Joshua Zirkzee told he's 'too slow for the Premier League' as Man Utd tipped to loan out £36m forward after seeing another 'crazy choice' in transfer market backfire

AFP Ritabrata Banerjee J. ZirkzeeManchester UnitedTransfersJuventusPremier LeagueSerie A Joshua Zirkzee has been told he's "too slow for the Premier League" by Paolo Di Canio, who has tipped Manchester United to loan out the Dutchman. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Di Canio suggests Zirkzee could leave United Advised Juventus to sign the …

USWNT stars Sophia Smith and Naomi Girma among five nominees for prestigious BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year award alongside Ballon d'Or front-runner Aitana Bonmati

Getty Images Ameé Ruszkai S. SmithN. GirmaUSASummer OlympicsNWSLA. BonmatiBarcelonaChampions LeagueWomen's footballLiga FB. BandaC. HansenPortland ThornsSan Diego Wave FCOrlando PrideZambiaSpainNorway USWNT stars and Olympic gold medalists Sophia Smith and Naomi Girma are among five nominees for this year's BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year award. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below USWNT duo …

Short-handed: With no Christian Pulisic or Weston McKennie for USMNT, who should Mauricio Pochettino start in Mexico?

Getty Images Ryan Tolmich AnalysisUSAMexicoM. PochettinoFEATURESMexico vs USAFriendlies GOAL breaks down what the new coach's second U.S. XI could look like as they take on Mexico in Guadalajara No matter what decisions or changes U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino has up his sleeve, we can guarantee that the U.S. men's national team he assembles to face …

'We do not accept mercenaries' – Lazio president aims another brutal dig at Mason Greenwood after missing out on signing forward from Man Utd

AFP Scott Wilson M. GreenwoodLazioMarseilleManchester UnitedLigue 1Serie A Lazio president Claudio Lotito has labelled Mason Greenwood a "mercenary" after failing to sign the former Manchester United forward. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Lazio wanted to sign Greenwood Striker joined Marseille instead Ex-Man Utd forward shining in France Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! …

Another Napoli signing? Chelsea outcast Ben Chilwell linked with move to Serie A side to link up with Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour

Getty Images Sport Aditya Gokhale B. ChilwellSSC NapoliChelseaSerie APremier LeagueTransfers Napoli are reportedly sizing up a move for Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell as the Serie A side look to add another Premier League star. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Napoli interested in Ben Chilwell Left-back looking to leave Chelsea Could sign …

'I lack certain things' – Man Utd's new £51m signing Manuel Ugarte makes honest admission after Uruguay defeat

Getty Images Sport Peter McVitie M. UgarteUruguayManchester UnitedPremier LeagueWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOL Uruguay international Manuel Ugarte admitted he did not have a great game as his side were beaten by Peru in World Cup qualifying. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Ugarte played at centre-back in defeat Says it will take time …

'We are not kamikazes' – Spain boss Luis de la Fuente hits back after Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal leaves squad with hamstring injury

Getty/GOAL Aditya Gokhale L. YamalSpainSpain vs SerbiaSerbiaUEFA Nations League ABarcelonaLaLiga Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has hit back at critics after Lamine Yamal left the La Roja squad after suffering a hamstring injury. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Yamal picks up injury with Spain Spain boss criticized for overplaying teenager …

'I've heard rumours' – Gary Lineker gives his verdict on Lee Carsley and England's search for a new manager

Getty Images Sport Scott Wilson EnglandPremier League Gary Lineker claims to have "heard rumours" about England's hunt for a new manager as the FA continues its search for Gareth Southgate's successor. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Guardiola & Tuchel linked with role Carsley doesn't rule himself out England bounce back with …

Finland star Topi Keskinen explains reason for bizarre Wayne Rooney tattoo showing Man Utd legend fishing

Getty/Instagram GOAL W. RooneyFinlandEnglandFinland vs EnglandUEFA Nations League B Finland and Aberdeen winger Topi Keskinen has explained the inspiration behind his unusual tattoo of Wayne Rooney. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Keskinen explains strange tattoo Finland winger designed it himself Revealed his love of Man Utd legend Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! …