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• Werder Bremen turned down two Strasbourg offers for Karim Coulibaly

  17-08-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Werder Bremen turned down two Strasbourg offers for Karim CoulibalyRC Strasbourg Alsace are working on a deal to sign Werder Bremen’s Karim Coulibaly (19), according to information from Sky Sport Deutschland.Although the German club has already rejected two offers from its French counterpart, negotiations are continuing with a view to finalising the deal. A third offer is even expected to be tabled in the coming hours.Having come through the Hamburg SV academy, the young centre-back joined
  
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• 🔥 I'm a winner: Xavi unveiled as Netherlands manager

  25-08-2026 17:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 I'm a winner: Xavi unveiled as Netherlands managerXavi Hernández was officially unveiled as the new head coach of the Netherlands. During his presentation, the Catalan manager expressed his excitement about taking on the role in what he described as “the university of football,” highlighting the deep personal and ideological connection he has with that country’s footballing style and tradition.Ambition and the Cruyff legacyThe coach made it clear that his main
  
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• Lyon coach Fonseca reveals offers for Roma target Fofana but admits: ‘We’re not worried’

  25-08-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon coach Fonseca reveals offers for Roma target Fofana but admits: ‘We’re not worried’Paulo Fonseca has confirmed Lyon have turned down offers for Malick Fofana, insisting the winger is committed to the club and will not leave cheaply.With quotes via AlfredoPedulla.com, the former Milan coach was asked about the Belgium international’s future at his press conference ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League play-off second leg against Fenerbahce, with the tie level at
  
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• De Zerbi on Maddison injury, Solanke and 'changing mentality'

  25-08-2026 17:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs boss Roberto de Zerbi has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Carabao Cup second-round tie against Championship side Charlton Athletic at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (kick-off 19:45 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Striker Dominic Solanke is available to play and Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro will be named on the bench.Mohammed Kudus remains sidelined and James Maddison will miss the match because of "a small injury" in his shoulder.De Zerbi is unsure whether
  
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• Millwall midfielder Luongo returns to action

  25-08-2026 17:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Millwall midfielder Massimo Luongo has made his long-awaited return from a serious knee injury.The 33-year-old has not played since rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in a Championship match against QPR in October 2025.Luongo played 45 minutes for Millwall's under-21s as they were beaten 4-2 at home by Huddersfield Town in their opening Professional Development League game of the season on Tuesday.He was replaced at half-time by Tristan Hamann-Chanes as he b
  
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• Swansea target Porto's Canada midfielder Eustaquio

  25-08-2026 17:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stephen Eustaquio is likely to command a significant fee from Swansea should the deal go ahead [Getty Images]Swansea City are in talks with Porto over a deal for Canada international midfielder Stephen Eustaquio.The Swans hope to finalise a permanent deal for Eustaquio, who played - and scored against South Africa - at this year's World Cup.The 29-year-old has played for Porto since 2022, and featured as a substitute in their league game against Rio Ave earlier this month.However, it appears the
  
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• Liverpool dodge bullet as Richard Hughes failure may have saved them from disaster

  25-08-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool dodge bullet as Richard Hughes failure may have saved them from disasterLiverpool's fanbase haven't been the biggest supporters of Richard Hughes' transfer business this season. Before the campaign even kicked off, everyone knew that the Reds needed another rebuild.Mohamed Salah, Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson all exited the club for free and, with Curtis Jones now also gone, there are so many gaps that the Reds still need to plug.Of course, Andoni Iraola can make do with what he h
  
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• 🎧 Kavuma-McQueen impresses for Pompey

  25-08-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The latest episode of BBC Radio Solent's Who Needs Mourinho? podcast is out now.Chris Wise and Andy Moon are joined by football commentator and Pompey fan Ian Darke to look back on the 3-1 win at Lincoln City.Who impressed? Where do further signings need to be made?Listen below or on BBC Sounds here - and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into your My Sounds feed.[BBC]Latest Portsmouth news, analysis and fan views
  
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• Freiburg trip one to savour for players and fans

  25-08-2026 17:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Scoring against the Europa League finalists a couple of minutes into the game was wonderfully unexpected.From the first minute Fir Park was twisting, shouting and signing. It would have been easy to take a page out of Steve Clarke's book and park the bus against Freiburg.Thankfully, we didn't. We showed no fear and we put on a noble show. Our display brings more than just pride to the fans; it brings pride to the town and Scottish football as a whole.We may not have won but to be defeated a
  
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• 'No brainer' to keep Gakpo - fan views on the Reds winger

  25-08-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on whether you would let Cody Gakpo leave Liverpool.Here are some of your comments:Ryan: I'm baffled as to why there's even a discussion about moving Cody Gakpo on. He's frustrated at times with his consistency, but he's one of our main threats and, on his day, has shown his quality on a number of occasions. Considering how unbelievably poor both Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz have been, there shouldn't even be a discussion on whether to keep Gakpo or
  
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• Former Gunner could leave Brighton despite £7.5m bid rejected

