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5 signings Aston Villa must make to upgrade their squad after Conference League humbling
10May By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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5 signings Aston Villa must make to upgrade their squad after Conference League humbling

Aston Villa were the latest Premier League side to suffer a serious humbling in the knockout stages of a European competition, falling 6-2 on aggregate to Greek side Olympiakos in the semifinals of the Conference League. Although Aston Villa are on the cusp of qualifying for the 2024/25 Champions League with a top four finish in the Premier League, their defeats to Olympiakos are a reminder that much work is to be done on the transfer window to support Unai Emery with a squad that can fulfill his billing as a European cup specialist. Here are five transfer upgrades Aston Villa should strongly consider making this summer. Torino CB Alessandro Buongiorno Tottenham, Chelsea, and other top Premier League clubs are interested in Alessandro Buongiorno, with virtually every elite level si...
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Premier League Young Player of the Season Rankings: Michael Olise joins the elite, Jarrad Branthwaite sneaks in
10May By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Premier League Young Player of the Season Rankings: Michael Olise joins the elite, Jarrad Branthwaite sneaks in

The 2023/24 Premier League season will come to a close after two (or three) more matches are played by each team, and the title race is even more nail-biting than it was last season. As the season winds down, it's time to take stock of the best players in the league, and here is a special focus on the best young players of the 2023/24 Premier League season. Whereas the official awards sponsored by Hublot looked at players older than 23, this list will be a U23 list, making it a little more focused on top young talent. There are still a couple of legitimate overall Premier League Player of the Season candidates in here, but the likes of Erling Haaland and Phil Foden have been filtered out. So here are the best young players of the 2023/24 Premier League season. 5. Everton CB ...
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The best possible signing for Manchester United to upgrade their defense
10May By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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The best possible signing for Manchester United to upgrade their defense

Manchester United fans are clamoring for a complete overhaul of the squad and the way the organization is run this summer under INEOS, and the majority seem to be hoping for Thomas Tuchel to come from Bayern Munich as Erik ten Hag's replacement. It looks like Manchester United, even before sorting out their manager situation, have identified the center back position as their main focus in the summer 2024 transfer window, based on the transfer rumor tea leaves. Raphael Varane's wages will be coming off the books as a free agent. Harry Maguire is almost guaranteed to be sold, while Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans are also expected to walk in June. Only Lisandro Martinez is safe That leaves the young Lisandro Martinez as the only center back whose future is safe at Old Trafford, which...
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Premier League Player of the Season Rankings: Cole Palmer, Ollie Watkins lead the way
10May By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Premier League Player of the Season Rankings: Cole Palmer, Ollie Watkins lead the way

Before Matchday 37 of the 2023/24 Premier League season kicks off, it's time to take stock of the best players in the English top flight with just two games remaining in the thrilling title and European races. Although the Premier League announced their official list of eight nominees, the league has been rightfully panned by fans for omitting clear and obvious - this league's favorite phrase to misunderstand - Player of the Season candidates like Rodri, Bukayo Saka, and literal league legend Mohamed Salah. Here is a list of the top 10 actual best 2023/24 Premier League Player of the Season candidates. 10. Newcastle LW Anthony Gordon 9. Manchester City ST Erling Haaland 8. Arsenal AM Martin Odegaard Last season, Martin Odegaard and Erling Haaland were probably neck and ne...
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The Arsenal star who must step up the most with Lisandro Martinez back for Manchester United
9May By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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The Arsenal star who must step up the most with Lisandro Martinez back for Manchester United

Manchester United star center back Lisandro Martinez has missed the last few matches with a calf injury, which has been the latest ailment to hold the Argentinian international back from a stellar second season with the Red Devils. Martinez has been one of the few successful signings for Man United in the Erik ten Hag era, joining his Ajax manager in the summer 2022 transfer window and immediately helping the club qualify for the Champions League. Mercifully, Lisandro Martinez returned to training on Thursday ahead of Sunday's big tilt against Premier League rivals Arsenal, who are first in the league in the thick of another little race with Manchester City (and Liverpool). Arsenal have no margin for error in the title race Arsenal will need Kai Havertz to continue to be at his bes...
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Manchester United pick out their top Casemiro alternative
9May By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Manchester United pick out their top Casemiro alternative

