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TransfersA Sky Sports Paper Talk roundup, published on 24 August 2026, says Arsenal could pursue Atlético Madrid forward Julian Álvarez and that Gabriel Martinelli is nearing a move to Al-Hilal. Neither deal is confirmed by the clubs or players involved.
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Transfer NewsJulián Álvarez, a forward for Atlético de Madrid and the Argentina national team, was booed by the club's fans during a La Liga match at the Metropolitano Stadium.
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TransfersValencia CF have confirmed the loan signing of Dutch goalkeeper Kayne van Oevelen from Ipswich Town for the 2026-27 season. The 23-year-old arrives to add competition in the goalkeeping group, according to the club’s statement.
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TransfersEA SPORTS FC has added four major names to its Class of ’27 ICONs, UEFA confirms. Sergio Agüero, Pepe, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Raphaël Varane will be part of EA SPORTS FC 27, while the men’s ICON line-up in EA SPORTS FC Mobile also gains the quartet.
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CompetitionIt was a big clean sweep for FC Seoul after their 7-0 away victory over FC Anyang on 22 August. The Korea Professional Football League named Jung Seung-won Round 24 MVP, while six Seoul players made the Best 11.
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CompetitionBayern Munich executive-board member Rouven Kasper has backed Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or case and says a win would also help the club’s global profile. The award has not been decided, but Bayern are openly making the case for their striker after his huge 2025-26 campaign.
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Transfer NewsManchester City have agreed a €37.5m plus €2.5m (£34m) deal for the Palmeiras winger Allan Elias, according to The Guardian Football. The original source confirms this news.
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Interviews & ProfilesHugo Ekitike, a 24-year-old French national team player and attacker for Liverpool, has been spotted at a Ligue 2 match between Reims and Annecy. This is according to L'Équipe Football, which has confirmed the news.
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TransfersMatteo Dams has reportedly shared an ambitious message after joining Club Brugge from Al-Ahli. Club Brugge announced the transfer on 22 August, but the wording attributed to Dams in the report has not been independently confirmed here.
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TransfersCrystal Palace are reportedly preparing a £50m bid for Jarrod Bowen, according to Sky Sports’ Paper Talk round-up. The claim comes via The Sun and remains unconfirmed, with no bid or transfer decision established.
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TransfersTen selected young PSV supporters got to experience matchday from inside the club during PSV’s home game against FC Groningen on Sunday. PSV says the group worked in different club roles through its ‘Contract voor één dag’ initiative.
Read story →Interviews & ProfilesThe FA has opened applications for its new Faith and Football Fund, aimed at locally delivered faith, intersectional and community football initiatives in England. The scheme is official, but funding decisions are still to come, with applications closing on 25 September 2026.
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