Chris Beaumont

TFA Scouted

TFA Scouted: Man United look to Benfica’s Antonio Silva to solve their defensive worries – scout report

According to reports, Man United have turned their attention to Benfica’s Antonio Silva to solve their defensive worries – we first watched…

September 13, 2023

TFA Scouted

TFA Scouted: Man City and Brighton both keen on Boca starlet Valentin Barco – scout report

Both Man City and Brighton are looking to raid South America once again and sign Boca Juniors talent Valentin Barco – we…

September 13, 2023

TFA Today

A set play innovation in Italy, money doesn’t buy everything in Saudi, Villa’s defensive issues, why Nusa and Diomande will get big moves soon

Good morning tactics fans and welcome to the Wednesday newsletter – full of analysis, scouting and tactics. Fill up on your football knowledge –…

September 13, 2023

Analysis

TFA Scouted: 19 Year Old Sporting CP Prodigy Ousmane Diomande Linked To Arsenal – Scout Report

19 y/o Sporting prodigy Ousmane Diomande has been linked to Arsenal – xGOLD highlighted Diomande in April 2023, and our TIPPSTER model…

June 26, 2025

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TFA Scouted: 18 y/o Norway int’l Antonio Nusa being linked to Chelsea, Real Madrid, Arsenal and Liverpool – scout report

18 y/o Norway international Antonio Nusa is being linked with a move away from Club Brugge to many top European sides. Chelsea,…

September 12, 2023

TFA Scouted

TFA Scouted: Dan Glazer joins OFI Crete on a free from Maccabi Tel Aviv – scout report

Dan Glazer has left Maccabi Tel Aviv and signed for OFI Crete on a free transfer – we initially scouted Glazer back…

September 12, 2023

TFA Scouted

TFA Scouted: Batista Mendy leaves Angers and signs for Trabzonspor for €4.4m – scout report

Highly-rated Batista Mendy has left Angers and signed for Trabzonspor in Turkey for €4.4m – we initially scouted the midfielder in January…

September 12, 2023

TFA Today

Monaco’s prolific attack analysed, what Lyon could get tactically from Gattuso, Nicolas de la Cruz identified in 2022 and the tactics of Habib Beye

Good morning tactics fans and welcome to the #TacticsTuesday newsletter – full of analysis, scouting and tactics. Fill up on your football knowledge – follow…

September 12, 2023

TFA Today

How Arteta could have got more out of Pepe, the tactics behind Girona’s unbeaten start, the Champions League groups by ELO rankings and Sesko in 2021

Good morning tactics fans and welcome to the #TFIFriday newsletter – full of analysis, scouting and tactics. Fill up on your football knowledge – follow…

September 9, 2023

Analysis

TFA Scouted: Fabian Rieder Scout Report At Young Boys 2023/2024 – Stade Rennes Very Clever Signing

One of the many clever signings in the summer transfer window was Stade Rennes snapping up Fabian Rieder from Young Boys – xGOLD first highlighted…

August 4, 2025

TFA Scouted

TFA Scouted: Kamaldeen Sulemana of Southampton still being linked to Everton – scout report

Southampton’s Kamaldeen Sulemana is still being linked to a move to Everton which would now have to happen in January – we…

September 7, 2023

AS Monaco FC

TFA Scouted: Could Monaco’s Vanderson Be Yet Another Barcelona Signing? – Scout Report

It is rumoured that Monaco‘s Vanderson is another player on Barcelona‘s want list – we scouted the player in August 2023 and…

March 26, 2025

TFA Today

A hidden gem similar to Kimmich, deep runs at restarts, why Miyazawa is a good signing for United and the intelligent movements of elite midfielders

Good morning tactics fans and welcome to the #TacticalThursday newsletter – full of analysis, scouting and tactics. Fill up on your football knowledge – follow…

September 7, 2023

TFA Scouted

TFA Scouted: Martin Tavara, a hidden 24 y/o gem of a DM playing in Peru – scout report

Our TFA Talent of the day is Martin Tavara of Sporting Cristal – a 24 y/o defensive midfielder who we think has…

September 7, 2023

TFA Scouted

TFA Scouted: Mounir Chouiar signs for Ludogorets – scout report

Mounir Chouiar signs for Ludogorets – xGOLD identified Chouiar as an interesting free agent with similarities to Raphinha and Gabriel Martinelli and…

September 6, 2023

TFA Scouted

TFA Scouted: Zakaria El Ouahdi transfers to Genk from RWDM for €2.5m – scout report

Zakaria El Ouahdi has transferred to Genk from RWDM for €2.5m – we scouted the young winger for a client back in…

September 6, 2023

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TFA Scouted: Arsenal target Bitello linked to Saudi Arabia – scout report

Arsenal target Bitello has been linked to Saudi Arabia with their window still being open – we scouted the Gremio midfielder back…

September 6, 2023

TFA Scouted

TFA Scouted: Batista Mendy could be moving from Angers to Trabzonspor before the Turkish window shuts – scout report

According to reports, Batista Mendy could be moving from Angers to Trabzonspor before the Turkish window shuts – xGOLD first identified Mendy…

September 6, 2023

TFA Scouted

How Rosenior is rebuilding Hull, why Velasco is ready for more than MLS, the tactical reasons Villarreal sacked Setien and remember Lexi Potter

Good morning tactics fans and welcome to the Wednesday newsletter – full of analysis, scouting and tactics. Fill up on your football knowledge – follow…

September 6, 2023

TFA Scouted

TFA Scouted: Alan Velasco, the Argentine winger playing in MLS who could impress in Europe’s big 5 – scout report

Today’s TFA Talent is Alan Velasco of FC Dallas – he’s a 21 y/o Argentine winger plying his trade in MLS but…

September 6, 2023