The fans no longer want to see Alvarez, but Atletico Madrid do not want to sell him to Barcelona. There is the Arsenal option, who have put Gyokeres and Martinelli on the market.
Manchester United remain hopeful that Arsenal can be persuaded to part with versatile starlet Myles Lewis-Skelly before the transfer window slams shut. Despite the teenager establishing himself in Mikel Arteta’s starting XI during the opening weeks of the season, the Red Devils are refusing to end their pursuit.
Chelsea legend John Terry has tipped new Arsenal signing Ezri Konsa to permanently displace William Saliba in Mikel Arteta's starting XI. The England international completed a big-money move to the Emirates Stadium this week, arriving as the Gunners look to defend their Premier League title.
Manchester United have stepped up their search for defensive reinforcements by opening talks with the representatives of Barcelona star Alejandro Balde. The Red Devils are exploring a shock summer move for the highly-rated left-back following his sudden omission from Hansi Flick's matchday squad.
Aston Villa wonderkid Brian Madjo has been advised to use Manchester City striker Erling Haaland as the perfect role model, with Emile Heskey telling GOAL why the 17-year-old striker could end up being England’s long-term successor to Harry Kane in their No.9 berth. Such a standing remains a long way off for now, but there is plenty of potential to be unlocked.
Feyenoord has launched a scathing assessment of its own supporters following a night of violence that left several rival fans injured during their Eredivisie victory. The club labeled the behavior as "simply terrible" after fireworks thrown from the away end resulted in multiple hospitalisations and a lengthy suspension of play.
Luis Enrique has lauded the immediate impact of Ferran Torres after the Spanish international came off the bench to rescue a point for Paris Saint-Germain on his debut. The former Barcelona man proved to be the difference-maker in a tense Ligue 1 opener against Rennes, justifying the hype surrounding his arrival in the French capital.
Cristiano Ronaldo is fast closing in on 1,000 competitive career goals, but could the Portuguese GOAT retire once that milestone has been reached? Former Manchester United team-mate Giuseppe Rossi has attempted to answer that question for GOAL, with future questions being asked of the legendary frontman in Al-Nassr and Portugal camps.
Jordan Pickford has long been the subject of intense scrutiny whenever he pulls on an England shirt, but the Everton goalkeeper is proving his worth yet again back at Goodison Park. Following a summer of mixed emotions on the international stage, the Three Lions' number one returned to club action with a performance that silenced his doubters and drew significant praise from his manager.
Alejandro Garnacho has been warned that “alarm bells should be ringing" for him on the back of Manchester United and Chelsea flops, but Ray Houghton has told GOAL that Unai Emery can help to get the Argentina international back on track during a loan spell at Aston Villa. Said move may have seen the 22-year-old winger step into the Premier League’s last chance saloon.
Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak has called for unity within the squad after Julian Alvarez was subjected to a hostile reception from his own supporters. The Argentine forward, who has been heavily linked with a sensational move to Arsenal, faced a barrage of boos during Atletico's recent home clash against Villarreal.
Alan Shearer may need to watch out, with Emile Heskey telling GOAL that Harry Kane could line up a Premier League return for 2028 - after extending his contract at Bayern Munich - with more records to be broken in that division. A history-making spell at Tottenham for the prolific striker came to a close in 2023, but does he have unfinished business in English football?
Football's global governing body has confirmed the full 64-match schedule for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil. The legendary Maracana in Rio de Janeiro will take centre stage, hosting both the opening fixture and the grand finale. All eight host cities across the vibrant South American nation are set to welcome knockout-stage football as anticipation builds for the historic tournament.
Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has confirmed that the club will not rush into a final decision regarding Mykhailo Mudryk’s immediate future at Stamford Bridge. The Ukrainian international is expected to depart on loan before the summer transfer window slams shut, with several Premier League and European clubs monitoring his situation.