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Liverpool? Chelsea? Arsenal? Where next for Romeo Lavia?

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Liverpool? Chelsea? Arsenal? Where next for Romeo Lavia? The transfer window is in full flow and the speculation surrounding the next move for Romeo Lavia is heightening. Following Southampton’s relegation into the Championship, it was always on the cards that they would lose a large share of their star performers, of which Lavia is most certainly o...

Analysing the qualities Sofyan Amrabat would bring to Manchester United

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Analysing the qualities Sofyan Amrabat would bring to Manchester United Reports of Manchester United's desire to challenge Arsenal and Chelsea for Moises Caicedo suggests they are prepared to bring in another central midfielder this summer. Mason Mount is set to make the move to Old Trafford, while a striker is another port of call for the Carabao Cup winners, Rasmus Ho...

The reasoning behind Tottenham's bid to sign Manor Solomon

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The reasoning behind Tottenham's bid to sign Manor Solomon New goalkeeper? Check. New creative midfielder? Check. Another winger? All-but done if reports are to be believed. We're three days into July and Tottenham have already corrected a couple of problem areas. Guglielmo Vicario has joined as Hugo Lloris' successor between the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium s...

Assessing the playmakers on Chelsea's radar to replace Mount

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Assessing the playmakers on Chelsea's radar to replace Mount With Mason Mount on the cusp of a move to Manchester United, Chelsea are in the market for another attacking player. The Blues are overhauling their squad following their 12th-placed finish last season, with N'Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly, Kai Havertz and Mateo Kovacic among those to have been show...

Szoboszlai capture will help re-establish Liverpool as title contenders

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Szoboszlai capture will help re-establish Liverpool as title contenders Alexis Mac Allister is on the books. Dominik Szoboszlai is set to follow. Newcastle were linked with the RB Leipzig star last week, but their decision to focus their efforts elsewhere meant the Reds had a clear shot at the Hungarian. Szoboszlai won’t come cheap, of course, with RB Leipzig look...

The stats that show Arsenal newboy Declan Rice is a £100m midfielder

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The stats that show Arsenal newboy Declan Rice is a £100m midfielder After beating the drop and winning the Europa Conference League with West Ham, Declan Rice looks set to become the most expensive English player in history by making the move to Arsenal for a reported £100m plus add ons.We take a look at some of the stats which prove why Arsenal’s new re...

Who is Guglielmo Vicario? The perfect Lloris replacement for Postecoglou's Tottenham

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Who is Guglielmo Vicario? The perfect Lloris replacement for Postecoglou's Tottenham Tottenham were in an intriguing position they hadn't found themselves in since 2012 - they needed to spend money to sign a new goalkeeper. Hugo Lloris has held the number one spot in north London for the last 13 years, but as age and injuries caught up on the Frenchman, Spurs had to look to the futu...

Why Tonali is the right man to complete Newcastle's midfield

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Why Tonali is the right man to complete Newcastle's midfield Newcastle quickly turned to Sandro Tonali when it was clear that Nicolo Barella wasn't available. Inter may need to make some high-profile sales to help with their financial concerns, but the latter is untouchable. And so, the Magpies rapdily changed tact from the blue and black half of San Siro to ...

Arsenal, Chelsea, or Man Utd? Where next for Brighton star Caicedo?

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Arsenal, Chelsea, or Man Utd? Where next for Brighton star Caicedo? The race for Moises Caicedo is really hotting up. Arsenal had hoped to strike a deal for the Brighton man in January, but were rebuffed in their efforts to secure the Ecuadorian's services. However, the Seagulls are resigned to losing one of their midfield stars this summer, with the Gunners, along ...

Who is Jurrien Timber? The versatile operator to bolster Arsenal's defence

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Who is Jurrien Timber? The versatile operator to bolster Arsenal's defence With Kai Havertz set to join and supporters still hopeful that Declan Rice would prefer a summer switch to Arsenal over Manchester City, the Gunners are again making early moves in the market. Having finished second to City last season, Arsenal were aware they needed to strengthen in key areas in or...