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Manchester United are considering using Manuel Ugarte as a makeweight in a potential summer swap deal to secure the signature of Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali. The Uruguayan international has struggled for consistent game time under interim manager Michael Carrick and could be offloaded to Tyneside to facilitate a major midfield overhaul at Old Trafford.

Despite Nico Schlotterbeck’s contract extension, the debate rages on. Lothar Matthäus insists he knows who masterminded the much-debated release clause.

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Mbappé's presence does not suit Vinícius's style of play.

Michael Carrick has provided a positive update regarding Kobbie Mainoo’s future at Old Trafford, confirming that negotiations for a lucrative new contract are progressing well. The 20-year-old midfielder is reportedly set for a substantial pay rise, reflecting his vital importance to the squad since the managerial change in early 2026.

AC Milan are also strongly interested in Nicolas Jackson. As a result, as many as three Bayern Munich players could end up in Milan.

Harry Kane is being tipped to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo by playing into his 40s, with ex-England star Gareth Barry telling GOAL why the prolific Bayern Munich striker should be giving no thought to retirement. Kane is only 32, with many years ahead of him, and is expected to offer domestic and international bosses a huge boost by following in the footsteps of fellow all-time greats.

Barcelona has placed the Rod Nystad deal on hold.

Arsenal are stuttering in the final stretch of the season. If the Premier League pacesetters finish the campaign without a trophy, manager Mikel Arteta (44) could pay the price.

Micky van de Ven has expressed significant concern that Tottenham Hotspur may run out of time to master Roberto De Zerbi’s intricate tactical system as they battle to avoid a historic relegation. The vice-captain insisted that the squad must prioritise immediate results over stylistic evolution following a dismal defeat at Sunderland that left them two points adrift of safety.

For decades, Glasgow Rangers FC did not sign any Catholic players, until a sensational transfer changed a great deal – but not everything.

Gary Neville has condemned the "entirely selfish" conduct of senior Chelsea stars Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella following recent disciplinary issues within the squad. The Sky Sports pundit believes their lack of professionalism has undermined young manager Liam Rosenior and will ultimately result in the club missing out on Champions League qualification this term.

Jack Grealish has seen an emotional return to Aston Villa speculated on, with Gareth Barry telling GOAL who will have the final say on a stunning homecoming transfer. The England international playmaker has spent the 2025-26 campaign on loan at Everton from Manchester City, with a permanent deal somewhere expected to be agreed in the next window.

Real Madrid are concerned about Kylian Mbappé. Just days before the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich, the forward had to cut short a training session.

Rayan Cherki delivered a match-winning performance for Manchester City against Chelsea on Sunday, but it was his antics that have attracted the attention of online supporters. The France international took advantage of a stoppage for a player injury to entertain himself on the touchline before eventually being substituted later in the second half.

Two European heavyweights are tracking Borussia Dortmund’s Italian youth international Samuele Inacio, according to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio.

A recent surge in racism at Spanish football stadiums has brought this sensitive issue back into the spotlight.

Manchester City's trip to Chelsea on Sunday afternoon came into a more intense spotlight than anticipated after Saturday's set of Premier League results. Table-topping Arsenal surprisingly lost at home to Bournemouth to open the door to Pep Guardiola's side in the title race, while fifth-placed Liverpool avoided another slip-up against Fulham to put pressure on the Blues, who are chasing Champions League qualification.

Since their meeting in the quarter-finals of the 2022 European Championships, England have faced no opponent more frequently than Spain - and yet, Lauren James has only featured as a fully fit starter in one of those encounters. Fittingly, given the form the Chelsea star is in and the prominent role she is likely to play when the pair meet again on Tuesday, that was last year at Wembley, the setting again for the next installment of this growing rivalry.

Pep Guardiola has conquered Spanish, German and English football, with former Manchester City star Gareth Barry explaining to GOAL why a new challenge in France or Italy would “intrigue” the highly-decorated Catalan coach. The ex-Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss has a little over 12 months remaining on his contract at the Etihad Stadium.

Pep Guardiola has challenged his Manchester City squad to deliver a definitive blow to Arsenal’s title aspirations as the gap at the top of the table narrows to just six points. Following a dominant second-half display against Chelsea, the Spaniard insists that next Sunday’s Etihad encounter represents a season-defining "final" in their pursuit of the trophy.

Said El Mala has stopped short of committing to 1. FC Köln, and the indications that he will move on in the summer are growing stronger.

On the pitch, all is running smoothly for FC Bayern Munich, but behind the scenes, tensions are rising. Max Eberl, in particular, is reportedly under scrutiny from the club’s powerful supervisory board.

Could Borussia Dortmund be forced to abandon their pursuit of a player reportedly earmarked for a move to Signal Iduna Park next season? The latest news and rumours surrounding BVB.

Real Madrid are fuming after a clear penalty for Mbappé was overlooked.

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A deal is being cooked up behind the scenes.

The Moroccan coach is currently not in the plans for the national team.