Bayern Munich releases Désiré Doué
Bayern Munich have made their choice between Désiré Doué and Xavi Simons. Due to the high price of both players, Simons remains the priority of the German club. According to information from Imagethe Parisian management would have asked its Bavarian counterparts to be patient, the time for them to attract the star recruit of their transfer window, Victor Osimhen. Currently valued at 80 million euros, Simons is under contract with PSG until 2027, but the French club is ready to let him go. Simons could be loaned by Paris Saint-Germain for a season, with an obligation to buy reaching 90 million euros. This withdrawal of the Munich club in the Doué case should allow PSG to move forward calmly on the case of the international hopeful.
A favourite to succeed Gareth Southgate
Following the departure of Gareth Southgate, rumours are rife about who will succeed him at the helm of the England national team. Eddie Howe is now said to be the favourite to succeed him. Daily Mail reports that the current Newcastle manager will only leave his club if he is not happy with his working conditions. “As long as I am happy, as long as I feel supported, as long as I feel free to work as I wish, I don’t think about anything else.”said Eddie Howe, adding that being England manager is “special”. “I am a patriot and I am not ashamed to say it… I love my country”he adds.
Two Spanish executives at the heart of a diplomatic incident
In the Manchester Evening Newswe learn that Alvaro Morata, who has just joined AC Milan, and his compatriot Rodri risk disciplinary sanctions from UEFA. On the sidelines of the celebrations of Spain’s victory at Euro 2024, the two new European champions sang “Gibraltar is Spanish”a controversial chant prompting the Gibraltar Football Association to file a formal complaint. The incident highlights ongoing tensions over Gibraltar’s sovereignty.
