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GOAL takes a look back at Gareth Bale's stellar career after the Welsh legend announced his retirement

Reds fans are hoping for an immediate impact from the £44 million signing from PSV but the Dutchman will take time to settle into a struggling side.

The Netherlands striker has completed his surprise switch to Old Trafford and has the attributes to make a big impact on Erik ten Hag's team.

The striker could be captaining the Premier League leaders right now - instead, he's a bench player at a struggling, striker-less side

Arsenal may be top of the Premier League but it's clear that they will need reinforcements if they are to sustain their title challenge.

The Uruguay centre-back made his return from injury in midweek, after three months out, and will bolster a fragile Blaugrana backline.

Napoli are arguably the most exciting side in world football right now but, on Friday night, the Serie A leaders face a resurgent Juventus...

Barcelona picked up a hard-fought win over Atletico Madrid thanks to an Ousmane Dembele strike, moving three points clear at the top in the process.

The former Brighton boss failed to inspire his team as they were humiliated by Pep Guardiola's side at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday

On Sunday night, the PSG superstars will set foot on the same pitch for the first time since the World Cup final - and sparks could fly...

The Reds were unable to ease their recent woes as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Anfield in the FA Cup third round

Real Madrid scored one penalty before conceding from another as they dropped points in the Liga title race against a buoyant Villarreal side.

The England attacker was the star of the show once again as the Red Devils overpowered the Toffees at Old Trafford.

Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes will face Liverpool in the FA Cup on Saturday but has been strongly linked with a summer move to Merseyside.

Robert Lewandowski's three-game ban has been upheld, leaving Xavi with something of a selection headache for Sunday's showdown with Atletico.

The Premier League champions were far from their best at Stamford Bridge but nicked a 1-0 win thanks to a 'brain-fart' from Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Cody Gakpo has arrived at Anfield in a £44m deal, after Reds sporting director Julian Ward thrashed out a Christmas deal with PSV Eindhoven

The January transfer window gives Graham Potter the chance to mould the Blues squad in his image, but who will be deemed surplus to requirements?

The Gunners have bid £62 million for the 21-year-old winger, but Shakhtar Donetsk want much more with Chelsea also entering the picture

Tottenham bounced back from a shaky start to earn a much-needed 4-0 away win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday night.

What was once a World Cup feud about on-field friction has now become a tale of betrayal, friendship and, ultimately, heartbreak

American soccer missed out on the Portuguese icon, making the pursuit of the Argentinian World Cup winner all the more interesting

The Blues have been trying to persuade Benfica to part company with Enzo Fernandez, but the Argentina ace wouldn't solve their goalscoring problems.

The Reds have failed to address the glaring issues in the middle of the park, and could now miss out on Champions League qualification

Nine points off the leaders and with the top two next on their Premier League schedule, the Red Devils could yet gatecrash the title race

Mikel Arteta's side couldn't break down the visitors at the Emirates Stadium, with their lack of attacking alternatives on the bench laid bare

Even among his peers, the Brazil No.10 stood out. From Puskas to Platini, they never felt Pele was of this world...

The social media superstar has already drawn attention to Saudi Arabian football - the question now is whether he can keep a hold of it

Though they are set to be busy bringing in new faces, the Gunners might also be open to letting some players move on in the next few weeks