Monday’s headlines and transfer rumours…
Daily Mail
Manchester United are holding a recruitment meeting on Monday as they look to push through impending transfers and complete deals for both Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs de Ligt.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s penalty to secure England’s penalty shootout win over Switzerland was one of the most spectacular at Euro 2024.
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According to Sky Sports News’ Dharmesh Sheth, Manchester United’s transfer reports indicate that both Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee are “progressing positively”.
England face the Netherlands in the semi-final on Wednesday and for the first time at the Euros, England supporters are expected to be outnumbered.
France coach Didier Deschamps is reportedly set to leave out vice-captain Antoine Griezmann for Tuesday’s Euro 2024 semi-final against Spain.
Athletic
Arsenal have contacted Wolves to express their interest in signing goalkeeper Daniel Bentley.
Evening Standard
Arsenal are in talks to sign Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori and are also planning a big spending spree, having launched a player-plus-cash offer for Barcelona winger Rafinha.
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Sky Sports’ Sam Blitz talks about former coaches Heiko Vogel and Riccardo Calafiori’s potential
Chelsea are ready to pay £11million for Basel midfielder Renato Veiga and are also finalising deals for Boca Juniors’ Aaron Anselminho and American left-back Caleb Wylie.
Liverpool are currently one of four teams in talks to sign Juventus centre-back Grayson Bremer.
Bayer Leverkusen new signing Aleix Garcia has admitted he rejected a summer move to West Ham.
Daily Mirror
Neither Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk nor Trent Alexander-Arnold will be sold by Liverpool in the near future.
Bayern Munich will receive £17 million as part of the deal following Joshua Zirkzee’s transfer from Bologna to Manchester United.
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Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee has been linked with a move to Old Trafford – find out why he’s attracting so much interest.
Gleison Bremer has admitted he would be “flattered” by rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United, but insists he is happy at Juventus.
Sun
Sheffield United are facing a disciplinary investigation after a rival team complained to the EFL about a takeover bid.
Daily Star
Peter Odemwingie, who will forever be remembered for his infamous blunder during the deadline day match between West Bromwich and QPR, has qualified as a PGA professional.
The Daily Telegraph
Novak Djokovic has warned that club tennis is “under threat” due to the growing popularity of padel.
Scottish Sun
Rangers ace Scott Wright is linked with a move to Sheffield Wednesday.
When does the summer transfer window start and end?
of Summer 2024 transfer window The Premier League and Scottish Premiership have officially kicked off.
The transfer window will close at 11pm UK time (England) / 11.30pm Scottish time (Scotland) on 30 August.
The Premier League and Scottish Premiership brought forward their deadline to align themselves with other major European leagues. The date was set following consultation with leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
