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• What do Spurs still need in the transfer window?

  25-08-2026 19:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Tottenham have strengthened by spending heavily in the summer, but if Dominic Solanke is not going to be used regularly as a main striker, then this is where Roberto de Zerbi must look next.Richarlison took the starting role in the opening weekend loss at Brentford, and while a deal for Manchester City's Omar Marmoush is progressing, is this actually his best role?Kish Patel, Tottenham fanSpurs desperately need forward players who can turn De Zerbi's quick attacks into decisive moments.Curr
  
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• Chelsea in contact over move for Villa goalkeeper Martinez

  26-08-2026 15:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea are considering a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after making contact with the Argentina international's representatives.The 33-year-old is considered available for a potential transfer from Villa after the club signed Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma for about £30m earlier this month.The move could provide another opportunity for Chelsea and Villa to do business. Chelsea signed forward Morgan Rogers from Villa for a club-record £117m,
  
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• Bolton sign Canada international forward Nelson

  26-08-2026 15:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jayden Nelson's final appearance for Austin came in a 2-1 win at Seattle last Thursday [Getty Images]Bolton Wanderers have signed Austin FC forward Jayden Nelson for a fee the American side said could reach £1.64m ($2.34m) on a four-year deal.The 23-year-old Canada international, who played once at this summer's World Cup, scored two goals in 13 MLS appearances for Austin after joining from Vancouver Whitecaps in January.Nelson, who is Bolton's 10th summer signing, could make his Wanderers
  
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• Uefa set to drop Fifa tournament boycott threat

  26-08-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino has been president of Fifa since February 2016 [Getty Images]Uefa is set to drop its threat of boycotting Fifa competitions, having received assurances there will be no repeat of Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors, BBC Sport has been told.The matter will be discussed at a meeting of Uefa's executive committee in Monaco on Thursday.Earlier this month, European football's governing body said that despite Infantino's plan being aborted
  
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• Barcelona begin to give up on Julian Alvarez as Atletico Madrid refuse to change their mind

  26-08-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona begin to give up on Julian Alvarez as Atletico Madrid refuse to change their mindBarcelona’s long-running pursuit of Julian Alvarez appears to be reaching a critical point, with the club accepting that their chances of prising the Argentine away from Atletico Madrid this summer are fading.According to journalist Eduardo Burgos, Barcelona are beginning to write off a move for Alvarez after failing to find a way to change Atletico’s position. The Madrid club remain in co
  
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• Sage on Disasi loan, Mateta's place and Sarr's future

  26-08-2026 15:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage has been speaking to the media before Friday's Premier League game against Manchester City at Selhurst Park (kick-off 20:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Ismaila Sarr has a groin injury and will miss the match. Sage said: "We'll prepare him - he needs time. I thought it would be quicker, but I am not medical [staff] - that's why I wait for him, and we'll prepare him to come back with us."Chadi Riad, who was substituted off injured in the 2-0
  
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• A new midfielder high on fans' transfer wishlist

  26-08-2026 15:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your views on what Aberdeen need in the final week of the transfer window.Here are some of your comments:Neil: Get a few more out the door then work with what we have. Turnover has been enormous. Many fans want to see young players given a chance. No loan signings has to be seen as positive. Squad should be good enough.Scott: We need some grit in midfield, perhaps two players, as we're weak there. We need a winger who actually has pace, can beat a man, and can cross a ball (as
  
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• Alonso on Caicedo's fitness, Fernandez's future and Luton

  26-08-2026 15:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Carabao Cup second-round game against League One side Luton Town at Stamford Bridge (19:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Alonso confirmed Moises Caicedo and new signing Marco Palestra will not return on Thursday, having missed Monday's Premier League opener at Fulham: "Hopefully Moi can make it for the weekend. We need to chek a little bit more with Marco."There are no new injury concerns after the w
  
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• Italian FA officially withdraws support for FIFA President Infantino

  26-08-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italian FA officially withdraws support for FIFA President InfantinoThe FIGC (Italian FA) has released a statement formally withdrawing its support of under-fire FIFA President Gianni Infantino: ‘We will continue to work alongside UEFA and the other European associations to promote an idea of football based on merit and sustainability, putting fans at the centre’.Official: FIGC withdraws support for InfantinoInfantino’s future as President of the world football’s governin
  
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• 🔴⚪️ Atleti are adamant and shut the door on Julián's exit

  26-08-2026 15:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔴⚪️ Atleti are adamant and shut the door on Julián's exitTensions between the boards are soaring. Following Joan Laporta’s statements about FC Barcelona’s offer for Julián Álvarez, Atlético de Madrid has responded with blunt forcefulness in remarks from a spokesperson to the newspaper MARCA.The red-and-white club believes the player is being portrayed as a victim when the real injured party is them. The Madrid-based side says it has su
  
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• African star spotted at Liverpool training centre

  26-08-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  African star spotted at Liverpool training centreLiverpool now only have six days to sort out a team that Andoni Iraola is happy with. The Spaniard was the Reds' first-choice to replace Arne Slot after a rather abysmal 2025-26 season.Most people expected his heavy metal style of football to instantly get results out of the Reds' squad but, after their 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Sunday, it's clear that some changes still need to be made.Many players have been linked with a switch but, now that
  
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• Why can't Real Madrid play at Anfield in the Champions League league phase?

