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Torres or Van Nistelrooy: Will Kulusevski star for Spurs again?

Dejan Kulusevski has spent more than 12 months stuck on the sidelines at Tottenham, with Danny Murphy telling GOAL that the Swedish forward could end up heading down paths previously trodden by Fernando Torres and Ruud van Nistelrooy. Everyone connected with Spurs hope that the latter of those two Premier League legends will be emulated, with the 2026-27 campaign delivering a clean slate for all concerned.

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EPL fixtures 26-27: Opened weekend, final day & derby dates

The Premier League fixture list for 2026-27 has been released. Arsenal will be looking to defend their title, while the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United have sights locked on the ultimate prize. Coventry are back in the big time after a 25-year absence, while several managerial changes mean that new eras are being ushered in across the division. Here, GOAL picks out the most notable matches from what promises to be another thrilling top-flight campaign.

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Tottenham confirm £52m Van Hecke transfer

Tottenham have officially confirmed the acquisition of Dutch international Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton & Hove Albion in a deal worth a reported £52 million ($69m). The talented centre-back becomes the third major arrival of the summer window at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, following the free transfer captures of Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson.

Leeds United v Manchester United - Premier League

Milan eye Dortmund legend for Amorim project after Spurs talks fall through

AC Milan have reportedly identified former Borussia Dortmund chief Sebastian Kehl as a primary candidate to lead their sporting revolution under new manager Ruben Amorim. Following a disappointing campaign that saw the Rossoneri part ways with their previous sporting leadership, the club is moving quickly to finalise a boardroom structure that aligns with Amorim's modern tactical vision.

Spurs defender compared to Ronaldo as Bayern move tipped

Tottenham prodigy Luka Vuskovic has seen his stock rise significantly following a standout loan spell in Hamburg. The teenage defender is now being backed to reach the very top of the game, with a former Bundesliga manager making a bold comparison to one of football’s greatest ever players, Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Man City rival Spurs for Tonali despite Anderson bids

Manchester City are preparing for a significant summer of transition as they look to bolster their midfield options for the post-Pep Guardiola era. The Premier League giants have identified Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali as a primary target, setting up a heavyweight transfer battle with Tottenham.