Have Manchester United really progressed?

Have Manchester United really progressed?

Since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, Manchester United have spent years trying to find a route back towards the summit of English football. Managers have come and gone, recruitment policies have changed, senior executives

Saudi Arabia have not stopped spending

Saudi Arabia have not stopped spending

For a while, Saudi Arabia looked like it would have the transformative effect that the Chinese Super League had a decade ago, when, for a brief period, big names were attracted by the huge salaries

Aston Villa’s reward for success? Sell half the team

Aston Villa’s reward for success? Sell half the team

Aston Villa should have been in an excellent position ahead of the new season which begins for them with a visit to the South Coast to play Brighton. Having won the Europa League and qualified

Chelsea set for ownership shake-up

Chelsea set for ownership shake-up

Chelsea could be heading for another major change behind the scenes, with co-owners Todd Boehly and Mark Walter reportedly in talks to sell their stakes in the club to Clearlake Capital, the private-equity firm that

The battle for emerging Premier League talent

The battle for emerging Premier League talent

Whilst the leading Premier League clubs have long competed with each other to sign the best players, that battle is increasingly beginning at academy level with clubs prepared to move quickly when they spot emerging

Slot opts to stay in club football

Arne Slot wants to stay in club football and has turned down the chance to manage his national side. The Netherlands were looking for a new head coach after Ronald Koeman stepped down from the

Rodri –  a Premier League great

Rodri – a Premier League great

It now seems increasingly likely that Rodri will leave Manchester City this summer. Although Barcelona's initial offer for the Spanish midfielder was rejected, with City describing it as derisory, Barcelona are determined to press on

Marinakis sues Palace over fan banner

Marinakis sues Palace over fan banner

The simmering tensions between Premier League sides Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace have escalated further with the news that Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is suing the South London club over a fan barrier. The banner

Pitchfork time

Pitchfork time

There are some transfer rumours that are likely to stir the blood of football fans, with the prospect of seeing a major international star pulling on the colours of your favourite club. But there are

Matthias who? Newcastle’s new head coach faces some major challenges

Matthias who? Newcastle’s new head coach faces some major challenges

When Newcastle United confirmed Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach, many supporters will have been left asking the same question: who? The 38-year-old German is highly regarded in coaching circles, having won domestic titles