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• Windass can provide spark to ignite Wrexham's season

  25-08-2026 13:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josh Windass was one of 13 first team signings made by Wrexham in the 2025 summer transfer window [PA Media]His celebrations are more stoic than most.Despite consistently keeping his own emotions in check, the buzz Josh Windass brings to everyone connected to Wrexham is monumental.The forward did not feature in any of the Red Dragons' pre-season fixtures with Wisla Krakow, Manchester United, Leeds United, Liverpool and Sunderland due to a calf injury.It has also kept him out of his side's openin
  
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• LASK 5-1 Celtic (agg 5-4): What O'Neill said

  26-08-2026 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic boss Martin O'Neill: "I think these games show you that we have obviously a lot of work to do in that aspect [squad depth]."These games are real, real tests for you and unfortunately we've failed that test tonight."I'm responsible for this one but I don't know what's happened in the past."Without a doubt. Naturally it took me a long time to get over the UEFA Cup final in 2003 but this was majorly disappointing. In the context of things, one was a final which it would have been terrific to
  
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• Wolves full-back Hoever joins Sparta Prague

  26-08-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The last of Ki-Jana Hoever's 28 Premier League appearances for Wolves came in a 2-0 home defeat by Brentford last December [Shutterstock]Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Ki-Jana Hoever has joined Sparta Prague for an undisclosed fee on a "multi-year deal".The 24-year-old Dutchman joined Wolves from Liverpool in September 2020. He made 33 appearances in all competitions but spent much of his six years with the club out on loan.He had a brief spell back in the Netherlands with PSV Eindhoven, two s
  
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• Sky Sport: Gasperini wants Kessie, Roma make first inquiries

  25-08-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sport: Gasperini wants Kessie, Roma make first inquiriesFranck Kessié is waiting to find out his future. Juventus has been working for days to bring the former Atalanta player back to Italy, but first they must complete some midfield exits. The sale of Fabio Miretti, currently underway with Besiktas, may not be enough to free up the space needed to sign the 1997-born player. As Gianluca Di Marzio reports, Roma has stepped in during this waiting period and potential stalemate. The Gial
  
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• Report: Tottenham complete £85m winger deal as striker talks continue

  25-08-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham complete £85m winger deal as striker talks continueTottenham Transfer Latest: Savinho, Omar Marmoush and Spurs’ Urgent Need for New FirepowerTottenham have left themselves with work to do, and there is no point dressing it up. A 3-0 defeat at Brentford to open the Premier League season told its own story, and it matched the market reality around the club. Spurs still need goals, they still need pace, and they still need a front line that looks ready for the demands
  
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• With Neymar? Santos name squad for first clash with Palmeiras

  25-08-2026 23:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With Neymar? Santos name squad for first clash with PalmeirasSantos have officially announced the list of players called up for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.And Neymar will be an option against Palmeiras this Wednesday (25).
  The presence of the No. 10 among the players available was in doubt because of the synthetic pitch at Nubank Parque.Neymar has been called up, but his place in the starting lineup is not guaranteed.Santos have another derby ahead, against Corinthians on
  
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• With Neymar? Santos name squad for 1st showdown with Palmeiras

  25-08-2026 23:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With Neymar? Santos name squad for 1st showdown with PalmeirasSantos have made official the list of players called up for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.And Neymar will be an option against Palmeiras this Wednesday (25).
  The No. 10’s inclusion among the available players had been in doubt because of the synthetic pitch at Nubank Parque.Neymar has been called up, but his place in the starting lineup is not guaranteed.Santos have another derby ahead, against Corinthians o
  
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• Roma in advanced talks to send Ziolkowski to Monza

  25-08-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma in advanced talks to send Ziolkowski to MonzaJan Ziolkowski could leave Roma in the final days of the transfer window. Following the arrival of Koulierakis and Oosterwolde, the Polish defender, who can also play in a back three, has been relegated to the back row and risks limited playing time this season. The 2005-born defender is being eyed by some foreign clubs, but in the last few hours, Monza has moved into the top spot. The Brianza club have intensified contact with the Giallorossi fo
  
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• Roma awaiting further medical tests for Oosterwolde

  25-08-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma awaiting further medical tests for OosterwoldeRoma was ready to welcome Jayden Oosterwolde to Trigoria today. This morning, the Dutchman arrived in Rome, landing at Ciampino Airport on a flight from Amsterdam to begin his Giallorossi adventure. However, the 2001-born defender is having trouble passing his medical. As is well known, the Fenerbahçe defender is struggling with an injury, and the club wants to have a clear picture before adding him to the squad.As of this evening, the gr
  
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• Leeds United Eye €30m Striker As Transfer Window Nears Close: Does He Actually Fit What Farke Needs?

