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• Wow! Super talent agrees five-year contract with Liverpool and hands in transfer request

  25-08-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wow! Super talent agrees five-year contract with Liverpool and hands in transfer requestOne super talent has agreed a five year contract with Liverpool and handed in a transfer request. Liverpool need to sign a winger. It is probably one of the clearest priorities facing the club right now.The departure of Mohamed Salah has left a huge hole in the attack, both in terms of goals and creativity. Replacing someone of Salah's quality was never going to be easy, but Liverpool cannot simply hope that
  
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• Report: Sunderland Target £100m Man City Star

  27-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Sunderland Target £100m Man City StarSunderland Target Jack Grealish Loan as Europa League Ambition GrowsSunderland’s attempt to bring Jack Grealish to Wearside on loan feels like the sort of idea that tells you a great deal about where a club believes it is heading. According to The Athletic, the newly promoted Premier League side have “sent Manchester City an offer to sign Jack Grealish on loan”, a proposal that would involve City covering part of his wages and
  
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• Milan and Como discussing final details of transfer for Italy international Ricci

  27-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan and Como discussing final details of transfer for Italy international RicciSamuele Ricci is on the verge of joining Como from Milan as the two clubs are now discussing the final details of a transfer for the Italy international midfielder according to the latest updates on Thursday morning.Milan and Torino close to completing Ricci dealMilan and Como have an agreement in place over the structure of a deal for Ricci, who is set to join Cesc Fabregas’s side on an initial season-long lo
  
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• Liverpool agree huge fee with PSG for France winger Bradley Barcola

  27-08-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have reached an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to sign Bradley Barcola.The Champions League winners have accepted an approach which will guarantee them just over £100m and, including add-ons, could rise to £120m.The deal is not done yet but Liverpool reached a breakthrough in negotiations after coveting the France winger all summer.Barcola is poised to become the second most expensive player in Liverpool’s history, after Alexander Isak joined last summer for &poun
  
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• Jose Mourinho identifies Real Madrid’s most trusted back four – report

  27-08-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho identifies Real Madrid’s most trusted back four – reportJose Mourinho is beginning to form a clearer picture of his preferred Real Madrid defence, with the Portuguese coach reportedly identifying the back four that currently gives him the greatest sense of security.According to Defensa Central, Mourinho’s conclusions have evolved as the weeks and early matches of the season have progressed. While the Real Madrid manager remains aware that his team has defensi
  
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• Barcelona top target misses Atletico Madrid training for second consecutive day

  27-08-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona top target misses Atletico Madrid training for second consecutive dayBarcelona have not given up on their pursuit of Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez, and it increasingly looks like the player is pushing from his side as well.The Alvarez situation continues to attract attention and is probably the biggest transfer saga going on as deadline day approaches.Joan Laporta urged Atletico to consider accepting Barça’s offer for the 26-year-old, to which Los Colchonerosquickly
  
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• Bradford extend trial for midfielder Clucas

  27-08-2026 10:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sam Clucas made 40 appearances in all competitions for Shrewsbury Town last season [Getty Images]Bradford City have extended the trial of former Premier League midfielder Sam Clucas.The 35-year-old, who made 66 top-flight appearances for Swansea City and Hull City, trained with the Bantams earlier this week.Manager Graham Alexander wants to take a further look at Clucas, who is a free agent after recently being released by League Two Shrewsbury Town."He has trained with us for a couple of days.
  
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• With an attacker on his way out, Manchester City have an eye on a replacement

  27-08-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With an attacker on his way out, Manchester City have an eye on a replacementWith Savinho having left Manchester City to complete a move to Tottenham and Omar Marmoush set to follow him to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Enzo Maresca’s squad does need attacking reinforcements. Energetic winger Allan looks set to complete a move from Palmeiras to replace Savinho. However, City do need to replace Marmoush. Antoine Semenyo could provide cover for Erling Haaland but the Ghana international will
  
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• Where a Manchester City winger will land remains up in the air

  27-08-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Where a Manchester City winger will land remains up in the airIt isn’t out of the realms of possibility that Jack Grealish could remain at Manchester City when the transfer window closes. If City fail to sign the attacking reinforcements they need, perhaps Enzo Maresca could see value in keeping Grealish in his squad. However, the expectation is that Grealish will find a move before the transfer window closes. Two new reports have named three Premier League clubs as having an interest in b
  
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• Today’s Papers: Leao leaving, Kean rift, Champions League draw

  27-08-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers: Leao leaving, Kean rift, Champions League drawLa Gazzetta dello SportMilan: Out in 4 Leao heading towards Galatasaray. Tomori, Fofana and Gimenez left off the squad list45 million to the Diavolo and a super-contract for the Portuguese. Cardinale continues the purgeThe Kean rift The Fiorentina and Italy centre-forwardHe wants Como, doesn’t train: is finedJuve: David opens the Zirkzee door The new centre-forwardThe Canadian to Cholo, who locks down Sorlot
  
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• Real Madrid to sign €3m defender as part of double deal with Spanish club

