Manchester United have agreed a fee with Bologna for striker Joshua Zirkzee, a source has told ESPN. United have reached a deal worth more than the €40 million ($43m) release clause written into Zirkzee's contract to allow the club to pay the fee over a longer period. Triggering the release clause would have meant making a payment up front. A source has told ESPN that United have chosen ...Full Story »

United States Soccer has begun reaching out to candidates to replace recently fired manager Gregg Berhalter, including making an overture to former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, but it's very unlikely that the German will take conversations further, sources have told ESPN. Klopp, 57, has been consistent in saying that he wants to take 12 months off from management after spending nearly nine y...Full Story »

Man Utd targeting a move for Xavi Simons Manchester United are targeting a move for Paris Saint-Germain's Xavi Simons this summer as the Dutchman wants to leave the Parisiens as per The Sun. Leipzig, along with rival German teams Bayern Munich and United, are one of three clubs expressing a keen interest. Simons' future at PSG is still out in the air, but considering his desire for regular p...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   Good substitution for Southgate.1 Goal 1 Assist   England & Southgate to Final!!Netherlands 1-2 England   He's on a mission.   No-look defending by Marc Cucurella. World-class   bEsT dM iN tHe WorLd   Kobbie Mainoo in England squad   This is Lamine Yamal.   Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There wil...Full Story »

Viral women's footballer Tara Mae Kirk set tongues wagging on social media as she was branded 'hotter than the Ibiza sun' thanks to some holiday snaps Tara Mae Kirk shared snaps from her holiday Peterborough Women's star Tara Mae Kirk has been dubbed "hotter than the Ibiza sun". Kirk has been enjoying her time away from the pitch by soaking up some sun on the party island. The striker shared ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich are set to sign Fulham defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha, according to Sky Sports Deutschland's Kerry Hau. The deal was reported to have been delayed as final formalities were resolved, but the latest indicates that the 29-year-old has now "received the green light" to complete his move to the Allianz Arena. The Portugal international has agreed to sign a four-year deal that sec...Full Story »

The RB Leipzig star is available for the modest sum, considering his quality, for only a few more days. The 26-year-old has been a shining light for Spain at Euro 2024, pushing his team to the final. Per The Mirror, clubs in the Premier League and Spain are ready to act on the clause. Chelsea, Manchester City and Barcelona are among clubs are keen. If no team agrees a deal before next Monda...Full Story »

Manchester United are weighing up approaches for Brentford striker Ivan Toney and Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin, according to The Athletic. Talks are reported to have been held by the Old Trafford hierarchy as they continue to identify reinforcements for manager Erik ten Hag's squad, and it is believed that they could land one of the England internationals due to their respective cont...Full Story »

FORMER Chelsea star Christian Pulisic wowed fans with some snaps from his luxury summer holiday this week. The winger, who now plays for AC Milan, enjoyed a trip abroad before returning to Italy for pre-season training. Christian Pulisic shared some pictures and a video from his holiday In a video he was seen diving into a pool, but fans noticed his dog struggling Pulisic was on holiday with...Full Story »

LAURA WOODS has shared videos online of her soaking in the pre-game atmosphere ahead of England's semi-final against the Netherlands. However, she was unexpectedly photobombed by one fan appearing to be wearing nothing but for mother nature's wardrobe. Laura Woods shared a video of her mingling with the Netherlands fans before the semi-final Credit: Instagram @laurawoodsy One fan photobombed ...Full Story »

Calafiori willing to join Arsenal Per Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal remain in talks with Bologna over the transfer of star Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori. The Serie A side are demanding a fee in the region of €50m, while the Gunners are insisting on matching the amount with add-ons. The player reportedly is willing to join the Premier League giants. Juventus could include Chiesa in sw...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate loved England’s latest late, late show but the much-criticised manager’s full focus quickly switched from a special semi-final triumph to Sunday’s European Championship final against Spain.Three years on from losing the continental showpiece to Italy on penalties, the Euro 2020 runners-up earned another shot at glory in Berlin this weekend by beating the Nether...Full Story »

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk called on referee Felix Zwayer to explain his controversial decision to award England a penalty as the Dutch ultimately went on to lose the Euro 2024 semi-final in Dortmund.Xavi Simons had given the Netherlands the ideal start as he capitalised on a rare Declan Rice error to slam the ball home past Jordan Pickford with just seven minutes on the clock.England w...Full Story »

Ollie Watkins revealed he told Cole Palmer they would connect for England’s winner after the substitutes combined at the death to send Gareth Southgate’s side to the Euro 2024 final.After Harry Kane’s spot-kick cancelled out a superb Xavi Simons opener, Wednesday’s semi-final against the Netherlands looked set to go to extra time just like the Slovakia and Switzerland mat...Full Story »

Ollie Watkins said he had a premonition about the last-gasp goal that swept England into the Euro 2024 final with a dramatic comeback win over the Netherlands.Watkins took a pass from fellow late substitute Cole Palmer and fired home from a tight angle in the 90th minute to seal a showdown with Spain on Sunday.And the Aston Villa man praised both his team-mate and the never-say-die spirit that h...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate believes reaching the final of Euro 2024 is the greatest achievement of his England tenure after Ollie Watkins’ dramatic late strike set up a showdown against Spain on Sunday.Watkins struck as extra-time loomed to secure a 2-1 win over the Netherlands after Harry Kane’s controversial first-half penalty had cancelled out Xavi Simons’ early goal.The win means Eng...Full Story »

