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De Cat reveals stance on January exit amid Spurs interest

Anderlecht’s teenage sensation Nathan De Cat has spoken publicly about growing Premier League interest from Tottenham and Aston Villa, insisting he has “no intention” of leaving in January despite major clubs tracking his rise. With the 17-year-old already valued at over €20 million (£17.5m/$23m) and viewed as one of Europe’s elite young midfielders, speculation continues to mount.

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Belgian wonderkid urged to avoid Premier League transfer

Highly rated Anderlecht midfielder Nathan de Cat has been urged to steer clear of a Premier League move despite rising interest from Tottenham, Aston Villa and Brighton. With Europe’s elite monitoring the 17-year-old, analyst Marc Degryse believes the starlet must develop in Germany before taking the leap to England, warning that an early step to the Premier League could stunt his long-term rise.

Hidden Gems FC: The rise of Canada's 'Baby Lukaku' David

'Baby Lukaku'. That is the nickname, coined by Romelu Lukaku's former team-mate Kevin Mirallas, that Belgian journalists love to use when they write about Promise David. It's easy to see why, too, with the Union Saint-Gilloise striker one of European football's most unsung talents, a true Hidden Gem.

Bayern and Dortmund among top clubs in for Anderlecht's midfield prodigy

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have entered a high-stakes battle for Anderlecht’s 17-year-old prodigy Nathan De Cat. The Belgian youth international has risen rapidly from academy standout to first-team regular, attracting top clubs with his tactical intelligence and dominant performances. With his contract running until 2027, De Cat has become the centre of a transfer race between the two Bundesliga giants.

'I dream of wearing the Milan shirt' - Brugge striker reveals transfer wish

Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi confessed that he "dreams of wearing the AC Milan shirt" one day, adding that he regularly watches Massimiliano Allegri's team. This past summer, the Rossoneri signed Swiss international Ardon Jashari from Brugge in what was a record transfer fee received by the Belgian Pro League giants. Tresoldi dreams of following a similar pathway to the Serie A.

Why Man Utd are signing Lammens to solve 'keeper crisis

The Red Devils have agreed a deal sign the Royal Antwerp shot-stopper amid continued concerns over Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir's competency

Man Utd plot Sancho swap deal with Villa during Martinez talks

Aston Villa and Manchester United could work out a swap deal involving Emi Martinez and Jadon Sancho, with Senne Lammens also in the picture.

Man Utd's Lammens saga isn't over—make improved offer

Manchester United are not giving up in their pursuit of Senne Lammens, with the club making an improved offer after initially failing to agree personal terms with the Belgian goalkeeper. With just days left in the transfer window, the Red Devils are pushing to add depth with Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir struggling as Ruben Amorim continues to reshape his squad at Old Trafford.

Man Utd make fresh approach for Martinez

Manchester United have made a fresh move for Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez with two days of the summer transfer window remaining.

Onana in line for shock transfer to new Premier League club

Andre Onana could leave Manchester United in a shock transfer this summer as one of their Premier League rivals are keen on signing the Cameroonian goalkeeper. The Red Devils are expected to remain busy in the final week of the summer transfer window as they are closing in on signing Belgian star Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp to bolster the goalkeeping position.

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Man Utd continuing with Lammens talks after Antwerp intervention

Manchester United are moving towards a deal for Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who was dropped by his club for their last game.

Man Utd in 'active talks' to sign Lammens amid Onana uncertainty

Manchester United are in 'active talks' to sign Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens as uncertainty over Andre Onana's future at the club mounts.

'Exceptional' Jashari can 'shift the balance of power' at Milan

Ardon Jashari's former team-mate, Christos Tzolis, heaped praise on the midfielder and believes he will achieve great things at his new club AC Milan.

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Inter fail in attempt to hijack AC Milan move for Jashari

Inter have attempted to swoop in to snap up Ardon Jashari from Club Brugge after an offer from archrivals AC Milan was turned down by the Belgians.

Club Brugge chief tells AC Milan to up their bid for Jashari

Club Brugge CEO Bob Madou wants AC Milan to recognise 'the elephant in the room' and up their bid should they wish to sign Ardon Jashari.

Milan told to up Jashari offer as Club Brugge seek record fee

Club Brugge have not yet responded to the initial proposal sent by AC Milan, with the Belgian side aiming to receive a club-record transfer fee.

