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Cristian Romero may be heading for the exits at Tottenham, putting the captain’s armband up for grabs. Toby Alderweireld has told GOAL what Spurs “don’t need” from their next skipper, while explaining the qualities that a new on-field leader must possess - with the likes of Micky van de Ven, Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison in the running for that role.

Man Utd have made a move to sign Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi as they look to bolster their squad depth. However, Premier League rivals Chelsea are also monitoring the Colombian, who is available for a reasonable €25m fee as he enters the final year of his contract.

Brighton and Hove Albion are closing in on an agreement to sign Manchester United defender Gabby George for a six-figure fee ahead of the new Women's Super League campaign. The 29-year-old enters the final year of her contract after United triggered an extension clause in January, with the versatile full-back eager to secure regular first-team football.

Newcastle have officially identified Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha as their absolute priority to replace Arsenal-bound captain Bruno Guimaraes this summer. The Magpies have already opened preliminary discussions for the highly-rated Germany international, although they face a staggering €120 million asking price.

Manchester United have announced a record-breaking multi-year training kit sponsorship deal with Betway, reportedly worth £20 million per season. The agreement sees the brand's logo featured across both the men's and women's training wear, as well as around Old Trafford, filling a vacancy left after the club went without a training sponsor last term.

Wrexham appear to be benefitting from a Las Vegas-free summer, but Lee Trundle has told GOAL that the Red Dragons will be back in the promotion hunt next season. Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have avoided the funding of a fourth successive trip to Sin City, but collective sights in North Wales remain locked on the Premier League and another visit to Nevada.

Newly-promoted Hull City have joined West Ham United in the race to sign Tottenham Hotspur outcast Manor Solomon. While Spurs value the 27-year-old Israeli international at around £20m, the winger is expected to attract opening bids of between £10m and £20m, with a deal set to gain momentum quickly over the coming days.

Neymar has admitted he could retire from club football when his Santos contract expires at the end of the year. The Brazil legend, who recently called time on his international career, is determined to honour his current deal before deciding his next step.

Ferran Torres has finally addressed the controversial 'Make Spain Great Again' cap he wore during his nation's World Cup 2026 victory celebrations in Madrid. The Barcelona forward firmly insisted the gesture had absolutely no political motivations, despite sparking a massive global debate and drawing a reaction from the White House.

Experience-rich Norwegian goalkeeper Orjan Nyland has sealed a return to RB Leipzig, putting pen to paper on a contract running through to 2028. The 35-year-old shot-stopper arrives at the Red Bull Arena as a free agent following the expiration of his deal with Sevilla, stepping in to bolster the squad following Peter Gulacsi's departure.

Randal Kolo Muani has finally ended his Paris Saint-Germain nightmare by completing a permanent €50 million transfer to Juventus. The 27-year-old French international striker signed a long-term contract until 2031 after making every possible effort to seal his dream return to Turin.

Micky van de Ven was being linked with Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea when the summer transfer window of 2026 swung open, but the Dutch defender appears set to remain at Tottenham. Ex-Spurs star Toby Alderweireld has explained to GOAL why interest in the fleet-footed centre-half has faded following a couple of testing seasons in north London.

The winger has joined up with Xabi Alonso's squad on the pre-season tour of Australia and south-east Asia, but more than 600 days on from his last appearance, his future at the club is up in the air

Inter manager Cristian Chivu has minimised the significance of his side's upcoming pre-season derby against AC Milan in Perth, Australia. The Romanian coach insisted that match fitness and squad progression remain his primary objectives ahead of the new campaign, dismissing the notion that the friendly result holds any significant bragging rights.

Vinicius Junior has officially returned to Real Madrid training following his post-World Cup holiday, but intense speculation regarding a move to Arsenal continues to grow. The 26-year-old's agent recently fueled transfer rumours after posting a highly suggestive message upon landing in London.

Veteran striker Edin Dzeko has signed a new contract extension with Schalke 04 that will keep him at the club beyond his 41st birthday. The Bosnian icon joined the Gelsenkirchen side in January 2026, scoring six goals in 11 appearances to propel the former German giants back to the Bundesliga for the first time since the 2022-23 campaign.

Ajax have officially completed the season-long loan signing of veteran Barcelona goalkeeper Marc ter Stegen. The Germany international joins the Eredivisie giants following a temporary spell at Girona, reuniting with former colleague Jordi Cruyff to bolster the squad in Amsterdam.

Oliver Baumann has revealed that former Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann apologised for dropping him right before the 2026 World Cup. The 36-year-old goalkeeper was expected to start after playing throughout qualifying but was benched when Manuel Neuer came out of international retirement prior to Germany’s round-of-32 exit.

Paris Saint-Germain have expressed a strong interest in signing Barcelona defender Jules Kounde this summer. Les Parisiens are hoping to capitalise on ongoing talks for Ferran Torres to negotiate a double deal with the Catalan giants.

Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez has expressed his delight with life under new manager Enzo Maresca as the squad adapts to his tactical demands. The 24-year-old Spaniard impressed during a pre-season friendly against Inter Milan, positioning himself for a far more prominent role in midfield ahead of the new Premier League campaign.

Former Chelsea captain Gary Cahill has praised the club's smart recruitment after completing the £52m signing of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace. The 26-year-old French defender signed a six-year deal at Stamford Bridge following an impressive World Cup campaign, with Cahill tipping him to elevate his game under new manager Xabi Alonso.

Chelsea are strongly considering sending Mykhailo Mudryk on loan to sister club Strasbourg as he returns from a long anti-doping suspension. The Blues want the Ukrainian winger to rebuild his fitness and confidence in France rather than immediately throwing him into Xabi Alonso's starting plans.

Former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given believes Chelsea would "jump at the chance" to sign Jordan Pickford if given any encouragement. The 32-year-old England international is entering his tenth season at Goodison Park, having established himself as a pillar of consistency for Everton since joining from Sunderland for £25m in 2017.

Liverpool remain in club-to-club discussions with Paris Saint-Germain over a potential move for Bradley Barcola. However, with Les Parisiens demanding up to £145 million, the Reds are actively lining up Bournemouth's Brazilian attacker Rayan as an alternative option for Andoni Iraola's squad.

Jack Wilshere has called on Myles Lewis-Skelly to fight for his Arsenal future as Manchester United reportedly prepare a transfer bid for the 19-year-old defender. The Hale End academy graduate enjoyed a strong end to last season, helping Mikel Arteta's side secure the Premier League title and reaching the Champions League final amid interest from Old Trafford.

Aleksandar Stankovic delivered a standout performance during Inter's pre-season penalty shootout victory over Manchester City in Hong Kong. Head coach Cristian Chivu praised the young midfielder's display while also highlighting the club's remaining summer transfer priorities.

With the World Cup break well and truly over, GOAL looks at the Winners and Losers of another intriguing week of MLS.

Sam Kerr and Gotham delivered twice, Utah put five past Portland and the Courage rejoined the conversation with a statement 5-0 win over Orlando.

A shocking confession from former French Sports Minister Marie-George Buffet has rocked the football world, revealing that surprise anti-doping tests were suspended for the national team prior to their 1998 World Cup triumph. Despite years of denials, the former official admitted that the government halted controls to avoid "disturbing" the squad's preparation for the home tournament.