#player-recruitment

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fromwww.bbc.com
19 hours ago

Barbeary to join Saracens from Bath in 2026-27

Alfie is a highly talented young player who we are delighted to welcome to the club. His attributes and character will complement and add value to the group and we are looking forward to him realising his potential in the years ahead.
Soccer (FIFA)
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
23 hours ago

Wales want Tottenham star to switch allegiance from England

Wales pursues Tottenham defender Ashley Phillips to represent their national team instead of England, leveraging his Welsh mother and previous U16 representation.
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
3 days ago

GdS: Milan ready for 'phase two' of Allegri project - what the coach has asked for

AC Milan plans to enter Phase 2 of Allegri's project with Champions League qualification, featuring a pay rise, expanded squad investment, and strategic player acquisitions to compete at Europe's highest level.
Arsenal
fromwww.arsenalinsider.com
3 days ago

What Mikel Arteta phoned and told Edu Gaspar right after his first Arsenal chat with Martin Odegaard

Mikel Arteta signed Martin Odegaard after one phone call convinced him the midfielder wanted to join Arsenal, leading to a successful loan and permanent transfer from Real Madrid.
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
3 days ago

CaughtOffside's Transfer Fit rating explained: Michael Olise to Liverpool high, Sandro Tonali to Arsenal low

Huge amounts of work happens behind the scenes via scouts, sporting directors, agents, and intermediaries, to determine if a player is the right fit for their club, both in terms of what they can offer on the pitch, and if they're a realistic and affordable target.
Soccer (FIFA)
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
4 days ago

Joan Laporta says it's 'not mandatory' for Barcelona to sign a new No. 9

Barcelona possesses sufficient financial capacity to sign players across all positions if strategic opportunities arise, though such signings remain optional rather than mandatory.
Manchester City
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Forest tell Edu to stay away from training ground

Nottingham Forest's global head of football Edu has been asked to stay away from the club's training ground as his role faces significant internal scrutiny due to the team's poor Premier League performance and relegation concerns.
#transfer-market
Manchester United
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
5 days ago

Man United could offer 80 million for Anthony Gordon

Manchester United is prepared to spend 80 million pounds to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United, competing with Arsenal and Liverpool for the 25-year-old English winger.
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
1 week ago
English Premier League

Wolves make first offer to sign super midfielder

Yacine Titraoui, a 22-year-old Algerian midfielder from Royal Charleroi SC, is targeted by Wolves, Leeds United, and Sunderland for approximately 8 million, though his decision depends on Premier League survival prospects.
Manchester United
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
5 days ago

Man United could offer 80 million for Anthony Gordon

Manchester United is prepared to spend 80 million pounds to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United, competing with Arsenal and Liverpool for the 25-year-old English winger.
Chelsea
fromHITC
6 days ago

Estevao Willian explains why he picked Chelsea instead of Manchester United

Estevao Willian chose Chelsea over multiple top European clubs due to the promise of regular playing time, and has already made a significant impact at just 18 years old.
New York Rangers
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Russell in talks over Dundee United return' - gossip

Dundee United pursue Johnny Russell's return while Marcus Dackers prepares for a six-figure move to South Korea, with multiple Scottish clubs competing for free agent Cameron Ashia.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Man City & Man Utd set for Anderson battle - Saturday's gossip

Manchester City and Manchester United will battle it out to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest as both clubs have made the 23-year-old one of their main summer transfer targets.
Soccer (FIFA)
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
1 week ago

'We think he might be interested' - Barcelona presidential candidate refusing to give up on Harry Kane

Barcelona has explored interest in Harry Kane, believing he would fit their playing style, though financial constraints and negotiations with Tottenham present significant obstacles.
#arsenal
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

He worked in complete alignment with the club's values and culture. Recruitment was always about finding players who understood the club's DNA' Gilberto Silva on his former Arsenal team-mate Edu

fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

He worked in complete alignment with the club's values and culture. Recruitment was always about finding players who understood the club's DNA' Gilberto Silva on his former Arsenal team-mate Edu

FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
1 month ago

'Which player would I like to sign?' Hansi Flick responds to tricky Barcelona question

Hansi Flick prioritizes team fit, character and financial prudence over naming new signings, emphasizing Barcelona's current squad quality.
#bayern-munich
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Poker player's punt on Wednesday shrouded in secrecy after Blades missteps

Preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday is likened to a mini Tony Bloom despite Short Circuit Science's data-led recruitment producing poor results at Sheffield United.
#celtic
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Ambition makes Hearts good proposition' - McInnes

Hearts, leading the Scottish Premiership by six points, aim to strengthen their squad in January, having signed Islam Chesnokov and targeting Jordi Altena.
#manchester-united
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

If Liverpool replace Salah they have to go big and sign one of these guys

Mohamed Salah may leave Liverpool in January, leaving a near-impossible task to replace his high-scoring, creative output midseason.
#rugby
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Cian Tracey: Johnny Sexton spat and loss of form mean Rieko Ioane has work cut out to win over Leinster fans

fromIndependent
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Cian Tracey: Johnny Sexton spat and loss of form mean Rieko Ioane has work cut out to win over Leinster fans

fromMusket Fire
3 months ago

Mike Vrabel brings back a Patriots edge that went missing after Tom Brady era

For much of the dynasty era in New England, the Patriots were a destination most players hoped to sign with to give themselves the best chance to win a Super Bowl, led by quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick. Beyond winning, the staff and the roster were another desirable part of heading to Foxboro, so once most of those players and coaches departed the team, and their production fell, more often than not, the new regimes couldn't get players in the door,
National Football League
fromJays Journal
3 months ago

