Arsenal are weighing up what would be one of the most sensational transfers of all time, but the odds are stacked against them in their bid to pull it off. Over the weekend, it emerged that the Gunners are considering an approach for Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior, while Los Blancos were, in turn, intensifying their efforts to land RB Leipzig's €120 million-plus-rated breakout talent, Yan Diomande.

It feels as though Marcus Rashford and Manchester United are back at square one. Both player and club must have been desperately hoping that Barcelona would take up what looked like a bargain £26 million ($35m) option to buy the attacker at the end of a productive loan spell in Catalunya in 2025-26, but, much to United's disbelief and anger, they turned in another direction. Now, Rashford faces limbo at Old Trafford.

GOAL takes a look at the big storylines and takeaways leading up to the All-Star Game.

FIFA has confirmed it is exploring a proposal to create a $20 billion company that would combine commercial rights and event operations across its men's, women's and youth tournaments. The new entity would sell minority stakes to private investors while, FIFA says, leaving control of competitions, governance and the international match calendar with soccer's global governing body.

From recycled pitches to World Cup-inspired leagues, Lay’s RePlay has helped more than one million people across 12 countries connect through soccer.

Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola has reportedly reached an agreement in principle to join Liverpool following discussions with new manager Andoni Iraola. While the 23-year-old is eager to move to Anfield, the two clubs remain far apart in their valuation of the player.

Josko Gvardiol has committed his long-term future to Manchester City by signing a new five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium with an option for a sixth season. The Croatia international hailed the Premier League side as "the best club in the world" after cementing his place as a cornerstone of the squad's defensive unit.

Mic'd Up: Fox's Jenny Taft praised the camaraderie of the USMNT and insisted that the World Cup can be a launching pad for future soccer fans.