da aviator aposta： Wolverhampton Wanderers are in the market for attacking reinforcements this summer and look to be at the front of the queue for a proven goalscorer, per recent developments.
Wolverhampton Wanderers' forward line could be altered
da dobrowin： Vitor Pereira is seen as a man of the people at Molineux and will likely be given the full support of both the club’s hierarchy and fans heading into the summer transfer window. However, Matheus Cunha’s uncertain future at Wolves is set to become one of the stories of the next few months amid rumours linking the Brazil forward with a high-profile move to Manchester United.
Matheus Cunha
After a return of 17 goals and six assists in 33 appearances, the 25-year-old has become one of the most sought-after forwards in the Premier League.
From a Wolves perspective, Cunha’s decision to sign a new deal earlier this year may offer some encouragement. Nevertheless, Arsenal, Aston Villa and clubs in the Saudi Pro League are also attentive to his situation.
Jorgen Strand Larsen is back in contention for the Old Gold off the back of missing out in their 1-0 defeat to Manchester City last weekend, which led to Jean‐Ricner Bellegarde operating as a central striker.
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The Old Gold are in the mix…
Clearly, rotational options are needed in the final third to handle the rough and tumble of juggling top-flight football with domestic cup competitions.
Hwang Hee-chan has struggled for rhythm this campaign, begging the question of whether one or two could move out of the forward line to make way for new blood.
While Wolves plot how they will scale up ahead of next season, they are now said to be ahead of the rest in the hunt for one of England’s most prolific forwards over recent years.
Wolves leading the race to sign Jamie Vardy
According to Football Insider, Wolves are in ‘pole position’ to sign Jamie Vardy once his Leicester City contract expires at the end of the season. The former Three Lions international, who has been labelled “incredible” by Gary Lineker, is seen as someone that could be a valuable option off the bench for Pereira moving into 2025/26.
Jamie Vardy’s career tally for club and country
Appearances
568
Goals
243
Assists
88
Leeds United and Wrexham are also in the hunt to sign the 38-year-old, though he would prefer to stay in the Premier League rather than dropping down to join the latter following the Foxes’ relegation under Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Intriguingly, the Whites are said to have doubts over his longevity, paving the way for Wolves to steal a march on Daniel Farke’s side to push a deal over the line.
Deemed to be making the ‘biggest move’ to sign Vardy out of all his interested suitors, the Old Gold could now be on the verge of securing the signature of a clinical striker who wouldn’t cost a penny to bring in.
Admittedly, there may be doubters who question his value beyond the short-term, but experience can be a priceless commodity that shouldn’t be underestimated.
da wazamba： We’re less than one month away from the end of the 2024/25 campaign, a year of shifting emotions for those of an Everton persuasion.
da betsul： The Toffees started off dismally, losing their opening four fixtures of the season under Sean Dyche’s wing and lacking any semblance of spirit or invention. When The Friedkin Group took over and ended the interminable pursuit of new ownership, they (re)appointed David Moyes in January.
Now, hope has been restored. Everton are 13th in the Premier League with just a few matches to go, relegation fears long in the past.
However, with as many as 15 senior players departing this summer, there’s plenty of work to be done, and who can argue that strengthening the frontline ahead of the move to Bramley Moore isn’t the priority?
Everton ready to sign new forward
The Toffees are rightly in the market for a new forward this summer, particularly given Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s struggles and the fact that his contract expires in a few months time.
So, who could head to the new stadium and join Moyes’ revolution?
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Well, according to GIVEMESPORT, Moyes has decided to earmark Tottenham Hotspur’s Richarlison, with the Brazilian identified as the ‘dream’ target.
Richarlison, of course, spent four seasons at Goodison Park before transferring to Spurs in a £60m deal back in 2022, but it hasn’t worked out and both parties appear ready to cut their losses.
The 28-year-old wouldn’t come cheap, however, priced at no less than £40m, given Tottenham face a sell-to-buy scenario this summer.
