Malmö FF close in on Mathias Lövik
Turkish reports say Malmö FF have reached an agreement with Trabzonspor for Norwegian left-back Mathias Lövik. The deal could be announced shortly (3). Lövik spent last season on loan at Parma, and MFF beat competition from other Turkish clubs to land him. A left-back has been a priority, and this looks like the signing that fills the gap.
Diego Garcia targets 12 July debut
New striker Diego Garcia is not ready for the Degerfors match but is aiming for the IFK game on 12 July (4). The Spaniard, signed from CD Leganés through 2029, will also continue his engineering studies at 20% alongside football. On his name, which he has been forced to change after the move, Garcia kept it simple: "I don't know why, but I like it" (2). On what he brings: "Goals!" (4).
Taha Ali: 'Best month of my career'
Taha Ali is back from Sweden's World Cup campaign and buzzing. "This has been the best month of my career," he said (6). His contract is expiring, and while there is interest, no concrete offers have arrived yet. "Just keep going until something comes," Ali said (7). He is uncertain for the Degerfors match.
Squad clear-out on the cards
Sporting director Philip Berglund has promised a summer clear-out. Stefano Vecchia, Ricardo Friedrich, and Arnor Sigurdsson could all leave (1). The World Cup has slowed broader recruitment, but the direction is clear: players are heading out.
Björkan set to join Helstrup's staff
Aasmund Björkan is leaving Bodø/Glimt and is reportedly following Gaute Helstrup to Malmö FF's new coaching setup (5). It is another sign of the Bodø/Glimt-inspired rebuild, with MFF sitting 9th at the break, 15 points behind Sirius (8). Tactical patterns are beginning to settle, but the gap at the top is real.
