Phil Foden will retain his place in England’s starting XI for their Group C finale against Slovenia, with Conor Gallagher likely replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold as the only change. Despite calls from critics for other players to be given a chance, Gareth Southgate is not planning major changes following a flat performance in their previous match against Denmark. In-form pair Anthony Gordon and Cole Palmer may have to wait for their opportunity, with the possibility of Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa also getting a chance from the bench.
Manchester United’s move for Joshua Zirkzee is progressing well, with the club also looking to quickly sell Mason Greenwood amid interest from Italian clubs. Juventus, Napoli, and Lazio are all reportedly interested in Greenwood, who could fetch £30m for United. The club is looking to bring in a new forward this summer, with Zirkzee seen as a potential target to lessen the workload on Rasmus Hojlund. Other targets, including Lille’s Jonathan David, have also been identified as United look to move quickly in the transfer market.
Newcastle United are no longer pursuing a deal for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin due to the Toffees’ high asking price of £40m. Everton had offered Yankuba Minteh in exchange for Calvert-Lewin, but Newcastle is now assessing other options as manager Eddie Howe targets a forward for the summer transfer window.
Crystal Palace forward Michael Olise has chosen to join Bayern Munich over Manchester United and Chelsea, with playing Champions League football and the opportunity to work under Vincent Kompany cited as key factors in his decision. Olise’s decision was not financially motivated, with Bayern’s history of success and Kompany’s vision for the team playing a significant role in his imminent switch to the Bundesliga. If the deal is finalized, Olise will become the third player to move from England to Bayern in the past year.
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