Barrett Rouen

Barrett Rouen

Joined: Apr 21, 2016

Barrett Rouen is the writer of the Tactics and Transfers column for The Pride of London. He grew up in London and played up to U17's and is now working as a screenwriter, producer and director in Los Angeles and New York.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 07: Paul Pogba of Manchester United celebrates victory after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on April 7, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

The problem with Paul Pogba: Will he reach his potential?

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Gary Cahill of Chelsea and David Silva of Manchester City battle for possession during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on September 30, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea analysis: 5 things the Blues must do to secure UCL football

MADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 24: Zinedine Zidane, Manager of Real Madrid looks on during the Copa del Rey, Quarter Final, Second Leg match between Real Madrid and Leganes at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on January 24, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Real Madrid is burning – How did this happen?

WATFORD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Tammy Abraham of Swansea City is challenged by Christian Kabasele of Watford during the Premier League match between Watford and Swansea City at Vicarage Road on December 30, 2017 in Watford, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Chelsea should recall Tammy Abraham

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 10: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Semi-Final First Leg match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on January 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Manchester United analysis: Is Alexis deal too expensive?

MADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 13: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid reacts during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Villarreal at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on January 13, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Cristiano Ronaldo has lots of options

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea is shown a second yellow leading to a red card during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round Replay between Chelsea and Norwich City at Stamford Bridge on January 17, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea moves for Palmieri and Dzeko signals lack of transfer plan

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: David Luiz of Chelsea and Gary Cahill of Chelsea lie injured during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Watford at Stamford Bridge on October 21, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Chelsea star blasts the Blues’ fan base

WATFORD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Tammy Abraham of Swansea City is challenged by Christian Kabasele of Watford during the Premier League match between Watford and Swansea City at Vicarage Road on December 30, 2017 in Watford, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s five best prospects- Strikers top the list for the Blues

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea looks on prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at London Stadium on December 9, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Chelsea boss slams club’s transfer strategy

BILBAO, SPAIN - DECEMBER 02: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid CF reacts during the La Liga match between Athletic Club and Real Madrid at Estadio de San Mames on December 2, 2017 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Real Madrid news: Ronaldo’s next move should be to Italy

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on December 2, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Manchester United analysis: Time for Mourinho to go?

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace shows appreciation to the fans after the Premier League match between Leicester City and Crystal Palace at The King Power Stadium on December 16, 2017 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Wilfried Zaha: Everyone wants him, but where should he sign?

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on December 2, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Manchester United analysis: Can Mourinho ever top Guardiola?

BILBAO, SPAIN - DECEMBER 02: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid CF reacts during the La Liga match between Athletic Club and Real Madrid at Estadio de San Mames on December 2, 2017 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Ronaldo happy to swap places with Neymar

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal is challenged by Davinson Sanchez of Tottenham during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on November 18, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea must now buy Alexis Sanchez