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The reasoning behind Arsenal's big money move for White

by Ben McAleer at Jumapili, Jul 18 2021 14:05
The reasoning behind Arsenal's big money move for White Arsenal are not messing about this summer. As they gear up for their first season without European football in 26 years having laboured to an eighth-placed finish, ending the campaign one point behind rivals Tottenham, the Gunners are seeking to bolster a squad that is arguably stronger than their d...
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20 significant Premier League summer signings you might have missed

by Martin Laurence at Jumatano, Jul 14 2021 13:29
20 significant Premier League summer signings you might have missed With Euro 2020 and the Copa America occupying the attentions of football fans across the world, you could be forgiven for taking your eye off of the transfer window for a moment. However, many clubs certainly did not and in the Premier League alone over £265m has already been spent on new sign...
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Maehle and Damsgaard among Euro 2020 stars on Premier League radars

by Ben McAleer at Jumatano, Jul 14 2021 12:50
Maehle and Damsgaard among Euro 2020 stars on Premier League radars There is always a risk that comes with signing players on the back of a strong summer tournament. Karel Poborsky's move to Manchester United back in 1996 is the main cautionary tale on the issues of spending big on star man who shone for his nation at a Euros or a World Cup.Poborsky's time at Old Tr...
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Who is Maxence Lacroix? The centre-back compared to Rio Ferdinand wanted by Spurs

by Ben McAleer at Ijumaa, Jul 9 2021 15:30
Who is Maxence Lacroix? The centre-back compared to Rio Ferdinand wanted by Spurs The Tottenham rumour mill remains in overdrive and after the appointment of Nuno as head coach, a search that lasted two months, attention turns to improving a squad in dire need of a rebuild. As one cycle ends in north London, Fabio Paratici is overseeing the start of another, with a new centre-bac...
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Who is Junior Firpo? The flying full-back Leed have rescued from Barcelona

by Ben McAleer at Jumatano, Jul 7 2021 12:00
Who is Junior Firpo? The flying full-back Leed have rescued from Barcelona Had you offered Leeds fans a ninth-placed finish in their first season back in the Premier League, they'd have bitten your hand off. A four-game winning run to see out 2020/21 saw the Whites finish just two points behind Arsenal as they won a legion of admirers for their style of play under Marcelo ...
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The Mendes clients Tottenham could target following Nuno appointment

by Ben McAleer at Ijumaa, Jul 2 2021 20:10
The Mendes clients Tottenham could target following Nuno appointment Tottenham's lengthy manager search drew to a close on Wednesday evening as they announced the appointment of Nuno Espirito Santo. Spurs had been without a manager for over two months after sacking Jose Mourinho in the week leading up to the Carabao Cup final back in April and while supporters had ho...
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Why Buendia capture can turn Aston Villa into European contenders

by Ben McAleer at Jumapili, Jun 6 2021 13:50
Why Buendia capture can turn Aston Villa into European contenders Emiliano Buendia was a deserving winner of the 2020/21 WhoScored.com Championship player of the season award. The Argentine played a starring role in Norwich's title success as he reached double figures for both goals (15) and assists (16) last season, one of only two players to achieve the feat, an...
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Who is Andre Onana? The goalkeeper set for a cut-price move to Arsenal

by Ben McAleer at Jumapili, Jun 6 2021 09:50
Who is Andre Onana? The goalkeeper set for a cut-price move to Arsenal 'What's my name?' by Rihanna is not the first song supporters would associate with football, but try not singing it when you mention Andre Onana. Unfortunately, Ajax fans have been unable to enjoy his performances since February 2021. Onana is currently serving a one-year doping ban, pending appeal,...
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Kane vs Salah - Who will land the Premier League Golden Boot?

by Ben McAleer at Ijumaa, Mei 21 2021 14:40
Kane vs Salah - Who will land the Premier League Golden Boot? With Tottenham and Liverpool now unable to win silverware this season, attention turns to the individual accolades and, in the case of both sides, the race for the Golden Boot. Harry Kane and Mohamed Salah are locked on 22 goals apiece with the pair looking to end 2020/21 with a flourish.For Kane, i...
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Who is Niklas Sule? The giant German to bolster Chelsea's backline

by Ben McAleer at Jumanne, Apr 20 2021 16:30
Who is Niklas Sule? The giant German to bolster Chelsea's backline Ahead of Chelsea's welcome of Brighton on Tuesday night, only Manchester City (36) and Manchester United (26) have claimed more points than the Blues (25) since Thomas Tuchel took over the reins at the end of January. It's clear that the German has been a revelation since succeeding Frank Lampard co...
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