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• Wales midfielder Cooper set for Swansea exit

  02-08-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ollie Cooper was given his Wales debut by Rob Page in 2023 [FAW]Ollie Cooper is set to leave Swansea City with the Wales midfielder expected to join a League One club on a season-long loan.Swans head coach Vitor Matos revealed that an agreement is in place with a club to sign Cooper, though the deal is not yet finalised.The 26-year-old academy product has played 118 first-team games for Swansea and scored nine goals.But he made only one substitute appearance under Matos in 2025-26 after a season
  
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• Leeds United Are Back For £42.7m Winger: Should They Pay The Exact Price?

  02-08-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Are Back For £42.7m Winger: Should They Pay The Exact Price?Leeds United have gone back into the market for Igor Paixao after losing the race for Julian Brandt, who chose Ajax instead. According to MOT Leeds News, quoting Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna, Daniel Farke’s side have already reopened talks with the Brazilian winger’s representatives as they continue their search for greater attacking quality.Leeds United revive interest after Brandt disappointmentPa
  
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• Curtis Jones exit moves closer as Inter Milan exert leverage over midfielder deal

  02-08-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Curtis Jones exit moves closer as Inter Milan exert leverage over midfielder dealLiverpool have had to put up with Inter Milan’s interest in Curtis Jones for quite some time now. The 25-year-old first appeared on the Italian side’s radar back in January - when head coach Cristian Chivu attempted to mastermind a transfer.Liverpool said no - pointing to a lack of alternatives in midfield - but were always likely to face pressure for the England international this summer.Time running ou
  
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• Chelsea sign notorious World Cup star from sister club Strasbourg

  02-08-2026 20:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea have signed Argentina international Valentin Barco from sister club Strasbourg on a seven-year deal.The 22-year-old, who played seven times for Brighton including six Premier League appearances during the 2023-24 season, becomes the seventh arrival of new manager Xabi Alonso’s reign.A versatile player who can be used in central midfield as well as his regular position of left-back, Barco was in the Argentina squad that finished as runners-up at the World Cup, winning his fifth cap
  
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• 😍 For Friendship Day: football’s coolest bromances

  02-08-2026 20:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😍 For Friendship Day: football’s coolest bromancesAs Franz Beckenbauer once so aptly sang: "Good friends can never be parted, good friends are never alone." What applies in life naturally applies in football too.So, to mark Friendship Day on August 2, we’re taking a look at the best bromances our favorite sport has produced!Bastian Schweinsteiger & Lukas Podolski"Poldi and Schweini" are definitely the prime example of close friendships in German professional football. Eve
  
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• Liverpool transfer target could be heading to Saudi Pro League in mega money deal

  02-08-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool transfer target could be heading to Saudi Pro League in mega money dealRayan transfer latest as Al Hilal step up plans for Bournemouth forwardAl Hilal are moving with intent in the market again, and their latest focus appears to be Bournemouth attacker Rayan, a player Liverpool have tracked in recent months. According to Globo Esporte, the Saudi Pro League side are preparing an approach as Simone Inzaghi shapes his squad for the 2026/27 season.The 19-year-old has seen his profile rise
  
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• Everton With £30m Bid For 19 G/A Star: Worth The Bid From The Toffees?

  02-08-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton With £30m Bid For 19 G/A Star: Worth The Bid From The Toffees?Everton have taken their interest in Baris Alper Yilmaz to the next stage after lodging a formal €35 million (£30 million) offer for the Galatasaray forward, according to Turkish outlet Sabah, as relayed by Give Me Sport. The report adds that Everton officials have travelled to Istanbul, where talks with the Turkish champions are now under way as the club attempt to secure an agreement before interest intensif
  
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• Returning Real Madrid star faces risk of falling behind in the pecking order amid AS Roma interest

