June 18, (THEWILL) – As England’s Three Lions stars gear up for their Euro 2024 qualifier against North Macedonia, transfer rumours continue to cast a shadow over the squad.
With an unprecedented season that includes the World Cup, England’s players are preparing to face North Macedonia at Old Trafford on Monday. However, their focus is being challenged by ongoing speculation regarding their club futures. The transfer talk surrounding key players has ignited anticipation and uncertainty, leaving fans wondering how the upcoming matches may impact potential transfers.
The likes of Harry Kane, Declan Rice, Harry Maguire, Kyle Walker, James Maddison, among others, find themselves linked with potential high-profile moves in the upcoming months. While the players are grappling with the transfer rumours, England manager, Gareth Southgate, has advised them to enjoy their short summer break instead of becoming consumed by the speculations.
Acknowledging the situation, Southgate noted that he had tried to convince his players to try to enjoy themselves and occupy their minds with other thoughts. Relaying his conversation with the players, he said he told them: “Don’t get frustrated, don’t be asking all summer. You don’t need to be updated on every call that happens.”
The England manager, with plenty of experience in these negotiations, emphasised that these matters will unfold in due course, highlighting that players cannot rush or control the outcome of such negotiations.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
