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• Watford sign Welsh international forward Poole

  27-07-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watford sign Welsh international forward PooleWatford have completed the signing of Welsh international forward Phoebie Poole on a free transfer.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Golden Girls this evening.The 22-year-old joins Watford on a free transfer after leaving former club Plymouth Argyle at the end of last season. Poole netted seven goals in 19 league outings for The Pilgrims as they pushed Watford all the way in the FA Women’s Natio
  
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• Rodri return date revealed as Man City star undergoes successful surgery

  28-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri return date revealed as Man City star undergoes successful surgeryManchester City have confirmed that Rodri has successfully undergone surgery to correct a minor back problem, giving the club hope that he will be ready to return before the start of the new season.The Spanish midfielder had planned the procedure after captaining Spain to the World Cup title. He played every game for Luis de la Fuente’s side as La Roja lifted the title for the first time since 2010.Rodri also won the G
  
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• Report: Liverpool to submit €150m offer for Bradley Barcola

  28-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool to submit €150m offer for Bradley BarcolaLiverpool Transfer News: Bradley Barcola Bid Signals Major PSG PushLiverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola is moving with real purpose, with DaveOCKOP reporting that the club is ready to place a huge offer on the table for the Paris Saint-Germain winger. After the World Cup, attention inside Anfield appears to have sharpened quickly, and the 23-year-old has emerged as the leading attacking target.The report states that Liverpoo
  
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• Report: Liverpool preparing blockbuster move for Salah successor

  28-07-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool preparing blockbuster move for Salah successorLiverpool Transfer Latest: Bradley Barcola Priority as Iraola Shapes New EraLiverpool’s summer is gathering purpose. A new head coach, a reshaped attack, and the familiar pressure of expectation have combined to place this transfer window under a fierce spotlight. According to The Athletic, the club’s thinking is becoming clearer, and for Liverpool supporters the central themes are already obvious, Bradley Barcola, defen
  
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• Would Leeds move help Trafford oust Pickford from England team?

  28-07-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Trafford made 17 appearances for Manchester City last season [Getty Images]Since the 2018 World Cup, Jordan Pickford has been a fixture in the England team.He has kept 44 clean sheets in his 91 caps and has made 33 major tournament appearances, including two European Championship finals.But the Everton goalkeeper will be 34 by the time Euro 2028 begins - so it is only natural for thoughts to turn to who could take over from him.The other goalkeepers in England's World Cup squad were Nottin
  
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• Official | Lyon sign Loïs Openda on loan from Juventus

  28-07-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Lyon sign Loïs Openda on loan from JuventusLyon have signed Loïs Openda (26) on loan from Juventus, both clubs have announced. The Belgium international is back in Ligue 1 after taking France by storm three years ago. Openda logged 21 league goals in a single season with RC Lens, paving the way for him to join RB Leipzig in a €50m deal in 2023. Openda asked to leave the Bundesliga side a year ago with the latter failing to qualify for the UEFA Champions League.Juventus
  
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• Official: Juventus loan flop Openda to Lyon, no option to buy

  28-07-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Juventus loan flop Openda to Lyon, no option to buyJuventus have officially sent Lois Openda to Olympique Lyonnais on loan at a cost of €3.5m, but there is no option to buy included in the agreement.The Bianconeri announced the transfer with a formal statement this afternoon, which gave the precise details and figures of the move.It is a dry loan until June 2027 and is completed at the consideration of €3.5m.Openda failed at JuventusVERONA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Lois Op
  
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• FIFA consider selling a World Cup stake to private investors

  28-07-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA consider selling a World Cup stake to private investorsFIFA is considering a landmark proposal to bring private investment into its flagship competitions, according to the Times.President Gianni Infantino is leading a plan that would see a new company established to oversee its biggest tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup, Women’s World Cup and Club World Cup.FIFA would retain majority control, while private investors would acquire a minority stake worth several billion dollars.T
  
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• Uefa issues furious response after Fifa plans to sell stakes in the World Cup

  28-07-2026 18:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uefa has reacted furiously to plans that Fifa president Gianni Infantino is planning to sell stakes in the World Cup and its other tournaments to investors.Infantino is plotting a scheme whereby Fifa would retain majority control of a new enterprise, and the rest would be sold, partly to each of Fifa’s 211 national associations should they wish to invest, and partly to private investment.The plan could potentially see Infantino installed as the “commissioner” of the World Cup w
  
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• Fans torn between 'more firepower' and a 'creative midfielder'

  28-07-2026 18:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on whether Nottingham Forest need to dip into the transfer market for a new striker this summer, with Igor Jesus, Taiwo Awoniyi and Arnaud Kalimuendo already finding the target in pre-season.Here are some of your comments:Josh: I think we could do with more firepower in the squad, as I don't think the quality is currently there, but I don't want to see any of the current strikers leave. Igor on paper is the best we've currently got, Kalimuendo deserves
  
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• FIFA president Gianni Infantino reportedly planning to sell stake in World Cup to investors, including Joshua Kushner

