Tag: future

Liverpool academy: Working with Andoni Iraola and the future of the Reds’ youth set-up
8 October 2026 Off

Liverpool academy: Working with Andoni Iraola and the future of the Reds’ youth set-up

By Total Football News

One of the first things you notice in Alex Inglethorpe’s office at Liverpool‘s AXA Training Centre is a framed image gifted by Trent Alexander-Arnold.

It is a picture from 2019 of the academy director and player watching a game together. Alexander-Arnold left for a new challenge at Real Madrid last year, after 20 years on Merseyside, but his story is one of inspiration for everyone that enters Liverpool‘s

…
JJ Gabriel: Man Utd prodigy yet to make decision on future amid interest from Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and PSG | Football News
7 October 2026 Off

JJ Gabriel: Man Utd prodigy yet to make decision on future amid interest from Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and PSG | Football News

By Total Football News

JJ Gabriel and his family are yet to make a decision on his future but it is increasingly likely his next club will be in Europe.

Real Madrid and Barcelona retain a strong interest, while Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich continue to keep a close eye on his situation.

Gabriel turned 16 on Tuesday, which is the age at which European clubs are allowed to sign him to a professional

…
Declan Rice prepared to commit long-term future to Arsenal – Paper Talk | Football News
23 September 2026 Off

Declan Rice prepared to commit long-term future to Arsenal – Paper Talk | Football News

By Total Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers…

FOOTBALL

Declan Rice is ready to commit his long-term future to Arsenal, with the Gunners prepared to hand the midfielder a new contract that will keep him at the Emirates until at least the summer of 2031 – talkSPORT

Julian Ward is set to be appointed as Liverpool’s sporting director for the second time as the club finalise their succession

…
Mauricio Pochettino: Ex-Tottenham and Chelsea boss hopes to return to Premier League in future | Football News
10 September 2026 Off

Mauricio Pochettino: Ex-Tottenham and Chelsea boss hopes to return to Premier League in future | Football News

By Total Football News

Mauricio Pochettino has always been good company – warm, engaging and likeable. Having had a few weeks to reset away from the spotlight, there were enthusiastic hugs all round for the Sky Sports News team as we all swapped summer stories. His, though, has been rather busier than ours.

The former Tottenham boss guided the USA team to the last 16 of the World Cup, where the host nation’s dreams

…
Jack Grealish: What does the future hold for the Man City winger?
25 August 2026 Off

Jack Grealish: What does the future hold for the Man City winger?

By Total Football News

Grealish looked to be getting back to his best during his loan at Everton, contributing two goals and six assists in 20 appearances before his injury.

Such was his form at the beginning of last season, he claimed the Premier League’s Player of the Month award for August and quickly became a fans’ favourite.

City sources say there have been no concrete offers for Grealish so far this summer,

…
Harvey Elliott: Does Liverpool midfielder have an Anfield future after Newcastle omission?
24 August 2026 Off

Harvey Elliott: Does Liverpool midfielder have an Anfield future after Newcastle omission?

By Total Football News

By now, much has been said about his situation at Villa last season which Unai Emery described as “embarrassing” for all involved.

Elliott played only nine games and a total of 277 minutes after Villa decided early on in the campaign that they did not want to trigger an obligation to sign him from Liverpool for £35m if he made 10 appearances.

Those at Villa stressed Elliott’s professionalism and his

…
Jean-Philippe Mateta: What does future hold after Crystal Palace contract claim?
24 August 2026 Off

Jean-Philippe Mateta: What does future hold after Crystal Palace contract claim?

By Total Football News

Indeed, sources suggest there is some sympathy with Mateta, even in the light of the contractual dispute, amid a feeling the striker could have been advised differently, though supporters on social media have been far less compassionate towards him.

Employment lawyer Libby Payne said: “It is possible to argue that the terms of the option are inherently unfair and therefore void, although the threshold for this is high and such

…