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West Ham United are interested in signing Real Betis midfielder Victor Camarasa this summer, per Sport Witness.

What’s the word?

The Hammers are one of a number of Premier League clubs interested in signing the Spaniard, who spent the season on loan at Cardiff City.

Both Wolves and Leicester City are also mentioned as potential suitors.

West Ham are said to have registered their interest in signing the 24-year-old, who scored five goals and laid on four assists in a difficult season for Neil Warnock’s men.

Camarasa is said to be keeping his options open, however, with interest likely from Spain, Italy and Germany this summer.

Exactly what Arnautovic needs?

Marko Arnautovic needs a player like Camarasa at West Ham.

Per WhoScored, the midfielder averaged 1.6 chances created per game at Cardiff and also laid on four assists.

That latter number is perhaps so low because of the dearth of genuine quality at the Welsh club; Camarasa was actually the club’s joint-top scorer alongside Bobby De Cordova-Reid.

A move to the Irons, though, where Arnautovic can finish the chances that the Spaniard puts on a plate for him, should see his number of assists rise exponentially.

It is a win-win for the player, and for the Austrian; both David Gold and David Sullivan need to make this happen.

It seems like missing out on the Europa League trophy, and thus falling short in the race for the Champions League football next season, could have quite big repercussions for Arsenal. If the reports from ESPN are to be believed, their efforts to secure the transfer of RB Leipzig’s Dayot Upamecano have been sidetracked a bit due to this exact reason. The Gunners might not be such an attractive offer for the youngster anymore, and what’s even worse, they might not even have the funds to meet the Germans’ price tag, in the first place. If that ends up being the case, it would be a huge blow for the club.

It’s never easy losing a final, and especially one that both the fans and the club have been in desperate need of. Unai Emery could’ve been their saviour but the fiasco against Chelsea might now taint both his and the team’s image. The same source claims that Upamecano is now not really convinced about joining a team that can only give him Europa League as opposed to staying in RB Leipzig, who have guaranteed Champions League next season.

And this would be a disaster for the Gunners, both sporting-wise and in regards to missing out on a potential superstar. This young French centre-back is just 20 years old and has already warranted his £27.00m market value and the status of a huge prospect. But what makes him so tempting, not only to Arsenal but others suitors as well, is how well-established he already is for his age.

Even though his season was somewhat tainted by a knee injury in the latter stages, he still managed to secure five clean-sheets for Leipzig in the 15 games he played in. His presence in the defensive line was crucial in making the German outfit a true Fort Knox in the Bundesliga. Upamecano is physically dominant in the box and that gives him an advantage both in aerial and ground duels, and is also keen on intercepting the ball quite often.

One other, often underrated aspect of his game is that he is the type of a defender who’s not afraid of the ball but asks for it repeatedly. That also means that he can be seen charging forward and even dribbling out of the danger zones with success. What is probably tempting Arsenal the most is definitely the fact that he could very well be an immediate reinforcement as well as a bet for the future.

Taking into consideration their defensive woes, especially noted in the aforementioned final, Upamecano is a type of player who could slot right into the team and provide competition and an upgrade altogether. Even though the cost of his transfer would require Arsenal to quite possibly “break the bank”, considering their reported £40m budget, it would be money well-invested on a player that is both luxury and a necessity for the team.

On top of that, proving to the fans that this latest defeat will not stop their sporting-project and their ambitions to rise with a statement signing, as well as with keeping their top players at the Emirates, will go a long way for the Gunners.

Arsenal fans, do you think that Dayot Upamecano is worth the huge investment? Would you like to see the player in your squad? Let us know in the comments below…

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Celtic are set to miss out on transfer target James Justin, according to The Daily Record.

What’s the story?

With Emilio Izaguirre leaving the club this summer after the expiration of his contract, the Hoops are on the hunt for a new left-back that can provide back-up for Kieran Tierney, a player who has had a host of injury problems over the last 12 months.

The Record report that Justin was a priority signing for the Hoops this summer after an impressive season at Luton Town, but that former boss Brendan Rodgers is set to beat them to his signature.

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The paper reckon that Leicester are now preparing ‘to swoop’ for the 21-year-old after getting a recommendation from former Celtic recruitment chief Lee Congerton, who now has a similar role at the Foxes.

A big transfer blow?

Yes, obviously missing out on one of their initial summer targets would be a blow to Celtic’s ambitions, but the fact they were looking at such a highly sought after player is good news for supporters.