  28-07-2026 18:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA president Gianni Infantino reportedly plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, including Joshua Kushner, according to the The Times. If the deal were to go through, Infantino would reportedly stand to gain tens of millions of dollars, per The Times.Kushner is the brother of U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. The Trump administration is reportedly aware of Infantino's plan, per the Times. Trump and Infantino are friendly, as both displayed in the lead-
  
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• Tranmere sign former York City goalkeeper Male

  28-07-2026 18:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harrison Male made 90 appearances in total for York City [Getty Images]Tranmere Rovers have signed former York City goalkeeper Harrison Male on a one-year contract.The 25-year-old won the National League title with the Minstermen last season and kept 19 clean sheets, earning him the National League Golden Glove award."I've been here a few days and have been really impressed with the facilities and speaking to the manager (Darrell Clarke) made me believe it is the place I wanted to come to play m
  
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• Torino pursue Ajax talent Fitz-Jim, welcome Comert and wait for Perri

  28-07-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Torino pursue Ajax talent Fitz-Jim, welcome Comert and wait for PerriTorino welcome free agent Eray Comert for his medical, and close on Ajax midfielder Kian Fitz-Jim, while they wait for Leeds United to release Lucas Perri.The Granata are very active on the transfer market and hope to get several deals over the line this week.Torino get Comert, talk for Fitz-JimAMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – JANUARY 30: Kian Fitz-Jim #28 of Ajax controls the ball as Abdülkerim Bardakcı #42 Galatasaray
  
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• 🚨 Official: Juventus striker joins Lyon!

  28-07-2026 18:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Juventus striker joins Lyon!A major reinforcement for OL!Expected for several days, OL officially announced the arrival of Loïs Openda this Tuesday evening.No longer in Juventus' plans, the 26-year-old Belgian striker is being loaned to a league he knows well. It is reportedly a paid loan worth €3.5 million (without a purchase option).Having played for Lens in 2022-23, Openda enjoyed a strong season with 21 goals in 38 Ligue 1 matches.Lyon have therefore secured a t
  
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• European giants ruled out of race to sign Manchester City’s Rodri

  28-07-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  European giants ruled out of race to sign Manchester City’s RodriParis Saint-Germain not expected to make a move to sign Man City’s Rodri this summerThe French champions believe they already possess the best midfield in the worldBarcelona and Real Madrid – who reportedly have an agreement with the midfielder – remain keenManchester City are unlikely to face transfer interest this summer for Rodri from UEFA Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain, according to new rep
  
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• Report Soulé proposed to Milan, as Roma set €30m price

  28-07-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Soulé proposed to Milan, as Roma set €30m priceRoma are still trying to find a buyer for Matias Soulé and the latest reports suggest he has been offered to Milan with a price tag of €30m.The 23-year-old is not part of Gian Piero Gasperini’s plans going forward and is along with Manu Koné the most likely to move on this summer, raising funds for other transfers.Roma want to sell SouléROME, ITALY – JANUARY 10: Matias Soule of AS Roma celebra
  
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• Chelsea set to sign Italy's Dragoni from Barcelona

  28-07-2026 18:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Giulia Dragoni made her Italy debut aged 16 in 2023 [Getty Images]Chelsea are set to sign attacking midfielder Giulia Dragoni from Barcelona.The 19-year-old spent the last two seasons on loan at Roma, and Chelsea have been tracking her progress for several years.Dragoni has already made 24 appearances for Italy since her debut aged 16 and has experience in the Women’s Champions League with Roma.She joined Barcelona in 2023 after graduating from Inter Milan’s youth academy. It is unde
  
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• Ndiaye open to Al-Hilal move - but if he leaves, it will be on Everton's terms

  28-07-2026 18:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]It has almost felt inevitable that this summer's headlines would centre on Iliman Ndiaye.There have been claims for some time that clubs from around the globe were monitoring the winger but, with three years left on his current deal, has he really played his last game for Everton?For at least the past season, it has been known the Senegal international was someone of interest to not just fellow Premier League sides, but also clubs in Europe - but David Moyes remained adamant N
  
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• Doncaster sign Cheltenham winger Thomas

  28-07-2026 18:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordan Thomas scored 14 goals in 93 league appearances for Cheltenham Town [Shutterstock]Doncaster Rovers have signed former Cheltenham Town winger Jordan Thomas on a three-year deal.The 25-year-old scored eight times in 43 appearances in all competitions for the Robins in the 2025-26 season but left at the end of June when his contract expired.He could make his competitive debut for Rovers in the EFL Cup first-round tie against Stockport County on Saturday, 8 August."The club is really going in
  
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• Colchester goalkeeper Smith signs new deal

  28-07-2026 18:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Colchester have agreed a new deal to keep goalkeeper Tom Smith at the club. Smith played just seven games for the League Two outfit last season before suffering a thigh injury in February and missing the remainder of the campaign.The 24-year-old was out of contract this summer but had been expected back for pre-season training and negotiations on a new contract only to suffer a burst appendix which delayed the process for a few weeks.Smith started his career with Arsenal and signed for Colcheste
  