  25-08-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Gunner could leave Brighton despite £7.5m bid rejectedFormer Arsenal youth winger faces a pivotal week, with Brighton and Hove Albion to decide whether to sell or keep him, deciding against the option of another loan.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesAndy Naylor reports for The Athletic that Amario Cozier-Duberry won’t be leaving Brighton and Hove Albion on loan this summer, and he’s set to either stay at the club or complete a permanent transfer exit this week.Naylor rep
  
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• Fiorentina reignite Bakayoko interest as Poku heads to Italiano’s Besiktas

  25-08-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina reignite Bakayoko interest as Poku heads to Italiano’s BesiktasFiorentina have returned to the trail of Johan Bakayoko as they look to hand Fabio Grosso a wide forward before the transfer window shuts.According to Firenzeviola.it, the Viola have not given up on the Leipzig winger, a target they have tracked for several weeks, after the pursuit of Ernest Poku collapsed. The Dutchman is now bound for Besiktas, where former Viola boss Vincenzo Italiano now coaches.FLORENCE, ITALY &
  
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• Campbell signs new four-year Charlton contract

  25-08-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tyreece Campbell has scored three goals in Charlton's opening three games this season [Getty Images]Charlton Athletic winger Tyreece Campbell has signed a new four-year contract with the Championship club.The 22-year-old academy graduate has scored three goals in the club's opening three games of the season, and has made 173 appearances in all competitions since making his senior debut in February 2022.Campbell, who joined Charlton at under-nine level and has won six caps for Jamaica, was due to
  
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• Aston Villa submit €70m bid to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea

  25-08-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa submit €70m bid to sign Nicolas Jackson from ChelseaAston Villa FC have submitted a €70m bid to sign Senegalese international striker Nicolas Jackson (25) from Premier League rivals Chelsea, according to a report on Tuesday from Foot Mercato. The Blues are reportedly on the verge of reaching an agreement with the Birmingham-based club. Still, Aston Villa are yet to agree on personal terms with Jackson. The latter joined Chelsea from Villarreal three years ago.He spent last
  
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• 22-year-old Barcelona star plans to stay and convince Hansi Flick unless tempting offer arrives

  25-08-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  22-year-old Barcelona star plans to stay and convince Hansi Flick unless tempting offer arrivesBarcelona have found themselves facing a difficult situation with Alejandro Balde in recent days, with the player’s future at the club uncertain.Balde emerged as a player who could leave Barça last week, and he was dropped from the travelling squad for the team’s opening game against Elche.Manchester United are said to be interested in the 22-year-old Spaniard, although on loan, whil
  
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• David Lynch believes Liverpool duo deserve patience amid recent criticism

  25-08-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Lynch believes Liverpool duo deserve patience amid recent criticismDavid Lynch Says Liverpool Need More From Alexander Isak and Florian WirtzLiverpool’s 2-2 draw at Newcastle United placed renewed scrutiny on Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, with both of the club’s major attacking signings struggling to influence the opening game of the new Premier League season.Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, David Lynch accepted that neither player perf
  
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• Report: Nottingham Forest closing in on move for Chelsea star

  25-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Nottingham Forest closing in on move for Chelsea starLiam Delap to Nottingham Forest talks gather pace as Chelsea weigh £50m exitNottingham Forest are in discussions over a move for Liam Delap, with Standard reporting that the striker’s representatives are now speaking with the City Ground club over the framework of a possible transfer.The key detail at this stage is that Forest’s interest is active and direct. As reported, “Liam Delap is in talks over a potential
  
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• Teenage star makes ambitious Real Madrid vow at presentation – “La Liga, Champions League and…”

  25-08-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Teenage star makes ambitious Real Madrid vow at presentation – “La Liga, Champions League and…”Real Madrid have continued their string of player presentations in recent days, with Yan Diomande the latest to be unveiled as the club’s new signing.Los Blancos have made as many as six signings so far this summer, and the club have unveiled all of them, along with Jose Mourinho, one by one.The Ivory Coast winger has spoken passionately about representing Madrid, describ
  
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• 'No brainer' to keep Gakpo - fans views on the Reds winger

  25-08-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on whether you would let Cody Gakpo leave Liverpool.Here are some of your comments:Ryan: I'm baffled as to why there's even a discussion about moving Cody Gakpo on. He's frustrated at times with his consistency, but he's one of our main threats and, on his day, has shown his quality on a number of occasions. Considering how unbelievably poor both Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz have been, there shouldn't even be a discussion on whether to keep Gakpo or
  
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• Allegri compares Hojlund to Kane and highlights Gilmour as ‘important player’

  25-08-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri compares Hojlund to Kane and highlights Gilmour as ‘important player’Massimiliano Allegri has likened Rasmus Hojlund to Harry Kane and set out his ambition to deliver silverware in Napoli’s centenary season.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the coach covered a broad range of subjects in an interview with Sky Sport Italia, two months into a return to the club he served as a player three decades ago.Asked which of the world’s elite forwards Hojlund most resembles, Alleg
  
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• What do Brighton still need in the transfer window?

