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Following the completion of the top five leagues in Europe, several clubs have already started their preparations for the 2021-22 season by appointing new managers and signing new players. 

Ahead of an exciting new football season, we bring to you all the transfer news and updates from the top five leagues and across the world.

August 31: 12:00 PM: Moise Kean returns to Juventus

Everton forward Moise Kean has returned to boyhood club Juventus on a two-year loan deal, with an obligation to buy if certain criteria is met. The 21-year-old, Bianconeri's youngest-ever debutant, arrives as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Kean, who departed Turin for Everton in 2019, was last seen in action with Paris Saint-Germain where he scored 17 times for the Ligue 1 side during his solitary campaign in Paris.

The 21-year-old has won two Serie A titles and a Coppa Italia with Juventus, and will be eager to claim more silverware upon his return to the Serie A giants. 

August 31: 8:00 AM: Bayern Munich sign Marcel Sabitzer

Bayern Munich have announced the signing of RB Leipzig captain Marcel Sabitzer for a reported fee of £13.7m plus add ons. The 27-year-old attacking midfielder reunites with former manager Julian Nagelsmann and Dayot Upamecano.

Sabitzer, who initially joined Leipzig from Rapid Vienna in 2014, made 229 appearances across all competitions for Die Rotten Bullen and registered 52 goals. He becomes Bayern's fourth signing of the summer transfer window after Upamecano, English left-back Omar Richards and former Germany Under-21 goalkeeper Sven Ulreich.

August 31: 2:00 AM: Willian re-joins Corinthians

Brazilian midfielder Willian terminated his Arsenal contract with mutual consent and returned home to join Corinthians as a free agent. The 33-year-old arrives at his boyhood club where he made his professional debut in 2006.

Willian, who joined Arsenal on a free transfer after seven seasons with Chelsea, managed to score once in 37 matches for the north London side across all competitions. The former Chelsea man was earning a reported £190,000 per week - making him Arsenal's second-highest earner at the club - despite having no place in Mikel Arteta's first team this season.

The Brazilian international held constructive talks with the Gunners and agreed to terminate his contract, which had two years left.

August 30: 10:00 PM: Tiémoué Bakayoko returns to AC Milan on two-year loan deal from Chelsea

France midfielder Tiémoué Bakayoko has returned to Italy to join AC Milan on a two-year loan deal from Chelsea, the clubs announced on Monday. The 27-year-old's loan deal with the Rossoneri includes an option to make the move permanent.

“AC Milan is delighted to announce the signing of Bakayoko from Chelsea FC on a two-year loan, which could turn into an obligation if certain conditions are met,�?the Serie A club said in a statement.

The 27-year-old Frenchman moved to Chelsea in 2017 from Monaco, but was sent out on loan to Milan for the 2018-19 season, when he made 42 appearances in all competitions.

August 27, 10:00 PM: Manchester United sign Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United have completed the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus for an initial fee reported to be around �?0m plus up to �?m in bonuses. Right until Friday morning, Manchester City was seeming like a possible destination, but Ronaldo's agent, Jorge Mendes, held talks with Manchester United to complete the reunion.

“Manchester United is delighted to confirm that the club has reached an agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo, subject to agreement of personal terms, visa and medical,�?read an official statement from the club.

Ronaldo had less than 12 months left on his Juventus contract and Manchester City were reluctant on paying a fee for Ronaldo, who turns 37 next year. 

August 23, 10:00 PM: Xherdan Shaqiri ends Liverpool stay to join Lyon

Switzerland playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri has completed a £9.5m move from Liverpool to Ligue 1 side Lyon, the clubs announced on Monday, August 23. The 29-year-old, who joined the Merseysiders from Stoke in a £13m deal in 2018, departs with a record of eight goals and nine assists in 63 appearances across all competitions.

Shaqiri won the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA SuperCup and the FIFA Club World Cup in his three-year association with Liverpool, and leaves after being reduced to a peripheral figure in Jurgen Klopp's squad in the 2020-21 campaign. The Swiss captain has signed a three-year contract with Lyon. 

August 20, 11:30 PM: Martin Odegaard and Aaron Ramsdale join Arsenal on permanent basis

Norway captain Martin Odegaard, who spent the second half of the 2020-21 Premier League season at Arsenal, has made a permanent switch from La Liga giants Real Madrid for a reported fee of £30m. The 22-year-old midfielder has signed a four-year deal with the Gunners, with the option of an extra year.

Odegaard made 20 appearances across all competitions for Arsenal last term, and arrives in England after six years with Real Madrid, but making just eight senior appearances in La Liga. With four loan spells away from the Santiago Bernabeu, the Norwegian fell down the pecking order and was finally notified that he won't be a part of Carlo Ancelotti's plans for the latest season.

Arsenal also confirmed the arrival of England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from Sheffield United. The 23-year-old, who made his Premier League debut with Bournemouth back in 2016-17, arrives after a solitary campaign with the Blades that saw them suffer relegation.

Ramsdale has signed a long-term contract reportedly for an initial fee of £24m, plus £6m in add-ons.

August 18, 6:00 PM: Juventus sign Manuel Locatelli from Sassuolo

Italy midfielder and EURO 2020 winner Manuel Locatelli has joined Juventus from Sassuolo on an initial two-year loan deal, the clubs announced on Wednesday.

The deal, which included an obligation to buy, could become a permanent transfer in June 2023 for a further three years, with the transfer fee set to be around £32m.

The 23-year-old, who originally joined Sassuolo from AC Milan in 2018, was linked with a move to the Premier League with Arsenal vying for his signature. But Locatelli, however, indicated his preference was to remain in the Serie A and is the Bianconeri's first signing of the summer transfer window.  

August 17, 8:00 PM: Tammy Abraham leaves Premier League to join Jose Mourinho's AS Roma

England striker Tammy Abraham has completed his £34m transfer from Chelsea to AS Roma, the clubs announced on Tuesday, August 17. The 23-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year contract with the club that runs until 30 June 2026.

Abraham, who came up through the ranks at Chelsea and registered 30 goals in 82 games across all competitions for the Blues, will don the number nine jersey. Its previous owner was former Manchester City forward Edin Dzeko, who has replaced Romelu Lukaku at Inter Milan following the Belgian's club-record return to Chelsea.

Tammy Abraham will be coached by a familiar face in Jose Mourinho and is Roma's fourth signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Rui Patricio, Eldor Shomurodov and Matias Vina.

August 13, 9:00 PM: Jannik Vestergaard leaves Southampton for Leicester City

Danish defender Jannik Vestergaard has signed for Leicester City in a three-year deal reported to be around £15m. The Danish defender arrives at Leicester after three seasons with Southampton.

Vestergaard will link up with fellow Dutchman and Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, who is said to have convinced the former to sign up for the Foxes.

"I’m very happy and I’m really excited to get going. It’s a special club that has done very well over many years and I think the project is very, very exciting, even from the outside looking in. To be a part of it is a big thing for me," Vestergaard said.

The 29-year-old could make his Leicester City debut as early as Saturday, when the Foxes host Wolves at the King Power Stadium.

August 13, 1:00 PM: Romelu Lukaku re-joins Chelsea in club-record deal

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku returned to Stamford Bridge after seven years, signing a five-year deal for a club-record fee of £97.5m after two seasons at Inter Milan.

"I came here as a kid who had a lot to learn, now I'm coming back with a lot of experience and more mature," Lukaku said. "I have supported Chelsea as a kid and now to be back and try to help them win more titles is an amazing feeling," the Belgian added.

The fee Chelsea paid to re-sign Lukaku is just short of the British transfer record set by Manchester City earlier this window, when they paid £100m to recruit Jack Grealish from Aston Villa.

In his first spell at Chelsea, Romelu Lukaku Lukaku made 10 appearances without scoring a single goal.

August 11, 9:30 AM: Lionel Messi seals much-anticipated transfer to Paris Saint-Germain

Six-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi has joined French giants Paris Saint-Germain after ending his 21-year association with Barcelona. The Argentine legend, a free agent after his contract expired this summer, has signed a two-year contract with the option of another year.

The 34-year-old, who scored a record 672 goals in 778 games and won 35 titles with Barcelona, becomes PSG's fourth free signing this summer after Georginio Wijnaldum, Sergio Ramos and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

"I am impatient to start a new chapter of my career in Paris. The club and its vision are in perfect harmony with my ambitions," Lionel Messi said following the official announcement.

"I know how talented the players and staff are here. I am determined to build, alongside them, something great for the club and for the fans. I can't wait to set foot on the Parc des Princes pitch," he added.

