There will be plenty of Irish interest at Royal Ascot 2026, with Irish-trained runners entered each day.

Here is a list – per day, per race – of the Irish-handled horses who currently hold entries.

Day One: Tuesday, 16 June 2026

3.05 Coventry Stakes (Group 2)

Arizona Raider (IRE) Michael Mulvany
Bull Shark (IRE) Robson Aguiar
Confucius (IRE) A P O’Brien
Great Barrier Reef (IRE) A P O’Brien
High King (IRE) Donnacha Aidan O’Brien
The Harv (IRE) M D O’Callaghan
The Scallionator (IRE) Michael Mulvany

3.40 King Charles III Stakes (Group 1)

Mission Central (IRE) A P O’Brien

4.20 St James’s Palace Stakes (Group 1) (Round Course)

Gstaad (GB) A P O’Brien
Power Blue (IRE) Robson Aguiar
Puerto Rico (IRE) A P O’Brien

5.00 Ascot Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

Bunting (FR) W P Mullins
Reaching High (IRE) W P Mullins
Mordor (FR) Gordon Elliott
Galileo Dame (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Comfort Zone (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Defiantly (FR) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Small Fry (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Westminster Moon (IRE) A J Martin
Ismahane (GER) P Twomey
Glenroyal (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Puturhandstogether (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Tim Toe (IRE) Henry De Bromhead
Kizlyar (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien

5.35 Wolferton Stakes (Listed)

Adelaide River (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Galen (GB) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Gaucher (GB) W P Mullins

6.10 Copper Horse Stakes (Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

Ascending (IRE) Henry De Bromhead
Aeronautic (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien

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Day Two: Wednesday, 17 June 2026

2.30 Queen Mary Stakes (Fillies’ Group 2)

Armor Supreme (IRE) Diego Dias
Big Negotiator (GB) P Twomey
Velozee (IRE) P Twomey
Victorious (IRE) A P O’Brien
Your Song (IRE) Robson Aguiar

3.05 Queen’s Vase (Group 2)

Asakir (IRE) J P Murtagh
Limestone (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Port Of Spain (IRE) A P O’Brien

3.40 Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Fillies’ And Mares’ Group 2) (Round Course)

Jancis (IRE) W McCreery
Carolina Jetstream (GB) Robson Aguiar
Catalina Delcarpio (IRE) P Twomey
Snellen (IRE) Gavin Patrick Cromwell

4.20 Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (Group 1)

Mississippi River (IRE) A P O’Brien
Minnie Hauk (IRE) A P O’Brien

5.00 Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) (Straight Course)

Jagged Edge (IRE) Stephen Thorne
Diego El Queso (IRE) G M Lyons

6.10 Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed)

Celeron (GB) M D O’Callaghan
Ischgl (IRE) Ciaran Murphy
King Of Cloughan (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
One Number (USA) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Our Boy Bailey (IRE) Mrs John Harrington
Ruler’s Control (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Sergei Diaghilev (IRE) A P O’Brien
Controlla (IRE) Robson Aguiar

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Day Three: Thursday, 18 June 2026

2.30 Chesham Stakes (Listed)

Aix La Chapelle (USA) A P O’Brien
King Of Cloughan (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Nola Soul (USA) J A Stack
On Just Terms (USA) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
South Dakota (IRE) A P O’Brien

3.05 King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

Port Of Spain (IRE) A P O’Brien
New Zealand (IRE) A P O’Brien
Nil Bua Gan Dua (USA) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Amadeus Mozart (IRE) A P O’Brien
Cannes (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Port Ferdinand (IRE) A P O’Brien
Trojan Fighter (GB) P Twomey
Atomic City (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Dial Me In (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Enceladus (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Believed (IRE) J P Murtagh
Genchev (GB) G M Lyons
Bay Of Stars (GB) D K Weld

3.40 Ribblesdale Stakes (Fillies’ Group 2)

Cameo (IRE) A P O’Brien
Composing (IRE) A P O’Brien
Dark Lucinda (IRE) P Twomey
Johanna Walsh (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Sparan Nua (IRE) J S Bolger
Sugar Island (IRE) A P O’Brien

4.15 Gold Cup (Group 1)

Al Riffa (FR) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Dallas Star (FR) Robson Aguiar
Jan Brueghel (IRE) A P O’Brien
Carmers (IRE) P Twomey
Scandinavia (USA) A P O’Brien

4.50 Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Straight)

