Everton will host Crystal Palace in their penultimate Premier League game and final home fixture of the season, and Patrick Boyland has revealed a huge fitness update ahead of the clash tonight.
What’s the latest?
The Everton reporter for The Athletic took to Twitter to confirm a triple fitness boost for the Toffees with Michael Keane, Donny van de Beek and Ben Godfrey all available for selection.
Boyland tweeted:
“Ben Godfrey could be in the squad to face Crystal Palace. Michael Keane has fully recovered from sickness and Donny van de Beek also ready to return.”
The reporter also confirmed: “Mina and Delph still out.”
Frank will be buzzing
Despite Yerry Mina and Fabian Delph being unavailable for the game, Frank will surely be buzzing to have three new players fit and ready for the last two games of the season, with Everton in a position to secure survival in the Premier League if they can win the game tonight.
Keane’s return from illness gives Lampard the opportunity to strengthen his backline after Jarrad Branthwaite was red-carded in the clash with Brentford on Sunday afternoon, so it will be a massive silver lining for the manager to have him back in the squad.
Another defender returning after almost a month out of action is Ben Godfrey who again can help to bolster the defence this evening alongside Keane to give Everton the best chance of protecting their goal against Palace’s relentless attackers in Conor Gallagher and Wilfried Zaha.
The final returnee in Van de Beek has been out of action since March and has not made an appearance in 11 games which will be massively disappointing to Lampard who signed the Man United loanee on Deadline Day.
Due to injuries the 25-year-old has only featured seven times for the Toffees during his five-month spell at Goodison Park, but could be deployed in the centre of the pitch over the next two games following Delph’s injury woes.
Ultimately, with the last game of the season for Everton over in North London at the Emirates, the side must capitalise on their opportunity to seal safety at home this evening, taking all the pressure off the final day away against Arsenal.
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Wolves have had a wonderful spell in the Premier League since their promotion from the Championship in 2018.
Nuno Espirito Santo delivered two consecutive seventh-place finishes before a slightly more disappointing 13th place spot in the 2020/2021 season before he joined Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2021.
There is no doubt the majority of his transfer business was excellent, bringing the likes of Ruben Neves and Rui Patricio to Molineux as they aimed to make the next step up.
Yet there were a couple of transfer mistakes, with the costliest one being that of striker Fabio Silva, who was signed from Porto for a club-record fee of £35.6m and quite frankly, hasn’t lived up to the hype.
The striker, who earns £37k-per-week has received his fair share of criticism since joining the club, with journalist Tariq Panja describing the whole transfer as “baffling” and with just four goals and six assists in 64 matches for the club, it’s clear to see why.
The 19-year-old has yet to score in 21 Premier League matches this season as Wolves aim to finish in eighth spot, but it looks like time could be running out for the youngster.
There is no doubt there is significant potential there, a club wouldn’t spend close to £40m if there wasn’t, but he has got to start scoring goals sooner rather than later.
His market value sat at £10.8m when he joined Wolves, proving that they overpaid. With his value currently sitting at £16.2m as of March 2022, the player’s value has dropped a mammoth £19.4m since his move to the side in 2020.
Nuno had a major howler with the Portuguese striker, and it is now Bruno Lage who has to work out if he has a future at the club or not.
With his value dropping, another team might be willing to take a punt on him, the question is, how much money will Wolves recoup from their original outlay?
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Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a huge boost in their bid to bring Memphis Depay to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the summer transfer window.
What’s the word?
That’s according to a report by Spanish publication Sport, who claim that Barcelona are now willing to part with the centre-forward at the end of the current campaign, while the Netherlands international himself is also believed to be happy to move onto pastures new this summer.
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This is sure to come as a huge boost to Fabio Paratici and Spurs, who were reported to have made the LaLiga side an offer for the 28-year-old back in March, with it now appearing as if the Italian sporting director has something of a free run at the former Lyon forward.
