FootballEconomist

Cunha and Dorgu could form a dangerous partnership on United's left side. They have complementary skillsets, in possession styles, and preferred pitch zones, allowing them to synergise in a way that Dorgu and Garnacho could not.

We've already seen an example from the Leeds game of Cunha's movement creating space for the forward. Having the inside forwards dropping deep is much more effective in creating gaps than having the CF or wide players dropping.

Xhaka to Sunderland or Stach to Leeds? While playing in the Bundesliga, Xhaka excelled in possession, dictating play as a deep-lying playmaker who can defend well. Whereas Stach thrives out of possession, duelling and breaking up attacks, but still offers value on the ball.

Romano Schmid has all the assets needed to be an elite attacking midfielder. - Direct final third passing - Progressive ranged passing from deep - Dynamic carrying - Evasive dribbling under pressure - Tenacious pressing Similar in profile to Xavi Simons or Morgan Gibbs-White.

It surprises me that BlueCo are letting Moreira leave. As a flying wingback/fullback, he's one of the top young players in Europe.

“The pivot version of Bruno” really sums up Hackney. Just watch clip (#7). evades the press, finds space forward, drops to receive and play a line-breaking pass, then pushes up to deliver another before the cross. Not quite Bruno’s end product, but the instincts are all there.

Inspired me to make a video on this 👀

Loan move to Benfica with a €15m obligation - great platform for the player, more dominant domestic side + UCL football Given his age, I imagine Benfica foresee a quick profit, don’t be surprised if the obligation is triggered before a sale for €40m+

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Arthur Theate, elite wide centre-back for Frankfurt and the Belgium NT. Top space exploiter with his carrying, agile and effective in 1v1s, able to link well and find the final pass in attack. One of the first players I suggested on here, back during his time at Oostende.

Cristhian Mosquera Scouting Report 📝 A modern-day libero who excels in defusing dangerous transitions. Reading of the game and timing of tackles are top-level, while his physical profile is fantastic too. Should be an abundance of top sides queuing for his signature 🧵

For me, Brighton’s potential left-hand side is one of the most intriguing tactical developments this summer. De Cuyper and Boscagli are elite creators, with a variety of pass types, while Mitoma and Baleba are excellent movers, receivers, and carriers. The synergies are clear.