Atletico Madrid Open to Selling Julian Alvarez to Arsenal

In other transfer news, Brighton has rejected a second bid from Liverpool for winger Yankuba Minteh, with the club demanding £70m for his services, reported by the Daily Mirror.

Chelsea continues to refine its squad, reducing its number of centre-backs ahead of the season, with manager Xabi Alonso looking to work with a maximum of five.

Manchester United is actively pursuing signings as the new Premier League season approaches, as noted by the Daily Star.

In Premier League news, record-breaker Max Dowman has recently received his GCSE results and is set to embark on his first full-time season as a professional footballer.

Elsewhere in world sports, Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering a bid for the UK to host the men’s World Cup along with plans for a Northern Olympics, according to The Independent.

In Scottish football, Rangers may look to Lens striker Rayan Fofana to replace injured player Youssef Chermiti, while Celtic's Alistair Johnston faces a lengthy recovery, prompting coach Martin O'Neill to search for right-back options before the transfer window closes. Dundee's Will Ferry is expected to miss the upcoming derby but remains with the team amid summer transfer speculation.

In tennis, Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open as he recovers from a right knee injury, while Jack Draper will also miss the tournament due to persistent bone bruising.