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Mohamed Salah expected to be left out of Liverpool squad for Inter match Salah said on Saturday he felt “thrown under the bus” by Liverpool and revealed his relationship with head coach Arne Slot has broken down.

🚨 Mohamed Salah expected to be left out of Liverpool squad for Inter match. No final decision yet + 33yo training. Would underline Arne Slot support but not viewed as punishment; more common sense after comments & #LFC want forward to stay 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...

David Beckham relishes becoming first MLS Cup winner as both player and owner Beckham's efforts to build a winner in Miami – with Lionel Messi as its centerpiece – have paid off with a bit of MLS history

🚨 David Beckham becomes 1st person to win MLS as player & owner after Inter Miami beat Vancouver Whitecaps in #MLSCupFinal. “One of greatest moments in my career” 50yo tells @theathleticfc.bsky.social. Messi-inspired #InterMiamiCF champions only 6 seasons post-launch

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Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo ready for ‘next step’ in club career – Ghana coach Otto Addo The Athletic reported last month that the 25-year-old has a £65million release clause, which is only active until a specific date in the Jan

🚨 Antoine Semenyo ready for winter or summer transfer from Bournemouth, says Ghana boss Otto Addo. Speaking after #WorldCup2026 draw, head coach told @TheAthleticFC: “With all respect for #AFCB surely it’s natural for him to take next step”
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The Transfer Radar 2026: The Athletic’s ultimate guide to the players clubs will be keeping an eye on Welcome to The 2026 Transfer Radar, our scouting guide for next year's windows

🚨 Real Madrid considered Ibrahima Konate but inform Liverpool they have no interest in signing 26yo France int’l. Unresolved #LFC contract situation could still go either way. That + loads more on Jan/summer markets in Transfer Radar 2026 🚨
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🚨 EXCL: Man Utd strengthen recruitment operation by appointing Kyle Macaulay as head of senior scouting. 39yo joins #MUFC after spells at West Ham, Chelsea & Brighton. Scot will report to Christopher Vivell 🚨

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Arsenal’s Gabriel set for further tests on thigh injury, fears he will miss one to two months The defender sustained the injury playing in a friendly for Brazil against Senegal on Saturday.

🚨 Arsenal continuing to assess Gabriel amid concerns 27yo could miss 1-2 months through injury sustained on international duty. Initial indications suggest #AFC centre-back set for spell out but tests ongoing 🚨
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Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo has £65m release clause with January transfer possible The clause must be activated by a specific date, giving Bournemouth time to replace their best player, and is available to any team.

🚨 Bournemouth may be powerless to prevent Antoine Semenyo sale in January. Contract includes £65m release clause; available to all clubs but must be activated by set date so #AFCB get time to replace. Applies again in summer at lower price 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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England to name Morgan Rogers as No 10 against Serbia, Jude Bellingham on bench Thomas Tuchel explained during he will not be experimenting with his side for this month's matches.

🚨 England head coach Thomas Tuchel set to name strong starting line-up for tonight’s penultimate #FIFAWorldCup2026 qualifier v Serbia. Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers expected to retain coveted No10 position for 4th straight #ENG game 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Rob Edwards set to be appointed Wolves head coach, Middlesbrough agree £2m compensation fee There is club-to-club agreement over a compensation fee in the region of £2million for the 42-year-old, who previously coached at Wolves.

🚨 Wolves set to confirm appointment of Rob Edwards early next week. Expected to sign 3.5yr contract + arrive at club on Monday; talks over coaching staff continue. Compensation agreed with #Boro ~£2m & #WWFC plan to back 42yo in Jan window 🚨
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Aston Villa reach Morgan Rogers new contract agreement until 2031 The deal is set to extend the midfielder's contract by 12 months and include a significant salary raise.

🚨 EXCL: Aston Villa reach agreement with Morgan Rogers on new contract. Previous deal 2030; fresh terms 2031 + significantly improved salary. Despite strong interest from PL & foreign suitors, 23yo #AVFC midfielder to sign in coming days 🚨

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Gary O’Neil withdraws from Wolves head coach process after initial talks The 42-year-old has been out of work since being sacked by the side in December 2024 but did not feel the opportunity was right for him.

