Flynn Downes’ first interview after signing for David Moyes’ Hammers saw the ex-Swansea midfielder beaming with pride, putting pen to paper on a big move to the Premier League and signing for the club he’s supported since a child. He spoke of the surreal nature of the transfer, joining West Ham only a few years…

After a decade with Lazio at various levels, Albanian goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha has departed from the Italian club as a free agent and he has signed for English side Brentford.   The club from West London has been preparing for its second season in the English Premier League and has made two signings from Serie…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.  …