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FUN PLOTS TO KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON

10 European storylines to follow: Liverpool and City rebuild, Barca's defense, more

Even with predictable title races, each season has its own personality and plotlines. So here are 10 fun plots we're particularly interested in following across Europe as 2025-26 kicks into gear.

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LEAGUES CUP SCOREBOARD

TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye Rogers, Eze after Havertz injury

Arsenal are closing on Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze but are also tracking Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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Will Manchester United be able to sign more players?

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NEEDING TO GET BETTER VALUE

To keep up with their Premier League rivals, Man United must master the art of offloading players

Man United have struggled to maximize value from outgoing transfers. Can they flip the script with Alejandro Garnacho and others before the window closes Sept. 1?

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CHELSEA THROWBACK

Chelsea's new third kit a throwback to glory of Mourinho era

Chelsea have returned to the wild, wonderful and often weird reign of José Mourinho in search of inspiration for their new third kit for 2025-26.

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PREMIER LEAGUE REACTION

Who could be the breakout U21 player on each Premier League club?

With a host of young players impressing in preseason, we look at the next breakout stars under the age of 21 from all 20 Premier League teams.

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Which early issues need solving for some top Premier League clubs?

The first matchday of the Premier League is over, so what did some of the top clubs learn from it?

WHO'S READY TO MAKE THE LEAP?

Who are the next South American youngsters who could head to Europe?

South America's brightest talents are always on the radar of Europe's biggest clubs. But who's ready to make the leap across the Atlantic?

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