Articles by Matthew Briggs

“Erling is taller, that is for sure, but I like it when the people underestimate a football player just for his size."

Erik ten Hag has backed Harry Maguire to recover his form and says he believes in the Manchester United defender.

"If we act as a team then we can beat our opponents. That is the belief we need, and we need it even more Sunday."

“I think it was really, really interesting, but Arsenal’s documentary I started but didn’t finish. In the future for sure I will finish."

"He's had a dramatic rise and he's in a position that excites everybody but there needs to be patience shown."

Eddie Howe is the favourite to replace Gareth Southgate as England boss but he highlighted two key factors as he cooled the talk on Friday.

Could one Man Utd star be coming to the end of his tenure at Old Trafford? David de Gea is one of a clutch of players who are out of contract next summer.

"The bottom line is, if both players and both clubs were open to the swap it could work. I’m not sure if that is doable but if both players are up for it why not?"

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will welcome Ibrahima Konate back into full training this week.

West Ham's Premier League form needs to improve and quickly if David Moyes is to avoid fighting for his job.

Enzo Fernandez is the latest midfielder to be linked with a move to Liverpool, but how likely is a deal in 2023?

"Things weren’t really going on as they should be so that’s why he decided to go for a new challenge."

“Whether on or off the field, attitudes like this cannot be tolerated.”

“He’s going to have a problem because he has the best keeper in the world in front of him. He has to make a decision himself on whether to stay or go."

"It’s a big issue. Lack of experience and quality in there. Maguire has been there, seen it, done it in big tournaments."

"For him to get away and play in Turkey will help. He will be away from the spotlight of the English media."

"He needed to have a close look at him and see if he could get him up to speed having played so little for United."

Tottenham scouts have been busy tracking one Denmark international all over Europe in the last few months, according to a number of sources.

"It’s a huge confidence boost. It’s one of the biggest things as a footballer, so I’m obviously insanely happy.”

How long can Harry Maguire continue to be left out of Man Utd's line-up before his England place becomes 'untenable?'

"I didn't agree with it at the time, yes. That's right. After the game we talked about that moment for a while and then it was over."

"Leave him alone, let him get on with it, he’s proven that he can do it in tournaments."

Chris Wilder is back in focus for Bournemouth as the Premier League side look to appoint a permanent successor to Scott Parker.

“We felt Rob had enough time to show us the identity of his team, however performances haven’t reflected our hopes and ambitions."

Paolo Maldini has spoken about Rafael Leao's future and Chelsea's hopes for the winger are far from dead in the water.

Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund have earmarked a Liverpool star to replace Jude Bellingham, claims a report in Germany.

"There are so many good attributes about them. It's a really difficult position to make decisions on, but we have to go with the ones we believe."

Man Utd defender Lisandro Martinez is not a player to get ruffled by criticism from outside.

"I think they’ve got a good enough squad, to be honest. I think his priority will be getting used to the players."

Barcelona are reportedly lining up a replacement for Sergio Busquets despite the veteran pouring cold water on exit talk on Friday.