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Sporting director Edu and the Arsenal board are ready to green-light three senior players' exits this summer in an effort to fund the major signing of a £100 million star.

Arsenal draw up plans to sign striker, midfielder and winger

The north Londoners are preparing for what will be another crucial summer window, regardless of whether or not they pip Man City to the Premier League title.

Clubs fear £51m striker is certain to join Arteta with Arsenal impressed

The Gunners also think he’s affordable.

ByEmilio Galantini May 2, 2024

Arsenal have scored more goals and conceded the fewest of any other side in the top flight, but City are usually near-unstoppable at this point of the season and currently hold all the cards with a game in hand on Mikel Arteta's side – who currently top the league by one point.

Following what has been an excellent campaign in terms of form, it will be a real disappointment if Arsenal miss out on the title again after also coming close last season. However, if that is to be the case, Edu and co will soon have an opportunity to shore up the squad and come back stronger next campaign.

The Brazilian and Arsenal chiefs are thought to be eyeing a new striker, midfielder and potentially another winger – according to reliable journalist Charles Watts.

"It's no great secret that Arsenal want to sign a striker this summer. When the window opens it will be the priority, along with a midfielder and potentially another wide attacker," Watts said to CaughtOffside recently.

Bukayo Saka

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Leandro Trossard

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Kai Havertz

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Martin Odegaard

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Gabriel Jesus

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"It will be interesting to see whether they move for Victor Osimhen. He, like Toney, is a player they like and I know that his representatives have visited Arsenal's training ground for talks with Edu. Those talks took place in the summer when Arsenal eventually signed Gabriel Jesus. Jesus was always the priority that year, but Osimhen was definitely a player they viewed as a serious alternative.

"That interest will remain, but the Nigerian could prove to be too costly an option in a summer given Arsenal want to spread their budget around as they look to take the squad to the next level."

In terms of the midfield players attracting Arsenal interest, one big name who's been repeatedly linked is Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes.

The Magpies midfielder has continued to star under Eddie Howe this season, leading to big clubs targeting a summer move for him, but sides will have a limited time to pay the £100 million release clause in his contract – which is only valid from the last week of May to the beginning of the last week of June (Fabrizio Romano).

Arsenal are considering a summer bid for Guimaraes alongside Man City, and a new report has shed light on how they plan to move for him.

Edu ready to sanction triple Arsenal exit to afford Guimaraes deal

According to Football Insider, Arsenal are ready to offload Reiss Nelson, Emile Smith Rowe and Eddie Nketiah to fund a move for Guimaraes this summer – as all three don't feature in Arteta's long-term plans.

All three are also homegrown and will count as pure profit, as Arsenal look to try and afford a move for Guimaraes without sailing too close to the wind in terms of potentially breaching Profit and Sustainability rules.

It's added that the Gunners face a race against time to raise the funds needed to sign the £160,000-per-week Guimaraes, due to his release clause only being valid until the end of next month.

Liverpool will play Aston Villa. And then they will host Wolverhampton Wanderers on the final day of the Premier League season. Then? Jurgen Klopp will unleash one last salvo of fist bumps into the Anfield stands.

He will wave goodbye to Merseyside. There will be song and sadness. Liverpool will remember of the historic journey that has seen success across nearly every possible front. The Premier League and the Champions League? Both conquered.

Klopp's squad swerved away from their finest form in recent months and have now crashed out of the Europa League and FA Cup while slumping in the English top flight, pulled away from a gripping title race.

But FSG did not rest on their laurels and, after bringing Michael Edwards back as their new CEO of Football, have moved to appoint Feyenoord boss Arne Slot. It's not yet finalised but the Dutch manager's move to Liverpool has been cut and dried.

Slot mirrors Klopp in implementing a high-energy, heavy-metal brand of football and he will demand his players to be extremely active in both attacking and defensive moments.

His tactics could be perfect for Mohamed Salah, who has received his share of criticism in recent weeks but remains one of Europe's finest forwards.

Mohamed Salah's season in numbers

Salah has scored 25 goals and added 14 assists for Liverpool this season but has been culpable of some below-standard displays in recent weeks to coincide with Liverpool's toothless run of poor results.

