Cedric Itten agrees free Werder Bremen move after Düsseldorf drop

Mattias Svanberg turns a difficult club season into a World Cup platform, scoring on his tournament debut for Sweden just weeks after Wolfsburg’s relegation to Bundesliga 2. His impact sharpens the focus on second-tier German talent and a pivotal summer ahead.

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Francis Onyeka has committed his long-term future to the club with a new contract, followed by a season-long loan move to newly promoted SV 07 Elversberg for the upcoming Bundesliga season.

Giovane Elber and Samuel Kuffour return to the pitch with the 2001 Champions League trophy, offering Bayern Munich supporters a vivid reminder of European glory during a title-winning Bundesliga season.

AC Milan finished fifth in Serie A and will play in the Europa League next season after missing out on Champions League qualification. The setback has triggered a structural reset and intensified scrutiny of the club’s squad planning and leadership.

Cristiano Ronaldo enters the 2026 World Cup still chasing the one major prize missing from his career. His record invites a familiar question: how much should football greatness depend on lifting the World Cup?

Morocco international Bilal El Khannouss has publicly endorsed Ismael Saibari’s proposed move from PSV to Bayern Munich, adding further momentum to speculation over the striker’s future after a standout club season and World Cup breakthrough.

AC Milan move to reshape their sporting hierarchy after missing out on Ralf Rangnick, with Eintracht Frankfurt executive Markus Krösche emerging as a leading target amid significant financial and structural demands.

Wolfsburg captain Maximilian Arnold has rejected any suggestion that bad luck decided the club’s Bundesliga fate. He said the team’s failure to protect leads and finish matches strongly proved decisive in its first relegation from the top flight in 29 years.

AS Roma are preparing an offer for Mason Greenwood as they race to strengthen their attack before the end of June. Christian Pulisic has also been offered to the club as another option, according to Italian reports.

Jude Bellingham has criticised aspects of England’s Euro 2024 setup, highlighting off‑pitch shortcomings and a lack of squad connection as the team prepares for the 2026 World Cup. His remarks sharpen the focus on culture, leadership and selection battles inside the current camp.

Ralf Rangnick extends his contract with Austria through 2028, turning down an approach from AC Milan and opting for continuity with the national team over a return to club management.

Vladimir Smicer says Florian Wirtz faces fresh scrutiny at the World Cup after a mixed first season at Liverpool. The former Reds midfielder believes the Germany playmaker must meet the expectations that come with his record fee and rising role for country and club.

Manuel Neuer is restored as Germany’s starting goalkeeper for their 2026 World Cup opener against Curaçao, nearly two years after his last international appearance. The 40-year-old’s selection closes a long-running debate over the country’s No.1 shirt and frames a new chapter in his legacy.

Connor Metcalfe arrives at the 2026 World Cup as an Australia regular and FC St. Pauli midfielder whose Bundesliga schooling and versatility sharpen the Socceroos’ options despite an injury-disrupted club season.

Fabian Reese is set to leave Hertha BSC for second-division VfL Wolfsburg, honouring a pre-agreed switch even after the Lower Saxony club’s relegation. The transfer underlines Wolfsburg’s rebuild intent and forces Hertha to rethink their promotion push without their attacking talisman.

Haiti and Scotland begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns in Boston, opening a demanding Group C that also features Brazil and Morocco. Both sides see this first meeting as a crucial step toward an ambitious tilt at the knockout stages.

Qatar earn their first-ever World Cup point with a 94th-minute equaliser against Switzerland, leaving Group B finely balanced as all four teams sit level.

Tottenham Hotspur have rejected a €35m offer from Brighton & Hove Albion for teenage defender Luka Vušković, underlining their intention to keep the Croatian as a central piece of their long-term project despite strong Premier League and European interest.

Marc Cucurella, a pivotal figure in Spain's Euro 2024 triumph, is banking on a unique lucky charm—his wife's pyjama top—to propel La Roja to World Cup success. The Chelsea defender hopes the superstition will replicate the fortune experienced during their European Championship victory.

Liverpool take a hardline stance over Rio Ngumoha’s future after concrete interest from Bayern Munich, with plans for an improved contract once the winger turns 18. The approach underlines the club’s commitment to protecting a key prospect and its wider squad-building strategy.

Nottingham Forest are preparing a €25m-plus-bonuses offer for Inter midfielder Davide Frattesi, edging close to the Serie A champions’ valuation and opening a potential Premier League avenue for the Italy international.

Arsenal are preparing a bid for Christos Tzolis while Morgan Rogers remains their preferred marquee target. The club are shaping an ambitious summer attack rebuild after missing out on the Champions League and are now testing how far they can stretch their market.

AS Roma are exploring a move for Christian Pulisic, with Gian Piero Gasperini reportedly pushing to lure the USA star from an unsettled AC Milan after their Champions League setback. Milan’s boardroom upheaval and stalled renewal talks are central to the unfolding transfer story.