Real Madrid readying €200m+ bid for Olise
Real Madrid are preparing a monster offer for Michael Olise. The figure floating around is €200–220 million, which would put Neymar's world-record transfer under real threat (1) (2) (4). Marca call it "Operación Olise", a massive sale funding a massive deal (4). Bayern have not indicated any willingness to sell. Olise just finished a stellar club season and is one of the faces of this Bayern side. Madrid coming in at that number turns this into the saga of the summer for you.
Vieira: Olise is the next Platini, the next Zidane
Patrick Vieira did not hold back. "We had Michel Platini, we had Zinedine Zidane, and I firmly believe we now have Michael Olise. I think he is a future Ballon d'Or winner. He has everything to shine on the biggest stage," the France legend said (3). Coming from Vieira, this is not throwaway praise. It also sharpens the Real Madrid story, your player is being talked about in the same breath as two of the greatest French footballers ever.
Kane hits two as England beat Croatia 4–2
Harry Kane scored a brace in England's 4–2 win over Croatia at the World Cup (5). Bellingham and Baturina also got on the scoresheet in a lively match. Kane carries his club form straight into the tournament, exactly what you would expect from the man who led Bayern's line all season.
