Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has expressed his excitement regarding the imminent arrival of Ronald Araujo at Anfield as the club prepares for a new era under Andoni Iraola. The Barcelona defender is expected to complete a loan move to Merseyside shortly to bolster a backline that has been depleted by recent injuries during the pre-season period.
Liverpool could be set for a seismic shift as Amazon founder Jeff Bezos reportedly moves closer to acquiring a minority stake in the Premier League giants. The multi-billionaire is part of a high-profile consortium looking to secure a significant share of the Anfield club, potentially changing the landscape of English football ownership.
Newcastle United are reportedly prepared to sanction the departure of long-serving goalkeeper Nick Pope during the current transfer window for a surprisingly low fee. The veteran shot-stopper appears to have fallen down the pecking order at St James' Park following a summer of significant recruitment in the goalkeeping department.
His eighth season at Bayern Munich could prove a defining one for Alphonso Davies. If he stays fit, can he rediscover his old form? Or will he develop into a problem for the Munich club?
The England international is set to join the Red Devils' pre-season camp with a view to becoming a key member of the team again, but that decision should not be taken lightly
The former Manchester City man is set to join up with Luis Enrique's back-to-back European champions, and will once again face intense competition for a starting berth
Manchester United have been offered advice on how best to manage teenage wonderkid JJ Gabriel, with Lee Sharpe telling GOAL why a youngster that has been dubbed ‘Kid Messi’ may have to wait another year before making his competitive debut. At 15 years of age, the highly-rated forward has figured for the Red Devils in pre-season and is knocking on the first-team door.
Manchester United’s attempt to hijack Barcelona’s move for Spanish starlet Jorge Salinas has hit a stumbling block after Racing Santander manager Jose Alberto insisted the defender has no desire to leave this summer. The Red Devils have identified the 19-year-old as a key target to bolster their backline, but face a battle to convince the player to swap Cantabria for Manchester.
Roma have emerged as potential suitors for Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli as the Italian side steps up its search for a high-profile attacking addition. With the summer transfer window entering its final stages, the Giallorossi are determined to provide head coach Gian Piero Gasperini with the specific profile of player he has requested to complete his front line.
Real Madrid still love a ‘Galactico’, but ex-Blancos star Michael Owen has told GOAL that there is little chance of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland forming part of a fearsome frontline at Santiago Bernabeu. Instead, it is likely to remain a case of “one or the other” when it comes to superstar forwards that now operate in the same central striking position.
