Chelsea rarely do business quietly, as evidenced by their drawn-out pursuit of Moises Caicedo and eventual Premier League-record transfer, but when reports emerged that the Blues had agreed a £23.5 million deal with Rennes for 19-year-old midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu, journalists were left scrambling for information on the Frenchman. No puff piece, no smear campaign, no…

Born in Accra, Ghana, Bernard Tekpetey began his footballing journey playing in the streets with his friends and working his way up the ranks at the Ghanaian second-tier side Unistar Soccer Academy, before leaving his homeland at 18 years old and joining Schalke. He made his debut on November 24, 2016, winning a penalty that…

Brighton & Hove Albion recently secured the signature of Brazilian defender Igor from Fiorentina for a reported fee of €17 million plus €3 million in add-ons. Following the Seagulls’ unsuccessful pursuit of Levi Colwill on a permanent deal from Chelsea, they found an alternative left-footed centre-back in the form of the Bom Sucesso-born defender.  …

This is the intriguing world of football, where players are no longer solely products of natural talent and dedication but are instead manufactured within the confines of a cutting-edge laboratory. However, amidst this groundbreaking advancement, an unforeseen event has taken place, shrouded in mystery and speculation. One exceptional player has managed to escape from the…

Since the summer transfer window of 2017, Tottenham have signed just two centre-backs on permanent deals. The North London side have now made that three centre-backs with the signing of Wolfsburg and Netherlands defender Micky van de Ven for £34 million. They have reportedly adopted a new data-driven approach to recruitment this summer, so let’s…

West Bromwich Albion recently completed the free transfer of former Bordeaux striker Josh Maja. The 24-year-old scored 16 goals and 6 assists in Ligue 2 last season and has signed for West Brom on a three-year deal.   Physical Profile   Maja is 5”9 and his mesomorph body type should allow him to easily gain…

West Bromwich Albion recently signed right-footed Brighton forward Jeremy Sarmiento on a one-year loan deal. He played 12 matches for Brighton last season and would likely be a first-team regular for them in the coming season if not for persistent injury problems. He featured in all of Ecuador’s matches at the 2022 Qatar World Cup.…

As the transfer season swirls into action and talents depart Ligue 1 for pastures new, the spotlight seeks the next cab off the ranks destined for big things. It is the nature of French football and an essential component of the league’s ecosystem, players leave, and others blossom flourishing in the bask of the vacated…

After emerging through the ranks of a prestigious club and subsequently playing at a mid-table team for years, it is hard to find your way back to the elite level. This challenge is primarily rooted in the prevailing assumption that your capabilities are known already, with people judging you for not making it at the…

The Galactico era has returned to Real Madrid. Kinda. Instead of splashing money on the best and biggest players in the world, Los Blancos has instead turned to the best youngsters that football has to offer. The likes of Vinicius, Rodrygo, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni and Jude Bellingham have all been stockpiled by Madrid. Turkey’s…