  02-08-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Returning Real Madrid star faces risk of falling behind in the pecking order amid AS Roma interestEndrick returned to Real Madrid this summer on the back of a stellar loan spell at Olympique Lyon, with many expecting him to play a key role for Los Blancos in the season ahead.However, in the early days of pre-season, things are not looking good for Endrick, who will have to cope with more competition than he would have expected.A recent report from Gazzetta Dello Sport has given comprehensive ins
  
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• Mukiele scores only goal as Sunderland beat Wrexham

  02-08-2026 20:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wrexham were narrowly beaten 1-0 by Sunderland in their final pre-season friendly ahead of the new season.Phil Parkinson's side signed off from their three match tour of the United States in Philadelphia, hometown of the club's co-owner Rob Mac.Nordi Mukiele put Sunderland ahead on 33 minutes with a fine finish from close range after good build up play by Habib Diarra and Brian Brobbey.[Getty Images]Four minutes later Wales forward Nathan Broadhead netted from new signing Daniel Imray's cross bu
  
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• 👀 I still have scars: Xabi Alonso on his Real Madrid exit

  02-08-2026 20:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 I still have scars: Xabi Alonso on his Real Madrid exitSpanish coach Xabi Alonso has officially taken charge of Chelsea, marking the start of an exciting new chapter in the Premier League. At 44, after a brief spell at Real Madrid and his historic unbeaten campaign with Bayer Leverkusen, the Tolosa-born manager is fully motivated to lead the London club’s project.
  Self-criticism after his spell at the BernabéuSpeaking to The Athletic, Alonso reflected maturely on his depar
  
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• Chiesa set to stay at Liverpool despite Serie A and Atlético links

  02-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chiesa set to stay at Liverpool despite Serie A and Atlético linksFederico Chiesa appears set to stay at Liverpool for the coming season, despite persistent links with a return to Serie A and interest from Atlético Madrid.According to Calciomercato.it, the Italy winger, who had been tipped to head back to Italy following his spells with Fiorentina and Juventus, and was also courted by Diego Simeone’s Atlético, now looks highly likely to remain at Anfield.The Italian fo
  
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• €30m Serie A Midfielder Wanted By Aston Villa: Should The Club Make The Deal?

  02-08-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  €30m Serie A Midfielder Wanted By Aston Villa: Should The Club Make The Deal?Aston Villa have been handed a potential opening in the transfer market after Italian outlet Calciomercato reported that Juventus are prepared to sell Teun Koopmeiners for around €30 million (£26 million). Manchester United have kept tabs on the Dutch midfielder as well, though neither Premier League club has submitted an official offer.Aston Villa receive encouragement as Juventus lower valuationJuventu
  
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• 📋 Palmeiras and Fortaleza named for Copa do Brasil clash

  02-08-2026 20:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Palmeiras and Fortaleza named for Copa do Brasil clashPalmeiras and Fortaleza are lined up to kick off their Round of 16 clash in the Copa do Brasil.This Sunday’s match (2) takes place at Nubank Parque. The return leg, with Leão do Pici as the home side, is scheduled for Arena Pantanal next Wednesday (5).
  See the starting lineups below:PalmeirasCaptain Gustavo Gómez is out after suffering an injury in the last match, against Vitória.Emiliano Martínez i
  
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• Report: Arsenal star set to ignite transfer battle ahead of summer exit

  02-08-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal star set to ignite transfer battle ahead of summer exitArsenal transfer latest raises fresh striker questionsArsenal’s ongoing search for greater cutting edge in attack appears to have taken another intriguing turn, with a fresh update emerging from Fussball Daten that will inevitably prompt discussion around the club’s recruitment priorities this summer.While the source material offers limited clarity in places, the central theme is clear enough, Arsenal remain close
  
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• Juventus new boy Alajbegovic: ‘Playing for Italy’s biggest team is an honour’

  02-08-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus new boy Alajbegovic: ‘Playing for Italy’s biggest team is an honour’Kerim Alajbegović has spoken of his pride at joining Juventus, calling it “a great honour” to pull on the black and white shirt after completing his move from Bayer Leverkusen.Speaking via the club’s official channels, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, the 18-year-old gave his first interview as a Juventus player after being unveiled on Sunday.Reflecting on his first taste of Turi
  
