Blair Newman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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...

Talentspotter It's easy to get overshadowed when your team-mates include Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic but, as Blair Newman explains, the Fiorentina man has been quietly impressive at Euro 2016 and could be a success at White Hart Lane

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

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

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...

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

Juventus The Catalan is leaving Munich for Manchester City this summer, but will be desperate to lift Ol' Big Ears before he packs his bags. Blair Newman evaluates why Pep might not even make it to the final eight...

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...

Serie A Never mind the Premier League's top four facing off, the battle between Serie A's top two is set to be the game of the entire season in Italy, says Blair Newman...

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...

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...

Talentspotter La Viola's trequartista-turned-wingback has made a big impact under Paulo Sousa after last season's injury problems. Blair Newman gives us the lowdown...