Arsenal agree €40m deal for Club Brugge's Christos Tzolis
Arsenal have reached an agreement with Club Brugge to sign Christos Tzolis for €40 million (1) (2) (4). The 24-year-old winger comes in as Leandro Trossard's replacement, with Trossard heading to Beşiktaş for around €18–20 million (4) (7). Multiple outlets confirm the deal is done, and Tzolis will set a new Belgian transfer record (4) (6). The numbers behind the move are eye-catching, his attacking output over the past season compares favourably to both Haaland and Mbappé (1).
England fall 2–1 to Argentina, Saka and Rice go out
Your two Arsenal men started a World Cup semi-final and gave everything. England lost 2–1 to Argentina last night, Lautaro Martínez and Enzo Fernández scoring for the holders, Harry Kane pulling one back (5). Declan Rice played through illness after fighting to be fit, and Bukayo Saka was one of England's brightest before Thomas Tuchel subbed him off for Anthony Gordon (5). England pushed hard but Jordan Pickford's late heroics were not enough to force extra time (5).
Saliba injured on France duty
William Saliba picked up an injury while playing for France and may miss the start of the new season (8). No timeline yet, but losing your best centre-back before a ball is kicked in the league is the last thing you needed.
United prepare £30m Summerville bid
Manchester United are readying a £30 million offer for West Ham's Crysencio Summerville (7). Arsenal had identified the Dutch forward as another Trossard replacement option, but United are now moving first (7). One to watch.
Fan reactions
The Tzolis news has split the fanbase right down the middle, half the subreddit sees a smart, data-driven signing at a fair price, the other half cannot believe the club has spent €40m on a former Norwich flop. The Haaland and Mbappé comparison from the scouting report is being quoted and mocked in equal measure. Full thread here.
