Getty compositeBarcelonaInterInter wanted Messi for €250m in 2006 - LaportaA man running for a second spell in office says the Italian giants made a play for the Argentine right at the start of his senior career at Camp Nou
Getty ImagesArsenalPremier LeagueArsenal rebuild with £50m youth revolutionAcademy products were the stars of the show as the Gunners beat Molde on Thursday night, with Reiss Nelson and Folarin Balogun on the scoresheet
Getty ImagesBarcelonaL. MessiWhy Messi is edging closer to Barcelona exitThe Argentine clearly loves the club, the city and its people but it's likely that his determination to leave has only strengthened in recent months
Getty/GoalInterChampions LeagueStop complaining, Conte: Inter boss is out of excusesThe Italian has long moaned about a lack of depth, but he can no longer blame his bosses for poor results after being backed during the summer window
GettyChelseaO. GiroudLampard addresses speculation over Giroud's futureThe Frenchman has admitted to being worried over his current situation at Stamford Bridge, but his manager says he still has a role to play
GettyChelseaPremier League'I could've won a Ballon d'Or!' - Mutu's derailed Chelsea careerThe Romanian striker had the world at his feet but it all came undone just when he looked poised to shine brightest
GettyBarcelonaLaLigaNo one can steal Messi's legacy if he leaves Barca - FabregasThe midfielder says his old team-mate's achievements at Camp Nou will "remain forever" regardless of whether he retires in Catalonia
Getty/GoalArsenalSalzburgIs Arsenal-linked Szoboszlai Europe's most in-form player?The Hungary international has put up unrivalled numbers of goal contributions since football returned post-lockdown, and is available for just €25m
Getty/GoalArsenalM. ArtetaFrom Ozil's heir to Arsenal flop? Willian a big problem for ArtetaThe Brazilian attacker made a positive start to his Gunners career but the former Chelsea winger is now being criticised for his recent performances
Getty/GoalCult heroesBarcelona'Perfect for Barca' - Why Pep signing Chygrynskiy flopped at Camp NouBig things were expected of the Ukrainian centre-half after his arrival in the summer of 2009 but he returned to Shakhtar Donetsk after just one year
Getty/GoalManchester United WomenArsenal WomenHow Man Utd star Russo could have joined Arsenal insteadThe England international has been one of the Women's Super League's most impressive performers this season after returning from the United States
Getty/GoalAtalantaG. Gasperini€85m for Diallo & Kulusevski: Atalanta are transfer mastersAhead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Liverpool, Goal takes an in-depth look at how one of Italy's provincial clubs became a European force
Getty GoalBenficaNXGNFrom Bernardo to Felix: Inside Benfica's €900m-talent factoryThe Portuguese giants have earned a reputation as having one of the best youth football programmes in Europe and are reaping the benefits financially
Artwork by Michael Lee-GrahamLaLigaReal MadridClasico decline: Is La Liga facing financial ruin?Neither Barcelona nor Real Madrid are looking particularly strong, on or off the field, going into Saturday's game at Camp Nou - Goal explains why
Getty ImagesArsenalEuropa LeaguePartey and Gabriel give Arsenal tantalising glimpse into the futureThe two big-money signings enjoyed impressive individual outings in Austria but elsewhere there was sloppiness in Mikel Arteta's ranks
GettyPremier LeagueArsenalArsenal hand trial to son of club legend BergkampThe midfielder has been given the opportunity to impress at London Colney and could get the chance to link up with the Gunners' Under-23s
ArsenalPremier LeagueMaitland-Niles: How Arteta convinced me to stayThe Gunners star was the subject of intense transfer speculation throughout the summer, with Wolves submitting an offer, but he remains in London
Getty/GoalLazioD. SilvaLazio's fall from David Silva dreams to Andreas Pereira realityAfter qualifying for the group stage for the first time since 2007, the club's supporters were anticipating stellar signings but none have arrived
ArsenalT. ParteySuarez tips Partey to shine and says Torreira is 'ideal' for SimeoneThe former Gunners midfielder could face Torreira on Saturday when Celta Vigo host Atletico Madrid
Getty/GoalArsenalT. ParteyWho needs Ozil? Partey can help solve Arsenal’s creativity issueThe Gunners' deadline-day signing could make his debut against Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday and should make an instant impact
ArsenalT. Partey£45m Partey targets title and vows 'I'm ready' to face Man City The former Atletico Madrid midfielder will train with his new team-mates for the first time on Wednesday following his £45m move
Getty/GoalManchester UnitedAtalantaWhy Man Utd paid £37m for untested teenager DialloThe winger has played just 24 minutes of first-team football for Atalanta but could become one of the top 10 most expensive signings in United history
Getty/GoalManchester UnitedInterLukaku for Ighalo and Cavani? Man Utd's transfer shamblesThe Belgian has flourished since leaving Old Trafford for Inter last year while his former employers are still searching for an adequate replacement
Getty ImagesArsenalPremier LeaguePartey to make 'big difference' at Arsenal after £45m moveReading and Ghana defender Andy Yiadom speaks to Goal about his international team-mate's move to Emirates Stadium
Getty/GoalArsenalM. ArtetaHow Arsenal could line up with new £45m star ParteyThe Gunners finally landed their key midfield target on the final day of the transfer window but how will Mikel Arteta use the Ghana international?
Getty/GoalArsenalM. ArtetaOzil to be axed? Arsenal must chop two from 25-man squadThe Gunners boss will have to leave out two non-homegrown players when the club submits its final list to the Premier League
Getty/GoalManchester UnitedBayern MunichMan Utd, Messi & the transfer window winners & losersDespite the impact of Covid-19 it has been another busy period of comings and goings around the world - but who has had the best, and worst, window?
Getty/GoalManchester UnitedPremier LeagueMan Utd complete Cavani signingThe 33-year-old has been without a club since leaving the Ligue 1 champions earlier in the summer
Getty ImagesManchester UnitedPremier LeagueMan Utd agree €41m Amad Traore transfer from AtalantaOne of the most promising young attackers in world football will link up with his new club in January
Getty/GoalJuventusG. IachiniWhere on earth does €50m Chiesa fit into Pirlo's Juve?Cesare Prandelli believes the winger has the potential to become the best player in Europe but his versatility could count against him in Turin