Real Betis academy product Pablo Garcia has completed a €5 million transfer to Racing Santander on deadline day. The emotional 20-year-old was visibly moved as his departure helps clear funds for Dani Ceballos' return.
GOAL gives you all the details to follow the Brazilians' league fixture at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria against the Stallions. The Pretoria club need to win to keep pace with log leaders Orlando Pirates who went three points clear after beating Kruger United 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Speaking exclusively on the Beast Mode Podcast after winning the PFA Players' Player of the Year award, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has opened up about his unlikely footballing roots. The Portuguese playmaker revealed that he actually began his career operating as a centre-back, before sharing a hilarious training-ground story about testing his sprinting limits against powerful Red Devils team-mate Benjamin Sesko.
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.
