Arsenal is reportedly preparing an offer for Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, who has not yet agreed to a new contract with the club. Discussions between Arsenal, Aston Villa, and representatives of Morgan Rogers are also ongoing.

Aston Villa is exploring winger options, with Crysencio Summerville and Ibrahim Mbaye on their radar. Crystal Palace is valuing Chelsea target Maxence Lacroix at up to £60m, and Lacroix reportedly wishes to leave Palace. Ipswich Town's £2.5 million bid for FC Volendam goalkeeper Kayne van Oevelen was rejected. Hull is close to signing Olympiacos goalkeeper Konstantis Tzolakis.

In England, it's reported that Thomas Tuchel's potential appointment as England head coach in 2024 did not receive unanimous FA board backing. Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha might be considered for Tuchel's squad next season. Tuchel has privately denied encouraging his England team to defend a lead against Argentina in their World Cup semi-final loss, a match where players were reportedly suffering from fatigue.

Gianni Infantino has over 200 countries endorsing his re-election as Fifa president. The World Cup final is not threatened by air quality warnings. Sir Gareth Southgate will attend the final. Celtic missed out on Kelechi Iheanacho due to wage demands and are interested in Haissem Hassan. Justin Langer is a top candidate for the men's Test cricket coach role, with Andy Flower out of contention.