However, he returned to form with a bang as Liverpool thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 4-2 last time out and while he's out of contract at the end of next season, The Athletic's ever-reliable David Ornstein has recently suggested that the 31-year-old will remain at Anfield next season.

As per FBref, the Egyptian winger ranks among the top 6% of attacking midfielders and wingers across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for goals and the top 1% for touches in the attacking penalty area and assists made per 90.

He might be struggling at the moment, having failed to score in four successive Premier League matches before Spurs, producing a limp attacking effort as Liverpool crashed out of the Europa League against Atalanta – who have now reached the final – and even coming to blows with Klopp on the touchline during April's 2-2 draw against West Ham United.

Under Slot, the esteemed Egypt international could be revived, especially given that the tactician operates with a 4-2-3-1 formation, which could spark a transformation within Liverpool's central midfield.

Currently, Klopp employs an industrious and multi-approaching engine room to charge his high-octane brand, and while Slot has stylistic similarities to his German counterpart, he uses a No. 10 to spark creativity and maintain fluency in build-up play.

It's a move that could see Dominik Szoboszlai reach new heights next season, consequently lifting Salah back to the top of his game.

How Salah & Szoboszlai could thrive under Slot

Liverpool signed Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig last summer after activating his £60m release clause, and while he started ferociously, the Hungary international has waned as the campaign has entered its later stages.

The 23-year-old has been affected by injuries but there's no excusing some of the wayward performances that have derailed the fight for trophies, with reporter Lewis Steele even speaking of the "stinker" displays he has produced recently.

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0.13

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Shot-creating actions

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4.76

Progressive passes

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6.41

Progressive carries

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3.16

Successful take-ons

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1.04

Ball recoveries

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7.27

The comparison table highlights Szoboszlai's decreased prolificness since moving to Liverpool, noting his rise in progressive passing and carrying, a product of his deeper-lying, more creative central midfield role.

But he's beating a defender – successfully taking them on – at almost half the rate that led him to be described as a "generational talent" by journalist Marcel Moeller while plying his trade in Germany.

Most importantly, perhaps, Szoboszlai is unable to provide the goalscoring support that earned him such acclaim in his pre-Liverpool days. Despite this downswing, he is actually taking more shots than he did last year, though on its own this metric is misleading given that the Hungarian hit the target almost twice as often in the Bundesliga last season.

By playing further forward, in a central or wide attacking midfield role, Szoboszlai could grow considerably as a Premier League star, with the tactical tweak under Slot's guidance possibly even forging a new partnership between the players.

Salah, for example, might be one of the finest finishers that the Premier League has seen but he has also moulded his game into a more dynamic spread that adds emphasis on creativity.

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Mohamed Salah

Liverpool

22

2.

Bruno Fernandes

Manchester United

20

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Dwight McNeil

Everton

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Heung-min Son

Tottenham Hotspur

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Kevin De Bruyne

Manchester City

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Martin Odegaard

Arsenal

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Szoboszlai has showcased his fleet dribbling skills and deft playmaking qualities both during his first year at Liverpool, but there's no doubt that he has been shoehorned into a deeper, more tightly configured role than he might have preferred within Klopp's Reds system.

It's a new era at Liverpool and while Slot will assess, assemble and reassemble his Liverpool squad as he chews over the optimum starting 11, Szoboszlai has all of the talented needed to forge a successful, trophy-laden career for himself under the Dutch coach's guidance.

Darwin Nunez axed, £180m trio sign: Arne Slot's dream XI at Liverpool

Things could be looking rather different at Anfield come August.

ByAngus Sinclair May 9, 2024

In his favoured position, he might just be the creative linchpin of a fearsome frontline.

Tottenham are one of several Premier League clubs being linked with a move for a defender with "huge potential".

Tottenham transfer rumours

Spurs have endured a mixed 2023/24 campaign so far. They are once again set to go without a trophy and after a 10-game unbeaten run at the start of the season suggested there was hope of a Premier League title push, Spurs have now dropped out of the top-four.

The Lilywhites could still knock Aston Villa out of the final Champions League place in their remaining two games but it does seem likely that the north Londoners will have to settle for Europa League football next term. This is by no means a terrible achievement for Tottenham, especially after the loss of Harry Kane, but it does highlight their need to continue improving their squad this summer.

