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Jayden Adams dies at 25: Sports world mourns sudden passing of South Africa midfielder after World Cup

Here is what's known about Adams' death following his appearances for South Africa at the 2026 World Cup.

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Jul 11 • 1:02 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
'Proper season' at Celtic excites Oxlade-Chamberlain

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says he is relishing the prospect of a "proper season" at Celtic after agreeing to stay on with the Scottish champions. The 32-year-old former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder initially joined Martin O'Neill's side on a short-term deal in February. Having been out of action for nine months, Oxlade-Chamberlain played 550 minutes over 12 appearances, scoring twice.

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Jul 9 • 6:08 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
World Cup 2026: England's Jordan Henderson out of tournament after freak injury against Mexico

Jordan Henderson has been ruled out for the remainder of Englands World Cup campaign; Brentford midfielder landed awkwardly as he hopped over the advertising hoardings following Englands dramatic 3-2 win against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium

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Jul 6 • 2:00 PM EDT • Sports • skysports.com
England’s Jordan Henderson requires wrist surgery, set to miss rest of World Cup

The Brentford midfielder landed awkwardly as he slipped while climbing over the advertising hoardings after the 3-2 win over Mexico.

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Jul 6 • 9:01 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
Liverpool must pay €50m to sign midfield transfer target

Khephren Thuram Transfer Price Set as Liverpool Face Juventus Midfield DecisionLiverpool have been given the sort of transfer message that leaves little room for theatre. Juventus have named their num...

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Jul 6 • 4:25 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Could Santos help solve Man Utd's midfield malaise?

Chelsea's Andrey Santos is the latest player Manchester United have taken an interest in as they look to address their problem midfield position. With Casemiro leaving after his contract expired on 30 June and Manuel Ugarte expected to be sold, United went into the summer with England's Kobbie Mainoo as their only recognised central midfielder and with the stated aim of addressing the situation as a matter of priority. In the transfer market, United have encountered more issues.

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Jul 6 • 3:47 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli commits future to Chelsea by signing scholarship terms

The central midfielder turned down many leading European clubs in favour of continuing his development at Stamford Bridge.

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Jul 5 • 8:50 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
Liverpool interested in £43m-rated Khephren Thuram

Liverpool are interested in Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram, according to Tuttomercatoweb.The Reds’ midfield was a major area of concern last season, with Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberc...

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Jul 5 • 2:40 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Newcastle slap huge price tag on Arsenal target Bruno Guimaraes

Newcastle United reportedly want a £77 million fee to sell Bruno Guimaraes, who is attracting strong interest from Arsenal. The Gunners are looking to bolster their options in central midfield, and ...

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Jul 5 • 2:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Bellingham’s Runs Behind: One Of England’s Dangerous Weapons

Thomas Tuchel arrived at the World Cup building his England side upon wide connections. The central midfielders, fullbacks, and wingers coordinate via wide rotations, position exchanges, and channel runs. The idea revolves around generating spaces for crosses and cutbacks. According to Opta, only Canada (82) played more crosses than England (75) until the round of […]

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Jul 4 • 8:36 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Real Madrid player apologises for World Cup showing

Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde has released an emotional statement following Uruguay’s exit at the World Cup. The future Real Madrid captain has endured a tough season both at club and interna...

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Jul 4 • 5:40 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Manchester City academy talent makes permanent move to Cardiff City

Man City academy player Cass Machin has joined Cardiff City on a permanent deal this summerThe midfielder featured in Man City’s U16 squad last seasonMachin is expected to be a part of Cardiff City�...

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Jul 4 • 3:05 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Sky Sports: Manchester United considering two midfield options

Manchester United Transfer Plans: Tchouameni, Alex Scott and Summerville Lead Summer ShortlistManchester United’s summer is taking shape, and the message is straightforward. Midfield comes first. Ac...

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Jul 4 • 8:50 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Richard Hughes has the perfect midfield signing for Liverpool

Liverpool's midfield is one of their main areas that needs to be revamped. Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch both failed to meet expectations last term with their inability to run one of their ...

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Jul 3 • 3:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Deal will see Liverpool midfielder reunited with former Reds coach

Liverpool have been tipped to shake up their midfield options this summer.The likes of Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones have been linked with moves away following poor seasons under Arne Slot.Slot...

