Everton are reportedly considering a surprise summer transfer move for Tottenham Hotspur defender Djed Spence as he searches for regular first-team football. David Moyes is keen to bolster his options at right-back, and the Toffees believe they can tempt the England international away from north London with the promise of consistent Premier League starts.
Enzo Maresca's arrival may present Jack Grealish with the chance to resurrect his Manchester City, according to reports. The England international had appeared destined for a permanent exit this summer, but the change in management at the Etihad Stadium has dramatically shifted the landscape for the 30-year-old winger.
Hayden Hackney is a man in demand, with former Middlesbrough star Gary Pallister telling GOAL why the talented midfielder could tread a similar career path to England international and £130 million ($172m) Manchester City transfer target Elliot Anderson. Having proven himself in the EFL ranks, classy playmaker Hackney is ready to take the Premier League by storm.
Everton have made a preliminary move to sign West Ham United winger Jarrod Bowen during the summer transfer window. The Toffees have established initial contact regarding the 29-year-old, who is fully expected to depart the London Stadium in the coming weeks to maintain his status in the top flight.
The Premier League fixture list for 2026-27 has been released. Arsenal will be looking to defend their title, while the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United have sights locked on the ultimate prize. Coventry are back in the big time after a 25-year absence, while several managerial changes mean that new eras are being ushered in across the division. Here, GOAL picks out the most notable matches from what promises to be another thrilling top-flight campaign.
Jordan Pickford has been England’s No.1 for the best part of a decade, but where does the Everton star rank on the Premier League goalkeeper chart? Former Liverpool, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Three Lions shot-stopper David James has answered that question during an exclusive interview with GOAL - as a proven performer is placed in illustrious company.
Jordan Pickford has stated his desire to take a penalty for England, but would the Everton goalkeeper be picked to step up in a shootout if a 2026 World Cup fixture went the distance? Former Three Lions shot-stopper David James has told GOAL what Thomas Tuchel’s stance is likely to be, with history dictating that plans do need to be drawn up in that department.
The Premier League has announced a comprehensive suite of mandatory law changes and officiating guidelines ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. Developed in tandem with PGMOL and informed by an extensive annual football survey, the updates heavily target time-wasting tactics while refining the threshold for video assistant referee interventions.
Everton have been ordered to pay Burnley nearly £40 million in a landmark compensation ruling that could reshape how financial breaches are handled in English football. The payout follows a protected legal battle regarding the Toffees' breach of Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) during the 2021-22 season.
Jack Grealish “having a pint” is actually “quite refreshing” in the modern era, Everton legend Peter Reid has told GOAL, with fans on Merseyside hoping to see a deal struck in the summer transfer window that brings a colourful character back to the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Manchester City-owned Grealish saw a productive loan spell with the Toffees in 2025-26 cut short by injury.
Everton and Brighton are reportedly set to battle it out for the signature of Torino midfielder Cesare Casadei. The Italian youngster has enjoyed a productive debut season in Serie A, reigniting interest from the Premier League just a year after his permanent departure from Chelsea.
Everton are interested in signing Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal this summer, but financial obstacles could complicate any potential deal. The Toffees view the Brazilian as a solution to their attacking problems, although concerns over his wages, fitness record and transfer fee remain significant hurdles.
Borussia Dortmund have set their sights on Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam following his impressive performances in the Premier League. The 22-year-old talent has attracted major interest from top European clubs, with both Dortmund and Stuttgart planning to make their moves. However, Everton are determined to keep hold of their rising star ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Harry Kane will “half want to come back” to the Premier League once his adventure at Bayern Munich is over, Peter Reid has told GOAL. An England icon of the past would like to see one of the present make his way to Everton, but appreciates that may be slightly ambitious and has explained what makes the Three Lions’ all-time leading goalscorer special.
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Conor Gallagher has opened up on the immense psychological challenges he faced following his January switch from Atletico Madrid. The England international struggled for form and became a target for disgruntled supporters during a chaotic managerial cycle before playing a pivotal role in keeping the club afloat.
The 2025-26 Premier League season is over, with top-flight players around England making their plans for the summer, whether they involve holidays or, for the lucky few, a chance to put on a show at the World Cup. Even those internationals will get the chance to switch off at some stage, but for their managers, the work never stops, with plans likely already being drawn up for the transfer window and next season.
And there you have it - the 2025-26 Premier League season is over. Arsenal are the champions while West Ham have been relegated alongside Wolves and Burnley as Tottenham secured survival on the final day. While the football hasn't always been the most scintillating, it's been a campaign full of twists and turns at both ends of the table, making it difficult to predict any result given the increased parity among the teams in the English top-flight.
Micky van de Ven has expressed his immense frustration at Tottenham's disastrous campaign after the club narrowly avoided Premier League relegation on the final day. Despite Roberto De Zerbi masterminding a miraculous survival, the stand-in captain branded their domestic season as entirely "unacceptable" and "embarrassing" for a squad packed with talent.
Gary Neville was left furious after technical difficulties caused a delay to the second half of the final day Premier League clash between Tottenham and Everton. With Spurs' relegation rivals West Ham finishing their clash against Leeds United on time, the lack of synchronisation due to VAR technical issues sparked outrage, leading Neville to brand the situation "absolutely ridiculous".
Everton manager David Moyes has vowed to do everything possible to help his former club West Ham United avoid relegation by targeting a victory against Tottenham Hotspur this weekend. A positive result for the Toffees on Sunday could dramatically plunge Spurs into the Championship, provided the Hammers also beat Leeds United to escape.
Celebrity Tottenham supporter Adam Richman has launched a furious online attack against Cristian Romero after reports emerged that the captain will skip the club's definitive relegation showdown. The prominent television presenter blasted the sidelined Argentina international's controversial decision to travel across the globe rather than support his struggling teammates in person.
As the 2025-26 Premier League season draws to a close, it's time to look back on what has been a campaign full of twists and turns. Arsenal eventually saw off the challenge of Manchester City to secure the title, but European places and the final berth in the relegation zone are still to be decided into the final day.
Djed Spence is prepared to soldier on despite suffering a painful broken jaw after a challenge from Liam Delap during Tottenham's Premier League defeat against Chelsea. As a result of the injury, the full-back is reportedly expected to feature in a custom-made protective mask for Spurs' final game of the season at home to Everton.
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has been criticised after opting to fly back to Argentina rather than support his team-mates in their final-day Premier League relegation decider against Everton. The injured defender is travelling home to watch his boyhood club, Belgrano, in a historic championship decider against River Plate on Sunday instead of sitting in the stands at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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