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The representatives of Dominic Calvert-Lewin have reportedly now held talks over a potential move away from Everton in the summer.

The Lowdown: Exit bound?

Transfer insider Dean Jones has claimed that there is a ‘decent chance‘ that the 25-year-old will end up leaving Merseyside in the summer, with Arsenal thought to be among the clubs who are interested in his signature.

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The Goodison Park outfit find themselves in a relegation battle, and if they were to go down to the Championship, then it seems inevitable that the striker would be allowed to exit.

The Latest: Talks held

As per Football Insider, a source from St James’ Park has revealed that early talks have now taken place with Calvert-Lewin’s representatives and Newcastle over a potential move to Tyneside.

The striker’s future at Everton is thought to be ‘up in the air’, even if the Toffees stay up.

The Verdict: Depends on price

Hailed as an ‘amazing’ striker by team-mate Salomon Rondon, there is no doubting Calvert-Lewin’s importance to the Toffees, having scored more than 50 goals during his time with the club so far.

However, he has been hit with injury problems this season, and Frank Lampard’s side will not want that to continue going into the 2022/23 campaign.

Nonetheless, given that he is an England international and a good age at 25, they could demand a hefty transfer fee for him, especially from the mega-rich Newcastle owners, which could then be used to reinvest in the squad.

In other news, Everton now battling Liverpool to sign £9m-rated workhorse for free this summer

Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a further setback ahead of their Premier League meeting with Liverpool tonight.

What’s the latest?

Speaking in his pre-match press conference (via Evening Standard), Jurgen Klopp revealed that he has a fully fit squad at his disposal for the meeting with Spurs, with the 54-year-old hinting that Roberto Firmino will be available for selection should he feel that the centre-forward is required.

When asked whether the Brazil international will be fit to feature against Spurs, the German said: “I don’t know, but he is back in training, so now we have to make a decision about that. But let’s see. Yesterday he was in training, was great.”

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When asked whether the remainder of his squad will be available for selection, Klopp added: “Yes. I don’t have my smartphone here, because I get messages pretty late, but when I checked it last time, yes.”

Conte will be gutted

Considering just how important tonight’s fixture is for Tottenham’s hopes of securing a top-four finish this season, the news that Firmino looks as if he will be available and that the rest of the Liverpool squad are fit, coupled with Spurs’ earlier loss of Sergio Reguilon to injury, is sure to have left Antonio Conte gutted.

Indeed, the Reds have been in exceptional form across all competitions this season, having already lifted the Carabao Cup, secured a place in the final of both the Champions League and the FA Cup.

In addition, they are just one point behind Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table, with Klopp being in with a fantastic chance of securing an unprecedented quadruple.

As such, when taking into account just how talented the current crop of Liverpool players quite clearly is, the news that the Reds have no injury concerns ahead of the Tottenham game is sure to come as a huge blow to Spurs’ chances of picking up a positive result at Anfield, with Conte in desperate need of the three points if he is to give his side the best possible shot at securing Champions League football next season.

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West Ham United have now emerged as favourites to sign a Premier League ‘beast’ for manager David Moyes this summer, according to reports.

The Lowdown: Irons eye striker move…

Over a year-and-a-half after club record signing Sebastien Haller left east London, the Hammers are still without an alternative striking option to mainstay Michail Antonio.

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As a result, a new forward is firmly on the agenda for West Ham and Moyes in the next transfer window with recent links emerging to the likes of Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah and Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins.

Journalist Dominic King of The Daily Mail, sharing news on Twitter, now has an exciting update for Irons supporters on their Gunners attacking target.

The Latest: West Ham favourites…

According to the reporter, West Ham ‘will move’ for Nketiah if there is no resolution to his contract stand-off at the Emirates Stadium have now emerged as favourites to sign the Englishman – entering pole position as he explains in his article.

Taking to social media, he says:

“West Ham want to sign Eddie Nketiah and will move for him if there is no resolution to his contract stand-off with Arsenal.”

The Verdict: Get it done?

Rush Green officials leading the race for Nketiah comes as a promising development on it’s own, but does that mean he is the right man to finally end West Ham’s striker hunt?

He has been in scintillating form lately, starting all of Arsenal’s last five top flight matches and scoring four in that time – backing why his potential 2022 free agent status is turning a few heads.

Mikel Arteta has raved over Nketiah’s attitude and application this season, likening him to a ‘beast’ in training, and the 22-year-old can still get better going by his fairly young age.

