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Friday’s top stories include: Arsenal’s interest in Bradley Barcola, Liverpool’s €100m Diomande plan, Jeremy Monga’s rejected move to the Gunners and the latest on Malo Gusto’s injury scare in the France camp
Thursday 18 June 2026 23:14, UK
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers…
Arsenal are preparing a bid for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola – The Independent
Arsenal have seen an opening bid for Leicester City wonderkid Jeremy Monga rejected – The Telegraph
Liverpool are willing to put forward a package of £86m [€100m] for RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande – The Athletic
Chelsea and Arsenal are keeping tabs on Lacroix during the summer transfer window – The Sun
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Thomas Tuchel is allowing England players to spend time with family members at the team’s World Cup training base in Missouri during the tournament – The Sun
Malo Gusto picked up a knock to his foot during France’s training session on Wednesday evening, but it’s not thought to be serious – Canal+
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The French national staff want to see Michael Olise back in a No 10 role – Canal+
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