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Richarlison warns Spurs 'never again will anyone decide my future' in defiant transfer statement
Richarlison has hit back at Tottenham on Instagram after being dropped for Sunday's 2-0 loss to Newcastle, declaring he will not allow others to control his future while leaving the door open for a return to Everton.
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Bellingham credits Mourinho's freedom after Real Madrid cruise past Malaga 4-0
Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in Real Madrid's 4-0 win over Malaga at the Bernabeu on Sunday, taking his tally to two goals and two assists in three La Liga games. The England midfielder says Jose Mourinho's licence to roam is driving his sharp start to the season.
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Baena's double seals Atlético Madrid's 3-1 win at Sevilla to move top of La Liga
Álex Baena scored twice in a dominant first half as Atlético Madrid defeated Sevilla 3-1 at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán on Saturday, moving Diego Simeone's side provisionally to the top of La Liga.
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Richarlison demands respect from Spurs as Manchester City hijack Ndiaye deal ends Everton return hopes
Richarlison has posted a defiant statement on Instagram insisting he will not have his future decided for him, after Manchester City agreed a £65m deal in principle for Everton's Iliman Ndiaye — collapsing the swap arrangement that would have taken the Brazilian back to Goodison Park.
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Man City seal £60m Ndiaye deal after Liverpool block Gakpo approach
Manchester City have agreed a £60m fee with Everton for Iliman Ndiaye, turning to the Senegal winger after Liverpool rejected an approach for Cody Gakpo. The deal could rise to £65m with add-ons and would push City's summer spending beyond £300m.
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EFL accuses Uefa of 'unwillingness to cooperate' after three fixtures forced to reschedule
The English Football League has publicly criticised Uefa after Liverpool's Champions League tie with Atletico Madrid on 9 September triggered a chain of rescheduling that affected three domestic fixtures, including two Carabao Cup third-round ties.
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Bruno Fernandes in contract talks that would make him Manchester United's highest earner
Manchester United are in talks to hand Bruno Fernandes a new deal worth around £350,000 a week, surpassing Marcus Rashford as the club's top earner, after the Portugal captain scored a hat-trick in Sunday's 5-2 win over Ipswich.
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Man City turn to Ndiaye after Liverpool block £80m Gakpo approach on deadline eve
Manchester City have switched targets after Liverpool rejected a late approach for Cody Gakpo, with City now rivalling Tottenham for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye ahead of Tuesday's transfer deadline.
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Arsenal weigh £50m deadline day move for Lyon winger Fofana as Alvarez deal fades
Arsenal are considering a move for Lyon's Malick Fofana before Tuesday's transfer deadline, with the 21-year-old Belgium international available for around £50m. The Gunners have turned back to their long-standing interest in the winger after Atletico Madrid refused to sell Julian Alvarez.
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Liverpool block £80m Gakpo sale to City, who now chase Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez
Manchester City's pursuit of Cody Gakpo has collapsed after Liverpool rejected an £80m offer, with City now turning their attention to Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez before the window closes on Tuesday.
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Man United step back from Balde move as Barcelona demand permanent deal before deadline
Manchester United look set to miss out on Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde after the clubs failed to agree terms, with Barcelona insisting on a permanent transfer while United favour a loan arrangement with an option to buy.
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Liverpool reject £80m City bid to keep Gakpo, forcing Enzo Fernandez pivot on deadline day
Manchester City's pursuit of Cody Gakpo has ended after Liverpool turned down an £80million offer, leaving Enzo Fernandez as City's sole remaining transfer target before the window closes.
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Canal Football Club draws 95,000 viewers on return, beaten by Ligue 1+
Despite a new studio set and the presence of Michel Platini, Canal Football Club attracted only 95,000 average viewers on Sunday evening, a figure lower than the 85,000 recorded by Le Club on Ligue 1+, which aired free-to-air.
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Villa Park's North Stand demolished as 50,000-seat expansion reshapes Arsenal's Monday night backdrop
Aston Villa host Arsenal on Monday with Villa Park operating at a reduced capacity of around 37,000 after the North Stand was closed for the entire 2026/27 season. The redevelopment will eventually take the ground beyond 50,000 seats, with Euro 2028 hosting duties driving the timeline.
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United drop Balde pursuit after valuation gap leaves Barcelona deal too expensive
Manchester United have effectively ruled out signing Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde after talks broke down over a significant gap in valuation, with United preferring a loan and Barcelona demanding a permanent transfer worth around €40m.
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Haise snatches victory but publicly targets his defenders after Rennes-Le Mans
Stade Rennais beat Le Mans 3-2 in extra time in Ligue 1, but Franck Haise spared no criticism of his players in the post-match press conference, singling out defender Aït-Boudlal and striker Mayenda by name.
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EFL accuses UEFA of refusing to co-operate as Champions League forces Carabao Cup fixture chaos
The EFL has publicly condemned UEFA's "unwillingness to co-operate" after Champions League scheduling forced last-minute changes to Carabao Cup third-round fixtures, with Liverpool, Everton, Wolves, Tottenham and Portsmouth all affected.
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HMRC files bankruptcy petition against Jamie Carragher over unpaid tax debt
HM Revenue and Customs has filed a bankruptcy petition at the High Court against former Liverpool defender and pundit Jamie Carragher, formally named as James Lee Duncan Carragher. A spokesperson for Carragher says the private tax matter is being settled imminently.
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Hato backs Chelsea's 'crazy' attack to outscore anyone despite five goals conceded
Defender Jorrel Hato says Chelsea's front three of Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers can carry the Blues through their high-scoring, high-conceding start to the Premier League season, with a trip to Arsenal next on the agenda.
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Chelsea targets Manu Koné as AS Roma plays at Lecce
On the eve of the transfer window closure, Chelsea has moved for AS Roma midfielder Manu Koné, 25, after failed negotiations for Lamine Camara. The French international is starting Monday night at Lecce.
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