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14 huge stars out of contract next summer: Messi, Ronaldo, Mahrez...
14 huge stars out of contract next summer: Messi, Ronaldo, Mahrez…
Free transfers are becoming more common in football as stars choose to run their contracts down and hold out for higher salaries. Some of the biggest names in football – including Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski and Cristiano Ronaldo – are currently set to become free agents in 2023.
High-profile players such as Paolo Dybala and Paul Pogba ran their contracts down last season, with the latter receiving a bumper paypacket on hi
Free transfers are becoming more common in football as stars choose to run their contracts down and hold out for higher salaries. Some of the biggest names in football – including Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski and Cristiano Ronaldo – are currently set to become free agents in 2023.
High-profile players such as Paolo Dybala and Paul Pogba ran their contracts down last season, with the latter receiving a bumper paypacket on hi
Eriksen next? 9 players that rejected Man Utd since Alex Ferguson retired
Eriksen next? 9 players that rejected Man Utd since Alex Ferguson retired
According to reports, Christian Eriksen could soon reject Manchester United in favour of signing a contract at Brentford – something that would mark a new low in the club’s recent history.
The Denmark international is said to be choosing between offers from the two clubs, with some suggestions that he’s leaning towards staying with Thomas Frank’s Bees.
“That’s why Dividends have to stop for a period,” Gary Neville tweet
According to reports, Christian Eriksen could soon reject Manchester United in favour of signing a contract at Brentford – something that would mark a new low in the club’s recent history.
The Denmark international is said to be choosing between offers from the two clubs, with some suggestions that he’s leaning towards staying with Thomas Frank’s Bees.
“That’s why Dividends have to stop for a period,” Gary Neville tweet
7 PL teams that 'won the transfer window'... then had a terrible season
7 PL teams that ‘won the transfer window’… then had a terrible season
In any transfer window, some teams spend better than others. Every single year without fail, some clubs are heralded for their transfers, ‘winning’ the window. But more often than not the team goes on to underperform expectations.
At the top end of the table whenever the biggest clubs ‘win’ the transfer window, the expectation should be a title push, and the disappointing reality is likely a sixth-place finish with no succes
In any transfer window, some teams spend better than others. Every single year without fail, some clubs are heralded for their transfers, ‘winning’ the window. But more often than not the team goes on to underperform expectations.
At the top end of the table whenever the biggest clubs ‘win’ the transfer window, the expectation should be a title push, and the disappointing reality is likely a sixth-place finish with no succes
7 PL teams that 'won the transfer window'... then had a terrible season
7 PL teams that ‘won the transfer window’… then had a terrible season
In any transfer window, some teams spend better than others. Every single year without fail, some clubs are heralded for their transfers, ‘winning’ the window. But more often than not the team goes on to underperform expectations.
At the top end of the table whenever the biggest clubs ‘win’ the transfer window, the expectation should be a title push, and the disappointing reality is likely a sixth-place finish with no succes
In any transfer window, some teams spend better than others. Every single year without fail, some clubs are heralded for their transfers, ‘winning’ the window. But more often than not the team goes on to underperform expectations.
At the top end of the table whenever the biggest clubs ‘win’ the transfer window, the expectation should be a title push, and the disappointing reality is likely a sixth-place finish with no succes
The 10 highest loan fees ever & how the loanees fared ft. Man Utd, Spurs
The 10 highest loan fees ever & how the loanees fared ft. Man Utd, Spurs…
As transfer fees become more and more astronomical, clubs are increasingly looking at loan deals – but even these now come with hefty fees. Manchester United, Juventus and Tottenham are among clubs that have forked out serious money for temporary deals.
Romelu Lukaku has returned to Inter Milan on loan a year after joining Chelsea in a £100million deal, for a loan fee of around £7million with £3million in add-ons.
This
As transfer fees become more and more astronomical, clubs are increasingly looking at loan deals – but even these now come with hefty fees. Manchester United, Juventus and Tottenham are among clubs that have forked out serious money for temporary deals.
Romelu Lukaku has returned to Inter Milan on loan a year after joining Chelsea in a £100million deal, for a loan fee of around £7million with £3million in add-ons.
This
An incredible XI of players already linked with Chelsea this summer
An incredible XI of players already linked with Chelsea this summer
Chelsea’s transfer targets have begun to emerge after the club finally sorted out their ownership issues, and there are so many we’ve been able to put together an amazing XI of players the club has already been linked with.
