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

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

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

Liverpool lining up England star to become Arne Slot's first signing in controversial move: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Liverpool are drawing up their list of targets for the summer –and one of them could be bad news for Arsenal's hopes in the market

Ranked! The 10 best Brazilian players ever
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Samba skills and flamboyant flair aren't in short supply with our countdown of the best Brazilian players of all time

Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies agrees Real Madrid switch: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Alphonso Davies has agreed terms with the Spanish giants but the two clubs are yet to strike a deal

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
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