West Ham: Injury update on Benrahma

West Ham responded to their Europa League disappointment on Thursday evening against Eintracht Frankfurt by defeating Norwich 4-0 which boosts their top seven ambitions and a return to European competition next season.

A double from Said Benrahma and further efforts by Michail Antonio and Manuel Lanzini eased the Hammers to another three points, although there were a few injury scares during the match.

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Both Antonio and Benrahma had to come off during the contest and there were initial fears of their involvement in the next few Premier League matches.

David Moyes reveals injury update

Moyes spoke after the routine victory and revealed some good news that will much give the supporters a boost.

“Mick’s got a bit of a knock on his hip. Dawson took one in the calf, and Saïd’s could have been his ankle – I’ve not had the chance to see it yet,” said Moyes

“So hopefully they’ll all be okay. I don’t think they looked that serious.”

With the news that nothing look too serious on the injury front, it could be massive as Moyes and his side currently sit just three points behind Manchester United in sixth place, with a game in hand, so they have an excellent chance to secure Europa League football again.

Benrahma has arguably been one of the side’s key performers this season, scoring 11 goals and producing a further six assists in all competitions.

The winger has an average score of 6.87 on WhoScored which ranks him fifth in the West Ham squad, proving his importance to the team.

His performance against already relegate Norwich drew him praise from the Athletic’s West Ham correspondent Roshane Thomas, who declared that the Algerian winger has “definitely improved this season” when talking about his goal involvement stats.

The 26-year-old only bagged three times last season and this rapid increase in offensive productivity this campaign will have done his confidence the world of good.

Hopefully, he can feature in the last two matches of the season and propel West Ham to sixth place.

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Spurs: Source highlights Cucurella interest

According to a report from Italian outlet Tutto Juve (via Sport Witness), Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Brighton wing-back Marc Cucurella. 

The lowdown: Star arrival

The 23-year-old arrived in England at the start of the season from Getafe and has enjoyed a stellar debut campaign in the Premier League.

Formerly of the youth setup at Espanyol and Barcelona, the marauding left-back amassed 209 appearances in Spanish football before moving to Brighton, where he’s registered two assists in 35 showings.

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Now, another move could already be on the cards for the Spain international…

The latest: Major interest

As per Tutto Juve, translated by SW, Tottenham, as well as Fabio Paratici’s former employers, Juventus, are ‘evaluating’ whether or not to move for Cucurella this summer.

Under contract until 2026 (Transfermarkt), it’s claimed that the one-cap Spain ace would cost €20million (£17.1million).

Described as the ‘smartest kid in class’ due to his ability to read the game by former Eibar manager Jose Luis Mendilibar, Cucurella has started 32 league games for Graham Potter’s side this season.

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Blighted by injuries in recent times, Spanish wing-back Sergio Reguilon has been extensively linked with a move away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer and Cucurella could be the man in line to fill the void.

Primarily operating in a back five as a wing-back in a 3-5-2 formation at Brighton,  the Spaniard has also played higher up as a left-winger and as a more conventional left-back. Therefore, as Antonio Conte also prefers to employ a similar style, it’s no surprise that interest would be forthcoming.

So far this season the energetic Spaniard has earned a 7.06 Sofascore average match rating with an impressive 5.3 duels won per game – and would represent superb value for money at the mooted price point.

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Newcastle "interested" in Ivan Toney

An update has emerged regarding Newcastle United and their pursuit of Brentford attacker Ivan Toney.

What’s the talk?

Transfer insider Dean Jones has explained that the Magpies are keen on the centre-forward ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window.

Football Insider recently reported that the Bees will be looking for a fee in the region of £30m for the striker, and Jones has urged caution over the finances involved.

He told GIVEMESPORT: “They’re interested in him. But they’ve got to be aware of financial fair play, and there is better value to be had out there than that deal. So, they are interested in him, but they’re also going to have to tread carefully.”

Toney can get St James’ Park rocking

If the club can work out the financial implications of a deal, with Jones concerned about the finances which could be involved, then Newcastle can get St James’ Park rocking with a swoop for Toney.

