In a surprising turn of events, Jack Grealish’s absence from the England squad for Euro 2024 has left many scratching their heads. The Daily Telegraph reports that one senior member of the party even approached manager Gareth Southgate to seek clarification on the decision.
Meanwhile, Brighton is considering a shock move for St Pauli’s Fabian Hurzeler as their new coach, adding an unexpected twist to the managerial merry-go-round. In a lighter moment, Neal Maupay seemed to taunt James Maddison over his exclusion from the squad in a playful dartboard picture.
On the transfer front, Romelu Lukaku has hinted at a potential move to the Saudi Pro League, but interest from AC Milan, Napoli, and even a reunion with Jose Mourinho at Fenerbahce is also on the table.
In other news, Arron Banks’ takeover bid at Gloucestershire County Cricket Club has sparked controversy, with members expressing concerns over his plans. The MCC is also set to vote on the sale of 49% of the Hundred’s London Spirit franchise in September.
Moving on to other reports, Chelsea is eyeing Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin as a potential forward target, while the FA is taking steps to improve security at Wembley following crowd issues. Bournemouth’s Chris Mepham is also catching the eye of Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers.
With plenty of drama and speculation swirling around the football world, fans are eagerly awaiting the next twist in the transfer saga and managerial carousel.