Premier League news

Mauricio Pochettino has opened up about the transformative period at Tottenham Hotspur where he helped Harry Kane overcome "bad habits" to reach the pinnacle of world football. The former Spurs boss revealed that a frank conversation regarding professionalism was necessary to propel the striker from a fringe player to an elite goalscorer.

Ashley Young has confirmed his intention to retire from professional football following an illustrious career spanning more than two decades at the highest level. The 40-year-old former England international is set to bring the curtain down on a storied journey that saw him lift major trophies with Manchester United and Inter.

Manchester United are ready to step up their pursuit of AC Milan star Rafael Leao by offering a selection of first-team players to sweeten the deal. The Red Devils are exploring creative ways to lower the cost of the Portugal international as they look to overhaul their attacking options for next season.

Benfica have set their sights on Fulham manager Marco Silva as the primary candidate to succeed Jose Mourinho at Estadio da Luz. This potential move creates a significant hurdle for Chelsea, who have also shortlisted the Portuguese tactician as they seek a permanent successor to Liam Rosenior ahead of a crucial summer rebuild.

Manchester United have identified Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola as the primary contender to challenge interim manager Michael Carrick for the permanent hotseat at Old Trafford. While Carrick has transformed the club’s fortunes since taking over from Ruben Amorim in January, the United hierarchy are determined to conduct a thorough search to avoid past mistakes.

Manchester United have secured the long-term future of academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo after the midfielder signed a lucrative new contract extension until June 2031. The 21-year-old, who has become a focal point of the club's midfield, rejected previous exit talk to commit himself to the project currently overseen by interim boss Michael Carrick.

Burnley have confirmed that Scott Parker has left his position as head coach with immediate effect following the club's relegation from the Premier League. The decision comes after internal discussions between the 45-year-old and the board, ending his two-year stay at Turf Moor before the current campaign has officially concluded.

Michael Olise has been posting “crazy” numbers at Bayern Munich, leading to him reportedly having a £170 million ($229m) price tag placed around his neck, and Louis Saha has told GOAL why a return to the Premier League may not be the France international’s next move. Few teams on the planet could afford to put a transfer package in place for Olise, but that does not mean that the former Crystal Palace star is destined to head back to England.

West Ham have been warned that there will be “clubs circling” for Mateus Fernandes in upcoming transfer windows, with Joe Cole admitting to GOAL that the Hammers may find it difficult to retain the services of a “proper player”. After two seasons in English football, the highly-rated Portuguese midfielder is already said to be attracting interest from Manchester United and Liverpool.

Liverpool have moved to calm the nerves of the Anfield faithful by releasing a definitive update on Mohamed Salah's fitness. The legendary forward sparked major concern when he limped out of the recent win over Crystal Palace, with many fearing his historic spell on Merseyside had reached a premature conclusion.

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has officially lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after being hit with a maximum four-year ban for a doping violation. The Ukraine international has been out of action for nearly 18 months following an adverse finding in a routine test, a situation that sent shockwaves through Stamford Bridge.

Paris Saint-Germain's exhilarating 5-4 win over Bayern Munich on Tuesday was a joy to behold. It was a timely and thrilling exhibition of 'The Beautiful Game', a captivating contest between two teams completely committed to playing fearless, free-flowing football. For Liverpool supporters, though, it was also a painful reminder of what could have been.

Marcus Rashford has been told that his “time has passed” at Manchester United, with Louis Saha explaining to GOAL why the England international will have no future at Old Trafford even if Barcelona opt against triggering a £26 million ($35m) permanent transfer option. The 28-year-old forward has spent the 2025-26 campaign on loan at Camp Nou and is expected to complete a move “somewhere” in the next window.

Arsenal reportedly made a frantic last-minute request to UEFA officials just hours before their Champions League semi-final showdown against Atletico Madrid. The Gunners were concerned that the Spanish giants were employing tactical "dark arts" to disrupt their play at the Metropolitano Stadium.

Manchester United have been urged to consider a stunning move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez as the Red Devils look to rebuild their engine room this summer. Former United striker Louis Saha believes the club should be in the conversation to sign Fernandez if he becomes available. The Argentine World Cup winner faces an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge following a turbulent period in West London.

Benjamin Sesko has sent a clear message to the Manchester United hierarchy, urging the club to hand Michael Carrick the manager's job on a permanent basis. The Slovenian striker has flourished under the interim boss and believes the former midfielder has completely transformed the atmosphere at Old Trafford.

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has delivered a scathing assessment of Martin Odegaard, claiming the Arsenal captain has become a "big problem" for Mikel Arteta. Despite the Gunners sitting at the top of the Premier League table, Scholes believes the Norwegian’s tendency to drop too deep is stifling the team's attacking fluidity.