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Andrey Santos, 22, joins Manchester United from Chelsea to replace Casemiro, with high expectations for club and country. His standout stats and Ancelotti's praise position him as a key figure for Brazil's future.
Newcastle United are prioritizing a deal for Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, with manager Matthias Jaissle also pushing for the Danish midfielder as a key target.
Al Nassr are advancing on a surprise deal to sign Samu Costa from Mallorca, with the player agreeing to the move despite a formal proposal from RB Leipzig. The Portuguese midfielder is the chosen replacement for Marcelo Brozović.
Bruno Guimarães revealed that Declan Rice messaged him, saying 'Come here and please no more fights, now we're friends!' Guimarães expressed happiness and said he needs a challenge like this.
Nottingham Forest are interested in signing Tijjani Reijnders from Manchester City, with the midfielder on their shortlist. Newcastle had also shown interest in June.
Xabi Alonso has praised Reggie Watson, calling him a great midfielder who is collective, generous in effort, and intelligent with the ball. Alonso said he is impressed with Watson given his age.
Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos expressed excitement about learning from Michael Carrick, calling him the perfect coach to help him advance his career and achieve his dreams.
Arsenal teammates Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard will go head-to-head when England face Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final on Saturday. Both players have been instrumental for their nations, with Odegaard providing three assists and Rice completing 91% of his passes.
Genoa have completed the signing of 20-year-old midfielder Franz-Ethan Meichtry from FC Thun. The deal, first reported on June 4, has now been finalized.
Granit Xhaka could make a surprise move to Chelsea, with the midfielder eager to reunite with Xabi Alonso and return to London, accepting any contract conditions.
Thomas Tuchel praised Declan Rice as one of the world's best midfielders, highlighting his humility, team spirit, and continuous learning.
Lewis Ferguson has emerged as Scotland's most influential player at the World Cup, filling the void left by Billy Gilmour's injury. The Bologna midfielder's defensive work rate and unselfish play have been crucial in Group C, setting up a key role against Brazil.
Argentina's Enzo Fernández reacts to Luis de la Fuente's statement that Spain has the best midfield in the world, saying it's just an opinion and the truth is decided on the pitch.
Declan Rice says there is no bigger honour or better feeling than representing England. The midfielder expressed his deep pride in playing for the national team.
Mauricio Pochettino's USA have adopted a fluid midfield approach that defies traditional formations, allowing players to roam freely and create mismatches. This tactic was key in their 4-1 win over Paraguay and will be tested against Australia on Friday.
Portugal's midfield for the World Cup opener features Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, and João Neves, with Bernardo Silva starting upfront.
France midfielders Warren Zaire-Emery and Manu Kone say they are ready to wait for their chance as Les Bleus open their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Senegal. The duo, likely to start on the bench, emphasize squad depth and patience in a tournament that requires a collective effort.
France midfielder Manu Koné says he is focused on the World Cup and will decide his future after the tournament.
Liverpool-born Norwegian midfielder Thelo Aasgaard was rejected by the Reds' academy at age 14. He later rose through the ranks at Norwegian club FK Haugesund and now plays for Norway's youth national teams.
Brazilian midfielder Éderson was called up to the World Cup after Fred's injury, replacing him on the squad. Coach Carlo Ancelotti praised his versatility and recent form, while Éderson called it a dream come true.