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Jul 3 • 1:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Raskin helps Belgium stage comeback to book last-16 place

Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin helped inspire Belgium to a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to defeat Senegal and book a place in the last 16 of the World Cup. The Belgians were trailing to goals from Diarra and Sar when Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia threw on Raskin and Dodi Lukebakio for Kevin de Bruyne and Jeremy Doku after 55 minutes at Seattle Stadium.

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Jul 1 • 7:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Contract extension marks 'fresh start' for Taylor

Midfielder Fraser Taylor is relishing a "fresh start" under new St Mirren boss Craig McLeish after signing a two-year contract extension. The 23-year-old academy graduate, whose deal now runs to summer 2028, made his first-team debut in 2022 and featured 13 times for the Buddies last season before joining Partick Thistle on loan in January. "I'm really pleased, since the new manager has come in, he spoke to me on the off-season, and his ideas really suit the way I like to play," said Taylor.

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Jun 30 • 11:57 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
How Jude Bellingham SAVED England against Panama

England are through to the World Cup knockout rounds following a 2-0 win over Panama. But after another sluggish start, which looked for a while like it could be a repeat of the Ghana game, Jude Bellingham both scored and assisted to get England through. Adam Clery looks at how, without Declan Rice in the side, Bellingham played every single midfield role to drag Thomas Tuchel's side to a vital win.

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Jun 29 • 5:22 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Just hopes agent is 'busy' after World Cup impact

Elijah Just hopes his agent is "busy at the moment" as the New Zealand midfielder hinted at a possible summer exit from Motherwell after impressing at the World Cup. Just only joined Motherwell from Danish club Horsens a year ago and is under contract until next summer, with the Scottish Premiership club having an option of extending that by a further year. "The World Cup has given me added belief and also motivation to keep pushing," Just told the NZ Herald.

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Jun 29 • 3:46 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Kerry loss 'will take a while to get over'

Tyrone midfielder Conn Kilpatrick says the 2-25 to 0-27 All-Ireland SFC quarter-final defeat by Kerry will "take a while to get over".

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Jun 28 • 5:04 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Report: Crystal Palace Eye Smart Move for Experienced Arsenal Midfielder

Crystal Palace Eye Christian Norgaard as Arsenal Exit Route OpensPalace Consider Midfield ExperienceCrystal Palace appear ready to offer Christian Norgaard a route out of Arsenal this summer, with Spo...

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Jun 27 • 5:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Sky Sports: Everton are in the race to sign Serie A midfielder

Everton Transfer News: Mandela Keita Emerges as Midfield TargetEverton continue to search for midfield reinforcements this summer, with Sky Sports reporting that Parma’s Mandela Keita has emerged as...

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Jun 27 • 10:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Exit statement from midfielder baffles Real Madrid fans

Real Madrid confirmed what had been an open secret on Friday, that Dani Ceballos would be leaving. The 29-year-old has been a bit-part player for some time, but continued reports about his exit seemed...

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Jun 27 • 4:45 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Tamworth sign duo Dyson and Bailey

National League side Tamworth sign midfielder Oliver Dyson and left-back Joshua Bailey.

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Jun 25 • 3:47 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Bologna open talks for Rangers' Raskin

Rangers midfielder attracts interest from Italy and England and Scotland goalkeeper could land move to Premier League giants...

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Jun 25 • 3:17 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Scotland can 'go far' in World Cup

The Scots sit on one win and one defeat so far and face Brazil on Wednesday (23: BST). "If we just get that 10% more out of the group and that's all it is for me, I think we can go deep in this tournament," former Hearts, Motherwell and Rangers midfielder Halliday told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.

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Jun 22 • 5:32 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Gannon-Doak role 'main topic' for Scotland

Scott Allan believes Ben Gannon-Doak's role in Scotland's final World Cup Group C fixture with Brazil is "the main topic" in how the Scots prepare. The winger started the win against Haiti, playing a role in the winning goal, and came off the bench in the loss to Morocco. "I feel like when we land on the ball, we never really know what the next pass is," former Celtic and Hibernian midfielder Allan told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.