While it is arguably a gamble to solely rely upon the youngster as a back-up to Antonio, for zero cost, he could be a real investment for the future while Moyes also scours the market for a more senior option.

In other news: ‘Evolving situation’ – Journalist says West Ham are now eyeing a ‘massive signing’ for Moyes, find out more here.

Everton took a huge stride towards Premier League survival on Sunday afternoon after recording a hard-fought – and much needed – 1-0 win over Chelsea at Goodison Park, with Richarlison netting what proved to be the game’s defining goal.

Buoyed by a raucous home crowd, the Brazilian fired Frank Lampard’s men ahead just minutes after the interval, with the Toffees boss earning sweet revenge against the side that had brutally sacked him just over a year ago.

While the goalscorer – and the victorious manager – may well grab the headlines, alongside England stopper Jordan Pickford, one man who was something of an unsung hero in that triumph was summer signing Demarai Gray, with his tireless display integral to the hosts hanging onto all three points.

Despite making just 11 passes in the match, the former Leicester City man caught the eye with his seemingly boundless energy, putting in a real shift defensively as he won five of his six ground duels and made three tackles, all while giving the usually unflappable Reece James a real tough afternoon down the visitors’ right flank.

Gray – who has previously been dubbed “influential” by pundit Martin Keown – was also decisive at the other end in helping his side get ahead on 47 minutes, teeing up teammate Richarlison to slot home after the duo had capitalised on some errant defending from Blues skipper, Cesar Azpilicueta.

That performance was also highly praised by Liverpool Echo writer Adam Jones, who handed the pacy wide man an 8/10 match rating and said of his display that: “Another who tried to cover every blade of grass for his side and his high press was pivotal in the build up to the goal. His defensive work in the second half was absolutely fantastic too, which made up for a few errors at the other end of the pitch.”

Unsurprisingly, the 24-year-old also earned an 8.0 match rating via SofaScore, for that impressive outing, with only the aforementioned Pickford recording a better score on the day (8.1) across all 22 starters on the pitch.

That pivotal assist also means that the £19.8m-rated man now has eight goal contributions for the season in the top-flight, continually making his £1.7m signing from Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen appear an absolute bargain.

If he keeps delivering the goods then it should stand Lampard’s men in good stead on their quest to retain their Premier League status, with the Merseysiders now just two points behind 17th placed Leeds United, and with a game in hand on both the Elland Road outfit and fellow strugglers, Burnley.

They will, however, need to translate their strong home form into positive results on the road, with their record of just one away win the worst in the division this season.

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Aston Villa are now preparing an ambitious January move to sign a “seriously impressive” midfielder, with his current club now willing to cash-in for £30m.

Villa looking to bolster options in midfield amid Elliott uncertainty

Despite Harvey Elliott making a solid start to life at Villa Park, scoring on his first start in the EFL Cup defeat at Brentford, his future is now in doubt, with Unai Emery unwilling to give the midfielder any game time as of late.

As there is an obligation to buy clause is activated if the 22-year-old plays in just ten matches this season, he has fallen down the pecking order considerably, and there are now major doubts over whether the Liverpool loanee will remain at Villa beyond January.

As such, Emery may need to bring in another midfielder in the upcoming transfer window, and there has now been a new update on the Villans’ pursuit of Anderlecht midfielder Nathan De Cat.

According to a report from Caught Offside, Aston Villa are now preparing an ambitious January move to sign De Cat, and they are keen to accelerate talks, amid growing interest from elsewhere, with Tottenham Hotspur, Bayern Munich and Brighton also in the race.

Scouts from across Europe have been left impressed by the Anderlecht maestro, and the Belgian club would be willing to cash-in for the right fee, with a £30m asking price being touted.

The Villans are now readying a bid of €22m – €25m (£19m – £22m) up front, such is their level of interest in the youngster, who has been likened to Manchester City star and 2024 Ballon d’Or winner Rodri.

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ByDominic Lund Nov 27, 2025 "Seriously impressive" De Cat is one for the future

The 17-year-old is held in very high regard by scout Ben Mattinson, who took to X to provide an overview of his key strengths earlier this year.

Although he is still very young, the teenager, who stands at a towering 6’4, has already established himself as a key player for Anderlecht, making 20 appearances across all competitions this season.

Given that the Belgian is yet to prove himself in a major European league, he may not yet be at the level to make an instant impact at Aston Villa, but the starlet has the makings of a future star, and it is little wonder so many top clubs are keen.

