Salah’s historic season falls short of Ballon d’Or

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah delivered one of the most remarkable individual seasons in Premier League history, but it won’t be enough to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or, writes Dylan Johnson.

Transfer clock ticking for Alexander Isak

Newcastle want to keep Isak, but if he waits another year, the doors to Europe’s elite may shut completely, writes Dylan Johnson.

Newcastle bet big on raw Ekitike

Physically gifted and tactically sharp, Hugo Ekitike excites, but comes with risk, rawness and a huge price tag, writes Dylan Johnson.

Why Arsenal signing Madueke makes sense

Arsenal’s big-money move for Noni Madueke has drawn criticism, but it addresses one of their biggest failures, writes Dylan Johnson.

Viktor Gyökeres is worth the gamble

Strong, quick, and clinical — Viktor Gyökeres has what it takes to make the Premier League leap, writes Dylan Johnson.

Club World Cup: No interest, just injuries

The Club World Cup is underway, but empty seats, underwhelmed fans, and exhausted players reveal a tournament that has arrived before it’s ready, writes Dylan Johnson.

Liverpool chase dynasty with Wirtz signing

Liverpool’s move for Florian Wirtz sets Arne Slot up for long-term dominance, writes Dylan Johnson.

Mbeumo should think twice about United

A move to Manchester United may be the most lucrative option on the table for Bryan Mbeumo—but it also carries the highest risk, writes Dylan Johnson.

Sundowns must seize Club World Cup payday

The heartbreak of the CAF Champions League final, must now make way for something far bigger: the most lucrative tournament in club football history, writes Dylan Johnson. 

Palmer, Antony battle for European bragging rights

Cole Palmer and Antony will take centre stage as Chelsea and Betis clash for history in the Conference League final this evening, writes Dylan Johnson.