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Tottenham Transfer News: Stats show Spurs are right to sign Dominic Solanke

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Tottenham Transfer News: Stats show Spurs are right to sign Dominic Solanke Alejo Veliz's loan move to Espanyol could have greater ramifications in the final knockings of the transfer window than some may realise. Tottenham's decision to allow the Argentine depart for the Spanish outfit leaves them short of attacking options. Veliz struggled for game time following injury w...

Championship Games on TV: What time is the football on today?

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Championship Games on TV: What time is the football on today? Championship football returns tonight as they 2024/25 campaign gets underway. It seems like only yesterday Leeds played Southampton at Wembley in the playoff final as teams look to secure a place in next season's Premier League.Blackburn host Derby at Ewood Park, while Sheffield United make the trip...

Martin Zubimendi Stats: Numbers prove he's the perfect Fabinho successor for Liverpool

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Martin Zubimendi Stats: Numbers prove he's the perfect Fabinho successor for Liverpool Wataru Endo was never a long-term solution to Liverpool's midfield issues. The Japan international was not a panic buy either. It was obvious last summer that the Reds would need to undergo a sizeable midfield overhaul following the departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, the latter perhaps taki...

Anthony Gordon Stats: The numbers behind Liverpool target's breakout season

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Anthony Gordon Stats: The numbers behind Liverpool target's breakout season If reports are to be believed, Liverpool were close to a deal to sign Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon at the end of June, with defender Joe Gomez set to move the other way. At that time, the Magpies were struggling to meet the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules, but any potential deal ...

Man Utd Transfer News: Sander Berge vs Manuel Ugarte - what do the stats say?

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Man Utd Transfer News: Sander Berge vs Manuel Ugarte - what do the stats say? When the transfer window opened, Manchester United were linked with a number of central midfielders as they sought to build upon their FA Cup success back in May. Joao Neves was believed to be their number one target, while Joao Gomes was another reported to be on their radar. During the Euros and C...

Is Samu Omorodion the answer to Chelsea's long-standing striker problem?

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Is Samu Omorodion the answer to Chelsea's long-standing striker problem? Chelsea's hunt for a new number nine may well be coming to an end. Following a forgettable pre-season tour of the US, the Blues remain in the hunt for a striker to lead the line next season. The Blues have been linked with a number of frontmen in recent weeks but reports on Monday suggest they'll ma...

West Ham Transfer News: How will Hammers line up with Fullkrug and Rodriguez?

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West Ham Transfer News: How will Hammers line up with Fullkrug and Rodriguez? Julen Lopetegui is ushering in a new era at West Ham. The Spaniard took over from David Moyes in May and while the pre-season results haven't been anything to write home about - the Hammers have won just one of their last four - supporters are hoping the east London side will get their act together ...

Is Federico Chiesa the forward Tottenham need to push on?

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Is Federico Chiesa the forward Tottenham need to push on? It's been a subdued transfer window at Tottenham so far. The sole addition has been youngster Archie Gray from Leeds, with the onus on outgoings rather than incomings this summer. Joe Rodon has departed for the Whites, Tanguy Ndombele had his contract rescinded, while Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Ryan ...

Why Euros hero Ruiz has emerged as a midfield target for Arsenal

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Why Euros hero Ruiz has emerged as a midfield target for Arsenal To some, Rodri's player of the tournament award at Euro 2024 was undeserved. That's not to belittle the Spaniard's impact for La Roja on their way to a record-setting fourth European Championship but rather a midfield teammate would have been a more deserving winner of the accolade. Fabian Ruiz may ...

Who is Filip Jorgensen? The goalkeeper Chelsea want to replace Petrovic

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Who is Filip Jorgensen? The goalkeeper Chelsea want to replace Petrovic When the summer transfer window opened last month, few Chelsea fans would have predicted a new goalkeper would be a port of call for head coach Enzo Maresca. Djordje Petrovic established himself as first choice last season in the absence of Robert Sanchez and there are other priorities for the club ...