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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi would be “very complementary” in the same team, Rene Meulensteen has told GOAL, with CR7 being backed for a move to MLS Cup winners Inter Miami if he lands the Saudi Pro League title with Al-Nassr. The Portuguese GOAT is closing in on another crown in the Middle East, which could lead to him exploring future options elsewhere.

Cesc Fabregas has seen a return to Chelsea speculated on, after impressing as head coach at Como, but the World Cup winner may require a Premier League stepping stone before heading to Stamford Bridge and Clinton Morrison has told GOAL that “Crystal Palace could be that”. The Eagles, like the Blues, will find themselves in the market for a new manager this summer.

In a moving and poignant moment at the beginning of the latest episode of the Beast Mode On Podcast, Bukayo Saka is invited to read out a special letter sent directly to him by a devoted Arsenal supporter. Watch as the Gunners winger offers his heartfelt thanks to the fan, with the note demonstrating just how much the England international means to the north London club's fanbase.

Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka considers Max Dowman to be the brightest star emerging from the Gunners' fabled Hale End academy system. The England international has also picked out his personal favourite goal from a distinguished career in north London and told Adebayo Akinfenwa of the best advice he ever received from the coaches that he has worked under.

Bukayo Saka has explained how winning major titles with Arsenal would "mean everything" to him as he vows to "fight" to deliver trophies for the Gunners and their fans. Appearing as a special guest on Beast Mode On, the England forward sits down with Adebayo Akinfenwa to chat all things Arsenal.

Arsenal superstar Bukayo Saka joins Adebayo Akinfenwa on the Beast Mode On Podcast as the England forward opens up on his journey from the Gunners' Hale End academy all the way to the first team and captaining the Premier League leaders. The 24-year-old also reveals his burning desire to win trophies with the north Londoners and discusses his close relationship with Mikel Arteta among many other topics in a truly unmissable episode of the show.

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Saudi Arabia's former coach believes his compatriot deserved better treatment at Al-Hilal.

Memphis Depay has represented the likes of Manchester United and Barcelona, while earning 108 caps for the Netherlands, but he has never truly starred for an elite club. Rene Meulensteen has explained to GOAL why the lack of a Bruno Fernandes-esque quality has prevented his fellow Dutchman - who is now in Brazil with Corinthians - from unlocking full potential.

Axel Disasi formed part of the infamous Chelsea “bomb squad” under Enzo Maresca, and was loaned out by Liam Rosenior, but the French defender has been told that his parent club will be “looking back at him”. That is the opinion of former Blues star Glen Johnson, who has told GOAL that a stint at West Ham could earn Disasi a fresh start at Stamford Bridge under a new boss.

Tony Dorigo has explained to GOAL why Leeds are likely to spend on another striker in the summer transfer window of 2026, with the Whites being warned against “standing still”. Shrewd recruitment on the back of securing promotion into the Premier League has ensured that top-flight football will remain at Elland Road next season, but more business is required in key areas of the field.

Mason Greenwood is being tipped to attract interest from “quite a few clubs” as exit doors begin to swing open at Marseille, with Chris Waddle telling GOAL why the ex-Manchester United forward has been a “definite success” in France. The one-cap England international moved to Stade Velodrome in the summer of 2024 and has delivered under immense pressure.

Liverpool are in the market for defensive reinforcements, with Glen Johnson telling GOAL why raids on Nottingham Forest and Tottenham for Murillo and Micky van de Ven make a lot of sense for the Reds. Another transfer window will swing open this summer, with Premier League heavyweights at Anfield needing to strengthen across the heart of their back four.

Former Chelsea player and manager Ruud Gullit has explained to GOAL why the Blues are no longer appealing for top bosses and would be snubbed by the likes of Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp. The Premier League heavyweights were once in the market for the best players and coaches available, but the lack of stability in west London has seen their mass appeal wane.

Nico O’Reilly has been tipped to nail down England’s left-back berth for “the next decade”, with Michael Gray explaining to GOAL why the Manchester City star is an “incredible talent”. With the versatile 21-year-old expected to become a mainstay in the Three Lions’ defence over the course of a 10-year period, what does that mean for United full-back Luke Shaw?

Chelsea have been advised to brace themselves for Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez transfer bids, with Tony Dorigo telling GOAL that domestic and European rivals will be ready to test the Blues’ “resolve”. Failure to secure qualification for continental competition in 2026-27 will leave the Premier League heavyweights vulnerable to raids from afar, with key men already attracting admiring glances.

Sunderland have enjoyed a memorable first season back in the Premier League, but that has not stopped rumours of managerial change from surfacing - with Thomas Frank being linked with the Black Cats on the back of his surprising flop at Tottenham. Stadium of Light legend Michael Gray has addressed the “crazy” talk of change on Wearside during an exclusive interview with GOAL.

Jarrod Bowen is being tipped to make a huge transfer decision that will keep wife Dani and father-in-law Danny Dyer happy, with Glen Johnson telling GOAL why the England international is likely to remain at West Ham. Opportunities to leave have presented themselves to the goal-scoring winger, but personal and professional ties to the Hammers remain strong.

Chelsea have seen old adversaries Tottenham suffer a humbling fall from grace, but could the Blues find themselves on the same slippery slope in a season of three managers and potential failure to qualify for Europe? Blues legend Ruud Gullit hopes that fate can be avoided, with the Dutchman explaining to GOAL how Paris Saint-Germain need to be used as a source of inspiration.

Manchester United will need to find a playmaking successor to Bruno Fernandes at some point and, amid links to Elliot Anderson, Rene Meulensteen has told GOAL that Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White may be the man to tick that box. One raid on the City Ground for an England international midfielder is already being mooted, but should the Red Devils be eyeing a different target?

Robbie Keane would be a “great addition” for Celtic, Michael Gray has told GOAL, with the former Hoops loanee being backed to bring a coaching quality to Parkhead that any return for Ange Postecoglou would lack. The Old Firm giants find themselves back in the market for a new head coach, with a couple of familiar faces figuring prominently in collective thoughts.

Former Chelsea and Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has told GOAL why Xabi Alonso would be taking a big risk by agreeing to fill “the hottest seat in world football” at Stamford Bridge. With strong ties to Anfield, the World Cup winner is said to be in contention for a Premier League return in west London. Rafa Benitez has previously trodden that path, and proved how difficult it can be to win over supporters that will demand immediate results.

Cristiano Ronaldo could grace the 2030 World Cup, former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has told GOAL, as a home finals in Portugal are “not too far” away for the history-making GOAT. The Al-Nassr superstar may be 41 years of age, but the evergreen frontman has proved over the course of his remarkable career that anything is possible and he likes nothing more than making a mockery of biological and sporting logic.

Cole Palmer would “want them to listen” if Chelsea were presented with an eye-watering, £150 million ($204m) transfer bid this summer, claims Glen Johnson. The former Blues defender has told GOAL why the England international playmaker may be considering a move elsewhere, with a return to his Manchester roots at United being heavily speculated on.

Leeds legend Tony Dorigo has assessed Facundo Buonanotte’s failed loan transfer during an exclusive interview with GOAL. The Whites had hoped to acquire Wales international Harry Wilson during the summer of 2025, but saw him remain at Fulham. They are still lacking a creative spark, with an Argentine playmaker that thrived at Leicester last season struggling to tick that box.

Jesse Lingard has been stepping a long way out of his comfort zone, heading to South Korea and Brazil, but a return to Britain - potentially at Wrexham - is not being ruled out. Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen worked with the ex-England international at Old Trafford and can see the obvious appeal of JLingz linking up with Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac.