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• Villa lose another key player

  21-08-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ezri Konsa's departure to Arsenal is the latest high-profile exit at Villa Park this summer as Unai Emery's squad undergoes drastic change.Like many, Villa are a selling club, mainly due to necessity, and have been for a number of years.They must comply with Uefa's squad cost ratio (SCR) which restricts them to spending 70% of their football-related revenue on player and staff wages, transfer fees and agent fees.They have already been fined twice by Uefa for breaches, being hit wit
  
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• Manchester United Are Inching Closer To Recruiting This Brighton Midfielder: Good Fit For Carrick?

  21-08-2026 22:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Inching Closer To Recruiting This Brighton Midfielder: Good Fit For Carrick?In a recent segment on Youtube, renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano stated that Manchester United are inching closer to recruiting Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba. Romano said,“Negotiations were ongoing in the last 24 hours again for Carlos Baleba. As of tonight, there is still no agreement, Manchester United-Brighton, but they will be in contact again in the next hours.&ldqu
  
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• 👊Case CLOSED: Gil Martín confirms Julián is staying

  21-08-2026 22:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👊Case CLOSED: Gil Martín confirms Julián is stayingAtlético de Madrid CEO Miguel Ángel Gil definitively shut down the rumors surrounding Julián Álvarez’s departure. In statements to Agencia EFE, the executive confirmed that the “Spider” will remain with the red-and-white side for the current season.Institutional backing and a jab at BarcelonaThe executive stressed that the club will look after the Argentine striker so he can ful
  
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• 🎥 Red card on matchday 1! Mic’d up debuts in Ligue 1 🎙️

  21-08-2026 22:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Red card on matchday 1! Mic’d up debuts in Ligue 1 🎙️A first in Ligue 1!Strasbourg is definitely having a tough night on the opening day of the 2026/27 Ligue 1 season.Already trailing 1-0 after Amine Gouiri opened the scoring for OM, Strasbourg were reduced to 10 men following a nasty challenge by Samir El Mourabet on Pierre-Émile Hojbjerg.This red card, flagged by VAR, also marked the debut of a new feature in Ligue 1. To announce his decision, Ruddy Buquet
  
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• Midfielder confirms he's ready to be Liverpool's next signing

  21-08-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Midfielder confirms he's ready to be Liverpool's next signingA midfielder has confirmed he's ready to join Liverpool. The Reds' transfer window has fallen well short of expectations so far. There are still glaring weaknesses throughout the squad that need to be addressed before the new season gets underway, yet meaningful progress in the market has been difficult to come by.Even Andoni Iraola acknowledged that during his first press conference. Liverpool’s new head coach admitted that the
  
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• Osula To Lead The Line | 4-2-3-1 Newcastle United Predicted Lineup Vs Liverpool

  21-08-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Osula To Lead The Line | 4-2-3-1 Newcastle United Predicted Lineup Vs LiverpoolNewcastle United will welcome Liverpool at St. James’ Park on Sunday as they look to secure a positive result at home in the Premier League. The Magpies suffered a loss on penalties versus Strasbourg recently, which could have drained their confidence somewhat ahead of this game.Matthias Jaissle will set his players up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to name a strong first XI for this clash. Thus, William
  
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• Official: Como loan Fadera to Cagliari with option to buy

  21-08-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Como loan Fadera to Cagliari with option to buyComo have officially loaned Alieu Fadera to Cagliari with an option to buy at the end of the season, after the winger had been close to Lecce.The Gambia international turns 25 in November and can play on the left wing, right wing, or in a more central trequartista role.Fadera makes new Serie A moveSASSUOLO, ITALY – OCTOBER 26: Alieu Fadera of Sassuolo controls the ball whilst under pressure from Leon Bailey of AS Roma during the Seri
  
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• Curtis Jones reveals why he wanted Liverpool exit for Inter move

  21-08-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Curtis Jones reveals why he wanted Liverpool exit for Inter moveSerie A side Inter had been pursuing a move for Liverpool’s Curtis Jones for many months now and they have finally sealed the deal. The Englishman has been announced as a Nerazzurri player in a move that could’ve easily gone through towards the end of January.The midfielder spoke to Inter TV about the transfer and he hinted at the reasons behind why he was so keen on the move.He said– via FCInterNews: “I&rsqu
  
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• Crystal Palace pushing to sign West Ham midfielder Soungoutou Magassa

  21-08-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace pushing to sign West Ham midfielder Soungoutou MagassaCrystal Palace are pushing to sign West Ham United midfielder Soungoutou Magassa (22), according to RMC Sport. The 22-year-old joined the Hammers only a year ago from AS Monaco in a €17m deal. Magassa went on to feature 26 times with the East London side, logging two goal contributions. Considering West Ham United dropped to the EFL Championship, Magassa’s future at the London Stadium remains uncertain.RMC
  
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• Murray overwhelmed by response to ACL injury

  21-08-2026 22:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dundee striker Simon Murray says he is overwhelmed by the support shown to him after he picked up an anterior cruciate ligament injury last weekend.Murray, 34, left the field on a stretcher after suffering the injury during the 3-0 League Cup defeat at Aberdeen.He collapsed to the turf clutching his left knee in pain after landing awkwardly near the penalty area in the first half."Thank you to everyone who has messaged and shown me support over the last few days," he said via social media. "It h
  
