Diego Simeone's summer intoxication and extravagance peaked with a deluxe move for Valencia striker Rodrigo Moreno. Atletico Madrid's spending spree could climb to £250m with the imminent capture of the Spaniard. This deal could…

Angel Correa's Atletico Madrid misadventure could soon come to an end. Signed as a promising teenager in 2014, the Argentine failed to reach lofty heights envisaged. Partly not his fault, though, as he was reduced to a mere tourist. At…

After four mixed years in Italy, Ivan Perisic could depart Internazionale. The Croatian was cast to Lombardy forest in the dreaded company of Mauro Icardi and Radja Nainggolan. Although not lacking options, a return to the Bundesliga is…

Arsenal was desperate for a quality centre-back before Laurent Koscielny's departure to Bordeaux. With their disenchanted captain gone, the urgency increased. Reportedly, the Gunners inquired after RB Leipzig's Dayot Upamecano.…

Marco Giampaolo's AC Milan era is underway. The ex-Sampdoria manager settled into his new role quite swiftly. As part of a major shakeup, Spanish midfielder Suso is expected to depart. This could ultimately backfire.  A drastic overhaul…

It isn’t unusual for European sides to throw cash around for young, raw talents. Doing so at the expense of the proven commodities sometimes raises questions. Milan not only lavished almost £32m on Rafael Leao, but Suso…

There's a new trend in Serie A. Italy's brightest prospects conduct light to the Premier League. Heralded to lead the Azzurri next era, Patrick Cutrone and Moise Kean could perch in England next season. What’s behind…

For the second successive summer, Newcastle United turned to the Bundesliga to solve their scoring puzzle. This time, the situation is more complex. The club's record was smashed on little-known Joelinton to replace the Chinese…

Radja Nainggolan is stranded at a career crossroads. The pesky, petulant Belgian must decide between remaining an Inter Milan outcast or rule an empire elsewhere. The Chinese Super League along with former club Cagliari, wait patiently.…

Fulham's summer has been shrewd. Two headline retentions and equivalent incomings set the tone for Scott Parker's first full reign. Of all, holding on to forward Aleksandar Mitrovic could ultimately make the difference. …

Dani Ceballos joins a distinguished cult of Spanish playmakers to represent Arsenal. Santi Cazorla and Denis Suarez are the most recent inductees. On whose fortune will he resemble most once his 12-month loan expires?  …

A summer jam-packed with exciting international football gradually winds down. Prior to European leagues taking centre stage, there's one last showing for national sides. The Homeless World Cup.  The FIFA U20 World Cup ushered a busy…

Algeria's golden generation finally reached the stars in Egypt. Les Fennecs clinched the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after almost three decades. In a galaxy-like squad littered with experience, 21-year-old Ismael Bennacer stood out. What…

Ravel Morrison's career didn't follow the path anyone envisioned. Attitude issues and sub-par performances exiled him to lesser leagues in several countries. The former Manchester United youth star burned bridges everywhere he went.…

Valencia pulled off something of a coup, signing Maxi Gomez from Celta Vigo. The highly-rated Uruguayan poacher seemed destined for Barcelona as potential Luis Suarez successor. However, Los Che found a way to swerve the 22-year-old to Mestalla. …