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Tottenham Hotspur are among the contenders for the touted Netherlands prospect Xavi Simons, who is expected to leave Dutch Eredivisie outfit PSV this summer.

What's the latest on Xavi Simons to Tottenham?

That's according to esteemed transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, who claims that while PSG have the option to exercise a €6m (£5m) buyback clause for the dynamic midfielder next month, Spurs are also firmly in the mix.

Arsenal, Brighton & Hove Albion, Manchester United, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are all considering a move too, but Tottenham will fight hard to secure the signature of a precocious talent who could assume a driving role in Ange Postecoglou's rebuilding job.

Just 20-years-old, Simons is in the maiden phase of his career but has already caught the eye with his stellar showings, and if Tottenham prevail in their bid, it would represent a major coup.

Should Tottenham sign Xavi Simons?

The Lilywhites' framework needs some tinkering over the next few months if the demons of the past season are to be exorcised, and while the appointment of Postecoglou from Scottish champions Celtic is both astute and befitting, the transfer market must be utilised aptly after a dismal year that yielded no European football.

Indeed, Spurs finished eighth and stretched their barren trophy run to 15 years, with the acrimonious dismissal of Antonio Conte in March the fourth in as many years by chairman Daniel Levy.

The time for rejuvenation is now and Simons would fortify this framework with a steely foundation, with the Dutch talent having been in sensational and prolific form for Der Boeren this year, plundering 22 goals and assisting 12 more from 48 matches across all competitions, dubbed a "magic" ace by talent scout Jacek Kulig.

Typically utilised as a No. 10, Simons has also found fruit from the flanks and in a more centrally-placed striking deployment, and this level of versatility could provide Tottenham with an invaluable and "unprecedented" new option – as Simons' skill set has been described by Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Given his aptitude at both scoring and creating goals, he could be the dream heir for beloved former Tottenham playmaker Christian Eriksen, who also plied his trade in the Eredivisie, with Ajax, before making the £11.5m switch to north London in 2013.

Now a phenom with Manchester United, the Danish star would forge 305 appearances for the N17 side, scoring 69 goals and supplying 90 assists, and was heralded by former teammate Kyle Walker for his innate ability to salvage results, with the right-back saying you would "put your house on him".

Also heralded as a "world-class player" by Craig Bellamy, the 31-year-old has revelled in an excellent career as a reliable conduit between the central and final third, capable of devastating defences with his multi-faceted tool kit.

Praised as a gem who "has the X-factor” by journalist Antonio Mango, Simons perhaps offers more of a direct threat than his creative peer, but given Eriksen was of a similar age when he joined Tottenham and both boast a superlative talent as attacking midfielders, joining the fold at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium could be a stunning partnership and a rebirth of a first-rate player at the club.

Liverpool could finally get their man it seems, with Football Insider reporting that a deal is almost done to bring Khephren Thuram to Anfield, with a transfer now expected to go-ahead.

How many games has Khephren Thuram played this season?

The midfielder has been with his current side Nice for four seasons now and has steadily become more and more important to the Ligue 1 outfit. Initially playing in just 14 games for the side as an 18-year-old – with seven starts – he is now a first-team regular and someone that the French outfit often turn to and can rely on.

In the 2022/23 season for example, despite still being only 22-years-old, he played on 35 occasions in Ligue 1 and even bagged two goals with four assists along the way. It meant that he matched his best-ever goal contribution total during this campaign.

He also ranked very highly, despite his youth, against those in his position from across Europe. Even though the Nice man is coming up against much more experienced names like Nicolo Barella and Gavi in this comparison amongst those in the Men's 'Top Five' big leagues, he still managed to rank in the top six percent for progressive carries (3.25 per 90) and top nine percent in successful take-ons (1.63 per 90). [FBref]

It showcases just how incredible the player already is at taking the ball himself and driving at the opposition with verve and determination, and it looks as if FSG and new sporting director Jorg Schmadtke could be about to bring him to Anfield.

Are Liverpool signing Khephren Thuram?

The Reds have been weighing up a move for some time now and have been hopeful of getting a deal done. Now, according to a report from Football Insider, that transfer looks like it should go ahead, with the Reds now expecting to seal the signature after pushing hard for the Frenchman.

Not only that, but it seems the player himself is eager to bag a move to Anfield – which will make things easier for both parties. No deal is officially confirmed yet, but it does seem as though it is edging closer to completion and Liverpool are confident they will land Thuram ahead of Newcastle United, who are also named in the update after expressing an interest in the midfielder.

