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Man United dominate Transfermarkt’s most valuable Premier League U21 players

19Mar

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Man United dominate Transfermarkt’s most valuable Premier League U21 players

Manchester United have been one of the most disappointing teams in European football this season, and they are nowhere near competing for a European place next season with little turn-around in results despite the appointment of Ruben Amorim as manager. But there are reasons to believe in a bright future for Manchester United, as they have a number of talented young players who are a clear identity and cohesive scheme away from truly shining. In fact, Transfermarkt released an updated list of its most valuable players in terms of worth on the open transfer market, and Manchester United had the most players in the top 10 of the list of the most valuable U21 players in the Premier League. Arsenal, Manchester City, Bournemouth, and Tottenham all had two players each, but Manchester U...

Manchester United still want to sign Xavi Simons

19Mar

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Manchester United still want to sign Xavi Simons

Much of the transfer rumor mill speculation surrounding Manchester United has understandably focused on their need for goals, and top-class No. 9's like Victor Osimhen and Benjamin Sesko are the most frequently mentioned players. But given Manchester United are 13th in the Premier League table, they clearly need more than just striker help if they want to get back to their usual standing as a top-four side in English football. According to a report from Sky Sports Germany's Florian Plettenberg, Manchester United still want to sign Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig this summer and are actually hoping to sign a "versatile attacking midfielder" in the coming window. Plettenberg confirms that Manchester United also remain interested in the top two young Bundesliga strikers on the transfer m...

Napoli begin talks for Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund

19Mar

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Napoli begin talks for Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund

Manchester United spent 64 million pounds, with an additional 8 million in add-ons, to sign Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta in the summer 2023 transfer window. At the time, Hojlund was one of the most intriguing talents in Serie A and one of the biggest emerging talents at the striker position, dazzling with his upside and explosive dribbling on the ball. Hojlund has found service, beyond the creation from captain Bruno Fernandes, to be difficult at Old Trafford, and he and fellow former Serie A standout Joshua Zirkzee have had trouble forging a connection up top. Manchester United still have hopes for Hojlund, but there are already rumblings of a potential transfer in the summer 2025 window, and a Serie A title contender may be interested in bringing Hojlund back to a league that he se...

The 10 most undervalued players in world football by transfer market worth in 2025

18Mar

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The 10 most undervalued players in world football by transfer market worth in 2025

As the 2024/25 season comes to a close, everyone is keeping one eye on the horizon for the upcoming summer 2025 transfer market, and Transfermarkt has recently updated their list of market values. While we can all have our quibbles with Transfermarkt's valuation of players, they generally do an excellent job of capturing the overall sentiment of the perception of player values across leagues, fanbases, and nationalities. Studying them can help expose which players are overvalued and undervalued, and, often, a trend emerges that certain teams and leagues are more or less appropriately valued than others. So in that vein, let's take a look at the 10 most undervalued footballers in the world right now, finding a balance among attacking players and defenders, world-class players who a...

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

18Mar

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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...

3 best Joao Felix alternatives for AC Milan on summer 2025 transfer market

17Mar

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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,...

7 players Chelsea must sell in summer 2025 transfer window to buy a top forward

17Mar

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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...

How good is Dario Essugo, what is his playing style, and how does he fit Chelsea?

15Mar

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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...

Rating four potential Alexander Isak transfer destinations in summer 2025

15Mar

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Rating four potential Alexander Isak transfer destinations in summer 2025

Newcastle star striker Alexander Isak has now become a bona fide superstar in the Premier League this season, and with 19 goals and 5 assists for the Magpies, there are even some who believe that the Swedish international has overtaken Erling Haaland as the best No. 9 in the English top flight. Isak will command a gargantuan fee well above 100 million pounds in the summer 2025 transfer window, if he even moves at all. But if there's ever a chance of the Champions League-aspiring Newcastle Magpies to sell Isak this year, here are four teams that will be involved in the sweepstakes. Each team is rated on the overall fit, likelihood of a transfer, and what they can offer Isak. Liverpool Liverpool have been the best team in the Premier League this season, bar none, owning a 15-point le...

3 left wingers Bayern Munich can sign in summer 2025 transfer window

14Mar

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3 left wingers Bayern Munich can sign in summer 2025 transfer window

With Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry clearly on the decline, Bayern Munich are in the market for some more help on the left wing. They already have solutions at striker, attacking midfielder, and right winger in Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala, and Michael Olise, but they need more depth out wide for the 2025/26 season. Bryan Zaragoza, back in LaLiga on loan, is one option on the left wing next season, but Bayern should hedge their bets with another player who can offer more dynamism and be on the pitch more frequently than Coman or Gnabry at this stage of their successful careers. So here are a trio of left wingers Bayern Munich could feasibly sign in the summer 2025 transfer window. Nico Williams, Athletic Club Nico Williams continues to be linked with a move to Bavaria, per BILD's chi...