The forward – who Peterborough chief Barry Fry once dubbed “tremendous” – has proven himself in the Premier League this season and would be a terrific signing for the Toon, four years after leaving Tyneside.

In the top flight this term, the 26-year-old has scored 12 goals and provided four assists in 28 starts for Brentford. He has averaged a sublime SofaScore rating of 7.33 and raked in the applause for his performances since joining the west London club.

Bees manager Thomas Frank has previously showered the goal machine with praise, saying: “Ivan is very intelligent, because he’s reflecting, and he deserves a lot of praise himself for also coming into a well-run club and listening to all the small bits and adding extra layers to his development and performance.

“If you want to be a top player you need to work hard, constantly reflect and want to learn and then of course you need to have that confidence that he’s got so naturally. He’s coming across so fantastically: he’s humble, calm, but with a mindset of a lion.”

These quotes from the Brentford head coach suggest that Toney has the perfect mentality to continually improve as a player. At the age of 26, he still has plenty of room left to develop even further, and Newcastle would be signing a gem who can make an immediate impact in the team with his goals whilst also investing in an asset which can increase in value over time.

Therefore, St James’ Park would be rocking if the Magpies can get a deal over the line for him because of his quality in the short-term and what he could achieve in the future. That said, PIF will need to adhere to Jones’ warning and ensure that they are able to manage the finances to afford this move.

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West Brom keen on Conor Hourihane

West Bromwich Albion have reportedly identified Aston Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane as a summer transfer target.

What’s the word?

That is according to Football League World, who claimed that the planning for summer recruitment has already commenced at The Hawthorns ahead of next season.

Steve Bruce is understood to have identified some transfer targets, with one of those being Conor Hourihane, who has spent this season on loan at Sheffield United.

The 31-year-old spoke last month about his Villa future and conceded in an interview with the Irish Examiner: “That Villa chapter is probably done. There’s been nothing, to be honest with you. No conversations there so we’ll see what happens in the summer.”

The Republic of Ireland international’s £42k-p/w contract is set to expire this summer, so Bruce should be able to sign him on a free.

A super move

The deal would represent great value for West Brom, who would be recruiting a player who shares their hopes of reaching English football’s pinnacle in the Premier League and knows exactly what the Championship is all about.

However, from Hourihane’s perspective it could be a risky proposition. The 31-year-old has started just 16 of the 27 appearances that he has made for Sheffield United, and he may not find game-time easy to come by at The Hawthorns next season with competition for places pretty steep.

Hourihane, who is capable of a “super” strike according to Keith Costigan, would face a battle with Adam Reach, Jake Livermore, Alex Mowatt, Jayson Molumby and potentially Taylor Gardner-Hickman, who has also been played in midfield on numerous occasions this season.

From Bruce’s perspective, having depth in the form of Hourihane would be beneficial, but it remains uncertain as to whether the Irishman would want to take on a role which comes with so much competition for game-time.

Hourihane has provided four assists in his 27 appearances for Sheffield United this season and has shared the role with John Fleck, who has started 66% of the Blades’ matches in the 2021/22 Championship.

Baggies fans would likely be happy with the signing of Hourihane on a free transfer, with Bruce eyeing up a move for the experienced midfielder in a bid to bolster his Premier League-chasing squad.

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Wirtz will love him: Liverpool could hire “one of the best managers in the world”

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is expected to have retained the backing of FSG after a woeful start to the 2025/26 campaign, but the credit chequed into the bank is fast depleting as the champions flatter to deceive on the problem-solving front.

Soft, slow and stodgy, this is not the Liverpool we know. Slot’s Liverpool, last year, were a dangerous beast, so incisive and unforgiving as they secured toward the Premier League title.

But, nine losses from 14 matches in all competitions and just two wins from nine in the top flight have eradicated any hopes of challenging Arsenal for the trophy this season.

And it’s put Slot’s job on the line.

Why Liverpool could sack Arne Slot

Liverpool managed to avoid defeat at home against Sunderland on Wednesday evening, but the 1-1 draw, secured when Florian Wirtz’s fleet footwork forced an own goal from Nordi Mukiele late on, smacked of desperation.