Real Madrid are arguably the biggest club in world football and therefore have the financial power to pay big wages. In fact, in the 2025/26 season, Real Madrid have an annual payroll of €305,400,000, with the average Galactico earning an incredible €12.2m per season.

But who earns what at the Bernabeu? Here is every Real Madrid player in the first-team squad ranked in order from highest to lowest in terms of wages for the 2025/26 season, with the help of Capology.

Disclaimer – only the club and the players themselves truly know their wages, so take each of these figures as you will.

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1

Kylian Mbappe

€600,962

€31,250,000

2

David Alaba

€432,692

€22,250,000

=3

Vinicius Junior

€400,577

€20,830,000

=3

Jude Bellingham

€400,577

€20,830,000

=5

Federico Valverde

€320,577

€16,670,000

=5

Rodrygo

€320,577

€16,670,000

=5

Trent Alexander-Arnold

€320,577

€16,670,000

8

Thibaut Courtois

€288,462

€15,000,000

=9

Antonio Rudiger

€280,385

€14,580,000

=9

Eder Militao

€280,385

€14,580,000

=11

Aurelien Tchouameni

€240,385

€12,500,000

=11

Eduardo Camavinga

€240,385

€12,500,000

=13

Dani Ceballos

€200,385

€10,420,000

=13

Daniel Carvajal

€200,385

€10,420,000

=13

Ferland Mendy

€200,385

€10,420,000

=16

Dean Huijsen

€172,308

€8,960,000

=16

Alvaro Carreras

€172,308

€8,960,000

=18

Franco Mastantuono

€140,192

€7,290,000

=18

Brahim Diaz

€140,192

€7,290,000

20

Raul Asencio

€120,192

€6,250,000

21

Fran Garcia

€100,192

€5,210,000

22

Arda Guler

€100,000

€5,200,000

23

Andriy Lunin

€88,077

€4,580,000

24

Endrick

€80,000

€4,160,000

25

Gonzalo Garcia

€31,923

€1,660,000

Here's a detailed look at Real Madrid's top 10 earners… 10 Eder Militao €280,385 per week

Brazilian defender Eder Militao made the move to Madrid in 2019 and has been a star at the Bernabeu.

Real Madrid paid FC Porto €50m for the centre-back’s services, and he has made more than 175 appearances since then, with his current contract set to expire in 2028.

9 Antonio Rudiger €280,385 per week

A player who didn’t cost Real Madrid a transfer fee was Antonio Rudiger, who joined the club in 2022 after leaving Chelsea as a free agent.

As a result, Real Madrid chiefs were able to give the Germany international an eye-catching €14.6m-a-year salary.

8 Thibaut Courtois €288,462 per week

Another star who swapped Stamford Bridge for the Bernabeu was goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who has been with Real Madrid since 2018.

The Belgian has had his injury struggles, but has still won 13 major honours with the club and is under contract until 2026.

7 Trent Alexander-Arnold €320,577 per week

Trent Alexander-Arnold also swapped the Premier League for La Liga, leaving Liverpool in 2025.

The right-back was set to join on a free transfer from the Reds, however, Madrid paid those at Anfield €10m to ensure the Englishman could play in the Club World Cup. His Bernabeu deal runs until 2031.

6 Rodrygo €320,577 per week

Another player on €16.67m a year is Brazilian winger Rodrygo, who moved to Real Madrid from Santos back in 2019.

Since then, the attacker has gone from strength to strength, with a new contract coming his way in 2023. He was heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in 2025 but remained at the Bernabeu.

5 Federico Valverde €320,577 per week

Real Madrid secured the services of Federico Valverde from Uruguayan side Penarol when he was still a teenager back in 2016.

The midfielder impressed out on loan with Deportivo La Coruna and has been a part of the first-team setup since 2018. He signed a new deal until 2029 and has a release clause of €1bn.

4 Jude Bellingham €400,577 per week

Real Madrid won the race to sign England superstar Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund in 2023, and he enjoyed an incredible first campaign.

The midfielder scored a number of important goals and picked up a La Liga and Champions League title in his debut season, already justifying his €20.8m a year salary.

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ByLuke Randall Feb 29, 2024 3 Vinicius Junior €400,577 per week

Also picking up more than €20m per year is Vinicius Junior, who Real Madrid signed way back in 2018 from Flamengo.

The club’s faith in Vinicius becoming a superstar known all over the world has paid off, with the Brazilian now arguably one of, if not Madrid’s best player, wearing the famous No 7 shirt at the Bernabeu.

