Belgian footballer; forward/left winger
England has opened its World Cup campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia in Arlington, Texas. Harry Kane has scored twice in the first half, Jude Bellingham has put England ahead just after half-time and Marcus Rashford has sealed the win late on. Elsewhere Portugal were held 1-1 by DR Congo and Ghana beat Panama 1-0.
Mohamed Salah has recovered from a hamstring strain and has taken part in light training ahead of Egypt’s World Cup round‑of‑32 match with Australia in Dallas. Coach Hossam Hassan has said Salah is fit to play but may not start, leaving Egypt to balance his influence with caution after he left the Iran game early and underwent scans and treatment.
Belgium's Jeremy Doku has rejoined the squad after attending his child’s birth in London; he had left for personal reasons amid illness. He is set to rejoin ahead of Belgium's final group match, with teammates backing his return as the team pushes for progression.
Belgium has rallied from 2-0 down to beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time in a dramatic World Cup last-32 tie. Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans have forced extra time with goals late in normal time; Tielemans has then converted a VAR-awarded penalty in stoppage time of extra time to send Belgium into the last 16.
The United States has secured a Round of 16 spot at World Cup 2026 after beating Bosnia & Herzegovina 2-0. Balogun scores before halftime, is sent off after the break, and Tillman nets a superb free kick to seal the victory.
Arsenal has agreed a permanent transfer of Leandro Trossard to Besiktas, paving the way for the Belgium winger to depart after three-and-a-half years. He has played 174 times for Arsenal, scoring 36 goals, including a late winner at West Ham that helped keep the title bid alive. His final appearance for Arsenal was the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, where he assisted Havertz before the shootout.
Chelsea has secured Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a Premier League record fee, on a six-year deal with an option for a seventh. The England attacker joins amid a busy summer under new manager Xabi Alonso as Chelsea look to rebuild after a 10th-place finish. Rogers is set to form a dynamic partnership with Cole Palmer, with the two England teammates expected to thrive under Alonso’s system.
Arsenal confirm William Saliba has a back injury from World Cup duties and will undergo a rehabilitation programme. Surgery is not required; the club plans to strengthen the centre-back position this summer while preparing for the season opener against Coventry.
Arsenal has completed the signing of Greece international Christos Tzolis on a long-term contract, adding depth to the attack after Leandro Trossard’s move to Besiktas. The 24-year-old joins from Club Brugge, where he scored 43 goals and provided 45 assists in 108 appearances. He is expected to strengthen Arsenal’s options on the left and across the front line.
Manchester City’s new manager Enzo Maresca faces a midfield puzzle as Rodri undergoes back surgery, with questions over his return and possible moves in a window that also sees new signings like Elliot Anderson and cautious talk around James Trafford and Jack Grealish.
Everton are negotiating to sign Denmark midfielder Christian Nørgård from Arsenal for around £7m, aiming to strengthen their midfield amid departures and injuries. Arsenal’s 2025-26 title win has left Nørgård seeking regular football, while Everton have also recruited Hackney and George to bolster the squad.
Arsenal has secured Bruno Guimaraes on a four-year deal, strengthening the team's midfield as injuries and a crowded schedule threaten depth. The transfer ends a lengthy saga with Newcastle and signals Arteta's plan to push Arsenal to a higher level this season.
Arsenal have secured Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United for £75m on a four-year deal with an option for a further year. The transfer closes a long-running saga and strengthens Arsenal’s midfield as they move to defend their title. Newcastle accept a fee around £75m as they look to replace him with younger options.
Liverpool has green-lit personal terms with Bradley Barcola as talks over a fee with PSG continue. Arsenal is pursuing Vinicius Jr. alternatives, while Rodri could move to Barcelona or Real Madrid. United and Newcastle are negotiating left-back options. The transfer window remains unsettled as clubs refine targets.
Arsenal have added Bruno Guimarães to the midfield and introduced him in a warm-up with Como, where a 1-1 draw led to a 4-3 shootout win. Myles-Skelly has started to cement his midfield role, while the club’s transfer activity remains high ahead of the season.
Arsenal have opened the 2026–27 Premier League season with a 3-0 win over promoted Coventry at the Emirates. Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard have scored as Mikel Arteta’s side have shown refreshed attacking fluency, parading new signing Ezri Konsa and starting with several key players fit together.