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Jun 22 • 5:09 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Celtic move for defenders Smajlovic & Saracchi

Celtic and Olympiacos have had bids of £3.5m for centre-back Zinedin Smajlovic rejected by Sandefjord, who want closer to £4.3m for the 22-year-old. Meanwhile, Celtic are set to intensify talks with Boca Juniors over a permanent deal for Marcelo Saracchi after the 28-year-old left-back was told by head coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena he is not in his plans after his loan to the Scottish champions. Reported Celtic transfer target Soufiane El-Faouzi is poised to sign a new contract with Schalke until 2030 that will hand the 23-year-old midfielder an annual salary of nearly £1m.

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Jun 22 • 3:03 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Sandro Tonali transfer news: Tottenham's £80m bid rejected by Newcastle for Italy midfielder
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Jun 20 • 5:00 PM EDT • Sports • skysports.com
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Report: Liverpool eyeing move for midfielder with £70m release clause

Liverpool Eyeing Victor Froholdt as Midfield Planning Takes ShapeLiverpool’s summer rebuild under Andoni Iraola could yet stretch into midfield, with TeamTalk reporting that the club are monitoring ...

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Jun 20 • 6:55 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
'Flamboyant and polite' - Williams pays tribute to Roy

Former Sunderland midfielder Darren Williams says former team-mate Eric Roy "always had a smile on his face" during his short stint at the Stadium of Light. Roy, who was managing Ligue 1 club Brest, died on Wednesday. The pair played together in the 1999-00 season, helping the newly promoted Black Cats to an impressive seventh-place finish in the Premier League.

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Jun 19 • 3:16 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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No Midfield Reinforcements For Sunderland? Pull The Other One!

“Perhaps it’s time to get Florent Says Chill Out into circulation. We’re in good hands — and everyone knows it.“

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Jun 19 • 1:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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🥐Bernardo, Víctor Muñoz and more... the day's 5️⃣ stories

Not everything is about the World Cup, and there is also big news related to major football stories Bernardo Silva is now a Real Madrid playerThe Portuguese midfielder has signed as the new player for...

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Jun 18 • 2:42 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Sandro Tonali transfer news: Man City consider move for Newcastle midfielder who is also wanted by Tottenham
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Jun 17 • 3:00 PM EDT • Sports • skysports.com
Tonali to Tottenham 'would be a strange move'

"Losing Sandro Tonali would be a major blow," believes former Newcastle United defender Steve Howey. The 26-year-old is drawing plenty of rumours early on in the summer transfer window, with The Telegraph reporting that Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham are all interested in signing the £100m-rated midfielder. "I reckon Sandro Tonali would ideally fancy going back to AC Milan but there are Tottenham links there," Howey told BBC Radio Newcastle.

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Jun 17 • 4:12 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
'Clarke to drop Shankland for Christie or McLean'

If we rewind 36 years to 16 June 1990 and the Italian city of Genoa, Stuart McCall was busy scoring to help Scotland secure a 2-1 win over Sweden. The former midfielder jokes that he "was always deadly from a yard out" and ultimately that victory wasn't enough to ensure Scotland progressed to the knock-out stage, but up until this weekend, it was their last win at a World Cup finals. Now the 62 year-old is assistant to Paul Heckingbottom at Preston North End, but he's also enjoying absorbing all the action from the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Jun 16 • 6:48 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Jose Mourinho pushing Real Madrid to sign €140m midfielder

Real Madrid have been very busy in the last few weeks, with now four signings having been wrapped up before the transfer window even opens. Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries were done prior to Flore...

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Jun 14 • 8:20 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Man United take drastic financial measures to fund summer business as Mateus Fernandes becomes primary target

Manchester United’s summer rebuild appears to be gathering pace, with West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes earmarked as the club’s primary midfield target.According to the Daily Mail, the 2...

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Jun 14 • 3:45 AM EDT • Business • sports.yahoo.com
Real Madrid legend could make emotional return in new capacity

Luka Modric’s remarkable playing career could be approaching its final chapter, but his connection with Real Madrid may be far from over.The Croatian midfielder spent 13 trophy-laden years in Madrid...