  26-08-2026 15:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have hosted Real Madrid in the Champions League's league phase in each of the last two seasons [Getty Images]Liverpool, Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Arsenal are among the 36 teams that will feature in Thursday's league phase draw for the 2026-27 Champions League.The quartet of clubs, who are all multi-time Champions League finalists, will all feature in pot one of the draw. It effectively means they are all in Uefa's nine best-rated clubs that are featuring in the league phase of this
  
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• MK Dons sign goalkeeper Dennis from Bournemouth

  26-08-2026 15:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Dennis made just a single appearance for Bournemouth during his 11 seasons with the Cherries which came in the FA Cup in 2021 [Getty Images]MK Dons have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Will Dennis from Premier League club Bournemouth for an undisclosed fee.Dennis, 26, becomes MK Dons' eighth signing of the summer transfer window, joining the likes of Ryan Barnett, Sam Silvera and Sam Nombe at Stadium MK.He spent the second half of last season on loan at Leyton Orient, starting the final
  
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• Barcelona double down on Julian Alvarez-or-nothing stance as deadline day approaches

  26-08-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona double down on Julian Alvarez-or-nothing stance as deadline day approachesWith not long left until the summer transfer window slams shut, Barcelona have still not signed a new striker for Hansi Flick’s squad.The German manager has shown that he is more than happy to experiment and play with Raphinha as the number nine, while Hamza Abdelkarim also offers an option.Having scoured the market for alternatives, it was revealed yesterday that Barça had made a firm decision to st
  
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• Ex-Arsenal Ramsdale requests Southampton u21 appearance

  26-08-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Arsenal Ramsdale requests Southampton u21 appearanceFormer Gunner Aaron Ramsdale requested the chance to play for the Southampton u21s earlier this month, according to the club’s manager.Photo by George Wood/Getty ImagesOn August 14th, Aaron Ramsdale started for the Southampton u21s in a Premier League Cup match against Blackburn Rovers.The match went very well, with the former Arsenal goalkeeper keeping a clean sheet in a 4-0 victory for the u21 side. But it obviously raised the questi
  
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• Uefa set to call off World Cup boycott after failed Fifa sell-off plan

  26-08-2026 15:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uefa is set to call off its boycott of the World Cup and Fifa tournaments after Gianni Infantino’s doomed sell-off plan failed to materialise. Last month, European football’s governing body and all 55 members announced plans to boycott all Fifa-sanctioned tournaments until Infantino dropped his proposal to sell off stakes in Fifa tournaments – and when “assurances have been made that such attempts to disfigure the game in this way will never be made again.” Now, The
  
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• Player exits 'part of game' and 'shows club are being decisive' - fan views

  26-08-2026 15:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Manchester City confirmed the signing of teenage Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi on Wednesday and links to Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez continue.Meanwhile, with Nico Gonzalez and Omar Marmoush on the verge of leaving the club, we asked whether you are concerned by the number of players exiting during the summer transfer window.Here are some of your comments:James: Not one bit concerned. Drastic action needs to be taken. We've been slowly floating into the abyss with certain squad players and
  
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• Sporting director confirms Real Madrid plans to sign midfielder – “They are coming with everything”

  26-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sporting director confirms Real Madrid plans to sign midfielder – “They are coming with everything”Real Madrid have had a busy summer transfer window, with six new players having joined Jose Mourinho’s squad. While the club as a whole is expected to have a quiet final week, there is a good chance that one more fresh face arrives before the deadline.Last week, it was reported that Real Madrid were in talks to sign 19-year-old midfielder Sergio Martinez, who has made an imp
  
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• Report: Milan weighing up late move for Liverpool forward Elliott

  26-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Milan weighing up late move for Liverpool forward ElliottReports in the UK claim that Liverpool attacker and former England U21 international Harvey Elliott is a potential option for Milan in the final week of the summer transfer window.Report: Harvey Elliott an option for MilanIt has been a busy off-season for the Rossoneri, who have replaced Massimiliano Allegri with Ruben Amorim as head coach and have overhauled their entire senior management structure after parting company with sport
  
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• Newcastle explore deal for Stuttgart’s Bilal El Khannouss should Matias Fernandez-Pardo case fail

  26-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle explore deal for Stuttgart’s Bilal El Khannouss should Matias Fernandez-Pardo case failNewcastle United are exploring the possibility of signing VfB Stuttgart’s Bilal El Khannouss (22), according to reports from the French media outlet Foot Mercato.Having been on the hunt for attacking reinforcements for several weeks, and faced with the complexity of the situation surrounding LOSC Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo (21), the Magpies are said to have identified the Morocc
  
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• Man City ready to launch bid for £120m-rated Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez

