Premier League news

Manchester United defender Leny Yoro is actively urging the club to secure the long-term futures of his highly experienced teammates. The young Frenchman has highlighted the invaluable mentorship he receives from Harry Maguire and praised the immense winning mentality of Casemiro, stressing that keeping both veterans at Old Trafford is absolutely crucial for the squad's ongoing development.

Legendary former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer has doubled down on his comments regarding Anthony Gordon's absence from the starting XI against Barcelona. After Gordon strongly denied suggestions he was unwilling to play, labelling the claims as "nonsense", Shearer has publicly stood by his initial criticism of the winger.

Chelsea captain Reece James will miss several games after picking up a new injury. James has enjoyed a fine 2025-26 season and was expected to be named in England's squad later this week for the upcoming March internationals but he is now set for an extended period on the treatment table with a hamstring problem.

Dominik Szoboszlai has issued a blunt wake-up call to both his team-mates and the Liverpool faithful following a damaging 1-1 draw against Tottenham. The Hungarian midfielder, who opened the scoring at Anfield, expressed his deep frustration with supporters who opted to leave the stadium before the final whistle. With Liverpool's Champions League hopes hanging by a thread, Szoboszlai insisted that a fractured atmosphere is actively hindering the team’s performance.

James Milner has revealed to GOAL the “important” piece of advice that he received from former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp while mulling over his own move into coaching. The ex-England international, who has become the Premier League’s all-time leading appearance maker, is weighing up his future options while representing Brighton at 40 years of age.

Former Chelsea and England youth star Carney Chukwuemeka has officially switched his international allegiance to Austria. Thriving in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund, the 22-year-old earned his first senior call-up from Ralf Rangnick and could play a key role in the upcoming 2026 World Cup. He is now poised to make his senior international debut after being named in the 28-man squad for friendlies against Ghana and South Korea.

Gary Lineker has hailed the "enormous potential" of Premier League starlets Rio Ngumoha and Max Dowman, claiming the teenage duo represent the direct attacking profile England has long been "crying out" for. Following a historic weekend that saw Dowman break goalscoring records for Arsenal and Ngumoha shine for Liverpool, the former England captain expressed his excitement at the fearless approach shown by the next generation.

Chelsea are reportedly determined to reshape their defensive unit this summer and have apparently "knocked on the door" of Kim Min-jae about the possibility of him moving to Stamford Bridge. The Blues' interest in the 29-year-old comes as they look to add a veteran presence to a young squad that has struggled with consistency and injuries throughout the campaign.

Wayne Rooney’s behaviour, which is considered to be “humiliating” at times, reportedly has wife Coleen feeling as though she is “looking after a fifth child”. The Manchester United legend made more unfortunate headlines recently when attending a pre-Brit Awards party, but alcohol-fuelled antics there are said to have barely registered with his long-time partner.

Although the 2026 Winter Olympics are now concluded, watching Bruno Fernandes pull the strings for Manchester United brings to mind the most iconic film ever made about the event, and more specifically, a stirring motivational speech from the late John Candy.

Chelsea have been handed a nine-month ban on registering academy players plus a £10.75 million ($13.7m) fine from the Premier League after being found guilty of breaching competition regulations when Roman Abramovich was club owner. However, the Blues have avoided an immediate ban on signing first-team players and have not been dealt a points deduction.

Liverpool legend Andy Robertson has been touted as a dream target for Hollywood-owned Wrexham as his career at Anfield reaches a crossroads. Despite his decorated history on Merseyside, the veteran full-back has seen his involvement plummet this season following the arrival of fresh defensive competition. While a drop to the lower leagues remains speculative, the prospect of the Scotland captain leading the Red Dragons' project has sparked significant debate.

Crystal Palace have emerged as serious contenders to sign USMNT star Patrick Agyemang as they look to overhaul their attacking options. The Eagles are actively planning for life after Jean-Philippe Mateta, who nearly departed for AC Milan in January and is widely expected to find a new home this summer. Despite the presence of Jorgen Strand Larsen and Eddie Nketiah, Palace view Agyemang as a versatile profile that can bolster their front line.

Ex-Love Island contestant Montel McKenzie, who remains an ambitious semi-professional footballer, has revealed when his romance with WSL star and former Baller League coach Alisha Lehmann blossomed. The happy couple went Instagram official with their relationship in January having both spent time working alongside Ruben Dias’ television presenter partner, Maya Jama.

Argentina star Julian Alvarez has been urged to snub a potential move to Arsenal in favour of joining Chelsea as rumours of a Premier League return gather pace. Despite Atletico Madrid's firm stance on keeping the World Cup winner, the former Manchester City man has been told he would thrive in the long-term project at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea star Cole Palmer could be tempted by a sensational return to north west to play for the club he supported as a boy, Manchester United, according to Chris Waddle. However, the former England star has raised concerns over whether the forward would even secure a guaranteed spot in the Red Devils' starting line-up, given the fierce creative competition at Old Trafford.

Thomas Tuchel will name his England squad for the March internationals on Friday, with the Three Lions reconvening for the final time before the end of the 2025-26 club season. This, effectively, will be the last chance for those on the fringes of the squad to impress without immediate fear of losing their World Cup place. But it will also be Tuchel's last opportunity to experiment with systems and players he thinks could help win the trophy.