Xabi Alonso is determined to keep wantaway Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez at Chelsea, according to The Sun. Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has pushed for more transfers from Fenway Sports Group. Manchester United have reportedly completed the £48m purchase of Andrey Santos from Chelsea and are nearing a deal for Youri Tielemans, with a move for Ederson on hold.

In World Cup news, Jude Bellingham praised Diego Maradona, calling him "ten million times" the player he is. Diego Forlan may temporarily manage Uruguay after Marcelo Bielsa's departure. Erling Haaland and his Norway teammates received a hero's welcome after their World Cup campaign. FIFA faces demands to ban Argentina's Lautaro Martinez for his actions after scoring against Switzerland, while Argentina plans to channel Diego Maradona's spirit for their semi-final against England. Colombian forward Jaminton Campaz is reportedly in hiding after missing a crucial chance.

Southampton manager Tonda Eckert awaits the FA's decision on the spygate scandal. In Scottish football, Martin O'Neill has excluded Jota from Celtic plans, while Daizen Maeda is seeking an exit. New Celtic striker Camilo Duran is a doubt for their match against Sporting Lisbon.

Cricket news suggests England might allow Andy Flower to juggle an Indian Premier League role with coaching. In Rugby Union, England U20 flanker Seb Kelly was sent off for headbutting Luan Giliomee. Tennis player Facundo Bagnis has accepted a significant suspension for anti-doping violations.