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Aston Villa in the lead to sign Chelsea forward this summer transfer window
29Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Aston Villa in the lead to sign Chelsea forward this summer transfer window

After letting Moussa Diaby go to Saudi Arabia in the summer 2024 transfer window for a big profit, Aston Villa have a need on the right wing that still hasn't technically been filled in the long-term by PSG loanee Marco Asensio. Given Asensio's goal-scoring abilities and sweet left foot, he could be part of a solution on the right wing, but Aston Villa would need an out-and-out winger to pair with him. According to a report from GiveMeSport's Dean Jones and Danny Rust, Aston Villa have set their eyes on Chelsea right winger Noni Madueke, and they are actually leading the transfer battle to sign the talented 23-year-old. Although Madueke can be a good player, he is a mercurial one. Madueke has similarities with Diaby due to his streakiness, explosiveness, and desire to score goals,...
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Antony’s breakout makes another Manchester United flop look even worse
29Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Antony’s breakout makes another Manchester United flop look even worse

Manchester United loaned out right winger Antony to Real Betis this winter in the hopes that a move to Spain would get something out of their mercurial forward. And Antony has quickly made Seville his new home, playing at a higher level than most players in LaLiga so far this season. In seven matches, Antony has scored two goals with two assists while averaging three key passes per game and more than two combined dribbles completed and fouls drawn per match. After offering no real end product or creativity at Old Trafford, Antony has been one of the best creators in Europe since his move to Real Betis, giving him hope for the future, whether that is with Real Betis, Manchester United, or even some other club in European football. But while Antony has broken out in his new surround...
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Ranking the 3 best Trent Alexander-Arnold replacements for Liverpool
29Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Ranking the 3 best Trent Alexander-Arnold replacements for Liverpool

Liverpool star right back Trent Alexander-Arnold is apparently close to signing a five-year deal with Real Madrid and will leave Anfield upon the conclusion of the 2024/25 Premier League season. So here are the three best replacements for the generationally talented, homegrown Liverpool man, ranked in order from worst to best. 3. Jeremie Frimpong, Bayer Leverkusen Jeremie Frimpong would have been a more popular option a summer ago, but his stock has fallen, even as Bayer Leverkusen remain Bundesliga title contenders in 2024/25. The problem with Frimpong is that he is actually everything people falsely accuse Alexander-Arnold of being. See, Frimpong isn't a real right back. He can't play defense. Like, at all. Frimpong is a winger masquerading as a wing back, and whereas Alexande...
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Manchester United eyeing two goalkeeper transfer targets
28Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Manchester United eyeing two goalkeeper transfer targets

It's unclear if Manchester United will actually go ahead and pull the trigger on a move, but there are rumblings that the Red Devils want to make a goalkeeping move in the summer 2025 transfer window. There's a belief that the goalkeeper position has now become a priority of Manchester United on the transfer market, and if starting keeper Andre Onana is open to a move, then the club would let the talented but inconsistent shot-stopper exit. According to a report from the Muppetiers, via UtdEra, Manchester United are interested in Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens and Burnley shot-stopper James Trafford as alternatives. While Onana is a more proven name and a former Champions League finalist with Inter Milan, Trafford and Lammens have been better this season and have more futu...
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Tottenham’s top manager target with Ange Postecoglou’s future in doubt
28Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Tottenham’s top manager target with Ange Postecoglou’s future in doubt

Tottenham have been one of the most disappointing teams in European football, going from Europa League qualification in Ange Postecoglou's first season at the helm in 2023/24 to now ranking 14th in the Premier League in 2024/25. Although Big Ange hasn't faced a huge amount of pressure in news stories, at least not internally, there are many Tottenham fans who are dissatisfied with the injury excuses and believe Postecoglou doesn't have what it takes to take the team to the next level. At the same time, there are many Spurs supporters who don't see how anyone else out there would be substantially better than Postecoglou and would like to see further improvements made to the squad rather than simply firing another manager. According to a report from The Athletic, via Tottenham Tiers...
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Barcelona players want to sign bargain €12M right back
28Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Barcelona players want to sign bargain €12M right back

