Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele has proposed a hilarious solution to solve the club's 2026 Ballon d'Or dilemma. The reigning award winner has heaped praise on his attacking team-mate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, claiming the Georgian winger deserves to take home this year's ultimate individual honour.
Reece James and Emi Martinez have been set a leadership challenge at Chelsea, with Frank Lebouef telling GOAL that the Blues have become “too nice” as a collective. He wants to see senior figures, especially those donning the captain’s armband, ask questions of those around them when individual standards are allowed to slip - with clean sheets proving hard to come by at present.
Gabriel Martinelli opted for a radical change of scenery this summer, snubbing interest from fellow Premier League clubs to complete a lucrative move to Al-Hilal. The Brazilian winger brought his long-standing association with Arsenal to an end after being informed he was surplus to requirements by Mikel Arteta.
Former Real Madrid defender David Alaba is set to complete a surprising free transfer to Serie A side Udinese after passing his medical tests in Rome. The Austrian international chose the Italian club despite interest from Inter Miami and Union Berlin following his Santiao Bernabeu exit.
Juventus are reportedly plotting a January transfer move for Manchester City full-back Rayan Ait-Nouri following his lack of regular playing time this season. The Serie A giants have already contacted the defender's entourage as they look to capitalise on his frustrating situation at the Etihad Stadium.
Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella has finally broken his silence regarding the intense speculation that linked him with a return to Barcelona during the summer transfer window. The Spanish international, who has established himself as a key figure under Jose Mourinho at the Bernabeu, also revealed a cheeky attempt to lure Rodri to the Spanish capital before the midfielder opted for a move to Catalonia instead.
Roma and Milan are reportedly lining up a January loan approach for Real Madrid forward Endrick following his lack of game time in Spain. Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has publicly expressed his frustration over the 20-year-old's situation, demanding that the talented youngster gets regular minutes to develop properly.
In an era where superstar No.10s are all the rage - with Bruno Fernandes, Cole Palmer and Rayan Cherki among those strutting their stuff in the Premier League - are Liverpool lacking “magic” in that department? Ray Houghton has answered that question for GOAL, with the Reds legend addressing the ongoing struggles being endured by £116 million ($154m) playmaker Florian Wirtz.
Liverpool's high-profile move for Florian Wirtz last summer is being labelled a total disaster as former Reds star Didi Hamann suggests the club should prepare to cut their losses. The German international has failed to live up to his massive price tag, sparking intense debate over whether he will ever adapt to the demands of the Premier League.
United States goalkeeper Diego Kochen is enjoying a brilliant start to his loan spell at Danish outfit Lyngby from Barcelona. The young shot-stopper has earned a senior international call-up from Mauricio Pochettino after putting in a string of standout performances in Scandinavia.
Barcelona are increasingly confident of securing a permanent transfer for Marc-Andre ter Stegen next summer following his successful loan spell at Ajax. The German goalkeeper has regained his top form in Amsterdam, attracting serious interest from the Premier League and earning an international recall.
Barcelona winger Anthony Gordon has weighed in on the identity crisis surrounding the England national team, insisting that the Three Lions must stop trying to mimic the technical mastery of Spain. Following England's heart-breaking World Cup semi-final exit, the former Newcastle man believes the nation needs to embrace its own chaotic, athletic roots rather than chasing a style that simply does not fit the English DNA.
Emile Heskey has, in an exclusive interview with GOAL, named Celtic boss Martin O’Neill and Liverpool icon Gerard Houllier as the best managers that he worked under. The ex- England international, who spent time with Leicester and at Anfield in his playing days, is now helping to find potential Premier League coaches of the future as part of an inspiring new enterprise.
Harvey Elliott’s quest to revitalise his career away from Anfield has hit another significant roadblock during his loan spell with Valencia. The Liverpool midfielder, who joined the Spanish side in search of regular minutes, is now facing intense scrutiny over his physical condition and future in La Liga.
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