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.
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.
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 once again proved to be exceptionally busy, with some huge names making big-money moves all the way up to Deadline Day on September 1.
Roberto De Zerbi has launched a passionate defence of Sandro Tonali after the Italian midfielder endured a miserable home debut against his former employers. The £100 million man was targeted by travelling fans and struggled to find his rhythm as Tottenham slumped to a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Newcastle.
Sandro Tonali has offered a staunch defence of Roberto De Zerbi following Tottenham Hotspur’s disastrous start to the Premier League campaign. The Italian midfielder insisted that while the project is in its infancy, the bond between the squad and their new manager remains the key to long-term success in North London.
Newcastle need to accept a frustrating transfer cycle at St James’ Park, John Barnes has told GOAL, as top players will always “come and go” - with even the likes of Liverpool struggling to retain the services of prized assets. Few clubs in world football can resist admiring glances from afar, with the Magpies finding that out to their cost in 2026.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has opened up on the tactical and personal masterstroke that saw him hijack moves from Manchester City and Arsenal to land Sandro Tonali. The Italian coach believes his fellow countryman is the perfect pillar to support a complete reconstruction of the North London club's identity.
Former Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given has delivered a chilling warning to the St James' Park faithful, suggesting that the club could be spiralling toward a relegation battle. Following a summer of absolute turmoil that saw manager Eddie Howe resign and the squad’s core ripped out, the Irishman believes the current state of the club is enough to justify the fans' deepest anxieties.
Sandro Tonali has opened up on his decision to join Tottenham Hotspur in a £100 million transfer from Newcastle United. The Italian midfielder revealed why he prioritised securing a lucrative deal for his former club while explaining how a conversation with new manager Roberto De Zerbi convinced him that Spurs were the perfect fit for his family and career.
Sandro Tonali was being linked with Manchester United and teams across Europe, but has completed a £100 million ($134m) transfer to Tottenham. Is that big-money move the result of a desire to live in London? Ex-Spurs star Danny Murphy has answered that question during an exclusive interview with GOAL, while assessing a busy window in the English capital.
Newcastle United are ready to accelerate their summer transfer business by opening formal negotiations for Switzerland’s World Cup breakout star Johan Manzambi. The Magpies have identified the Freiburg midfielder as a priority addition to Eddie Howe’s squad as they look to reinvest the significant funds generated by recent high-profile departures from St James' Park.
Tottenham have shattered their club transfer record to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United in a deal that could eventually reach £100 million ($133m). The Italy international arrives at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as a marquee addition for Roberto De Zerbi, who has been fundamental in convincing his compatriot to make the move south.
Sandro Tonali has opened up on the reasoning behind his decision to snub Manchester City in favour of Tottenham. The Italian midfielder revealed that Roberto De Zerbi's influence and a family life change proved decisive as he closes in on a club-record £100m move from Newcastle United.
Sandro Tonali is on the verge of completing a sensational move to Tottenham Hotspur, with the Italian midfielder confirming his departure from Newcastle United was driven by lifestyle and family choices. The former AC Milan star is set to become the most expensive Italian player in history as he prepares to link up with influential countryman Roberto De Zerbi in north London.
Tottenham Hotspur have officially completed the capture of West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes in a landmark deal worth £85 million. The 21-year-old Portugal international arrives in north London as the club's new record signing, though that title may not be held for long with further reinforcements imminent.
Tottenham have successfully reached an agreement to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle in a blockbuster transfer that could eventually reach a staggering £100 million. The Italy international is set to move to north London and become a record signing for the club, adding immense quality to a midfield undergoing a summer rebuild.
