Spain have managed to perfect it; the country churns out elite-level deep-lying playmakers-cum-ball-destroyers at an alarming rate. Xabi Alonso gravitated more towards the former as opposed to the latter as he was pre-Sergio Busquets. But since the La Masia graduate burst onto the scene, Spanish clubs have had a blueprint for success and many have followed it closely. Rodri, for example, didn’t l...
There are just 72 hours of the January transfer window remaining and it promises to be a hectic finale the the month. We’ve already seen Virgil van Dijk, Philippe Coutinho and Alexis Sánchez complete long-awaited moves. But there are plenty of big deals still to go through as the window nears its end. Luckily, Football Whispers have got you covered to ensure you never missed a rumour, move o...
Everyone knows Real Madrid and Barcelona can sign who they want, when they want, just ask Tottenham Hotspur about Gareth Bale, or Liverpool about Luis Suárez. But beyond the top two, Spanish clubs can have difficulty holding onto their best players, especially if England comes calling. The finances of the Premier League dwarf what ordinary Spanish clubs could offer, often making financial proposal...