Amid those claims, it’s stated that Everton are seriously weighing up a summer offer.
Why Everton should re-sign Richarlison
Richarlison is a versatile forward with a fiery personality that he uses to his advantage more often than not. It’s all come down like a house of cards at Tottenham, but that’s not to say he’s been poor, rebounding from a tough first season to provide a comparative clinical edge.
Former Everton forward Richarlison
If Moyes can get him firing, it would be sure to dynamise Everton’s frontline. Currently, Iliman Ndiaye carries quite a weight on his shoulders, recognised as a “relentless forward” by data analyst Ben Mattinson, who “could be at least a squad player in every Prem team.”
Having scored nine times across all competitions since signing for Everton from Marseille in a £15m deal, Ndiaye has been one of the brightest sparks, with his silky movements and sharpness in the danger area making him a dangerous presence against any opponent.
However, Richarlison at his best could be the new cream of the crop, having already proved himself a £60m player as a Blue in the past.
Although his debut campaign in the capital didn’t go to plan, Richarlison has returned to prolific form in the two terms spent under Ange Postecoglou. If Moyes can solve the forward’s injury problems, there’s no question that he could usurp Ndiaye and take the tag of Everton’s best player next season.
Richarlison: Premier League Career by Season
Season
Club
Apps (starts)
Goals
Assists
24/25
Tottenham
12 (3)
4
1
23/24
Tottenham
28 (18)
11
4
22/23
Tottenham
27 (12)
1
4
21/22
Everton
30 (28)
10
5
20/21
Everton
34 (33)
7
3
19/20
Everton
36 (36)
13
3
18/19
Everton
35 (32)
13
1
17/18
Watford
38 (32)
5
4
Stats via Transfermarkt
The stats are on his side. As per FBref, Richarlison ranks among the top 8% of forwards across Europe’s top five leagues over the past year for goals scored, the top 11% for assists, the top 19% for progressive carries, the top 14% for tackles and the top 2% for clearances per 90.
With a firmly embedded goalscoring quality, a raw athleticism and a tried-and-tested past on Merseyside, Richarlison could be a “constant nuisance for defenders” under Moyes’ wing, as he has been described before by Postecoglou.
Of course, there’s nothing to say that the two mavericks couldn’t work in conjunction at Everton next year, Ndiaye charging down the left flank while Richarlison looks to add to his 53 goals for the Merseyside outfit.
If the Tottenham man can reach his highest level, there’s no question he could be Moyes’ standout star.
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da apostaganha： Liverpool have reportedly “identified” a “fantastic” replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer, with the player in question excelling in the Premier League this season.
Trent's Liverpool future still unknown
da bet7： With Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk tied down to their respective new two-year deals in recent weeks, Reds supporters have been able to breathe a huge sigh of relief.
That said, there are still huge doubts surrounding the future of Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool, with the vice-captain heavily linked with a move from his boyhood club to Real Madrid.
Liverpool'sTrentAlexander-Arnoldapplauds fans after the match
The fact that the 26-year-old has done little to play down the rumours at any point suggests that his head may well have been turned by a high-profile summer switch to the Santiago Bernabeu, in a decision that would have the potential to harm his legacy at Anfield.
If Alexander-Arnold does leave Liverpool this summer, it is vital that a top-quality replacement comes in, with SC Freiburg’s Kiliann Sildillia mentioned as a target. Bayer Leverkusen ace Jeremie Frimpong has also been backed to join the Reds, having shone under Xabi Alonso for the reigning Bundesliga champions.
Liverpool eyeing "fantastic" Trent replacement
According to an update from Caught Offside on Sunday, Liverpool have “identified” Nottingham Forest right-back Ola Aina as a new target and option to replace Alexander-Arnold at the end of the season, assuming he leaves.
The 28-year-old has shone for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side throughout the 2024/25 campaign, proving to be a key player in their push for unlikely Champions League qualification.
Ola Aina with Chris Wood for Nottingham Forest.
