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Germany predicted XI v France: Florian Wirtz to start
On the back of their UEFA Nations League semi-final loss to Portugal, Germany take on France this Sunday afternoon in Stuttgart for the third-place play-off. Didier Deschamps' Les Bleus also need to set the record straight after losing a nine-goal thriller to Spain. Like Deschamps, Germany national team manager Julian Nagelsmann is expected to make some changes to his line-up. The former Bayern Munich head coach is set to mirror Deschamps' 4-2-3-1 formation Florian Wirtz, who headed in Germany's opener against Portugal, is expected to start, L'Equipe reports, for what could be his final game with his country as a Bayer Leverkusen player. The 22-year-old is poised to join Liverpool in a Premier League-record transfer. Wirtz is set to occupy a more central role, between Bayern Munich wingers Leroy Sané and Serge Gnabry. Germany likely line-up v France Marc-André Ter Stegen; Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, Waldemar Anton, Maximilian Mittelstädt; Pascal Gross, Florian Wirtz, Leon Goretzka; Leroy Sané, Niclas Füllkrug, Serge Gnabry. (L'Éq) GFFN | Bastien Cheval
Daily Mirror
26-05-2025
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- Daily Mirror
Live transfer news as Man Utd finalise Cunha deal and Liverpool drop Wirtz hint
Liverpool have turned heads by moving for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz. The attacking midfielder had been linked with Manchester City and Bayern Munich, but City pulled out of the running and Bayern now believe he's heading to Merseyside - although a Premier League-record fee is still yet to be agreed. Manchester United are close to landing Wolves forward Matheus Cunha by paying his £62.5m release clause, while Ipswich forward Liam Delap is now free to speak to other clubs ahead of a £30m move. Arsenal are also chasing a centre-forward with Viktor Gyokeres their number one target. His future at Sporting Lisbon remains the subject of intense speculation and is available for £60m. The Gunners aren't just looking to upgrade the striker position, though, as Real Madrid winger Rodrygo is also on Mikel Arteta's wish-list. With the end of the Premier League season coming on Sunday, clubs are increasingly looking towards the summer transfer window, so there should be plenty more developments. Scroll down as brings you the latest transfer news throughout Monday... Hello and welcome to Monday's live transfer blog. The window is less than a week away and clubs are ramping up their efforts, especially after the final day of the Premier League season. Let's jump in, shall we? Arsenal target Viktor Gyokeres says that he doesn't know what the future holds after firing Sporting Lisbon to the double. Gyokeres' 101st-minute penalty sent the Taca de Portugal final to extra-time as Sporting ran out 3-1 winners against rivals Benfica, who they pipped to the Primeira Liga title last week. The Swedish striker has been heavily linked with a £60million move to Arsenal and he was asked about the speculation post-match. "I don't know anything, I tried to focus on the last few games, if something is true we'll see," Gyokeres admitted. Manchester United have reached a full agreement over the signing of Wolves forward Matheus Cunha. Wolves will receive his £62.5million release clause in installments, according to Italian media. Cunha, 25, will sign a contract until 2030 plus the option of a one-year extension. The Brazilian appeared to wave goodbye to Wolves supporters following yesterday's 1-1 draw at home to Brentford. Arne Slot has hinted Liverpool are close to completing the signings of Florian Wirtz and Bayer Leverkusen team-mate Jeremie Frimpong in a £100million-plus double deal. The Reds have beaten Bayern Munich in the race to sign German forward Wirtz while they've triggered Dutch right-back Frimpong's release clause. Slot revealed to Sky Sports after lifting the Premier League trophy yesterday: "We know, the club, Richard [Hughes], the ownership, we are all aligned on what we are trying to achieve. "It is already very, very positive that we kept Mo [Salah] and Virgil [van Dijk] and a few others that we are trying to sign look positive."
