Dutch giants Feyenoord have dismissed manager Robin van Persie after only 16 months at the helm, despite securing Champions League qualification last season.
Real Madrid have joined the race for West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, while Manchester United could lose Harry Maguire and Brighton continue to block Tottenham’s advances for Jan Paul van Hecke in a busy Monday transfer roundup.
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice will serve as England’s deputy captain during the World Cup, manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed ahead of the tournament in the United States.
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Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed during an international friendly against Ukraine but regained consciousness and walked off the pitch unaided, the Danish Football Association has confirmed.
Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Anselmo Garcia MacNulty is on the verge of joining German second-tier side 1. FC Magdeburg on a free transfer, beating interest from clubs in Italy and the Netherlands.