Neil Goulding

Neil Goulding

Senior Sports Reporter

431 Articles

Favourite Football Team

Man Utd

Favourite Footballer

Eric Cantona

Favourite Football Ground

Old Trafford

Favourite Sporting Memory

1999 Champions League Final

Favourite Sports Movie

Seven Deadly Sins: My pursuit of Lance Armstrong

Fun Fact

I like my toast buttered on all four corners

Neil has been a journalist for longer than he'd care to remember, having written for national newspapers and respected publications for over 25 years. For the last three years he has worked freelance for BBC Sport, working on the production desk as a sub-editor and also as a writer, covering a whole range of sports.

latestArticlesBy Neil Goulding

Chelsea FC v Los Angeles Football Club: Group D - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Football

Exclusive: Chelsea Ace Christoper Nkunku Wanted By Juventus And Bayern Leverkusen

Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku is attracting interest from Juventus and Bayer Leverkusen, with a £35million price tag. Despite Manchester United's admiration, European clubs are monitoring the French international's situation closely. Nkunku's future at Stamford Bridge looks uncertain, with a potential move away this summer.

Neil Goulding

2025-06-27

Chelsea FC v Ipswich Town FC - Premier League

Football

Exclusive: Wolves And Leeds United Express Interest in Signing Ipswich Town Defender Axel Tuanzebe

Wolves and Leeds United are interested in signing Ipswich Town defender Axel Tuanzebe, who is keen to continue playing in the Premier League. Bristol City and Norwich City are also monitoring the 27-year-old right-back. Tuanzebe, a former Manchester United and Aston Villa player, is seeking offers to extend his Premier League stay after his contract expires.

Neil Goulding

2025-06-27

US Lecce v SSC Napoli - Serie A Enilive

Football

Exclusive: Crystal Palace in Talks to Bring Frank Anguissa Back to the Premier League

Crystal Palace is looking to make a bid for Napoli midfielder Frank Anguissa, who has been told he can leave the Serie A champions. The 29-year-old Cameroon international is on Eagles boss Oliver Glasner's radar, with his contract set to expire soon. Palace are hopeful of securing a deal with reduced terms as competitors like Inter Milan show interest. Anguissa played a key role in Napoli's Serie A title win last season.

Neil Goulding

2025-06-25

Sheffield United v Sunderland - Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final

Football

Exclusive: Sunderland Set for Another Cash Windfall as Chris Rigg Attracts Top-Flight Interest

Sunderland's rising star Chris Rigg is in high demand, with Premier League clubs vying for his signature. The 18-year-old played a key role in their promotion to the top flight. Linked with Liverpool and Man United, now Everton, Tottenham, Burnley, and Leeds are also eyeing the talented England U-19 player. Sunderland looks to cash in on their academy graduate despite having him under contract for two more years.

Neil Goulding

2025-06-25

Valencia CF v RCD Espanyol  - LaLiga EA Sports

Football

Exclusive: Nottingham Forest and Brighton Eye Espanyol Winger Javi Puado on Free Transfer

27-year-old Javi Puado is sought after by Nottingham Forest and Brighton on a free transfer from Espanyol as he craves a move to the Premier League. Puado, a former Spanish youth international, is ready for a change after seven seasons at Espanyol. Tottenham Hotspur and Celtic have shown interest in him previously, but Forest and Brighton are now in a battle to secure his signature ahead of the new season. Puado hopes a move to the Premier League can reignite his international career.

Neil Goulding

2025-06-25

Boxing In London - Adam Azim v Sergey Lipinets

Boxing

Exclusive: Barnsley Boxer Callum Simpson Ready For "Acid Test", Says Top Promotor Ben Shalom

Barnsley boxer Callum Simpson is preparing for his biggest challenge yet as he aims for global honours. Promoter Ben Shalom believes Simpson is ready to take on domestic rival Hamzah Sheerez and reach the top of the boxing world. Simpson's recent victory showed his character and skills, and he is determined to keep rising to the challenge.

Neil Goulding

2025-06-25

Neil Goulding

Neil is a regular football contributor for the Daily Mirror, including a host of other mainstream publications including the Daily Mail, Daily Express, Daily Star and The Sun, as well as a string of Sunday titles such as The Sunday Mirror, Sunday Express, Star on Sunday and Mail on Sunday. He has also worked in PR throughout his career, whether that being as a press officer or for leading PR firms representing clients from various sporting backgrounds.