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• When does the summer transfer window close?

  18-08-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The summer transfer window will close for Premier League and EFL clubs at 23:00 BST on Tuesday, 1 September.The window opened for a second time this year on Monday, 15 June.Fifa rules state a transfer window cannot last more than 16 weeks in a calendar year.Last season, the transfer window for clubs in the Premier League and English Football League closed at 19:00 to move it in line with the working day. However, it has returned to its usual 23:00 slot this season.The windows in Spain, Germany,
  
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• Trepy’s ‘improvement in respiratory function’ after swimming pool incident

  18-08-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Trepy’s ‘improvement in respiratory function’ after swimming pool incidentThe SS Annunziata Hospital, where Yael Trepy is being treated in the Intensive Care Unit, says the Cagliari starlet ‘remains under pharmacological sedation’ but has shown an ‘improvement in respiratory function compared with the severe respiratory failure detected upon his admission.’Cagliari and the SS Annunziata Hospital of Sassari have provided a medical update on 20-year-old st
  
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• Arsenal target formally asks club to cancel his contract

  18-08-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal target formally asks club to cancel his contractArsenal’s pursuit of Igor Tyjon is coming to a head, with the player reportedly asking Blackburn Rovers to cancel his contract so he can complete the transfer.Photo via Tyjon on InstagramJames McNicholas reports for The Athletic that Arsenal are continuing their protracted pursuit of Blackburn Rovers youth striker Igor Tyjon, with the Gunners already having made several bids, but the youngster’s club refusing to sell.McNicholas
  
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• What will 'top professional' Robertson bring to Spurs?

  18-08-2026 12:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart believes Andy Robertson can "bring a lot" to Roberto de Zerbi's dressing room this season, despite not being "the player that signed for Liverpool all those years ago".The 32-year-old left-back announced his Anfield departure in April before joining Tottenham on a free transfer in June."He is going to get that whole new responsibility and freshness at Tottenham," Hart said on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club. "Liverpool made their decision early and
  
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• ❌ Ruled out for the opener, Simeone confirms Julián Álvarez is out

  18-08-2026 12:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ❌ Ruled out for the opener, Simeone confirms Julián Álvarez is outAtlético de Madrid will not be able to count on Julián Álvarez for their competition opener. The Argentine forward’s absence for the clash against Málaga was officially confirmed by Diego Pablo Simeone during the pre-match press conference.The Rojiblanco coach explained that the decision is based strictly on fitness and preparation criteria. He believes the team’s star s
  
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• Bayer Leverkusen reject second Ipswich offer for Exequiel Palacios

  18-08-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayer Leverkusen reject second Ipswich offer for Exequiel PalaciosIpswich Town have reportedly submitted a second offer for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Exequiel Palacios. The newly promoted Premier League side continue to push for the 27-year-old Argentina international after seeing an opening €20m bid rejected last week.Kicker reports that the new proposal represents only a marginal improvement on Ipswich’s first offer. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano nevertheless reports that negoti
  
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• Barcelona monitoring 33-year-old La Liga veteran as an option to reinforce attack – report

  18-08-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona monitoring 33-year-old La Liga veteran as an option to reinforce attack – reportThe FC Barcelona transfer market continues to revolve around the centre-forward position. With the squad still looking for an attacker capable of making a difference, Julian Alvarez remains the sporting department’s priority target, although Atletico Madrid’s position has left the operation in an extremely difficult situation. At the same time, names that could form part of a potential Pla
  
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• Premier League to publish verdicts on referee and VAR decisions

  18-08-2026 12:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pro Pre hopes to give supporters greater understanding of refereeing decisions by opening up communication [Getty Images]The full judgements made by the Key Match Incidents Panel on referee and video assistant referee decisions will be shared with fans for the first time this season.It is one of three measures brought in by the Premier League to improve transparency, alongside the publishing of direct explanations of officials, and broadcasting RefCam with audio of a referee talking to players.T
  
