Tottenham Hotspur remain in negotiations with Manchester City over a £60m transfer for winger Savinho as the player seeks regular first-team football.

Spurs have revived their interest in the Brazilian after a proposed switch to north London collapsed last summer.

An agreement could not be reached previously when former head coach Thomas Frank targeted the dynamic attacker.

Search for regular playing time

The South American is prioritising regular minutes as he evaluates his career options ahead of the upcoming campaign.

Competition at the Etihad Stadium has intensified following the January arrival of Antoine Semenyo in a £65m deal from Bournemouth.

Strong second-half performances from Semenyo, Rayan Cherki and Jeremy Doku further restricted opportunities for the talented forward.

Managerial uncertainty at City

The highly-rated winger spent much of the recent season on the fringes of Pep Guardiola’s squad.

He started just 14 matches across all competitions, producing six goal contributions in a frustrating domestic campaign.

This lack of involvement ultimately cost the former Bournemouth target his place in Carlo Ancelotti’s 26-man Brazil squad for the World Cup.

Valuation and contract status

The expected arrival of incoming manager Enzo Maresca to replace Guardiola brings additional uncertainty regarding the player’s future pecking order.

Despite signing a new long-term contract in October that runs until 2031, a fee in the region of £60m including add-ons would likely secure his signature.

The reigning English champions previously demanded £70m, a steep valuation that prompted Tottenham to walk away from negotiations twelve months ago.

Rory McIlroy has criticised the slow pace of US Open practice rounds at Shinnecock Hills, while former Ryder Cup winner Thorbjorn Olesen has withdrawn from tournament qualifying in Toronto.

The Northern Irishman is focused on securing his seventh major title when the championship begins on Thursday, 18 June.

Having recently retained the Green Jacket at the Masters, the 37-year-old arrives in confident form after completing the career Grand Slam.

He returned to competitive action at last week’s Memorial Tournament, finishing tied for 12th on four under par.

Practice round frustrations

Despite his strong recent performances, the recent Augusta champion has aired frustrations regarding the tournament build-up.

He experienced similar issues during the PGA Championship last month and predicts preparations will be hindered again at Shinnecock Hills.

“Too many people inside the ropes I think is the big part of it,” McIlroy said.
“I think as well, like, guys are resigned to the fact that they’re going to play nine holes, so it’s okay to be out there for nine holes and in three hours.”

The tournament favourite believes players exploit the lack of full 18-hole practice rounds to play deliberately slowly.

“I guess it gives everyone the ability to play slow and hit as many balls as they like,” he added.
“I think as well there’s, like, just so much hangers on inside the ropes and that sort of seems to slow things down as well.”

Olesen abandons qualifying bid

Meanwhile, Thorbjorn Olesen’s hopes of reaching the upcoming major have ended after abandoning a Canadian qualifying event.

The 2018 Ryder Cup winner was three over par after 14 holes at Lambton Golf and Country Club on Monday.

Finding himself eight strokes off the lead, the 36-year-old opted to walk off before completing his two scheduled rounds.

The Dane will now shift his focus to this week’s Canadian Open, which is also being held in Toronto.

Kai Havertz has firmly dismissed a plea from a supporter to re-join Chelsea this summer, reaffirming his long-term commitment to Arsenal.

The German international was confronted by a young fan while signing autographs at his national team’s training base.

When told to return to his former employers, the forward delivered an unequivocal response.

“You wish, you wish,” he replied.

Finding a home in north London

The versatile attacker crossed the capital in 2023 after a mixed three-year spell at Stamford Bridge.

Despite securing his place in Blues history by scoring the winning goal in the 2021 Champions League final, he struggled for consistent form in west London.

Since moving to the Emirates Stadium, the former Parisian conqueror has become a crucial part of Mikel Arteta’s tactical setup.

He recently underlined his value on the European stage once again by heading an early goal against Paris St-Germain in this season’s premier continental competition.

Striker search continues for London rivals

Both Premier League clubs are expected to be highly active in the upcoming transfer window as they seek attacking reinforcements.

The Gunners are actively pursuing a natural centre-forward to bolster their title-chasing squad.

Their west London rivals are facing a similar predicament following an underwhelming debut campaign from Liam Delap.

