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5 days ago | planetfootball.com | George Dempsey

English stars from the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United are in need of a transfer and a fresh start this summer. While some have blossomed, others are stuck in a rut, collecting minutes off the bench or drifting into obscurity. From high-profile transfers that never worked to careers sidetracked by injuries, a few big names could do with a new beginning. Here are seven players from England’s Euro 2020 squad who need to hit reset before it’s too late.

6 days ago | planetfootball.com | George Dempsey

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have spent the last 20 years tearing through defences and rewriting football history. Between them, they’ve scored over 1,500 goals, won dozens of trophies, and faced just about every top player of their era. But even the greatest have their kryptonite. From rugged defenders who got under their skin to keepers who denied them time and again, these are the opponents who gave Messi and Ronaldo the most trouble.

1 week ago | planetfootball.com | George Dempsey

Newcastle United will need to make some shrewd signings if they’re to retain their spot in the Champions League and compete across all fronts next season. Eddie Howe’s side won 13 of their last 17 games and finished fifth in 2024-25, but that form showed United are capable of even more. With the right summer moves, could the Toon Army be genuine Premier League title contenders next season?

1 week ago | planetfootball.com | Nestor Watach

Tottenham Hotspur have broken their transfer record 12 times in the Premier League era. But can you name every one of those players? We’re sure you’ll be able to name the midfielder pictured above, currently Spurs’ record signing, but what about all the other big-name signings who arrived in north London for a record-breaking fee before him? If this puts you in the mood for more Spurs-related trivia, then have a go at namingthe Lilywhites’ top 30 goalscorers of the Premier League era.

1 week ago | planetfootball.com | Nestor Watach

Ten years ago, Barcelona were gearing up for the 2015-16 campaign and on top of the world after claiming the treble the year before. But things weren’t completely perfect at the Camp Nou. Luis Enrique was still blessed with Neymar, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at the peak of their powers but he was unable to bolster his squad with reinforcements after FIFA enforced a transfer ban.