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Report: Portsmouth target Westerlo's American star Yow

The Championship side have set their sights on American winger with the 22-year-old expected to depart the Belgian club Westerlo this summer

Arsenal inching closer to £38m transfer for 'Mini Odegaard'

Arsenal are reportedly inching closer to a £38 million move for Genk starlet Konstantinos Karetsas - who has been dubbed a "Mini Odegaard"

Griffin Yow is ready for transfer buzz - and a USMNT shot

GOAL sat down with the winger to discuss his life in Belgium, his recent breakout and, of course, the big question: what's next?

Kane's new back-up? Bayern plot move for ex-Bundesliga flop

Bayern Munich are reportedly plotting a surprise €25m move for a former Bundesliga flop as they view him as Harry Kane's back-up.

8 European minnows eyeing shock Champions League spots

The expanded league-phase format has opened the door to more competitive races for qualification across all of Europe

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Sources: USMNT's Reynolds sought by Plymouth, Sparta Prague

The USMNT fullback is drawing interest from English side Plymouth ahead of the transfer window, sources tell GOAL

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'Thought I was going to die' - Belgium and Spurs legend Alderweireld reveals why he quit national team

Belgium and Spurs' legendary centre-back Toby Alderweireld revealed that his health problems caused him to retire from international football.

Chelsea in talks to sign Genk goalkeeper Penders

After signing Filip Jorgensen from Villarreal, Chelsea are now eyeing a move for Genk's goalkeeper Mike Penders.

Meet the Man Utd-linked wonderkid out to emulate CR7

The teenage forward has enjoyed a breakthrough 2023-24 campaign in Belgium, attracting attention from the new ownership regime at Old Trafford

GOAL's 21 best managerial jobs of the season - ranked

It has been a season full of shocks and surprise packages, but which coach deserves the most credit for their work?

USMNT & Chelsea keeper Slonina relegated with Eupen

U.S. Under-23 men's national team goalkeeper Gaga Slonina suffered relegation with Eupen while on loan from Chelsea over the weekend.

Why Chelsea & Spurs are keen on the 'Norwegian Neymar'

The 19-year-old came extremely close to securing his dream Premier League move in January, and should be on the move this summer

West Ham targeting summer move for USMNT defender McKenzie

West Ham United are targeting USMNT defender Mark McKenzie this summer as the Hammers believe he is the solution to their defensive issues.

Girona, Brest & the underdogs set for next season's UCL

The new format could play host to a string of lesser-known continental teams in 2024-25 if current league positions hold

Frequently asked questions

: Al-Hilal are the most successful Saudi Pro League side ever, having won an astonishing 19 league titles. Their first-ever league title came at the end of the 1976-77 campaign. Currently, they are also the defending champions, having gone all the way in the 2023-24 season.
: Currently, there are 18 teams in the Saudi Pro League. In the first season ever, which took place in 1976-77, there were just eight teams. The number increased to 10 in the following season. Ahead of the 1981-82, Saudi Premier League and Saudi First Division merged to form one single league for the 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification process. However, from the 1984-85 season, the number teams reverted to 12.
: Legendary Saudi Arabian goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Deayea holds the record for most appearances in the Saudi Pro League. Al-Deayea played for Al-Taee and Al-Hilal and managed 406 appearances inthe league.
: Majed Abdullah, also known as the Arabian Pele, is the league's all-time leading topscorer with 189 goals in 194 league games, all of them coming with Al-Nassr in a 21-year span. He is Al-Nassr's record goalscorer, with 259 goals in just 266 games.
: Former Syrian midfielder Jehad Al-Hussain has registered the most assists in Saudi Pro League history, setting up 50 goals for his teammates in 208 games.
: Former Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El Hadary is the oldest player to ever feature in Saudi Pro League. El Hadary was 45 years and 81 days old when he featured for Al-Taawoun in April 2018.
: Teenage sensation Talal Haji, who plays for Al-Ittihad, is the youngest player to ever play in Saudi Pro League. Haji achieved this feat at the age of 16 years and five days when he came on as a substitute for Romarinho in Al-Ittihad's 2-1 win over Al-Fateh in September 2023.
: Cristiano Ronaldo, Riyad Mahrez, Karim Benzema, Roberto Firmino, N'Golo Kante, Sadio Mane, Yassine Bounou, Nacho, Aymeric Laporte, and Fabinho are among the most famous players to have played in the Saudi Pro League.
: Steven Gerrard, Laurent Blanc, and Stefano Pioli are some of Saudi Pro League's most prominent managers in history.
: The King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, which is home to Al-Shabab and Al-Riyadh, is the biggest stadium in Saudi Pro League. It has a capacity of 68,752.
: Neymar is the most expensive player in Saudi Pro League history, costing a whopping £77.6 million when Al-Hilal bought him from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023.

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