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Plus: Enzo Fernandez deletes post poking fun at England after Argentina’s semi-final win over the Three Lions; Marcus Rashford turns down lucrative offers; Arsenal show interest in Cardiff City youngster
Friday 17 July 2026 11:57, UK
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers…
Thomas Tuchel <\/strong>was unhappy with what he saw from Kobbie Mainoo<\/strong> in training in the build-up to the Ghana group game. The Manchester United<\/strong> midfielder was set to feature amid Declan Rice<\/strong>‘s fitness concerns. – Daily Mail<\/em>
Argentina <\/strong>were stunned by England<\/strong>‘s response to taking the lead in their World Cup semi-final and were shocked by the defensive nature of Thomas Tuchel<\/strong>‘s substitutions. – Independent<\/em>
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Some England <\/strong>players believe the tactical changes did not help the team against Argentina<\/strong>. – Daily Mail<\/em>
Lionel Messi <\/strong>tore England’s failed tactics to shreds with a scathing assessment after Argentina <\/strong>knocked Thomas Tuchel<\/strong>‘s men out of the World Cup. – The Sun<\/em>
In a now-deleted post, Enzo Fernandez <\/strong>reposted a picture from another page aiming a dig at England <\/strong>featuring himself, Lionel Messi<\/strong> and Leandro Paredes <\/strong>laughing with Oasis hit Wonderwall as the background music. – Daily Mail<\/em>
Arsenal<\/strong>‘s William Saliba<\/strong> is expected to play no part when France <\/strong>face England <\/strong>this weekend, amid fears he requires back surgery. – The Sun<\/em>
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Chelsea<\/strong> were forced to delete a photograph of Enzo Fernandez <\/strong>from their social media pages on Wednesday evening, amid waves of backlash from English fans. – Football London<\/em>
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Marcus Rashford<\/strong> has turned down offers more lucrative than his current Manchester United <\/strong>terms and his £40m release clause has expired. – The Athletic<\/em>
Arsenal <\/strong>are showing a strong interest in signing Cardiff City <\/strong>youngster Axel Donczew<\/strong>. – Telegraph<\/em>
Nottingham Forest <\/strong>have stepped up their pursuit of Fiorentina <\/strong>right-back Dodo.<\/strong> – RTI Esporte<\/em>
Newcastle <\/strong>have held talks with Brighton <\/strong>over the potential signing of goalkeeper Carl Rushworth<\/strong>. – Daily Mail<\/em>
Tottenham <\/strong>remain in discussions over the final details of a deal for Manchester City <\/strong>winger Savinho<\/strong>. – Daily Mail<\/em>
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Chelsea <\/strong>have rejected two offers from Como <\/strong>for Trevoh Chalobah,<\/strong> with at least two other clubs also interested in the defender. – Football London<\/em>
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Lawrence Shankland <\/strong>was named Rangers<\/strong>‘ captain for their latest friendly in Spain. – Scottish Sun<\/em>
Callum Osmand<\/strong> plans to meet with Martin O’Neil <\/strong>to discuss his role at Celtic<\/strong>. – Scottish Sun<\/em>
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