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The reasoning behind Liverpool's decision to sign 'Swiss Army Knife' Mac Allister

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The reasoning behind Liverpool's decision to sign 'Swiss Army Knife' Mac Allister Alexis Mac Allister is the first new central midfielder through the doors at Anfield this summer. In truth, it was only a matter of time before the Argentine swapped Brighton for Liverpool once it became clear the Reds would seek to sign the World Cup winner in the off-season.It's no secret that Liv...

Why Man Utd must replace De Gea with Costa this summer

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Why Man Utd must replace De Gea with Costa this summer Saturday's FA Cup final showed why Manchester United should be in the market for a new goalkeeper this summer. David De Gea was caught off guard for Ilkay Gundogan's stunning opener after just 12 seconds at Wembley, but could easily have done better for the German and Manchester City's second just s...

Man Utd? Real Madrid? Where next for Tottenham hitman Harry Kane?

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Man Utd? Real Madrid? Where next for Tottenham hitman Harry Kane? Harry Kane's brace against Leeds last weekend saw him break the 30-goal barrier for the second time in a Premier League season, becoming just the second player after Alan Shearer to achieve the feat. However, it wasn't enough to fire Tottenham to a top-seven finish, and so Spurs will now make do wit...

Has Lionel Messi's PSG career been a success?

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Has Lionel Messi's PSG career been a success? This will be his last match at the Parc des Princes, and I hope that he will receive the warmest of welcomes, PSG boss Christophe Galtier said of Lionel Messi on Thursday. Saturday's welcome of Clermont Foot will spell the end of the Argentine's two-year stint in France, with Messi not short on offe...

Why Man Utd are going all out to sign Chelsea outcast Mount

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Why Man Utd are going all out to sign Chelsea outcast Mount The Premier League season has only just concluded and already the rumour mill is in overdrive with transfer gossip. One name that seems to be on repeat is Chelsea’s Mason Mount, with the Cobham graduate linked with a move to join Ten Hag’s revolution at Manchester United.Reports suggest ...

Who is Manu Kone? The young ball-winner to strengthen Liverpool's midfield

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Who is Manu Kone? The young ball-winner to strengthen Liverpool's midfield Liverpool aren't resting on their laurels when it comes to improving in the midfield. Missing out on Jude Bellingham was a blow, but they are not allowing the failure to land the teenager to impact their transfer window. Indeed, Alexis Mac Allister is expected to join the Reds before too long, and t...

What next for Liverpool's Fabio Carvalho following Southampton snub?

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What next for Liverpool's Fabio Carvalho following Southampton snub? Fabio Carvalho’s Liverpool career appears to be coming to a premature end.According to reports, the 20-year-old looks set to leave Anfield this summer after a disappointing debut campaign on Merseyside.The Reds had been desperate to bring in the versatile forward having first tried to land his...

Who is Sacha Boey? The youngster to ease Arsenal's right-back issues

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Who is Sacha Boey? The youngster to ease Arsenal's right-back issues Many will point to William Saliba's injury as the reason behind Arsenal's title collapse. The Frenchman hasn't featured since being forced off in the first half of the Gunners' Europa League defeat to Sporting CP owing to a back injury, and that meant Mikel Arteta's side were robbed of a calming pre...

How Chelsea target Ugarte could help unlock Fernandez's full potential

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How Chelsea target Ugarte could help unlock Fernandez's full potential Chelsea were embarrassingly poor in their 4-1 loss at Manchester United on Thursday night. Yes, they had chances to score, with Kai Havertz, Conor Gallagher and Mykhailo Mudryk all missing big chances in the opening 45 minutes. The Blues, though, were made to rue those missed opportunities as United...

Brighton performances show why Chelsea should give Colwill a chance next season

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Brighton performances show why Chelsea should give Colwill a chance next season It's largely been a season of downs for Chelsea. The club's sale to Todd Boehly promised so much, with the American more than willing to loosen the purse strings in a bid to strengthen the Blues, but with campaign ending on Sunday, Chelsea will finish 2022/23 in the bottom half of the table.The west...