Arsenal turn down Aston Villa's second bid for Smith Rowe
According to The Athletic's David Ornstein as well as multiple other sources, Aston Villa had a second bid of £30m for Emile Smith Rowe rejected by Arsenal, several days after seeing their initial £25m offer rebuffed.
Fans react to Villa's second bid for Smith Rowe
Gooner explains why Villa made second offer
The bid doesn't really make sense but it makes Villa look like a big club and helps Smith Rowe get an improved deal at Arsenal, this fan explains.
Arsenal are in direct contact with Benfica left-back
According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have entered the race for Nuno Tavares from Benfica and are already talking to his representatives over a move.
Xhaka captains Switzerland to shock win v France
Switzerland pulled off an incredible comeback from 3-1 down and won the game against France on penalties. It was a fantastic game, and captain Granit Xhaka put in a remarkable individual performance. It's the first time Switzerland reach the quarter-finals of a major tournament in 67 years.
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