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Winger Jeremy Doku is the latest Manchester City player to commit his future to the club after signing a new contract until 2031.

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Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle says a decision about Bruno Guimaraes' future was "already made" by the time he first met the club's departing captain.

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City taken aback by forward’s absence from training WSL champions wait two days before mentioning deal The Brazil forward Kerolin failed to report back for pre-season training at Manchester City in July before her transfer to Barcelona had been agreed. Barcelona announced their signing of the 26-year-old on Tuesday…

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Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan agrees to become the new Uruguay coach on an interim basis.

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Barça ready to hijack rivals’ plans to sign Spain captain Manchester City will allow midfielder to go for £60m Barcelona have stepped up their attempts to hijack Real Madrid’s move to sign Rodri from Manchester City. While City have not given up hope that Spain’s World Cup-winning captain will sign a new contract af…

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A crop of young players emerges every season in the Premier League. Who will make the grade this year? By Opta Analyst Dowman is old news by now, so we’re going to look at someone four months older than him. Much like the fish of the same name, Salmon has risen quickly. The defender became the fourth-youngest player…

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Midfielder Rodri may have a huge decision to make this summer on whether to join Real Madrid or Barcelona, should he decide to leave Manchester City.

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Alex Hughes was found collapsed at his home in Macclesfield, Cheshire, on 19 June by his two sons.

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Honorary Gooner’s game went up a level last season. Now, the forward wants to push on for more trophies, starting with the WSL Arms hooked over the bar at the front of the bus, sunglasses on, a drink in one hand and the other pointed towards the fans as she moved to the music and joined in with the singing and chant…

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The data behind Tottenham's interest in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo and how he could fit into Roberto de Zerbi’s side.

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Statement reveals Infantino wrote apologies to members Infantino sorry for failing to consult on World Cup sell-off Fifa on Wednesday night confirmed that Gianni Infantino will remain as president after a meeting of its senior executives in Rabat. In a statement that also revealed Infantino has sent written apologie…

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Everton sign Denmark midfielder Christian Norgaard from Arsenal on a two-year contract for a reported fee of £7m.

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Real Madrid reach £120m agreement for Yan Diomande, Liverpool explore move for Ibrahim Mbaye and Aston Villa reach agreement to sign Matteo Ruggeri.

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Forward becomes most expensive African player Club are in positive talks with Vinícius Júnior Real Madrid have agreed a club-record fee of €135m (£115.7m) with RB Leipzig for Yan Diomande and are confident of warding off Arsenal’s interest in Vinícius Júnior after offering an improved contract to the Brazil forward.…

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Newcastle United appoint Matthias Jaissle, 38, as head coach to succeed Eddie Howe - but what will the German bring to the club?

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Lincoln City midfielder Jack Moylan joins Championship rivals Cardiff City after an impressive last season in League One.

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Watch highlights as Chelsea suffer a narrow defeat in a friendly match by Juventus in Hong Kong thanks to a wonderful goal by Edon Zhegrova.

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Crystal Palace are set to sign Takehiro Tomiyasu on a free transfer following a successful trial and are considering a move for winger Solly March.

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Jeremy Monga's £10m move from Leicester to Manchester City may have gone under the radar this summer, but the teenager's own career is not expected to go in quite the same manner as he aims to emulate his idol Eden Hazard.

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Manchester United appoint former Hearts boss Eva Olid as their new women's manager on a two-year deal, with an option for a further 12 months.

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United impressed by her ability to develop players Spaniard signs two-year deal after guiding Hearts to glory Eva Olid has described being appointed as the Manchester United Women head coach as a dream come true after signing a two-year contract until 2028 with the option of a further year. The Spanish coach will re…

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