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Bayern-bound Jonathan Tah starts on his new home ground joining Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlovic and Leon Goretzka.

Liverpool fans will want to have a close eye on Florian Wirtz, while there is no Jamal Musiala in the squad.

For Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo leads the line.

Two PSG stars start and the other is on the bench, with Vitinha starting as a substitute and Nuno Mendes and Joao Neves in the XI.

Man City and Man United stars Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes all play.

Germany: Ter Stegen, Koch, Tah, Anton, Mittlestadt, Pavlovic, Goretzka, Kimmich, Wirtz, Sane, Woltemade

Subs: Baumann, Nubel, Gross, Nmecha, Fullkrug, Undav, Adeyemi, Kehrer, Gnabry, Gosens, Raum, Andrich

Portugal: Costa, J Neves, Dias, Inacio, Mendes, R Neves, Fernandes, Neto, Bernardo, Trincao, Ronaldo

Subs: Sa, R Silva, Semedo, A Silva, Dalot, Palhinha, Ramos, Felix, Veiga, Leao, Pote, Jota, Vitinha, Mora, Conceicao

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46 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham

talkSPORT understands Wolves are set to appoint Domenico Teti as the club's new technical director.

Teti worked with Vitor Pereira in Saudi Arabia, and they are set to link up at Molineux again.

The Italian is currently out of a job, having left Al Shabab in October 2024.

He has been a technical director since 2007 with Lugano.

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Today, 16:47By Jack Cunningham

talkSPORT understands that Jack Grealish is set to be left out of the Manchester City Club World Cup squad.

The winger found his game time significantly reduced in the closing stages of last season.

But the Citizens are willing to part ways with Grealish and are happy to give him the Club World Cup off to find a new club.

The England international joined City in the summer of 2021 from Aston Villa, and he was a key part of the 2022/23 treble-winning team.

However, in all of his other years at the Etihad, Grealish has failed to live up to the heights of his time at Villa Park.

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Today, 16:29By Jack Cunningham

Tottenham Hotspur's Brennan Johnson has been spotted in Wales training with a new tattoo, and it was inevitable.

The winger wrote himself into Spurs history by scoring the winner in the 2024/25 Europa League final against Manchester United.

So, of course, he's now got a tattoo of the Europa League badge on his leg.

It would have been rude not to, and he now has a permanent reminder of that moment.

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Today, 15:59By Jake Lambourne

Serie A minnows Como have shut down rumours that manager Cesc Fabregas is set to take over at Inter.

Reports in Italy claimed that Fabregas had agreed to replace Simone Inzaghi as Inter boss after the Italian announced his exit on Tuesday ahead of a lucrative switch to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.

Fabregas is reportedly keen to take over at the San Siro and views the move as the perfect career step-up.

The 38-year-old is believed to have spoken with Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta over the phone to discuss the potential move.

But Como president Mirwan Suwarso has since poured cold water on the claims and says the former Arsenal and Chelsea ace is going nowhere.

“We have a long term project and Cesc Fabregas is a crucial part of it.



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Today, 14:53By Jake Lambourne

Kieran Tierney's Arsenal release has been confirmed to bring an end to his six years in north London.

The Scottish left-back won the FA Cup in his opening season after arriving from Celtic and quickly became a firm fan favourite at the Emirates.

The signing of Oleksandr Zinchenko limited his playing time, and after spending the 2023/24 campaign on loan at Real Sociedad, he featured in 20 games in the 24/25 term after returning to Arsenal.

Elsewhere, Jorginho's exit has also been confirmed - two-and-a-half-years after linking up from Chelsea.

Meanwhile Raheem Sterling and Neto will go back to Chelsea and Bournemouth following their season-long loan spells.

As for defensive midfielder Thomas Partey, Arsenal have declared they are in discussions to extend the Ghanaian's stay.

Though talkSPORT understands that Barcelona are also speaking to the 31-year-old.

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Today, 14:23By Joe Moore

Tottenham will only listen to significant offers from clubs interested in club captain Heung-min Son this summer, reports claim.

The South Korean star is still a key target for teams in Saudi Arabia, having turned down the chance to move to the Middle East two years ago.

There have been questions asked over the forward's future after his tenth season in a Spurs shirt.

While the club's skipper and still a key member of the team, leading them to Europa League glory this season, Son turns 33 next month.

Plus, his 11 goals this term was his lowest tally since his debut season for Tottenham in 2015/16.

He is set to enter the final year of his contract in July, and so it would be natural to think this would be a perfect time to cash in.

But Press Association claim Tottenham would only be willing to let their star man leave this summer for a significant transfer fee.

Spurs are set to visit South Korea again for pre-season - the third time in four years they have travelled to Son's homeland to prepare for a new campaign.

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Today, 13:46By Jake Lambourne

Michael Carrick has been sacked by Middlesbrough after nearly three years in charge.

The Manchester United legend has been shown the door by Boro after they finished just four points outside the play-off places.

