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Double & quits! Would PL & CL titles impact Arteta’s future?

Arsenal are understandably keen to see Mikel Arteta agree to an extension of his contract, but could a Premier League and Champions League double lead the Spanish tactician to reassess his options? Domestic dominance has been restored in north London, with a historic European triumph up for grabs, and Ray Parlour has told GOAL what he expects the future to hold for a manager that has already spent six years in his current post.

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Leao to PL? Milan winger picks Man Utd as favourite amid San Siro doubt

AC Milan winger Rafael Leao has sparked intense transfer speculation after publicly naming Manchester United as the English club he likes to watch most. The Portuguese attacker faces an increasingly uncertain future at the San Siro following the Rossoneri's failure to qualify for the Champions League, which could force the Italian giants to cash in.

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BDO Power Rankings: Kane clinging on ahead of UCL final

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 one year on.

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Ex-Arsenal star opens up on eco-friendly biochemistry business

Former Arsenal and AC Milan midfielder Mathieu Flamini has opened up about his incredible parallel career as a green biochemistry pioneer. The 42-year-old Frenchman revealed that he started working on his global eco-friendly firm during his playing days in Italy, heavily inspired by the entrepreneurial drive of his former club president, Silvio Berlusconi.

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'It's not all set-pieces and crosss!' - Arteta praised for developing 'his own style'

Italian icon Andrea Pirlo has leaped into the defense of Mikel Arteta's tactical approach, insisting the Arsenal manager has cultivated a unique identity that goes far beyond simple physical football. As the Gunners prepare for a historic Champions League final showdown against Paris Saint-Germain, the former AC Milan and Juventus midfield maestro dismissed suggestions that the North London side rely too heavily on set-pieces.

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Liverpool legend makes Salah replacement claim

Liverpool icon John Barnes has boldly claimed that manager Arne Slot does not need to dip into the transfer market to replace outward-bound forward Mohamed Salah. The former England international also took aim at the departing frontman, accusing him of speaking nonsense online after the legendary attacker appeared to criticise Slot’s tactical approach.

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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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Arsenal's Calafiori admits he has 'unfinished business' at Roma

Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has expressed his long-term desire to return to his boyhood club Roma, admitting he has "unfinished business" in the Italian capital. Despite establishing himself as an indispensable squad player under Mikel Arteta and fresh off clinching the Premier League title, the 23-year-old opened up about his deep connection to the Giallorossi ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.

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Barcelona progressing in Bernardo Silva transfer talks

Barcelona are making significant strides in their long-standing pursuit of Manchester City star Bernardo Silva, with the Portuguese international reportedly ready to drop his salary to secure a move to Catalunya. The midfielder has decided to call time on his Premier League career and has supposedly prioritised a switch to the Spotify Camp Nou over other European suitors.

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Wharton 'not going to sit and cry' over England World Cup snub

Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton has insisted he will not "sit and cry" after being left out of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the upcoming World Cup. Despite a fine individual campaign at Selhurst Park, the 22-year-old midfielder was the high-profile absentee from the 26-man travelling party announced last week.

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Owen claims Arsenal 'not happy' with Gyokeres

Arsenal might have just ended their 22-year wait for a Premier League title, but Michael Owen believes Mikel Arteta is already plotting a ruthless upgrade in attack. Despite a solid debut campaign from Viktor Gyokeres, the former England striker suggests the Gunners are eyeing a more clinical presence to lead the line next season.

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Palhinha will accept pay cut to secure transfer to former side

Joao Palhinha is reportedly ready to make a significant financial sacrifice to push through a return to Sporting CP this summer. After helping Tottenham to secure Premier League survival during a challenging loan season, the Bayern Munich midfielder has clarified his priorities as he looks to head back to the club where he first made his name.

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Zirkzee replacement? McTominay backed for Man Utd return

Scott McTominay could return to Manchester United for a “big transfer fee”, Robert Snodgrass has told GOAL, with the Scotland international proving himself across two productive seasons at Napoli. The all-action midfielder has morphed into a goal-scoring No.10 in Italy and may be tempted to head back to Old Trafford as a replacement for Joshua Zirkzee.

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Calafiori: Man City draw was 'best moment' of Arsenal's title win

Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has provided a fascinating insight into the euphoric locker-room celebrations that greeted the club's historic Premier League title triumph. The Italian international admitted that Manchester City’s decisive slip-up at Bournemouth sparked an immediate emotional explosion, ending a painful 22-year domestic drought.

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Fresh start for forgotten Man City star under Maresca?

Kalvin Phillips faces a defining crossroads in his career following Pep Guardiola’s historic departure from Manchester City. After a difficult period that saw the £45 million man struggle for minutes and form, a new era at the Etihad under Enzo Maresca could offer a glimmer of hope, yet his most likely path to redemption seems to lie away from Manchester.

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'We've got this' - Arteta says Arsenal shed label before UCL final

Mikel Arteta has revealed that Arsenal have lifted a massive psychological burden after finally clinching the Premier League title ahead of their monumental European showdown. The Spanish manager insisted that shedding their previous tag of near-misses has provided his squad with a massive emotional surge as they gear up for the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.

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Premier League adventure over for Sancho? Future prediction

Jadon Sancho was one of the most exciting wingers in world football when joining Manchester United, but could a troubled Premier League adventure be coming to a close? Following a loan spell at Aston Villa in 2025-26, Alan Hutton has told GOAL why the 26-year-old has failed to live up to expectations and may need to rebuild outside of English football.