Hidetoshi Nakata was the player capable of bucking the trend of a few East Asian footballers making it in Europe. His elegant control, expert vision, and ability to dictate the play was a perfect match for the European way of playing football.
Roma will be on a tight budget once again ahead of the new season, despite needing to add recruitments in multiple areas across the squad. Below we take a look at the top five 2023 Roma transfer targets this summer.
Despite the club's future up in the air following the Plusvalenze case, the Old Lady will still be keen on improving their squad and have already tied down key midfielder Adrien Rabiot to a new contract, whilst Timothy Weah is on the cusp of completing a move to Turin. Below we take you through the top five 2023 Juventus transfer targets this summer.
New head coach Rudi Garcia will have the difficult task of trying to emulate Luciano Spalletti's incredible campaign, whilst he must also try and keep the crux of his squad intact, despite numerous reports about the departures of key players such as Kim Min-jae and Victor Osimhen. Below we take a look at the top five 2023 Napoli transfer targets this summer.
Once the sale of Tonali goes through, it will help provide Milan with a windfall of cash, and so the Rossoneri are set for a huge summer. The task is to not only replace the 23-year-old but to strengthen elsewhere too. However, just how much of that money will be made available to purchase new signings remains to be seen. Below we take a look at the top five 2023 Milan transfer targets this summer.
With star defender Milan Skriniar on his way to Paris Saint-Germain in July and rumours hotting up about the departures of midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, goalkeeper Andre Onana and wing-back Robin Gosens, Inter have plenty of work to do in order to prepare for another Serie A season. Below we take you through the top five 2023 Inter transfer targets this summer.
In the late 1970s and early 80s, Zico was a global sensation and his move to Udinese in 1983 sparked bewilderment across the globe. The small Brazilian was a renowned set piece taker, creator, and visionary, often operating in the number 10 role. Zico made over 200 appearances for Brazilian side Flamengo before moving to Udine.
Despite the Rossonerri failing to sign a right midfielder during the summer transfer window, Milan are preparing to make another attempt within the near future as the Milanese club remains keen on signing the Chelsea outcast Hakim Ziyech.
Paul Pogba has completed his return to Juventus on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract at Manchester United this summer. The Frenchman returns to Turin after leaving Juve in 2016 and he is expected to sign either a three or four year contract with the possibility to extend for a further year. So, let's take a look at Pogba's tumultuous time at Manchester United and cast our minds back to the highs and lows that have surrounded the 2018 World Cup winner.
Suarez has been linked with numerous clubs, including MLS outfit Inter Miami, Aston Villa, and Serie A top dogs Juventus and Atalanta in recent weeks, but it is River Plate who look likely contenders to steal his free transfer off the charts.