Chelsea are in talks with Juventus for Dusan Vlahovic. The Blues are willing to include Romelu Lukaku in an offer for the Serbia international. Tuttosport says a swap may be considered for the end of the season. Lukaku is not in Chelsea's plans and he does not want to return, while Juventus remain interested after last summer's failed deal. Juventus may also be forced to sell Vlahovic for ...Full Story »

Arsenal are eyeing Barcelona captain Sergi Roberto. The experienced wing-back is a January target for the Gunners, says Sport. Roberto's current deal expires in June and he is available for the winter market. Arsenal are keen due to Roberto's versatility. The wing-back can also play in midfield and the 31 year-old's experience would also be good for Arsenal's youthful squad.Full Story »

For the whole of the campaign, GOAL will be evaluating the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's displays in Saudi Arabia Despite the influx of new signings in the Saudi Pro League over the summer, there is still one player fans want to see in action more than any other: Cristiano Ronaldo. Having arrived at Al-Nassr in January, the Portuguese superstar is ready to embark on a full campaign with the ...Full Story »

Barca ready to offer Balde to sign Cancelo permanently Barcelona are considering offering talented left full-back Alejandro Balde as part of a swap deal to sign Joao Cancelo permanently from Manchester City next summer, according to Fichajes. The Catalan giants are confident of the Portuguese's abilities whom they signed on loan this summer. While they want to make his stay permanent, they m...Full Story »

Under-fire Erik ten Hag says misfiring Manchester United have to “step up” and find a modicum of consistency after Nottingham Forest inflicted their 14th defeat of a chastening season.A year that began with positivity and silverware ended with the Red Devils under intense scrutiny given they are already out of Europe, the Carabao Cup and Premier League title race.United have been inf...Full Story »

Morgan Gibbs-White fired Nottingham Forest to a first victory against Manchester United since 1994 as Erik ten Hag’s side ended a topsy-turvy year with a whimper.The Red Devils had won the sides’ last 11 meetings in all competitions, but new boss Nuno Espirito Santo would celebrate a memorable second win in just five days.Gibbs-White’s super late strike from the edge of the box...Full Story »

David Martindale told his Livingston players to take responsibility for their predicament as he labelled their first-half defending “shambolic” following a 3-1 defeat by Motherwell.Theo Bair scored twice and set up another for Blair Spittal inside 35 minutes, with Scott Pittman pulling one back midway through the half.Livi pushed for a lifeline after the break but never really troubl...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola played down the significance of his side’s victory over Sheffield United on Saturday despite it increasing the pressure at the top of the Premier League.Goals from Rodri and Julian Alvarez at the Etihad Stadium saw the champions wrap up a memorable 2023 – a year in which they won five trophies – with a comfortable 2-0 victory over the struggling Blades.The result ...Full Story »

Dundee manager Tony Docherty hailed the spirit of his players after captain Joe Shaughnessy’s header deep into stoppage time secured a 2-2 draw at Rugby Park.Dundee had taken a first-half lead through Luke McCowan’s sublime low finish but Kilmarnock’s Joe Wright levelled things with five minutes remaining.In a crazy climax, Rory McKenzie fired the home side ahead in the third m...Full Story »

Unai Emery stressed his aim heading into the new year is to get better after Aston Villa concluded their “really fantastic” 2023 with a 3-2 home victory over Burnley.Douglas Luiz notched the winner against the 10-man Clarets with an 89th-minute penalty as Villa moved level on points with Premier League leaders Liverpool, ahead of the Reds hosting Newcastle on New Year’s Day.It ...Full Story »