Recently, Tottenham have been linked with a number of attacking options. Spurs are said to be one of the clubs who have been in contact over signing RB Leipzig's Dani Olmo – who is thought of as a potential bargain despite being valued at around £56 million. They are also believed to be one of several teams interested in Genoa's talented Icelandic attacker, Albert Gudmundsson, ahead of the summer transfer window.

However, while those players would no doubt improve Tottenham, it appears Ange Postecoglou would prefer to strengthen at the other end of the pitch. The Australian tactician spoke at length earlier in 2023/24 about his desire to sign a centre-back:

"If you’re saying, ‘Is it an area we can strengthen?’, yes it’s an area we will probably look at,” said Postecoglou on Spurs signing another centre-back. "With all these things, it’s about trying to strengthen the group as much as anything else. If you think about when I first arrived, we had maybe six or seven centre-backs at the club.

"So it’s not just numbers. It’s more about the ability of those players to play the football we want and to fit into what we’re trying to build here. I think it is an area of the park we will look to strengthen, but I think we’ll look to strengthen all areas of the park come the end of the season. That is planning that’s already underway, and other people are in charge of it at the moment."

Tottenham join Liverpool in race to sign 22 y/o defender with "huge potential"

Now, it appears as though Postecoglou may finally get his wish when it comes to shoring up his backline.

This comes with Football Insider reporting that Liverpool, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Tottenham, West Ham and Crystal Palace all sent scouts to watch Brest defender Bradley Locko on Friday as they weigh up moves to sign him this summer.

The French left-back has been a standout player for the Ligue 1 club this season, providing three assists in 33 league games, as they close in on a place in the Champions League.

The report adds that Brest are bracing themselves for offers to sign Locko and are unlikely to reject any sizeable bids that may come in to acquire his services this summer. The 22-year-old is currently valued at around £9m by Transfermarket, with sources stating earlier this week that Premier League trio Liverpool, Aston Villa and West Ham see the defender as having “huge potential”.

Leeds United are ready to splash out £20m on a £15,000-a-week playmaker who has been compared to Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard, according to a new update.

Leeds playoff final & transfer news

The Whites have enjoyed an excellent season under Daniel Farke, but ultimately, whether it is a success or not depends on what happens in the Championship playoff final this weekend. Leeds take on Southampton at Wembley in what remains one of the biggest matches in world football, with a return to the Premier League within touching distance.

The difference that being in the top flight can make for Leeds is impossible to downplay, especially when it comes to the calibre of players they are able to attract to Elland Road and the money available to Farke this summer.

Numerous individuals have been linked with joining the Whites in the summer transfer window, with Roma midfielder Edoardo Bove an audacious target who made 30 appearances in Serie A this season. Ryan Sessegnon has also emerged as an exciting option, with the Englishman's career admittedly stalling at Tottenham, but at 24, still possessing plenty of long-term potential.

Leeds are thought to have enquired about the availability of Borussia Dortmund wing-back Marius Wolf, too, seeing him as a player who could thrive alongside Wilfried Gnonto down the right flank.

Leeds want £20m ace who is "like Odegaard"

According to a fresh report from Give Me Sport, Leeds are keen on signing Manchester City youngster James McAtee for £20m this summer, with their weekend opponents Southampton also in the race to snap him up. It is claimed that both clubs may only look to strike a deal "if they succeed in coming out on top in the Championship playoff final at Wembley this weekend", which highlights the importance of victory on Sunday.

The Whites are said to be "huge admirers" of the 21-year-old, and have "put plans in place to offer a permanent route out of parent club Manchester City".

McAtee is such a talented young footballer, but with City having so many world-class attacking midfield players in their ranks, from Phil Foden to Bernardo Silva, it is hard to see how he is ever going to make the grade at the Etihad. The £15,000-a-week ace has shone on loan at Sheffield United, scoring 14 goals in 75 appearances, but he could feel that now is the right time to join another club on a permanent basis.

Leeds could be perfect for him in that respect, offering him regular playing time, and he could be a brilliant asset, adding depth and quality in the attacking third. The young playmaker can play centrally and on the right-hand side, and former striker Carl Asaba has even compared him to Arsenal star Odegaard.

Leeds eyeing dream Cooper upgrade in 6ft 3 titan who's "one of the best"

Leeds United are looking at signing a dream Liam Cooper replacement in the summer.

