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• Everton transfer briefing: Latest on Iliman Ndiaye and his bumper price tag revealed, why Jack Grealish's return is in doubt, Tim Iroegbunam update, truth about bogus right-back 'targets' and why David Moyes still wants another midfielder14 August 2026, 4:00 pm
  Say what you will about the Prime Minister but, occasionally, he can make a whole audience nod in agreement. 'Please. Sign a right back,' he said, when asked what he'd wish for his beloved Everton.
  
• Farewell Jimmy Rimmer - the unassuming Aston Villa European Cup hero who never felt comfortable with being called a 'legend'14 August 2026, 3:44 pm
  To the very end, Jimmy Rimmer was a picture of self-effacement and always disinclined to locate himself at the centre of a football story.
  
• Arsenal interested in signing England international Jarell Quansah, 23, from Bayer Leverkusen14 August 2026, 3:43 pm
  Arsenal hold an interest in Jarell Quansah and have made contact with the England defender's representatives.
  
• Enzo Maresca tells his old club Chelsea he WON'T meet their 5pm deadline for £120m Enzo Fernandez transfer today as Man City saga threatens to turn sour14 August 2026, 3:43 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN: Barcelona are attempting to thrash out a transfer worth more than £60million for the Spain captain, who held talks with his manager on Friday.
  
• Mikel Arteta admits he is shocked by this summer's transfer fees - as he opens up on Ethan Nwaneri's future at Arsenal14 August 2026, 3:23 pm
  The likes of Morgan Rogers, who was pursued by the Gunners, have moved on for fees in excess of £100m.Arsenal, meanwhile, have been reluctant to pay over the odds for stars.
  
• Paul Scholes names £60m Arsenal star they should 'get rid of' instead of Myles Lewis-Skelly amid Man United and Chelsea links14 August 2026, 3:14 pm
  Lewis-Skelly, 19, enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2024-25, and while he struggled for gametime last time out, he played an important role in the end-of-season run-in.
  
• Premier League kit rankings: Rate and slate EVERY club's new shirts for the 2026-27 season14 August 2026, 3:11 pm
  Premier League clubs are in the thick of the transfer market for the new season - and they've all welcomed new shirts for the 2026-27 campaign too. With some going down better than others....
  
• Premier League infuriate fans with new 'Premflix' streaming service showing all 380 matches for just £25 a month - but ONLY in Singapore - while Brits are blocked from even watching some games on expensive subscriptions14 August 2026, 2:15 pm
  On Wednesday, it was announced that Premier League + has been launched ahead of champions Arsenal kicking off the new campaign at home to promoted side Coventry City next Friday.
  
• Serie A Como interested in signing Chelsea forward Liam Delap - as Arsenal hold talks over signing Victor Osimhen amid interest in Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri: WINDOW WATCH14 August 2026, 1:33 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. 
  
• Revealed: Cristiano Ronaldo signed prenup agreement with new wife Georgina Rodriguez, as marriage certificate and full details of their wedding at £30m mansion emerge14 August 2026, 1:21 pm
  Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez got married at their new £30million mansion near Lisbon in front of just four witnesses and their children, it emerged today.
  
• Enzo Fernandez is the face of the ugly game and Enzo Maresca should run a mile from him. Replacing Pep Guardiola at Man City is already the hardest job in football without once again indulging Argentine's graceless, brainless behaviour14 August 2026, 12:33 pm
  OLIVER HOLT: It is not a surprise that Man City are pursuing Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, who in the last couple of years has come to symbolise much that is ugly about the beautiful game.
  
• 'He forgoes any fact-checking': How Fabrizio Romano's transfer machine broke down - 'excessive spam', public spats, Saudi deals, a social media ban, his cryptic quit threat and when 'Here We Go' goes wrong14 August 2026, 12:32 pm
  You can take your pick of delicate negotiations declared done by Romano which are so far from conclusion that he cannot possibly have consulted all parties to undertake a journalistic job on it.
  
• 'We've seen the script written for us but we're here to prove them wrong': Lincoln's coaching double act Tom Shaw and Chris Cohen on sharing the 'chaos' together, why they know their dynamic works and the Imps' transfer plans14 August 2026, 12:30 pm
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY WILL PICKWORTH: Interviews took place with outside candidates, but Lincoln took the bold step of promoting Tom Shaw and Chris Cohen to joint-head coaches.
  
• 'I want to be an extension of his legacy': New Salford City boss Peter Cklamovski on making Ange Postecoglou 'proud', leading David Beckham's club-wide reboot - and the League Two promotion race14 August 2026, 12:29 pm
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY WILL PICKWORTH: Now, at 47, he has arrived in League Two as one of the most intriguing EFL appointments in recent years.
  
• Why Arsenal insiders believe this is the season Max Dowman will vault into superstardom: Breaking Lamine Yamal's records, bulking up to shrug off defenders twice his age and a golden chance for club and country14 August 2026, 12:23 pm
  Max Dowman is no longer Arsenal's best-kept secret. The Gunners have long believed he possesses something extraordinary. Now, they are preparing to find out just how far he really can go.