News Focus
- Arsenal open talks to sign Morocco teenage midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi after his standout display against Brazil
- Manchester United target Ederson set to undergo medical examination during the World Cup in the USA
- Premier League clubs fear Elliot Anderson’s £100m-plus move from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City will inflate transfer fees
- Bayern Munich could allow Canadian left-back Alphonso Davies to leave this summer
- FIFA confirms full tournament payment for Somali referee Omar Artan despite US visa denial
Arsenal are holding negotiations to sign Moroccan teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi. The young midfielder impressed football scouts during Morocco’s Group C draw with Brazil on Saturday. The North London club want to add the 18-year-old to their squad before the transfer window closes.
Manchester United are moving closer to completing a deal for Brazilian midfielder Ederson. The player will undergo medical tests whilst he is at the World Cup. This development suggests the transfer to Old Trafford could be finalised soon.
Meanwhile, Premier League clubs are worried about the transfer market. Nottingham Forest have placed a price tag above £100 million on Elliot Anderson. Manchester City want to sign the midfielder. Other teams fear this deal will force all clubs to pay higher fees for players this summer.
In Germany, Bayern Munich may sell defender Alphonso Davies. The Canadian left-back could leave the Bundesliga champions when the summer window opens.
Off the pitch, FIFA has promised to pay full tournament fees to Somali referee Omar Artan. US border officials denied him entry to the country to officiate at the World Cup. The world governing body confirmed he will receive his full payment despite missing the tournament.
Finally, the England national team faced a difficult night at their hotel. Severe electrical storms and tornado warnings forced the players into lockdown. The squad is staying in the USA for the tournament.