Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed winger Gabriel Martinelli to shine in the absence of star teammate Bukayo Saka, who was ruled out for “many weeks” with a hamstring injury on Monday.
Barcelona’s hopes of signing Joshua Kimmich have taken a hit, with Bayern Munich ready to begin talks with the 29-year-old over a new contract. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Lionel Messi will not play in Inter Miami CF’s U.S. Open Cup final showdown with Houston Dynamo FC after he was left out of the squad while dealing with a muscle injury over the past two weeks.