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• Video: Fresh Italy debutant Favasuli arrives for Napoli medical

  18-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Fresh Italy debutant Favasuli arrives for Napoli medicalItalian defender Costantino Favasuli is ready to become a new Napoli player, having just arrived for his medical tests with the Partenopei.Italian full-back Favasuli is undergoing medical tests with Napoli ahead of an initial loan move from Serie B side Catanzaro.Napoli will pay €1m for his one-season loan, with an obligation to buy set at circa €6m.Regarded as one of the most talented young left-backs in Italy, Favasu
  
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• Today’s Papers – Big Milan surprise, Juventus welcome Vicario

  18-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Big Milan surprise, Juventus welcome VicarioLa Gazzetta dello SportDiego Moreira signed for 45mBig Milan surpriseBlitz for the Belgian winger of Strasbourg. It’s the third Rossoneri coup. He lands today. Cardinale’s spending reaches €150m.Akanji exclusive: ‘Inter, Stones and I. Champions brothers.’Juve Vicario plays for the future. Spalletti: ‘Appropriate market.’Bianchedi: ‘I’ll talk to CONI; the national team mus
  
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• Report Milan reject Coventry City bid for Loftus-Cheek

  18-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Milan reject Coventry City bid for Loftus-CheekAccording to Tuttosport, Milan have rejected a €10m bid from Frank Lampard’s Coventry City for Ruben Loftus-Cheek.New Milan coach Ruben Amorim is expected to rely on English midfielder Loftus-Cheek for the 2026-27 campaign.Milan reject Coventry City bid for Loftus-CheekAccording to Tuttosport, the Rossoneri have recently turned down a €10m offer from newly promoted Premier League side Coventry City for the ex-Chelsea star.Lamp
  
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• Juventus keen on Tomori and Kessié as Zirkzee hopes boosted by Man United decision

  18-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus keen on Tomori and Kessié as Zirkzee hopes boosted by Man United decisionJoshua Zirkzee was not involved in Manchester United’s latest friendly against Milan, boosting Juventus’ hopes of signing the Dutch striker, reports Gazzetta.Juventus remain interested in Manchester United striker Zirkzee and are determined to open talks with the Red Devils if Jonathan David leaves.Latest Juventus transfer news: Zirkzee, Tomori, KessiéMANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 16:
  
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• Former Sunderland defender suffers serious injury on debut for KV Mechelen

  18-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Sunderland defender suffers serious injury on debut for KV MechelenLeo Hjelde suffered a serious injury on his debut for KV Mechelen this weekend. The 22-year-old had only just moved from Sunderland to join KV Mechelen, with the chance to play first team football a clear reason for making the move from England. However, after just 34 minutes on his debut, the former Sunderland man had to be taken off with a knee injury. KV Mechelen have announced that Hjelde suffered a ruptured patellar t
  
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• Akanji: Stones will ‘quickly’ adapt to Inter, Switzerland ‘could have won the World Cup’

  18-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Akanji: Stones will ‘quickly’ adapt to Inter, Switzerland ‘could have won the World Cup’Manuel Akanji is confident that new Inter signing John Stones will ‘quickly’ adapt to his new club and insists Switzerland could have won the World Cup: ‘We had been better than Argentina…’Inter defender Akanji has just begun his second season at San Siro. In his first campaign with the Nerazzurri in 2025-26, he won the Scudetto and Coppa Italia.He’
  
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• Corinthians confirm Memphis Depay contract renewal

  18-08-2026 12:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Corinthians confirm Memphis Depay contract renewalCorinthians president Osmar Stabile confirmed on Monday night (17) the renewal of forward Memphis Depay’s contract.The decision brings an end to a dramatic twist in the negotiations and secures the player’s stay at the São Paulo club.Details of the new dealDuration: The new contract will run until mid-2028.Reintegration: The 32-year-old Dutchman is expected at CT Joaquim Grava on Tuesday morning (18) to join the squad led by co
  
