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Aditya Gokhale

News & MLS Previews Writer

📝 Bio: I'm a football news writer with over five years of experience and joined GOAL in 2023 after having worked with The Sporting News, Barca Universal, MTAG and The Nutmeg Assist. I decided to switch my career path after having completed my Bachelor's in Sports Management, and have now been looking forward to progressing as a sports journalist.

My Football Story: Having grown up with a number of sports influencing my childhood, I've become obsessed with every single detail of every single sport. That said, I started to gravitate towards football after watching Barcelona play in 2006, and I have been through the highs and the lows - the Koeman era, getting used to a Barca without Messi and, of course, THAT night at Anfield. I spend most of my time staying across La Liga and the Segunda Division, as well as tinkering with my FPL team, that I never seem to get right.

🎯 Areas of Expertise:

  • Expert football opinion & analysis
  • La Liga & Segunda Division football insight
  • Expert understanding of the La Masia set-up

🌟 Favourite Footballing Memory: As a football fan who has resided in India, going to Europe and watching a lot of matches was always going to be a struggle. However, my favourite stadium experience will always be seeing Barcelona's La Liga opener in the 2022-23 season, the start of the first full campaign for Xavi. The match came on the back of what was a pivotal summer transfer window, that saw the arrivals of Lewandowski, Kounde, Christensen and Raphinha.

Articles by Aditya Gokhale
  1. Bayern agree loan deal for Jackson — includes obligation to buy

    Bayern Munich have finally landed Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson after days of uncertainty, agreeing a new loan-to-buy deal worth a total of £70.5 million (€81.5m/$95.4m). The Bundesliga champions will pay an increased loan fee of £14.25m, while an obligation to buy for £56.2m has been inserted at the Blues’ insistence. Jackson had already agreed personal terms and will join on a five-year deal.

  2. Kane 'open' to replacing Lewandowski at Barcelona

    Harry Kane could be heading for a blockbuster switch to Barcelona in 2026, with reports in Spain claiming the Bayern Munich striker is seen as the ideal successor to Robert Lewandowski. The England captain has two years left on his deal in Germany but is thought to be considering a fresh challenge when his release clause drops, putting Barca in contention alongside Premier League suitors.

  3. Man Utd's Lammens saga isn't over—make improved offer

    Manchester United are not giving up in their pursuit of Senne Lammens, with the club making an improved offer after initially failing to agree personal terms with the Belgian goalkeeper. With just days left in the transfer window, the Red Devils are pushing to add depth with Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir struggling as Ruben Amorim continues to reshape his squad at Old Trafford.

  4. Vardy agrees Serie A transfer despite Van Persie hijack attempt

    Jamie Vardy is set to begin a new adventure in Italy after agreeing a move to Cremonese, despite late efforts from Robin van Persie to lure him to Feyenoord. The ex-Leicester striker, who ended his long spell at the King Power Stadium this summer, will sign a deal in Serie A and take his remarkable career abroad for the first time. He is set to sign a one-year deal with an option to extend by 12 months.

  5. 📽️ | Hojlund enjoys getting swarmed by Napoli fans

    Rasmus Hojlund was greeted by wild scenes in Italy as the Manchester United striker arrived to complete his medical ahead of a loan move to Napoli. The 22-year-old has been left out of all four of United’s competitive games this season but is now set for a fresh start. His loan includes a conditional obligation to buy for £38 million should Napoli qualify for next season’s Champions League.

  6. Bayern break silence on Chelsea cancelling Jackson's loan

    Bayern Munich have spoken out after Chelsea's dramatic decision to cancel Nicolas Jackson's loan move at the last minute. The Senegal striker had travelled to Germany to complete his medical and sign a season-long deal, only for the Blues to pull the plug following Liam Delap's injury. Jackson, however, has stayed in Munich and is pushing to keep the move alive.

  1. Man Utd warned over Garnacho saga

    Manchester United’s handling of Alejandro Garnacho’s uncertain future has come under scrutiny, with William Gallas warning that the Red Devils could be forced into a deal they do not want if they drag negotiations on until the end of the window. Chelsea remain the winger’s preferred destination, but Tottenham Hotspur have now been tipped to enter the chase.

  2. Arsenal learn extent of Saka and Odegaard injuries

    Arsenal have been handed a major blow ahead of their massive Premier League clash with Liverpool, as Bukayo Saka is expected to miss up to a month with a hamstring injury. Martin Odegaard is also a doubt after hurting his shoulder against Leeds, however, early assessments of the Norwegian's injury suggest the Gunners captain will not face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

  3. Wirtz: Liverpool move wasn't an easy decision

    Florian Wirtz has revealed the difficult thought process behind his record-breaking £116 million ($156m) move to Liverpool, admitting he had to think deeply before rejecting Bayern Munich for a Premier League challenge. The 22-year-old German star believes stepping out of his comfort zone at Bayer Leverkusen will help him reach the very top of world football.

  4. Man Utd to miss out on striker to Ronaldo's Al-Nassr?

    Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr could beat Manchester United to the signing of Brazilian wonderkid Ricardo Mathias, with reports in Brazil claiming the Saudi club have made a formal approach. United had scouts track the 19-year-old Internacional striker last month, but their hopes of landing him may now be dashed as Al-Nassr look to add him to their ambitious project.

  5. Slot reveals texts to Howe amid Isak transfer saga

    Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed he exchanged messages with Eddie Howe ahead of their clash at St James’ Park, but insisted sympathy is limited as Newcastle deal with the Alexander Isak transfer saga. With the Swedish striker pushing for a British record move to Anfield, Slot expects an 'intense' night against Howe’s side in their first home game of the season.

  6. Forest given 'increased security' for grudge match with Palace

    Nottingham Forest have stepped up security measures for their players ahead of today’s clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The so-called “El CASico” comes on the back of UEFA’s ruling that saw Palace relegated from the Europa League, while Forest got promoted instead. The Metropolitan Police have also increased their presence as tensions rise between the two sides.