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• Wrexham sign Burnley defender Worrall

  01-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joe Worrall has been capped by England at under-21 level [Wrexham AFC]Wrexham have signed Burnley defender Joe Worrall for an undisclosed fee. The 29-year-old has agreed a two-year contract with the option for a further year.Phil Parkinson has been eager to improve his defensive options and has now added former Nottingham Forest player Worrall to his ranks before Tuesday's 23:00 BST transfer deadline.Wrexham have failed to keep a clean sheet in their opening four matches and are yet to win acros
  
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• AFC Wimbledon sign Pompey keeper Bursik on loan

  01-09-2026 13:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  AFC Wimbledon have signed goalkeeper Joe Bursik on loan from Championship side Portsmouth for the rest of the season.The 26-year-old returns to Plough Lane, where he joined the academy as an eight-year-old before leaving for Stoke City aged 16.He kept seven clean sheets in 16 Championship games for the Potters in 2020-2021 before going on loan to Telford, Accrington, Doncaster and Peterborough.Bursik signed for Pompey in September 2025, making 10 league appearances and starting against Arsenal i
  
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• Real Madrid ready to agree move: Liverpool can finally land midfielder today

  01-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid ready to agree move: Liverpool can finally land midfielder todayReal Madrid are ready to sell one of their midfielders. Liverpool have the chance to bring in a player they've wanted for many years.It's deadline day! Will Liverpool sign a midfielder? No one knows but probably not, let's be honest. They've had all summer to address their lack of ability-to-win-the-ball-back in the middle and haven't done a thing about it.In fact, they've moved Curtis Jones on without a replacement. The
  
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• Official | Hamburg complete €8m Zakaria El Ouahdi signing

  01-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Official | Hamburg complete €8m Zakaria El Ouahdi signingHamburg have officially completed the signing of Morocco international Zakaria El Ouahdi from KRC Genk, finally landing their preferred solution on the right side after several weeks of negotiations. The 24-year-old successfully completed his medical on Sunday before signing his contract with the Bundesliga club.According to Transfermarkt, HSV will pay an initial €8m transfer fee, with another €3m potentially due t
  
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• Official | Toulouse sign Strasbourg midfielder Mathis Amougou on loan

  01-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Official | Toulouse sign Strasbourg midfielder Mathis Amougou on loanToulouse FC have signed French midfielder Mathis Amougou (20) on loan from Ligue 1 rivals Strasbourg, both clubs have announced. The 20-year-old joined Chelsea from Saint-Etienne 18 months ago in a reported €15m deal. Amougou only featured two times for Chelsea before being sold to BlueCo-owned Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg for a similar transfer fee last summer.Amougou then struggled for game time with the Alsatians, with wh
  
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• New Arsenal signing scores for u21s in 2-2 draw

  01-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  New Arsenal signing scores for u21s in 2-2 drawThe 19-year-old winger found the net just days after completing his move from Manchester United, but Arsenal needed a late goal to earn a point.Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty ImagesJames Scanlon marked his debut for Arsenal Under-21s with a goal as the new signing helped his side earn a 2-2 draw away to Brighton and Hove Albion Under-21s on Monday.The 19-year-old winger, whose move from Manchester United was confirmed over the weekend, nee
  
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• John a hero in two St Mirren teams amid style shift

  01-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]Declan John, marauding from his role in defence, perhaps offers more of an insight into the changing face of St Mirren football than would be expected. A chasm of drastically altered tactical intent is bridged by John, linking a heroic late sprint at Hampden to a goal on Sunday that channelled Carlos Alberto in the Azteca.The popular Welshman arrived in Paisley as emergency cover for Scott Tanser before quickly establishing himself as first choice on his preferred left flank, extending his
  
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• Hamza Abdelkarim delighted after official Barcelona debut – ‘I hope more will come’