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• 🎧 'Not the start we wanted'

  18-08-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The latest episode of BBC Radio Stoke's A Cold Wet Tuesday Night podcast is out now.Lucas Yeomans and Matt Sandoz are joined by former Stoke City striker Louis Moult to reflect on the opening day defeat by Swansea City.Listen below or on BBC Sounds here - and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into your My Sounds feed.Explore more Stoke City content on BBC Sounds[BBC]
  
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• Report: Liverpool ready to sell two players after failed pre-season

  18-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool ready to sell two players after failed pre-seasonLiverpool Transfer Latest: Chiesa, Elliott and Jones Facing Exit as Iraola Reshapes SquadLiverpool’s summer business is moving into a more decisive phase, with squad trimming now looking every bit as important as recruitment. After significant early spending under sporting director Richard Hughes, attention appears to be turning towards outgoings, and three names are increasingly central to that discussion, Federico Chiesa,
  
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• Real Madrid teenage prodigy signs new first-team contract with the club

  18-08-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid teenage prodigy signs new first-team contract with the clubIn a major development, journalist Rodra of ESPN reports that Real Madrid youngster Thiago Pitarch has signed a new contract with the club as a first-team player.As per the update, the 18-year-old put pen on paper on the new deal yesterday, Monday, although an official announcement of the same has not yet been made by the Merengues.Breakthrough last seasonThiago enjoyed his breakthrough at Real Madrid last season. After havin
  
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• Sky Blues 'look very impressive and strong'

  18-08-2026 11:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]BBC CWR's Will Oelrich and Rob Gurney hosted a special Sky Blues Fancast fans' forum with former players Liam Kelly, Carl Baker and a group of fans as Coventry gear up for the Premier League season.Reflecting on the new signings and Coventry's pre-season friendlies, former captain Kelly said: "They look very impressive and strong physically. Against Espanyol and Monaco they looked like they had the physicality to dominate in certain areas of the pitch."When you go to the Premier League, you
  
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• Zulte Waregem add defensive reinforcements from Slavia Prague and Palermo

  18-08-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zulte Waregem add defensive reinforcements from Slavia Prague and PalermoZulte Waregem have had a busy few hours in the transfer window. The Belgian Pro League side have brought in two defenders on loan to give Michael Beale more options at the back. Slavia Prague defender Youssoupha Mbodji joins on a season long loan, while Palermo defender Salim Diakité also joins on loan, although Zulte Waregem have included a purchase option in the deal. Senegalese defender Mbodji played 18 games for
  
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• Is Martinez era nearing its end?

  18-08-2026 11:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BBC Radio WM's Steve Hermon discusses the latest at Aston Villa and goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez: "The key here, Unai Emery is the boss - it's unique in this age. He is the man who gets the final say. I don't think he'd sanction this move for Suzuki if he wasn't prepared to let Martinez go."I think a lot of fans still remember the final game of the season before last when he was crying on the pitch and went to all four stands. He clearly thought a move would happen that summer. It didn't. Fair p
  
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• Vrancken vision becoming clear - will it be enough for Rapid result?

  18-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]After scoring 11 goals in the past three games, it's fair to say Hearts are buying into Wouter Vrancken's attacking philosophy.The "organised chaos" now looks more like organised attacking play. That shift has produced 32 efforts on goal across the Dundee United, Benfica and Inverness Caley Thistle matches, with half of them on target.Encouragingly, most of the attackers have impressed during this run. Josh McPake and Calvin Miller have strengthened their claims for starting places with goa
  
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• Report: Liverpool ready to push hard to sign two forwards

  18-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool ready to push hard to sign two forwardsLiverpool Transfer News: Barcola and Mbaye Talks Gather Pace in Potential £155m PSG Double DealLiverpool’s summer looks like it could get expensive, quickly. According to TeamTalk, the club have made serious progress in a move for PSG pair Bradley Barcola and Ibrahima Mbaye, with a combined package worth around £155m now framed as achievable if Paris Saint-Germain soften their stance.The key detail is simple enough. &ldqu
  
