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England manager Gareth Southgate says he wants to remain in charge for the 2022 World Cup following defeat in the final of Euro 2020 by Italy.
When asked about the possibility of a new contract, he replied: “I don’t think now is an appropriate time to be thinking about it. We have to qualify for Qatar. I need time to go away and reflect on Euro 2020.
Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has announced his retirement from international football.
The 2014 World Cup winner earned 106 caps for his country, contributing 17 goals and 19 assists, with his final game coming in the 2-0 defeat by England in the Euro 2020 last-16 tie on Tuesday.
Leicester City have completed the signing of Boubakary Soumare from Lille for a fee believed to be worth around £17m.
The midfielder has signed a five-year contract running until 2026, taking Leicester’s spending to £40m in the last three days.
Juan Mata has signed a new one-year contract with Manchester United.
Mata, who was signed from Chelsea in 2014, has made 273 appearances for United, scoring 51 goals and registering 47 assists.
The 33-year-old featured only 18 times for United
Manchester United have signed free agent goalkeeper Tom Heaton.
England international Heaton, whose contract with Aston Villa expired after last season, returns to the club where he started his career as a youngster, signing a contract until 2023.
Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has announced his retirement from international football.
The 2014 World Cup winner earned 106 caps for his country, contributing 17 goals and 19 assists, with his final game coming in the 2-0 defeat by England in the Euro 2020 last-16 tie on Tuesday.
Arsenal are “ahead” in the race to sign Manuel Locatelli from Sassuolo and have made a “concrete offer” for the Italy midfielder, according to the Serie A club’s sporting director.
The 23-year-old has impressed at Euro 2020 for the Azzurri, scoring two goals in the 3-0 group-stage victory over Switzerland, and is expected to move on this summer.
Manchester United are interested in signing Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane.
Initial talks have taken place and the France international remains a player United have under consideration, although other clubs are thought to be interested, including Paris Saint-Germain.
Everton great Neville Southall has called on the club’s fans to refrain from protesting about the appointment of Rafael Benitez as manager.
Benitez has taken charge on a three-year deal but the appointment has been viewed as controversial due to his six-year spell with Everton’s local rivals Liverpool earlier in his career.
Rafael Benitez has arrived at Everton’s Finch Farm training ground ahead of his unveiling as the club’s new manager.
Former Liverpool boss Benitez, 61, has agreed a three-year contract to become Carlo Ancelotti’s successor at Goodison Park after the Italian resigned from his post to return to Real Madrid on June 1.