🚨 Spain qualifies for World Cup final, Man United officially sign midfielder, Winger wants Arsenal move, Chelsea target World Cup attacker, Liverpool interested in rival defender & more.
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World Cup round-up
France stunned by Spain in World Cup semifinal
Spain secured their place in the 2026 World Cup final with an impressive 2-0 victory over France in the semifinal.
La Roja controlled the contest, defended confidently and prevented France’s star-studded attack from finding a way back into the match.
Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute after Lamine Yamal was fouled by Lucas Digne.
Pedro Porro then doubled Spain’s advantage in the 58th minute following a clever passing move involving Dani Olmo, ending France’s hopes of reaching a third consecutive World Cup final.
FT: France 0-2 Spain [Pictures from Fox Sports]
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Arsenal
Arsenal are preparing an offer worth around €40m for Antonio Nusa this month. (CaughtOffside)
Christos Tzolis has informed Arsenal that he wants to join the club. (Ben Jacobs)
Arsenal have reportedly had fresh contacts over a potential transfer deal for Julian Alvarez, though there remains an issue with Atletico Madrid’s valuation. (Luca Bendoni)
Arsenal have reportedly missed out on the transfer of Real Madrid defender Victor Valdepenas, who is set to join Fiorentina instead. (Fabrizio Romano)
Atalanta
Atalanta director Cristiano Giuntoli has admitted to being left “stunned” by Manchester United’s decision to pull the plug on the Ederson transfer. (Fabrizio Romano)
Chelsea
Chelsea are hoping to agree on a new contract with Sol Gordon. (Football Insider)
Chelsea are hoping to sign the Portuguese international goalkeeper Diogo Costa during the summer transfer window. (Correio da Manha)
Chelsea are looking to improve their attacking unit by signing Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup. (Chelsea Chronicle)
Liverpool
Liverpool are reportedly keeping tabs on the Tottenham Hotspur defender Djed Spence. (TEAMtalk)
Liverpool are interested in Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup, with Chelsea and Tottenham also closely monitoring his situation. (A Bola)
Manchester United
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez has been offered to Atlético Madrid while representing Argentina at the World Cup. (El Chiringuito TV)
Manchester United have reportedly made a total of €12.48m from Mason Greenwood’s transfer move from Marseille to Fenerbahce. (Ben Jacobs)
Manchester United had recent contact with the agents of Roma midfielder Manu Kone as they look for a third signing in that position this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)
(Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) Manchester United have officially announced the arrival of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, with club chief Jason Wilcox explaining why they signed him. Read more!
Manchester United are looking to sign the Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes during the summer transfer window. (Football Insider)
Manchester United’s pursuit takes new twist as Aston Villa enter €50 million race. Full Story here!
Lewis Hall remains Man United’s first-choice option at left-back, with the club convinced that he would welcome a move to Old Trafford. (TEAMtalk)
Man United have received several enquiries for Mason Mount, with Aston Villa and Newcastle among the interested clubs. (TEAMtalk)
Newcastle United
Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes really wants the transfer to Arsenal, but the Gunners are currently unsure about paying his asking price. (TEAMtalk)
Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola is reportedly high on Liverpool’s list of transfer targets for this summer. (David Ornstein)
Tottenham
Tottenham have entered the race to sign Nottingham Forest full-back Neco Williams. (TEAMtalk)
Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero is leaving the club this summer, with Inter Milan and Barcelona interested. (Fabrizio Romano)
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Benfica attacker Andreas Schjelderup. (Sport Witness)