Sad end for Phil Jones as forgotten Man Utd man finally confirms retirement after injury-plagued career to pursue new challenge

GOAL Ryan Tolmich Power rankingsUSAChristian PulisicWeston McKenniePremier LeagueSerie AAC MilanJuventusFEATURES Ahead of the European season, GOAL breaks down the top 10 Americans Abroad for the upcoming campaign The summer was longer than many would have expected. That's what happens when you get bounced early from a major tournament: you have to sit there and live…

Getty Images Ritabrata Banerjee ArsenalMikel MerinoTransfersReal SociedadLaLigaPremier League Arsenal are reportedly locked in talks with Real Sociedad over a possible transfer for Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Arsenal in talks to sign Merino Real Sociedad rejected initial bid Midfielder open to EPL move Article continues below

Getty Richard Mills Pedro NetoChelseaWolverhamptonPremier LeagueTransfers Chelsea have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Pedro Neto from Wolves for a fee worth up to £54 million ($68.8m/€63m). Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Chelsea spent more than £100m on 8 signings Blues agree to sign Wolves star Neto Maresca's huge squad set…

Getty Images Richard Martin Manchester CityJoao CanceloPep GuardiolaPremier LeagueChelsea vs Manchester City Pep Guardiola has opened the door to a reconciliation with Joao Cancelo after confirming the Portuguese defender is training with Manchester City. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Manager opens door to reconciliation Defender back from Barca loan He left…

GOAL Seth Willis MTN 8 CupCape Town City FC vs Orlando PiratesCape Town City FCOrlando PiratesStellenbosch FCMamelodi Sundowns FC vs Stellenbosch FCMamelodi Sundowns FCPremier Soccer League The Buccaneers have not been given a chance to successfully defend their crown despite their quality.  Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Bucs & Downs are among…

Getty Images Soham Mukherjee B. ChilwellManchester UnitedTransfersPremier LeagueChelseaCrystal PalaceR. Sterling Manchester United have reportedly cooled down their transfer interest in Chelsea outcast Ben Chilwell despite troubling injury issues to Luke Shaw. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Man Utd & Chelsea involved in transfer talks The Blues had offered Chilwell to United…