August 8, 6:30 PM: Aston Villa sign Axel Tuanzebe on loan

Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe signed a new contract extension with the club that runs until 2023 and moved to Aston Villa on a season-long loan. It will be his second stint with Villa after having been a part of the team which won the promotion back to the Premier League in 2019.

Tuanzebe becomes Aston Villa's fifth summer signing after Danny Ings, Leon Bailey, Emi Buendia and Ashley Young. They recently sold club captain Jack Grealish to Manchester City for £100m. 

"Axel Tuanzebe will spend the 2021-22 campaign on loan at Aston Villa after agreeing a season-long move to the Premier League club," the club's press release reads.

"The 23-year-old has also signed a new contract at Manchester United, lasting until June 2023 with the option of an additional year's extension.

"Having endured a difficult campaign last time out due to a couple of injuries, the highly-rated centre-back will use this loan as a vital opportunity to assert himself and make an impression.

"Axel will return to the United set-up at the end of the 2021-22 season."

August 7, 12:07 am: Cristian Romero joins Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham have completed the signing of Cristian Romero from Atalanta on a five-year deal, with the club splashing �?5m (£46.7m) for the 23-year-old defender.

Romero becomes the second most expensive signing in Spurs' history with only Tanguy Ndombele costing (£55m) more. Tottenham will pay Atalanta an initial fee of �?0m with the rest being add-ons. Romero won the “best defender�?award in Serie A last season and was also a standout performer at the Copa America this year. His arrival comes after Toby Alderweireld moved to Al-Duhail in Qatar last month.

August 6: 7:00 PM: Manchester City seal British record deal for Jack Grealish

Jack Grealish completed his much-anticipated move from boyhood club Aston Villa to champions Manchester City for a record £100 million deal. The English forward has put pen to paper a six-year year deal, and arrives after registering 32 goals and 43 assists in 213 appearances for Villa.

Grealish inherits the number 10 jersey at City from the now-departed Sergio Aguero, and will link up with fellow English forward Raheem Sterling at the Etihad Stadium.

August 6: 3:00 PM: Aston Villa confirm Bailey, Ings signings

Aston Villa have brought in two attacking reinforcements in winger Leon Bailey and forward Danny Ings, announcing deals for the players on August 4. While Leon Bailey arrives from Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen, Englishman Ings arrives at Villa Park after three seasons with Southampton.

Villa have reportedly spent a combined £60 million on their latest arrivals, who are tipped to fill in the void left behind by the imminent departure of club captain Jack Grealish. 

July 30: 10:00 PM: Ben White signs for Arsenal

England defender Ben White has joined Arsenal on a five-year deal from Brighton, with an option to extend for a further year. The England defender has become the Gunners' third-most expensive signing of all time, with the transfer estimated at around £50m.

White is the club's third summer signing, after left-back Nuno Tavares (£8m transfer from Benfica) and midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga (Anderlecht).

July 27: 5:30 PM: Toby Alderweireld completes transfer to Al-Duhail

Belgium defender Toby Alderweireld has completed a permanent transfer to Qatari side Al-Duhail from Tottenham Hotspur, the Premier League side announced on Tuesday.

The 32-year-old, who joined Spurs from Atletico Madrid in 2013, made 236 appearances across all competitions in a six-year spell and was regarded for his partnership with compatriot Jan Vertonghen. The pair registered Tottenham's best defensive record in a Premier League campaign (26 goals conceded) in the 2016/17 season where the Lilywhites finished second.

Toby Alderweireld has signed a three-year deal with Al-Duhail.

July 26: 10:00 PM: Tottenham and Sevilla complete Bryan Gil - Erik Lamela swap deal

Tottenham Hotspur has signed young Spanish winger Bryan Gil on a five-year deal from Sevilla, with Argentina winger Erik Lamela moving in the opposite direction as part of the swap deal.

Spurs have reportedly paid £21m for the 20-year-old Gil, who is currently on national duty with Spain at Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Lamela, who signed for Tottenham in 2013, departs after eight years in England where he registered 37 goals in 255 games.

July 23: 5:30 PM: Jadon Sancho completes Manchester United switch

England international Jadon Sancho has formally completed his much-anticipated transfer to Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund. A deal for the 21-year-old, which is estimated to be £73 million, was announced by both clubs at the end of June subject to medicals post UEFA Euro 2020.

"The chance to join Manchester United is a dream come true and I just cannot wait to perform in the Premier League. This is a young and exciting squad and I know, together, we can develop into something special to bring the success that the fans deserve," Sancho told Manchester United's website.

The England winger also thanked Borussia Dortmund for shaping him into the player that he is today. "I’ll always be grateful to Dortmund for giving me the opportunity to play first-team football, although I always knew that I would return to England one day," the 21-year-old added.

“Jadon epitomises the type of player I want to bring to the club, he is a forward player in the best traditions of Manchester United," said Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

“Old Trafford will give him the platform he needs to release his untapped talent and perform at the highest level. For a player of his age, Jadon has already achieved a great deal and showed the courage to go and prove himself abroad. We all look forward to welcoming Jadon to the squad as we prepare for the new campaign,�?the Red Devils boss added.

Jadon Sancho arrives at Old Trafford with a record of 50 goals and 64 assists in four seasons with Borussia Dortmund and was part of the England team that reached the final of UEFA Euro 2020.

Furthermore, Sancho is now the second most expensive English player of all time behind his new United teammate Harry Maguire.

July 21: 12:00 AM: Everton sign Andros Townsend and Asmir Begovic

Everton have confirmed the signings of Andros Townsend and Asmir Begovic. While Townsend has joined on a two-year deal, 34-year-old Begovic has signed an initial 12-month contract. Both players arrived as free agents following the end of their contracts with Crystal Palace and Bournemouth.

Both players come with prior Premier League experience to Goodison Park, while Andros Townsend reunites with manager Rafael Benitez. The pair worked together at Newcastle United and the former Crystal Palace man said it was a 'no-brainer' decision to join the Spaniard at Everton.

July 19: 8:45 PM: Arsenal sign Belgium U-21 international Albert Sambi Lokonga

Arsenal have completed the signing of Belgium U-21 international Albert Sambi Lokonga from Anderlecht. The 21-year-old has signed a long-term contract with the Gunners.

"It's a big move because I have been playing for Anderlecht for 10 years so it's going to be my first big move to another country," Lokonga told Arsenal's website.

"It's a big step, but I feel confident because we have to be. In the football world, you have to feel confident about yourself, but I'm looking to play in this league and I can't wait to start."

Although the fee is undisclosed, it is said that the Gunners have spent somewhere around £17.2m for the midfielder. Lokonga joined Anderlecht at the age of 15 and made his first-team debut in December 2017. He went on to make 78 appearances for the Belgian side, scoring three goals.

“Albert is a very intelligent player who has shown great maturity,�?said Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.

“He has been coached well by Vincent Kompany and his team at Anderlecht. I know Vincent very well and he talks so highly about Albert and the positive impact he had to Anderlecht in recent seasons.

“We’re confident Albert’s ready for the next stage in his development and we’re looking forward to welcoming a new member to our squad with his quality and presence.�?/p>

July 17: 8 PM: Olivier Giroud ends nine-year England stay to sign with AC Milan

2018 World Cup winner Olivier Giroud has opted for a new challenge as he has sealed a switch to AC Milan from Chelsea. The 34-year-old French centre-forward arrives from England as UEFA Champions League winner and one of the most under-rated strikers in modern football.

Giroud has signed a two-year deal with the Rosssoneri, and will reunite with former Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori who earlier completed a permanent transfer to the Serie A giants.

July 15: 11 PM: Ryan Bertrand seals free transfer to Leicester City

English defender Ryan Bertrand has joined Leicester City on a two-year deal, the club announced on Thursday. Bertrand, who spent seven years at Southampton before becoming a free agent, will reunite with Brendan Rodgers who coached him at Chelsea's academy.

The 31-year-old is the Foxes' third signing of the summer transfer window and comes in with the experience of over 240 games in the Premier League. Bertrand, who started his career at Chelsea, has won an FA Cup, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League in his career and will could make his league debut against Wolves on August 14.  

July 14: 11:30 AM: PSG sign Gianluigi Donnarumma on free transfer

Ligue 1 club Paris St-Germain have completed the signing of Italy national football team goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma on a free transfer.

The 22-year-old, who was adjudged the player of the tournament at UEFA Euro 2020, have signed a five-year deal with PSG after his contract expired at AC Milan.

