An emotional return to Birmingham for Jude Bellingham is not being ruled out, although former Blues boss Steve Bruce has told GOAL that it could be a “long, long time” before such a move is considered. The No.22 shirt at St Andrew’s, which has been retired, is waiting to be filled again by a home-grown hero that is currently starring as a ‘Galactico’ with Real Madrid.
The Buccaneers tactician has issued a stern warning to his side's title rivals following a commanding 4-0 victory over The Village Boys. Despite the heavy score line at the Mbombela Stadium, the coach insisted his team has significant room for improvement as they look to maintain their unbeaten start to the domestic season.
Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has backed former team-mate Gabriel Jesus to flourish at Barcelona following his €15 million switch from Arsenal. The Argentine believes the Brazilian forward will adapt seamlessly to Hansi Flick's system in Catalonia and easily hit double figures after calling time on his four-year stay in north London.
Feyenoord are pushing to bring Reiss Nelson back to De Kuip after the winger became a free agent following his Arsenal exit. The 26-year-old Englishman enjoyed a successful loan spell in Rotterdam during the 2021-22 season and is open to a return.
Napoli have confirmed that Scott McTominay is set to undergo a heart procedure to correct a minor medical issue discovered recently. The former Manchester United midfielder has been a revelation in Italy since his high-profile move, but he is now facing a brief spell on the sidelines to address the condition.
Burnley have secured the deadline day signing of Japan international midfielder Reo Hatate from Celtic. The 28-year-old arrives at Turf Moor on a three-year contract, bringing five years of title-winning pedigree to Nicky Hayen's midfield.
Bayern Munich signed two top players in Nathaniel Brown and Ismael Saibari, but Vincent Kompany would probably have liked a third blockbuster signing as well.
After an eye catching display against the Village Boys, the 22-year-old defender was in an defiant mood as he accepted his Man of the Match accolade and declared the Buccaneers ready to face anybody in the fight for trophies.
Renato Sanches has reportedly ended his Paris Saint-Germain nightmare by tearing up his contract in the final hours of the summer transfer window. The Portuguese midfielder departs the French capital as a free agent following a disastrous four-year spell plagued by injuries and unsuccessful loan moves across Europe.
Manchester United have launched a stunning deadline day move to sign Rayan Ait-Nouri from cross-town rivals Manchester City. The Algerian international has struggled for game time under Enzo Maresca at the Etihad Stadium and could be offered a career lifeline at Old Trafford.
Dietmar Hamann has admitted to GOAL there is “always a chance” that Erling Haaland will leave Manchester City “when Barcelona or Real Madrid come calling”. Those approaches have not been made as yet, with the Norwegian striker tied to a contract through to 2034, but there will come a point when a fresh start away from the Etihad Stadium is considered.
Former Al-Nassr defender Alvaro Gonzalez has provided an interesting perspective on Cristiano Ronaldo's character away from the spotlight, describing the Portuguese icon as approachable behind closed doors. However, the Spaniard revealed that a dramatic switch occurs on the pitch, where the forward transforms into a fierce competitor driven to succeed.
Asian footballers have dominated headlines during a record-breaking summer transfer window across Europe's top leagues. From high-profile Premier League moves to major Champions League switches, the region's top talents are making historic strides on the global stage.
LaLiga has contributed to developing Iraqi football, strengthening its structures and supporting young talent, leaving a sustainable legacy for football in Iraq.
The 41-year-old led Hearts from the bottom of the Scottish top-flight to title glory over the course of five years, and has now stepped into Marc Skinner's shoes in Manchester
With the transfer window now firmly shut until January, the more ambitious members of English football's middle class are counting the cost of the top-flight's new regulations
The Australia international talks to GOAL about her time away from the pitch, taking positives from her time out injured, the "poetic" moment in her comeback and how City retain their domestic crown
For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window once again proved to be exceptionally busy, with some huge names making big-money moves all the way up to Deadline Day on September 1.
Enzo Fernandez has opened up on his turbulent final days at Stamford Bridge, admitting he has not been in a "good place" ahead of his British record move to Manchester City. The Argentine midfielder has completed his sensational £125 million reunion with former Blues boss Enzo Maresca at the Etihad Stadium.
