​Real Madrid were advised to sign Joao Felix and Jadon Sancho though both forwards are now at Chelsea 

​The latest Chelsea news and gossip as Cole Palmer is spotted during his injury absence whilst Pedro Neto is released early from international duty 

​Premier League rivalry was cast aside for Pedro Porro and Marc Cucurella as Spain booked their place in the UEFA Nations League playoffs 

​ Nations League showdown  ©TM/IMAGO On Sunday Italy welcome France to the San Siro in what will likely conclude their recent contest for top spot in Group  2 of their Nations League table. Luciano Spalletti’s side will fancy their chances in front of their own fans, following a win over their European rivals in the reverse fixture in Paris…

​ On the hunt for goals!  ©TM/IMAGO Sweden will be desperate to pick up all three points on Saturday, when they welcome Slovakia to the Strawberry Arena in what will likely be an enticing showdown to decide which of the two nations finishes top of their Nations League group. The Scandinavian outfit have gone unbeaten in their qualification…

​ Historical data analysed  ©TM/IMAGO During the international break, Transfermarkt has examined the opportunities being provided to young prospects across the top five leagues, so far this season. We recently investigated which clubs have handed the most minutes to teenagers in their respective leagues with Barcelona comfortably sitting first. Hansi Flick’s men have soared to the…

​ Real Madrid 32nd  ©TM/IMAGO There’s few better feelings for football fans than watching a youngster progress into an important first-team player. That sense of pride is only enhanced when the starlet has developed through the club’s youth academy and is viewed as ‘one of their own’. Managers can often overlook youngsters as their focus…

​ Six Italian players make XI  ©TM/IMAGO The Nations League is not exactly a competition that has football fans hysterical with excitement, but it does pose the habit of pitting some of Europe’s historically biggest footballing nations against one another outside of the typical setting of a major international tournament. On Thursday evening, the back end…

​ Thomas Müller included  ©TM/IMAGO Loyalty is increasingly uncommon in modern football with players constantly moving clubs for better opportunities and more money. The grass isn’t always greener, however, and some players have rejected financial overtures to remain at clubs and they’ve been rewarded with legendary status. Footballers that remain with one club for their…

​ 20 years of market values  ©IMAGO The historical XI of the most valuable players in the world according to market values on Transfermarkt in the last twenty years includes footballers from nine countries and seven clubs—five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has not made the cut. Players from five different seasons who had the highest…