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    Nottingham Forest Work on Liam Delap Deal

    Nottingham Forest, Chelsea and Liam Delap
    24 August 2026

    Nottingham Forest are working on a deal for Chelsea striker Liam Delap, who has been made available for £50 million and is training separately from the first team. It remains unclear whether talks concern a permanent transfer or loan.

    Delap was omitted from Chelsea’s squad against Fulham and recently lost the number nine shirt to Joao Pedro. Forest see him as competition for Chris Wood and Igor Jesus, while Chelsea are seeking several departures before the deadline.

    Manchester City Agree Deal for Allan Elias

    Manchester City, Palmeiras and Allan Elias
    24 August 2026

    Manchester City have agreed to sign Palmeiras winger Allan Elias in a deal worth up to £34.2 million, with £32 million fixed and £2.2 million in add-ons. The 22-year-old Brazilian is expected to replace Savinho, whose Tottenham move is close.

    Allan is scheduled to undergo a medical in the coming days. City are reshaping their squad late in the window, with Omar Marmoush also in advanced Tottenham talks and midfielder Nico Gonzalez attracting strong interest from Newcastle United.

    Docherty Named Scotland Under-21 Head Coach

    Tony Docherty, Steven Naismith and Scotland Under-21s
    24 August 2026

    Tony Docherty has been appointed Scotland Under-21 head coach, with former Hearts manager Steven Naismith joining as his assistant. Docherty replaces Scot Gemmill, who had held the position for almost a decade, and brings previous Scotland backroom experience.

    The appointment forms part of Scotland’s wider coaching reset after Steve Clarke left following the World Cup and Sebastien Pocognoli took the senior job. Naismith will also lead a mentorship programme aimed at supporting the country’s leading young players.

    Alistair Johnston Ruled Out Until October

    Alistair Johnston and Celtic
    24 August 2026

    Celtic full-back Alistair Johnston will be sidelined until October after a scan confirmed another injury problem. The Canada international went off at half-time against Kilmarnock after having already missed most of last season with a hamstring injury.

    Manager Martin O’Neill acknowledged Celtic need more defensive depth before the transfer deadline. Nineteen-year-old Colby Donovan has been deputising at right-back, while Scotland international Anthony Ralston provides another option as Johnston begins another extended spell on the sidelines.

    Al-Hilal Have Four Watkins Bids Rejected

    Ollie Watkins, Aston Villa and Al-Hilal
    24 August 2026

    Al-Hilal have had four offers rejected for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, with their latest proposal close to £40 million still below Villa’s asking price. Watkins has been training alone and is understood to be open to the Saudi move.

    Villa are prepared to play hardball before the transfer deadline, and the deal is still believed to be some way off. Al-Hilal may also need to move an overseas player before they can make room for Watkins.

    Mateta Contract Challenge Leaves Palace Future Uncertain

    Jean-Philippe Mateta and Crystal Palace
    24 August 2026

    Jean-Philippe Mateta has challenged the validity of the final year of his Crystal Palace contract, taking the dispute to a Premier League independent tribunal and a FIFA hearing. FIFA ruled that the matter did not fall within its jurisdiction.

    Palace activated an extension option in Mateta’s original contract and continue to regard him as contracted for another 10 months. With renewal talks unsuccessful and rival interest reported, Palace are likely to listen to offers before the transfer window closes.

    Milan Submit Loan Offer for Arsenal’s Nwaneri

    AC Milan, Arsenal and Ethan Nwaneri
    24 August 2026

    AC Milan submitted a loan offer with an option to buy for Arsenal attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri as the Italian club searches for a left-footed creator. Milan are considering several options before the summer transfer window closes.

    The report says Nwaneri remains under consideration, but Milan have not made a final decision on a permanent deal because Arsenal’s asking price is viewed as too high at €45 million. Other names remain on the club’s shortlist.

    Heggebo Receives Two-Match Ban for Deception

    Aune Heggebo, West Bromwich Albion and the Football Association
    August 2026

    West Bromwich Albion forward Aune Heggebo received a two-match ban for deception after a cross struck his hand before going into Norwich City’s net. He became the first player charged under the deception rule introduced in the 2017-18 season.

    The FA judged the incident as deception of a match official, while West Brom manager James Morrison argued the contact was accidental. Heggebo missed the win over Burnley and will also sit out the Carabao Cup tie at Newcastle.

    Five Cambuur Fans Injured by Feyenoord Fireworks

    SC Cambuur, Feyenoord supporters and the KNVB
    23 August 2026

    Five SC Cambuur supporters suffered burns, hearing damage and eye injuries after Feyenoord fans threw fireworks during Sunday’s Eredivisie match. Play was suspended for about 10 minutes as flares and explosives were launched from the visiting section.

    Feyenoord condemned the behaviour and said it would seek camera footage to identify those responsible. Cambuur, local authorities and the KNVB are investigating, while the Dutch federation said it will review whether its disorder protocols adequately protect supporters.

    Besiktas Condemns Referees After Trossard Slap Incident

    Besiktas, Leandro Trossard, Adnan Deniz Kayatepe and Bulent Birincioglu
    24 August 2026

    Besiktas issued a scathing statement against the referee and VAR after Leandro Trossard was slapped in the face during a 1-0 defeat to Alanyaspor without punishment. The club called the officiating a document of shame.

    Replays showed Fidan Aliti striking Trossard off the ball, but referee Adnan Deniz Kayatepe and VAR Bulent Birincioglu took no action. Besiktas said it does not want either official assigned to its matches and demanded fair, equal officiating.

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