However, there has been no serious suggestion that a return for their former match-winner is on the cards.

Focused on international glory

Speaking at a press conference earlier this year, the Arsenal number 29 made his intentions crystal clear.

“I feel right at home at Arsenal and I see my future there,” he said.

“Sure, it wasn’t a very easy season, but I definitely see my future at Arsenal, in London.”

Attention now turns to the international stage, where he is expected to play a pivotal role for his country.

The forward recently found the net early in a warm-up victory over the United States.

Germany will begin their upcoming tournament campaign in a group featuring the Ivory Coast and Ecuador on 20 June.

France and Portugal have emerged as early frontrunners to win the 2026 Fifa World Cup as 48 nations prepare to battle for the ultimate prize across North America this summer.

The expanded tournament begins on 11 June, culminating in the final at New York’s MetLife Stadium on 19 July.

Holders Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, will defend their crown alongside traditional heavyweights including Brazil, Spain and Thomas Tuchel’s England.

Ronaldo seeks ultimate prize with Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo arrives in the United States, Canada and Mexico with a final opportunity to secure the only major trophy missing from his glittering resume.

The 41-year-old forward hopes to emulate his long-time rival Messi, who cemented his legacy with a historic victory in Qatar four years ago.

Roberto Martinez’s squad boasts formidable depth following their recent 2025 Nations League triumph over European champions Spain.

The Iberian nation features world-class talent including Premier League standout Bruno Fernandes and a strong Paris St-Germain contingent.

A mouth-watering quarter-final clash between Ronaldo’s side and Argentina remains a distinct possibility if both nations navigate their respective groups successfully.

Deschamps bids farewell with frightening French attack

The 2018 champions remain formidable contenders in what is widely expected to be Didier Deschamps’ final tournament as national team manager.

The European heavyweights possess an intimidating forward line spearheaded by lightning-fast Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe.

He is supported by exceptional attacking depth, with Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele offering devastating pace on the flanks.

Defensively, Les Bleus can rely on the formidable central partnership of William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano to stifle opposition threats.

If the two-time winners can find the right tactical balance, they possess the necessary experience to banish the heartbreak of their 2022 final defeat.

Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout will make his senior 200m debut at the Oslo Diamond League on Wednesday, 10 June.

The 18-year-old has been widely tipped to challenge long-standing world records in the future and faces an immediate test at the Bislett Games.

He will line up alongside Letsile Tebogo, the reigning Olympic champion over the distance following his triumph at Paris 2024.

Warholm renews Dos Santos rivalry

Norwegian home favourite Karsten Warholm headlines the men’s 400m hurdles in front of a passionate Oslo crowd.

The world record holder is set to resume his enduring track rivalry with Brazilian competitor Alison dos Santos.

Elsewhere, Julien Alfred will be the star attraction in the women’s sprinting field.

How to watch and event schedule

Domestic viewers can watch the Bislett Games live on BBC Three, with coverage starting at 19:00 BST.

A live stream will simultaneously be available via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.

The scheduled track and field times for the meeting are as follows:

Chelsea have been tipped to sign Liverpool defender Jeremie Frimpong this summer to reunite the Dutchman with new head coach Xabi Alonso at Stamford Bridge.

Frimpong joined the Merseyside club for £29.5m under former manager Arne Slot but has endured a deeply frustrating debut campaign.

The lightning-fast wing-back suffered a hamstring strain on his Premier League debut and has struggled to recapture his best form since returning to fitness.

Reuniting a title-winning partnership

The 23-year-old previously excelled under Alonso during Bayer Leverkusen’s historic domestic double-winning season.

Former Spain midfielder Gaizka Mendieta believes a move to west London would be a logical step to benefit both the player and the new manager.

Jeremie Frimpong could be a good asset for Xabi Alonso at Chelsea.

Managers have players they trust from previous clubs and there will be a belief from the player that they can find that form again.

We often see players reuniting with former coaches for that reason, especially if things aren’t going well for those players like Frimpong at Liverpool.

A potential arrival for the former Bundesliga star would create fierce competition with club captain Reece James on the right flank.

Cucurella expected to remain at Stamford Bridge

Fellow full-back Marc Cucurella has also attracted persistent interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid following a season without European football for the Blues.

