🚨 Spain beat Messi to win World Cup, Arsenal's new attacking target, Chelsea agree terms with defender, Man United eye PL defender, Rodri makes big decision & more.
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World Cup round-up
Torres winner seals World Cup title for Spain
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating defending champions Argentina 1–0 following extra time at MetLife Stadium.
The closely contested final remained goalless throughout regulation time, with Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez producing several important saves.
Substitute Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute, finishing an attack created by Nico Williams.
The victory secured Spain’s second World Cup title and their first since 2010.
FT: Spain 1-0 Argentina [Pictures from Fox Sports]
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Arsenal
Arsenal are weighing up a surprise move for free-agent defender John Stones as concerns grow over William Saliba’s fitness ahead of the new season. (The Irish Sun)
Arsenal are keeping a close eye on the situation of Julian Alvarez and could look to make a move if the player forces an exit. (Fabrizio Romano)
Arsenal and Manchester City battle for wonderkid after impressive World Cup. Read more!
Arsenal are considering other attacking targets after Morgan Rogers agreed to join Chelsea. Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi is among the options, while Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola continues to be admired by the north London club. (Ben Jacobs)
Aston Villa
Aston Villa have discussed a summer move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, potentially giving Unai Emery an opportunity to reunite with a player he helped develop at Villarreal. (Fabrizio Romano)
Chelsea
Alejandro Garnacho has made AS Roma his preferred destination as Chelsea look to move the winger on less than a year after signing him from Manchester United. (Fabrizio Romano)
Chelsea are interested in signing the Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix. They are making substantial progress in the race to sign the 26-year-old French defender, and they have already agreed personal terms with the player’s representatives. (TEAMtalk)
Chelsea are interested in signing the talented young Greek sensation Konstantinos Karetsas. (TEAMtalk)
Inter Milan
Inter Milan are set to sit down with Spurs to discuss the transfer of Djed Spence. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
(Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Liverpool
Liverpool are moving closer to signing highly rated Atlético Nacional midfielder Samuel Martinez, as the club continues to invest in promising young players from outside Europe. (Florian Plettenberg)
Liverpool submit opening bid for 39 goal, 37 assist Salah replacement as talks begin. More details!
Manchester United
Manchester United target Real Madrid star in major summer swoop. More here!
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing the Leicester City defender Ben Nelson. (Daily Mail)
Amad Diallo’s representatives were informed in June that Manchester United had no intention of selling him this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)
Man United explore Premier League full-back deal as Carrick turns attention towards defense. Full Story here!
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are preparing to explore a summer move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri following Spain’s victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Radio Marca)
Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Benfica attacker Andreas Schjelderup and have made contact to do so this summer. (Football Insider)
Vanja Milinkovic-Savic could be on his way out of Napoli this summer, and he has been linked with a move to Tottenham. (Sport Witness)
Tottenham are open to selling Djed Spence despite his impressive performances for England. (talkSPORT)
Tottenham are preparing for life without Cristian Romero and hope to receive around £50m for the Argentina international. (TEAMtalk)
Think Spain beat Argentina lads