Manchester United's signing of Raphael Varane for 50 million euros reinforces the trend that has been set at the top level of European football in recent years, with teams prioritising the construction of a rock-solid defence. Nowhere has this trend been more evident than in Manchester, as both Manchester United and Manchester City have spent 765m euros on defenders since 2016. 2020/21 The ...Full Story »

Man Utd to pay Pogba £15m if he leaves Manchester United will have to pay dearly even if Paul Pogba leaves this summer, reports the Sun. The France star would be entitled to receive his last year's salary, worth £15 million, if he leaves without filing an official transfer request, with Paris Saint-Germain the front-runners for his signature. Sterling's Man City future safe despi...Full Story »

Ten-man Dundee twice came from behind to secure a share of the spoils from a 2-2 draw against St Mirren in a pulsating cinch Premiership opener at Dens Park.The Buddies stormed into an early lead through Eamonn Brophy with the home side equalising just before the break thanks to an own goal by St Mirren skipper Joe Shaughnessy.The visitors nosed in front once more with a Jamie McGrath penalty be...Full Story »

While the professional football dreams of Danny Mountain were crushed by a serious injury during his time at Southampton as a teen - he found fame and fortune as a millionaire porn star While Danny Mountain's dreams of becoming a top professional footballer were shattered by an injury he suffered as a teenager while playing for Southampton - he found fame and fortune elsewhere. Having joined t...Full Story »

A Spanish judge has indicated that there is 'sufficient evidence' that Shakira has committed fraud amounting to 14.5 million euros by concealing her income through a corporate network based in tax havens between 2012 and 2014. The process derives from a complaint by the Public Prosecutor's Office, which accuses the Colombian singer of six tax offenses, while Shakira claims that she already pa...Full Story »

Karim Benzema is ready to work under the orders of Carlo Ancelotti once more, with the French forward set to make his first pre-season appearance since the Italian returned to coach Real Madrid, following a COVID-19 infection. Benzema tested positive for the virus on July 23 and he has since had to comply with the protocol of staying away from Valdebebas until he tested negative. With that n...Full Story »

Aberdeen secured European progress on their return to rain-soaked Gothenburg if not the glory night of their previous visit.The Dons moved into the third qualifying round of the Europa Conference League despite a 2-0 defeat by 10-man BK Hacken.Aberdeen progressed to a clash against Breidablik thanks to a 5-3 aggregate win, after the Icelandic side shocked Austria Vienna with a 3-2 victory over t...Full Story »

It seems like such a long time ago now, but there were times after Sir Alex Ferguson left when David de Gea was single-handedly keeping Man United in matches with some unreal performances. He was seen by many as the best keeper in the world and his departure could've been a total disaster for them, but times have changed and his reputation has taken a knock in recent years. The abject perfor...Full Story »

The centre-back is set to make the move to Old Trafford after the two clubs agreed a fee for the 28-year-old on Monday. Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign centre-back Raphael Varane from Real Madrid, Goal understands. It is understood that the two clubs have reached an agreement of £41 million ($57m) for the defender and he is expected to complete his transfer after a medical...Full Story »

ARSENAL transfer target Isco could be the next player to be sold by Real Madrid, according to reports. Raphael Varane is heavily linked with a move to Manchester United and he could follow Sergio Ramos out of the Bernabeu. Real Madrid will reportedly accept £15million for Isco And Real could attempt to further reduce their wage bill by placing Isco on the transfer list. According to AS ...Full Story »

It's hard to believe that Erling Haaland only just turned 21 on Wednesday, but the Norwegian prodigy has already had some remarkable achievements. He has already scored 113 goals, having made 164 first-team appearances for both club and country. The youngster also has five titles to his name: two OFB Cups, two Austrian Bundesliga titles and one DFB Pokal. With seven goals for his country, f...Full Story »

The Wales international has joined the Championship club having struggled to break into Jurgen Klopp's first-team squad at Anfield Fulham made their £12 million ($16.5m) signing of Harry Wilson from Liverpool official, and Goal can confirm there will be a 15 per cent sell-on clause. The Wales international has signed a four-year contract with the option of a fifth. Wilson was omitted f...Full Story »

Manchester City will not be held to ransom by Tottenham when it comes to signing Harry Kane. The Premier League champions have made the England captain their No.1 transfer target this summer and want him to replace club legend Sergio Aguero. But Etihad bosses have made it clear to Spurs chairman Daniel Levy that a fee of around £160m is out of the question. Reports claim this is the figu...Full Story »

Juventus set to hold extension talks with Dybala's agent Paulo Dybala's agent Jorge Antun is set to meet with Juventus officials for fresh contract extension talks, Goal can confirm. Dybala has spent the last six years on Juve's books, having been snapped up from Palermo for €32 million (£27m/$38m) back in 2015. The Argentine has emerged as one of the top forwards of his generati...Full Story »

The Blues are expected to lose two of their young defenders to teams on the south coast of EnglandSouthampton have agreed to a £1.5 million deal to poach one of Chelsea’s best young defenders, Goal can confirm, after having their three-year contract offer to Dynel Simeu accepted. The Blues have inserted a sizable sell-on fee into the deal with the Saints and the transfer is set to ...Full Story »

On-loan Hearts midfielder Scott McGill hit a stunning debut goal as Airdrie shocked Motherwell 2-0 in the Lanarkshire derby at the Penny Cars Stadium.Spectacular second-half goals from Rhys McCabe and McGill gave the Diamonds the bragging rights after the first meeting between the local rivals for 14 years.The result leaves both sides on six points ahead of their final fixture with Group F leade...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho enjoyed an emphatic 10-0 victory in his first game in charge of new club Roma on Thursday. Roma welcomed Serie D's Montecatini to the club training ground for a preseason friendly where Mourinho's side got off to the perfect start. Borja Mayoral scored a hat trick and strikes from Carles Perez, Gianluca Mancini, Riccardo Calafiori, Nicolo Zaniolo, Nicola Zalewski, Amadou Diawar...Full Story »

NEIL ETHERIDGE has revealed he is 'slowly on the mend' having been hospital-bound by Covid-19. The Birmingham City star, 31, was admitted earlier this week after contracting the deadly virus. Neil Etheridge posted an update to social mediaCredit: Instagram @neil38etheridge Etheridge had been back in pre-season training with the Blues before contracting the illness. The Filipino star has post...Full Story »

English forward will undergo shoulder surgery during pre-season Rashford after the Euro 2020 final AP After heartbreak with England at Euro 2020, Marcus Rashford received more bad news with cumulative injuries keeping the player on the sidelines for the first two months of the 2021/22 season. The Manchester United striker has been running on empty for around 18-months, and with the talented f...Full Story »

The youngster was the subject of a sizable bid from Aston Villa that has been rebuffed Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is adamant that Emile Smith Rowe will not be allowed to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer. Smith-Rowe, 20, has become the focus of transfer attentions from Aston Villa since the window re-opened. Despite the Villans' pursuit, Arsenal are not interested in a sale and reject...Full Story »