Lille centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes has been linked with a number of Premier League sides this season, having impressed for Lille under Christophe Galtier. The left-footed defender is powerful in stature, relatively quick over the ground and a useful distributor, which are all traits that have attracted clubs around Europe. With …

Purchasing players from the Championship can be perilous business for Premier League clubs, with far more players struggling to make the jump than those that have succeeded. However, with the standard always on the rise in England’s second tier, there are an increasing number of talented youngsters that look ready …

Shots on target is one of the most commonly used statistics in football and one that can be very useful in determining the quality of a team’s attackers. While other metrics like expected goals and total shots have become increasingly popular of late, shots on target remains a valuable tool …

Daniel Farke and Norwich City shocked onlookers last season by securing promotion to the Premier League with a squad of relative unknowns. Despite having lost James Maddison, Josh Murphy and Wes Hoolahan in the previous summer, Norwich finished top of the Championship table with 94 points from 46 games and …

Unai Emery’s stint as Arsenal manager came to an end in November 2019, just under 18 months after it began. The man chosen to replace legendary coach Arsene Wenger was far from a qualified success, but he did oversee a large scale change in the playing personnel. Formerly influential players …

Mikel Arteta has described the three match suspension of club captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as a ‘big loss’ but urged Alexandre Lacazette to step up in his strike partner’s absence. Aubameyang is facing a stint on the sidelines after he received a red card against Crystal Palace last weekend, following a …

Gary Neville has praised the battling mentality of young Manchester United full-back Brandon Williams following his latest impressive display. The Manchester-born defender made a big contribution to his side’s win over Wolves, playing the full 90 minutes as United secured a 1-0 win and a place in the FA Cup …

RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner has hailed the Premier League as the ‘most interesting’ in the world, with Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United all said to be keen on his signature. The German international has attracted attention across Europe with 84 goals in 139 appearances for the Bundesliga leaders since …

West Ham United have reportedly made an ‘audacious’ bid to take Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley on loan until the end of the season, with David Moyes looking to reunite with the player he nurtured at Everton. The England midfielder has fallen out of favour at Chelsea in recent weeks and …

Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio was unable to offer an update after he travelled to London for talks with Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, as they look to complete moves for Olivier Giroud and Christian Eriksen. The Italian giants are believed to have agreed personal terms with both players ahead …