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World Cup round-up
England shocked by late Argentina onslaught
England suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semifinal after surrendering a late lead.
Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th minute, giving Thomas Tuchel’s side hope of reaching their first World Cup final since 1966.
Argentina responded dramatically in the closing stages.
Enzo Fernández equalised in the 85th minute before substitute Lautaro Martínez headed home the winner in stoppage time from Lionel Messi’s assist, sending Argentina into the final against Spain.
FT: England 1-2 Argentina [Pictures from Fox Sports]
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AC Milan
AC Milan have identified Amad Diallo as one of their priority attacking targets. (Caught Offside)
Arsenal
Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli is reportedly attracting transfer interest from as many as five clubs. Read more!
Arsenal are actively trying to sell Gabriel Jesus, with AC Milan currently among the strongest contenders for his signature. (TEAMtalk)
Arsenal are turning their attention towards Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola as a possible alternative to Morgan Rogers. (Daily Mail)
Arsenal have explored offering Viktor Gyökeres as part of negotiations for Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez. (talkSPORT)
Barcelona
Barcelona are keeping close tabs on Cristian Romero’s situation after his representatives informed Tottenham that the defender wants to leave this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)
Mid-table Premier League teams could be the big winners from Barcelona star’s decision. Read more!
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise is reportedly keen on a transfer to Real Madrid this summer. (Santi Aouna)
(Photo by Reinaldo Coddou H./Getty Images)
Chelsea
Chelsea are reluctant to pay the goalkeeper Diogo Costa’s €60m release clause, instead aiming to pay around €40m. (Sport Witness)
Liverpool
Liverpool have rejected Inter’s latest offer of approximately £27m for Curtis Jones. (talkSPORT)
Liverpool closely watching Tottenham player impressing at the World Cup. Full Story here!
Liverpool have made fresh contact with PSG regarding a potential summer transfer for Bradley Barcola. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester City
Manchester City have reportedly intensified talks over signing Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, while Arsenal are also still in the running. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester United
Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui has been added to the shortlist of new AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim. (Calciomercato)
David Ornstein says there could be a “great market opportunity” for Manchester United and other clubs to sign Roma midfielder Manu Kone. Read more!
(Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) Surprise talks to begin for Fenerbahce to sign Manchester United attacker. More here!
Newcastle United
Newcastle are front of the queue for Dodo, the flying Brazilian full back from Fiorentina wanted by Nottingham Forest. (Sport Witness)
Real Madrid
Eduardo Camavinga could reportedly be allowed to leave Real Madrid this summer amid transfer interest from Manchester United. (Daily Mail)