ByKelan Sarson May 24, 2024

That is high praise, considering Odegaard is one of the best players in the Premier League currently, and Leeds should do all they can to sign McAtee permanently. Beating Saints this weekend is the first important hurdle to clear, though.

New Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is set to hand one youngster the chance to impress in west London, but the club have their heart set on selling.

Maresca confirmed as Chelsea manager with plans in motion

Earlier this week, Maresca was officially unveiled as Chelsea's head coach, following the departure of Mauricio Pochettino who left by mutual consent.

Enzo Maresca excited to work with £60,000-per-week Chelsea ace, really rates him

The Blues officially announced Maresca’s arrival on Monday.

ByEmilio Galantini Jun 4, 2024

The Italian arrives with a growing reputation, which has been helped by his history working under Pep Guardiola as an assistant at Man City. Maresca guided Leicester City to the Championship title in his first season away from Eastlands, which turned the heads of Chelsea chiefs.

Maresca is now setting plans in motion to improve the Chelsea squad after making the move to Stamford Bridge and is also planning to make Cole Palmer the vocal point of his attack (John Percy).

He'll already have his favoured players and formation firmly in mind, such is his reputation as a meticulous tactician. Certain members of the squad face uncertain futures as well, but it will be interesting to see how Maresca looks to introduce Chelsea's youngster players.

The Cobham academy has produced an array of talents in recent years, and Chelsea's youth development system is arguably one of the best in England. Attacking midfielder Omari Hutchinson could certainly be added to that list, with TEAMtalk sharing an update on his future.

Hutchinson set for Maresca chance but Chelsea want sale

As per their information, Maresca is set to hand young Hutchinson a chance to impress at Chelsea in pre-season. However, club chiefs are practically dead-set on selling the player, as they believe he could accumulate £30 million.

The Englishman, speaking to Sky Sports in an interview, revealed how futsal developed him into an entertaining flair player.

"I like to entertain the crowd," said Hutchinson on his playing style.

"When I was a kid I loved watching the likes of Neymar, Ronaldinho, Romario, Messi and Coutinho on YouTube. And always in different positions because I used to play everywhere across the front three.

Ipswich 6-0 Sheffield Wednesday

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Hull City 3-3 Ipswich

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Southampton 0-1 Ipswich

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Ipswich 2-0 Huddersfield

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Ipswich 3-1 Birmingham

7.99

"Playing futsal was probably when I was happiest. It was so fun. I was always learning new tricks, learning how to get out of tight situations, receiving the ball in different ways – with the sole, either side of my foot, or doing flip-flaps.

"It helped me massively with my technique. I think a lot of kids should play it. It will help their game as they get older."

The 20-year-old, who spent last season on a temporary spell at Ipswich and helped Kieran McKenna's side secure promotion to the Premier League, made 44 Championship appearances at Portman Road. Just under half came as full starts, with Hutchinson bagging 10 goals and five assists in the process.

A Rumoured Celtic transfer target is now believed to be "in the sights" of Rangers and Philippe Clement ahead of the summer transfer window, according to a new update.

Rangers transfer news

The Gers are already enjoying a productive summer, with three signings confirmed by the club and a fourth potentially on its way, too. Jefte and Oscar Cortes have already been brought in, with the former arriving on a four-year deal from Fluminense, coming in as a great option at left-back.

Meanwhile, the latter has come in on a one-season deal from Lens, having been limited in his first spell at Ibrox earlier this season because of injury problems.

AC Milan youngster Clinton Nsiala has also joined Rangers, officially arriving on July 1st, while the aforementioned fourth signing of the summer looks set to be Bayern Munich winger Yusuf Kabadayi, with a fee reportedly agreed and Clement's men thought to be in pole position to get their man.

Young Arsenal right-back Reuell Walters has also been linked with a summer move to the Gers, being described as a "ball-carrying monster" who could be a long-term replacement for captain and legend James Tavernier.

Celtic target "in the sights" of Rangers

According to Sky Austria journalist Florian Plettenberg [via Sport Witness], Rangers are interested in signing Salernitana and Austria centre-back Flavius Daniliuc in the summer window. The Scottish Premiership giants are considered contenders to sign him ahead of Celtic, who have been linked in the last 48 hours.

