Adam Bate

With Leeds United moving to sign Tarik Muharemovic for £34m from Sassuolo, Adam Bate speaks to the 23-year-old defender’s former coach Slobodan Starcevic to find out why he can become one of the best left-footed centre-backs around – and what he must improve

England are into the last eight of the World Cup after a 3-2 win over Mexico. Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane are the heroes but Thomas Tuchels decision-making is another reason to believe that these star players can make more history at this tournament...

Italy international Marco Palestra is set to move to Chelsea from Atalanta following a successful season on loan at Cagliari but what can the 21-year-old bring to the Premier League? From dribbling to versatility, Adam Bate takes a look…

Manchester United’s move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson is a sensible signing, argues Adam Bate. With insight from speaking to his former coach in Brazil, we assess what sort of player he is and why there is hope that he can adapt under Michael Carrick at Old Trafford

Report as Aston Villa won 4-0 against Nottingham Forest to reach the Europa League final; Forest’s one-goal lead from the first leg of the semi-final counted for nothing; Goals from Ollie Watkins, Emi Buendia and John McGinn (2) set up Freiburg clash on May 20

Following the news Bruno Fernandes is the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year, Adam Bate explains why he believes the Manchester United captain is a worthy winner of the mens award this season. Fernandes’ creativity has set him apart…

Report as Nottingham Forest hold a 1-0 advantage following the first leg of their Europa League semi-final against Aston Villa; Chris Woods penalty after Lucas Dignes handball brought the breakthrough for the hosts at the City Ground

How Nottingham Forests Morgan Gibbs-White became the Premier Leagues in-form player; plus: Antonin Kinsky puts Madrid nightmare behind him for Tottenham and Tomas Soucek steps up once against for West Ham; its a relegation special in The Debrief...

Tatjana Haenni discusses becoming the first woman CEO of a Bundesliga team and her ambitions to grow RB Leipzig. Champions League qualification is the immediate target for the football club but Haenni talks titles and the potential to set Leipzig alight

The story of the legendary George Bests sensational move to Hibernian and the chaos that ensued.