With Todd Boehly replacing Roman Abramovich at the top of the pile, he faces a huge task in his first transfer window as the new owner, with the club needing to bring in reinforcements.
A number of key p
Chelsea’s transfer targets have begun to emerge after the club finally sorted out their ownership issues, and there are so many we’ve been able to put together an amazing XI of players the club has already been linked with.
With Todd Boehly replacing Roman Abramovich at the top of the pile, he faces a huge task in his first transfer window as the new owner, with the club needing to bring in reinforcements.
A number of key p
Vieira next: The 6 Portuguese players to play for Arsenal in the PL era
Vieira next: The 6 Portuguese players to play for Arsenal in the PL era
Arsenal’s new signing Fabio Vieira will become the seventh Portuguese player to represent Arsenal in the Premier League era, but he will be hoping to follow a different path to his predecessors.
With an alumni a million miles off the French, German or Dutch players in Arsenal’s history, the Portuguese haven’t had the best time in north London. And despite two currently being part of the Arsenal squad, there is no one who s
Arsenal’s new signing Fabio Vieira will become the seventh Portuguese player to represent Arsenal in the Premier League era, but he will be hoping to follow a different path to his predecessors.
With an alumni a million miles off the French, German or Dutch players in Arsenal’s history, the Portuguese haven’t had the best time in north London. And despite two currently being part of the Arsenal squad, there is no one who s
Comparing Raphinha's 2021-22 stats with Arsenal's current forwards
Leeds United star Raphinha has been linked with a whole host of top clubs and most recently has been tipped for a move to north London to join Arsenal.
The Brazil international, who is regarded as one of the Premier League’s best wingers, was Leeds United’s most crucial player in 2021-22 and was the driving force in their successful bid to avoid relegation.
He joined Leeds from Rennes in 2020 for around £17million and it is rumoured that the club will want around £45million to part ways with t
The Brazil international, who is regarded as one of the Premier League’s best wingers, was Leeds United’s most crucial player in 2021-22 and was the driving force in their successful bid to avoid relegation.
He joined Leeds from Rennes in 2020 for around £17million and it is rumoured that the club will want around £45million to part ways with t
The 10 most valuable players in the world according to CIES: Pedri 4th...
The 10 most valuable players in the world according to CIES: Pedri 4th…
As the transfer window opens, some of the most valuable players in the world could be on the move. The CIES Football Observatory has ranked the top players in the world by their transfer value and we’ve taken a look at the top 10.
The rankings are based upon a whole range of factors, and there are clear trends on display from the top 10 list.
Every single player is aged 25 or younger, highlighting the value in up and comi
As the transfer window opens, some of the most valuable players in the world could be on the move. The CIES Football Observatory has ranked the top players in the world by their transfer value and we’ve taken a look at the top 10.
The rankings are based upon a whole range of factors, and there are clear trends on display from the top 10 list.
Every single player is aged 25 or younger, highlighting the value in up and comi
A detailed analysis of 6 Lacazette replacements Arsenal could sign
Alexandre Lacazette has departed Arsenal on a free transfer five years after joining for £52million from Lyon, and, after Pierre Emerick Aubameyang left in January, Arsenal are in desperate need of at least one striker to add firepower to their attack.
With Eddie Nketiah set to sign a long-term deal after his late-season explosion into life, the ideal window for Mikel Arteta would see at least two players capable of scoring goals join the club.
Depth and quality up front has been a huge issue
With Eddie Nketiah set to sign a long-term deal after his late-season explosion into life, the ideal window for Mikel Arteta would see at least two players capable of scoring goals join the club.
Depth and quality up front has been a huge issue
Real Madrid's 8 £50m+ signings & how they fared: Bale, Ronaldo, Kaka...
Real Madrid haven’t been afraid to spend big on transfers in the past but how have all their signings made for £50million or more fared at the Bernabeu?
The club, and President Florentino Perez, have taken great pride in their ‘Galactico’ signings over the years and players have found it very difficult to resist the allure of Real Madrid. The latest is Aurelien Tchoumeni, who will sign from Monaco for an initial fee of €80million.
Not all of Tchouameni’s fellow superstar signings have been suc
The club, and President Florentino Perez, have taken great pride in their ‘Galactico’ signings over the years and players have found it very difficult to resist the allure of Real Madrid. The latest is Aurelien Tchoumeni, who will sign from Monaco for an initial fee of €80million.
