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

Kevin De Bruyne retirement revealed – unless Manchester City plan shock move
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne rejected a move to Saudi Arabia last summer, but his contract situation means the interest could be renewed

Kalvin Phillips dubbed 'bag of potatoes' by former Premier League midfielder
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Kalvin Phillips has failed to impress since swapping Manchester City for east London

Manchester United identify first man to be sold, following Fulham defeat: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Manchester United are preparing a cull of their fringe players, with Saturday's disastrous defeat to Fulham a turning point for a few set to be sold

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reveals star set for huge new contract, following League Cup final performance
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Klopp has been hugely impressed with one of the stars of the Wembley triumph

Manchester United identify three areas to strengthen in Jim Ratcliffe's first transfer window: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
It promises to be a busy summer ahead for the Red Devils

Arsenal scouts wowed by Brighton wonderkid in search for new No. 9: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
The Gunners are in the market for a new centre-forward this summer

Henrik Larsson on why he chose Barcelona over other European giants after leaving Celtic
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Henrik Larsson won the Champions League during a two-year spell with Barcelona, following his exit from Celtic

'I've played more European games than any other English player in history': Former Liverpool star on his surprise record
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
No English player has made more European appearances – with another player holding the record for Britain as a whole

Arsenal legend Ian Wright on the Gunners moment that 'broke' him – ‘Like ripping your heart out’
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Arsenal star Ian Wright was left devastated and in tears after one particular time in his Gunners career

Gary Neville reveals two secrets to Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United success
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has pinpointed how Sir Alex Ferguson managed to have an unprecedented level of success at Old Trafford

Jamie Carragher details 'biggest difference' between Liverpool and Manchester United during his playing days
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Liverpool and Manchester United have always been rivals – but this is what set them apart, according to Jamie Carragher

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford poised for PSG move, in transfer domino effect: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Manchester United could lose Marcus Rashford to PSG in the event that Real Madrid sign Kylian Mbappe

Manchester United report: Wonderkid scouted by Red Devils says Tottenham move would be 'fun'
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
One Manchester United target has spoken out about interest in his services

Liverpool have made move for first-choice Jurgen Klopp replacement: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp's shock departure has left the Reds scrambling to find a suitable replacement

‘Top players don’t leave in January’ – Erik ten Hag doesn’t want mid-season Manchester United signings
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
The Red Devils boss has made his feelings perfectly clear about what the January window offers

Arsenal send scouts to watch USA Under-20 star in Croatia: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Arsenal are looking far and wide in their search for the next big thing

Liverpool identify 'the new Mohamed Salah': report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Liverpool are targeting a young right-winger who can one day step into Mohamed Salah's shoes in the Reds side

Jude Bellingham accepts challenge from sporting GOAT
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has been thrown a gauntlet by sporting royalty

Tottenham look to surprise England defender in search for reinforcements: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Tottenham are looking to bring in depth in defence, as Ange Postecoglou stabilises his squad

Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid report: Deadline set for monster move to happen
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Could Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid actually happen? The French superstar has been given an ultimatum by his long-time courters in Spain...

Manchester United and Manchester City to compete for French teenager wanted by 'all major teams': report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Manchester United and Manchester City want the latest Ligue 1 teenage sensation – and are set to battle it out for him

Ranked! The 100 best players of the 21st Century
By Alasdair Mackenzie last updated
RANKED! The 100 best players of the 21st Century: the greatest Ballon d'Or hoggers, serial winners and cult heroes since the turn of the millennium

Spurs among FIVE Premier League clubs chasing Uruguay defender: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Sebastian Caceres has become a mainstay for Uruguay under Marcelo Bielsa
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