Manchester City midfielder Rodri has dramatically chosen to join Barcelona after rejecting an unrefusable contract offer from fierce rivals Real Madrid. The Spanish international is set to finalise his return to Liga this summer, with the two clubs currently negotiating a €60 million transfer fee.
Former Everton senior scout Bryan King has urged Chelsea striker Liam Delap to leave Stamford Bridge for Goodison Park this summer to rebuild his career. Following a difficult debut campaign in West London, Delap has been advised to follow the pathway carved out by Romelu Lukaku when he made a similar move early in his career.
Arsenal have sensationally entered the race for Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero as Mikel Arteta looks to solve a growing defensive crisis. The Gunners have reportedly made contact with the Argentine’s representatives to explore a cross-London switch that would rock the Premier League.
The 23-cap England international finds himself at another career crossroads, having dropped into the free agency pool following an underwhelming loan stint at Aston Villa
Serie A side Bologna have turned down a €30m offer from Everton for English winger Jonathan Rowe and made it clear they are unwilling to part ways with the player this summer. The Toffees explored increasing their proposal to €35m, but the Italian club remain determined to keep hold of the 23-year-old following key squad departures.
Ally McCoist has identified Xabi Alonso’s revamped Chelsea side as the primary dark horse to challenge Arsenal for the Premier League crown this season. After the Gunners ended a 22-year drought to secure the title last term, Mikel Arteta is now focused on a historic defence aided by high-profile summer recruitment.
Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf has urged new manager Xabi Alonso to replace goalkeeper Robert Sanchez ahead of the upcoming Premier League campaign. Alonso has overseen a major summer squad rebuilding process following a disappointing tenth-place finish last term, but Leboeuf insists the Spaniard must prioritise bringing in a new shot-stopper.
Manchester United have officially announced the arrival of their sixth signing of the summer transfer window as Cristian Orozco completes his move to the Premier League. The highly-rated Colombian midfielder joins the Red Devils following his 18th birthday, marking the next phase of the club's recruitment strategy.
Man City boss Enzo Maresca has reportedly set his sights on Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez as his primary target to replace the departing Rodri. The Italian tactician, who worked closely with the Argentine during his tenure at Stamford Bridge, believes the 2022 World Cup winner is the ideal candidate to anchor the Citizens' midfield.
Chelsea have stunned the football world by announcing the signing of veteran striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion. The 35-year-old former England international arrives at Stamford Bridge on a deal that runs until 2028, adding significant experience to Xabi Alonso’s evolving squad.
Manchester United have implemented a significant change to their contract negotiations in a bid to fix a broken financial model that has plagued the club for a decade. The Red Devils have introduced a specific performance-related clause that prevents squad players from earning massive pay rises simply by being on the books during a successful season.
Barcelona have moved into pole position to pull off one of the most audacious transfers in recent memory, securing the green light from Manchester City midfielder Rodri. The Spanish international has reportedly given his approval to the Blaugrana's sporting department, effectively ending Real Madrid's hopes of bringing the midfield anchor back to the capital.
Mikel Arteta is a graduate of the Arsene Wenger and Pep Guardiola school of coaching, with ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Graham Stack explaining to GOAL the similarities that a title-winning tactician at Emirates Stadium shares with other Premier League champions. Arteta has become a managerial master in his own right, with important lessons being learned along the way.
Liverpool are sensationally weighing up a move to bring England’s World Cup breakout star Djed Spence to Anfield this summer. The Tottenham defender has seen his stock skyrocket after a series of dominant displays in North America, prompting the Reds to consider a major defensive reinforcement.
Gianni Infantino is facing explosive new allegations after leaked documents suggested he was involved in discussions to bring the European Super League under FIFA’s umbrella. While the broader football community opposed the breakaway project in 2021, reports indicate the FIFA president explored the possibility of branding the competition as the "FIFA Super League."
Marcus Rashford is seemingly set to be absorbed back into the fold at Manchester United, with Lee Sharpe explaining to GOAL why the England international is worth a calculated transfer risk. A home-grown star at Old Trafford was considered to have “downed tools” before heading out on loan, but is talented enough that a new contract at the Theatre of Dreams cannot be entirely ruled out.
Chelsea have been told that a new goalkeeper is a necessity this summer as former Premier League star Shay Given hit out at Robert Sanchez's inconsistent form. The former Newcastle and Republic of Ireland international believes the Blues need to act now to secure a more reliable presence between the sticks by signing a former Liverpool shot-stopper.
Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has expressed his delight following the arrival of Danny Welbeck at Stamford Bridge, describing the veteran striker as a mentor who has shaped his career in England. The Brazilian star believes the former Manchester United and Arsenal man will be a transformative presence for Xabi Alonso’s side both on the pitch and inside the dressing room.
Bruno Guimaraes appears destined to leave Newcastle for Arsenal, with Chris Waddle explaining to GOAL why a switch to Emirates Stadium holds obvious appeal for the Brazil international. A £75 million ($101m) transfer is being mooted, with the South American midfielder set to line his pockets in north London while competing for more major honours.
Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has called on the club to continue their ambitious recruitment drive, insisting that the Gunners must land elite talent like Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Junior to maintain their domestic dominance. The Italian defender believes that bringing in players of the highest calibre is the only way for the Gunners to improve upon their historic previous campaign.
Manchester United have been tipped to have secured the signing of the season following their cut-price acquisition of Belgian international Youri Tielemans. Former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given believes the Red Devils have pulled off a masterstroke in the transfer market, while also hailing shot-stopper Senne Lammens as the club's most complete keeper in years.
Real Madrid’s proposed move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri has ground to a halt following a breakdown in contract negotiations. The Spanish international was open to returning to Liga, but major disagreements over personal terms and transfer fees now leave the transfer on the brink of collapse.
Cody Gakpo is seeing a move away from Liverpool speculated on, with Michael Owen admitting to GOAL that a summer transfer to Tottenham “could happen”. The Reds are in danger of leaving themselves short on wide attacking options, but a Netherlands international that has been at Anfield since January 2023 is considered to have been “consistently poor”.
Barcelona are reportedly ready to throw a massive spanner in the works for Real Madrid as they explore a sensational deal to sign Manchester City linchpin Rodri. The Blaugrana have held talks with the Spain international's camp as they look to capitalise on his desire to return to his homeland.
David Raya is the “most unfortunate goalkeeper in world football”, ex-Arsenal shot-stopper Graham Stack has told GOAL, but the Spain international is also considered to be the “best” that the Premier League has to offer. Raya savoured title glory with the Gunners last season, winning another Golden Glove, but remained rooted to the bench during a triumphant World Cup campaign at international level.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has hit out at Mohamed Salah's decision to join Turkish side Trabzonspor, claiming the Egyptian icon is still far 'too good' to be playing in the Super Lig. The forward has ended months of speculation by agreeing to move to the Akyazi Arena following his emotional departure from Anfield as a free agent.
The Reds will have to shatter the Premier League transfer record again to land their top summer target, but the fleet-footed 23-year-old could pay back that investment tenfold over the coming years