2 David Alaba €432,692 per week

Some may find it a surprise to see David Alaba’s name above the likes of Vinicius and Bellingham, but the Austria international arrived on a free transfer in 2021 after leaving Bayern Munich, hence his hefty pay packet.

He also joined as one of the world’s best defenders at the time and was arguably still in his prime. He’s provided a versatile option at the back and in midfield if needed, earning the equivalent of £360k a week.

1 Kylian Mbappe €600,962 per week

Unlike Alaba, what isn’t a surprise is seeing Kylian Mbappe as Real Madrid’s highest-paid player.

The French superstar finally signed for the club in 2024 from Paris Saint-Germain after years of speculation. Real Madrid didn’t need to pay a transfer fee, which allowed them to give Mbappe a whopping €31.25m-a-year deal.

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ByCharlie Smith Jun 3, 2024

The international break might well have come at the best possible time for Aston Villa.

After all, their opening results back in the Premier League this season have been nothing short of abysmal, with a seriously worrying 3-0 defeat last time out to Crystal Palace leaving them without a win from their first three league clashes.

On top of giving the Villans some room to assess after a poor start, the break has also given Unai Emery apt time to be at the training ground and work out where new recruits Harvey Elliott and Jadon Sancho fit in.

Having both arrived through the door on deadline day, the Spaniard will be praying that both the loan signings can be positive influences moving forward that lift his out-of-sorts side from their current malaise.

What Elliott & Sancho can offer Villa

Despite arriving in the Midlands as loanees initially, it’s safe to say both Elliott and Sancho are already well-versed in the challenges of the Premier League.

The midfield duo can boast 184 top-flight appearances between them in England, with Sancho just fresh off another loan stint himself with Chelsea, away from parent side Manchester United.

The reserve Red Devils figure came into his own at Stamford Bridge, with a promising seven goal contributions coming his way from 34 league appearances for Enzo Maresca’s Blues.

As another temporary option for Emery to call upon down the wings, Sancho could well go down as a shrewd acquisition, considering his transfer valuation, as per Football Transfers, stands at £27m.

Elliott may also be capable of the spectacular, scoring a crucial goal in the Champions League against PSG and firing home against Brighton towards the end of the campaign. However, his quality wasn’t enough to convince Arne Slot he deserved more game time, with only two starts afforded to him by the Dutchman in the league throughout 2024/25.

While he has often been utilised as an impact substitute at Anfield, the 22-year-old will surely be capable of offering even more quality to the Villa attack alongside Sancho, with the £33m-rated star up to 15 Premier League goal contributions himself.

While Sancho and Elliott will no doubt become key figures in the team at some point this season, Emery already has one dependable figure who’s worth more than the summer signings.

The Villa "monster" worth more than Elliott & Sancho

Despite experiencing such a slow start out of the blocks, Emery and Co can still flex some expensive assets in their camp.

Villa were fortunate to keep both Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers around past the chaotic transfer window, with Rogers’ value increasing all the way up to a jaw-dropping £99m, according to the CIES Football Observatory, amid interest in his services from Sancho’s parent employers.

Boubacar Kamara has also undergone a similar transformation at Villa Park, with the French midfielder’s valuation continuing to soar, having initially joined the West Midlands club on a free transfer.

The energetic 25-year-old has been a regular presence in the Villa treatment room since he left his native France behind in 2022 – with a hamstring concern already derailing his 2024/25 season – but he has consistently shone at the heart of Emery’s midfield when fit, having even been branded a “monster” by Sky Sports’ Adam Bate for his tenacity centrally.

Indeed, his fierce, battling nature was clear for all to see on the opening day of the Premier League, with a whopping ten duels won in total as Villa and Newcastle United played out a tense stalemate.

Emery’s men arguably lacked this same bite against Palace with Kamara missing, with his assured nature on the ball – which saw him average an 89% pass accuracy last season in the league – further bolstering the argument that he’s a guaranteed starter when injury niggles aren’t shackling him.

Now

£47.6m

March 2025

£38m

January 2024

£40m

July 2022

£0

Off the back of being consistently dependable when fit, Kamara’s value now stands out at a mightily impressive £48m, which is more than both Elliott and Sancho, despite considerable fanfare greeting their arrivals.

While these new additions will undoubtedly boost a goal-shy Villa outfit, it could be that Kamara’s eventual return from injury empowers Emery’s downbeat side even more, having been a stable glue for the Villans for many a season now.

