🚨 Wirtz to Premier League rivals, Arsenal join winger race, Liverpool want top Man United target, Real Madrid midfielder available for move, Rashford update & World Cup Round-up.
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World Cup 2026 round-up
Messi makes history in Argentina’s win vs Austria
Argentina beat Austria 2-0 to continue their perfect start at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi scored both goals, making up for an early missed penalty.
Messi opened the scoring in the first half before adding another in stoppage time. The win secured Argentina’s place in the knockout stage and kept them top of Group J.
By scoring two goals, Messi became the all time top goal scorer in World Cup history.
FT Argentina 2-0 Austria [Pictures from Fox Soccer]
France ease past Iraq thanks to Mbappe brace
France continued their strong 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win over Iraq in Group I. Kylian Mbappé was once again the star, scoring twice to put Les Bleus in control.
Ousmane Dembélé added the third goal after a long weather delay, making sure there was no late drama. Iraq worked hard and tried to stay compact, but France’s quality in attack proved too much.
FT France 3-0 Iraq [Pictures from Fox Soccer]
Haaland inspires Norway to win vs Senegal
Norway earned a thrilling 3-2 win over Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing their place in the knockout stage. Marcus Pedersen gave Norway the lead before Erling Haaland took control with two second-half goals.
Senegal fought back through Ismaila Sarr, who scored twice to keep the game alive. However, Norway held firm under pressure and claimed a huge victory in Group I.
The result was another big statement from Haaland and Norway, who now look like one of the tournament’s dangerous outsiders.
FT Norway 3-2 Senegal [Pictures from Fox Soccer]
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Arsenal
Arsenal have joined the race along with other Premier League clubs to sign West Ham United winger Crysencio Summerville. (Footmercato)
Arsenal are interested in signing the Georgia under-21 international Andria Bartishvili. (TEAMtalk)
Arsenal’s pursuit of Ayyoub Bouaddi could become far more complicated, with Real Madrid now closely monitoring the Lille midfielder after his impressive World Cup performances. (Jose Felix Diaz)
Aston Villa
Aston Villa are looking to replace Emiliano Martinez, and they have identified Zion Suzuki as a target. (TEAMtalk)
Matias Soule has been linked with a move away from AS Roma this summer, and Aston Villa are interested in him. (FussballDaten)
Chelsea
Enzo Fernandez has been linked with a move away from Chelsea, and the club is looking at Florian Wirtz as a potential replacement. (Football Insider)
Chelsea are hoping to sign Andrea Cambiaso from Juventus, and they have made direct contact to get the deal done. (Sport Mediaset)
Seven clubs including Chelsea circle after Tottenham star decides to quit. More here!
Como
Como are interested in signing Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah. (Fabrizio Romano)
Liverpool
Liverpool have made it a priority to sign a central midfielder who will add energy and athleticism in the middle of the park. Mateus Fernandes is being eyed for a move. (Football Insider)
Liverpool working on two blockbuster deals at the same time. Full Story here!
Manchester City
Manchester City are reportedly preparing a fresh offer for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson as they try to push one of the biggest transfers of the summer over the line. (Nicolo Schira)
(Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Manchester United
Manchester United are monitoring Brentford striker Igor Thiago, with Arsenal also involved in the race. (RTI Esporte)
Newcastle United
Newcastle United are now working to sign the Real Betis winger Abe Ezzalzouli. (TEAMtalk)
Real Madrid
Eduardo Camavinga could be on his way out of Real Madrid this summer, and multiple Premier League clubs are monitoring his situation. Full Story here!
Tottenham
Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dubravka is Spurs’ leading contender for their new back-up goalkeeper position. (Paul O’Keefe)
Sandro Tonali is open to joining up with Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham, as the pull of working with the Italian tactician has deeply intrigued the player but Arsenal remains his preferred destination. (Daily Mail)
What Morgan Gibbs-White thinks of Tottenham revealed amid transfer interest. More here!
Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on Marcus Rashford as they continue to rebuild their squad after a difficult season where they survived relegation by just one game. (iNews)
(Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
