In-form Leeds United striker and two other players all FPL managers should avoid

As the Premier League campaign gathers pace, Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are hunting high and low for early-season form, and value, to gain a competitive edge. While goalscoring runs, favourable fixtures and underlying numbers dominate FPL transfer forums, we mustn’t forget about the disciplinary tightrope that poses a hidden trap for unsuspecting fantasy managers. … Read more

Joao Pedro: Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso says striker like Karim Benzema and as good as Erling Haaland

Unlike Haaland, who is a specialist goalscorer, Joao Pedro has played as a midfielder, number 10 and winger during his career and possesses a more rounded skillset. Alonso, who made 195 appearances alongside former Ballon d’Or winner Benzema at Real Madrid, said there were also similarities between the Frenchman and Joao Pedro. “In many things … Read more

‘I lived with Jason Statham when I was 17 but we haven’t spoke in years. I’d love to give Hollywood a go. Imagine that, Dion Dublin action hero!’ Former Aston Villa and Manchester United striker reveals incredible film star connection

Yes, you’re reading that correctly. Footballers are known for rubbing shoulders with the great and the good of the celebrity world, but these connections usually come about after they’ve made it big on the pitch. In Dion Dublin’s case, the former Aston Villa marksman has a Hollywood claim to fame from back when when he … Read more

“I could have replaced Del Piero at Juventus, but I always wanted to play in England. Michael Owen was a hero of mine” Sergio Aguero looks back on the opportunity Manchester City gave him as a young striker

When Manchester City pulled the trigger on a £35million move for a 23-year-old Sergio Aguero in the summer of 2011, they were signing one of the most promising young strikers on the planet. Aguero arrived at the Etihad five years after making the move to Europe as a teenager, when Atletico Madrid spent €20million to … Read more

Richarlison could still leave Tottenham as Trabzonspor weigh up bid for striker | Tottenham Hotspur

Richarlison is the subject of firm interest from Trabzonspor and could move there from Tottenham before the closure of the transfer window in Turkey on Friday night. The striker has asked to leave, according to the Spurs manager, Roberto De Zerbi, who did not stand in the way of two of his other players who … Read more

Folarin Balogun transfer news: Monaco striker has medical at Everton before abandoning move

Everton‘s move for Folarin Balogun collapsed after the striker changed his mind over the move following a medical at the club’s Finch Farm training base. Issues with the medical meant Everton and Monaco renegotiated the initial £40m deal for the 25-year-old striker. The United States international and both clubs signed a deal sheet before the … Read more

Everton left with only one striker after Balogun deal collapses late on deadline day | Everton

Everton’s £40m move for US international Folarin Balogun collapsed late on deadline day to leave manager David Moyes with only one striker for the first half of the season. Everton had agreed a £40m deal for Balogun only for issues with the striker’s medical to place the transfer in doubt after the Merseyside club had … Read more

Manchester United outcast set to sign for Everton as striker deal collapses: report

Everton are closing in on a dramatic deadline day loan deal for Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee after their proposed move for Monaco forward Folarin Balogun appeared to collapse. The Toffees had been on the verge of finalising a move for Balogun to spearhead their attack, but negotiations have ground to a halt following the … Read more

Folarin Balogun: Everton bid for £40m-valued Monaco striker

Everton have made an offer for Monaco forward Folarin Balogun – who is valued at £40m by the French club. The Toffees want to strengthen their forward line before Tuesday’s transfer deadline, with Balogun and Tottenham attacker Richarlison among their targets. Richarlison is believed to have reservations about returning to Everton, the club he left … Read more

“Liverpool Needed Him Here” -Watch Jurgen Klopp Sent Darwin Nunez Message As He Makes Final Decision On His Preferred Striker Between Firmino And Darwin Nunez

“Liverpool needed him here” -Watch jurgen klopp sent Darwin Nunez message as he makes final decision on his preferred Striker between Firmino and Darwin Nunez Even though Liverpool’s Premier League debut against Fulham didn’t go as planned, without Darwin Nunez’s efforts, things could have been much worse. With his team down 1-0, Liverpool’s £85 million … Read more