You would be hard pressed to delineate Liverpool’s tactical identity under Slot’s wing this season. Their shape in the build-up. Their pressing patterns and attacking strategies.

It is damning that so much has been spent on strikers like Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike, and that number nine is a barren patch at Anfield, with the supply line proving ineffective.

Wirtz needs to do better, but there’s no question that he’s a world-class talent with so much potential yet untapped.

However, this breadth of quality at Slot’s disposal means he simply has to work out a formula for results and impressive performances, with both in short supply.

If the Dutch tactician fails to get a tune out of this squad of elite, big-money players, he will eventually be dismissed by FSG, who might already have their sights set on a replacement.

The perfect Slot replacement at Liverpool

Michael Edwards and sporting director Richard Hughes know they and Liverpool’s wider project will lose face if they have to dismiss Slot, but if push comes to shove, they might just do so if it means they can appoint Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso.

Alonso, 44, acheived unprecedented success with Bayer Leverkusen, winning the Bundesliga as undefeated champions in 2023/24, claiming the DFB-Pokal title too.

This road led to the Santiago Bernabeu, the Spaniard joining the club he played so much football for during his playing career this summer.

However, Alonso also has quite the connection with Anfield, and given the troubles that are plaguing Los Blancos at the moment, FSG may well be primed to pounce if an opportunity to appoint this exciting Slot replacement materialises.

Liverpool did explore a move for Alonso after Jurgen Klopp announced he would be stepping down at the end of the 2023/24 campaign, but he was in the thick of his Leverkusen tenure and did not feel the time for a step-up was right.

His 3-4-2-1 formation is unconventional, but Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has shown that such a set-up can work out in the Premier League, when in the right hands.

Real Madrid

26

2.35

Bayer Leverkusen

140

2.14

Real Sociedad B

98

1.46

Given that Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong worked under him in Germany, hitting such staggering heights, it could also prove the perfect appointment to get the best out of Liverpool’s immensely talented playmaker.

Wirtz, 22, has not hit the ground running at Liverpool, but the system has hardly opened its arms for such a player. In fact, most of Liverpool’s top players have foundered this season.

Even so, the German international ranks among the top 3% of attacking midfielders and wingers in the Premier League this season for shot-creating actions and the top 5% for passes attempted and progressive passes per 90, as per FBref.

Alonso will surely get a tune out of a player he described as “a genius” during their time with Die Werkself.

Wirtz once said that “working with Alonso is a dream”. He lived that dream, and he may do so again before long, with the Spanish manager sure to be at the top of FSG’s wishlist, if Slot is indeed sacked in the coming months.

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Newcastle enter race to sign £60m England international to star with Bruno

Newcastle United have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with on the market and could now be set to strike for an England international come January.

Newcastle United prepare to take on Wolverhampton Wanderers

After a chaotic end to the transfer window, Eddie Howe will have welcomed the calm of an international break and a chance to fine-tune his tactical ideas before Wolverhampton Wanderers travel to the North East this weekend.

Without putting too fine a point on it, controversy surrounding Alexander Isak’s move to Liverpool has been widespread over the past few months, though Dan Burn has claimed that it will all be left in the past now that he is no longer on the books at Newcastle.

He told BBC Sport: “We are very protective of our club and city, and we want players to be there who want to play for Newcastle. You don’t want them to naively think that there is anyone else to go to apart from Newcastle. I understand why our fans are frustrated.

“I’m glad it is done. We wanted the window closed to have a bit of clarity on it. Alex is a mate, and I have nothing but good wishes. No animosity. I wish Alex all the best, apart from when we play Liverpool, obviously.”

Looking ahead to the January window, Newcastle want to trigger Athletic Club defender Dani Vivian’s release clause of £34.6 million, while anticipation is growing over whether Yoane Wissa or Nick Woltemade will be able to make their debuts this weekend.

PIF won’t be deterred in their mission to complete big-money deals despite competition from their Premier League rivals, and they may be about to live up to that mantra amid recent developments.