Boro were in contention to finish in the top six, but suffered a disappointing end to the season after losing three of their final five fixtures to leave them in tenth spot.

Boro announced the news on Wednesday afternoon, while also confirming that club icon Jonathan Woodgate will be leaving his role as their assistant manager.

A statement read: “Middlesbrough Football Club has today parted company with head coach Michael Carrick.

“Michael’s assistants Jonathan Woodgate and Graeme Carrick have also departed the club.

“We’d like thank Michael, Jonathan, and Graeme for all their hard work and unwavering commitment.

Right now I'm not able to give 100% mentally or physically."

Bright’s withdrawal comes after goalkeeper Mary Earps announced her international retirement last month, while Fran Kirby called time on her England career following Tuesday’s 2-1 Women's Nations League defeat to Spain.

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Today, 12:13By Jake Lambourne

Chelsea target Mike Maignan would solve all of their goalkeeper issues if he was to make the move to Stamford Bridge this summer.

That's the view of Italian football expert Daniele Fisichella, who has commented on what the AC Milan star will bring to the Blues should they manage to sign the Frenchman.

talkSPORT understands that the 29-year-old, who has just a year left on his contract at the San Siro, has been the subject of an approach by Chelsea.

Speaking on the talkSPORT Breakfast show, Fisichella said of the player: "They [Milan] don't want to sell him.

"Mike Maignan is considered one of the centerpieces of the Milan defence, a very poor Milan defence it has to be said this season, but not because of Maignan.

"He has been captain this season as well, and if it goes ahead, then Chelsea are absolutely in safe hands.

"If his nickname 'Magic Mike' is anything to go by, well I can guarantee you, he's been magic, he's been one of the best players for Milan.

"The reason Milan won the Scudetto four seasons ago - extremely reactive, extremely powerful when he comes out and claims the ball.

"But also Chelsea would be acquiring a libero, a sweeper, he's exceptionally good with his feet, he can play outside of the box, he has got a couple of assists in Serie A as well.

"So he can launch it long, he has a good weapon to bypass the press and he's an accomplished professional - extremely serious."

Before adding: "He is consistently in the top three of goalkeepers in Italy."

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Today, 11:37By Jake Lambourne

Goalkeeper Daniel Grimshaw is set to become Liam Manning's first signing as Norwich manage, talkSPORT understands.

The Canaries will fork out £400,000 to bring in the 27-year-old from Plymouth.

Grimshaw only made the mode to Plymouth last summer from Blackpool.

He featured in 27 Championship outings in the 2024/25 season.

But he was unable to avoid Plymouth dropping back into League One having kept just one clean sheet.

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Today, 11:08By Jake Lambourne

England Under-21 boss Lee Carsley has penned a new contract with the FA to take him to the end of 2027.

The announcement comes ahead of the UEFA European U21 Championship, which starts later this month in Slovakia.

Carsley previously guided the Young Lions to U21 glory in 2023.

Speeaking of his new deal, Carsley said: “I’m delighted to extend my time with The FA.

"It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to work with a young, talented group and help develop them on the international stage.

“While the future is exciting, our immediate priority is this summer’s UEFA U21 EURO in Slovakia as we attempt to emulate the achievement of Dave Sexton’s teams in 1982 and 1984.”

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Today, 10:44By Jake Lambourne

Manchester United have made contact with Brentford over their move for Bryan Mbeumo, talkSPORT understands.

Mbeumo has already agreed a switch to Old Trafford to become their second major signing of the summer.

But the Bees want a fee of £60million to part ways with the Cameroon international.

It's also understood that Mbeumo is seeking a £250,000-a-week salary at the Theatre of Dreams - five times more than his £50k weekly deal at the Gtech Community Stadium.

The 25-year-old enjoyed the most productive season of his career in the 2024/25 campaign, chipping in with 20 goals and seven assists in 38 Premier League games.

With just one year left on his deal, Brentford know they may reluctantly have to part ways with the player to avoid losing him on a free transfer.

United are acting fast in their preparations for the new season having already snapped up Matheus Cunha from Wolves in a £62.5m move.

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Today, 10:27By Jake Lambourne

Everton are determined to keep Jarrad Branthwaite this summer, talkSPORT understands. 

Branthwaite is on Chelsea's list of summer transfer targets and also has long-standing interest from Manchester United.

However, Everton boss David Moyes plans to build his team around the England international.

Since returning from a loan spell at PSV in 2023, the 22-year-old has been a keen player for the Merseyside outfit.

He has missed just 11 Premier League games in the last two seasons, with his form seeing him making his Three Lions debut last summer.

Branthwaite still has two years left on his deal at Everton.

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Today, 10:12By Jake Lambourne

Newcastle have three ex-players on their radar as they look to sign a third-choice goalkeeper, talkSPORT understands.

Cult hero Tim Krul, Fraser Forster and Jak Alnwick are all on the Magpies' radar.

