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Martin Odegaard vs James Maddison: Arsenal's £35m dilemma

by Martin Laurence at Thursday, Jul 29 2021 15:33
Martin Odegaard vs James Maddison: Arsenal's £35m dilemma It's set to be another important summer at Arsenal, and while the club have looked to add experience to their squad in recent years, relying on their academy to provide the youthful blend, there appears to be a change of tack.In a bid to make an immediate return to European football having finished ...
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Who is Bryan Gil? The exciting Spanish winger Tottenham traded Lamela for

by Ben McAleer at Monday, Jul 26 2021 13:05
Who is Bryan Gil? The exciting Spanish winger Tottenham traded Lamela for It was only a matter of time before Tottenham began to invest in the squad this summer. Even if a lack of Champions League football will impact their recruitment, Spurs are expected to be active in the market as they seek to rebuild the squad. Headed by director of football Fabio Paratici, the next ...
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Who is Cristian Romero? The aggressive Argentine on Tottenham's radar

by Ben McAleer at Friday, Jul 23 2021 13:40
Who is Cristian Romero? The aggressive Argentine on Tottenham's radar Fabio Paratici has made a habit of negotiating with up to 10 clubs in order to strike the perfect deal for a player in his sights. Tottenham have been quiet in the transfer market so far, but that is expected to pick up in the coming weeks as the club seek to rebuild after a disappointing two season...
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Who is Leon Bailey? The former Man Utd target now wanted by Aston Villa

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, Jul 21 2021 16:35
Who is Leon Bailey? The former Man Utd target now wanted by Aston Villa Not content with the high profile arrival of Emiliano Buendia from Norwich, Aston Villa are maintaining their push for another attacker this summer amidst links with a move for Bayer Leverkusen star Leon Bailey. Whether viewed as a Jack Grealish replacement or a statement of intent capture to convin...
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Who is Marc Guehi? Crystal Palace's new £18m centre-back

by Ben McAleer at Monday, Jul 19 2021 11:15
Who is Marc Guehi? Crystal Palace's new £18m centre-back In the same window, Chelsea have sold two promising young centre-backs. Granted, there will be clauses involved that may well see the pair end up at Stamford Bridge in the future, but the departures of Fikayo Tomori and Marc Guehi robs the Blues of two up and coming stars at the heart of the defence...
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The reasoning behind Arsenal's big money move for White

by Ben McAleer at Sunday, Jul 18 2021 14:05
The reasoning behind Arsenal's big money move for White Arsenal are not messing about this summer. As they gear up for their first season without European football in 26 years having laboured to an eighth-placed finish, ending the campaign one point behind rivals Tottenham, the Gunners are seeking to bolster a squad that is arguably stronger than their d...
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20 significant Premier League summer signings you might have missed

by Martin Laurence at Wednesday, Jul 14 2021 13:29
20 significant Premier League summer signings you might have missed With Euro 2020 and the Copa America occupying the attentions of football fans across the world, you could be forgiven for taking your eye off of the transfer window for a moment. However, many clubs certainly did not and in the Premier League alone over £265m has already been spent on new sign...
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Maehle and Damsgaard among Euro 2020 stars on Premier League radars

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, Jul 14 2021 12:50
Maehle and Damsgaard among Euro 2020 stars on Premier League radars There is always a risk that comes with signing players on the back of a strong summer tournament. Karel Poborsky's move to Manchester United back in 1996 is the main cautionary tale on the issues of spending big on star man who shone for his nation at a Euros or a World Cup.Poborsky's time at Old Tr...
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Who is Maxence Lacroix? The centre-back compared to Rio Ferdinand wanted by Spurs

by Ben McAleer at Friday, Jul 9 2021 15:30
Who is Maxence Lacroix? The centre-back compared to Rio Ferdinand wanted by Spurs The Tottenham rumour mill remains in overdrive and after the appointment of Nuno as head coach, a search that lasted two months, attention turns to improving a squad in dire need of a rebuild. As one cycle ends in north London, Fabio Paratici is overseeing the start of another, with a new centre-bac...
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Who is Junior Firpo? The flying full-back Leed have rescued from Barcelona

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, Jul 7 2021 12:00
Who is Junior Firpo? The flying full-back Leed have rescued from Barcelona Had you offered Leeds fans a ninth-placed finish in their first season back in the Premier League, they'd have bitten your hand off. A four-game winning run to see out 2020/21 saw the Whites finish just two points behind Arsenal as they won a legion of admirers for their style of play under Marcelo ...
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