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• West Brom in talks over permanent Collyer return

  17-08-2026 20:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Toby Collyer has made 13 appearances for Manchester United [Getty Images]Manchester United midfielder Toby Collyer is in talks with West Bromwich Albion about returning to The Hawthorns on a permanent basis.Collyer has been part of Michael Carrick's squad during pre-season and featured in the second half of last week's draw with Leeds United at Croke Park as Mason Mount was unavailable because of injury.However, it had been anticipated all summer that Collyer would eventually leave Old Trafford.
  
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• David Lynch makes bold prediction ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Newcastle United

  17-08-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Lynch makes bold prediction ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Newcastle UnitedDavid Lynch Backs Liverpool to Beat Newcastle in Premier League OpenerLiverpool head into their Premier League opener away at Newcastle United with reasons for optimism, according to journalist David Lynch, who believes Andoni Iraola’s side are capable of starting the new campaign with a victory at St James’ Park.Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, Lynch assessed
  
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• Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | 1. FSV Mainz 05

  17-08-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | 1. FSV Mainz 05We officially arrive at a significant milestone in the next installment of our Get German Football News Bundesliga 2026/27 tactical previews. FSV Mainz 05 brings us up to one-third of the field covered. As we mark this occasion, we genuinely couldn’t have picked a more interesting club to cover. Over the course of the summer, Mainz have become the darlings of the German footballing press. Everyone lauds the excellent work of U
  
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• Lamour leaves Fifa after Infantino plan criticism

  17-08-2026 21:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Fifa's chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has left the governing body less than three weeks after he strongly criticised its president Gianni Infantino's aborted plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.In a statement, a spokesperson said: "Fifa can confirm that the working relationship between Fifa and Kevin Lamour as Chief Operating Officer has ended on 17 August 2026."Fifa thanks Kevin for his two years of service and wishes him the best of luck for the future.
  
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• Report: Manchester United considering move for Bundesliga forward

  17-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Manchester United considering move for Bundesliga forwardManchester United Weigh Igor Matanović Transfer as Attack Plans Take ShapeManchester United are exploring the market for added depth up front, with Caught Offside reporting that Freiburg striker Igor Matanović has been discussed internally at Old Trafford. The 23-year-old is viewed as a possible option for Michael Carrick as United assess how their forward line could look by the end of the window.The current picture appea
  
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• Ajax make transfer swoop for promising Barcelona left-back

  17-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ajax make transfer swoop for promising Barcelona left-backAjax have announced the signing of 19-year-old Jofre Torrents from La Liga champions Barcelona.The young left-back has signed a four-year deal in Amsterdam that ties him to the club until the summer of 2030.Torrents joined La Masia at the age of 10 and has progressed through all age groups before arriving on the first team fringes last season. There, he made four appearances, with three coming in La Liga and one in the Copa del Rey.The Ca
  
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• Roma keen on Lyon’s Malick Fofana despite key progress for Rodrigo Mora

  17-08-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma keen on Lyon’s Malick Fofana despite key progress for Rodrigo MoraSerie A side side Roma have witnessed ups and downs in a move for Porto’s Rodrigo Mora. While a deal for the talent is now inching closer, they still want to sign Lyon’s Malick Fofana.Initially, it was clear that it would only be one of the two for the Giallorossi. Fofana was an alternative to Mora and a move for the Portuguese was looking complex.Alfredo Pedulla has reported that while a move for Mora is fi
  
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• Spalletti: ‘Lucumi has drive, Vicario top goalkeeper, but Alisson and Martinez…’

  17-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti: ‘Lucumi has drive, Vicario top goalkeeper, but Alisson and Martinez…’Luciano Spalletti welcomes the ‘drive’ of Jhon Lucumi and ‘top goalkeeper’ Guglielmo Vicario, explaining why Juventus initially went for Emiliano Martinez and Alisson Becker.The coach was speaking to reporters in the mixed zone after the final pre-season test against the Next Gen youth team, which as per tradition was interrupted early by a peaceful pitch invasion, albeit an
  
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• Richard Hughes pulls handbrake on £60m forward deal

  17-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes pulls handbrake on £60m forward dealLiverpool’s transfer priority heading into this window was always going to be adding quality in areas out wide. Having missed out on a deal for Yan Diomande - who joined Real Madrid instead - the No1 target has been Bradley Barcola.Paris Saint-Germain want around £145m for their 23-year-old French international winger. And right now there are considerable doubts over whether or not Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes wil
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms super fast attacker is closing in on Liverpool

  17-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms super fast attacker is closing in on LiverpoolFabrizio Romano has confirmed a super fast attacker is closing in on a move to Liverpool. Richard Hughes' days are numbered by all accounts. The club's sporting director is expected to join Al Hilal at the end of the summer transfer window.In his final days at Liverpool, he still has a lot of work to be done until he can be satisfied with the job he has done at the club.Everything is changing at Liverpool right now.There is a
  
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• Chelsea Could Move In For This Crystal Palace Midfielder: What Will He Bring To Stamford Bridge?

