Is Romelu Lukaku the worst signing in Premier League history?
by Ben McAleer
at giovedì, giu 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...
Why Tottenham are wise to overlook emotional Eriksen return
by Ben McAleer
at martedì, giu 21 2022 09:45
Tottenham fans are all too familiar with the club waiting until deadline day to complete a bulk of their business. So for the window to have been opened for 10 or so days, and to have brought in three news faces already, shows a complete u-turn on the way they complete their deals.Ivan Perisic, Fras...
Who is Nayef Aguerd? West Ham's new big money centre-back
by Ben McAleer
at lunedì, giu 20 2022 12:00
Rennes had one of the better defensive records in Ligue 1 last season. A return of 40 goals conceded was the joint-fourth best in the division and the solidity combined with an impressive attack - only PSG (90) scored more goals than Les Rennais (82) - saw them secure a top-four finish.That defensiv...
Looking at why Man City are pushing for Marc Cucurella
by Ben McAleer
at venerdì, giu 17 2022 16:30
Marc Cucurella may not have been the first name Manchester City fans would have thought of when it became clear the champions were going to make a move for a left-back this summer. Joao Cancelo performed superbly in the position last season, yet with the Champions League City's priority once more in...
Who is Fabio Vieira? Arsenal's new creator likened to Bernardo Silva
by Ben McAleer
at venerdì, giu 17 2022 12:00
The priority for Arsenal this summer was a new striker, but with that issue set to be corrected with the likely arrival of Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City, attention turns to strengthening the squad elsewhere.European football returns to the Emirates Stadium next season and while they did miss ou...
Why Jesus could be the perfect forward for Arteta's Arsenal
by Ben McAleer
at venerdì, giu 17 2022 09:00
Once it was confirmed that Alexandre Lacazette was leaving Arsenal, despite reports earlier in the year that the Frenchman would remain in north London, their intentions for the summer became obvious. Yes, the Gunners are close to agreeing a new deal with Eddie Nketiah, whose current contract expire...
Who is Vitinha? The De Jong alternative on Man Utd's radar
by Ben McAleer
at giovedì, giu 16 2022 12:04
The 2020/21 season wasn't a particularly memorable one for Wolves. In their final campaign under Nuno Espirito Santo, they laboured to a 13th-placed finish, a significant drop off from the previous season, where they finished seventh. A number of players struggled in Nuno's final campaign at the Mol...
Why Bissouma addition should strike fear into Tottenham's Premier League rivals
by Ben McAleer
at martedì, giu 14 2022 16:05
Who is Denzel Dumfries? The Wan-Bissaka upgrade Man Utd need this summer
by Ben McAleer
at martedì, giu 14 2022 12:30
On the back of Erik ten Hag's Manchester United appointment, a host of Dutch stars have been linked with a summer move to Old Trafford. Jurrien Timber is a rumoured target to bolster at the back, while Frenkie de Jong has been heavily linked with a switch to the red side of Manchester.It's clear ple...