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Aditya Gokhale

News & MLS Previews Writer

📝 Bio: I'm a football news writer with over five years of experience and joined GOAL in 2023 after having worked with The Sporting News, Barca Universal, MTAG and The Nutmeg Assist. I decided to switch my career path after having completed my Bachelor's in Sports Management, and have now been looking forward to progressing as a sports journalist.

⚜ My Football Story: Having grown up with a number of sports influencing my childhood, I've become obsessed with every single detail of every single sport. That said, I started to gravitate towards football after watching Barcelona play in 2006, and I have been through the highs and the lows - the Koeman era, getting used to a Barca without Messi and, of course, THAT night at Anfield. I spend most of my time staying across La Liga and the Segunda Division, as well as tinkering with my FPL team, that I never seem to get right.

🎯 Areas of Expertise:

  • Expert football opinion & analysis
  • La Liga & Segunda Division football insight
  • Expert understanding of the La Masia set-up

🌟 Favourite Footballing Memory: As a football fan who has resided in India, going to Europe and watching a lot of matches was always going to be a struggle. However, my favourite stadium experience will always be seeing Barcelona's La Liga opener in the 2022-23 season, the start of the first full campaign for Xavi. The match came on the back of what was a pivotal summer transfer window, that saw the arrivals of Lewandowski, Kounde, Christensen and Raphinha.

Articles by Aditya Gokhale
  1. Fans react as Cucurella 'baits' Neves into red card for hair pull

    The closing stages of the Club World Cup final saw Paris Saint-Germain's Joao Neves get baited into receiving a red card for pulling Chelsea star Marc Cucurella's hair as Les Parisiens crashed to a 3-0 loss against the Conference League champions. The incident has now left fans in hysterics as Blues supporters joked about the Spaniard's hair being an 'easy way to farm red cards'.

  2. Arsenal set to start new talks over Mosquera transfer

    Christian Mosquera has reportedly made his intentions clear to Valencia that he wants to join Arsenal. The Spanish centre-back has already agreed personal terms with the Gunners, as per earlier reports, and a new round of talks is scheduled for next week between the two clubs as Mikel Arteta's side aim to finalise a summer deal for the highly rated 19-year-old.

  3. Arsenal reach final agreement for Gyokeres transfer

    Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP. The news comes just days after the Swede refused to report for pre-season with the Portuguese side. Mikel Arteta has prioritised the 27-year-old as his new No. 9 and a five-year contract is ready, with The Athletic suggesting the deal is worth €73.5 million (£63.4m/$86m).

  4. Bayern identify Arsenal star Trossard as Diaz alternative

    Bayern Munich are reportedly eyeing Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard as a potential Plan B, with the German champions growing increasingly doubtful over their chances of signing Liverpool’s Luis Diaz. Trossard’s versatility, experience and short contract make him an appealing alternative as Bayern look to reinforce their left wing this summer.

  5. Barcelona boss Flick gives green light to sign Rashford

    Marcus Rashford could be set for a fresh start in Spain, with Barcelona boss Hansi Flick reportedly approving a move for the Manchester United forward. The 27-year-old, who trained alone at Carrington on his return to pre-season, is pushing for a switch to Camp Nou, with Barca now preparing to open formal talks for a potential loan-to-buy deal.

  1. Brentford win race to bring Henderson back to Premier League

    Jordan Henderson is set for a Premier League return, with Brentford winning the race to sign the 35-year-old former Liverpool captain. Following his short stint at Ajax, Henderson prioritised a move back to England, and will join the Bees on a two-year deal. The free agent completed his medical over the weekend, with an official announcement due next week.

  2. Man Utd's Mbeumo transfer at risk — PL side launch bid for Wissa

    Manchester United’s pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo has hit a major roadblock after Brentford received a fresh bid for Yoane Wissa from Nottingham Forest. With the Bees unwilling to sell both of their star forwards this summer, Mbeumo’s proposed move to Old Trafford is now in serious doubt — and the Red Devils may be forced to accelerate talks for the Cameroonian or look elsewhere.

  3. Arsenal agree ÂŁ52m deal to sign Chelsea winger Madueke

    Arsenal have reportedly struck a deal worth over ÂŁ50 million ($67.8m) to sign Chelsea winger Noni Madueke, with the England international set to sign a five-year contract at the Emirates. The 23-year-old former Tottenham academy graduate is expected to provide cover and competition for Bukayo Saka on the right flank in Mikel Arteta's setup for the upcoming season.

  4. Cunha reacts to taking Rashford's No. 10 shirt at Man Utd

    Matheus Cunha has said it’s a 'dream' to inherit Manchester United’s iconic No. 10 shirt after sealing a £62.5 million ($85m) move from Wolves. The Brazilian will don the number made famous by Wayne Rooney and most recently worn by Marcus Rashford, who looks set to leave. The 26-year-old called it a 'privilege' to be handed the iconic number as he prepares for life at Old Trafford.

  5. Forgotten Man City man set to join Como in permanent move

    Maximo Perrone is set to leave Manchester City permanently and rejoin Como after a successful loan spell, with a €13 million (£11.2m) deal now agreed. The Argentine midfielder, who joined Pep Guardiola's side in 2023, impressed in Serie A last season and will now work under Cesc Fabregas at the ambitious Italian club, where he’ll team up with Dele Alli.