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• Wigan bring in Man City defender Burns

  14-08-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Finley Burns made 32 appearances in League One for Reading last season [shutterstock]Wigan Athletic have signed Manchester City defender Finley Burns on a three-year deal.The 23-year-old came through City's academy and made his only appearance for the senior side in an EFL Cup win over Wycombe in September 2021.He has spent time on loan with Swansea, Stevenage, Hull City and Reading in the past five seasons.All done deals in August 2026
  
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• Liverpool can make a move for 80-goal sensation, Euro giants have just slashed his price

  14-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool can make a move for 80-goal sensation, Euro giants have just slashed his priceFor now, it's unclear what Liverpool's first-team squad is going to look like when they face Newcastle United on 23 August. The Reds are set to face their rivals in their opening Premier League game of the season in a match which should be a decent watch.Neither club have really had the best summer transfer window with the Magpies losing almost all of their key players.And, to be fair, seeing Liverpool withou
  
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• Derry City beat UCD to advance in FAI Cup

  14-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Derry City booked their spot in the FAI Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory over UCD at the UCD Bowl.Michael Duffy gave the Candystripes an early lead before UCD responded well and levelled through Louis Dignam in the 17th minute. Tyler Smith then scored his first goal in red and white in the second half to book the Premier Division side's space in the last eight and continue interim manager Mark Connolly's unbeaten run. The positive result follows another challenging week for the Candystripes
  
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• Bruno Genesio reveals Marseille hierarchy forced Pierre-Emile Højbjerg captaincy decision

  14-08-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bruno Genesio reveals Marseille hierarchy forced Pierre-Emile Højbjerg captaincy decisionOlympique de Marseille manager Bruno Genesio has revealed that the club’s hierarchy ordered him to strip Pierre-Emile Højbjerg of the captaincy following the midfielder’s refusal to join Newcastle United.Højbjerg started Friday night’s 2-1 friendly defeat against Atlético de Madrid at the Stade Vélodrome, but it was Timothy Weah who wore the captain’
  
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• Exclusive: ‘Sensational’ Manchester United star backed to break into Michael Carrick’s Plans

  14-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive: ‘Sensational’ Manchester United star backed to break into Michael Carrick’s PlansExclusive: Lee Sharpe Provides Manchester United Preview Ahead of 2026/27Manchester United head into the new season with a renewed hope – one that feels different to previous years.After an impressive run in the second half of the season, Michael Carrick has now landed the head coach role on a permanent basis.His squad has been further bolstered by a handful of signings such as And
  
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• VfL Wolfsburg sign Chelsea forward Alber on loan

  14-08-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  VfL Wolfsburg sign Chelsea forward Alber on loanGerman Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg have signed Chelsea forward Mara Alber on a loan deal for the 2026/2027 season.The She-Wolves confirmed the news via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 20-year-old returns to her native Germany in a bid to continue to experience regular competitive football. Alber has been a regular in the German top flight over the last five years and she will continue her development at
  
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• Liverpool transfer news: It's done, incredible deal is now nearing completion

  14-08-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool transfer news: It's done, incredible deal is now nearing completionLiverpool are getting closer to a record deal an it's going to be incredible. Once again, we are here in August and there is a genuine feeling that the club has sold itself short.It's been a pretty dull and slow window for Liverpool supporters. Back in June, there was plenty of talk that this was going to be a huge summer for the Reds.The expectation was that the club would be aggressive in the market and give Andoni Ir
  
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• Raya, Mosquera And Madueke To Start | 4-2-3-1 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs Manchester City

  14-08-2026 22:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raya, Mosquera And Madueke To Start | 4-2-3-1 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs Manchester CityArsenal will face off against Manchester City at the Principality Stadium on Sunday as they look to secure a win in the Community Shield final. The Gunners managed to beat Como on penalties in a pre-season friendly match recently, which should give them some confidence going into this game.Mikel Arteta will opt for the 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to name a strong first XI for this game. David Raya, Cri
  
