Over the past few months, Jack Grealish would have been a frustrated man. It was clear he wanted to join Tottenham, they too were interested in his services but failed to agree a fair transfer fee with Championship side Aston Villa. Continue reading “Why Jack Grealish’s failed Tottenham move is a blessing in disguise”
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Reports: Roma eyeing move for Tottenham’s Victor Wanyama
With the new Premier League season set to kick off later this week, Tottenham could potentially be selling a key midfielder if recent reports are to be believed.
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5 Premier League players who need to leave their teams before the window closes
The transfer deadline is fast approaching, so here are five Premier League players that need to be leaving their respective clubs before then… Continue reading “5 Premier League players who need to leave their teams before the window closes”
Why Tottenham’s Mousa Dembele must consider his next career move carefully
Moments arrive when even the best footballers are forced into making tough decisions to advance their career. The primary example this summer is Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Real Madrid, but Mousa Dembele is no different. Continue reading “Why Tottenham’s Mousa Dembele must consider his next career move carefully”
Does a Premier League return beckon for Steven N’Zonzi?
When the news first broke suggesting that Steven N’Zonzi was set for a £7m Sevilla move in the summer of 2015, it was met with both surprise and an air of inevitability. Inevitable in the sense that, several big clubs in Europe had a growing interest in the midfielder. After all, he quickly garnered a reputation as being amongst the best midfielders on the planet. So, three years have passed and once again, speculation surrounds N’Zonzi’s future. Why though?
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Who is West Ham United’s new record signing Issa Diop?
You could excuse the collective surprise when West Ham United announced the signing of Issa Diop on Tuesday. After all, the talented centre-back was highly coveted, having been linked with numerous European clubs. So why choose the Hammers?
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Injuries, frustration yet still promise: What’s next for Mario Gotze?
Recent reports suggest Mario Gotze is a wanted man across Europe. After nine years in Germany, could it be time for a fresh start abroad?
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Why Real Madrid and Mateo Kovacic face big decisions
In August 2015, Real Madrid made a surprise move to sign Inter Milan midfielder Mateo Kovacic for £25 million. There wasn’t much fanfare surrounding Kovacic’s arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu, despite many other European sides monitoring his progress in Italy. The Croatia international had thrived at Inter. He became a key player, racking up 97 appearances for the Nerazzurri, all before turning 21.
Kovacic turns 24 on Sunday. Despite achieving success at Madrid, he will be disappointed with his lack of playing time. He’s made 18 La Liga appearances and six more in the Champions League this season. Combined, however, it amounts to just over 1,050 first-team minutes.
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Ryan Sessegnon helping fuel Fulham’s promotion push
May 18, 2018. Highly-rated forward Ryan Sessegnon’s 18th birthday, which falls just eight days before this season’s Championship play-off final is set to take place at Wembley.
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Critics should let Paulo Dybala progress in peace
Consistency is always the bridge between a top-quality player and one that can be described as world-class. The ability to showcase brilliance when it matters most, when the pressure is on with the game on the line; that’s crucial if you want to be considered elite.
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Premier League 2017/18: Manchester United 1-0 Tottenham – Player Ratings
A late close-range finish from Anthony Martial helped seal all three points for United on a tense afternoon where things could’ve been completely different had Spurs converted their opportunities. The victory closed the gap between themselves and rivals City at the top of the Premier League to two points ahead of Saturday’s lunchtime fixtures.
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Analysis: Achraf Hakimi – Real Madrid’s encouraging teenage fullback
Achraf Hakimi turns 19 in a few weeks time, and the Madrid-born Morocco international has been called upon at a time of need for Real. Already, it appears he’s up to the challenge with right-back Dani Carvajal sidelined indefinitely after a heart condition was recently discovered.
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