 edition of th
  
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• Arbeloa on transfers, Alonso and Chelsea

  21-08-2026 12:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa has been speaking to the media before Monday's Premier League game against Chelsea at Craven Cottage (kick-off 20:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Arbeloa confirmed midfielder Thomas Cairney will be unavailable after surgery on his left knee in the summer, plus Joachim Anderson is out through suspension.On transfers: "We can make the squad stronger and more balanced, but I am happy with the way the club is at this moment this summer. We brought i
  
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• What would Marmoush give Spurs?

  21-08-2026 12:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Omar Marmoush is primarily a number nine, but he has rarely been confined to one role across the front line.At Frankfurt, he was used predominantly through the middle but also appeared as a second striker and from the left. Manchester City have followed a similar pattern, using him mainly as a central attacker while also deploying him from the flank and just behind another forward.That flexibility could suit Roberto de Zerbi. His teams have often relied on forwards changing positio
  
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• Expert believes Liverpool are ready to push for Real Madrid forward

  21-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Expert believes Liverpool are ready to push for Real Madrid forwardEndrick emerges as intriguing Liverpool targetLiverpool are reportedly considering an ambitious move for Endrick, the prodigiously talented Real Madrid forward whose career has already taken several unexpected turns.The Brazil international joined Madrid from Palmeiras in 2024 after an agreement worth up to £51 million had been reached two years earlier. His first season in Spain brought limited opportunities, however, and
  
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• 'Hull City will survive' - fan views on ex-players comments

  21-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on ex-Premier League players Joe Cole, Carlton Cole and Wayne Bridge being scrutinised for comments about the Tigers on a podcast.Here are some of your comments:Andy: The Joe Coles of punditry have literally no idea about the efforts Hull City are making to create a squad with a chance of survival in the Premier League. Last season came to a remarkable conclusion with that win at Wembley, but now Hull City are approaching a Premier League season with se
  
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• Why Joao Pedro's contract has been extended

  21-08-2026 12:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea striker Joao Pedro is set to sign a new contract with the club until 2032, with the option of two further years.When he signed for the club, his original contract was announced as running until 2033.However, that deal actually ran until 2032 with an option for one further year.Chelsea typically include those club options when stating the length of a player's contract in official announcements.Therefore, when Joao Pedro's new contract is confirmed, it will likely announce hi
  
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• Magpies must build 'thread of seniority'

  21-08-2026 12:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle fan and podcaster Charlotte Robson says she is excited for the new season but warns Matthias Jaissle's side need to rebuild the "thread of seniority" lost during a "difficult" summer transfer window. "It has been a busy summer and sort of a weird one at the beginning," she told BBC Radio Newcastle."I think a lot of people, well, we certainly hoped it would be busy at the beginning so that players could bed into the team but it seems to have been more difficult than that."I think that w
  
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• 'This is the most positive' - Shaw on Man Utd atmosphere

  21-08-2026 12:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The last time Manchester United visited Hull City in an away fixture in the Premier League, the Red Devils counted on a stoppage time winner from Marcus Rashford to claim the three points.Of the 18 players involved for United on that rainy August evening in 2016, only Rashford and Luke Shaw are still at the club.Shaw, United's longest serving current player, is set to embark on his 13th season at the club, which will also lead to him being the longest serving Premier League player
  
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• Real Madrid midfield mainstay ruled out of 2026/27 La Liga opener vs Espanyol

  21-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfield mainstay ruled out of 2026/27 La Liga opener vs EspanyolReal Madrid’s final training session before the start of their 2026/27 La Liga campaign brought confirmation of an important absence.Aurelien Tchouameni will not feature when Jose Mourinho’s side travel to Barcelona to face Espanyol. The French midfielder has returned to training with his teammates, but Real Madrid have decided against rushing him back into competitive action.According to AS, Tchouameni
  
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• Arsenal vs Coventry City: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score Prediction

  21-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal vs Coventry City: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score PredictionArsenal vs Coventry Preview: Team News, Prediction and Key Battles at the EmiratesArsenal start the defence of their Premier League title on Friday night, and the expectation is obvious. They have already brushed aside Manchester City in the Community Shield, winning 3-0 in Cardiff, and now they open at home against promoted Coventry. Same sky-blue shirts, very different level of threat.Mikel Arteta’s side go int
  
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• Disasi closes in on Palace loan