Paratici must move
While it is true that, following his June 2021 switch to the Camp Nou, Depay has somewhat struggled to hold down a place in the Barca starting XI, the centre-forward would nevertheless make an extremely impressive addition to Antonio Conte’s current attacking options at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Indeed, over his 25 LaLiga appearances this season – only 18 of which have come as starts – the £42.75m-rated striker has highly impressed, scoring 11 goals, registering two assists and creating five big chances for his teammates, as well as taking an average of 2.3 shots, making 1.8 key passes and completing 1.6 dribbles per game.
These returns have seen the £158k-per-week forward who Marco van Basten dubbed a “special talent” average a highly impressive SofaScore match rating of 7.29, not only ranking him as Xavi’s third-best performer in the league but also as the 11th-best player in the division as a whole.
And, with Tottenham having been desperately lacking back up to and competition for Harry Kane in recent years, the signing of a player who possesses Depay’s particular skillset in the final third would very much appear to be something of a priority for Paratici and Conte this summer.
As such, with it being reported that the 28-year-old will be available for a very reasonable €40m (£34m) in the summer transfer window, Paratici simply must take advantage of Barcelona’s willingness to sanction Depay’s sale, as the Dutchman could finally solve Spurs’ lack of depth up top.
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Liverpool are interested in signing French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni from AS Monaco to bolster their midfield.
What’s the word?
Journalist Paul Joyce stated in The Times [via Liverpool Echo] that the Anfield management are looking at the 22-year-old despite interest from Real Madrid.
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A move will all depend on the price – with the midfielder’s market value currently at £36m according to Transfermarkt, it could take a lot more than that to prise him away from the Ligue 1 club.
Jurgen Klopp could bolster his midfield with Tchouameni signing
Klopp’s Liverpool side have been superb this season, winning the Carabao Cup and currently in the running for another three trophies in what could be a historic campaign for the Anfield club.
Despite this, the German is constantly seeking to improve his squad, replacing aging stars with young and hungry understudies.
Thiago has been a standout player this season for the Reds, especially in the Premier League, averaging 1.2 key passes per game and completing 89% of his passes.
A team containing him and Tchouameni – who Paul Pogba described as “extraordinary” – would surely excite the Anfield faithful.
The French youngster could even be a better option in Liverpool’s midfield than Naby Keita. Whilst the Guinean has played fewer games than the 22-year-old this season, Tchouameni has a pass completion rate of 87.1% compared to Keita’s 86.5%.
In an attacking sense, the Monaco player has taken more than double the amount of shots that Keita has, with 48 compared to just 20 for the Liverpool man.
Tchouameni has also contributed more heavily in a defensive sense too, making nearly three times as many tackles compared to the Reds ace (91 to 33). These figures show that the Frenchman could be the perfect signing for Liverpool and would likely be an upgrade on some of their options at the moment.
Klopp will have some big decisions to make in the summer transfer window, and a potential swoop for Tchouameni could be among the best of them.
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Manchester United are now plotting a January offer for Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher, who has emerged as one of their main targets, alongside five other potential options.
The need to bring a new midfielder has been exacerbated by the uncertainty surrounding the futures of Kobbie Mainoo and Casemiro, with the latter out of contract at the end of the season, although Ruben Amorim is now open to offering the Brazilian a new contract.
The 33-year-old has been a key player for Man United this season, at the expense of Mainoo, who is now in advanced talks over a move to Napoli, with the youngster still yet to start a match in the Premier League.
It would, of course, be a shame to see the 20-year-old depart, given that the academy graduate has previously proven he has what it takes to succeed at Old Trafford, most notably leading United to glory in the 2024 FA Cup final.
However, should Mainoo move on, it will become even more important to bring in a new option in the middle of the park, and another English midfielder is now of interest.
Man Utd plotting January offer for Conor Gallagher
According to a report from Spain, Man United are now plotting a €50m (£44m) January offer for Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher, having identified the 25-year-old as one of their priority targets for the next transfer window.
However, there are a plethora of other targets on the shortlist, including Angelo Stiller, Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton, Andrey Santos and Elliot Anderson, with Amorim specifically requesting the board sign a midfielder, and he certainly shouldn’t be short on options to choose from.
