Bayern Munich still have not found a buyer for Joao Palhinha. A move to Aston Villa will not happen, as board member for sport Max Eberl made unmistakably clear at a press conference.
It is “so important” for Bukayo Saka to get back among the goals for Arsenal on a regular basis in 2026-27, Gunners legend Alan Smith has told GOAL. The England international winger savoured Premier League title glory last season, filling the captain’s armband at times, but only found the target on 11 occasions across all competitions - his lowest return in five years.
As transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio reports among others, Manchester City are submitting a €120 million offer for Enzo Fernandez today. Chelsea, however, are demanding €140 million.
Jamie Carragher has admitted he is completely baffled by Arsenal's reported willingness to sell academy graduate Myles Lewis-Skelly during the summer transfer window. The 19-year-old midfielder was reportedly offered to Premier League rivals Manchester United and Chelsea, a move the former Liverpool defender described as strange and unexpected.
New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has embraced the challenge of succeeding Pep Guardiola as he prepares to lead the club into a new era ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. The Italian tactician insisted he is fully aware of the demands at the Etihad Stadium, with silverware firmly in his sights ahead of Sunday's Community Shield.
Manchester United have been offered “best” transfer advice by Patrice Evra, with the former Red Devils star telling GOAL that Victor Osimhen should be brought to Old Trafford. The prolific Nigeria international remains on the books of Turkish giants Galatasaray, but has seen a Premier League move mooted for some time and 2026 could be the year in which a deal is done.
Manchester City winger Savinho has fueled further speculation regarding his future after being a notable absentee from first-team training on Thursday. While the Brazilian is officially sidelined with illness, the development comes at a critical time as Tottenham ramp up their efforts to secure his signature before the transfer window slams shut.
To prise Rodri away from Manchester City and sign him, Barcelona apparently have to stretch themselves considerably. The overall package is said to amount to an unbelievable sum.
Scott McTominay has starred for Napoli since leaving Manchester United for Serie A in 2024 and former Scotland international Colin Hendry has, during an exclusive interview with GOAL, tipped “somebody in England” to try and take the all-action midfielder back to the Premier League. Such a deal may not happen any time soon as a new contract in Italy is being mooted.
Manchester City have secured a major coup in the youth market by tying down highly-rated midfield sensation Xavier Parker to a new long-term contract. The 16-year-old, who was the subject of intense interest from several European heavyweights, has officially committed his future to the Premier League champions.
Barcelona have set a strict 48-hour deadline to finalise a blockbuster deal for Manchester City midfielder Rodri. The Spain international has already informed City of his desire to join the Catalan giants, with Joan Laporta stepping in to seal an agreement close to €80 million.
Veteran referee Anthony Taylor has officially retired from English football after 20 years and 668 matches. The 47-year-old official has opened up on the immense pressure, scrutiny, and family sacrifices that led to his decision to step away and take a new role in Turkey.
Manchester United might have spent the summer scouring the transfer market for reinforcements, but the answer to their attacking woes could be a familiar face returning to Carrington. After a loan spell in La Liga, Marcus Rashford is back in the fold at Old Trafford, and some of the game's biggest legends believe he is ready to take the Premier League by storm once again.
Manchester City are set to sell midfielder Tijjani Reijnders to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah for £51 million. The Dutch international has already agreed personal terms and departs the Etihad Stadium after spending just a single season with the club.
Gabriel Martinelli has reportedly informed the Arsenal hierarchy that he has no intention of joining Galatasaray despite the Turkish giants stepping up their pursuit of the winger. The Brazilian international remains focused on his career in north London even as the Gunners evaluate their attacking options for the new campaign.
Jack Grealish may have faced questions of his £100 million ($135m) move to Manchester City, while generating transfer talk in 2026, but Colin Hendry has told GOAL how the “clever” playmaker has maximised his career. Whatever happens from this point, the 30-year-old forward boasts the kind of trophy-winning CV that most players can only dream about.
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has called for much-needed stability at Stamford Bridge as the club prepares to enter a new era under head coach Xabi Alonso. The West London outfit have experienced frequent managerial changes and heavy player turnover in recent years, prompting the French international to urge a more settled long-term approach.
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino believes the Gunners have now assembled the most formidable engine room in world football following the blockbuster arrival of Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazilian international completed a £75 million move from Newcastle United this summer, further bolstering a squad that successfully achieved their Premier League title dream last term.
Djed Spence has touched down in Italy ahead of his €35 million transfer to Inter. The England international is set to undergo his medical on Friday after Tottenham Hotspur agreed to sell the defender following an impressive World Cup campaign.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has received four Guinness World Records certificates honouring his remarkable goalscoring feats in domestic and international football. The 26-year-old Norwegian earned recognition for historic milestones achieved across the Premier League, Champions League, and Nations League ahead of the new season.
Former Chelsea first-team doctor Eva Carneiro has launched a stinging rebuke to Jose Mourinho and John Terry after the pair revisited their infamous 2015 touchline clash in a new Netflix documentary. The long-standing feud, which began during a Premier League season opener against Swansea City, has been reignited as the protagonists trade fresh barbs over medical ethics.
Arsenal have reportedly opened negotiations with Galatasaray regarding a stunning move for Victor Osimhen, potentially bringing the Nigerian superstar to the Premier League at last. The Gunners are exploring the deal as part of wider discussions with the Turkish giants that involve several other high-profile names moving in the opposite direction.
Ezri Konsa has made his feelings clear on a move to north London after Aston Villa shocked Arsenal by demanding exactly double their initial offer. Mikel Arteta is desperate to land the England defender following William Saliba's injury, but Villa's staggering new price tag threatens to derail the transfer.
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