Who is Joao Palhinha? The ball winning Portugal star set for Fulham
by Ben McAleer
at domingo, jul. 3 2022 11:45
Ahead of the 2018/19 and 2020/21 Premier League seasons, Fulham went on a huge recruitment drive as they sought to add sufficient personnel to improve their chances of beating the drop. On both occasions, the Cottagers succumbed to relegation, finishing 19th and 18th, respectively.Now back in the Pr...
Who is Tyrell Malacia? The left-back wanted by Ten Hag at Man Utd
by Ben McAleer
at viernes, jul. 1 2022 17:44
It's only a matter of time before Manchester United delve into the transfer market. There have been significant outgoings already this summer, notably in midfield with Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata all departing. United have sought to counter this in their pursuit of Frenkie...
Why Benoit Badiashile should be high on centre-back wishlists this summer
by Ben McAleer
at viernes, jul. 1 2022 12:50
William Saliba was the star young defender in Ligue 1 last season. The France international was always going to be the focus of attention in France's top tier given his Arsenal links and his fine performances for Marseille saw him scoop the Young Player of the Year award. However, while Saliba was t...
Who is Cheick Doucoure? Gallagher's replacement at Crystal Palace
by Ben McAleer
at jueves, jun. 30 2022 16:30
Had you offered Crystal Palace supporters a 12th-placed finish last season, they'd have certainly taken it. The Eagles underwent a huge overhaul in terms of managerial personnel and style of play 12 months' ago and few could have foreseen Patrick Vieira having such an impressive impact at Selhurst P...
Who is Jonathan Clauss? The French crossing machine wanted by Chelsea and Spurs
by Ben McAleer
at lunes, jun. 27 2022 09:35
Few this side of the channel would have been aware of Jonathan Clauss 12 months' ago. After a so-so debut Ligue 1 campaign with Lens, where he returned a WhoScored rating of 6.88, Clauss would go on to enjoy a whirlwind 2021/22, which resulted in a first senior call up to the France national team an...
How Liverpool would benefit were they to make a move for Otavio
by Ben McAleer
at domingo, jun. 26 2022 13:05
The transfer window officially opened a little over two weeks ago, but reports suggest that Liverpool have now completed their summer business. That is hardly surprising when the priorities were to bring in a new striker and bolster the youth ranks, both of which have been achieved before the end of...
Who is Charles De Ketelaere? Raphinha's potential replacement at Leeds
by Ben McAleer
at domingo, jun. 26 2022 10:05
Having played such an influential role in Club Bruges' title success, it's surprising that interest in Charles De Ketelaere isn't higher. That said, on the back of such a fine campaign, there is no denying that the attacker will be on the move this summer. One of the hottest prospects in Belgium, De...
Who is Lisandro Martinez? The Argentine pass master on Arsenal and Man Utd's radar
by Ben McAleer
at viernes, jun. 24 2022 13:05
Back in the summer of 2019, centre-back Matthijs de Ligt was hot property on the continent. The Dutchman had been crucial for an Ajax side that conceded just 32 times on their way to Eredivisie glory and interest in his services was understandably sky high. In the end, Juventus won the race to land ...
Is Romelu Lukaku the worst signing in Premier League history?
by Ben McAleer
at jueves, jun. 23 2022 11:35
The number nine shirt is a poisoned chalice at Chelsea. The likes of Fernando Torres, Radamel Falcao and Gonzalo Higuain, all recognised forwards across the continent, have all failed to shoulder the goalscoring burden at Stamford Bridge, with Romelu Lukaku joining the trio in this club.Lukaku retur...