The £40,000-a-week Aina is a strong option for Liverpool alongside the likes of Sildillia and Frimpong this summer, with his performances for Forest showing what an asset he could be.
The Nigerian has averaged 2.9 clearances and 0.4 aerial duel wins per game in the Premier League across 30 appearances, which is superior to Alexander-Arnold’s tallies in that area, as the table below illustrates.
Aina vs. Alexander-Arnold in the PL this season
Aina
Alexander-Arnold
Appearances
30
28
Starts
30
26
Minutes played
2575
2158
Goals
2
2
Assists
1
6
Clearances per game
2.9
1.6
Aerial duel wins per game
0.4
0.1
Interceptions per game
1.0
1.1
Aina has also been lauded for one attacking moment of quality earlier this season, with Glenn Murray full of praise for his goal against Aston Villa:
“Sometimes when you come on to a shot like that the temptation can be to leather the ball with your laces. But, it’s a side foot, it’s controlled and it’s a fantastic finish, it really is.”
At 28, Aina is two years older than Alexander-Arnold, however, and wouldn’t necessarily represent a long-term option for Liverpool, which is arguably the biggest negative against them signing him.
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The Reds would arguably be wiser to look at younger targets, such as those mentioned above, allowing them to sign someone with more scope to improve as the years pass.
da leao： Leeds United’s mammoth 6-0 win, coupled with Burnley’s triumph over Sheffield United on Monday, secured a return to the Premier League after a two-year absence.
da dobrowin： The Whites have bounced back excellently from their play-off final defeat against Southampton last season, having the chance to secure the league title before the end of the season.
Daniel Farke has secured his third Championship promotion of his career, undoubtedly cementing his place in the club’s history forever after such an achievement.
Leeds United manager DanielFarkeapplauds fans
However, the hard work undoubtedly starts now for the German, needing to make crucial moves in the transfer market if he is to buck the recent trend and keep the side in the top-flight.
Such a feat may not be achieved by the 48-year-old next season, especially if the latest rumours around his future at Elland Road are to be believed.
The latest update on Farke’s future as Leeds boss
In recent days, it was confirmed by the Daily Mail that the Leeds hierarchy could be tempted to part ways with Farke over the summer ahead of their return to the top-flight.
The German has achieved a 58% win rate over his two-year spell in Yorkshire, but it may not be enough to secure his long-term future at Elland Road.
The report claims that no decision has yet been made on his future, but that other candidates have already been lined up in case they decide to pull the trigger.
It remains unclear who the board could turn to should the German receive his matching orders, but that his lack of success in the top-flight could be a deciding factor in their decision.
Any decision to part ways would undoubtedly be a huge call given his achievements this season, but it could be one that would allow a proven top-flight boss to take the reins.
The manager who would be perfect to replace Farke at Leeds
Premier League safety is certainly the aim for Leeds next season, looking to be the side that prevents an unwanted record from happening in 2025/26.
It looks highly likely that all three promoted sides from the Championship have immediately returned back to the second tier – with Ipswich all but confirmed to be returning after just one year in the top-flight.
Investment is certainly needed, but questions will certainly be asked of Farke should he stay, given his previous inability to survive the drop at Norwich City.
As a result, the hierarchy could turn to former Everton boss Sean Dyche to fill the void should the German be sacked, offering the stability the Whites would need if they are to fight off relegation.
He was sacked from his role at Goodison Park back in January, but managed to secure the Toffees’ ever-present Premier League status in the two seasons prior.
Everton managerSeanDychebefore the match
The 53-year-old, who’s been labelled “one of the most underrated managers in the PL” by HLTCO, has a superb record in England’s top division, one that is better than Farke – handing the club the best chance of maintaining their status.
When comparing the duo’s respective figures during their time in the league, Dyche has achieved much more than Farke, further highlighting why he would be a superb appointment this summer.