  21-08-2026 12:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea defender Axel Disasi has been given permission to visit Crystal Palace for a medical as talks progress over a season-long loan move.Palace have emerged as the leading contenders to sign the France centre-back, 28, with all parties open to completing a deal.Negotiations are continuing over the size of the loan fee.For Palace, Disasi would become the club's seventh signing of the summer under new manager Pierre Sage as he reshapes the squad.Sage begins his reign with a trip t
  
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• Ligue 1 Predictions | Round 1: OM get underway against Strasbourg, Rennes host PSG

  21-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ligue 1 Predictions | Round 1: OM get underway against Strasbourg, Rennes host PSGLigue 1 Predictions, Round 1GFFN editor-in-chief Luke Entwistle, and sub-editor Bastien Cheval face off in our Ligue 1 predictions competition, which returns for the 2026/27 campaign. This season, GFFN will also be hosting guests. It’s three points for a correct score, two points for a correct score difference, and one point for a correct result. Who will come out on top at the e
  
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• Juventus planning to sign three more players, including Man United striker

  21-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus planning to sign three more players, including Man United strikerJuventus have already been very active in the summer transfer window, but according to Gazzetta, they are still looking to add up to three more reinforcements; their immediate priority, however, is to free up space in the squad before making those additions.Juventus have made six summer signings so far, welcoming the likes of Guglielmo Vicario, Zeki Celik, Jhon Lucumi, Kerim Alajbegović, Randal Kolo Muani and Jeff Ekh
  
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• Matthias Jaissle insists much-changed Newcastle ‘going in right direction’ ahead of Liverpool test

  21-08-2026 12:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As he prepares to launch his Premier League career, Matthias Jaissle is confident that his new-look Newcastle United team is heading in the right direction.The 38-year-old German has overseen a demanding pre-season campaign, working to rebuild a squad shorn of star figures Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Kieran Trippier around young potential - a process that remains ongoing as Sunday’s fixture against Liverpool approaches.Taking to the home dugout at St James’ Par
  
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• Barcola to Liverpool? Alvarez to Arsenal? Ten big transfers that could still happen before deadline day

  21-08-2026 12:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The summer transfer window closes on 1 September as clubs across Europe aim to wrap up their summer business ahead of the 2026/27 season. There have been several notable moves throughout Europe over the summer, with Barcelona’s capture of Rodri and the transfers of Morgan Rogers, Elliot Anderson and Bruno Guimaraes making headlines.But while some teams will feel their business is done this summer, most clubs – especially some in the Premier League – know they need more arrivals
  
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• 'It was always Cardiff' - Scanlon on second loan from Liverpool

  21-08-2026 12:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Calum Scanlon says he insisted Liverpool return him to an "ambitious" Cardiff City squad for a second time on loan this season.Left-back Scanlon, 21, has returned to the Welsh capital for the whole of the 2026-27 campaign, after helping the club secure promotion to the Championship last season.Scanlon began his second spell by going straight into the starting XI in the 1-1 draw with Wrexham.The defender says Liverpool are supportive of his latest move and expect him to get plenty o
  
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• Challenge to Infantino! UEFA and CONCACAF want joint Nations League

  21-08-2026 12:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Challenge to Infantino! UEFA and CONCACAF want joint Nations LeagueUEFA and CONCACAF have begun formal talks to create a joint Nations League that would bring together 96 national teams from Europe, North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, according to an exclusive report by British newspaper The Guardian in an article by journalist Matt Hughes.The project, which could launch in 2028 after the end of the next European Championship, represents a new direct challenge to the authority of
  
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• Mourinho addresses Real Madrid’s failed Rodri move – “He would have been the icing on the cake”

  21-08-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho addresses Real Madrid’s failed Rodri move – “He would have been the icing on the cake”Real Madrid are in action on Saturday for their first match of the 2026-27 season, with Jose Mourinho’s side facing Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium. It has been a productive summer for Los Blancos, who are ready to right the wrongs of the precious two campaigns, as they aim to overthrow Barcelona in La Liga.It will be a new-look Real Madrid in one sense, with Ibrahima Konate,
  
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• Arsenal women sell 19yo winger to Eintracht Frankfurt

  21-08-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal women sell 19yo winger to Eintracht FrankfurtThe England youth international leaves Arsenal following loan spells in England and Sweden as she takes the next step in her career and links up with another former Gunner.Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty ImagesArsenal have confirmed the permanent departure of Vivienne Lia, with the highly rated winger completing a move to Eintracht Frankfurt after progressing through the club’s academy.Lia has signed a four-year contract until June 30, 2030.
  
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