Despite being only 22-years-old, he is already viewed very highly in the game. Aaron Ramsey stated that he feels Thuram has a "big future" and added that he can see him going "all the way to the top", whereas football talent scout Jacek Kulig has called Thuram "excellent" in terms of the technique he already possesses and adding that he is a "top" talent.

The Reds must also echo these sentiments to want to wrap up a deal for the midfielder, and it appears that they will finally get that done soon for the current Nice player.

Aston Villa have made contact to enquire about a summer deal to sign Leeds United forward Wilfried Gnonto, according to reports.

Is Wilfried Gnonto leaving Leeds?

The Whites’ left-sided winger only arrived at Elland Road from FC Zurich last summer and majorly impressed during his 28 appearances in his debut season, so after suffering relegation from the Premier League to the Championship, his future is currently up in the air.

The Italy international’s agent, Claudio Vigorelli, has revealed that his client will hold “talks” regarding his future in Yorkshire, and despite reporter Graham Smyth claiming that the club “hope to keep” him beyond the ongoing window, he has plenty of potential suitors waiting to snap him up should he depart.

The Mirror have credited Crystal Palace, Brighton, West Ham and Everton all with a strong interest in the 19-year-old, but it won’t come cheap to strike a deal considering that he still has four years remaining on his contract in LS11 meaning that his side won’t be forced to cash in.

The Daily Mail recently claimed that NSWE, Unai Emery and Monchi have approached Leicester City to discover the availability of Harvey Barnes, but with the Foxes looking to demand £35m for their prized asset, Gnonto could provide a much cheaper and younger alternative.

Are Aston Villa signing Gnonto?

According to Italian reports (via Sport Witness), Aston Villa have “asked for information” on Gnonto, though it’s not specified whether the player has been contacted directly or if it was Leeds. The Midlands outfit have “lined up” alongside Everton and Bundesliga club SC Freiburg to try and strike a deal and they are firmly “in the mix” to receive his signature.

The Villa Park side “appreciate” their target’s profile and it’s stated that he “will leave” Daniel Farke’s team, who have set a price tag of €25m (£21m).

Should NSWE submit a bid for Gnonto?

Aston Villa have faced Leeds on multiple occasions and will know exactly what Gnonto is capable of having come up against him during his debut campaign in the top-flight, and having been dubbed a “pocket rocket” by football pundit Tam McManus, NSWE should certainly consider testing the waters for the winger.

Sponsored by Puma, the teenager racked up six goal contributions (four assists and two goals) in 24 Premier League outings last season whilst recording a total of 50 shot-creating actions over the course of the campaign which was the fourth-highest total throughout his squad, as per FBRef.

The Verbania native is also a versatile operator having been deployed in seven various positions over the grass since the start of his career, including everywhere across the frontline and even three roles in the midfield, so he’d be a fantastic option for the boss to have at his disposal should any unexpected injuries occur.

Having dropped down to the Championship, Gnonto is likely to want to complete a move either back to the top-flight or to a competitve league overseas rather than remaining in the second tier, so this switch could be of appeal to him, therefore the board should capitalise on this by trying to convince him of the project at Villa Park.

Everton have been provided an update on their chances of landing Scott McTominay this summer, with The Guardian reporting that a "considerable" offer would be accepted.

What is the latest Everton transfer news?

The Toffees had a torrid time of it in the Premier League last season, only narrowly avoiding a humiliating drop down to the Championship. With the club able to fight in the top flight for another day and a new campaign, they will now be looking to do enough transfer business this summer to ensure that it doesn't happen again.

And it appears as though they are busy behind the scenes when you consider who they have been linked to so far this window, despite limited spending money. The club will want to improve their backline and it appears as though they could be trying to do that by bringing in Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Man City. It's unclear whether or not that would be a permanent deal or simply a short-term one, but it looks as though they are one of a number of sides all weighing up offers for the centre-back.

Another name rumoured to be on the club's wanted list is Sam Johnstone, with Everton facing the prospect of potentially losing their own number one in Jordan Pickford. If that was to happen, it looks like they could turn to the current Crystal Palace shot-stopper as his replacement.

