Welcome to ESPN’s Insider Notebook, featuring contributions from our reporters across the top leagues around the world. In this edition, Manchester United are looking to rival Liverpool for their top transfer target. PLUS: The eye-watering cost of landing Philippe Coutinho. Jump to: Coutinho cost puts off clubs | De Gea United’s No.1 | Bellerin staying put | Aouchiche on Arsenal
Héctor Bellerín
Many players reach star status after big-money moves from one club to another. But here are the best who came up through their club system to become elite players. Have a guess how old Donnarumma is. He made his first-team debut for Milan in 2015, almost instantly becoming a regular, so that might help you
Steve Nicol is skeptical the Gunners would pay a premium for Atletico manager Diego Simeone. Stewart Robson explains why Rafa Benitez may be the most practical option to manage Arsenal. Although Freddie Ljungberg would have been pleased with his side’s reaction following a torrid first half under the lights against Brighton & Hove Albion, the
Craig Burley and Stevie Nicol say Nicolas Pepe looks like “a flash in the pan” after failing to live up to the hype so far at Arsenal. Arsenal romped to their second win of the Europa League group stage with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Standard Liege at the Emirates. Gabriel Martinelli scored twice inside