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10 Players Who Cost Less Than João Félix’s Loan Fee
With Joao Felix just joining Chelsea, the internet is once again on fire. Compilations, praise and criticism fly around football Twitter. I have to admit I have not watched him as much as I should have but I think we can all agree that he is a wonderful talent. Under the right tutelage, he could…
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Cheap and Sensible Transfers That Manchester United Should Consider in 2023
Inspired by TifoFootball’s series of sensible transfers, I will attempt to pinpoint players that big and small sides in the Premier League and beyond can sign. The upper budget limit will be 15 million Euros, which in today’s transfer market is practically a pittance. All valuations are taken from Transfermarkt. The key area United…
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Players That Can Enhance Erik Ten Hag’s Manchester United Squad
As Manchester United look to Erik ten Hag for their revival, the squad he has still needs tweaking and additions. In his first summer window, Ten Hag was backed by the board in spending close to £216m on signings, made up of bulky costs for Antony (£85m), 5 time UCL winner Casemiro (£64m) and Lisandro…
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Need for Speed: An Analysis of Nottingham Forest’s Defence
As Nottingham Forest adjust to life in the Premier League following an agonising 23-year absence, it appears that the defence has come under the most scrutiny from fans and experts alike. But let’s get this straight, this is by no means a marauding criticism of Forest’s back line. Joe Worrall, Scott McKenna and Steve Cook…
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Casemiro to Carrington: The Latest Star to Trade the Bernabeu for Old Trafford
After 100 days of the Frenkie de Jong saga, it was not anticipated that Manchester United would opt for a different profile. Following two difficult losses to begin the season, the club has been in dire need of a defensive midfielder for over 8 years. This transfer window finally sees United addressing a big…
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Everton’s Worrying Predicament at Center Forward
Everton have consistently displayed their commitment to utilising striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin as an integral name on the team sheet going forward, the England international first cemented his place in the starting eleven in the 2017-18 season, playing 32 games and scoring 4. Although not outstanding for a Premier League number 9, at age 20 the…
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Unrealised Expectations and a Summer of Unforeseen Rejections: Does Cristiano Ronaldo Still Have Anything to Offer Europe’s Elite?
Five-time Balon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo is one player who has frequently dominated headlines this summer. Well, it isn’t unusual for Ronaldo to dominate headlines, he’s always hugged the limelight ever since he emerged as a superstar during his first stint at Manchester United but he would definitely like to shy away from some of…
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What Can Robert Lewandowski Bring to FC Barcelona’s Attack?
“Barcelona needed a goalscorer. He is a machine that scores goals. If you look at his stats he guarantees goals and every team needs a player like that. With him, Ansu Fati and Aubameyang we have that.” says Joan Laporta – FC Barcelona President. Barcelona have been struggling to score goals since their top two…
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Thomas Tuchel’s Flailing Attacking Firepower at Chelsea
Chelsea endured a subpar pre-season campaign, especially in the goals department. They put two past Club America, just one past Charlotte, and were trounced 4-0 by Arsenal without so much as a single reply. They improved over the last two friendlies with Udinese but again lacked ruthlessness in front of goal in their season…
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Leeds United’s Hunt for a Striker
England forward Patrick Bamford enjoyed an injury-free campaign in the club’s first season back in the Premier League, finding the net on 17 occasions on his way to earning his solitary England cap to date. The striker’s well-documented injury woes last term played an integral role in Leeds’ alarming relegation scare. Having featured in…
