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3 days ago | 
footballtransfers.com | Martin Macdonald
Pep Guardiola has changed football, for better or worse, more than any other coach of the last 30 years. Though the influence of tiki-taka had been felt at Barcelona decades before Pep eventually took the reins, it was his implementation of that tactic that gave us the greatest club side this century in the form of his talented Barca squad that won the Champions League in 2009 and 2011.
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3 days ago | 
msn.com | Martin Macdonald
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1 week ago | 
footballtransfers.com | Martin Macdonald
Now that the domestic season is over for all major European leagues, clubs can now focus on their preparations for the 2025/26 campaign, with a natural focus on recruitment.
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2 weeks ago | 
footballtransfers.com | Martin Macdonald
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim will oversee a summer transfer window for the first time at Old Trafford in 2025 as he strives to bring the club out of its malaise. Article continues under the videoNow that the Erik ten Hag era is over, the club will need to act more shrewdly in the transfer market and the finances at Old Trafford don't make for good reading, so it remains to be seen how much Amorim will be given for a squad overhaul. Departures will undoubtedly be a priority, also.
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3 weeks ago | 
footballtransfers.com | Martin Macdonald
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim will oversee a summer transfer window for the first time at Old Trafford in 2025 as he strives to bring the club out of its malaise. Article continues under the videoNow that the Erik ten Hag era is over, the club will need to act more shrewdly in the transfer market and the finances at Old Trafford don't make for good reading, so it remains to be seen how much Amorim will be given for a squad overhaul. Departures will undoubtedly be a priority, also.
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3 weeks ago | 
footballtransfers.com | Martin Macdonald
Chelsea have reportedly rejected a €1.5 million offer from Arsenal for academy goalkeeper Freddy Bernal. The youngster has been hugely impressive in the Blues' youth academy recently which has catalysed interest from a number of clubs, including the Gunners. That is according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who posted on X: “Arsenal have offered Chelsea £1.25m for England U18 goalkeeper Freddy Bernal. “Chelsea rejected the bid, clear on their position as they want to keep Bernal.
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3 weeks ago | 
footballtransfers.com | Martin Macdonald
Chelsea will pay Man Utd €6 million NOT to sign Jadon Sancho. The winger is currently on loan at Stamford Bridge from United but has failed to perform to the standard that would lead to Chelsea triggeirng their obligation to sign him for €30m. Instead, they will pay a penalty fee of €5m to get out of signing Sancho on a permanent basis. (Mirror)Chelsea have reportedly rejected a €1.5 million offer from Arsenal for academy goalkeeper Freddy Bernal.
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1 month ago | 
footballtransfers.com | Martin Macdonald
Marcel Desailly has tipped PSG to turn around the career of Chelsea flop Joao Felix. Article continues under the videoFelix was heralded as Europe's next big superstar when he burst onto the scene as a teenager but he has flopped badly at a succession of clubs with Atletico Madrid, Chelsea (twice), Barcelona and now Milan. READ MORE: Back to Chelsea?
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2 months ago | 
footballtransfers.com | Martin Macdonald
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim will oversee a summer transfer window for the first time at Old Trafford in 2025 as he strives to bring the club out of its malaise. Article continues under the videoNow that the Erik ten Hag era is over, the club will need to act more shrewdly in the transfer market and the finances at Old Trafford don't make for good reading, so it remains to be seen how much Amorim will be given for a squad overhaul. Departures will undoubtedly be a priority, also.
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2 months ago | 
footballtransfers.com | Martin Macdonald
The pressure is on Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to strengthen the Arsenal squad in key areas this summer after the club received plenty of criticism for failing to sign a new striker for the 2024/25 season. Article continues under the videoInjuries to Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus have left the squad light in the final third, with the likes of Leandro Trossard and even Mikel Merino forced to play in the centre-forward role in the second half of the campaign.
