LIONEL MESSI helped Argentina reach the final of the Copa America – but is still a free agent as his Barcelona contract situation drags on.
And Chelsea have missed out on a key target with Achraf Hakimi joining PSG.
Hakimi will be joined by Sergio Ramos, who the Spanish press report has joined PSG today.
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ENGLAND 2-1 DENMARK
England have made it to the Euro 2020 final after beating Denmark at Wembley.
The Danes opened the scoring with Mikkel Damsgaard’s incredible free-kick on 30 minutes.
But the Three Lions equalised just nine minutes later thanks to an own goal by Simon Kjaer.
The game went to extra-time where Gareth Southgate’s side earned a controversial penalty when Raheem Sterling went down inside the area.
Harry Kane took the spot-kick but Kasper Schmeichel saved down his bottom left corner.
The ball rolled back towards Kane who sent it to the back of the net in the 14th minute of extra-time.
England are going to face Italy this Sunday at Wembley
GETTY IMAGES ENGLAND 2-1 DENMARK
England are ahead at Wembley Stadium thanks to a sort-of penalty by Harry Kane.
The Three Lions are awarded a spot-kick after it appeared like Raheem Sterling was brought down inside the area.
Kane takes the spot-kick but Kasper Schmeichel saves down his bottom left corner.
The ball rolls back towards the Tottenham superstar who sends it to the back of the net this time
SAM-THING SPECIAL
West Brom head coach Valerien Ismael has handed Arsenal a boost in their reported interest for Sam Johnstone as he expects the England goalkeeper to leave.
Ismael said: “It’s not a secret that Sam Johnstone and Matheus Pereira can maybe leave the club.
“It’s my expectation that they [will] leave.
“But, as I say, I don’t need the best players, I need the right players for the position.
“Even if they leave we will find the solution or we will reinvest the money”
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ENGLAND 1-1 DENMARK
England and Denmark’s semi-final clash has gone to extra-time following a 1-1 draw at full-time.
Kasper Hjulmand’s men opened the scoring after 30 minutes with a stunning free-kick by Mikkel Damsgaard.
The Three Lions equalised just nine minutes later with an own goal by Simon Kjaer.
Gareth Southgate’s men have half an hour to score or else it’s you know what…
HOLD ON JESS A MINUTE
Manchester United ace Jesse Lingard is not keen on being included in a swap deal with West Ham star Declan Rice.
Reports have suggested United are looking to work out an exchange with the Hammers in order to sign Rice in the summer.
According to ESPN, however, Lingard is not on board with that idea even though he enjoyed a brilliant return to form last season while on loan in east London.
Despite his stunning displays at the London Stadium it is not yet certain if he is part of Red Devils manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s plans
GOING THE EXTRA MILE
Aston Villa are not giving up on their bid to sign Arsenal ace Emile Smith Rowe in the summer.
According to Football London, Villa are desperate to bring Smith Rowe to Villa Park after a number of impressive displays last season.
The Villans have had two bids rejected but that won’t stop them from trying a third time.
Arsenal, however, have absolutely no desire to sell the playmaker
I LOVE THIS GAME
Manchester United legend Patrice Evra poked some fun on England after Denmark’s opener.
The Danes opened the scoring after 30 minutes with a stunning free-kick by Mikkel Damsgaard.
But he didn’t go hiding after England’s equaliser as he shared a hilarious GIF to “celebrate” it.
Check out Evra’s reactions:
ENGLAND 1-1 DENMARK
England have equalised thanks to an own goal by Denmark captain Simon Kjaer on 39 minutes
Bukayo Saka delivered a low cross from the right wing where Raheem Sterling was waiting in front of open goal.
Kjaer tried to clear the ball away with a sliding effort but couldn’t do much.
Referee has just blown his whistle for half-time.
Check the Three Lions’ equaliser out:
ENGLAND 0-1 DENMARK
Denmark are ahead at Wembley thanks to a stunning opener by Mikkel Damsgaard.
Damsgaard fired a wonderful free-kick, which gave Jordan Pickford no chance whatsoever!
The Danes have been enjoying a brilliant first half so far!
Check it out:
VARANE FEES
Real Madrid star defender Raphael Varane could earn £300,000-a-week if he signs for Manchester United in the summer.
That is according to Eurosport’s Dean Jones, who claims United could make Varane their highest-paid outfield player.
Jones told The Football Terrace: “They’re continuing to keep other potential ideas in the background.
“They’ll continue to work on options until this goes through.
“But if you get Raphael Varane you get Raphael Varane. So, you know, this would be the one they’d definitely pull the trigger on if they could.
“The personal terms there’s a potential issue that Varane would basically become United’s highest-paid outfield player if this deal goes through.
“From what I’ve told it’ll be getting to about £300,000-a-week”
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Arsenal are ‘confident’ they will complete the signing of Brighton ace Ben White.
That is according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, who claims the Gunners are not giving up on White.
Romano reports that personal terms have already been agreed between the north Londoners and the talented centre-back.
The Seagulls reportedly want £50million for the 23-year-old England international
DENMARK FORMATION
Denmark head coach Kasper Hjulmand appears to have opted for a 3-4-3 formation for the Euro 2020 semi-final clash with England.
Kasper Schmeichel starts in goal with Andreas Christensen, captain Simon Kjaer and Jannik Vestergaard in the back.
Jens Stryger Larsen starts at right wing-back with Joakim Maehle on the other wing, while Thomas Delaney and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg link up in midfield.