How Sean Dyche compares to Daniel Farke in the PL
Statistics
Dyche
Farke
Games managed
333
49
Wins
93
6
Draws
91
8
Losses
149
35
Goals scored
323 (1.03)
31 (0.63)
Goals against
469 (1.4)
101 (2.06)
Win percentage
28%
12%
Stats via Premier League
He’s managed a higher win percentage during his time in the division, whilst also posting more goals scored per game and fewer conceded per game – offering an upgrade on the current manager.
His experience at the top of the English game could prove vital next season, with the club simply not being able to afford an immediate return back to the second tier.
It may not be the glamorous appointment many fans would be hoping for, but Dyche would certainly offer that know how that the side will need if they are to survive in 2025/26.
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da apostebet： This summer promises to be a huge one for Arsenal football club as they look to finally end their two-decade wait for a Premier League title at the Emirates.
da doce： Mikel Arteta’s side have finished runners-up in each of the last two campaigns, looking almost certain to finish in such a position at the end of 2024/25 – this time behind Arne Slot’s Liverpool.
The Gunners have done a tremendous job over the last couple of months considering the constant injury issues they’ve faced, losing countless key players in the process.
Bukayo Saka and Gabriel are just two of the players who have been absent for large spells, highlighting the lack of squad depth currently available to Arteta in North London.
The injuries have undoubtedly scuppered any title opportunity this season, showcasing the need for added reinforcements this summer, with one area of the pitch in the greatest need of new signings.
The latest on Arsenal’s hunt for a new striker
Over the last few months, a striker has been at the top of Arsenal’s shopping list, arguably being the missing puzzle in their quest for English top-flight glory.
The main name touted with a move to the Emirates is Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak, with the Swede impressing in the Premier League over the last couple of years, notching 41 league goals in his previous 58 outings.
Newcastle United's AlexanderIsakcelebrates scoring their second goal
However, any deal for his services has been made almost impossible, with Eddie Howe’s side placing a £150m valuation on his head ahead of the summer window.
He’s not the only name in the mix with Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko, two other names also high on the club’s wish list – but like Isak, no progress has yet been made on any deals.
Despite the links, the Gunners have already started talks to land Lille striker Jonathan David this summer, according to Italian outlet Sempreinter.
They aren’t alone in their pursuit of the 25-year-old, with Bayern Munich also approaching the Canadian, who’s out of contract at the end of this season.
Lille'sJonathanDavidcelebrates scoring their fourth goal
Why David would be a better signing than Isak for Arsenal
Isak’s talents have been on show for every Arsenal fan to see over the last few months, none more so than his effort against the Gunners in the Carabao Cup semi-final.
His effortless ability to glide past the opposition has seen comparisons made to Premier League legend Thierry Henry, which has certainly produced more hype over such a move to join Arteta’s side.
However, if they were to land the 25-year-old, they would have to fork out an English-record fee for his signature, breaking the record set by Moises Caicedo after his £115m deal to join Chelsea in 2023.
Newcastle United's AlexanderIsakarrives at the stadium before the match
Given the added depth needed in key areas, splashing such an amount on one player would severely restrict the other business Arteta is able to conduct in the months ahead.
Such a deal may not be the supporters’ first choice, but when comparing the pair’s respective stats from the ongoing season, the Canadian has managed to outperform Isak in key areas, showcasing how much of a superb signing he would be.
How Jonathan David compares to Alexander Isak in 2024/25
Statistics (per 90)
David
Isak
Games played
44
36
Goals & assists
33
30
Shot-on-target accuracy
45%
44%
Pass accuracy
82%
73%
Take-on success
52%
49%
Fouls won
1.3
0.5
Aerials won
36%
34%
Stats via FBref
The Canadian, who’s been labelled “one of the best strikers in the world” by Tony Marinaro, has registered more combined goals and assists this campaign, showcasing the attacking threat he carries in the final third.
He’s also completed more of the passes he’s attempted, whilst also completing more take-ons, offering a more all-round option at the top end of the pitch – something which Arteta has greatly missed this season.