It’s clear the club are shopping in the same market as Premier League clubs, a sign that the recruitment team at Celtic Park are gearing up for a big summer.

Having offered Izaguirre a contract before he decided a stay at the Hoops wasn’t for him, fans have been worried that Celtic were to let the left-back position stagnate.

The aim appears to be signing proper quality competition for Tierney though, someone who can not just play a relief role but also test the Scotland international and potentially push his game onto new heights.

Who is further down the Hoops’ transfer wishlist remains to be seen, but Celtic are definitely taking the left-back slot seriously, and that’s reason enough for optimism for concerned fans at this stage of the summer.

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A group of Crystal Palace fans on Twitter have been giving their opinions on a reported double swoop for Brentford attacking pair Neal Maupay and Ollie Watkins.

While seemingly not claiming the information as their own, a report from The Sutton and Croydon Guardian appears to be the origin of the allegation that Palace are interested in signing both Bees stars.

And Eagles supporters have every reason to be excited about the rumoured transfer raid, with the duo setting the Sky Bet Championship alight last season as Thomas Frank’s men beat the drop.

Roy Hodgson currently has limited creativity in his ranks and the situation up front is bleak with plenty of deadwood that needs to be cleared out – so Maupay and Watkins would both solve problems amongst the Palace squad.

Should Crystal Palace keep hold of Max Meyer this summer? Harvey Jones discusses in the video below…

Members of the Selhurst Park faithful on the social media platform know this too and could barely contain their excitement after a fan account Tweeted about the speculation.

It’s still not quite clear how much truth there is to the claim, but it’s obvious Eagles fans would be in favour of their club snapping up the Championship pair…

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The busy festive period is something teams in English football just have to get on with.

Even with the winter break this year, the run towards the end of December and the start of January is relentless for any team in this country.

For Sheffield United though, they have it that much harder. The Premier League fixtures, which came out on Thursday, have put the trickiest spell of matches in this period of congestion.

Tough games

In the back end of December the Blades have to travel away to Manchester City and Liverpool within three days of one another. The fixture immediately following that is a grudge match with West Ham which will have a lot of bad blood as no United fan has forgotten the Carlos Tevez debacle which saw them relegated back in 2007.

Following the game against the Hammers, Chris Wilder’s side travel to the Emirates Stadium, and to round things off, just three days after that they have to play the reigning champions once again.

Squad depth is key

During this vital run of games, United will have to rotate heavily to make sure their team is fully fit before each match. Therefore, making sure that there is enough depth in the squad will be vital for Chris Wilder.

To make sure all bases are covered, the Blades probably need to sign a few new players as they currently look light in a few positions.

For example, Enda Stevens doesn’t currently have a proper understudy, and beyond John Fleck and Ollie Norwood, the Yorkshire side aren’t well-equipped in the midfield.

Which Sheffield United players won’t cut it in the top-flight next season? Ingood Nick discusses in the video below…

Christmas and New Year is hard enough as it is for a Premier League side, but United’s task is made that much harder due to the fact that they have to play so many top teams during that period. If they want to pick up points during this time they need to have adequate depth throughout the team.

The transfer window is yet to creep into July yet there has been one player that Manchester United have been linked with time and time again as the month progresses, Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

The Crystal Palace star has emerged as one of the best young defensive talents in Europe after a breakout year in the Premier League with the Eagles, and with United on the hunt for a new right-back with club captain Antonio Valencia gone, Wan-Bissaka has become a common name rumoured with a move to Old Trafford this summer, but a new name has entered the fray as of late.

According to the Sun, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has turned his attention towards PSV defender Denzel Dumfries, who too enjoyed a breakout campaign as the Dutch international was named in the Eredivisie Team of the Season and became a starter in Ronald Koeman’s Holland side.

A move for Dumfries or Wan-Bissaka seems likely this summer for United, but here are two reasons why the Red Devils should be looking at the 23-year-old Dutchman instead of the England U-21 international…

He’s the full-back United have been craving

With the role of the full-back evolving into one of the most important roles in the starting XI, it’s crazy to think United are one of the last big clubs in European football to not utilise the position to its modern potential, with Dumfries, though, the Red Devils can finally step into the new age.

At four goals and six assists in the league last season, Dumfries was involved in more goals than Wan-Bissaka last term, who only managed three assists, and at 0.8 key passes on average per game the Dutch defender is more likely to do more creatively compared to his English counterpart, who only averaged 0.4 key passes.

