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Advocaat: Strootman needs to ditch PSV
The Dutch boss has conceded that the coveted midfielder will be on his way out of Eindhoven this summer, with a list of clubs across Europe ready to bid for the youngster
De Boer: Clubs don’t know anything about football if nobody bids for Eriksen
The successful coach believes that several clubs will try and lure the Dane away from the Amsterdam ArenA in the summer transfer window
Eriksen ready for next step after title-winning Ajax season
Goal takes a look at the Denmark international’s performances in 2012-13 ahead of a potential move away from the newly crowned Eredivisie champions in the summer
Tottenham outcast Gomes yearning for PSV return
Spurs’ forgotten man is currently plying his trade out on loan at Hoffenheim but, with first-team opportunities lacking at White Hart Lane, he prefers a move to Netherlands
Betting Special: Van Persie provides value in the fight for the Premier League Golden Boot
Luis Suarez may be ahead at the top of the Premier League top scorer charts, but Al Hain-Cole thinks that last year’s leading marksman is unlikely to give in without a fight
Fulham manager Jol happy with Bale’s ‘quietest game’
The Cottagers boss believes his side could have made their win against Tottenham slightly more comfortable by finishing their chances, but is pleased to take the three points
Bale is Tottenham’s Henry, insists former Arsenal star Overmars
In the second part of our exclusive interview, the Dutchman insists the in-form 23-year-old merits comparison with the Gunners legend, but tips his former club to win the derby
TV rights and wrongs: The impact of broadcasting deals on Europe’s top clubs
Spain’s big two lead the way once again, and a renegotiation of contracts mean a new influx of cash, but are certain regions over-reliant on this trend continuing?
Real Madrid & Barcelona continue to dominate football rich list as Manchester City enter top 10
The Spanish giants continue to lead the way in the Football Money League as they have expanded their lead over the top clubs from England, Germany and Italy
Van Persie & Suarez pull ahead in race for Premier League’s Golden Boot
Which striker will end up as the top scorer in the Premier League this season? Goal.com examines those who are favourites to take the award, and some outside bets too
The 20 most popular European clubs on Goal.com
With the most read articles of the year released, the world’s largest football website now reveals the most visited team pages on the continent in 2012
Van der Vaart: Elia is a rocket that needs to be ignited
The former Tottenham Hotspur attacker believes that the 25-year-old Werder Bremen winger will find his form again
No contact between Tottenham & Sneijder, insists representative
It had been reported that the 28-year-old was on the verge of signing for the Premier League side after they missed out on Joao Mouninho, but the rumours have now be quashed
Inter meet Cluj, Liverpool face Zenit St Petersburg – Europa League draw in full
The 2010 Champions League winners await Romanian opposition, while the Reds will lock horns with the Russian champions
Eriksen: I want to leave Ajax at the right moment
The gifted midfielder is continually being linked with a move away from his current club, but he is not desperate to leave the Amsterdam Arena
Europa League Results: Groups G-L – Levante earn Hannover point after comeback, as Videoton are eliminated despite washout
The Hungarian side were cruelly denied a place in the last 32 as their game in Portugal was postponed to Friday. Elsewhere, Lazio win Group J with a 4-1 win over Maribor
Eriksen hoping to emulate Vertonghen
The Dane has been linked with following his former Ajax team-mate to Tottenham but insists he must show his best form consistently before he is ready to make the move
Tottenham make enquiry for Ajax star Eriksen
The 20-year-old playmaker is also being tracked by Manchester United but will stay at the Amsterdam ArenA until the end of the season, with his eye on Barcelona and Real Madrid
Fulham boss Jol blames ‘loss of spirit’ for Tottenham defeat
After his old club subjected his side to a 3-0 defeat, extending their winless run to seven games, the Cottagers boss has pinpointed a lack of fight as the key issue
Jol: Fulham did everything they could to convince Dempsey to stay
With the American returning to Craven Cottage for the first time as a Tottenham player, the Dutchman has revealed the west London outfit did all they could to keep the midfielder
Jol earned his Spurs: Why former Tottenham boss deserves legendary status at White Hart Lane
Ahead of Andre Villas-Boas’ side’s clash with London neighbours Fulham, Goal.com looks back at the Dutch manager who sparked the club’s rejuvenation
Rafael van der Vaart expects to be out until 2013
Hamburg’s Dutch midfielder limped out of his side’s 2-0 defeat at Fortuna Dusseldorf on Friday night with a hamstring injury, and he does not believe he will play again this year
Ajax defender Alderweireld dismisses Premier League switch
The towering centre-back has reportedly attracted the interest of Tottenham and Newcastle United, but he insists he is happy to stay put for now
Vertonghen: Tottenham confident ahead of Manchester City clash
The Belgian defender believes Spurs can utilise their pace on the break in order to post victory against the reigning Premier League champions on Sunday afternoon
Jol aims to put further dent in Wenger’s aspirations as rivals duel again
Fulham head to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday with the Dutchman looking to damage Arsenal’s hopes further as the two managers rekindle an old Premier League contest
Ajax boss De Boer hints at Alderweireld switch to Tottenham next season
The 42-year-old believes the defender will stay in the Eredivisie for the remainder of the current campaign, but indicated that a reunion with Jan Vertongen is still possible
Europa League Results: Groups G-L – Hannover complete Helsingborg turnaround, Lazio gift Panathinaikos injury-time point
Elsewhere on the continent, Sporting’s fortunes failed to improve despite the appointment of Franky Vercauteren, while Levante again impressed after easing to victory over Twente
Europa League Results: Groups G-L – Videoton stun sorry Sporting and Athletic crash to Prague defeat
Elsewhere on the continent, Ironi Kiryat Shmona were again involved in a thrilling spectacle against Lyon, while Germany were duly represented by Hannover and Leverkusen
‘Great victory yesterday! Was a bit angry’ – Wesley Sneijder the perfectionist
As Goal.com rounds up the latest and best of our favourite footballers’ tweets, Ben Foster reveals his television preferences and the Dutchman is itching to play
Arsenal tried to sign me, claims Vertonghen
The Tottenham defender has revealed he was pursued by both north London Clubs, and that he spoke to former Gunners forward Dennis Bergkamp regarding his future
Where to catch the Premier League stars on international duty
With a host World Cup qualification fixtures to be played on Tuesday, Goal.com tells you which English top-flight stars are in action for their country
Ozil’s place at Real Madrid should not be in doubt: What we learned from Friday’s World Cup qualifiers
The likes of Germany, France and Italy all started out on the road to Brazil, and Goal.com is here to cast an eye over some of the problems that have reared their heads so far
Vertonghen proud to win Eredivisie Golden Boot award
The Belgian centre-back has picked up the Dutch league’s trophy for the best player in the division, paying tribute to his family and former coach, Frank de Boer
I’m not Superman, insists Van der Vaart upon completing Hamburg return
The Dutch forward has tried to clarify that in spite of his excitement at rejoining the German club, his impact will not be as emphatic as some fans might expect