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Chelsea target free agent Wijnaldum to fill Fernandez void after deadline-day chaos
Chelsea lost Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City in a £125m deal on deadline day and failed to sign a replacement, leaving Xabi Alonso short in midfield. The club have now contacted 35-year-old Georginio Wijnaldum, a free agent since leaving Saudi side Al-Ettifaq.
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Mike Dean admits playing secret whistle games during Premier League matches
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has revealed he used to challenge himself to go 20-25 minutes without blowing his whistle and once spent 15 minutes confined to the centre circle during live matches, drawing fierce criticism from fans.
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Manchester United loan teenager Chido Obi to Willem II after English deadline passes
Manchester United have confirmed 18-year-old striker Chido Obi will join Dutch side Willem II on a season-long loan, completing the deal a day after England's transfer window closed by using the Netherlands' later midnight deadline.
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Zaïre-Emery confronted Deschamps to avoid repeating his Euro nightmare
Frustrated by remaining on the bench during the World Cup in the United States, Warren Zaïre-Emery requested a one-on-one meeting with Didier Deschamps to understand his place in the France hierarchy.
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Mbappé Targeted by Kidnapping Plot Orchestrated from Prison Cell
An 18-year-old inmate held at Villepinte prison was running a criminal network from his cell targeting 26 wealthy individuals, including Kylian Mbappé. Arrested on August 19 after leaving Bobigny courthouse, he was charged with organized gang theft and assault conspiracy.
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Arsenal approached Lautaro Martinez in deadline-day scramble as Inter refused £73m sale
Arsenal made a late push to sign Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez in the final days of the transfer window, with assistant manager Gabriel Heinze contacting his compatriot directly. Inter refused to sell, and Martinez himself had little desire to leave the San Siro.
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Free-agent Sancho among ex-Premier League stars offered Dubai lifeline by Shelvey's Arabian Falcons
Jadon Sancho, Raheem Sterling and Paul Pogba are among the high-profile free agents approached by Dubai second-division side Arabian Falcons, managed by former Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey, to maintain match fitness while seeking new clubs.
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Laure Boulleau to Release Documentary on Violence in Football in October
Former French international and analyst Laure Boulleau is preparing a documentary on violence in football, set for release in October. The project will coincide with the launch of her own association dedicated to the issue.
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João Neves arrives at PSG in a van to deliver donations to charities
On Tuesday morning, PSG midfielder João Neves surprised supporters gathered at the Poissy Campus by arriving for training in a utility van loaded with supplies for associations supported by the PSG Foundation.
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Martinelli completes Al-Hilal medical as Sancho eyes Dubai move and Obi heads to Willem II on loan
Gabriel Martinelli has undergone a medical ahead of a £60m move to Al-Hilal, while free agent Jadon Sancho is being courted by Dubai side Arabian Falcons and Manchester United striker Chido Obi is set to join Eredivisie club Willem II on loan.
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Mamardashvili's glowing Valencia verdict convinced Elliott to seal loan switch
Harvey Elliott has revealed that Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili played a key role in persuading him to join Valencia on loan this summer, with the Georgian's praise for the club and city proving decisive for the English midfielder.
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Genesio regains control of OM captaincy after management reversal
Olympique de Marseille president Stéphane Richard has confirmed that Bruno Genesio is now free to choose his captain, ending the episode in which Frank McCourt forced the removal of the armband from Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg during pre-season.
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Guardiola's immersive documentary arrives in France on September 9
« A beautiful obsession », a four-part documentary series on Pep Guardiola's final two seasons at Manchester City, will air in France from September 9. The film reveals a particularly vulnerable coach, even discussing his divorce with his players.
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Marseille without summer signings, Richard leaves door open to free agent
Olympique de Marseille completed its summer transfer window without any signings, constrained by DNCG and UEFA restrictions on an unsustainable wage bill. President Stéphane Richard does not entirely rule out the arrival of a free agent, provided it receives approval from the financial watchdog.
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Renard Returns to Ivory Coast: 42% of Supporters Reject His Appointment
Named head coach of Ivory Coast following Emerse Faé's dismissal, Hervé Renard is dividing opinion: according to a survey by Abidjan.net of 1,457 internet users, nearly 42% view his return as a "bad choice".
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Leicester owner personally blocks £15m Man United move for Louis Page
Manchester United's late push to sign Leicester City midfielder Louis Page collapsed after owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha personally intervened to block the reported £15m deal, with manager Russell Martin confirming the decision came directly from the top.
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United could land Inter's Dimarco on a free but face a summer wait to fix left-back gap
Manchester United failed to sign a left-back before the transfer deadline, leaving Luke Shaw without cover. Inter Milan's Federico Dimarco, out of contract in 2027, could become available on a free next summer or for a cut-price fee in January.
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Six of eight signings from the Premier League: United's transfer blueprint takes shape
Manchester United have made six of their eight first-team signings under Ineos from Premier League clubs, and the pattern looks set to continue into 2027 with centre-back recruitment already tilting toward domestic options.
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Brighton signings hint at Minteh exit as Liverpool eye January move for winger
Brighton's late-window capture of two right wingers has fuelled speculation that Yankuba Minteh could be available to Liverpool in January or next summer, while Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara is reportedly waiting on a move to Anfield.
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Mourinho defends Diomandé, signed for €140m and still too naive to dominate La Liga
Under pressure after just three brief appearances with Real Madrid, Yan Diomandé has the public backing of José Mourinho, who is calling for patience with the 19-year-old Ivorian winger signed for €140 million this summer.
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