Monday Morning Hot Links
It came home! England led for exactly one minute in each match of the Knockout Stage on their way to a second consecutive Women’s European Championship title.
Leeds United
Goalkeeper Lucas Perri has officially joined Leeds United.
Girona have joined the race with Real Betis for the services of short-sighted Mateo Joseph.
Leeds are currently at 5:4 to get relegated, the 18th-worst odds in the Premier League.
If Marseille don’t meet Leeds’ improved bid (£28 million plus add-ons), then it’s a deal. And if Paixao does come to Elland Road, you can give an assist to my Large Brazilian Son Raphinha.
Daniel Farke wisely praised the Leeds United Front Office.
Elsewhere
England’s Lucy Bronze played the entire European Championship tournament with a fractured leg, and the BBC says that England’s win over Spain is “the greatest moment in the history of English football.”
The Alexander Isak-to-Liverpool deal looks to be confirmed.
Bayern Munich have signed Luis Diaz from Liverpool for just over £65 million.
Joao Felix is leaving Chelsea for Al-Nassr for just under £44 million, a decent way towards getting under the PSR rules for the Champions League…
Aston Villa are joining AC Milan and Newcastle for ex-Everton man Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Newcastle are trying to sign goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after missing out on James Trafford.
Erik Ten Hag may have backed off as it is reported that Sunderland have agreed to a deal and personal terms with Bayer Leverkusen and Granit Xhaka.
Liverpool’s move for Isak is to “future-proof” the club when Mo Salah departs.
William Saliba says Gyokeres can be the difference-maker as Arsenal looks to win the Premier League.
Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres, and Hugo Ekitike are redefining the role of center-forwards.
What To Watch: Monday
4pm (Central): Women’s Copa America 5th-Place Playoff: Chile v Paraguay. FS2.
7pm: Women’s Copa America Semifinal: Argentina v Colombia. FS1.