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Luis Enrique dismisses reporters with three words after axing both Liverpool targets from PSG squad
Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye were left out of PSG's squad for Sunday's Trophée des Champions clash with Lens, which the Parisians lost 1-0, as Liverpool's interest in both wingers intensifies with two weeks of the transfer window remaining.
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Grimes admits feeling 'an imposter' as Coventry end 24-year Premier League exile
Coventry City captain Matt Grimes has spoken candidly about the club's return to the Premier League after a 24-year absence, saying he can only imagine the suffering endured by fans who lived through League Two, groundsharing, and play-off heartbreak.
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Galatasaray president vows to block Arsenal's move for Victor Osimhen
Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek has declared he will not sell Victor Osimhen to Arsenal under any circumstances, even as the Gunners are reported to remain determined to sign the Nigerian striker before the September 1 transfer deadline.
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Manchester United target Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton in £85m move as Kim Min-jae joins wishlist
Manchester United are monitoring Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, valued at £85m, while also registering interest in Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae ahead of the summer window closing.
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Munoz shines in friendly as Liverpool reassess £130m Barcola pursuit
Victor Munoz delivered a standout display against Como in a pre-season friendly, potentially easing Liverpool's need to meet PSG's £130m asking price for Bradley Barcola ahead of their Premier League opener against Newcastle.
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Arteta pushes Premier League to expand bench sizes after leaving Nwaneri out of Arsenal opener
Mikel Arteta has revealed he is lobbying the Premier League to allow more substitutes on matchday squads, after teenagers Ethan Nwaneri and Marli Salmon were left out of Arsenal's 3-0 win over Manchester City in Cardiff.
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Maresca reveals why Haaland's goal-scoring record rules him out as City captain
Enzo Maresca has explained that Erling Haaland cannot be Manchester City's next captain because his own tactical rule — requiring the skipper to visit the bench after every goal for instructions — would be unworkable given the Norwegian's prolific scoring record.
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King Power put Leicester City up for sale as Foxes face League One debut
Leicester City's owners King Power have commissioned a sales booklet valuing the club's assets at more than £200m, as the Foxes prepare for their first season in League One since the 1980s.
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Arsenal begin Premier League title defence as rivals overhaul management ahead of new season
Arsenal open their Premier League title defence against newly-promoted Coventry City on 21 August, with Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea all appointing new managers in pursuit of the Gunners.
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Amorim says he 'feels nothing' for Man Utd after Milan's 4-2 pre-season win over his former club
Ruben Amorim insists his emotional ties to Manchester United have dissolved since joining AC Milan, whose 4-2 pre-season victory over the Red Devils in Poland gave the Portuguese coach his first win of the summer.
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Reijnders set to leave Man City for Saudi Arabia just 14 months after £46.5m arrival
Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is reportedly on the verge of a £52m move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah, managed by former Liverpool and Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers, after a difficult debut season at the Etihad.
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Bayern's Musiala collapses during Leipzig friendly on first comeback appearance
Jamal Musiala suffered a worrying collapse during Bayern Munich's Telekom Cup win over RB Leipzig, just 15 minutes into his first appearance back from a serious leg injury. Bayern chief Max Eberl confirmed the 23-year-old is doing well, with extreme heat cited as a likely factor.
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Iraola singles out Frimpong and two new centre-backs after Liverpool seal clean-sheet pre-season win
Andoni Iraola praised debutants Jeremy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo, along with right-back Jeremie Frimpong, after Liverpool beat Como 2-0 on Sunday to close their pre-season campaign on a positive note ahead of the Premier League opener at Newcastle.
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Sam Barrott confirmed as referee for Arsenal vs Manchester City Community Shield in Cardiff
Premier League referee Sam Barrott will take charge of the 2026 Community Shield between Arsenal and Manchester City at Cardiff's Principality Stadium — the first time the fixture has left England since 2006.
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Aubameyang returns to La Liga with Deportivo to rekindle unfinished business in Spain
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has joined newly promoted Deportivo A Coruña, returning to La Liga six years after his half-season at Barcelona where he scored 11 goals to help the club climb from ninth to second place.
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Arsenal in talks with Galatasaray over Osimhen as Martinelli and Nwaneri enter equation
Arsenal have held discussions with Galatasaray over a move for Victor Osimhen, with talks over Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri reportedly opening the door to a deal for the Nigeria striker.
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Gullit warns Manchester United are 'living in the past' as rivals Liverpool and City steal top transfer targets
Ruud Gullit has criticised Manchester United for failing to adapt since Sir Alex Ferguson's departure, as Elliot Anderson joined City for £116m and Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes both chose Tottenham over Old Trafford.
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Cagliari's Yael Trepy airlifted to intensive care after nearly drowning in pool
Cagliari forward Yael Trepy, 20, is in intensive care at a hospital in Sassari after nearly drowning in a swimming pool at a Sardinian mansion during a two-day break granted after the club's Coppa Italia win over Arezzo.
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Ndukwe faces work permit ban that could keep him from Liverpool until 2026
Liverpool's £2.6m summer signing Ifeanyi Ndukwe cannot play competitively for the club this year after failing to accumulate enough points for a UK work permit under post-Brexit rules. A loan move is being assessed, with a decision expected before the transfer window closes.
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Man City close in on £85m Bouaddi as Rodri sale to Barcelona accelerates midfield rebuild
Manchester City have entered advanced talks to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for £85m as a replacement for Rodri, who has been sold to Barcelona for £65m. Manager Enzo Maresca also retains strong interest in Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez.
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