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Jun 13 • 2:40 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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📊 Lira's numbers and a SPECTACULAR day with Mexico

With Edson injured, Erik Lira stepped up with a superb performance in Mexico’s debut at the 2026 World Cup. The Mexican midfielder played 75 minutes at an incredibly high intensity, becoming the te...

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Jun 11 • 7:46 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
🚨 Denmark issue fresh health update on Christian Eriksen

Denmark national team doctor Morten Boesen has issued an update on Christian Eriksen's condition on Monday morning.For the second time in his career, the former Manchester United midfielder collapsed ...

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Jun 8 • 3:57 AM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.com
Out-of-contract Devlin expresses 'love' of Hearts

Cammy Devlin has stated "I absolutely love Hearts" as the Australia midfielder continues to ponder whether to extend his stay at Tynecastle. The 28-year-old, who was a late substitute in his country's 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their final pre-World Cup friendly on Sunday, is out of contract after five years with the Scottish Premiership club. Amid reports that Devlin has offers from clubs in Major League Soccer, the Turkish Super Lig and English Championship, he described Hearts as "an amazing football club" in an interview with Football360.

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Jun 8 • 3:52 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Rice to be England's vice-captain at World Cup

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice will be England's vice-captain for the World Cup.

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Jun 7 • 5:23 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Christian Eriksen Health Update Emerges After Collapsing On the Field During Denmark vs Ukraine

The Danish midfielder has worn an implanted heart device since suffering a cardiac arrest during a match in 2021.

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Jun 7 • 3:19 PM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.com
Liverpool Transfer Talk Grows After Chiesa Comments on Midfielder

Liverpool Transfer Talk: Chiesa Offers Insight on Jones and AlissonFederico Chiesa has added another layer to what already feels like a summer of considerable change at Liverpool, with the Italian for...

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Jun 6 • 1:55 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
❌ World champions lose midfielder to injury, see replacement

Germany have suffered a cut in their World Cup squad. Lennart Karl, Bayern’s 18-year-old attacking midfielder, had an injury confirmed after tests carried out this Friday (5). The information was ...

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Jun 5 • 5:55 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Midfielder Smallwood pens permanent Bristol Rovers deal

Midfielder Richie Smallwood has made his loan move from Tranmere to Bristol Rovers permanent, signing a one-year deal.

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Jun 5 • 7:57 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Manchester City face Bayern Munich competition for Feyenoord’s Givairo Read

Man City looking to add depth to right-back options ahead of the 2026-27 seasonMatheus Nunes performed brilliantly last season but is a natural midfielderEnzo Maresca has held transfer talks with Man ...

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Jun 5 • 3:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Atlético Seasonal Ratings: How injuries depleted a promising midfield

Into the Calderón rates Atleti’s midfield from the 2025/26 season.

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Jun 4 • 1:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Valverde: “I never imagined being Real Madrid’s captain”

Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde talked to Uruguayan TV AUF and shared some thoughts about the upcoming FIFA World Cup and also about the club. “Wearing the armband is something incredible; I never imagined being captain for Real Madrid, and I thoroughly enjoy every opportunity to wear the armband. It carries some pressure too. When […]

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Jun 4 • 10:55 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Roma reignite interest in Davide Frattesi

Davide Frattesi’s situation has become a veritable soap opera. The Inter midfielder, who was very close to leaving the club last January for Nottingham Forest, finished the season with the Nerazzurr...

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Would Hackney be an Everton fit?

Middlesbrough fan Tom Green has been speaking to BBC Radio Merseyside's Total Sport show about the Toffees' links with midfielder Hayden Hackney. Hackney is said to have a number of suitors but reports this week have said Everton are one of them. Supporter Green, from The Boro Breakdown podcast, says he would expect a fee of between £15-20m for 23-year-old Hackney, who is out of contract in June of 2027.

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Jun 4 • 7:03 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Iran players admit U.S. politics, war affect World Cup preparations

Iran midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi admitted on Wednesday that preparing for the FIFA World Cup in Turkiye while his country is at war with the primary host nation has been a mental challenge.

