🚨 France-England involved in thriller, Liverpool targeting left-back, Chelsea beat Arsenal to Rogers signing, Man United's new midfield target, Arteta's injury worry & more.
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World Cup round-up
France and England involved in goals galore
England secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after an extraordinary 6–4 victory over France in Miami. The Three Lions raced into a commanding 4–0 lead before halftime, with Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and Bukayo Saka, who scored twice in the opening period, all finding the net.
France produced a fierce second-half comeback through Kylian Mbappé, who scored twice, alongside goals from Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembélé.
However, Saka completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot, while Jude Bellingham struck in stoppage time to complete England’s six-goal haul and seal the bronze medal.
It was a remarkable ten-goal contest and the highest-scoring third-place match in World Cup history. Saka was England’s standout performer, while Mbappé’s brace took him to 22 career World Cup goals.
FT: France 4-6 England [Pictures from Fox Sports]
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Arsenal
There have been no fresh contacts between Arsenal and either Barcola’s representatives or PSG following Chelsea’s surprise move for Morgan Rogers. (Fabrizio Romano)
Arsenal are now expected to intensify their search for a new centre-back amid real concern that William Saliba is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines. (Caught Offside)
Aston Villa
Ilaix Moriba has been linked with a move away from Celta Vigo this summer and Aston Villa are interested in a move. (Nos Diario)
Aston Villa are now closing in on the signing of Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich. (A Bola)
Aston Villa are now closing in on the signing of Pervis Estupinan from AC Milan. (Milan News)
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich are highly unlikely to make a signing like Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior due to issues with his personality and the culture of the club. (Christian Falk)
Michael Olise’s situation could soon get very interesting if he doesn’t agree to sign a new contract with Bayern Munich. (Christian Falk)
Chelsea
Chelsea have agreed on a deal to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa. The Blues have have agreed a £117 million fee with the West Midlands club, and the player will sign a six-year contract with them. (David Ornstein)
Chelsea’s substantial investment in Morgan Rogers will have no impact on their plans for João Pedro. The club would reject even an offer worth more than €100m from Barcelona because the 24-year-old is considered a crucial part of the Stamford Bridge project. (Fabrizio Romano)
Chelsea pitched Morgan Rogers as their first-choice left winger during discussions over a move from Aston Villa. (Ben Jacobs)
(Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images) Chelsea are interested in signing the Bayer Leverkusen attacker Kerim Alajbegovic. (Faktor)
Chelsea are ready to loan out Mamadou Sarr, and they apparently have several Premier League options on the cards. Read more!
Liverpool
Liverpool have placed Daniel Svensson firmly on their transfer agenda and they have a concrete plan to sign the Borussia Dortmund star. (Caught Offside)
Andoni Iraola drops interesting hint about Liverpool winger signing. Full Story here!
Manchester United
Manchester United and Newcastle United are keeping tabs on the 22-year-old Swedish midfielder Hugo Larsson. (Absolut Fussball)
Newcastle United
Atalanta midfielder Ederson has been linked with a move away from Italy this summer and now Newcastle United are stepping up interest in signing the Brazil. (Football Insider)