Lyon have opened negotiations with Heart of Midlothian over a move for Portuguese striker Claudio Braga, who is reportedly valued at €10m by the Scottish club.
Juventus are negotiating with Paris Saint-Germain to re-sign Randal Kolo Muani but have not agreed terms. The Serie A club hope to structure the deal as a loan with an obligation to buy rather than meet the €35 million asking price outright.
Lionel Messi became the tournament’s all-time leading scorer with his 17th and 18th goals in a 2-0 victory over Austria, securing Argentina’s place in the last 32.
Atalanta and Cagliari are negotiating Gianluca Gaetano’s transfer, with the clubs separated by €6m in valuation. The Sardinian side are preparing for his departure by targeting Michel Aebischer and Kristjan Asllani.
Werder Bremen head of first team football Peter Niemeyer has confirmed that Belgian winger Samuel Mbangula is generating interest from other clubs, though no concrete offers have been received.
Lionel Messi became the tournament’s all-time leading scorer with 18 goals after netting twice in Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria, despite missing an early penalty.
Serie A club Como have reached an agreement to sign Cruzeiro defender Kaiki Bruno. Conflicting reports suggest differing structures for the transfer fee.
Real Madrid have stepped up their interest in Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi after scouting the Morocco international during the recent friendly against Brazil. The French club value the 18-year-old at a minimum of €70 million.
England secured first place in World Cup Group L despite a goalless draw with Ghana, while Croatia’s 2-1 victory over the Black Stars confirmed both teams’ passage to the knockout rounds.
Turkish club Trabzonspor have stepped up efforts to sign Roma striker Artem Dovbyk after rejecting an initial loan approach. Roma need to sell the Ukraine international to fund a move for Mason Greenwood.