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Jun 4 • 6:32 AM EDT • Politics • espn.com
Football Extra's Dream Signings: Tottenham Hotspur

Another central midfielder, surely this is a wind-up. You could argue the former even saved them from relegation with his crucial goals against Wolves and Everton, though it seems unlikely Palhinha's loan from Bayern Munich will be made permanent at this point. Spurs may not be that right now – though signing Stiller would show serious aspiration to return to the Premier League's upper echelon.

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Jun 3 • 10:51 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Oldham sign Notts County midfielder Norburn

Oldham Athletic sign midfielder Ollie Norburn from Notts County on a one-year deal with the option of a further year.

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Jun 3 • 10:07 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Rogers? Kroupi? Alvarez? Gunners weigh up incomings and sales

Mikel Arteta has been central to the club's planning for next season, with the Gunners targeting a central midfielder, forward and full-back in the transfer market. Given last season's £250m spend on new players, a number of player renewals and lucrative bonuses paid to players in lieu of their Premier League success, the club are mindful of ensuring finances are balanced during the close season. For the forward position, three players are known to be on the shortlist - Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi and Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez.

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Jun 3 • 2:57 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Wilkinson will keep pushing Wales forward

Charlton midfielder Mia Ross says Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson's new contract is good news ahead of two Women's World Cup qualifiers.

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Jun 2 • 4:20 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Aston Villa and Brighton enquire about Roma’s Matias Soule

Serie A side Roma have to make key sales before the end of June and Matias Soule is one of the candidates who can leave the club. The attacking midfielder didn’t quite make an impact in the second ...

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Jun 2 • 2:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Brighton & Hove Albion announce Baggaley and Bance departures

Brighton & Hove Albion have announced the news that goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley and midfielder Libby Bance will be leaving the club when their contracts expire at the end of the month.WSL Full-Time wer...

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Jun 2 • 1:50 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Everton leading the race to sign Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney

Everton have emerged as frontrunners to sign Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney. The 23-year-old deep-lying playmaker enjoyed a superb 2025–26 campaign, scoring five goals and providing eight a...

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Jun 2 • 3:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Inter put off by Roma’s asking price for Kone

Manu Koné could leave the capital during the next transfer window. Roma needs to make capital gains by June 30th, and the French midfielder is one of the likely candidates to leave no later than that...

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Jun 1 • 3:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Report: Bayern Munich youngster Arijon Ibrahimović in demand

After a season on loan, the attacking midfielder’s future could lie beyond FC Bayern.

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Jun 1 • 1:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Aurelien Tchouameni opens up on Fede Valverde altercation, denies punch

For the first time, Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has opened up on his altercation with Fede Valverde at the Valdebebas training ground. The Uruguayan midfielder was taken to hospital aft...

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May 31 • 8:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Baldanzi to complete permanent move to Genoa this week

Tommaso Baldanzi and Daniele De Rossi, a duo destined to make Genoa’s fortunes. The coach brought the attacking midfielder to the capital, then asked the club to rejoin him just a few months ago as ...

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May 31 • 4:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Real Madrid midfield legends take sides in upcoming presidential election

Real Madrid’s presidential election on June 7th has become the biggest talking point in Spanish football, as the club brace itself for its first such election in 20 years.The stakes are high, with b...

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May 31 • 2:40 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
McLean backs Scotland youngsters for present as well as future

Midfielder Kenny McLean is adamant that the younger players in the Scotland squad aren't just for the future, but are "the present". McLean set up Findlay Curtis for the leveller in the 4-1 win over Curacao at Hampden - the Rangers player first goal for his country. Another 19-year-old, Manchester United's Tyler Fletcher, came on his his debut at half time.

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May 30 • 11:55 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Andrea Pirlo interview: Legendary Italy midfielder on PSG and how football has changed | 'You need players who are fast'

Ahead of the Champions League final, legendary midfielder Andrea Pirlo speaks to Sky Sports about what makes Paris Saint-Germain and their playmaker Vitinha so good, why Arsenal can still win in Budapest, and how football has changed since he retired...

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May 28 • 3:30 AM EDT • Sports • skysports.com
Cherries making Europe is 'beyond imaginable'

Former Bournemouth midfielder Joe Partington says it is "absolutely insane" that the Cherries will be playing in the Europa League next season and the feeling is "surreal". In Andoni Iraola's final game in charge of the club, Bournemouth confirmed their place in Europe next season for the first time in their history.