The Gers are "showing interest in a commitment" to the 23-year-old, who spent the 2023/24 season on loan at RB Salzburg, and he is "in the sights" of Clement, as he looks to nail his summer transfer business.

Daniliuc represents an impressive option for Rangers ahead of next term, having won three caps for Austria and shown that he is worthy of holding his own at international level.

He also spent a combined total of nine years at Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in his youth team days, developing at two of Europe's biggest clubs. Not only that, but he was prolific in terms of appearances at youth level for his country, too, representing six different age groups and playing a total of 38 matches.

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Austria Under-19s

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At 23 years of age, Daniliuc would be a long-term signing who could be a fulcrum of Rangers' back-line for many years to come, coming in as a younger option than the likes of Connor Goldson and Leon Balogun, both of whom are now in their 30s.

Rangers already on the verge of fourth summer signing after fee agreed

The latest update comes from a reliable journalist.

ByHenry Jackson Jun 11, 2024

Gers supporters could get the opportunity to watch the Salernitana man up close during Euro 2024, having been picked in Austria's squad for the tournament in Germany, although it remains to be seen how regularly he will feature for his country.

All this transfer activity from Rangers is so exciting ahead of next season, with Clement seemingly well aware of the need to make his squad even better, in order to avenge last season's trophy near-misses up against Celtic.

Wolverhampton Wanderers might have approached the 2024 summer transfer window with an air of frugality but Gary O'Neil and the Old Gold transfer team have worked hard to make some exciting early signings.

While the potential departure of the £60m-rated Pedro Neto hangs on the wall like an unpleasant old painting, Wolves have already strengthened with the additions of winger Rodrigo Gomes and left-back Pedro Lima, both young, both talented, both sought-after by Premier League rivals.

Whether such expenditure alludes to Neto's upcoming sale will become clearer in the next few weeks, but given that O'Neil is still set on bolstering further positions, there is cause for positivity at Molineux.

Wolves lining up another signing

According to Dutch outlet 1908.NL, Wolves have been in contact with the representatives of Feyenoord defender Thomas Beelen, albeit not yet formally approaching the Dutch Eredivisie side.

The 23-year-old enjoyed a tremendous debut campaign under now-Liverpool head coach Arne Slot and would cost the Old Gold about £17m to prise away from Rotterdam.

Thomas Beelen's style of play

Beelen arrived at a Feyenoord side that had just won the Eredivisie title and while he spent much of the opening half of the season as a substitute, the past few months paint a different picture, with Beelen starting 13 of Feyenoord's final 14 league fixtures.

And he impressed too; as per Sofascore, the Dutchman completed 92% of his passes across the campaign, averaging 4.7 ballb recoveries per game and winning a whopping 73% of his ground duels.

Wolves would do well to snap him up before the suitor pool swells, especially given West Ham United are pushing to sign captain and star defender Max Kilman in a £45m deal, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Pass completion

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85.7%

Passes attempted

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60.76

Progressive passes

8.33

3.08

Progressive carries

1.80

0.58

Shot-creating actions

1.80

1.03

Successful take-ons

0.42

0.26

While the Dutch top flight would be accepted to yield an inferior collective quality to the Premier League, Beelen's ball-passing and -carrying metrics speak of his suitability, especially when compared to Kilman's.

The Wolves skipper is undoubtedly an impressive defender, with his lofty price tag evidence of this, but £45m is a lot of money and if O'Neil and sporting director Matt Hobbs succeeded in redirecting it toward an exciting new addition, such as Beelen, it could prove to be quite the coup.

With O'Neil largely triumphing in inculcating his counter-attacking system into Molienux after being appointed in testing circumstances, Beelen could be the perfect addition to lift it closer to the fore.

With pace in abundance, Wolves emphasise runs in behind and Kilman is intrinsic in implementing its success, with a scorching Premier League heatmap speaking of his athleticism and ground-covering expertise, corroborated by an impressive average of 4.7 ball recoveries per game.

Now consider the fact that Beelen trumps the 27-year-old across every relevant metric. Whether this could be transmuted into Premier League performance remains to be seen, but he's fast on the rise and would be an exciting addition, perhaps even leaving Wolves with nearly £30m profit.

