Where do sports, particularly football fans, find their news?
And what do they want to read?
That's what we are trying to discover with this 'Tribal Trends - Top 5' article.
Overall, for the past week, our Top 5 trending articles have involved Manchester United on three occasions while Barcelona and Arsenal are also represented.
It is evident to see that any major transfer rumour, or any potentially controversial stories, are what the readers want.
United boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly demanding cash as well as Casemiro for David De Gea.
The speculation surrounding the Spaniard is of great interest to United and Real fans alike and is not about to disappear in the near future. Expect much more of this n the coming months.
Memphis Depay endured a tumultuous spell at Old Trafford in January and reckons he made the greatest decision of his career to join Olympique Lyon.
That has certainly sparked some interest, presumably from the Red Devils faithful, who may be kicking themselves he's left and is now showing form.
Or they simply could be happy to see the back of the under-performed Dutchman.
Leo Messi DEMANDING that Barcelona cease their interest in Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho is a fairly popular story.
Although I'm not too sure if the Argentine maestro would really be too worried about Brazilians taking over HIS dressing room at the Nou Camp.
The Arsene Wenger saga won't go away anytime soon.
Apparently he has turned down a new deal, but will stay at the Emirates!
Plenty of Gooners want to know what's happening with the Frenchman as the uncertainty regarding his two-decade stint in North London remains at the forefront of all football media outlets.
Some Arsenal fans want him. Some don't. But when will the Gunners halt the dribble and let us all know?
And with Antoine Greizmann remaining a strong United target, we took the time to identify 5 attackers they could buy if unsuccessful in their pursuit of the Atletico Madrid star.
Top 5 Tribalfootball stories - March 15-22
1. Mourinho demands cash plus Real Madrid ace for Man Utd keeper De Gea
2. Lyon attacker Memphis: Quitting Man Utd best decision I could make
3. Messi demands Barcelona END their Coutinho pursuit…
4. Wenger rejects Arsenal contract offer - but will stay!
5. 5 players Man Utd could buy if they fail to sign Antoine Griezmann
- We also identified where exactly our readers are coming from and what they are searching for. -
Google
The top 5 stories being searched through Google over the past week are as follows:
1. Messi demands Barcelona END their Coutinho pursuit…
2. Real Madrid president Perez warns Zidane of sacrifice if he wants Hazard
3. Monaco midfielder Bernardo Silva: Guardiola is wrong!
5. Juventus invite Real Madrid swap talks for Paulo Dybala
Facebook
And the top five referrals from everybody's favourite social media platform, Facebook:
1. Wenger rejects Arsenal contract offer - but will stay!
2. Liverpool put €60M towards Serie A double transfer raid
3. West Brom captain Fletcher: This Arsenal player was 'trying' to lead
4. Middlesbrough striker Gestede: The TRUTH behind Bailly bust-up...
5. Why Man City fans booed Liverpool veteran Milner…