Bukayo Saka says he will continue gambling with his fitness and is ‘ready to go’ for England’s World Cup opener against Croatia. The Arsenal winger has been carrying an Achilles injury since March and had game-time managed for both Arsenal and the Three Lions.
Leicester City has appointed Russell Martin as their new manager on a three-year contract. Martin previously managed Rangers and Southampton. He will lead Leicester City in the Premier League.
Crystal Palace appointed Pierre Sage as their head coach on a three-year contract. Sage joins from Lens, where he was manager for 12 months and led them to a second-placed finish in Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France. He replaces Oliver Glasner, who left the club after two and a half years in charge.
Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has agreed a new contract until 2031, ending speculation about a move to Real Madrid or Bayern Munich. Gvardiol won City’s player of the season award in 2024-25 but played only 25 games last season due to injury.