  27-08-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid to sign €3m defender as part of double deal with Spanish clubReal Madrid are due for a quiet end to the summer transfer window, having already made the required additions to Jose Mourinho’s squad. However, it is expected that at least one or two players will join Castilla before next week’s deadline, as the club continues its plans to strengthen the ranks within La Fabrica.Last week, it was reported that Racing de Santander midfielder Sergio Martinez is of interest t
  
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• Real Madrid affected by “unprecedented” rule ahead of Champions League draw

  27-08-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid affected by “unprecedented” rule ahead of Champions League drawOn Thursday, Real Madrid will learn their seven opponents for the league phase of the 2026-27 Champions League. Los Blancos have struggled in the competition since winning their 15th title two years ago, but with Jose Mourinho at the helm, they will be extra determined to ensure that La Decimosexta comes to the Bernabeu next June.It will be crucial for Real Madrid to ensure a top 8 finish in the league phase,
  
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• 🚨 Liverpool and Man City unveil their new third kit

  27-08-2026 10:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Liverpool and Man City unveil their new third kitLiverpool and Manchester City must have coordinated. On Thursday morning, just 40 minutes apart, the two north-west England rivals officially unveiled their third kits for the 2026-27 season.Outfitted by Adidas, the Reds are going for a mix of black and burgundy red, while the Sky Blues, under the Puma banner, will strut their stuff in white.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original ve
  
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• Malick Fofana set to leave Lyon this summer

  27-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malick Fofana set to leave Lyon this summerAccording to a report from L’Équipe, it is virtually impossible for Lyon to be able to keep Malick Fofana (21) during the summer transfer window after their failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. The Belgian international forward expressed his desire to stay at OL and play in Europe’s elite continental competition. With the forward’s wishes no longer possible and Lyon under pressure to raise their finances, a transfer
  
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• Former Arsenal star Matteo Guendouzi sparks wild brawl and fan attack in chaotic Champions League tie

  27-08-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matteo Guendouzi was attacked by furious Lyon players and fans after sparking a mass brawl in a chaotic Champions League tie. The fiery French midfielder claimed “disrespect” and insults towards his family throughout the match, given his affiliation to Lyon’s fierce rivals Marseille, where he spent three seasons.The 27-year-old let out relief at the final whistle, celebrating wildly, lifting his arms and taunting the fans in the stands before dozens of players and staff rushed
  
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• 'Time is running out' - Alvarez situation 'not ideal' for Arsenal

  27-08-2026 10:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]French football expert Julien Laurens believes Julian Alvarez "still isn't opening the door" to Arsenal, despite Atletico Madrid insisting there is "0% chance" of selling him to "dream" destination Barcelona this summer.The 26-year-old has been the subject of intense transfer speculation this summer and, after being booed by Atletico Madrid fans on Sunday during their draw with Villarreal, he missed training on Wednesday because he was reportedly unwell.But has the transfer fiasco
  
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• 🚨 Biggest deal of the summer! Reports: PL giants pay £140m for PSG star

  27-08-2026 10:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Biggest deal of the summer! Reports: PL giants pay £140m for PSG starThings had gone quiet recently regarding Bradley Barcola’s move to Liverpool FC. But in the final stretch of the transfer window, the deal now appears to be gaining momentum. According to matching reports from David Ornstein of ‘The Athletic’, Ben Jacobs and ‘BBC Sports’, the PSG star is on the verge of a move to the Premier League. The two clubs are said to have reached an agreemen
  
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• Journalist refuses to rule out Real Madrid midfield mainstay’s late summer transfer: ‘Anything can happen’

  27-08-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist refuses to rule out Real Madrid midfield mainstay’s late summer transfer: ‘Anything can happen’Aurelien Tchouameni is not expected to leave Real Madrid this summer, but a potential transfer has not been ruled out completely if the club receive an offer too significant to ignore.According to journalist Ben Fernandes, as relayed in Defensa Central, Real Madrid have no active intention of selling the French midfielder, who recently extended his contract until 2031.Tchou
  
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• Liverpool close in on signing PSG forward Barcola

  27-08-2026 10:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee that is expected to be in excess of £100m.Sources have indicated to BBC Sport that talks have progressed in the last 48 hours and a full agreement is now close.PSG had valued the 23-year-old France forward at £140m but the total package is expected to be below that figure. The final details are still to be completed but the deal is set to be worth a minimum of £100m, which will rise with
  
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• Reading draw Brentford - good news or reminder of Royals' fall?

