MY ACCOUNT
After a relentless period of dramatic club action, the football world takes a breath at the start of the international break.
But the summer transfer window provides much intrigue and a number of players will be assessing their futures over the coming weeks.
Transfer Talk
Lionel Messi’s Paris Saint-Germain switch has not gone to plan with Les Parisiens dumped out of the Champions League in the last 16 by Real Madrid.
Barcelona boss Xavi said the Argentine genius is always welcome back at the Camp Nou — but could that actually happen?
Leeds are locked in a relegation battle and whether they stay up or go down, Kalvin Phillips will be a man in demand.
Once again linked with West Ham and Aston Villa, it is obvious why the England international is so sought after.
In Italy, Messi’s compatriot Paulo Dybala is set to leave Juventus this summer after failing to agree a new deal in Turin.
Plenty of Premier League clubs have been tipped to sign the Juve playmaker, so will we see him in England next term?
Middlesbrough’s FA Cup run was ended by Chelsea on Saturday but not without Isaiah Jones catching the eye once again for Chris Wilder’s side.
Blues boss Thomas Tuchel admitted he altered plans to deal with the marauding full-back and Manchester United and Tottenham have been linked with the 22-year-old.
And our daily gossip column keeps you up to date with all the rumours as Manchester United and Real Madrid circle Everton forward Richarlison.
In Focus
Michael Olise earned his first France Under-21s call-up for their games with the Faroe Islands and Northern Ireland over the next week.
But that does not mean England boss Gareth Southgate has given up hope of persuading him to play for the Three Lions on the back of his stunning Crystal Palace form.
Southgate was also forced into calling up four more players after more injuries in his England squad for the friendlies with Switzerland and Ivory Coast.
And there’s more
We will bring you all the latest news and updates from clubs and national sides ahead of this week’s friendlies and World Cup qualifying play-offs.
And on a more light-hearted note, Arsene Wenger is to return to management to take charge of the World XI at Soccer Aid.
