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    Ben McAleer

    Ben McAleer

    Ben has over 15 years’ worth of experience in the world of football writing and has previously featured on The Guardian, The Independent, Sky Sports, The Irish Examiner, talksport, and more. Ben is, for his sins, a Tottenham fan with a soft spot for Barnet.

    Articles by Ben McAleer

    Argentina midfielder and rumoured Manchester City target Enzo Fernandez during the 2026 World Cup final
    Features

    Man City eye Enzo Fernandez transfer as Rodri exit sparks midfield rebuild

    By Ben McAleer
    Dwight McNeil (L) and Brennan Jonhnson (R) in action for former sides Everton and Crystal Palace, respectively.
    Features

    Crystal Palace vs Everton: Who won the Brennan Johnson and Dwight McNeil swap deal?

    By Ben McAleer
    Leeds manager Daniel Farke applauds during pre-season.
    News

    Leeds 2026/27 Premier League: Opening fixtures, key players and predicted lineup

    By Ben McAleer
    PSG youngster and Liverpool transfer target Ibrahim Mbaye in action during pre-season
    Features

    PSG wonderkid Ibrahim Mbaye primed to star in Uefa Super Cup as Liverpool transfer interest grows

    By Ben McAleer
    Liverpool forward and Tottenham target Cody Gakpo in pre-season action against Monaco
    Features

    Tottenham’s Cody Gakpo transfer interest explained: Why Roberto De Zerbi wants the Liverpool forward

    By Ben McAleer
    Real Madrid forward Endrick in pre-season action against Ferencvaros
    Features

    Dream, realistic, wildcard, Squawka suggests: Where next for Endrick?

    By Ben McAleer
    Ivory Coast and Sprorting CP centre-back Ousmane Diomande, who is a transfer target for Nottingham Forest
    Features

    Ousmane Diomande’s £34m arrival could be perfect for Oliver Glasner’s Nottingham Forest

    By Ben McAleer
    Germany and VfB Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller, who has been linked with a move to Newcastle United
    Features

    Angelo Stiller is the ideal Bruno Guimaraes replacement for Newcastle United

    By Ben McAleer