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How Thiago and Kagawa can become the next Xavi and Iniesta

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 8 2021

Thiago Alcantara is on the verge of completing a move to Manchester United on a five-year contract which represents a superb piece of business by new United boss David Moyes….

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Moyes could be an Old Trafford legend by the end of September

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 21 2013

David Moyes has a chance to quickly turn himself into an Old Trafford favourite as Manchester United face Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City in the club’s first six games of…

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Who will win the battle for London? Wenger, Mourinho or AVB?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 21 2013

Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho and Andre Villas-Boas head into next season with similar aims and ambitions but in very different positions and under very different amounts of pressure. Arsene Wenger…

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European Transfer Round Up: Juventus step up chase for Stevan Jovetic

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 13 2021

In the European transfer round up today, we have Juventus offering cash plus player for Stevan Jovetic and Barcelona offering €11m for Miralem Pjanic..

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Carlo Ancelotti wants Paulinho at Real Madrid

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 20 2013

Carlo Ancelotti is yet to become the new head-coach of Real Madrid and already speculations are rife about which players he might want to bring in at the Bernabeu. According…

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Liverpool coach’s comments change nothing in the Agger-Barcelona saga

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 8 2021

Rodolfo Borrell’s apparent comments suggesting Daniel Agger as the perfect defender for Barcelona change nothing in the saga linking him with a move to the Nou Camp. There are plenty…

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Arsenal Transfer Round Up: Higuain close to join the Gunners

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 20 2013

In the Arsenal Transfer round up today, we have Gonzalo Higuain edging closer for Emirates switch, Koscielny targeted by Napoli and link with Ruben Garcia.

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The £10m Williams price tag could be a roadblock for Arsenal

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 20 2013

Arsenal’s hope of signing Swansea’s central defender Ashley Williams has hit a snag as the Gunners refusing to meet his £10m asking price.

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Why Thiago is now more expensive and why Manchester United shouldn’t care

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 14 2021

Thiago Alcantara is one of the most talked about players in Manchester at the moment, with the Barcelona youngster’s superb performances at the Under-21 European Championship in Spain, piling pressure…

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Chelsea start at home to Hull, but the ‘Happy One’ will be wary

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 4 2022

Jose Mourinho has had a lot to smile about recently. He has arrived back at Chelsea, escaping Real Madrid mainly unscathed.

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What can we expect from the Liverpool and Everton duel next season?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 20 2013

Brendan Rodgers and Roberto Martinez head into the new season with very different ambitions and very different aims and it will be fascinating to see how the duel between the…

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Have Liverpool learnt the lessons from the Andy Carroll transfer saga?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 19 2013

Andy Carroll has sealed his move to West Ham permanently ending his turbulent two and half years relationship with Liverpool. The 24-year-old joined Liverpool in the January transfer window of…

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Can Arsenal make the most of their transfer kitty?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 5 2022

So Arsenal has the money to spend. Will they actually spend that money or are they going to treat St Totteringham’s Day as if it were winning the double?

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Will Cavani be playing in white or blue this season?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 19 2013

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez might be dreaming of playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, but with every passing day, it seems like his national team-mate Edinson Cavani’s chances of playing with the…

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How Real Madrid have effectively sealed the Gareth Bale deal

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 19 2013

If you ever had any doubts over whether Real Madrid would be making a big bid for Gareth Bale this summer, then get ready to throw those doubts away. The…

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