Wayne Rooney believes Arsenal have the potential to "run away" with the Premier League title this season. The Manchester United legend also predicted his former club will secure a top-four finish under Michael Carrick's leadership amid significant managerial changes elsewhere.
For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.
With the 2026-27 Premier League campaign about to get underway, GOAL counts down the leading contenders for the Golden Boot, including current holder Erling Haaland.
Manchester United have taken a definitive stand regarding the future of club captain Bruno Fernandes, informing potential suitors that the Portuguese playmaker is not for sale under any circumstances. Despite growing interest from across Europe and Turkey, the Red Devils are determined to keep their talisman at Old Trafford as they build for the new campaign.
Michael Owen has hit out at Manchester United’s recruitment strategy, suggesting the Red Devils made a massive mistake by not signing Joao Pedro before his big-money move to Chelsea. The former United striker believes the Brazilian forward possesses qualities that the Old Trafford side have lacked for several seasons.
One should always be wary of reading too much into friendlies but it's clear that some clubs - and players - are in better shape than others ahead of the big kick-off...
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