#player-transfers

#player-transfers

Posted up against a wall of the air-conditioned gym at Peach Jam in mid-July, Tulane coach Ron Hunter prepared to greet an approaching SEC colleague, expecting a handshake and pleasantries. But his powerhouse peer had other intentions for the interaction with Hunter, who has developed multiple players who have transferred to elite programs -- including former Duke star Sion James -- in recent years. "He came over to me and he said, 'Ron, you're doing a hell of a job ... getting kids ready for our level,'" Hunter told ESPN at the basketball camp in North Augusta, South Carolina. "And I didn't know whether to be mad or to say thank you."

What happened was extremely serious and extremely violent, something I've never encountered before. We had to take a decision because what happened went way beyond what is acceptable in a football club, as it would be in any organisation. I wasn't in the dressing room but the staff told me it was incredible, violent, aggressive and went beyond any limits.

Eddie Howe's diplomatic communication style and keen insight into player dynamics uniquely equip him to handle sensitive situations like the one with Alexander Isak. Despite this, he acknowledges losing control over the striker's situation as Isak pushes for a transfer to Liverpool, going so far as to train alone and face fines for missing team activities.

Wolves have already raised 100m from player sales this summer. Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri are the two big departures from Molineux, as they joined Man United and Man City respectively.

A call came from Luka Doncic a couple of times, at first making Marcus Smart think it wasn't true and then eventually making him believe that Doncic was a Lakers salesman.

Kamren Curl seemed to be a good match for free safety Quan Martin, forming a promising young tandem. However, GM Adam Peters did not pursue Curl.

Yoane Wissa is reportedly eager to leave Brentford as the club faces a tumultuous summer transfer window with significant player departures, including key forwards.

Andrews, having worked under Thomas Frank as the set-piece coach, steps into management at Brentford, marking both a new chapter for him and the club.

Once you have crossed Pep Guardiola, it's difficult to regain his trust. This is exemplified by players like Joao Cancelo and Kyle Walker, who have fallen out of favor.

I haven't seen many players so far who play more than two or three years at full capacity and have scored more than 40 goals. That's why I think that in general the level of goals has dropped a little, as was seen last season.

Life can be very fickle for academy products at big clubs. They can be a no-name prospect one year and a potential superstar the next.