Opinion

As Esme Morgan, Jess Carter and Katie Zelem prepare to feature in the top league in the U.S., GOAL judges the English stars who have done it before

The Blues could be about to spend north of £100 million ($128m) on the two Portuguese attackers in what would be another serious transfer misstep

The transfer window has seen plenty of comings and goings across the English top-flight, but which new arrival will have the biggest impact?

There are no guarantees that the France captain's dream move to the Spanish capital will be an overwhelming success

Blockbuster deals have been in short supply in the current market, with most top clubs spending smart instead of big

After Manchester United recorded their worst-ever finish last season, which team is best placed to perform below expectations this time around?

The once-beloved academy graduate appears to be stuck in a rut, and no longer deserves a guaranteed spot in the Red Devils' line up

There are four members of Emma Hayes' triumphant team in GOAL's Best XI, while one of Brazil's silver medalists also squeezes into the attack

After Aston Villa crashed the top four last season, which team is best placed to perform above expectations in the coming months?

While hope springs eternal heading into a new campaign, there are a number of coaches who will need to avoid a slow start to stay in employment

The Manchester City marksman has finished as the top scorer in each of the past two seasons, so can anyone keep him from a three-peat?

The competition is fading in significance at home, but a move across the pond could give it a lease of new life

The midfielder has been forced out of the club he has been a part of for 16 years as the Blues' soul continues to be picked apart piece by piece

The Argentine gave his all on the pitch, but most of all he represents a shrewd business move which sets the Cityzens up perfectly for the future

The Reds have yet to bring in any new players but are nonetheless shaping up well ahead of the 2024-25 campaign

The Red Devils' tour of the United States has exposed the team's many weaknesses and left the squad depleted just as things start to get serious

The iconic former Red Devils striker is back at Old Trafford, and looks well placed to make just as big an impact as he did in his playing days

Barca are financially hamstrung and haven't made any big moves in the market, while their rivals continue to strengthen

Significant setbacks to Leny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund have cast a cloud over the 2024-25 season before it's even begun

Two USWNT stars feature in GOAL's best XI after the first round at Paris 2024 was completed, with two Ballon d'Or winners grabbing spots in midfield

The No.1 has been pivotal to the Cityzens' enduring success, but his powers have been waning lately and a succession plan is already in place

The 18-year-old has cut short his summer holidays to join up with Carlo Ancelotti's squad as he aims to make his mark early in his Blancos career

The Spaniard has been out of the game for more than a year, but seems to think he should still be able to demand megabucks

The England international's Old Trafford career has yet to take off, and it remains to be seen if he's mentally strong enough to silence his critics

The Blues are believed to be in talks over what would be a very shrewd transfer for the Napoli hitman, but not all is as it seems

The midfielder has been working hard to compensate for the disappointment of last season, but the bar has been raised again at the Etihad Stadium

The Red Devils' plans to construct a world-class stadium should be celebrated - as long as the public does not end up footing the bill

The Danish frontman has been handed an iconic jersey ahead of the new season, and there will be no hiding place if he doesn't deliver

The midfielder's struggles in pedestrian pre-season friendlies do not bode well for next season with the Red Devils - but there's no easy solution