  17-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Could Move In For This Crystal Palace Midfielder: What Will He Bring To Stamford Bridge?In a recent report on Substack, journalist Simon Phillips revealed that Chelsea could move in for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton if they end up losing Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City this summer. It is understood that the Blues are long-term admirers of the English talent and could launch a move for him this month.Wharton’s Impressive Season In The Premier LeagueWharton enjoyed a good
  
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• Fifa’s chief operating officer leaves after scathing criticism of Gianni Infantino

  17-08-2026 21:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Lamour, the Fifa official who criticised Gianni Infantino's leadership and voted against the Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal, has left the global governing body. The 46-year-old had been working as chief operating officer, the position from which he told AssociatedPress on 31 July that Fifa staff had been "deceived" by Infantino regarding the plan.A statement from the body read: "Fifa can confirm that the working relationship between Fifa and Kevin Lamour as Fifa’s Chief Operating O
  
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• 🙄A decision that still hurts: why Rodri said no to Madrid

  17-08-2026 21:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🙄A decision that still hurts: why Rodri said no to MadridAlthough wearing the Real Madrid shirt was his great childhood dream, Rodri Hernández has ended up signing for FC Barcelona. The Spanish midfielder prioritized the sporting project and the conviction shown by the blaugrana club over money, in a decision that, according to MARCA, has stunned Madrid fans.The lack of conviction at ValdebebasLos Blancos never showed full enthusiasm about bringing him in. In the club’s offi
  
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• 💰Will they let him go? Chelsea set Enzo's price for City

  17-08-2026 21:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💰Will they let him go? Chelsea set Enzo's price for CityManchester City remain firmly interested in Enzo Fernández at the express request of their manager, Enzo Maresca. Following Rodri’s move to Barcelona, the Manchester club are looking to speed up talks to complete the arrival of the Argentine midfielder as a key pillar of their new project.
  Active negotiations with ChelseaDespite the deadline set by Chelsea, the Blues hierarchy is open to negotiating the transfer through
  
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• Report Leao offered to Roma as Milan pay over €50m for Moreira

  17-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Leao offered to Roma as Milan pay over €50m for MoreiraAccording to Belgian transfer expert Sacha Tavolieri, agent Jorge Mendes proposed Milan outcast Rafael Leao to Roma, now that the price tag has plummeted and Diego Moreira is coming in.The player and club were both confident that he would be moving on this summer, but finding a buyer for €50m plus €10m add-ons has proved to be difficult, if not impossible.MILAN, ITALY – MAY 10: Rafael Leao of AC Milan gestures dur
  
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• Liverpool’s next signing is obvious, Richard Hughes has to get this done

  17-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool’s next signing is obvious, Richard Hughes has to get this doneRichard Hughes has been a fairly busy man again this summer. Last term, Liverpool's sporting director was at the centre of their biggest-ever summer of spending with the Anfield outfit welcoming over £450 million worth of players through the Anfield doors.These transfers were expected to make a massive improvement to the way that the Reds performed but, in reality, they actually did worse.This made fans question
  
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• Celtic Prioritise This World Cup Star As A Replacement For Wantaway Midfielder: Why He Would Be A Smart Pick

  17-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Prioritise This World Cup Star As A Replacement For Wantaway Midfielder: Why He Would Be A Smart PickIf a recent update from The Daily Record is believed to be true, Celtic are expected to part ways with Reo Hatate amid interest from the Greek giants Panathinaikos. They have already drawn up a replacement for the Japanese midfielder, with Hajduk Split star Niko Sigur being preferred over Torino’s Gvidas Gineitis.The Shamrock are not alone in the race for Hatate, as clubs from the Mi
  
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• VfB Stuttgart attacker Jovan Milosevic poised for permanent Bundesliga exit

  17-08-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  VfB Stuttgart attacker Jovan Milosevic poised for permanent Bundesliga exitVfB Stuttgart striker Jovan Milošević is reportedly closing in on an €8m move to Sporting Braga. Transfer expert Ben Jacobs reports that the 21-year-old Serbian international has opted to join the Portuguese outfit and is expected to sign a five-year contract. Sky Germany and Kicker confirm advanced negotiations, though a final agreement between the clubs has not yet been reached. Udinese are also at
  
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• Update On The Future Of This Liverpool Wide Player: Good Move For Both Parties?

  17-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Update On The Future Of This Liverpool Wide Player: Good Move For Both Parties?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey offered an update on the future of Liverpool wide player Rio Ngumoha. It is believed that the Reds have held talks with the English whizkid over a new contract and expect to reach an agreement with him soon.Ngumoha’s Impressive Rise In English FootballNgumoha managed to catch the eye at times for the Merseyside club in the previous campaign when he put in a few produc
  
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• Manager excited to show Arsenal loanee off

  17-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manager excited to show Arsenal loanee offSt Mirren boss reveals how Arsenal delayed Kabia’s loan exit until Mikel Arteta gave the green light, and explains why he couldn’t wait to unleash the 20-year-old.Photo by Harry Murphy/Getty ImagesSt Mirren manager Craig McLeish believes the Scottish Premiership club have landed one of the summer’s most exciting young signings after winning the race to bring Arsenal winger Ismeal Kabia north on loan.Kabia completed a season-long move ov
  
