Football News Update: Euro 2024, Champions League, FIFA World Cup, and More
The goalkeeper has been linked with a Premier League move, and his stock has risen significantly this summer. The Georgia No 1 has made more saves (16) than any other keeper in the Euro 2024 tournament. Valencia are likely to have a long list of suitors knocking on their door for this 23-year-old talent, whose father Davit was also a goalkeeper. He will be a man in demand once the tournament draws to a close.
Georges Mikautadze has scored both of Georgia’s goals at the Euro 2024 tournament. While Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was pegged as the team’s danger man, his 23-year-old compatriot has carried his club form into the Euros. Mikautadze left Metz for Ajax last summer but, having struggled for minutes in the Netherlands, he returned to the French side for the second half of the season and came close to firing them to safety. His performances at Euro 2024 have further enhanced his price.
Nico Williams, the 21-year-old winger from Spain, had a long list of admirers before Euro 2024, and his showings for Spain will only have attracted more clubs. The Athletic Club player, who is able to either cut inside from the left or burst to the byline, ranked second for successful dribbles (86) in La Liga this past season.
Christian Eriksen, the Denmark midfielder, has been superb for his national team at Euro 2024. The 32-year-old, who struggled for minutes at Manchester United this season, scored the opening goal in the 1-1 draw with Slovenia, finding the net 1,100 days after his cardiac arrest in Euro 2020. He has also made more key passes (11) than any other player at the tournament.
Another Denmark central midfielder, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, is also impressing at Euro 2024. The 28-year-old, who is expected to welcome bids from across the continent, dominated the midfield battle in a player-of-the-match performance against England.
Austria have proven to be a tough opponent at Euro 2024, and the defensive shield Nicolas Seiwald has been very important to Ralf Rangnick’s side. The 23-year-old, who started just six league games for RB Leipzig this past season, has made more tackles (10) than any other player at the tournament.
Ferdi Kadioglu, the versatile Fenerbahçe full-back, has been effective for Turkey at Euro 2024, averaging three tackles per 90 minutes and providing an attacking outlet from deep.
With just a year left on his contract, Federico Chiesa of Italy is likely to leave Juventus this summer. The 26-year-old forward has made a bright start to Euro 2024, and his club’s desire to cash in means interested parties will be keeping a watchful eye on him.
Riccardo Calafiori, the 22-year-old Bologna centre-back, has also caught the eye of a number of Europe’s elite clubs with his performances at Euro 2024. His tally of 50 interceptions was the sixth highest in Serie A last season.
Finally, Roman Yaremchuk, the striker from Ukraine, has been crucial for his national team, coming off the bench to score the winner against Slovakia. Valencia may be open to selling the player, particularly if he keeps scoring and the price goes up.
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