Isaac Newton (IRE) A P O’Brien
Dorset (IRE) A P O’Brien
Bamako Beach (IRE) M D O’Callaghan
Flushing Meadows (USA) A P O’Brien
Victory Tip (IRE) Henry De Bromhead
Bobby McGee (GB) Noel Meade
Accredited (FR) A P O’Brien
Jamestown (IRE) David Marnane
God Of Power (IRE) Andrew Slattery
Invincible Will (IRE) Gavin Patrick Cromwell

5.35 Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3)

Causeway (IRE) A P O’Brien
Andab (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Endorsement (IRE) A P O’Brien
Italy (GB) A P O’Brien
Nil Bua Gan Dua (USA) Joseph Patrick O’Brien

6.10 Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap)

Cowardofthecounty (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien

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Day Four: Friday, 19 June 2026

2.30 Albany Stakes (Fillies’ Group 3)

Controlla (IRE) Robson Aguiar
Green Empress (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
New Bond Street (GB) P Twomey
Sun Goddess (IRE) A P O’Brien
Victorious (IRE) A P O’Brien

3.05 Commonwealth Cup (Group 1)

Albert Einstein (IRE) A P O’Brien
Brussels (GB) A P O’Brien
Charles Darwin (IRE) A P O’Brien
Power Blue (IRE) Robson Aguiar
Havana Anna (GB) Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

3.40 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

Emit (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Omni Man (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Tuscan Hills (FR) Robson Aguiar
Aeronautic (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Bosphorus Rose (GB) P Twomey
Perfect Your Craft (IRE) P Twomey
Ndaawi (GB) Gordon Elliott

4.20 Coronation Stakes (Fillies’ Group 1) (Round Course)

Balantina (IRE) Donnacha Aidan O’Brien
Black Caviar Gold (IRE) P Twomey
Precise (IRE) A P O’Brien
True Love (IRE) A P O’Brien

5.00 Sandringham Stakes (Fillies’ Handicap) (Straight)

Black Caviar Gold (IRE) P Twomey
Sky Watch (IRE) M D O’Callaghan
Mixed Feelings (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Quiet Mutiny (IRE) Gavin Patrick Cromwell
Glyfada (IRE) Donnacha Aidan O’Brien
Green Carrera (GB) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Stars Will Shine (IRE) Noel Meade
Spinning Around (IRE) Donnacha Aidan O’Brien
Anushka (IRE) Henry De Bromhead

5.35 King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2)

Asakir (IRE) J P Murtagh
Benvenuto Cellini (IRE) A P O’Brien
Causeway (IRE) A P O’Brien
Endorsement (IRE) A P O’Brien
Limestone (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Nil Bua Gan Dua (USA) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Port Of Spain (IRE) A P O’Brien

6.10 Palace Of Holyroodhouse (Handicap)

Ipanema Queen (IRE) Robson Aguiar

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Day Five: Saturday, 20 June 2026

3.40 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group 1)

Chicago Critic (GB) J P Murtagh
Comanche Brave (IRE) Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

5.00 Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

Black Forza (USA) M D O’Callaghan
City House (IRE) Adrian McGuinness
Dark Ace (IRE) Adrian McGuinness
Fort Vega (FR) Ms Sheila Lavery
Indigo Dream (GB) Ross O’Sullivan
The Highway Rat (IRE) A Oliver
Thunderbear (IRE) Jack W Davison

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France – the current FIFA World Cup favorites – have been the center of discussion when it comes to the game of soccer, and it became an impressive statistic in the tournament.

54 players come from the suburbs of Paris – enough to roster two full World Cup squads – and France is the birthplace of 98 players in the World Cup, which makes up 7.9% of players. 

France is in a group stage with Iraq, Senegal and Norway and are looking to make another run at a World Cup trophy after their 2022 loss to Argentina. Headlined by stars Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, France’s talent stems beyond their national team. The country is also home to players like Spain’s Aymeric Laporte and Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez.  Algeria even has goalkeeper Luca Zidane, the son of French 1998 World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane, on its squad.

One of France’s most decorated players includes FOX Sports analyst Thierry Henry, who’s appeared in four World Cups, as well as their 1998 win as their top-goal scorer. A product of the Paris suburbs himself, Henry weighed in what it means to watch his hometown represent multiple teams at the World Cup and how players learned their foundational skills on the streets.

“I’m going to be extra proud with that one because… do you know what it means to us that I’m from the south of Paris? Obviously, the impact, the street culture, the way we are in Paris. You learn how to protect the ball, skills. We challenge each other…” Henry said ahead of France’s World Cup opener. “Playing on concrete, learning how to protect the ball, that demeanor that you have, that French demeanor when you arrive on the field, especially from the suburbs of Paris, we have that demeanor. It is a thing.”

