Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has lavished praise on Rodri following the midfielder's high-profile switch from Manchester City to Barcelona this year. The national team boss proudly compared his midfield talisman to Lionel Messi, while also taking the opportunity to pay a glowing tribute to the legendary Argentine after his recent retirement from international football.
Lamine Yamal has once again rewritten the history books after reaching a sensational goalscoring milestone during Barcelona's emphatic victory over Rayo Vallecano. The 19-year-old sensation proved why he is considered the heir to the Lionel Messi throne at Spotify Camp Nou by outstripping the early-career achievements of football's biggest icons, including Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.
Former Arsenal and Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna has warned Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez against a deadline day move to the Etihad Stadium. Sagna believes the Argentine will lose his talismanic status if he joins the champions, insisting that Erling Haaland remains the undisputed main man in Manchester.
Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf believes Enzo Fernandez must leave Stamford Bridge before the transfer window closes. The 2022 World Cup winner has been linked with Manchester City, with Blues manager Xabi Alonso dropping him from recent matchday squads while negotiations develop ahead of Tuesday's deadline.
Manchester City have struck a £60 million agreement with Everton to sign Iliman Ndiaye. The 26-year-old Senegal international is expected to undergo his medical on Tuesday as Enzo Maresca swiftly reshapes his attacking options following high-profile summer departures.
Manchester City have been forced to look elsewhere in the final stages of the transfer window after Liverpool took a firm stance on Cody Gakpo's future. The Premier League champions launched a significant move for the Netherlands international, but the Reds are unwilling to part ways with their versatile forward without a guaranteed successor in place.
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 is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.
Manchester City have confirmed the arrival of Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras, adding further flair to Enzo Maresca's attacking options. The 22-year-old moves to the Etihad Stadium on a long-term contract as the Premier League champions continue their significant summer recruitment drive.
Elliot Anderson has a £116 million ($157m) price tag hanging around his neck at Manchester City. How does he go about justifying such an elaborate outlay? Dietmar Hamann has attempted to answer that question during an exclusive interview with GOAL. A Rodri-themed challenge has been presented to City’s latest England international addition.
Dietmar Hamann has told GOAL how Phil Foden can rediscover his spark at Manchester City following a “very draining” spell under Pep Guardiola. The England international is considered to be an “exceptional” player and is being backed to take his “big chance” under new boss Enzo Maresca - with a clean slate having been presented to the 26-year-old playmaker.
Gary Neville has made a bold prediction regarding the Premier League title race, insisting that Arsenal’s defensive superiority makes them the team to beat this season. Despite impressive victories for his former club Manchester United and a resurgent Chelsea side, the pundit believes Mikel Arteta has built a unit that is simply unmatched across the division.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has confessed that both Enzo Fernandez and Pedro Neto could depart Stamford Bridge before Tuesday's transfer deadline. Fernandez was notably absent from the Blues' recent victory over Brighton as Manchester City prepare a mammoth British record bid for the Argentine midfielder.
The former Real Salt Lake teenager got his first taste of Prem action, while Musah impressed in Milan’s midfield and Cardoso’s lack of minutes at Atletico Madrid raised fresh questions.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has made a public attempt to convince Cody Gakpo to remain at Anfield as Manchester City intensify their pursuit of the Dutch international. With the transfer deadline fast approaching, the defender has emphasized Gakpo's vital role in the squad despite the imminent arrival of big-money reinforcements.
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is poised to make a shock switch to Manchester City after choosing a move to the Etihad Stadium over Tottenham Hotspur. The Netherlands international is keen on the transfer as all parties work toward a definitive agreement for the high-profile deal.
Jack Grealish's Manchester City future remains shrouded in doubt as the transfer window rapidly draws to a close. Despite rumours of a sensational return to Aston Villa, the winger has been warned he does not fit Unai Emery's tactical vision, leaving Everton as a potential destination.
Rayan Cherki delivered a masterful performance as Manchester City cruised to a commanding 4-1 Premier League victory over Crystal Palace on Friday evening. The French playmaker scored twice to maintain Enzo Maresca's perfect start to the new season, earning high praise from his manager.
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Enzo Fernandez has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Manchester City regarding a summer transfer. Chelsea and The Cityzens must now negotiate a final fee for the midfielder, whose departure would leave the Blues desperately searching for a replacement before the deadline.
Manchester City playmaker Rayan Cherki offered a brutally honest self-assessment despite scoring twice in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Crystal Palace. The France international inspired a dominant second-half surge at Selhurst Park alongside Erling Haaland but insisted his overall display before the interval fell well short of expectations.
Julian Alvarez has categorically rejected a return to Manchester City despite Enzo Maresca's side expressing interest in re-signing the Atletico Madrid striker. The Argentine remains locked in a tense summer transfer saga as he prioritises staying in Spain over moving back to the Premier League.
Erling Haaland has officially opened his account for the new Premier League season, proving that a change in appearance has done little to diminish his clinical edge in front of goal. The Manchester City talisman found the net against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, further cementing his status as the division's most feared marksman.
Manchester City have made a surprise entry into the intense transfer race for Julian Alvarez. The English champions are exploring a sensational loan return for the Argentine striker, actively looking to hijack Arsenal's massive proposed deal for the Atletico Madrid star in the frantic final days of the summer transfer window.
Tottenham Hotspur have officially entered the race to sign Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye, joining Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester City in a high-stakes pursuit. Spurs are eager to add one more attacking weapon to Roberto De Zerbi’s squad before the summer transfer window slams shut.
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