Amidst growing speculation regarding a summer departure from Stamford Bridge, Enzo Fernandez has publicly addressed the persistent rumours linking him with a move to Real Madrid. The Argentine midfielder firmly denied that any negotiations have taken place with the Spanish giants, though his comments regarding his commitment to Chelsea have left the door wide open.
Tottenham Hotspur have identified Roberto De Zerbi as a primary target to take over the managerial reins. The former Brighton and Marseille head coach is reportedly open to the move to north London. However, any potential deal hinges entirely on a massive caveat: Spurs must successfully fight off relegation and retain their top-flight status for next season.
Former Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit has sharply criticised the club's American owners for treating the team purely as a business. Amidst defensive struggles and four consecutive defeats, Petit warns that new manager Liam Rosenior may not see out the rest of the season, demanding an immediate change to salvage their fading Champions League qualification hopes.
Former Manchester United defender Gary Pallister firmly believes interim manager Michael Carrick has earned the right to be appointed permanently at Old Trafford. As his highly impressive temporary spell in charge continues, the ex-star insists the club hierarchy could not have demanded better results or a more positive impact, urging them to secure his long-term future immediately.
The Football Association has announced a significant change to the domestic football calendar, revealing that the 2026 FA Community Shield will be moved away from Wembley Stadium. Due to scheduling conflicts with pre-planned summer concerts, the annual season opener between the Premier League champions and FA Cup winners will take place at Principality Stadium in Wales.
Manchester United duo Benjamin Sesko and Bryan Mbeumo have withdrawn from international duty with injuries, the club has confirmed. The pair have been crucial to the Red Devils' recent turnaround, helping to fire Michael Carrick's side up to third in the Premier League, but will now spend the March break at home rather than represent Slovenia and Cameroon respectively.
Bayern Munich will reportedly consider selling left-back Alphonso Davies this summer due to his consistent injury problems. The Canada international has often been linked with a transfer away from Bavaria but signed a new contract last year which runs until 2030. However, the 25-year-old has struggled to stay fit in recent years and the German giants are weighing up whether to cash in, with Manchester United thought to be interested.
Italy have confirmed Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa has been sent back to the Premier League giants due to injury and will not feature in their vital 2026 World Cup play-offs. However, striker Hugo Ekitike has linked up with the France squad despite being substituted early on during the Reds' 2-1 defeat to Brighton on Saturday.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was seen sharing a poignant embrace with his daughter, Maria, following his side's 2-0 Carabao Cup final victory over Arsenal. The Catalan made history at Wembley on Sunday, officially becoming the most successful manager in the competitionâs history. Amid the post-match celebrations, the 55-year-old took a moment to share in the glory with his eldest child following a challenging period in his personal life.
Arsenal went into Sunday's League Cup final with Manchester City hoping it would be the first stop of their quadruple tour. The Gunners had entered the last third of the 2025-26 season as favourites to win all four competitions they were competing in. At the first Wembley hurdle, however, they fell apart.
Ollie Watkins has revealed he expected to be left out of the England squad for March's friendlies against Uruguay and Japan. The Aston Villa striker has struggled for form throughout the 2025-26 season so far but has bounced back with recent goals against West Ham United and Lille and could yet be included in the Three Lions' roster for the 2026 World Cup in North America.
The Premier League have been warned that they would be âruining their own competitionâ by hitting Manchester City with a 60-point penalty at this stage of the season, with a âstupidâ Financial Fair Play (FFP) saga continuing to drag on. Potential sanctions in a 115-charge case are still being mooted, with Richard Dunne telling GOAL when a ruling will likely be delivered.
Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has insisted that Mikel Arteta was correct to start Kepa Arrizabalaga in Sundayâs Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City. Despite a high-profile error from the Spaniard contributing to the 2-0 loss at Wembley, Sagna believes the Gunners' failure to adapt their tactical approach was the primary reason for their heartbreak, insisting that that they must learn to "play dirty".
Arsenal defender William Saliba has officially withdrawn from the France squad for their upcoming friendly fixtures in the United States. The 24-year-old was forced to pull out just 24 hours after playing the full 90 minutes in the Gunners' Carabao Cup final defeat at Wembley. Consequently, Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix has been handed his maiden senior call-up to replace the injured star.
