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A supercomputer has produced its forecast for the 2025/26 Premier League season — and it makes for grim reading if you’re a Manchester United or Tottenham fan. The data model predicts that the Red Devils will slump to 12th and Spurs will fall to 14th. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, are backed for a shock seventh-place finish that would bring European football to Selhurst Park.

Phil Parkinson has claimed that Wrexham have "been playing catch up" in the transfer window and has hailed Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

Inter Miami had shown interest in the Cruz Azul full back ahead of the transfer window deadline.

Chelsea's double swoop for Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho is being held up by the potential exit of Christoper Nkunku.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has dismissed calls from Gunners legend Tony Adams to replace Martin Odegaard as captain with Declan Rice, revealing the Norwegian was the unanimous choice in a fresh squad vote. The north London side's boss insisted there is 'no question' over Odegaard’s leadership, with players and staff fully backing him ahead of the new season.

Ahead of the World Cup, several familiar players were on the move - with some climbing the ladder, others taking steps back

Liverpool missed out on three 'elite' centre-backs before pulling the trigger on a €35 million (£30m/$40m) deal to sign Giovanni Leoni from Parma.

Former Liverpool star Stewart Downing has revealed that Reds and England legend Steven Gerrard was very close to becoming Leeds United head coach last year. The ex-Three Lions winger claimed that Gerrard had been in talks with the Peacocks before they decided to stick it out with Daniel Farke. The Anfield favourite is currently out of a job after he left Al-Ettifaq earlier this year.

Manchester United do not plan to move forward with their bid for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, who is now set to remain at the AMEX Stadium.

With the 2026 World Cup just 10 months away, GOAL ranks the top 10 USMNT players heading into the European season

Dimitar Berbatov has admitted he was "disappointed" Viktor Gyokeres chose to join Arsenal as his former club Manchester United prepare to face him.

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah seeking to right some wrongs

Inter Miami’s star has trained fully with his teammates since Wednesday after recovering from a muscle injury.

Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce are plotting a move for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Exequiel Palacios, with Erik ten Hag facing another key exit.

Fenerbahce are interested in bringing Andriy Lunin to Istanbul and have reportedly registered an official bid for the Ukranian goalkeeper.

Manchester City's Ederson and Savinho have been left out of Pep Guardiola's squad for the Citizens' Premier League opener against Wolves. The two Brazilians have been linked with moves away from the Etihad this summer; however, Guardiola has claimed that the pair have not been left out because of their uncertain futures with the eight-time English champions.

Former Liverpool star Stewart Downing believes that Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso will "definitely" manage the Reds in the future.

Speaking on episode four of the Best Mode On Podcast, the ex-Manchester City centre-back gives his thoughts on the GOAT debate and how he was "dethroned" by the Argentine during a Champions League clash

Bayer Leverkusen have been warned not to expect immediate miracles from their new-look squad, but Erik ten Hag has received a vote of confidence.

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A former Brentford boss has words for Yoane amid his reported impending move to Newcastle United.

Aston Villa are exploring a move for Barcelona prospect Hector Fort, though the Catalan giants are hesitant about letting him leave.

Tottenham reportedly made another bid for Morgan Gibbs-White after Nottingham Forest threatened legal action against their Premier League rivals.

Atalanta coach Ivan Juric says the club need to make "intelligent" signings to restore their firepower amid Ademola Lookman's transfer saga.

Arne Slot believes Chelsea will be a top contender who can challenge Liverpool in the Premier League title race. The Dutchman, who stunned England last term by strolling to the championship ahead of Arsenal, now insists the west London giants have the weapons to push his Reds all the way.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has warned his former player Viktor Gyokeres of the increased physicality he will face in the Premier League.

Manchester United have been told they should have signed Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins over new £74 million recruit Benjamin Sesko.

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal now stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Europe's elite, but admits his reign will only be complete when the club clinches a major trophy. The Spaniard made a bold claim that his side have been "transformed" since he took charge, pointing to an incorrect record as the Premier League's most consistent points scorers over the past three seasons.

Atletico Madrid player David Hancko has lifted the lid on a dramatic transfer window that saw him agree a move to Saudi Arabia before switch to Spain.