Frank Lampard has reportedly now personally requested to sign Bright Osayi-Samuel for Everton.
The Lowdown: Solid season
The 24-year-old is having a solid season at Fenerbahce, where he has scored two goals and supplied a further five assists playing as a right-back at times, and he has generally been a mainstay in a team who have played in the Europa League and Conference League (Transfermarkt).
In the Turkish Super Lig, he ranks as their sixth-best performer, averaging more dribbles per game (2.3) than any of his team-mates (WhoScored).
Nonetheless, he could well be an exciting arrival at Goodison Park in the summer.
The Latest: Lampard requests
As per En Son Haber, Lampard has now made a personal request to add Osayi-Samuel to Everton’s transfer list for the summer.
The 24-year-old currently holds a market value of €6m (£5.1m), and the Toffees will ‘knock on Fenerbahce’s door’ after the campaign has ended.
The Verdict: Bargain
Signing a player for just £5.1m in today’s market holds real value, and the Blues could be getting a bargain on their hands if they were to snap up Osayi-Samuel for that amount.
Described as a player with ‘blistering pace’ and who ‘terrifies defenders’ by his former QPR manager Mark Warburton (Kilburn Times), he could offer Everton another dimension in attack and possibly give defenders in the Premier League a few problems.
Also, at only 24 years of age, he could be an ideal replacement for the 33-year-old Seamus Coleman at right-back.
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Ex-BBC pundit Noel Whelan has claimed that Steven Gerrard has ‘hit the jackpot’ by creating the strike partnership of Danny Ings and Ollie Watkins at Aston Villa.
The Lowdown: Formidable duo
The 41-year-old boss named the attacking duo in his starting line-up for his side’s recent comfortable 3-1 victory over relegation-battling Burnley, and his decision to play the 4-4-2 diamond formation clearly paid off, with both of the forwards getting their name on the scoresheet.
According to a report from a Football Insider transfer source back in April, the Villans are thought to be preparing a brand new bumper deal for Watkins, amid receiving interest for the player from Premier League rivals Arsenal, whilst Ings is believed to be catching the eye of Brighton as they search for a new centre-forward this summer.
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The Latest: Gerrard has hit the jackpot
Reacting to the news of Watkins’ potential new deal, Whelan has urged Gerrard to keep hold of his men and persist with this new-found successful formation. He told Football Insider‘s Ewan Kingsbury: “Ings and Watkins are not bad Premier League strikers.
“They seem to thrive from playing with one another, and both are pretty well-rounded forwards. They can do almost everything in that final third.
“I think right now that a diamond system is a brilliant option for Steven Gerrard. He’s hit the jackpot.
“They don’t lose any creativity by having two centre forwards. They can both drop in and play in between the lines if they have to.
“The goals at the weekend just prove that they can be a really potent strike force when they are given the opportunity to play together.”
The Verdict: The perfect formula
Ings first arrived at Villa Park from Southampton last summer and has enjoyed a decent albeit slightly underwhelming first season in the Midlands, providing seven goal contributions in as many appearances in an excellent recent run of form.
Watkins joined a year before his teammate from Brentford for what was a club-record fee of £28m, and so far this campaign, the pair have netted a combined total of 17 top-flight goals between them.
If the pair of poachers continue their impressive returns between now and the end of the term, there is a definite chance that Gerrard’s boys could be set for a top ten finish before aiming even higher from next season.
In other news… The Daily Mail have reported that one Villa star wants to leave the club this summer.
Manchester City are expected to announce the signing of Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland by Friday, according to The Athletic’s ever-reliable transfer guru David Ornstein.
The Lowdown: City win the race
The 21-year-old first joined the Bundesliga outfit in a £17m move from Red Bull Salzburg back in 2020, where he has since gone on to make 88 appearances for the club during that time.
The forward still has two years remaining on his current contract with the German side, but in recent months, has been attracting plenty of interest from several clubs across Europe, with the likes of Real Madrid and Manchester United being linked with a potential move for Haaland in the summer.
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Despite this though, it appears that the Sky Blues are the team to have won the race for the Norwegian’s signature, after reports have claimed that City are prepared to active his £63m release clause, with the striker agreeing a deal to make the switch to the Etihad ahead of the start of next season.
The Latest: Haaland move ‘a done deal’
The reliable Ornstein has basically confirmed this development by taking to Twitter on Monday to share the huge news:
“Erling Haaland to Man City a done deal + confirmation expected this week, according to sources in Germany. Personal terms complete & Dortmund anticipate City informing them in coming days of intention to activate release clause.”
