Premier League news

Koln manager Lukas Kwasniok has hailed the development of teenage sensation Said El Mala as interest from Manchester City and Brighton continues to mount. The 19-year-old has become one of the Bundesliga's most exciting prospects after a breakout campaign.

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha is facing a dual reality as transfer interest from Manchester City intensifies. While the 25-year-old is enjoying a transformative season at the Westfalenstadion, former German international Max Kruse has questioned his defensive grit and consistency. Despite these critiques, Pep Guardiola is reportedly weighing up a move to bring the former academy graduate back to the Etihad Stadium.

Real Madrid have identified Liverpool powerhouse Ibrahima Konate as their primary defensive target for the summer. The Spanish giants have shifted their focus away from Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck as they look to overhaul their backline ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

For a club the size of Tottenham, their academy hasn't produced too many successful graduates since the turn of the century. Of course, Harry Kane is the standout name and would be the shining example of any youth system, but beyond him, the pickings are slim. The full list of active alumni from the Spurs academy who went on to play for the first team is as follows: Kane, Harry Winks, Oliver Skipp, Kyle Walker-Peters, Andros Townsend, Troy Parrott, Nabil Bentaleb, Massimo Luongo, Maksim Paskotsi, Milos Veljkovic, Anthony Georgiou and Cameron Carter-Vickers.

Barcelona have reportedly identified Tottenham Hotspur’s teenage sensation Luka Vuskovic as a primary defensive target for the upcoming summer transfer window. Hansi Flick is eager to bolster the Blaugrana’s backline with the 19-year-old Croatian, who has emerged as one of the standout performers while on loan in the Bundesliga. Initial discussions between the Catalan giants and the player’s representatives have already taken place.

Gareth Bale has sensationally revealed that he played almost his entire professional career while battling a secret back injury. The Welsh legend explained how the long-term issue eventually forced him into retirement at the age of 33.

Mohamed Salah has been ranked second on Liverpool’s all-time list of Premier League superstars, with only Steven Gerrard considered to sit above the ‘Egyptian King’ of Anfield. Reds cult hero Gary McAllister has told GOAL why a modern day icon deserves a fitting finale to his Merseyside fairytale after making an “outstanding” contribution to the collective cause.

Tottenham Hotspur defender Pedro Porro could not hide his fury during a damaging 3-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace on Thursday evening. The Spaniard reacted aggressively to being substituted as Spurs’ Premier League survival hopes took a massive hit.

Tottenham hit a 50-year low after extending their winless run in the Premier League to 11 games, with Crystal Palace inflicting a 3-1 defeat on Igor Tudor's side on Thursday night. Spurs now sit just one point above the drop zone and face a real fight to avoid relegation heading into the final stretch of the 2025-26 campaign.

Igor Tudor refused to say whether he would be Tottenham Hotspur head coach for much longer after now losing all of his first three matches at the helm. Spurs were beaten 3-1 at home by Crystal Palace on Thursday evening, with stand-in captain Micky van de Ven receiving a red card shortly after the hosts had taken the lead.

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has revealed the club's stance on any potential summer sale for star striker Julian Alvarez. Cerezo has spoken out amid mounting speculation over the Argentine striker's future, with Arsenal and Barcelona both reportedly keen on signing the World Cup winner when the transfer market reopens.

Tottenham Hotspur remain only one point clear of the Premier League relegation zone following an awful 3-1 defeat at home to Crystal Palace on Thursday evening. West Ham United and Nottingham Forest's positive results on Wednesday ramped up the pressure on Spurs to beat the Eagles in what was seen as one of their more winnable fixtures during the run-in, but another horrendous performance has left them teetering above the drop zone and there is already uncertainly over the future of head coach Igor Tudor after three games in charge.

Malang Sarr has spoken out on his turbulent departure from Chelsea, aiming a scathing assessment at his former manager Mauricio Pochettino. The French centre-back was left furious by the Argentine's public display of ignorance regarding his presence in the squad during a viral 2023 press conference. The tension peaked when Pochettino appeared to have completely forgotten Sarr was a Chelsea player, a moment that sent shockwaves through the fan base and left the defender feeling deeply disrespected.

Manchester United fans were left shocked on Wednesday night as Casemiro arrived at St James’ Park to face Newcastle sporting a highly visible and painful-looking battle scar. The experienced Brazilian midfielder was seen with a significant black eye and substantial swelling on his left cheek, leading to immediate and widespread questions from both supporters and the media regarding exactly how such an injury was sustained.

Chelsea have reportedly made a bold opening bid to sign former Barcelona striker Vitor Roque. The Brazilian forward, who struggled during a brief spell at Camp Nou, has rediscovered his scoring form with Palmeiras, attracting strong interest from Stamford Bridge officials.

Chelsea legend John Terry has explained his hatred of London rivals Tottenham, delivering a brutally honest verdict in a new interview with ex-team-mate Petr Cech. From childhood memories that fuelled his hatred of Spurs to recalling Jose Mourinho’s record-breaking title season, the former Blues captain pulled no punches in a revealing and emotional conversation.

The ambitious project involving former Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar at Nottingham Forest appears to be reaching a bitter conclusion, marking a dramatic and unexpected shift in the club's long-term strategic vision. The Brazilian has reportedly been formally instructed to stay away from both the iconic City Ground and the club’s training facilities as his official departure from the Premier League side draws closer following a turbulent, high-profile, and ultimately disappointing eight-month spell at the helm of football operations.