The United boss has already given the green light for INEOS to sign the former Chelsea man, who has found consistent game time hard to come by at Atletico this season, predominantly being utilised as a substitute in La Liga.
With a place in Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad up for grabs, the English maestro will no doubt want to receive more consistent game time ahead of the summer, and his all-round attributes indicate he could be a solid addition to Amorim’s midfield.
When given the opportunity, the 22-time England international has been a consistent source of goals and assists for Atletico, while also showcasing his defensive capabilities on a regular basis over the past year.
Conor Gallagher’s best attributes
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Lauded as “incredible” by former player Darren Ambrose, Gallagher is also proven in the Premier League, chipping in with five goals and seven assists in his final season as a Chelsea player, so there are plenty of signs he could be a real difference-maker in United’s push for Europe.
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The Red Devils are looking to improve their options in the middle of the park this winter.
With the news filtering through that Ross Wilson is now joining Newcastle United as the club’s new sporting director, it could well be make or break time for a number of the reserve personnel at St James’ Park who are nearing the end of their current deals.
Indeed, Wilson will want to leave his mark on proceedings, with the likes of Matt Targett surely being let go when his deal expires next summer.
The likes of Kieran Trippier and Fabian Schar, however, will surely be keen to extend their current contracts, which also expire next year, even as they reach both 35 and 33, respectively, having shown they can still offer up plenty of quality as St. James’ Park veterans.
Dan Burn will also want to continue his celebrated Newcastle stay for as long as possible, even if question marks continue to pop up about his suitability as a left-back in Eddie Howe’s XI.
What the future holds for Dan Burn at Newcastle
Burn has become a staple at Newcastle over recent years, with the Blyth-born colossus beaming from ear to ear when he lifted the EFL Cup last year to break the Toon’s long trophy drought, having scored in the unbelievable 2-1 victory.
In total, the 6-foot-7 defender has now tallied up 158 appearances for Howe and Co since joining from Brighton and Hove Albion in 2022, with Burn missing from just one Premier League contest all season long last campaign.
Still, he hasn’t been without his critics this season, with one Toon-based content creator even dubbing Burn’s extended shifts at left-back over recent games as the “stuff of nightmares”.
In particular, the England international notably struggled to close down Bukayo Saka during Newcastle’s late 2-1 collapse against Arsenal, with the usually formidable 33-year-old giving away possession a high 26 times in the process.
With Malick Thiaw’s emergence into the side as an up-and-coming centre-back option, it’s unlikely that Burn will be shoved back into the heart of the backline soon, with the ageing number 33 just hopeful he can remain a consistent starter until his own contract runs out in the summer of 2027.
One of Burn’s Newcastle teammates doesn’t look to have the same luxury of time on his side, however.
Newcastle "leader" is now on borrowed time
When scanning the current makeup of the Magpies’ first-team step-up, there are an awful lot of figures who have been with the club since the very beginning of Howe’s reign.
Nick Pope left Burnley behind for the allure of St. James’ Park during Howe’s first proper summer transfer window, and despite some murmurs last season by journalist Adam Clery that he looks “absolutely petrified” to make an error, he remains Howe’s number one choice all those years down the line.
He does, however, have that same weight on his shoulders that the likes of Trippier and Schar are feeling, as his contract also expires this approaching June.
Jamaal Lascelles is also in this same unwanted boat, but he has been situated on Tyneside since the days of Rafa Benitez, even when his team were locked into a Championship promotion race during the 2016/17 season.
At the time, Lascelles would stand up strong as the Toon’s captain to guide the underachievers back up to the top-flight, with Newcastle royalty in Alan Shearer even going out of his way to label the 31-year-old as a “leader.”
Games played
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Goals scored
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Assists
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Days out with injury
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Games missed with injury
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Since then, he has notched up 159 Premier League appearances and counting, but with their Champions League status now nearly a decade from Lascelles’ moment in the spotlight, and his recurring nature in and out of the St James’ treatment room currently, it might well be an apt time to pull the plug on the Derby-born centre-back’s long-winding stay, when his deal ceases to be in June.