Whilst they will face stiff competition from various other European sides for his signature, from the stats produced, it’s evident that the Lille star would be a sensational addition, especially on a free transfer.
Isak will undoubtedly remain as the supporters’ main target this summer, but if the side are to improve in all areas ahead of next season, it’s pivotal that funds are available to edge them closer to title glory in 2025/26.
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da bet nacional： Glasgow Rangers are set to be in the market for a new manager in the summer after Barry Ferguson’s interim term in charge comes to an end.
da betcris： The former Scotland international came in to replace Philippe Clement on a short-term basis earlier this year and, at this point, has not done enough to secure the job on a full-time basis.
Ferguson did lead his team to a win over Fenerbahce on penalties in the Europa League, but the side’s form in the Scottish Premiership has not been good enough.
The Scottish boss has managed six games in the Premiership and collected three wins, two defeats, and one draw, whilst his team have conceded a staggering 14 goals in the process.
That is not good enough for a team that wants to compete for the title, with more than two goals conceded per game on average, and that is why the Gers should look elsewhere for a long-term replacement for Clement.
Ferguson was a sensible short-term appointment to see out the campaign as a former Rangers player who knows the club and the fans, but there is another former Rangers star, turned manager, who they would love to have in the dugout instead – Mikel Arteta.
Why Rangers would love to have Mikel Arteta
The Spaniard joined the Light Blues from Barcelona in the summer of 2002 to bolster the club’s options in the middle of the park and enjoyed two years at Ibrox as a player.
Arteta racked up 14 goals and three assists in 64 appearances in all competitions for the Scottish giants in that two-year spell, winning the domestic treble – the Scottish Premiership, the League Cup, and the SFA Cup – in his first year in Glasgow.
He then went on to play for Everton and Arsenal in the Premier League before starting his coaching career at Manchester City, assisting Pep Guardiola, and then went on to land the Arsenal job in 2019.
Arteta has managed 280 matches for the Gunners to date and is set for his third consecutive second-place finish in the Premier League, whilst his team also have one foot in the semi-finals of the Champions League after a 3-0 win over Real Madrid.
The Spanish head coach has turned Arsenal into perennial title challengers in the Premier League, as well as making them competitive in Europe, and has established himself as one of the top coaches around as a result of those achievements.
Arteta, however, is now beyond Rangers’ grasp in regards to their current pursuit of a new long-term manager, given his status at one of Europe’s top clubs, but they are now reportedly eyeing another former player who could be their answer to the Gunners tactician.
Rangers eyeing former player as their next manager
According to Football Insider, Ferguson is ‘almost certain’ to move on from Ibrox at the end of his interim spell this summer, which means that they are looking at options to take over in the long term,
The report claims that out-of-contract head coach Russell Martin is in the running to land the top job, having been let go by Southampton earlier this season.
It states that a manager with an attractive style of play is appealing to the 49ers and that is why the English-born coach is likely to feature high up on their list of targets this summer.
The outlet adds that Martin would also be open to returning up to Scotland to manage the Gers, having spent a short spell on loan from Norwich City in 2018 during his playing career.
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With this in mind, Rangers must attempt to get a deal for the former Scotland international over the line because he could be their own Arteta at Ibrox moving forward.
Why Russell Martin could be Rangers' own Mikel Arteta
Like the Arsenal head coach, Martin deploys a possession-based 4-3-3 system that is built on keeping teams out by dominating the ball and consistently creating high-quality chances.
As you can see in the graphic above, the former Canaries man has had experiences with several clubs in England to build his style of play and philosophy, which means that Rangers would be appointing a manager with experience, rather than taking a big game on a coach fresh out of academy football.
Martin was, of course, sacked by Southampton earlier this season with a measly 0.31 points per game in the Premier League, but the Saints recently let go of his replacement – Ivan Juric – after a return of 0.29 points per game, suggesting that the issues at St. Mary’s run deeper than the man in charge.
