Calafiori signed, New Goalkeeper arrival, Lokonga done deal”, Napoli demands 60M + Smith Rowe to get Osimhen – Real Madrid man to join next week

Transfers and Signings

Arsenal have made significant moves in the transfer market, including the signing of Riccardo Calafiori. They have also brought in a new goalkeeper and completed a deal for Lokonga. Additionally, Napoli has demanded €60 million plus Emile Smith Rowe for Victor Osimhen, and a player from Real Madrid is expected to join next week.

Copa America Performances

Uruguay and Federico Valverde:
Federico Valverde’s Uruguay secured the bronze medal in the tournament by defeating Canada in a penalty shootout during the third-place playoff. They had previously lost to Colombia in the semi-finals. Valverde was a standout performer, consistently delivering solid performances in midfield. He also scored a goal in the group stage against Bolivia and successfully converted his penalty in the shootout against Canada.

Brazilian Players:
1. Vinicius Jr. (6/10):
Vinicius Jr. led Brazil at the Copa America in Neymar’s absence. Despite a slow start against Costa Rica, he shone against Paraguay, scoring twice to secure Brazil’s only win. However, a booking against Colombia caused him to miss the quarterfinal loss to Uruguay due to suspension.

2. Rodrygo (5/10):
Rodrygo, wearing the No. 10 shirt, had an underwhelming tournament. Playing mainly as a center-forward, he struggled to make a significant impact in attack.

3. Eder Militao (5/10):
Eder Militao had a mixed performance at the Copa America. While there were moments where he seemed to regain his form, he was also caught out defensively and had sloppy passing. He missed a crucial penalty in the quarterfinal shootout against Uruguay.

4. Endrick (4/10):
At just 17, Endrick was given the No. 9 shirt and started in the quarterfinal against Uruguay. However, he struggled to make an impact, appearing overawed by the occasion and failing to contribute significantly in the matches he played.

Overall, while some Real Madrid players had notable performances, others struggled to leave a mark in the tournament.