The Arsenal front office is lining up a short‑term deal for John Stones after William Saliba suffers a World Cup injury. Other potential signings include Ezri Konsa and Jon Martin from Real Sociedad.

Meanwhile, Tottenham’s Djed Spence seeks a move to Inter Milan, and Joao Pedro is deemed untouchable amid interest from Barcelona. Chelsea’s Bernardo Cueva is set to join Xabi Alonso’s back‑room staff.

Outside the Premier League, Hull City is chasing Leon Bailey, Manchester United’s goalkeeper Radek Vitek is open to a loan or permanent move, and Fulham’s new boss Alvaro Arbeloa targets Franco Mastantuono and Gonzalo Garcia from Real Madrid.

The World Cup sees Emiliano Martinez play through a fractured finger, France’s Adrien Rabiot criticises his team, New Jersey lawmakers oppose FIFA’s turf sale, and Rangers finalize a £4.6million swoop for Vanja Dragojevic.