Despite his team’s struggles in the top-flight, the Scottish manager’s style of play was described as “successful” and a “joy to watch” by Arteta, who suggested that their team deserved more points than they had at that point.
This shows that his possession-based, front-footed, approach to matches was enough to impress the Gunners chief, who implements a similar style at The Emirates.
Russell Martin’s attacking style of play
23/24 Championship
Southampton
League rank
Pass accuracy
87.7%
1st
Passes into the penalty area
594
1st
Progressive passes
2556
1st
Shot-creating actions
1255
1st
xG
79.8
2nd
Points per game
1.89
4th
Stats via FBref
As you can see in the table above, Southampton’s performances in the Championship last season were a better reflection of Martin’s style of play and what he wants from his teams.
The Saints were dominant in possession, but not boring. They created the second-most high-quality xG chances in the league, created the most shots, and made the most passes into the penalty area, which shows that there was constant action in the opposition’s box for the supporters to enjoy.
At Rangers, Martin would be coming into an environment where success is expected and dominant performances are expected, which appears to suit his style of play more than battling relegation in the Premier League with Southampton did.
This is why the former Gers centre-back could be an excellent appointment by the 49ers this summer because he could deliver a successful and enjoyable brand of football to get the excitement back at Ibrox next season and beyond, making him their own version of Arteta.
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da wazamba： Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly made contact over a move for a top manager target who has already embarrassed Ange Postecoglou on more than one occasion.
Tottenham manager rumours with Ange under pressure
da 888casino： Spurs have had a season to forget so far under Postecoglou, although it could be recovered somewhat by winning the Europa League.
The Lilywhites are set to take on Eintracht Frankfurt in the quarter-finals as they aim to make the final in Bilbao and keep up Postecoglou’s record of winning a trophy in his second year in charge.
Tottenham’s next five fixtures
Date
Chelsea (away)
April 3rd
Southampton (home)
April 6th
Frankfurt (home)
April 10th
Wolves (away)
April 13th
Frankfurt (away)
April 17th
However, with Tottenham in the bottom half of the Premier League, there have been rumours over a managerial change in north London.
A plethora of managers have been linked as replacements for Postecoglou at Tottenham, with leading candidates thought to be Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola and Fulham’s Marco Silva.
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Talking to Football Insider recently, ex-scout Mick Brown claimed it was Silva who is the top manager target at Tottenham.
“Tottenham, unless they put a run together from now to the end of the season, you would think that things might happen [to Postecoglou] there in terms of the sack for the manager.
“Silva would certainly be top of the pops in terms of competition for that [managerial] spot, that’s what I’m hearing from my sources there.”
Silva recently got the better of Postecoglou with Fulham defeating Spurs 2-0 prior to the international break, and a new update shows that Tottenham have made an opening move for the Cottagers’ boss.
Tottenham enquire for Fulham’s Marco Silva
According to reports in Portugal, relayed by Sport Witness, Tottenham have come forward and made an enquiry over a move for Silva.
It is claimed that Spurs, alongside Juventus, have both made contact over a move for the 47-year-old, who could be on course to leave Craven Cottage this summer after five years at the club.
Alongside the 2-0 defeat for Postecoglou at the hands of Silva, the Fulham manager also embarrassed the Australian in 2024, winning 3-0 against Spurs at Craven Cottage.
It looks as if Tottenham chiefs have liked what they’ve seen against Silva and have made an opening swoop for bring the “special” Fulham boss across London.
However, Juventus, who are on the search for a permanent manager themselves, have also acted, so it could be one to keep an eye on in north London over the coming months.
da heads bet： Ask an Arsenal fan what the positives to come out of this season have been, and we’d bet their only answer would be the development of their youth talent.
da 888： For example, the player who’s been on everyone’s lips over the last couple of weeks has been Hale End’s own Myles Lewis-Skelly.
