Trossard fires Belgium into the knockout rounds
Leandro Trossard scored twice as Belgium beat New Zealand 5–1 to win Group G (3). Your winger was the story of the match. Rudi Garcia's side went behind early, a Finn Surman goal putting New Zealand ahead, before Trossard took over. Doku, Vanaken, and Saelemaekers also got on the scoresheet. Belgium go through top.
Arsenal's €63.7m Guimarães bid rejected
Arsenal tabled €63.7m for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães. Rejected immediately (2) (4) (7). Newcastle journalist Chris Waugh was blunt: if Newcastle sold both Guimarães and Sandro Tonali in the same summer, they might as well pack it in (2). The club are preparing a second approach (15) (16).
Morgan Rogers deal in motion
Ben Jacobs expects Arsenal to sign Morgan Rogers after the World Cup, calling the Aston Villa attacker your leading target for left-wing or the number 10 role (6) (13). The club are set to open bidding with a first offer expected soon.
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Alex Scott on the radar
David Ornstein confirmed Arsenal like Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, though Manchester United are also watching (11). "Scott's a brilliant player, and it's no surprise that clubs are looking at him," Ornstein said.
Gabriel Jesus priced at £20–25m
Everton are interested in Gabriel Jesus, with Arsenal setting the asking price at £20m to £25m (5). A cut-price exit looks likely.
Julian Alvarez: Arsenal can afford him, but does he want it?
Stefan Borson says Arsenal have the financial muscle for Julian Alvarez, but the Atletico Madrid striker is not keen on a Premier League return (14). "I don't think the player wants to come back to England," Borson said. Ben Jacobs still rates Arsenal as more likely than Manchester United to land him (8).
Declan Rice a doubt for England's Panama clash
Rice is at risk of missing England's next World Cup group match against Panama with an injury (12). Thomas Tuchel already has Bukayo Saka, Reece James, and Kobbie Mainoo sidelined.
Havertz on the parade he thought would be scrapped
Kai Havertz admitted he thought Arsenal's title parade would be cancelled after the Champions League final defeat (10).
Fan-reaktioner
The academy manager story is doing the rounds on r/Gunners, with fans noting Arsenal have held talks with Strasbourg's Pascal De Maesschalck over the role. The general mood is curious but measured, most seeing it as a sensible structural hire. Full discussion here
