Paul Macdonald

 
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Former Goal editor, FootballCritic and Football Transfers founder with over a decade of experience covering domestic and international football, with particular focus on Barcelona.

Articles written by Paul Macdonald

Transfers

Kylian Mbappe 'informs PSG that he wants to leave in 2021'

The French superstar has allegedly issued his intention to secure a move from the capital club next summer

  • 3 years
Premier League

City as champions, West Ham going down - Premier League 20/21 predictions

We also have a look at who may complete the top four as well as the best and worst signings of the campaign

  • 3 years
Player Rating

Ansu Fati: Player Rating and Performance v Ukraine

The young Barcelona winger turned in a superb display on his full international debut in an easy victory for La Roja

  • 3 years
Transfers

Real Madrid 'yet to receive an offer' for Gareth Bale

The Welshman has signalled his desire to move from the Bernabeu but doesn't seem keen to lower his demands

  • 3 years
Eredivisie

Arjen Robben scores on his return to Dutch football

The 36-year-old winger has returned to his first home in Groningen and is back to doing the things that made him great

  • 3 years
Transfers

Rudi Garcia: I will drive Memphis to Barcelona myself

The Dutchman looks set to leave Lyon this summer and his coach believes a player of his quality should always compete for the Champions League

  • 3 years
Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi Barcelona u-turn down to 'bad planning'

The Argentine will stay at Camp Nou next season after reversing his intention to leave the club

  • 3 years
Transfers

Official: Wolves sign Portuguese wonderkid Fabio Silva for €40m

The 18-year-old has barely played a handful of professional games but has moved to Molineux for a gigantic fee

  • 3 years
Transfers

Arsenal signings Gabriel and Saliba: Their 2019/20 season stats

The Gunners' latest defensive arrival had an excellent season in Ligue 1 last year - let's see how his numbers measure up

  • 3 years
Transfers

Wijnaldum on Barcelona transfer: I can't say anything

The Liverpool midfielder has been linked with a move to Camp Nou and didn't rule out that a move could happen

  • 3 years
Transfers

Leeds target Ben White signs new four-year Brighton deal

The highly-rated centre-back has committed his future to the Seagulls, with a number of prominent clubs circling

  • 3 years
Bundesliga

RB Leipzig planning for 8,500 fans in stadium when Bundesliga returns

There is a concerted effort to ensure that a percentage of stadiums are allowed supporters back in for the start of 2020/21

  • 3 years
Transfers

Official: Sevilla sign Ivan Rakitic from Barcelona

The Croatian has returned to his former club, whom he left for Camp Nou in 2014, and has signed a three-year deal

  • 3 years
David Silva

At 34, what type of David Silva have Real Sociedad signed?

The now-legendary playmaker still has so much more to give despite his Premier League career being over

  • 3 years
La Liga

Barcelona La Liga return delayed: will face Villarreal on 27 or 28 September

The Catalan giants have had their first round of fixtures postponed because their 19/20 season finished so late

  • 3 years
La Liga

La Liga Matchday One Fixtures: Barcelona face Elche, Real Madrid v Getafe

Newly-promoted side take on Ronald Koeman's Blaugrana while the champions face their city rivals

  • 3 years
TV Review

All or Nothing Tottenham Review: A boring, sanitised PR exercise

Tottenham's play to the NFL puts their stadium and new manager centre-stage and can't escape from its own monotony

  • 3 years
Transfers

Chelsea starlet Conor Gallagher set for Crystal Palace switch

The talented playmaker has had a medical ahead of a season-long move across London to Selhurst Park

  • 3 years
Transfers

Van de Beek tells Ajax team-mates he's joining Manchester United

The Ajax midfielder has reportedly told his team-mates that he is heading to Old Trafford this summer

  • 3 years
Lionel Messi

The confusion over Lionel Messi's contract clause, explained

The Argentine and his entourage believe that he can leave on a free but the club are not in agreement

  • 3 years
Transfers

Official: Juventus sign Weston McKennie from Schalke

The accomplished young American midfielder has moved initially on loan with a permanent deal next summer

  • 3 years
Ligue 1

Eduardo Camavinga: Player Rating and Performance v Montpellier

The 17-year-old midfielder showed a level of sophistication which belied his years in the win on Saturday

  • 3 years
Championship

Eberechi Eze: Not the finished article, but an incredible talent

The playmaker has chosen Crystal Palace as his stepping stone and if he refines his game he could be a huge star

  • 3 years
Premier League

Premier League reconsidering five substitutions vote

The clubs had originally voted against its introduction, but they will get another chance on 3 September

  • 3 years
Lionel Messi

Does Messi want to leave Barcelona? No. Could he? Yes...

The Argentine is attempting to force action at Camp Nou by threatening to leave - but this time, he could do it

  • 3 years