Although Wan-Bissaka’s defensive numbers completely blow Dumfries’ out the water, along with virtually every fullback in Europe, the Dutch defenders attacking output would be a welcome addition for United, who have lacked a true attacking fullback for years.

A transfer fee won’t break the bank

As well as playing in the mould of the modern day fullback, Dumfries would come at a cost that is completely realistic for United.

At a reported £25 million per the report from the Sun, the Dutch international would be a cheap option for United in an era of football where fees of £40 million and £50 million are becoming commonplace, and the price of Wan-Bissaka is no different with reports via the Sun of a £70 million bid needed to prize Palace away from their star man.

Dumfries would be a sign of good scouting from the club, and with a price tag £45 million less than what Palace want for Wan-Bissaka, it could be a coup of a signing from United.

Lucas Moura single-handedly dragged Tottenham Hotspur to the Champions League final, but unfortunately found himself on the bench for the showdown in Madrid.

It seemed like a ridiculously harsh decision considering how influential he was in the club’s journey to Madrid, but the return of Harry Kane saw him miss out.

Aaron Cikaya, who can be seen in the video above filling out his Panini Tabloid, says the decision to leave him on the bench for the Champions League Final was difficult to comprehend.

Check out Aaron’s thoughts on Moura’s omission, in full, in the video above.

The Premier League Panini Tabloid is a special commemorative newspaper sticker collection celebrating the exciting new partnership between the greatest league in the world and the legendary name in football publishing, Panini. As the official collectable licensee to the Premier League, Panini are delighted to bring consumers a new era of collectables and the best collecting experience. See more here: http://bit.ly/PaniniFFCEditorial

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What does Dean Smith have in store for the rest of the summer transfer window? We are sure to find out over the coming weeks. But Thursday’s Villa transfer roundup includes a confirmed exit, an update in the pursuit of a Championship defender and news on the interest in a 23-year-old English midfielder.

Blackett-Taylor leaves

Corey Blackett-Taylor has joined Tranmere Rovers it was confirmed on Wednesday. The winger signed a two-year contract with the Merseyside outfit after rising through the ranks of Aston Villa’s academy.

Villa to make new bid for Webster

Thursday’s print edition of The Daily Mirror (June 27, page 65) reported that Aston Villa will make an improved bid for Bristol City’s Adam Webster. Sky Sports had reported on Wednesday that the Villans had made a £12m bid for the central defender, with other reports stating that Bristol are holding out for £30m.

Leeds reject Phillips approach

Leeds have knocked back an approach from Aston Villa for midfielder Kalvin Phillips according to Football Insider. The Whites have made it clear Phillips is not for sale as they look to hold onto him at all costs this summer.

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West Ham United fans don’t want the club to sign Moussa Marega from Porto this summer.

A fan account, titled West Ham Fan Zone, has asked supporters to give their opinions on the Mali international after reports emerged over the weekend claiming that he could move to the Irons.

Indeed, ClaretandHugh have reported that Marega is a back-up option for the club as they look to recruit some more firepower in the summer transfer window.

Football FanCast understands that Maxi Gomez is a key target for the club and that Director of Football Mario Husillos is in negotiations with Celta over a deal.

But Marega remains on the club’s shortlist as a potential option, though he would cost around £31m.

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And fans would rather the money was spent elsewhere, with many claiming that the striker isn’t good enough to play for the club.

He scored a total of 21 goals in all competitions last season.

Take a look at the best of the reaction below!

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Everton announced on Friday that teenage forward Kieran Phillips has signed his first professional contract with the Merseyside giants.

Phillips, who has penned a one-year deal until the end of the 2019-20 campaign, scored 12 times in 11 appearances in the Under-18 Premier League (North) last term.

In an interview, the 19-year-old revealed that he would be targeting a spot in the club’s double-winning Under-23 side in the new season.

It remains to be seen whether Phillips can become a future first-team star at Goodison Park.

However, the fact that the attacker struck 12 times in just 11 games in the Under-18 Premier League (North) last term shows that he certainly has talent at his disposal, and he’s a player you’d expect Marco Silva to keep a close eye on.

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The Everton fans have been on social media offering their views on the contract announcement, which has followed new deals for fellow youngsters Joe Anderson and Nicolas Hansen over the last few days.

And a selection of their Twitter reaction can be seen below: