Premier League news

Bayern Munich have identified Inter defender Denzel Dumfries as a primary target to resolve their long-standing issues at right-back under Vincent Kompany. The Netherlands international is reportedly considering a summer exit from San Siro, sparking a high-profile transfer battle involving Manchester City and Barcelona.

Erling Haaland has labelled Manchester City’s clash with Arsenal as a "final" that could decide the Premier League title race. The Norwegian striker warned the Gunners that City are treating every remaining game as a knockout match in their pursuit for a fifth title in six years.

American tycoon John Textor has expressed a bold desire to expand his multi-club football empire by launching an ambitious takeover bid for Eintracht Frankfurt. The former Crystal Palace shareholder claimed to be the "perfect" investor for the German side, citing ancestral links to the city as he looked to add a Bundesliga heavyweight to his global portfolio.

Arne Slot has provided a significant update on Liverpool's summer recruitment strategy as the club prepares for the high-profile departures of Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson. The Reds' head coach admitted that the hierarchy must decide whether to sign a direct profile match for Salah or adapt their tactical approach with a different type of forward.

Lee Sharpe has called on Michael Carrick to adopt the "fear factor" tactics of Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. The former winger believes the interim boss needs to show more aggression after a disappointing result against Leeds United.

Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali has broken his silence on Enzo Maresca's departure, claiming the club were forced into the "mysterious" change. The Blues chief suggested legal reasons are preventing the full truth from emerging following the shock exit in January.

Former England international Ashley Cole has opened up about the lack of opportunities for aspiring coaches in the English game after taking his first senior managerial role in Italy. The legendary left-back admitted that he felt "discouraged" by domestic clubs before Serie B outfit Cesena offered him the chance to prove his credentials.

Tottenham continue to teeter on the brink of relegation disaster in the Premier League, with Brad Friedel telling GOAL what the “minimum” time frame for a return to Champions League contention would be if the worst were to happen in 2026. Championship football could be on the agenda before elite European competition returns to north London, with a remarkable fall from grace being endured.

Bruno Fernandes has lifted the lid on his high-octane approach to training, which frequently led to heated exchanges with former assistant coach Mitchell van der Gaag. The Portuguese playmaker explained that his competitive ferocity is a deliberate tactic designed to maintain elite standards and ensure his team-mates do not allow their intensity to drop.

England manager Thomas Tuchel is being urged to add Morgan Gibbs-White to his World Cup plans as the Nottingham Forest No.10 offers “something different” to the likes of Cole Palmer and Phil Foden. Competition for places is fierce in the Three Lions’ playmaking department, but former Reds captain Henri Lansbury has told GOAL why MGW deserves to get the nod.

Be it double World Cup finalist Ruud Krol, the marauding Ronald Koeman, total football icon Ruud Gullit or serial winner Virgil van Dijk, the Dutch have a fine tradition of producing defenders who have made their mark on the game. And there is a new kid on the block that every top club wants to get their hands on: step forward FC Twente's teenage star centre-back Ruud Nijstad.

Tom Brady and Birmingham have been warned that they “missed a trick” in failing to force their way into promotion contention this season, although more money is expected to be spent in chasing the Premier League dream. The Blues landed the League One title last season, beating Wrexham to top spot, but Don Goodman has explained to GOAL why 2025-26 has been something of a disappointment.

Morgan Gibbs-White has led an emotional tribute to Nottingham Forest team-mate Elliot Anderson during an historic Europa League victory over Porto. The midfielder celebrated his decisive goal by displaying a heartfelt message for the England international, who withdrew from the squad following the tragic passing of his mother, Helen.

Alejandro Garnacho’s spell at Stamford Bridge could be coming to a premature end as Chelsea are reportedly open to sanctioning a sale this summer. Despite joining the Blues in a high-profile £40 million move from Manchester United only last September, the Argentine is seeing his future called into question, having yet to win over new head coach Liam Rosenior.

Former Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has opened up on his decision to leave north London, confessing that he struggled to maintain his passion for the game during his final months at the Emirates. The Italian was reduced to a supporting role under Mikel Arteta and has admitted that limited playing time and a rigid tactical focus made it difficult to feel important to the squad.

Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has identified his "dream" signing for the club, comparing a Ligue 1 sensation to a young Cristiano Ronaldo. As the Red Devils prepare to strengthen in the summer window, the Frenchman has urged the hierarchy to prioritize attacking reinforcements to compete with Europe’s elite.

Former England manager Sam Allardyce believes Manchester United should "look no further" than Brentford's Igor Thiago if they want to strengthen their attack in the summer transfer window. The Brazilian has enjoyed a prolific season for the Bees, and is locked in a battle for the Premier League Golden Boot with Manchester City's Erling Haaland.