Joao Palhinha impressed on loan at Tottenham and Roberto De Zerbi wanted him back, but a permanent move from Bayern Munich is no longer happening amid pricing standoffs and fresh midfield spending elsewhere.
Harry Kane scored twice in the second half as England rallied from a halftime deficit to beat DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta, turning a Round of 32 knockout into a lesson in patience, timing, and finishing under pressure.
Michael Olise has five assists at his first World Cup, matching a rare debut benchmark and placing France's supply line in conversation with some of the tournament's greatest playmakers.
Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Brown contributed one goal and one assist in just 163 minutes at the World Cup, tucking inside to free Wirtz's width while strengthening defensive coverage on the counter; his four goals and six assists in 42 club appearances this season also bolster the case for a potential move to Bayern Munich.
Barcelona contacted Kane's camp after Lewandowski's departure, with the player's side making clear there will be no transfer talks during the World Cup. Kane continues to perform at a high level at Bayern, his contract is in its final year, and his camp is inclined to prioritize renewal talks with Bayern after the World Cup.
According to The Athletic journalist James Pearce, Liverpool will not sell 17-year-old prospect Rio Ngumoha this summer, as head coach Arne Slot plans to build a rotation system featuring four high-quality wingers.
Arsenal reportedly have up to seven players available this summer, with captain Martin Odegaard potentially leaving if a suitable offer arrives. Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are both monitoring the situation.
Real Madrid's reported €150m bid for Julián Álvarez may be a strategic smokescreen, with Bayern Munich's Michael Olise the club's true target; Bayern are not willing to sell for now.
Olise has no intention of joining Real Madrid and is willing to stay at Bayern Munich. His camp is frustrated with persistent media speculation linking him to the Bernabéu during the World Cup.
Real Madrid's summer pursuit of Michael Olise has hit Bayern Munich resistance, with Kylian Mbappé naming the winger as his dream partner; Enzo Fernández and Julián Álvarez are not among the club's top targets.
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