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Soler can fill creative hole left by Cazorla at Arsenal Nélson Semedo: Why Europe’s biggest clubs want the Barça defender Podcast: You, me and… Lilian Thuram Why do Barcelona want Juan Foyth when he doesn’t play for Tottenham? Silent assassin Igor Gomes is coming of age at São Paulo Onana: Schooled by Eto’o & Barça, Ajax’s keeper is ready for the big-time Todibo can be latest Barça flop to thrive for Everton Mohammed Salisu: The rough diamond who could become Old Trafford gem Two years away from Real Madrid made Hakimi Europe’s best wing-back The Galácticos didn’t work the first time… there’s no guarantee of success now Ronaldo: When £50m for a 35-year-old is a no-brainer Theo Hernández: The most-wanted left-back in Europe this summer? How are Premier League stars filling time during COVID-19 break? 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Status check: 7 Big-name deals which could still happen this January Aubameyang: Why selling Gunners’ star man to Barcelona makes sense Cavani: Why Chelsea, Man Utd and Atlético all want to tame ‘El Matador’ What we want to see change in football in 2020 Silky Isco has class to stitch together Chelsea attack Lemar has found it’s not that easy at Atlético – Premier League’s elite should take advantage Another unloved Real Madrid No.10 not the answer for Arsenal Uncaged Benzema has become the elite striker everyone expected Why are Barcelona so prepared to let Ivan Rakitić go? Why Lampard must hold onto Chelsea Pensioner amid interest Hazard will never be a true Galáctico… and Real Madrid should’ve known that Real must handle Vinícius with greater care or risk damaging Neymar’s heir Vidal at odds with Barça choirboys but he’s essential to their aims Trending Transfers: Neymar, Pogba, Lozano and seven other deals that may happen Trending Transfers: Romelu Lukaku, David Neres, Donny van de Beek Trending Transfers: Nicolas Pépé, Romelu Lukaku and Paulo Dybala Twenty to watch in 2019/20: Diego Lainez Trending Transfers: Bale, Rodríguez, Icardi, Fekir and more Arsenal have finally found the star to add style and substance to their midfield Atlético will hope they haven’t been caught out by latest Levy masterstroke Spurs and Wolves right to target La Liga’s under-appreciated Argentine Sentimentality shouldn’t cloud Spurs’ judgement over potential Bale return Nostalgia shouldn’t cloud Everton’s judgement over Costa takeaway Real Madrid’s utility man will not solve Arsenal’s biggest problems Neal Maupay: Introducing the Championship’s most-wanted striker Magia the perfect heir to El Mago’s Manchester City crown Manchester United slayer the perfect upgrade on Romelu Lukaku Dani Ceballos can replace a Spurs favourite…but not Eriksen Meet the Samba star the world’s biggest clubs want to steal from Watford Is rejuvenated Portugal hero Guedes the man to replace Hazard? Yellow Submarine’s creative cog can echo Payet magic at West Ham Jović faces battle against history to become a Real success ‘Bargain’ Coutinho could be ideal Hazard replacement for Chelsea How football’s ageless assassins have conquered Europe Revealed: Top 10 big chances missed in Europe’s big five VIDEO: The Gareth Bale Conundrum Back from the brink: Cazorla’s heartwarming renaissance Analysing the 7 possible destinations for Antoine Griezmann Revealed: Europe’s 10 best wonderkid dribblers 8 high-profile players destined to move this summer Where next for football’s unloved superstar James Rodríguez? Without the right structure Barça risk wasting Messi’s final years Cillessen can’t afford another wrong move after Barça exit Low-risk Bale loan could prove masterstroke by United 8 La Liga stars Premier League sides should target this summer Thomas the Partey United can’t afford to miss More important than Messi: Aspas back and ready to save Celta No Ramsey heir but Jordán would be ideal for Emery’s Arsenal The six potential destinations for de Ligt analysed Premier League clubs must pounce for Barça’s Umtiti Assessing the seven stars on Real’s summer shortlist Out-boxed Atlético face missed opportunity and an identity crisis Revealed: Ten best dribblers in Europe this season Zidane’s return: The good, the bad and the ugly Rakitić allows Barca’s stars to shine; he deserves more love and respect The ten most-creative players in Europe’s top five leagues this season Revealed: Europe’s ten most-clinical attackers this season Revealed: Europe’s ten most-wasteful attackers this season Goals and Griezmann have reignited Morata’s love of football Team of the week: Cheeky Fekir and classy Kabak star Barça have secured the sheriff now they must find a deputy Solari’s Real Madrid hindered by one big flaw Getafe’s patchwork heroes close in on Champions League dream No club will fall for Perez’s tale and Bale out Real Father Time has started man-marking Luis Suárez Marcelo’s decline exaggerated but his time at Real may be up Unforgettable debuts: Jonathan Woodgate vs Athletic Bilbao 7 Brazilian wonderkids who failed to reach their potential Sergio Canales: the kid with no shame has finally become a star Remembering Messi’s incredible 73-goal 2011/12 season Coutinho at Barcelona: One year on, what’s gone wrong? 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