"I am delighted to be part of this huge club," Donnarumma told PSG's club website. "I feel ready to take on this new challenge and continue to grow here. With Paris, I want to win as much as possible and to bring joy to the supporters."

July 14: 7:00 PM: Rui Patricio signs for Roma, Wolves rope in Sa as his replacement

Jose Mourinho's AS Roma have announced the signing of Portugal goalkeeper Rui Patricio from Premier League side Wolves. The 33-year-old has inked a three-year deal for a reported fee of £9.8m. Patricio leaves Wolves after three seasons, where he registered 31 clean sheets in 112 Premier League outings.

Rui Patricio will be replaced by compatriot Jose Sa at Wolves, with the 28-year-old custodian arriving from Olympiakos as a two-time league champion. Sa has signed a five-year contract that will see him stay at the Molineux Stadium at least till 2026.

July 10: 5:30 PM: Arsenal sign Nuno Tavares as Kieron Tierney back-up

Portuguese U21 defender Nuno Tavares became Arsenal's first signing of the season as he joined the Gunners from Benfica for a reported fee of £8m. Coming through the ranks of the Benfica youth system, Navares has made 25 senior appearances for the club since August 2019.

With Arsenal struggling to fill the gap left by an injured Tierney last season, Mikel Arteta made a backup left-back his priority this season. With Sead Kolasinac leaving the club soon, Navares is the first signing signalling Arsenal's rebuild under Edu and Arteta.

July 9: 4:30 PM: Michael Olise joins Crystal Palace as Vieira's first signing

Patrick Vieira has begun his Crystal Palace era with the signature of highly-rated midfielder Michael Olise from Reading. The 19-year-old, who won the EFL's Young Player of the Season award in the 2020-21 season, joins the Eagles on a five-year contract after registering seven goals and 12 assists in 46 games last term.

On recruiting Olise, Vieira said, “We have the tools in our football club to make him (Michael Olise) a better player, and we’ve known him quite well because he’s a player the football club have been following for a long time. I think it is important to refresh the squad, to bring some new faces, to bring young talent here, and this is a really good signing for us.�?/span>

English-born Michael Olise, who represents France at the international level, started his youth career with Chelsea and Manchester City before moving to Championship side Reading. An academy graduate, Olise made his first-team debut in March 2019 against Leeds United, aged just 17.

July 7: 2:30 PM: Sergio Ramos joins PSG

Paris Saint-Germain have completed their second summer signing in two days, with former Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos arriving in the capital city on a two-year contract. 

“I am very happy to join Paris Saint-Germain," Ramos was quoted as saying by PSG. “This is a big change in my life, a new challenge and it’s a day I will never forget. I am very proud to be a part of this ambitious project, to be a part of this squad with so many great players."

“Paris Saint-Germain is a club that has already proven itself at the highest level. I want to continue to grow and improve at Paris and help the team to win as many trophies as possible," he added.

Ramos captained Madrid between 2015 and 2021 and during his 16-year stint with the club he won five La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League honours.

July 6: 10:00 PM: PSG sign Achraf Hakimi

Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of Morocco full-back Achraf Hakimi from Inter on a five-year contract. Hakimi was also a target for Chelsea, who matched PSG's �?0m bid for the player. BBC claims that the Blues wanted to include Marcos Alonso as part of the deal too. But the personal terms between PSG and the player were agreed more than a month ago.

"I feel a lot of pride today. After my experiences in Spain, Germany and Italy, Paris Saint-Germain offers me the opportunity to discover a new championship under the colours of one of the most prestigious clubs in the world," said Hakimi after completing the move.

Fabrizio Romano says that Inter will receive a direct payment of �?0m while the other variables include �?m easy add ons, �?m difficult add ons.

"I can't wait to meet my new team-mates, the fans and feel the extraordinary fervour that reigns at the Parc des Princes.

"I share the same very high ambitions with the staff and the players and will do everything to give my club what it expects of me. "

July 6: 4:30 PM: Matteo Guendouzi joins Marseille on loan

Arsenal and Marseille have reached an agreement over the transfer of 22-year-old midfielder Matteo Guendouzi on a season-long loan. The French team has an option to make his deal permanent in the summer of 2022.

Guendouzi spent the 2020/21 season on loan at Hertha Berlin, making 24 appearances in all competitions. The midfielder joined Arsenal from French side Lorient in 2018 for a fee reported to be worth £7m plus bonuses. He went on to make 82 appearances for the Gunners in his two years with the club.

"Matteo Guendouzi has signed up with Marseille for a one-year loan with an option to buy," read an official statement from Marseille.

"Guendouzi is a modern midfielder, technically strong and with good passing ability. 

"A player of character, he has a good view of the game. These qualities he will undoubtedly be able to share with the Marseille team."

According to Goal, Marseille have made an initial payment of £850,000 for the midfielder, and if they decide to trigger the clause of a permanent move, they will have to pay £9 million.

July 4: 6:40 PM: Patrick Vieira appointed as Crystal Palace manager

Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has signed a three-year deal to succeed veteran English manager Roy Hodgson as Crystal Palace manager.

The 45-year-old Frenchman, who was last seen as the head coach of Ligue 1 side Nice, emerged as a top candidate to replace Hogdson after former Borussia Dortmund manager Lucien Favre pulled out of the race to become Palace manager.

Vieira previously managed Major League Soccer (MLS) team New York City from 2016 to 2018 before a two-and-a-half season stint with Nice, which ended in December 2020.

July 2: 4:30 PM: Manchester United sign Tom Heaton

Veteran goalkeeper Tom Heaton has completed his move to Manchester United on a two-year deal, the club has officially confirmed. 

"Manchester United is delighted to confirm the signing of Tom Heaton," read an official statement from the club.

"The England international goalkeeper has agreed a contract until June 2023, with the option for a further year."

The 35-year-old joins the list of goalkeeper United have at their disposal. This includes David de Gea, Dean Henderson and Lee Grant. Meanwhile, Sergio Romero is set to leave the club in summer.

Heaton started his footballing career with the Manchester United reserve team but failed to make it to the senior squad. He spent several years on loan before finally moving to Cardiff City. Stints at Bristol City, Burnley and Aston Villa followed before he returned to United.

"For me to have the opportunity to come back after spending 13 great years here as a kid, it's an incredible feeling and I'm really, really excited to get started," said Heaton after completing the move.

"I'm just seeing it as a fantastic opportunity as I still feel I've got an awful lot to give and I've got the bit between my teeth.

"I'm looking forward to hitting the ground running. I feel in great shape and I'm looking forward to coming in to compete with the other goalkeepers."

July 1: 7:15 PM: Jadon Sancho moves to Manchester United

Manchester United have finally confirmed the signing of England winger Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund for a fee worth £73m. It is said that the 21-year-old will undergo a medical after England's run in the ongoing UEFA Euro 2020.

"Manchester United is delighted to announce it has reached agreement in principle with Borussia Dortmund for the transfer of Jadon Sancho," the Premier League club said in a statement.

"The signing is subject to contractual terms and a medical, which will be completed after Jadon's involvement in the UEFA European Championship."

It took Manchester United immense bargain to confirm the move as Dortmund initially demanded £85m for the player. Be that as it may, the asking price was lower than their previous price tag of £108m from last summer.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the 21-year-old will sign a contract until 2026, with an option of extending it to another year. Furthermore, his former club, Manchester City will receive around �?3m as part of the deal.

July 1: 1:15 AM: Nuno Espirito Santo signs for Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the appointment of former Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo as their new manager, with the 47-year-old signing a two-year deal with the north London club.

Spurs were on the lookout for a new manager following the conclusion of the 2020/21 Premier League season. They reportedly held talks with Antonio Conte, Mauricio Pochettino, Paulo Fonseca, Gennaro Gattuso and Julen Lopetegui, but nothing really materialized. The Lilly Whites opened talks with Santo's camp only last week.

"When you have a squad with quality and talent, we want to make the fans proud and enjoy," Nuno told Spurs' club website.

"It's an enormous pleasure and honour [to be here], there's joy and I'm happy and looking forward to starting work. We don't have any days to lose and we must start working immediately as pre-season starts in a few days."

June 30: 5:00 PM: Rafa Benitez appointed as new Everton manager

Former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez returns to Merseyside after 11 years, signing a three-year deal to become the new Everton boss until 2024. The Spanish coach has been out of work after mutually terminating his contract with Chinese Super League (CSL) team Dalian Professional earlier this year.

With this move, Benitez joins William Edward Barclay as the only two football managers to be in the hot seat at Liverpool and Everton.