🚨 EXCL: Gary O’Neil withdraws himself from process to become new Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach after initial talks. Understood 42yo felt opportunity to make shock return to Molineux not right for him at this time. #WWFC search ongoing 🚨
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Wolves in talks over Gary O’Neil reunion but Erik ten Hag among other options being considered Wolves are exploring a reunion with O'Neil in parallel to other options, with no decision on Vitor Pereira's successor expected this week.

🚨 Wolves advancing in talks with Gary O’Neil + exploring other options in parallel; including Erik ten Hag. 55yo discussed internally & #WWFC expressed interest in speaking to ex #MUFC boss as part of process. No imminent decision expected 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Will Still parts ways with Southampton after four wins in 16 games Ruben Martinez, Clément Lemaitre and Carl Martin have also left their positions as coaching staff at the club.

🚨 BREAKING: Southampton sack manager Will Still. 33yo appointed in May on 3yr contract but goes after 4 wins in 16 games. U21s head coach Tonda Eckert takes over as interim + contender in #SaintsFC search for permanent replacement 🚨

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Gary O’Neil, Rob Edwards, Michael Carrick prominent among Wolves head coach candidates Vitor Pereira was sacked on Sunday following the 3-0 defeat to Fulham

🚨 Gary O’Neil under consideration for shock return to Wolves after Vitor Pereira exit. #Boro boss Rob Edwards another prominent candidate; would need compensation but strong connection with #WWFC. Carrick & others also discussed internally 🚨
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Fulham keen to renew Marco Silva contract, which contains clause in region of £15m Silva's existing deal runs out at the end of this season and he had been admired as Nottingham Forest looked to replace Ange Postecoglou.

🚨 Fulham owners have told Marco Silva of desire to extend contract, which currently includes ~£15m release clause. Goodwill all round but no detailed talks yet as focus is on #FFC season + 48yo tends to keep options open until decision time

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Liverpool’s Alisson likely out until November international break with hamstring injury Summer arrival Giorgi Mamardashvili will deputise in place of Alisson for the next few weeks.

🚨 Alisson likely to return for Liverpool after November international break following hamstring injury. 33yo had scan today & set to spend ~6wks out - could see Brazil goalkeeper miss #CFC #MUFC #RMFC #MCFC. #LFC yet to confirm 🚨

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Aston Villa agree deal to appoint Roberto Olabe as Monchi replacement Olabe left Real Sociedad at the end of last season, having built a reputation as one of the game’s leading sporting directors.

🚨 Aston Villa reach agreement to appoint Roberto Olabe as new president of football operations. 57yo Spaniard available after Real Sociedad exit - regarded among best sporting directors + will be viewed by many as significant coup for #AVFC 🚨@theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Arsenal’s Noni Madueke facing around two months out with knee injury Madueke was withdrawn for the returning Bukayo Saka at half-time of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Manchester City.

🚨 Noni Madueke expected to be sidelined for around 2 months with knee injury. 23yo England international winger sustained problem in 1st half of #AFC vs #MCFC on Sunday but understood to have avoided anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) damage 🚨
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Tim Lewis to leave position as Arsenal executive vice-chair Managing director Richard Garlick is set to become CEO in a significant shake-up of the club's board

🚨 EXCL: Tim Lewis leaves Arsenal in shock boardroom revamp. 62yo integral to #AFC rise but new-look hierarchy sees Richard Garlick become CEO, Josh Kroenke increasingly prominent, Ben Winston join & 3 more appointments including 2 from KSE 🚨
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Chelsea striker Liam Delap expected to return to training in November, no surgery required after hamstring injury Delap pulled up during the first half of Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Fulham on August 30.

