Ian Wright believes Mikel Arteta will be deeply frustrated by Arsenal's summer transfer business after missing out on their priority attacking targets. The Premier League champions failed to land Vinicius Jr and Julian Alvarez, while long-term target Morgan Rogers ultimately opted to join London rivals Chelsea in a massive £117m deal.
Newcastle United and Aston Villa are reportedly planning to reignite their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen forward Christian Kofane in January. Both Premier League clubs failed to land the 20-year-old before the deadline but remain keen on securing his signature.
Jamie Carragher believes Arsenal made a significant transfer blunder by allowing Bradley Barcola to join Liverpool unchallenged. The pundit feels Mikel Arteta's side desperately needed a left winger after missing out on primary targets Vinicius Jr and Julian Alvarez this summer.
Real Madrid's youth academy, La Fabrica, has closed a historic summer transfer window by generating an unprecedented 210 million euros in player sales. The staggering windfall from Valdebebas has financed almost the entirety of the club's massive first-team squad overhaul.
Carlos Queiroz has been surprisingly reappointed as Ghana head coach less than two months after resigning from the role. The former Real Madrid boss initially walked away following the Black Stars' World Cup exit but will now lead the team during this month's international window.
Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz has thrown his support behind Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The Colombian international praised his formidable attacking partner after the pair helped Vincent Kompany's side avoid a shock defeat in the DFB-Pokal. Following a spectacular individual campaign, Kane is now being tipped for football's ultimate individual prize.
Nick Woltemade was reportedly offered to Barcelona before the transfer deadline. In addition, Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez revealed the truth about the rumours surrounding a move to Barca.
The Tshwane giants’ mentor has thrown his weight behind his captain, highlighting the qualities that make the Bafana Bafana star such a crucial figure for Masandawana. The 34-year-old goalkeeper was once again at his best in the victory over Milford FC, delivering a standout performance and demonstrating his ability to thrive under pressure.
Amakhosi's mentor has issued a reality check to the club's hierarchy after the club's football manager demanded an immediate return to silverware. The French tactician, who is tasked with restoring the Glamour Boys to their former glory, has preached patience despite growing expectations at Naturena.
Italy manager Roberto Mancini has heaped praise on Cesc Fabregas following Como's remarkable progression into the Champions League. The veteran coach highlighted the team's attacking mentality and their recent focus on signing homegrown talent as a major boost for the national side.
Botafogo forward Matheus Martins and Flamengo winger Gonzalo Plata are returning to Brazil after Dynamo Moscow cancelled their transfers following failed medical examinations. Both deals collapsed simultaneously in Russia, sparking anger from the players and their respective clubs.
Mohamed Salah’s new life in Turkey has been plunged into uncertainty following the sudden departure of head coach Fatih Tekke. The former Liverpool icon now finds himself in the middle of a managerial search just five games into his tenure at the Super Lig club.
Ryan Gravenberch flopped at Bayern Munich, before being billed as the Premier League’s best midfielder during Liverpool’s title triumph in 2024-25. Where does the Netherlands international stand now? Former Reds midfielder Dietmar Hamann has answered that question for GOAL, with the all-action 24-year-old considered to be an important cog in the Anfield machine.
Arsenal’s search for attacking reinforcements took a dramatic turn on transfer deadline day as the Gunners ultimately passed on the opportunity to sign Belgian starlet Malick Fofana. Despite being offered the chance to land the highly-rated Lyon winger, Mikel Arteta opted to pull the plug on the deal during the final hours of the window.
For the second straight summer, the league's only independent club have pulled off some stunning transfers, leading to a belief that they can break up the established order at the top of the table
For the first time since 2019, the Blues kick-off a new season having fallen short in the WSL during the previous campaign, and Sonia Bompastor is keen to get back to the summit as soon as possible
Enzo Fernandez has completed a sensational move by joining Manchester City in a joint-British record £125 million deal, and he didn't waste any time before sending a pointed message back to Chelsea. The 2022 World Cup winner, who spent just two years at Stamford Bridge, appears to have suggested his former employers didn't quite match the stature he was looking for in a career-defining move.
Luka Modric has credited former manager Jose Mourinho for pushing through his legendary transfer to Real Madrid in 2012. The veteran midfielder revealed that the Portuguese tactician's relentless insistence prevented the Spanish giants from abandoning their lengthy negotiations with Tottenham Hotspur.
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