Arsenal legend and former Genoa coach Patrick Vieira declared that Roma’s Manu Koné is ‘for me today the best midfielder in France.’

Les Bleus complete the group stage of the World Cup this evening against Norway at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).

He has 16 senior caps for France, but was left on the bench for the opening World Cup game against Senegal, then started the next two with Iraq and Norway.

Vieira has highest praise for Koné

“He had a really good season in Serie A with Roma. He came to the World Cup after a couple of injuries,” said Vieira on ITV Football in his role as a World Cup pundit.

“He is for me today the best midfielder in France. I’d put him ahead of Tchaouameni and Rabiot, because he has this mobility, he is aggressive, he is a ball-winner, and he has the technical ability to be part of the build-up, has the facility with the ball to break lines and move forward.”

When it was put to Vieira that some might call Koné a ‘water carrier,’ the former Arsenal star insisted there was far more to the Roma man’s game.

“I don’t really like that word, water carrier. He will win the ball, but he has something more than the others, as he can play forward. Sometimes Tchouameni can give you a little bit of frustration, too many passes sideways or backwards, but he’s got more passes going forward.”

“He is, today, the best midfielder in France”

Patrick Vieira lauds praise on Manu Koné before labelling Roy Keane a ‘water carrier’ pic.twitter.com/kb2IZcqvnD

— ITV Football (@itvfootball) June 26, 2026

The statistics back that up, because this season Koné contributed two goals and three assists for Roma in 29 Serie A appearances, helping them to secure third place.

The price-tag for Koné has soared in recent months and is now comfortably over €50m, especially if he continues to put in these splendid performances for France on the biggest stage of all at the World Cup.

While Inter had tried several times over the last year to sign Koné, it would now seem as if they have been priced out and Arsenal are the favourites for his signature.

Roma need to sell someone by June 30 to balance the books, and he would be one of the candidates for the exit at a huge profit, considering he cost €18m from Borussia Monchengladbach in the summer of 2024.

France start Serie A players Mike Maignan and Manu Koné, but Norway surprisingly rotate their squad for this clash at the top of their World Cup group, while Senegal face Iraq.

They both kick off at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST) and conclude Group I.

Going into the final game, both France and Norway have six points and have practically booked their place in the next phase, so this is a head-to-head for top spot.

Senegal are confident they can qualify as one of the best third-placed teams if they manage to get three points against Iraq.

Norway have surprisingly opted to rotate their starting XI, leaving the likes of Erling Haaland on the bench to begin with.

Genoa defender Leo Ostigard and Sassuolo’s Kristjan Thorstvedt get their chance.

Roma midfielder Kone gets his second consecutive start for France, along with Milan goalkeeper Maignan, but Adrien Rabiot is rested.

Les Bleus asked to wear black armbands, as coach Didier Deschamps has returned to France following the sad death of his mother, but it’s reported that FIFA refused the request.

In the other match, Senegal include Como winger Assane Diao.

Norway vs. France

Norway: Selvik; Aursnes, Falchener, Ostigard, Bjorkan; Berg, Thorstvedt, Aagaard; Bobb, Strand Larsen, Schjelderup

France: Maignan; Koundé, Upamecano, Lacroix, Theo Hernandez; Tchouaméni, Koné; Dembélé, Olise, Doué; Mbappé

