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Parrott makes move to Real Betis from AZ Alkmaar
Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott completes his transfer from Dutch team AZ Alkmaar to Spanish side Real Betis.
Published 5 minutes ago on BBC Football
Watch: Late Larne double seals first-leg win over 10-man Red Imps
Watch highlights as Irish Premiership champions Larne defeat 10-man Lincoln Red Imps 2-0 in the first leg of their Uefa Conference League play-off.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Villa £18m bid for Harwood-Bellis rejected by Southampton
Aston Villa have bid worth around £18m plus add-ons rejected by Southampton for defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Joao Pedro set to extend Chelsea deal to 2034
Chelsea are set to renew striker Joao Pedro's contract until 2034 before the start of the Premier League season.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Premier League returns and Arsenal sense opportunity with rivals in flux
New managers galore suggest many of the usual suspects will struggle to dethrone the champions but their own hunger could be the key
Published an hour ago on Guardian - Premier League
West Brom's Heggebo banned for 'handball goal'
West Bromwich Albion striker Aune Heggebo is banned for two matches by the FA for scoring a goal with his hand against Norwich City.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
Seven defenders on the books - why Arsenal still want Konsa
Arsenal have already spent more than £100m this summer as they look to defend their Premier League title - so why do they want Ezri Konsa as well?
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
Championship roundup: Middlesbrough seal comeback win; West Brom beat Norwich
Will Lankshear scored a second-half double on his debut as Middlesbrough fought back to start their Championship campaign with a 2-1 victory over Lincoln
Published 4 hours ago on Guardian - League Two
Carrick dismisses 'ridiculous' Man Utd easy start talk
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says it is "ridiculous" to say his side has an easy start to the Premier League season because they play two promoted teams.
Published 4 hours ago on BBC Football
Liverpool interested in Brighton winger Minteh
Liverpool make an approach to Brighton to sign winger Yankuba Minteh.
Published 4 hours ago on BBC Football
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