Liverpool is ramping up its chase for Florian Wirtz, offering cash plus two players to tempt Bayer Leverkusen. The German club insists on a €150m fee, while Wirtz has already agreed personal terms. Talks are ongoing, with competition from Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
Arsenal are closing in on a £49 million deal for Bilbao winger Nico Williams, outpacing Chelsea. Despite a big salary offer from Bilbao, Williams is tempted by Premier League football and Arsenal's financial package. The 22-year-old brings versatility and attacking depth, though his wage demands could complicate the move.
Ivan Toney is back in England's squad for the June World Cup qualifiers and a friendly, thanks to his sizzling form in Saudi Arabia. With Rashford and Foden out injured, Tuchel wants to see how Toney fits into his plans ahead of the 2026 World Cup. England leads their qualifying group and faces Andorra and Senegal next.
Real Madrid has secured defender Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth by triggering his $50 million release clause. The 20-year-old, who shined in his debut Premier League season and recently debuted for Spain, joins the Spanish giants as part of a defensive rebuild during a period of managerial change.
Players like Bernardo Silva, Javier Saviola, and Manuel Dos Santos have left their mark on both Monaco and Benfica, two clubs bound by a unique rivalry. Benfica holds a strong edge in head-to-head encounters, while Monaco's rare peaks contrast with the Lisbon giant's consistent European presence.
Inter Milan edged Barcelona 4-3 after extra time in a Champions League semi-final thriller, winning 7-6 on aggregate. Late drama included Acerbi's stoppage time equalizer and Frattesi's extra time finish. Inter now heads to their first final since 2010, set to play in Munich on May 31.
