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Alasdair Gold has dropped an update on the future of Tottenham Hotspur central midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

What’s the latest?

In a recent post on Twitter, the football.london journalist revealed that, despite recent reports suggesting that Antonio Conte could look to cash in on the central midfielder following Fabio Paratici’s £25m signing of Brighton & Hove Albion’s Yves Bissouma, Spurs currently have no plans to move the 26-year-old in the summer transfer window.

In his tweet, Gold said: “Spurs have no plans to sell Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg this summer.”

Supporters will love Gold’s update

Considering just how impressive Hojbjerg has proven himself to be for Spurs ever since his £15m move to north London back in the summer of 2020, Gold’s claim that Conte and Paratici currently have no plans to sell the Denmark international is sure to be news the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium faithful will love.

Indeed, over his 36 Premier League appearances in 2021/22, the £60m-rated talent was imperious in the heart of Conte’s side, scoring two goals, providing two assists and creating four big chances for his teammates, as well as taking an average of 0.9 shots, making 0.6 key passes and completing 1.2 dribbles per game.

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The £100k-per-week midfielder also impressed in metrics more typical of his position, making an average of 1.3 interceptions, 2.2 tackles, 1.4 clearances, completing 63.1 passes – at a success rate of 90% – and winning 5.1 duels per fixture.

These returns saw the great Dane average a rather extraordinary SofaScore match rating of 7.19, ranking him as Tottenham’s fifth-best performer in the league.

As such, while it is true that the middle of the park is an area of the pitch in which Conte’s side is now incredibly well-stocked, the news that Hojbjerg will not be moving onto pastures new this summer is undoubtedly fantastic news for everyone involved with the club, as the 26-year-old more than proved his worth to Tottenham over the course of the last Premier League campaign.

AND in other news: Bid made: Paratici now working on fourth Spurs summer signing, Conte will be buzzing

A huge update has emerged on Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos as speculation continues to grow over his future at Ibrox beyond the summer transfer window.

What’s the talk?

According to Fanatik, the Gers are locked in discussions over a deal to sell the striker ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.

The report claims that talks are set to continue throughout the week after Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas made contact with the Premiership outfit.

Morelos has one year left to run on his current contract in Glasgow and it remains to be seen how much they will be willing to sell him for.

Ross Wilson will be scrambling

The Light Blues sporting director Ross Wilson will now be scrambling to secure the best deal for the club, whether that comes in the form of a transfer fee from Besiktas or a new deal for Morelos.

Losing the Colombia international would be a major blow and the Gers would need to be compensated accordingly for it to be worth them selling. He has proven himself domestically and in Europe and would be difficult to replace, which is why they cannot afford to let him leave on the cheap.

In the Premiership last season, the 26-year-old was sublime as he produced 11 goals and seven assists in 25 starts for the club. The gem also excelled in the Europa League as he found the back of the net four times in eight starts throughout the competition.

These statistics show that he has the quality to score goals on a regular basis and that is why losing him would be such a big blow. Gio van Bronckhorst and Wilson would then need to bring in a replacement and there is no guarantee that anyone coming in will be able to hit the ground running and replicate Morelos’ form.

Therefore, Wilson will now be fighting hard to agree a new contract with the striker to ensure that he remains at Ibrox and is not tempted by a move to Besiktas.

Signing him to a fresh deal would also allow them to demand more money for his signature as they would not have the threat of him leaving for nothing looming over them. As a result, they’d hopefully be able to bring in enough money to sign a player who has a good chance to take over from Morelos.

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West Ham manager David Moyes’ interest in former loan star Jesse Lingard is still prominent, with his stance on the player unchanged.

What’s the word?

That is according to a report from journalist Toby Cudworth, who took to his Twitter profile to issue an update on the Irons’ transfer interest in the 29-year-old.

He issued a seven-word update on the stance towards Lingard amid the midfielder’s departure from Manchester United, saying: “Lingard interest unchanged too, Moyes loves him.”

The Hammers will be able to sign Lingard on a free transfer, with the 29-year-old’s contract at Old Trafford expiring at the end of the month.

Supporters will be buzzing

In what may have been a surprise to some at the time, Lingard shone during his spell on loan at West Ham during the 2020/21 season, scoring nine goals and supplying five assists in 16 appearances under the guidance of Moyes, who gave the 32-cap England international licence to roam in the final third.

Lingard’s form for the Hammers seemed as though it would revitalise his career at Manchester United, but with just 16 appearances and 355 minutes all season in the Premier League, that was not the case.

For the sake of his career, the 29-year-old needs a chance of scenery, and a bit like his former team-mate Paul Pogba, some appreciation and trust given to him. Under Moyes at the London Stadium, he had just that, which is why a move to familiar territory is a move which would surely benefit both parties.

