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• Will Man Utd move for Hall?

  02-09-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]As 23:00 BST ticked by on 1 September and the suspicion became reality, many Manchester United fans thought the same thing – what about a left-back?Since the 2025-26 season ended, and United's summer transfer strategy started to be debated, it seemed obvious the club would move to address a perceived weakness in Michael Carrick's squad.Luke Shaw is their only senior orthodox left-back. He started all 38 Premier League games last season, which given his previous injury record was pheno
  
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• Barcelona turned down chance to sign 24-year-old Newcastle United loanee

  02-09-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona turned down chance to sign 24-year-old Newcastle United loaneeAccording to Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona were handed the opportunity to sign Nick Woltemade from Newcastle United in the summer, but the proposal arrived too late for the club to seriously consider the deal.By the time the German forward was offered to Barça, the decision to bring in Gabriel Jesus had already been made. Woltemade was also beginning to look towards Serie A as he assessed his options.Barcelona ultimat
  
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• Manchester City Agree To Sign This Everton Winger: What Will He Bring To The Etihad?

  02-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Agree To Sign This Everton Winger: What Will He Bring To The Etihad?In a recent post on X, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano stated that Manchester City have agreed to sign Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian club have come to an agreement on a £65m deal to bring the Senegalese talent to the Etihad Stadium on deadline day.Ndiaye’s Decent Numbers In English FootballNdiaye enjoyed an impressive campaign at the Merseyside club as he
  
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• Leeds 'have to aim high' with 'really strong squad' - Bijol

  02-09-2026 20:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Leeds United defender Jaka Bijol says the club have emerged from the summer transfer window with "a really strong squad".The Whites made seven additions in the window and have began their second season back in the Premier League with four points from two games."We've had a really good start," Bijol told BBC Radio Leeds."We can be happy with out start but we still have a long way to go."The focus is to get as many points as we can and then when the end period of the season comes we
  
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• Real Madrid star Yan Diomande reflects on his football journey: ‘The sacrifices my family and I made were worth it’

  02-09-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star Yan Diomande reflects on his football journey: ‘The sacrifices my family and I made were worth it’Yan Diomande, Real Madrid’s latest signing and newest Red Bull athlete, has reflected on his rapid rise from the streets of Abidjan to the Santiago Bernabeu in an introductory interview with the brand.The 19-year-old winger became the most expensive acquisition in Real Madrid history, joining from RB Leipzig in a deal worth €140 million including add-ons.This
  
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• O'Neill 'hopeful' training centre plans progress

  02-09-2026 20:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill said that he was "certainly hopeful" that the Irish Football Association can move forward with plans to have a national training centre open by 2028.The IFA announced in February 2025 their plans for the "state-of-the-art" facility which will be located next to the Galgorm Resort just outside of Ballymena and will have "world-class pitches and cutting-edge training facilities".The association reiterated their desire to proceed with the proposal last month
  
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• FIFA reportedly expected to cover Gianni Infantino's legal costs if UEFA takes action against president

  02-09-2026 20:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If UEFA decides to take legal action against Gianni Infantino, FIFA will reportedly foot the bill, per The Athletic. That report comes days after UEFA filed a legal document that could lead to a lawsuit against Infantino down the road.The entire situation stems from Infantino's attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, including Josh Kushner. That proposal, which was ultimately scrapped, was known as FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE). In late August, UEFA filed a legal document s
  
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• Eight in, many out – Rating Barcelona’s 2026 summer transfer window

  02-09-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eight in, many out – Rating Barcelona’s 2026 summer transfer windowBarcelona entered the 2026 summer transfer window in a position they had not enjoyed for years.For the first time since 2022, the Catalans were able to operate under La Liga’s 1:1 Fair Play rule. That gave Deco and Hansi Flick far more freedom in the market, and Barcelona made full use of it.The club spent around €190 million on new players while bringing in around €108 million through transfers and ot
  
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• Chelsea Have Held Talks To Land This Ligue 1 Midfielder: Should Alonso Go For Him?

  02-09-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Have Held Talks To Land This Ligue 1 Midfielder: Should Alonso Go For Him?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Chelsea have held talks to land Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara. It has been claimed that the Blues have identified the Senegalese talent as a replacement for Enzo Fernandez but will only sign him if the Argentine joins Manchester City on deadline day.Camara’s Impressive Form In French FootballCamara enjoyed a decent run of form at the French club as
  
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• Fofana saga a 'treacherous' story to cover - Mokbel

  02-09-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Malick Fofana's chaotic move to Sunderland was "a really difficult story to cover", says BBC Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel.The Black Cats eventually beat Crystal Palace to the signing of the 21-year-old forward from Lyon in a deal worth £30m, after previous interest from Arsenal."It was really a dramatic day and definitely one of the narratives of Deadline Day for sure," Mokbel told BBC Radio Newcastle."With the flip-flopping, as a journalist I must say it was a r
  
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• Clement a 'father figure' - City director Knapper