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May 26 • 6:16 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
How Toone is navigating grief through football

England and Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone opens up about grief, football and preparing for her wedding without her dad in a new BBC documentary.

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May 26 • 2:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Liverpool In 'Concrete Talks' To Beat Man City To Sign 16-Year Old Midfielder

Liverpool have made a significant move in the race to sign one of Europe's most exciting young talents.

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May 25 • 3:21 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
Forest must keep stars to progress

Nottingham Forest will fight to keep Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson, with Vitor Pereira insisting they need to continue to build. The duo will be in-demand this summer with Manchester City and Manchester United interested in England midfielder Anderson. Gibbs-White only signed a new three-year deal last summer - after Tottenham came in for him - while Murillo penned a one-year extension to 2029 at the weekend.

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May 25 • 1:41 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Fernandes named Premier League player of season

Midfielder Bruno Fernandes becomes the first Manchester United player to win the award since Nemanja Vidic in 2011.

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May 23 • 6:53 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Arsenal's Mikel Merino opens up on injury: 'I had two options, to cry myself to extinction or keep my head up'

The Spanish midfielder is set to return to training ahead of Arsenal's Premier League finale and next week's massive Champions League clash with PSG

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May 22 • 7:01 AM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
Transfer rumors, news: Manchester United eye double midfield swoop

Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali and Atalanta's Éderson are being lined up by Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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May 22 • 3:55 AM EDT • Sports • espn.com
✍🏼Galván confirms new River deal until 2028

The 26-year-old midfielder will remain tied to the Millonario for two more seasons. With president Stefano Di Carlo leading the way, Tomás Galván has confirmed his contract renewal with River until ...

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May 19 • 4:01 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Arsenal Women to let England youth international leave for US

Arsenal midfielder and England youth international Laila Harbert is on the verge of joining American club San Diego Wave.

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May 18 • 6:12 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Roberts and Sweeney among seven to leave Stevenage

Midfielder Jordan Roberts and defender Dan Sweeney are among seven players released by League One club Stevenage.

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May 18 • 6:12 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as manager on four-year contract

Chelsea appoint former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso as their manager on a four‑year contract.

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May 17 • 4:10 AM EDT • Sports • bbc.com
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Atta targeted by Galatasaray after Everton and Fulham interest

Udinese midfielder Arthur Atta is attracting a lot of attention from various clubs and the latest to make an approach is reportedly Galatasaray.The 23-year-old came to Udinese in 2024 from FC Metz, co...

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May 16 • 10:50 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The 12 contenders to fill Manchester United’s midfield hole

Just as overhauling the attack was Manchester United’s primary aim last summer, revamping their midfield is the priority in this transfer window.

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May 14 • 2:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Celtic's belief has never wavered in title battle

Benjamin Nygren insists belief and confidence is high at resurgent Celtic as they look to come out of the final two Premiership fixtures as champions. Sweden midfielder Nygren, who has scored 20 goals for Celtic this season, claimed belief is "very strong" among his team-mates.

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May 13 • 4:56 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
'No belief in the stands, no belief on the pitch'

Chelsea, on a six-game losing streak, outrun in almost all of their Premier League games, turned up to Anfield and found it easy. Anfield isn't supposed to be easy. There aren't supposed to be gaps metres wide in the midfield for Chelsea's moody bunch of hundred million pound midfielders to stroll through.

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May 11 • 7:54 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Analysis: Anderson sends a reminder to Newcastle

Newcastle did not need any reminder of what they had allowed to leave the club - but Anderson delivered one anyway. The midfielder cost Forest £35m when he joined two years ago and, despite some debatable recent recruitment at the City Ground, he has been a stunning success.

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May 10 • 12:54 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Analysis: Visitors miss Casemiro

Casemiro has received a huge amount of praise for his performances this season. Manchester United's fans have taken to chanting "one more year" in the hope the Brazilian would extend his stay at Old Trafford. United have made strengthening central midfield a number one priority in the summer and this performance emphasised why.

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May 9 • 1:33 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Roma’s Manu Kone not unsellable, confirms Gian Piero Gasperini

Manu Kone has been one of the best midfielders in Serie A across the last two seasons. There is now a rising possibility of him departing at the end of the campaign.There have been doubts that the Fre...

