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<p>Alexander Isak finally got his move to Liverpool on deadline day</p>
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    <p>Erik ten Hag has lost his job at Bayer Leverkusen (Carmen Jaspersen/dpa via AP)</p>
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    <p>Antony (left) rejoins Real Betis permanently while Rasmus Hojlund moves to Napoli</p>
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    Ederson’s Manchester City departure confirmed as he joins Fenerbahce

    Jamie Vardy played his 500th and final game for Leicester on Sunday (Nigel French/PA)
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    Jamie Vardy joins Serie A minnows Cremonese in one-year deal

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    <p>Alexander Isak has completed his move to Liverpool</p>
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    <p>Hincapie made 166 appearances in all competitions for Leverkusen</p>
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    Arsenal sign Piero Hincapie in season-long loan from Bayer Leverkusen

    <p>Viktor Gyokeres battles with Ibrahima Konate</p>
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    Arsenal ‘weren’t brave enough’ in Liverpool defeat

    <p>Isak has become of the world’s best strikers during his time at Newcastle</p>
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    <p>Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner implored the club not to sell Marc Guehi</p>
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    <p>Isak has become of the world’s best strikers during his time at Newcastle</p>
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    <p>Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner implored the club not to sell Marc Guehi</p>
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    <p>Miquel had only been in charge of the Foxes for just over 12 months</p>
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    Jess Carter is to take a break from social media after receiving racist abuse (Nick Potts/PA).
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    <p>Michelle Agyemang was named young player of the tournament at Euro 2026 </p>
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    Lionesses star Agyemang leaves Arsenal on loan to join WSL club

    <p>Hannah Hampton was England’s hero during the Euro 2025 final penalty shootout</p>
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    Spain to part ways with head coach after Euro final defeat to England

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    Spain to part ways with head coach after Euro final defeat to England

    <p>Gareth Taylor left his role at Man City in March</p>
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    Liverpool appoint former Man City boss Taylor as new head coach

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    <p>Erik ten Hag has been left perplexed by Bayer Leverkusen’s hasty decision</p>
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    <p>Nottingham Forest beat Malmo in the 1979 European Cup final</p>
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    Forest to face old foes Malmo in repeat of 1979 European Cup final

    <p>Jose Mourinho has departed Fenerbahce</p>
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    Fenerbahce sack Mourinho after failure to qualify for Champions League

    Transfers

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    <p>Italy captain Gianluigi Donnarumma is set for a move to the Etihad Stadium (Adam Davy/PA)</p>
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    City closing in on £30m Donnarumma but Ederson exit holds the key

    Newcastle’s Alexander Isak is heading to Liverpool (John Walton/PA)
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    Liverpool to sign Isak in £125m transfer as attentions turn to Guehi

    Fulham are close to agreeing a club-record deal for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Kevin (Clive Rose/PA)
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    Fulham close in on club-record £34.6m deal for Brazilian winger Kevin

    <p>Savinho (left) looks set to stay at Manchester City</p>
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    Tottenham dealt blow in pursuit of Savinho as Man City make decision

    <p>Yoane Wissa has emerged as one of Newcastle's top attacking targets this summer</p>
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    <p>Garnacho has made clear his desire to leave United, as well as a preference for staying in the Premier League</p>
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    <p>Carlos Baleba has emerged as a longer-term midfield target for United</p>
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    International football

    <p>England manager Thomas Tuchel enjoys making tough decisions for his squad (Andrew Matthews/PA)</p>
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    Thomas Tuchel (right) has apologised to Jude Bellingham (John Walton/PA)
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    Tuchel apologises to Bellingham over ‘repulsive’ comments

    <p>Elliot Anderson and Djed Spence have been called up by England (PA Images)</p>
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    England call up Anderson and Spence as Alexander-Arnold left out

    Football League

    <p>Sheffield Wednesday are in all sorts of bother</p>
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    Crisis club Sheffield Wednesday can’t afford to think about the future

    <p>The club is currently under transfer embargo due on financial complications</p>
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    <p>Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is out of contract next summer and has been tracked by Liverpool (John Walton/PA)</p>
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    Craig Bellamy (right) is hoping Kieffer Moore (left) thrives at Wrexham as it will improve his Wales squad
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    Man City secure signing of well-renowned Italy shot-stopper

    Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has been keen to join Liverpool (Owen Humphreys/PA)
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    Alexander Isak’s Liverpool squad number revealed after record transfer

    Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has been keen to join Liverpool (Owen Humphreys/PA)
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