English goalkeeper, Crystal Palace captain, England international
Scottish Premiership clubs are active in the transfer market as the window approaches its close. Celtic, Rangers and others have been making moves, with midfield signings and potential forwards on the radar. Developments include loans, potential departures, and interest in players across several clubs.
Tottenham Hotspur have acquired Omar Marmoush from Manchester City on an initial loan, with a 60m pounds option to buy next summer, amid a flurry of summer signings that have put Spurs over 300m in expenditure. Marmoush joins Savio in a City-to-Spurs reshuffle as Roberto De Zerbi rebuilds his attack.
England has claimed third place after a dramatic 2-0 win over France in the bronze final, capping a tournament that saw changes under Thomas Tuchel and Mbappe's continued form. France finishes in semi-final defeat to Spain; England's best finish since 1966.
Mbappé has secured the Golden Boot with 22 World Cup goals after France’s 6-4 bronze-medal win over England. Messi remains close, and Mbappé also ties the single-tournament record with 10 goals. Spain’s Rodri claims the Golden Ball as the strongest all-round player, while Unai Simón earns the Golden Glove in a tournament packed with drama.
Dinamo Zagreb have defeated FC Kauno Žalgiris 5-0 in the Croatian capital, with McKenna scoring and helping Zagreb solidify their lead in the tie. The 29-year-old defender, who has been linked with Rangers, has featured prominently in Europe this season as Zagreb push towards the play-off round.
Everton have opened their season with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Thierno Barry scoring a late header to seal victory as Iliman Ndiaye set up the opener and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall added a first-half strike.
Manchester City have beaten Crystal Palace 4-1 at Selhurst Park, with Rayan Cherki scoring twice and Erling Haaland also on target as Enzo Maresca’s new era gathers momentum. Haaland, Cherki and Foden link with a fluid attack, while Palace’s struggles in the final third persist.