Lascelle’s woes with injuries haven’t stopped him from still being seen as a club captain off the pitch, with Howe further reinforcing that he is an “incredible” player to have around the dressing room.
But, with Wilson through the door, and his contract soon to be up, now could be the time to wave goodbye, with Lascelles potentially going on to be a hero for another club, if he can exorcise his injury demons once and for all.
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Sunderland’s long wait to bring Granit Xhaka to the Stadium of Light this summer now looks to be over.
Indeed, the whole saga to bring the Swiss international back to English shores has seemingly concluded, as the ex-Arsenal enforcer looks set to complete a medical imminently after landing in Sunderland from Bayer Leverkusen.
For £17m, it could well be Sunderland’s most important signing of the summer in offering Regis Le Bris’ troops some much-needed Premier League experience.
However, although experience has been sought after in clinching the 32-year-old’s signature, the Black Cats will also look to the future when making other standout summer purchases, knowing the success they’ve had with starlets such as Chris Rigg.
Sunderland'sChrisRiggand Wilson Isidor celebrate after the match
Sunderland show strong interest in £38m talent
Of course, the Wearside outfit will also be prioritising more Premier League-ready captures, away from going all in on their young and hungry model.
Stefan Ortega is the next top-flight star on their radar, having impressed in spurts as Manchester City’s back-up goalkeeper, with a surprise move for Jamie Vardy also allegedly on the cards after he waved goodbye to Leicester City recently.
But, there has also been apt time for Sunderland to scout out some promising talents who could go on to the club’s next big thing, with Fiorentina’s 20-year-old centre-back Pietro Comuzzo catching the eye in this regard.
As per reports from Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb, Sunderland, Manchester United, and Nottingham Forest are all showing a strong interest in the up-and-coming Italian, with no offers coming Fiorentina’s way, just yet.
It could cost Sunderland a substantial £38m to get the deal over the line, however. But, this might be a worthwhile investment to make, if he suddenly explodes into life in the Premier League, much like Rigg managed under Le Bris’ wing in the second tier.
Why Comuzzo could be Sunderland's next Rigg
Rigg had already amassed 25 first team appearances at the Stadium of Light before the Frenchman’s inspired appointment.
But, he would really come into his own under the watchful eye of the ex-Lorient manager, who has even been hailed as a “father figure” in his approach with youngsters, according to journalist Luke Entwistle.
In total, the exciting 18-year-old midfielder would make 47 appearances last season as Sunderland triumphantly secured promotion, with four goals and one assist also coming his way to play a pivotal part in his side’s whirlwind ascent back to the Premier League.
Knowing what their team has managed to achieve with Rigg in such a short space of time will make the Wearside masses even more eager to see what Comuzzo could achieve in his fresh environment, with the 20-year-old already in and around the senior Italy circles as an international, after looking way beyond his years in his native country last season, much like the teenage sensation.
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Assists
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Touches*
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Accurate passes*
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Comuzzo’s breakout campaign, which saw him collect a promising six clean sheets from 33 Serie A appearances, has led to him gaining many plaudits, with his former Fiorentina manager, Raffaele Palladino, hailing him as “extraordinary” for the maturity he displays when throwing himself into 3.6 duels on average in the testing terrain of the Italian top-flight.
That has further led to Palladino donning him a “soldier” for this resilience and energy, away from also being labelled as an “old-fashioned defender” by Italian scout Michele Fratini for his willingness to get stuck in, even as a 20-year-old still learning the ropes.
He will look to continue his upward trajectory on Wearside, with Comuzzo already one season down in a taxing top-flight environment.
This breakout offering in Florence has even seen him be shortlisted for the 2025 Golden Boy award, as he aims to become the next top starlet at the Stadium of Light in a similar vein to Rigg and other notable names before the 18-year-old.
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Manchester United are looking to shape their future under Ruben Amorim and could now have a chance to offload one of their high earners, according to a report.
