The shocking amount Manchester United are set to pay Ruben Amorim and his coaching team has been revealed. The Portuguese was relieved of his managerial duties at Old Trafford on January 5. He took in just 63 games at the helm, over the course of 14 months, with that ill-fated tenure set to cost the Red Devils close to £16 million ($22m).
Pep Guardiola has been tipped for a shock new role at Manchester City, with the club's owners told to keep him at the club for "as long as humanly possible". Reports have suggested the former Barcelona boss could leave the club at the end of the season.
Former Manchester United star Jesse Lingard is reportedly in "advanced talks" over a transfer to Brazilian side Corinthians. The 33-year-old is set for a new challenge after leaving FC Seoul at the end of last year and now looks to be heading to South America. If the transfer goes ahead it would see Lingard link up with former Manchester United team-mate Memphis Depay.
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry insists Tottenham has never been a "tricky game" since they moved into their new stadium, and insists interim manager Igor Tudor faces a "massive job" to avoid relegation from the Premier League. Spurs are just four points clear of 18th-placed West Ham following a 4-1 defeat to the Gunners last time out at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Professional Footballers’ Association chief executive Maheta Molango has warned Chelsea that Cole Palmer is facing "burnout". The Blues star is set to feature heavily in the Blues' run-in as the club attempt to qualify for the Champions League, and is also likely to travel to World Cup 2026 in North America, Mexico and Canada with England in the summer.
Former Chelsea and England striker Carlton Cole has explained how he angered the Blues' then-manager Jose Mourinho by his lack of professionalism, that included frequent visits to nightclubs. Speaking on the Beast Mode On Podcast, the West Ham legend also revealed how Roman Abramovich once stopped him joining Tottenham, as he "doesn't do business with Spurs".
The latest episode of the Beast Mode On Podcast sees former West Ham and England striker Carlton Cole join Adebayo Akinfenwa to chat about life at Chelsea and his decision to leave the Blues, how he angered Jose Mourinho with his nightclub visits, receiving life advice from 50 Cent and much more.
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has claimed that Manchester City have "impunity" as he criticised the Premier League for their ongoing handling of their financial charges. The club have 115 charges against them but there is no end in sight to the investigation that is ongoing. Tebas says it's a "damaging" situations that "makes the institution weaker."
Former West Ham striker Michail Antonio has decided on his next club and is set to complete a surprise transfer in the coming days. The attacker had been training with Championship side Charlton Athletic but is now set to head abroad for his new challenge. Antonio has not played competitively since sustaining a serious leg fracture in a near-fatal car crash.
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke insists the club "drink proper pints" instead of cocktails after Pep Guardiola urged his Manchester City players to sip on caipirinhas and daiquiris after closing the gap on league leaders Arsenal. The two sides are set to go head-to-head this weekend in a vital clash at both ends of the Premier League table at Elland Road.
Patrick Dorgu's international manager, Brian Reimer, is hopeful that the full-back will be able to play for Denmark during the March international break. The Manchester United left-back is currently injured, and has been out since the clash with Arsenal at the end of January. However, he is now on the recovery trail which will be a boost for Michael Carrick.
The likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City have been warned that Manchester United are not “a million miles away” from coming back into Premier League title contention. The Red Devils have failed to capture a top-flight crown since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, but Lee Sharpe has told GOAL why more shrewd transfer business could restore domestic dominance at Old Trafford.
Chelsea have set an unwanted record, with the Premier League heavyweights posting the highest pre-tax losses ever seen in English football. The Blues’ accounts for 2024-25 have been revealed in data released by UEFA. It is claimed that Chelsea moved €407million (£355m/$481m) into the red during their third season under the stewardship of Clearlake Capital and Todd Boehly.
Jurgen Klopp is seeing questions asked of his future at Red Bull, with reports in Germany claiming that the former Liverpool boss could be axed from his role as Head of Global Soccer. The experienced coach has seen a return to the dugout speculated on, with La Liga giants Real Madrid said to have the Bundesliga and Premier League title winner on their managerial shortlist.
