Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United to launch a shock transfer bid for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins. The club legend also questioned the Red Devils' recruitment strategy, expressing frustration that Michael Carrick's side missed out on bringing Danny Welbeck back to Old Trafford.
Manchester United have not sought another upgrade on Diogo Dalot in their right-back department, despite Danny Simpson admitting to GOAL that “one week he’s a nine, the next week he’s a six”. That inconsistency has been an issue at times, but a man that once filled the same position at Old Trafford believes that any transfer funds need to be invested in other areas.
Rafael Leao could be set for a sensational move to the Premier League as Aston Villa have officially opened negotiations with AC Milan for the talented forward. The Portuguese international is reportedly open to the move, marking a potential turning point in his career at the San Siro.
Gabriel Martinelli is closing in on a lucrative move to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal after being told to find a new club by Mikel Arteta. The ruthless decision has reportedly caused significant discomfort within the Arsenal squad, with team-mates deeply unhappy about the Brazilian winger's recent treatment.
Jarrod Bowen surprised many when committing his future to West Ham on the back of their relegation out of the Premier League. Was that decision influenced by a desire to keep his wife Dani and father-in-law Danny Dyer happy? Ex-Hammers star Ray Houghton has answered that question for GOAL, with the England international shunning all transfer speculation.
Morgan Rogers enjoyed his debut after helping Chelsea secure a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Fulham in a pulsating West London derby at Craven Cottage. The former Aston Villa man found the net in his first competitive appearance for the Blues, proving exactly why the club moved to bring him to Stamford Bridge this summer.
Chelsea are exploring a late summer move for Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga after Bournemouth rejected three bids for Alex Scott. The Blues are making midfield contingency plans as Manchester City circle Enzo Fernandez, who remains keen on a Stamford Bridge exit before the deadline.
Are Barcelona playing the long game when it comes to Erling Haaland, with the Manchester City superstar destined to end up at Camp Nou at some point? Ex-Blues winger Steve McManaman, who spent time in La Liga with Real Madrid, has - while speaking exclusively to GOAL - discussed “mythical” transfer speculation after seeing the Blaugrana leave themselves short on central striking options.
The Nerazzurri have embraced a 'Three Lions' era to boost their chances of retaining their Serie A crown and re-emerging as Champions League contenders
Alan Shearer believes Arsenal have a major opportunity to sign unsettled forward Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid before the transfer deadline. The Gunners have been backed to hijack the striker's controversial move to Barcelona, with Shearer claiming his arrival would guarantee another domestic title.
Aston Villa have been handed a major boost in their search for attacking reinforcements as Ollie Watkins pushes for a transfer to the Saudi Pro League. Unai Emery's side have already held discussions over a potential move for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta as a replacement.
Chelsea star Cole Palmer has delivered a stern warning to the rest of the Premier League following a match-winning display in the West London derby against Fulham. After a difficult period sidelined by fitness issues, the forward looks back to his devastating best under the guidance of new manager Xabi Alonso.
Xabi Alonso enjoyed a winning start to his Premier League tenure as Chelsea secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. The Blues' record signing Morgan Rogers marked his debut with a crucial goal, while the afternoon was marred by a hostile atmosphere for substitute Enzo Fernandez.
Gary Neville has delivered a blunt assessment of Chelsea's goalkeeping situation, insisting that Robert Sanchez is actively "undermining" the progress of Xabi Alonso's new-look side. Despite the Blues securing a thrilling 3-2 victory over Fulham in their Premier League opener, the Spaniard’s erratic performance has sparked immediate calls for a high-profile replacement at Stamford Bridge.
Simon Jordan has launched a scathing critique of Ian Wright, urging the Arsenal legend to "wind his neck in" following his controversial comments regarding Gabriel Martinelli. The dispute centres on the Brazilian winger's current exile from the Gunners' first-team squad as a move to the Saudi Pro League looms.
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