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• Live and free: watch B. Dortmund's pre-season games on OF

  28-07-2026 18:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Live and free: watch B. Dortmund's pre-season games on OFBorussia Dortmund is preparing for the 2026/2027 season in Japan, and OneFootball will broadcast the German team’s two friendlies live and for free.The first is this Wednesday at 7 a.m. (Brasília time). Dortmund will face Cerezo Osaka at Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium.
  On Saturday (August 1), also at 7 a.m., Borussia Dortmund will travel to Tokyo to face FC Tokyo. Both matches will have English commentary.
  Five of the ten Dortmund pl
  
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• Bayern Munich boss praises Vincent Kompany, jokes about ‘master plan’ behind appointment

  28-07-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich boss praises Vincent Kompany, jokes about ‘master plan’ behind appointmentBayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen joked about the unexpected success of head coach Vincent Kompany whilst speaking at the Munich Press Club on Tuesday. Having already addressed the sensational transfer rumors surrounding superstars Michael Olise and Luis Diaz with a sardonic twist, Dreesen remained in a playful mood. Dreesen on Bayern Munich’s “Master Plan” with Vincen
  
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• Stones date set for Inter medical, free agent flying in on July 30

  28-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stones date set for Inter medical, free agent flying in on July 30England international John Stones is expected to undergo his Inter medical on Thursday or Friday this week after agreeing a two-year contract, having left Manchester City.The defender is a free agent after a decade with the Citizens, as his contract was allowed to expire on June 30.He had also been in negotiations with Juventus, Arsenal and Chelsea among others, but managed to agree personal terms with Inter over the weekend.The c
  
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• Should Coventry spend £100m?

  28-07-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Athletic's football finance writer Chris Weatherspoon believes "there is a gap to be bridged" in terms of how much money Coventry City can spend in preparation for their long-awaited Premier League return.Speaking to BBC CWR, Weatherspoon explained his understanding of the club's financial situation: "Every club that comes up to the Premier League is different."Obviously spending money isn't a guarantee of success, it certainly does help though because the more you have to spend, the greater
  
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• Report: European club has made contact over move for Liverpool forward

  28-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: European club has made contact over move for Liverpool forwardCody Gakpo transfer latest as Fenerbahce test Liverpool stanceCody Gakpo’s position at Liverpool is shaping up to be one of the more closely watched situations of the window, with interest building abroad and within the Premier League. As first reported by Fanatik, Fenerbahce have explored the possibility of a move for the Netherlands forward, making contact with Liverpool and opening an initial dialogue with the player&
  
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• First summer signing reports for training at Real Madrid

  28-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  First summer signing reports for training at Real MadridIt has already been more than two weeks since Jose Mourinho started training the Real Madrid team in his second stint at the Merengue club. The new coach started with only a handful of first-team players, but some of them have joined up with him in the last week.The Portuguese coach started the third week of training on Monday, and as Diario AS has reported, the main highlight of the day was the arrival of the first of the new signings that
  
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• Report: Chelsea eye experienced duo after £117m summer splash

  28-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea eye experienced duo after £117m summer splashChelsea transfer latest as Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck links reveal new directionChelsea’s summer has already carried the familiar thrum of movement, deals, valuations and squad churn, yet this week’s developments point to something more meaningful than simple market activity. According to The Athletic, Chelsea are working on a move for Jordan Henderson and are also exploring a deal for Danny Welbeck. Those two
  
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• Just in: Real Madrid rule out Vinicius sale amid Arsenal interest; confident of renewal agreement

  28-07-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just in: Real Madrid rule out Vinicius sale amid Arsenal interest; confident of renewal agreementReal Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. will be staying at the Santiago Bernabeu beyond the current summer transfer window, as per the latest update from Sky Sports. Despite intense media speculation over the past few weeks linking the 26-year-old Brazilian international with a blockbuster move to Arsenal, the Los Blancos have firmly closed the door on any potential transfer. Even though his contract situat
  
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• Wycombe sign Parker from Swansea on loan

  28-07-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wycombe Wanderers have signed Sam Parker from Championship club Swansea City on a season-long loan.The 20-year-old, who can play as a right-back or on the wing, has made 13 Championship appearances for the Swans since making his league debut in a 2-2 draw against Coventry City in December 2023.In the back end of last season, Parker made four starts in succession for Swansea and was part of the side that beat Leicester City and Queens Park Rangers.He becomes Wycombe's seventh signing of the summe
  
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• Nottingham Forest secure Ibrahim Sangare’s future with new long-term contract

  28-07-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest secure Ibrahim Sangare’s future with new long-term contractNottingham Forest have handed Ibrahim Sangare a new contract, tying the Ivory Coast international to the City Ground until the summer of 2029.The midfielder has signed a fresh three-year extension, providing a significant boost for the club ahead of the new season under recently appointed head coach Oliver Glasner.Sangare’s new deal ends speculation over his future after another campaign in which he establis
  
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