Manchester United are preparing to clean house this summer, and while most of the changes will be at the center back position, there are also underperforming veteran players the Red Devils will cash in on in midfield. Sofyan Amrabat will head back to Fiorentina after an unsuccessful season on loan, Christian Eriksen's time at Man United is clearly up, and Mason Mount may have an uncertain future after an injury-riddled first campaign at Old Trafford. But the most intriguing name on his way out of Manchester United is Casemiro, who signed with the team after winning the Champions League with Real Madrid in the 2021/22 season. Casemiro was great in his first campaign, helping Man United qualify for the Champions League, but his encore performance has been disappointing. With inte...
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Tottenham interested in a better fitting playmaker than James Maddison
9May By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Tottenham interested in a better fitting playmaker than James Maddison

Tottenham attacking midfielder James Maddison looked like a Premier League Player of the Season candidate at the beginning of the campaign, as Spurs were flying high in the conversation for the league title. Of course, that was never going to last, and, now, Tottenham are on the outside looking in when it comes to the top four race with Aston Villa. All in all, the 2023/24 season has been a successful one for Tottenham under new manager Ange Postecoglou, but Maddison's stock has taken a bigger hit than his team's. Injuries and poor play recently have called Maddison's importance to Tottenham into question. He has been effective this season with 4 goals, 7 assists, 2.2 key passes per game, and 1.2 dribbles completed per match, but he hasn't scored or assisted in two months and play...
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Newcastle get relieving Bruno Guimaraes transfer update with extra boost at Man City’s expense
9May By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Newcastle get relieving Bruno Guimaraes transfer update with extra boost at Man City’s expense

Newcastle have put themselves back in the fight for a European place and look like a good bet to secure a Europa League spot if they can just hold off fallen giants Chelse and Manchester United to stay in sixth. The Magpies have been disappointing in 2023/24, all told, because even though Anthony Gordon has broken out as a top player in the Premier League, others have been letdowns. Newcastle know they need to add more star power at all levels of the team, but they also need to make sure they hold onto their most important players. Nobody is more important than Bruno Guimaraes, as the world-class defensive midfielder transformed the Magpies' chances since joining from Lyon and was crucial in Newcastle qualifying for the Champions League last season. Due to a 100 million pound r...
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Brighton could sign one of the most promising right backs in world football
9May By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Brighton could sign one of the most promising right backs in world football

Brighton are in the market for some more right back help, and they will ideally look to sign promising young players who can grow with the team for the next several seasons. Sevilla youngster Juanlu is a player who has been linked to Brighton in the past, and he was also rumored to be a Real Madrid transfer target in the winter, potentially adding up-and-coming depth behind club legend Dani Carvajal. It appears Brighton are circling back to Juanlu this summer, as Vamos Mi Sevilla reports the fallen LaLiga power may be forced to sell the 20-year-old in order to raise funds. Sevilla have been dismal this season, failing to boost their momentum after saving their fortunes last season with a furious second half of the campaign, which included an improbable Europa League win. Meanwh...
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Tottenham could find their ideal forward solution and cost Barcelona again
9May By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Tottenham could find their ideal forward solution and cost Barcelona again

Tottenham got the better of Barcelona during the winter transfer window when they signed one of the top prospects in European football, Lucas Bergvall, over the Blaugrana when many footballing observers thought Bergvall to Barca was a slam dunk. It's not often you see Tottenham beating an elite European powerhouse with pedigree like Barcelona to a top young prospect, but Ange Postecoglou's big winter coup could set the tone for another occurrence in the summer. Except this time, Tottenham could actually sign an elite prospect directly from Barcelona and turn that player into an immediate part of the rotation. Son Heung-min has had a huge bounce back season, but with Richarlison's future unclear, Tottenham are still in the market for another striker, especially someone young with u...
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