  26-08-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City ready to launch bid for £120m-rated Chelsea midfielder Enzo FernandezManchester City are prepared to launch an opening bid for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, per BBC Sport. City haven’t given up pursuit of the 25-year-old despite missing Chelsea’s deadline to complete a deal earlier this month at a minimum fee of £120m. The Citizens’ midfield has undergone significant changes this summer. Bernardo Silva left on a free transfer at the end
  
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• Liverpool may not make a third bid for winger target

  26-08-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool may not make a third bid for winger targetYankuba Minteh to Liverpool Goes Cold as Reds Reassess Winger PlansLiverpool’s search for a new wide forward has taken another turn, with movement over a deal for Yankuba Minteh stalling over the past 24 hours. As first reported by Fabrizio Romano, talks are no longer progressing and the situation has gone cold, leaving the club to continue assessing alternative targets before the window closes.The key line from the update was clear, &ldq
  
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• 'Getting Gonzalez will be a major plus' - fan views on potential new arrival

  26-08-2026 14:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked how excited you are about midfielder Nico Gonzalez joining Newcastle, after a deal worth up to £52m was agreed with Manchester City.Here are some of your comments:Michael: Excited about Nico Gonzalez. A very good player with a fair bit more experience than what we had bought so far this summer. I think he'll be very influential for us, in defence and in transition especially.Sorrel: Three new central midfielders for Sandro Tonali's money. Well played Newcastle.D
  
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• Roma eyeing Nottingham’s Morato as Ziolkowski replacement

  26-08-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma eyeing Nottingham’s Morato as Ziolkowski replacementWhile waiting to see what happens with Oosterwolde, Roma continues to work on the addition of a central defender.This would be the case especially if Ziolkowski (who Parma and Monza are interested in) leaves. As Gianluca Di Marzio writes, the latest option is Morato.The 2001-born Brazilian defender from Nottingham Forest is apparently one of the profiles Roma are most keen on.The deal could be structured on a loan basis.
  
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• Manchester United set to move for 20-year-old Bundesliga wonderkid

  26-08-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United set to move for 20-year-old Bundesliga wonderkidMan United Transfer News: Why Finn Jeltsch Fits the Club’s Defensive RebuildManchester United’s long-term planning appears to be stretching firmly into the centre of defence, with Caught Offside reporting growing interest in Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch. The 20-year-old has rapidly built a reputation as one of Germany’s standout young centre-backs, and that rise has naturally drawn the attention of some of Eur
  
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• Joan Laporta confirms Barcelona remain firmly interested in Julian Alvarez: ‘Would like our offer to be accepted’

  26-08-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joan Laporta confirms Barcelona remain firmly interested in Julian Alvarez: ‘Would like our offer to be accepted’It does increasingly feel like the saga involving Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Julian Alvarez simply does not have an end date.The Catalan club have simply not taken no for an answer all summer, pushing on Los Colchoneros’ door to try to sign the Argentine striker.Atletico, on their part, have been stubborn in their stance that they would not sell the 26-year-old t
  
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• 🤑 City seal Bouaddi for a record fee, above Brazilians

  26-08-2026 14:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤑 City seal Bouaddi for a record fee, above BraziliansThe official signing of Moroccan player Ayyoub Bouaddi by Manchester City has set a new record in the market for players up to 18 years old.According to Transfermarkt data, the €95 million (R$570 million) paid to Lille far surpasses the previous records for the biggest transfers involving players up to 18 years old.The previous record belonged to Leny Yoro, who was signed by Manchester United for €62 million.The list of the
  
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• Gwalia Utd not shying away from promotion target

  26-08-2026 14:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gwalia United started the season with a 6-0 win at Ascot [Ben Brain photography]Gwalia United have one clear objective after suffering relegation last season – promotion back to the third tier of the English football pyramid.The Welsh side collected just 22 points in the Southern Premier Division last season, winning only six of their 22 matches.After victories in their first two fixtures in National League Division One South West, manager Cori Williams-Mills is clear on expectations."We w
  
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• Southampton closing in on defender Schlotterbeck

  26-08-2026 14:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Keven Schlotterbeck represented Germany at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics [Getty Images]Southampton are closing in on a deal to sign German centre-back Keven Schlotterbeck from Bundesliga side FC Augsburg.BBC Sport understands that Saints' move for the 29-year-old is not being made with the intention of directly replacing Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who has been linked with a move away in recent weeks. The club are yet to receive an offer that matches their valuation for Tonda Eckert's vice-captain. Schlott
  
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• Football Extra newsletter: Is there a looming problem for the Premier League?

  26-08-2026 14:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ezri Konsa became the 11th player to move from a team outside the Premier League's big six to one of the elite sextet this summer, joining Arsenal from Aston Villa this month [Getty Images]A curse of modern fandom is being required to understand the latest acronym that will dictate which way the wind blows your team for the foreseeable.If you're outside the UK and would like to receive the Football Extra newsletter, head this way to sign up.An awareness of these various mechanisms, like Uefa's F
  
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