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BVB deny Fenerbahce bid for Guirassy

Borussia Dortmund have responded firmly to the growing speculation surrounding Serhou Guirassy's future, with managing director Lars Ricken dismissing claims of an imminent exit. Despite intense interest from Turkey, the Bundesliga giants are determined to keep hold of their talismanic striker as they prepare for the new campaign.

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Leverkusen star reveals La Liga transfer plan

Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Alejandro Grimaldo has openly fuelled transfer speculation ahead of his first-ever World Cup appearance, reiterating his long-term desire to return home to Spain. Speaking to the press, he admitted that playing for a top-tier La Liga club remains a definitive career objective – one he intends to fulfil sooner rather than later.

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RANKED: Top 20 managers of the European season

The 2025-26 European season is over, and it ended just as the 2024-25 did 12 months earlier, with Paris Saint-Germain lifting the European Cup at the end of the Champions League final. Saturday's win over Arsenal in Budapest was a much tighter affair than their thrashing of Inter in Munich, but was greeted with no less joy by the French giants and their supporters as they clinched a double having already won Ligue 1.

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30 players who will define the summer transfer window

And there we have it. The 2025-26 European football season is in the books, capped by Paris Saint-Germain beating Arsenal in the Champions League final to defend their continental crown. Soon the past nine months or so will become distant memories, such is the speed at which the footballing world moves on, especially when major tournaments on the horizon.

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RANKED: Top 20 free agents available this summer

In the age of PSR and UEFA's financial regulations, the free agent market has probably never been more significant as clubs look to pick up a potentially key player without having to spend a penny. We're now into June, and there are a whole host of big names who will be out of contract at the end of the month - undoubtedly sparking a scramble for their signatures in the coming weeks.

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Biggest winners & losers of the European season

The European club season drew to a dramatic conclusion on Saturday, with Paris Saint-Germain defeating Arsenal on penalties to retain their Champions League crown. Not since Real Madrid nearly a decade ago had anyone successfully defended the title, making his a truly momentous night for Luis Enrique's men. However, defeat shouldn't take any of the shine off Arsenal's historic campaign, with the Gunners having won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years.

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BDO Power Rankings: Could Dembele grab Golden Ball No.2?

With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued by injuries and inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he is among a crowded field of contenders again in 2026.

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World’s best right winger? Why Olise is a ‘step below’ Yamal

Michael Olise and Lamine Yamal are two of the best right wingers in world football, but Marcel Desailly has told GOAL when Bayern Munich’s superstar Frenchman remains a “step below” Barcelona’s teenage wonderkid. Both forwards continue to post remarkable numbers for club and country, with their awe-inspiring skill sets about to illuminate the 2026 World Cup.

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Barca eye Gvardiol but Bayern already asking about Man City defender

Barcelona are reportedly plotting an ambitious summer swoop for Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol alongside ongoing negotiations for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. However, the Catalan giants face fierce European competition from Bundesliga heavyweights Bayern Munich, who have already initiated formal inquiries to lure the versatile Croatian international back to Germany.

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Bosnia's teen star set to shine at the World Cup

As 40-year-old Edin Dzeko enters the late twilight of his career, Bosnian football has a new potential superstar to carry it forward. Kerim Alajbegovic hadn't even been born when the revered striker made his international debut 19 years ago, but the pair are set to shoulder their country's hopes at the 2026 World Cup in North America this summer.

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Ex-Chelsea player snubs Leverkusen to take Monaco job

Filipe Luis is set to take his first major step into European management after reportedly reaching an agreement to become the new head coach of Monaco. The former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid defender has emerged as the surprise choice for the Ligue 1 side, despite heavy interest from elsewhere in Europe.

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RANKED: Top 50 players of the European season

The European football season is almost over. Just one game remains - the Champions League final, as Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain prepare to do battle in Budapest on Saturday. Both sides come into the game having won their own domestic titles, with PSG looking to defend the crown they won for the first time last season, while the Gunners are aiming to secure their first European Cup.

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Ex-Chelsea full-back in talks for Leverkusen job

Bayer Leverkusen have identified former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis as their top target to take over the managerial reins at the BayArena. The Brazilian has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Kasper Hjulmand following a disappointing campaign for the Bundesliga side.

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Barca make £69m Gordon bid

Barcelona have stepped up their pursuit of Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon by launching a formal opening bid for the winger, according to reports. Hansi Flick is keen to bolster his attacking options at Camp Nou and has identified the England international as a priority target for the summer window.

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Tel's Tottenham sale could see Bayern chief sacked

The corridors of power at the Allianz Arena are rarely quiet, but the latest tremors suggest a major executive casualty could be on the horizon. Despite securing a domestic double under Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich are reportedly weighing up the future of sporting director Max Eberl, with the high-profile transfer decision regarding Mathys Tel's move at the very heart of the tension.

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RANKED: Top 20 signings of the European season

The 2025-26 European season is almost in the books. Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain will face off in Saturday's Champions League final after both secured league titles in England and France, respectively, while there was joy for Bayern Munich in Germany and Inter in Italy as both won domestic doubles. Rounding out the 'Big Five' leagues, Barcelona successfully defended their crown in La Liga as Real Madrid tailed off in chaotic circumstances.

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Not even close! Kane beats Haaland to European Golden Shoe

Harry Kane has been officially crowned the 2025-26 European Golden Shoe winner following an extraordinary goalscoring campaign for Bayern Munich. The England captain decisively beat Manchester City forward Erling Haaland and Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe to the prestigious prize, cementing his status as the most lethal finisher across Europe's top leagues.

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Palhinha gives update on his future after 'big relief' of PL survival

Bayern Munich loanee Joao Palhinha has provided a significant update on his future following his heroics in Tottenham Hotspur’s dramatic Premier League survival campaign. The Portuguese midfielder netted the decisive goal against Everton to preserve the club's top-flight status, prompting immediate discussions regarding a permanent North London switch.

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Bayern prepare sensational swap offer to Newcastle for Gordon

Bayern Munich are reportedly plotting an audacious player-plus-cash bid to secure Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon in the summer transfer window. The Bavarian giants intend to include goalkeeper Alexander Nubel in the deal to lower the Magpies' hefty £68 million valuation, with the Tyneside club currently in the market for a new number one.