Sam Preston Archives: 12/2018

Marcus Bettinelli is attracting interest from Southampton but Fulham should issue a hands-off warning before reinstating him as number one.

Mauricio Pochettino has been immediately thrust into the frame to become Manchester United’s new long-term manager – but there is plenty keeping at Tottenham.

Lassana Coulibaly made a bright start to the season but his recent declining form has given Steven Gerrard something of a midfield headache. Trialist Matt Polster could provide an antidote…

Odsonne Edouard has picked the worst possible time to go through a goal drought, getting one goal in his last eight games just as Celtic need him most.

It is no secret that Crystal Palace need goals to aid their survival bid and two recent striking targets come in at opposite ends of the experience scale – veteran Jermain Defoe and young hotshot Dominic Solanke. But which would be the better option?

Arsenal are in the case for the Spanish playmaker and if Unai Emery was able to bring him to the Emirates Stadium, it would surely spell the end of Mesut Ozil’s time with the club.

In the aftermath of Jose Mourinho’s sacking by Manchester United, it emerged that Mauricio Pochettino was their top choice to replace him and that the Argentine reportedly wishes to be considered for the job.

Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed he will rotate his squad for tonight’s trip to face Arsenal and that may well offer Juan Foyth the opportunity to make amends for his nervous performance in the last meeting between the two sides.

If Samu Saiz had left Leeds for nothing this time last year, it would have been a hammer blow – but that’s not the case this time around…

Reports that Mitrovic has been unsettled by the sacking of countryman Slavisa Jokanovic may explain why Newcastle sold the frontman even when they were in dire need of a goalscorer.

John McGinn’s comments about Hibernian’s tactics up against Mikael Lustig underline Brendan Rodgers’ need to upgrade at right-back.

Dean Smith is short on defenders at Villa Park and Mitch Clark’s versatility may convince him to utilise the defender’s recall clause next month.

Everton reportedly had their eye on the divisive Manchester United defender but his contract extension should put Marco Silva off.

Vermaelen’s injury intensifies Barcelona’s need for a new centre back in January so it would be no surprise to see the Catalans go back in for Toby Alderweireld next month.

Manchester United’s new interim manager may be unwilling to sell his club captain after taking over from Jose Mourinho.