His profile is unusual for a full-back. At 6'2", he stands four inches taller than both Digne and Maatsen. Consequently, he wins aerial duels most wide defenders cannot: 69% from open play last season, against Digne's 50%.
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Manchester United are now closing in on a deal for their long-term transfer target.
Striker's unexpected exit to join Scottish Premiership side Motherwell raises big question marks about what comes next, with Gillingham now down to just two senior strikers.
The club has under a fortnight to salvage a transfer window that is in danger of leaving head coach Cesar Peixoto well short as he plots promotion from the Championship.
EXCLUSIVE: The Moonraker understands Swindon made an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to sign Joe O’Brien-Whitmarsh on a permanent deal from Southampton.
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Orient began their EFL Trophy campaign with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over AFC Wimbledon. Jayden Stockley put the visitors ahead before Jaze Kabia grabbed his first O’s goal with an 88th-minute equaliser. Noah Phillips then became the hero, saving in the shootout before Will Forrester sealed a 6-5 win.
Brighton appear to have signed their Danny Welbeck replacement, with Promise David arriving from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.
"I'm looking at our options, McNally and Kouogun or Gibson in the heart of the defence, Cam John on the left and either Jay Benn or Neo Eccleston on the other side. Who's going to score against us, especially with the goalkeeper we've got?"
"The combination we've got at this moment in time of young, hungry players coupled with experienced lads who are making huge contributions as well is going very well."
Chris Davies' frank interview for the club's comprehensive annual review document is telling
"If you'd said to me at the end of last season that Sheron and Hunter would have been our central-midfield two again, I'd have said, 'no chance, that's not happening'. Credit to them, they did brilliantly."
The club are introducing new terms and conditions ahead of this Saturday's St, Andrew's opener
Matchday ticket prices for Coventry City's first Premier League season in 25 years have been announced and, as expected, there has been a hike – although there is also the odd price cut.
Sunderland's Premier League fixtures against Bournemouth and Leeds United in October have been selected for live broadcast on Sky Sports, with new kick-off times now confirmed.
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The midfield general of Wolves who lifted the 1974 League Cup has died, aged 84, after a long battle with illness. It comes in the same month that also saw the passing of former goalkeeper and team-mate Phil Parkes.
"He's another player who's made it extremely difficult in terms of picking a team, but I want that. I'm loving all that, so credit to Max."
Bolton Wanderers have continued to add to their squad as the end of the window grows closer. John McAtee could look to the exit door as the saga to obtain Max Dean lingers on.
MONDAY DIGESTIVE: As the dust settles on a gut-wrenching opening day defeat, a look at where and why Reading can stay hopeful.
"We didn't control the middle of the pitch like we would have wanted to for large periods of the first half. That extra player they had in there made it quite difficult for us."
As reported here on The Phoenix on Saturday, Taiwo Awoniyi has signed for Coventry City.
"I'm sure if the penalty hadn't gone over the bar, he'd have saved that as well. We're absolutely delighted with the impact he's made."
"This is very unique for British players but my boys have been fantastic to a man and they've given absolutely everything."
"It's perfect, he allows me to do my job and he doesn't interfere in anything at all. It's great, he's put good people into the right positions and he's letting them get on with their jobs."
LaLiga's opening weekend saw four games take place across two days, but despite the reduced schedule, there was no shortage of drama as every game delivered goals, controverisal refereeing decisions and moments of outstanding quality.
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