Newcastle United enter race for Adam Wharton January deal

According to TEAMtalk, Newcastle have entered the race to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as the England international continues to impress with his performances at Selhurst Park.

Manchester United and Liverpool are also keen on the former Blackburn Rovers star, who is said to be valued at around £60 million by Oliver Glasner after the Eagles rejected advances from the Red Devils to try and land their prize asset during the summer window.

It is stated that Howe personally sees Wharton as ‘an ideal fit to complement the likes of Bruno Guimaraes, offering both defensive solidity and creative spark’.

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Labelled “outstanding” by Alan Shearer, Wharton has starred in a deep-lying midfield role for Crystal Palace, registering six assists in 49 appearances across all competitions.

Setting the tempo in a 2024/25 campaign where his side claimed the FA Cup, the 21-year-old has continued his excellent showings this term, racking up 79 successful passes in the Premier League, per Fotmob.

While the Eagles are unlikely to let Wharton leave in January, a summer sale in 2026 could be on the cards and Newcastle will hope to be at the front of the queue to avoid missing out on a premium homegrown talent.

Aston Villa racing Chelsea for "outstanding" £39m ace who's keen on PL move

Aston Villa are now racing Chelsea for the signature of an “outstanding” ace, having conducted checks during the international break.

Villa keen on new defender after disappointing start

Just three games into the new Premier League season, Unai Emery clearly has real problems to deal with at both ends of the pitch, with his side failing to score and picking up just one point, which came on the opening day against Newcastle United.

Villa’s defensive deficiencies were also on display in the 3-0 defeat against Crystal Palace last time out, with Tyrone Mings and Matty Cash both struggling, losing the majority of the duels they contested throughout the match.

It is still a little early to go into full panic mode, but after mainly strengthening in attacking areas during the summer, signing the likes of Evann Guessand, Harvey Elliott and Jadon Sancho, the Villans have now set their sights on a new defender.

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That is according to a report from The Boot Room, which states Aston Villa have been conducting checks on Joel Ordonez during the international break, sending a scout to watch the Ecuador international in action against Argentina.

The Villa delegation may well be happy with what they saw too, given that Ecuador picked up a surprise 1-0 victory in their World Cup qualifier against the reigning champions, but there is set to be competition for the Club Brugge defender’s signature.

Chelsea also had a scout in attendance to run the rule over Ordonez, who transfer expert Graeme Bailey described as an “outstanding young defender”, before going on to add:

“It is safe to assume that he will be leaving Club Brugge in 2026. He is going to the World Cup finals next summer, and I am told that he is almost certain to have gone before that point.”

The Ecuador star also confirmed late last year he is interested in joining a Premier League club, boosting Villa’s chance of getting a deal done.

Ordonez could be expensive signing for Aston Villa

The move may be a little on the pricey side, with previous reports suggesting the Club Brugge defender is valued at around £39m by the Belgian club, but there are signs that a deal could still be worth pursuing, with the starlet particularly impressive in possession.

Statistic

Average per 90 (past year

Passes attempted

66.30 (87th percentile)

Pass completion %

91.6% (94th percentile)

Progressive passes

5.31 (92nd percentile)

Just 21-years-old, the youngster already has a great deal of first-team experience at Club Brugge, with 84 appearances to his name, including 12 in the Champions League last season.

The Ecuadorian put in an assured performance in his side’s 1-0 win against Argentina, making four clearances and two tackles, which resulted in a 7.2 SofaScore match rating, the second-highest of any player on the pitch.

Ordonez is showing maturity beyond his years, so it is promising news that Aston Villa retain an interest, and a January move should be considered if Emery is not able to solve the current defensive issues.

Man City could now sign "exceptional" £100m star who Pep loves in swap deal

Manchester City could now sign a £100m attacker in a swap deal, with Matheus Nunes potentially set to be sent in the opposite direction, according to a report.

City eyeing new attackers amid Grealish uncertainty

It was another season to forget for Jack Grealish on a personal level, with the winger picking up just two goal contributions across the entire Premier League season, before being left out of the squad for the trip to Craven Cottage on the final day.

