Your European Morning is a daily morning report that tracks the most prominent headlines from the front pages of major European newspapers, whether English, Spanish, Italian, French, or German, for the esteemed visitors of Yalla Kora.
English Press
Sky Sports
Marouh's Readiness
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that new Egyptian signing Omar Marouh is ready to participate against Newcastle United today, Saturday, in the English Premier League.
Marouh is looking forward to his first appearance for Tottenham after joining them on loan from Manchester City.
De Zerbi said: "Marouh is ready and available to play against Newcastle, and he may start the match."
Enzo Fernandez's Future
Chelsea has expressed its willingness to sell Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City for the right price, but on the condition that they can improve their squad before the transfer window closes.
Manchester City wants to sign Enzo Fernandez to replace Rodri.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said that Enzo is a professional and is training well, and a decision will be made on whether he will be available for Sunday's match against Brighton.
Chelsea had agreed with Fernandez's representatives that the player could be sold for 120 million pounds by that deadline, but no offer has been received.
Daily Mail
Arsenal Deal
Arsenal announced the signing of young striker Igor Tigeon from Blackburn in a permanent transfer deal.
Igor Tigeon is 18 years old and is considered one of the rising talents in England.
Igor said upon signing with Arsenal: "It's a great feeling, I have been waiting for this for a long time and I can't wait to start my journey with the team. It is a dream come true for me and my family as well."
Spanish Press
AS
Mbappe's Passion
The Frenchman and the rest of the Real Madrid players have realized that there is no alternative to teamwork to achieve titles and individual awards, and Mourinho has made this clear to a group that seems to have regained the essence of the game, which is teamwork.
The newspaper noted that old grudges have faded, as the relationships formed in the two official matches played so far clearly show this.
Mbappe was the first to realize that he needs the team to continue collecting points and take another step towards the Ballon d'Or award, and despite there being no clear favorite to win, the French striker does not give up in his pursuit of convincing the selectors of this prestigious award.
Marca
Manchester City's Surprise Entry
Manchester City has entered the race to sign Argentine Julian Alvarez, Atletico Madrid's striker, amid the complicated situation of the player within the Spanish club and the lack of chances for his transfer to Barcelona.
According to "Marca" newspaper, Manchester City is considering the possibility of bringing Alvarez back to the Etihad Stadium, with the idea of signing him on loan, at a time when initial contacts have not yet developed into official negotiations.
Mundo Deportivo
Barcelona's Achievement
Barcelona achieved a new historic record after the team's German manager, Hans Flick, fielded the youngest starting lineup in the club's history at the "Spotify Camp Nou" stadium.
According to "Mundo Deportivo" newspaper, Barcelona started the match with a lineup with an average age of 23.18 years, making it the youngest in the team's history at their home ground.
French Press
Le Parisien
Mbaye on the Verge of Aston Villa
English club Aston Villa has reached a preliminary agreement to sign striker Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain during the ongoing summer transfer window.
The two clubs agreed on a fee of 55 million euros for Mbaye, and the final touches are currently being put on the deal to complete the procedures.
The relationship between Aston Villa chairman Nassef Sawiris and Paris Saint-Germain chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi played a key role in completing the deal.
Foot Mercato
Fonseca's Message
Before Olympique Lyon's match against Le Havre, Portuguese manager Paulo Fonseca was asked about the criticism directed at him after the defeat against Turkish club Fenerbahce, and the manager strongly defended himself.
After Olympique Lyon's defeat to Fenerbahce in the UEFA Champions League qualifying playoff (1-2), some preferred to point the finger at Fonseca after the team's drop to the UEFA Europa League.
The Lyon manager said: "Forgive me for my pride, but I am the best manager in the club's modern history.
The numbers speak for themselves and are hard to refute. I also believe that everyone recognizes the quality of our performance, and I am not even talking about the young players we have given opportunities to in recent years."
German Press
Diverse Confrontations for Germany's Representatives
The draw for the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League was held in Monaco, where Hoffenheim, Bayer Leverkusen, and Freiburg learned their opponents.
Hoffenheim, participating in the Europa League, will face Olympique Lyon, Ferencvaros, Sturm Graz, and Besiktas at home, and away they will play against Olympiacos, Anderlecht, Crystal Palace, and OFI Crete.
As for Bayer Leverkusen, the runner-up of the 2023-2024 edition, they will face a tougher schedule, hosting Marseille, Besiktas, Red Bull Salzburg, and Celje at home, and playing away against Lyon, Dynamo, Lech Poznan, and OFI Crete.
In the Conference League, Freiburg will host Panathinaikos, Twente, and Jablonec at home, while traveling to face Monaco, Trabzonspor, and Kauno Zalgiris.
Sky Sports
Frankfurt Player Targets England
Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson is engaged in negotiations in London with two Premier League clubs, one of which is confirmed to be Crystal Palace, while the other has not yet been revealed.
This comes as Frankfurt has not given the player official permission to hold talks, noting that they are asking for around 25 million euros for the deal.
Italian Press
Football Italia
Amorim Marginalizes Leao
Portuguese Ruben Amorim, manager of Milan, confirmed that the team's interest comes first, following the imminent departure of Rafael Leao to Galatasaray during the current summer transfer window.
Regarding Leao's departure, Amorim clarified that the player and several of his teammates were excluded from the match list, given their links to leaving Milan.
Amorim said: "I think that if you are here, you must be here 100% and understand that the team is the most important thing."
He added: "What I remember from the great Milan teams is not only the quality of the players, but that every player fought for the team, and then you see some players as individuals."
La Gazzetta dello Sport
Where is Icardi?
"La Gazzetta dello Sport" questioned why Italian clubs have not yet moved to sign Argentine Mauro Icardi, the former Galatasaray striker, despite him being available for free in the transfer market.
The newspaper explained that Icardi, 33 years old, still represents a distinct opportunity for several Italian clubs, especially given his extensive experience in the Italian league, in addition to his goal-scoring ability proven in recent years.
It pointed out that Icardi scored 77 goals in 4 seasons with Galatasaray, confirming that he still possesses his goal-scoring instinct inside the penalty area.
The newspaper believes that three Italian clubs can benefit from the services of the Argentine striker: Juventus, Napoli, and Fiorentina.