  02-09-2026 20:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Philippe Clement replaced Liam Manning as Norwich City boss last November [Shutterstock]Norwich City sporting director Ben Knapper has described head coach Philippe Clement as a "father figure" to his players.Knapper was in the stands at the Bet365 Stadium on Tuesday night as Norwich went down to a 1-0 defeat by Stoke City which saw them drop to a lowly 19th in the embryonic Championship table.But despite three defeats from their first four league matches, Knapper was glowing in his praise of Cl
  
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• Official: Barcelona’s squad numbers for the 2026/27 season

  02-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Barcelona’s squad numbers for the 2026/27 seasonWith the summer transfer window in Spain finally coming to an end on Tuesday night, FC Barcelona have completed their squad and have now announced the official shirt numbers for the entire roster.The departures of several players like Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Ronald Araujo, Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski, Marcus Rashford and Marc Casado, coupled with the arrival of several new signings, have led to a major reshuffle of the availabl
  
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• Liverpool's last-minute bid confirms Andoni Iraola's short-term plans

  02-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool's last-minute bid confirms Andoni Iraola's short-term plansAndoni Iraola will be hoping that his Liverpool squad finally kicks off soon. The Spaniard was expected to make a massive difference at Anfield and, while he may have got them scoring, their defence is still nowhere near strong enough.In the Premier League this season, Liverpool have bagged as many goals as they have conceded and, while that may mean that they're currently unbeaten, the Reds' fanbase will have certainly been ho
  
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• 'A decent start but tougher tests to come'

  02-09-2026 19:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]A 3-1 victory at Deepdale on Tuesday evening made it two wins in a row for Bristol City after they had beaten Portsmouth by a narrower margin of 2-1 at Ashton Gate on Saturday. Seven points from the opening four games is a decent start for the Robins and in this back to school week, I would give it a mark of B+.Both wins have been achieved without the team playing particularly well for long periods, like they most certainly did at Birmingham in their opening away fixture where
  
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• 📹 Farewell in tears! Youngster suffers cruel late switch

  02-09-2026 19:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Farewell in tears! Youngster suffers cruel late switchNormally, after completed transfers, we are used to seeing different images: stars proudly wearing the shirt of their new club or smiling for the camera as they sign their contract.Very late on Deadline Day, different scenes reached us from Spain: on Monday night, after his departure from Real Betis was confirmed, Pablo García left the club grounds alongside his mother — both were in tears. A tearful farewellThat was sh
  
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• Goalkeeper Roos departs Notts County

  02-09-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kelle Roos made 11 appearances for Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership last season [Shutterstock]Goalkeeper Kelle Roos has departed League One club Notts County by mutual consent.The 34-year-old Dutchman signed a two-year contract last July but has left after he and the club reached a settlement.Roos played on 26 occasions during the first half of last season but was sent out on loan to Scottish Premiership club Kilmarnock in January as the Magpies went on to be promoted from League Two via t
  
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• Injured Barcelona midfielder will resume training tomorrow as he prepares to return vs Valencia

  02-09-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Injured Barcelona midfielder will resume training tomorrow as he prepares to return vs ValenciaAs FC Barcelona get set to kickstart their preparations for their next La Liga game, they have been greeted with some positive news on the injury front. Indeed, according to SPORT, Barcelona midfielder Gavi is set to return to the pitch on Thursday and is expected to complete a significant part of the training session alongside his teammates.It represents an important step forward after the scare he su
  
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• 🚨 Confirmed XIs: Bayern rotate for their German Cup debut

  02-09-2026 19:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Confirmed XIs: Bayern rotate for their German Cup debutVfL Osnabrück host FC Bayern Munich this Wednesday at the compact Bremer Brücke (16,667 spectators) in the first round of the DFB-Pokal. Vincent Kompany’s side head into their cup opener on the back of a perfect run of seven straight wins. With stars such as Michael Olise, the Munich side will look to impose their authority from the opening minutes.
  Meanwhile, the purple side coached by Timo Schultz and led creative
  
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• Rensch and Pellegrini return to partial group training

  02-09-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rensch and Pellegrini return to partial group trainingWith the transfer window now behind us, which Tony D’Amico discussed in his press conference, Gian Piero Gasperini can now focus fully on the pitch. Today, September 2nd, the Giallorossi held an afternoon session at Trigoria ahead of the match against Atalanta. Good news for the Giallorossi coach: Devyne Rensch and Lorenzo Pellegrini trained partially with the group and see the light at the end of the tunnel. The number 7, who has been
  
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• 👕 Barça confirm squad numbers for the new season

  02-09-2026 19:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👕 Barça confirm squad numbers for the new seasonFollowing the close of the transfer window, FC Barcelona confirmed the squad reshuffle led by Hansi Flick. Multiple departures and the arrival of key reinforcements triggered a complete overhaul of the first team’s squad numbers.
  Number reassignments and new ownersIn goal, Joan Garcia takes the No. 1 shirt, while Fermín López will wear No. 7. In attack, new signing Gabriel Jesus inherits Robert Lewandowski’s
  
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• 'Disappointing' but 'focused' approach was needed - fans on Man Utd's squad