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BySean Markus Clifford Sep 8, 2025

Sunderland are already finding their glorious promotion up to the Premier League to be a double-edged sword.

Indeed, the dust hadn’t even settled on the Black Cats’ Championship playoff final success before goalscoring hero Tommy Watson was heading down to the south coast to Brighton and Hove Albion, with Jobe Bellingham now the next expected departee.

The 19-year-old could now follow in his esteemed brother’s footsteps by joining German giants Borussia Dortmund, with the teenage sensation’s last ever match for the club now bittersweet, having just experienced the unbelievable high of promotion glory at Wembley.

The latest on Bellingham's future

This is one glaring negative attached to promotion – the fear that your best players will be snatched away from you after so much success.

Bellingham is reportedly on the cusp of calling Dortmund his new home for a bumper £32.8m fee, meaning he will go down as Sunderland’s heftiest ever sale when the move is officially completed.

This will, of course, be a major knock to Regis Le Bris and Co. ahead of their daunting top-flight adventure getting underway, with Bellingham’s seven goals and assists combined last season standing him in good stead to take to the Premier League confidently.

Instead, the Bundesliga will soon see what the much-talked-about Black Cats’ number seven is all about.

But, Sunderland can instantly address these gaping wounds by landing this ideal Bellingham replacement, with the star in question already well accustomed to the testing environment of the Premier League.

Sunderland's "outstanding" Bellingham replacement

Le Bris will need figures dotted all around his starting XI that know the difficult division to try and give his team a fighting chance at survival.

Tommy Doyle certainly ticks that box, considering he has amassed 51 top-flight appearances across his playing days to date, with the Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder now reportedly attracting the attention of the Stadium of Light side as per a report from TEAMTalk earlier this month.

But, away from boasting plenty of experience for a 23-year-old, Doyle can also pick out a fine strike – much like Bellingham – from the midfield areas, with his senior career so far seeing him collect eight goals for Wolves, Sheffield United and Cardiff City, on top of reaching double digits with 11 assists.

The “outstanding” midfielder – as he’s been labelled previously by former youth coach Mark Kennedy – will hope the goals and assists keep flowing if he relocates to Wearside soon, with Doyle’s overall numbers last time out in the Championship with the Blades further backing up his status as an ideal replacement for the Dortmund-bound ace.

Games played

33

40

Goals scored

3

4

Assists

4

3

Touches*

43.3

56.0

Accurate passes*

24.5 (78%)

34.0 (86%)

Key passes*

1.1

1.2

Big chances created

6

4

He might well have fallen down the pecking order under Vitor Pereira at Molineux in recent times – as seen in his three minimal starts last season in the league – but his wealth of top-flight experience will still be a major plus, away from his standout loan stint at Bramall Lane reinforcing his similarities to Bellingham, as seen when glancing at the table above.

There will be a lot of pressure on Doyle’s shoulders to succeed, but the 23-year-old has managed to forge a memorable career for himself at the top for some time now, with that hopefully continuing at the Stadium of Light.

Doyle’s addition could become key to Le Bris’ men keeping their heads above water, with Sunderland likely to be submerged in a relegation battle all season long, whilst Bellingham plies his trade at the luxurious summit of the Bundesliga.

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ByDan Emery Jun 7, 2025

Newcastle United’s season ended in the perfect way last weekend, despite a 1-0 defeat at home to Everton in the final game of the campaign. The Magpies secured Champions League qualification once again, after a year out of any continental competition in 2024/25.

Their final finish saw them pip Aston Villa to that last Champions League spot by finishing in fifth, helped by the fact that the Premier League gained an extra spot due to high coefficient points. They have been in the top five since the second game in April, and have clung onto the position to return to the Champions League.

Thus, it will be a big summer for Eddie Howe and his squad, as they look to shape the perfect group ready to compete amongst Europe’s elite clubs.

Newcastle’s summer targets

Already, the rumour mill has been whirring, and the transfer window has not even opened yet. Newcastle were recently linked with Liam Delap by TeamTalk, who say they held ‘showdown talks’ with the Ipswich Town star.

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Now, according to CaughtOffside, the North East outfit ‘have expressed interest’ in signing Atletico Madrid right-back Nahuel Molina. They are believed to be ‘keen on securing his signature’ as they look to add to full-back depth.

However, they are not thought to be the only side trying to sign him this summer. Premier League rivals Liverpool are also keen. They’re in the market for a new right-back after Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure.

