Dan Hartley
Soccer Analyst
Dan Hartley focuses on the global game — from the Premier League to MLS, CONCACAF and the World Cup cycle. His analysis is particularly strong on the tactical evolution of international football.
Articles by Dan Hartley
Arsenal pivot to £30m Shakhtar target as Vinicius Jr deal hits expected dead end
Arsenal have turned their attention to a £30m Shakhtar striker target after …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
UEFA doubles down on FIFA boycott thread as Infantino conflict escalates
UEFA reiterates its threat to boycott FIFA competitions, stating FIFA's recent support …
2 months, 2 weeks agoRangers are window shopping for a miracle in the Eredivisie
Rangers are chasing another Eredivisie winger, but a £7m price tag won't …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Liverpool are trying to steal Arsenal's targets and PSG must be panicking
Liverpool are launching a sensational raid on PSG for Bradley Barcola and …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Definitive Moments of the 2026 Football Year
The 2026 calendar year has been defined by high-stakes movement and shifting …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Real Madrid drop £120m on Yan Diomande as Florentino Perez resets the midfield
Real Madrid's £120m deal for Yan Diomande brings a 91.4% pass accuracy …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal must stop chasing phantoms and address the real striker gap
Arsenal's failed pursuit of Vinicius Jr forces a return to reality. Is …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Mo Salah to Trabzonspor is the most confusing transfer of the summer
Mo Salah is headed to Trabzonspor, and the move is as confusing …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Top Moments as UEFA Stand Firm on FIFA World Cup Boycott
UEFA confirms its World Cup boycott stands following Gianni Infantino's failed attempts …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Scottish football is flying blind without the review panel
The SFA’s decision to dissolve its key match incident panel marks a …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Australian citizenship for Iranian duo shifts the focus to asylum politics
Two former Iranian footballers have been granted Australian citizenship after refusing to …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Defining Moments of the 2026 Season
A deep dive into the 10 moments that defined the 2026 season, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
West Ham's pursuit of Veltman and the Premier League's shifting defensive needs
West Ham eye Veltman for defensive depth, while Bournemouth pushes to sign …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Matthias Jaissle's Newcastle revolution is starting from absolute zero
Matthias Jaissle arrives at Newcastle United facing a massive rebuilding job following …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Medical crisis in 2026: The hidden toll of the compressed calendar
Elite football's compressed schedule is leading to a massive spike in soft-tissue …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Messy Transition of Live Football Viewing in 2026
A tactical breakdown of the logistical headaches and scheduling shifts defining the …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Mykhailo Mudryk is back but Chelsea and Arsenal look pre-season rusty
Mykhailo Mudryk returned from a two-year doping ban in Chelsea's 1-0 loss …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
West Ham eye defensive overhaul as summer transfer window heats up
West Ham United have secured defensive reinforcement on a free transfer as …
2 months, 2 weeks agoArsenal selling Lewis-Skelly to United is absolute madness
Arsenal selling Myles Lewis-Skelly to Manchester United is a masterclass in how …
2 months, 2 weeks agoGianni Infantino just tried to fix the unfixable and it was pathetic
Gianni Infantino is staying put as FIFA president after another disastrous crisis …
2 months, 2 weeks ago