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There have been pleasing parts to Erik ten Hag's first pre-season as Manchester United manager, none more so than the improved performances from Anthony Martial. Over the last 12 months, it was thought that the Frenchman's career at Old Trafford was over. Although it would be unwise to read too much into pre-season, it does look like he will get another chance at the club. During the friendlies so far, Martial has contributed three goals and two assists. The short …

Last time when I wrote about the Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to Liverpool transfer rumour, it was in January. Liverpool had lost Coutinho to injury and Sadio Mane to AFCON and were missing a player who could play in the advanced midfield and create adequate chances. The rumours have resurfaced over the last couple of weeks, perhaps with a bit more vigour and strength. The Red are again missing Sadio Mane, this time through injury. They are also missing Adam Lallana, the …

Chelsea have shown their hand in the transfer market, as they try to add players in their prime to Thomas Tuchel's squad. Raheem Sterling was the first and he has been followed by Kalidou Koulibaly. The Senegalese international has been linked with a Premier League move for years and he has now finally joined an English team. Todd Boehly would have known that defensive reinforcements were the most pressing item on Chelsea's transfer agenda when he bought the club. Koulibaly …

The transfer marker is beginning to heat up and Chelsea have made their first move. The Blues have signed Raheem Sterling from Manchester City, in the type of deal that will become more regular. Top six Premier League clubs will need to deal with each other more often, as other clubs on the continent can't compete financially. The Sterling deal is one example of this, while Gabriel Jesus' move to Arsenal is another. It has been spoken about that Chelsea …

Lisandro Martinez could be set for a move to the Premier League this summer, with Arsenal and Manchester United in the running to sign him. The Mirror report that United are now the frontrunners to sign him. That should come as no surprise considering the recent appointment of Erik ten Hag. There is a working relationship between the defender and the coaching staff that already exists at Old Trafford. In theory, that should be the acclimatisation to English football an …

Written By Eoghan Mullan (@EMullan95) Pre-season has yet to start at Hotspur Way however Spurs fans find themselves in an unfamiliar scenario. Two signings were confirmed before the summer transfer window officially opened in the shape of Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster arriving on free transfers. Both transfers will provide a wealth of much needed experience to Antonio Conte’s side and address two areas of concern. A backup goalkeeper has been on the agenda in recent seasons and experiments with …

Manchester United appear to be closing in on their first signing under Erik ten Hag, as Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia is set to join the club. The Guardian report that a fee of £15.7 million has been agreed between the two clubs. Lyon were credited with a major interest, but it appears that the new United manager's links in the Netherlands have allowed the Premier League club to move to the front of the queue. Although the deal isn't done …

Tottenham have had a good start to the window. Their recent signing of Yves Bissouma did catch the imagination, as he has been a very good player in the Premier League for Brighton. He adds a different profile to the midfield options at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Antonio Conte settled on a Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Rodrigo Bentancur partnership in the second half of last season. The combination worked well, but Bissouma adds more dynamism to the squad and his ability …