The Verdict: Perfect Aguero replacement
If the Premier League giants do manage to pull off the Haaland signing, it would be absolutely huge for Pep Guardiola, especially considering that the highly sought-after attacker already has previous connections to the club, with his dad Alf-Inge having a two-year spell with City many moons ago.
The £135m-rated talisman has been in prolific form in the final third this term, having scored 28 goals and registered eight assists in just 29 outings across all competitions for Dortmund, as per Transfermarkt.
After missing out on Tottenham captain Harry Kane last summer, it’s about time that the hierarchy invested in a new centre-forward having not yet signed a replacement since the departure of Sergio Aguero, and it looks like Haaland could be about to follow in his father’s footsteps by making the move to the top-flight.
In other news… Guardiola has delivered a huge injury update on a first-team trio.
Newcastle United are currently enjoying a solid start to the new season with five draws and one win from their opening seven league games, with manager Eddie Howe having impressively stabilised the club following his appointment last year.
After the turbulence and doom and gloom that surrounded his predecessor Steve Bruce’s stint in charge, the former Bournemouth boss – as well as a change of ownership – has renewed belief among both the club and its supporters, with the Magpies no longer merely looking over their shoulder.
For all the plaudits that the 44-year-old has been receiving of late – having been praised for the “top-class job” he has done by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola – there is still a long way to go before the newly-ambitious Tynesiders can truly begin to threaten at the top half of the table.
Despite having only recently signed Alexander Isak for a club-record fee to help bolster their attack, the northeast side still appear somewhat light on attacking options, with far too much responsibility still on the shoulders of the mercurial, Allan Saint-Maximin, who led the way last term for the club with ten goal contributions in all competitions.
The Frenchman had enjoyed a fine start to the season prior to his recent injury absence, with one goal and two assists from his opening four league games, with his average match rating thus far of 7.53, as per Sofascore, the highest among the Newcastle squad, as well as the eighth-best record in the Premier League.
The former Nice man offers a real potent threat down the left flank as a result of his devastating speed and sheer unrivalled trickery, with his innate quality in possession seeing him rank in the top 1% among those in his position across Europe’s top five leagues for dribbles completed.
The £36m-rated ace could well benefit from having another figure to also chip in creatively, however, with Miguel Almiron seemingly not a natural fit on the right flank, with a potential icon from the past in Hatem Ben Arfa one man that may well have been a possible solution in his prime.
Although it may appear something of a creative overload to have two maverick talents in the side in the form of the former France international and his compatriot Saint-Maximin, the latter man’s importance to Howe’s side would seemingly illustrate that the Magpies boss would also allow Ben Arfa to flourish.
The now-veteran playmaker had originally been signed by the St James’ Park outfit on an initial loan deal back in August 2010, with manager Chris Hughton bringing him to England from Ligue 1 side Marseille.
While the “majestic” fleet-footed star – as dubbed by journalist Liam Canning – was not able to remain consistent during his time at the club, for a brief time he was simply a true genius, notably registering 11 goal contributions in just 26 league games during the 2011/12 season.
The former Lyon man – who had been snapped up permanently by Alan Pardew in January 2011 – notably netted a stunning solo goal in a win over Bolton Wanderers in April 2012, picking the ball up from inside his own half before expertly weaving his way through the opposition.
With the club already having a figure such as Saint-Maximin who can produce such moments of quality, it would pure, joyful attacking carnage to also see Ben Arfa terrorising defences with his sheer brilliance, with it a mouthwatering thought as to having both men lining up on either wing.
Of course, the latter man’s time at the club ultimately ended in frustration as he struggled for form and fitness, before departing in 2015, although supporters would likely jump at the chance to have a peak version of the now-35-year-old back at Newcastle.
Everton journalist Christopher Beesley has claimed that the club’s Director of Football Kevin Thelwell could sign Ben Foster as a free agent.
The Lowdown: Goalkeeper injuries
It has been confirmed that the Toffees’ number one Jordan Pickford and third-choice goalkeeper Andy Lonergan have recently picked up injuries.
It leaves the Goodison Park outfit with Asmir Begovic as their only fit senior goalkeeper in the squad at the moment, so they could look to dip into the free agent market, as clubs can still sign out-of-contract players outside of the transfer window.
