🚨 Spurs BEAT Man Utd to £85m transfer, Arsenal monitoring Alex Scott talks, Chelsea pushing for £60m signing, Mbappe & Haaland World Cup goals, & more
Today's round-up, featuring the latest transfer news and World Cup news clips!
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World Cup round-up
France dazzle in comfortable win over Sweden
France are playing some absolutely fantastic football at the moment, with Kylian Mbappe and co. on fire in their 3-0 win over Sweden.
Mbappe scored two goals of immense quality to go joint-top with Lionel Messi on six goals at the World Cup so far, while Michael Olise was at his creative best to set up two goals.
Bradley Barcola, linked with Liverpool and others, also got on the scoresheet with an emphatic finish. Can anyone stop Les Bleus winning the World Cup this summer?
FT France 3-0 Sweden [Pictures from ITV Sport]
Mexico win and continue clean sheet run
Mexico’s superb start to the World Cup 2026 continues as they beat Ecuador and maintained their record of managing not to concede a single goal so far in the tournament.
Julian Quinones scored a beauty to open the scoring, and Raul Jimenez was clinical for his country again at this World Cup with a second goal shortly afterwards.
Mexico were good value for their win and came close to adding a third, while Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie was sent off late on for Ecuador for covering his mouth.
FT Mexico 2-0 Ecuador [Pictures from ITV Sport]
Erling Haaland hits late winner for Norway
Norway secured a dramatic victory in a close game against Ivory Coast yesterday, with Erling Haaland - who else - stepping up with the late winner.
Antonio Nusa had given Norway the lead with a lovely curling effort, but Manchester United winger Amad Diallo stole the show with a brilliant solo run to equalise late in the second half.
Haaland popped up even later though with a typical poacher’s finish to give Norway another win at this World Cup as these dark horses show they’re the real deal.
FT Norway 2-1 Ivory Coast [Pictures from ITV Sport]
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Arsenal
Arsenal have registered an interest in Alex Scott but Bournemouth have given the firm answer that the midfielder is not for sale this summer. (BBC Sport)
Arsenal have learned that they may have to pay as much as £130m for Morgan Rogers, with Aston Villa sensing an opportunity to charge a higher price after Elliot Anderson’s £116m move to Manchester City. (Telegraph)
Bradley Barcola may increasingly be Arsenal’s preferred target in attack, with the Gunners monitoring him closely during France’s win over Sweden. (BBC Sport)
Arsenal are looking into a surprise deal for Illan Meslier as a new backup goalkeeper in case they end up having to replace Kepa Arrizabalaga. (BBC Sport)
Barcelona
Barcelona showed an interest in Harry Kane but have already pulled out of the race for his signature - more info here!
Lamine Yamal: “I like Julian Alvarez so much, then Oyarzabal also of course. This is in the club’s hand, not on me.”
Chelsea
Chelsea are one of the main clubs interested in Alex Scott, but Bournemouth are planning talks over a new contract with the 22-year-old, which could include a release clause. (Ben Jacobs, talkSPORT)
Everton are growing increasingly confident of signing Chelsea youngster Tyrique George permanently this summer. (TEAMtalk)
Chelsea face paying as much as £60m to sign French centre-back Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace this summer. (Football Insider)
Liverpool
Curtis Jones is seriously considering his future at Liverpool amid interest from both Inter Milan and Juventus this summer. (CaughtOffside)
Liverpool could get the chance to sign Bradley Barcola and the Reds are making him their focus now that PSG are the favourites to sign Yan Diomande. (Sacha Tavolieri)
Liverpool have been urged to bring this former Chelsea star back to the Premier League to help them replace Mohamed Salah this summer - full details here!
Manchester City
Manchester City currently seem to have the edge in the race for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi as they have discussed letting him stay with the Ligue 1 club for one more season. (Ben Jacobs, talkSPORT)
Manchester City could try a dramatic move to hijack Tottenham’s bid for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali. (Marca)
Chelsea defender Malo Gusto has given his approval for a summer transfer to Manchester City so he can link up with former manager Enzo Maresca. (Foot Mercato)
Manchester United
Marcus Rashford could surprisingly now stay at Manchester United after positive talks between the club and the player’s representatives. (Fabrizio Romano)
Tottenham have won the race for Mateus Fernandes after outbidding Manchester United for the West Ham United midfielder. (David Ornstein, the Athletic)
Aurelien Tchouameni is a dream target for Manchester United and could be one to watch after they missed out on Mateus Fernandes, but it’s a difficult deal as Real Madrid don’t want to sell. (Fabrizio Romano)
Manchester United have decided that Amad Diallo is absolutely not available on the market this summer and still part of Michael Carrick’s plans. (Fabrizio Romano)
This World Cup star favours Manchester United over City and other big Premier League clubs - full story here!
Mason Mount is not considered on the market this summer, with Manchester United planning to keep the midfielder despite links with AC Milan. (Daily Mail)
Newcastle United
Newcastle United have no plans to let Bruno Guimaraes leave this summer despite interest from Arsenal and Manchester United. (Shields Gazette)
Felix Nmecha is a player Newcastle and Eddie Howe like, but Borussia Dortmund’s asking price is an issue. (Chronicle)
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest are planning to raid Liverpool for a statement signing - full story here!
PSG
Monaco attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche wants to join PSG and has informed other interested clubs of his choice. (TEAMtalk)
Tottenham
Tottenham have won the race for Mateus Fernandes after outbidding Manchester United for the West Ham United midfielder. (David Ornstein, the Athletic)
Tottenham remain in conversations with Newcastle about Sandro Tonali even after winning the race for Mateus Fernandes as well. (Fabrizio Romano)
Tottenham have reached out to Como to enquire about the availability of Martin Baturina. (Matteo Moretto)