Premier League news

FC Bayern Munich are reportedly casting their net as far as Sunderland in their quest for fresh attacking talent ahead of next season. A forward once dubbed “Tah’s nightmare” plies his trade there.

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has sensationally claimed that Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes are over following a damaging weekend in the race for the crown. The former midfielder believes the momentum has swung firmly back in favour of Manchester City after the Gunners failed to maintain their cushion at the summit.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has taken a firm stand against the UK Government, expressing his disbelief over the continued delay in passing the Hillsborough Law. As the club prepares to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the tragedy that claimed 97 lives, Slot used his platform to advocate for the families still fighting for justice and transparency.

Liverpool have emerged as one of only three elite clubs capable of triggering a secret release clause in Nico Schlotterbeck's new Borussia Dortmund contract. The German international recently committed his future to BVB until 2031, but the deal includes specific provisions that could see him head to Anfield or the Santiago Bernabeu as early as this summer.

Bournemouth are reportedly eyeing Frank Lampard as a candidate to be their next manager following the news that Andoni Iraola will step down at the end of the season. The Chelsea legend has rebuilt his stock during a sensational spell in the Championship and could be set for an immediate return to the top flight.

The release clause Nico Schlotterbeck negotiated for a move shortly after the World Cup is reportedly valid for only three clubs.

Manchester United have officially decided to appeal the controversial red card shown to Lisandro Martinez during their frustrating 2-1 defeat to Leeds United on Monday. The Argentine defender was dismissed for violent conduct after momentarily pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair, but the club are determined to overturn the decision to avoid a lengthy suspension.

GOAL sat down to talk with the Mexico striker to discuss his journey, the challenges he's faced, and what's motivating him at this year's World Cup.

Netflix is expanding its popular sports anthology with a new UK spin-off, bringing three iconic football stories to the screen. The upcoming documentary series will explore the meteoric rise of Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy, Liverpool’s miraculous Champions League comeback in Istanbul, and the controversial legacy of Wimbledon’s notorious hard man, Vinnie Jones.

Andoni Iraola will leave Bournemouth when his contract expires at the end of the season, ending a transformative spell at the Vitality Stadium. Several Premier League clubs are already monitoring the Spaniard’s situation as the Cherries begin planning for life without their influential head coach.

Mason Greenwood continues to generate plenty of transfer talk, but Marseille legend Marcel Desailly has told GOAL why the English forward would only be good enough for Aston Villa - not Arsenal or Manchester City - if he returned to the Premier League. Leading sides across Europe have been linked with the goalscoring winger, with a move away from France in 2026 being mooted.

Declan Rice, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are all considered to be Ballon d’Or-worthy talents, but who will be the next Englishman to win the prestigious Golden Ball? Former Three Lions midfielder Gareth Barry has delivered his verdict to GOAL, with Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid superstars eager to be recognised as the best player on the planet.

Alejandro Garnacho has sparked fresh speculation regarding his Chelsea future by scrubbing all club-related content from his official TikTok account. The Argentina international also reposted clips celebrating his career at Manchester United, having recently expressed regret over his summer exit from Old Trafford.

Cesc Fabregas has insisted that he remains fully committed to his long-term project at Como amid links with Chelsea and the Italy national team. The 38-year-old manager emphasised his family's happiness at the Serie A club and his desire for daily involvement on the training pitch as key reasons for staying put.

Chelsea legend Marcel Desailly has told GOAL why at least three new signings will be required at Stamford Bridge in the next transfer market, with key areas of the Blues’ squad needing to be addressed. Huge quantities of time and money have been invested in youthful additions across recent windows, with one eye on the future, but Premier League heavyweights are being advised to alter their approach and focus more on the present.

Sam Allardyce has criticised Mikel Arteta for publicly sharing his "strange" Arsenal training methods. The former England manager questioned the wisdom of sharing eccentric drills, including players balancing pens and training to AI-generated edits, suggesting such transparency could backfire on the Gunners boss under the intense pressure of the title race.

Bayern Munich are reportedly tracking the rapid rise of Brian Brobbey as they consider a summer move for the Sunderland striker. The Dutch forward has impressed in his first Premier League season and Bayern could target him to provide attacking support for Harry Kane.