Manchester United pushing Mbeumo deal over the line
Matheus Cunha’s arrival from Wolverhampton Wanderers came early in the window for the Red Devils. However, they are now all-systems-go in their attempts to land Brentford attacker Bryan Mbeumo.
The Bees have rejected two seperate bids for Mbuemo and are said to be holding out for a fee of £70 million. With the Cameroon international keen to link up with Ruben Amorim, it feels like only a matter of time before Manchester United break through on that front.
Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo celebrates after the match
That could mean one or two of the Red Devils’ wide options are moved on, and former defender David May believes Alejandro Garnacho could be axed by Amorim alongside teammates Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford after leaving last term on a sour note.
He explained: “I want all the good players to stay at Manchester United but it comes down to whether they themselves want to play here. If you want to go and play somewhere else, you know where the door is.
“The manager will make the decision on Garnacho, on Rashford, on Sancho. If you don’t want to play for this club, you shouldn’t be at the club. These fans will back you 100%, but as soon as you start drifting, well, I wish you well.”
Manchester United’s first five Premier League fixtures
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Ollie Watkins has crept onto Manchester United’s hunt for striker. Again, it feels like any move to land the Aston Villa man could be contingent on outgoings, something the Red Devils may now have a chance to conduct if reports are to be believed.
Barcelona set to accelerate Marcus Rashford pursuit
According to reports in Spain, Barcelona have held personal talks to sign Manchester United star Marcus Rashford and the Catalan giants’ top brass believe he would be a marquee signing after missing out on Nico Williams.
The Athletic Club star has signed a new long-term deal at San Mames, leading Joan Laporta, Hansi Flick and company to a mindset where they believe pushing a deal through to sign £300,000 per week earner Rashford would go some way to restoring their reputation on the market.
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Despite leaving Old Trafford under a cloud in January, the England international thrived at Aston Villa by scoring four times and laying on six assists in 17 appearances across all competitions.
Although it won’t be an easy deal to conduct for Barcelona, their desire to reshape the ‘narrative’ of their summer window could be critical over the coming weeks.
Manchester United need sales to fund a rebuild, so there is scope for a handy deal to occur here between all parties.
The last few seasons have seen Chelsea completely overhaul their squad.
While there have been a few mistakes along the way, it would be fair to say the club look like they now have a team full of incredibly talented players.
Arguably, the most exhilarating of the lot has been Cole Palmer, who, since his arrival from Manchester City in the summer of 2023, has been nothing short of world-class for the Blues.
So, fans should be tremendously excited about recent reports linking the West Londoners to another talent who has won comparisons to the game-changing Englishman.
Chelsea target Premier League signings
Chelsea have already made a few signings from outside England this summer, but, if reports are to be believed, the club are also looking at several stars from the Premier League, such as Joao Pedro and Murillo.
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The former could reportedly cost up to £60m, and while that is a significant amount of money, he was fairly effective in limited minutes this season, scoring ten goals and providing seven assists in 30 appearances, totalling 2,136 minutes.
Murillo, on the other hand, could cost the Blues up to £80m, but given his incredible performances at the back for Nottingham Forest this year, that once again may well be a fee worth paying.
Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson celebrates scoring their first goal with Nikola Milenkovic andMurillo
However, as transformational as these two players could be for Maresca’s side, neither one can really be compared to Palmer, unlike Harvey Elliott.
Yes, according to a recent report from Caught Offside, Chelsea are one of a number of teams interested in the Liverpool gem this summer.
Alongside the Blues, the report claims that Aston Villa, Brighton & Hove Albion, Newcastle United, and Borussia Dortmund are all keen on the 22-year-old talent.
However, alongside the intense competition for his services, the West Londoners will have to pay a substantial sum of money to secure their man, with the report claiming that the Reds want at least £50m.
Harvey Elliott celebrates for Liverpool
It could be a complicated and costly transfer to get over the line, but given Elliott’s ability and potential, it’s one Chelsea should fight for, especially as he’s won comparisons to Palmer.