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• ÖFB Frauen Bundesliga round-up: Sturm Graz go top after eight-goal thriller as St. Pölten gain revenge

  02-08-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ÖFB Frauen Bundesliga round-up: Sturm Graz go top after eight-goal thriller as St. Pölten gain revengeThe 2026/27 season got underway as reigning champions Austria Wien hosted former champions SKN St. Pölten at the Generali Arena in Vienna, Austria. In total, there were five fixtures across the league in this opening weekend, with every team taking part.The ÖFB Frauen Bundesliga is made up of 10 teams, and for the first season in over a decade, it feels as though several team
  
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• The second piece to Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool puzzle is obvious, he needs to get this deal done

  02-08-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The second piece to Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool puzzle is obvious, he needs to get this deal doneAndoni Iraola has only been Liverpool's manager for around a month but the Spaniard has already been fairly busy.He's welcomed two new players to Anfield and has even managed to lead the club to a couple of pre-season wins.Indeed, the level of competition that the Reds were facing aren't the highest quality of opposition but, the fact that Iraola's system is already shining through proves how qui
  
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• PSG progress in move for Zion Suzuki as Juventus fall behind in race

  02-08-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG progress in move for Zion Suzuki as Juventus fall behind in raceSerie A side Parma made a big sale in Giovanni Leoni last summer and they are now closing in on the exit for Zion Suzuki too.The Japanese keeper has been linked with a host of clubs in recent weeks – including Premier League sides. Juventus have also been keen but it is Paris Saint-Germain who are making key progress in a deal.Gianluca Di Marzioreports that the Ligue 1 side have made an offer of €28 million plus bonus
  
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• Jose Mourinho’s stance on Endrick gives Roma transfer opportunity

  02-08-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho’s stance on Endrick gives Roma transfer opportunitySerie A side Roma still want an attacking signing and Real Madrid’s Endrick could soon become a concrete target.The Brazilian spent some months on loan at Lyon last season and despite having done well in parts at the World Cup, Jose Mourinho may not be too keen on having him as a key player.This comes from La Gazzetta dello Sport, who note that Endrick has been a target for Gian Piero Gasperini and Roma for a month. The
  
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• Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani’s transfer to RB Leipzig imminent

  02-08-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani’s transfer to RB Leipzig imminentSport Bild reports that Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani has chosen RB Leipzig over Barcelona and that a transfer is imminent. The tabloid reports that Leipzig and the 23-year-old Kosovo international must now only reach an agreement concerning his salary. The Saxon club intend to activate the release clause contained in Asllani’s Hoffenheim contract.The precise fee depends on the purchasing club, but reports have co
  
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• Barcelona target running out of options as PSG, Arsenal move away

  02-08-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona target running out of options as PSG, Arsenal move awayBarcelona’s dream of signing Julian Alvarez grows increasingly impossible with every passing day, for Atletico Madrid continue to hold out a firm stance that they will not negotiate.Los Rojiblancos do not wish to sell the Argentine star this summer, and even if pressed to, will not sell to a direct rival in La Liga at any cost.The player has already spoken out about his desire to leave Atletico Madrid earlier this summer, but
  
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• Pre-season round-up: Torino edge Burnley, Parma held by Iraklis

  02-08-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pre-season round-up: Torino edge Burnley, Parma held by IraklisTorino continued their perfect pre-season with a narrow victory in England, while Parma were pegged back at home, as two more Serie A sides put the finishing touches to their preparations for the new campaign on Saturday.As recalled by Tuttosport, Ignazio Abate’s Torino won 1-0 at Burnley’s Turf Moor, a third straight single-goal friendly success. The decisive moment came on 18 minutes, when Njie burst into the box and sq
  
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• Liverpool might have just received their biggest boost yet in their Bradley Barcola chase

