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Lionel Messi may be staying but Camp Nou remains in a state of constant chaos, meaning Zinedine Zidane's settled side are favourites to win La Liga

The Manchester City boss has had a short time to turn around his side after Premier League disappointment was followed by European despair

The Spaniard is likely to start against Liverpool on Sunday but his place is now under serious threat because of the Senegalese's imminent arrival

The Gunners displayed their fighting spirit in Saturday night's 2-1 win at the Emirates but they exhibited a familiar lack of control in midfield

The fans' frustration over a lack of activity in the transfer market has now turned to fury after a dismal 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace at Old Trafford

The Welshman will not be remembered as a symbol of Madridismo but he played a pivotal role in one of the most remarkable eras in the club's history

Ex-Wolves sporting director Kevin Thelwell was key in securing the Portuguese's signature and speaks to Goal about the Reds' new £45million signing

The Reds have made significant moves in the transfer market this week, but where will their new signings play?

For all the criticism that the former Man Utd defender has received in the job, one thing that cannot be doubted is his trust in the young players

The Brazil international got his Gunners career off to the perfect start with two assists as Mikel Arteta's side beat Fulham 3-0 at Craven Cottage

Champions League winner, Premier League winner and now author, it's been a whirlwind few years for the Scotland left-back since joining Liverpool

The Bianconeri's new boss has zero coaching experience but he believes that the 34-year-old Bosnian could reinvigorate the Old Lady's attack

The young American has made the step up from prospect to first-team player and can now take his place in one of Europe's most formidable attacks

The Reds have completed a £27m deal for the Bayern Munich star - but they could have had him at Anfield long before now

Creative talents have a somewhat mixed record in the hectic Premier League, but the Colombian's debut suggests he is ready to shine in England

The importance of left-footed centre-backs was highlighted by the interest in acquiring a defender who had just been relegated with Bournemouth

The Brazilian striker seemed destined to shine for many years but his career would eventually crash in the wake of family tragedy

It's been a disastrous off-season for the English record champions, who head into the new campaign with much the same squad as last term

Spain international turned down host of European giants to work with Pep Guardiola and follow in the footsteps of his idol David Silva

With 22 infections, an absent coach and threats of legal action from opponents Libertad, the club's Copa preparations have been less than ideal

The 26-year-old is poised to leave Lyon for the Blaugrana and is now mentally ready to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world

The 18-year-old is set for his first full campaign in senior football having left Tottenham behind for the Eredivisie back in 2018

Arsenal's former head of recruitment Francis Cagigao talks to Goal about some of the players the club tried to sign during his time in north London

One of the most recognisable brands on the planet will sponsor competitions like the Women's Champions League and Euros for the next five years

It's not accurate to say that the Old Trafford side have missed out on the Real Madrid pair as concerns range from wages to buy-back arrangements

The Welshman became the Reds' youngest ever goalscorer in 2016 but his luck has since dried up and he is now set for a move away from Merseyside

Just two games into the new season, the 2019-20 Champions League finalists are suddenly struggling with a variety of issues, on and off the field

The 21-year-old has only played two games so far this season but already has five goals to his name and is being tipped for a big-money move

The Gunners' former head of global scouting speaks to Goal about his 24-year stay in north London, which came to an end this month