In a boost for the trio, their three targets all count as homegrown, which is a huge plus as Newcastle look to meet strict UEFA homegrown quotas after securing Champions League football.

Under UEFA rules, Newcastle must have a minimum of four players who were on the club's books between the ages of 15 and 21 for at least three years.

Krul, who is available on a free transfer following his departure from Luton, made 184 appearances for Newcastle after joining in 2005, before leaving in 2017.

As for Forster, who will not be having his contract renewed at Tottenham Hotspur, he came up through Newcastle's academy, but failed to make a single appearance, leading to his exit in 2012.

Meanwhile Newcastle academy graduate Alnwick, who has has a year left on his deal at Cardiff, made eight Magpies outings before he joined Port Vale in 2015.

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Today, 09:41By Jake Lambourne

Manchester City have reached an agreement with Milan to sign midfielder Tijjani Reijnders for an initial £46.3million, talkSPORT understands.

The 26-year-old has agreed a five-year contract and is now set to undergo a medical.

City have been on the lookout for a new central midfielder following the departure of Kevin De Bruyne.

Should City's move for Reijnders go through as expected, he would become their first major signing of the summer.

The 22-cap Netherlands international enjoyed an impressive 2024/25 campaign for Milan - chipping in with 15 goals and five assists from 54 games in all competitions.

His dazzling displays saw him voted as the Serie A Midfielder of the Year.

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Today, 09:21By Jake Lambourne

Liverpool are getting closer to finalising a move for Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez, talkSPORT understands.

The Premier League champions are willing to pay up to £40million for left-back Kerkez, who has already given the green light to moving to Anfield.

The 21-year-old has established himself as one of the Premier League's top full-backs since making the move to the Vitality Stadium in 2023.

Kerkez featured in each of the Cherries' 38 top-flight outings during the 2024/25 season to help the south coast outfit to a ninth-placed finish.

He chipped in with an impressive two goals and five assists - the joint-fifth most goal contributions of any defender in the division.

The Reds are on the lookout for a new left-back to provide competition for Scottish star Andy Robertson.

Kerkez is seen as a long-term replacement for Robertson, who has just 12 months left on his contract in Merseyside.

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Today, 09:05By Jake Lambourne

Brighton goalkeeper James Beadle is joining Birmingham on loan, talkSPORT understands.

England under-21 international Beadle will be the newly-promoted Championship side's number one next season.

The 20-year-old linked up with the Seagulls from Charlton in 2022, and is already set for his fifth spell away from the club.

He made nine appearances for Crewe Alexandra after linking up in the second half of the 2022/23 campaign.

The 2023/24 season then saw Beadles feature for Oxford in League One in the first half, before joining Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship for the second.

And he returned to the Owls last summer for the entirety of the 2024/25 term, where he featured in 38 league matches.

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Today, 08:39By Jake Lambourne

Manchester City and Chelsea will be allowed to wear a special FIFA Club World Cup badge for FOUR years if they win the tournament, talkSPORT understands.

The two Premier League teams will be competing in the revamped 32-team competition which starts later this month.

City are the current holders having won the trophy in 2023, with the Citizens wearing a gold badge in the middle of their shirt.

But with the tournament to now take place every four years instead of each campaign, the inaugural winner can have a special badge on their shirt until 2029.

The Club World Cup kicks off on June 14 and runs until July 13, with the tournament taking place in the United States.

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Today, 08:15By Jake Lambourne

Jadon Sancho has confirmed his time at Chelsea has come to an end after spending the season on loan.

The 25-year-old linked up at Stamford Bridge from Manchester United on deadline day last summer, with the deal including a £25million obligation to buy clause.

But there was also a £5m penalty clause that Chelsea would have to pay if they couldn't agree terms with the winger on turning his temporary stay into a permanent switch.

And that payment will now be incurred with Sancho heading back to Old Trafford after chipping in with five goals and ten assists in 42 games for the west London outfit.

Sancho, who scored in Chelsea's UEFA Conference League final win over Real Betis, took to Instagram to announce he will not be staying on.

He said: "Grateful for the experience.

Truly grateful, Thank you Blues."

talkSPORT understands that West Ham will not look to sign the England international.

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3rd Jun 2025, 23:10By Jackson Cole

The future of highly-rated Wolves' sporting director Matt Hobbs is in doubt, talkSPORT understands.

Manager Vitor Pereira is taking more of a lead role in recruitment this summer as part of what is being described by sources close to Wolves as 'restructuring'.

Hobbs, who rejected an approach from Southampton in January, has been at Molineux for more than ten years and was appointed sporting director in 2022.

Wolves came 16th in the Premier League last season, 17 points clear of the relegation zone.



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3rd Jun 2025, 22:12By Jackson Cole

Goalkeeper Mike Maignan is open to a move to Chelsea following positive talks, talkSPORT understands.

Chelsea's qualification for the Champions League, coupled with Maignan's club AC Milan failing to qualify for Europe's premier club competition has presented an unexpected opportunity.
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