  01-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Hamza Abdelkarim delighted after official Barcelona debut – ‘I hope more will come’Barcelona continued their brilliant start to the new season with yet another dominating performance, this time against Rayo Vallecano.Raphinha notably scored a brace in a 5-2 win against Rayo, which also saw new signing Anthony Gordon deliver a masterful performance. Another key highlight of Barcelona’s win over Rayo was the appearance of Hamza Abdelkarim, as he made his official debut for
  
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• Northampton sign Chambers and Powell on loan

  01-09-2026 13:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  Northampton Town have signed Leeds United midfielder Sam Chambers and Nottingham Forest defender Josh Powell on loan for the rest of the season.Chambers, 19, made his Leeds debut as a substitute in a 3-0 Championship win over Plymouth in 2024 and his first start followed in an FA Cup tie away to Millwall in February last year.It is his first loan away from Elland Road but 21-year-old Powell already has League Two experience, having made 27 appearances during temporary spells at Colchester United
  
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• European glamour over but games continue to come thick and fast

  01-09-2026 13:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]In a week where so much has happened, it feels like an eternity since my previous column.Globe-trotting Motherwell have returned home from the continent for the final time this season after Freiburg proved why they were Europa League finalists last year with a 4-1 win sealing a 7-2 aggregate triumph.I can't complain about how Thursday went - we failed to progress, but we were not failures. A failure to me would have been a Sligo-level result at an earlier stage of qualifying.People are quic
  
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• Real Madrid defender makes a case for regular game-time with stellar display vs Malaga

  01-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid defender makes a case for regular game-time with stellar display vs MalagaIt is no secret that this will be a defining season for Trent Alexander-Arnold. Currently in his second year at Real Madrid, the defender is coming on the back of a torrid debut campaign.He will be looking to right the wrongs under Jose Mourinho, as he looks to become a key component in Real Madrid’s new setup.The former Liverpool star already had a promising look-in against Malaga, where he was handed hi
  
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• Bradley Barcola reveals why he chose to join Liverpool in mega money deal

  01-09-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Bradley Barcola reveals why he chose to join Liverpool in mega money dealBradley Barcola Joins Liverpool as Anfield Influence Shapes Major Premier League MoveLiverpool have their man, and Bradley Barcola has made it clear this was not a transfer that required much persuasion. The France international has completed his move from Paris Saint-Germain, signed a long-term contract, and arrives with elite-level experience, two recent Champions League titles, and a very direct explanation for why he wa
  
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• Report: Nottingham Forest have £30m bid rejected for Liverpool star

  01-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Nottingham Forest have £30m bid rejected for Liverpool starLiverpool Reject Nottingham Forest Bid for Trey Nyoni as Iraola Plans Bigger RoleLiverpool have made their position crystal clear. According to The Athletic, Nottingham Forest saw a £30m bid for Trey Nyoni knocked back, with the offer made up of “£25m guaranteed, plus a further £5m in add-ons”. There was no ambiguity from Anfield, Liverpool “made it clear that they are not prepared to san
  
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• Nantes turn down €10m bid from City Football Group-owned Troyes for Tylel Tati

  01-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nantes turn down €10m bid from City Football Group-owned Troyes for Tylel TatiTroyes have submitted a €10m bid to sign France U19 international centre-back Tylel Tati (19) from FC Nantes, according to RMC Sport. However, Les Canaris have turned down their approach. Troyes, who are back into Ligue 1 this summer after being crowned Ligue 2 champions, are owned by Manchester City’s owners – the City Football Group. Despite some questionable performances at the back, Tati remai
  
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• Barcelona new signing Rodri hailed as ‘Messi of Spanish football’ by Luis de la Fuente

  01-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona new signing Rodri hailed as ‘Messi of Spanish football’ by Luis de la FuenteSpain manager Luis de la Fuente has placed Rodri in extraordinary company after describing the Barcelona midfielder as the “Messi of Spanish football”.The comment came during an interview with Radio MARCA, where De la Fuente discussed the current state of the Spain national team and the factors behind La Roja’s position at the top of the world rankings.Rodri’s return to La Li
  
