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• Paul Pogba 'set to have Monaco contract ripped up after suffering injury' in latest blow to troubled ex-Man United star11 August 2026, 8:19 pm
  Paul Pogba's Monaco contract is 'set to be terminated' after the 33-year-old suffered a fresh injury. He had been trying to revive his career after a doping ban.
  
• Roy Keane's son-in-law could be heading to Portugal, Nottingham Forest complete £36m move for Ousmane Diomande - and Romelu Lukaku agrees £5m Turkey move: WINDOW WATCH11 August 2026, 6:46 pm
  It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season.
  
• Nottingham Forest close in on signings of prolific teenage twins born on Stockholm council estate11 August 2026, 6:37 pm
  SIMON JONES AND TOM COLLOMOSSE: The twins were born on a Stockholm council estate in Sweden and moved to London with their mother and grandmother.
  
• Inter Milan step up pursuit of Spurs star Djed Spence as Italian giants offer £25m for England defender11 August 2026, 5:08 pm
  SIMON JONES: As Daily Mail Sport reported, the Italian side first made contact in June and are trying to work out a compromise fee for the England international.
  
• Awkward moment footballer is blanked by his girlfriend dubbed 'Uruguay's Kim Kardashian' after swooping in for a kiss at his transfer unveiling... before hilariously trying to style it out11 August 2026, 4:25 pm
  A footballer hoping for a smooch on one of the proudest days of his career was left with lonely lips after his girlfriend blanked and abandoned him on stage.
  
• Arne Slot reveals why he withdrew from Netherlands job talks less than THREE MONTHS after being sacked by Liverpool11 August 2026, 4:11 pm
  The Premier League-winning manager was in negotiations to take over the national team of his homeland after being sacked as Liverpool boss in the summer, but withdrew from the race.
  
• How Ronald Araujo jumped at the chance to join Liverpool - and why 'humble' and 'old school' defender solves three problems for Andoni Iraola, reveals LEWIS STEELE11 August 2026, 4:00 pm
  There have been reservations among some fans about Araujo's ability and reliability but the positives of this move far outweigh the negatives.
  
• Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle admits club are set for 'transition' season and squad lack leaders as new Toon head coach offers reality check at St James' Park unveiling11 August 2026, 3:55 pm
  CRAIG HOPE: The 38-year-old German was unveiled at St James' Park on Tuesday after replacing Eddie Howe, who stood down this month amid concerns over the campaign that awaited.
  
• Like father, like son! Freddie Flintoff's 18-year-old son, Rocky, blazes stunning maiden hundred for Lancashire in just 65 balls11 August 2026, 3:11 pm
  Rocky Flintoff, son of England legend Freddie, enjoyed a day to remember as he struck his maiden hundred for Lancashire.
  
• Players go to WAR with the English Football League as trade union pursues legal action over new third-tier wage bill rules11 August 2026, 3:04 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN: The PFA have taken the extraordinary step of pursuing legal action in a bid to block changes to financial controls in League One.
  
• Paul Scholes urges Man United to hijack Atletico Madrid's £34m move for 'nutcase' Cristian Romero - despite calling him 'an absolute clown' who 'does stupid things'11 August 2026, 2:45 pm
  Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has urged his former club to gazump Atletico Madrid's £34million move for Cristian Romero, despite branding the Tottenham captain a 'nutcase'.
  
• Myles Lewis-Skelly offered to Chelsea and Man United with Arsenal looking to sell after £75m Bruno Guimaraes capture11 August 2026, 12:58 pm
  There has been fresh contact with both the Blues and United, among other Premier League clubs, who are assessing whether to make a move for the versatile player.
  
• Former Brazil star claims Neymar is set for stunning reunion with ex-Barcelona team-mates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Inter Miami11 August 2026, 12:57 pm
  The 34-year-old's contract at his boyhood club is set to expire in December, and he has previously indicated that he could retire from the game in its entirety when that happens.
  
• Defiant James McClean turns up for training at Derry City after poppy protestor's hometown club tried to rip up his contract11 August 2026, 12:34 pm
  The 37-year-old rolled up in a black Range Rover despite a report in the Irish Independent claiming that Derry want to cancel his deal due to his supposed lack of 'physical capacity'.
  
• Crystal Palace and Everton complete rare swap deal as Brennan Johnson and Dwight McNeil trade places - after Eagles held clear-the-air talks with star's girlfriend11 August 2026, 12:32 pm
  Everton and Crystal Palace have confirmed that a rare swap deal involving Brennan Johnson and Dwight McNeil has been completed.