Even though he is a center back by trade, young Frenchman Jules Kounde has legitimately become one of the best right backs in world football for Barcelona, and since Real Madrid rival Dani Carvajal's torn ACL, there's a strong case to be made that Kounde has been the best right back in the league. Behind Kounde, Barcelona also have Hector Fort as a young prospect at the position, but it looks like the Blaugrana would like to sign reinforcements at the position and potentially let Kounde shine at center back again if someone emerges. According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, via barcacentre, there are several players within the Barcelona ranks who are "admirers" of Rayo Vallecano star Andrei Ratiu. Per the report, these players are such fans of Ratiu that they regularly use him i...
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Arsenal fully expected to win Martin Zubimendi transfer battle
28Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Arsenal fully expected to win Martin Zubimendi transfer battle

Arsenal have been pursuing Real Sociedad center midfielder Martin Zubimendi for over a year now, and even after signing teammate Mikel Merino last summer from La Real, the Gunners still remain very much interested in the talented 26-year-old Spanish international. However, recent interest from Real Madrid has threatened to complicate things, as Madrid are the biggest club in Spanish football and have a big need for a midfield regista who can cover defensively while controlling and dictating play in possession. Despite the recent rumors linking Zubimendi to Real Madrid, it seems like Arsenal are still the favorites to ultimately land the most coveted No. 6 in European football. According to a report from Sky Sports's Dharmesh Sheth, via afcstuff, a Zubimendi transfer to Arsenal wil...
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How much Manchester United want in order to sell Kobbie Mainoo
28Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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How much Manchester United want in order to sell Kobbie Mainoo

The summer 2025 transfer window could spell the end of Kobbie Mainoo's run at Manchester United after just two seasons in the first team as a promising homegrown player. But Mainoo is holding out for an awful lot in wages, and while some have guarded optimism that eventually cooler heads will prevail, there's a worry that Manchester United are getting fed up with the situation. Mainoo was a welcome breakout star in the 2023/24 season, playing a vital role in Manchester United salvaging European qualification out of the campaign by beating crosstown rivals Manchester City - the Premier League champions - in the final of the FA Cup. However, the 2024/25 season has been a nightmare for Mainoo, who is on the periphery of the squad and has looked disinterested on the pitch as part of a...
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David Ornstein clarifies Martin Zubimendi to Arsenal transfer rumors
28Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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David Ornstein clarifies Martin Zubimendi to Arsenal transfer rumors

Arsenal have been driving hard to sign Real Sociedad breakout star Martin Zubimendi ever since he emerged on everyone's radar as one of the best No. 6's in European football last season. They even signed one of his best teammates in the summer 2024 transfer window, bringing Mikel Merino on board to pair with Declan Rice at the base of the midfield. But Arsenal still want Zubimendi. The problem is that Liverpool and Barcelona aren't the only formidable adversaries interested in the Spanish international on the transfer market, as Real Madrid are now pushing hard to sign the La Real standout. The Athletic's David Ornstein recently clarified the rumors stating that Real Madrid are now favored over Arsenal in the transfer battle. Via Madrid Xtra, Ornstein said that he has not heard of...
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Real Madrid will soon decide if they want to sign a CB in 2025
28Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Real Madrid will soon decide if they want to sign a CB in 2025

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is on the verge of securing his third marquee transfer in three straight years, as Liverpool superstar right back Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to join the Merengues for free this summer. Last year, Real Madrid signed PSG superstar attacker Kylian Mbappe for free - an even bigger long-term dream target of Florentino's. And the year before, he signed Jude Bellingham from Dortmund for 100 million euros. Even though Alexander-Arnold alone would be a successful transfer window for Real Madrid, there are many fans who believe the club needs to make more defensive signings, and while TAA would be a much-needed right back to help Dani Carvajal, he is more of an attacking-minded fullback. Transfer rumors swirl around Bournemouth breakout star an...
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