MLS clubs Inter Miami and LA Galaxy are reportedly considering making a move for Man United midfielder Casemiro upon the expiration of his contract this summer. The Brazilian announced last month that he intends to leave the Premier League in June, after the club opted not to pick up the option to extend his contract by one year. Neither interested club has a Designated Player spot open at this time, though.

What’s emerging about the deal ahead of the summer.

The German defender’s contract with Real Madrid is due to expire, and he has been linked with Juventus for next season.

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has sent a clear message to the Anfield hierarchy regarding the monumental task of replacing Mohamed Salah. The iconic former captain believes the club must break the bank for one of the top forwards in the world to fill the void left by the Egyptian King's impending departure.

Cristian Romero remains the primary defensive target for Atletico Madrid as the club look to bolster their backline following a failed pursuit last summer. Despite the Argentine signing a new long-term deal at Tottenham, a hidden mechanism in his contract could facilitate a move to the Metropolitano.

Premier League legend Alan Shearer believes the timing is perfect for Mohamed Salah to depart Anfield following the Egyptian's shock announcement this week. While acknowledging the massive void the forward will leave behind, the former Newcastle striker remains confident that Liverpool’s history of successfully replacing icons will continue.

Roma's acquisition of Robinio Vaz from Marseille on January 14 was considered quite the coup for the Serie A side. The Frenchman was still only at 18 at the time of the €25 million (£21.5m/$29m) transfer from Stade Velodrome to Stadio Olimpico, with Lamine Yamal the only player younger than Vaz to have scored at least four goals in Europe's 'Big Five' leagues this season to that point.

Nathan De Cat is the next big thing to come out of Belgium - both figuratively and literally. At just 17 years old, the midfielder already stands at a towering six feet and three inches tall - and he still has plenty of growing to do. The latest gem to emerge from Anderlecht's famed youth system, his height isn't the only reason he's caught the attention of some of Europe's elite.

For a club the size of Tottenham, their academy hasn't produced too many successful graduates since the turn of the century. Of course, Harry Kane is the standout name and would be the shining example of any youth system, but beyond him, the pickings are slim. The full list of active alumni from the Spurs academy who went on to play for the first team is as follows: Kane, Harry Winks, Oliver Skipp, Kyle Walker-Peters, Andros Townsend, Troy Parrott, Nabil Bentaleb, Massimo Luongo, Maksim Paskotsi, Milos Veljkovic, Anthony Georgiou and Cameron Carter-Vickers.

Following disturbing incidents of racist abuse directed at Vinicius Junior, UEFA has officially sanctioned Benfica. The Portuguese club face significant financial penalties and a suspended partial stadium closure following their Champions League knockout tie against Real Madrid. Benfica have also taken internal action, suspending several members for their unacceptable conduct.

A heated debate explores the shifting power in football as Manchester City challenges Manchester United for the title of the bigger club by 2026.

During a presentation of the World Cup pundits for the MagentaTV broadcast, Jürgen Klopp and Thomas Müller had an amusing exchange.

Michel Platini is undoubtedly one of the greatest footballers of all time. Playmaker, assister, goal-scorer: Platini was a complete player, capable of leaving an indelible mark on world football between the late 1970s and mid-1980s. He was the perfect No.10, embodying the true essence of the shirt number both then and now.

Modernising the role of a full-back 30 years ago, Roberto Carlos undoubtedly set the benchmark. A tactical genius and a physical specimen, the Real Madrid and Brazil legend won countless trophies at club and international level, contributing bucket loads of goals and assists. No one in the past, present or future can ever claim to be his equal - he was that good.

One of the best midfielders of his era, perhaps the greatest crosser of a football ever and a free-kick taker to rival the best the game has ever produced, David Beckham was a special player to say the least. And yet due to his off-field impact, one of the sport's great champions of the past 30 years is generally forgotten when it comes to referencing the true legends of the game.

Teddy Sheringham. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. "Football, bloody hell!" The 1999 Champions League final is one of the greatest dramas in the history of Bayern Munich. The German giants led for a long time in Barcelona before Manchester United snatched the trophy they thought was theirs in stoppage time. But according to one member of the Bayern team, he actually won that final. "Actually, I'm a Champions League winner," claims the latest member of GOAL's Rebel United, Mario Basler.

In 1969, at the age of 23, George Best wanted to focus solely on the essentials. Just football, just his job. So he turned his back on his two other great passions, alcohol and women. His sobering conclusion: "It was the worst 20 minutes of my life." A Manchester United legend, that quote sums up Bet's rebellious attitude towards football, and life in general.

Rebel United introduces players who prefer to swim against the tide, such as Barcelona and Spain legend Gerard Pique, who has achieved great significance beyond the pitch thanks to his Catalan pride and innovative spirit...

Real Madrid have paid a heavy price for failing to replace Toni Kroos following his retirement in 2024, but then doing so was always going to be a tough task. For starters, the ex-Germany international ranks as one of the finest deep-lying playmakers of the modern era.

Robin Roefs' story reads like a fairy tale. The 22-year-old goalkeeper is only in his second season as a first-choice shot-stopper, and yet he is already considered one of the better No.1s in the Premier League. A place in the Netherlands' starting line-up at the World Cup is now not out of the question for the latest of GOAL's Hidden Gems.

On September 15, 2018, N'Golo Kante walked off the Stamford Bridge pitch, satisfied. As was often the case, the Frenchman had just covered every blade of grass over the course of the 90 minutes. And, as was so often the case, he was not one of the major speaking points at full-time. Not right away, at least.