  02-08-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool might have just received their biggest boost yet in their Bradley Barcola chaseLiverpool Push for Bradley Barcola as PSG Move for Mika GodtsParis Saint-Germain are accelerating plans for a reshaped attack, and that movement could have significant implications for Liverpool in the market. Bradley Barcola has become a central name in the summer window, with growing expectation that the France international could leave the Ligue 1 champions before the new season begins.Liverpool are under
  
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• Official | Union Berlin take Ivorian striker Emmanuel Latte Lath (27) on loan

  02-08-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Union Berlin take Ivorian striker Emmanuel Latte Lath (27) on loanUnion Berlin have officially completed the signing of Ivorian international Emmanuel Latte Lath from MLS side Atlanta United. The announcement from the Bundesliga club early on Sunday evening came as quite the surprise, considering earlier reports suggested no deal was imminent.The 27-year-old centre-forward joins the Bundesliga club on loan for the entirety of the 2026/27 campaign. Union have also secured an
  
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• Former Gunner makes debut appearance on Crystal Palace trial

  02-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Gunner makes debut appearance on Crystal Palace trialTakehiro Tomiyasu has now made his unofficial debut for Crystal Palace on a trial basis, with the Premier League club considering signing the former Gunner on a free transfer.Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty ImagesFormer Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has now made a pre-season appearance for Crystal Palace as a trialist, as they consider signing him permanently.Tomiyasu has been training with Palace recently, and he first made their matchd
  
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• 🔥 Atalanta KO, Cagliari field kids, Torino shine: friendly results

  02-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Atalanta KO, Cagliari field kids, Torino shine: friendly resultsFriendlies continue for the Serie A teams, who are rapidly getting closer and closer to the start of the league season. For some, the season will begin with the Coppa Italia, so the time left until the first official fixtures is running out.Follow Napoli’s training camp up close! All 5 of the Azzurri’s pre-season friendlies live on OneFootball! Click here to see the match schedule and how to watch them.  &
  
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• 🔥 Atalanta beaten, young Cagliari, Torino impress: friendly results

  02-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Atalanta beaten, young Cagliari, Torino impress: friendly resultsFriendlies continue for Serie A sides as they move ever closer to the start of the league season. For some, the campaign will begin with the Coppa Italia, so the time left until their first official matches is getting shorter and shorter.Follow Napoli’s training camp up close! All 5 of the Azzurri’s pre-season friendlies live on OneFootball! Click here to see the match schedule and how to watch them.
  
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• Real Madrid defender not discussing contract termination with the club – report

  02-08-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender not discussing contract termination with the club – reportWith Marc Cucurella arriving this summer, Real Madrid are stacked with options at left-back. Fran Garcia’s departure undoubtedly reduces some of the burden and overload of resources in the department, but Alvaro Carreras and Ferland Mendy still remain as two backup options.Cucurella and Carreras are expected to take over as the first and second-choice left-backs for the upcoming season while the Frenchman
  
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• Napoli and Schalke reach Lindstrom agreement: the details

  02-08-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli and Schalke reach Lindstrom agreement: the detailsNapoli have reached an agreement with Schalke 04 over the departure of Jesper Lindstrom, with the Denmark international already in Germany to undergo a medical ahead of the move.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, citing transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Dane is joining Schalke on a loan deal that includes a €5m option to buy.The agreement also hands Napoli a set of bonuses, which would be triggered if the newly-promoted German side
  
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• Sky Sports: Liverpool make transfer decision after Joe Gomez injury blow

  02-08-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sports: Liverpool make transfer decision after Joe Gomez injury blowLiverpool Injury News: Joe Gomez Setback Exposes Centre-Back Depth ProblemLiverpool head into the new Premier League season with a defensive issue that is obvious to anyone watching pre-season. Joe Gomez is set to miss the start of the campaign, Andoni Iraola is short of centre-backs, and yet the club are still looking further forward rather than further back.According to Sky Sports News, Gomez’s injury has not changed
  
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