Scott McTominay is one of the other names that could be available for the Toffees to buy this summer. The midfielder, who has 39 caps for his country Scotland, is wanted by the Goodison Park outfit this transfer window, but he's also being chased by other Premier League outfits. As of yet, nobody has tabled a formal bid for the Man United man.

Are Everton signing Scott McTominay?

Now, according to a report from The Guardian, there has been an update over whether he could be available on a deal this summer. Man United boss Erik Ten Hag likes the player and sees him as "a valuable squad member", but that doesn't mean he won't be sold.

The report claims that they will accept transfer offers for the Scotland international this window – but only if a fee is a "considerable" amount. If nobody is able or willing to pay the amount the Red Devils want, Ten Hag is happy to keep him around.

Whilst a deal might cost a fairly large amount then, McTominay could be worth it for a Blues side in urgent need of some fight and muscle through the middle. He's been praised highly for his work in the centre of the field for Man United by pundits and former players alike, with Danny Murphy saying he would be a "nightmare to play against" and adding that he can "destroy and stop the opposition scoring".

It highlights how fondly he is looked upon by those in the game and as Everton try to push on next season, they could use someone like the Scotland international in their ranks to buff up their spine, especially if Amadou Onana leaves the club.

With less than a month to go until the Scottish Premiership season kicks off, Heart of Midlothian have failed to make one signing during the transfer window.

The club have already lost winger Josh Ginnelly, midfielder Orestis Kiomourtzoglou and Michael Smith among others as Steven Naismith’s squad has been weakened with these departures.

The Jambos also failed to lure winger Sammy Silvera to the club, as he eventually joined Middlesborough, while Japanese defender Riku Handa was thought of as a target, however, talks broke down with the youngster and he won't be moving to Scotland this summer.

It isn’t just domestic football that Naismith has to get his side ready for, with the qualifiers for the Europa Conference League taking place in a few weeks and if the Tynecastle outfit holds any ambitions of reaching the group stages for the second year in a row, a few players will need to be signed.

One player who has been linked with the club is Wigan Athletic attacking midfielder Jamie McGrath, as Hearts look to lure the player to Edinburgh on a permanent deal. The 26-year-old has just one year left on his Latics contract and this could allow Naismith to come in with a knockdown fee for the player, especially if he doesn’t feature in their plans next season.

Will Jamie McGrath be Hearts' first summer signing?

The Republic of Ireland international has made just four appearances for Wigan, failing to make an impact at the club since joining from St Mirren back in 2022, yet his spell at Dundee United last term indicates that he could solve Naismith’s key problem at Hearts.

With goals mainly coming from Lawrence Shankland (28) and Ginnelly (ten) last season, the loss of the latter, plus the fact the manager has just two attacking midfielders to choose from, clearly suggests McGrath would slot nicely into that slot in the first team.

McGrath was in stunning form for the Arabs last term, registering 12 goal contributions across all competitions – nine goals and three assists – which is made even more impressive considering they were relegated to the Championship and his statistics over a number of metrics proved he was a highly influential member of the side.

He ranked first for big chances created (five), key passes per game (1.6) and overall Sofascore rating (7.08/10), while finishing in second place for goals scored (eight) and there is no doubt he could solve their attacking problems ahead of next season.

Upon joining the Arabs last summer, journalist Josh Bunting lauded the Irishman as a “quality addition back into the league” and he was certainly proven correct judging by his statistics from the 2022/23 campaign.

The eight-cap midfielder won't be wanting to occupy the bench at Wigan next season and a chance to move to Hearts could see him gain regular game time at a club who will be looking to finish the season behind Rangers and Celtic in third spot. With European football taking place at Tynecastle once again, it should prove an opportunity too good to turn down.

There are times when supporters don’t exactly get what they want in a transfer window, with their teams sometimes signing players they aren’t particularly convinced by for one reason or another. And this usually leads to a few too many comments on social media.In the case of Dusan Vlahovic’s potential move to Paris Saint-Germain, however, ultras have done more than just comment on Twitter. Instead, not doing things by halves, they have presented a banner threatening to cut off three of the striker’s fingers if he makes the move.Something tells us that’ll be enough of a warning for the Serbian, who may opt to stay among the chaos at Juventus with a perfectly intact hand, rather than likely silverware and three fewer fingers in the French capital.The question is, why have PSG ultras reacted to the rumours in such a way?

Why did the PSG ultras threaten Dusas Vlahovic?