  25-08-2026 16:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]It is anticipated Yankuba Minteh will leave for Liverpool, which might create space at Brighton for another forward and Carlos Baleba's impending exit for Manchester United may mean the Seagulls move for midfield reinforcements.It is possible there may be other exits but, as usual, Brighton will stick to their data-driven recruitment plan."We must continue to evolve, invest and innovate while remaining true to the principles that have brought us this far," was chairman Tony Bloom's message
  
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• From MK Dons to Bolton via Gent: Max Dean could be a fan favourite for the Championship club

  25-08-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From MK Dons to Bolton via Gent: Max Dean could be a fan favourite for the Championship clubMax Dean looks set for a return to English football. The former MK Dons man will likely leave Gent for Bolton in the coming days, bringing to an end a two year spell in Belgian football. Injuries have certainly hampered Dean’s impact on Gent, but when he played, he certainly made himself known to the Gent faithful and fans of their opponents. The 22-year-old will be a loss for Gent, while Bolton fan
  
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• How Gordon family are doing the club proud

  25-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]It's clear to see the Gordon family are heavily invested - financially and emotionally - in Hibs.Not for the first time, club owner Ian Gordon last week put his hand in his pocket and stuck £40k behind the bar at the fan zone for travelling Hibees in Ghent.It's refreshing to see, and not taken for granted, an owner appears to be learning what it means to be a football club custodian.Gordon drew suspicion and criticism from supporters when he was slipped in quietly as head of recruitme
  
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• Former Real Madrid striker calls Vinicius a “lost cause” in brutal assessment of his attitude

  25-08-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid striker calls Vinicius a “lost cause” in brutal assessment of his attitudeReal Madrid may have started their La Liga campaign with three points against Espanyol, but Fernando Morientes believes there are still important questions for Jose Mourinho to answer.Speaking on El Partidazo de COPE, the former Real Madrid striker looked beyond the result and assessed the team’s early-season structure. While he was largely satisfied with the attacking options avai
  
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• Townsend 'baffled' by Tottenham's performance

  25-08-2026 16:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "I don't buy the excuses from Roberto de Zerbi," says former Premier League winger Andros Townsend.Following Tottenham's opening-weekend defeat by Brentford, the Italian head coach said summer signings Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke and Sandro Tonali were "not in the best physical condition"."It is the first time in my lifetime - that I can remember - when Tottenham have actually been smart, done their business early and paid over the odds to get players through the door to get a full pre-sea
  
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• Arsenal deal to sign young striker includes sell-on clause

  25-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal deal to sign young striker includes sell-on clauseArsenal have agreed to pay an initial fee of just £1m for Igor Tyjon, but the Blackburn Rovers youth striker will have add-ons and a sell-on clause in his deal.Photo via Tyjon on InstagramJames McNicholas reports for The Athletic that Arsenal are close to successfully concluding the signing of Igor Tyjon from Blackburn Rovers.The player has already held his medical with the Gunners, who have agreed to pay an initial fee of £1m
  
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• How to watch, stream Soccer on NBC, Peacock for 2026-27 Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, USMNT, USWNT

  25-08-2026 16:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If you're wondering where you can watch all of soccer action live on NBC and Peacock throughout the 2026-27 season, you've come to the right place. With the Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A and U.S. women's and men's national team games available to watch, there is so much available to you. And from next season UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Conference League action will be available live across our platforms on Telemundo and Peacock in Spanish too. In case you didn't notice, we lov
  
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• All the best Savinho - welcome Savio... new club, new name for Spurs signing

  25-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Savio has won 13 caps for Brazil, scoring one goal [Getty Images]"Wishing you all the best, Savinho", wrote Manchester City on social media platform X."Welcome to Tottenham, Savio", announced Spurs.The 22-year-old Brazil winger has joined the Londoners for an initial fee of £75m - and a new start has come with a new name. Or, should we say, his actual name.In 2024 he said his national team put Savinho on his shirt, and he asked City to keep it for luck when he moved there in 2024.But now t
  
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• Real Sociedad icon looks back on failed Real Madrid transfer move: ‘It was a serious option’

  25-08-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Sociedad icon looks back on failed Real Madrid transfer move: ‘It was a serious option’Former Real Sociedad striker Darko Kovacevic has an interesting history with Real Madrid, not least because he once came close to wearing the white shirt himself.The former Serbian striker was involved in negotiations with Madrid in 1999 during his first spell at Real Sociedad, but the deal dragged on, and he eventually accepted an offer from Juventus instead.He would later become something of
  
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• Barcelona midfield gem’s Girona move now hinges entirely on Frenkie de Jong situation

  25-08-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfield gem’s Girona move now hinges entirely on Frenkie de Jong situationBarcelona youngster Brian Fariñas has emerged as one of the pleasant surprises of Hansi Flick’s preparations, but his immediate future remains far from straightforward.The young midfielder has done enough to earn the trust of the Barcelona manager, who was so keen to assess him during pre-season that he blocked a move to Girona before preparations even began. Fariñas responded exac
  
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