  25-08-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Eye €30m Striker As Transfer Window Nears Close: Does He Actually Fit What Farke Needs?Leeds United made a late enquiry for RB Leipzig’s 21-year-old Danish striker Conrad Harder this week, according to a report relayed by transfer insider Graeme Bailey. Manager Daniel Farke is chasing attacking cover behind Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha, with Leeds hoping their formal ties to the Red Bull Group might offer them an edge in negotiations.Leeds United eye RB Leipzig
  
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• Champions League play-off round-up 📝

  25-08-2026 23:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League play-off round-up 📝This Tuesday, August 25, three second-leg playoff matches were played across European grounds. The final step before (re)discovering the Champions League in a few weeks.The evening roundup 📝The first big feat of this round came from Sabah Baku, who secured qualification for the first time in their history (5-2 win after a 2-1 defeat in the first leg). Not bad for a club founded in 2017.Bodo Glimt did not have much trouble qualifying. After thei
  
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• Everton Striker Linked With Fiorentina Move: Worth Selling?

  25-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Striker Linked With Fiorentina Move: Worth Selling?Everton are considering a late-summer sale of striker Norberto Beto after Fiorentina registered concrete interest in the forward, according to Italian transfer journalist Nicolo Schira. Schira reported that an intermediary had already offered Beto to Juventus last week, and Fiorentina have now entered the picture as a genuine suitor.Everton striker Norberto Beto attracting Serie A interest with Fiorentina and Juventus interestedThe 28-ye
  
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• The strength of the Manchester City squad stood out at the PFA Awards

  25-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The strength of the Manchester City squad stood out at the PFA AwardsIt has been glossed over as Manchester City have sold a selection of fringe players over the past week, this summer, and have also lost Rodri and Bernardo Silva, but Enzo Maresca has a strong squad at his disposal. The reaction to City letting a selection of squad players go has seen this fact seemingly be forgotten. Tonight has seen four City players named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year. This fact speaks to how muc
  
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• Liverpool handed major boost in chase for 24-goal attacker

  25-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool handed major boost in chase for 24-goal attackerLiverpool have been linked with an awful lot of players this summer. The Reds needed to make many changes to their ranks so that they could get back to their best again.Indeed, a lot of people expected Andoni Iraola's appointment to be enough to at least give the Anfield outfit a bit of a boost but, after their performance against Newcastle on Sunday, that doesn't really seem to have been the case.The Reds' double pivot of Dominik Szobosz
  
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• Nunez's 45-yard strike helps Ipswich past Leicester

  25-08-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  English League CupIpswich Town 3 - 1 Leicester City FTMarcelino Nunez (right) joined Ipswich Town from rivals Norwich City in August 2025 for a reported £10m [Reuters]Marcelino Nunez scored twice - including a superb effort from 45 yards - as Premier League Ipswich Town moved into the third round of the Carabao Cup with victory over League One side Leicester City.The goal of the night came in the first minute of second-half injury time at Portman Road when Nunez, in the centre circle just
  
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• Report: Newcastle close in on Man City midfielder as more moves loom

  25-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle close in on Man City midfielder as more moves loomNewcastle Transfer Latest: Nico Gonzalez Talks, Attacking Plans and Jaissle’s Final Week PuzzleNewcastle United approach the closing days of the summer window with purpose, intrigue and a familiar sense of urgency. In a detailed update from The Athletic, the clearest message is that business at St James’ Park is far from complete. This is a club still shaping itself, still responding to a new head coach’s ideas
  
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• Aston Villa Striker Seals Saudi Move: The Best Replacement For Him?

  25-08-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Striker Seals Saudi Move: The Best Replacement For Him?Al-Hilal FC and Aston Villa have agreed a deal to transfer Ollie Watkins to Saudi Arabia, according to a report from Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri. Aston Villa had held back from accepting any proposal until a replacement was secured. That condition has now been met.Aston Villa agree Ollie Watkins sale to Al-HilalWatkins will travel to Riyadh in the coming days to complete the formalities, with the 30-year-old set to earn &p
  
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• Liverpool delegation jets out as new midfielder deal moves closer

  25-08-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool delegation jets out as new midfielder deal moves closerLiverpool closing in on Matías OrozcoMatías Orozco appears to have played his final game for Deportivo Cali in Colombia as he prepares to jet out and conclude a deal to joi the Reds.A Reds delegation was in attendance ahead of the deal for the 18-year-old midfielder - who suffered a slight injury during the 2-2 draw against Inter Bogotá.“Liverpool had scouts at the Estadio Deportivo Cali to watch Orozco a
  
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• Jurgen Klopp wonderkid set for Liverpool transfer

  25-08-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp wonderkid set for Liverpool transferJurgen Klopp is the most successful Liverpool manager in recent memory. The German won just about everything he could while in charge of the Reds with him only leaving the club due to his own resignation.Arne Slot was appointed as his successor and, while he may have won the Premier League title at the first time of asking, he did it with Klopp's team, rather than his own.Then the 2025-26 season came around and after Liverpool spent over £45
  
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• Player of the season, team of the season, 2025-26 Premier League awards 🏆

  25-08-2026 22:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Player of the season, team of the season, 2025-26 Premier League awards 🏆This Tuesday, the awards for the best Premier League players from last season were handed out.Time to find out who was crowned.Spoiler: it wasn’t an Arsenal player who was crowned best player.Bruno Fernandes was voted best player of the 2025-26 season. As a reminder, all Premier League players vote for this award.As for the Team of the Season, there are some huge names in it.For the fourth year in a row, Willi
  
