Alani Adefunmiloye 
Opportunity they say comes but once, and in football circles, it can’t be farther from the truth. Transfer windows would often present a club a glaring chance to land a player for the right price, but if things fall through, getting that player might never happen again. Ask Arsene Wenger!!! With the future of one … Read more
The famed Barcelona La Masia is known for producing some of the best potentials in the game. But because of the highest level of quality available in the senior team, very little of the club’s Academy graduates get to make it to join the big boys. Most recent of them is former Barcelona B captain, … Read more
So far, one of Manchester United’s unlikely heroes this term has been Netherlands international Daley Blind. The 26-year-old arrived Old Trafford in the summer of 2014 after a stellar campaign with the Dutch team at the Brazil World Cup. And ever since, he has slowly grown into the Red Devils’ most underrated player. As it … Read more
French youngster Soualiho Meite has been in the news of recent for being a wanted man in the EPL come January. The 22-year-old Lille midfielder who is currently on loan in Belgium with Zulte-Waregem has attracted the likes of Liverpool, Everton, West Ham, Dortmund and Schalke 04 following an impressive start to the season. Why … Read more
When Liverpool, Chelsea, Inter/AC Milan, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and Tottenham are all scrambling for the signature of a 21-year-old, then it’s safe to say such youngster is a world class talent. And that’s perhaps the best adjective befitting Hoffenheim central back ace Niklas Sule. The German youngster helped keep it tight at the back as … Read more
A compact system of 5-man midfield is most prevalent in the EPL. This formation allows for 2 players to sit right in front of the defence, whilst 2 others man the wings, and 1 stays right behind the striker. It no doubt yields desired results, as it’s able to help with counters, and as well … Read more
Nigerian international, John Obi Mikel entered his 11th season as a Chelsea player at the beginning of the term, but despite being one of the oldest serving members of the club, he is yet to make a single appearance (across all competitions) thus far. The midfielder, who has amassed a total 372 appearances for the west … Read more
The January winter transfer window is already generating a lot of buzz ahead of its opening, and one name that is slowly garnering widespread attention as we drift towards the end of the year is Real Madrid midfielder Isco. Every other transfer window, the 24-year-old is always being linked with a purported switch to the … Read more
Despite getting heavily involved in the summer transfer window by making necessary additions in every of the 3 main outfield positions, Manchester United still don’t look like the team to beat. Bailly has hit the ground running at the back, and while Zlatan has hit a snag in recent performances, Pogba is entirely yet to … Read more
Mourinho’s arrival at Carrington in May was supposed to signal the exits of some of Manchester United players. A dismal campaign last season had led to Louis van Gaal being shown the back door and a couple of players who had been underwhelming were going to follow suit. Chief of them was Ander Herrera. The Spaniard … Read more