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🚨 Bukayo Saka heads into the World Cup managing an Achilles issue, with his minutes having been carefully controlled over the past 18 months. 🇬🇧

England boss Thomas Tuchel is expected to monitor Saka’s workload closely throughout the tournament, making it unlikely the winger will start every match in quick succession.

While Saka remains one of England’s most important attacking players, his availability may need to be managed on a game-by-game basis to avoid aggravating the injury. ⚠⚽

🚨🎖| 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍: Marc Casadó could move to Al Hilal as a part of the João Cancelo deal. The midfielder is reportedly becoming increasingly OPEN to the move and views the possibility positively. Jorge Mendes is currently working with both clubs on several scenarios, with this being one of the options under consideration. [] 🇸🇦

🚨 Galatasaray have reportedly rejected a bid worth approximately €120 million (₦189 billion) from Atlético Madrid for Victor Osimhen. Los Rojiblancos are understood to be pursuing the Nigerian striker as a primary target.

[Via Forza Cimbom]

🚨 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐃: Manchester City have sent a verbal proposal to Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson worth £106m plus add-ons, taking it above £120m.

Forest want British record-fee guaranteed.

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🚨 OFFICIAL: Tottenham have CONFIRMED the signing of Marcos Senesi, on a free transfer! ✍️✅

🆕Former Liverpool FC defender Dejan Lovren tells WinWin.com: “There was no relationship (between Arne Slot and Mohamed Salah). Yes, to put it simply, there was no relationship.

"I don't know why. Was it pride? Maybe it was a pride issue? I don't know, maybe Mo was too big for him to handle, I don't know, but Mo was never arrogant. I've known Mo since day one, and Mo has always been the same person."

“Yes, Mo would have stayed 100% (if Slot left first). Believe me, he would have stayed 100%, I know that. But the timing was bad."

🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Manchester United want to sign Cristian Romero from Tottenham..

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🚨JUST IN:

Manchester United are optimistic they can beat Man City on signing Elliot Anderson.

🚨 Liverpool are leading the race to sign Sporting CP winger Francisco Trincão this summer.
The Reds are willing to meet the Portuguese international’s £50M release clause, though any deal is likely to depend on outgoing transfers first.

Wolves confirm Kieran Trippier has joined on a two-year contract.🐺