Ollie Watkins struck at the death to send England to their second successive European Championship final as Gareth Southgate’s side dug deep to see off the Netherlands.The eyes of the nation were fixed on Dortmund on Wednesday evening as the Euro 2020 runners-up looked to seal a shot at history in Sunday’s Berlin showpiece against favourites Spain.Harry Kane’s spot-kick cancell...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   ARGENTINA ARE GOING TO THE COPA AMERICA FINAL   Adrien Rabiot on Lamine Yamal before Spain vs. France: 'To play in a Euro final he will have to do much more than what he has done so far'   Kylian Mbappe's disappointing Euro 2024 is over   LAMINE YAMAL BECOMES THE YOUNGEST SCORER IN MEN'S EUROS HISTORY   Spain to Final...Full Story »

France stand on the precipice of somehow making it to the final of Euro 2024, despite having not scored a goal from open play so far during the tournament. However, a win over Spain on Tuesday night would see Kylian Mbappe and France reach the final, where they will face off against either England or the Netherlands. A key match-up between France and Spain will pit superstar teenager Lamine ...Full Story »

MADELENE WRIGHT caused a stir with her latest post showing off her incredible figure. The Leyton Orient Women's star is no stranger to sharing saucy snaps on social media. And on this occasion she posed cheekily in an orange see-through dress. The outfit left little to the imagination as Wright captioned the post: "Heaven sent." Fans loved the look and the compliments poured in for the for...Full Story »

The Manchester United left-back was hoping for his first start of the tournament after an impressive quarter-final cameo against Switzerland. Luke Shaw is set to be on the bench for England's Euro semi-final against Holland Credit: Getty But Gareth Southgate will keep faith with Kieran Trippier as he prepares to make just one change. The Newcastle right-back has spent the tournament playing o...Full Story »

  It's safe to say life is pretty good right now for RB Leipzig star Dani Olmo. On Friday afternoon, Spain fans were left distraught when they watched as Pedri was forced off against Germany at Euro 2024 following a late challenge from Toni Kroos, which led to Olmo replacing the Barcelona ace. And it was a substitution by manager Luis de la Fuente that paid dividends on 51 minutes for ...Full Story »

Manchester United are in pole position to sign Dan Ndoye, the Switzerland star's agent has revealed. Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag is keen on the Bologna winger, who has shone at Euro 2024. Manchester United are in pole position to sign Dan Ndoye Credit: Getty Old Trafford chiefs have begun talks with the Serie A club, who want £21million for Ndoye. The versatile 23-year-old has played a...Full Story »

Manchester United and Marseille have reached an agreement for the sale of forward Mason Greenwood to the French club in a permanent transfer. Man Utd and Marseille in agreement Red Devils have massive sell-on clause Greenwood still to agree to transfer WHAT HAPPENED?Marseille have agreed to pay the Red Devils a total of €31.6 million (£27m/$34m) for the England international...Full Story »

Fulham show interest in signing Smith Rowe According to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth, Fulham are among several Premier League clubs are interested in signing Arsenal outcast Emile Smith Rowe this summer. The Gunners would be willing to part ways with the midfielder in the ongoing window if they receive a fee in the region of £25m. Barcelona ready to listen to offers for Raphinha ...Full Story »

Spain are confident captain Alvaro Morata will be fit for Sunday’s Euro 2024 final after the Atletico Madrid striker was hurt in a bizarre incident following their 2-1 victory over France.Morata was celebrating Spain’s semi-final success with team-mates in Munich when a member of security staff slipped and collided with him while trying to accost a pitch invader.The 31-year-old was s...Full Story »

Spain overcame an early deficit to beat France and reach the final of Euro 2024 as Lamine Yamal became the youngest scorer in European Championship history.Yamal – at the tender age of 16 years and 362 days – struck a stunning equaliser and Dani Olmo quickly added what turned out to be the winner as Spain recovered from Randal Kolo Muani’s header to win 2-1 and book a date with...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Man Utd in serious mode     Don't let Edu have to set up the grill     You gave us the best games Turkiye     England, France and Brazil this summer:     20 years old Lionel Messi bathing a 4-month-old Baby Lamine Yamal.It was a photoshoot organised for a charity calendar.Lamine Yamal is the real...Full Story »

Thiago Alcantara has confirmed reports of his retirement from football at the age of 33, with the ex-Liverpool midfielder tipped for Barcelona role. WHAT HAPPENED?After an injury-hit season in which he played just a handful of minutes for Liverpool and was released at the end of his contract last month, Thiago took to X the day after speculation about his impending retirement exploded. But he...Full Story »

Manchester United are considering a shock move to sign Chelsea full-back Ben Chilwell. That is according to a report from the Daily Mail, which claims that the Red Devils are considering a move to bring in Chilwell as competition for Luke Shaw. Chilwell, who joined Chelsea from Leicester City in 2020 for £45 million, has made 106 appearances for the Blues, scoring 9 goals and providing...Full Story »

Michele Lacroix, the stunning better half of Kevin De Bruyne, has left little to the imagination on social media as she showed off her peachy bum in some holiday snaps Kevin De Bruyne's jaw-dropping WAG has left little to the imagination on Instagram. Michele Lacroix showed off her peachy bum as she soaked up some summer sun on the high seas with her beau. Michele shared snaps on social media ...Full Story »

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente wants his wingers to adjust their game. Spain meet France in the Euros semifinals with Barcelona whiz Yamal and Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams in good form. "You can't always play at 100 miles an hour. Speed and power without control is useless. You have to master speed and control the game," said De la Fuente. "They are both fantastic footballers, but sometim...Full Story »

HE is one of our favourite footballing sons, whose antics off the pitch are almost as famous as his skills on it. But now Jack Grealish is set to ditch his party-boy lifestyle for parenthood. Jack Grealish celebrated Manchester City's Premier League achievement with girlfriend Sasha Attwood Credit: Instagram The Manchester City winger and his childhood sweetheart Sasha Attwood, both 28, revea...Full Story »