Arsenal have sent a clear message to Real Madrid and Chelsea regarding the future of Martin Zubimendi following the blockbuster arrival of Bruno Guimaraes. Despite only joining the Gunners last summer, the Spanish international now finds himself at a crossroads as Mikel Arteta reshapes his midfield engine room.
Hansi Flick has offered a measured response to growing speculation surrounding the future of Ferran Torres, insisting he remains focused on the players currently at his disposal. The Barcelona boss is navigating a complex pre-season period where international commitments and transfer talk have dominated the headlines in Catalonia.
Benjamin Sesko remains the only out-and-out No.9 on Manchester United’s books, but Michael Owen has told GOAL why he has “doubts” over the Slovenian’s ability to become the “long-term” central striking option at Old Trafford. The 23-year-old frontman played his way into form last season, following a slow start, but Michael Carrick is considered to be in need of further firepower.
Jose Mourinho has expressed his immense pride after Vinicius Junior officially committed his long-term future to Real Madrid, ending months of intense speculation. The Brazilian superstar had been heavily linked with a sensational move to Arsenal before putting pen to paper on a bumper new deal at the Bernabeu.
Arsenal have been told to pivot their transfer strategy toward a Man Utd outcast after their ambitious pursuit of Vinicius Junior collapsed. Despite personal efforts from Mikel Arteta to lure the Real Madrid superstar to the Emirates, the Gunners must now look elsewhere to bolster their frontline for the upcoming title defence.
Ruben Amorim has issued a clear warning to his AC Milan squad, confirming that the club is prepared to make ruthless selection decisions next week. The Rossoneri boss watched his side fall to a disappointing 3-0 friendly defeat against Chelsea as the Italian giants look to finalise their roster for the new Serie A campaign.
Harry Kane being snubbed in the 2026 Ballon d’Or vote would be “bizarre”, Chris Waddle has told GOAL, with the Bayern Munich and England superstar considered to be the logical pick for Golden Ball recognition. World Cup glory with Spain on North American soil has put the likes of Lamine Yamal and Rodri in the hunt for ‘best player on the planet’ honours.
The two-time Ballon d'Or winner meets the English media for the first time, discussing everything from expectations and why she believes she can still improve, to English breakfasts and London traffic
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has offered a fascinating insight into his man-management methods after leading the Blues to a dominant 3-0 pre-season victory against AC Milan in Jakarta. The Spaniard made the bold decision to ignore the fatigue of one particular star to help him overcome a significant psychological hurdle.
Jose Mourinho has been left reeling after being informed that Manchester City star Rodri will not be joining Real Madrid this summer. The Portuguese tactician reportedly believed the Spanish international was the final piece of his midfield puzzle before the player opted for a move to arch-rivals Barcelona.
Rodrigo De Paul produced a moment of magic on the pitch and a touching gesture off it during Inter Miami’s recent Leagues Cup clash against Monterrey. The midfielder used his scoring moment to send a powerful message of support to his close friend and teammate Lionel Messi during a difficult period for the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.
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