Moyes is in need of further depth up top, with Andriy Yarmolenko officially departing the club at the end of the month.

Tactically speaking, Lingard suits the Scotsman’s system as a number 10 in a 4-2-3-1 setup, and given the duo’s history together, it seems a no-brainer for both sides.

If Lingard can return to West Ham and have the same level of impact as he did during his loan spell in east London in 2021, Irons fans will be buzzing with a move which would cost the club nothing.

In other news: West Ham now plot bid for £50m “nightmare”, he’d be an “unbelievable” coup for Moyes 

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in a deal to bring Josko Gvardiol to the Premier League this summer.

What’s the talk?

That’s according to a report by The Telegraph, who claim that Fabio Paratici is monitoring the RB Leipzig defender ahead of a potential Tottenham move in the summer transfer window.

The report goes on to state that Chelsea and Manchester United are also keeping a very close eye on the situation of the 20-year-old, while it is claimed that the Bundesliga side would demand a figure in the region of £50m in order to part with the Croatia international this summer.

Better than Bastoni

With the agent of Antonio Conte’s first-choice centre-back target, Alessandro Bastoni, revealing on Wednesday that the 23-year-old will not be leaving Inter Milan this summer, it is not difficult to understand why Paratici is believed to be lining up a move for Gvardiol as an alternative to the Italy international.

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Indeed, over his 29 Bundesliga appearances in 2021/22, the £103m-rated talent was in breathtaking form in the heart of Leipzig’s defence, helping his side keep seven clean sheets, as well as making an average of 1.8 interceptions, 1.6 tackles, 1.9 clearances and winning 5.9 duels – at a success rate of 58% – per game.

The £21k-per-week left-footer also impressed going forwards, scoring two goals, registering two assists and creating four big chances for his teammates, in addition to completing an average of 59.3 passes, 3.4 long balls, 1.3 dribbles and taking 0.8 shots per fixture.

Furthermore, when comparing the player who Ivica Olic dubbed “extraordinary” and Bastoni in both defensive and passing metrics, Gvardiol almost always comes out on top, with the 20-year-old besting the Inter starlet in tackles, interceptions, pressures and blocks per 90, as well as in passes completed, progressive passes, xA and dribbles per game.

As such, while it will have undoubtedly come as a gutting blow for Conte to miss out on his first-choice defensive target, should Paratici manage to get a £50m deal over the line for the Croatian in Bastoni’s place, it would very much appear as if the Spurs sporting director could well have inadvertently landed an upgrade on the Italian.

AND in other news: Paratici could unearth Salah 2.0 as Spurs now plot bid for “dangerous” £60m sensation

Tottenham Hotspur have made a move to bring Djed Spence to north London this summer.

What’s the talk?

That’s according to a report by FootballTransfers, who claim that Fabio Paratici has now tabled a €20m (£17m) bid with Middlesbrough for the 21-year-old, while Nottingham Forest are also believed to have made an offer for the right-back.

The report goes on to state that, despite reports suggesting otherwise, the England U21 international has not yet decided upon a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer, although the lure of playing Champions League football for Antonio Conte’s side is thought to be a big factor in the defender’s considerations regarding his next club.

He’s got “all the tools”

Considering just how exciting a prospect Spence evidently is, in addition to the signing of a new right wing-back reported to be one of Conte’s priorities in the summer transfer window, it is not difficult to see why Paratici has now made a move for the Middlesbrough starlet.

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Indeed, over his 42 Championship fixtures on loan at Nottingham Forest in 2021/22, the £7.2m-rated defender proved himself to be one of the breakout talents of the season, scoring two goals, providing five assists and creating six big chances for his teammates, as well as making an average of 1.0 key passes, taking 0.6 shots and completing 1.8 dribbles per fixture.

The £4.4k-per-week youngster who Ian Wright dubbed “unbelievable” also impressed in a defensive capacity, making an average of 1.5 tackles, 1.6 interceptions, 1.4 clearances and winning 5.8 duels per game.

These returns saw the England youth international earn a quite spectacular seasonal WhoScored match rating of 7.05, ranking him as Steve Cooper’s sixth-best performer in the second tier of English football – playing a huge part in Forest securing promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs.

As such, with Spence very much appearing to be a player who boasts “all the tools” – in the words of Colin Omogbehin – to become a top-class right wing-back in the not too distant future, should Paratici manage to get a deal over the line for the 21-year-old this summer, it would undoubtedly represent a huge coup for Spurs – especially considering the sheer volume of clubs reported to be interested in the defender.

AND in other news: Conte now leading race for “ridiculous” £85m Spurs target, it’d be “out of this world”

Newcastle United target Harry Winks’ price tag has now been reportedly lowered to £15m with the Tottenham midfielder keen to find regular game time.

What’s the story?

