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Who is Ferdi Kadioglu? The versatile full-back to boost Arsenal's title charge

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Who is Ferdi Kadioglu? The versatile full-back to boost Arsenal's title charge Amidst reports that Arsenal are prepared to listen to offers for out-of-favour pair Cedric Soares and Nuno Tavares, Mikel Arteta will be apprehensive at the prospect of losing depth to his squad for the business end of the season. However, there is a possibility that the Gunners could upgrade at ful...

Presenting Giorgio Scalvini: Italy’s most exciting defensive prospect on Man United's radar

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Presenting Giorgio Scalvini: Italy’s most exciting defensive prospect on Man United's radar Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta were one of the most impressive teams in Europe in the 2018-2021 stretch. His teams were built on a shoestring budget, but went toe-to-toe with the best teams on the continent while wowing us with their exciting brand of football.Gasperini is now rebuilding I Ne...

How do Liverpool cope without talisman Mohamed Salah during AFCON?

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How do Liverpool cope without talisman Mohamed Salah during AFCON? Mohamed Salah is gone. For how long? Well, that depends on Egypt’s fortunes at the Africa Cup of Nations but the signs, from Liverpool’s perspective, aren’t good. The Pharaohs have reached the final in two of the last three editions and have landed in a pretty forgiving group along...

Why Guardiola needs to persist with in-form Foden despite De Bruyne's return

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Why Guardiola needs to persist with in-form Foden despite De Bruyne's return Kevin De Bruyne is warming up. The whole country is starting to shake.Jurgen Klopp was half-heartedly joking when he said this to Sky Sports following Liverpool’s 4-2 win over Newcastle United. However, the Manchester City maestro does have the talent to turn the title race in Pep Guadiola&rsq...

Why Antonee Robinson would be the perfect left-back addition for Liverpool

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Why Antonee Robinson would be the perfect left-back addition for Liverpool Disaster struck in Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Arsenal last month. With Andy Robertson sidelined having dislocated his shoulder while on international duty, Kostas Tsimikas deputised well in the former's absence. However, Tsimikas was forced off with 10 minutes of the first half remaining at Anfield a...

Garnacho currently the primary cause for optimism at Man Utd

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Garnacho currently the primary cause for optimism at Man Utd Manchester United's 2-1 loss at Nottingham Forest on Saturday evening further compounded a miserable run of form for Erik ten Hag's side. United have now won just one of their last five league outings, and they sit nine points off the top-four. Given the level of investment at Old Trafford over the ...

Who is Jorrel Hato? The teenage Ajax star linked with Arsenal

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Who is Jorrel Hato? The teenage Ajax star linked with Arsenal Last January, Arsenal made their move to sign a young left-footed centre-back. Jakub Kiwior wasn't a household name when reports of a winter switch to the Emirates started doing the rounds as Mikel Arteta sought to secure the services of a defender who had caught the eye for Spezia. The 23-year-old ...

Ross Barkley's renaissance has Luton fans dreaming of beating the drop

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Ross Barkley's renaissance has Luton fans dreaming of beating the drop On Saturday Luton Town will be seeking a third consecutive victory in the top flight for the first time since December 1991. Key to their efforts will be Ross Barkley, who will be especially determined to make a positive impression against his former club Chelsea.Barkley was Luton’s standout p...

Five key facts about Chelsea target Ousmane Diomande

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Five key facts about Chelsea target Ousmane Diomande Chelsea have been linked with a double January deal for Sporting CP pair Viktor Gyokeres and Ousmane Diomande. Here we take a look at five key stats on the latter to appeal to Blues fans.He's excellent in possessionDespite only turning 20 earlier this month, one of Ousmane Diomande's key strengths i...

Who is Viktor Gyokeres? The long-term solution to Chelsea's striker woes

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Who is Viktor Gyokeres? The long-term solution to Chelsea's striker woes Despite not playing since May, Ivan Toney still has a lengthy list of potential suitors, with London trio Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea believed to be keen on the Brentford forward next month. However, if reports are to be believed, the Gunners are the frontrunners to sign Toney meaning their rival...