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Liverpool sign 18-year-old N'Guessan from Saint-Etienne for £4.3m after window closes
Liverpool have completed the signing of French teenager Djylian N'Guessan from Saint-Etienne for a guaranteed fee of around £4.3m. The 18-year-old will join officially in January, spending the remainder of the 2026-27 season on loan at Stade Brestois.
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Luis Enrique leaves Digne out of PSG squad for Monaco clash in Ligue 1
Lucas Digne will not be included in PSG's squad for Friday evening's Ligue 1 home match against Monaco. It is a deliberate choice by Luis Enrique, who expects more from the left-back signed last summer.
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Benzema leaves Al-Hilal, major announcement on his future expected in coming days
After terminating his contract with Al-Hilal by mutual agreement, Karim Benzema is set to reveal the next chapter of his career. According to journalist Bertrand Latour, an announcement is imminent — retirement or a new club.
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Carlos Queiroz re-appointed Ghana manager just two months after World Cup resignation
Carlos Queiroz has been re-hired as Ghana head coach roughly 60 days after stepping down following the Black Stars' round-of-16 exit at the 2026 World Cup. The former Manchester United assistant confirmed his return, with an AFCON qualifier against Ivory Coast his first assignment.
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Man City name 23-man Champions League squad with teenage goalkeeper Chabot among eight new faces
Manchester City have submitted their 23-man List A Champions League squad, with 18-year-old French goalkeeper Max Chabot among eight new signings included after nearly being sent out on loan.
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Carrick faces questions over failed left-back pursuit ahead of United's trip to Everton
Michael Carrick is set to address the media before Manchester United's Premier League visit to Everton, with questions expected over the club's failure to sign a left-back before Tuesday's transfer deadline, including a late enquiry for Rayan Ait-Nouri.
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McTominay admits Real Madrid move would tempt him if Mourinho came calling
Scott McTominay has opened the door to a potential move to Real Madrid, saying he would "think about it" if former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho called. The Napoli midfielder won Serie A MVP after scoring 13 goals in his debut season with the Azzurri.
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Liverpool omit Chiesa and Endo from Champions League squad as Saliba earns Arsenal reprieve
Liverpool have left Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo out of their 25-man Champions League squad, while Arsenal have included an injured William Saliba. Manchester United return to the competition with summer signings Carlos Baleba, Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans all named.
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Manchester United name 25-man Champions League squad with Mainoo and Yoro absent from A-list
Manchester United have confirmed their 25-man Champions League A-list squad ahead of their return to European competition, with Kobbie Mainoo and Leny Yoro among the notable absentees — though both remain eligible to play under UEFA's B-list rules.
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Lucien Muller, first Frenchman to play for Real Madrid and Barcelona, dies at 91
Nicknamed « le Petit Kopa », Lucien Muller passed away on January 20, 2026 at the age of 91. An attacking midfielder who rose to prominence at Strasbourg and Reims, he remains the only Frenchman to have worn the colors of both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.
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Liverpool sign France Under-17 winger N'Guessan from St Etienne for €5m with January arrival planned
Liverpool have agreed a €5m deal to sign 18-year-old winger Djylian N'Guessan from St Etienne. The France Under-17 star, who scored four goals at the 2025 European Under-17 Championship, will initially be loaned to Brest before a potential January move to Anfield.
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Mourinho excludes Mendy from Champions League squad despite return to training
Ferland Mendy has not been registered by Real Madrid on the 25-player UEFA list for the Champions League league phase after suffering a serious tendon tear in late 2025-26. José Mourinho has opted for Marc Cucurella and Álvaro Carreras instead.
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Mary Earps returns to WSL with London City and faces Manchester United on opening day
Mary Earps has rejoined the Women's Super League with London City Lionesses after two seasons at Paris Saint-Germain, and faces her former club Manchester United in her first competitive fixture back in England.
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Ipswich vs Liverpool: Eight players set to miss Premier League opener at Portman Road
Liverpool travel to Portman Road on Friday looking for their first Premier League win of the 2026/27 season, but both sides face significant injury concerns with up to eight first-team players set to miss the clash.
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Navas reveals he cried with relief when 2015 fax blunder killed his Man Utd move
Keylor Navas has recalled the moment a fax malfunction collapsed his deadline-day switch from Real Madrid to Manchester United in 2015, admitting he wept with joy at staying — before going on to win three consecutive Champions League titles.
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FA urged to investigate Mike Dean after ex-referee admits playing secret games during Premier League matches
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has sparked widespread controversy after admitting on a podcast that he used to play personal games during top-flight matches, including timing how long he could avoid blowing his whistle. A reader poll found 71 per cent believe the FA should investigate.
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Nnadi refuses surgery and bets on quick return to OM despite severe knee injury
Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi suffered a violent right knee twist during OM's defeat in Monaco and has ruled out surgery to attempt a return after the international break, risking aggravation of his injury.
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Pierre Ménès accuses L'Equipe channel of deliberately sabotaging L'Equipe du Soir
In his YouTube column, Pierre Ménès claims that the management of L'Equipe channel has intentionally degraded his flagship talk show to justify its cancellation at the end of the season, following a return marked by a major editorial overhaul.
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Babbel turned down Real Madrid's $1m offer to join Liverpool — then watched his Anfield career unravel
Former Liverpool defender Markus Babbel has revealed he rejected a $1m inducement from Real Madrid to sign for the Reds in 2000, only to see a rare neurological illness and a falling-out with Gerard Houllier cut short what had been a brilliant start at Anfield.
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Trabzonspor seeks new manager: Blanc mentioned, Conceiçao prioritized
After firing Fatih Tekke, Trabzonspor is targeting Sergio Conceiçao to take over the Turkish club. Laurent Blanc, mentioned by some supporters, is not believed to be on the board's shortlist.
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