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...

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...

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...

Talentspotter The Rossoblu youngster has attracted interest from across the continent after becoming an ever-present for the Serie A side in his first professional season, says Blair Newman...

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...

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

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...

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...

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