Believe it or not, it wasn’t Vlahovic’s poor Juventus form which sparked the threats of the ultras. Instead, it is believed that the uproar came following the discovery of the striker’s activity whilst on international duty with Serbia – as pointed out in the Tweet above.

The striker was seen holding up three fingers whilst wearing a t-shirt that showed Kosovo as part of Serbia. The action is said to refer to “Serbian supremacy over Kosovo” and can be seen as a greeting made by Serbian guerrilla of unification.

Vlahovic wouldn’t be the first summer signing at PSG to receive a frosty reception, either, with Lucas Hernandez not exactly welcomed with open arms in France. Indeed, before that move was complete, fans told the now-former Bayern Munich defender that he is unwanted at the club.

The disapproval of the ultras comes as a result of the fact that Hernandez was born in Marseille, and his father, Jean-Francois played for Olympique Marseille – PSG’s rivals.

So, it’s fair to say that winning over a section of PSG fans can be quite the task, and a dangerous one at that, too.

How much would Dusan Vlahovic cost?

Initially costing Juventus a reported £66.6m back in January 2022, it remains to be seen whether the Serie A giants will suffer a significant loss on their investment.

According to Rudy Galetti, both Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain are interested in making a move for the forward this summer. Given the reaction of PSG ultras, however, a move now seems less likely. Meanwhile, Spurs would only make their move if Harry Kane did depart in the current window.

According to Transfermarkt, Vlahovic is currently worth €70m (£60.09m), in what is a hefty fee for a striker who scored just 10 Serie A goals last season.

A fresh start could do the 23-year-old a world of good though. As things stand, things don’t really look like bursting into life for him at Juventus, and given their position as a team without European football next season, perhaps Vlahovic could be tempted by a departure to a club playing in the Champions League.

With a long summer ahead, there could be plenty of twists and turns for the striker yet.

Chelsea are reportedly "well-informed" on Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga and are "considering" a move for the Spanish midfielder, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Is Veiga joining Chelsea?

Described as a "very electric player" and "one of the best talents in the world", Veiga's rise to fame has been meteoric.

After enjoying a stellar breakout season with Celta Vigo in La Liga, the wonderkid has attracted interest from the world's biggest clubs, including the likes of Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool.

The 21-year-old has a release clause in his contract worth roughly £34m making him a highly desirable target with enormous potential. The Spaniard popped up with 11 goals and four assists from central midfield in La Liga last term and is set to leave Celta this summer, handing the Sky Blues a tidy profit.

With a host of top clubs knocking on his door, Veiga is spoiled for choice and now potentially has an offer from Chelsea to consider too.

According to transfer guru Romano, Veiga is being closely monitored by the Blues. While all focus is currently on a deal for Moises Caicedo from Brighton & Hove Albion, Veiga could be Mauricio Pochettino's next midfield target.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano said: "Mentioning midfielders and talented midfielders, for Gabri Veiga, guys, on the media it has gone a bit quiet in recent weeks, but I can tell you that behind the scenes things are happening in terms of contacts.

"So, we know he has a release clause around €40m but some clubs believe that they can find an agreement for a value below this fee, so to go for something less than €40m. So, let's see how the conversation will continue but keep an eye on Gabri Veiga because in the next days and weeks clubs will move on the player."

He continued: "We know Chelsea have been following the situation. Chelsea are very well-informed on the situation of Gabri Veiga. Let's see if they will bid for Gabri but for sure he's a player they appreciate and one of the players they are considering at Chelsea. So, not only Chelsea but they are following this situation."

Romano also mentions Romeo Lavia as a midfielder that the Blues are interested in and said a deal for the Southampton man would not impact a potential deal for number one target Caicedo. Assuming this also applies to Veiga, it means that two new midfielders could arrive at Stamford Bridge this window.

Chelsea have not been afraid to spend big in recent years but are looking for a more fine-tuned and less erratic approach to their transfer business this summer. Veiga would certainly provide good value for money and the Blues' interest in signing talented youngsters makes a deal all the more likely.

How good is Veiga?

Veiga's statistical output last season was phenomenal for such a young player, especially given he featured in a struggling Celta team that finished 13th and only three points above the relegation spaces.

Compared to other La Liga midfielders per 90 last season, Veiga ranked in the top two percent for non-penalty goals, the top one percent for shots on target and the top six percent for shots on target percentage.

His ability to provide a goal threat from deep central positions is outstanding and would prove useful for any side looking for more attacking output from their midfield players.

