FOOTBALL UPDATES

Compiled by Miracle Ogunde

EURO 2024

-Jude Bellingham has won more duels (43) and completed more dribbles (16) than any other England player at EURO 2024 so far.

-Kevin De Bruyne has still played at least 4 more through balls (7) than any other player at EURO 2024 so far.

-Virgil Van Dijk won 19 of his 23 aerial duels at EURO 2024 overall, with his 83% success rate the best of any player in the tournament (min. 15 aerial duels).

TRANSFER RUMOURS

-Manchester United are waiting for Leny Yoro to decide whether he wants to join the club.

-OGC Nice are targeting Luton defender Teden Mengi to replace Todibo. Fulham are also keen to sign the 22yo English centre back, who’s valued at €14m.

-Joshua Zirkzee is set to fly into the UK tonight and undergo a medical on Friday before finalizing his move from Bologna to Manchester United. The 23-year-old Dutch striker will join Manchester United for €42.5 million spread over 3 years, signing a 5+1-year contract.

-Manchester United have appointed Rene Hake and Ruud van Nistelrooy as assistant managers of the men’s first team, to work under Erik ten Hag until June 2026.

-Girona have completed the signing of Donny van de Beek from Manchester United for £500,000. Contract until 2028.

-Manchester United are quoted €60M by PSG for Manuel Ugarte.

-Jurgen Klopp has turned down an offer to become the USA head coach. Initial contact was made through intermediaries last week, but Klopp politely declined the opportunity. He has reiterated to USMNT officials that he wants a break from football after his time with Liverpool.

-Cameron Archer has re-joined Aston Villa for £7m after they triggered the buy-back clause in his Sheffield United contract following their relegation.

-Samu Omorodion is expected to remain at Atlético Madrid next season.

-Francisco Conceição has a release clause of €30m that will increase to €45m next week. Chelsea are showing interest in the Portuguese winger.

-Sevilla agree deal to sign Albert Sambi-Lokonga from Arsenal. Deal in place to sign Sambi-Lokonga on loan for one season with buy option clause included worth €12m. Sevilla will cover his salary, medical already booked.

-Francisco Conceição has a release clause of €30m that will increase to €45m next week. Chelsea are showing interest in the Portuguese winger.

-Toby Collyer has signed a new 3-year contract at Manchester United, with an option of a further year.

-Wolves are looking for a new center-back after selling Max Kilman to West Ham for £40m. Lyon’s Jake O’Brien is a top target, but interest has cooled after a recent inquiry quoted his price at £25m.

-Albert Sambi-Lokonga’s move to Sevilla is HERE WE GO done. Loan move with an option to buy for €12m.

-Bayern Munich are willing to let Kingsley Coman leave if an offer of €50-60M arrives!

-Aston Villa have had an offer REJECTED by Beşiktaş for Semih Kılıçsoy – offer was €18M plus + Àlex Moreno (1 year loan).

-Fenerbahçe is interested in Mohamed Camara, who plays for Monaco.

-Moussa Diaby has agreed to join Al Ittihad. Negotiations with Aston Villa are ongoing. Al Ittihad ready to invest around €60M and Diaby has already agreed to personal terms.

-Mario Balotelli is set to continue his career in Brazil. The Italian striker has reached an agreement with Corinthians.

-Georgian international Zuriko Davitashvili (23) joins Saint-Étienne from Bordeaux for €6M.

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