Patson Daka would be the ideal signing for David Moyes but Josh King may be a more realistic optionBy Ben McAleer for WhoScoredWest Ham have a dire record when it comes to signing strikers. In the summer of 2019, the Hammers acquired Sébastien Haller f…
Patson Daka would be the ideal signing for David Moyes but Josh King may be a more realistic optionBy Ben McAleer for WhoScoredWest Ham have a dire record when it comes to signing strikers. In the summer of 2019, the Hammers acquired Sébastien Haller f…
Burnley were bottom of the table after going six games without a win at the start of the season. Mee’s return has changed thatBy Ben McAleer for WhoScoredBurnley’s match with Fulham was understandably postponed last weekend as the Cottagers dealt with …
Burnley were bottom of the table after going six games without a win at the start of the season. Mee’s return has changed thatBy Ben McAleer for WhoScoredBurnley’s match with Fulham was understandably postponed last weekend as the Cottagers dealt with …
Ward-Prowse has excelled since he was given the armband in June. If he keeps up this form, he should play at the EurosBy Ben McAleer for WhoScoredOn the stroke of half-time at the Amex on Monday night, Southampton were awarded a corner. Brighton were 1…
Ward-Prowse has excelled since he was given the armband in June. If he keeps up this form, he should play at the EurosBy Ben McAleer for WhoScoredOn the stroke of half-time at the Amex on Monday night, Southampton were awarded a corner. Brighton were 1…
Jiménez scored a third of Wolves’ goals in the league last season. How will Nuno Espírito Santo deal with his absence?By Ben McAleer for WhoScoredWolves deserve plenty of credit for the way they composed themselves at Arsenal on Sunday. Fifteen minutes…
The Championship returns to action on Saturday. There is a lot to play for in the remaining 108 fixturesBy Ben McAleer for WhoScoredThe Premier League is making its grand return this week and so is the Championship. While League One and League Two have…
The Championship returns to action on Saturday. There is a lot to play for in the remaining 108 fixturesBy Ben McAleer for WhoScoredThe Premier League is making its grand return this week and so is the Championship. While League One and League Two have…
The club that finishes fifth in the Premier League may end up in the Champions League next season. Who will step up?By Ben McAleer for WhoScoredWith Liverpool, Manchester City and Leicester City well clear at the top of the Premier League table, the ba…
Tottenham have not scored in the Premier League in 2020. They have to bring in some backup for Harry KaneBy Ben McAleer for WhoScoredOne centimetre. That was the difference between one point and three points for Tottenham at Watford on Saturday. When I…
The midfielder has made more tackles and more interceptions than any player in Europe’s top leagues this seasonBy Ben McAleer for WhoScoredLeicester City have more points now than they did at this stage of the 2015-16 season, when they went on to win t…
Mourinho tried to sign Eric Dier and Toby Alderweireld in his last job, but Dele Alli and Giovani Lo Celso may not suit his styleBy Ben McAleer for WhoScoredSpurs make the short trip to West Ham on Saturday lunchtime in need of three points. They are 1…
Form guide, fitness news and facts on Juventus v Manchester United, Spurs v PSV, Napoli v PSG and CSKA Moscow v RomaBy Ben McAleer for WhoScoredWe’re halfway through the group stage in the Champions League and it’s getting tight. The results of these f…
Arsenal appeared far more comfortable in attack at Cardiff with Aubameyang out wide and the Frenchman as a spearhead.By Ben McAleer for WhoScoredIt was no coincidence that Arsenal won with Alexandre Lacazette in the starting XI on Sunday. Despite the b…
The manager faces selection dilemmas over his goalkeepers, wing-backs, centre-backs and attacking midfieldersBy Ben McAleer for WhoScored? of the Sport NetworkGareth Southgate has just two more opportunities to see his team play before the World Cup: a…
Christmas could have come early for Manchester United fans in the shape of Sergej, a 6ft 4in midfielder who says José Mourinho is the best coach in the worldBy Ben McAleer for WhoScored?, part of the Guardian Sport NetworkAfter a run of nine wins in 10…
Liverpool have broken their transfer record once this summer – by signing Mohamed Salah for £36.9m – and they will have to do it again to buy Naby Keïta
By Ben McAleer for WhoScored?, part of the Guardian Sport Network
The rumour that Liverpool will sign Naby Keïta from RB Leipzig has gathered exponential pace over the last few days. The move seemed unlikely a few weeks ago but the clubs are set to meet in the coming days to thrash out a deal. Keïta, who was linked with Liverpool last summer, was one of the stars of the Bundesliga season as RB Leipzig secured an unlikely second-placed finish, a fine showing in their first season in the top division.
Keïta excelled and his valuation skyrocketed as a result, with Leipzig now demanding £70m for the 22-year-old midfielder. Liverpool would have to break their transfer record for a second time this summer to land the Guinean. Keïta has a release clause worth around £48m, which will become active next summer, but Jürgen Klopp wants him now. Leipzig do not want to sell one of their best players as they prepare to play in the Champions League for the first time, but they stand to make a massive profit on a player they signed from sister club RB Salzburg for £12.75m last summer.
The league titles have been awarded and now it’s time to praise the players who made the difference in England, Spain, Germany, Italy, France and Portugal
By Ben McAleer for WhoScored?, part of the Guardian Sport Network