🚨 Liam Delap expected to start training again in Nov + return to play soon after, ahead of festive schedule. No surgery for 22yo #CFC striker’s hamstring issue - recovery time approximately 10wks from when injury occurred 🚨
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Ange Postecoglou set to be appointed Nottingham Forest head coach after Nuno exit The Australian head coach was dismissed by Spurs in June after winning the Europa League but finishing 17th in the Premier League.

🚨 Ange Postecoglou to be confirmed as Nottingham Forest head coach imminently after Nuno Espirito Santo departure. 60yo Australian will lead #NFFC for Saturday’s trip to Arsenal - joined by a number of staff worked with at Tottenham Hotspur
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Nuno Espirito Santo set to leave Nottingham Forest after being relieved of duties Nuno had said he was "not so close" anymore to Forest owner Marinakis on August 22

🚨 Nuno Espirito Santo departs position as Nottingham Forest head coach. #NFFC set to confirm 51yo Portuguese relieved of duties (not his decision) after almost 2yrs in charge + guiding club to Europe 🚨
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek called into England squad for first time in six years The 29-year-old has not played for England since November 2018.

🚨 EXCL: Ruben Loftus-Cheek called into England squad for upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers. AC Milan midfielder last appeared for national team in 2018 but Thomas Tuchel knows 29yo from Chelsea & now included for Andorra + Serbia fixtures 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Marc Guehi expected to stay at Crystal Palace despite Liverpool transfer agreement The England international, 25, completed at least part of a medical after a fee of £35million was agreed between the clubs.

🚨 Marc Guehi set to stay at Crystal Palace despite deal sheet submitted for transfer to Liverpool. 25yo did #LFC medical + agreement reached between clubs at £35m & with centre-back on 5yr contract. But #CPFC replacement issues stopped move
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Liverpool agree Marc Guehi deal with Crystal Palace A package of £35million has been agreed and the defender is set to undergo a medical ahead of the proposed move.

🚨 BREAKING: Marc Guehi to undergo medical in London before proposed permanent switch from Crystal Palace to Liverpool. Deal for 25yo #CPFC centre-back agreed at £35m + 5yr #LFC contract in place as all parties work to seal #DeadlineDay move
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Spurs agree loan deal for PSG's Randal Kolo Muani

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham Hotspur reach agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to sign Randal Kolo Muani. Deal for 26yo #PSG striker straight season-long loan, no option/obligation, personals done. France int’l en route to London for #THFC medical
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Manchester United agree deal to sign Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp A fee of €21million (£18.2m) plus add ons has been agreed between the two clubs with no sell-on clause included.

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United reach total agreement with Royal Antwerp to sign Senne Lammens. Deal for 23yo #RoyalAntwerp goalkeeper worth €21m + add-ons. No sell-on. 5yr terms. Belgium int’l flying in to complete #MUFC #DeadlineDay move 🚨

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Newcastle agree £55m move for Yoane Wissa from Brentford The DR Congo international has not featured in Keith Andrews' squads for the opening three matches of the Premier League season.

🚨 Newcastle United reach verbal agreement with Brentford to sign Yoane Wissa. #BrentfordFC view deal as £55m fixed, #NUFC suggest £50m rising to £55m. Expected to be paid half now, half 2026, 25% sell-on. Permission granted to take medical 🚨
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Aston Villa on verge of agreeing Jadon Sancho loan from Manchester United An agreement club-to-club and with the player is close with only final details to sort.

🚨 Aston Villa on verge of agreement to sign Jadon Sancho from Man Utd. Deal for 25yo to join #AVFC on season-long loan almost done between clubs & with winger. #MUFC retain option to extend contract (June 2026)
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Real Betis agree €25m Antony deal with Manchester United Real Betis and Manchester United have agreed a €25m package for the transfer of Brazilian winger Antony.

🚨 EXCL: Real Betis reach agreement with Man Utd to sign Antony on permanent. #RealBetis initially wanted straight loan but #DeadlineDay deal for 25yo winger €25m package + 50% sell-on clause. No termination payment to Brazil int’l by #MUFC 🚨
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