FOOTBALL TRANSFER GOSSIP:
- Bayern Munich reportedly eyeing a move for Emiliano Martinez as the galkeeper starring role as Argentina won the World Cup.
- Southampton have been fined £10,000 and given a suspended six-month ban from recruiting academy players after the Premier League found them guilty of breaking rules when signing a player from another club’s academy.
- Manchester United might have to pay Diogo Costa’s £65mi release clause to land the Porto keeper.
- Erik ten Hag has brought mind coaches into Manchester United to help his players cope with any psychological issues.
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- Brighton are confident that they will be able to keep hold of World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister after his spectacular performances for Argentina in Qatar.
- FIFA are facing questions after celebrity chef Nusret Gokce – better known as Salt Bae – somehow gained access to the pitch at the Lusail Stadium after the World Cup final and was seen touching the iconic trophy.
- Kylian Mbappe is considering his future at Paris Saint-Germain and may push for a summer exit, according to Sport.
- Barcelona are reportedly in the hunt to sign Celtic right-back Josip Juranovic after his World Cup heroics with Croatia.
FOOTBALL TRANSFER GOSSIP
- Everton winger Anthony Gordon is close to pledging his immediate future to Goodison Park by signing a new long-term contract.
- Paris Saint-Germain are confident that Lionel Messi will agree to sign a contract extension in the French capital, despite rumours of a summer move to the MLS.
- Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag using drone to study squad training sessions in bid to transform club’s fortunes.
- N’Golo Kante wants a pre-contract deal with Barcelona in January as he eyes a free transfer in summer, reports in Spain say.
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants to hold the World Cup every three years as part of a long-term plan to revolutionise international football.
