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The Egyptian star at a crossroads

Manchester City are already entering the unknown as they adjust to life after Pep Guardiola, but that already-gruelling transition could be about to get a whole lot tougher. That is because talismanic midfielder Rodri could be on his way to Real Madrid, who are confident of pulling off what would be a blockbuster deal for Spain's World Cup-winning captain.

He was not among the most talked-about names in the transfer market, but he quickly turned into a promising attacking project trusted at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Once, every door in the football world seemed open to Giovanni Reyna, but his career has so far not gone as hoped. Is he now turning his back on Germany for good?

What will "Al-Raqi" do in the new season?

As a young girl, Nelly Las would watch Lucy Bronze and aspire to be just like her. When she enjoyed her breakthrough season at Leicester City, aged just 16, she shared a pitch with the Lionesses icon as the Foxes’ stunned the Blues in a 1-1 draw. Now, the player she idolised and held as a reference point will be her team-mate, after Las became Chelsea’s fourth summer signing.

For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.

Boycotting the World Cup puts Infantino before the most dangerous crisis of his career

For a modest fee, VfB Stuttgart signed striker Tim van der Leij from the Dutch second division. The 20-year-old himself described the transfer as "not logical". Where will he play in future?

Hernandez joins a list of legendary players who have joined USL. GOAL ranks the top players to join the American league.

The German coach has written history that cannot be erased.

With the transfer window having opened for many of Europe's top leagues, GOAL, in association with eToro, is your go-to resource for all the biggest done deals. Who will win the race for Ayyoub Bouaddi? Could Michael Olise end up at Real Madrid? Track all the biggest trades right here throughout the summer!

The German coach put Al-Raqi in a predicament

EXCLUSIVE: GOAL sat down with the South Korean star to discuss his role as an ambassador, his love for the game and how he wants people to see him

Ten days on from the death of Kevin Keegan, Newcastle have been rocked again by the news that the man who completed their beloved former manager's work is stepping down. After U-turning on his decision to continue in the role after a nightmarish 2025-26 campaign, Eddie Howe leaves the Magpies under a cloud with just three weeks until the season begins.