Unconventional – Understanding the new role of Joao Cancelo at Manchester City

Joao Cancelo of Manchester City is linked with a transfer to Barcelona with Ousmane Dembele moving the other way.

Joao Cancelo was signed by Pep Guardiola for Manchester City in the summer of 2019. At that time, it looked like he was a simple solution for the club at right-back, given that was his natural position until then. He had a pretty average first season, making just 13 league starts, but his versatility was …

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England’s future looks bright with so many promising youngsters rising up the ladder

England youngsters offer a new hope. (GETTY Images)

England has always had a central place in football. But you would be bemused by the fact that the country which invented football only has one World Cup to its name. Moreover, they haven’t made another final apart from that. This is usually because of a number of reasons. While other great international football teams …

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Opinion: Are Man City justified in offering £370k-a-week to this proven 28-year-old star?

Why Manchester City are right in going big for David Alaba According to AS (h/t The Sun), Manchester City are ready to hijack the deal for David Alaba by offering him lucrative wages. Pep Guardiola’s side are willing to hand out a £370k-a-week deal to the Bayern Munich star. Alaba is out of contract at …

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Liverpool signing Florian Neuhaus would be a sensible long-term investment

Why Liverpool should sign Florian Neuhaus According to Kicker (h/t The Sun), Liverpool are set to enter a transfer battle for the signature of Florian Neuhaus. The 23-year-old German has impressed mightily in the Bundesliga and that has made Europe’s elite clubs take notice. Along with Liverpool, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Juventus …

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Man United signing this £60m La Liga ace would be an ideal long-term addition for Solskjaer

Why Manchester United must pursue Jules Kounde in the summer According to The Sun, Manchester United have identified Jules Kounde as their priority summer target. The Sevilla defender has impressed during his time at the club and has become one of the most coveted youngsters in Europe. The likes of Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and …

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Newcastle signing this 29-year-old Swedish star would be a smart move by Bruce to bolster attack

Sebastian Andersson celebrates after scoring

Why Newcastle United should look at Sebastian Andersson to bolster their attack Back in July last year, a report from German outlet Kicker (h/t Leeds Live) had mentioned Newcastle United among the potential suitors for Sebastian Andersson, who was plying his trade with Union Berlin in the Bundesliga back then. Premier League rivals Leeds United …

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Tottenham signing this fantastic 23-year-old Bundesliga star would be a smart long-term move indeed

Why Tottenham signing Leon Bailey would be a shrewd piece of business According to a report from the Daily Mail back in December last year, Tottenham were among several Premier League clubs scouting Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey with a view to a potential swoop in the January window.  Arsenal, Everton and Man United were …

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Rangers signing this highly-rated 18-year-old ace would be a smart long-term move by Gerrard

Why Kwadwo Baah would be a good long-term investment for Rangers According to The Athletic (h/t Glasgow Live), Rangers are among a number of clubs in Europe interested in signing highly-rated Rochdale youngster Kwadwo Baah. However, Steven Gerrard’s side are expected to face stiff competition in pursuit of the teenage attacker. Premier League outfit West …

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Tottenham enter the race for 29-year-old Serie A star – A solid defensive addition?

Why Nikola Maksimovic can be a coup for Tottenham According to Spazio Napoli (h/t The Sun), Tottenham could enter the race to sign Napoli defender Nikola Maksimovic. The Serbian is in the final six months of his contract at the Italian side but a summer exit looks more likely. Spurs manager Jose Mourinho is keen …

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Tottenham join the race for Bundesliga ace with €40m release clause – A worthy move?

Why Tottenham signing Florian Neuhaus would be a great move According to the latest Twitter claims from reputed journalist Jan Aage Fjortoft, Tottenham have joined the race to sign highly-rated Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Florian Neuhaus in the January window.  However, the North Londoners are expected to face stiff competition from Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund and …

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Tottenham signing this 23-year-old up and coming Serie A ace would be a great defensive boost

Why Tottenham should just go ahead for Nikola Milenkovic According to Fabrizio Romano (h/t Football.london), Nikola Milenkovic is one of the names that is of interest to Tottenham. It has been said that the defender is keen on an exit from Fiorentina and with 18 months remaining on his contract, Spurs are keeping tabs on …

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