Manchester United are still over £10 million apart from Bayern Munich’s valuation of Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, according to reports. Erik ten Hag remains in the market for another new central defender after new £52 million signing Leny Yoro was ruled out for three months with a broken foot earlier this week. United have held talks with Bayern for De Ligt this summer but they have refused to meet the German club’s €50m (£42m) asking price for the Netherlands international. United have also agreed personal terms with Mazraoui but have not agree a fee with Bayern Munich. #footballfanarena #ffa #manchesterunited #eriktenhag #bayernmunich #football

Mikel Arteta was thrilled with the contribution of Jurrien Timber after the Arsenal defender starred in last night’s pre-season friendly win over Manchester United. Much was expected of the former Ajax captain when he joined the Gunners last season from Ajax. Timber, however, endured a nightmare season that was ruined by the cruciate knee ligament injury he suffered on the opening day of the Premier League season against Nottingham Forest. The Netherlands international made his comeback on the final day of the campaign and is now, finally, back to full fitness. #footballfanarena #ffa #arsenal #mikel #football

Joshua Zirkzee appears to have confirmed that a move to Old Trafford is imminent, with eagle-eyed Manchester United fans spotting his not-so-subtle hints on Instagram. United have prioritised a move for a new centre-forward to support Rasmus Hojlund this summer and Bologna striker Zirkzee has jumped right to the top of the club’s wishlist in recent weeks. The Netherlands international racked up 11 goals and four assists for Bologna in Serie A last term and was a part of Ronald Koeman’s squad that got knocked out of Euro 2024 by England on Wednesday night. The Red Devils have had to fend off strong competition from AC Milan for Zirkzee’s signature and widespread reports indicate that a deal, worth in the region of £33million, is close to being wrapped up for the 23-year-old. #footballfanarena #euro2024 #FFA #England #manchesterunited #JoshuaZirkzee

Former England captain Wayne Rooney has backed the Three Lions to end 58 years of hurt by beating Spain in Sunday’s eagerly anticipated Euro 2024 final. England started the tournament slowly and came in for heavy criticism after a string of sluggish performances, but Ollie Watkins’ stunning last-gasp winner against the Netherlands on Wednesday night set the stage for a mouth-watering clash with Spain. The Berlin spectacle will be England’s first ever major final on foreign soil, three years on from the side’s painful penalty-shootout loss at the hands of Italy at Wembley. #footballfanarena #euro2024 #FFA #England #garethsouthgate #waynerooney

Spain will be ‘scared to death’ at the prospect of coming up against England star Jude Bellingham in the Euro 2024 final, according to Harry Redknapp. Gareth Southgate’s England meet Luis de la Fuente’s Spain in Sunday’s Euros final after wins over the Netherlands and France respectively in the semi-finals. Spain are favourites to become European champions for a fourth time and lift their first major trophy since 2012 after enjoying a flawless run to the final. La Roja topped Group B with a maximum nine points before thumping Georgia in the last-16 stage and knocking out hosts Germany in the quarter-finals. #footballfanarena #euro2024 #FFA #England #garethsouthgate #Spain

Dutch legend Pierre van Hooijdonk has called for referee Felix Zwayer to be ‘blacklisted’ following England’s Euro 2024 win over Netherlands with Rafael van der Vaart launching an extraordinary attack on the Three Lions. England will meet Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday in Berlin after Ollie Watkins’ 90th minute winner sealed a 2-1 win in the most dramatic of circumstances on Wednesday night. Gareth Southgate’s side fought back having fallen behind after seven minutes thanks to a stunning effort from Xavi Simons. England were gifted a penalty 10 minutes later when Denzel Dumfries attempted to block Harry Kane’s shot, judged to have clipped the England captain in the process. A VAR review resulted in referee Zwayer overturning his original decision and awarding the spot kick, which Kane coolly converted. #footballfanarena #euro2024 #FFA #garethsouthgate #England

England’s Euro 2024 hero Ollie Watkins was playing non-league football less than 10 years ago, with his former side Weston-super-Mare paying tribute to their former player following his stunning winner against Netherlands. The Aston Villa star came off the bench to score in the 90th minute of Wednesday’s semi-final, sending the Three Lions into the European Championship final where they will meet Spain on Sunday evening. Watkins, who scored 27 goals in all competitions for his club last season, had been limited to just 20 minutes of game time in Germany before last night, coming off the bench in the group stage match against Denmark. #footballfanarena #euro2024 #ffa #england

Football is coming home and Adele was there to cheer on England triumphed in the Euro 2024 semi-final. The Hello hitmaker appeared nervous as she watched Gareth Southgate’s squad take on the Netherlands in Dortmund, Germany on Wednesday night (July 10). But she left the stadium with plenty to celebrate as they secured the win and made it to the final, where they’ll face off against Spain. Throughout the tense game, the Grammy winner was glued to the action on the pitch, her face summing up how the nation felt, watching with bated breath and hoping for victory. #footballfanarena #euro2024 #FFA #England #adele

England’s opponents – should they reach the Euro 2024 final – have been confirmed after Spain won 2-1 against France in an absorbing semi-final encounter. Despite taking the lead through Randal Kolo Muani, France were stunned by a quickfire Spanish double as goals from Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo turned the game on its head in the second half. In a tense second half, Didier Deschamps’ side came on strong in search of an equaliser, but Spain held on to reach their first major championship final since Euro 2012. The stage is now set for tomorrow’s semi-final between England and the Netherlands as both sides look to join Luis De la Fuente’s side in Sunday’s final. #footballfanarena #ffa #euro2024 #england

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has hit out at the supporters who booed and jeered Marc Cucurella during his side’s Euro 2024 victory over France, claiming they ‘do not represent German society’ as a whole. It was heartbreak for France as Spain came from behind to win 2-1 in Munich, with Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo scoring in quick succession after Randal Kolo Muani’s headed opener in the eighth minute. The result sets the stage for a mouth-watering final between Spain and one of England and the Netherlands, who do battle in tomorrow evening’s intriguing semi-final at Borussia Dortmund’s Westfalenstadion. Chelsea left-back Cucurella has been one of the surprise stars for Spain in Germany, starting all but one of his nation’s matches en route to Sunday’s showpiece. #footballfanarena #ffa #euro2024 #spain #france #marccucurella