26-06-2026 20:00

Matchday 3

Gillette Stadium

Norway

France

Live

1 - 3

Norway

France

Starting lineups

13

Egil Selvik

Goalkeeper

15

Fredrik Björkan

Defender

25

Henrik Falchener

Defender

4

Leo Östigard

Defender

21

Andreas Schjelderup

Midfielder

14

Fredrik Aursnes

Midfielder

18

Kristian Thorstvedt

Midfielder

6

Patrick Berg

Midfielder

19

Thelo Aasgaard

Midfielder

11

Jörgen Strand Larsen

Attacker

22

Oscar Bobb

Attacker

16

Mike Maignan

Goalkeeper

4

Dayot Upamecano

Defender

5

Jules Koundé

Defender

26

Maxence Lacroix

Defender

19

Theo Hernández

Defender

8

Aurélien Tchouaméni

Midfielder

20

Désiré Doué

Midfielder

6

Manu Koné

Midfielder

11

Michael Olise

Midfielder

10

Kylian Mbappé

Attacker

7

Ousmane Dembélé

Attacker

Substitutes

2

Morten Thorsby

Midfielder

9

Erling Haaland

Attacker

8

Sander Berge

Midfielder

7

Alexander Sörloth

Attacker

23

Jens Petter Hauge

Attacker

10

Martin Ødegaard

Midfielder

3

Kristoffer Ajer

Defender

16

Marcus Pedersen

Defender

1

Ørjan Nyland

Goalkeeper

26

Julian Ryerson

Defender

20

Antonio Nusa

Attacker

5

David Möller Wolfe

Defender

24

Sondre Langås

Defender

17

Torbjørn Heggem

Defender

12

Sander Tangvik

Goalkeeper

14

Adrien Rabiot

Midfielder

13

N’Golo Kanté

Midfielder

15

Ibrahima Konaté

Defender

21

Lucas Hernández

Defender

24

Rayan Cherki

Attacker

17

William Saliba

Defender

2

Malo Gusto

Defender

12

Bradley Barcola

Attacker

25

Maghnes Akliouche

Midfielder

3

Lucas Digne

Defender

9

Marcus Thuram

Attacker

18

Warren Zaïre-Emery

Midfielder

1

Brice Samba

Goalkeeper

22

Jean-Philippe Mateta

Attacker

23

Robin Risser

Goalkeeper

Senegal vs. Iraq

Senegal: Diaw; Diatta, Seck, Niakhaté, Jakobs; I Gueye, L Camara, Diarra; I Mbaye, I Sarr, S Mané

Iraq: Basil; Sulaka, Putros, Hashem, Doski; Al Ammari; Qasem, Jasim, Iqbal, Bayesh; Alhamadi

26-06-2026 20:00

Matchday 3

BMO Field

Senegal

Iraq

Live

1 - 0

Player statistic

1st half

Habib Diarra (Assist: Abdoulaye Seck)		4'
		13'		Rebin Sulaka
Abdoulaye Seck		18'

Senegal

Iraq

Starting lineups

23

Mory Diaw

Goalkeeper

4

Abdoulaye Seck

Defender

14

Ismail Jakobs

Defender

19

Moussa Niakhaté

Defender

21

Habib Diarra

Midfielder

5

Idrissa Gueye

Midfielder

15

Krépin Diatta

Midfielder

8

Lamine Camara

Midfielder

20

Ibrahim Mbaye

Attacker

18

Ismaïla Sarr

Attacker

10

Sadio Mané

Attacker

22

Ahmed Basil Fadhil

Goalkeeper

5

Akam Hashem

Defender

6

Frans Dhia Putros

Defender

23

Merchas Doski

Defender

2

Rebin Sulaka

Defender

16

Amir Al-Ammari

Midfielder

14

Zidane Iqbal

Midfielder

11

Ahmed Qasem

Attacker

16'

9

Ali Al-Hamadi

Attacker

17

Ali Jasim

Attacker

8

Ibrahim Bayesh

Attacker

Substitutes

3

Kalidou Koulibaly

Defender

26

Pape Gueye

Midfielder

9

Bamba Dieng

Attacker

17

Pape Matar Sarr

Midfielder

6

Pathé Ciss

Midfielder

11

Nicolas Jackson

Attacker

13

Iliman Ndiaye

Attacker

24

Antoine Mendy

Defender

12

Cherif Ndiaye

Attacker

7

Assane Diao

Attacker

25

El Hadji Malick Diouf

Defender

1

Yehvann Diouf

Goalkeeper

2

Mamadou Sarr

Defender

22

Bara Sapoko Ndiaye

Midfielder

20

Aimar Sher

Midfielder

10

Mohanad Ali

Attacker

18

Aymen Hussein

Attacker

7

Youssef Amyn

Attacker

3

Hussein Ali

Defender

1

Fahad Talib

Goalkeeper

12

Jalal Hassan

Goalkeeper

21

Mustafa Saadoon

Defender

4

Zaid Tahseen

Defender

21

Marko Farji

Attacker

13

Ali Yousif

Attacker

19

Kevin Yakob

Midfielder

15

Zaid Ismail

Midfielder

15

Ahmed Maknzi

Defender

6

Manaf Younis

Defender

16'