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• Lecce and Lameck Banda saga explained as controversial Serie A exit looms

  17-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lecce and Lameck Banda saga explained as controversial Serie A exit loomsLecce and Lameck Banda have been embroiled in one of Serie A’s most puzzling sagas this summer.The Zambian winger’s tale is one that includes going missing for weeks, contract disagreements, and seemingly dragging FIFA into adjudicating an obscure move to North Africa. Here’s a recap of all that’s happened so far.Starring in Serie A survivalThe 2025-26 Serie A season was a difficult one for Lecce, bu
  
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• Genoa pushing for Ferguson loan from Brighton after Roma struggle

  17-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Genoa pushing for Ferguson loan from Brighton after Roma struggleGenoa are edging closer to a dry loan agreement for Brighton and Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson, who struggled at Roma last season.The centre-forward turns 22 in October and already has 26 senior caps for the Republic of Ireland, where he scored eight goals.Ferguson no stranger to Serie AROME, ITALY – JANUARY 10: Evan Ferguson of AS Roma is injured during the Serie A match between AS Roma and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio O
  
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• Swiss international Michel Aebischer’s move to Union Berlin draws nearer

  17-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Swiss international Michel Aebischer’s move to Union Berlin draws nearerUnion Berlin have taken another significant step toward signing Swiss international Michel Aebischer from Pisa. Sky Germany reports that the 29-year-old midfielder has reached a complete verbal agreement with the Köpenick-based club. Negotiations between Union and Pisa are also said to be at an advanced stage. Sport Bild likewise reports that Aebischer is determined to move to the German capital and has rejected a
  
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• Five takeaways from Real Madrid’s pre-season under Jose Mourinho

  17-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Five takeaways from Real Madrid’s pre-season under Jose MourinhoJose Mourinho’s pre-season at Real Madrid has been ongoing for a long time, but the manager will really count his pre-season only from when the internationals began to return to his dynamics.The core of the team rolled back in instalments, the latest of which arrived last week, and Mourinho has thus had just over a week with some of the big names of his project including Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and others.All in a
  
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• Cliftonville members vote in favour of TIG takeover

  17-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The future of Cliftonville appears settled as members have voted in favour of a takeover by the Toronto Investment Group [TIG] following a long-running saga.It appeared a deal was close to being completed last year when then Cliftonville chairman Kieran Harding was given permission by members to enter negotiations, but would later put a pause on those talks which led to TIG taking a step back.The door appeared to be shut in January when TIG took their offer off the table, but the issue resurface
  
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• Barcelona’s Xavi Espart dilemma: a right-back with a midfielder’s game

  17-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s Xavi Espart dilemma: a right-back with a midfielder’s gameThere are young players who make their pathway easier by having one obvious position.FC Barcelona prospect Xavi Espart might have the opposite problem. He can look excellent at right-back and then move into midfield and somehow look even more natural.For Barcelona, that is a wonderful problem to have. For Espart’s development, however, a decision will eventually need to be made.Versatility can get a youngster
  
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• Liverpool transfer news: Fabrizio Romano confirms amazing double deal is now possible

  17-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool transfer news: Fabrizio Romano confirms amazing double deal is now possibleFabrizio Romano has confirmed a double deal is now possible. Richard Hughes' time at Liverpool looks to be coming to an end.The sporting director is expected to leave the club for Al Hilal once the summer transfer window closes, meaning there is now a very clear deadline attached to the work he still has to do at Anfield.And there is plenty of it.Liverpool are changing rapidly. A new manager has arrived in Andon
  
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• Aston Villa star targeted as replacement for Ballon d’Or winner

  17-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa star targeted as replacement for Ballon d’Or winnerOllie Watkins Interest Emerges as Al-Hilal Prioritise Karim Benzema ExitAl-Hilal are exploring a significant attacking reshuffle, with Get Football News France reporting that the Saudi club want to move Karim Benzema on, while Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has been identified as a possible successor.The situation is far from straightforward. Benzema, now 38, is said to be open to leaving, which aligns with Simone Inzaghi&rs
  
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• Manchester City Are Close To Agreeing On A Move For This Ligue 1 Midfielder: One For The Future?

  17-08-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Close To Agreeing On A Move For This Ligue 1 Midfielder: One For The Future?In a recent report, The Daily Mail stated that Manchester City are close to agreeing on a move for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian club are on the brink of clinching a deal to bring the Morocco international to the Etihad Stadium this off-season.Bouaddi’s Impressive Rise In Ligue 1Bouaddi enjoyed a solid campaign at the French club recently a
  
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• Rodri elated as he arrives in Barcelona to finalise transfer: ‘Let’s go for the Champions League’

  17-08-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri elated as he arrives in Barcelona to finalise transfer: ‘Let’s go for the Champions League’The moment has arrived. After several days of waiting and lengthy, intense negotiations, FC Barcelona are on the verge of completing the signing of Rodri from Manchester City.As reported by SPORT, the 30-year-old Spain captain landed just minutes ago at Barcelona’s private aviation terminal to become the club’s newest player.The midfielder arrived with members of his clo
  
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