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Christos Tzolis has made a blistering start to life at Arsenal, but the Greek winger took time out of his weekend to return to familiar surroundings. The 24-year-old was paraded on the pitch at Club Brugge ahead of their derby victory over Cercle Brugge, soaking in the adulation from his former supporters.

The former Juventus centre-forward is at the centre of one of the cases under discussion

Dominik Szoboszlai is considered to be Liverpool captain material, as the potential heir to Virgil van Dijk at Anfield, but Reds legend Ray Houghton has highlighted to GOAL the selection mistake that Andoni Iraola and Co must avoid when it comes to the all-action Hungarian. Szoboszlai has seen his versatility put to good use across three seasons on Merseyside.

Adrien Rabiot delivered a remarkable game-changing performance off the bench as AC Milan secured a hard-fought victory away to Torino. The French midfielder quickly silenced his detractors following a heavily scrutinised return from international duty, proving he is fully committed to life under new manager Ruben Amorim.

The reaction after AC Milan’s win away to Torino on their Serie A opening day

The president of the Serie A League returns to the choice made by the FIGC for the name of the Italy head coach

Diego Simeone is publicly backing Julian Alvarez after Atletico Madrid supporters booed and whistled at him during their match against Villarreal. Arsenal and Barcelona are monitoring the fallout closely, identifying the 26-year-old forward as a primary target to reinforce their attack before the transfer window closes.

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has sensationally ruled himself out of the running for the FIFA presidency, but he has not pulled his punches regarding the future of Gianni Infantino. The Slovenian official insists that the current head of world football must either resign or prepare for a fierce leadership challenge at the upcoming FIFA Congress.

Mika Godts praised Paris Saint-Germain's collective character after making his competitive debut in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Rennes. The summer signing was brought on at the interval alongside Ferran Torres with the champions trailing by two goals, playing a key role in an energetic second-half display that preserved a hard-earned point for Luis Enrique's side.

Harry Maguire is being backed to remain at Manchester United beyond the 2026-27 campaign, with Danny Simpson telling GOAL that the long-serving centre-half could “stay on to coach” at Old Trafford. The latest contract signed by the England international is only one-year in length, but it does include the option for a further 12 months that will take him beyond celebrations of a 35th birthday.

Interest from Saudi Arabia in the Portuguese player

Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle has emphatically dismissed suggestions that Lewis Hall will join Manchester United this summer. The 21-year-old left-back is reportedly eager to force a high-profile move to Old Trafford, but the Magpies are desperate to retain their remaining defensive stars following a damaging transfer exodus.

Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck has broken his silence regarding his recovery from the ankle injury sustained at the 2026 World Cup. The 26-year-old missed the entire pre-season and the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup defeat to Bayern Munich but expressed optimism that his return to action will not take much longer.

Juventus win at Frosinone, but show their usual limitations. And Spalletti asks for reinforcements

Hansi Flick's Barcelona kicked off their La Liga title defence with a ruthless 5-0 demolition of Elche. Despite the flurry of goals, the glaring absence of a recognised centre-forward remains the biggest talking point in Catalonia, and German tactician has made it crystal clear: the club's search for a natural centre-forward is far from resolved.

Emi Martinez is seemingly eager to form part of the mass exodus at Aston Villa, but the World Cup-winning goalkeeper has avoided criticism for that transfer push from former Villans star Ray Houghton - who has been speaking exclusively to GOAL. The Argentina international has been seeking a move for over 12 months now, as he attempts to “make a lot of money” before hanging up his gloves.

The former manager comments on Juventus and AC Milan's league debuts

The match ball used in Argentina's infamous 1986 World Cup quarter-final win over England has sold for $3.35 million (£2.6m) at auction. Despite initial pre-sale estimates reaching up to $10m, the artefact from Diego Maradona's legendary "Hand of God" performance drew substantial interest before the hammer fell on Saturday evening.

Ferran Torres proved his immense worth immediately for Paris Saint-Germain, coming off the bench to score twice and salvage a 2-2 draw against Rennes in their dramatic Ligue 1 opener. The former Barcelona forward was introduced at half-time and quickly sparked a vital comeback for Luis Enrique's struggling side.

The German, formerly of Inter, speaks about the young Inter centre-forward. And warns the Frenchman

Manna are working on a move in attack, but first it is necessary to sell: but who?

Raphinha has quickly clarified his intention following suggestions that his Spider-Man celebration against Elche was a secret nod to Barcelona transfer target Julian Alvarez. The Brazilian forward struck twice in a dominant victory and has now revealed a heartwarming, family-oriented reason behind his viral post-match gesture, putting an end to the swirling social media speculation.

Dominik Szoboszlai felt Liverpool should have claimed all three points despite needing his dramatic 99th-minute penalty to rescue a 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Sunday. The midfielder held his nerve from the spot in front of a hostile St James' Park crowd after strikes from Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock put the hosts on the brink of an opening-day win.

Barcelona midfielder Gavi was forced off in tears during his team's 5-0 victory over Elche in their La Liga opener, raising immediate fears of another serious problem. Head coach Hansi Flick has offered an update on the young Spaniard's condition after he injured the very same right knee that previously sidelined him for almost a year.

Santos head coach Cuca has admitted he is uncertain whether Neymar will feature in Wednesday's Copa do Brasil quarter-final first leg against Palmeiras due to the synthetic pitch at Nubank Parque. The Brazil international is an outspoken critic of artificial surfaces, leaving his availability in doubt ahead of a crucial cup encounter in Sao Paulo.

Palmeiras boss Abel Ferreira has told Manchester City they must trigger Allan Elias' €100 million release clause to complete a summer move. The Premier League side are actively chasing the versatile 22-year-old winger as Enzo Maresca revamps his attack, but the Brazilian outfit have no intention of selling for anything below their asking price.

Hull City executed a flawless tactical game plan to shock Manchester United with a 2-0 victory on the opening weekend of the Premier League season. Manager Sergej Jakirovic kept his five-man defence plan a closely guarded secret, ultimately overwhelming Michael Carrick's side on their long-awaited top-flight return.

AC Milan teenager Alphadjo Cisse admitted he never imagined scoring on his senior debut after netting the opening goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory away at Torino. Handed a starting role in place of the injured Rafael Leao, the 19-year-old struck midway through the second half to set up a winning start to Ruben Amorim's tenure in Serie A.

Man City remain interested in Enzo Fernandez despite agreeing an £86m deal for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. Enzo Maresca wants further midfield reinforcements after Rodri's departure to Barcelona, but Chelsea's £120m asking price remains a major obstacle to any deal.