The Latest: Foster an option
Writing in his latest piece for The Liverpool Echo, Beesley has shared that Everton manager Frank Lampard is understood to be exploring the possibility of signing a free agent as cover for Begovic while both Pickford and Lonergan are out.
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius is set to sign for Newcastle United, so former Watford shot-stopper Foster is thought to be the prime candidate.
The Verdict: Sign him
Given that he has plenty of experience in the Premier League, Foster would be a smart signing for Everton.
He actually holds the record for the most saves made by a goalkeeper in the league’s history, sure-fire proof of his credentials, and he would be a fine option to compete with Begovic in the short-term and understudy for Pickford in the long run.
Foster has had some controversy with Toffees supporters before, calling them ‘horrible’ after his Watford team beat Everton 5-2 at Goodison Park in the Premier League last season, but there is no doubt that he would be a handy addition to the Blues if they can strike a deal for him.
O Corinthians terminou a temporada de 2023 aliviado. Apesar de disputar as semifinais da Sul-Americana e Copa do Brasil, a equipe enfrentou diversas crises ao longo do ano e escapou do rebaixamento na penúltima rodada do Brasileirão.
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Tímido no mercado, o clube do Parque São Jorge contratou apenas cinco reforços. Dos nomes que chegaram, Romero e Veríssimo conseguiram se fixar na equipe titular.
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Matheus Bidu, que disputou a titularidade da lateral-esquerda com Fábio Santos, oscilou entre bons e maus momentos. Matías Rojas e Chrystian Barletta, por outro lado, não corresponderam à expectativa criada.
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Contratado em julho deste ano, Rojas empolgou em sua estreia e gerou um sentimento de esperança na fiel torcida. No entanto, sofreu com lesões no segundo semestre e não conseguiu engatar uma sequência de jogos. Mesmo com problemas físicos, o paraguaio mostrou lampejos de bom futebol com a camisa do Corinthians.
Por outro lado, Barletta não aproveitou nenhuma das oportunidades que teve com o técnico Vanderlei Luxemburgo e acabou vendido ao Ceará.
Destaque do Paulistão pelo São Bernardo, o jogador foi contratado por R$6 milhões de euros em março, mas sofreu para se adaptar e não rendeu tecnicamente. Em cinco partidas, o atacante atuou por somente 169 minutos minutos e não contribuiu com gols ou assistências.
Manchester United have now made a U-turn and made contact with Casemiro’s agent over a new contract, and the midfielder’s stance on signing a new deal has been revealed.
Kobbie Mainoo has been unable to get a look-in as of late, with Ruben Amorim predominantly opting to give the former Real Madrid man the nod in central midfield, alongside Bruno Fernandes, who has been utilised in a deeper role this season.
Consequently, it is now looking increasingly likely that Mainoo will depart in the January transfer window, with the youngster potentially in line to follow Scott McTominay to Napoli, despite the fact Amorim wants to keep hold of him.
With the central midfielder’s place in the World Cup squad at stake, it is understandable that he is looking to receive more game time ahead of the summer, but Amorim is in a tricky position, given that Casemiro has been indispensable this term.
Recently, the 33-year-old has even been compared to United icon Nemanja Vidic, and it has subsequently emerged that he could be rewarded with a new contract as a result of his fine form, despite widespread reports suggesting United have been hesitant to offer him fresh terms.
Casemiro's stance on signing new contract at Man Utd revealed
According to a report from United In Focus, Man United have now performed a U-turn and contacted the midfielder’s agent about a contract extension, with transfer expert Graeme Bailey revealing Amorim’s stance on one of his star players signing a new deal.
Bailey said: “I’m told Amorim would be open to him staying, and if Casemiro is ready to take a drop in salary and work with United on a deal, it is not inconceivable that he stays.”
Not only is the manager open to keeping hold of the veteran midfielder, but the player himself is also personally receptive to the idea of remaining at Old Trafford, and positive talks have already been held.
The ex-Real Madrid star has certainly turned a corner since Jamie Carragher infamously told him he was finished at the top level and to move to Saudi Arabia or the MLS.
Indeed, the 80-time Brazil international has only missed one Premier League match this season, which was due to suspension, amassing three goals and one assist in his opening ten matches.
Of course, the five-time Champions League winner is more well-known for his stellar defensive attributes, and his ability to win back possession has been on display regularly over the past year, averaging 4.09 tackles per 90, which places the maestro in the top 1% of midfielders.
Consequently, it would make sense to offer Casemiro a new deal, but it would have to be at reduced wages, given his age, with the central midfielder currently the highest-earning player in the squad.