There are some astonishing figures suggested for the Goncalo Ramos move to Milan from PSG, ranging from €65m to €75m, depending on the add-ons and bonuses.

In the early stages of the reporting this evening, it was simply noted that it would be in excess of €50m, which in itself makes it a club record transfer, beating the €49.4m paid for Rafael Leao.

How much are Milan paying for Goncalo Ramos?

The eventual cost is being mentioned at as much as €70m by Sky Sport Italia, Fabrizio Romano and Sportitalia.

Sky Sport Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio claims the total is €65m fixed fee, plus a further €5m in add-ons.

Ben Jacobs even goes so far as to suggest €75m plus €5m in bonuses.

Calciomercato had it closer to €55m plus €10m bonus, suggesting some of the add-ons are rather difficult to achieve, for example Champions League or Ballon d’Or victories.

It would be an extraordinary show of strength from RedBird chief Gerry Cardinale, who decided to completely revamp his club in the wake of their fifth-place finish in Serie A.

More details should emerge, as the situation is moving rapidly, but the clubs have shaken hands and are working on the final paperwork.

Goncalo Ramos already had his medical tests with the Portugal training camp in Florida, where he is participating in the World Cup.

More details are emerging on Milan’s over €50m done deal for Goncalo Ramos, as the Paris Saint-Germain striker held secret medical tests over two weeks ago.

It was reported by A Bola today that the first formal offer had been received by PSG, and within hours The Athletic followed by Calciomercato and many others noted the clubs had agreed a transfer.

The precise figures aren’t clear yet, but they are believed to reach €53-55m including various bonuses.

Goncalo Ramos move in the works for weeks

Sky Sport Italia note that not only did Goncalo Ramos already undergo his medical tests in Florida, where Portugal are training for the World Cup, but that it was done 15 days ago.

That was a precaution requested by Milan before going further down the path of the negotiations, so they wouldn’t get any unfortunate surprises.

Paris Saint-Germain paid €65m to buy him from Benfica in 2024 following an initial loan period, and he contributed to their second consecutive Champions League success with 12 goals and two assists in 45 competitive games this season.

However, the 25-year-old was eager for more regular playing time, as he was only in the starting XI for 15 of those matches, none of them in the Champions League.

Goncalo Ramos already agreed personal terms with Milan and is eager to work with new coach Ruben Amorim.

The Athletic claim that Milan have agreed a club record fee with Paris Saint-Germain for Goncalo Ramos at €55m including add-ons, and that he underwent his medical on World Cup duty with Portugal.

There had already been reports in A Bola and L’Equipe today that the first offer had been made by the Rossoneri for the striker, who was specifically requested by new coach Ruben Amorim.

They noted that it was around €40m and still below the asking price of €50m plus add-ons.

Goncalo Ramos to Milan imminently

According to Athletic reporter James Horncastle this evening, the clubs quickly managed to thrash out an agreement with the aid of agent Jorge Mendes.

The exact costs are unclear, but Calciomercato’s Milan transfer expert Daniele Longo puts it at €55m including the various bonuses and add-ons.

It is also reported that he underwent his medical tests while with the Portugal squad at the 2026 World Cup in Florida.

Atletico Madrid and others were also interested, but RedBird chief Gerry Cardinale used his rapport with Paris Saint-Germain chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi to get there first.

Goncalo Ramos turned 25 last week and PSG paid €65m to buy him from Benfica in 2024.