FOX Sports’ Zlatan Ibrahimović spent four years in Paris playing for Paris Saint-Germain, and attested to the mass talent that the city and the country produce. 

“I mean, I’m just impressed. The waves of talent they produce and like, like, Thierry said, they’re street ballers,” Ibrahimović said. “They bring that to the pitch, and it’s acceptable… And imagine the players that didn’t make it to the World Cup. They could also be in the World Cup and dominate in the World Cup.”

Three San Francisco Giants pitchers have received a warning from Major League Baseball after wearing Bible verses on their caps during the team’s Pride Night game against the Chicago Cubs.

Starting pitcher Landen Roupp, along with relievers JT Brubaker and Ryan Walker, took to the field with Bible references written on their caps. Roupp’s cap featured “Gen 9:12-16,” in reference to a passage in Genesis that mentions God’s covenant and the rainbow.

According to The Athletic, MLB informed the players that writing messages on their caps violated league rules and warned them against similar actions in the future.

“The writing on the cap violates our rules, and consistent with normal practice, we have warned the players about future violations,” MLB chief communications officer Pat Courtney said.

After the game, Roupp explained why he chose to display the Bible verse.

“It’s just about God’s covenant and a promise that he makes to us, his faithfulness and his mercy,” Roupp said.

“That’s just kind of something I believe in, and I stand firm in that. I’m thankful we live in a country where we have the freedom to believe what we want and express what we want.”

The situation drew further attention after Giants reliever Sam Hentges chose not to wear the Pride Night cap, instead opting for the team’s standard black-and-orange cap during his appearance.

The Giants later released a statement reaffirming their support for Pride Night and the LGBTQ+ community.

“The San Francisco Giants are proud to support Pride Night and the LGBTQ+ community,” the organization said.

The club also acknowledged that some fans were upset by the players’ decisions while stressing that those choices did not change the organization’s commitment to creating a welcoming environment for everyone.

MLB has not issued any fines or suspensions, but the warning makes clear that personal messages written on uniforms or equipment are not permitted under league rules.

Many foreigners are visiting the United States for the first time to watch their team play in the World Cup, and most are falling in love with America.

However, no one may be falling head over heels for the stars and stripes more than Freddy, who has been live-tweeting his fairy-tale experience in the United States since he landed.

So, who is he?

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Germany players celebrate after their match in Houston, Texas, on June 14, 2026. (Maria Lysaker/Imagn Images)

Freddy, whose X account profile picture is Cristiano Ronaldo and who has a German flag next to his name, flew in from Germany. He had a layover in Dublin, Ireland, before diving headfirst into American culture with his two friends.

In all the photos he has posted of himself, he has covered his face, giving people a front-row seat into his first experience with the United States.

He landed in New York, and then flew to Atlanta, where his journey began. Every single one of his posts is accompanied by a picture.

Freddy said the World Cup atmosphere was palpable, despite the first game in Atlanta being nine days away at the time of the post. While doing sightseeing, he was taken aback by how “green” Atlanta looked and said he felt like he was in a forest.

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Germany fans watch from the stands in Houston, Texas, on June 14, 2026. (Troy Taormina/Imagn Images)

He then documented his first experience with American cuisine: Taco Bell. He called the fast-food chain “the holy land.”

After taking in some “Stranger Things” filming locations, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, and a trip to the top of Stone Mountain, Freddy let his quickly growing fan base know that he was going to North Georgia.

On the trip he posted about his immense excitement at stopping in a Walmart, his awe at the houses when he was “passing through a town called Gainesville,” and then his first-ever late-night Waffle House experience.

“Just had our first Waffle House experience at 1 a.m. Great food, great prices, and friendly staff 10/10, we will be coming back,” Freddy posted.

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Germany fans watch from the stands in Houston, Texas, on June 14, 2026. (Maria Lysaker/Imagn Images)

After a transformative Waffle House experience, Freddy shared his experience on an alpine roller coaster in Helen, and his tubing experience down the Chattahoochee River. He regrettably did not get a locker, and his shoes were soaked.

After this time spent outdoors, Freddy enjoyed another American staple: Wendy’s.

He posted a picture of his order and then expressed his confusion about the modern soda fountain.

After his second trip to a fast-food establishment, he went back into Georgia to discover more of its beauty. He posted a video atop of Brasstown Bald, Georgia’s highest peak. Unfortunately for Freddy, it rained, and because his shoes were soaked from tubing, he was stuck wearing socks and slides in a rainstorm atop the mountain.

Freddy then departed Georgia and spent time in Tennessee. He went to a Chili’s in Chattanooga for the night and watched the NBA Finals. He saw the Spanish national team’s hotel, but the team was out of town.

