Zak Garner-Purkis

London

Investigations Editor at Daily Express

Investigations Editor @Daily_Express ex @myldn @cnplus. Orwell Prize longlist 2020, BJA Finalist X3. Got a tip? DMs open+ [email protected]

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Selling Bruno Fernandes Will Cripple Manchester United

5 days ago | forbes.com | Zak Garner-Purkis

For Manchester United, selling Bruno Fernandes would be madness. He has been the club’s best player since he signed five years ago, and although he is now 30 years old, dispensing of him now would be suicidal. The list of successful Manchester United transfers in the past decade is staggeringly small; in fact, only Fernandes has arrived at Old Trafford and elevated his game to new levels.
Oleksandr Usyk delivers verdict on Donald Trump and JD Vance's peace efforts in Ukraine

5 days ago | msn.com | Zak Garner-Purkis

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Oleksandr Usyk delivers verdict on Donald Trump and JD Vance’s peace efforts

5 days ago | express.co.uk | Zak Garner-Purkis

Oleksandr Usyk has spoken exclusively to the Express ahead of his huge fight against Daniel Dubois (Image: Ready To Fight)Oleksandr Usyk, the undisputed boxing heavyweight champion of the world, has urged Donald Trump to consider Russia’s crimes against the Ukrainian people in any peace negotiations. Asked by the Express for his message to the US President and JD Vance about the war, the fighter thanked America’s leadership for their efforts.
Liverpool’s Bold Gamble: Wirtz Deal Breaks The Mold

6 days ago | forbes.com | Zak Garner-Purkis

Signs that Liverpool had broken from its strategy of the past decade have been coming. First, Darwin Nunez was acquired for $114 million, a transfer milestone Jurgen Klopp had suggested would never be passed. Then, a $139 million attempt was made to lure Moises Caciedo from Brighton. These bids were shocking because they substantially broke from the policy of prudence and development that had defined the Fenway Sports Group era at the club until that point.
Tottenham Hotspur Fans Are Split Over Their Winning Coach

6 days ago | forbes.com | Zak Garner-Purkis

The fascinating managerial dynamic of summer 2025 is, undoubtedly, Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham Hotspur. Having delivered a European trophy and the team’s worst league finish in decades, it’s almost impossible to think of another situation where the two measurements for performance are so extreme. The club is weighing up whether to persist with the man who’s just ended years of pain whilst simultaneously piloting the team on an alarmingly downward trajectory.
‘My son was brutally tortured by Russians

6 days ago | msn.com | Zak Garner-Purkis

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‘My son was brutally tortured by Russians - this is my message to Putin

6 days ago | express.co.uk | Zak Garner-Purkis

‘My son was brutally tortured by Russians - this is my message to Putin’EXCLUSIVE: Nina Branovytska is using her story to help the many other mothers who have been put in similar situations since the full-scale invasion.
Behind Chelsea’s Trophy Lies A Season Full Of Warning Signs

1 week ago | forbes.com | Zak Garner-Purkis

After Chelsea’s first game of the season, boss Enzo Maresca had tried to put on a brave face. His side had lost 0-2 to Manchester City, the reigning champions, and appeared to possess flaws that had dogged the previous campaign. “The performance was good, and we competed against the best team in the world,” said the Italian as he peered into the cameras at Stamford Bridge. “We played well and created chances.
What Luis Enrique Knew That Paris Saint-Germain Never Did

1 week ago | forbes.com | Zak Garner-Purkis

Ahead of the club’s appearance in the Champions League final, a clip of Luis Enrique being interviewed at Paris Saint-Germain’s training ground began circulating on social media. Titled ‘Is This the mindset PSG were lacking all this time?’, it features the Spaniard addressing the camera in his trademark blunt style. “One of the messages we’ve been trying to instil for many years now is: none of you are special,” he says over a montage of players training.
Arsenal’s Title Window Is Now - And The Numbers Prove It

1 week ago | forbes.com | Zak Garner-Purkis

It was hard to argue that Arsenal didn’t outplay eventual Champions League finalists Paris Saint-Germain for large parts of the two sides’ semi-finals. As boss Mikel Arteta pointed out after the second leg, the Gunners failed to get the goals their performances deserved due to a lack of cutting edge and an outstanding goalkeeper. “We were very close, much closer than the result showed, but unfortunately we are out,” said Arteta.