Thomas Tuchel has admitted that Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman has a âchanceâ of making Englandâs 2026 World Cup squad, but would an opportunity such as that be arriving too early for the 16-year-old forward? GOAL has put that question to Michael Owen, a man that knows all about making a senior breakthrough with the Three Lions as a teen sensation.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Igor Tudor is mourning the passing of his father, Mario, following a tragic personal development that emerged after Sunday's Premier League fixture. The Croatian coach was informed of the news shortly after his side suffered a devastating 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest. In his absence, assistant Bruno Saltor took charge of media duties to address both the tragedy and the club's escalating crisis.
At the age of 18, Ricardo Pepi simply wasnât ready for the Bundesliga. The forward has since come into his own â but a âŹ40 million transfer fell through at the last minute.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly preparing to dismiss interim manager Igor Tudor after a humiliating 3-0 home defeat at the hands of Nottingham Forest. The result has left the north London club languishing in 17th place, just one point above the relegation zone. Club hierarchy now view the upcoming international break as the "perfect opportunity" to accelerate their search for a permanent successor to stabilise a season in freefall.
Nottingham Forestâs surge to third in the Premier League table as a newly-promoted club âwill never happen againâ, Mark Crossley has told GOAL, with that achievement deserving greater recognition. The Reds, alongside Newcastle, boast the record for highest finish secured immediately after stepping into the big time since a bold new era for English football was embraced in 1992.
Manchester United are reportedly plotting a daring summer raid for Arsenalâs Myles Lewis-Skelly as they look to solve their long-standing left-back issues. The 19-year-old Hale End graduate has struggled for consistent minutes at the Emirates Stadium this season after falling behind Piero Hincapie and Riccardo Calafiori in the pecking order. Consequently, the Red Devils have identified the versatile defender as a primary target for the upcoming transfer window.
Emi Martinez appeared destined to leave Aston Villa in the summer of 2025, only to end up staying put, but could the World Cup-winning goalkeeper finally get his move 12 months on? The enigmatic Argentina international has remained an important part of Unai Emeryâs plans in the West Midlands, but Emile Heskey has told GOAL why a sale is likely to be agreed in the next transfer window.
Two Brentford first-team stars were reportedly left bloodied after rushing to the aid of a victim being targeted in an alleged racially motivated assault. The incident took place in the early hours of Sunday morning in south-west London as the players were returning from the Bees' latest Premier League fixture.
Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes is set to be handed a late call-up to the England squad. Following an unfortunate injury to Arsenal playmaker Eberechi Eze, England manager Thomas Tuchel is expected to bring the in-form forward into his enlarged squad. This call-up comes after the player rejected an approach to switch his allegiance to the Scotland national team.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has vigorously defended his decision to start goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga instead of David Raya following a bitter 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final. The Spanish manager insisted he had to reward the shot-stopper for his earlier cup appearances, despite a costly error that handed Nico O'Reilly the opening goal.
Virgil van Dijk has delivered a bleak assessment of Liverpool's current form following a damaging 2-1 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League. The Reds captain revealed his growing frustrations as the defending champions saw their hopes of securing Champions League football take another significant hit at the Amex Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Tottenham Hotspur assistant coach Bruno Saltor has described the club's situation as "really painful" after a devastating 3-0 home defeat against Nottingham Forest plunged them deeper into Premier League relegation danger. Manager Igor Tudor was absent from media duties due to personal reasons, leaving his deputy to address the crisis gripping the struggling north London club.
Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero has openly described their current Premier League campaign as a "bad season" following a crushing 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest. The disastrous result plunges the north London club even deeper into relegation trouble as Vitor Pereira's side move above Spurs in the table with just seven games left to play.
Chelsea legend Joe Cole has called on the Blues to complete a sensational cross-London raid for Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven. The former England international believes the Dutch centre-back is the perfect solution to the defensive frailties currently plaguing Liam Rosenior's side and would be a perfect fit for his former club in the summer transfer window.
Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has revealed he has been forced to isolate due to illness. The Brazilian is currently sidelined through injury but travelled with the team to Barcelona in midweek to cheer on his side in their Champions League last 16 clash against Hansi Flick's side at Camp Nou. Guimaraes had been hoping to attend the Tyne-Wear derby but has been forced to stay away.
Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has unleashed a scathing critique of the Magpies following their demoralising 2-1 defeat to arch-rivals Sunderland. The Premier League's all-time record goalscorer did not hold back after witnessing a second-half collapse that saw Eddie Howe's side surrender a 1-0 lead at St James' Park as the Black Cats celebrated another win over their bitter rivals.
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