Wednesday · September 9, 2026 Vol. I · No. 251
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Papers: Arsenal consider Gyokeres-Alvarez swap deal

The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...

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Fenerbahce sign Greenwood from Marseille

Fenerbahce sign Mason Greenwood from Marseille on a four-year contract.

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Why has the ball changed for World Cup semi-finals?

Why has Fifa changed the match ball after 100 games of the World Cup?

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Leeds agree £34.1m fee for defender Muharemovic

Leeds United agree a £34.1m fee with Italian club Sassuolo for defender Tarik Muharemovic.

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Henderson & Quansah only England absentees for Argentina

Jordan Henderson and Jarell Quansah are set to be the only players unavailable for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

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Broad: Time is now for England to trial extra seamer

Stuart Broad says England are crying out for an extra seamer, and the time to blood them is now, with over a year to go until the Cricket World Cup.

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What is in next England Test coach's in-tray?

As England work out who they want as their new Test coach following Brendon McCullum’s sacking, we look at the jobs on the next red-ball supremo's to-do list…

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Barca won't give up on Arsenal target Alvarez

Barcelona are not giving up on signing Arsenal target Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid and could raise their offer after the World Cup.

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Villa warned over sportswashing after Visit Rwanda deal

Aston Villa are warned their new £20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to sportswash its human rights record.

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Chelsea agree fee for Man Utd striker Malard

Chelsea agree a deal worth about £850,000 to sign Manchester United striker Melvine Malard.

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Youri Tielemans targets ‘biggest trophies’ after joining Manchester United

Midfielder signs from Aston Villa for about £35mVilla to have Visit Rwanda as front-of-shirt sponsorManchester United have confirmed the signing of Youri Tielemans for about £35m …

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Celtic's McGregor keen to build with O'Neill despite exit talk

Callum McGregor feels he can help "build something special" with Martin O'Neill's Celtic, despite speculation surrounding the captain's future.

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Highlights: India ease to victory over England in opening ODI

Highlights of the first ODI at Edgbaston as India beat England by six wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

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Man Utd sign Tielemans for £35m from Aston Villa

Manchester United complete the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on a five-year deal.

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Tom Cruise among names set to take part in World Cup closing ceremony

Mission: Impossible star to appear in a pre-game show that will also feature Robbie Williams and Jennifer HudsonA wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShow…

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Imperious Gill propels India to series-opening ODI victory over England

Shubman Gill made an imperious 80 off 75 balls before retiring injured to propel India to a six-wicket victory over England in the one-day international series opener at Edgbaston.

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France v Spain: World Cup 2026 semi-final – live

⚽ Kick-off time: 2pm local/3pm EST/8pm BST/5am AEST⚽ Player guide | Golden Boot | Football Daily | Mail ScottSpain are unchanged following their victory over Belgium. Mikel Merino…

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Parkinson eyes progress as Wrexham meet top clubs

Wrexham are set for a quartet of friendlies against Premier League opponents with Phil Parkinson confident his side will be better prepared for the Championship in 2026-27 than th…

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Secret friendlies and promoting youngsters - Alonso's first week at Chelsea

Chelsea's entire pre-season is already mapped out by new boss Xabi Alonso, keen to make an early impact on his players before the season begins.

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Man Utd complete £36m Tielemans deal

Manchester United have completed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for £36m.

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'Back to the bar!' | Fan spills drink trying to catch Axar six!

Axar Patel's six for India makes a crowd member fall over and spill their drink trying to make the catch from the stands.

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Manchester United close to agreeing club-record sale of Melvine Malard to Chelsea

Fee for forward could be as high as £850,000The 26-year-old has one year remaining on contractChelsea are closing in on a deal to sign the France forward Melvine Malard from Manch…

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Balogun expected controversy after World Cup ban waived

United States striker Folarin Balogun knew the decision by Fifa to suspend his one-game ban at the World Cup was going to bring "a lot of controversy" and said it brought "nerves"…

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'I don't care!' - McIlroy, Scheffler dismiss legacy interest ahead of The Open

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy have both dismissed concerns about how their future legacy is perceived ahead of their latest bid for more major success at The Open.