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• Arsenal confirm new u21 head coach appointment

  18-08-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal confirm new u21 head coach appointmentArsenal have officially confirmed the appointment of David Horseman as their new u21 head coach, deciding on an internal promotion to fill the position.Photo via Arsenal.comArsenal’s u21 head coach job has been vacant throughout the summer, with Max Porter departing the club for Stoke City.The Gunners held interviews for the position, and the club’s Elite Player Development Coach David Horseman stepped up to fill the spot on an interim ba
  
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• McInnes has plenty to prove in Europe as Jablonec test looms

  18-08-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]It's been another shambolic week at Rangers - is it ever anything else?Thursday night's embarrassing Europa League exit is fully on Derek McInnes. The half-time substitution and change of shaped killed any chance of qualification.Giving up the midfield in Europe isn't the move of an experienced manager, it's a rookie mistake.I feel the comments after it - blaming the players and suggesting they weren't ready for that level - was a bit of self-preservation. Clearly, the two legs and McInnes'
  
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• Former PSV defender on Club Brugge’s radar as a back up to Joaquin Seys

  18-08-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former PSV defender on Club Brugge’s radar as a back up to Joaquin SeysHLN are reporting that, after seeing Bjorn Meijer join Sampdoria, Club Brugge are in the market for a new left-back to back up Joaquin Seys. The paper is reporting that the defending Belgian champions are looking into former PSV defender Matteo Dams, who left the Dutch club in 2025 to join Al-Ahli. The 22-year-old is still under contract with the Saudi-Arabian top flight side until 2029. However, Dams is said to be keen
  
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• Adnane Abid already stepping up for Standard Liege following Rafiki Saïd’s move to Wolves

  18-08-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Adnane Abid already stepping up for Standard Liege following Rafiki Saïd’s move to WolvesWe may only be two games into the new Belgian Pro League season, but a few players have already shown some really promising signs. One of these is 22-year-old winger Adnane Abid. After Standard Liege sold Comoros international Rafiki Saïd to Wolves for a big fee this summer, they needed someone to step up to help fill the gap he leaves in terms of goals and creativity. Abid was already with t
  
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• 📲 OneFootball streams Bayern friendly free this Tuesday; details

  18-08-2026 11:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📲 OneFootball streams Bayern friendly free this Tuesday; detailsBayern Munich takes the field this Tuesday (18) for its final test before the official start of the 2026/27 season.And OneFootball will broadcast the Bavarian giant’s friendly against 1. FC Heidenheim LIVE and FOR FREE.Download the OneFootball app or visit the OF website from 1:00 PM (Brasília time) and follow Bayern Munich’s final steps before the start of the 2026/27 season for free!To watch, just click
  
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• 🎧 Will Lincoln City make their home a fortress?

  18-08-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The latest episode of BBC Radio Lincolnshire's Red Imps Club podcast is out.Host Callum Davis is joined by Lincoln fan Gary Parle and Kyle Kennealey from the Stacey West blog.They reflect on Lincoln City's 2-1 loss at Middlesbrough in the first game of the Championship season and look ahead to the first home game against Portsmouth on Saturday (12:30 BST).Listen below or on BBC Sounds here - and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into your My Sounds feed.Explore more Lincoln City cont
  
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• Liverpool's biggest worry ahead of Newcastle opener revealed

  18-08-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool's biggest worry ahead of Newcastle opener revealedLiverpool's opening Premier League game against Newcastle is now less than a week away. The Anfield outfit have made a few changes to their team since the end of the 2025-26 season but, if they're wanting to finish higher than fifth this term, they're going to need to add even more players to their ranks.Luckily for them, however, Newcastle have also made wholesale changes to their starting XI as well.Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and
  
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