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Aditya Gokhale

News & MLS Previews Writer

📝 Bio: I'm a football news writer with over five years of experience and joined GOAL in 2023 after having worked with The Sporting News, Barca Universal, MTAG and The Nutmeg Assist. I decided to switch my career path after having completed my Bachelor's in Sports Management, and have now been looking forward to progressing as a sports journalist.

⚜ My Football Story: Having grown up with a number of sports influencing my childhood, I've become obsessed with every single detail of every single sport. That said, I started to gravitate towards football after watching Barcelona play in 2006, and I have been through the highs and the lows - the Koeman era, getting used to a Barca without Messi and, of course, THAT night at Anfield. I spend most of my time staying across La Liga and the Segunda Division, as well as tinkering with my FPL team, that I never seem to get right.

🎯 Areas of Expertise:

  • Expert football opinion & analysis
  • La Liga & Segunda Division football insight
  • Expert understanding of the La Masia set-up

🌟 Favourite Footballing Memory: As a football fan who has resided in India, going to Europe and watching a lot of matches was always going to be a struggle. However, my favourite stadium experience will always be seeing Barcelona's La Liga opener in the 2022-23 season, the start of the first full campaign for Xavi. The match came on the back of what was a pivotal summer transfer window, that saw the arrivals of Lewandowski, Kounde, Christensen and Raphinha.

Articles by Aditya Gokhale
  1. Arteta claims Eze pursuit wasn’t motivated by Havertz injury

    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has dismissed suggestions that the Gunners’ swoop for Eberechi Eze was triggered by Kai Havertz’s injury setback. The north London side moved quickly to finalise a £60 million deal for the Crystal Palace star, beating Tottenham to his signature, but Arteta stressed the transfer had been long in the making and not a reaction to recent fitness concerns.

  2. Rogers makes admission on Aston Villa future after Spurs links

    Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers has played down talk of an exit this summer despite strong interest from Tottenham and Chelsea. Spurs are eyeing the attacker after losing out on Eberechi Eze to Arsenal. Rogers insists he is happy at Villa and focused only on playing with Unai Emery's side, however, he has kept the potential of a move open amid the speculation.

  3. Odegaard sends key warning to Arsenal over wonderkid Dowman

    Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has called for patience with 15-year-old sensation Max Dowman despite the youngster’s standout pre-season displays. The teenage midfielder, a Hale End graduate, impressed during the pre-season Asia tour, catching the eye against AC Milan and Newcastle United, but Odegaard believes the prodigy must be eased into senior football carefully.

  4. Odegaard names the 'really good' Arsenal summer signing

    Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has singled out Martin Zubimendi for praise after the summer signing impressed him in pre-season and showed flashes of quality in his Premier League debut against Manchester United. The Norwegian believes the Spaniard can give the Gunners a 'new dimension' as he settles into English football after his move to the Emirates from Real Sociedad.

  5. Wrexham snap up ÂŁ7.5m defender from Man City

    Wrexham have confirmed the signing of 21-year-old defender Callum Doyle from Manchester City in a deal worth an initial £7.5 million. The England Under-21 international has penned a four-year contract to become the club’s tenth summer signing, taking their total spending to over £30m as Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney continue their bold Championship rebuild.

  1. Isak or bust! Liverpool make key transfer decision

    Liverpool have made Alexander Isak their clear transfer priority this summer, with talks confirming they will not pursue both the Newcastle striker and Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola. While the Reds admire the Frenchman, all focus remains on the Swede, who has told Newcastle he no longer wants to play for them. Liverpool’s £110 million ($149m) bid was rejected last week, but the saga is far from over.

  2. Mings' pointed message as Ramsey completes Newcastle move

    Aston Villa stars Tyrone Mings and John McGinn have spoken out following Jacob Ramsey’s £44 million ($60m) move to Newcastle United, with both players making emotional statements about the homegrown midfielder’s departure. The transfer was undertaken as the Villans struggle with Profit and Sustainability Regulations (PSR) and the move sparked strong reactions inside the dressing room.

  3. Why Eze's proposed Tottenham transfer could be held up again

    Eberechi Eze’s future at Crystal Palace is once again in the spotlight, with Tottenham Hotspur keen on a move for the England international. However, the transfer could face delays after manager Oliver Glasner revealed the midfielder’s release clause has expired, meaning Palace now have full control over whether their star man leaves before the end of the window.

  4. Guardiola makes bold transfer call on Lewis

    Pep Guardiola has revealed that Rico Lewis has already told him he will stay at Manchester City, despite strong interest from Nottingham Forest. Nuno Espirito Santo's side are reportedly ready to double the 20-year-old’s wages in a bid to lure him away, but the Citizens remain determined to keep hold of one of their most exciting academy products.

  5. Di Maria insists Messi 'has to play at 2026 World Cup'

    Lionel Messi’s future at the 2026 World Cup has been the subject of heated debate, but Angel Di Maria has put the discussion to rest. The Argentina legend will turn 39 by the time the tournament kicks off, however, Di Maria insists that Messi simply has to be in the squad, describing the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner as a player 'from another planet' and comparing him to Diego Maradona.

  6. Gyokeres posts damning statistic on Arsenal Premier League debut

    Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres endured a frustrating Premier League debut at Old Trafford as the £64 million ($87m) summer signing failed to register a single shot during his side’s 1-0 win over Manchester United. The Swedish forward saw his 69-match streak of attempting at least one effort in league games come to an end during a dull outing in front of goal despite Arsenal sealing all three points.

  7. Neville urges Man Utd to target 'big personalities' for No.1 spot

    Gary Neville has called on Manchester United to act quickly in the transfer market and sign a new goalkeeper, warning that the lack of a commanding No.1 is "undermining" Ruben Amorim’s early attempts to rebuild the team. With Andre Onana sidelined and Altay Bayindir producing another costly error in the defeat to Arsenal, Neville insists United need a strong personality in goal to steady the squad.