That’s according to the Sunday People (29/5; page 55) who claim that the Magpies, as well as Premier League rivals Southampton, are keen on the 26-year-old whose price tag had been previously set at £25m.

The midfielder has struggled for game time under Antonio Conte, with the 10-cap Englishman starting just nine league matches this term.

It’s the second consecutive season where Winks has made 30 appearances for Spurs whilst also starting just nine games in the Premier League, suggesting that his situation in north London isn’t going to improve.

Imagine him & Bruno

At £25m, Winks’ valuation seemed excessive but, lowered by almost half, the midfielder’s current price tag is fair.

With senior international experience and 203 appearances for his boyhood club, of which 128 have come in the Premier League, Winks possesses impressive experience for a player who could potentially join a club that finished in the bottom half of the Premier League table this season.

Granted, Newcastle supporters may be underwhelmed at the possibility of signing Winks given the ongoing links with blockbuster players ahead of PIF’s first summer transfer window at the helm of the North-East outfit.

However, Eddie Howe certainly needs quality depth in midfield with the likes of Sean Longstaff, Isaac Hayden, Jonjo Shelvey and Joe Willock all subject to argument that they aren’t the standard Howe would like in his side.

Bruno Guimares has proven to be a revelation since his move from Lyon in January and, although Winks isn’t of the same pedigree, the two could form an intriguing partnership in front of the back-line.

Despite averaging 48 minutes a league game this season, the 26-year-old averaged 30.3 successful passes per appearance with an accuracy of 88% whilst winning 2.1 duels with a success rate of 51%.

The defensive midfielder also chipped in with 0.8 interceptions, 0.8 tackles and 0.4 clearances.

Having played under three different permanent managers over the past two seasons, Winks’ fortunes haven’t improved and therefore now appears to be the right time for the Englishman to leave Tottenham in search of regular game time.

Although Newcastle may also target higher-profile names, Howe will need quality in-depth and could certainly make the 26-year-old midfielder a regular in the North-East.

AND in other news: Newcastle can afford to miss out on “magic” £40.5m-rated gem this summer, he’s no ASM

Leeds United could revive their move for Noa Lang after securing Premier League survival. 

The lowdown

Leeds snatched 17th place and safety from Burnley on the final day of the season as they beat Brentford 2-1 and the Clarets lost 2-1 to Newcastle United.

It emerged last August that Leeds were interested in Lang, but he wound up making his loan from Ajax to Club Brugge permanent instead.

And Football Insider reported earlier this month that the Whites have held fresh talks over the potential deal.

Lang is predominantly a left winger but he’s showcased some impressive versatility in the early years of his career, featuring as a second striker, attacking midfielder, central midfielder and right winger too.

He has three years left on the contract he signed last summer with the Jupiler Pro League champions, and is valued at £19.8million by Transfermarkt.

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The latest

Speaking to GiveMeSport on Saturday, journalist Pete O’Rourke said Leeds’ fate in the relegation battle would likely determine whether a move for Lang was realistic.

“A lot depends on where Leeds are next season. If they’re in the Premier League they might have a chance of signing Noa Lang, but if they get relegated to the Championship, it’s not going to happen because he will be looking to play at the highest level as possible.”

Now that they are safe, it follows that they may well ‘have a chance’ of landing the Dutchman.

The verdict

If Lang does join Leeds, it will be intriguing to see where he slots into the side.

He’ll certainly be pushing for a starting spot, having combined nine goals with 15 assists this season and making his debut for the Netherlands, a top ten international side.

Analyst Filip Joos has described him as ‘the best player in the [Belgian] league’, while retired Dutch player Pierre van Hooijdonk likened him to Robin van Persie.

Lang could compete with Jack Harrison for a place on the left-hand side, but The Athletic’s Phil Hay has also raised the possibility that he could replace Barcelona-linked Raphinha.

And there’s even a chance Jesse Marsch might seek to utilise him through the middle, as he did with Rodrigo and Dan James.

His versatility opens up a whole host of possibilities.

In other news, read this journalist’s key Laurens De Bock claim. 

Rangers ended their Premiership campaign with a convincing 3-1 win at the weekend and now Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side face the prospect of a UEFA Europa League final tonight.

The Gers have travelled from Ibrox for this gigantic European clash in Seville, with a trophy and Champions League football awaiting the winner of the match.

Rangers come into the game off the back of smashing Hearts with a much-changed team on Saturday as a host of first-team players were rested.

They will now need to be brought back into the side for this clash and one player who must be unleashed is Finland international Glen Kamara.

The central midfielder was not involved in the win over Hearts and must now come into the side in the middle of the park, with John Lundstram and Ryan Jack either side of him.

He was phenomenal in the second leg of the semi-final clash with RB Leipzig and proved that he can have a major influence in this competition. As per SofaScore, he won three of his five aerial duels, made two interceptions and one tackle and created one chance in 90 minutes.

