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As previously reported, Dynamo Kyiv striker Vladyslav Vanat is in the sphere of interest of Italian Napoli. However, this club is not the only one that is following the 22-year-old footballer.

According to the information of the famous Ukrainian TV commentator Viktor Vatsko, Amsterdam Ajax, Spanish Villarreal and Austrian Salzburg also have a view on Vanat: scouts of these clubs are present at the current friendly matches of the Ukrainian national team in order to watch the Dynamo striker.

We shall remind you that last winter Vanat signed a new contract with Dynamo until the summer of 2027.

English Liverpool has reduced the transfer fee for striker Luis Diaz, who is actively interested in Catalan side Barcelona, AS reports.

According to the source, the bosses of the Merseyside club decided to reduce the cost of Diaz to 75 million euros. Barcelona are interested in the player, but even this price is quite unaffordable for the Blaugranas. It is noted that Deck is personally interested in this transfer.

It should be added that this season Luis Diaz has played 51 matches and scored 13 goals.

The press service of the French national team has published the final application of the national team for the 2024 European Championship, which will begin on June 14.

Goalkeepers: Alphonse Areola (West Ham), Mick Mignolet (AC Milan), Brice Samba (Lens).

Defenders: Jules Kunde (Barcelona), Jonathan Clos (Marseille), Benjamin Pavard (Inter), Ibrahim Konate (Liverpool), William Saliba (Arsenal), Deotsankul Yupamekano (Bayern Munich), Theo Hernandez (Milan), Ferlan Mendy (Real Madrid).

Midfielders: Youssouf Fofana (Monaco), Adrien Rabiot (Juventus), Warren Zaire-Emery (PSG), Aurélien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico), N'Golo Kante (Al Ittihad), Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid).

Forwards: Bradley Barcola (PSG), Ousmane Dembele (PSG), Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich), Olivier Giroud (Los Angeles), Randal Kolo Mouani (PSG), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Marcus Turam (Inter Milan).

Toni Kroos has decided to retire from Real Madrid after the Champions League final victory over Borussia Dortmund, leaving a great legacy that he cites as the main reason for his retirement.

"I want Real Madrid fans to remember me as the 34-year-old Toni Kroos who had the best season at Real Madrid. I take it as a compliment that many people think it's too early for me to retire from football," Marca quoted Kroos as saying.

It should be noted that the German midfielder helped the "creamy" to win the Spanish title, the Champions League and the Spanish Super Cup. Last season, he played 48 matches, scored one goal and made ten assists.

Ukraine and Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin assessed his performance last season.

"If I don't tell stories, I just see what I really add and what my level is. Also, what kind of game I can show on the course, what I can demonstrate. I've reassured myself once again and I think I've shown a lot of people that you can win with me in the team from the first season. I have a sufficient level, but I have room to grow. However, I have everything to be number one at Real Madrid," Lunin was quoted as saying by the Vzbirna telegram channel.

The Champions League final was Toni Kroos' last match at the club level, and the 2024 European Championship will be his final tournament in his career. The German midfielder spoke about his future plans.

"First of all, I will spend time with my family. I will continue to host a podcast with my brother Felix. In addition, I will continue to work on expanding the Toni Kroos Academy for young players in Madrid. The Icons League, which I founded with Elias Nerlich, will also be launched in September," Fabrizio Romano quoted Kroos as saying on Twitter.

Former France player Jerome Roten criticized Kylian Mbappe after the 3-0 friendly match with the Luxembourg national team. Roten emphasized that Mbappe did not show the same level of commitment and spirit throughout the season at PSG compared to his performance after confirming his transfer to Real Madrid.

"Everything we saw yesterday was everything we didn't see throughout the season at PSG. Smiling and communicating with the fans is the very essence of football.

For five months, when Kilian did not make enough effort, it was not a problem of the coach, the players, the president, the fans... It was simply a problem of respect. When you put yourself in the category of the best players in the world, you have to have the appropriate attitude. You have to fight for your teammates, for your country, for your club.

I think he betrayed us in everything. During the season, he was disastrous from start to finish in terms of image and interaction. I am very angry with him," Roten told RMC Sport.

"Girona will try to buy the contract of defender Eric Garcia from Barcelona.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the 23-year-old was not part of the plans of former Blaugrana coach Xavi, but Hansi Flick does not intend to return him to the squad. The clubs are negotiating a transfer, and the player himself is ready for such a step.

Last season, Erik Garcia was on loan at the sensational Girona, which reached the Champions League for the first time in history. Garcia was a key player for Girona and was one of the three candidates for the title of the best player of the season according to the results of the fans' vote.

Girona and Ukraine national team striker Artem Dovbik said that in Spain there is little interest in the topic of Russia's war against Ukraine.

"Are Spaniards interested in what is happening in Ukraine? Now they do not ask anymore. In the beginning they always asked, but then... Everyone gets tired. When we make posts in Instagram about Russian attacks on us, the Spaniards ask, but it is very rare," - said Dovbik on air Youtube-channel UAF.

Juventus Turin are considering a move for Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin.

According to Defensacentral.com, Juventus are currently negotiating a new deal with their goalkeeper Szczęsny, but the Pole insists on a salary increase, which casts doubt on the Turin team's further cooperation with him.

That is why Juventus is monitoring the situation with Lunin at Real Madrid. The Italians are ready to discuss the transfer of the Ukrainian with Real Madrid, and Juventus guarantees Lunin the status of the team's main goalkeeper in case of a transfer.

As a reminder, Lunin has not yet signed a new agreement with Real Madrid. The player's current contract with Madrid runs until the summer of 2025.

Famous Brazilian footballer Ronaldo expressed his opinion on the fight for the Ballon d'Or.

"I think Vinicius has already earned the Ballon d'Or. He has had an impressive season: the Champions League, the Spanish championship, and he is developing. I talk a lot with Vinny about soccer and some details, and with everything that has happened, you can say he is developing fantastically. I think his time has come. He has played a crucial role in the Real Madrid game this year. For today - he is the best footballer in the world," - quotes Ronaldo channel ESPN.

Forward of the national team of Ukraine and Girona Artem Dovbyk told us how he influenced the Spaniards' opinion of Ukrainians.

"This is a completely different generation. Now everyone has become more professional. I can speak for myself and Viktor Tsygankov - we are constantly working on ourselves at Girona, and they are a little shocked by this, because they are not used to this.

After training we go to the gym, before training we are in the gym. They look at us completely differently now. They used to see a Ukrainian football player as lazy, who could go out and drink somewhere. I think that now everything is different," Dovbyk was quoted as saying by the Vzbirna telegram channel.