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After Tennessee, Freddy embarked on a road trip to Houston for Germany’s game. He let the world know he made it to Alabama by posting a photo of a replica World Cup trophy on the road in front of the state line.

On his way to Auburn’s stadium for the friendly between Iceland vs. Argentina, he showered praise on a Good Samaritan.

“I love Americans. We were about to walk an hour to the stadium in the rain to save on an Uber, and the receptionist at the hotel we were parked in front of decided to drive us there,” Freddy posted with a prayer emoji.

He called Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn the “craziest stadium I’ve ever been to.”

“This is the most ‘The European mind can’t comprehend this’ moment of my life.’ One of my friends said, ‘Punch me five times tomorrow and I’ll still think this isn’t real.’”

Freddy was floored when “Swag Surfin’” blared through the speakers.

The German was even more taken aback at the discovery of Buc-ee’s and the sheer size of it, and loved the dinner he and his friends got from there at 1 a.m.

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After driving through the night at Alabama, Freddy entered Florida, the fourth state of the trip. The heat hit the German like a ton of bricks, “It’s so hot we need to get to the beach immediately!!!” He posted in all caps.

In Florida, he discovered a restaurant that shared his name, “Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.”

On the road trip, Freddy revealed he discovered country music star Ella Langley on the radio. He called Langley the “soundtrack of our trip.”

Freddy then made it to the beach, and stayed the night in Fairhope, Alabama, where he marveled at the place’s beauty.

The soccer fan then discovered another American specialty, Bass Pro Shops.

“We found another surreal place on our way. I know some people will say I’m too positive about everything I see, but this place was crazy. They had a shooting range in the store.”

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“They were selling rifles in there.”

He then took in the opening match of the World Cup at Buffalo Wild Wings.

During their trip through Louisiana, Freddy discovered just how viral he had gone when the radio station he was listening to referenced his posts and played a Langley song for them.

They didn’t stop often through Louisiana, but did make it to New Orleans, where they once again enjoyed Waffle House.

In New Orleans, they were given a tour of the New Orleans Pelicans’ and New Orleans Saints’ facilities, and they posted a picture with Tyler Shough.

“This is not what we expected to happen when we boarded the plane to the USA last week.”

In the swamps of Louisiana, they discovered an alligator. However, the big news came a day later: They are going to get to meet Langley herself at a concert this upcoming Thursday.

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Still in Louisiana, they got a firsthand experience of Bourbon Street. Their tours didn’t end with the Saints and Pelicans, as they also got to see LSU’s facilities and Tiger Stadium.

Freddy’s life-changing crash course in America continued with a stop at Raising Cane’s. He posted a picture of a “Welcome to Louisiana” sign, with a welcome note directed to him.

They finally made it to Texas, where they appropriately played Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” on their way into the Lone Star State.

However, the surprises for Freddy and his friends were not done yet. Houston Texans legend J.J. Watt got them a hotel room, and left plenty of gifts for the German.

After staying in luxury courtesy of Watt, they got to see Germany play and win. Germany dominated Curacao 7-1, and Freddy was impressed with another American stadium.

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The impromptu tours did not end with college campuses and professional sports franchises. They met with the Houston Police Department and ate “typical Texan BBQ together.”

In Houston, Freddy and his friends unlocked a new sport when they attended their first baseball game Monday night between the Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers. The fairy tale of a trip continued when they met the mayor of Houston at the game, who gave them a note.

Freddy’s trip isn’t over, but the love he has received here in America has only just begun.

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Goalkeeper Vozinha was Cape Verde’s hero in Monday’s 0-0 draw against Spain, which marked his country’s first-ever World Cup match. At age 40, he was playing in his first World Cup match and was named man of the match.

At just 19 years old, a fresh-faced Ryan Garner outlined his dream to fight at St Mary’s Stadium, the home of Southampton Football Club.

Back then, it must have sounded like little more than a fantasy, the type of thing a young prospect might say to generate media attention.

For Garner, though, it was a dream he had visualised a thousand times over, knowing that one day he would be presented with an opportunity of such magnitude.

No one could convince him or his trainer, Wayne Batten, that this dream would not become a reality, and while there has been no shortage of bumps in the road, the pair are now gearing up for the occasion they have long been working towards.

Speaking with Boxing News, Garner made no attempt to hide his delight ahead of a WBC ‘interim’ super-featherweight title fight against Michael Magnesi, which takes place at St Mary’s on June 20.

“In 2017, I did my first interview here [at St Mary’s] with Trans World Sport. And here we are now.

