Stories By Graham Ruthven

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  Captaincy could bring the best out of Bruno Fernandes for Man Utd

  Bruno Fernandes’ quality has never been in doubt, but he hasn’t always given the impression of being a natural leader. At Anfield last season, for example, the Portuguese midfielder was criticised for what many considered petulance as Manchester United suffered a humiliating 7-0 defeat at the hands of Liverpool.

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  Mbappe’s move to Saudi Arabia would change the face of European football

  In recent times, Kylian Mbappe has been the subject of more transfer gossip than any other football player on the planet. Barely a day passes without a new thread of speculation about his future being woven.

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  Harvey Barnes could take his career to the next level at Newcastle

  The sight of Newcastle United in next season’s Champions League will be proof of how far ahead of schedule the Magpies are. Few predicted them to finish in the Premier League’s top four places last season, yet Newcastle’s development under Eddie Howe far exceeded expectations.

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  Harry Maguire could revive his career at West Ham

  If Harry Maguire wasn’t certain of his standing at Manchester United, he surely is now. The 30-year-old confirmed on Sunday that he’d been stripped of the club captaincy by Erik Ten Hag with Maguire also reportedly being pushed towards the Old Trafford exit door.

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  Colwill’s England U21 performances prove why Pochettino wants to keep him

  Moments after England clinched victory in the U21 European Championship final against Spain, Noni Madueke broadcast live to his Instagram followers alongside Levi Colwill. Amongst the celebrations, Madueke told Chelsea fans he would “make sure” Colwill returns to Stamford Bridge this summer to play for the Blues next season.

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  André Onana would be Erik ten Hag’s most important Man Utd signing

  Few expected last season’s FA Cup final to be the last time David de Gea would be seen in a Manchester United shirt. The Spanish goalkeeper had been under scrutiny for a while, making a series of mistakes in number of big matches, but most predicted de Gea would hang around Old Trafford for at least another season.

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  Edson Alvarez signing would make West Ham quickly forget about Rice

  There will be a very large, Declan Rice-shaped hole in West Ham’s midfield next season. By all accounts, the England international is expected to complete a £105m transfer to Arsenal in the coming days with Rice ready to take the next step in his career.

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  Jacob Ramsey ready to explode as one of England’s best young players

  Jacob Ramsey is a player with a bright future ahead of him. That’s why he’s currently with England’s U21s competing at the 2023 European Under-21 Championship. Ramsey has featured in all four matches England have played at the tournament, even finding the back of the net in a win over Czechia.

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  Kudus signing would help take Brighton to a higher level

  Brighton provided one of the stories of the season in the Premier League by finishing in the top six. Despite losing their manager, and several key players, over the course of the campaign, the Seagulls continued to soar higher and higher and will soon find themselves among the elite of the European game under Roberto De Zerbi.

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  Tonali’s heart and passion will make him a fans favourite at Newcastle

  Recruitment has been key to Newcastle United’s rise under Eddie Howe. Saudi Arabia’s takeover of the North East club in 2021 led many to believe the Magpies would become the Premier League’s next big spenders.

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  Letting Kyle Walker leave would be a big mistake for Man City

  Kyle Walker has been an important member of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City team since his arrival at the Etihad Stadium six years ago. The 33-year-old is a five-times Premier League winner and is now a Champions League winner after helping City to an historic Treble last season.

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