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Chelsea, Arsenal, the Orlando Pride and the London City Lionesses all broke the world record in 2025 alone, as spending in the women's game grows

Anthony Taylor has wasted no time in securing his next high-profile role in football just weeks after hanging up his whistle. The veteran English official has officially moved into a leadership position within a major European league to help develop the next generation of match officials.

The 2026 summer transfer window promised to be an extremely eventful one in the women's game, with several huge stars on the move, and so it proved. Alexia Putellas, Georgia Stanway and Sam Kerr were just some of those who completed transfers as some of the biggest names in the sport found themselves new clubs over the past three months or so.

Tottenham Hotspur have been offered the chance to sign USA striker Folarin Balogun. The forward, who recently created a sensation at the World Cup, could join this summer.

Milan, congestion in midfield: Fofana has two offers on the market

U.S. Soccer has announced the U.S. Men's National Team's upcoming fall friendlies, which will be the team's first matches of the 2030 World Cup cycle. To start that cycle, the U.S. will start with matches against Peru and Chile before facing local rivals Mexico and Canada in the final two games of the new four-game window.

U.S. Men's National Team midfielder Gio Reyna has officially signed with Strasbourg, the Ligue 1 club announced on Tuesday. The move sees Reyna join his fourth club in as many years as the 23-year-old American star looks to get his career back on track by earning more minutes in France's top flight.

Enzo Maresca has inherited a flawless machine following Pep Guardiola's historic decade of dominance, but the Italian manager is still searching for a crucial missing piece. While Manchester City do not require a massive overhaul this summer, the loss of key veterans has forced the club to actively seek experienced transfers to balance a squad chasing further glory.

John Obi Mikel has sensationally claimed that Vinicius Junior is simply using Arsenal as a bargaining chip to land a lucrative new contract at Real Madrid. The former Chelsea midfielder believes the Brazilian superstar has no intention of moving to the Emirates Stadium despite mounting speculation regarding a record-breaking Premier League transfer.

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has suffered a significant legal setback after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ordered the governing body to pay more than R500,000 to a FIFA match agent. The ruling follows a protracted dispute concerning the organization of high-profile international friendlies for the women's national team, Banyana Banyana in 2024.

The 45-year-old tactician has wasted no time in setting the bar high for his tenure, targeting a historic continental qualification for the Limpopo-based outfit. Following the departure of Mohafe, the returning mentor believes Rise and Shine are capable of disrupting the established order in the Premier Soccer League this season.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have never been shy when it comes to spending at Wrexham, with Lee Trundle telling GOAL why more transfer business is to be expected. The Red Dragons continue to chase the Premier League promotion dream, with it possible that more records will be broken as players arrive in deals that are worth more than £10 million ($13m).

The 29-year-old winger has officially brought the curtain down on his career at Naturena after Amakhosi confirmed his departure for a Libyan outfit. The Congolese forward leaves Naturena after a productive spell in the gold and black, having established himself as a key player for the Soweto giants.

Kevin De Bruyne could be set to leave Napoli after just one season in Serie A. The 35-year-old playmaker is attracting strong interest from MLS sides Chicago Fire and San Diego FC, although Inter Miami have definitively been ruled out of the race.

AC Milan player Alexis Saelemaekers’ comments on the eve of the Milan-Inter friendly

Liverpool have no plans to trigger Jarell Quansah's £70 million buyback clause despite suffering a severe defensive injury crisis. Head coach Andoni Iraola has admitted his squad is light on centre-backs, but the club are prioritising other areas in the transfer market.

Coventry City have completed the club-record permanent signing of goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton & Hove Albion following his successful loan spell at the CBS Arena. The 25-year-old played an instrumental role in helping Frank Lampard's side win the Championship title, keeping 17 clean sheets across all 46 league matches last season.

Cristian Romero may be heading for the exits at Tottenham, putting the captain’s armband up for grabs. Toby Alderweireld has told GOAL what Spurs “don’t need” from their next skipper, while explaining the qualities that a new on-field leader must possess - with the likes of Micky van de Ven, Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison in the running for that role.

Franco Mastantuono is one of the best talents in South America. Born in 2007, an attacking midfielder inspired by Leo Messi, last June Real Madrid paid 45 million into River Plate’s coffers to bring him to Spain

Masandawana legend believes the club is finally reaping the rewards of a structured preparation period following years of a relentless fixture schedule. The former captain suggests that the extended break and European tour will prove vital as the Brazilians look to challenge for domestic dominance.

Man Utd have made a move to sign Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi as they look to bolster their squad depth. However, Premier League rivals Chelsea are also monitoring the Colombian, who is available for a reasonable €25m fee as he enters the final year of his contract.

Wholesale changes covering numerous aspects

Brighton and Hove Albion are closing in on an agreement to sign Manchester United defender Gabby George for a six-figure fee ahead of the new Women's Super League campaign. The 29-year-old enters the final year of her contract after United triggered an extension clause in January, with the versatile full-back eager to secure regular first-team football.

The Amakhosi captain has hailed the immediate impact of the new head coach, claiming the Frenchman has revitalised the squad with a philosophy centred on attacking freedom. Following a successful league opener against Kruger United, the Soweto giants are preparing to carry this newfound momentum into their high-stakes MTN8 quarterfinal clash against Golden Arrows.

Newcastle have officially identified Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha as their absolute priority to replace Arsenal-bound captain Bruno Guimaraes this summer. The Magpies have already opened preliminary discussions for the highly-rated Germany international, although they face a staggering €120 million asking price.

Manchester United have announced a record-breaking multi-year training kit sponsorship deal with Betway, reportedly worth £20 million per season. The agreement sees the brand's logo featured across both the men's and women's training wear, as well as around Old Trafford, filling a vacancy left after the club went without a training sponsor last term.

Wrexham appear to be benefitting from a Las Vegas-free summer, but Lee Trundle has told GOAL that the Red Dragons will be back in the promotion hunt next season. Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have avoided the funding of a fourth successive trip to Sin City, but collective sights in North Wales remain locked on the Premier League and another visit to Nevada.

The Soweto giants secured the signature of the highly rated Stellenbosch winger, but the outspoken analyst has reservations about the move. While he is a fan of the youngster's talent, he believes the current squad lacks the necessary personnel to help him thrive.

Newly-promoted Hull City have joined West Ham United in the race to sign Tottenham Hotspur outcast Manor Solomon. While Spurs value the 27-year-old Israeli international at around £20m, the winger is expected to attract opening bids of between £10m and £20m, with a deal set to gain momentum quickly over the coming days.