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England vs New Zealand, first Test, day one: Score, updates, video and analysis as Ben Stokes' side begin summer at Lord's

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England vs New Zealand, first Test, day one: Score, updates, video and analysis as Ben Stokes' side begin summer at Lord's

Bayern president rules out Olise sale amid Real rumours

Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has ruled out the sale of France international Michael Olise amid rumours linking him with Real Madrid

The 24-year-old managed 53 goal involvements in 52 games for the Bavarian side during the 2025/26 season, and has been the subject of interest from the Spanish capital. 

However, Bayern's president has said that no offer has been made and outlined that Florentino Perez - who is set to be re-elected as Real president - should not waste his time making one. 

"Michael Olise is a Bayern Munich player and he is on a long-term contract. We are not a selling club," Hainer told German outlet BILD.

"If Florentino Perez wishes to make us an offer which has not been the case so far he can save himself the trouble, not even for 150m (129.5m) or more."

'Gibbs-White chosen as Arsenal's alternative to Rogers'

Arsenal have shortlisted Morgan Gibbs-White as a potential alternative for Morgan Rogers, according to The Sun

The Gunners are keen on Rogers, who started in the first half of England's 1-0 victory over New Zealand and is competing with Jude Bellingham to be the starting No 10 for Thomas Tuchel at the World Cup off the back of an excellent season for Aston Villa

However, with Paris Saint-Germain also circling the 23-year-old, Gibbs-White has been named as another option for the Premier League champions and also has admirers at the Emirates. 

Ollie Watkins was the only Englishman to score more Premier League goals than Gibbs-White's 15 last season as he helped steer Nottingham Forest to safety. 

Gibbs-White signed a new three-year contract at the City Ground last summer when he seemed set to make a move to Arsenal's north London rivals Tottenham.

Coventry make bid to sign Rushworth permanently

Latest from Your Site News' Dharmesh Sheth: 

Coventry City have made a bid to sign Brighton goalkeeper Carl Rushworth

The offer is understood to be worth 20m.

Rushworth was on loan at Coventry last season and started all 46 Championship games as they were promoted to the Premier League as champions. 

He has a year left on his contract at Brighton - with the club holding an option to extend for a further year. 

Brighton have rejected TWO Spurs bids for Van Hecke, says Barber

Brighton chief executive Paul Barber has confirmed the club have rejected a second bid from Tottenham Hotspur for defender Jan Paul van Hecke.

"Yes, we have rejected a bid from Tottenham over the last week or so, in fact, two bids," he told talkSPORT. 

"From that point of view, it has to be right for us as well as the player.

"We have to be in a position to make the best trades to suit our model and also to make sure that we're supporting Fabian [Hurzeler], because he's got another big season ahead of him.

"He's had two seasons in the Premier League, he's finished eighth on both occasions, this time we've been fortunate enough to qualify for a European competition.

Sky Sports reported earlier this week that  with Brighton over the signing of the centre-back. 

The Dutch international has one year left on his contract at Brighton and worked at the south coast club under current Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi.

Wood: Forest would love to keep 'outstanding' Anderson

With speculation swirling about Elliot Anderson's Nottingham Forest future, club team-mate Chris Wood told Your Site what it would mean if the England midfielder stayed at the City Ground beyond this summer.

Wood was speaking after facing Anderson while playing for New Zealand against England in a pre-World Cup friendly match on Saturday.

He said: "It'll be fantastic if he does [stay], he's a Forest player still and we want to keep him. What will be, will be. There are higher powers at play. 

"He's outstanding, it showed [tonight]. It was nice to play up against him for the first time and understand what he does. Some of those cutting balls were fantastic." 

Forest have already turned down a for Anderson, with a number of other Premier League clubs also interested. 

'Arsenal make approach to sign PSG defender'

Arsenal have made an approach for PSG defender Emmanuel Mbemba on a free transfer this summer, according to the BBC.

The report suggests PSG have offered the 18-year-old a new contract but he is open to a move to the Premier League, favouring Arsenal.

The France youth international has played as a centre-back in PSG's youth teams but Arsenal are thought to view him as a long-term option at left-back.

Brighton sign winger Yohanna from AIK Stockholm

Brighton have completed the signing of winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm.

The 18-year-old has signed a five-year contract at the club until June 2031. 

We understand the fee is 21.5m and the deal will be completed when the transfer window reopens.

Head coach Fabian Hurzeler said: Im looking forward to working with Zadok. Having seen his games and his attributes, he is a player that can impact games in the final third. 

Hes still young, and will need time to adapt to the club and Premier League, but hes an exciting player to watch and he brings the kind of creativity we know our fans will enjoy. 

Hes dynamic, has pace and likes to take players on. His attributes and ability will be a real addition to our attacking options.

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Loftus Cheek coy on his future at AC Milan

AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus Cheek speaking to Your Site at the Monaco GP about his future:

"I can't say much at the minute. Right now I'm taking my time to relax and enjoy the holidays. I'm resting, spending time with my family and supporting the [England] team.

"Hopefully the boys can do well and we'll have a good summer. They have plenty of quality to do really well." 

On Ederson joining Man Utd: "I think he'll do just fine. The times we've played against each other [in Serie A] he's been very physical, he's quick and strong, he good on the ball. He'll do really well and he's a good signing." 

What is on Iraola's to-do list?

  • Dodgy defence
  • Players out of contract
  • Anfield atmosphere turned sour

Andoni Iraola has got plenty to get stuck into in his new role at Liverpool...

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