Arsenal are reportedly exploring a move for Barcelona defender Jules Kounde as Mikel Arteta looks to solve an injury crisis in his backline. The Gunners have turned their attention to the versatile Frenchman after being priced out of a deal for Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa.
Paul Pogba's difficult spell at AS Monaco has suffered another major blow after the midfielder broke down during a training session at St George's Park. The latest physical setback leaves the club anxiously waiting on medical scans as pre-season preparations are thrown into turmoil.
An American couple are officially preparing to move from Texas to Wales after falling in love with the city through the 'Welcome to Wrexham' documentary. The surprising news prompted a brilliant social media response from Hollywood co-owner Ryan Reynolds as the Championship side prepare for their upcoming domestic campaign.
Ben White has been told that he should be “knocking on the door” at Emirates Stadium and requesting a transfer away from Arsenal, with Lee Dixon explaining to GOAL why a “difficult” decision needs to be made. Premier League title success has been savoured in north London, but the versatile 28-year-old finds himself stuck down the pecking order under Mikel Arteta.
Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has officially inherited the club’s iconic number 4 shirt ahead of the 2026-27 season. The young Spaniard, who previously wore a different squad number during his debut campaign, expressed his immense pride in taking over a jersey made famous by legends like Sergio Ramos and Fernando Hierro, and is determined to prove himself worthy of the number.
Juventus are incredibly keen to retain experienced goalkeeper Mattia Perin and are actively considering offering him a brand new contract extension. However, the veteran shot-stopper may decide to leave the Bianconeri in search of guaranteed starting minutes elsewhere.
The Buccaneers coach Abdeslam Ouaddou had harsh words for his misfiring strikers following a hard-fought MTN8 victory on Saturday against 10-man Durban City. It has now been revealed that Evidence Makgopa has been ruled out for two months with a knee injury, putting pressure on new signing Sebastian Pedersen to get up to speed as quickly as possible.
Ronald Araujo has expressed his immense motivation to make an impact at Liverpool after finalizing his move to Anfield from Barcelona. Following the completion of the move, Araujo highlighted Virgil van Dijk as a central figure of inspiration, identifying the veteran center-back as an ideal mentor for his upcoming transition to the Premier League.
Former Rangers and Hearts striker Kyle Lafferty has completed a surprise move to Scottish eighth-tier side Forth Wanderers. The 38-year-old Northern Ireland international joins the West of Scotland League Second Division outfit from Johnstone Burgh following a major investment wave driven by rock star and multi-millionaire businessman Paul McManus.
As the highly anticipated 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League season approaches, new research from SeatPin has explored the psychology behind managerial decision-making. By analysing the habits of last year's champion, experts have revealed why consistency is far more crucial than chasing form in Gameweek 1.
Robbie Keane is a managerial free agent, having cut his coaching teeth outside of British football, and Graham Stack has - during an exclusive interview with GOAL - stated his surprise that no club has “picked the phone up and begged” the former Tottenham and Liverpool striker to take their reins. For now, the ex-Republic of Ireland international is waiting on enticing offers to be tabled.
Napoli have agreed a deal to sell Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku to Turkish giants Fenerbahce for €6 million plus bonuses. The 33-year-old forward has already passed his medical and agreed a contract worth €10m per season ahead of his move to Istanbul.
Sevilla have finalised the signing of Scottish striker Robbie Ure from Swedish league leaders IK Sirius in a deal worth an initial £5.5m. The 22-year-old forward has put pen to paper on a five-year contract after undergoing a successful medical in Spain, adding fresh attacking impetus ahead of the new La Liga campaign.
Inter are entering the final stages of a deal to bring Tottenham Hotspur wing-back Djed Spence to the San Siro as a direct replacement for Denzel Dumfries. The England international has emerged as the priority target for the Nerazzurri hierarchy, who are looking to finalise the transfer before the start of the new Serie A campaign.
The Soweto giants legend Benedict Vilakazi has raised significant concerns regarding the Amakhosi's marquee signing and the tactical framework currently employed at Naturena. The former Buccaneers midfielder believes the 21-year-old talent could be set for a difficult debut campaign if he is not provided with the necessary structural support within the team.
Chelsea, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have all learned their opponents for the third qualifying round of the Women's Champions League, with victory in the final round of the preliminary stage to secure passage through to the league phase of the 2026-27 edition of the UWCL. With the likes of Ajax and Inter lurking as potential opposition, Tuesday's draw threw up some interesting ties.
Fulham have completed the signing of Northern Ireland international midfielder Shea Charles in a deal worth up to £30m from Southampton. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract at Craven Cottage to become the most expensive player in his country's history, strengthening the squad ahead of the new Premier League season.
The 22-year-old is reportedly growing increasingly disillusioned with his current situation at Chloorkop. Despite attracting significant interest from both domestic rivals and international suitors, the Bafana Bafana international remains in a state of limbo after making it clear to the club's hierarchy that he wishes to leave the reigning African champions.
Ronald Araujo has wasted no time in making his mark at Anfield, revealing the deeply personal and emotional significance behind his choice of shirt number. The Uruguayan powerhouse completed a high-profile season-long loan move from Barcelona to Liverpool earlier this week, providing a major boost to the Reds' defensive options.
Aston Villa are set to receive a significant financial boost as Unai Emery's side finalise preparations for their UEFA Super Cup showdown against Paris Saint-Germain in Salzburg. The Europa League winners will pocket millions in prize money from European football's governing body, providing key funds as they seek late summer transfer deals.
Everton have officially completed the signing of Brennan Johnson from Crystal Palace on a four-year contract. The deal sees Dwight McNeil move in the opposite direction to Selhurst Park in a high-profile player swap.
The Brazilians are widely expected to maintain their dominance on the continent as they prepare for another assault on the CAF Champions League. The team’s former midfielder Roger Feutmba believes the reigning champions possess the necessary quality to secure back-to-back titles in Africa's premier club competition.
Former Arsenal defender Lee Dixon believes a swap deal involving Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford and Gunners youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly makes sense for both clubs. Dixon insists Mikel Arteta would be the ideal manager to reignite the England international's career on the left flank.
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