According to SPORT, Fort's main objective is to impress during pre-season and convince Hansi Flick that he deserves a place in the senior squad moving forward. Not that straightforward However, the final decision will depend heavily on the Barcelona coach and whether he believes the youngster is ready to compete consistently at the highest level. Barcelona are expected to closely analyse his progress in the coming weeks, especially as his situation could also influence plans involving Xavi Espart, who could move to Real Oviedo on loan in the summer.
Gus Atkinson added to concerns over England's pace bowling by suffering a concussion during Surrey's County Championship match against Nottinghamshire. In the week England could name their squad for the first Test against New Zealand, Atkinson was twice struck on the head by international team-mate Josh Tongue. Batting in Surrey's first innings at Trent Bridge, Atkinson was hit in successive Tongue overs - with the second blow particularly nasty. The 28-year-old was assessed on both occasions and batted on.
PSG all but clinched the Ligue 1 title as they maintained their six-point lead at the top with a 1-0 win over Brest. Desire Doue scored on his 100th appearance for the club to give Luis Enrique's side a crucial win with two league fixtures left to play.
Right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey, who was already on the Injured List with triceps inflammation since April 8, has suffered a stress reaction in his triceps during his rehab. He will now be shut down for another month.