The incredible talent was named in Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad, and on top of starting both games, he scored on his debut, sending his stock stratospheric.
The good news is that Hale End’s conveyor belt of talent is showing no signs of slowing down either, and one youngster looks like he could be the club’s next Martin Odegaard, and no, it’s not Ethan Nwaneri.
Nwaneri's rapid rise
The first glimpse fans got of Nwaneri in the first team came all the way back in September 2022, when Mikel Arteta sent him on in the dying embers of a 3-0 Premier League win away to Brentford.
The Hale End sensation was just 15 years and 181 days old at the time, making him the competition’s youngest player ever, and while he made another short cameo away to West Ham United the following campaign, he had to wait until this season to truly get his chance in the first team.
However, while he was likely clamouring to get on the pitch earlier, it appears as if Arteta and Co played it perfectly, as not only is the 18-year-old now regularly starting games but he’s also been arguably the team’s most dangerous attacker since Bukayo Saka suffered his hamstring injury in December.
Nwaneri’s 24/25
Appearances
29
Starts
12
Minutes
1087′
Goals
8
Assists
1
Goal Involvements per Match
0.31
Minutes per Goal Involvement
120.77′
All Stats via Transfermarkt
For example, in just 29 appearances, totalling 1087 minutes, the “unplayable” teen, as dubbed by Jack Wilshere, has scored eight goals and provided one assist, meaning he’s averaging a goal involvement every 3.22 appearances, or, far more impressively, every 120.77 minutes.
So, with this rapid rise from academy gem to first-team star, why is the Enfield-born ace the club’s ‘next Odegaard?’
Well, simply put, it seems like Nwaneri’s best position, at least for the time being, is on the wing, and when he does play in midfield, he is far more aggressive than the Norwegian and far more intent on scoring himself than playing an intricate passing game and laying the ball off for someone else to finish.
Moreover, there is another young star in Hale End who very much could be the next iteration of the captain.
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Arsenal's next Odegaard
This season has been quite remarkable in terms of youth players like Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly coming straight into and thriving in the first team for Arsenal, but the same thing could happen with Dan Casey next year.
The incredible 17-year-old prospect has been in sensational form for the youth sides this term and could be the academy gem who eventually takes Odegaard’s place in the first team set up a few years from now.
With that said, what makes the Hale Ender a potential candidate to replace the Norwegian in the long term?
Casey’s positional versatility
Position
Games
Goals
Assists
Attacking Midfield
8
9
2
Central Midfield
6
2
0
Centre-Forward
5
4
0
Defensive Midfield
2
3
0
Right-Winger
1
1
0
Left-Winger
1
0
0
All Stats via Transfermarkt
Well, the first thing is that he is far more positionally similar to the 26-year-old than Nwaneri, for example, as while he can play out wide and has even spent some time up top, his two most played positions are attacking and central midfield.
So, this would indicate that, like the former Real Madrid ace, he can be an incredibly effective outlet in the final third, but also has the game intelligence and technical ability to play in deeper areas and bring the ball out from the back when needed.
The second reason he could follow in the Drammen-born star’s footsteps is that he simply has the raw talent to do so.
For example, in 24 appearances this season, totalling 1589 minutes, the “box-crashing” midfielder, as dubbed by analyst Ben Mattinson, has put the ball in the back of the net 17 times and provided two assists to boot.
Casey’s 24/25
Appearances
24
Minutes
1589
Goals
17
Assists
2
Goal Involvements per Match
0.79
Minutes per Goal Involvement
83.63′
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That means the “very talented” 17-year-old, as dubbed by Hale End expert Jeorge Bird, is averaging a goal involvement every 1.26 appearances, or every 83.63 minutes.
Ultimately, Arsenal have seen a couple of potential superstars come out of the academy this season, and with Casey, it looks like it could happen again next year.
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da winzada777： With Aaron Ramsdale set to hand Newcastle United a much-needed upgrade between the sticks, PIF have now reportedly set their sights on another key defensive addition.