He scored 12 goals with two assists in 45 games for the Champions League winners this season, but was eager for more regular playing time.

With reports of Arsenal interest, Roma midfielder Manu Koné is increasing his transfer value with France at the World Cup, breaking into the starting XI.

The 25-year-old had already been the subject of a strong push on the market from Inter, both last summer and again in January, but the Giallorossi held firm.

Now his value is set to sky-rocket above the current €50m, because reports in France note that he has really impressed for Les Bleus at the 2026 World Cup.

Koné raising profile at World Cup

It’s rumoured he is set to get his second consecutive start in midfield for this evening’s group game against Norway, which is a head-to-head for top spot.

This is a sign of the confidence that coach Didier Deschamps and his staff have for Koné, who has pushed his way past Aurelien Tchaouameni to start.

It is hardly new, as he started four of the six qualifying matches for the tournament too, and has impressed with his work-rate, positioning and ability to handle pressure.

Roma are hoping to keep hold of Koné after qualifying for the Champions League, but are also well aware of the strong interest from Arsenal, which would certainly tempt the player.

They paid €18m to sign him from Borussia Monchengladbach in 2024, so a sale for over €50m would bring a significant profit.

Curacao vs Ivory Coast kicks off this evening, with both sides’ future in the FIFA World Cup still very much hanging in the balance.

Ivory Coast’s three points put them in a commanding position in second, with two points gap between themselves and Curacao and Ecuador.

Curacao, meanwhile, battled hard for a draw against Ecuador, meaning a shock victory over their opposition today would probably be enough for them to move second – barring any surprises from Ecuador against Germany.

There are no Serie A players in the Curacao lineup, but Atalanta’s Odilon Kossounou and Inter’s Ange-Yoan Bonny both start for the Ivory Coast.

Former Atalanta winger Amad Diallo also starts for the African side, as Roma’s Evan Ndicka continues to sit out through fitness related concerns.

Curacao vs Ivory Coast – Lineups

Curacao: Room; Gaari, Obispo, Brenet, Fonville, Floranus; Comencia, Bacuna; Bacuna, Chong, Locadia

Ivory Coast: Fofana; Doue, Kossounou, Diomande, Operi; Kessie, Sangare; Diomande, Pepe, Diallo; Bonny

Ecuador vs Germany is one of this evening’s two World Cup Group E deciders, with the European side already through into the next round and the South Americans with just a point to their name so far.

Ecuador have largely disappointed and are yet to score a single goal, losing 1-0 to Ivory Coast before a goalless draw with Curacao.

Germany, meanwhile, thumped Curacao 7-1 before a comeback 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast.

One Serie A stars lines up for Ecuador this evening, with Pervis Estupiñán of Milan having been benched, Venezia’s John Yeboah starts in the attack.

For the Germans, former Rossoneri defender Malick Thiaw sits on the bench, having been beaten to the eleven by Antonio Rüdiger.

Ecuador vs Germany – Lineups

Ecuador: Galindez; Hincapie, Ordonez, Pacho; Vite, Caicedo, Franco, Angulo; Yeboah, Valencia, Plata

Germany: Neuer; Kimmich, Tah, Rudiger, Raum; Pavlovic, Nmecha, Musiala; Wirtz, Havertz, Sane

Kerim Alajbegovic has been linked with potential Serie A moves to Atalanta and Roma, so he showed what he can do with a stunning goal for Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup.

The teenager is not set to reach his 19^th birthday until September, but is already a sensation on the global football stage.

Alajbegovic stunner lights up World Cup

He dribbled past two Qatar players and then smashed a screamer into the net from well outside the penalty area, giving Bosnia and Herzegovina the lead in this evening’s Group B game.

Goal of the tournament contender?

Kerim Alajbegović fires Bosnia into the lead with this absolute beauty… pic.twitter.com/bv6mmbbIqK

— ITV Football (@itvfootball) June 24, 2026

Bayer Leverkusen allowed the player to flourish in their youth academy, then sent him to RB Salzburg, where he scored 13 goals with four assists in 44 competitive games this season.

