Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah is weighing up his international future after Ghana made a fresh approach to secure his allegiance. Despite having previously represented England at senior level, the forward remains eligible to switch to the Black Stars under current FIFA regulations, leaving him with a major decision to make regarding his long-term international career.
Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle has hit out at the lack of consistency regarding Premier League officiating. The German tactician has questioned why he was singled out for his animated touchline behaviour while other managers appear to escape punishment for similar actions.
Arsenal are preparing to hand Mikel Arteta a record-breaking new contract that will see the Spaniard become one of the best-paid managers in world football. The Gunners are eager to secure the long-term future of their leader following a period of unprecedented progress that has seen the club return to the pinnacle of the English game.
Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison has reportedly approached FIFA in a dramatic attempt to terminate the final year of his contract. The Brazil international is seeking an immediate exit from north London after being surprisingly omitted from the club's 25-man Premier League squad and subsequently demoted to the Under-21s, paving the way for a potential return to Brazil.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been hit with a significant financial penalty following a heated confrontation during the Reds' recent draw with Nottingham Forest. The Brazilian shot-stopper was left incensed by a controversial officiating call at Anfield that has since been scrutinised by independent experts.
Arsenal were linked with Vinicius Junior and Bradley Barcola during the summer transfer window of 2026, but missed out on both. Jermaine Pennant has told GOAL that the Gunners will sign a superstar left winger at some point, as they have actually got “weaker” in that department. Mikel Arteta has pieced together a Premier League title-winning squad, but there is still room for improvement at Emirates Stadium.
Barcelona sporting director Deco has opened up on the club's decision to move for Anthony Gordon this summer, despite Marcus Rashford’s successful loan spell at the Camp Nou last season. The Catalan giants opted to pivot their strategy, prioritising Gordon’s specific profile to satisfy the tactical demands of new head coach Hansi Flick instead of pursuing a permanent deal for the Man Utd forward.
Haji Wright has suffered an unfortunate injury, delaying the start of his Premier League dream at Coventry, with Clinton Morrison telling GOAL what the USMNT star must do once back to full fitness. The versatile frontman represented his country at the 2026 World Cup, gracing a major tournament on home soil, but is currently ruled out of action for several weeks.
Alexander Isak has benefited from the injury-enforced absence of Hugo Ekitike at Liverpool, with Jermaine Pennant explaining to GOAL what Andoni Iraola is likely to do when both big-money forwards are fit and firing. Questions have been asked of Isak’s contribution to the collective cause, with a £125 million ($169m) price tag hanging around his neck, but the Swedish striker is too good to be “sitting on your bench”.
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has lifted the lid on the club's failed pursuits of two of Europe's most exciting wingers during the summer transfer window. The Bundesliga giants were forced to watch from the sidelines as Bradley Barcola secured a blockbuster move to Liverpool, while Anthony Gordon opted for a switch to Catalonia with Barcelona.
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has been ruled out of the match against Atletico after suffering adductor niggles in his previous outing. Head coach Andoni Iraola cannot guarantee the in-form attacker will recover in time for Saturday's crucial league fixture against Fulham at Anfield.
Manchester City legend Kevin De Bruyne has conceded that Arsenal may now be the best team in world football following their Champions League victory over Napoli. The Belgian midfielder was on the receiving end of a dominant Gunners performance as Mikel Arteta’s side continued their perfect start to the new campaign.
Napoli head coach Massimiliano Allegri has lauded Mikel Arteta's Arsenal as one of Europe's elite following a narrow Champions League defeat at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Despite remaining resolute for much of the contest, the Italian manager conceded his struggling side ultimately had no answer to the visitors' quality.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has taken full responsibility for a disjointed performance that saw his side fall two goals behind against Leeds United before rallying for a remarkable Carabao Cup victory. The Blues boss admitted he made life "too difficult" for his rotated squad after making nine changes for the midweek clash at Stamford Bridge.
Spurs wrapped up second place in the English championship behind Chelsea in 2017. If former coach Mauricio Pochettino had his way, the title should actually belong to Tottenham.
Thomas Frank impressed many Premier League observers at Brentford, but then suffered a 38-game flop as head coach of Tottenham. He has been out of work since severing ties with Spurs, but Clinton Morrison has explained to GOAL why the Danish tactician’s reputation has not been tarnished. He is expected to return to the dugout at some point in the not too distant future.
Chelsea survived a massive scare in the Carabao Cup third round as they roared back from two goals down to secure a chaotic 6-3 victory over Leeds. Despite providing three crucial assists off the bench to orchestrate the revival, £117 million signing Morgan Rogers watched his close friend Cole Palmer walk away with the Player of the Match accolade. The playmaker playfully slammed the decision as 'criminal', sparking a hilarious post-match exchange between the team-mates.
Erling Haaland will continue to generate transfer talk at Manchester City for as long as remarkable goalscoring numbers are posted, but during an exclusive interview with GOAL former Blues striker Andy Cole has pondered why the Norwegian would want to go “anywhere else”. He is also not convinced that the three-time Premier League Golden Boot winner will be concerning himself with “records”.
Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has sensationally claimed that Spurs should be retrospective winners of the 2016-17 Premier League title. The Argentine argues that Chelsea’s admission of financial rule breaches means the trophy belongs in north London. Though the Blues were fined £10 million by the FA earlier this summer, Pochettino believes a lack of sporting sanctions is a betrayal of fair play.
Liverpool’s marquee summer signing Bradley Barcola saw his highly anticipated Anfield debut end in frustration and concern on Wednesday night. The blockbuster £123 million arrival was forced to withdraw during the second half of the Reds' Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid, sparking immediate fears over a long-term layoff with head coach Andoni Iraola providing fitness update.
Dejan Kulusevski is finally nearing a return to competitive football after enduring a gruelling 16-month battle with a complex knee injury. Sweden manager Graham Potter hopes to include the Tottenham Hotspur forward in his upcoming Nations League squad, provided the club's medical staff grant approval.
The behaviour of Ismaila Sarr and Jean-Philippe Mateta at Crystal Palace has Clinton Morrison puzzled, with the Eagles legend telling GOAL that the latter has been “badly advised” and the former must earn any transfer to Liverpool in the “right way”. Two proven Premier League performers have been pushing their way towards the exits at Selhurst Park.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick was without Luke Shaw for Wednesday's training session ahead of their Champions League return against Sabah FK. The defender's absence sparked immediate concern given the club's lack of left-back reinforcements, but supporters can safely breathe a sigh of relief.