June 30: 4:30 PM: Leicester City sign RB Salzburg's Patson Daka

Leicester City have announced that RB Salzburg striker Patson Daka will join the Premier League club on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old Zambian international, who netted 68 goals in 125 appearances for Salzburg in all competitions, arrives in the English top-flight league having guided his former employers to four successive league titles.

Patson Daka, who will link up with his new club from July 1, is the latest RB Salzburg star to complete a move to the Premier League, after Liverpool trio Sadio Mane, Naby Keita and Takumi Minamino. 

June 22: 10:05 PM: Hakan Calhanoglu joins Inter from AC Milan

Serie A champions Inter Milan have announced the signing of Turkish midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu from city rival AC Milan on a free transfer. The 27-year-old has signed a three-year contract with Inter lasting until 30 June 2024. 

"It's a great thing, we know that Inter are a great team, a great club with a nice atmosphere, and great fans," Calhanoglu said.

"I'm very happy to be here, I'm going on vacation now, but I already have good feelings. We want to win the Scudetto this year too, so we'll see," the midfielder added.

June 19: 10:25 PM: Depay joins Barcelona for free

The Netherlands winger Memphis Depay has joined La Liga giants Barcelona on a free transfer, ending his four-year stay at Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais. The 27-year-old has inked a two-year contract with the Catalan club that will run till the end of the 2022/23 season. Depay is currently involved with Holland in the ongoing EURO 2020, and has scored one goal in two games.

June 17: 4:00 PM: Buffon rejoins Parma

Legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has returned to his boyhood club Parma after 20 years. The 43-year-old stopper has signed a two-year deal with the club which he joined as a 13-year-old. He eventually made his Serie A debut with the club at the age of 17. 

"He is back where he belongs. He is back home," wrote Parma in a tweet.

June 10: 6:30 PM: Georginio Wijnaldum signs for PSG

Paris Saint-Germain have announced the signing of former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum on a free transfer for a deal that will run until 2024. The Netherlands midfielder is expected to earn �?.5m per season as reported by Fabrizio Romano. Wijnaldum was a long-term target for FC Barcelona and the Catalan club were hopeful of acquiring his services, but a last-minute swoop from PSG, who offered doubled salary, took the deal away from Barcelona.

"Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce the transfer of Georginio Wijnaldum," said PSG in an official statement. "Arriving from Liverpool, the Netherlands international midfielder has signed with the club from the French capital until 30 June 2024.

June 7: 5:45 PM: Buendia seals club-record Aston Villa move

Aston Villa have agreed on a club-record 33 million pound deal with Premier League newcomers Norwich City for the transfer of Argentina midfielder Emiliano Buendia. The 24-year-old, who was the Canaries' player of the season as they sealed a return to the English top-flight league, has inked a deal that will keep him with Villa until June 2026.

The deal, which could rise to 38 million with add-ons, was announced by both clubs on Monday with Buendia set to complete his medicals after Argentina's World Cup qualifying game against Colombia on Tuesday night. 

June 3: 4:30 PM: Inzaghi appointed as Conte's successor at Inter

Serie A champions, Inter, have confirmed that former Lazio manager Simone Inzaghi has been appointed as Antonio Conte's successor. The 45-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the club.

"FC Internazionale Milano would like to welcome Simone Inzaghi to the club, as our new first-team coach: the Italian manager has signed a two-year deal with the Nerazzurri," read an official statement from the club.

It was on May 27 that Antonio Conte left Inter by mutual consent after a disagreement with the board. It is said that the former Chelsea coach was asked to cut his wage bill to 15-20 per cent and sell players worth up to £70m in the upcoming transfer window. While Conte has left, the problem still persists, with Inzaghi being at the centre of it.

Striker Romelu Lukaku has attracted interest from across Europe while Lautaro Martinez is yet to sign a new contract. Wing-back Achraf Hakimi is gathering from Paris Saint-Germain too. 

June 2: 2:40 PM: Barcelona sign Emerson Royal

Only a day after completing the deal for Eric Garcia, Barcelona completed their third signing for the 2021/22 season by exercising their option to buy for Emerson Royal from Real Betis. The 22-year-old right-back has signed a contract until 2024 with the Spanish club. The Brazil international arrived in La Liga in January 2019 in a joint financial operation between Barcelona and Real Betis. Each club paid half of his transfer fee. 

Barcelona exercised their option to buy the player for �? million. The 22-year-old right-back made 79 appearances in all competitions for Betis, scoring five goals and providing 10 assists. 

June 1: 12:30 PM: Eric Garcia rejoins FC Barcelona

La Liga giants FC Barcelona have confirmed that they have signed back defender Eric Garcia from Manchester City. The 20-year-old player will sign a contract until the end of the 2025/26 season and his buy out clause is set at 400 million euros. 

The defender joined the Barça Academy in 2008 and continued his development at La Masia until 2017 when he left for Manchester City where he spent four seasons featuring at U-19, U-23 level and for the first team.  

May 31: 7:30 PM: Sergio Aguero signs for Barcelona

Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has finalised his move to FC Barcelona, joining the Catalan club on a free transfer. The Argentina striker has signed a deal that will keep him with Barcelona until the end of the 2022/23 season. Barcelona have explicitly mentioned that his 'buy out clause is set at 100 million euros'. 

Aguero leaves City as a club legend and their all-time top scorer. Since making his Premier League debut in the 2011-12 season, the forward made 390 appearances for the Cityzens, scoring 260. During his 10-year stint with the Manchester club, Aguero won five Premier League titles, six League Cups and one FA Cup. He came close to winning the UEFA Champions League this season, but fell short as City lost to Chelsea 1-0 in the final.

May 28: 09:30 PM: David Alaba joins Real Madrid from Bayern Munich

Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of defender David Alaba on a five-year contract after leaving Bayern Munich. Alaba will be presented as a Real player after Euro 2020, the statement added.

The 28-year-old is leaving Bayern after 431 games in 13 years at the club, where he won 10 German titles and the Champions League twice.

May 28: 06:30 PM: Massimiliano Allegri returns as Juventus manager after Andrea Pirlo sacking

Juventus have appointed Massimiliano Allegri for the second time after the Turin giants sacked coach Andrea Pirlo following a single season in charge. Allegri won five Serie A titles in a row in his first spell in Turin between 2014 and 2019, as well as lifting the Coppa Italia four times and finishing as Champions League runners-up twice.

May 28: 05:42 PM: Liverpool sign defender Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig

Premier League club Liverpool have announced that they have signed centre back Ibrahima Konate from German side RB Leipzig on Friday. The Reds triggered the reported 36 million pounds (50 million dollars) release clause in the 22-year-old's Leipzig contract to seal his switch to Anfield. 

May 27: 07:18 PM: AC Milan sign Lille's Mike Maignan to replace Gianluigi Donnarumma

Serie A giant AC Milan have signed goalkeeper Mike Maignan from French champions Lille on a five-year contract. The 25-year-old is set to replace Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. 

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Gameweek 2 of the Premier League turned out to be a rather tricky one for fantasy managers. Both the most captained player Mohamed Salah and the most picked midfielder Bruno Fernandes failed to deliver, drawing blanks.

The upcoming Gameweek is a tricky one to call as well with Liverpool hosting Chelsea at Anfield while Arsenal travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City. On the other hand, Manchester United make an away trip to the Molineux Stadium to play Wolves.

A win or even a draw for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men will see Manchester United create history as they would stretch their unbeaten away run in English top-flight football to 28 games.

Fantasy Premier League: Gameweek 3 tips to make your team

Best attacker: Danny Ings

Aston Villa’s summer signing Danny Ings has hit the ground running at his new club. The former Southampton man has scored in both the opening two games of the season and a home match against Brentford is a perfect opportunity to add to his tally. While Brentford’s defensive record has been good this season, it’s worth noting that they have allowed their opponents a whopping 18 shots from inside the penalty box, which is an area of the pitch that Ings has made a career of excelling in.

Best defender: Aymeric Laporte

One might consider the likes of Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold or Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso for their fantasy team, but it’s worth mentioning that their chances of keeping a clean sheet aren’t very high since the two clinical teams clash over the weekend. However, Manchester City’s Aymeric Laporte could be a handy option. Considering Arsenal have conceded four goals in two league matches and are yet to score a goal themselves, a clean sheet for City seems highly probable. Furthermore, Laporte will be a threat for Manchester City in attacking set-plays - an area of Arsenal’s game that needs improvement.