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• Roma decide not to pursue Fofana after Mora signing

  21-08-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma decide not to pursue Fofana after Mora signingTo complete Roma’s squad, Gian Piero Gasperini is asking for at least two new signings, one for the attacking midfield and a replacement for Wesley on the flank. These two requests could converge into one name, for example, if they decide to focus heavily on Inter’s Luis Henrique, but they also keep numerous transfer options open. Among these is the move for Malick Fofana from Lyon, given Roma’s high interest in the 2005-born B
  
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• Man Utd agree £70m fee for Brighton's Baleba

  21-08-2026 21:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United have agreed a fee of up to £70m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.The two clubs reached a breakthrough in negotiations on Friday evening, which left the 22-year-old free to complete his medical with the Old Trafford outfit.United targeted the Cameroon international this week after deciding to strengthen their midfield further following the earlier arrivals of Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa.They will pay an initial £65m, plus a po
  
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• 🎥 Ligue 1: the season's first goal is scored by....

  21-08-2026 21:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Ligue 1: the season's first goal is scored by....The scoring has begun for this season!This Friday sees the first match of the 2026/27 Ligue 1 season between OM and Strasbourg at the Stade Vélodrome.It took until the very start of the second half for the match to come alive, thanks to a goal from Amine Gouiri (46th minute).Making the most of some superb work from Igor Paixao, the Algerian international calmly beat the Strasbourg goalkeeper with a left-footed strike to score the
  
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• Manu Kone nearing Roma stay despite Manchester City links

  21-08-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manu Kone nearing Roma stay despite Manchester City linksSerie A side Roma have seen Manu Kone get linked with a host of clubs across the summer transfer window. Interest from Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City has constantly been reported across England and Italy.The latest suggestion from the British press revolved around the Citizens, who have lost Rodri and could soon lose Nico Gonzalez too.Corriere dello Sportlook at his situation in more detail, reporting that Roma are
  
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• £30m forward wants to join Liverpool this summer

  21-08-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £30m forward wants to join Liverpool this summerLiverpool See £50m Yankuba Minteh Bid Rejected as Brighton Hold FirmLiverpool have seen an opening £50m offer for Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton, with the Merseyside club continuing their search for a right-sided forward before the transfer window closes.As first reported by The Guardian, the 22-year-old has emerged as a serious target as Liverpool work through their attacking shortlist under sporting director Richard Hughes
  
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• Report Oosterwolde and Fenerbahce in Roma talks for total €20m deal

  21-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Oosterwolde and Fenerbahce in Roma talks for total €20m dealThere are reports that Roma are in advanced negotiations with Fenerbahce for Jayden Oosterwolde, hoping to get him on loan with obligation to buy at the end of the season for €20m.Primarily a central defender, he can also play as a left-back or even in a more advanced role down the same flank.According to Voetbal International, there are currently intensive talks between Roma and Feyenoord for the versatile player.Ooste
  
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• Report: Leeds United have bid rejected for Chelsea forward

  21-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Leeds United have bid rejected for Chelsea forwardChelsea Reject Leeds Loan Bid for Mykhailo Mudryk as Transfer Talks ContinueLeeds United have seen an opening loan bid for Mykhailo Mudryk knocked back by Chelsea, although the situation remains active and there is no indication that discussions have ended. According to TeamTalk, Leeds remain in contact after an initial approach that “did not meet Chelsea’s demands”.The broad picture is clear. Chelsea want to place Mudry
  
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• Carlos Baleba to Manchester United — How will Carrick use Cameroon star?

  21-08-2026 21:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United have agreed a deal with Brighton and Hove Albion to bring Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba to Old Trafford.A report from Fabrizio Romano puts the fee at almost $89 million with the potential for nearly $7 million more in add-ons.MORE — Completed summer transfers in the Premier LeagueThe 22-year-old Baleba has 16 caps for his country and has already made well over 100 appearances for Brighton including 92 in the Premier League with three goals and an assist.Baleba joins A
  
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• Saturday's gossip: Liverpool enquire about Real Madrid's Endrick

  21-08-2026 21:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool make Endrick enquiry, Chelsea braced for a Nicolas Jackson offer, while Arsenal make request to Victor Osimhen.Liverpool have asked Real Madrid about the availability of Brazil forward Endrick, 20, after Brighton rejected a second bid for 22-year-old Gambia winger Yankuba Minteh. (Times - subscription required)Chelsea expect Aston Villa to submit an offer for their £65m-rated Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, 25. (Telegraph - subscription required)Arsenal remain keen on signing Ga
  
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• Liverpool barely making progress in their pursuit of €70m-rated PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye

  21-08-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool barely making progress in their pursuit of €70m-rated PSG winger Ibrahim MbayeLiverpool are barely making progress in their negotiations with PSG for Ibrahim Mbaye (18), for which the back-to-back UEFA Champions League winners have named their price – €70m – according to reports from L’Equipe and RMC Sport. The latter reported this week that the Senegalese international winger has agreed personal terms with Andoni Iraola’s Reds.L’E
  
