Stories By Graham Ruthven
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Brentford have progressed beyond their reliance on Ivan Toney.
Nobody has scored more Premier League goals for Brentford than Ivan Toney. For a long time, he was the Bees’ attacking focal point. Toney was their most reliable match-winner and difference-maker. Had the 28-year-old left the West London club at this point, a huge void would have been left in Thomas Frank’s lineup.
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Solanke will be a great fit for Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur finally have a top level centre forward on their books. Ange Postecoglou’s team went through the 2023/24 season without a player in this position following Harry Kane’s departure to Bayern Munich, but Dominic Solanke is now a Spurs player, satisfying a very clear need for the North London club.
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Alejandro Garnacho is quickly becoming the face of Man Utd
Alejandro Garnacho likes Wembley. Indeed, the Manchester United winger has scored in each of his last two appearances at the national stadium, finding the back of the net against the same opponent – Manchester City – in Saturday’s Community Shield and last season’s FA Cup final.
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Fulham could give Smith Rowe the platform to fulfil his potential
Emile Smith Rowe has lost time to make up for. There was a point not so long ago when he was widely seen as a key part of Arsenal’s future. Over time, though, the attacking midfielder fell out of Mikel Arteta’s plans.
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Guehi signing would be smart business by Newcastle
Some doubted whether Marc Guehi would be able to make the step up at Euro 2024. Jarrad Branthwaite was left at home when many believed the Everton defender should have been included in Gareth Southgate’s squad.
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Arsenal have failed their academy graduates.
Arsenal completed the signing of Riccardo Calafiori on Monday, marking their most significant transfer of the summer transfer window so far. The Italian defender will strengthen the Gunners’ defensive ranks with Spain midfielder Mikel Merino also believed to be on their radar.
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How will Real Madrid’s new-look attack work?
Fans have filled the Santiago Bernabeu twice this summer to welcome a star signing made by Real Madrid. First it was Kylian Mbappe who was presented to the Madridistas after joining as a free agent from Paris Saint-Germain.
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Calafiori represents the next stage of Arteta’s evolution at Arsenal
Anyone who watched Riccardo Calafiori at Euro 2024 saw his potential. While Italy suffered a disappointing tournament, the 22-year-old was a standout performer, drawing attention from Arsenal who are now reportedly leading the race to sign him.
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The best under-the-radar transfers in the Premier League this summer
The summer transfer window is open and deals are being struck across the Premier League. Manchester United have splashed the cash on Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee while Arsenal are reportedly close to landing Riccardo Calafiori.
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Manchester United seeking a much-needed defensive rebuild
Eight different players played in central defence for Manchester United last season. Injuries robbed the Old Trafford outfit from achieving any sort of consistency at the back and that had a direct impact on their 2023/24 season which saw United finish a lowly eighth in the Premier League table.
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A new era of dominance for Spain?
In the end, the best team won. England might have had their shot at glory in the final, but Spain were deserved champions of Euro 2024 as Luis de la Fuente’s side won all seven of the matches they played at the tournament.
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