There have been widespread suggestions that Grealish could move on this summer, with Manchester United even emerging as shock contenders for the Englishman, but Pep Guardiola has made it clear the decision not to select him against Fulham wasn’t personal.

That said, having fallen short of expectations last season, Guardiola is planning to rebuild his squad this summer, and City have been linked with moves for a range of different attackers, whose arrivals could spell the end for Grealish.

Player

Current club

Potential cost

Ethan Nwaneri

Arsenal

£84m

Hugo Ekitike

Eintracht Frankfurt

£85m

Francisco Trincao

Sporting CP

£34m

Rodrygo

Real Madrid

£85m

Morgan Gibbs-White

Nottingham Forest

£100m

There has now been a new update on Man City’s pursuit of Gibbs-White, with a report from The Sun revealing they could sign the attacking midfielder in a stunning swap deal, with Nunes potentially heading in the opposite direction to bring down the £100m price tag.

Nottingham Forest's MorganGibbs-Whitereacts after the match

Forest boss Nuno is a big fan of the Portuguese midfielder, with the Blues now prepared to sell the 26-year-old for £35m, should he not be used as a bargaining chip in a deal for the Forest midfielder.

Guardiola admires "exceptional" Gibbs-White

It is no surprise that City are now interested in signing the England international, given that he has received high praise from Guardiola this season, with the 54-year-old describing the Forest star as an “exceptional” player.

Although Forest were ultimately pipped to the Champions League spots, they can still be proud of qualifying for the Europa Conference League, and the 25-year-old was one of the players integral to their success, picking up seven goals and ten assists.

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The idea of getting Nunes off the books may also appeal to Guardiola, considering the City boss has been critical of the Portugal international at times as of late, saying: “He can become a good right-back for the physicality. I think he’s not a player to play in the middle because he’s not clever enough, in composure.”

Having secured Champions League football, a move to Man City is likely to be of great appeal to Gibbs-White this summer, and using Nunes as part of a swap deal could work for all parties.

Worse than Scales: Rodgers must axe Celtic flop for the cup final

Celtic ended the 2024/25 Scottish Premiership campaign with a 1-1 draw against St Mirren at Parkhead, having already clinched the title at the end of last month.

Jonah Ayunga’s goal gave the away side a shock lead at the start of the second half, but James Forrest stepped up in stoppage time to score a league goal for the Hoops for the 16th consecutive season – an extraordinary achievement.

As you can see in the clip above, central defender Liam Scales failed to get good distance on his headed clearance, which teed up Ayunga to rifle the ball into the back of the net.

Liam Scales' performance against St Mirren in numbers

The left-footed defender came into the side to replace Auston Trusty next to Cameron Carter-Vickers, with a chance to catch the eye ahead of the cup final.

Liam Scales

Whilst he may not be happy with the goal that Celtic conceded and his part in it, Scales did a lot of good work in the match to keep the away side at bay.

The central defender ended the 90 minutes with eight clearances, four interceptions, and eight duels won, including seven out of 11 aerial battles won, which shows that he made a number of key defensive interventions.

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Meanwhile, central midfielder Paulo Bernardo was even worse than Scales and should be dropped by Brendan Rodgers for the SFA Cup final clash with Aberdeen next weekend.

Why Paulo Bernardo should be dropped

The Portuguese midfielder was given another chance to impress in the middle of the park ahead of the cup final, as Reo Hatate has been ruled out through injury.

There is a vacancy in the midfield next to Callum McGregor and Arne Engels, due to the Japanese star’s absence, and it should be Luke McCowan who is given the nod, not Bernardo.

Paulo Bernardo

In the clash with St Mirren, the former Benfica starlet lost 67% (4/6) of his duels and failed to create a single chance for his teammates in 54 minutes on the pitch.

This shows that he struggled in and out of possession for the Hoops and was even worse than Scales, who at least made numerous defensive interventions and completed 94% of his attempted passes.

