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Man City enter Gakpo race as Newcastle close in on Gonzalez

Manchester City join Tottenham in pursuit of Liverpool's Cody Gakpo, while Newcastle near completion of a deal for Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City. Manchester United remain confident about signing Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly despite the club's £50m asking price.

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Saints Add All-Pro Kicker Carlson to Challenge Smyth for Starting Role

The New Orleans Saints have signed two-time All-Pro kicker Daniel Carlson to compete with Charlie Smyth and Tanner Brown for the starting kicker position ahead of the 2026 regular season.

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Ceferin rules out Fifa presidency bid but expects challenger to Infantino

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has ruled out running for Fifa president but expects a challenger to face Gianni Infantino in March 2027. Infantino faces mounting pressure after abandoning a controversial plan to sell stakes in Fifa competitions.

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Mateta's Contract Challenge Leaves Palace Facing Transfer Deadline Decision

Jean-Philippe Mateta's challenge to the final year of his Crystal Palace contract has forced the club to decide whether to sell the striker before the transfer window closes or retain him as a contracted player.

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Sunderland Complete £8.6m Signing of Midfielder Ahoka from Antwerp

Sunderland have signed 20-year-old midfielder Jules Ahoka from Royal Antwerp for £8.6 million on a long-term contract. The DR Congo youth international becomes the club's third summer signing, joining left-back Thomas Meunier and right-back Dayann Methalie.

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Alvarez Caught Between Barcelona Dream and Arsenal's Last-Minute Gambit

Julian Alvarez was booed by Atletico Madrid supporters during Sunday's draw with Villarreal as the transfer saga intensifies. With Barcelona blocking his path and the September 1 deadline approaching, Arsenal emerges as his only realistic escape route—if he chooses to take it.

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Docherty Named Scotland Under-21 Coach with Naismith as Assistant

Tony Docherty has been appointed Scotland Under-21 head coach with Steven Naismith as assistant, replacing Scot Gemmill after nearly a decade. The appointments are part of a broader restructuring under new senior head coach Sebastien Pocognoli.

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Rural residents oppose £8m national football training centre over noise and traffic fears

A proposed £8 million national football training centre near Ballymena faces opposition from rural residents and campaigners concerned about noise, floodlights and traffic. The Irish FA plans to build the 50-acre facility by 2028, but opponents are considering legal action.

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Scottish Premiership clubs race to plug squad gaps with 11 days left in transfer window

With 11 days remaining in the Scottish Premiership transfer window, each club faces distinct challenges. Some must trim oversized squads, others need to address glaring weaknesses, and several face losing key players. Celtic pursue midfielders and goalkeepers, Rangers have agreed a deal for a PSV...

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Celtic to intensify Gineitis pursuit after Champions League tie

Celtic will accelerate their pursuit of Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis after their Champions League play-off with LASK, with the Scottish champions holding a 3-0 first-leg lead.

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Wissa Impresses as Isak Struggles in Newcastle's Late Draw with Liverpool

Dominik Szoboszlai's 99th-minute penalty earned Liverpool a 2-2 draw at Newcastle, denying Matthias Jaissle victory in his Premier League debut. Yoane Wissa impressed for Newcastle while Alexander Isak struggled on his return.

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Guehi's Gamble Pays Off as Maresca Rescues City's Opener

Enzo Maresca's Manchester City secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Bournemouth on 23 August 2026, with Marc Guehi's experimental deployment in midfield proving decisive. The centre-back scored the equaliser before Josko Gvardiol's late goal sealed the win, salvaging City's season opener ...

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