Newcastle ramping up business with Ramsdale deal in place
da fazobetai： He may not be James Trafford, but Ramsdale is an England international who has played at the highest level at Arsenal and has a wealth of experience all throughout the Premier League. Set to welcome the Southampton star on loan with an option to buy, those at St James’ Park are about to get their first deal over the line since Anthony Elanga in what has been a transfer window full of frustration.
Having worked together during their time at Bournemouth, Eddie Howe will be well aware of the talent that Ramsdale has to offer his Newcastle side. It’s worth noting that it wasn’t so long ago that the England international was Arsenal’s first-choice in the middle of a title race against Manchester City. That’s the level he’s capable of and that’s the level he could offer Newcastle in the coming campaign.
But even Newcastle will admit that their spending simply cannot end there. Putting their potential Alexander Isak problem to one side for the moment, the Magpies still need another central defender this summer.
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It doesn’t look as though Marc Guehi will be the man to solve that problem, either. Despite eyeing his arrival since last year, Newcastle could once again lose out on a key target to a Liverpool side who are enjoying an almighty spending spree.
If that does prove to be the case, however, then PIF could move to sign an impressive alternative to the Crystal Palace man.
PIF now eyeing Piero Hincapie move
According to reports in Spain, PIF are now eyeing a move to sign Piero Hincapie if they fail to sign Guehi for Newcastle this summer. The Bayer Leverkusen defender is reportedly valued at just €40m (£35m), which is cheaper than the £45m that Crystal Palace are reportedly demanding to sell their own star defender in the next month.
Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie.
At just 23 years old, there’s a valid argument that Hincapie would provide Newcastle with a better reinforcement than Guehi. The Leverkusen man boasts Champions League experience over the England star and even has an invincible Bundesliga title win to his name.
A “great player” and “aggressive” defender, according to former Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, Hincapie could prove to be quite the coup for Newcastle if they push on and secure his signature this summer.
da dobrowin： Leeds United were ultimately left scrambling for options in search of attacking reinforcements and that reportedly resulted in a last-gasp bid to sign an impressive star.
The transfer targets that Leeds missed
da aviator aposta： Initially, like Sunderland, Leeds enjoyed an excellent start to the summer. They welcomed the likes of Sean Longstaff and Jaka Bijol. The 49ers were ready to back their man in the hunt of becoming the first in six promoted sides to avoid Premier League relegation at the first time of asking. Challenges quickly appeared, however, and as such, top targets moved ou of their grasp.
It looked as though Igor Paixao was destined for Elland Road in a statement deal early in the window, before Marseille swooped in. Links also emerged with Everton’s Beto and Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz, but the Whites were quickly forced to settle on a free deal for Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Once again, Daniel Farke missed out on his top target.
As for the latter stages of the window, it was all about a No.10 for those in Yorkshire. Alas, a familiar story unfolded. This time, it was Facundo Buonanotte and Emiliano Buendia who burst their bubble, with the former heading to Chelsea in surprising fashion and the latter opting to stay put at Villa Park.
After taking four points from a possible nine to get off to a solid start this season, Farke will hope that his side is still strong enough to avoid the drop this season. Even he admitted before the transfer window closed that he needed to see more goals added to his side.
It is also worth noting that Leeds looked down their list of options right until the deadline and even saw an offer rejected for a Championship star.
Leeds lodged late Hamer bid
According to Sheffield United reporter Callum Cheswick, Leeds launched a late offer to sign Gus Hamer, only for Sheffield United to hand them a swift rejection amid a feeling that their offer was below the midfielder’s valuation.
Whether Leeds should have gone in for Hamer a second time is the question that they decided to leave unanswered. According to Cheswick, the Sheffield United star would have been content to stay at the club if he felt as though his valuation hadn’t been met, but became open to a move away from the club and back to the Netherlands throughout the window.
In the end, it’s a case of what if for Leeds, who attempted to sign a player that former Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder dubbed a “standout” star last season.