Not all of Tchouameni’s fellow superstar signings have been suc
A detailed analysis of 6 Lacazette replacements Arsenal could sign
Alexandre Lacazette has departed Arsenal on a free transfer five years after joining for £52million from Lyon, and, after Pierre Emerick Aubameyang left in January, Arsenal are in desperate need of at least one striker to add firepower to their attack.
With Eddie Nketiah set to sign a long-term deal after his late-season explosion into life, the ideal window for Mikel Arteta would see at least two players capable of scoring goals join the club.
Depth and quality up front has been a huge issue
With Eddie Nketiah set to sign a long-term deal after his late-season explosion into life, the ideal window for Mikel Arteta would see at least two players capable of scoring goals join the club.
Depth and quality up front has been a huge issue
7 quality free agents Barcelona could sign this summer: Di Maria, Pogba...
Barcelona are currently looking for reinforcements for Xavi’s first-team squad, but they find themselves restricted to free transfers amidst their financial troubles. Here are seven that could fit the bill at Camp Nou.
Barca’s debt situation reached boiling point last year when they were forced to let Lionel Messi leave as they could not register him However they still found funds to sign Ferran Torres, Adama Traore and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang in the January window and are looking to add more
Barca’s debt situation reached boiling point last year when they were forced to let Lionel Messi leave as they could not register him However they still found funds to sign Ferran Torres, Adama Traore and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang in the January window and are looking to add more
9 players we'd completely forgotten were at Liverpool: Moses, Ayala...
Making it at Liverpool is tougher now than ever before when you consider the quality within their squad, but throughout the years there have been many successful players who never quite secured their first-team spot at Anfield.
From forgotten loanees to youth teamers who didn’t quite make the grade, we’ve listed nine players who once played for Liverpool… not that you’d remember.
A few of these players went on to win major trophies. But do Liverpool miss any of them? Probably not.
A loanee
From forgotten loanees to youth teamers who didn’t quite make the grade, we’ve listed nine players who once played for Liverpool… not that you’d remember.
A few of these players went on to win major trophies. But do Liverpool miss any of them? Probably not.
A loanee
Watch: Smith Rowe sets up Balogun for ruthless England U21 goal
As England’s senior side laboured to a 1-1 draw against Germany in Munich, the Under-21 team had a much more enjoyable evening, beating Albania 3-0 at Chesterfield’s Technique Stadium, and Arsenal attackers Emile Smith Rowe and Folarin Balogun combined for the opening goal.
Balogun netted a brace on the night with Aston Villa’s Cameron Archer scoring the third to put England in the driving seat for Euro qualification.
Smith Rowe, who had previously been included in the senior side, was unlucky
Balogun netted a brace on the night with Aston Villa’s Cameron Archer scoring the third to put England in the driving seat for Euro qualification.
Smith Rowe, who had previously been included in the senior side, was unlucky
Every first-team player Arsenal sold or let go in 2021 - & how they've fared
Every first-team player Arsenal sold or let go in 2021 – & how they’ve fared
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal rebuild has been a roller-coaster affair since his appointment in 2019, and one of his main tasks was to revamp the squad through signings and sales. A lot of senior players have moved on during his tenure, and three significant players were let go during the summer of 2021.
It was a busy summer of signings, with the likes of Aaron Ramsdale, Ben White and Martin Odegaard all joining the club, an
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal rebuild has been a roller-coaster affair since his appointment in 2019, and one of his main tasks was to revamp the squad through signings and sales. A lot of senior players have moved on during his tenure, and three significant players were let go during the summer of 2021.
It was a busy summer of signings, with the likes of Aaron Ramsdale, Ben White and Martin Odegaard all joining the club, an
Comparing Barcelona's record with and without Dembele in 2021-22
Comparing Barcelona’s record with and without Dembele in 2021-22
Ousmane Dembele looks set to depart Barcelona on a free transfer five years after his arrival and while most of his time at the Camp Nou was spent on the injury table, his resurgence since the arrival of Xavi has seen him become an important player.
The 25-year-old has been strongly linked with a transfer to Chelsea, following his rejection of a number of contract offers from Barcelona to keep him at the club.
Dembele arrived in
Ousmane Dembele looks set to depart Barcelona on a free transfer five years after his arrival and while most of his time at the Camp Nou was spent on the injury table, his resurgence since the arrival of Xavi has seen him become an important player.
