John Halls worked with Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and the ‘Invincibles’ at Arsenal, with the Gunners academy graduate telling GOAL of the “mindset” required to succeed in north London. The Premier League heavyweights are famed for their production of home-grown stars, with those coming through the system needing to adopt a “better than you” mentality.
Steve Bruce admits that Emi Martinez’s desperation to leave Aston Villa is strange, with the former Villans boss reacting to transfer talk during an exclusive interview with GOAL - as the World Cup-winning goalkeeper sees a move to Chelsea mooted. The Argentina international has spent 12 months shuffling his way towards exit doors in the West Midlands.
Manchester City and Arsenal have emerged as leading contenders in a high-stakes pursuit of Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye. The Senegal international has become one of the most sought-after talents in the Premier League following a series of standout performances at Goodison Park.
Nottingham Forest have completed the marquee £50m signing of striker Liam Delap from Chelsea on a five-year deal. The 23-year-old forward arrives at the City Ground for an initial £45m fee plus £5m in add-ons, aiming to reignite his Premier League form after finding starting opportunities limited during his solitary season at Stamford Bridge.
Marcus Rashford has been absorbed back into the fold at Manchester United. Does he have a long-term future at Old Trafford or are the Red Devils delaying the inevitable - with transfer rumours set to resurface in 2027? Steve Bruce has attempted that question during an exclusive interview with GOAL, as the Premier League title winner assesses a “fabulous footballer”.
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.
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