As the 2023-24 season comes to a close, the CIES Football Observatory has released its list of the 100 most valuable players in men’s football. This list is not simply based on reputation or popularity but uses a custom algorithm that takes into account various factors such as age, contract length, minutes played, and the
English Premier League
Manchester United are reportedly interested in bringing Jarrad Branthwaite to Old Trafford this summer as part of their squad overhaul. The young centre-back has caught the eye of United scouts since his debut for Carlisle United and has continued to impress with his performances at Everton. Despite United’s interest in Branthwaite, Everton’s hefty asking price
Bayern Munich recently made a significant move by appointing Vincent Kompany as the club’s new manager. After negotiating his departure from Burnley, the German giants secured a deal worth £10 million for Kompany. This change comes after Thomas Tuchel’s departure from the club, marking the end of a turbulent recruitment process for Bayern. Despite Burnley’s
The biggest summer transfer window deal involving a South American player may have just imploded. Lucas Paquetá, the Brazilian playmaker for West Ham, was rumored to have almost joined Manchester City last year, but a betting scandal put a damper on those plans. Despite hoping that the issue would fade away, Paquetá finds himself formally
Ian Maatsen, a 22-year-old defender on loan from Chelsea to Borussia Dortmund, finds himself in a state of limbo regarding his future at Stamford Bridge. Despite his impressive performances in Dortmund’s unexpected journey to the Champions League final, Maatsen remains unsure whether he has a place in Chelsea’s long-term plans. The Netherlands under-21 international has
Jürgen Klopp, the former Liverpool manager, recently took part in a “Danke, Jürgen” farewell event where he did not shy away from criticizing some of the club’s rivals. During this event, he seemed to direct jabs at Manchester City’s alleged financial rules breaches, Chelsea’s owners, and Manchester United’s handling of Jadon Sancho. This public critique
Tottenham have decided to extend the loan of Germany forward Timo Werner from RB Leipzig for the upcoming season. This decision comes after Werner’s loan deal until the end of the season was cut short due to a hamstring injury he suffered in a match against Arsenal. Despite the setback, Werner managed to contribute two
Borussia Dortmund are currently considering the possibility of bringing Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood to their squad. The decision regarding this potential move is slated to be made after the upcoming Champions League final against Real Madrid. Greenwood, who is 22 years old, is expected to return to Old Trafford after a successful loan spell
The upcoming 2024 summer transfer window is set to be an exciting period for football clubs across Europe. While most leagues open their transfer windows on July 1, the deadline for closing has been slightly adjusted to Friday, August 30. In previous years, when the deadline fell on a weekend, it was extended to the
Marcus Rashford, the Manchester United forward, recently announced that he will be taking a break from social media to “rest and reset mentally” following what he described as a “challenging season.” This decision comes after being left out of Gareth Southgate’s provisional 33-man England squad for the European Championship. Despite scoring eight goals in 43