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
‘Top players don’t leave in January’ – Erik ten Hag doesn’t want mid-season Manchester United signings
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
The Red Devils boss has made his feelings perfectly clear about what the January window offers
Arsenal send scouts to watch USA Under-20 star in Croatia: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Arsenal are looking far and wide in their search for the next big thing
Liverpool identify 'the new Mohamed Salah': report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Liverpool are targeting a young right-winger who can one day step into Mohamed Salah's shoes in the Reds side
Jude Bellingham accepts challenge from sporting GOAT
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has been thrown a gauntlet by sporting royalty
Tottenham look to surprise England defender in search for reinforcements: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Tottenham are looking to bring in depth in defence, as Ange Postecoglou stabilises his squad
Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid report: Deadline set for monster move to happen
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Could Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid actually happen? The French superstar has been given an ultimatum by his long-time courters in Spain...
Manchester United and Manchester City to compete for French teenager wanted by 'all major teams': report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Manchester United and Manchester City want the latest Ligue 1 teenage sensation – and are set to battle it out for him
Ranked! The 100 best players of the 21st Century
By Alasdair Mackenzie last updated
RANKED! The 100 best players of the 21st Century: the greatest Ballon d'Or hoggers, serial winners and cult heroes since the turn of the millennium
Spurs among FIVE Premier League clubs chasing Uruguay defender: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Sebastian Caceres has become a mainstay for Uruguay under Marcelo Bielsa
Chelsea eye big January bid for AC Milan star Mike Maignan: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
The France international is a key player for the Rossoneri and they won't let him go lightly
‘No official negotiations’ – Real Madrid respond to Luka Modric exit rumours
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
The 38-year-old is in the final year of his deal but wants more regular game time
Arsenal among big clubs watching Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz with interest: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
The Brazilian has started the 2023/24 season in superb form
Liverpool scouts sent to watch Manchester United defensive target: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
The two Premier League rivals could come head-to-head in a battle for a Portugal international
Arsenal have plan to beat Liverpool to signing of Brazilian sensation: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Arsenal and Liverpool could lock horns for a Fluminense starlet, but the Gunners are ready to make sacrifices to bring him in
Andy Robertson ‘out for a while’ as Jurgen Klopp reveals Liverpool star needs surgery
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Robertson faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines in a blow to the Reds boss
'I don’t know what will happen' - Pep Guardiola responds to Kalvin Phillips exit rumours
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Phillips has struggled to nail down a starting berth in Guardiola's side since his move from Leeds last year
Real Madrid set sights on Manchester City star in surprise move for new striker: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Real Madrid are looking at a Manchester City striker in a huge move that could shake up Pep Guardiola's plans
Manchester United ready to table £44m January bid for Spanish wonderkid in big statement of intent: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Manchester United are set to fight Newcastle and Bayern Munich for a Spanish superstar who has started the season strongly
Victor Osimhen to leave Napoli? Owner teases sale, with Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal target facing tricky talks
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal target Victor Osimhen has endured a tough start to the season, between injuries, a bizarre TikTok-related incident and a shaky start to Napoli's title defence
Liverpool eye sensational move for Jamal Musiala: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Liverpool are looking to bring Bayern Munich star, Jamal Musiala, to Merseyside – but face competition from Real Madrid
Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho in talks over exit: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Jadon Sancho's future at Manchester United is up in the air following a fall-out with manager Erik ten Hag, and he could leave England
Chelsea have "already started to work" on January signings - Mauricio Pochettino
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
The Blues have got off to a poor start to the 2023/24 season and are looking at bringing in reinforcements
Aston Villa to wear Castore kits this weekend despite “concern” from players
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
The Villa men's and women's teams have expressed concerns about the uncomfortable shirts
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