The gem also produced a fine piece of skill after shrugging off two challenges to set Ryan Kent away before James Tavernier’s goal and scored a sensational strike himself, as he stroked the ball into the corner with his weak foot from 20-yards.

His former Dundee United boss Neil McCann previously hailed him as “lightning-quick” and also said: “He isn’t a big, physical lad but he’s made of iron and really strong. I knew immediately that he could handle the ball under pressure and not give it away, so he was perfect.”

Rangers will need his strength in what could be a tight, cagey, affair in Seville tonight. A major European trophy is on the line and this means that both teams should be putting everything on the line to come away with the win, with these comments from McCann showing that Kamara has the requisite attributes to thrive in this type of match.

Therefore, Kamara – who has been tipped to be worth up to £10m this summer – must start in the final tonight as he has the quality Rangers need to win the match.

His performance against Leipzig shows that he has the technical proficiency to make a huge impact in the final third, whilst the quotes from his former boss prove that he has the mentality and physicality to handle a competitive clash with Frankfurt.

He can be the match-winner for the Gers with these qualities and that is why van Bronckhorst must unleash him from the start.

AND in other news, Major boost: Early Rangers team news emerges before UEL final, supporters will love it…

Steve Bruce is reportedly now ready to raid Newcastle United in the summer by signing Karl Darlow for West Brom.

The Lowdown: Darlow out of favour

The goalkeeper has largely been out of favour at St James’ Park this term, having played just eight times in the Premier League and not featuring since November (Transfermarkt).

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This is in contrast to last season, when he played 26 times in the top flight, and he even kept current number one Martin Dubravka on the bench after some impressive displays.

Former Tottenham and England goalkeeper Paul Robinson even went as far as to call the 31-year-old “exceptional”, but it seems as if the Slovakian is firmly the number one now under Eddie Howe.

The Latest: Darlow wanted by Albion

As per The Sun, Bruce is now ready to raid his former club for Darlow this summer, and West Brom could get him on loan should Newcastle bring in another goalkeeper.

However, the Magpies would prefer to sell him on a permanent deal in order to help raise funds for new arrivals.

The Verdict: Time to sell

Given that he is now 31 years of age and is clearly not first choice under Howe, it is perhaps the right time for Newcastle to sell Darlow.

The 6 foot 3 colossus was impressive when called upon last term, but the board may want to bring in a new and established goalkeeper to replace Dubravka, with Manchester United ace Dean Henderson the latest such name to be linked with a move to Tyneside.

Nonetheless, Darlow needs to be playing more regularly, and he will probably not get much game-time if he stays at St James’ Park.

In other news, find out who NUFC are now ‘confident’ of signing this summer

Manchester United are set for a huge revolution at Old Trafford this summer with the arrival of Erik ten Hag, and now transfer speculation surrounding one particular transfer target has emerged.

What’s the latest?

According to the Daily Mirror, the new Man United boss wants to sign N’Golo Kante from Chelsea this summer and reportedly believes the midfielder still has the ability and experience to help the young players at Old Trafford next season.

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Kante has one year left on his contract at Stamford Bridge and the report suggests that ten Hag believes the midfield at his new club needs a drastic overhaul, with the manager searching for upgrades to better the quality in the centre of the pitch.

Ten Hag needs Kante

There is no doubt that Man United’s midfield is in desperate need of a player that can look after the ball better and dominate possession which is why it makes perfect sense for the club to sign Kante because when you look at the current choices Ten Hag definitely needs him.

On average per game the Red Devils lose possession 134.9 times in the Premier League, with the side recording their lowest possession percentages (28%) since Premier League records began against Liverpool at Anfield this season.

With that being said, adding the quality and experience of the 31-year-old French World Cup winner into their midfield next season would be a no-brainer for Ten Hag as he endeavours to improve the squad and compete for trophies.

The £45m-rated gem, who was initially signed for £30m, was dubbed “faster than the train” by France manager Didier Deschamps has made 145 ball recoveries, won 145 duels, made 25 interceptions, has a tackle success rate of 53%, scoring two goals and contributing four assists in 24 Premier League appearances this season.

Kante has been the recipient of high praise for his career achievements with the star winning back to back Premier League title’s with Leicester City and Chelsea, as well as picking up a Champions League and a World Cup and Ally McCoist claimed the midfielder was “magic” following his performances in the London club’s successful campaign in the Champions League last season.

Ultimately, the Frenchman would be a fantastic signing for Man United in their pursuit to make a comeback following a disappointing campaign this season and would surely add the star quality needed in the centre of the pitch if Ten Hag could secure his signature this summer.

AND in other news – Deal close: Man Utd nearing the signing of £63m-rated “genius”, he’s better than Pogba…