🚨England & Argentina into semi-finals, Man United want midfield trio, Chelsea want Premier League ace, Arsenal eye 51-G/A forward & more
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World Cup round-up
England and Argentina reach semis after late wins
England have reached the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-1 win over Norway in the quarter-finals last night.
Jude Bellingham scored a brace after England conceded in the first-half. Andreas Schjelderup scored a stunning long-range goal to put Norway ahead.
FT England 2-1 Norway [Pictures from ITV Sport]
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Argentina continue their quest to defend the World Cup crown with a 3-1 win over Switzerland in the quarter-finals. Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring early on, but Switzerland got back into the game through Dan Ndoye in the second half.
Julian Alvarez scored a wonder goal in extra time, and Lautaro Martinez wrapped up the scoring to send Argentina through to the next round.
FT Argentina 3-1 Switzerland [Pictures from ITV Sport]
Argentina and England will now face each other in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
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Arsenal
Arsenal are interested in signing AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone, who could cost €50 million. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Arsenal are now the strongest contender to sign PSG attacker Bradley Barcola. (Ekrem Konur)
Arsenal are in constant contact to sign Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis. (Fabrizio Romano)
Leandro Trossard will complete his move from Arsenal to Besiktas on Wednesday. (Haber Kartali)
Chelsea
Chelsea are in contact with Adam Wharton's representatives regarding a potential move, as Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester United abandon their pursuit of the midfielder. (CaughtOffside)
Alejandro Garnacho is now closing in on a move away from Chelsea, and he has been left out of the pre-season squad. (Nizaar Kinsella)
Chelsea are interested in signing the Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor. (TMW)
Chelsea have initiated contact to sign Brazilian midfielder Danilo from Botafogo. (FogaoNet)
Chelsea are now prepared to sign the Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, who will cost €60 million. (TSF)
Liverpool
Nottingham Forest are closing in on signing Curtis Jones from Liverpool, with a breakthrough in negotiations. (FC Inter News)
Liverpool have cooled their interest in Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton due to his asking price. (CaughtOffside)
Manchester United
Manchester United have now initiated contact to sign the AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone. (Gazzetta Dello Sport)
Manchester United are very keen to add multiple midfielders and are keeping tabs on Ayyoub Bouaddi, Manu Kone, and Alex Scott. (Eduardo Burgos)
Ederson is disappointed to have missed out on a move to Manchester United, despite an agreement being reached with Atalanta. (Fabrizio Romano)
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Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham are interested in signing the talented young central defender Sergi Dominguez from Dinamo Zagreb. (Corriere Della Sera)
Tottenham are looking to sign Ruben Vargas from Sevilla, and he will be available for €15 million. (Orgullo Biri)
Tottenham are interested in signing Marcus Rashford from Manchester United, but the player wants to join a club in the Champions League. (AS Roma Live)
Tottenham are one of the clubs interested in Sporting CP playmaker Francisco Trincão. (Record)