Our ESPN FC panel give their Premier League predictions, including some surprising picks for top 6 and player of the year.

E:60 looks at United States soccer player Christian Pulisic’s next big step from wonder kid at Borussia Dortmund to world star at Chelsea.
The wait for Premier League football is nearly over, as after a three-month sabbatical, the world’s most watched league returns to action on Friday. After a title race for the ages in 2018-19, what do Liverpool and Man City have for an encore in 2019-20? Has Tottenham’s big summer pushed them into title contention? Will a surprise club unseat one of the traditional top six? How will the trio of newly promoted clubs fare? On the eve of a new Premier League season, the list of questions is seemingly…

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Tottenham have many reasons to be thankful for Mauricio Pochettino’s approach to management but extra gratitude should be reserved for his talent in unearthing solutions instead of spotlighting problems. Following the recruitment of Lucas Moura on Jan. 31 last year, the Argentine was made to wait 517 days before further strengthening his first team, a period during which Spurs became the only Premier League club to go a full season without making a signing.

Last Tuesday, midfielder Tanguy Ndombele…

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ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol likes Tanguy Ndombele for Tottenham but wonders what part of the midfield he will occupy with Christian Eriksen, Dele Alli and Moussa Sissoko all with clearly defined roles.

On Tuesday, Tottenham signed their first player since January 2018 (Lucas Moura) with the arrival of France international Tanguy Ndombele. Spurs smashed their transfer record in a deal worth £56.5 million plus £8.5m in adds-on for the 22-year-old midfielder. Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino had made Ndombele a priority this summer, as the Argentine believes that the midfielder will fit perfectly in his system.

- Eriksen, De Gea top list of Premier League free agents
– Spurs…

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Tanguy Ndombele will move from Lyon to Tottenham, sources have told ESPN FC.
Tottenham have agreed a €62 million deal with Lyon that could rise to €72m for the transfer of Tanguy Ndombele, sources have told ESPN FC. The France international, 22, will become the Premier League club’s record transfer, smashing the £42m they paid Ajax for Davidson Sanchez in 2017.
Personal terms are yet to be agreed, but that should not be an issue, and the deal is expected to be announced this week, according to sources. The player is set to travel to London for his medical…

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ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop says Christian Eriksen is inching closer to joining Real Madrid by expressing his desire to leave Tottenham this summer.

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley and Alejandro Moreno agree that Tottenham’s Harry Kane will have to make a move in order to fulfill his true potential.

Craig Burley rates the latest transfer rumours, including Tottenham’s summer plans, Man United’s right-back search and Mohamed Salah’s future. Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele is edging closer to signing for Tottenham, sources have told ESPN FC.
Talks between Spurs and Lyon progressed well this week and both clubs are optimistic that the deal will happen despite being yet to agree on a transfer fee
– When does the transfer window close?
Lyon want a package worth €80 million, including bonuses, but Spurs, who made an initial offer of €45m, are willing to pay €60m plus an additional €15m — an offer which should be…

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The Premier League transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers and, below, keep up to date with the latest gossip.
When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join?
TOP STORY: Spurs finally ready to spend, and spend big
It has been 18 months since Tottenham signed a player, but they’re preparing to remedy that with a club-record offer for Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, according to the Sun.
The 22-year-old France international is at the top…

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The Premier League transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers and, below, keep up to date with the latest gossip.
When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join?
TOP STORY: Spurs finally ready to spend big on Ndombele
It has been 18 months since Tottenham signed a player, but they’re preparing to remedy that with a club-record offer for Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, according to the Sun.
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FC Exclusives

– Oblak wants Atleti exit, favours Utd
– Barca make final De Ligt push
– Wan-Bissaka could cost Utd £60m
– Madrid to land €55m Mendy
– Gracia to replace Sarri at Chelsea?

The 22-year-old France international is at…

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The Premier League transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers and, below, keep up to date with the latest gossip.
When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join?
TOP STORY: Spurs finally ready to spend big on Ndombele
It has been 18 months since Tottenham signed a player, but they’re preparing to change all that with a club-record offer for Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, according to the Sun.
TRANSFERS

Transfer grades: Rating every major signing from Europe

Why were Chelsea given a transfer ban?

FC Exclusives

– PSG nearing €75m De Ligt deal
– Oblak wants Atleti exit, favours Utd
– PSG set to sell Weah to Lille
– Wan-Bissaka could cost Utd £60m
– Gracia to replace Sarri at Chelsea?

France international Ndombele is top of…

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The FC guys answer your tweets on Jurgen Klopp’s body of work at Liverpool, the most underrated player of 2018, New Year’s Eve plans and more.

Raf Honigstein provides the latest update on the club future of Borussia Dortmund and United States midfielder Christian Pulisic.
The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is open again. Transfer Talk has been scouring the world’s media and setting our correspondents loose to see who could be heading to/out of your club this month.
TOP STORY: United defender on the way out?
Manchester United defender Eric Bailly is keen on a return to Spain, with Sevilla interested in signing the Ivory Coast international, according to local reports.
Bailly fell out of favour under previous United manager Jose Mourinho and had made just…

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