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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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... 

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

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...

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...

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

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

Talentspotter Blair Newman profiles arguably the best midfielder outside of Europe who's caught the eye of Arsenal and Chelsea...

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

Talentspotter Torino's Euro-hopping Kamil Glik has risen from obscurity to become one of Serie A's most fearsome defenders. Blair Newman suggests why he'd make a good signing for the clutch of English clubs he's linked with...

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 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...