Ahead of Manchester United’s pre-season opener against Leeds last week, in an interview with MUTV, United manager Erik ten Hag boldly stated his desire to consistently bring more academy products into the first-team squad. “Man United is famous for bringing young kids into the first team,” said the Dutchman. “Last year [Alejandro] Garnacho made it,…

Following the departure of Milan Skriniar to Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer, Inter Milan have secured the signature of a new young centre-back to reinforce their backline. Yann Aurel Bisseck has joined the Italian giants from Danish Superliga club Aarhus Gymnastikforening (AGF) for a reported fee of €7 million plus add-ons, with the 22-year-old…

From being undeniably the best centre-back in world football and finishing second in the Ballon d’Or to getting dropped by 34-year-old Ivan Perisic, it’s been quite a ‘fall’ from grace for Virgil Van Dijk. I use the word fall partly in jest because the Dutchman is still clearly world-class and one of the best centre-backs…

There will always be a place in football for strikers who can drive attacks alone, through the sheer force of their on-field personalities, their drive and determination, and their physical advantages. Of course, the likes of Didier Drogba, Wayne Rooney, Diego Costa and Carlos Tevez combined their physicality with supreme technical ability; ultimately reaching world-class…

Discussion around Brentford’s prospects next season may have centred around their ability to replace Ivan Toney’s goals. But for summer recruit and club record signing Nathan Collins, ‘chance creation begins at the back.’ Ireland’s most expensive export may ply his trade in defence, but his forward-thinking style looks set to transform a Brentford side intent on breaking…

Ever since Arsenal acquired their first Brazilian player in Sylvinho back in 1999, the country has proven to be a source of great players for the Gunners such as Gilberto Silva and Edu. Though there have been a few recent duds in Willian, Julio Baptista and Andre Santos, the Premier League club under now sporting…

The last 12-13 months have no doubt seen significant changes occur at Chelsea Football Club as there have been loads of exits and arrivals, from Roman Abramovich selling the club to a Todd Boehly-led takeover and to Mauricio Pochettino being the fourth manager to coach the club during this period after the departures of Thomas…

Bournemouth owner Bill Foley’s decision to part ways with season-saving hero Gary O’Neil has been met with confusion throughout the football world. O’Neil led his Bournemouth side to another season of Premier League football following a largely embarrassing period under Scott Parker at the start of the 2022/2023 campaign. Parker’s comical outburst after the 9-0…

Santos have had it rough these last few years. They are arguably one of Brazil’s most emblematic clubs not only due to their trophy cabinet but because of them bringing through their youth ranks two of the best, if not the best ever Brazilians to ever grace the game in Pele and Neymar. And yet…

After sealing a return to the UEFA Champions League following a two-decade absence, Newcastle have been busy in the transfer market, completing a deal for Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali for €70 million. Valentino Livramento has been linked with a move from relegated Southampton, whilst several wide forwards like Harvey Barnes and Moussa Diaby have been…