Blue Jays fans didn't miss Myles Straw crashing Kyle Tucker's baby announcement

Myles Straw may be suited for a role as a Major League Baseball General Manager when his playing days are over. The Toronto Blue Jays outfielder is putting in the work this offseason by trying to make the team better and he's doing it in ways that's catching the attention of many Blue Jays fans online. Over the weekend Straw was playing the role of "active recruiter" as he was trying to entice one of the biggest names on the market to join the Blue Jays.
Major League Baseball
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

Wrexham: Eriksen not interested in documentary

I reached out to the agent and what was really interesting in the first call is the reaction was, 'We don't want his story to be in a documentary, because we've had plenty of opportunities for a documentary for his story.' He thought we were calling not because of his footballing capabilities, but because we wanted a documentary story. I'm like, 'Wait a minute. I didn't even think about that'.
Soccer (FIFA)
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
4 months ago

'Probably the strongest' - Massara believes his Milan players are Allegri's best

Frederic Massara became Roma sporting director after helping AC Milan win the Scudetto and brought several current Milan players who remain in the squad.
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
4 months ago

GdS: Gila, Modric and hopefully Jashari - Tare driven by mercato intuitions

Igli Tare's shrewd, low-cost signings, from veteran Luka Modric to youngster Mario Gila, propelled AC Milan to the top despite key absences and injuries.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Meet the Sunday League team with 1,800 Premier League appearances

Wythenshawe AFC Over-35s assembled nine former Premier League players to strengthen a dominant vets side and pursue further trophies.
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

Who is the best teenager playing in the NWSL? Ranking every player 19 and younger

The NWSL still lacks a unified academy system, but with the college draft being abolished and combines -- including a youth combine to scout talent as young as 13 -- age is not holding recruitment back as it did in years past. Now, more teams are increasingly identifying young players who can make a difference -- and several already are, in big ways.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

What is xG in football and how does it work?

Expected goals (xG) is a metric used to determine how likely a player is to score a chance and to calculate how many goals a team is expected to score in a match. The metric was invented in 2012 by Opta's Sam Green and has become commonplace across football analytics. In xG, every shot a player has is given a score between zero and one.
Soccer (FIFA)
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Aiming for the top - Kang's dramatic impact on WSL

Michele Kang is a hands-on owner who sets vision, hires top staff, and actively drives London City Lionesses' rise through constant presence and transfer involvement.
Real Madrid
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

The art of the free transfer - and why Real Madrid are masters of it

Real Madrid repeatedly acquires world-class players on free transfers, often from top rivals, leveraging unmatched allure and prestige.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Oval Invincibles search for three-peat as Hundred approaches finish line

Oval Invincibles prioritize stability and long-term core players, enabling sustained success in The Hundred despite debates over last-minute signings and the tournament's built-in unpredictability.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Hundred to drop draft in favour of open auction as new owners' influence grows

The Hundred will replace its draft with an IPL-style auction allowing multi-year direct signings, raising salary pots and introducing a minimum salary collar.
Manchester United
fromESPN.com
6 months ago

The best worst transfers: Why the likes of Sancho, Werner were actually smart signings

Even well-executed Premier League transfers often fail because unpredictability limits clubs' ability to guarantee success despite improved decision processes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

The battle with Arsenal for Eberechi Eze was a fight Spurs knew they wouldn't win | David Hytner

It would be wrong to get too far ahead of anything on this one. But it was impossible to ignore the alternative reading: Spurs did not want to be drawn into a battle with their rivals over one of the most exciting talents on the market. Spurs were fearful of that, and for good reason. They had to know that, given the choice, Eze would go for Arsenal over them.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

'Dundee recruitment scramble can't happen again'

Dundee aims to avoid future player recruitment scramble by establishing better processes and promoting squad stability.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

We dressed an actress as Elsa from Frozen': the inner workings of a transfer deal

The whole system is lubricated by agents: how they work and how they make things work. At my club, we have closed the door to that now.
Soccer (FIFA)
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Transfer trouble and boardroom bother: vexed Newcastle face a puzzled future | Louise Taylor

Newcastle has seen mixed results in player recruitment since its acquisition by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
#transfer-window
Miami Heat
fromAll U Can Heat
7 months ago

Heat's plans for final roster spot is painfully obvious if history proves true

Miami Heat prioritizes roster flexibility over filling the final spot before the season.
#nhl
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
8 months ago

West Ham agree deal with Serie A specialist

West Ham United are aiming to appoint Fiorentina chief scout Antonio Tramontano to improve their recruitment and scouting as they prepare for significant changes.
Manchester United
#nba-draft-2025
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

What are the priorities for new Spurs boss Frank?

Thomas Frank's appointment as Tottenham Hotspur manager signifies a new direction for the club, emphasizing a need for experienced players to complement the current squad.
English Premier League
#transfer-news
Manchester City
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Manchester City plan to spend after failing to be aggressive' last summer

Manchester City chairman admits the club was not aggressive in last summer's transfer market and plans to strengthen the squad significantly this summer.
#liverpool-fc
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