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• What should you look out for this Premiership midweek?

  02-09-2026 08:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Only a handful of games into the Scottish Premiership season and it could be argued that about half its team managers are already looking nervously over their shoulders.At least most do not have to deal with a transfer deadline day before preparing for this midweek's fixtures as the domestic deadline has been delayed until the dust had settled on the five games scheduled for Wednesday evening.However, while they have another chance to assess their reshaped squads before another hasty round of ph
  
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• D’Amico reviews Roma’s summer transfer business

  02-09-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  D’Amico reviews Roma’s summer transfer businessRoma sporting director Tony D’Amico reviewed the club’s transfer business in his first press conference.The manager began by reiterating that the club had to deal with UEFA’s restrictions: “We knew the restrictions, we knew our objectives and what to do. We partially succeeded, reducing the wage bill by about 15%. Strategies often change during the transfer window: it’s not just a matter of transfer fees, bu
  
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• Real Madrid open disciplinary proceedings against defender over driving under influence of alcohol

  02-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid open disciplinary proceedings against defender over driving under influence of alcoholRaul Asencio was once regarded as the face of the Real Madrid academy when he made the breakthrough in the first team.But since then, the defender has gone through a major decline and is not even the fourth-best pick in central defence right now.To make things worse, the Spaniard was stopped at a breathalyser checkpoint at 6:30 AM on August 16 in the south of Gran Canaria while driving under the inf
  
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• Camp Nou to Host First 2026-27 El Clásico on October 25

  02-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Camp Nou to Host First 2026-27 El Clásico on October 25La Liga has confirmed that the first El Clásico of the 2026-27 season will be played on October 25, with kickoff set for 9pm CET at Camp Nou. According to Managing Madrid, the kickoff details were first reported by Fabrizio Romano.October 25 El Clásico confirmedFC Barcelona will host Real Madrid at Camp Nou in what shapes up as an early litmus test for both clubs’ title credentials. As of the September 1 report, bo
  
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• Manchester City new signing was Mourinho’s preferred midfield target for Real Madrid – report

  02-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City new signing was Mourinho’s preferred midfield target for Real Madrid – reportReal Madrid have done a lot of smart business this summer and it has been evident in the results so far this season.However, one area the club have struggled to reinforce is the midfield unit. Los Blancos were close to signing Rodri, but the Spanish international ended up joining Barcelona, much to the frustration of coach Jose Mourinho.Mourinho, though, may have been more frustrated about Re
  
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• ✍️ Former Flamengo man Rodinei unveiled as Santos signing

  02-09-2026 17:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✍️ Former Flamengo man Rodinei unveiled as Santos signingSantos confirmed the signing of right-back Rodinei, who had been playing for Olympiacos.The former Flamengo player signed a contract with Peixe running until December 2027.Rodinei had been with Olympiacos, in Greece, since the 2022/23 season.Last season, he made 37 appearances, scoring five goals and providing five assists.Santos currently sit 14th in the Brasileirão with 29 points.They are four points clear of Vasco, w
  
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• ✍️ Ex-Flamengo man Rodinei unveiled as Santos signing

  02-09-2026 17:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✍️ Ex-Flamengo man Rodinei unveiled as Santos signingSantos confirmed the signing of right-back Rodinei, who had been playing for Olympiacos of Greece.The former Flamengo player signed a contract with the Vila Belmiro club through December 2027.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
  
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• Forest appoint new chief executive

  02-09-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Nottingham Forest have appointed former Olympiacos vice president Theodore Giannikos as chief executive.He replaces Lina Souloukou who stepped down from the role at the City Ground at the end of last season.A statement from the club said Giannikos "will lead the club's strategic direction and oversee the delivery of its long-term ambitions, both on and off the pitch".He worked at Fifa as director of strategic partnerships and media projects and was director of legal strategic proje
  
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• Journalist claims Chelsea could have blocked last minute record deal

  02-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist claims Chelsea could have blocked last minute record dealChelsea Transfer News: Enzo Fernandez Exit to Manchester City Shows Deadline Day ResolveChelsea’s handling of Enzo Fernandez’s move to Manchester City has emerged as one of the standout stories of deadline day, with the London club choosing to honour an agreement despite late complications in the market.As the window reached its conclusion, Chelsea had scope to revisit the situation. After issues surrounding Lamine C
  
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• Have Arsenal's challengers done enough?

  02-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Arsenal have started the new Premier League season with two wins as the transfer window closes, looking in ominous shape to retain the crown they won for the first time in 22 years last season.Have their main rivals done enough to prevent Mikel Arteta's side winning a second successive title?And what are the other big issues as the Premier League's transfer business was concluded until January?Liverpool's main task this summer after appointing Andoni Iraola to replace sacked Arne Slot, was
  
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• Can anyone stop Arsenal after transfer deadline passes?