Key passes

6

1

Big chances created

1

0

Assists

2

0

Shots

4

6

Goals

1

0

Duels won

4/9

7/12

Tackles + interceptions

4

6

As you can see in the table above, in the two matches since Hatate suffered his knee injury, McCowan has provided far more quality in possession from a midfield position in comparison to Bernardo.

These statistics suggest that the former Dundee man is more likely to make a big impact from the start at Hampden Park against Aberdeen next weekend, given his recent form in front of goal.

Therefore, Rodgers must take Bernardo out of the starting XI to bring the Scottish dynamo back into the side when the team takes to the field with the ambition of winning the treble.

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Dream Wirtz alternative: Liverpool plot move for "generational" £34m star

Liverpool have a huge window ahead of them this summer to build on the superb work conducted by Arne Slot during his first season in charge at Anfield.

The Dutchman claimed the Premier League title at the first time of asking, doing so with four games to spare – highlighting the excellent work he’s overseen in recent months.

However, many teams in England’s top flight are likely to bolster their ranks during the off-season to mount a charge to knock them off the perch they’ve found themselves on.

Liverpool manager ArneSlot

Such actions will mean that the Reds will also have to strengthen to avoid being caught and left behind by their rivals, increasing their chances of retaining their title.

It’s pivotal that Slot and the hierarchy need to bring in the right players if they are to succeed once again in 2024/25, with work already being done to land key targets.

The latest on Liverpool’s hunt for new additions this summer

Various areas of the pitch appear to be in focus ahead of the summer window for Liverpool, but none more so than the attacking department, with countless names mentioned for a switch to Merseyside.

Benjamin Sesko, Victor Osimhen and Liam Delap have all been touted with a switch to join the club, as Slot looks to land a new talisman to provide the goods in the final third.

However, in an attempt to aid any one of the aforementioned stars in their attempts at the club, they’ve also entered the race to land Lyon star Rayan Cherki, according to French outlet L’Equipe.

The report claims that the Reds are keen on a move for the 21-year-old star, who’s registered a staggering 32 combined goals and assists in his 44 appearances across all competitions.

It also states that the French side would be willing to part ways with the forward for a fee in the region of £34m this summer, with the youngster keen on a move to the Premier League ahead of 2025/26.

Why Liverpool’s £34m target is the dream Wirtz alternative

Bayer Leverkusen’s attacking midfielder, Florian Wirtz, has emerged as a key target for Liverpool over the last couple of days, with a move to Anfield on the cards this summer.

It emerged that the German and his representatives travelled to Merseyside for talks with the club over a potential move to the club, but also face competition from Bayern Munich.

However, given his record of 30 combined goals and assists this season, it’s likely the 22-year-old could command a fee that would break their record transfer, currently standing at £85m for Darwin Núñez.

His tally represents that it would be a worthwhile deal, providing another level of creativity to the already impressive front line that fired the club to the title.

However, given the difference in fee, the hierarchy would be better off pursuing a move for Cherki, with the French star a much cheaper investment, subsequently allowing for further signings elsewhere.

Rayan Cherki

It may seem like a cost-effective solution, but when comparing the pair’s respective figures from the current campaign, the Lyon talent has managed to match or better him in numerous key areas.

Cherki, who’s been labelled “generational” by talent scout Jacek Kulig, has registered more progressive passes and more passes into the final third – showcasing his creative nature with the ball at his feet.

Games played

30

31

Goals & assists

19

22

Progressive passes

9.1

6.7

Pass accuracy

79%

78%

Passes into final third

4.3

3.6

Shot-creating actions

6.4

5.6

Take-on success

51%

49%

Aerials won

33%

20%

He’s also produced more shot-creating actions per 90, along with more take-ons completed, having the ability to produce chances for himself but also his teammates.

The youngster’s talents don’t stop there, winning more aerial battles, and registering a higher shot-on-target rate – handing the Reds an all-round threat within attacking areas.

Given the potential difference in transfer fee, the club should look to pursue a move for the Lyon star, having just as much, if not more, of an effect than Wirtz in attacking areas.

At just 21, he has the potential to explode into life on Merseyside, potentially being a bargain and a player to star under Slot for many years to come – handing them a boost in their ambitions of further success.

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