Arsenal have approached Bruno Guimarães as Newcastle weigh their options. His Brazil friendship with Gabriel could help the Gunners’ pitch.
Mbappé has scored all 16 of his World Cup goals in France’s home kit. A rare away-strip appearance against Norway could change that.
Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup wants Champions League football next season, ruling Chelsea out as they assess left-wing options.
Ecuador’s 2-1 comeback secured a knockout place, while Germany expect Nathaniel Brown to be available for Monday’s match.
Como have agreed to sign Nico Paz permanently after his 21 goal contributions last season, with Real Madrid keeping a buy-back clause.
Arsenal remain favourites for Jupiler Pro League Player of the Season Christos Tzolis, whose 51 goal contributions put him in demand.
Chelsea are closing in on Atalanta’s Marco Palestra after tracking the versatile 21-year-old for a year and outbidding Inter.
Pepe scored twice as Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0. Yan Diomande created the opener, while a clean sheet rewarded Fofana and Doue owners.
Arsenal’s verbal offer of less than €70 million for Bruno Guimarães was turned down, with Newcastle resisting a summer sale.
Tottenham’s reported €100m push for Mateus Fernandes may give Manchester United a reason to walk away from an inflated fee.
Anthony Elanga thought Sweden were out after drawing with Japan, despite qualifying for the round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams.
The Round of 32 may offer clearer qualification picks, while past World Cup data makes the Round of 16 a strong target for the Clean Sheet Shield.
Manchester City reportedly agree a guaranteed £116m fee for Elliot Anderson, while Newcastle reject Arsenal’s £55m approach for Bruno Guimaraes.
The USA, Australia and Turkey make sweeping changes as Group D closes, while Australia and Paraguay need a result to settle second place.
The Netherlands, Japan and Sweden remain in contention for the round of 32. Brobbey starts, while Van de Ven and Summerville are on the bench.