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• Premier League chief insists Man City's 115 charges saga is 'NOT top of the list' in conversations with rival clubs - and adds verdict will take 'as long as it takes'20 August 2026, 7:59 am
  MIKE KEEGAN: City's trial ended in December 2024 but an eagerly-awaited verdict remains outstanding, despite the fact it is now well over three years since they were originally charged.
  
• Roberto De Zerbi's revolution, four strikers aiming to join the 100-club and new rules to punish timewasting: Seven reasons to be excited about the return of the Premier League20 August 2026, 7:57 am
  The return of the Premier League is a matter of days away and there will be plenty of new faces in the dugout and on the field. Here are seven reasons to get excited about the new season…
  
• Liverpool's Curtis Jones closes in on Inter Milan move - with midfielder set for medical today ahead of signing five-year deal: WINDOW WATCH20 August 2026, 7:56 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...
  
• Lionel Messi scores emotional first goal for Inter Miami since father's death... after hinting he could QUIT soccer in emotional statement20 August 2026, 7:13 am
  Inter Miami star Lionel Messi scored his first goal since the passing of his father and paid an emotional tribute to him afterwards.
  
• 'We tell him off if he gets carried away!': Brighton star JACK HINSHELWOOD joins dad Adam and great-uncle Martin to reflect on three generations of serving the Seagulls, the club's 'incredible' journey and his goal target for this season20 August 2026, 1:07 am
  Jack Hinshelwood is discussing his ambitions under the critical gaze of his father Adam, a former Brighton player, and his great-uncle Martin, who has served Brighton in several coaching roles.
  
• 'He's not in it for the money': Insiders reveal the real reasons why football sceptic Jeff Bezos has bought into Liverpool - as well as his plans for his 'new toy', why Reds' commercial income will explode and angry fan groups' next steps20 August 2026, 1:06 am
  There's an old and barely documented story about Bezos worth excavating - as it's the only one to suggest Liverpool's newest shareholder held even a passing interest in sport as a child.
  
• Michael Carrick has been set up to fail by Ineos - but it's not the first time he's been let down by his bosses. This is the proof he's the perfect manager for Man United's threadbare squad20 August 2026, 1:05 am
  Carrick does not quite have a full-scale rebuild on his hands at United, but he is entitled to feel the sting of indignation about how he is being sent into a second season by his employers.
  
• Tottenham push on with moves for City duo Marmoush and Savinho, Aston Villa face competition for Tosin Adarabioyo... and Newcastle are offered former Blues forward Christopher Nkunku: WINDOW WATCH19 August 2026, 10:47 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 as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season.
  
• Man United summer target Ederson breaks silence over failed move to Old Trafford - revealing he passed medical so 'doesn't know what happened'19 August 2026, 10:45 pm
  However, in early July, United pulled the plug on the transfer after it emerged that the 27-year-old's initial medical had revealed a knee problem.
  
• Brighton's gifts from the Arctic Circle: Lewis Dunk and Co reward 407 hardy fans travelling for Euro clash in Tromso with free tickets and merchandise19 August 2026, 10:45 pm
  MATT BARLOW: Brighton's players have paid for tickets, T-shirts and scarves for more than 400 supporters who have travelled into the Arctic Circle to see them play against Tromso.
  
• Marcus Rashford thanks Jamie Carragher for NOT talking about him... after Gary Neville pushed to discuss his Man United future19 August 2026, 10:44 pm
  Marcus Rashford has thanked Jamie Carragher for shutting down talk about his future at Man United after Gary Neville was keen to dig into the subject. 
  
• Now Man City turn to France midfielder Manu Kone - a target for rivals United this summer - as their post-Pep revolution gathers pace19 August 2026, 10:43 pm
  The 25-year-old has spent the past two years in Serie A, scoring four goals in 63 appearances for Roma, but is more renowned for his dynamism and excels off the ball.
  
• O'Neill says Euro hero Duran has already paid for his transfer fee after 'fantastic' Colombian lights up Celtic Park with brilliant double19 August 2026, 10:35 pm
  Martin O'Neill claimed Camilo Duran had already paid for his transfer fee after his stunning double edged Celtic closer to a Champions League return.
  
• CELTIC 3 LASK 0 Deadly Duran puts Austrians to the sword as Bhoys take huge step towards Champions League19 August 2026, 9:47 pm
  To stand any chance of landing a big prize, it helps if one is first in possession of a ticket.
  
• Curtis Jones edging towards £30m transfer from Liverpool to Inter Milan - as the third member of Italian giants' English revolution this summer19 August 2026, 9:14 pm
  Inter Milan are on the verge of signing Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones after a summer-long back and forth.