Sean Cole

Sean Cole

Writer

Sean Cole is a freelance journalist. He has written for FourFourTwo, BBC Sport and When Saturday Comes among others. A Birmingham City supporter and staunch Nikola Zigic advocate, he once scored a hat-trick at St. Andrew’s (in a half-time game). He also has far too many football shirts and spends far too much time reading the Wikipedia pages of obscure players.

Latest articles by Sean Cole

Alvaro Morata is in Spain's squad at Euro 2024.

Who is Spain’s first-choice penalty taker?

By Sean Cole published

Alvaro Morata missed two penalties for Spain at Euro 2020 – but who will take them this time around?

James Maddison and Gareth Southgate

Newcastle United unlikely to bid for James Maddison in the January transfer window

By Sean Cole published

The Leicester City midfielder has been in sparkling form this season, earning a spot at the World Cup

Frenkie de Jong

Frenkie de Jong in line to stay at Barcelona as Franck Kessie could leave instead

By Sean Cole published

The Manchester United target will be needed at the Nou Camp if an unsettled Kessie departs

Darwin Nunez

Darwin Nunez one of four names on Real Madrid’s shortlist for a new striker

By Sean Cole published

Cody Gakpo, Richarlison and Gabriel Jesus are the other three options being considered

Jonathan David

Canada’s Jonathan David addresses Manchester United speculation

By Sean Cole published

The Lille striker has been linked with a move to Old Trafford after scoring 19 goals last season

Josko Gvardiol

Croatia’s Josko Gvardiol responds to Chelsea rumours

By Sean Cole published

The RB Leipzig defender was eagerly pursued by the Blues during the summer transfer window

Rafael Leao

AC Milan hope Rafael Leao will sign a new contract to put off Premier League suitors

By Sean Cole published

Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City are all keen on the Portuguese winger

Declan Rice addressing the media

Declan Rice plans to leave West Ham to compete in the Champions League

By Sean Cole published

The England midfielder has no intention of extending his current contract at the London Stadium

Joao Felix celebrates scoring against Ghana

Manchester United face competition for Portugal star Joao Felix

By Sean Cole published

Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are also keen on the 23-year-old forward

Josko Gvardiol wearing a protective face covering

Chelsea undeterred in pursuit of RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol

By Sean Cole published

Blues' owner Todd Boehly was unable to complete a deal for the Croatian defender over the summer

Mohammed Kudus celebrates scoring against South Korea

Chelsea and Liverpool join battle to sign World Cup star Mohammed Kudus

By Sean Cole published

The Ghanaian midfielder scored twice in an exciting 3-2 win over South Korea on Monday

Tammy Abraham

Roma’s Tammy Abraham linked with a return to the Premier League

By Sean Cole published

The striker was left out of England’s World Cup squad after a disappointing start to the season

Cristiano Ronaldo

Oliver Kahn confirms that Bayern Munich won’t be signing Cristiano Ronaldo

By Sean Cole published

The Portuguese superstar is a free agent after leaving Manchester United by mutual consent last week

Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring against Wales

Resurgent Marcus Rashford set for a new long-term Manchester United contract

By Sean Cole published

The 25-year-old has bounced back from a poor season to shine for club and country once more

Denzel Dumfries

Tottenham Hotspur make enquiry about Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries

By Sean Cole published

The Netherlands international has impressed at the World Cup for Louis van Gaal’s side

Harry Kane

Bayern Munich working on a deal for Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane

By Sean Cole published

The England captain is in no rush and will make a decision about his future after the World Cup

Jeremie Frimpong and Louis van Gaal

Manchester United plan Jeremie Frimpong discussions for after the World Cup finishes

By Sean Cole published

The uncapped Bayer Leverkusen right-back was included in the Netherlands squad by Louis van Gaal

Emiliano Martinez

Emi Martinez could leave Aston Villa because of issues with Unai Emery

By Sean Cole published

The Argentina goalkeeper reportedly had a strained relationship with Emery when they worked together at Arsenal

Brennan Johnson

Brennan Johnson discusses his international allegiance ahead of England v Wales game

By Sean Cole published

The Nottingham Forest youngster represented England before switching his focus to Wales in 2018

Cody Gakpo

Netherlands’ World Cup hero Cody Gakpo responds to Manchester United rumours

By Sean Cole published

Speculation surrounds the PSV winger, who has scored in both of his country’s group games

Martin Zubimendi

Manchester United target Spain international Martin Zubimendi to strengthen their midfield

By Sean Cole published

The Red Devils are reportedly considering a £52million bid for the Real Sociedad man, who is contracted until 2027

Kolo Toure

Kolo Toure takes on his first managerial role at Wigan Athletic

By Sean Cole published

The former Arsenal and Manchester City defender has been appointed on a three-and-a-half-year deal

Enzo Fernandez

Manchester United weigh up £103million move for World Cup star Enzo Fernandez

By Sean Cole published

The Benfica midfielder scored an important goal in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Mexico earlier this week

Christopher Nkunku

Christopher Nkunku on the cusp of completing his €60m move to Chelsea

By Sean Cole published

The RB Leipzig striker was recently forced to withdraw from France’s World Cup squad through injury

Salem Al-Dawsari

Who is Saudi Arabia’s first-choice penalty taker?

By Sean Cole published

Salem Al-Dawsari scored from the spot to clinch a 1-0 win over Australia earlier this year

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