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Everton will not be winning the League Cup this season after they were knocked out of the competition by fellow Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday night.
David Moyes made a host of changes to his starting XI to provide some of the fringe players within the squad with an opportunity to shine against a top-flight side.
Unfortunately, for the Scottish head coach, those players did not step up to show that they deserve more minutes in actual Premier League matches moving forward.
Summer signing Thierno Barry started up front and was substituted at half-time after the team failed to create a single ‘big chance’ for him to find the back of the net, per Sofascore.
The French centre-forward, who is yet to score his first goal for the Toffees, was far from the only player who failed to take his chance to shine against Wolves.
As well as Barry, Tyler Dibling was another one of the summer signings who came into the starting line-up and did not do enough to keep his place in the team.
Why Tyler Dibling should be dropped
The Toffees splashed out a significant fee of £40m to sign the 19-year-old attacking midfielder from relegated Southampton during the summer transfer window, but it was unlikely that he was going to make an instant impact at the Hill Dickinson.
Dibling scored two goals and did not register a single assist in 30 appearances in the Premier League with the Saints during the 2024/25 campaign, per Sofascore, which shows that Everton were signing him for his potential, rather than any proven quality.
The teenage whiz also scored two goals in two matches in the FA Cup for Southampton last season, but he was unable to step up in the League Cup for the Blues on Tuesday.
Dibling was selected to start on the right flank, coming in for Iliman Ndiaye, and did not offer enough at the top end of the pitch to suggest that he should keep his place for the clash with West Ham United on Monday.
The left-footed forward ended his time on the pitch without a shot on target or a chance created to show for his efforts, as his team lost without scoring a goal, per Sofascore, which shows that he did not have any meaningful impact in the final third.
Vs Wolves
Tyler Dibling
Minutes
58
Pass accuracy
86%
Key passes
0
Dribbles completed
2/6
Crosses completed
1/1
Duels won
4/14
Tackles + interceptions
3
Stats via Sofascore
As you can see in the table above, Dibling did work hard to put himself about defensively, competing in 14 duels, and tried to make things happen by taking on opposition defenders with the ball.
Unfortunately, he was ineffective with the ball at his feet, as evidenced by the opposition winning the ball off him in four of his six attempted dribbles. That led to him being subbed off for Ndiaye just before the hour mark, and is why he should be dropped from the XI for the game against the Hammers.
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Dibling, however, was not the least impressive performer on the pitch for the Toffees on the night, as Tim Iroegbunam showed why he should never start against top-flight opposition.
Why Tim Iroegbunam should never start for Everton
Since signing from Aston Villa in the summer of 2024, the English central midfielder has started in just one win against a Premier League side for Everton.
That includes one appearance in the cup and eight starts in the Premier League for the Toffees in that time, which shows that he has had plenty of chances to help his side to more wins.
Whilst Iroegbunam was not the sole reason why Everton failed to win most of those nine matches, it is a worrying pattern that is underpinned by some dismal performances from the former Villans academy graduate.
Tim Iroegbunam’s starts against Premier League opposition
Opposition
Result
Wolves (A)
2-0 loss
Aston Villa (H)
0-0 draw
Brighton (H)
2-0 win
Leeds (A)
1-0 loss
Arsenal (H)
1-1 draw
Aston Villa (A)
3-2 loss
Bournemouth (H)
3-2 loss
Brighton (A)
4-0 loss
Tottenham Hotspur (H)
3-0 loss
Via Transfermarkt
As you can see in the table above, the Toffees have won one and lost six of his nine starts against top-flight opponents since his move to the club last year, conceding a whopping 19 goals in those matches.
It is a dismal run of results for the 22-year-old midfielder and does not suggest that he is ready to control the engine room for Moyes, which was backed up by his performance against Wolves on Tuesday night.
The Athletic’s Paddy Boyland criticised Iroegbunam’s “sloppy” play in possession that gifted the ball back to Wolves on multiple occasions, leading to attacks for the home side.
He gave the ball away ten times, per Sofascore, throughout the 90 minutes, more than Dibling’s eight, despite not attempting a single cross or long pass, which meant that his short passing was far too sloppy for a central midfielder.
The Liverpool Echo handed him a player rating of 5/10 for his performance, noting that he failed to impose himself on the game, and even that may have been a tad generous as the midfielder failed to impress on or off the ball in the middle of the park.
