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Leeds and Ajax battle for Brandt

Leeds United have emerged as serious contenders to land former Borussia Dortmund star Julian Brandt as the German midfielder evaluates his options following his departure from the Bundesliga. The 30-year-old is currently a free agent, sparking a high-profile battle between the Yorkshire club and Dutch giants Ajax for his signature.

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Leeds and Man City open Trafford talks

Leeds United have opened negotiations with Manchester City over a permanent move for highly-rated goalkeeper James Trafford. The England international is reportedly leaning towards a move to Elland Road after a difficult season acting as an understudy at the Etihad Stadium.

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10 EPL transfers you might have missed during the World Cup

The transfer window usually dominates the back pages during the summer, but that's rarely the case in tournament years as the market is forced to take a back seat. Business never sleeps, however, and several deals have gone under the radar during the 2026 World Cup. After five-and-a-half weeks and some 104 matches, the big event is finally over, which means attention can now turn to the comings and goings at club level.

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Man Utd complete signing of veteran keeper on free transfer

Manchester United have successfully secured the services of veteran goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a free transfer following his departure from Leeds United. The 35-year-old Wales international has signed a contract at Old Trafford as the Red Devils move to secure an experienced backup option behind Senne Lammens ahead of the new campaign.

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Farke fends off ‘big name’ threat but gets ‘three games’ warning

Daniel Farke has fended off the threat of a “big name” appointment at Leeds, but former Whites defender Matt Kilgallon has admitted to GOAL that any manager is only ever “three games” away from losing their job. Having cemented Premier League status at Elland Road, Farke will be given the opportunity to build on those foundations during the 2026-27 campaign.

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‘Bank balance’ good but Phillips sent ‘nobody wants you’ warning

While Kalvin Phillips’ bank balance will be “looking well”, fellow Leeds United academy graduate Matt Kilgallon has told GOAL why the Manchester City flop risks finding himself in a position where “nobody wants you”. The former England international has become stuck in a serious rut, with the right call needing to be made this summer in order to get his career back on track.

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‘Like Messi!’ - Leeds advised against inviting Aaronson offers

Leeds United have been advised against inviting offers for USMNT star Brenden Aaronson, with Matt Kilgallon explaining to GOAL why the American forward was “like Lionel Messi” at times last season after finding his feet in English football. The all-action playmaker has finally won over a sceptical fan base at Elland Road, but is entering the final year of his contract.

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Leeds eye Dortmund vastly-experienced midfielder

Leeds United are reportedly exploring a move for former Germany international Julian Brandt after his departure from Borussia Dortmund. The experienced playmaker is available on a free transfer and would bring significant top-level pedigree to Elland Road, although the Whites face competition from other clubs for his signature.

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Three biggest strengths of Leeds star Calvert-Lewin highlighted

The three biggest strengths of Dominic Calvert-Lewin have been highlighted by Peter Reid, with the former Leeds boss and Everton midfielder telling GOAL why the powerful frontman is a joy to watch. Injury issues of the recent past were put to the back of the 29-year-old’s mind last season as he delivered an immediate return on the faith shown in him by those at Elland Road.

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EPL fixtures 26-27: Opened weekend, final day & derby dates

The Premier League fixture list for 2026-27 has been released. Arsenal will be looking to defend their title, while the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United have sights locked on the ultimate prize. Coventry are back in the big time after a 25-year absence, while several managerial changes mean that new eras are being ushered in across the division. Here, GOAL picks out the most notable matches from what promises to be another thrilling top-flight campaign.

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Explained: Premier League rule changes for 2026-27

The Premier League has announced a comprehensive suite of mandatory law changes and officiating guidelines ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. Developed in tandem with PGMOL and informed by an extensive annual football survey, the updates heavily target time-wasting tactics while refining the threshold for video assistant referee interventions.

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EPL Manager of the Year: Every top-flight coach ranked

The 2025-26 Premier League season is over, with top-flight players around England making their plans for the summer, whether they involve holidays or, for the lucky few, a chance to put on a show at the World Cup. Even those internationals will get the chance to switch off at some stage, but for their managers, the work never stops, with plans likely already being drawn up for the transfer window and next season.

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RANKED: Top 50 players of the Premier League season

And there you have it - the 2025-26 Premier League season is over. Arsenal are the champions while West Ham have been relegated alongside Wolves and Burnley as Tottenham secured survival on the final day. While the football hasn't always been the most scintillating, it's been a campaign full of twists and turns at both ends of the table, making it difficult to predict any result given the increased parity among the teams in the English top-flight.

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Biggest winners & losers of the Premier League season

The 2025-26 Premier League campaign drew to a tense conclusion on Sunday, as Tottenham scraped past Everton to consign West Ham to relegation in spite of a 3-0 victory over Leeds United. Meanwhile, in the north-east of England, Sunderland sensationally defeated Chelsea to secure a place in the Europa League, while simultaneously preventing the Club World Cup winners from qualifying for any form of continental competition next term.

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Bowen responds to future questions after West Ham suffer relegation

West Ham United star Jarrod Bowen and manager Nuno Espirito Santo have addressed the media following the club's heartbreaking relegation from the Premier League on Sunday. Despite rumoured transfer interest, Bowen insisted his vision is to help the Hammers secure instant promotion next season, while Nuno apologised to supporters but refused to commit his future to the club.