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• Aston Villa complete £47m Mbaye signing

  01-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ibrahim Mbaye has been capped 15 times by Senegal [Getty Images]Aston Villa have completed the signing of 18-year-old Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris St-Germain for a fee of 55m euros (£47m).Mbaye scored three goals and provided two assists in 31 games in all competitions last season as PSG successfully defended their Ligue 1 and Champions League titles.The teenager appeared in all four of Senegal's matches at the 2026 World Cup. He scored in a 3-1 defeat by France, becoming the yo
  
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• Portsmouth goalkeeper legend Knight dies aged 65

  01-09-2026 12:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Portsmouth goalkeeper Alan Knight has died aged 65 after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2024.Knight spent 22 years playing at Fratton Park, making 801 appearances between 1978 and 2000 – the record for a keeper at a single English club.Pompey fans gave him the nickname 'The Legend' and after retiring he became both a coach and ambassador for the club.Knight kept a clean sheet on his debut, aged 16, against Rotherham in the old Division Three in 1978 and he went on to repres
  
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• PSG prepare January deal for Parisian defender playing in the Premier League

  01-09-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG prepare January deal for Parisian defender playing in the Premier LeaguePSG are not going to do any more business this summer – but they’re already putting down ground work for a winter move.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.PSG got most of their business done very early this summer. They made some sales and some signings.The two that have dragged on have been the sa
  
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• Official | Aston Villa sign Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG

  01-09-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Aston Villa sign Ibrahim Mbaye from PSGAston Villa FC have signed PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye (18), both clubs have announced. The two clubs reached an agreement worth €55m for the transfer of the Senegal international winger to Villa Park. Aston Villa fended off competition from RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and Premier League rivals Chelsea and Liverpool to sign Mbaye, who has signed a five-year deal with the Villans. Mbaye will wear the No. 19 with Aston Villa.PSG Academy graduat
  
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• Roma deny Chelsea have made Kone offer while Blues move for Camara

  01-09-2026 12:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Serie A side Roma deny any formal offer has come in from Chelsea for midfielder Manu Kone.He is clearly a player of interest to the Blues but Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini issued a statement blocking it on Monday night.However, the Blues have made a £38.5m offer to sign Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara.The move is part of Chelsea's plans to replace Enzo Fernandez, who is closing in on a move to Manchester City before the transfer deadline for a fee of about £120m.The
  
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• Mikel Arteta gives injury update after Arsenal star forced off in win over Aston Villa

  01-09-2026 12:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Cristhian Mosquera is "fine" after the Spanish defender was substituted during Arsenal's 1-0 victory at Aston Villa on Monday night.The Arsenal manager chose not to risk the 22-year-old, introducing new signing Ezri Konsa late on, who faced jeers on his return to Villa Park."We knew that if we had an injury on the back line with Jurrien (Timber) out, we’d be in big trouble – so we had to do Ezri," Arteta explained post-match, after Bukayo Saka’s
  
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• 🚨 Official: Ibrahim Mbaye leaves PSG for Aston Villa

  01-09-2026 12:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Ibrahim Mbaye leaves PSG for Aston VillaIt’s signed!It’s official: Ibrahim Mbaye is leaving PSG and joining Aston Villa! The English club has just officially announced the signing of the Senegal international this September 1.Eager to strengthen the squad and bring fresh energy to its attack, Unai Emery has finally got his new weapon.The Birmingham club has therefore beaten several European heavyweights who were closely monitoring the player’s progress, furt
  
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• Real Madrid poised for a financial boost on deadline day as ex-player closes in on Benfica move

  01-09-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid poised for a financial boost on deadline day as ex-player closes in on Benfica moveThe transfer deadline day is finally here, but for Real Madrid, who have been quite active all throughout summer, are largely expected to remain unbothered.The club are handling only one or two deals on the departures’ side, with Manuel Angel soon expected to close his move to Fulham.That said, Real Madrid would be keeping an eye on one deal that might lead to a slight economic boost on the deadl
  