The Germans activated their buy-back option for €8m, but Alajbegovic is not expected to remain, as he is reportedly eager for a Serie A move.

Roma would be his preferred choice, especially after qualifying for the Champions League, but Atalanta may well get there first with more funds at their disposal.

1 – Kerim Alajbegovic (18 Jahre, 276 Tage) ist der jüngste Spieler mit einem Tor von außerhalb des Strafraums bei einer FIFA-Weltmeisterschaft seit detaillierter Datenerfassung 1966.

Er löste damit Kylian Mbappé ab (19 Jahre, 207 Tage bei der WM 2018).

Furchtlos. pic.twitter.com/5FOC0XEnac

— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) June 24, 2026

Sassuolo midfielder Ismael Kone insisted on being pitch side with his CANMNT teammates for tonight’s World Cup game against Switzerland, saluting fans from his wheelchair.

The player’s tournament was called to an abrupt and dramatic end during the 6-0 win over Qatar when he fractured his leg.

He was stretchered off and whisked straight to surgery to fuse the leg back together, and it remains to be seen how many months he will be out of action for.

Kone still participating in World Cup

However, Kone remained in good spirits and insisted on attending this evening’s final group game against Switzerland in Vancouver.

He was wheeled out in his chair and saluted the crowd before joining his Canada teammates on the touchline during the warm-up.

While Team Canada hits the field for warmups, Ismael Kone could be seen in a wheelchair saluting the fans.

LIVE UPDATES: https://t.co/UQuonJE3I6 pic.twitter.com/UgjOuhzZ6V

— CTV News (@CTVNews) June 24, 2026

The 24-year-old already has 42 senior caps for Canada, in which he scored four goals, and was hoping to make a real impression at this tournament co-hosted with the USA and Mexico.

There are several Serie A players involved in tonight’s World Cup games, as Group B will be decided with Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar and Switzerland vs. Canada.

They both kick off simultaneously at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST), but in two different countries.

This was set to be the group that Italy were going to be placed in, until losing the World Cup play-off on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

There are quite a few Serie A representatives in that squad, including Sead Kolasinac of Atalanta, Sassuolo’s Tarik Muharemovic, new Venezia signing Ivan Basic and ex-Roma, Inter and Fiorentina striker Edin Dzeko.

Bosnia are still looking for their first 2026 World Cup victory after a 1-1 draw with Canada and 4-1 defeat to Switzerland, where Muharemovic was sent off and is therefore suspended here along with Qatar’s Assim Madibo and Homam Al-Amin.

In the other match, both Canada and Switzerland have four points, so go head-to-head for top spot.

Juventus striker Jonathan David bagged a hat-trick in the 6-0 victory over Qatar, and starts again for the CANMNT.

However, the tournament is over for Sassuolo midfielder Ismael Kone, who fractured his leg in that match.

Inter defender Manuel Akanji, Bologna midfielder Remo Freuler and Pisa’s Michel Aebischer are all familiar faces, but Milan’s Ardon Jashari is on the bench.

World Cup Group B

Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Vasilj; Radeljic, Katic, Malic, Kolasinac; Bakaktarevic, Sunjic, Basic, Alajbegovic; Demirovic, Dzeko

Qatar: Abunada; Pedro Miguel, Boualem Khoukhi, Laye, Sultan Albrake; Jassem Gaber, Fathy, Boudiaf; Hassan Alhaydos, Akram Afif, Edmilson Junior

24-06-2026 20:00

Matchday 3

Lumen Field

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Qatar

3 - 1

Player statistic

1st half

Kerim Alajbegović (Assist: Ivan Basic)		29'
Mahmoud Abunada		34'
		42'		Hasan Al-Haydos (Assist: Edmílson Junior)

2nd half

		78'		Ahmed Fathi
Ermin Mahmic (Assist: Dennis Hadzikadunic)		80'
Ermin Mahmic		82'

