Bayern Munich start the summer with 2 huge signings

While rumors fly about what players Premier League teams might finally sign in August, Bayern Munich are getting their marquee signings across the line in May with typical German efficiency. They’ve signed Benfica’s wonderkid midfielder Renato Sanches, who was getting looked at by every big team in Europe. Also joining Bayern is defender Mats Hummels, who comes over from rivals Borussia Dortmund.

Manchester United, meanwhile, will still be bidding for Bayern stars on deadline day.

Plymouth Argyle’s Louis Rooney did this on his debut. (r/soccer)

Rivaldo says Brazil is getting worse every day and tourists shouldn’t come to the Olympics. (Guardian)

Markus Weinzierl is expected to be named the next head coach of Schalke. (Bild)

England’s May 22 friendly will mark the debut of new rules, so hope for denial of a goal-scoring opportunity or a penalty run-up with a full stop. (ESPN FC)

Gus Poyet has taken over at Real Betis. (Marca)

Jamie Vardy has launched his own academy for players who get cast aside by bigger clubs. (Supersport)

Jürgen Klopp says Roberto Firmino’s form is proof that new signings need time. Of note, he’s rumored to be shopping Christian Benteke. (Mirror)

From the rumor mill: Roma has reportedly rejected a bid from Chelsea for Radja Nainggolan. (Football Italia)

Henry Cooke on Sven-Goran Eriksson’s very good career. (In Bed With Maradona)

Aanu Adeoye on kit unveilings being awful. (The Set Pieces)

Kieron O’Connor on Sunderland’s finances. (Swiss Ramble)

Premier League: West Ham vs. Manchester United (2:45 p.m.) -- It’s the last game at Upton Park, and the last chance for Manchester United to take control of the race for fourth place.