Premier League news

Florian Wirtz endured a difficult debut season at Liverpool on the back of his £116 million ($155m) transfer to Anfield, with Danny Murphy telling GOAL that double figures for goals and assists will be the “bare minimum” requirement in 2026-27. The Germany international is aware that patience can only stretch so far when it comes to making a telling contribution to the collective cause.

Cristo Fernandez, the actor who continues to bring the infectious joy of Dani Rojas to life in the hit series Ted Lasso, has officially fulfilled his dream of stepping onto the professional pitch. Two months after signing with El Paso Locomotive, the Mexican forward made his long-awaited debut in the USL Championship.

Cole Palmer’s spectacular debut season at Chelsea saw him earn comparisons with Blues legends Gianfranco Zola and Eden Hazard, but Tony Cascarino has told GOAL what the talented playmaker needs to do in order to emulate icons of the past. Palmer’s output in west London has been heading in the wrong direction, with a fading spark needing to be rekindled.

Ruben Amorim is wasting no time in looking back toward Manchester United as he begins his rebuilding project at AC Milan. The Portuguese tactician has reportedly identified Noussair Mazraoui as a primary target to bolster his defensive ranks in Serie A. The Moroccan defender is the fourth Red Devils player Amorim has set his sights on, after Manuel Ugarte, Mason Mount, and Amad Diallo.

Aston Villa are close to completing a stunning move to sign Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi, effectively hijacking a deal that Newcastle appeared to have sewn up at one stage. The Switzerland international is reportedly favouring a switch to Villa Park, and the deal is now being finalised ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

Arsenal have intensified their pursuit of Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez as Mikel Arteta reportedly looks to secure his primary attacking target before the start of pre-season. The Gunners are hoping to capitalise on Atletico taking a firm stance against selling the Argentina international to Barcelona.

Alejandro Garnacho has been absent for the start of Chelsea's pre-season training. The Argentine winger is reportedly pushing for a permanent move away from Stamford Bridge just one year after his high-profile arrival from Manchester United.

Manchester United are navigating another complex transfer window as the club attempts to balance squad reinforcement with a newfound commitment to financial discipline. Despite high-profile links to the likes of Aurelien Tchouameni and Carlos Baleba, the Red Devils appear to be moving away from the 'Galactico' recruitment style that defined previous regimes.

Jurgen Klopp is on the verge of becoming the new head coach of the German national team after reaching an agreement in principle with the DFB. The former Liverpool manager has been the top target to lead Die Mannschaft following a disappointing World Cup campaign under Julian Nagelsmann. Klopp is now set for a sensational return to the touchline.

Thomas Tuchel has admitted his surprise at Erling Haaland’s prematch comments ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final clash with Norway. The German manager insisted his squad can handle the mounting expectation after the striker attempted to deflect all the pressure onto the Three Lions by publicly downplaying his team's chances.

Manchester United have identified Roma midfielder Manu Kone as their primary transfer target after dramatically collapsing a deal for Atalanta's Ederson. The French international is highly coveted by the Red Devils hierarchy, but the Italian outfit have demanded a premium fee exceeding £45 million to sanction his departure this summer.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic pulled no punches when dissecting Belgium’s dramatic World Cup quarter-final exit, laying the blame squarely at the feet of manager Rudi Garcia and goalkeeper Senne Lammens. The legendary Swedish striker was left utterly bewildered by the decision to replace the injured Thibaut Courtois with the Manchester United shot-stopper ahead of Mike Penders.

Manchester City have completed the signing of highly-rated winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester City in a transfer worth up to £10 million. The Manchester club successfully hijacked Arsenal's advanced pursuit of the 17-year-old talent, who has now signed a five-year contract to integrate into the senior squad at the Etihad Stadium.

Roma have swiftly turned their attention toward Nottingham Forest winger Dan Ndoye after abandoning their pursuit of Mason Greenwood due to exorbitant financial demands. The Giallorossi refused to enter a bidding war for the Englishman, opting instead to target the Swiss international who previously excelled in Serie A with Bologna.