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• The bitter battle of Boreham Wood: Biggest transfer in non-League history at risk over extraordinary behind-the-scenes row... with chairman using programme notes to call out star striker  as he chases £1.5m move to Sweden26 August 2026, 10:24 am
  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.
  
• Aston Villa expect Al Hilal to pay £50m asking price for Watkins, Liverpool explore other options with Brighton wanting £80m for Minteh and all options remain open for Grealish: WINDOW WATCH26 August 2026, 10:08 am
  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...
  
• Cristiano Ronaldo is hauled off, mid-tantrum, at half-time by no-nonsense Ange Postecoglou - before team turn a 2-0 deficit into 3-2 win without him - in new challenge to his Saudi supremacy26 August 2026, 9:23 am
  Cristiano Ronaldo's relationship with new Al Nassr boss Ange Postecoglou already appears to be under scrutiny just three matches into the season. 
  
• LASK 5 CELTIC 1: Bhoys' Euro dream turns into a nightmare as Austrians let rip with five goals without reply26 August 2026, 8:08 am
  Since embarking on their maiden European voyage in the old Inter-City Fairs Cup some 64 years ago, Celtic have scaled some dizzying heights and experienced some crushing lows.
  
• Bruno Fernandes crowned PFA Player of the Year after record-breaking season for Man United... and he's one of just TWO stars outside Arsenal and Man City in the Team of the Year26 August 2026, 7:47 am
  Bruno Fernandes has been named the PFA Players' Player of the Year after a landmark 2025-26 campaign in which the Manchester United captain broke the Premier League record for most assists.
  
• What's next for Ollie Watkins and Aston Villa: TOM COLLOMOSSE reveals last week's summit with Unai Emery... and the club's targets to replace star striker if he goes to Saudi26 August 2026, 7:14 am
  Though this row might have been handled differently by both sides, it has not come from a clear blue sky. Daily Mail Sport looks at how we got here and what might happen next.
  
• Raheem Sterling faces two years in jail after being charged with dangerous driving and possessing 'hippy crack' after crashing his £270,000 Lamborghini26 August 2026, 1:22 am
  The former Premiere League star, 31, who was arrested at the scene, faces two years in prison if convicted of the charges.
  
• '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, 1:00 am
  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.
  
• Captain McGregor insists Celtic 'got what they deserved' after one of the worst defeats in their history25 August 2026, 11:20 pm
  Callum McGregor admitted sorry Celtic looked scared as he issued a grovelling apology for crashing out of the Champions League.
  
• Stubborn Italian soccer boss Roberto De Zerbi blames recent Australian tour for horrible start to their season: 'He won't last long!'25 August 2026, 11:16 pm
  Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has blamed the club's Australian pre-season tour for contributing to their humiliating start to the Premier League campaign
  
• Man United youngster Chido Obi Martin linked with loan move to Europe, Red Devils land Carlos Baleba while Nottingham Forest close in on Liam Delap deal: WINDOW WATCH25 August 2026, 10:18 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...
  
• Leeds do the double over Nottingham Forest: Daniel Farke's side win at the City Ground for the second time in just FOUR days with Carabao Cup triumph - and Liam Delap cannot come quickly enough for new boss Oliver Glasner25 August 2026, 10:07 pm
  JAMES SHARPE AT THE CITY GROUND: Liam Delap cannot come quickly enough for Nottingham Forest. Two games into Oliver Glasner's reign at the City Ground, two defeats by Leeds United.
  
• Chelsea's summer clear-out continues as Blues close in on agreeing staggering £115MILLION double sale of strikers Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson25 August 2026, 7:49 pm
  Chelsea have agreed a staggering £50million sale Liam Delap to Nottingham Forest.
  
• Stars hit the red carpet at the PFA Awards: Bruno Fernandes is joined by WAG as Declan Rice leads FIVE Arsenal players in attendance with football world descending on Manchester for bash25 August 2026, 7:32 pm
  A plethora of key figures within English football have all descended upon Manchester ahead of Tuesday night's Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Awards.
  
• McBurnie deserves a second chance in a Scotland shirt25 August 2026, 6:56 pm
  There was never any realistic prospect of Oli McBurnie going to the World Cup with Scotland earlier this summer.