The Brazilian is on the brink of sealing a return to his boyhood club after an unsuccessful loan spell back at Bayern Munich Brazilian side Gremio are closing in on a deal to sign attacking midfielder Douglas Costa from Juventus, Goal can confirm. An agreement is expected to be reached in the next two to three days... Continue Reading →
Upamecano reveals he wanted to sign for Man Utd & explains why move didn’t happen
The highly-rated French defender is destined for Bayern Munich this summer, but he wanted to head for Old Trafford at the age of 17 Dayot Upamecano has admitted that he wanted to link up with Manchester United at the age of 17, but was talked out of a move by his parents and is now... Continue Reading →
Fan View: Moses, not Hakimi, Conte’s best African player
Goal readers believe the Super Eagle star was the best player to have served the Italian tactician Victor Moses is the best African to play under Antonio Conte and not Achraf Hakimi or Kwadwo Asamoah, according to Goal readers. The duo worked together at Chelsea in 2016-2018, where they won the Premier League and FA... Continue Reading →
‘We owe the fans a lot after this season’ – Holding admits Arsenal players have let supporters down
The Gunners have endured another inconsistent campaign in 2020-21, but saw off Chelsea in their latest outing to show what can be achieved Rob Holding admits Arsenal have let their supporters down "a few times" in 2020-21, with the Gunners looking to finish a testing campaign with a flourish. Inconsistency has remained an issue for Mikel... Continue Reading →
‘They put things on me that I never said’ – Arteta rages at med
The Gunners boss felt his pre-match comments were taken out of context by some media outlets Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta hit out at the media after his side defeated Chelsea 1-0 on Wednesday. Emile Smith Rowe scored early in the match at Stamford Bridge after a Jorginho error, and the goal stood up as... Continue Reading →
Camavinga agent claims there have been ‘a lot of offers from top clubs’ for Rennes star
The midfielder has been linked with several leading sides, and his representative says he will have his pick of the best European clubs Eduardo Camavinga's agent, Jonathan Barnett, says they have had "a lot of offers from top clubs" for the Rennes star. The midfielder, who finished second in Goal's NXGN listof the best young footballers in 2021, has... Continue Reading →
Real Madrid, Barcelona & Juventus’ Super League involvement under scrutiny as UEFA begins investigation process
European football's main governing body is looking into three clubs' connection with the breakaway project as they continue to resist dropping out UEFA has opened a formal investigation into Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus' involvement in the controversial Super League. A group of 12 of Europe's biggest clubs signed up for a new continental competition designed... Continue Reading →
Van Dijk rules himself out of Euro 2020 as Netherlands defender targets pre-season Liverpool comeback
The Dutch captain says he is "at peace" with his decision as he looks to return from a serious knee injury in time for the start of next season Virgil van Dijk has ruled himself out of this summer's European Championship, and is instead targeting a return to club action with Liverpool in time for... Continue Reading →
Leno says he wants to stay at Arsenal but admits season has not been easy
The goalkeeper took on a more committed tone regarding his future than he did last month, when he said he was 'open to everything' Bernd Leno has indicated he wants to remain at Arsenal beyond the summer despite a 2020-21 campaign he admitted has not been easy. The goalkeeper assured supporters that he's "still happy... Continue Reading →
Tuchel challenges Hudson-Odoi to live up to potential after Chelsea winger left out in the cold
The Blues boss began his career in English football by playing his academy graduate regularly but he has since fallen down the pecking order Thomas Tuchel has challenged Callum Hudson-Odoi to live up to his potential at Chelsea and compared his situation to that of Tammy Abraham. Having started five out of Tuchel's first six games predominantly as a... Continue Reading →
