Harry Kane has been advised to use Cristiano Ronaldo as a World Cup warning, with Chris Waddle telling GOAL that involvement with England at the 2030 World Cup will be a “big ask” for the Three Lions’ record-shattering captain. Kane is showing no sign of slowing down, with club and country, but questions continue to be asked of his international future.
Lamine Yamal has been making the most of his summer break in Colombia following Spain's World Cup victory. The Barcelona star was seen wearing a Colombian national team kit while singing on stage alongside famous music artists and content creators in Medellin.
Arsenal's pursuit of Vinicius Junior always seemed like a stretch. It emerged in a bombshell revelation in late July that the Gunners were 'exploring' the possibility of striking a deal for the Real Madrid superstar as they seek to make a marquee left-wing signing, but those explorations ultimately came to nothing as he agreed a new contract at the Bernabeu. So, where do they turn next?
Eddie Howe is considered to be an England manager of the future, but Newcastle legend Chris Waddle has told GOAL that the former Magpies boss should be looking to move abroad for his next job. The 48-year-old has surprisingly become available, with options now being mulled over that will allow already impressive coaching credentials to be enhanced.
Juventus have reached an agreement in principle to sign Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi after fending off strong interest from the Premier League. The Colombian international has agreed a five-year contract in Turin, although the two Italian clubs must still negotiate a final transfer fee.
Rayan Ait-Nouri has expressed his determination to become a regular goalscorer for Manchester City under new manager Enzo Maresca following his first strike for the club. The Algerian international, who completed a move to the Etihad Stadium in June 2025, featured prominently during City's pre-season tour after making 31 competitive appearances last term.
Atletico Madrid have initiated negotiations to sign Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero as Diego Simeone seeks to reinforce his defensive unit. The 28-year-old Argentina international is widely expected to depart North London during the summer transfer window despite having signed a four-year contract extension at the club just last August.
Napoli are ready to shake up their attacking options this summer as Romelu Lukaku edges closer to an exit, with Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus emerging as a primary target for the Serie A giants. The Brazilian international is reportedly open to a fresh challenge away from the Premier League as the Partenopei look to rebuild their frontline under Massimiliano Allegri.
Former Salford boss Karl Robinson believes Dele Alli still has plenty to offer in football but warned the midfielder cannot waste another opportunity. The 37-time England international is currently trying to get his career back on track while training with Championship side West Ham United.
Lionel Messi has decisively dismissed speculation linking his eldest son, Thiago, with a return to Barcelona's La Masia academy. Ahead of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup fixture against Atletico San Luis, the Argentine legend delivered a blunt one-word response to clarify that the 13-year-old midfielder will remain in Florida to continue his development.
Paul Mullin is a Wrexham legend, but there is little place for sentiment in professional sport and former Red Dragons star Lee Trundle has admitted to GOAL that football can be “cruel”. More tough decisions have been made in North Wales this summer, with a promotion-winning striker that registered 110 goals for the club seeing his contract terminated by mutual consent.
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