Manchester City appears to have edged ahead of rivals Manchester United in the pursuit of Nottingham Forest talent Elliot Anderson. Reports suggest City intends to finalize the signing of the England international before the summer World Cup break, intensifying a domestic battle for the midfielder.

Manchester United, meanwhile, received a potential boost in their efforts to land Sandro Tonali, following comments from Newcastle’s CEO hinting at a summer player overhaul at St James' Park. Separately, United striker Joshua Zirkzee has expressed his desire to remain at Old Trafford next term.

Bayern Munich has reportedly taken itself out of the running for Phil Foden, citing budget constraints that make a potential transfer from Manchester City unfeasible. In Mexican football news, former United forward Anthony Martial faces disciplinary action after an apparent touchline outburst while playing for Monterrey.

Further transfer chatter involves Cristiano Ronaldo allegedly tempting Casemiro to join him in Saudi Arabia, bypassing a potential reunion with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami. Meanwhile, Everton's annual accounts revealed a profit of £49.2m generated from the sale of their women's team and Goodison Park to the parent company.