Blair Newman

Premier League From a pitbull in midfield to an attacker who can curl in the ball with either foot, Blair Newman picks out the Italian league players England’s top clubs should be watching

Premier League Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea (of course) are among the clubs who could win big by bringing back players who have excelled on loan this season

Serie A Ahead of the winter window, Blair Newman picks out a handful of Italy-based players who would suit a number of English clubs

Talentspotter Blair Newman introduces the 22-year-old Italian hotshot who's been linked with a move to Old Trafford as a long-term Zlatan replacement

Euro 2016 There's always a flurry of activity following an international competition. Blair Newman predicts who'll be on the move this summer...

AS Roma Luciano Spalletti is hoping to repeat history with the Giallorossi on Wednesday and Blair Newman thinks the coach's tactics could surprise the Spanish giants...

Talentspotter The Rossoblu youngster has attracted interest from across the continent after becoming an ever-present for the Serie A side in his first professional season, says Blair Newman...

Talentspotter Rafa Benitez and Louis van Gaal have both been linked with summer moves for Lazio's engine room technician, and Blair Newman explains why...

UEFA Champions League Reds host Romans in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at Anfield on Tuesday night – but what should they be expecting? Blair Newman offers the insight

Lists Steve Bould recently suggested that Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette could be re-deployed as a No.10. Perhaps that's not as strange as it sounds, judging by these success stories from 2017/18... 

Mohamed Salah After on-again, off-again transfer rumours, it looks like Liverpool are finally set to land the Egyptian who thrilled at Roma and is a superior player to the bit-part figure he was at Chelsea

Strategic planning often goes out of the window in the January market, when an intermediary between the board and manager can be invaluable. Blair Newman picks out the best in the business

Serie A Blair Newman profiles some of the young stars on the peninsula who could make a big impact with summer moves to England...

Jorge Sampaoli The bubbly Bielsa disciple is now the bookies' favourite to take over from Guus Hiddink at the end of the campaign. Blair Newman explains why the Premier League would be an even funner place with the former Chile boss in it...

Gianluigi Buffon The mercurial Juventus glovesman has recently confirmed his intentions to retire after the World Cup in Russia, leaving a terrifying task for his successor. Blair Newman evaluates the candidates...

Talentspotter Blair Newman profiles the young French midfielder who's made a bright start in a competitive environment at Genoa...

Talentspotter Blair Newman provides the lowdown on the Zebrette's latest star in the making...

Milan A resurgent Liverpool reject and a new generation of talent could cause the Gunners problems - but this AC Milan side still has a weakness to exploit, as Blair Newman explains

Barcelona After the current Blaugrana boss announced his intention to leave at the end of the season, Blair Newman weighs up the candidates to replace him

FFT100 A scintillating start to 2017/18 is merely a continuation of the Argentine's growth in prominence over the last year. What comes next could be very exciting indeed... 

FFT100 Surprised? Don't be: Mertens' individual numbers beggar belief in a sensational calendar year when he outgunned every player in Italy

FFT100 Italy's failure to qualify for World Cup 2018 was an ignominious end to the international career of an all-time Azzurri legend, but it's not the last act for Juventus's 39-year-old – and still-brilliant – custodian

Serie A Italy's top flight might not be as strong as it once was, but there are still plenty of talented youngsters plying their trade on the peninsula. Blair Newman picks out 10 of the best...

Torino When Manchester United signed Matteo Darmian last summer, the Granata lost their key man. Blair Newman explains how the Brazilian has stepped into his shoes with ease...

Radja Nainggolan The all-action midfielder would suit their new manager's style and bring some much-needed balance, says Blair Newman...