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Countless players have been christened as the next Lionel Messi during the past couple of decades - Gai Assulin was more comparable than most

The former Gunners defender, who once played alongside some iconic figures, believes a star of the present has "a lot of potential to get better"

The Reds legend admits that the Guinea international is down the pecking order at Anfield, but that is no guarantee that he will look to move on

The former City defender believes the Premier League champions' failed pursuit of Harry Kane will not cost Pep Guardiola's side this season

Since arriving in Paris on August 10, the Argentine has been settling into his new life and could make his first start against Club Brugge

Steffen Tepel is a neuro-athletics specialist who is putting his expertise to good use when working with the 18-year-old midfielder

The 18-year-old has just signed her first professional deal with Reims and has dreams of playing for seven-time Women's Champions League winners Lyon

Wanja Greuel, CEO of the Swiss outfit, played a pivotal role in the changes implemented by UEFA for the 2021-22 campaign

The former Gunners defender admits that big decisions will need to be made at some stage, but he would like to see the Spaniard given time

The Brazilian was unveiled at Old Trafford alongside a little-known teenager from Portugal and that was arguably the highlight of his time in England

The former Red Devils defender was at Old Trafford when two club icons were snapped up and had no doubt they were destined for greatness

The 17-year-old winger is one of the most highly-rated youngsters coming through at the Gunners after earning a reputation for his amazing skills

The Portuguese's arrival at Old Trafford raises even more selection issues, but his former team-mate is backing him to have a positive impact

Former Rochdale boss Brian Barry-Murphy tells Goal why he is so excited about the next generation of players coming through at the Etihad Campus

Fans stateside watched and listened hungrily for updates on the first US player ever on the books of La Masia, so where did he go?

The European underdogs face the Three Lions at Wembley on Sunday, and their most-capped player is out to prove they have every right to be there

Goal's series of exclusive interviews with former opponents of the Argentine attacker begins with former France international Maxime Gonalons

The 18-year-old centre-back, who grew up alongside the Bayern Munich wonderkid, has impressed in his first weeks at Huddersfield Town

The former winger says the Manchester City star is another playmaker who does not fit the Three Lions mould

The German club have hit back at reports that they deliberately tried to prevent the Italian outfit from finalising a deal for the winger

The French defender was only signed 12 months ago but has been left without a clear pathway for his development

The midfielder has impressed in the Malaysia Super League this term, having previously squared off against some of the game's biggest names

The France star could be set to return to the Spanish capital two years after leaving for the Catalan giants

The former Tottenham winger is a big fan of the South Korean, who has committed to a new long-term contract in north London

The teenage midfielder is on the verge of moving to Russia, with only paperwork still to be finalised before the switch

Edwards’ contract at Anfield expires next summer, and reports on Monday suggested he had already informed the Reds of his desire to leave

The Bavarians still need to hammer out transfer fee details with their Bundesliga rivals in order to secure the Austrian midfielder

The full-back is ready to fight for his place at Old Trafford and is expected to stay at the club beyond Tuesday's transfer deadline

The striker will retrace his steps back to Turin, with negotiations over an initial loan move reaching a conclusion on Saturday