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Juventus are still pushing for Randal Kolo Muani, and the situation matters beyond Turin. According to TuttoSport, the Italian club are pressing on, “Forward. Somehow, whatever happens, keep moving forward.” That is the mood. The key point is simple. Juventus already have an agreement with the player, “a five year contract worth €5 million per year.” He remains “the chosen one”, the striker who best fits what the coach and club hierarchy want.

Neco Williams has become the sort of player modern Premier League sides cannot ignore. According to BBC Sport, the Nottingham Forest defender “is attracting interest from several Premier League clubs, with Newcastle United among those interested in the Wales international.” Manchester United are also said to be in the frame, a detail that lends this story a little more weight, and a little more intrigue. There is a certain logic to that attention.

England head into Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway with a semi-final place on the line and a handful of major selection issues for Thomas Tuchel to weigh up in Miami. There is a fresh wrinkle in the disciplinary picture at this tournament, with FIFA’s expanded format bringing a change to the yellow card rules. Bookings have already been wiped once after the group stage and they will be cleared again after the quarter-finals.

Sunderland have opened talks over a move for Matias Soule, in what would represent another bold step in an already aggressive summer strategy. According to TeamTalk, the Black Cats are exploring a deal for the Roma attacker, with the 23-year-old emerging as a serious target as preparations continue for a season featuring both Premier League and European football.

France head into this World Cup quarter-final with the poise of a side that know the terrain well. Les Bleus have won every match in North America so far, topped their group with authority and now stand two games from a third successive World Cup final. There is rhythm to their play, composure in their squad and a growing sense that they are timing their run with familiar precision. Morocco arrive with an equally compelling case.

Manchester United’s midfield rebuild is gathering real pace, with Manu Kone now emerging as a serious target as the club push to add a third central option before the window closes. According to TeamTalk, United have added the Roma man to their shortlist after learning that he is open to the challenge of Premier League football and that his club would consider a sale for the right fee. The direction of travel is clear.

France go into their World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Morocco with one clear issue to resolve, Aurelien Tchouameni’s fitness. Everything else looks straightforward. Didier Deschamps has a settled side, a proven match-winner in Kylian Mbappe and a team that knows how to manage knockout football, even when it gets ugly. Tchouameni has been pushing to return after suffering a groin injury in training following the round-of-32 win over Sweden.

Arsenal are growing in confidence that a deal for Bruno Guimaraes can be struck, with discussions continuing over a fee in the region of £75m-£80m. According to Caught Offside, the Gunners remain in contact with Newcastle United despite two offers already being turned away and a clear reluctance from the Tyneside club to sell. What appears significant in this situation is that negotiations are still alive.

Leeds United are preparing a fresh attempt to sign Zion Suzuki, according to Tuttomercato, with the club’s goalkeeping department now moving into sharp focus ahead of the new season. The Yorkshire side have been working on the position for some time and the latest indication is that their interest in the Parma goalkeeper remains active. Early contact has already taken place, but Parma’s stance has so far been firm and there has been no breakthrough.

Newcastle United are moving in the goalkeeper market again, and Moritz Nicolas is now a serious name to watch. According to Bild, the Premier League club have tabled a €12m offer for the Borussia Monchengladbach keeper as they continue planning for life beyond Nick Pope as first choice. Photo IMAGO That figure tells you two things straight away. First, Newcastle clearly see Nicolas as more than a squad option. Second, Gladbach are not under pressure to sell at that price.