However, Mendieta expects the Spanish international to stay and thrive in Alonso’s notoriously demanding tactical system.

Cucurella will be a key player under Xabi Alonso.

He plays with fullbacks quite offensively, it’s very demanding physically because you have to support the midfield.

The tactical setup at Leverkusen relied heavily on prolific attacking wing-backs, a specialized role seemingly tailored to the former Brighton defender.

Scotland manager Steve Clarke is targeting a historic place in the World Cup knockout stages as his side prepare to end a 28-year absence from the global stage against Haiti on Sunday.

The 62-year-old recently signed a new four-year contract after successfully guiding the national side to consecutive European Championships.

However, the former Chelsea defender admits he did not enjoy those previous campaigns.

“I’ve not really enjoyed the previous two tournaments if I’m being honest,” Clarke tells BBC Scotland.

Learning from previous tournament failures

The Ayrshireman feels the Covid-impacted Euro 2020 lacked a true tournament atmosphere due to reduced crowds and home fixtures.

He also acknowledges the squad fell short of their own high standards during their recent appearance in Germany.

“We let ourselves down. We didn’t play as well as we should have done and I probably didn’t make the decisions that I should have,” he added.

Now entering his third major finals at the helm, the veteran coach believes those harsh lessons have forged a more resilient group.

The immediate aim is to finally shatter the barrier that has traditionally prevented the Scots from advancing past the group stages.

Cautious optimism follows impressive warm-up form

A sensational qualification-clinching victory over Denmark last November initially secured their ticket to the showpiece event.

Moods temporarily dampened following underwhelming friendly defeats against Japan and Ivory Coast earlier this year.

However, recent dominant victories over Curacao and Bolivia have restored confidence among the travelling Tartan Army.

“What we’ve achieved up to now is great. Let’s see if we can achieve a little bit more,” says the head coach.

Embracing the ultimate footballing stage

Sunday’s 02:00 BST kick-off against the Caribbean nation marks a monumental milestone for Scottish football.

A significant portion of the current squad now boasts the vital experience of playing in multiple international competitions.

“Now we have to show that tournament experience in a tournament,” he says.

Despite the quiet confidence radiating through the camp, the management team remains acutely aware of the tactical challenges ahead.

For the man in the dugout, reaching this ultimate competition represents the fulfillment of a lifelong ambition.

“I wanted to go to a World Cup as a player. I didn’t manage to do that. It’s taken me 62 years to achieve what I wanted to achieve, so I’m going to try to enjoy it.”

Didier Deschamps will step down as manager of the French national team following the 2026 World Cup, bringing an end to a historic 14-year tenure in charge of Les Bleus.

The 55-year-old tactician has overseen 188 matches since taking the helm in 2012, restoring pride to a nation previously fractured by a mutinous 2010 campaign in South Africa.

If he successfully navigates the upcoming tournament in North America, he will fall just short of Joachim Low’s European record of 198 games managing Germany.

Chasing historical greatness

Victory in the New York final on 19 July 2026 would solidify his status as arguably the greatest international manager of the modern era.

The former Juventus midfielder has already joined Franz Beckenbauer in the exclusive club of individuals to win football’s ultimate prize as both captain and coach.

However, pressure is mounting with former teammate Zinedine Zidane having spent years patiently waiting to inherit the prestigious managerial role.

Balancing generational attacking talent

The outgoing boss possesses a formidable attacking arsenal, blending the elite pace of Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele with emerging stars like Desire Doue and Michael Olise.

Despite this immense firepower, his pragmatic approach has sometimes drawn fierce criticism for failing to maximize the squad’s offensive potential.

During their run to the Euro 2024 semi-finals, the European heavyweights astonishingly failed to score a single goal from open play.

A legacy of tactical pragmatism

Defenders of his methods point to his masterful team-building, such as utilizing an unselfish Olivier Giroud during their victorious 2018 campaign in Russia.

That tactical tweak perfectly balanced the side, allowing his superstar forwards the freedom to dismantle opposition defences.

Now, as the curtain begins to fall on a defining era of international football, the ultimate puzzle remains whether he can bow out with a third consecutive global final.