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  1. Man Utd closing in on completing £43m Ederson deal

    Manchester United are closing in on their first major signing of the summer after making a significant breakthrough in negotiations for Atalanta midfielder Ederson. The Brazilian star is reportedly on the verge of a move to Old Trafford in a deal worth over £43 million, marking a statement start to the transfer window for the Red Devils.

  2. Biggest regrets? Owen picks two tournaments England should’ve won

    England have named their squad for the 2026 World Cup, but can they go on to achieve what the so-called ‘Golden Generation’ could not and deliver a long-awaited international title? Michael Owen formed part of several trophy bids in the 1990s and 2000s, with the ex-Liverpool and Real Madrid striker telling GOAL of the failures that were toughest to stomach.

  3. Only way Alisson will leave Liverpool amid shock transfer talk

    Alisson has been generating shock transfer talk at Liverpool, but former Reds star John Arne Riise has explained to GOAL why a surprising move for the Brazilian goalkeeper in 2026 remains unlikely. The experienced South American has spent eight memorable years at Anfield, and remains under contract, but is seeing questions asked of his future on Merseyside.

  4. ‘Don’t celebrate’ - Evra tells Utd not to rejoice at Pep exit

    Manchester United fans have been told “don’t celebrate” as they prepare to see Pep Guardiola leave ‘noisy neighbours’ City, with Patrice Evra claiming that sudden departure is “sad” news for everybody associated with English football. It has been officially confirmed that an iconic coach will be bidding farewell to the Etihad Stadium this summer. Said announcement has been warmly received by many at Old Trafford.

  5. Boring to amazing! Odegaard critics at Arsenal shock & surprise

    Martin Odegaard has faced criticism at times over the last couple of seasons, but he is now a Premier League title winner at Arsenal and fellow countryman John Arne Riise has told GOAL why he is “shocked and surprised” that anybody has ever doubted an “amazing” talent. The Norway international remains a key cog in Mikel Arteta’s well-oiled machine at Emirates Stadium.

  6. Relegation battle to top-four: Can Spurs emulate Man Utd?

    Tottenham have become embroiled into another relegation battle, but could they emulate Manchester United by morphing into top-four contenders next season? Alan Hutton has explained to GOAL why a similar transformation in north London remains unlikely as “huge money” will be required in order to deliver a remarkable reversal in collective fortunes.

  7. ‘Sh*tload of goals’ - What Haaland needs for Ballon d’Or win

    Erling Haaland has been informed of what he will require in order to become a Ballon d’Or winner, with John Arne Riise telling GOAL that the Manchester City superstar needs a “sh*tload of goals” before being recognised as the best player on the planet. The Norwegian striker has tended to deliver on that front, and has long been billed as a natural heir to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the Golden Ball-winning department.