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• One of the crown jewels at Manchester City is rewarded for his superb 2025-26 season

  25-08-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One of the crown jewels at Manchester City is rewarded for his superb 2025-26 seasonNico O’Reilly has risen from being an academy star at Manchester City to now being one of the first names on the City teamsheet. The 2025-26 season was the moment where O’Reilly took the leap from being a promising young player to a key player at the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders. Perhaps the defining moment came when Nico O’Reilly scored a brace as Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-0 in last seas
  
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• Liverpool Loan Watch: How Every Loanee is Performing

  25-08-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Loan Watch: How Every Loanee is PerformingAfter a full pre-season under new boss Andoni Iraola, Liverpool still lack the depth down the flanks. While they are working on multiple attacking additions before the summer window shuts, the absence of a ‘number 6′ and the mediocrity of their fullback pair were in plain sight against Newcastle United in a last-gasp 2-2 draw at St James’ Park.Fans are eager to see how the squad reacts against Nottingham Forest on Saturday lun
  
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• Juventus in contact for Atletico’s Alexander Sorloth and move depends on Nico Gonzalez

  25-08-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus in contact for Atletico’s Alexander Sorloth and move depends on Nico GonzalezSerie A giants Juventus want to sign another striker right after having sealed a move for Randal Kolo Muani. While Joshua Zirkzee’s name has gained traction, Atletico Madrid’s Alexander Sorloth is a more likely target.La Gazzetta dello Sport report that initial contact and discussions with Atletico Madrid have already been held for the Norwegian.Luciano Spalletti is much more keen on his profi
  
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• Wednesday's gossip: Villa make offer for Palace striker Mateta

  25-08-2026 22:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa make a move for Jean-Philippe Mateta and Nicolas Jackson, Manchester United eye a promising defender, and Manchester City aren't ready to give up on signing Enzo Fernandez.Aston Villa have made an offer for Crystal Palace and France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 29, though it falls well below the London club's valuation. (The Athletic - subscription required)Villa are also on the verge of agreeing a €70m (£59.8m) deal to sign Chelsea and Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, 25
  
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• Napoli still pursuing Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus but need departures first

  25-08-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli still pursuing Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus but need departures firstNapoli remain interested in Gabriel Jesus and are working to satisfy Massimiliano Allegri, who has asked the club to sign the Brazilian.According to Calciomercato.it, the forward is not considered a starter at Arsenal and could move to complete the attacking options at Allegri’s disposal before the window shuts.GENOA, ITALY – AUGUST 22: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of Napoli before the Serie A match betw
  
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• Gordon And Balde To Start | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Athletic Bilbao

  25-08-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gordon And Balde To Start | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Athletic BilbaoBarcelona will entertain Athletic Bilbao at the Nou Camp this Thursday night as they look to earn a good result at home in La Liga. The Catalan club managed to secure a dominant 5-0 win over Elche last weekend, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.Hansi Flick will set his players up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make some tweaks to his first XI for this contest. Anthony Gordon and
  
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• Fernandes and Shaw win PFA player of the year awards

  25-08-2026 21:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes and Khadija Shaw of Manchester City [Getty Images]Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw have won the Professional Footballers' Associations men's and women's player of the year awards.Both were previously named the Football Writers' Association men's and women's footballers of the year for the 2025-26 season.Fernandes, who last season broke the record for the most assists in a single Premier League campaign with 21,
  
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• Bruno Fernandes wins PFA Player of the Year as Manchester United captain rewarded for assists record

  25-08-2026 21:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bruno Fernandes has been named PFA Player of the Year, with the Manchester United captain rewarded another individual gong for his record-breaking season of assists.The Portugal playmaker was voted by his peers as the Premier League's best player for 2025/26, beating a six-man shortlist that featured three members of Arsenal's title winning squad.He had previously won the Football Writers Association Player of the Year and Premier League Player of the Year awards for his performances in a season
  
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• Liverpool exodus expected with six players set to leave before transfer deadline day

  25-08-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool exodus expected with six players set to leave before transfer deadline dayLiverpool Face Six Transfer Decisions as Iraola Shapes His SquadLiverpool have reached the point in the transfer window where decisions matter almost as much as deals.With the deadline approaching, Andoni Iraola and the club’s recruitment staff must determine which players genuinely form part of the first team picture and which would benefit more from playing regularly elsewhere.According to The Athletic&rs
  
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• Journalist: Manchester United eye late left back deal after £70m move

  25-08-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Manchester United eye late left back deal after £70m moveManchester United Transfer Latest: Carlos Baleba Arrives as Michael Carrick Faces Pressure Before DeadlineManchester United have reached that familiar point in a transfer window where one significant deal changes the mood, but not necessarily the wider concern. As The Athletic outlined in its latest DealSheet, United have finally moved decisively for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, yet the feeling around Old Trafford r
  
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