Casado is firmly on United’s radar (Picture: Aitor Alcalde Colomer/Getty Images)

Manchester United are sounding out a move to sign Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado in a cut-price summer transfer.

Casado, a graduate of the club’s famed La Masia academy, has struggled for minutes under Hansi Flick, spending much of the 2025-26 season sat behind Frenkie de Jong, Pedri and Gavi in the midfield…

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Thierry Henry’s face was a picture as Zlatan Ibrahimovic shut down Alexi Lalas’ analysis (Picture: FOX Sports)

There was tension both on the pitch and in the studio as France came through a stern test to get their World Cup campaign off to a winning start against Senegal.

Kylian Mbappe took centre-stage with a second-half brace to move past Olivier Giroud on France’s all-time top scorers list,…

Luke Shaw deserved a call-up after Tino Livramento’s withdrawal, says ex-England star Wayne Rooney (Picture: BBC)

England hero Wayne Rooney has been left scratching his head over Thomas Tuchel’s ‘strange’ decision to call up Trevoh Chalobah and overlook Luke Shaw following an injury to Tino Livramento.

An official statement from England confirmed that Newcastle full-back Livramento had suffered…

Spain captain Rodri accused Cape Verde of refusing to ‘get past midfield’ (Picture: Getty)

French World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit has accused Rodri of ‘arrogance’ and ‘disrespect’ after the midfielder appeared to criticise Cape Verde’s tactical approach against Spain.

Cape Verde pulled off one of the biggest shocks in recent World Cup memory as they held European champions Spain to a goalless…

Chelsea are in talks over a deal to sign Marco Palestra (Getty)

Chelsea have made an approach to sign Atalanta left-back Marco Palestra, according to reports in Italy.

The 21-year-old spent last season in loan at Cagliari and played as a right wing-back with the club finishing 14th in Serie A.

Palestra impressed during his stint at Cagliari as he was awarded Serie A’s best defender and was…

Tino Livramento is set to be ruled out of England’s squad (Getty)

Tino Livramento is set to be ruled out of England’s World Cup campaign through injury.

According to The Telegraph, the Newcastle United full-back has suffered a hamstring injury which will force him to miss the tournament.

The report adds that England head coach Thomas Tuchel is expected to select a replacement, with Chelsea’s…

Trump will be involved in handing the trophy over (Picture: Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Donald Trump is expected to break FIFA protocol and join the World Cup winners on stage in celebration when they lift the trophy next month.

The President of the United States was a looming presence during Chelsea’s trophy celebrations in the Club World Cup last year – a competition that served as a large scale…

New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is keen for reinforcements at centre-back (Picture: Getty)

Chelsea and Arsenal are reportedly weighing up moves to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix this summer.

Palace’s £15million deal for Lacroix has proven to be a shrewd piece of business following his arrival from Bundesliga side Wolfsburg two years ago.

Oliver Glasner played a central role in…

Virgil van Dijk scored Netherland’s opening goal in their 2-2 draw against Japan (Picture: Hayters TV)

Virgil van Dijk has urged FIFA to reconsider the implementation of hydration breaks during the World Cup after Netherlands 2-2 draw against Japan.

The Dutch began their campaign with a creditable point against one of the tournament’s dark horses but were left frustrated following Daichi…

England legend Alan Shearer (Picture: YouTube)

Alan Shearer is one of a number of England legends concerned by reports Thomas Tuchel will drop Marc Guehi for the Three Lions’ World Cup opener against Croatia.

Tuchel’s side kick-start their World Cup campaign with a potentially tricky clash against Group L rivals Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday night.

England have been installed as one of the…

Sweden boss Graham Potter suffered a strange injury (Picture: Getty Images)

Graham Potter got off to a dream start with Sweden at the World Cup, but said he might have been bitten after being left with a bloodied ear.

Potter was brought in to rescue a dreadful qualifying campaign from Sweden and he got them to the World Cup, where they began their campaign in Monterrey against Tunisia on…

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Ex-England skipper John Terry has tipped France to lift the World Cup for a third time (Picture: TimesLIVE)

Former England and Chelsea captain John Terry has picked out France as his favourites to win the World Cup.

France – the 2022 runners-up – cruised through qualifying to secure their spot at this summer’s spectacle, picking up five wins and one draw from their six matches en route to the…

Riccardo Calafiori had been the subject of transfer interest from Real Madrid (Picture: Getty)

Real Madrid met with the agents of Riccardo Calafiori before moving swiftly to agree a deal to sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella.

Chelsea have permitted the Spain international to join Jose Mourinho’s Real revolution in a deal worth up to £51.8million.

Cucurella is currently in the United States…

Marc Cucurella will be playing under Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid next season (Picture: Getty)

Real Madrid have reportedly struck a verbal agreement to sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella.

