Manchester United are considering a surprise move for Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos, according to reports in The Sun, after the club failed to secure their preferred midfield targets this summer.

The same report adds that goalkeeper Ederson's proposed transfer to Old Trafford has been delayed, with Manchester United insisting he undergo two separate medical examinations before any deal is finalised.

Klopp to Germany — with Lijnders in tow

Jurgen Klopp has agreed to take charge of Germany as their new head coach, according to The Mirror. The Daily Telegraph further reports that Klopp intends to bring Pep Lijnders — his former assistant at Liverpool — with him into the Germany setup once his appointment is confirmed.

World Cup round-up

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be his final tournament, making the announcement ahead of Portugal's highly anticipated clash with Spain — a statement that will resonate deeply with football fans across the globe.

Belgium have threatened legal action against FIFA after United States forward Folarin Balogun was cleared to face them on Monday night, despite having been sent off in a previous match against Bosnia. The Sun reports Belgium are furious at the ruling.

Australia coach Tony Popovic has received the backing of his federation following his side's elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the hands of Egypt, according to the Daily Mail. Egypt's victory is a proud moment for African football, as the Pharaohs knocked out a major footballing nation on the global stage.

Scottish football

Rangers have submitted a bid of around £3.6 million for Partizan Belgrade defender Vanja Dragojevic, a Serbia international, according to the Scottish Sun. The same outlet also reports that Bologna are monitoring Rangers pair Connor Barron and Niko Raskin with a view to potential summer moves.

Newcastle have identified Angelo Stiller, the 25-year-old Germany and Stuttgart midfielder, as a key transfer target to reinforce their midfield options, according to Bild.