How Elliott compares to Palmer
In this instance, the primary comparison to Palmer originates from FBref, which looked at players in similar positions across Europe’s top five leagues, the Champions League and Europa League, and came to the conclusion that the Chelsea gem has been the eighth most similar attacking midfielder or winger to Elliott over the last 365 days.
Non-Penalty Expected G+As
0.69
0.68
Goals per Shot
0.06
0.09
Goals per Shot on Target
0.25
0.25
Key Passes
2.44
2.45
Interceptions
0.24
0.31
Successful Take-On %
44.4%
45.1%
Carries into the Penalty Area
1.22
1.15
The best way to understand how this conclusion was reached is by examining some of the underlying metrics in which the pair ranked incredibly closely, such as non-penalty expected goals plus assists, goals per shot and shot on target, interceptions, carries into the penalty area and more, all per 90.
However, the similarities extend beyond the statistics, as the young Liverpool gem, like the Blues star, has demonstrated an ability to play in multiple positions, with attacking midfield and right-wing his most played.
Moreover, should this transfer go through, then it would be another example of the West Londoners bringing in a younger talent from one of their rivals who’s just not getting the game time he deserves at the moment.
On top of that, even though he’s had to play a bit-part role at Anfield this season, the 22-year-old “machine,” as dubbed by journalist Sam McGuire, has still got some seriously impressive underlying numbers, which suggests that were he given more regular game time, he could seriously explode.
For example, FBref places him in the top 1% of attacking midfielders and wingers in Europe’s top five leagues for non-penalty goals, the top 2% for progressive passes and passes attempted, the top 8% for non-penalty expected goals, and more, all per 90.
Ultimately, there would undoubtedly be some risk in signing Elliott this summer, but there was also plenty of risk in signing an unproven Palmer in 2023, and thanks to their similarities, this feels like a risk Chelsea should take.
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Leeds United chiefs 49ers Enterprises have now been told it will cost just £10 million to sign an “unbelievable” English midfielder this summer.
Lukas Nmecha kicks off Leeds' summer business
The transfer window has now officially reopened after closing for a week, and the Whites haven’t wasted any time in getting a signing over the line. On Sunday afternoon, Leeds announced that Lukas Nmecha has agreed to join the club and become their first new face of the summer transfer window.
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The Germany international has joined the Yorkshire side on an initial two-year deal and will arrive on the 1st of July, once his contract has expired at Wolfsburg. Nmecha is already known to English football, having developed in Manchester City’s academy as well as having spells at Preston and Middlesbrough.
Nmecha told Leeds’s media team: “It’s just a great challenge, and I’m really excited to get to know the team. I’ve spoken with the manager many times, and I’m excited to play that style of football that they played in the Championship, even in the Premier League. I saw that there was dominance last season in terms of possession and the goals. I’m an attacking player, so obviously that’s exciting for me.
“Of course, in the Premier League, there are some big boys in there where you can’t play like that all the time, but I think the idea of the manager is to play good football, possession football, and that’s what I’m used to and what I love doing.
“I wish we could get going now, but we still have a few weeks of pre-pre-season, getting the runs in and all that! But I just can’t wait to start training now.”
Leeds told it will cost £10m to sign Champions League midfielder
With Nmecha now officially through the door, the 49ers are turning their attentions to Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff, and according to Football Insider, suitors have been told a bid of just £10 million will be accepted this summer.
Newcastle United's SeanLongstaffin action with Bromley's Jude Arthurs
It was reported in May that Leeds were plotting a double swoop for Callum Wilson and Longstaff, who is earning £50,000 a week at Newcastle.
Entering the final year of his contract at St James’ Park, the update claims his future “definitely” lies away from Tyneside.
Daniel Farke is keen to add Premier League experience to his midfield this summer, but he won’t have a free run at Longstaff, as David Moyes’ Everton are also keen on the midfielder.
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Interceptions per game
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Tackles per game
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Clearances per game
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Longstaff, who has been dubbed “unbelievable” by Alan Shearer in the past, has Champions League experience, helping his side qualify for Europe’s elite competition this season and making five appearances in their last European quest, scoring in a 4-1 rout of current champions PSG.