Cucurella’s future has been the subject of intense speculation in recent weeks, and Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Manchester City, Manchester United and Los Blancos have all credited with a strong…

Morgan Rogers is preparing for England’s World Cup campaign (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea have reportedly been set a new price to sign England World Cup star Morgan Rogers this summer.

Aston Villa midfielder Rogers is currently in the United States preparing for England’s World Cup opener against Croatia on Wednesday night.

Rogers is competing with Jude Bellingham for…

Neymar not quite ready for tonight’s game (Picture: FIFA via Getty Images)

Neymar will not be involved in Brazil’s opening World Cup match against Morocco tonight as he continues to recovery from a calf injury.

The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star has not played for the Selecao since 2023 with a series of injury problems keeping him out of the international picture.

But he was…

Cucurella wanted by clubs in Spain and in the Premier League (Picture: Getty Images)

Marc Cucurella insists he is ‘very happy’ at Chelsea but has not ruled out a summer exit amid interest from Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Manchester United.

The left-back is currently with the Spain squad ahead of their World Cup opener against Cape Verde on Monday but the subject of his club future has become…

Gareth Southgate is not at the 2026 World Cup… or is he? (Photo: Getty Images)

ITV’s coverage of the 2026 World Cup is not off to a great start after one presenter mistook Graham Potter for former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate.

The World Cup kicked off on Thursday night as co-hosts Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0, in a match that also saw three red cards handed out.

South Korea came…

Enzo Fernandez is on Real Madrid’s midfield shortlist (Getty)

Real Madrid are considering a move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez after reaching an agreement to sign Bernardo Silva, according to reports.

Silva will be a free agent in July when his contract with Manchester Cityexpires at the end of the month and the Portugal international has looked destined for a move to La Liga with both…

Noni Madueke and Bukayo Saka are competing for the same spot for club and country (Picture: Getty Images)

Two Arsenal stars are competing for the same position in the England team this summer and Darren Bent reckons Thomas Tuchel could spring a surprise.

Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke are vying for the right wing spot for the Three Lions, just as they do for the Gunners.

In Mikel Arteta’s side,…

Former Manchester United defender Antonio Valencia (Picture: Getty)

Antonio Valencia has urged his former Manchester United teammate Michael Carrick to target a PSG defender this summer and make an audacious move for Chelsea midfielder’s Moises Caicedo.

Carrick is hoping to bolster his United squad this summer following a promising start to his Old Trafford tenure.

The 44-year-old’s return to…

Marcus Rashford wanted to stay at Barcelona (Picture: Getty)

Chelsea have been linked with a move for Marcus Rashford after Barcelona reportedly decided to send him back to Manchester United.

Rashford was hoping to sign a permanent deal with Barcelona after spending last season on loan at the Nou Camp.

The 28-year-old, who is preparing for England’s World Cup campaign, largely impressed for…

Incoming Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso (Picture: Getty)

Chelsea have been tipped to sign Jeremie Frimpong in a move that would reunite the Liverpool defender with his former Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso.

Frimpong switched Leverkusen for Liverpool last summer in a £29.5million deal, with the Dutchman arriving as a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold following his move to Real…

Chelsea legend and former England defender John Terry (Picture: YouTube)

John Terry has questioned ‘three or four’ of Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup picks and claims 11 England players are not good enough to be in the squad.

The Three Lions face Costa Rica on Wednesday night in their final warm-up game before beginning their World Cup campaign next week against Croatia.

Tuchel’s 26-man squad has…

Xabi Alonso is arriving to take charge at Chelsea this summer (Picture: Getty Images)

Chelsea legend Joe Cole reckons the Blues should look at bringing Marcus Rashford to Stamford Bridge this summer.

The 28-year-old is currently with the England squad at the World Cup but his club future is up in the air.

The forward remains a Manchester United player after a loan spell at Barcelona, but seems…

Real Madrid have made their move to sign Mateus Fernandes ahead of Manchester United (PA Wire)

West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes is in talks to join Real Madrid ahead of Manchester United, according to reports in Spain.

Fernandes is set to leave West Ham this summer following the club’s relegation from the Premier League and is not short of options ahead of the new season.

United have…

John Terry and Frank Lampard have different views on Thomas Tuchel’s England selection (Picture: Getty)

John Terry has questioned Thomas Tuchel’s ‘strange’ decision to leave Cole Palmer and Harry Maguire out of his England squad, insisting both players could have provided major contributions at the World Cup.

Tuchel sprung several surprises as he unveiled his 26-man party for this summer’s…

Incoming Chelsea manager and former Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso (Picture: Getty)

Real Madrid are preparing to ‘test the resolve’ of Chelsea with an offer for wantaway midfielder Enzo Fernandez, according to reports.

Fernandez is keen to end his three-year spell at Stamford Bridge and move to the Bernabeu this summer.

Chelsea paid £106m to sign the Argentina international from Benfica in…