Published Sep 24, 2026, 7:10 AM GMT+1

Dominic is a football journalist for Football FanCast, specialising in Premier League reporting, transfer analysis and the EFL. He graduated from the University of Huddersfield in 2022 with a first-class honours degree in Sports Journalism.
 

Since leaving university, Dominic has written for several leading football publications, including GiveMeSport, Football FanCast, The Transfer Tavern and Sports Mole, producing everything from transfer exclusives and breaking news to in-depth analysis and match coverage.
 

Dominic has previously worked in club media with FC Halifax Town, as well as for The Halifax Courier, where he interviewed figures including Pete Wild, Gary Johnson and Phil Parkinson. He has also interviewed the likes of Gus Poyet and Dean Saunders for Football FanCast.
 

His expertise lies in assessing the credibility of transfer stories, analysing what potential deals mean for clubs on and off the pitch and providing context behind football's biggest talking points. Through years of covering Sunderland and Newcastle United, Dominic has developed an extensive understanding of football in the North East, their recruitment strategies and the issues that matter most to supporters. His reporting is informed by established relationships across the football industry, providing valuable insight into the game's biggest stories.
 

A Tranmere Rovers supporter, Dominic has a particular passion for the EFL and enjoys covering every level of the English football pyramid.

John Obi Mikel has suggested Fernandez's departure is the reason the Blues have been struggling over the past few weeks, saying: "That is one position that the club has failed to strengthen during the transfer window. We failed.

"We knew Enzo Fernandez wanted to leave the football club. We knew for so long he wanted to go. Yes, we got £125million sitting in the bank, but we failed to bring in another player and that’s why we are suffering right now.

"We talk about leaking goals. Yes, we can blame the defence, but you need at least two holding players to be able to shield and protect the back-four in that system. You need that because you’re going to be exposed."

The Argentina international may also prove to be a big loss from an attacking point of view, given that he was regularly on the scoresheet last season, picking up ten goals and four assists in 36 Premier League appearances.

However, having banked £125m from selling the 25-year-old, Xabi Alonso should have ample funds to bring in a replacement in the January transfer window, and the west Londoners have started planning a move for a Premier League midfielder.

Chelsea planning move for Alex Scott

According to a report from Caught Offside, Chelsea fully intend to make a move for AFC Bournemouth star Alex Scott in the January transfer window, with the Cherries expected to hold out for around £77m.

A source added: "Chelsea have been discussing a few options. Wijnaldum’s name came up, but the unanimous feeling at board level was to wait to see what possibilities will be there in January, with Scott and Wharton the preferred targets."

The Blues have been internally discussing the possibility of signing the English midfielder, but there is a feeling Bournemouth will make them wait until next summer, at which point his contract will have just one year until expiry.

The 23-year-old has been a key player for Marco Rose's side this season, picking up one goal and one assist in five Premier League matches, and an average of 12.2 defensive contributions per 90 is the highest number in the Bournemouth squad.

Journalist James Lewer was also left very impressed by the central midfielder's performances last season, and suggested he should have been chosen in Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad alongside fellow target Adam Wharton.