According to Italian publication Calcio Mercato (h/t Football.london), Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur are keeping an eye on Mainz striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. The 23-year-old French youth international joined the Bundesliga side from Lyon in 2018. He has since gone on to score 27 goals in 63 games for Die Nullfünfer. While the numbers may not … Read more
For years, football has been a sport that has been built on the culture of the team ahead of the individual. That being said, it is pretty clear that teams can be elevated or held back by one single player. A team without that clinical striker, or without that defensive leader, can run just short … Read more
The Premier League has been trying to adapt to the new post-pandemic reality. European football was on halt for two months, and claims of ruling league seasons null and void were a real possibility, as both the French Ligue 1 and the Dutch Eredivisie terminated their seasons, canceling the remaining few games. The English Premier … Read more
According to claims from Danish website Bold via HITC, West Ham are closing in on the capture of highly-rated Silkeborg defender Frederik Alves Ibsen, with a potential deal for the centre-back set to go through in January. As per the report, the Hammers have already negotiated the personal terms of a move with the 20-year-old, … Read more
Over the years, there have been many football players who carried on their career in management. It makes sense too, the knowledge and insight they have is invaluable when coaching and managing the next crop of players. However, it doesn’t always work out, as there have been numerous top players who have tried their hand … Read more
Scout Report – Brenner – Arsenal Keeping Tabs on Young Brazilian Forward According to reports from Calciomercato in Italy, Arsenal are tracking talent Brazilian hotshot Brenner. The Gunners are among a long list of admirers of the Sao Paulo prodigy that has scored 21 goals in 56 appearances for the club. The 20-year-old can get … Read more
According to claims from reputed The Athletic journalist James Pearce back in September, Liverpool had been linked with a move for Brighton and Hove Albion centre-back Ben White during the summer window. The Reds scouted the defender extensively during his hugely impressive loan spell at Leeds United in the Championship last season (h/t The Echo) … Read more
A big week of Champions League football is ahead as the group stage reaches the halfway mark. While clubs with a perfect record could put one foot in the knockout stages, other sides with grand ambitions are merely trying to get a foothold. Real Madrid, the record champions of the competition, fall into the latter … Read more
It is difficult to think of a more spectacular fall from grace than that endured by Sunderland A.F.C. Recently, the club’s troubles were documented in Sunderland ‘Til I Die, a fly on the wall series produced by Fulwell 73 and hosted on Netflix. Originally the show was planned as a way to document Sunderland’s triumphant … Read more
Yes, you heard right. The Premier League may be played in Perth! Due to coronavirus numbers increasing rather dramatically every day within the UK, one of the solutions suggested to project management is to hold off the season within the UK and get the players to travel to the land down under! The English agent … Read more