Best player: Michail Antonio

West Ham United forward Michail Antonio is the second most picked player in Fantasy Premier League after Said Benrahma. The 31-year-old has made a fantastic start to the new Premier League season, scoring three goals and assisting thrice, resulting in a total of 29 fantasy points from two games. With West Ham playing a struggling Crystal Palace side at home, expect Antonio to deliver yet another masterclass.

Fantasy Premier League stats for Gameweek 3 fixtures

Manchester City vs Arsenal

Manchester City are unbeaten against Arsenal in the Premier League since 2015, winning nine of their 11 meetings. 

The Cityzens have scored at least three goals in three of their last five appearances.

Liverpool vs Chelsea

Chelsea have won just two of their last 13 Premier League games against Liverpool (L6, D5). As for the Reds, they have scored at least two goals in four of their last five games against Chelsea. 

New Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku starred on his debut against Arsenal but he has scored just one goal in his last 11 outings against Liverpool.

Wolves vs Manchester United

Wolves against Manchester United has rarely been a high-scoring match. The teams, in fact, have registered marginal wins in recent times, with United winning 2-1 in the most recent meeting in May 2021. 

Wolves�?last win over Manchester United in the league dates back to April 2019.

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The third week of the Premier League was another action-packed, high octane rollercoaster ride for teams, managers and fans alike. Jamie Vardy was one of the biggest scorers last week courtesy his hat-trick against Manchester City as Leicester City beat Pep Guardiola’s men 5-2.

The upcoming week of action promises to be another exciting one and here are a few players who could help your fantasy team shine.

Player: Timothy Castagne

Team: Leicester City

Match: Leicester City vs West Ham United

Belgian full-back Timothy Castagne has hit the ground running in the Premier League after joining Leicester from Atalanta in the summer. The versatile full-back is currently one of Leicester’s most threatening attacking outlets and has been heavily involved in their goals this season.

After scoring on his debut for the Foxes, Castagne provided two assists in the team’s next league match against Burnley and another against Manchester City last week. His attacking contributions aside, Castagne is a part of a stable backline that will get you plenty of clean sheets.  

Player: James Rodriguez

Team: Everton

Match: Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion

James Rodriguez has quickly become Everton’s talisman after joining the club in the summer. Elegant and graceful with the ball at his feet, Rodriguez never seems to be in a rush and always looks like he has more time than the opposition while in possession.

A creator of chances, most of the Toffees�?attacks have been going through the Colombian since his arrival. He’s already scored his first goal and provided his first assist for the club. One of the main reasons why Everton have won their opening three league games this season, Rodriguez’s form will be crucial if Everton are harbouring European ambitions for next season.  

Player: Mason Mount

Team: Chelsea

Match: Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

For all of Chelsea’s summer signings, it was their academy stars that bailed them out from suffering an embarrassing defeat against West Bromwich Albion last week. Trailing 3-0 at half-time, it was Mason Mount’s goal that turned the tide of the contest and helped the Blues salvage a point.

He also provided an assist against West Brom and is well trusted by manager Frank Lampard. With him likely to enjoy a lot of game time in the coming months, Mount can be expected to get his fair share of goals and assists since it’s not easy to keep him out of the action on the pitch.  

Player: Danny Ings

Team: Southampton

Match: Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

After finishing last season with 22 league goals �?on par with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and one behind Jamie Vardy �?Danny Ings hasn’t wasted much time in finding the back of the net for Southampton in the ongoing campaign.

Ings has netted thrice in his last two league games and seems to have picked up where he left off last season. Aided by Southampton’s expansive brand of football, there’s no reason why the 28-year-old can’t enjoy another prolific campaign in England’s top-flight.

Player: Harry Kane

Team: Tottenham Hotspur

Match: Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur

Harry Kane may not be scoring goals by the dozen at the start of the 2020-21 Premier League season but surely, it’s just a matter of time before that happens. He’s scored just once in the league so far but looks poised to improve on that aspect of his game with more match sharpness.

That aside, goals aren’t the only way he’s been contributing to the team. Kane, in fact, is the leading assist-provider in the league at the moment, having set up five goals this season. He’s been involved in all of Spurs�?league goals so far and that’s unlikely to change as the season progresses.

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Brazil great Romario once said, �?/span>Strikers are egotists, selfish. We have to be.�?This particular utterance may sound bumptious to many, yet the fact remains that these men are solely judged on the statistics they deliver.

European football, this season, was profoundly impacted by the momentous consequences of the global pandemic but it managed to deliver what was promised. For once, the world witnessed someone other than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo topping the goal-scoring chart, with Lazio’s Ciro Immobile pipping the duo by bagging 36 league goals.

In that context, a certain Robert Lewandowski was at his lethal best for the record Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. We have had as many as 11 players who crossed the 20-goal mark across the English Premier League, the Italian Serie A, the Spanish La Liga and the German Bundesliga. So, to put things in perspective, and figure out who has been at the deadliest from the lot, we compare all these men across several facets like conversion rate and average shots per game to name a few to obtain a crystallised picture in front of us.

Note: Only the players to score 20 or more league goals are taken into account.

Only league appearances are considered, not the European figures.

Players from the French Ligue 1 have been excluded, given that the league ended prematurely.

Conversion rate

This particular attribute distinguishes how deadly a striker can be with his attempts. It is often said that the best strikers are those who can capitalise on the situations when expectations are least. 

Speaking in that context, a certain Jamie Vardy of Leicester City tops the chart with a conversion rate of 30.26. Having notched 23 goals and five assists in the 2019/20 Premier League season, the England forward attempted a total of 70 shots, with 43 of them being on target.

Up next comes a surprising entrant; Sassuolo’s Francesco Caputo who scored 21 and assisted a further seven. The 33-year-old had a mere 58 attempts, least amongst those who have scored at least 12 goals in the Serie A season but was on target on 35 occasions, completing his tenure with a conversion rate of 30.

Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski made heads spin with a return of 34 goals and four assists. In a total of 2762 minutes played in the league, the Polish striker attempted a total of 114 shots (64 on target), maintaining a healthy rate of 25.76. 

Lazio’s Ciro Immobile stole the limelight with an exhilarating tally of 36 goals and nine assists. Having had 71 shots on target from an attempted 119, the Italian marksman finished with a rate of 25.71.

Inter’s Romelu Lukaku had a fantastic season under Antonio Conte, who also tried signing the big Belgian during his time at Chelsea. And now that the pair are working together, the former Manchester United striker finished with a figure of 23 goals and two assists, converting his 75 attempts at a rate of 24.47.

You might be wondering where the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are in the list. Well, rightly so, but brace yourself for an utter disappointment as the duo finishes on the bottom of the table. 

Messi, who had a contribution in 46 league goals (25 goals and 21 assists), found the target on 71 occasions from 115 attempts, while Ronaldo, who bagged 31 goals and five assists, attempted a whopping 142 shots, with 80 being on target. The duo, however, returns a conversion rate of 14.67 (Messi) and 15.58 (Ronaldo).

Player

Goals/assists

Total Shots/On Target

Conversion rate

Jamie Vardy

23/5

71/43

30.26

Francesco Caputo

21/7

58/35

30

Robert Lewandowski

34/4

114/69

25.76

Ciro Immobile

36/9

119/71

25.71

Romelu Lukaku

23/2

75/47

24.47

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

22/3

70/42

24.44

Danny Ings

22/2

66/38

24.14

Timo Werner

28/8

100/64

23.53

Karim Benzema

21/8

107/60

18.33

Cristiano Ronaldo

31/5

142/80

15.58

Lionel Messi

25/21

115/71

14.67

Meanwhile, those between 20 and 25 are the likes of Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (24.44), Southampton’s Danny Ings (24.14), former RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner (23.53). Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema, for his part, carried a conversion rate of 18.33.

Minutes per goal

Robert Lewandowski and Ciro Immobile once again enter the top half of the tally, having had minutes-per-goal ratios of 81 and 88 respectively in their leagues. The duo put together, has scored a whopping 70 goals and 13 assists between them, which is, with all due respect, more than what Watford and Norwich combined to score (62) in the 2019/20 Premier League season. Deleterious with the ball at their feet, the pair averaged 4.5 and 3.8 shots respectively per game. 

While both Messi and Ronaldo have been at the bottom in terms of conversion, their average of shots per game shows why they are considered as two of the best footballers of the current generation. The Portuguese, who found the back of the net every 94 minutes, took 6.3 shots per game in Serie A, most by any player in the list. The Barcelona frontman, on the other hand, comes second with 4.8 with a figure of 115 minutes per goal.

