Despite there being some reservations about his future in the past, Eric Garcia has proven himself to be a valuable player for Hansi Flick at FC Barcelona. The 24-year-old was a candidate for a summer departure but Andreas Christensen’s injury blocked his exit. Come January, the Spaniard was again linked with a move away but … Read more
It should be remembered that the Toronto Maple Leafs’ management group believed the pathway to a Stanley Cup was through incrementalism, as opposed to radical disruption, but changes were indeed necessary. Brad Treliving and Brendan Shanahan staked their reputations on the idea that Toronto’s Core Four were essential to the pursuit of a title, and … Read more
Jamie Gittens to Chelsea just feels like one of those transfers that is destined to happen. Every top journalist and reporter has put Gittens high up on our winger shortlist this summer, and some are even reporting advanced talks now. SPTC sources have heard that talks are happening for Gittens, and he is high on the … Read more
The Pittsburgh Penguins have officially entered the offseason. Pittsburgh missed the playoffs for the third season in a row, which is a streak they are desperately trying to break. General manager (GM) Kyle Dubas has a busy summer ahead that could include some big trades. Will the Penguins Trade Erik Karlsson? Erik Karlsson’s name has … Read more
Liverpool seem to be on the cusp of a league title and a busy summer, as Arne Slot plots how to put his stamp on the team. Writing for The Times, Paul Joyce provided his insight on how the summer could pan out: ‘Despite being on verge of the title, Arne Slot is keen to … Read more
After covering goalkeepers and centre-backs in my first two pieces, we move to the next priority position at Newcastle United this summer. A right-winger. After a long wait, this summer is surely our time to bring in another option; and a quality one at that. A position that has been left unattended for too long … Read more
2 Ruben Amorim needs a lot of help in the summer given Manchester United’s current form and INEOS might need to move players on in order to raise cash for incomings. Big-name players like Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo have been earmarked for huge sales while the co-owners also want to move on injury-prone stars … Read more
One of Liverpool’s primary summer transfer targets has been touted for a exit from his current club by a former Premier League winner. Anfield chiefs have reportedly opened talks over a potential swoop for Milos Kerkez and are prepared to meet Bournemouth’s asking price of €45m-€50m (£37.6m-£41.8m) for the left-back. The Hungary international has caught … Read more
Steve Nicol has strongly insisted that Liverpool shouldn’t dispense with one exit-linked player this summer unless they were to receive a substantial offer for him. Speculation has been rife over the future of Darwin Nunez, with James Pearce expecting the striker to be sold amid reports that Newcastle and Nottingham Forest have joined the list … Read more
1 Rasmus Hojlund put in yet another dismal performance during Manchester United’s 1-1 draw away from home against Real Sociedad in the Europa League on Thursday. Given Chido Obi was ineligible for the game, the 22-year-old completed the full 90 minutes and yet failed to muster a single effort on goal nor did he even … Read more