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 has been active in the transfer market with several significant moves. Notably, they have secured the services of Riccardo Calafiori and a new goalkeeper, and they have finalized a deal for Lokonga. In another development, Napoli has set a high demand of €60 million plus Emile Smith Rowe for Victor Osimhen. Additionally, a player from Real Madrid is expected to join Arsenal next week.
### Copa America Performances
#### Uruguay and Federico Valverde
Uruguay, led by standout performer Federico Valverde, earned the bronze medal in the Copa America. They secured their third-place finish by defeating Canada in a penalty shootout, following their semi-final loss to Colombia. Valverde was instrumental throughout the tournament, consistently excelling 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 in Neymar’s absence. Despite a sluggish start against Costa Rica, he shone against Paraguay, scoring twice to secure Brazil’s sole victory. Unfortunately, a booking against Colombia led to his suspension for the quarterfinal loss to Uruguay.
2. **Rodrygo (5/10)**: Rodrygo, donning the No. 10 shirt, had a disappointing tournament. Primarily playing as a center-forward, he failed to make a significant impact on Brazil’s attack.
3. **Eder Militao (5/10)**: Eder Militao’s performance was inconsistent. While he had moments of regained form, defensive lapses and sloppy passing marred his contributions. He also missed a crucial penalty in the quarterfinal shootout against Uruguay.
4. **Endrick (4/10)**: At 17, Endrick was assigned the No. 9 shirt and started in the quarterfinal against Uruguay. However, he appeared overwhelmed by the occasion and failed to make a significant impact in his appearances.
Overall, while some Real Madrid players had noteworthy performances at the Copa America, others struggled to make their mark.