The 25-year-old has been strongly linked with a transfer to Chelsea, following his rejection of a number of contract offers from Barcelona to keep him at the club.
Dembele arrived in
Bukayo Saka next? The last 7 players Man City have signed from Arsenal
Bukayo Saka next? The last 7 players Man City have signed from Arsenal
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka has been nothing short of sensational since breaking through into the first team. But with two years left on his contract, the 20-year-old has been linked with a move away, and Manchester City are reportedly monitoring his situation.
There is hope at Arsenal that Saka will sign a long-term contract extension, but this is familiar territory for the club having lost a number of star players to rival club
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka has been nothing short of sensational since breaking through into the first team. But with two years left on his contract, the 20-year-old has been linked with a move away, and Manchester City are reportedly monitoring his situation.
There is hope at Arsenal that Saka will sign a long-term contract extension, but this is familiar territory for the club having lost a number of star players to rival club
7 Football Manager 2012 wonderkids who faded into obscurity: Rodwell...
Over 10 years ago, Football Manager 2012 was released to the world and bore gifts of wonderkids and unknown gems. Some of those unknowns became superstars, while some of the wonderkids failed to live up to their massive potential.
Some still became solid players for top clubs, but not the world-beaters they would develop into in the game, but others completely fell off and effectively disappeared from the footballing world without anyone noticing.
From academy prospects at the world’s biggest
Some still became solid players for top clubs, but not the world-beaters they would develop into in the game, but others completely fell off and effectively disappeared from the footballing world without anyone noticing.
From academy prospects at the world’s biggest
Comparing Ousmane Dembele's 21-22 stats with Chelsea's forwards
Contract negotiations between Barcelona and forward Ousmane Dembele have dragged on for months, and the Frenchman looks set to depart Camp Nou for free with Chelsea reportedly waiting in the shadows to bring him to the Premier League.
Dembele joined Barcelona in the summer of 2017 for an astonishing fee of £105million plus add-ons after just one season at Borussia Dortmund, but injury problems have meant that the best of his ability has rarely been shown in Spain.
The France international was
Dembele joined Barcelona in the summer of 2017 for an astonishing fee of £105million plus add-ons after just one season at Borussia Dortmund, but injury problems have meant that the best of his ability has rarely been shown in Spain.
The France international was
Sadio Mane, beware: 9 players that flopped after leaving Jurgen Klopp
Jurgen Klopp is one of the best managers in the world and recently signed a new deal to keep him at Liverpool until 2026 but, despite being adored by fans and players alike, he has sold some top-class players over the years.
We’re not sure why anyone would ever voluntarily trade his coaching for someone else, but a fair number of players in the past have forced moves away from the German and massively regretted their decisions.
Sadio Mane should take note: the grass is not always greener, an
We’re not sure why anyone would ever voluntarily trade his coaching for someone else, but a fair number of players in the past have forced moves away from the German and massively regretted their decisions.
Sadio Mane should take note: the grass is not always greener, an
The 10 highest-paid players in Chinese Super League history
European football is the place to be for the world’s top talent, but for a few years, some star players traded a shot at Champions League glory for a monstrous pay rise and the chance to be a leading star in the Chinese Super League. The highest-earning players there were earning a small fortune every week.
Most of the players who went were big names who were reaching the end of their careers but some promising talent and stars in their prime made the move before a salary cap was introduced i
Most of the players who went were big names who were reaching the end of their careers but some promising talent and stars in their prime made the move before a salary cap was introduced i
Arteta's transfers in every window at Arsenal - & what he needs this time
Arteta’s transfers in every window at Arsenal – & what he needs this time
Mikel Arteta has just finished his second full season in charge as Arsenal boss with the Gunners missing out on a Champions League spot again, but have shown clear signs of progression as they ended in fifth place with the youngest squad in the league. Additions to the squad are necessary for the next step.
After a disastrous start to the season which saw Arsenal bottom of the table and winless after three games, Arteta’
Mikel Arteta has just finished his second full season in charge as Arsenal boss with the Gunners missing out on a Champions League spot again, but have shown clear signs of progression as they ended in fifth place with the youngest squad in the league. Additions to the squad are necessary for the next step.
After a disastrous start to the season which saw Arsenal bottom of the table and winless after three games, Arteta’
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