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When England ended their 39-year wait to become champions of Europe at U21 level in 2023, perhaps it could be argued that it had to happen at some point. But retaining the trophy in 2025? That suggests something more is happening here. Lee Carsleys England team threatened to blow Germany away in Bratislava before seeing […]

The top stories and transfer rumours from Sundays newspapers… THE SUN ON SUNDAY Brentford are demanding Manchester United cough up £65million for Bryan Mbeumo. Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim is willing to loan Andre Onana and find a new No 1. Viktor Gyokeres has been given more time off as Sporting try to resolve his future

Lee Carsley says his next challenge is to win the U21 Euros again with England in 2027, after his Young Lions retained their title with a gripping 3-2 win over Germany. Just 10 days after Carsleys side had lost 2-1 in the same fixture during the tournaments group stages, a 92nd-minute winner from Jonathan Rowe

Chelsea have agreed a deal with Borussia Dortmund to sign Jamie Gittens for a fee worth £55.5m (€65m). Talks have been progressing in the US, where both teams are taking part in the Club World Cup and, despite Bayern Munich also being interested, a deal has now been agreed for the 20-year-old to move to

Kaveh Solhekol reports on Jurgen Klopps heavy criticism of the Club World Cup and gives an alternative view on the competition.

Newcastle have had a bid of around £50m for Joao Pedro rejected by Brighton.  The Magpies firmed up their long-standing interest in the player with an offer this week and while their offer has been rebuffed, talks between the clubs are ongoing. Chelsea are also interested in the Brazilian forward. Transfer Centre LIVE! | Newcastle

The top stories and transfer rumours from Fridays newspapers… THE SUN Arsenal are ready to take on north London rivals Tottenham in the race for £68m Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze. Former Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo is a free agent after his Boca Juniors contract was terminated. Mario Balotelli is poised to by play

Brentford have promoted their set-piece coach Keith Andrews to replace Thomas Frank as their new head coach on a three-year contract. The appointment was confirmed by the club on Friday afternoon and his first Premier League game in charge will be live on Sky Sports at Nottingham Forest on Sunday August 17. Andrews backroom staff

Crystal Palaces Eberechi Eze is one of a number of forwards Arsenal have an interest in this summer. It is understood Arsenal have explored the conditions of a potential deal, along with several other Champions League clubs in the Premier League. Interest remains from Arsenal in Real Madrids Rodrygo, however, as Sky Sports News revealed

Harvey Elliott will be desperate to bring the curtain down in style on his England U21 career by beating Germany in Saturdays European championship final, although another stellar display for the Young Lions may only end up further clouding his Liverpool future. The Reds attacking midfielder produced a player-of-the-match performance, including two eye-catching second-half goals,