From 3 Jul 2026Klopp 'fundamentally willing' to take over as Germany coachJürgen Klopp to take over from Nagelsmann? It appears the wheels are in motion. Here’s the latest from AFP:Klopp has told the German FA (DFB) he is “fundamentally willing” to take over as Germany coach after Nagelsmann handed in his resignation, the DFB confirmed on Friday. Nagelsmann, who had a contract until 2028, stepped down from the job on Friday, just four days after Germany’s disappointing last-32 exit to Paraguay.In a statement, the DFB said discussions would begin with Klopp, the former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund manager, while thanking Nagelsmann for his almost three-year stint.Klopp, who led Liverpool to Champions League and Premier League honours, is currently under contract as Red Bull’s head of global football, but Sky Germany reports he has a verbal agreement which would allow him to leave to take up the Germany job.Nagelsmann’s resignation comes a day after the 38-year-old was called into a three-hour meeting at DFB headquarters in Frankfurt to discuss his future. German tabloid Bild reported the coach was offered a severance package of seven million euros ($8 million), roughly one year’s salary, to cut short his contract which was set to expire in 2028.Key events3 Jul 2026Neymar unhappy with Brazil role but staying 'respectful', claims Ancelotti3 Jul 2026Police criticise decision to let pubs stay open until 5am for England match3 Jul 2026Kane: 'I feel as good as I’ve ever felt' going into Mexico contest3 Jul 2026Klopp 'fundamentally willing' to take over as Germany coach3 Jul 2026Nagelsmann resigns as Germany boss3 Jul 2026Fifa says tech confirms Croatia 'goal' could not stand3 Jul 2026Real Madrid DO NOT want to sign Enzo Fernandez3 Jul 2026Napoli appoint Allegri as coach3 Jul 2026Nagelsmann to resign from Germany role, per Bild3 Jul 2026PreambleThat’s all from me, we are just over an hour away from actual football, so please let me divert you into the warm embrace of Scott Murray, who is helming our Australia v Egypy liveblog. Will the Socceroos cause an upset?Thanks for reading, for your emails and your comments BTL. Until next time!Paul MacInnes explains why France’s thrilling front four is built on the spirit Didier Deschamps has fostered.Jacob SteinbergFulham have joined the race to sign Crysencio Summerville from West Ham. The winger is expected to move this summer and is attracting interest from a host of Premier League clubs.Chelsea and Manchester United have been monitoring Summerville, who is likely to leave West Ham following their relegation from the Premier League, but it remains to be seen whether the Netherlands international earns a move to one of the top flight’s leading sides.Sources have suggested a more realistic outcome could be that the firmest interest in the 24-year-old comes from an ambitious team from outside the elite. Fulham need to boost their wide options after losing Harry Wilson, who is poised to join Leeds on a free transfer, and have added Summerville to their shortlist. It is unclear if Fulham, who are expected to appoint Álvaro Arbeloa as their new manager, trigger an option to make Samuel Chukwueze’s loan from Milan permanent.Crysencio Summerville player embedNathan Aké is set to leave Manchester City to join Fenerbahce in a deal worth at least £7m. The Turkish giants on Friday announced they had agreed a deal for the 31-year-old Netherlands defender, but it is understood City were surprised by the timing of that statement with the transfer not yet fully complete. Talks have been held over a deal which would see Fenerbahce pay an initial £7m fee, potentially rising to £8.5m with add-ons.A Fenerbahce statement said: “Our club has reached an agreement with and signed a contract with Nathan Aké, a player for the Dutch national team. Aké, who has been playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, will join our team at the Austrian training camp after his leave of absence.”It would see the 31-year-old Aké end a six-year spell at the Etihad Stadium, during which he has won four Premier League titles, the Champions League, two FA Cups and two Carabao Cups. He had one year remaining on his contract and struggled for regular playing time in Pep Guardiola’s final season, with only six of his 18 Premier League appearances coming from the start. PA MediaNathan Aké featured in three of the Netherlands’ four games at the World Cup, including the defeat to Morocco. Photograph: Luke Hales/Getty ImagesOur MBM for Australia v Egypt is now live, with the brilliant Scott Murray at the helm.Ismaël Koné, the Canada and Sassuolo star who broke his leg during the 6-0 group-stage victory over Qatar, has written this letter in his own words, via the Players’ Tribune, about his injury and the start of his recovery.