Despite playing as a holding midfielder, Iroegbunam made fewer defensive contributions than Dibling. The winger made two clearances, one block, two tackles, and one interception, whilst the midfielder matched that bar the block. This shows that he was slightly less effective out of possession than a forward player.
On the ball, as aforementioned, he was sloppy and did not help to control the middle of the park for the Toffees, which contributed to the home side’s comfortable win on the night.
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Therefore, Iroegbunam showed why he should never start for the Toffees unless injuries force Moyes into selecting him, because the club’s results when he started have been abysmal and his performance on Tuesday night was not far from abysmal.
يواصل برشلونة عمله ويكثف محادثاته للانتهاء من تجديد عقد مدافعه إريك جارسيا، بعد نجاحه في تمديد عقد لاعب خط الوسط الهولندي فرينكي دي يونج.
ووفقاً لصحيفة “سبورت” الإسبانية، فإن برشلونة يرى في تجديد عقد إريك جارسيا أمراً مهماً، وبمجرد الانتهاء من هذه المفاوضات سيبدأ البلوجرانا محادثات تمديد عقد فيران توريس.
وينتهي عقد فيران توريس مع برشلونة في 30 يونيو 2027 ويعد من أكثر الأمور التي يهتم بها النادي خلال الفترة المقبلة، ورغم بقاء ليفاندوفسكي وكريستينسن لكن النادي غير مستعد لتقديم عروض لهما في الوقت الحالي.
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ويرغب توريس في مواصلة عمله مع برشلونة والبقاء ضمن صفوفه، كما يرى النادي أنه أحد العناصر المهمة وقد قام بتحسين أدائه في المواسم الأخيرة وأصبح يساهم في تسجيل الأهداف.
ويضع برشلونة عدداً من المهاجمين المرشحين للتنافس على مركز المهاجم في الفريق بنهاية الموسم الحالي، وهما دوسان فلاهوفيتش وإيونج وأسلاني.
Liverpool are basking in the glory of becoming Premier League champions and have now lined up a World Cup winner who could help their cause heading into next season.
Liverpool ready to strike in the summer window
Arne Slot and his group have reveled in the opportunity to celebrate their top-flight title triumph and finally got their hands on the trophy on Sunday afternoon after playing out a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Anfield.
Despite the joyous scenes among supporters in the stadium on Sunday and at their parade on Monday, attention at the club will already have turned to what will happen next at Anfield as Liverpool look to become England’s dominant force for years to come.
Arne Slot celebrates Liverpool's Premier League triumph
The Dutchman shares that sentiment and is in for the long haul on Merseyside, as he said last week: “I could see myself working here for a long time because it’s a great club to work for and I’m really happy over here.”
Backing from FSG will likely play a huge part in his positive morale, which will be helped enormously by news that Bayer Leverkusen duo Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong are likely to sign for Liverpool this summer.
Developments of late indicate the finer details are what remain to be signed off on regarding both deals, and they won’t be the only arrivals at Anfield over the next few months to freshen up a squad that could be altered significantly.
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Carrying a ruthless streak is paramount to guarantee a consistent flow of success. Tough decisions need to be taken, though you get the impression that Slot isn’t one for letting sentiment get the better of him, with Milos Kerkez expected to come in to replace Andy Robertson at left-back.
Stocking up in defence, the former Feyenoord boss is now keen on bringing another steely operator to Anfield in light of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure.
Liverpool in the mix to sign Atletico Madrid's Nahuel Molina
According to CaughtOffside, Liverpool are willing to sign Atletico Madrid right-back Nahuel Molina, who could be available for between £25.1 million to £29.3 million this summer if Diego Simeone decides to cash in on the Argentina international.
Newcastle United, Inter Milan, Roma and Juventus are also in the race for the 27-year-old, who also thrived in Serie A at Udinese.
Nahuel Molina’s season for Atletico Madrid in numbers – La Liga
Total minutes played
1581
Big chances created
3
Duels won per match
2.6
Balls recovered per match
2.2
Praised by Lionel Messi for his role in Argentina’s win over the Netherlands at the 2022 World Cup, Molina has registered a goal and three assists in 44 appearances across all competitions this season.
With Conor Bradley already on the books at Anfield and Frimpong set to join him, it would be a surprise if Liverpool were to bring in a third right-back once the window opens.
However, depth is needed to juggle multiple competitions, so it may be a case of covering all bases for Slot in his pursuit of further silverware, and perhaps Frimpong’s ability to play further up makes room for another natural full-back.