Manchester United are stepping up their efforts to secure Fulham midfielder Sander Berge as part of an ongoing engine room reinforcements under INEOS. Following the arrival of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, the Red Devils remain determined to land a third signing in that department to adequately prepare their squad for the gruelling season ahead.
Newly-appointed Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa is wasting no time in reshaping his squad, with the Spaniard reportedly eyeing a triple raid on former club Real Madrid. The former full-back is looking to leverage his deep connections at the Santiago Bernabeu to bring some of the world's most exciting young talents to west London.
Fulham have officially entered a new era after confirming the appointment of former Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa as their new head coach. The Spaniard arrives at Craven Cottage to succeed Marco Silva, who recently vacuumed the seat in west London to take over at Portuguese giants Benfica.
Fulham are in the process of finalising a deal to appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as the club’s new head coach on a three-year contract. The former Real Madrid manager is on the verge of moving to Craven Cottage following the departure of long-serving boss Marco Silva, with advanced negotiations covering backroom staff and first-team squad planning.
Ricardo Pepi is on World Cup duty with the USMNT, putting him in the global shop window, but Kasey Keller has told GOAL why the PSV striker faces a “tricky” decision when it comes to his future and mounting Premier League transfer speculation. The 23-year-old frontman attracted interest from Fulham during the winter, with more approaches from England expected to be made with the summer market of 2026 now open for business.
The Premier League fixture list for 2026-27 has been released. Arsenal will be looking to defend their title, while the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United have sights locked on the ultimate prize. Coventry are back in the big time after a 25-year absence, while several managerial changes mean that new eras are being ushered in across the division. Here, GOAL picks out the most notable matches from what promises to be another thrilling top-flight campaign.
Fulham have stepped up their search for a new head coach by entering advanced negotiations with former Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa. The Spaniard has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Marco Silva as the Whites look to maintain their Premier League momentum with a high-profile appointment.
The Premier League has announced a comprehensive suite of mandatory law changes and officiating guidelines ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. Developed in tandem with PGMOL and informed by an extensive annual football survey, the updates heavily target time-wasting tactics while refining the threshold for video assistant referee interventions.
Danny Murphy has explained to GOAL why Liam Rosenior, on the back of his Chelsea flop, would be “too much of a risk” for Fulham to offer the 41-year-old an immediate return to Premier League management. The former Cottagers star has also assessed the chances of Frank Lampard returning to west London following his promotion-winning heroics at Coventry.
Fulham have commenced discussions with former Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa regarding their managerial vacancy following Marco Silva's departure to Benfica. The West London outfit are thoroughly exploring their options and have also added former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim to an ambitious shortlist of potential candidates.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed the shock return of Mexico international Raul Jimenez on a free transfer. The 35-year-old striker, who left Fulham upon the expiry of his contract, has penned a two-year deal at Molineux to join fellow veteran Kieran Trippier. Jimenez is now tasked with firing relegated Wolves back to the top flight amid World Cup preparations.
Experienced Mexico striker Raul Jimenez has officially departed Fulham on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract at Craven Cottage. The veteran forward, who is currently preparing for the upcoming World Cup, is already locked in advanced negotiations regarding an immediate return to another English side.
Former Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has rejected an opening approach from Fulham to become their next first-team manager. The Dutchman, who was dismissed by the Reds last week, quickly emerged as a prominent target for the Craven Cottage hierarchy but has chosen to turn down the opportunity to make an immediate return to the top flight.
Oliver Glasner has emerged as AC Milan’s leading managerial candidate after a lengthy meeting with owner Gerry Cardinale and advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The Austrian is understood to be intrigued by the prospect of working in Serie A, although Fulham are also monitoring his situation as they search for a potential successor to Marco Silva.
Brad Friedel has - during an exclusive interview with GOAL - sought to play down expectations around “poster boy” Christian Pulisic, but considers four other players to sit alongside ‘Captain America’ in the USMNT’s “undroppable” pool. The United States are considered to be working with a ‘Golden Generation’ of talent as a home World Cup is taken in.
Marco Silva is officially leaving Fulham this summer, paving the way for a sensational switch to Benfica. The Portuguese manager departs after five successful seasons to succeed Jose Mourinho. With the 'Special One' heading back to crisis-hit Real Madrid, Silva prepares to take over in Lisbon despite receiving a lucrative £8 million-a-year offer to remain at Craven Cottage.
Fulham manager Marco Silva is on the verge of leaving Craven Cottage to join Benfica as the direct successor to Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese tactician is close to an agreement with the Lisbon heavyweights, who have launched a lucrative raid on the Premier League to secure their prime managerial target ahead of the upcoming campaign.
USMNT strikers Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi have become the subject of Premier League transfer predictions, with Brad Friedel telling GOAL that both could end up in the English top-flight. It is suggested that the former may link up with one of the “big boys”, while the latter would benefit from using “mid to lower teams” as another career stepping stone.
Fulham manager Marco Silva is on the verge of leaving the Premier League side to take over at Benfica. The Portuguese tactician has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to succeed Jose Mourinho, despite Fulham offering him a significantly more lucrative contract to stay at Craven Cottage. Silva's imminent departure marks the end of a successful spell in London.
Malik Tillman proved a shrewd signing for PSV Eindhoven and delivered a healthy transfer fee to Bayern Munich. Nevertheless, he is set to leave Bayer Leverkusen after just one season.
The 2025-26 Premier League season is over, with top-flight players around England making their plans for the summer, whether they involve holidays or, for the lucky few, a chance to put on a show at the World Cup. Even those internationals will get the chance to switch off at some stage, but for their managers, the work never stops, with plans likely already being drawn up for the transfer window and next season.
And there you have it - the 2025-26 Premier League season is over. Arsenal are the champions while West Ham have been relegated alongside Wolves and Burnley as Tottenham secured survival on the final day. While the football hasn't always been the most scintillating, it's been a campaign full of twists and turns at both ends of the table, making it difficult to predict any result given the increased parity among the teams in the English top-flight.
Nottingham Forest are reportedly considering yet another managerial change this summer as owner Evangelos Marinakis eyes a high-profile move for Fulham boss Marco Silva. Despite a season defined by constant upheaval in the dugout, the Reds' hierarchy remains determined to secure a long-term tactical leader to elevate the club's Premier League status.
Fulham find themselves in a state of limbo regarding the future of manager Marco Silva as interest from Chelsea continues to intensify. Despite a long-standing contract offer on the table, the Portuguese tactician is taking his time to evaluate his next move while the Blues consider him for their vacant head coach role.
Frank Lampard has transformed his managerial reputation by leading Coventry City back to the Premier League, ending a historic 25-year exile. However, despite the title-winning success, the former England international is already being linked with a shock departure. While many expected a Chelsea return, he is tipped to join another London club instead.
Mikel Arteta has revealed that Bukayo Saka’s half-time withdrawal during Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over Fulham was a strategic decision to manage the winger’s physical workload. The England international marked his 200th Premier League start with a clinical goal and an assist, providing a massive boost for the Gunners as they move six points clear at the top of the table.
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