Former Newcastle United co-owners Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi are reportedly exploring the possibility of acquiring West Ham United. This news comes from the Mail on Sunday, highlighting their interest in making a significant move in the football world.

In other football news, the FA has decided to leave it up to the discretion of England's players regarding whether to shake hands with Thomas Partey as part of the pre-match protocols ahead of their game in Boston on Tuesday, according to the Sunday Times.

Additionally, Bukayo Saka is expected to miss the starting lineup against Ghana after not participating in England's training, as reported by the Sunday Telegraph.

On a different note, Norway's football officials have taken proactive measures by importing over 400 kilograms of fish and cheese to their US World Cup base, ensuring that players have familiar food options rather than relying solely on American cuisine, as noted by the Sun on Sunday.

Finally, Belgium winger Jeremy Doku has faced criticism for his decision to leave the World Cup squad to attend the birth of his first child, a topic covered by The Athletic.