How Wolves' starting XI could look after £83m summer spending spree

The Old Gold might not boast the deep pockets of other teams but some exciting arrivals could be welcomed this summer.

ByAngus Sinclair Jun 9, 2024

Rangers have held "discussions" with an exciting young attacking player over a summer move to Ibrox, according to a fresh transfer update.

Rangers transfer news

Philippe Clement will know the importance of a productive summer transfer window, with fine margins ultimately the difference between his side and Celtic in the Scottish Premiership title race last season. The Hoops arguably had a little more squad depth and experience when the crunch period arrived, and the hope is that the Gers learn from that heartbreak.

It has already been a strong period since the campaign reached its conclusion, with several quick signings made by Rangers, including Oscar Cortes, Jefte and Connor Barron. It has immediately strengthened the depth and ability at Clement's disposal, but further additions are being mooted, too.

Coventry City midfielder Callum O'Hare enjoyed an impressive 2023/24 season in the Championship, scoring six goals and registering three assists, and he has been linked with a switch to Ibrox this summer. Meanwhile, Flavius Daniliuc has also emerged as a potential addition for the Gers in the approaching weeks and months, with the 23-year-old Salernitana centre-back considered an improvement on Connor Goldson.

Long-term planning is important at Ibrox, too, and a new update suggests that the Scottish giants are eyeing up an exciting talent who could have a big future in the game.

Rangers hold talks with 16-goal ace

According to The Secret Scout on X, Rangers are among a host of clubs who want to sign Middlesbrough striker Ajay Matthews this summer:

"Middlesbrough 18-year-old striker Ajay Matthews set to leave this summer. Some of the clubs that have held discussions and hopeful of signing him include. Celtic, Rangers, Southampton, Brighton, Brentford, Newcastle."

Matthews may be something of an unknown to Rangers supporters, considering he is a young footballer making waves at youth team level, but that's not to say that he couldn't be an excellent signing for Clement.

At just 18, the Middlesbrough ace has outlined his potential with 16 goals in 17 starts for Boro's youth side in 2023/24, showing what a prolific attacking player he is. He has also made two appearances for the first team, going to show that he has been trusted at senior level, despite his tender years.

For now, Matthews would likely go straight into the youth setup at Rangers if he did make the move there, but there is no reason why he couldn't become a regular member of the senior squad if he showcased his quality from the off.

Scotland would still be at the Euros if 14-cap Rangers target started

Scotland suffered yet another case of glorious failure in a major international tournament.

ByRoss Kilvington Jun 24, 2024

If the Gers want to pip Celtic to league title glory next term, it is clear that experienced attacking players will need to be added – Abdallah Sima could possibly make his loan move from Brighton permanent, although that remains to be seen – but the importance of snapping up talented British youngsters should never be ignored.

In truth, the number of crazy talented young prospects at Chelsea is rather ridiculous, with almost the entirety of the squad yet to reach the peak of their careers.

Household names such as Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernandez, and Moises Caicedo are all thriving, while the likes of Levi Colwill still have so much potential to reach.

The aforementioned Chelsea defender struggled to really develop last season with injuries hindering his campaign, but there’s no doubt that he can become a future Blues great.

However, Chelsea are currently in the market for an even younger star than Colwill, who may just have the quality to become even better than the Englishman.

Chelsea’s search for another wonderkid

According to a report from The Athletic, Chelsea are closing in on signing Aaron Anselmino of Boca Juniors.

It’s said that despite no ‘final agreement’ being struck just yet, ‘talks are moving positively and personal terms are no considered an issue at this stage.’

The teenager won’t come cheap, however, as with add-ons included, he will arrive for a fee of around £17m.

A plan is already in place for the Argentines’s future, as he will sign a six-year deal and be swiftly sent on loan to Strasbourg.

Why Aaron Anselmino could be a bigger talent than Colwill

At 19 years old, Anselmino’s name has been making waves across Europe, having impressed in the Boca Juniors academy.

The centre-back has now been implemented into the first-team squad, and he’s certainly not looked back despite spending the majority of the time on the bench.

However, when he was handed an opportunity, he certainly made his mark, hence why Chelsea have moved to sign him this summer.

Although there’s very little data on Anselmino, his performance in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana against Trinidense gives us a flavour of what he’d provide.