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• Cristian Romero says ‘the journey wasn’t perfect’ as he confirms Tottenham exit

  14-08-2026 22:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristian Romero has confirmed his departure from Tottenham, acknowledging that he was not always perfect while maintaining the club will forever hold a place in his heart.The defender leaves north London after a five-year spell to complete a 40 million euros (£34.1m) move to Atletico Madrid, with a 15 per cent sell-on clause included as part of the overall package. Although the Argentina international divided opinion across 156 games due to several suspensions, he was named man of the matc
  
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• Leicester City sign BK Häcken forward Nyström

  14-08-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leicester City sign BK Häcken forward NyströmLeicester City have completed the signing of BK Häcken forward Paulina Nyström on a permanent deal.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Foxes earlier today.Leicester City have paid an undisclosed fee to BK Häcken to secure the player’s services on a permanent basis. Nyström has signed a two-year deal at The King Power Stadium.The 25-year-old joins Leicester City after s
  
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• Liverpool take giant step forward to agree massive Premier League transfer

  14-08-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool take giant step forward to agree massive Premier League transferLiverpool have taken a giant step forward to agreeing a massive Premier League transfer. While most of the attention this summer has been on who Liverpool are trying to bring in, the players who could leave are also just as fascinating, and concerning for supporters.The Reds have already said goodbye to some seriously important figures. Ibrahima Konate, Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah were not only key players on the pitc
  
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• Report: Liverpool pushing hard to wrap up move for £125m-rated star

  14-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool pushing hard to wrap up move for £125m-rated starBradley Barcola to Liverpool: PSG Price Shift Gives Reds Fresh HopeLiverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola has started to feel like one of those long summer stories that tests the patience and rattles the nerves. A few weeks of silence, a few briefings from France, a few raised eyebrows at the numbers involved, and suddenly supporters begin to wonder whether anything concrete is actually moving. According to talkSPORT,
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool star has already held talks to join Premier League rivals

  14-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool star has already held talks to join Premier League rivalsCody Gakpo Transfer Latest as Tottenham Talks With Roberto De Zerbi RevealedLiverpool forward Cody Gakpo is increasingly open to joining Tottenham Hotspur, with fresh information suggesting direct talks have already taken place between the Netherlands international and Spurs head coach Roberto De Zerbi.Dutch journalist Rik Elfrink has provided the latest update on Gakpo’s situation, reporting that the 27-year-ol
  
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• Celtic Eye 21-Year-Old World Cup Scorer After Summer Surge: Right Choice?

  14-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Eye 21-Year-Old World Cup Scorer After Summer Surge: Right Choice?According to Infotbal, Celtic have shown an interest in a 21-year-old attacking midfielder at Slovan Liberec, Ermin Mahmić, after learning the Czech side’s conditions for a potential deal. The report says Celtic have other targets in play, so this does not represent a completed negotiation or an accepted bid.Celtic transfer report puts 21-year-old on radarHis form has given clubs plenty to notice. After joining L
  
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• Burnley sign Chelsea's Satpayev on loan

  14-08-2026 21:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dastan Satpayev has played nine times for Kazakhstan [Getty Images]Burnley have signed Kazakhstan winger Dastan Satpayev from Chelsea on a season's loan.Satpayev has made the move two days after celebrating his 18th birthday by signing a six-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months, at Stamford Bridge.The teenager had completed his move to England, having pre-agreed to join Chelsea in January 2025 in a £3.4m move from Kairat FC.Satpayev said: "I'm very pleased to be here. It's a g
  
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• Departing Romero says he wasn't perfect at Spurs

  14-08-2026 21:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristian Romero (right) attended Tottenham's final game of last season after a backlash from fans and former players [Getty Images]Cristian Romero has said he "wasn't perfect" during his five years with Tottenham Hotspur.The Argentina centre-back is set to complete a move to Atletico Madrid after they agreed to pay Spurs £34.2m for the 28-year-old.Romero's last game for Tottenham was against Sunderland in April, when he left the field in tears with a knee injury that would rule him out of
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Urged To Move In For This Manchester United Attacker: Should De Zerbi Go For Him?

