Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has opened up on his agonising battle with long-term injuries, admitting he considered retiring from professional football. The Argentina centre-back credited the timely birth of his daughter for providing the psychological strength needed to rescue his elite playing career.

Former England captain John Terry has questioned Thomas Tuchel's managerial approach following his intense touchline treatment of Djed Spence at the World Cup. The Chelsea legend suggested that the German tactician alters his confrontational behaviour depending on the stature of the player involved.

Bournemouth have agreed a deal worth up to £25.7 million to sign Elche striker Alvaro Rodriguez. The Uruguay youth international is expected to complete a medical before signing a long-term contract, while former club Real Madrid are set to benefit from a sizeable sell-on clause.

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Chicago Fire have completed the signing of Robert Lewandowski after pursuing the Poland international for more than a year. Head coach Gregg Berhalter says the club remained patient throughout the process, with the veteran striker now expected to make his MLS debut against former Bayern Munich team-mate Thomas Muller.

Canada's World Cup dream reached a new peak on Sunday as Stephen Eustaquio fired the co-hosts into the round of 16 for the first time in their history. The midfielder produced the defining moment at Los Angeles Stadium, smashing home a stoppage-time winner to settle a tense encounter with South Africa.

Sources tell GOAL that Martin Odegaard is not set to leave Arsenal for Galatasaray this summer, with reports of a potential Emirates exit described as “completely false.” The midfielder is expected to play a key role in the Gunners’ Premier League title defense, though his focus remains on Norway’s World Cup run rather than recent transfer rumours.

Bayern Munich have completed the blockbuster signing of highly rated left-back Nathaniel Brown from Eintracht Frankfurt in a comprehensive €55 million deal. The 23-year-old Germany international has committed his long-term future to the Bavarian giants until 2031, returning to his home region as a pivotal part of Vincent Kompany's defensive rebuild.

Trevoh Chalobah has prioritised a move to Italy despite attracting interest from the Premier League. Inter have stepped up talks over personal terms, while Chelsea could also use the defender in negotiations with Crystal Palace as they pursue Maxence Lacroix this summer.

Barcelona are pushing to complete a deal for Brazil international forward Kerolin which would represent a club-record transfer. The reigning European champions have already had two bids rejected by Manchester City but the two clubs are working to finalise the move, with Kerolin reported to be open to the transfer and City having no objection to selling the 26-year-old.

Lionesses star Georgia Stanway has been unveiled as Arsenal’s first signing of the summer transfer window, following her departure from Bayern Munich. The England international made it known in January that she would be leaving the club at the end of last season and her move to the Gunners has finally been confirmed after months of speculation.

Erica Parkinson was just 12 years old when she laid out her goals to a mindset coach who has spent the last six years helping her plot a route to the top of the game. "I want to play for England at the World Cup," she proclaimed. Fast-forward to today and, having become the Lionesses’ youngest call-up under Sarina Wiegman and just signed for the North Carolina Courage in the NWSL, it’s not out of the question that the dream could be realised in 12 months’ time.