“We’ve manifested it for years, so for it to actually happen is just a dream come true.

“I’m looking forward to hopefully making history and becoming Southampton’s first ever world champion. I know it’s an interim title, but it’s still a world title at the end of the day.”

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While promoting his fight with Magnesi, Garner has revealed several glimpses of his footballing prowess.

Clearly a gifted athlete, it was only his aptitude for boxing, it seems, that stopped him from becoming a stylish winger at St Mary’s.

“I wasn’t too bad at football when I was younger – I’ll give myself that – but obviously I was better at fighting.

“I started off as a striker, then went into central midfield and ended up on the right wing.”

While he played for Southampton’s academy from U7s to U10s, it soon became apparent that Garner was most effective with his fists.

Now, the 28-year-old has arguably reached his athletic prime, looking to become the leading contender for O’Shaquie Foster’s WBC strap.

But while Magnesi represents a solid opponent, many felt WBA champion Anthony Cacace was the most likely dance partner, especially after Garner featured on his undercard in March.

There was, however, a clear lack of desire from Cacace, who would rather enhance his legacy with a potential unification showdown later this year.

“I don’t blame him. He’s getting older and is coming towards the end of his career, so he wants to unify and win more titles.

“I spoke to him in Ireland and he seems like a nice guy. At the end of the day, we’re just fighting for our families.

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“It didn’t matter who the opponent was – the dream has always been to fight here [at St Mary’s].”

Magnesi is perhaps best known for giving a strong account of himself against Cacace, resulting in him losing a split decision in 2022.

From Garner’s perspective, though, there is no reason to adjust the approach that has seen him craft an impressive record of 19-0 (10 KOs).

“I’ve always been strong, mentally. Nothing really bothers me; nothing really fazes me. I don’t study my opponents; I just get in there and do my best work.”

Whether this will be enough to defeat Magnesi, it remains to be seen, but, either way, Garner expects to have between 15 and 20 thousand fans screaming his name.

Tottenham encouraged to bid for Sandro Tonali, Real Madrid plot Ruben Dias move and Manchester United make Marcus Rashford valuation.

Tottenham have been encouraged to compete with Arsenal and Manchester City for Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, with Newcastle‘s asking price for the 26-year-old expected to be about £100m. (Telegraph – subscription required), external

Real Madrid are plotting an £80m swoop for Manchester City‘s Portugal centre-back Ruben Dias, 29. (Mirror), external

Manchester United have valued Marcus Rashford at £40m but ruled out the possibility of the England forward, 28, joining Liverpool or Manchester City. (ESPN), external

Manchester United are interested in West Ham pair Mateus Fernandes and Crysencio Summerville but the relegated Hammers want a combined £140m for Portugal midfielder Fernandes, 21, and Netherlands winger Summerville, 24. (Mail), external

Arsenal have agreed personal terms with France midfielder Manu Kone but are yet to agree a fee with Roma, whose asking price for the 25-year-old is 50m euros (£43.2m). (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian), external

Liverpool are continuing their efforts to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, with the Reds’ new manager Andoni Iraola having sanctioned a move for the Ivory Coast winger, 19. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester City and Chelsea have made contact with Italy right-back Marco Palestra’s entourage but have not yet begun negotiations with the 21-year-old’s club Atalanta. (Sky Sport Italia – in Italian), external

Al-Hilal have renewed contact over a potential move for Barcelona’s Raphinha but the Brazil forward, 29, does not want to discuss his future until after the World Cup. (Globo – in Portuguese), external

Everton are exploring the possibility of signing 26-year-old Belgium striker Lois Openda on a loan-to-buy deal from Juventus. (Football Insider), external

Leeds and Nottingham Forest are also in the race for Openda. (Teamtalk), external

Marseille are open to offers for England midfielder Angel Gomes, with newly-promoted Premier League pair Coventry and Hull among the clubs interested in the 25-year-old, who ended last season on loan at Wolves. (Teamtalk), external

Inter Milan have become the latest team to express an interest in signing France midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, 23, from Real Madrid this summer. (Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish), external

Brighton are not willing to pay Tottenham‘s £60m asking price for 19-year-old Croatia centre-back Luka Vuskovic, who spent last season on loan at Hamburg. (Football Insider), external

Tottenham have rejected several approaches for English striker Will Lankshear, with Spurs wanting £20m for the 21-year-old, who impressed on loan at Oxford last season and is being monitored by Sporting. (Hayters), external

Paris FC have spoken to former Chelsea and Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior about the possibility of replacing Antoine Kombouare, if their current boss leaves this summer. (L’Equipe – in French), external

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