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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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Sainz dismisses Audi links and commits to Williams through difficult 2026 stretch
Carlos Sainz has denied reports linking him to a 2027 move to Audi, insisting he never seriously considered leaving Williams after signing a multi-year contract extension alongside team-mate Alexander Albon.
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Leicester sign Junior Wallaby Jack Bowen from Waratahs but must wait until 2027 to see him
Leicester Tigers have secured fly-half Jack Bowen from the NSW Waratahs on a multi-year deal, but the 22-year-old former Junior Wallaby will spend the 2026-27 season on loan at Japanese partner club Mitsubishi Dynaboars before joining the Tigers.
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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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Martinez ends five-year Test exile as Contepomi names near-unchanged Pumas side to face Australia
Felipe Contepomi has retained the same starting XV that lost 17-10 to South Africa for Argentina's Rugby Championship clash with Australia in Jujuy on Saturday, with Dragons prop Rodrigo Martinez earning a bench recall after five years away from Test rugby.
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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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Brumbies sign teenage backrower TJ Talaileva on two-year deal after Junior World Championship
ACT Brumbies have secured Australia U20 flanker TJ Talaileva on a two-year deal, rewarding a breakout Shute Shield season with Hunter Wildfires and five appearances at the Junior World Championship in Georgia.
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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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Nurmagomedov and Song make weight as three fighters miss at UFC Shanghai
Umar Nurmagomedov weighed in at 135.5 pounds and Yadong Song at 136 pounds, setting the UFC Shanghai main event for 29 August. Three fighters — Andre Lima, Jingnan Xiong, and Julia Polastri — came in overweight, though all bouts will proceed.
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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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