Martin Braithwaite, Mikkel Damsgaard and Kasper Dolberg lead up front
ENGLAND FORMATION
England head coach Gareth Southgate appears to have opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation for the Euro 2020 semi-final clash with Denmark.
Jordan Pickford starts between the sticks with Kyle Walker at right-back and Luke Shaw on the other side, while Harry Maguire and John Stones team up at centre-back.
Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips link up in midfield with Mason Mount playing at No10.
Bukayo Saka will be covering the right wing with Raheem Sterling on the other side, while captain Harry Kane leads the line
DENMARK XI
Here’s who Denmark head coach Kasper Hjulmand has chosen for his starting line-up against England:
Starting XI: Schmeichel, Christensen, Kjaer, Vestergaard, Larsen, Hojbjerg, Delaney, Maehle, Braithwaite, Damsgaard, Dolberg.
Subs: Lossl, Ronnow, Andersen, Skov, Olsen, Jorgensen, Norgaard, Wass, Wind, Poulsen, Cornelius, Jensen.
ENGLAND XI
England manager Gareth Southgate has decided to go with the following starting line-up.
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka returns to the fold as he replaces Manchester United-bound Jadon Sancho.
Southgate appears to have opted for a back-four, just like he did against Ukraine.
More below:
AOUAR UPDATE
Arsenal are reportedly considering reviving their interest in Lyon ace Houssem Aouar.
That is according to ESPN, who claim the Gunners are still keeping tabs on Aouar in the summer transfer window.
However, no offers have been made for the star playmaker at this juncture.
The north Londoners seem to be waiting on offloading a few players first in order to raise funds for further transfer activity
TEAM NEWS
England meet Denmark at Wembley in the Euro 2020 semi-finals at 8pm tonight.
Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate has been issued with a major injury boost as Arsenal ace Bukayo Saka has overcome a knock and could start.
Southgate will have to decide if he will play with a back-three or back-four.
Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand, on the other hand, is not expected to make any drastic changes.
Captain Simon Kjaer is set to start after recently overcoming a small knock whereas Yussuf Poulsen could feature on the bench after regaining fitness
KOUNDE BATTLE
Tottenham are set to battle Manchester United and Arsenal for Sevilla star Jules Kounde’s signature
That is according to La Colina De Nervion, who report that Spurs will make a £50million offer for Kounde.
The north Londoners’ new head coach Nuno Espirito Santo appears very keen on the talented centre-back and wants to make him his first signing for the club.
However, Sevilla are reportedly holding out for a fee in the region of £70m for the France international
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Manchester United star Paul Pogba has attracted a couple of suitors in the summer.
According to 90Min, Juventus are looking to re-sign Pogba, whose contract with United expires next year.
And RMC report that Paris Saint-Germain have contacted the midfielder’s representatives over a potential blockbuster summer move.
The France international seems ‘more than open’ to the idea of leaving the Red Devils for PSG
RAMOS BLOW
Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea have been dealt with a transfer blow amid their interest for former Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos.
That is according to The Guardian, who claim Ramos is set to undergo a medical with Paris Saint-Germain.
The Spain international left Real after 16 trophy-laden years when his contract expired.
And the 35-year-old star centre-back is now set to sign a two-year deal with PSG
SIGN-E HIM
Tottenham as well as Barcelona are interested in signing Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne in the summer, according to Corriere dello Sport.
The same goes for Liverpool and Atletico Madrid as Insigne’s deal with the Partenopei expires in 2022.
Fabio Santini told Area Napoli: “To make the situation even more complicated is the intense competition for the player.
“I know for sure that there is a strong interest from Liverpool and Atletico Madrid on Lorenzo Insigne”
HAPPENING WHITE NOW
Manchester City are reportedly planning a last-gasp bid for Ben White, who has been linked with a £50million move to Arsenal.
The Gunners are said to have already agreed terms with White and the deal was supposed to be finalised when he returned from Euro 2020 with England.
But City are closely monitoring developments regarding the Brighton ace, according to talkSPORT.
The Citizens’ backline has been subject to scrutiny over the past few seasons since Vincent Kompany’s exit in 2019.
They cruised to the Premier League trophy last term with John Stones and Ruben Dias marshalling their defence.
But manager Pep Guardiola isn’t taking any chances as he looks to retain the title and sees White as the perfect addition to his defence.
Aside from Arsenal, City will have to fend off interest from rivals Chelsea and Everton who also have their eyes set on the England international
GETTY IMAGES IT’S COMING ROME
Just a tiny reminder ahead of tonight’s semi-final clash between England and Denmark.
Italy beat Spain on penalties to make it to the Euro 2020 Final.
The Azzurri opened the scoring with a fine finish by Federico Chiesa in the hour-mark.
But Juventus ace Alvaro Morata equalised for the Furia Roja 10 minutes before full-time with a stunning run.
However, Morata then missed Spain’s most crucial penalty before Chelsea star Jorginho beat Unai Simon and sent his country through to the final
HAK-ED OFF
Chelsea have missed out on transfer target Achraf Hakimi, who stood out last year with Inter Milan.
Hakimi has officially joined Paris Saint-Germain, following an official statement from the club.
The highly-rated full-back put pen to paper on a five-year deal to complete his third transfer in three years.
PSG agreed a £59million fee with Inter last month after the Serie A champions rejected a bid from the Blues
ENGLAND IN ACTION
England have a date with destiny tonight at Wembley when they take on Denmark in the Euro 2020 semi-finals.
The Three Lions haven’t made it to a final of a major tournament since 1966 when they won the World Cup.
But the English national team are facing a tough obstacle ahead against a strong Danish side.
Kick-off is at 8pm
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