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• Jones: ‘I wanted Inter for a while, hope it’ll be exciting’ after life at Liverpool

  21-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jones: ‘I wanted Inter for a while, hope it’ll be exciting’ after life at LiverpoolCurtis Jones admits he has ‘wanted to come to Inter for a while’ and finally made the step away from Liverpool. ‘We can compete with the very best teams in the world. I hope it’ll be exciting.’The midfielder had been pushing to come to San Siro since at least January, but even though his contract was running down at Anfield Road, Liverpool were not prepared to lower
  
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• Here we go, Liverpool readying massive bid to sign African star

  21-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here we go, Liverpool readying massive bid to sign African starLiverpool are readying a massive bid to sign an African star. Richard Hughes doesn't have long left until he joins Al Hilal and leaves Anfield behind him. The club's sporting director has had a tumultuous time at Liverpool.From the triumph of the Premier League to hectic transfer windows where the Reds were publically rejected several times.In his first window it was Martin Zubimendi and in his third window that player has been Yan D
  
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• Juventus enquire about River Plate keeper Santiago Beltran

  21-08-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus enquire about River Plate keeper Santiago BeltranSerie A side Juventus have roped in Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham but they are still in the hunt for another player in that position, with Michele Di Gregorio and Mattia Perin on their way out of the Old Lady.The ex-Monza player is on his way to Bournemouth, with Perin nearing a switch to Palermo. Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Juve now see River Plate’s Santiago Beltran as a possible target. Initial enquiries have been made abo
  
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• Gordon To Lead The Charge | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Elche

  21-08-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gordon To Lead The Charge | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs ElcheBarcelona will face off against Elche at the Martínez Valero Stadium this Sunday night as they look to secure all three points on the road in La Liga. The Catalan club secured a 2-1 win over Al Ahly recently, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.Hansi Flick will opt for the 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to name a strong starting XI for this game. Therefore, Anthony Gordon could get the nod to
  
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• 📊 Bukayo Saka eclipses cult hero as Arsenal hit cruise control vs Coventry

  21-08-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Bukayo Saka eclipses cult hero as Arsenal hit cruise control vs CoventryArsenal's first title defence in over two decades is off to a flyer at the Emirates as Mikel Arteta's Gunners are cruising against Premier League returnee Coventry.
  On the back of a resounding Community Shield triumph against title rival and Guardiola-bereft Manchester City, two goals inside the opening 25 minutes of action in North London have kept to script tonight.Kai Havertz netted the opener for the home side,
  
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• Premier League 2026-27 scoring leaders: The race for the Golden Boot begins

  21-08-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The idea for dozens of Premier League forwards is simple, but it is far from easy — score more goals than Erling Haaland.MORE — Premier League all-time goals leadersThe race for the 2026-27 Premier League Golden Boot is on, with Kai Havertz flying out of the starting block to score the season's first goal on August 21.He was only in front for a few minutes as teammate Bukayo Saka joined him. Many more will join their ranks over the course of this 380-match Premier League season.Who w
  
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• Report Osmajic ready for Genoa with €3.5m plus bonus Preston NE deal

  21-08-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Osmajic ready for Genoa with €3.5m plus bonus Preston NE dealGenoa are reportedly on the verge of securing striker Milutin Osmajic from Preston North End for €3.5m plus bonus, having looked at Mehdi Taremi and Brighton’s Evan Ferguson.It is no secret that the Grifone were lacking upfront in pre-season, especially after selling Jeff Ekhator to Juventus in a surprise move.They had evaluated several alternatives, including Brighton and Hove Albion forward Ferguson who was fre
  
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• Watkins To Lead The Line | 4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs Brighton

  21-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watkins To Lead The Line | 4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs BrightonAston Villa will lock horns with Brighton and Hove Albion at the American Express Community Stadium on Sunday as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Villans suffered a tough 2-1 loss at the hands of Borussia Monchengladbach in a pre-season friendly game recently, which has halted their momentum going into this new campaign.Unai Emery will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expect
  
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• Nottingham Forest to rival Crystal Palace in race to sign Kevin Danois from Auxerre

  21-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest to rival Crystal Palace in race to sign Kevin Danois from AuxerreNottingham Forest and Crystal Palace are leading the race to sign former France U21 international midfielder Kevin Danois (22) from AJ Auxerre, according to a report from L’Equipe. The 22-year-old midfielder is expected to leave the Yonne side in what could be a club-record deal, surpassing the 2004 sale of Liverpool-bound Djibril Cissé for €20m. Indeed, Auxerre are hoping for a €30m+ t
  
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• Nuno says Engels' signing is for the Premier League

  21-08-2026 21:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arne Engels signed for West Ham for a Championship record £22m [Getty Images]West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo says the club bought £22m record Championship signing Arne Engels to eventually play in the Premier League.Engels, 22, is set to make his debut against Charlton on Saturday following his recent move from Celtic. The Belgian scored 17 goals and contributed 22 assists in 100 appearances during his two years with Celtic, and Santo insists the Hammers have bought him for the lon
  
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