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Lisandro Martínez – The ‘Pitbull’ That Manchester United Have Needed
When Erik ten Hag left Ajax at the end of last season, one of his last few words was towards the team he built and specifically crediting the players who shone through the latter stages of his time at the Amsterdam club, he said after the trophy celebrations of winning the Eredivisie. “I would firstly…
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Darko Gyabi: Leeds’ Incoming Box-to-Box Midfielder
Leeds United have undergone a significant overhaul this summer. This is a club desperately looking to forge a new identity after narrowly avoiding relegation last season. So, with Marcelo Bielsa, Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha all having left, there is a seismic tactical and technical void to be filled in West Yorkshire. Jesse Marsch has…
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Rabbi “Porsche” Matondo: Rangers’ Welsh Winger
After a season that saw them advance to the Europa League Final and win the Scottish Cup, Rangers have been busy at work in the transfer market as they look to reclaim the league title from archrivals Celtic. Connor Goldson has renewed his contract, John Souttar and Tom Lawrence have joined on free transfers, whilst…
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James Tarkowski: A Sign(Ing) Of the Times for Everton
For many years, Everton have had massive issues at centre-back; since David Moyes’ departure some nine years ago, the Toffees have employed more than 15 players in the position. Some of those were coming towards the end of stellar service at the club, like Phil Jagielka and Sylvain Distin, some are still plying their…
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Nick Pope: The Answer to Newcastle’s Goalkeeping Dilemma?
Newcastle fans can barely contain themselves, and who can blame them. Whilst this summer is the precursor to bigger and better things, Eddie Howe has still been busy regenerating a squad ready for European conquest. Unfeasible just a year ago, The Magpies and their new owners are embarking on one of the most ambitious…
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Tyler Adams: The American Midfielder Headed For Elland Road
After selling Kalvin Phillips to Manchester City at the start of the month, Leeds United were in desperate need of a central midfielder and found their match in United States international Tyler Adams. The 23-year-old joined the West Yorkshire club in a £20 million transfer from RB Leipzig, reuniting with his first senior coach and…
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Oleksandr Zinchenko: What the Ukrainian Jack-Of-All-Trades Can Provide Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal
Mikel Arteta was dealt a huge blow when Arsenal missed out on not one but two primary transfer targets Raphinha and Lisandro Martinez. Arsenal have since been continuing their transfer business at a more deliberate pace, in contrast to the initial rush of activity to bring Fabio Vieira and Gabriel Jesus to the club. …
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Ben Davies: Rangers’ New Recruit in Defense
One year and a half after leaving boyhood club Preston North End for Liverpool, Ben Davies has joined Europa League finalists Rangers for £4 million and will play in European competition for the first time in his career at Ibrox, where he’ll attempt to fill a Calvin Bassey-sized hole in defense. Born in Barrow-in-Furness,…
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Kalidou Koulibaly: Chelsea’s Incoming Senegalese Defender and the Legacy He Leaves in Napoli
For Napoli fans around the world, Kalidou Koulibaly represented stability, excitement and a sense of calm. When he was in the line-up, no matter who the opponent was you knew you stood a chance because you had the best centre back in the world to nullify the best players on the other team. However, …
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One Player From Each Championship Team to Watch This Season – Part One
The EFL Championship always provides an entertaining spectacle, and the excitement is beginning to build ahead of the opening day, along with the intrigue of the players ready to line up in the second tier for the campaign. Here are 12 that I’ll be keeping a close eye on, whether they’re hot prospects, interesting fits…