Goals

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0.04

Touches

75

62.5

Passes completed

59

38.2

Pass accuracy

94%

83%

Possession lost

6

10

Clearances

4

2.8

Duels won

6

5

Aerial Duels won

3

1.9

As you can see, the Argentinian is an extremely complete centre-half who has all the attributes needed to thrive at the very top of the beautiful game.

Firstly, Anselmino is brilliant with the ball at his feet, displaying confidence and composure on the ball that enables his side to remain dominant throughout a game, regardless of the score line or game state.

His touches and high pass accuracy serve as evidence for that, as well as the fact that he only lost the ball on six occasions and completed 100% of his long balls during the tie.

Having such technical quality at his age is simply incredible, and when compared to Colwill’s Premier League stats, it’s hard to not see that Anselmino could become an even bigger talent than the Chelsea ace if he continues on the same trajectory.

The “exciting” 6 foot 1 ace, as dubbed by football analyst Ben Mattinson, can already hold his own against the opposition, as shown by his six duels won out of a possible seven.

This includes a 100% aerial duel rate, which proves that he’s extremely dominant when it comes to defending crosses and set pieces, while it also makes him a threat in the final third, as shown by his goal in the game.

Anselmino is also extremely solid defensively, having good positioning to make tackles and clearances, and he plays like a player years his senior.

Overall, the Argentine is most certainly a star for the future rather than the present, but it’d be a huge surprise to see him not be a starting star for Chelsea within the next five or so years.

No Jackson, £226m trio sign: Enzo Maresca's dream lineup at Chelsea

Chelsea are set for a busy summer with plenty of signings expected.

ByTom Lever May 29, 2024

Preparing for their first season back in the Premier League since promotion last season, Leicester City have reportedly opened negotiations to sign a Champions League player for Steve Cooper.

Leicester transfer news

It's been a tumultuous summer for the Foxes, who lost Enzo Maresca and then Kieran Dewsbury-Hall to Chelsea in a double blow to kick off their transfer window in the worst way possible. Since then, at least, things have headed in a slightly more positive direction, with the likes of Caleb Okoli and Bobby De Cordova-Reid both completing moves, before Issahaku Fatawu made his loan spell permanent at the King Power Stadium.

After sealing the permanent move following an excellent loan spell in the Championship last season, Fatawu told Leicester's official website: "I feel amazing. It’s so good to be back and I’m just back to focus again for next season. I feel so much motivation to be in the Premier League.

"It’s something new to me. I’m going to go hard for that, with the team. I can’t wait to see [my team-mates]. I’ve missed them so much. They are like a family now. I didn’t think I’d miss some of them, but when I went away, I was really missing them! I can’t wait to see them.”

Leicester favourites to sign £25m+ Dewsbury-Hall replacement

Leicester City could be signing their next Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall shortly.

ByKelan Sarson Jul 15, 2024

He could yet be joined by another winger this summer too. According to Gianluigi Longari of Football Italia, Leicester City have now opened negotiations to sign Alexis Saelemaekers from AC Milan this summer. The Foxes' first proposal has reportedly reached the San Siro, but an agreement is yet to be reached for the Belgian.

With Nottingham Forest also reportedly interested, Leicester have seemingly acted quickly to get ahead of their Premier League rivals in pursuit of the 25-year-old after the Foxes' initial interest was revealed earlier in the week.

"Incredible" Saelemaekers can replace Dewsbury-Hall spark

When Dewsbury-Hall left earlier this summer, he left a gaping hole of quality at the heart of Leicester's side and, whilst he is unlikely to be a like-for-like replacement, Saelemaekers can at least replicate the midfielder's ability to create. Following a resurgent spell at Bologna, who shocked Serie A by qualifying for the Champions League, the winger could now get the chance to help the Foxes avoid Premier League relegation.

If the praise of Football Talent Scout's Jacek Kulig is anything to go by – dubbing the Milan man as "incredible" – then Cooper could land a player ready to make all the difference come August.

A winger who has Champions League experience and can also play in midfield, signing Saelemaekers would be some coup for Leicester, who would suddenly have two strong options to call upon on the right-hand side. Recovering from their early summer chaos, the Foxes could yet cause some upsets next season.