AC Milan are considering a move for Marseille midfielder Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, though any transfer depends on manager Ruben Amorim’s evaluation of the current squad.
AJ Auxerre and Paris FC have agreed terms for Lassine Sinayoko, though the striker must first end his training boycott before the transfer can proceed.
Many football supporters across Latin America will back Spain rather than Argentina in Sunday’s World Cup final, citing racist behaviour by Albiceleste fans and intensifying regional rivalries.
Municipal workers cleared tents from Freedom Park without warning as part of a downtown “clean-up” campaign, leaving displaced residents with uncertain futures.
Former England youth international Keanan Bennetts has joined German third-tier side FC Ingolstadt 04 as a free agent following his departure from Notts County.
Napoli’s defensive crisis has deepened after Chelsea rejected their inquiry to sign Benoît Badiashile on loan. The Partenopei are scrambling for cover following Alessandro Buongiorno’s knee injury.
Spain will contest the World Cup final against Argentina while England face France in the third-place match following the semi-finals. The fixtures complete the tournament lineup.
Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini has defended the club’s decision to impose a wage ceiling after missing out on Mason Greenwood and Crysencio Summerville, while promising transfer activity will now accelerate following Zeki Celik’s move to Juventus.
Leeds United have opened negotiations with Olympique Lyonnais to sign winger Pavel Šulc, though the French club are demanding nearly €25 million for the in-form Czech international.
Zinédine Zidane will take over as France manager on 1 September as Didier Deschamps prepares for his final match against England. Captain Kylian Mbappé has paid tribute to the outgoing coach, who leaves after 14 years and 185 games in charge.