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Ranking the 10 most expensive midfield transfers in Arsenal history
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Ranking the 10 most expensive midfield transfers in Arsenal history

Arsenal are one of the biggest clubs in European football, and in recent years, they have shown a renewed willingness to spend and return to the summit of both English football and Europe as a whole. In the past two summers, Arsenal have made two high-profile midfield signings in Declan Rice and Mikel Merino. Rice cost the club over a 100 million euros, as Arsenal needed to spend big in order to make sure they signed the West Ham star over title rivals Manchester City. There's no doubt that Rice was a big splash, but is he the biggest in the history of Arsenal midfield transfers? And where does the 32 million euro deal for Real Sociedad's Mikel Merino rank? Here are the top 10 most expensive midfield additions in Arsenal history. All prices are courtesy of Transfermarkt. 10. Sant...
Ranking the 10 best midfielders at Euro 2024
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Ranking the 10 best midfielders at Euro 2024

As Jorginho showed the world in the last European Championships, in addition to Luka Modric and Enzo Fernandez at previous World Cups, great midfielders can make a world of difference at the international stage. Here are the 10 best midfielders you need to know at Euro 2024, ranked in order. 10. Dominik Szoboszlai, Hungary Dominik Szoboszlai's match-winning performance against Montenegro will forever live in the lore of Hungarian football. The Liverpool star is the modern day hope of the country in football, carrying a legacy that includes some of the greatest players in history, most namely Ferenc Puskas A playmaker who has become a more robust midfielder by working on his physical strength, Szoboszlai can play virtually any position for Hungary but is currently being utilized as ...
EPL Player of the Season Rankings: Tottenham rate highly; Bukayo Saka or Mohamed Salah No. 1?
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EPL Player of the Season Rankings: Tottenham rate highly; Bukayo Saka or Mohamed Salah No. 1?

With 26 Matchdays in the books, it's time to take an updated look at the top 10 contenders to win the Premier League Player of the Season award in 2023/24. 10. Tottenham ST Son Heung-min Son Heung-min was one of the biggest disappointments in the 2022/23 Premier League campaign, as Tottenham failed to qualify for Europe despite a sensational season from current Bayern Munich man Harry Kane. The South Korean superstar has been back to his superstar status in 2023/24, leading the way for a Spurs side that still has an outside shot at qualifying for the Champions League under new manager Ange Postecoglou. Son has really stepped up as the main man up top, scoring 12 goals to place himself among the league leaders. He's been so effective all-around, notching six assists and an avera...
The 10 best signings made by UCL clubs: Barcelona and Bayern on twice, Real Madrid and Arsenal join in
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The 10 best signings made by UCL clubs: Barcelona and Bayern on twice, Real Madrid and Arsenal join in

Every team in the 2023/24 Champions League group stages has faced each other at least once, as the third round of fixtures finished on Wednesday night with more intrigue and a few surprising finishes. With Matchday 3 in the books, let's take a look at the new faces in the Champions League who are making a big impact for their current clubs. Here are the 10 best signings made by UCL outfits in the 2023/24 season. Real Madrid CM Jude Bellingham No signing in world football has made more of an impact than Jude Bellingham, as it is fair to say that the England international is the early Ballon d'Or favorite. Bellingham added another exquisite - and decisive - finish to what is become quite the catalogue of goals in a Real Madrid kit. He passed the ball into the net expertly to give Real a...
10 best Premier League transfers so far: Tottenham dominate, Arsenal get 2, Crystal Palace’s bargain
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10 best Premier League transfers so far: Tottenham dominate, Arsenal get 2, Crystal Palace’s bargain

Premier League clubs were busy wheeling and dealing in the last summer transfer window, making full use of an influx of cash from the Saudi Pro League buying up veteran players. The English top flight continues to lap the competition in European football when it comes to spending, signing some of the most talented footballers in Serie A and the Bundesliga, for example. Which signings have already paid off thus far after six Matchdays of action? Let's take a look at the 10 best signings of the season to this, very early, point. West Ham CM James Ward-Prowse Known as the finest free-kick specialist in all the land, James Ward-Prowse is earning a reputation as an even more impressive footballer for West Ham United. The Hammers raised eyebrows by spending 30 million pounds on the 28...
Ranking the 10 best midfielders available for transfer in summer 2023
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Ranking the 10 best midfielders available for transfer in summer 2023

With only the Conference League and Champions League finals set to be played, the 2022/23 season is winding down to a close and the focus is starting to turn to the 2022/23 transfer market. For the most part, strikers get most of the love on the transfer rumor mill, because goals are at a premium. However, midfielders are becoming increasingly coveted, as Real Madrid's recent big-money moves for Aurélien Tchouaméni and Jude Bellingham have shown us. So here are the best midfielders expected to be available on the summer 2023 transfer market. 10. Leon Goretzka, Bayern München: While Leon Goretzka did not have his best season in 2022/23, it wasn't long ago when he was one of the very best players in the Bundesliga, even before joining Bayern München. He helped carry Schalke to secon...
10 possible midfield transfer targets for Manchester United in summer 2023
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10 possible midfield transfer targets for Manchester United in summer 2023

Manchester United have secured a top-four finish in Erik ten Hag's first season as manager, but he knows as well as anyone that the Red Devils will need an injection of talent in the summer 2023 transfer window in order to truly compete at the top of the league table and in the Champions League. Last summer, United transformed their midfield defensively by signing Casemiro to help anchor the team defensively and add much-needed leadership. Acquiring Marcel Sabitzer on loan in the winter was another smart move. But for 2023/24, United need to invest in midfielders with the quality to play at the highest level in the immediate future and for the next several seasons. Here are 10 possible midfield transfer targets for Manchester United in the summer 2023 transfer window. Gabri Veiga...
Ranking the 10 best defensive midfielders in the world in 2023
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Ranking the 10 best defensive midfielders in the world in 2023

As teams look to get more tactical and reinforce their defensive structure, maintain possession, and consistently progress play with quick decisions in set patterns of play, the defensive midfield position is becoming an increasingly coveted and demanded position in modern football. Look no further than the fees Chelsea paid for Enzo Fernández and Real Madrid spent to sign Aurélien Tchouaméni, who shows up on this list. Who joins him? Where does he rank? Here are the 10 best defensive midfielders in the world right now. 10. Aleix García, Girona Aleix García has been one of the sensations of the 2022/23 season, and he isn't the only breakout star who finds himself on this list of the best defensive midfielders in the world. The Girona leader's numbers have to be seen to be bel...