Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Bale to snub Man Utd & fight for Madrid place under Lopetegui

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Bale to fight for Madrid spot under Lopetegui Gareth Bale has decided to stay at Real Madrid and earn his spot in the team under new coach Julen Lopetegui, ESPN claims. Bale has been heavily linked …

Low applauds Ozil's 'great reaction' to being dropped

The Germany star’s response to being benched has him back in contention for Wednesday’s vital match against South Korea Mesut Ozil produced a “great reaction” to being dropped for Germany’s 2-1 win over Sweden and is in contention to start against South Korea on Wednesday, according to Joachim Low. Ozil paid the price for a disappointing …

Sokratis can aid Arsenal's defensive philosophy but is the wrong choice for the Gunners

The Greek centre-back will add some much-needed leadership to the Emirates Stadium dressing room, but may be less impressive on the pitch Every dressing room needs leaders. Players willing to take charge and inspire their team-mates to greater performances. During Arsene Wenger’s 22 years at Arsenal, his best teams always had inspirational characters capable of …

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Benzema set for Serie A switch?

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Benzema set for Serie A switch? Napoli coach Carlo Ancelotti wants to sign striker Karim Benzema from Real Madrid, AS reports. While the 30-year-old is a target for the ambitious Italian side, there are …

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Real Madrid reach Alisson agreement

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Real Madrid agree Alisson terms Real Madrid have reached a personal agreement with Roma goalkeeper Alisson, but their offer falls short of the Italian club’s asking price, Mundo Deportivo claims. The Brazilian goalkeeper has agreed to join …

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Real grant Ronaldo Juventus move

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Real grant Ronaldo Juventus move Cristiano Ronaldo will leave Real Madrid for Juventus this summer after seeing a transfer request granted, claims Jugones. The Blancos have bowed to the demands of the Portuguese superstar …

AC Milan snap up ex-Barcelona playmaker Halilovic

The Croatia international failed to make his mark at Camp Nou, but will aim to kick-start his career with the Serie A giants AC Milan have signed 22-year-old midfielder Alen Halilovic from Hamburg on a three-year contract as Gennaro Gattuso prepares his squad for the 2018-19 Serie A campaign. The highly rated Croatia international scored two …

Brighton and Hove Albion make fourth signing of transfer window with Bernardo arrival

After surviving their maiden Premier League campaign the Seagulls have been active in the market early on, adding yet another player to their ranks Brighton and Hove Albion completed the signing of RB Leipzig defender Bernardo for a reported fee of £9 million (€10.1m). The 23-year-old Brazilian made 49 appearances for Leipzig after leaving Red …

Thiago refuses to answer questions on future as Barcelona & Madrid rumours swirl

The Bayern Munich midfielder used to play at Camp Nou, and the La Liga giants are reportedly keen to re-sign him, though he is keeping quiet Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara has refused to answer questions on his future, as he continues to be linked with Barcelona and Real Madrid. Thiago joined Bayern from Barca …

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: €25m Leno set for Arsenal switch

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond  €25m Leno set for Arsenal switch Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Bernd Leno is set to complete a €25 million (£21.9m/$29m) move to Arsenal, reports Kicker . Leno has attracted attention from across Europe this summer, with Atletico …