Liverpool’s aim this summer should be to continue on from the pace they set with the signings of Coutinho and Daniel Sturridge this past January. Do away with the mindless spending close to home and explore the many alternatives available on the continent. Brendan Rodgers may not have the financial means to be reckless this summer. [...]

The summer of rebuilding for Arsenal should also be seen as the one whereby the club move on the deadwood for good. Arsene Wenger has got a lot wrong in the transfer market over the past few seasons and the Arsenal manager has one year left on his contract to rectify those mistakes. Not only should [...]

I’m sure the fact that Tottenham Hotspur recorded their biggest Premier League points total to date this season was of little comfort to Lilywhites fans, after once again losing out on Champions League qualification at the hands of local rivals Arsenal on the final day of their 2012/2013 campaign. Nevertheless, the world must keep on turning, and whilst [...]

With this season in many ways marking the end of an era for Manchester United , following the retirements of Paul Scholes and Sir Alex Ferguson, incoming Red Devils boss David Moyes will be keen to start a new period in the club’s history from the start of next season. But before we get to the opening fixtures [...]

Although the Champions League has become by far the most efficient structure in the world of football for producing high-quality, high-stakes, highly entertaining fixtures that even the heights of the World Cup often fail to match, there is a sense of monopolisation about the European tournament. For many years, the Premier League had the traditional top four [...]

UEFA are doing all they can to make their secondary competition a little more attractive. Well not necessarily all they can, but they’re moving in the right direction by offering qualification to the Champions League. Although try to spot the irony. The thing about this, and especially with regards to teams like Tottenham, is they still [...]

Mike Phelan and Eric Steele are believed to have left Manchester United as David Moyes assembles a new backroom staff. Assistant manager Phelan and goalkeeper coach Steele were integral parts of former manager Sir Alex Ferguson’s coaching set-up. Phelan, who played under Ferguson at Old Trafford from 1989-94, was brought back to the club in 1999 [...]

Harry Redknapp has admitted he may find it difficult to remove a crop of unwanted QPR players due to their contracts. Redknapp criticised some of his squad after the season ended in relegation and he is looking to move certain players on who have a poor attitude. Redknapp admits that will not be easy as many [...]

Liverpool chairman Tom Werner says Brendan Rodgers has made ‘remarkable progress’ in his first year at the club. Fenway Sports Group dismissed club legend Kenny Dalglish at the end of last summer and replaced him with Rodgers and, after a difficult start to the season, he has improved things with the side finishing one place higher [...]

Leeds United boss Brian McDermott is confident that youngster Sam Byram will turn down offers from the Premier League to stay put. The 19-year-old had a brilliant season for the Whites, establishing himself as his side’s regular right-back and his progress hasn’t gone unnoticed, with Manchester City, West Bromwich Albion and Norwich City all linked with [...]

Former Italy international Marco Materazzi is aiming to secure a position alongside former boss Jose Mourinho at Chelsea next term. Mourinho established an emotional bond with a number of his players during his time as manager of the Italian giants and Materazzi insists it would be a dream to work alongside him. The Portuguese has held [...]

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone says he would let Radamel Falcao go if the striker asked to leave the club. The Colombian has been linked with a number of the game’s top clubs in the last few months, with both Chelsea and Manchester City thought to be preparing to make bids for him, while big-spending French [...]

Aston Villa are playing down fears that Christian Benteke could be seeking a summer exit following reports this week in Belgium. Villa’s top scorer is currently away with the Belgian national team for their double-header against the United States in Cleveland and a match with Serbia in Brussels. Manager Paul Lambert remains relaxed about Benteke’s future [...]

Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong will be out of action for two months after receiving surgery for a knee injury. Frimpong picked up his injury during a loan spell with Fulham, being forced off during the 3-0 victory over Swansea City on the final day of the season. The Ghanaian has struggled with a number of injuries [...]

David Moyes is set to take his assistant Steve Round and Everton first-team coach Jimmy Lumsden with him to Manchester United. The former Everton boss was widely expected to take some of his Goodison Park backroom staff with him to Old Trafford, particularly Lumsden who worked with him at Preston 11 years ago. Manchester United are [...]

David De Gea is hopeful new Manchester United boss David Moyes will have Wayne Rooney at his disposal at the start of next season. The United stopper, who has just been called into the Spanish Under-21 squad for next month’s European Championships in Israel, claims he would be surprised if Rooney does move on and certainly [...]

Jose Anigo admits that Leandro Damiao’s price tag could well prevent Marseille making an offer for the Brazilian. The 23-year-old has been heavily linked with a summer switch to Tottenham but recent reports have now suggested that he would consider a move to France. Marseille would be a likely destination if he does choose Le Championnat [...]

Newcastle United defender Fabricio Coloccini could be on his way out of the club in the summer but Steven Taylor is hoping he stays put. Coloccini handed in a transfer request at the Magpies during the January transfer window as he looks to try and secure a return to his former club San Lorenzo in Argentina. [...]

Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins claims Arsenal have not been in contact with him about signing Ashley Williams this summer. The Gunners are understood to be keen to take the Wales international to the Emirates Stadium this summer, as Arsene Wenger looks to strengthen his defensive options. Wenger is understood to have enquired about Williams during [...]

Arsenal skipper Thomas Vermaelen is being linked with a summer switch to Italian Serie A side Napoli. The 27-year-old Belgium international central defender took over the captaincy at the Emirates Stadium when Robin van Persie departed for Manchester United last summer. However, Vermaelen’s performances dipped during the course of the season which paved the way clear [...]