Player

Minutes per goal

Shots per game

Robert Lewandowski

81

4.5

Ciro Immobile

88

3.8

Cristiano Ronaldo

94

6.3

Timo Werner

100

3.6

Lionel Messi

115

4.8

Danny Ings

128

2.4

Romelu Lukaku

130

2.8

Jamie Vardy

132

2.5

Francesco Caputo

140

2

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

143

2.6

Karim Benzema

150

3.4

As shown in the list, Karim Benzema, who carried Real Madrid on several occasions en route to winning the La Liga title, took 150 minutes to score a goal. A figure that lowly, however, is compensated by 3.4 shots per game.

And perhaps to no one's surprise, Chelsea’s newest acquisition Timo Werner sits fourth with a figure of 100 minutes per goal. His average of 3.6 shots per game, though, is one of the best in the tally. 

Jamie Vardy and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang acquire the bottom spots, which well and truly resonates how fiery the English Premier League can be.

Shots from different areas

Strikers are judged on how efficient they are when not on the ball. Their clever movement of getting into the scoring position is exactly what makes them noxious, and this particular area we are about to scout explore shows how effective these 11 players have been from different parts of the field, like scoring from outside the box, around the penalty area and from the six-yard box.

Starting off with the European golden boot winner, Ciro Immobile, the Lazio striker has bagged a solitary goal from outside the box from 27 attempts. From around the penalty area though, he has attempted a whopping 112 shots (second-best in the list), converting 34 of them, followed by one from the six-yard box.

There are only two players - Karim Benzema and Francesco Caputo - who failed to score a goal from outside of the box. Benzema’s goal against Real Valladolid in August 2019 though came right from the edge of the box, and thus it is quite debatable.

Player

Shots from outside of box/goals

Conversion rate from outside of box

Shots from penalty area/goals

Shots from six-yard box/goals

Conversion rate from inside box

Penalty Goals

Ciro Immobile

27/1

16.67

112/34

3/1

55.56

14

Cristiano Ronaldo

81/2

11.76

115/25

12/4

49.15

11

Romelu Lukaku

15/1

25

73/18

11/4

51.16

6

Francesco Caputo

3/0

0

65/16

5/5

58.33

2

Robert Lewandowski

20/1

20

104/29

14/4

55.93

5

Timo Werner

18/3

20

99/22

6/3

46.55

3

Lionel Messi

84/9

26.92

66/14

9/2

37.5

5

Karim Benzema

25/0

0

86/19

13/2

37.93

5

Jamie Vardy

9/1

50

70/17

10/5

55

4

Danny Ings

15/4

60

61/11

17/7

54.55

1

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

24/2

25

60/18

9/2

55.26

2

However, the highest amount of goals from outside, as a majority of us can expect, has come from Lionel Messi, who notched nine from a whopping 84 attempts.

Robert Lewandowski, being a poacher, has found the net on 29 occasions from the penalty area in 104 attempts. Meanwhile, the best conversion rate from the six-yard box comes from Caputo, who has put the ball into the net in all of his five attempts.

Versatility

All of these 11 players have shown extreme athleticism, and that is duly illustrated by the fact that how potent they have been even with their weaker foot or even their strong presence in the air. In this distinction, we will look at how many shots each player has taken from their right foot, left foot and with their head, before they found the net.

Considering the ability to score with the weaker foot, Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy has scored nine, while Southampton’s Danny Ings and Sassuolo’s Francesco Caputo have scored eight. The likes of Lionel Messi and Romelu Lukaku are the only left-footed attackers in the list, and the duo has scored two and four goals respectively from their weaker right foot.

As far as headers are concerned, Robert Lewandowski has notched eight goals by rising high, while Timo Werner and Messi are the only forwards who failed to score a headed goal in the 2019/20 league season.

Player

Right foot shots/goals

Left foot shots/goals

Headed attempts/goals

Lewandowski

73/23

24/3

39/8

Werner

92/23

21/5

10/0

Francesco Caputo

35/11

29/8

9/2

Cristiano Ronaldo

126/24

51/5

31/2

Ciro Immobile

95/28

28/6

19/2

Romelu Lukaku

20/4

58/15

20/4

Jamie Vardy

34/11

37/9

18/3

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

67/16

17/3

9/3

Danny Ings

55/13

21/8

17/1

Karim Benzema

69/14

30/4

24/2

Lionel Messi

12/2

142/23

5/0

And for the second time running, both Ronaldo and Messi have oozed class by having 126 and 142 attempts respectively with their stronger foot. 

Note: Stats taken from whoscored, BBC, transfermarkt, one-versus-one and understat

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Matchweek 36 sees the fight for the European spots tense up as the in-form Arsenal, who are unbeaten in three Premier League matches, take on champions Liverpool in a crunch tie for a European spot. On other important ties, two more European aspirants Leicester City and Sheffield United battle it out for a place in the top six, with both clubs looking to take advantage of Chelsea’s loss to Sheffield last time round.

While the race for the Golden Boot gets as heated as the fight for European competition, with the primary contenders being Jamie Vardy, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Danny Ings, let’s have a look at five players to have in your Nostragamus fantasy teams:

Player: Raheem Sterling

Team: Manchester City

Match: Manchester City vs Bournemouth

Raheem Sterling might not have been at his razor-sharp best this season but the former Liverpool player has been one of their most prolific goalscorers against AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League. The English wideman scored one goal the last time these two teams met, taking his total tally to four against the Cherries in their last five games. With Pep reportedly more interested in finishing second, he will hope Sterling will be able to find his scoring boots for the third match running against Bournemouth.

Player: Mohamed Salah

Team: Liverpool

Match: Arsenal vs Liverpool

Mohamed Salah has always shown the knack of scoring goals against Arsenal. The Egyptian winger has scored five goals in as many appearances against the North London club, including three in the last two for Liverpool. He will look to continue this form against Arsenal, who haven’t lost a game at home against Liverpool in their last five fixtures.

Player: Jamie Vardy

Team: Leicester City

Match: Leicester City vs Sheffield United

Although Arsenal vs Liverpool could prove to be the blockbuster fixture for the next matchweek, the game between Leicester and Sheffield will prove to be a crunch tied for both teams. Jamie Vardy was back to his goalscoring best and added another goal against Arsenal to get an important equaliser and lead the goalscoring charts. He will need to be at his firing best against Sheffield, or risk losing the third spot to Chelsea.

Player: Mason Greenwood

Team: Manchester United

Match: Crystal Palace vs Manchester United

Mason Greenwood has been creating ripples in recent times with his strong performances for Manchester United. The front three of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Greenwood have scored the bulk of United’s goals since the restart, with the addition of Bruno Fernandes giving the team a cutting edge in their attack. The England youth international has now scored four goals in three appearances, making him among the top-scoring teenagers in Premier League history.

Player: Danny Ings

Team: Southampton

Match: Southampton vs Brighton and Hove Albion

Brighton will be wary of the in-form Southampton in a bid to stay above the relegation zone. Danny Ings has one goal in two appearances as a Saints player against Brighton, but his current goalscoring form, which allowed his side to earn an important draw against Everton, will be key against Brighton. He now has 19 goals, and with both Aubameyang and Vardy facing tough fixtures, all eyes will be on Ings to grab a goal or two against the Seagulls.

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While the Premier League title has already been won by Liverpool in record time, the battle to finish as the top-flight's leading scorer is set to go down to the wire.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah could add the Golden Boot to his Premier League winners' medal, but he has work to do to catch Leicester's Jamie Vardy, who sits top of the goal charts with four games left.

Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is also in contention to get his hands on the prize after sharing it with Salah and Sadio Mane last season when the trio each scored 22 goals.

Southampton's Danny Ings is the dark horse after an unexpectedly prolific campaign.

Jamie Vardy

With 22 league goals to his credit so far this term, Vardy is in pole position to take the prize, especially after rediscovering his peak form over the last week.

Vardy failed to score in Leicester's first four games after the coronavirus hiatus, but the 33-year-old netted twice against Crystal Palace to pass 100 Premier League goals and struck again at Arsenal.

"He's a legend here for the rest of his time at the club, it's just what he adds to that status over the rest of his career," Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers said after Vardy became the 29th player to join the Premier League 100-goal club.

Winning the Golden Boot would be another landmark moment for Vardy, who has defied the odds throughout his remarkable rise from non-league journeyman to Premier League champion four years ago.

Vardy's next opportunity to increase his grip on the top spot comes against lowly Bournemouth on Sunday.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

The Arsenal forward has scored three times in his last three appearances to move into second place in the goal race.

Aubameyang has netted 20 times this season, his prolific form increased Arsenal's desire to get the Gabon international to extend a contract that expires at the end of next season.

