Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has thrown his support behind Patrick Dorgu to fill the club's problematic left-back slot following the conclusion of the summer transfer window. Despite the club's failure to secure a specialist alternative to Luke Shaw, Carrick believes he has a versatile solution already within his ranks.
Alexander Isak continued his impressive start to the season with Liverpool, adding another two goals to his tally against Ipswich Town. The Swedish forward, who arrived at Anfield with a record price tag, appears to have firmly moved past the injury frustrations of his debut season.
Nottingham Forest have secured the long-term future of one of their most influential players after Neco Williams put pen to paper on a new contract. The Wales international has been a revelation since arriving in the Midlands and has now committed himself to the club for the foreseeable future.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has delivered a blunt assessment of Richarlison’s future after the Brazilian striker was sensationally left out of the club's Premier League squad. Despite inclusion for injured duo Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert, the former Everton man faces a spell on the sidelines unless he secures a late move away from North London.
Former Premier League official Mike Dean has moved to clarify his recent comments after sparking a firestorm of controversy by admitting to playing "secret mini-games" during top-flight matches. The retired referee, who took charge of over 550 games, insists he never intended to undermine the integrity of the profession despite his bizarre admissions.
Mikel Arteta has hit back at suggestions that Arsenal have left themselves short in attack following a high-profile summer exodus at the Emirates Stadium. Despite sanctioned departures for three senior forwards, the Gunners boss remains adamant that the club's recruitment strategy was both ambitious and calculated.
Mykhailo Mudryk is finally prepared to step back onto a competitive pitch as Tottenham Hotspur gear up for their Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest. The Ukrainian winger, who arrived in North London on a deadline-day loan from Chelsea, has endured a grueling 21-month absence from professional football.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso faces an anxious wait over the fitness of vice-captain Moises Caicedo ahead of Sunday's crucial London derby against Arsenal. The Ecuador international is a major doubt for the trip to the Emirates Stadium after suffering his second injury setback in the space of just two weeks.
Everton manager David Moyes has opened up on a turbulent conclusion to the summer transfer window, admitting he has been forced to "live with disappointments" following a series of failed moves. The Toffees boss saw a high-profile deal for USMNT striker Folarin Balogun fall through at the final hour while losing a key creative spark to Manchester City.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has opened up on the internal excitement that preceded the blockbuster arrival of Enzo Fernandez at the Etihad Stadium. The Italian tactician revealed that his own players were effectively acting as scouts, constantly checking in on the status of the £125 million British record deal during the final days of the window.
Newcastle have endured a tough summer of sales, as they comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), but former Magpies star Shaka Hislop is among those to have been left questioning why the billions of Saudi owners are not allowed to be spent. He has, during an exclusive interview with GOAL, suggested that the Premier League needs to revise its monetary model.
Leeds have been advised to take inspiration from Manchester City and Erling Haaland when it comes to Dominic Calvert-Lewin, with Whites legend Gordon Strachan telling GOAL why he is concerned about the Elland Road No.9’s workload. No striking additions were made to Daniel Farke’s ranks during the summer transfer window, with another deadline having passed.
Chelsea are reportedly ready to dive back into the transfer market this January to secure a direct replacement for Enzo Fernandez. Following the Argentine's high-profile departure to Manchester City, manager Xabi Alonso has identified a Atletico Madrid star to restore balance to his midfield engine room.
Could the new tactical system implemented by Chelsea impact Brazilian wonderkid Estevao? Blues legend Gus Poyet has answered that question for GOAL, with the Uruguayan admitting that another exciting winger at Stamford Bridge could end up heading down a similar path to former academy graduate Callum Hudson-Odoi - as he is asked to fill an unfamiliar role.
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery has left new £25 million signing Taylor Harwood-Bellis out of his 25-man Champions League squad. The 24-year-old defender, who is the son-in-law of Manchester United legend Roy Keane, joined from Southampton on deadline day but faces a waiting game for top-tier European action despite expressing his eagerness to perform on the continent's biggest stage.
Anthony Gordon has enjoyed a truly spectacular start to life at Barcelona following his blockbuster summer transfer from Newcastle United. The England international winger has not only dazzled supporters with his immediate impact on the pitch, but he has also rapidly earned the deep respect of his new team-mates behind the scenes through his grounded approach.
Bradley Barcola was heavily linked with Arsenal during the summer transfer window, but ultimately ended up at Liverpool after completing a £123 million ($167m) move from Paris Saint-Germain. That deal has raised a few eyebrows, and concerns, with ex-Gunners and France defender Bacary Sagna discussing the financial state of football during an exclusive interview with GOAL.
Giuseppe Riso has opened up about the major summer transfer deals involving his prominent clients Sandro Tonali and Honest Ahanor. The agent revealed exactly why Italian midfielder Tonali felt compelled to join Tottenham, while also praising Chelsea's blockbuster acquisition of a top teenage defender.
Tottenham have taken a “big gamble” on Mykhailo Mudryk, Gus Poyet has told GOAL, with a man that is returning after almost two years out of action boasting just “one quality”. That searing pace has served the Ukraine international well over the course of his career, but can it be put to good use in north London after crossing the English capital on loan from Chelsea?
Gabriel Martinelli has completed a £60 million move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal after being frozen out of the Arsenal squad. The Brazilian winger posted a heartfelt farewell message to the Gunners, but conspicuously omitted manager Mikel Arteta following a reported rift between the pair.
Liverpool are implementing a major tactical shift under Andoni Iraola as they attempt to replace the legendary Mohamed Salah. By moving their primary attacking threat to the left flank with Bradley Barcola, the Reds are exploring a completely new dynamic to supply striker Alexander Isak.
New Liverpool signing Bradley Barcola has made an immediate impact on his new team-mates following his high-profile arrival from Paris Saint-Germain. Left-back Milos Kerkez praised the French forward's speed and dribbling ahead of the Reds' trip to Ipswich Town.
Virgil van Dijk is into the final year of his contract at Liverpool, meaning that free agency will be hit in the summer of 2027. Do the Reds have a succession plan in place for their defensive king? Stephen Warnock has admitted to GOAL that they might, with talented youngsters Jeremy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni ready to fill roles of crown princes at Anfield.
Manchester United have submitted their official Premier League squad for the 2026-27 season, but Kobbie Mainoo is a glaring omission. However, there is no need for fans to panic, as his absence is simply down to league registration rules.
Jamie Carragher has warned that Liverpool duo Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo face bleak futures at Anfield after being excluded from Andoni Iraola’s Champions League squad. The former Reds defender claimed the pair are effectively frozen out of the new manager's plans and suggested they should have been sold.
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