Szoboszlai capture will help re-establish Liverpool as title contenders
by Ben McAleer
at Sunday, Jul 2 2023 09:15
Alexis Mac Allister is on the books. Dominik Szoboszlai is set to follow. Newcastle were linked with the RB Leipzig star last week, but their decision to focus their efforts elsewhere meant the Reds had a clear shot at the Hungarian. Szoboszlai won’t come cheap, of course, with RB Leipzig look...
Who is Guglielmo Vicario? The perfect Lloris replacement for Postecoglou's Tottenham
by Ben McAleer
at Wednesday, Jun 28 2023 07:39
Tottenham were in an intriguing position they hadn't found themselves in since 2012 - they needed to spend money to sign a new goalkeeper. Hugo Lloris has held the number one spot in north London for the last 13 years, but as age and injuries caught up on the Frenchman, Spurs had to look to the futu...
Why Tonali is the right man to complete Newcastle's midfield
by Ben McAleer
at Tuesday, Jun 27 2023 13:35
Newcastle quickly turned to Sandro Tonali when it was clear that Nicolo Barella wasn't available. Inter may need to make some high-profile sales to help with their financial concerns, but the latter is untouchable. And so, the Magpies rapdily changed tact from the blue and black half of San Siro to ...
Arsenal, Chelsea, or Man Utd? Where next for Brighton star Caicedo?
by Ben McAleer
at Tuesday, Jun 27 2023 09:35
The race for Moises Caicedo is really hotting up. Arsenal had hoped to strike a deal for the Brighton man in January, but were rebuffed in their efforts to secure the Ecuadorian's services. However, the Seagulls are resigned to losing one of their midfield stars this summer, with the Gunners, along ...
Who is Jurrien Timber? The versatile operator to bolster Arsenal's defence
by Ben McAleer
at Monday, Jun 26 2023 11:45
With Kai Havertz set to join and supporters still hopeful that Declan Rice would prefer a summer switch to Arsenal over Manchester City, the Gunners are again making early moves in the market. Having finished second to City last season, Arsenal were aware they needed to strengthen in key areas in or...
The reasoning behind Arsenal's interest in goalshy Chelsea forward Havertz
by Ben McAleer
at Thursday, Jun 15 2023 11:35
For a player who scored just seven league goals and massively underperformed his xG last season, there is still significant interest in Chelsea striker Kai Havertz. Real Madrid were previously keen on the Germany international, though have since switched targets to Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe. Now,...
Netherlands vs Croatia: UEFA Nations League Semi-final team news and prediction
by Ben McAleer
at Wednesday, Jun 14 2023 08:30
League A of the UEFA Nations League - remember that!? - comes to a head this week as Netherlands, Croatia, Spain and Italy compete to secure international glory.Ahead of Netherlands' meeting with Croatia, we provide the necessary pre-match information, including where to watch this semi-final, team ...
The stats that prove Raya would be a huge upgrade on Tottenham's Lloris
by Ben McAleer
at Tuesday, Jun 13 2023 10:10
Man Utd? Chelsea? Where next for Napoli goal-machine Osimhen
by Ben McAleer
at Monday, Jun 12 2023 15:25
Following Napoli's Scudetto success, the Partenopei can command hefty fees for the star performers in their title triumph. Kim Min-Jae has been linked with a move to Manchester United, while star striker Victor Osimhen is another who may yet leave the Serie A powerhouse in the off season.Osimhen sco...
Why Chelsea should move for Onana if the Inter shotstopper is available
by Ben McAleer
at Monday, Jun 12 2023 13:50
In February 2021, Andre Onana was banned from playing for 12 months by UEFA after testing positive for Furosemide. That was reduced to nine months by the the Court of Arbitration for Sport in June that year, but even so; that effectively meant the goalkeeper would miss the entirety of a season's wor...