Veiga is still very raw, however, and there are elements of his game which need improvement. Statistically, his passing averages and accuracy were very low compared to other La Liga midfielders, something which would need to improve should he make a move to the Premier League.

At 21-years-old he offers a buying club a project player with an incredibly high potential, albeit he is far from the finished article just yet.

An update has emerged on Leeds United’s transfer plans as they eye up another fresh addition to the squad ahead of the 2023/24 campaign…

What’s the latest Leeds United transfer news?

According to Football Insider, the Whites are in ‘advanced’ talks to secure the signing of central midfielder Glen Kamara from Scottish giants Rangers.

The report claims that Daniel Farke is now closing in on the Finland international’s signature to bolster his midfield options for this season.

It states that the Yorkshire-based team have beaten off interest from up to ten unnamed second-tier clubs to secure a £5m deal for the 27-year-old metronome.

So far, the Championship outfit have brought in Ethan Ampadu on a permanent deal from Premier League side Chelsea, whilst Newcastle United shot-stopper Karl Darlow is also reportedly poised to arrive at Elland Road.

How good is Glen Kamara?

The Light Blues maestro is coming off the back of a disappointing season in Scotland, as he only managed 12 league starts, but his previous form for the club suggests that the potential is there for him to be an excellent signing.

Kamara, at his best, is a terrific passer of the ball who can make an impact at the top end of the pitch as he is capable of creating chances for his teammates from a midfield position.

His sublime ability in possession could make him a dream for current Leeds winger Jack Harrison to play with, as the Finnish technician could provide the former Manchester City graduate with more opportunities to make things happen in the final third.

No Whites midfielder – with at least ten Premier League starts – completed more than 82.4% of their attempted passes last season, and only one (Tyler Adams) recorded a success rate of at least 80%.

Kamara, however, completed 91% of his passes for Rangers during the 2021/22 Premiership campaign, which was his last term with at least 20 starts, which is considerably more impressive.

The Gers gem did not achieve that by being safe with his pass selection, though, as he averaged 1.3 key passes per match for the Scottish side, which is 0.3 more per match than any Leeds midfielder managed – as Marc Roca led the way last season with one per outing.

This could make the £5m-rated magician, who former boss Neil McCann claimed is "made of iron", an ideal signing to help Harrison to thrive as the 26-year-old dynamo's goal output dropped from his usual standards.

The Whites winger scored five Premier League goals during the 2022/23 campaign, which came after he produced eight in each of his first two seasons for the club at that level.

These statistics suggest that Leeds did not get the best out of the exciting wizard and the lack of quality on the ball in midfield could be a reason for that, as they ceded possession far too regularly and rarely created chances for the forwards.

Kamara could, therefore, solve that problem due to his fantastic ability to retain possession by consistently finding his teammates whilst also being able to split open the opposition defence to fashion an opportunity for one of the attackers.

Harrison could then thrive, particularly whilst playing at a lower level in the Championship, as a goalscoring winger if he is playing alongside a central midfielder of Kamara's calibre.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have made contact with midfielder Guido Rodriguez over a potential switch this summer, according to Rudy Galetti.

The side are set for a busy final month of the transfer window.

What is the latest Wolves transfer news?

The Midlands side have had an incredibly tumultuous window so far.

The club have been incredibly limited in terms of what they can do in the market this summer due to FFP restrictions. Premier League rules state that clubs can only record losses of £105m over a three-year-period. In their most recent financial results, the club recorded a £46.1m loss, meaning that the side will have to limit spending and losses in order to comply to regulations and avoid punishments.

There was a real concern that current manager Julen Lopetegui would depart this summer after managing to keep the side up last season despite being bottom on Christmas. The former Real Madrid boss was reportedly frustrated with the situation and held multiple talks with the clubs ownership this summer, with reports suggesting the Spaniard could walk away from the job. Fortunately for Wolves fans, Lopetegui has confirmed that he will stay this season despite the clubs troubles.

Wolves have lost a number of key players this summer, with the most notable departure being Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves, who joined Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal for a reported fee of £47m. Defender Nathan Collins also departed after just one season at Molineux, joining fellow Premier League side Brentford in a deal worth £23m. The club also lost long serving players Joao Moutinho and Adama Traore following the expiry of their deals at the club, whilst former captain Conor Coady made the switch to recently relegated Leicester City.

