Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man City close in on £46.5m Jorginho

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Man City close in on £46.5m Jorginho Manchester City are nearing a deal to sign Napoli midfielder Jorginho for around £46.5 million (€53m/$62m), reports Sky Sports News There are still details to be ironed out, but …

Ter Stegen calls on Barcelona to bring Thiago back from Bayern

The Spain international midfielder left Catalunya for Germany in 2013, but a current star at Camp Nou wants to see him re-signed this summer Marc-Andre ter Stegen wants Barcelona to turn to a familiar face in their summer transfer business and re-sign Thiago from Bayern Munich. The Spain international graduated out of the famed academy system …

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd, Chelsea & PSG eye Asensio

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Man Utd, Chelsea & PSG pursue Asensio Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are set to battle it out for Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio, according to  El Gol Digital. The Spain international is …

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Sterling & Man City fail to agree new contract

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Sterling & Man City fail to agree deal Manchester City and Raheem Sterling are ‘poles apart’ on agreeing a new contract, according to Sky Sports . The Premier League champions have agreed long-term contracts with …

Man Utd win banter battle with Bayern as pre-season friendly is announced

The Red Devils visit the Allianz Arena as part of their pre-season programme, with some gentle trolling having already started on social media Manchester United have announced that they will face Bayern Munich in a pre-season friendly, with the two sides stoking the flames early with some gentle trolling of one another on social media. …

Arsenal the perfect stepping stone for ambitious Real Madrid fan Leno

The Germany stopper has had to battle with Manuel Neuer and Marc ter Stegen, but can show that he belongs to be mentioned in the same breath as them Germany goalkeeper Bernd Leno is not short of confidence. A first-team player at Bayer Leverkusen since his debut as an 18-year-old, he has probably achieved all …

'It was not easy for me' – Gotze opens up on complicated Pep relationship

The young Dortmund talent was one of Pep’s first signings at the Allianz Arena, but their partnership failed to follow through on early promise Mario Gotze has expressed his admiration for Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, while admitting that the pair did not enjoy a fluid relationship at Bayern Munich.  Guardiola swooped for the Dortmund …

‘Big personality’ Keita should thrive at Liverpool – Xabi Alonso

The midfielder has taken on the number eight shirt previously worn by Steven Gerrard and has been backed to be a success at Anfield Naby Keita has the right mindset to be a success under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, according to former club favourite Xabi Alonso. The 23-year-old officially joins Liverpool on Sunday after initially …

Bayern Munich open to Boateng offers

Click:BOPP bag making machine Club chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has admitted that the Germany international could be heading for the exits Jerome Boateng could be heading for the exit at Bayern Munich after chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed the Bundesliga champions are open to offers. Boateng last month admitted he was considering leaving Bayern to once more …