Match statistic

55

Possession %

45

14

Total shots

9

5

Shots on target

3

4

Shots off target

6

5

Blocked shots

5

Corners

5

1

Offsides

3

9

Fouls

14

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Qatar

Starting lineups

1

Nikola Vasilj

Goalkeeper

24

Arjan Malic

Defender

46'

18

Nikola Katic

Defender

64'

5

Sead Kolasinac

Defender

21

Stjepan Radeljic

Defender

13

Ivan Basic

Midfielder

14

Ivan Sunjic

Midfielder

46'

11

Edin Dzeko

Attacker

64'

10

Ermedin Demirovic

Attacker

20

Esmir Bajraktarevic

Attacker

19

Kerim Alajbegović

Attacker

82'

1

Mahmoud Abunada

Goalkeeper

16

Boualem Khoukhi

Defender

2

Pedro Miguel

Defender

18

Sultan Al-Brake

Defender

20

Ahmed Fathi

Midfielder

79'

10

Hasan Al-Haydos

Midfielder

56'

4

Issa Laye

Midfielder

5

Jassem Gaber

Midfielder

46'

12

Karim Boudiaf

Midfielder

72'

11

Akram Afif

Attacker

8

Edmílson Junior

Attacker

79'

Substitutes

7

Amar Dedic

Defender

16

Amir Hadziahmetovic

Midfielder

9

Samed Bazdar

Attacker

23

Haris Tabakovic

Attacker

8

Armin Gigovic

Midfielder

2

Nihad Mujakic

Defender

22

Martin Zlomislic

Goalkeeper

12

Mladen Jurkas

Goalkeeper

25

Jovo Lukic

Attacker

6

Benjamin Tahirovic

Midfielder

46'

15

Amar Memic

Attacker

46'

3

Dennis Hadzikadunic

Defender

64'

25

Ermin Mahmic

Midfielder

64'

17

Dzenis Burnic

Midfielder

82'

9

Mohammed Muntari

Attacker

22

Meshaal Barsham

Goalkeeper

21

Salah Zakaria

Goalkeeper

3

Lucas Mendes

Defender

15

Yusuf Abdurisag

Attacker

24

Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid

Attacker

25

Al-Hashmi Al-Hussain

Defender

13

Ayoub Al-Oui

Defender

6

Abdulaziz Hatim

Midfielder

46'

17

Ahmed Al-Ganehi

Attacker

56'

19

Almoez Ali

Attacker

72'

7

Ahmed Alaaeldin

Attacker

79'

26

Mohamed Al-Mannai

Defender

79'

Switzerland vs. Canada

Switzerland: Kobel; Jacquez, Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez; Freuler, Xhaka; Manzambi, Sow, Vargas; Embolo

Canada: Crepeau; Johnston, De Fougerolles, Cornelius, Laryea; Buchanan, Choiniere, Saliba, Ahmed; Jonathan David, Larin

24-06-2026 20:00

Matchday 3

BC Place

Switzerland

Canada

2 - 1

Player statistic

1st half

Granit Xhaka		32'
		32'		Cyle Larin

2nd half

Ruben Vargas (Assist: Johan Manzambi)		46'
Johan Manzambi (Assist: Breel Embolo)		57'
		76'		Promise David (Assist: Nathan-Dylan Saliba)
		87'		Liam Millar

Match statistic

55

Possession %

45

6

Total shots

13

4

Shots on target

7

1

Shots off target

3

1

Blocked shots

3

2

Corners

7

1

Offsides

3

19

Fouls

13

Switzerland

Canada

Starting lineups

1

Gregor Kobel

Goalkeeper

25

Luca Jaquez

Defender

75'

5

Manuel Akanji

Defender

4

Nico Elvedi

Defender

13

Ricardo Rodríguez

Defender

15

Djibril Sow

Midfielder

75'

10

Granit Xhaka

Midfielder

9

Johan Manzambi

Midfielder

85'

8

Remo Freuler

Midfielder

7

Breel Embolo

Attacker

85'

