Welcome to the Radar, a Sky Sports column in which Nick Wright uses a mix of data and opinion to shed light on need-to-know stories from up and down the Premier League. This week: ⭐ Palmer second only for Salah? 🔥 Murillo's shameful long shots🔵 Van Nistelrooy's Leicester -Sling FODEN Face-Off forever improved Palmer Cole […]
Raphinha has arguably been Barcelona's best performing player this season, and his stock has never been as high as it is now. After scoring twice in Tuesday's sensational comeback win over Benfica, his tally for the season now stands at 22 goals and nine assists in all competitions, making him one of the best players
“He is building that image of a leader” – Barcelona icon heaps praise on Raphinha Read More »
Chelsea would get a strong leader if they eventually re-sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace, according to Manchester City's Phil Foden. Guehi, 24, is being eyed for a return to his old club, which he left in 2021 to join Palace in a deal worth £18million. If the Blues were to bring the England international
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After impressing since breaking into the first team at Palmeiras, the 19-year-old centre-back is now heading to European football. Brazilian centre-back Vitor Reis, who left Palmeiras to sign for Premier League giants Manchester City, is a winner and a leader. Reis, a player who has also attracted interest from European champions Real Madrid, has worn
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Ruben Amorim believes Harry Maguire has returned to leadership at Manchester United after a turbulent few years at Old Trafford. Maguire completed his move to the Red Devils in 2019 and was appointed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer just five months after his £80 million transfer from Leicester City. But the England international was stripped of
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In the event of Alejandro Garnacho's departure from Manchester United, Bryan Mbeumo is reportedly a prime target for the Premier League giants. Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim has no qualms about respecting the standards he expects from his team. He has picked Garnacho and Marcus Rashford after leaving them out of the matchday squad for
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The start of the January transfer window represents a potentially nervous time for Mikel Arteta. The Spaniard's Arsenal side have failed to mount a title challenge this season, with Liverpool storming away instead. Opening the window gives the Gunners the chance to strengthen their squad. But it also heralds the start of a period in
3 Arsenal stars to talk to clubs in January including Arteta’s ‘natural leader’ Read More »
The start of the January transfer window represents a potentially nervous time for Mikel Arteta. The Spaniard's Arsenal side have failed to mount a title challenge this season, with Liverpool storming away instead. Opening the window gives the Gunners the chance to strengthen their squad. But it also heralds the start of a period in
Let's get started with some debates for the dinner table as you polish off the last of the turkey butts and other Christmas leftovers this weekend. Is Virgil van Dijk in the best form of his career? And where does he rank in the pantheon of great Premier League defenders? At 33, many would suspect
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has praised Virgil van Dijk as the Reds captain faces a crucial question over his future at Anfield. The Reds start 2025 at the top of the Premier League after their 3-1 home win over Leicester City on Boxing Day put them seven points clear at the top. Van Dijk has
Slot hails ‘outstanding leader’ Van Dijk despite lack of contract update Read More »
A familiar face returned to Ligue 1 when Thilo Kehrer joined Monaco last January, initially on loan from West Ham. The former Paris Saint-Germain centre-back arrived at the Principality club with a reputation to rebuild after a relatively mediocre spell in London. He did that, and then some. Kehrer joined PSG as a youngster for
FEATURE | Thilo Kehrer – from the PSG ‘loft’ to becoming Monaco’s ‘real leader’ Read More »
SCOTT McTominay is taking Serie A by storm and is already a fan favorite at Napoli. Perhaps undervalued at Old Trafford, McTominay left Manchester United this summer to join Napoli for a fee of £26 million. McTominay spent seven years with United's first team and was regarded as an engine room cog who helped facilitate
Inside McTominay’s career revival as ‘new Napoli leader’ loved by fans, coach Read More »