  02-09-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Arsenal have started the new Premier League season with two wins as the transfer window closes, looking in ominous shape to retain the crown they won for the first time in 22 years last season.The Gunners had a quiet final day to the window having concluded their business before the traditional late rush – but those hoping to unseat the reigning champions have all been busy expensively re-shaping their squads to mount a challenge.So how do Arsenal look? And have their main rivals done
  
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• 'Too weak on the left' - fans on Arsenal's business

  02-09-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][BBC]We asked for your overall assessment of Arsenal's summer transfer window, with plenty of money spent on strengthening the squad and some regular first-team names moving on.Here are some of your replies:Neil: Is something deeply broken behind the scenes? Andrea Berta has absolutely stitched up Mikel Arteta here. He failed him so spectacularly in the final hours of the window. To sanction the exits of Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard, without securing a single elite
  
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• Marseille's worst transfer window in Europe? The stat 🥶

  02-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille's worst transfer window in Europe? The stat 🥶These are tough times for Marseille supporters.On Tuesday night, the transfer window closed, bringing to an end a very long summer for OM and its supporters.So now it is time to take stock of this Olympian transfer window, which was unlike any other.Initial needsRight from the start, the message had been very clear: OM had to sell, and sell in large numbers.So it was clear that the Marseille management would focus on offloading the c
  
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• 'The football was unbelievable' - O's boss Wellens

  02-09-2026 17:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens says his team played "unbelievable" football at times during their 5-0 League One win at Bromley on Tuesday.The O's were the first team to beat the Ravens at Hayes Lane in a league game sinceMarch 2025."I thought we could have been three up at half-time," Wellens, whose side led by just a solitary goal at the break, told BBC Radio London."[There were] some good finishes [from] talented players, but above all, work rate and a desire to get into our structure defe
  
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• Barcelona superstar leads the charts in La Liga for key metric

  02-09-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona superstar leads the charts in La Liga for key metricBarcelona have made a perfect start to the new season, winning all three of their opening matches while scoring freely despite lacking a recognised striker.Much of that attacking output has been driven by Raphinha, but Lamine Yamal, too, has showcased his quality when it comes to creating chances for his team.Yamal was also one of the star performers in the recent win over Rayo Vallecano, as he scored a brilliant brace.Yamal’s r
  
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• Harrogate sign Torquay defender Dreyer

  02-09-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sam Dreyer started his senior career with Stevenage [Shutterstock]Harrogate Town have signed Torquay United defender Sam Dreyer for an undisclosed fee.The 22-year-old made 87 appearances in the National League South for the Gulls.He could make his debut for Simon Weaver's men against Scunthorpe on Saturday."I know supporters will be disappointed to see Sam go and I completely understand that. He has been an important player for us and good players are difficult to replace," Torquay boss Jimmy Ba
  
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• Nkeng 'an exciting prospect' but is he ready?

  02-09-2026 17:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Charlton Athletic fan and journalist Louis Mendez believes new Addicks signing Junior Nkeng is "a really exciting prospect" for the side, but might not be able to make an immediate impact.The 19-year-old has played 25 games for AFC Wimbledon in League One but the Championship will be unknown territory for the Spaniard."There's always a difference between being in League One and into the Championship, which Charlton found out with a few of the players last summer," Mendez told BBC R
  
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• Chesterfield sign midfielders Randall and Dyer

  02-09-2026 17:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joel Randall played for Bolton in pre-season but has not featured for them competitively since 4 January [Shutterstock]Chesterfield have signed Bolton Wanderers midfielder Joel Randall and Chelsea midfielder Kiano Dyer on season-long loan deals.Both deals were completed before Tuesday's 23:00 BST transfer deadline.Former Exeter City and Peterborough man Randall, 26, has scored two goals in 34 league appearances for Wanderers.England Under-20 international Dyer, 19, has made one senior appearance
  
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• 🛒 Windows still open: 20 free agents still on the market

  02-09-2026 17:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🛒 Windows still open: 20 free agents still on the marketThe main transfer windows in Europe are CLOSED, but there’s still a lot that can happen in the transfer market.European clubs, for example, can still sign FREE AGENTS.And the list of options is long, with names like Sergio Ramos, Pogba, Philippe Coutinho, and Benzema (see the list below).And some windows, such as Brazil, Portugal, and Turkey, are still open. Because of that, clubs in those countries will have a few more days t
  
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• 🛒 Window still open: 20 free agents still on the market

  02-09-2026 17:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🛒 Window still open: 20 free agents still on the marketEurope’s main transfer windows are CLOSED, but there’s still a lot that can happen in the transfer market.European clubs, for example, can still sign FREE AGENTS.And the list of options is long, with names like Sergio Ramos, Pogba, Philippe Coutinho, and Benzema (see the list below).And some windows, such as Brazil, Portugal, and Turkey, are still open. Because of that, clubs in those countries will have a few more days t
  
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• Barcelona new signing trains by himself at club facilities, could debut vs Valencia

