Netherlands turn to Xavi after World Cup exit
With Djed Spence close to joining Inter after starring for England at the World Cup, Spurs are weighing right-back replacements including Livramento and Cambiaso. Livescore
South America will stage only the opening games of the 2030 World Cup, with concern and disappointment over its limited role in the centenary event.
Tottenham say they are not pursuing Monaco striker Folarin Balogun, who scored three times for the United States at the World Cup and was embroiled in a red-card controversy.
Aston Villa are increasingly likely to sign DR Congo World Cup right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, while Matteo Ruggeri's €25m move is verbally agreed.
Malawi FA president Fleetwood Haiya backed Gianni Infantino, saying FIFA investment helped Malawi's women qualify for the 2027 World Cup for the first time.
Somali referee Omar Artan, denied entry to the U.S. for the World Cup, called his UEFA Super Cup appointment 'my World Cup' after a remarkable setback and rise.
Elche gave Facundo Buonanotte the No.10 shirt and a welcome message from 1986 World Cup winner Marcelo Trobbiani as he tries to revive his club career.
Arsenal have asked about Spain World Cup winner Marc Pubill, but Atletico Madrid want to keep him. The defender previously clashed with Gabriel Jesus.
Rodri's future appears to lie away from Manchester City after World Cup glory, with Barcelona talks ongoing and City weighing replacements as stats suggest they have won more without him.
Xavi has been appointed Netherlands head coach until the 2030 World Cup, replacing Ronald Koeman after the Dutch were knocked out by Morocco in the last 32.
Barcelona are still waiting for 2022 World Cup winner Julian Alvarez, with Flick and Deco refusing a Plan B despite Atletico Madrid’s stance against a sale.
Chelsea have given Manchester City until 5pm Friday to bid for World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez, with the club refusing to drop their £120m asking price.
England’s third-place World Cup finish has boosted demand, with up to six of their nine defenders changing clubs in just over a year as transfers gather pace.
Tottenham are pursuing a World Cup star to reshape Roberto De Zerbi’s attack, with the player reportedly open to the move after talks began.
Luka Zidane called Algeria’s World Cup 'a wonderful experience' despite a round-of-32 exit to Switzerland, and said facing Lionel Messi was a standout moment.
After Norway’s World Cup quarter-final run, Orjan Nyland said his displays, including a penalty save and 16 saves overall, justify his push for Leipzig’s No.1 spot.
Aston Villa are prioritising a move for another right-back in the final weeks of the transfer window.
Celtic have signed Egypt winger Haissem Hassan from Real Oviedo for €10.5m after his impressive World Cup, with a four-year deal ahead of next week's Champions League play-off.
Chelsea have joined Liverpool and Manchester United in chasing Senegal World Cup midfielder Lamine Camara, but Monaco want about £42.7m and hope to keep him.
Celtic are interested in Bosnia midfielder Ermin Mahmic after his World Cup brought two goals, including a volley against Switzerland, but Slovan Liberec want €7-8m.
