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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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Barcola Leaves PSG for Liverpool in €145M Deal with Emotional Farewell to Supporters
Bradley Barcola officially joined Liverpool on Monday, August 31, in a €145 million transfer, committing until June 2031. The 23-year-old winger posted an emotional farewell video thanking PSG supporters, teammates, and staff after three seasons and two Ligue des Champions titles.
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Messi retires from Argentina after 22 years, two Copa Américas and a World Cup
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, ending a 22-year Argentina career that included a 2022 World Cup triumph, two Copa Américas, and 125 international goals. He will continue playing for Inter Miami in MLS.
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Messi announces international retirement after twenty years with Argentina
Lionel Messi officially ended his Argentina career on July 21, more than a month after the country's loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, 39, announced his decision on Instagram.
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Madueke says Community Shield rout of City has set the tone for Arsenal's title defence
Noni Madueke believes Arsenal's 3-0 Community Shield victory over Manchester City in Cardiff has laid the groundwork for the Gunners to retain their Premier League title, with the winger pointing to the win as a statement of intent after City beat Arsenal twice last season.
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Messi retires from international football after World Cup final defeat to Spain
Lionel Messi has ended his Argentina career following a 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the World Cup final. The 39-year-old finishes with 207 caps and 125 goals across more than two decades of international football.
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Liverpool sign Djylian N'Guessan for €7.5m, Ligue 1 loan still to be arranged
Liverpool and AS Saint-Étienne have agreed a deal for 18-year-old French U20 international striker Djylian N'Guessan for €7.5 million. The transfer is conditional on the player being loaned to a Ligue 1 club until 2027 before joining the Reds, as Liverpool have reached their international loan quota.
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Benzema leaves Al-Hilal just six months after joining Saudi Arabia
Saudi club Al-Hilal officially terminated Karim Benzema's contract by mutual agreement on Monday, August 31, barely six months after the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner signed with the club.
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Knee Injury: Khéphren Thuram Facing Extended Absence at Juventus
The 25-year-old French midfielder, sidelined with a knee injury since the end of last season, will consult a specialist in Lyon. Surgery or prolonged rest is being considered, prompting Juventus to explore the transfer market.
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