A Chelsea star has been handed a World Cup call after England were rocked by an injury blow that ended a Three Lions star's tournament before their first match, the Standard has reported.
Amid the summer transfer window's activity, Tottenham have closed in on their third summer signing after agreeing a £52m deal for Jan Paul van Hecke, the Dutch defender described as one of Roberto De Zerbi's priority targets. Arsenal, meanwhile, have already agreed their first summer signing with the transfer imminent, the Gunners' deal not in doubt despite rumoured interest from Barcelona.
“Transfer deals and World Cup injury blow: Tottenham agree £52m van Hecke deal, Arsenal imminent signing, three Lions star out.”
The north London club have also learned a new price for Rogers, while the truth behind Summerville's potential move to Manchester United has emerged, and talks over Sandro Tonali continue. Chelsea, too, are active in the market with further developments.
On the international stage, France began their World Cup 2026 campaign with a huge 3-1 win over Senegal, Kylian Mbappe starring for Les Bleus. Arsenal defender William Saliba, who played a key role in that victory, made a France prediction amid Mbappe's record. Elsewhere, Gen Z is leading pride in England ahead of Harry Kane's team's first World Cup game against Croatia, with half of English adults saying they are proud of the men's national team, rising to 59% for Gen Z, according to a poll by More in Common. Portugal also prepare for their opening match against DR Congo, with Cristiano Ronaldo embarking on his final World Cup.