Lammens blunder knocks Belgium out
Senne Lammens had a nightmare. Belgium 1–2 Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday, and your goalkeeper's error decided it. Belgian media did not hold back. "Without that blunder by Senne Lammens, this match might still be being played at the moment we are writing this," wrote Johan Walckiers (1). Pau Cubarsi and Mikel Merino scored for Spain, with Fabian Ruiz running the midfield. Charles De Ketelaere got Belgium's goal. Thibaut Courtois was at the other end. Painful night.
Chelsea name their Garnacho price
Chelsea have set two asking prices for Alejandro Garnacho, and you are about to learn what your sell-on clause is worth (2). The former United winger joined Chelsea for £40m last summer after falling out with the previous management. Chelsea now want to move him on, and the fee will determine United's cut.
United and Liverpool chase Joao Gomes
United and Liverpool have both made contact with Wolves over Joao Gomes (3) (5). The midfielder is valued around £38m. Fabrizio Romano called it on Friday. Wolves are willing to listen. The Carrick midfield rebuild is taking shape, with Gomes emerging as a concrete target alongside the Alex Scott pursuit.
Celtic want Vitek, sale expected
Radek Vitek is likely heading out. Celtic have turned their attention to the United goalkeeper, with the club expected to sell this summer (4). Petr Cech, who worked with Vitek, said: "It's great to see him progress because playing for the Under-21s with United is one thing, but then he played men's football in Austria, which went really well for him" (4). Vitek spent time on loan in Austria and at Bristol City and Hull City. Time for a permanent move.
Fan reactions
The Garnacho news is splitting opinion, some fans are watching the sell-on clause closely, others just want the saga over. Pre-season chatter is turning toward which youngsters might break through under Carrick, with Simon Stone's piece on academy prospects getting traction. The new 100,000-seat stadium renderings are also doing the rounds, though the 2035 target date feels distant to most.