  14-08-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Urged To Move In For This Manchester United Attacker: Should De Zerbi Go For Him?Speaking on Sky Sports’ Tottenham summer special podcast, pundit Jamie O’Hara urged his former club Tottenham Hotspur to move in for Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford. O’Hara said,“I just don’t know why we[Tottenham] don’t go for Marcus Rashford. I really think that Spurs should just go, how much do you want? How much can we get him for? I know he&r
  
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• Official | Hoffenheim midfielder Umut Tohumcu joins RB Salzburg on loan with purchase option

  14-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Hoffenheim midfielder Umut Tohumcu joins RB Salzburg on loan with purchase optionTSG Hoffenheim midfielder Umut Tohumcu will spend another season away from the Bundesliga after completing a loan move to Austrian giants RB Salzburg. Both clubs confirmed the transfer on Friday evening. The 22-year-old joins Salzburg for the 2026/27 campaign, with the Austrian club also securing a purchase option. Tohumcu remains under contract with Hoffenheim through 2028.The move represents t
  
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• Liverpool transfer news: Bombshell! Star set to complete move within days

  14-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool transfer news: Bombshell! Star set to complete move within daysAn exciting star is set to join Liverpool within the coming days. Once again, we find ourselves in August with that familiar feeling that Liverpool have made things harder for themselves than they needed to be.It has been a pretty slow and underwhelming transfer window for supporters. Back in June, the messaging was very different. This was supposed to be a huge summer for the Reds, with the club expected to be aggressive i
  
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• West Ham United £40m Windfall Could Spark Surprise Man Utd Raid: Right Choice And Decision?

  14-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham United £40m Windfall Could Spark Surprise Man Utd Raid: Right Choice And Decision?West Ham United have reportedly received a £35m bid from Brentford for their 21-year-old left-back, El Hadji Malick Diouf, with the package potentially rising to around £40m through add-ons. RoshaneSport reported the claim, with James Hokery relaying the exclusive on social media. The report says the Hammers now look likely to accept the proposal, while Manchester United youngster Harry A
  
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• Milan set to lower Rafael Leão’s place as Amorim approves transfer

  14-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan set to lower Rafael Leão’s place as Amorim approves transferAs reported by Sky Sport, via Calciomercato, Milan are open to lower their asking price for Rafael Leão.Milan head coach Ruben Amorim has made it clear to the club hierarchy that won’t stand in their should they choose to move Leão on, which signifies that he has not been entirely convinced by what he has seen in pre-season thus far, though he remains open to giving him opportunities should he rema
  
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• Gateshead sign Lewis-Burgess from MK Dons

  14-08-2026 21:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Keon Lewis-Burgess had previous loan spells at AFC Dunstable, Banbury United and Billericay Town [Getty Images]Gateshead have signed midfielder Keon Lewis-Burgess on loan until January from League One club Milton Keynes Dons.The 19-year-old has played six EFL Trophy games for the Dons but has yet to make his debut in the English Football League.He spent last season on loan with Billericay Town, making 31 appearances as they won promotion to National League South.
  
