Big-money flops at eight Premier League clubs who deserve a lot more criticism
Here is a player from each of the top eight Premier League clubs getting away with being big ol’ flops. It’s time to put an end to that nonsense.
Philippe Coutinho
The most expensive forwards/wingers ever: Manchester City have signed three and sold one
Manchester City are heavily represented when it comes to the most expensive forwards in football history, with a surprisingly expensive sale the latest.
Liverpool flop and genius deal feature in list of most expensive loanees ever with Chelsea man in at 9)
Who are the most expensive players ever to be sent out on loan by the clubs who spent a fortune signing them? Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United feature.
Coutinho and Ndombele in Premier League XI of big-name unwanted loanees heading back
This little bunch of misfits are heading back to the Premier League after loans next season to groans and ‘what the hell do we do with you?’
Four Liverpool signings among the 20 biggest January transfer window deals ever
Players Liverpool sold, signed and even just targeted before swiftly moving on are among the most expensive transfers in the history of the January window.
Ten worst big-money transfers ever include Liverpool fleecing two rivals off and worst swap
Liverpool are the masters of duping teams into wasting huge money on awful signings; Chelsea are equally adept at being fooled for considerable cash.
Liverpool reinvest wisely as Arsenal work miracles: Every Premier League club’s best sale of all time
Nicolas Anelka funding Arsenal’s improved training ground AND Thierry Henry is one example as we pick all 20 Premier League clubs’ best-ever sale.
Top ten most profitable transfers of all time before Moises Caicedo makes list
If Liverpool complete the £110m signing of Moises Caicedo, Brighton will have made £106m. Wow.
How the biggest Premier League transfer windfalls were spent: Hazard, Coutinho and more…
West Ham and Brighton want the futures of Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo sorted soon so they can reinvest the money as well – or as poorly – as Liverpool.
Life after Liverpool? Ranking how Klopp’s departees have fared after leaving Anfield…
With Naby Keita, the Ox and James Milner on their way, we’ve taken a look at how other players fared after leaving the bosom of Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool a paragon of respect? Philippe Coutinho and a few more want a word….
The Mailbox debunks the notion that Liverpool always do right by players who want to move on. Also: insulting De Bruyne; and a red who wants City to win the ...
Biggest January transfers of all time: Enzo Fernandez and Mykhaylo Mudryk take top-five spots
Chelsea completed two of the five most expensive January transfers of all time during their 2023 trolley dash around Europe.
Joao Cancelo in top 10 most expensive loan players in football history
Joao Cancelo has joined his international teammate Joao Felix in being one of the most expensive loaned-out footballers.
Philippe Coutinho faces ‘dark future’ at Aston Villa as Brazilian giants eye rescue mission
Brazilian club Corinthians are willing to rescue former Barcelona playmaker Coutinho from a ‘dark future’ at Aston Villa, according to a report.
Topical Top 10: Summer Premier League transfers that currently look like a bit of a mistake
Marc Cucurella is having a horrible time at Chelsea, but he isn’t the only Premier League summer signing currently going awry…
Emery wants to bring Villarreal star to Aston Villa; updates on Coutinho, Kamara World Cup hopes
New Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is reportedly keen to bring Villarreal and Spain winger Yeremi Pino with him to Villa Park.
Philippe Coutinho told to apologise to Steven Gerrard after Aston Villa sacking
Coutinho has failed to register a goal or an assist since signing his permanent deal with Aston Villa in the summer.
Pochettino ‘fears’ Aston Villa stars are ‘not suited’ to his style with four players named
Mauricio Pochettino reportedly has ‘major doubts’ about joining Aston Villa as he feels that a few of their players are ‘not suited’ to his preferred style.
Lingard next? Five players who became their Premier League club’s highest earners this summer
The identity of Nottingham Forest’s highest earner has already changed at least once this summer. Jesse Lingard could become the latest.
A warning for Sadio Mane: Five players who left Liverpool and regretted it…
Actually, it’s four players who regret leaving Liverpool and one who insists he doesn’t, but almost certainly does…
Villa star Coutinho reiterates Gerrard’s final day thoughts, reveals he was always the ‘boss’
“I only care about my new club. I want to play well for them.”
Aston Villa ‘will use the Coutinho signing’ to beat Atletico Madrid to exciting free transfer
Aston Villa announced last week that Philippe Coutinho would be joining from Barcelona permanently in the summer transfer window…
Gerrard confident Coutinho will ‘go up another level’ after £17m Aston Villa switch was confirmed
“That feeling of knowing where he’s going to be playing his football for the next four years will help him settle.”
Aston Villa announce permanent signing of ‘valuable role model’ Philippe Coutinho
Coutinho has scored four goals and provided three assists in 16 appearances for Aston Villa.
Transfer gossip: Real reasons for rejecting Haaland deal, Arsenal to move for Sterling
It seems there is a very good chance that we’ll all be back here in two years talking about Erling Haaland’s next move…
Jordan makes ‘bit of a pup’ claim as Villa weigh up Coutinho bid
“Villa are trying to build a side that is going to compete with the upper echelons of the league.”
Newcastle ‘take opportunity’ as Villa stall over €40m Barca demand
Newcastle will take Coutinho off Barcelona’s hands if Villa don’t want him.
Top ten outsiders who will decide Premier League title race
There is one point between City and Liverpool. These ten players from other clubs may help separate them.
Gossip: Arsenal move for Juve star, Man Utd eye Champ defender
Arsenal have joined the race to sign Paulo Dybala as a free-agent while Man Utd have registered their interest in Djed Spence…
Arsenal ‘enter fight’ for €40m Barca man – ‘main stumbling block’ emerges
A ‘stumbling block’ could prevent the deal from happening…