Although the key goals have been scored by Marcus Rashford, and much of the focus has been on how Paul Pogba is finally fulfilling his vast potential, there is a strong argument to be made that Ander Herrera has performed as well as any Manchester United player under Ole Gunnar Solskjær. But now, according to multiple reports, they could be about to lose him. The 29-year-old midfielder’s cur...
After years of setting the benchmark for transfer-market extravagance, Real Madrid have steered away from their big-spending ways in recent seasons. Although they have continued to be successful, winning three Champions Leagues since their last £50million-plus signing – James Rodríguez in 2014 – now on their third manager of the season, it is clear that Los Blancos need to spend big on a squad reb...
Mo’ money, mo’ problems… particularly when one doesn’t have a sound understanding of the market forces which help predict the future impact of a monetary windfall. Around Europe, the explosion in television revenue and gulf state investment in football has left several clubs with players they’re struggling to shift. The January transfer window saw rumours that Arsenal would pay some of...
It is getting increasingly difficult for football clubs to find value in the transfer market. However, those that are smart – and Juventus are a great example of this – supplement big-money arrivals with free agent signings. The Italian club have made this their hallmark over recent years. The likes of Dani Alves, Kingsley Coman, Paul Pogba and Andrea Pirlo all joined the Turin-based club for noth...
Although the key goals have been scored by Marcus Rashford, and much of the focus has been on how Paul Pogba is finally fulfilling his vast potential, there is a strong argument to be made that Ander Herrera has performed as well as any Manchester United player under Ole Gunnar Solskjær. But now, according to multiple reports, they could be about to lose him. The 29-year-old midfielder’s cur...
After years of setting the benchmark for transfer-market extravagance, Real Madrid have steered away from their big-spending ways in recent seasons. Although they have continued to be successful, winning three Champions Leagues since their last £50million-plus signing – James Rodríguez in 2014 – now on their third manager of the season, it is clear that Los Blancos need to spend big on a squad reb...
Mo’ money, mo’ problems… particularly when one doesn’t have a sound understanding of the market forces which help predict the future impact of a monetary windfall. Around Europe, the explosion in television revenue and gulf state investment in football has left several clubs with players they’re struggling to shift. The January transfer window saw rumours that Arsenal would pay some of...
It is getting increasingly difficult for football clubs to find value in the transfer market. However, those that are smart – and Juventus are a great example of this – supplement big-money arrivals with free agent signings. The Italian club have made this their hallmark over recent years. The likes of Dani Alves, Kingsley Coman, Paul Pogba and Andrea Pirlo all joined the Turin-based club for noth...
For 18 months, Mohamed Salah was Liverpool’s undisputed king. He scored goals, made goals, and clinched countless points for Jürgen Klopp’s side. But 2019 has been tricky for the Egyptian. His goalscoring prowess has deserted him – Salah has struck just once in his last ten games in all competitions – and he has cut a frustrated figure in several matches. Over on the other flank, thoug...
There aren’t many players that have shared the Ballon d’Or podium with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. And of those players, only Neymar and Antoine Griezmann have done it twice. The latter of those two is now being linked with Manchester United, the English club reportedly in pole position to sign the Frenchman this summer. This isn’t the first time the Red Devils have been interested in Grie...
With a rare weekend off in a grueling season, Arsenal boss Unai Emery could have kicked back and enjoyed himself. He could’ve visited a spa. Gone on a walking holiday. Or perhaps binged watched Stranger Things on Netflix. Instead, he opted for a trip to Valencia. Not a bad option, admittedly. But Emery went to the Spanish city to work. It was not a social trip. Which is why he took his place...