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• Palace target Fares Chaïbi while Exequiel Palacios pushes for Ipswich transfer

  14-08-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palace target Fares Chaïbi while Exequiel Palacios pushes for Ipswich transferTwo Bundesliga midfielders could be headed for the Premier League before the transfer window closes, with Crystal Palace showing concrete interest in Eintracht Frankfurt’s Farès Chaïbi and Ipswich Town continuing their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen’s Exequiel Palacios. According to Sport Bild, Crystal Palace are considering a move for Chaïbi. No formal offer has yet arrived in Frankfurt,
  
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• Juventus enquire about PSG’s Lucas Chevalier amongst other keeper options

  14-08-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus enquire about PSG’s Lucas Chevalier amongst other keeper optionsSerie A side Juventus are closing in on Bologna’s Jhon Lucumi and are then set to prioritise the signing of a goalkeeper. The idea of roping in Paris Saint-Germain’s Lucas Chevalier has now gained traction.Sportmediasetreport that while Guglielmo Vicario is a prime candidate for the Old Lady but there are several names on their shortlist.Zion Suzuki isn’t on it anymore but PSG’s Chevalier is em
  
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• Crystal Palace target Fares Chaïbi while Exequiel Palacios pushes for Ipswich transfer

  14-08-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace target Fares Chaïbi while Exequiel Palacios pushes for Ipswich transferTwo Bundesliga midfielders could be headed for the Premier League before the transfer window closes, with Crystal Palace showing concrete interest in Eintracht Frankfurt’s Farès Chaïbi and Ipswich Town continuing their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen’s Exequiel Palacios. According to Sport Bild, Crystal Palace are considering a move for Chaïbi. No formal offer has yet arrived in Fr
  
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• Leeds United See €10m Price Drop As Ligue 1 Feel Pressure: Should The Whites Hold The Line For The 26-Year-Old?

  14-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United See €10m Price Drop As Ligue 1 Feel Pressure: Should The Whites Hold The Line For The 26-Year-Old?Leeds United have reason to keep their nerve in the chase for a 26-year-old winger, Igor Paixão, with Marseille reportedly lowering their valuation from €50m to around €40m in one day. The claim comes from La Provence, as reported by Sport Witness, and it points to a transfer standoff that could become cheaper if Marseille’s need for cash intensifies.Leeds Un
  
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• SWPL: Aberdeen sign West Ham duo Katie O’Hanlon and Selin Cemal on loan

  14-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SWPL: Aberdeen sign West Ham duo Katie O’Hanlon and Selin Cemal on loanWest Ham have loaned two players to Aberdeen ahead of the 2026/27 season, with Katie O’Hanlon and Selin Cemal both making the move to the Scottish club.The pair will spend the 2026/27 campaign with Aberdeen as they continue their development and look to gain valuable experience in senior football.Katie O’Hanlon and Selin Cemal join AberdeenGoalkeeper O’Hanlon made the move to Aberdeen at the end of Jul
  
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• Real Madrid hand Jose Mourinho total control at the club – report

  14-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid hand Jose Mourinho total control at the club – reportBack in May, when the possibility of Jose Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid became increasingly serious, the Portuguese made two requests: a voice in transfers and respect for the established hierarchy within the sporting structure.Now, according to AS, his influence can already be seen in both areas, with Real Madrid handing him total control in the matters. Now, everything goes through Mourinho.Listening to everyone, d
  
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• Julian Alvarez expected to take further steps to force Barcelona move – report

  14-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Alvarez expected to take further steps to force Barcelona move – reportEarlier today, reports emerged claiming that FC Barcelona target Julian Alvarez had told his teammates that he regretted his recent behaviour as he sought to leave Atletico Madrid and had apologised.However, according to reports in Argentina from those close to the player’s camp, as relayed by Mundo Deportivo, the reality is quite different. Far from being regretful, the 26-year-old striker feels deceived b
  
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• Liverpool receive major transfer boost as €55m deal is agreed

  14-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool receive major transfer boost as €55m deal is agreedPSG Agree Mika Godts Deal as Bradley Barcola Exit Talk Grows Amid Liverpool InterestParis Saint-Germain have moved a step closer to reshaping their forward line, with Fabrizio Romano on X reporting that the French champions have reached a verbal agreement with Ajax for Mika Godts in a deal worth €55m, or £46.9m. The documents are still to be exchanged, but the key point is clear, PSG are pressing ahead with another atta
  
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