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• Man United's kit clanger: Club's opening game shirt falls foul of Premier League laws as Red Devils are reminded of little-known rule after Hull City defeat26 August 2026, 4:51 pm
  Manchester United have fallen foul of Premier League kit rules after one game of the season.
  
• Crystal Palace hijack Aston Villa's move for £25.7m Joel Ordonez, Brentford get their £35m man from West Ham... and Aston Villa expect Al-Hilal to pay £50m asking price for Ollie Watkins: WINDOW WATCH26 August 2026, 4:43 pm
  The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season. Here are today's latest developments...
  
• Sunderland submit loan offer for Jack Grealish: Man City considering options after 30-year-old's return to first-team fold26 August 2026, 4:25 pm
  SIMON JONES: The 30-year-old has returned to City's first-team fold, appearing as substitute in their first two games, and the club are are leaving all options open to him.
  
• KATIE McCABE interview: Why I made the move that rocked women's football, the social media backlash after joining Chelsea from Arsenal and why I can't wait to win trophies at Stamford Bridge26 August 2026, 4:07 pm
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY TARA ANSON-WALSH: Of all the transfers that rocked the women's football world this summer, none were quite as dramatic as that of Katie McCabe's.
  
• Liverpool Confidential: Latest on two stars up for sale, the academy kid who could crack first team, the REAL reason Joshua Abe has gone missing, a blow for Florian Wirtz and why Andoni Iraola will be unhappy about draw at Newcastle26 August 2026, 4:03 pm
  LEWIS STEELE: Liverpool are yet to receive any approaches for duo Harvey Elliott or Federico Chiesa - but Confidential understands the club are willing to listen to offers for the duo this week.
  
• 'He would have died for Everton': The aching sadness of Mike Lyons, the man who bled blue - and why his story should inspire David Moyes' side to go all out to win this season's League Cup26 August 2026, 3:48 pm
  Mike Lyons' former team-mates took turns to relate stories of the indefatigable, generous and hugely talented team-mate they knew and loved. But he is struggling now and could not be there.
  
• 'Julian Alvarez isn't the victim, we are': Atletico Madrid explode and say there is ZERO PERCENT chance of £130m star joining Barcelona - leaving the door open to Arsenal26 August 2026, 3:22 pm
  The wantaway Argentine forward has been the subject of much speculation this summer, with Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid all linked with a move.
  
• INSIDE MAYO FC: The extraordinary behind the scenes story of Ireland's newest League of Ireland club, the returning local heroes, and the underage pipeline they are targeting for long term success26 August 2026, 2:45 pm
  The bunting and flags may never come down but there exists an opportunity for Mayo FC to harness all that giddiness as they begin their own journey.
  
• Crystal Palace boss claims Jean-Philippe Mateta will STAY despite legal battle with the club... and denies reports Ismaila Sarr is refusing to train after approaches from Liverpool and Galatasaray26 August 2026, 2:44 pm
  Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage says he expects star striker Jean-Philippe Mateta to stay at the club after the transfer window closes - and maintains that Ismaila Sarr is not refusing to train.
  
• The bitter battle of non-League's record transfer - which could collapse: Club owner 'held hostage' and calls out £1.5m star striker for 'downing tools' in 1,000-word rant26 August 2026, 2:36 pm
  Abdul Abdulmalik is currently on strike at Boreham Wood as he tries to force an astonishing £1million-plus move to Swedish top-flight club Djurgarden.
  
• Newcastle Confidential: Why Matias Fernandez-Pardo deal is NOT dead, Joelinton injury REVEALED, what William Osula absence means for Yoane Wissa and the Yankuba Minteh sell-on clause26 August 2026, 2:13 pm
  CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle have NOT given up hope of signing Matias Fernandez-Pardo before the transfer deadline despite Lille's £60m asking price.
  
• Chelsea offered Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa - who Juventus bid just £6m for - to fix their goalkeeper problem after Robert Sanchez shocker26 August 2026, 2:01 pm
  Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa to fix their goalkeeping problem - and are considering completing a deal this week.
  
• Chelsea braced for £100m Man City bid for Enzo Fernandez... but manager Xabi Alonso insists star will play in League Cup clash with League One Luton26 August 2026, 1:49 pm
  Xabi Alonso says Enzo Fernandez will be involved against Luton Town in the Carabao Cup on Thursday despite Chelsea being braced for a bid from Manchester City.
  
• Fears as police launch search for ex-Premier League star who has been missing in Hungary for over a week26 August 2026, 12:54 pm
  Police in Hungary have launched a search for former Premier League star Akos Buzsaky, who has been missing for more than a week.
  
• Champions League draw's BANNED matches: Why Liverpool vs Real Madrid and Inter Milan vs Arsenal will be outlawed in first year of new UEFA rules26 August 2026, 12:35 pm
  Liverpool, Real, Inter and Arsenal are all in Pot 1, and therefore in principle the Reds could be drawn against the Spanish giants at Anfield and Inter could host the Gunners at the San Siro.