Serie A newcomers Como have emerged as frontrunners to sign Mattia Liberali from Catanzaro, with the former AC Milan youth available for a €6 million release clause.
Atletico Madrid must generate significant funds through the sales of Alexander Sørloth and Thiago Almada to expand their recruitment beyond the two signings already completed this summer.
Leon Goretzka’s representatives have offered the Bayern Munich midfielder to Atlético Madrid, though his salary demands present a significant obstacle to any agreement.
Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland manager following the team’s failure to advance from the World Cup group stage. The Scottish Football Association now faces a search for his successor.
RC Strasbourg Alsace are considering appointing former Tottenham and Brentford manager Thomas Frank following Gary O’Neil’s recent departure for Ipswich Town.
Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomandé has informed PSG of his desire to join them this summer. Liverpool had submitted bids exceeding €100m for the 19-year-old RB Leipzig star.
Ismael Saibari converted the decisive spot-kick as Morocco came from behind to eliminate the Netherlands in a dramatic World Cup shootout in Monterrey.
Algeria secured a place in the World Cup round of 32 after a breathless 3-3 draw with Austria, sparking emotional scenes among Sydney’s Algerian community, while Canada advanced to the round of 16.
England’s players are using CoreCtrl, a thermoregulation drink developed by double Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee, as part of Thomas Tuchel’s preparations for the World Cup knockout stages.
Inter Milan are working to tie Pio Esposito to a long-term contract as the striker turns 21, fending off previous interest from Napoli, Manchester United and Leicester City.