Former Manchester United and England star Lee Sharpe has told GOAL why struggles under Ruben Amorim may end up working in Kobbie Mainoo’s favour. The 20-year-old midfielder has returned to favour at club level under interim Red Devils boss Michael Carrick and is considered to be in contention for an international recall ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Manchester United are reportedly ready to sanction the departure of Altay Bayindir this summer as the club continue their aggressive strategy to streamline the first-team squad. The Turkish international, who arrived at Old Trafford with high hopes of challenging for the number one spot, is set to return to his homeland after struggling to break into Michael Carrick’s starting XI. According to the latest reports coming out of Turkey, the Red Devils have reached a formal agreement with Super Lig giants Besiktas to offload the goalkeeper in the upcoming transfer window, marking a significant step in United's mission to reduce their bloated wage bill and recoup funds for future reinforcements.
Erling Haaland has opened up about the tactical influences that have shaped his record-breaking career. While legends like Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Robin van Persie were expected idols, the Manchester City star surprised many by naming a specific Premier League cult hero as a key inspiration for his movement.
Manchester United have been urged to hand Harry Maguire a new contract ahead of the experienced defender becoming a free agent this summer. The 32-year-old has spent seven seasons at Old Trafford, but is seeing questions asked of his future as his current deal runs down. Steve Bruce believes that fresh terms should be offered to the former “whipping boy”.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reportedly intervened to ask Erling Haaland to ‘stop talking’ to Real Madrid amid growing concerns over his future. The Catalan coach is anxious that constant speculation regarding a move to Spain could destabilise the striker during a critical phase of the season. While the 25-year-old remains a key figure at the Etihad, Guardiola wants all negotiations shelved until the current campaign concludes.
Bruno Fernandes will be remembered as a “great” when the day comes to leave Manchester United, but Lee Sharpe has explained to GOAL why the Portuguese may not secure legend status at Old Trafford. The all-action midfielder has been a talismanic presence for the Red Devils across recent seasons, with transfer speculation suggesting that he could soon be on the move.
Just seven weeks after his sudden dismissal from Manchester United, a surprise return to management could already be on the cards for Ruben Amorim. Having been out of work since his 14-month spell at Old Trafford ended, the Portuguese coach has reportedly emerged as a target for Brazilian giants Vasco da Gama to replace the recently sacked Fernando Diniz.
Liam Rosenior often displays a calm demeanour in public, with the Chelsea manager seemingly not the type of character to rant and rave. It is, however, being claimed that the 41-year-old “showed his angry side” after seeing the Blues drop precious Premier League points in back-to-back draws with Leeds and Burnley. More is being demanded from an expensively-assembled squad.
Arne Slot wisely turned to Rio Ngumoha to help Liverpool get themselves out of a serious spot of bother at Nottingham Forest on Sunday - but, by doing so, the teenager has rather ironically put his coach in an awkward position. Slot has spent the majority of the season trying to carefully manage Ngumoha's game time - as well as the massive expectations surrounding one of the most exciting prospects in English football.
Pep Guardiola said one should always be careful when criticising strikers like Erling Haaland. All it takes, the Manchester City boss explained, is for them to score again and "shut your mouth". Lately, however, Haaland has been shutting mouths without scoring. Over the last year he has turned into the complete forward, an even more frightening prospect to opponents than he was before, and an even greater asset to City's hopes of winning a quadruple.
Viktor Gyokeres displayed similarities to “prime Thierry Henry” in Arsenal’s derby victory over Tottenham and could be a “missing link” in the Gunners’ bid to bring a long wait for Premier League title glory to a close, claims Ray Parlour. The Swedish frontman has found form in 2026 and is hoping to be the man that returns domestic dominance to north London.
Declan Rice has revealed he received a message from Manchester United legend David Beckham after scoring two free-kicks for Arsenal in a Champions League game against Real Madrid last season. The England international twice beat Thibaut Courtois with powerful strikes from distance in what was one of the Gunners' most iconic European nights under manager Mikel Arteta.
John Terry has claimed he played the majority of his career at Chelsea with injuries, insisting he was only fully fit for five games for the Blues. The former defender is one of the west London side's greatest ever players and captains and has now revealed he refused to let fitness issues stop him from turning out for his club.
Manchester United have yet to open talks with Kobbie Mainoo over a new contract at Old Trafford. The 20-year-old fell out of favour under former manager Ruben Amorim, but has returned to the starting XI under Michael Carrick; there remains some uncertainty, though, over whether he will pledge his future to the club.
Juventus legend Claudio Marchisio has tipped Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali to join Serie A giants Juventus in the future. The Azzurri star played for AC Milan before joining the Magpies in 2023 and has gone on to become an important player under Eddie Howe at St James' Park. However, he has frequently been tipped to return to his homeland later in his career.
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