Ikhtisar S.S. Murata

Liverpool still require significant reinforcements ahead of the new Premier League campaign, according to former club captain Phil Thompson. The ex-defender believes that the current squad lacks the necessary depth, specifically demanding four or five additional signings to ensure that new manager Andoni Iraola can successfully challenge for the title this season.

Wayne Rooney believes Arsenal have the potential to "run away" with the Premier League title this season. The Manchester United legend also predicted his former club will secure a top-four finish under Michael Carrick's leadership amid significant managerial changes elsewhere.

For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.

Alexander Isak has been told where “he’s got to be” in his second season at Liverpool, with ex-Reds striker Emile Heskey setting a “goals and assists” target for the Swede during an exclusive interview with GOAL. Isak is, following his record-breaking £125 million ($169m) move to Anfield during the summer of 2025, under pressure to recapture the form that he previously showed at Newcastle.