  02-09-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona new signing trains by himself at club facilities, could debut vs ValenciaAccording to Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona deadline-day signing Gabriel Jesus took part in an individual training session at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper today.Indeed, the Brazilian forward trained individually at the club facilities, as the rest of the squad did not hold a joint training session on Wednesday.He is expected to train with his new teammates for the first time on Thursday, when he should also get
  
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• Former Gunner joins Everton in deadline-day move

  02-09-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Gunner joins Everton in deadline-day moveEverton completed the signing of former Arsenal player Ainsley Maitland-Niles on deadline day, with the 29-year-old signing a three-year contract.Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesEverton failed to complete the signing of former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun on transfer deadline day, but they did manage to get one former Gunner through the door in Ainsley Maitland-Niles.The Toffees announced the signing of Maitland-Niles from Lyon on a permane
  
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• La Liga president backs Barcelona midfielder to win the Ballon d’Or – ‘He should win it again’

  02-09-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga president backs Barcelona midfielder to win the Ballon d’Or – ‘He should win it again’The 2026 edition of the Ballon d’Or awards will be the least obvious one in quite some time, with there being no real obvious contender.While in 2024, Rodri and Vinicius Jr. were the only ones in contention, followed by Ousmane Dembele in 2025, there are at least more than two contenders this year.However, for La Liga president Javier Tebas, the answer is rather simple: Rod
  
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• How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur live: Stream, TV, team news, prediction

  02-09-2026 16:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Winless sides collide at the City Ground on Saturday when Tottenham Hotspur visit Nottingham Forest.Spurs have yet to collect a point under Roberto De Zerbi this Premier League season despite a summer of big spending in North London, having lost to Newcastle United in Week 2 following a listless debut versus Brentford.MORE — Nottingham Forest v Tottenham HotspurForest, meanwhile, lost Premier League and League Cup outings to Leeds before taking a point from Liverpool at Anfield to give new
  
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• Leicestershire spinner Trevaskis set to leave club

  02-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leicestershire off-spinner Liam Trevaskis will leave the club at the end of the season.The 27-year-old left-hander has spent the past three campaigns at Grace Road and was a member of the squad which won promotion to County Championship Division One last year.He joined from Durham in 2024 on a three-year deal and has represented the club in all three formats."Liam has been a great character to have around the dressing room and we thank him for everything he has given to Leicestershire," director
  
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• FEATURE Bundesliga Matchday 3: The Top 5 Standout Performers

  02-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE Bundesliga Matchday 3: The Top 5 Standout PerformersMatchday 3 brought absolute anarchy to the 2. Bundesliga! In an unprecedented, goal-crazed weekend featuring four separate matches with seven or more goals scored, defences took a complete back seat to pure offensive fireworks. Here are the five standout players who defined the action amidst the chaos…Mohamed Alì Zoma (Nuremberg)Zoma is simply unstoppable right now. Nuremberg’s star forward put on another masterclass
  
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• Chelsea see deal collapse at last moment

  02-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea see deal collapse at last momentChelsea Transfer Blow as Lamine Camara Deal Collapses After Monaco U-TurnChelsea’s deadline day plans suffered a major setback when their move for Lamine Camara broke down at the final stage, despite significant progress having been made on the transfer. According to The Athletic, Monaco withdrew from the agreement late on Tuesday night, leaving Chelsea without the midfielder they had lined up to follow Enzo Fernandez out of the club.The proposed dea
  
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• Arsenal lose out to La Liga giants

  02-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal lose out to La Liga giantsArsenal Transfer Window Analysis: Stronger at the Back, Short in Attack After Missed Forward DealsArsenal have emerged from the transfer window as a side that looks more secure defensively and deeper in midfield, yet there is an obvious question hanging over their attack. According to The Telegraph, the squad has been improved in key areas, but the failure to land a top-class forward leaves a gap that supporters will find difficult to ignore.That tension defines
  
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• Late-night transfer fallout sparks Chelsea-Monaco row

  02-09-2026 16:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Camara (left) and Folarin Balogun (right) will not be moving to the Premier League from Monaco [Getty Images]One source with connections to both Chelsea and Monaco said the clubs had "played with fire and got burned".Indeed, the late-night transfer drama that involved Folarin Balogun, Everton, Monaco, Lamine Camara and Chelsea saw all parties lose out.Camara - a 22-year-old Senegalese international midfielder - had been a target for Chelsea as they prepared for the £125m sale of Enz
  
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• Mheuka ready to 'thrive' under Celtic pressure

  02-09-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New striker Shumaira Mheuka "can't wait to score at Celtic Park" after joining on loan from English Premier League side Chelsea.The 18-year-old has come through the youth ranks at Stamford Bridge but has made nine first team appearances for the London club. The striker, who joins Celtic on a year-long loan deal, can't wait to get started. "It's amazing," he told club media."Walking in, I could feel the echo and the surround sound of the stadium. You almost feel the history as you w
  
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