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May 9 • 8:55 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
🔢 Chelsea midfielder continues to shine with 2025/26 landmark

Chelsea have had a turbulent 2025/26 campaign, but one player has been a steady constant throughout. Captain Enzo Fernandez is a standout performer for the Blues and the all-action midfielder has prov...

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May 9 • 8:31 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Renaud to seal summer move to Hearts

Hearts linked with young defender on loan in Northern Ireland as French midfielder moves closer to Tynecastle switch.

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May 4 • 3:02 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Analysis: Perfect display sets up Champions League test

This match could not have gone any better for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta. With Manchester City having been in FA Cup action last week and not playing until Monday, they made the most of their chance to extend their lead in top spot and ease relieve some of the tension. Boss Arteta has to be given credit for taking what could be perceived as risk by playing left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly in midfield for the first time and leaving out Martin Zubimendi, who has played the most minutes of any outfielder in the Gunners squad.

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May 2 • 3:03 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Hannibal told not to 'antagonise' crowd at Elland Road

For a few weeks now, Burnley had made it clear Hannibal Mejbri was on the verge of his return from a hamstring injury. This season the midfielder received a four-match ban and was given a £15,000 fine after admitting to spitting at Leeds supporters during Burnley's 2-0 victory at Turf Moor back in October. Being the last name on the teamsheet, it was a long build-up to the inevitable boos which followed "Hannibal" being read out by the stadium announcer.

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May 2 • 11:18 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool could agree outrageous transfer

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Liverpool could agree an extraordinary move.Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes is expected to prioritise midfield reinforcements in the upcoming transfer window, ...

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May 2 • 2:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Kobbie Mainoo: Manchester United midfielder signs new long-term contract until 2031
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Apr 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • skysports.com
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Gossip: Man Utd keen on Simons

Manchester United are closely monitoring Xavi Simons' situation at Tottenham as they consider moving for the 23-year-old Netherlands midfielder in the summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

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Apr 27 • 2:26 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Man City weighing up move for Enzo Fernández

Manchester City are reportedly considering a move for Enzo Fernández this summer.The Citizens are keen to reinforce in midfield this summer with Bernardo Silva leaving the club and Rodri linked with ...

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Apr 23 • 9:55 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Donegal 'not getting carried away' before Down opener

A first provincial three in a row may be on offer for Donegal this year, but midfielder Hugh McFadden is not looking past the challenge of Down in Letterkenny this Sunday [15:00 BST].

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Apr 23 • 7:02 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Gibbs-White the 'catalyst' for Forest again

Former Nottingham Forest midfielder Andy Reid praised "catalyst" Morgan Gibbs-White for a "fantastic" second-half performance against Burnley in which he scored a hat-trick in 15 minutes. It has been him more often than not.

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Apr 20 • 3:51 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
He's finally back! Liverpool midfielder returns at last

Injuries have undoubtedly been a significant factor in Liverpool’s campaign this season.While the overall number of injuries may not have been overwhelming, the impact has been severe due to several...

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Apr 20 • 1:40 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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He's the one! Meet Liverpool's next midfield sensation

Liverpool might be on the verge of uncovering their next midfield star - and it will be sensational. With Richard Hughes expected to dip into the market this summer, it’s becoming increasingly clear...

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Apr 19 • 3:35 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Barcelona to beat Chelsea to signing of highly-rated midfielder

Barcelona are set for a big summer of transfers, as they plan to add extra quality to Hansi Flick’s squad for next season. Sporting director Deco will also oversee more La Masia additions, and the l...

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Apr 19 • 11:40 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Liverpool receive boost in pursuit of summer transfer target

Liverpool’s Midfield Reset Gains UrgencyLiverpool’s summer plans are beginning to sharpen into focus, and one name now sits firmly at the centre of the conversation: Camavinga. The French midfield...

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Apr 19 • 6:55 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
'Hearts close to signing midfielder Renauld'

Heart of Midlothian are reportedly close to signing Versailles midfielder Tom Renaud, while Aberdeen are linked with Hibernian's Martin Boyle.

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Apr 18 • 4:29 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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