Alasdair Mackenzie
Alasdair Mackenzie is a freelance journalist based in Rome, and a FourFourTwo contributor since 2015. When not pulling on the FFT shirt, he can be found at Reuters, The Times and the i. An Italophile since growing up on a diet of Football Italia on Channel 4, he now counts himself among thousands of fans sharing a passion for Ross County and Lazio.
Latest articles by Alasdair Mackenzie

Manchester United midfield legend on club chaos 'It’s total madness'
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Erik ten Hag looks set to remain in charge of Manchester United next season, but Paul Ince has blasted the running of the club

Champions League winning captain agrees to Saudi switch: reports
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Al-Ittihad are hopeful of convincing another high-profile star to leave European football for the Middle East

Paul Lambert praises 'realist' Roy Keane after bonding over cup of tea 'He doesn't sugercoat anything'
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
EXCLUSIVE Lambert has fond memories of his brief spell working with Keane at Aston Villa

Euro 2024: Who are the ITV commentators for Germany v Scotland?
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
So who are the ITV commentators for Germany vs Scotland at Euro 2024? Here's everything you need to know

Manchester United agree personal terms with Jarrad Branthwaite: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
The Red Devils are on the hunt for a new centre-back and striker, and have their sights set on some young targets

Euro 2024: Who is the referee and VAR for Germany v Scotland?
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Who is the referee for Germany vs Scotland at Euro 2024? Here's everything you need to know

Aston Villa make ambitious transfer plans on Champions League return as Barcelona star targeted: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Aston Villa want to strengthen their squad in preparation for the Champions League, after Unai Emery led them back towards the elite competition

Who is Adam Wharton? Crystal Palace’s rising star who became England's wildcard
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Wharton has gone from Championship football to England's Euro 2024 squad, Premier League stardom and £60m Bayern Munich links in just six months...

'As simple as that' - Gareth Southgate explains Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson Euro 2024 snubs
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson were among the high-profile casualties as Southgate picked his 33-man provisional squad for Euro 2024.

Manchester United look close to home in centre-back hunt - but baulk at price tag: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Manchester United are in need of defensive reinforcements, and they could turn to Premier League rivals to find them

Premier League giants circling as Wolves slap mammoth price tag on star winger: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Wolves are under no pressure to sell but could be tempted if their £60m demands are met

Liverpool want Belgian hotshot to become first summer signing - and he's someone Arne Slot knows well: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Liverpool are preparing for a summer of change, following Jurgen Klopp's departure and the arrival of Arne Slot

Chelsea to sell academy graduate for just £25m, in move that will anger Blues fans: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Chelsea finished the campaign strongly but are willing to listen to bids for one of their late-season stars

Ranked! The 100 best European football players of all time
By Ryan Dabbs published
RANKED! The 100 best football players who have ever lived: from Cristiano to Camacho, Beckenbauer to Beckham and everyone in between

Chelsea told superstar striker is 'waiting' for their call, following underwhelming season: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Chelsea are prioritising signing a new centre-forward this summer after a difficult season

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag to be relieved of duties, with Premier League manager ‘strong contender’ for job: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Manchester United are courting a Premier League boss, with Erik ten Hag set for a dismissal

Manchester United players 'refusing to pass' to goal-shy team-mate: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Manchester United's season is stuttering to an end and there are rumours that the players aren't on the same page in the final third

Arsenal leading the queue to sign elite midfield talent: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Arsenal are still in the hunt for the title - but looking to add elite quality to their squad

Chelsea sell training ground to get around financial problems: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
A former football finance advisor has revealed how Chelsea have reported the sale of their Cobham Training Ground

Arsenal set to cash in on £76m worth of players in bid to bolster transfer kitty: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Arsenal are already planning their summer transfer activity, which could see 10 players head to the Emirates exit door

Staggering £86m fee demanded as Bayern Munich turn to England search for Thomas Tuchel successor
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Bayern Munich aren't finding their hunt for a new manager easy, and they were strongly rebuffed when looking to the Premier League for a solution

Manchester City: Shock Pep Guardiola RESIGNATION touted by club legend
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Pep Guardiola has one year left on his Manchester City contract and has won every trophy going at the Etihad

Manchester United dressing room leak compounds problems for Erik ten Hag
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Manchester United suffered defeat to Arsenal on Sunday and after the game, a deluge streamed into Old Trafford with such ferocity that it leaked through to the Gunners' changing room
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