Serie A sides Inter, Juventus and Roma are also interested. Should Molina leave the Spanish capital, he could cost upwards of £29m.

Why Molina would be a good signing

At 27 years of age, you might struggle to find a better option at right-back than Molina this summer. Not only is he in the prime of his career, but the defender is hugely experienced, too. He was a World Cup winner back in 2022 with Argentina.

This season, the former Boca Juniors star has featured in 44 games for the La Liga giants. In that time, he has contributed to an impressive 17 clean sheets playing mainly as a right-back, but even slotting into centre-back as well.

He has also managed to chip in with goal contributions this term. Not only has the defender registered three assists across all competitions, but he even managed to get himself on the scoresheet away to Paris Saint-Germain in a 2-1 win in the Champions League group phase. As Neal Gardner said, he is a “stupidly good” player.

Molina would not be the only right-back Newcastle have signed from Atleti in recent seasons. In fact, they brought Kieran Trippier to the club from the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano for just £12m back in January 2022.

Now, three years on from his move to St James’ Park, the former England international is still a big part of Howe’s squad, although maybe not as much of an important player. This term, he played 25 times in the Premier League, but featured for just 1309 minutes, the equivalent of 14.5 full 90-minute games.

With that being said, there is no denying Trippier’s importance to this Newcastle project over the past few years under Howe. In 123 appearances, he has four goals to his name and an impressive 25 assists, which included ten in the Premier League in 2023/24.

During their most recent season for Atleti, Molina and Trippier can be compared statistically via Squawka. For example, in 2024/25, Molina created 0.8 chances and won 4.4 duels per 90 minutes, compared to Trippier in 2021/22, where he created 0.7 chances and won 5.8 duels each game.

Chances created

0.8

0.7

Forward passes

19.5

22.6

Take-ons competed

0.9

0.7

Duels won

4.4

5.8

Ball recoveries

3.8

5

If Molina can come into Newcastle and recreate the impact Trippier has had at the club, then he will surely be a successful signing.

The 27-year-old might well have a role that is just as important to play.

For just £29m, this could be a steal for the Magpies, as they look to bring in a player who could be Howe’s next Trippier.

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Manchester City have reached a verbal agreement over the signing of a player who “can achieve great things”, according to a promising new transfer update.

Man City eye big-money summer signings

It could be all change at the Etihad once this disappointing season reaches its conclusion, not least because Kevin De Bruyne is moving on after a legendary spell at the club.

The Belgian may not be the only ageing player to leave, however, with Kyle Walker’s future up in the air, following his loan move to AC Milan midway through the campaign. He has discussed his future, saying: “I’m not a guy that looks too far ahead. I like to take small steps at a time and that’s just how I’ve done my career.”

Flamengo right-back Wesley has been linked with a move to City, potentially being seen as a replacement for the English veteran. At the other end of the pitch, Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike is a reported target, with the club reportedly holding talks to sign him, amid plenty of interest from some top European clubs, including Liverpool.

Arguably the most exciting recent rumour has seen Real Madrid forward Rodrygo backed to join to City, however, with the Brazilian not certain to stay put at the Santiago Bernabeu beyond this summer. It may still be unlikely, but it is a potentially huge piece of business for last season’s Premier League champions.

Man City reach verbal agreement with 22-year-old

According to a new update from Foot Mercato [via Sport Witness], Manchester City have reached a verbal agreement with Juventus defender Nicolo Savona this summer. They are continuing to hold talks with the 22-year-old’s representatives over the final details, but the player himself is thought to be keen on the idea of a move.

City have often been linked with Savona’s Juve teammate Andrea Cambiaso of late, but it now looks as though they have turned their attention to the young right-back instead. He has made 27 appearances in Serie A this season, and while that has predominantly been as a right-back, his versatility also allows him to do a solid job at left-back and centre-back.

Appearances

27

Starts

18

Minutes played

1638

Goals

2

Assists

1

Tackles per game

1.1

Clearances per game

1.0

Pass completion rate

91.4%

Meanwhile, Italy boss Luciano Spalletti is a big admirer of Savona, having explained his reasoning for calling him up to the national team: “I called up Savona because I’m curious to get to know him. He’s an emerging player and a regular starter for Juventus.”

The Italian’s boss at Juve, Thiago Motta, has also said he “can achieve great things”, which highlights what an exciting signing he could be for City.

A new right-back has to be priority business for Pep Guardiola this summer, even if Walker does stay on, and Savona looks like a strong alternative to Wesley.