Latest articles by Michael Yokhin
Kalidou Koulibaly The dominating defender has been linked almost all of the continent's major clubs at some point, not least Manchester United. So why is the Napoli stopper in such high demand?
FourFourTwo The world's oldest footballer celebrates another birthday, Robin van Persie looks to inflict damage on the Eredivisie leaders, while Bosz and Rodri return to former stomping grounds – it’s all in Michael Yohkin’s weekly round-up
FourFourTwo A Brit doing bits abroad, Thierry Henry’s new man and a frustrated Real Madrid star all feature in Michael Yokhin’s review this week
Premier League A returning Norwegian, rejuvenated Dutchman and out-of-form Argentine all feature in Michael Yokhin's latest rundown
Premier League Jurgen Klopp vs Jose Mourinho, Barcelona's bid for revenge and a former Premier League star's tour of Israel all feature in Michael Yokhin's weekend preview
Croatia Croatia are in a World Cup semi-final, but that hasn't been cause for mass celebration back home. Michael Yokhin on a nation divided between their admirable football team and behind-the-scenes turmoil
FIFA World Cup Jogi Löw has done an Arsene Wenger, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is unmissed and the hosts have won already – Michael Yokhin on 10 talking points from Russia 2018
UEFA Champions League Crossing paths continually on Europe's biggest stage has forged these modern epics. As Barcelona and Chelsea clash once again in 2018, Michael Yokhin runs through the great club rivalries that mainly exist because of the Champions League
100 Best Teenagers Has a player ever progressed so quickly? 2016/17 was Mbappe's first full professional campaign – but so good it was that France couldn't ignore him and PSG were happy to shell out €180m to get him
100 Best Teenagers Athletic, with an eye for goal and a killer pass, Havertz is showing all the signs of becoming a complete midfielder. When he's not missing Champions League games because of exams, that is...
100 Best Teenagers He's currently plying his trade on loan at Girona, but Douglas Luiz is being watched closely by parent club Manchester City – who have high hopes indeed for the Brazilian
100 Best Teenagers It wasn't all near misses and woe for Ajax last season – in large part thanks to their record-breaking Holland international who's just getting started
100 Best Teenagers Two of England’s rising stars feature here – including the kid who spurned Pep Guardiola and grabbed Ousmane Dembele’s vacant No.7 shirt at Dortmund
Bundesliga From a super-sub with an astonishing goal return to a record-breaking young goalkeeper, Michael Yokhin picks the top transfer targets from the German league
Premier League Sure, it’s exciting to splash millions on a star you think will haul your club to new heights – but there’s value to be exploited in these out-of-contract stars
Talentspotter Brothers go toe-to-toe in the Europa League on Thursday when Manchester United host Saint-Etienne in the last 32 first leg at Old Trafford. But who is the Other Pogba at Old Trafford? Michael Yokhin’s on hand to fill you in
Talentspotter The 23-year-old found game time hard to come by at the Euros, but he's still one of Portugal's most talented youngsters. Michael Yokhin provides the lowdown…
Talentspotter Michael Yokhin introduces the speedy, unpredictable winger who's been linked with a move to a host of top European clubs this summer...
UEFA Europa League With both a trophy and a place in the Champions League on the line, Michael Yokhin reveals the reasons for cheer as Europe's secondary club competition gets set to resume...
Lokomotiv Moskva Premier League clubs are monitoring the Lokomotiv star after a superb season so far, and Michael Yokhin thinks he deserves the chance to play at the top level...
Héctor Moreno Ahead of their sides' Champions League meeting at Old Trafford, Michael Yokhin charts the curious jinx that has shadowed the Manchester United manager and PSV defender in recent years...
CSKA Moskva Michael Yokhin introduces the tight-knit troop on a high, and gunning for Louis van Gaal’s side with their speedy frontmen...
Lists They aren’t in the European super-coach bracket, but these 10 up-and-coming coaches are among the continent’s best, as Michael Yokhin explains