  02-09-2026 19:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][BBC Sport]We asked for your views on Manchester United's transfer business. Here are some of your thoughts: Emmanuel: Not very impressive, especially with the club's participation in the Champions League. Our defence needs to be strengthened. Good players are there, but we ain't signing them.Ron: Interestingly, Manchester United's best signing of the summer is not a transfer signing at all, given that it is Marcus Rashford!Carl: A disappointing window. We needed a left-back and, in my opin
  
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• 'The midfield quality is unbelievable' - fans on Man City squad

  02-09-2026 19:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Manchester City's transfer business. Here are some of your comments:Paul: Brilliant transfer window. The midfield quality is unbelievable.Glynn: City's transfer business has been very good, although I think they have overpaid for Enzo Fernández. When are City going to sign a recognised full-back? I fear City will leak goals until the full-back positions are resolved.Tony: Overall, as a City fan, I think there have mostly been good signings, al
  
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• 'Real talent and huge potential' - fans on Villa's summer transfers

  02-09-2026 19:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][BBC Sport]We asked for your views on Aston Villa's squad with the transfer window shut until January.Here are some of your comments:Mike: There's real talent and huge potential in this new group of players and I'm genuinely excited to see how Unai Emery moulds them into a team of his own design. Last season we learned how a slow start doesn't necessarily mean a poor season and it's clear that our manager will get more out of these players than they themselves knew they were capable of. Let
  
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• 'Headless chickens' and 'as fans we deserve better'

  02-09-2026 19:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][BBC Sport]We asked for your views on Everton's transfer business. Here are some of your comments:Paul: In all fairness I never expected anything other than how this debacle has turned out. It's Everton's way to buy as cheap as possible and at the last minute - this time they have been caught out. I am done with the club as long as these owners are in charge.Peter: At the start of the transfer window we were full of optimism as early signs of getting the recruitment done early seemed to be
  
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• 🚨Confirmed XIs: Real Madrid look to seal progress against Ajax

  02-09-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Confirmed XIs: Real Madrid look to seal progress against AjaxReal Madrid host Ajax this Wednesday at the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium to decide the third qualifying round of the Women’s Champions League. After a 0-2 win in Amsterdam, Pau Quesada’s side come into the tie in a very strong position, aiming to secure their place in the League Phase draw in Nyon for the sixth consecutive year.
  Real Madrid Women are in excellent form, adding wins in Europe and a thrilling 3-2
  
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• Celtic interest filled Emenalo with confidence

  02-09-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New left-back Landon Emenalo feels he's ready for the "expectations to win" at Celtic after joining on a one-year loan deal from Chelsea. The 18-year-old spent time in Monaco and Chelsea's academy systems and has been a key player in the London club's Under-21 side. "It feels great to have joined Celtic," Emenalo said."Such a big club with a massive history."I knew a bit about Celtic, but I realised just how big the club is when I first visited."I know the club has such a huge supp
  
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• Barcelona star Olmo questions Atletico Madrid’s handling of Julian Alvarez saga: ‘I don’t understand’

  02-09-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona star Olmo questions Atletico Madrid’s handling of Julian Alvarez saga: ‘I don’t understand’FC Barcelona playmaker Dani Olmo enjoyed a special day in Terrassa on Wednesday as his hometown celebrated Spain’s success at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Barcelona star was given a hero’s welcome and proudly accepted the tribute before speaking to the media. Among the topics he addressed was Julian Alvarez’s failed move to Barcelona and Atletico Madrid&rs
  
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• Celtic loan keeper Johnstone & teenage Chelsea duo Mheuka & Emenalo

  02-09-2026 19:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Johnstone has Premier League experience with Wolves, West Brom and Crystal Palace [Getty Images]Celtic have completed loan deals for former England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and teenage Chelsea duo Shumaira Mheuka and Landon Emenalo. Johnstone, 33, arrives from Wolverhampton Wanderers and will provide competition for Finland international Viljami Sinisalo.Striker Mheuka, 18, has extended his contract at Chelsea until 2031, having made nine outings for the London club. Four of those came in the 20
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid trio nominated for La Liga awards for August

  02-09-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid trio nominated for La Liga awards for AugustAfter a forgettable last season, Real Madrid made a sea of changes during the summer, bringing in a new manager in Jose Mourinho and following it up with six major signings.And, the results so far have been very positive for Los Blancos, as they have made a perfect start to the 2026/27 La Liga campaign.So far, the Spanish capital club have won each of their three matches in the league, defeating RCD Espanyol, Real Sociedad, and M
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona trio nominated for La Liga awards for August

  02-09-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona trio nominated for La Liga awards for AugustJust a couple of weeks into the 2026/27 La Liga season, FC Barcelona have started on a strong note, winning three in three matches.The Blaugrana have been scoring goals for fun and have also kept two clean sheets in three of their matches. As such, they are currently occupying the top of the league table, ahead of bitter rivals Real Madrid, who are second, behind on goal difference.As a consequence of their blistering start to the
  
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