Premier League news

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has delivered a scathing assessment of Martin Odegaard, claiming the Arsenal captain has become a "big problem" for Mikel Arteta. Despite the Gunners sitting at the top of the Premier League table, Scholes believes the Norwegian’s tendency to drop too deep is stifling the team's attacking fluidity.

Virgil van Dijk has admitted that losing Alisson Becker would represent a "big blow" for Liverpool as speculation regarding a move to Italy continues to gather pace. The Brazilian goalkeeper has been heavily linked with a switch to Juventus, with it reported that there has been contact between the Serie A giants and the player's representatives.

Cole Palmer has been warned that his long-term career prospects could be stunted by the "toxic" environment at Chelsea following the sacking of Liam Rosenior. Despite the England international’s public commitment to the club, Premier League legend Gareth Barry believes the ongoing turmoil in west London may force the forward to reconsider his future amid persistent links to Manchester United.

Glenn Hoddle has revealed that he offered to take the managerial reins at Tottenham alongside Ossie Ardiles before the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi. The sensational proposal was made to the board after the sacking of interim boss Igor Tudor as Hoddle sought to help his old club escape Premier League relegation.

Manchester United are facing a pivotal summer regarding the future of their captain, Bruno Fernandes, as the Portuguese midfielder seeks clarity on the club's direction. While the Red Devils are determined to keep their talisman at Old Trafford, Fernandes is reportedly holding out for assurances that the club can match his personal ambitions of winning the game's biggest prizes.

Everton midfielder Jack Grealish has revealed that his rehabilitation following surgery on a season-ending injury is progressing better than expected in a hugely encouraging update. The England midfielder, currently on loan at Everton from Manchester City, has been sidelined since January after suffering a serious foot injury.

Juventus are reportedly ready to accelerate their long-standing interest in Mason Greenwood as they look to overhaul their attacking options for next season, with Marseille having set their asking price for the ex-Manchester United forward. Greenwood has enjoyed another prolific season with the Ligue 1 giants, but his future depends on whether they qualify for the Champions League.

Manchester City have reportedly expressed significant frustration with the Premier League after being hit with a gruelling fixture schedule for the final fortnight of the season. As Pep Guardiola’s side continue their pursuit of a domestic treble, club bosses feel the authorities have failed to provide a fair solution to a growing backlog of games.

Jurgen Klopp has thrown his support behind Germany's Florian Wirtz to become one of the defining figures of the upcoming World Cup in North America. The former Liverpool boss believes his compatriot has already proven his mettle during a challenging debut campaign at Anfield and possesses all the attributes to dominate on the global stage.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Dominic Solanke could reportedly be sidelined for the remainder of the Premier League season. The England international suffered a hamstring injury during the weekend victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, leaving Roberto De Zerbi with a mounting availability crisis in the middle of a relegation battle.

Harry Kane has etched his name further into the history books after breaking a long-standing Champions League record previously held by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard. Despite Bayern Munich falling to a narrow 5-4 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in a pulsating semi-final first leg, the England captain’s personal landmark provided a silver lining for the German giants.

Arsenal are about to experience a whole new level of pressure. After wrestling their teetering Premier League title chase back on course with a much-needed victory over Newcastle, the Gunners are now preparing to enter Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano cauldron in the Champions League semi-finals. However, while the prospect of a domestic and European double is tantalising, head coach Mikel Arteta must see the bigger picture.

GOAL sits down with former Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina to discuss Colombia’s new generation, his place within it, and the weight of expectation ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Tottenham have been told how many points they have to get from their remaining four fixtures in order to avoid relegation out of the Premier League, with Louis Saha telling GOAL why “terrible” decisions are to blame for surprising struggles in north London. Spurs are sweating on their top-flight status heading into the closing stages of what has been a disastrous campaign.

Coventry are back in the Premier League for the first time in 25 years, with GOAL being told why the likes of Aston Villa, Everton and Brighton will struggle to compete with Sky Blues boss Frank Lampard on the transfer front. Established top-flight outfits may have more money to spend, but Joe Cole believes a “marquee name” at the CBS Arena will help to attract the kind of talent that may prove out of reach to others.

Manchester United are being linked with Bruno Guimaraes, Elliot Anderson and Aurelien Tchouameni, with Louis Saha telling GOAL who the “better fit” from that trio would be. More big money is set to be spent by the Red Devils in the next transfer window as a natural successor to Casemiro is sought in the Old Trafford engine room. Raids on Newcastle, Nottingham Forest and Real Madrid have been mooted.

Cole Palmer has seen a return to his Manchester roots with United speculated on, and Joe Cole has told GOAL what a potential summer departure from Chelsea will be “dependent” on. The England international playmaker has cut a frustrated figure at times this season, with Champions League qualification seemingly destined to fall out of reach for those at Stamford Bridge.