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• Official | RB Leipzig complete striker reshuffle with Marc Guiu arrival and Conrad Harder loan

  01-09-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | RB Leipzig complete striker reshuffle with Marc Guiu arrival and Conrad Harder loanRB Leipzig have officially completed a significant deadline-day reshuffle of their attacking corps, signing Spanish striker Marc Guiu permanently from Chelsea while allowing Conrad Harder to join Racing Strasbourg on loan. Guiu has signed a five-year contract through June 30, 2031 and will wear the No. 9 shirt in Saxony.Transfermarkt reports that Chelsea can receive up to €17m including r
  
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• Wrexham close in on Sheffield Utd's O'Hare

  01-09-2026 12:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Callum O'Hare has scored 13 goals in 97 appearances for Sheffield United since arriving from Coventry City in 2024 [Getty Images]Wrexham are closing in on a deadline day deal for Sheffield United midfielder Callum O'Hare.O'Hare is set to undergo a medical at the north Wales club with a view to completing a permanent move worth around £6.5m.Blades boss Chris Wilder confirmed on Monday the north Wales club had made a move for the attacking midfielder.Wrexham will now aim to complete the deal
  
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• Lyon winger Fofana set for £30m Sunderland move

  01-09-2026 12:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malick Fofana scored two goals and provided one assist in an injury-hit 2025-26 season [Getty Images]Sunderland have agreed a deal worth just under £30m for Lyon winger Malick Fofana.The 21-year-old is travelling to England for a medical and is expected to sign a five-year contract.The deal for the Belgium forward will cost an initial £25.6m, with a potential £4.3m in add-ons.Fofana is understood to be excited by the prospect of joining Sunderland before their first European ca
  
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• Barcelona new signing compares La Liga with the Premier League – ‘Football here is different’

  01-09-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona new signing compares La Liga with the Premier League – ‘Football here is different’Anthony Gordon produced a stellar performance in the final third as Barcelona secured a comprehensive 5-2 win over Rayo Vallecano on Monday night.The summer signing from Newcastle United notably assisted one of the goals from Raphinha while also playing a crucial role in Florian Lejeune’s own goal.The Englishman demonstrated excellent chemistry with his teammates and appears to be
  
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• What kind of player is Balogun?

  01-09-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Everton have agreed a £40m deal to sign USA international Folarin Balogun from Monaco, with a medical set to take place on Tuesday.So what type of player will the Blues be signing and how does he compare with Thierno Barry, the Toffees' current first-choice striker?A one-time Arsenal academy graduate, Balogun joined Monaco from the Gunners for £35m in 2023, going on to score 31 goals in 91 appearances for the Ligue 1 club.He missed four months of the 2024-25 campaign du
  
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• Sunderland agree deal for Arsenal winger target

  01-09-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland agree deal for Arsenal winger targetMalick Fofana is set to join Sunderland, with Arsenal opting not to pursue the signing at Lyon’s valuation of the winger.Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty ImagesOn Monday night, David Ornstein of The Athletic was among those to report that Arsenal were weighing up a move to sign Malick Fofana from Lyon on deadline day.The suggestion was that the club viewed the move as a possible market opportunity, with Lyon missing out on Champions League football.B
  
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• Official | Union Berlin send Ilyas Ansah to Hull on record-breaking deal

  01-09-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Union Berlin send Ilyas Ansah to Hull on record-breaking dealUnion Berlin have officially confirmed the permanent transfer of highly-rated German striker Ilyas Ansah to Premier League newcomers Hull City. The 21-year-old has signed a long-term contract with the English club through June 30, 2031, bringing his time in Köpenick to an end after only one Bundesliga season. The transfer represents an extraordinary piece of business for the Bundesliga outfit.Kicker reports th
  
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