Wolves set to agree deal to sell Joao Gomes to Atletico Madrid, PSG close to new Luis Enrique contract, and Liverpool are keen on Emi Martinez.
Arsenal have completed the free transfer of goalkeeper Illan Meslier from Leeds United. The French keeper has signed a two-year deal with an option for a further year and expressed his eagerness to win trophies with the London club.
Analysis of BBC iPlayer viewing figures shows London as the World Cup's viewing capital, with 13 of the top 14 postcode areas. Nearly 80% of iPlayer accounts in leading areas streamed content. Club loyalty also influenced viewership, with areas like Manchester and Liverpool showing higher engagement for matches featuring their local club stars.
Manchester United has identified a site approximately 350m northwest of Old Trafford for a new 100,000-seater stadium. The club acquired a 25-acre site, currently partly a go-kart track, as part of a multi-billion pound regeneration project for the Trafford Wharfside area.
France are heavily favored to win the World Cup, boasting a perfect record and potent offense. However, pundits debate if Spain, with their unbeaten streak and defensive solidity, or other strong contenders like Morocco, can challenge Les Bleus.
Steve Borthwick recalls Henry Slade to England's starting XV to face Fiji, aiming to break a six-match losing streak. Slade, who had a strong domestic season, returns to the midfield, while Tommy Freeman moves to the wing. Guy Pepper also starts.
Rafael Benitez, a Champions League-winning manager, has publicly declared his interest in the vacant Scotland head coach position following Steve Clarke's resignation. Benitez, recently sacked from Panathinaikos, is seeking a new challenge and expressed openness to international management.