The 31-year-old is yet to agree a new deal amid reported interest from Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain.

His value to Arsenal comes not just in his goals but in his ability to play wide on the left as well as upfront.

Sunday's north London derby at Tottenham and a home game against Liverpool in their following game give Aubameyang a chance to put pressure on Vardy when the spotlight is brightest.

Mohamed Salah

Having won the Golden Boot in 2018 and finished in joint first place last year, the Liverpool forward needs a late goal spree to make it three successive seasons on top of the leaderboard.

Salah's brace in a 3-1 win at Brighton on Wednesday took him to 19 goals and, with Liverpool chasing a new Premier League points record, the Egyptian is likely to remain in the team even with the title won.

With nine assists this season, compared to four for Vardy, two for Aubameyang and two for Ings, the 28-year-old all round value to Liverpool is arguably higher than any of his Golden Boot rivals.

Next up for Liverpool is Saturday's clash with Burnley followed by games against Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle to round off a memorable campaign that could finish on a high for Salah on a personal note as well. 

Danny Ings

The Southampton striker bagged his 19th goal of the season in Thursday's 1-1 draw at Everton.

After a blistering run during the winter, the goals had dried up a little for Ings, but the 27-year-old has been back in predatory form since the restart.

Ahead of Monday's trip to Manchester United, Ings' four goals in his last five matches have underlined the former Liverpool forward's case for a possible England call-up when international football resumes.

First, Ings will focus on becoming the first Golden Boot winner to play for a club outside the Premier League's 'big six' since Sunderland's Kevin Phillips in 1999-2000.

Feature image courtesy: AFP / Paul Ellis, Richard Heathcote, Michael Regan

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The fight for the top four is heating up, with a few of the bigger names getting important wins. Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Watford built pressure on third-placed Leicester City, who dished out an important 3-0 win themselves over Crystal Palace in a fight for the third spot. Meanwhile, Arsenal have found their winning form after a disastrous start to Project Restart. Bukayo Saka and Alexandre Lacazette scored important goals to beat sixth-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers away from home, moving them into seventh; a spot closer to potential European football.

However, the pick of the bunch from the last gameweek has to be Manchester United, who fought back from 1-0 to beat a lowly Bournemouth side 5-2. Mason Greenwood notched two goals but it was Bruno Fernandes who commanded the show. The same is expected from a buoyant United side, as we look at the five players who might influence your Nostragamus fantasy managers:

Player: Bruno Fernandes

Team:  Manchester United

Match: Aston Villa vs Manchester United

As mentioned above, Bruno Fernandes was the key cog in United’s attacking threat in their win over Bournemouth. In fact, his addition has been a worthy one, with United’s front three recording 55 goals in all competitions this season, four more than champions Liverpool’s attacking trio.

Fernandes has six goals in nine appearances for the Red Devils while getting five assists as well. This includes two assists against Bournemouth and a beautifully struck freekick. Expect the Portuguese midfielder to be involved in a few more attacks against relegation-threatened Aston Villa.

Player: Raheem Sterling

Team: Manchester City

Match: Manchester City vs Newcastle United

Sterling has not been at his prolific best this season, having scored 13 goals in 27 appearances, while getting just one assist. However, the wide-man was at his usual best against champions Liverpool, scoring his side’s second goal as the champions went on to beat them 4-0.

Against a buoyant Newcastle United under Steve Bruce, who will be looking to spoil the mood of City, Sterling will need to be sharp as a razor. He was subpar against an in-form Southampton, who went on to score a solitary goal to beat the former champions of England.

Player: Mohamed Salah

Team: Liverpool

Match: Brighton and Hove Albion vs Liverpool

Mohamed Salah might not have hit the peak of his form but it was enough to lead Liverpool to their first league title in 30 years. He is Liverpool’s leading goalscorer this season (17) while assisting another eight.

Although Salah might not have scored in the 4-0 loss to Manchester City, or the 2-0 win over Aston Villa, the Egyptian has an impeccable record against Brighton, with four goals in five appearances against them, while Liverpool have beaten them on all five occasions, with Salah scoring the winning goal on two occasions. 

Player: Jamie Vardy

Team: Leicester City

 Match: Arsenal vs Leicester City

Jamie Vardy has been at his best this season and finds himself on top of the Golden Boot standings after scoring two goals in Leicester City’s 3-0 win over City. While the 33-year-old striker faces stiff competition from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Vardy’s strong form beats the Gabonese striker to the spot.

Vardy has scored six goals and one assist in five previous appearances against the Gunners. Leicester will be looking to do the double over Arsenal and secure third spot but the job at hand will be tough with Arteta’s new-look Arsenal finding important form at the tail end of the Premier League.

Player: Danny Ings

Team: Southampton

Match: Everton vs Southampton

Danny Ings has been the surprise package among the Premier League strikers this season. He is third on the Golden Boot standings, with 18 goals in 33 appearances for the Saints. The 27-year-old striker has scored important goals for the Saints, leading the team like a one-man army.

Southampton find themselves in 13th after a surprise 1-0 win over Manchester City. Ings will need to be at his firing best, scoring three goals in three appearances since Project Restart. Ings has a formidable record against Everton, scoring a goal on his full debut for Southampton, which was against Everton. He also scored the last time the two sides met in November.

Feature image courtesy: AFP / Adam Davy

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We have seen some great action in this season of the Premier League just as any other season. The likes of Sergio Aguero, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, among others, have been at their lethal best as expected. However, there are some players who have stepped up with their performances and exceeded all sorts of expectations this season. That said, let's have a look at three of the best players among them.

Danny Ings

After a terrific opening season of the Premier League in 2014/15, during which he bagged 11 goals along with four assists, his career over the last four seasons was largely marred by injuries. But it seems like he is back to the peak of his fitness once again as Ings was seen in prolific scoring form for Southampton this season. 

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Ings has already scored 15 goals this season and has one assist on top of that as well. That's not only his individual best in any Premier League season but the fourth most tally of goals among all players in this season as well. Ings has been exceptional with his finishing and has played like a one-man army for Southampton. He would be eager to carry this form into the upcoming seasons.

Tammy Abraham

Chelsea's 20-year-old academy product has enjoyed a pretty successful season with the senior squad. Abraham has been trusted upon as their first team forward in the absence of other established names in their squad. Although Olivier Giroud and Mitchy Batshuayi were also available, manager Frank Lampard showed immense faith in the youngster.

He didn't disappoint though. Abraham fully repaid Lampard's faith in him as he is their top scorer in the league this season with 13 goals and five assists in 25 appearances. He has pace and his sense of positioning helps him to get into unmanned pockets inside the 18-yard-box on most occasions. He will only grow as a player with the amount of exposure he got in this season.

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Dominic Calvert-Lewin

The Everton forward has had an immense growth as a player this season, so much that he has even overshadowed their star player Richarlison with his performances. Calvert-Lewin is the club's top scorer this season with 13 goals and an assist to his name in 27 league appearances for the club.

His goal tally in this season is more than what he had scored in the previous three seasons combined. Calvert-Lewin's career graph has always had an upward growth curve. He scored just one goal in 2016/17 season after playing just 347 minutes, four goals and eight assists in 2017/18 season after 1871 minutes, and finally six goals and five assists in 2018/18 seasons after 1769 minutes on the field. This season, Calvert-Lewin has been even more efficient as his 13 goals have come in just 1904 minutes.

Feature image courtesy: AFP / Paul Ellis

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The 2019-20 Premier League campaign remains suspended till next month as the world continues to battle the Coronavirus pandemic. 

With no footballing action going on at present, it’s a good time to look back at the season so far. 

While Liverpool have run away with the title, the battle for the European qualification spots has been extremely interesting with the likes of Sheffield United and Wolves mixing it up with the traditional powerhouses like Manchester United and Chelsea. The bottom half of the table is also tight, with a number of clubs battling it out to survive relegation.

There have been a number of outstanding performers over the course of the season and here we take a look at the Premier League team of the season so far, excluding the top six sides;

Dean Henderson (Sheffield United) �?GK

The young Englishman has been one of the biggest success stories of the season. On loan at Sheffield United from Manchester United, Henderson has emerged as one of the most reliable goalkeepers in the division.

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Having not missed a single league game for the Blades, Henderson has secured 10 clean sheets in total �?second-highest in the competition, helping them to the second-best defensive record. Knocking on the doors of the England national team, the Manchester United academy man gets the nod in our lineup.

Max Aarons (Norwich City) - RB

Another promising young English talent that has taken to the Premier League football like a duck to water, Max Aarons has been one of the few positives in a campaign headed for relegation for Norwich City.

