Author: Joe Soriano

Joe Soriano covers Tottenham for FanSided's Hotspur HQ and writes about Real Madrid for The Real Champs. He has extensive experience covering world football since 2014. Joe is an editor for The Trivela Effect, where he covers the biggest clubs in European football. He has watched professional sports regularly since 2002 and can be found playing the same sports he covers with his friends.
The 5 best attackers for Barcelona to sign in summer 2025 transfer window
18Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Transfer News

The 5 best attackers for Barcelona to sign in summer 2025 transfer window

Barcelona have the most exciting attacking football in the world right now and recently flexed that might with an incredible, potentially title-deciding 4-2 comeback win over Atletico Madrid. But Barcelona are always looking to get even better offensively. There are two opportunities to make upgrades for the future, as Barca currently don't have a true right-footed left winger. With Robert Lewandowski getting older at 36, there is also the opportunity to go for a young striker who can split minutes with the Polish legend and eventually supplant the former Bundesliga superstar. Here are five star attackers worth Barca's time in the summer 2025 transfer market. Eintracht Frankfurt ST Hugo Ekitike Hugo Ekitike has found his footing in Frankfurt and become one of the most must-see p...
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The 5 best possible Ange Postecoglu replacements at Tottenham
18Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Analysis

The 5 best possible Ange Postecoglu replacements at Tottenham

Tottenham have been one of the most dismally disappointing teams in all of European football this season, and as we head into the March international break, Spurs sit just 14th in the Premier League table. Manchester United's impressive 3-0 win over Leicester City have brought the Red Devils over Tottenham, making Spurs the biggest flops of the 2024/25 Premier League season, just one year after manager Ange Postecoglu gave them Champions League hopes in their first season at the helm. But now, Spurs are back where they started - and actually further behind, despite making some expensive additions to the squad like James Maddison and Dominic Solanke. Following a 2-0 loss to Fulham and now without a Premier League win since Feb. 22, Postecoglu is facing more calls for his firing, in...
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The best possible Barcelona starting XI with Marc Casado, Inigo Martinez injured
17Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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The best possible Barcelona starting XI with Marc Casado, Inigo Martinez injured

Although Barcelona were flying high after an incredible 4-2 comeback victory over Atletico Madrid in which they were down 2-0 at the Wanda, they have received some tough news in the aftermath of the title-boosting victory. Barcelona confirmed that defensive midfielder Marc Casado suffered a ligament injury to his right knee and will likely be out for the remainder of the 2024/25 season. Meanwhile, starting center back Inigo Martinez, who assisted Robert Lewandowski's brilliant Barca opener, will be out for the remainder of the month with a muscular injury, as confirmed by the club. Although Martinez will be back soon enough after a few weeks of rest during the international break, Casado's injury looms large. Here is a look at the best Barcelona lineup with both key players injure...
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The best reason for and against Juventus firing Thiago Motta
17Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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The best reason for and against Juventus firing Thiago Motta

After getting torn to shreds by another rival in the battle for a top-four place in Serie A, the pressure on Juventus manager Thiago Motta is beginning to reach a crescendo. There are valid calls from fans and pundits alike to can Motta just one year after he was hired to replace long-time Juventus manager Max Allegri, who was in his second stint as the club's coach. Juventus are currently outside the top four after losing 3-0 to Fiorentina, which came one week after another embarrassing loss in a big game, 4-0 to Atalanta. Although Motta came into this job with tempered expectations due to a developing squad, it has been jarring to see how some of the team's top players, including former Fiorentina stars Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic, have been outright discarded by the form...
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3 best Joao Felix alternatives for AC Milan on summer 2025 transfer market
17Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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3 best Joao Felix alternatives for AC Milan on summer 2025 transfer market

AC Milan acquired Joao Felix on loan from Chelsea this season in the hopes that he would spice up their attack, but the Rossoneri have quickly found out what the Blues, Atletico Madrid, and Barcelona already did before them; Felix is not someone who can be relied on. As Milan's attack has disappointed this season with summer striker signing Alvaro Morata making his way to Galatasaray in the winter, the club must regroup and find alternatives to players like Felix, who, per Calciomercato, isn't going to be staying in Milan permanently with an option to buy of 41-45 million euros. So with Felix set to exit Milan again, here are three players the Rossoneri could sign in the summer 2025 transfer window as an alternative. Matheus Cunha, Wolves An attacking midfielder and center forward,...
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7 players Chelsea must sell in summer 2025 transfer window to buy a top forward
17Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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7 players Chelsea must sell in summer 2025 transfer window to buy a top forward

