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Europa League and Conference League 2026/27 draws set for Monte Carlo on August 28
The 2026/27 UEFA Europa League and Conference League league-phase draws will be held back-to-back at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo on Friday, August 28, with the Europa League draw kicking off at 12pm UK time.
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PSG target Javi Rodríguez from Celta Vigo to prepare for life after Marquinhos
Paris Saint-Germain has made enquiries with Celta Vigo about 23-year-old centre-back Javi Rodríguez, seen as a potential successor to Marquinhos in defence. A €40 million release clause governs the deal.
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Arsenal's patience on Julian Alvarez edges closer to paying off as Atletico block Barcelona
Arsenal have quietly maintained their pursuit of Julian Alvarez as Atletico Madrid's relationship with Barcelona collapsed publicly, with the 26-year-old now said to be giving serious consideration to a move to the Emirates. A fee of around €150m remains the key obstacle.
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Liverpool close in on £120m Barcola as Gakpo's Anfield future hangs in doubt
Liverpool have reached a breakthrough in negotiations to sign PSG winger Bradley Barcola for £120million, with manager Andoni Iraola admitting he cannot guarantee Cody Gakpo will remain at the club. Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr is also on the Reds' radar after a £50m bid was rejected.
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Hamdani chooses Lyon and denies PSG a priority attacking target
Targeted by PSG to offset the expected departures of Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye, young Lyon winger Adil Hamdani (17) has decided to stay at OL, closing the door on Paris's ambitions.
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Barcola agrees £100m Liverpool move as Atletico set Friday deadline on Alvarez saga
Liverpool have agreed a £100m fee, plus £20m in add-ons, with Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola, while Atletico Madrid have given Julian Alvarez until Friday to resolve his future amid Arsenal interest.
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Free agent Mahrez in Deportivo La Corogne's sights
Without a club since leaving Al-Ahli, Riyad Mahrez (35) is being targeted by Deportivo La Corogne in the final days of the summer transfer window. However, the deal is hampered by the Algerian international's salary demands.
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Sidelined by Deschamps and backup at PSG, Lucas Chevalier chooses to stay and fight
Relegated to substitute status by Safonov and left out of France's 36-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, Lucas Chevalier has nonetheless signalled to PSG his desire to stay and reclaim his starting position.
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Man City's Champions League draw exposes urgent squad depth question for Viana
Manchester City face Barcelona, PSG and Kevin De Bruyne's Napoli in the Champions League league phase, but a summer of heavy squad turnover leaves director of football Hugo Viana under pressure to strengthen before the transfer window closes.
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Transfer window blocked at OM: Genesio fears losing Paixão without replacement
With only days left in the summer transfer window, Olympique de Marseille faces a financial impasse: no signings can be made without prior sales. Bruno Genesio is fighting to keep Igor Paixão, who is being courted by Sunderland, while several targets risk going elsewhere.
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Amorim wants to extend Rabiot after stunning AC Milan debut
Decisive from the moment he came on as a substitute against Torino, Adrien Rabiot immediately impressed Ruben Amorim. The AC Milan coach publicly expressed his desire to extend the French midfielder's contract, which currently runs until 2028.
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Fiorentina close in on Zirkzee loan as United eye Matanovic to fill striker void
Joshua Zirkzee is edging towards a £4.2m loan exit to Fiorentina, with an option to buy, as Manchester United manager Michael Carrick also pursues Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic before the window closes on September 1.
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Liverpool reach £120m agreement with PSG to sign Barcola as Iraola admits squad needs depth
Liverpool have agreed a £120m package with Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola, the club's primary target to replace Mohamed Salah, with manager Andoni Iraola publicly acknowledging the need to add width before the window closes.
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United's Champions League draw pits Carrick against Bayern again and Atlético Madrid
Manchester United have been drawn against Bayern Munich, Roma, Leipzig, Sabah, Atlético Madrid, Sporting Lisbon, Villarreal and Como in the Champions League league phase, giving Michael Carrick a stern early test of his rebuilt side.
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Maresca admits Man City rebuild makes early Premier League form 'complicated'
Enzo Maresca has acknowledged that a major squad overhaul, late-returning World Cup players, and his new ideas all make it difficult to hit the ground running at Manchester City, despite a narrow opening-day win over Bournemouth.
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Luis Enrique defends Dembélé's rest and rules out any disciplinary action
Substituted at half-time against Rennes, Ousmane Dembélé will miss Friday's trip to Lille. Luis Enrique clarified his decision at a press conference, emphasizing workload management rather than punishment.
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Criticized after failed World Cup, Luca Zidane defended by former Algerian goalkeeper
Heavily criticized for his errors during the 2026 World Cup with Algeria, Luca Zidane receives support from former Algerian goalkeeper Nassim Oussrir, who highlights the demanding level of Spanish second division football.
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Guendouzi sparks mass brawl after OL-Fenerbahçe and faces up to three-match ban
Author of repeated provocations from the warm-up onwards and after the final whistle, Mattéo Guendouzi triggered a mass brawl at Groupama Stadium. UEFA could suspend him for up to three matches.
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Fiorentina close in on Zirkzee loan as United target Freiburg striker Matanovic
Manchester United are edging closer to a double striker shake-up before the September 1 deadline, with Joshua Zirkzee reportedly nearing a £4.2m loan exit to Fiorentina and Igor Matanovic of Freiburg emerging as a potential replacement.
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Atletico Madrid block Alvarez move to Barcelona, handing Arsenal transfer hope
Atletico Madrid have issued a formal statement ruling out any sale of Julian Alvarez to Barcelona, potentially opening the door for Arsenal to land their top summer target before the September 1 deadline.
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