Giuseppe Riso has opened up about the major summer transfer deals involving his prominent clients Sandro Tonali and Honest Ahanor. The agent revealed exactly why Italian midfielder Tonali felt compelled to join Tottenham, while also praising Chelsea's blockbuster acquisition of a top teenage defender.
In view of the departure of World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez to Premier League rivals Manchester City for a transfer fee of €145 million, Chelsea were desperate to sign another player for central midfield before the transfer window closed – but that plan failed.
Barcelona's pursuit of World Cup-winning defender Aymeric Laporte broke down after Athletic Club demanded a massive transfer fee. The Catalan giants hoped to secure the 32-year-old for under €15 million to solve their defensive problems. However, strained relations between the two Spanish clubs ultimately scuppered the late summer deal.
Ajax sporting director Jordi Cruyff has opened up about the club's intensive summer transfer window. The former Barcelona executive detailed how personal persuasion secured high-profile stars while dismissing claims of taking financial risks.
'De Topdrie' of Dutch football have executed major squad transformations during the summer transfer window. Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, and Feyenoord secured high-profile international talent, headline loans, and returning icons to bolster their title ambitions.
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly rushing to agree a lucrative new contract with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ahead of next month's Ballon d'Or ceremony. Club officials fear that if the Georgian winger wins the prestigious award, his agent's wage demands will become significantly more complicated to navigate.
Slovan Ljubljana goalkeeper Som Kumar has received his first senior India call-up for an ambitious set of upcoming international fixtures. As the solitary overseas-based player in the squad, the Slovenian second-tier shot-stopper is in line for a dream test against South American heavyweights Brazil and Uruguay.
Jose Mourinho has finalised his Real Madrid squad for the new Champions League campaign, making a ruthless call to exclude experienced defender Ferland Mendy. The French left-back continues to recover from a long-term muscle injury and has subsequently lost his place in the European squad to a highly rated teenage midfielder.
Tottenham have taken a “big gamble” on Mykhailo Mudryk, Gus Poyet has told GOAL, with a man that is returning after almost two years out of action boasting just “one quality”. That searing pace has served the Ukraine international well over the course of his career, but can it be put to good use in north London after crossing the English capital on loan from Chelsea?
Gabriel Martinelli has completed a £60 million move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal after being frozen out of the Arsenal squad. The Brazilian winger posted a heartfelt farewell message to the Gunners, but conspicuously omitted manager Mikel Arteta following a reported rift between the pair.
The Brazilians tactician has identified squad depth and the ability to handle a congested fixture list due to continental competition as the defining factors in this season's Premier Soccer League title race. As the Tshwane giants battle for supremacy against the Buccaneers and a resurgent Amokhosi, the Portuguese coach believes the upcoming continental schedule will test the true mettle of the league's heavyweights.
Former Corinthians and Vasco da Gama striker Regis Pitbull is currently living on the streets of Sao Paulo while battling a severe addiction to crack cocaine. The 49-year-old former professional has become completely unrecognisable after years of substance abuse, leaving him isolated from his family and taking shelter in makeshift encampments.
Liverpool are implementing a major tactical shift under Andoni Iraola as they attempt to replace the legendary Mohamed Salah. By moving their primary attacking threat to the left flank with Bradley Barcola, the Reds are exploring a completely new dynamic to supply striker Alexander Isak.
Former Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has given his full backing to the club's acquisition of Rodri, believing the Spanish midfielder will bring essential experience and leadership to Hansi Flick's squad. The Polish veteran, who recently swapped Europe for Major League Soccer with the Chicago Fire, also reflected on his memorable four-year spell in Catalonia.
New Liverpool signing Bradley Barcola has made an immediate impact on his new team-mates following his high-profile arrival from Paris Saint-Germain. Left-back Milos Kerkez praised the French forward's speed and dribbling ahead of the Reds' trip to Ipswich Town.
Deportivo Cali player Johan Martinez has been subjected to a violent physical assault and threatened at gunpoint by alleged supporters of the Colombian club. The traumatic ambush occurred while the footballer was travelling alongside family members in the city of Cali, prompting swift condemnation and institutional backing from club officials.
Virgil van Dijk is into the final year of his contract at Liverpool, meaning that free agency will be hit in the summer of 2027. Do the Reds have a succession plan in place for their defensive king? Stephen Warnock has admitted to GOAL that they might, with talented youngsters Jeremy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni ready to fill roles of crown princes at Anfield.