  27-08-2026 10:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Royals will host the Bees in the third round of the EFL Cup in September [Getty Images]Reading have been drawn to play Brentford in the Carabao Cup third round and for fans, there are two very different responses to this draw…There's the adult, mature, rational and level headed one… Excellent. We get to see an established Premier League team, from just 10 junctions down the M4, visiting the SCL stadium. We've got some history against them and it should be a really good night ou
  
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• Report: Roma monitoring top secret target

  27-08-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Roma monitoring top secret targetRoma is working to provide Gian Piero Gasperini with an attacking winger to complement the lineup of Dybala, Soulé, Mora, and Pellegrini, while excluding the three central attackers Malen, Castro, and Vaz. A key player is still missing; the lack of a left winger with the ability to sprint at pace is palpable. D’Amico’s eyes are on Malick Fofana and Gittens. Gasp is confident that the Friedkins have been convinced to make one last effort
  
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• Lille interested in Martin Terrier return

  27-08-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lille interested in Martin Terrier returnLigue 1 interest in Martin Terrier (29) is growing. Earlier this week, Foot Mercato reported Stade Rennais’ interest in bringing the forward back to France’s top flight. Lille OSC are also in the race, L’Équipe understands.In two seasons at Bayer Leverkusen, Terrier has been limited to just 44 appearances. In that time, he has netted seven goals. He has been less successful there than he was at Roazhon Park. With Rennes, Terrier s
  
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• Lyon forced to raise €100m in player sales following Champions League exit

  27-08-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon forced to raise €100m in player sales following Champions League exitAfter being eliminated in the final UEFA Champions League qualifying round by Fenerbahçe, Lyon will need to raise a significant amount of funds through player sales to cover the financial implications of not qualifying for Europe’s premier continental competition. Romain Molina reports that they will likely need to raise around €100m from player sales before the start of next summer to balance the bo
  
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• Jose Mourinho starting to unlock Real Madrid’s superstar attacking trio – report

  27-08-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho starting to unlock Real Madrid’s superstar attacking trio – reportReal Madrid made it back-to-back victories in La Liga, securing a stylish 4-1 win against Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu.After a cagey first half that saw the scores level, Los Blancos came back from the break and picked apart the Basque club with utmost ease.A hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe and a goal from Vinicius Junior would have enthralled Bernabeu fans, but there was a more interesting aspect
  
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• Barcelona remain in contact over Atletico Madrid defensive target; move dependent on Alejandro Balde

  27-08-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona remain in contact over Atletico Madrid defensive target; move dependent on Alejandro BaldeBarcelona and Atletico Madrid are both keeping tabs on Racing Santander left-back Jorge Salinas as the final days of the summer transfer window approach, reports Gabriel Sans of Mundo Deportivo.The two clubs have been in contact with Racing in recent days, although their respective interest in the defender is being driven by very different circumstances.To begin with, Atletico have a more immediat
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Bodo/Glimt 🥵, Ligue 1 top 10 sales 💸, Salah 👻

  27-08-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Bodo/Glimt 🥵, Ligue 1 top 10 sales 💸, Salah 👻No rest for Bodo 🥵Fixtures are getting more and more packed for European clubs... and here’s another case that’s causing a stir. Having qualified for the Champions League league phase, Bodo Glimt played two matches in two days. The first saw the Norwegians beat NEC Nijmegen (3-0) to seal their UCL qualification, while the second, in the Norwegian Cup against FK Fauske/S
  
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• Ornstein: Liverpool Agree £125m Deal “In Principle” For World Class Winger

  27-08-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ornstein: Liverpool Agree £125m Deal “In Principle” For World Class WingerBarcola agreement signals Liverpool’s attacking ambitionLiverpool have reached an agreement in principle with Paris Saint-Germain over a transfer for Bradley Barcola, in a deal that could eventually be worth approximately £120 million.According to original reporting from David Ornstein for The Athletic, negotiations progressed overnight and produced an outline agreement between the two clubs.
  
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• Liverpool Drawn Against Premier League Rival In League Cup

  27-08-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Drawn Against Premier League Rival In League CupLiverpool Learn Carabao Cup Test as Tottenham Trip Lands Between Key Premier League FixturesLiverpool’s first domestic cup assignment of the autumn now has shape and context. The Carabao Cup third round draw has handed Andoni Iraola a home tie against Tottenham, a fixture that will sit awkwardly, and intriguingly, in the middle of a demanding September sequence.The game is scheduled for September 15 or 16 at Anfield, tucked between
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: Liverpool reach 'agreement in principle' for Bradley Barcola

  27-08-2026 09:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 BREAKING: Liverpool reach 'agreement in principle' for Bradley BarcolaLiverpool have reached an agreement in principle with Paris Saint-Germain to sign forward Bradley Barcola, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.The clubs agreed terms overnight on a package worth more than €135m (£116m), with important final details still being ironed out on Thursday morning. Nothing has been signed and the transfer is yet to be completed.If all conditions are met, the deal wou
  
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• Watch: Barcelona summer signing Jesse Bisiwu scores stunning goal for youth team

  27-08-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watch: Barcelona summer signing Jesse Bisiwu scores stunning goal for youth teamBarcelona summer signing Jesse Bisiwu continues to make a strong impression ahead of the new season, with the young Belgian winger producing another moment of quality for Barça Atlètic during their recent friendly victory over Reus.The reserve side defeated Reus 2-1 as preparations continue for the official start of the campaign, and Bisiwu was one of the standout performers.The 18-year-old had already
  
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