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The Dutchman was hamstrung by a raft of big departures, but his lack of passion and stubbornness rubbed his new employers up the wrong way

Premier League sides spent big strengthening their respective squads, but neither PSG nor Barca made many moves in the market

The Reds' outrageous outlay has made plenty of headlines, but how did their summer compare to some of the most sensational windows of all time?

From Champions League winners to exciting young talents, there have been plenty of eye-catching players on the move in this summer's transfer window

PGMOL chief Howard Webb has admitted that Fulham's opening goal against Chelsea was wrongfully ruled out as Rodrigo Muniz's challenge should not have been considered a foul. Joshua King looked to have given Fulham a 21st-minute lead, only for the goal to be overturned by referee Robert Jones. After a VAR check it was deemed that Muniz fouled Trevoh Chalobah in the build-up.

Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah has revealed the advice he gave to wonderkid Rio Ngumoha after the teenager scored a dramatic winner against Newcastle.

The Charlotte FC center back claimed that Mauricio Pochettino's side don't think about roster composition amid debates about league strength

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in MLS, including another top showing from McGlynn

While saying 'In Pochettino, I believe' and praising inclusion of MLS players, Howard said he's still perplexed by some decisions

The USMNT icon called for MLS to impose significant disciplinary measures against Inter Miami players

Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has addressed speculation linking him with a move to Chelsea, insisting his dream has always been to succeed at Camp Nou.

Raheem Sterling has reportedly shut the door on lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and the United States, instead vowing to remain in London and wait for the January window to open. The 30-year-old forward has no intention of uprooting his young family from the capital and will continue training away from Chelsea’s main squad at Cobham.

With the transfer window closed, the veteran goalkeeper remains a free agent with 2026 FIFA World Cup just 10 months away

Viktor Gyokeres was left squirming when asked about a viral Arsenal chant that makes reference to his ex-girlfriend following his £64 million move to the Emirates.

Lucas Paqueta’s rollercoaster battle with the Football Association has reached its climax and the West Ham star has avoided the nightmare of a suspension. Instead, the Brazilian midfielder will reportedly be forced to swallow a six-figure fine after being found guilty of failing to cooperate fully with the governing body’s investigation.

Erling Haaland came close to joining Bayern Munich before his record-breaking move to Manchester City, with the Norwegian striker even jokingly asking for the sporting director’s house "for free" during transfer talks.

GOAL US writers break down the transfer window, with a focus on which Americans helped their 2026 World Cup chances

Manchester United's new goalkeeper Senne Lammens has opened up on his decision to join the Red Devils, revealing how the "aura of the club" swayed him amid late Aston Villa interest.

Liverpool overcame Bournemouth 4-2 in their season opener, yet the result paled in comparison to the scenes that unfolded at the final whistle when Mohamed Salah, usually the picture of composure, broke down in front of the Kop. The club and its supporters were still reeling from the tragic death of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, and their passing cast a painful shadow over Anfield.

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has been lauded for his 'ingenuity' after masterminding the signing of Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen, using a special clause in the deal to navigate several financial challenges.

Manchester United have unveiled Senne Lammens as their newest recruit in a deal worth up to £21.7 million ($29m), but reports have revealed that Leeds and Sunderland had backed away from him over concerns of his suitability in the Premier League. United could have opted for proven Premier League quality in Aston Villa’s World Cup-winning Emi Martinez, yet the Old Trafford hierarchy instead banked on the promise of a 23-year-old.

The American acknowledged multiple clubs were in interested in him, but there were several factors on why he stayed at Norwich

Oliver Glasner revealed his Crystal Palace ambitions after stopping Marc Guehi from swapping south London for Liverpool. The Austrian coach refused to sanction the centre-back’s sale to the Reds, even though the deal would have added £35 million into Crystal Palace’s account. However, with his contract running down and no extension in sight, Palace face the grim prospect of losing their skipper for free in 2026..

Newcastle's £55m signing of Yoane Wissa was only completed with 30 seconds to spare on deadline day, after the striker initially failed to sign a critical form in the deal.

Javier Aguirre’s squad will face Japan this Saturday in the Bay Area

Manchester City have confirmed the departure of club legend Ilkay Gundogan, who has joined Galatasaray on a free transfer just one year after returning to the Etihad from Barcelona.

Anthony Gordon penned an emotional goodbye to his "brother" Alexander Isak after seeing his Newcastle team-mate leave St. James' Park. The summer-long drama surrounding Isak finally reached its conclusion, with the Swedish forward sealing a record-breaking £125 million ($169m) switch from Tyneside to Liverpool on transfer deadline day.

Manchester United have refused the chance to force their way back into the Carabao Cup, despite evidence that Grimsby Town fielded a player who had registration issues in their second-round tie. The League Two side, who dumped United out in a dramatic penalty shoot-out, were found guilty of breaching EFL rules but escaped with nothing more than a fine.

GOAL US unpacks the main weekend storylines from the Premier League, La Liga and other top competitions in The Euro XI