
Chris Nee
Chris is a Warwickshire-based freelance writer, Editor-in-Chief of AVillaFan.com, author of the High Protein Beef Paste football newsletter and owner of Aston Villa Review. He supports Northern Premier League Midlands Division club Coventry Sphinx.
Latest articles by Chris Nee

Unwanted Manchester United man rejects mega transfer deal as pre-season tour axe looms: reports
By Chris Nee published
Man United are trying to offload five players deemed surplus to requirements this summer

David Ornstein issues major Arsenal transfer update as ‘personal terms are in place’ for priority signing
By Chris Nee published
The Gunners are making moves and new arrivals are imminent, according to reports

Morgan Gibbs-White is a great fit for Spurs but must learn from a long history of Premier League transfer mistakes
By Chris Nee published
From Jack Rodwell and Steve Sidwell to Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish, England has a troubled past when it comes to big money moves

Why there will be no Club World Cup trophy parade for Chelsea
By Chris Nee published
The Blues face European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final on Sunday

Premier League rivals battling for Yoane Wissa and the player wants to move: report
By Chris Nee published
Brentford star could be the next in line to leave after the departure of manager Thomas Frank to Tottenham Hotspur

Viktor Gyokeres takes extraordinary step to ramp up the ‘urgency’ of possible Arsenal transfer: report
By Chris Nee published
The in-demand Swedish striker has crossed the uncrossable line in an effort to pave the way to the Premier League, according to reports

Jordan Henderson set for Premier League return after exit from Ajax: report
By Chris Nee published
Veteran England midfielder Henderson left Ajax after his contract was mutually terminated

Liverpool star takes steps to protect his interests in case of Barcelona transfer complications: report
By Chris Nee published
The Spanish champions have had to navigate financial constraints, threatening problems in the transfer market

Fabrizio Romano clears up punchy comments about Manchester United ‘fault’ as major move for star is thrown into doubt
By Chris Nee published
Wantaway Red Devils star is expected to be on the move this summer but one linked club might not be interested after all

Tottenham Hotspur readying a raid on Premier League rivals for ‘impressive’ England international: report
By Chris Nee published
Thomas Frank is a ‘long-term admirer’ of Nottingham Forest midfield star

What does Newcastle’s ‘clear advantage’ in Hugo Ekitike chase mean for Alexander Isak’s future?
By Chris Nee published
Eintracht Frankfurt’s asking price has ‘put off several clubs’ but the Magpies are still keen, according to reports

Chelsea to sanction sale to Premier League rivals thanks to ‘gentlemen’s agreement’: report
By Chris Nee published
Blues agreed to sell player if the right bid arrives this summer and a Premier League stay is on the cards

Manchester United looking to move out of ‘last century’ with major recruitment revamp
By Chris Nee published
Jim Ratcliffe has been critical of Man United’s transfer record and the club’s director of scouting has left Old Trafford

Quiz! Can you name every England player under 21 to have gone to a major tournament?
By Chris Nee published
Quiz! 48 young Lions to name – can you get them all?

Bournemouth could lose their entire defence and goalkeeper, given recent updates, leaving the Cherries in an unprecedented position in the Premier League
By Chris Nee published
Bournemouth have never finished higher or experienced more demand for their players in the transfer market - but it might not be a disaster to lose so many stars at once

Women's Euro 2025: Who are the ITV presenters, pundits and commentators?
By Chris Nee published
ITV will cover 16 matches live on TV and has unveiled a bumper line-up for its coverage

Women's Euro 2025: Who are the BBC presenters, pundits and commentators?
By Chris Nee published
BBC Sport will cover 16 matches live on TV and has assembled a star-studded line-up

‘Incredible advocate’ Ian Wright omitted from ITV’s Women’s Euro 2025 team - but Eni Aluko returns after spat
By Chris Nee published
Eni Aluko and Ian Wright clashed over comments by the former Lioness

The Greatest Ever Premier League XI - according to FourFourTwo
By Chris Nee published
Can the 100 best-ever Premier League players be whittled down to a workable XI? You bet it can!

Quiz! Can you name the top 20 appearance-makers to have only appeared for one Premier League club?
By Chris Nee published
QUIZ! Who are the Premier League's most dedicated one-club men?

FourFourTwo's Weekend Crossword 6: Dean Henderson, Brighton and Benfica
By Chris Nee published
CROSSWORD Test your football knowledge as our Weekend Crossword returns

Pick up a free Amazon Gift Card and watch the Club World Cup wherever you are with this NordVPN deal
By Chris Nee published
Fans of Gianni Infantino can enjoy the Club World Cup on the move without geo-restrictions by using a VPN. According to our TechRadar colleagues, NordVPN is the best around – and they've got a fantastic discount of up to 72%

Liverpool report: Bayer Leverkusen to break transfer record in unprecedented deal
By Chris Nee published
Liverpool and the former German champions have already done deals for Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz
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