The 20-year-old right-back has featured in 27 league matches for Daniel Farke’s side, contributing with two assists in the process. Full of bristling potential, Aarons has impressed with his all-round game and has, in turn, emerged as a transfer target for some of the biggest clubs in England.

Chris Basham (Sheffield United) - CB

A rock at the back for Sheffield United, Basham has played an integral role in the Blades�?surprise push for a top-six finish in their first season back from the Championship. 

The 31-year-old Englishman hasn’t missed a single league game for Chris Wilder’s side this season and alongside John Egan and Jack O’Connell, he has been a part of one of the best defensive units in the English top-flight that has conceded just 25 goals so far.

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Gary Cahill (Crystal Palace) - CB

Having been allowed to leave Chelsea on a free transfer last summer, Gary Cahill has continued to prove his worth and value at his new club, Crystal Palace. The 34-year-old did miss a few games with injury during the festive period but has been solid and reliable almost every time he has played.

Only five teams have conceded fewer goals than Palace have this season (32), with four of those teams in the top five. And Cahill has played a key role in the Eagles�?defensive resolve this term, with Roy Hodgson’s side keeping six clean sheets in the 20 matches he has started, including the last three in a row.

Lucas Digne (Everton) - LB

Everton have had a mixed bag of a season this time out, but one Toffees�?star who can be proud of his performances is Lucas Digne. The Frenchman has overtaken seasoned veteran Leighton Baines as the first-choice left-back at Goodison Park and has been one of Everton’s top performers this season.

So far in 2019-20, Digne has featured in 26 Premier League matches, coming up with a return of five assists. The 26-year-old’s pace coupled with his precise delivery into the box make him a huge asset. Digne has created 58 goalscoring chances this term �?seventh-best tally in the division.

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Richarlison (Everton) - RW

Another Everton player that has hugely impressed this season, albeit playing as a centre-forward in most matches, Richarlison has continued to impress on English shores. 

The 22-year-old, in his second season with the Toffees, has found the back of the net on 10 occasions and has also set up three more in 27 league outings, playing a crucial role in their revival under new boss Carlo Ancelotti in the second half of the season.

James Ward-Prowse (Southampton) - CM

From facing the prospect of relegation, Southampton now find themselves seven points above the drop zone and James Ward-Prowse has had a big hand in the Saints�?revival. A mainstay in the middle of the park for Southampton, the 25-year-old hasn’t missed a single league game for Ralph Hassenhuttl’s side, contributing with four goals and three assists. 

But his value goes far beyond the goal-involvement. His versatility has helped Hassenhuttl use him at right-back on various occasions when the squad had been hit with injuries. In addition, the 25-year-old has displayed the requisite bite in midfield, chipping in with 72 tackles �?fourth-best among midfielders in the league.

John Fleck (Sheffield United) - CM

Another Sheffield United player in the team, 28-year-old John Fleck has been another top performer for Chris Wilder’s high-fliers this season. The Scotsman, in his first-ever Premier League campaign, has come up with a return of five goals and two assists in 25 matches �?which is rather impressive for a midfielder.

On the back of these performances, Fleck broke into the Scotland national team while he has also been linked with a summer switch to Arsenal as well, highlighting the kind of impact he has made this season for Sheffield United.

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Jack Grealish (Aston Villa) - LW

Aston Villa might be headed for relegation, but captain Jack Grealish’s reputation has continued to soar after a season on his return to the Premier League. The 24-year-old has, hands down, been Villa’s best player this season, scoring seven goals and setting up six more in 26 league outings.

Grealish has created 69 goal-scoring chances this term �?the fifth-best tally in the league. A big move to Manchester United has been mooted this summer and based on his performances so far, it would be completely deserved. 

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Arsenal) - ST

A no-brainer this one. The last season’s joint Golden Boot winner has continued on his merry ways this time out too, bailing Arsenal out of trouble on a number of occasions. Aubameyang, appointed the Gunners�?captain this season, has scored 17 goals in 26 league matches and is behind only Jamie Vardy in the goalscoring charts. 

The 30-year-old has been linked with a transfer away from Arsenal this summer and he will be hoping to end his stint with the club on a high.

Danny Ings (ST)

After a torrid spell at Liverpool, the Englishman has enjoyed a resurgence in the past couple of seasons with Southampton. Having moved to the St. Mary’s on a permanent transfer last summer, Ings has justified why the Saints�?took a punt on him with a bagful of goals.

Ings, so far this term, has found the back of the net on 15 occasions in 29 matches and has one assist to his name as well. The 27-year-old has been the chief source of goals for Ralph Hassenhuttl’s side, helping them pull away from the relegation battle.

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It is the valentine's week but if you have nothing to do with that, football has got you covered. For the first time in the history of the Premier League, the players are going to get a winter break. Champions League, on the other hand, is just on the horizon and the Indian Super League is hot and running too.

But with other leagues still active and running, we can't help you in building your fantasy team in Nostragamus. Here are some of the players who might steal the spotlight this week.

Player: Manuel Onwu

Team: Odisha FC

Match: Odisha FC vs NorthEast United

The Spanish forward signed for Bengaluru FC in the start of the ISL season but his sorry run of form for the blues made him switch shirts midway into the season as he joined Odisha FC on loan in the winter transfer window. Odisha, struggling to find the net in absence of Aridane Santana, were looking for a boost in their frontline and Onwu has given them just that.

The 32-year-old is on track to overturn his season already, having scored three goals in his last two appearances. Both his brace against Goa and his consolation against ATK ended in losses but Joseph Gambau would take "goal scoring" off his list of problems.

In their next encounter against NorthEast United, who are currently nine points above the bottom, Odisha would certainly start as favourites. But the catch is, although NEUFC are third from the bottom, only ATK and BFC have conceded fewer goals than them. They have shown resilience in the back. So, if Odisha are to break them down, Onwu is definitely their best bet.

Player: Sunil Chhetri

Team: Bengaluru FC

Match: Kerala Blasters vs Bengaluru FC

If there is one player in India who makes football look easy, it is the captain fantastic, Sunil Chhetri. The Bengaluru FC skipper is technically brilliant but what makes him so difficult to defend is his positional awareness and ability to read the opponents.

Chhetri has scored nine goals in this instalment of the Indian Super League. Bengaluru are four points off the top and as they prepare to face eighth-placed Kerala Blasters, who have not won in their last four matches, Chhetri will surely be one of the key players in Carles Cuadrat's plans. Bengaluru have not lost a single game in ISL this year when Sunil has scored.

The 35-year-old has shown no signs of ageing and has four goals and an assist against KBFC and he would love to add to his tally in the next match.

Player: Hugo Boumous

Team: FC Goa

Match: FC Goa vs Mumbai City FC

The Moroccan youngster has been the backbone of FC Goa‘s success story this season. His creativity in the centre of the park has been hugely influential in most of the fixtures and his tally of eight goals and six assists speaks volumes about his ability.

The 24-year-old was directly involved in six of the eleven goals scored by Goa in the last three outings so if the Mumbai defenders find him difficult to defend, no eyebrows would be raised. Keeping him the team is a must for anyone playing.

Player: Ciro Immobile

Team: Lazio

Match: Lazio vs Inter

The one player who has finally risen up above the rest in this season is the Lazio frontman Ciro Immobile. The Italian international has made scoring look ridiculously easy as he has scored an immaculate 25 goals in just 22 games. His pace and precision has been the key to his success.

Serie A is jammed at the top with only a point separating the top three. As Lazio get ready to host Conte's Inter, this can be a very crucial fixture in the scheme of things and Simone Inzaghi would love to see his captain stepping up to the occasion.

Inter are also in a great run of form under Conte. They won't give up a single shred of grass without a fight and if Lazio want to get out winners in the match, Immobile has to bring his usual best to the table.

Player: Danny Ings

Team: Southampton FC

Match: Southampton vs Burnley

Finally, Danny Ings is firing. The English international has been in the fray for a long time and given his talent, it was just a matter of time when he finds his scoring boots. Since his move to Southampton, he has looked more dangerous in front of goal. This has resulted in him scoring 14 goals in 25 league games.

Ralph Husenhuttle's men faced a four-goal drubbing at the hands of Liverpool and their scoring has been off the mark. But surprisingly, Burnley are above them in the table, scoring three goals fewer.

One does not have to be a genius to guess that it is going to be a defensive affair. Therefore, Ings' game would be very crucial if Southampton want to squeeze out a point from the match against Sean Dyche's men.

Feature image courtesy: AFP / Alberto Pizzoli

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