17

Ruben Vargas

Attacker

80'

16

Maxime Crépeau

Goalkeeper

2

Alistair Johnston

Defender

13

Derek Cornelius

Defender

4

Luc De Fougerolles

Defender

22

Richie Laryea

Defender

83'

20

Ali Ahmed

Midfielder

59'

6

Mathieu Choinière

Midfielder

59'

25

Nathan-Dylan Saliba

Midfielder

9

Cyle Larin

Attacker

59'

10

Jonathan David

Attacker

17

Tajon Buchanan

Attacker

75'

Substitutes

6

Denis Zakaria

Midfielder

12

Yvon Mvogo

Goalkeeper

18

Eray Cömert

Defender

19

Noah Okafor

Attacker

22

Fabian Rieder

Midfielder

23

Zeki Amdouni

Attacker

14

Ardon Jashari

Midfielder

24

Aurèle Amenda

Defender

21

Marvin Keller

Goalkeeper

2

Miro Muheim

Defender

20

Michel Aebischer

Midfielder

75'

3

Silvan Widmer

Defender

75'

11

Dan Ndoye

Attacker

80'

16

Christian Fassnacht

Midfielder

85'

26

Cedric Itten

Attacker

85'

19

Alphonso Davies

Defender

21

Jonathan Osorio

Midfielder

1

Dayne St. Clair

Goalkeeper

5

Joel Waterman

Defender

15

Moïse Bombito

Defender

3

Alfie Jones

Defender

18

Owen Goodman

Goalkeeper

23

Niko Sigur

Defender

26

Jayden Nelson

Attacker

7

Stephen Eustáquio

Midfielder

59'

11

Liam Millar

Attacker

59'

12

Tani Oluwaseyi

Attacker

59'

24

Promise David

Attacker

75'

14

Jacob Shaffelburg

Attacker

83'

There are suggestions Bologna are in negotiations with Glasgow Rangers for Nico Raskin, who is valued at €20m, with Lewis Ferguson potentially as part of an exchange.

According to teamTALK, initial talks have started between the two clubs with regards to Raskin.

Bologna targeting Raskin

The 25-year-old midfielder is currently participating in the 2026 World Cup as part of the Belgium squad, featuring in both their games so far.

He came to Rangers in January 2023 at a cost of just €1.5m from Standard Liege and then flourished, this term scoring seven goals with nine assists in 50 matches.

It is reported that the asking price now is around €20m, a significant investment for the Rossoblu and new coach Domenico Tedesco.

A potential solution to lower the cost would be to involve Scotland international Ferguson as part of an exchange, seeing as Rangers are reportedly eager on the midfielder.

However, Ferguson is captain of Bologna and not necessarily in a rush to leave the Stadio Dall’Ara, where he has been since leaving Aberdeen in 2022.

This would be more a proposal put forward by Rangers than the Italian club or Scottish player.

Jonathan David admits his World Cup form for Canada might be because they ‘have a different playing style’ to Juventus, but is adamant he wants to stay at the club.

The striker struggled badly in his first Serie A season after arriving as a free transfer from LOSC, albeit with at least €12.5m in various costs and commissions.

David struggled at Juventus

He scored eight goals with five assists in 46 competitive games for the Bianconeri, often seeming to look lost under first Igor Tudor and then Luciano Spalletti.

It was therefore shocking to see him score a hat-trick for Canada in their 6-0 World Cup victory over Qatar.

“I think when you play for your club or national team, it is going to be different, because these are two very different teams,” David told RSI Sport.

“Canada have a different playing style, so more or less everything changes.”

Having said that, he seems to have absolutely no intention of interrupting his experience in Turin, even if Juventus might be more eager to part with him and recoup some cash.

“I have a five-year contract, so as far as I am concerned, I will be staying here,” he replied when pressed on his future.

Even with Canada, David had scored in only one of his previous 10 games before that treble in a 6-0 thrashing of Qatar.

At Juve this season, he found the net in only eight matches out of 46 played.