After signing Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo to add two of Portugal's best young talents to their ranks, Chelsea will be eyeing attacking help next as they look to go from top-four contenders to legitimate Premier League title contenders in the 2025/26 season. According to a report from Fabrizio Romano, the priority for Chelsea in the summer 2025 transfer window is to sign a new striker and winger, and they are prepared to sell seven to eight players in order to clear out space for two more marquee attacking signings after the trio of Pedro Neto, Joao Felix, and Jadon Sancho failed to make an impact this season. So here are seven players Chelsea could sacrifice in the summer 2025 transfer window. CB Axel Disasi Chelsea loaned Axel Disasi to Aston Villa this year, and while the for...
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Liverpool vs. Newcastle Player Ratings in the 2025 Carabao Cup Final
16Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Player Ratings

Liverpool vs. Newcastle Player Ratings in the 2025 Carabao Cup Final

Here are the player ratings as Newcastle exorcised their demons with a massive 2-1 win over Premier League leaders Liverpool to capture the 2025 Carabao Cup. Liverpool Player Ratings GK Caoimhin Kelleher, 7.5 Made two amazing reflex saves to keep Liverpool in the game, though he could have stopped the opener if he read that Dan Burn could have only gotten enough power by heading the ball to the far post. He should have started his position closer to the far post, but these are the little things he will pick up with experience. LB Andrew Robertson, 6.0 CB Ibrahima Konate, 7.0 Had some nice blocks and actually played pretty well defensively, but he was the one ultimately sacrificed before the hour mark with Newcastle up 2-0 since Arne Slot needed goals. CB Virgil van Dijk, 7.5 After ...
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Arsenal vs. Chelsea Player Ratings: Gabriel Martinelli and Mikel Merino lead the way
16Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Player Ratings

Arsenal vs. Chelsea Player Ratings: Gabriel Martinelli and Mikel Merino lead the way

Here are the player ratings from a sloppy London derby devoid of creativity with very few examples of individual quality between both Arsenal and Chelsea. Arsenal emerged the winners 1-0 behind a brilliant header from a corner by makeshift No. 9 Mikel Merino. Arsenal Player Ratings GK David Raya, 5.0 Didn't deserve his clean sheet, as he nearly made one of the blunders of the season by dropping the ball blatantly from a rather tame Marc Cucurella volley. Thankfully for him and Arsenal, the ball barely skidded by the post. LB Myles Lewis-Skelly, 6.0 He wasn't ever tested by Pedro Neto, Jadon Sancho, and Wesley Fofana on that right side of the Chelsea flank. CB Gabriel Magalhaes, 6.5 Also very much untested by the Chelsea attack, but when he was called upon to clean up danger, he did ...
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Manchester City need to keep letting Jeremy Doku cook
16Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Manchester City need to keep letting Jeremy Doku cook

Manchester City suffered another disappointing result on Saturday afternoon, drawing 2-2 with fellow European football hopefuls Brighton despite receiving goals form both star forwards Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush. But even though the former Bundesliga superstar found the back of the net, neither were the best players on the pitch - not even for Man City alone. No, that distinction belongs to a former Ligue 1 star, winger Jeremy Doku. For the second time in his last four Premier League games, the Belgian international completed a jaw-dropping 15 completed dribbles, reminding fans around the world that it isn't just Lamine Yamal who has a compelling case for being the best dribbler in the world. Jeremy Doku is the Premier League's best dribbler Doku was irresistible on the ball ...
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How good is Dario Essugo, what is his playing style, and how does he fit Chelsea?
15Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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How good is Dario Essugo, what is his playing style, and how does he fit Chelsea?

After securing the signing of 17-year-old Sporting CP phenom Geovany Quenda, Chelsea have made another major maneuver on the transfer market ahead of the summer 2025 window by signing another tremendous, young breakout star from the Lisbon-based giants. According to a report from Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have completed the medical and reached an official agreement with Sporting for the signing of defensive midfielder Dario Essugo, who has been one of the best players in his role in LaLiga this season while on loan at Las Palmas. The 20-year-old will join Chelsea in the summer 2025 transfer window on a deal worth 22 million euros, meaning the Blues will be spending only a half to a third of the price they paid for Quenda (48 million euros, per Fab) - and a mere sixth of what they paid...
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