The only transfer the club have made is bringing back former player Matt Doherty on a free transfer after his short term deal at Spanish side Atletico Madrid. The other confirmed singings were the activations of obligatory buy options from the loan deals of Matheus Cunha and Boubacar Traore.

The club are looking make another signing this summer according to Galetti, who told GIVEMESPORT that conversations had occurred between Rodriguez and Wolves, however the player remains in discussions with his club Real Betis over a contract renewal this summer.

He said: "Wolves are moving slowly at this stage of the summer transfer window. There have been some contacts with Real Betis for Guido Rodriguez, but nothing concrete. The player, among other things, is discussing his contract renewal with the Spanish club.”

What is next for Wolves this window?

There is still plenty of business for the Midlands club to do this summer.

Well, you would think that a player like Rodriguez is a must for Wolves after the departures of Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho, but it remains to be seen as to whether they can actually pursue signings like this given their current situation.

The club have suffered a blow in terms of incomings however, seemingly losing the race to sign Bristol City young star Alex Scott to Bournemouth. Wolves saw two offers rejected for the player this window, with £18m and £20m bids knocked back for their number one target, and the Cherries seem to be the side who have matched the Championship sides asking price of £25m. The club are looking to replace Collins with Nico Elvedi, with Football Insider reporting that the club are close to be completing the transfer for a fee in the region of £7.7m after the player rejected a new deal with the club.

There could still be outgoings from Molineux this summer as well. Daniel Podence is reportedly a target of Spanish side Betis this summer, with the side hoping that a fee in the region of £7-10m will be enough to prise the player away from Wolves. Both Max Kilman and Matheus Nunes are targets for top European sides this summer, with the Englishman a target of Napoli following the departure of Kim Min-Jae this summer to Bayern Munich, whilst Nunes a reported target of PSG, with Luis Campos reportedly a big fan of the Portuguese midfielder who joined Wolves last summer for £42.2m.

Chelsea are "in talks" with defender Bashir Humphreys regarding a new long-term contract at Stamford Bridge, according to reliable journalist Nizaar Kinsella.

When did Bashir Humphreys join Chelsea?

The Blues centre-back first joined the club’s youth ranks back in 2019 from Reading and has since gone on to work his way up through the age ranges, but having only ever made one senior appearance, he spent the second half of last season out on loan with SC Paderborn.

The England youth international’s contract is also set to expire in less than a year which means that chiefs could cash in now should they not want to risk losing him for free, but it would appear that they aren’t at all thinking about sanctioning a permanent sale and instead believe that he has a long-term future in SW6 and indeed the Premier League.

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During Mauricio Pochettino’s USA pre-season tour, the 20-year-old was directly involved in all five matches and only Christopher Nkunku, Raheem Sterling, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Conor Gallagher played more minutes, as per the Evening Standard, showing how much of a positive impression he made to keep earning a regular place in the team.

Is Bashir Humphreys signing a new contract at Chelsea?

Taking to Twitter X, Kinsella revealed that Chelsea have entered discussions over fresh terms for Humphreys, who is set to be rewarded for his excellent pre-season displays before being sent out on loan ahead of the new campaign to further his development. He wrote:

"Bashir Humphreys is in talks about extending his deal at Chelsea after an exceptional pre-season tour. All parties have agreed it is best for him to go on loan but Mauricio Pochettino was very impressed with his displays in [the] USA."

How good is Bashir Humphreys?

Chelsea and Pochettino have clearly recognised throughout pre-season just what Humphreys is capable of and him being offered a new deal at the club would be nothing less than he deserves considering the high standard of performances he’s shown throughout his career.

The Exeter-born talent, who pockets £4.5k-per-week, averaged 1.9 clearances and 1.5 aerial wins per league game during his time on loan at SC Paderborn, via WhoScored, showing just how much of a rock he can be at the heart of a backline.

The Blues’ 6 foot 1 colossus, who has scored two goals and provided the same number of assists since bursting onto the scene, also has the versatility to operate at left-back and slightly higher up in defensive midfield alongside his usual role at centre-back, so he can easily adapt to any changes that the boss makes in his team selection.

Championship side Coventry City appear to be the club currently in pole position to secure the services of Humphreys, and whilst he will be weighing up all of his options, the second tier would be the perfect division for him to test himself with the relentless amount of fixtures and physicality of the game, so this could be one to watch in the coming weeks.