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Leeds United’s move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Arnaud Kalimuendo could be ‘a goer’, according to Beren Cross.

The Lowdown: Kalimuendo rumours

The Independent reported last week that the Whites had made an offer for Kalimuendo in the region of €20m (£17.1m).

PSG would like to insert a buy-back clause in any exit for the forward this summer, and reports in Italy have actually suggested that rumoured opening offer may even be enough to meet the Parisians’ price tag.

Kalimuendo has been labelled as a player with ‘a beautiful palette’ and enjoyed a successful loan spell with Lens last season, scoring 12 goals in 34 Ligue 1 games.

The Latest: Cross shares update

Cross replied to a Whites fan in a LeedsLive Q&A on Monday afternoon regarding a possible move for Kalimuendo.

The journalist said that Leeds do ‘like’ the forward but admitted that rumours of an offer may well be ‘wide of the mark’. Cross did add that a transfer ‘could well emerge as a goer’, though.

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“Kalimuendo is one Leeds are understood to like, but talk of a formal bid may be wide of the mark. He’s a striker on a lot of clubs’ shortlists, we are told. He’s not the number one target, but one that could well emerge as a goer.”

The Verdict: One to watch…

A striker appears to be next on the agenda at Elland Road, although Cross has claimed that Leeds could now ‘pause to assess their next step’ after securing three transfers relatively quickly.

It is vital that Victor Orta and Co get an attacking addition spot on to rival the likes of Patrick Bamford and Joe Gelhardt ahead of Jesse Marsch’s first full season, especially following Bamford’s injury struggles and just four sides scoring fewer goals than Leeds last season.

Kalimuendo is seemingly on the list despite a deal not being as advanced as many believe, and he could be a smart addition. Yes, he doesn’t have Premier League experience, however, he appears to be a future star with 21 senior club goals to his name, and would also be able to play on the left or in a deeper role if required.

In other news: Orta now working on signing 31-goal striker for free; famous Leeds fan may help Elland Road move. 

BBC journalist Fraser Fletcher has revealed some Glasgow Rangers transfer news that he has now been ‘told’ from Ibrox on Alfredo Morelos.

The Lowdown: Uncertain future

With only a year left on his contract, Morelos now faces an uncertain future with the Gers.

He has been linked with a move away from the club this summer, with Sunderland striker Ross Stewart thought to be a potential replacement for the Colombia international.

The Latest: No offers

Taking to Twitter, Fletcher has revealed that interest in Morelos is ‘high’, although no offers have been put on the table for him as of yet, and the Teddy Bears want him to stay put:

“My sources tell me interest in Alfredo Morelos is high but no offers on table. I’m also told Rangers want him to stay at the club as his deal reaches its last year.”

The Verdict: Keep!

The Light Blues really need to be keeping hold of Morelos at all costs, and that means giving him the new contract that he deserves.

He was their top scorer in all competitions last season with a total of 19 goals, and has generally been a goal-scoring machine since stepping foot in Scotland.

The striker is still only 25 years of age as well, and so has not even reached his prime yet.

Thus, Morelos needs to be tied down as soon as possible, at the risk of losing him for a transfer fee that does not represent his true worth.

In other news, find out who RFC have now ‘approached’ to sign here!

Journalist Mark Carlaw, editor of the West Ham Way website used by club insider ExWHUemployee, has been left excited as ‘fantastic news’ comes out if the club.

The Lowdown: Hammers set for busy summer…

Hammers boss David Moyes is seeking to build upon his side’s phenomenal rise up the Premier League over these last few seasons with new faces and upgrades to his squad.

Links have emerged to top attackers and defenders alike, perhaps most notably England international Jesse Lingard and Rennes star Nayef Aguerd.

As the first team remains a priority, Moyes has also been planning for the long-term and eyeing up moves for some of the country’s brightest young talents.

West Ham confirmed on Friday that they’ve signed ‘highly-rated’ starlet Daniel Rigge from Man City, beating nine rival clubs in the process.

The Latest: Carlaw thrilled…

Speaking on Twitter, Carlaw claims the signing of City’s former gem is an ‘unbelievable coup for the club’ – going on to call Rigge ‘one of the brightest young players in English football’.

He also states the England Under-16 international’s arrival is ‘fantastic news’ as GSB secure a real sensation for West Ham.

The Verdict: Great news…

Rigge comes to Rush Green with a glowing reputation and is ‘widely considered’ to be a major emerging prospect.

The 16-year-old’s arrival on a scholarship contract could provide West Ham and Moyes with a possible superstar in years to come going by how in-demand he was across the nation.

Nine clubs cannot be wrong in their pursuit of Rigge and the Irons have done very well to beat them all to his signing.

In other news: Journalist says West Ham are ‘in talks’ to sign an ‘amazing’ forward, find out more here.

Alan Hutton has lauded Leeds United’s signing of RB Salzburg right-back Rasmus Kristensen, claiming it could help solve a ‘huge’ issue at the club.

The Lowdown: Leeds sign Kristensen

The Whites confirmed the arrival of the 24-year-old on Wednesday, with Jesse Marsch acquiring the services of his former player at Salzburg.

Kristensen was a strong performer for the Austrian side, starting all eight of their Champions League games last season and averaging three aerial duel wins per game.

The hope is that it is the first of several significant arrivals this summer, as Leeds look to go up a level and steer clear of another dreaded battle with the drop.

The Latest: ‘Huge’ problem fixed

Someone who believes Kristensen is a superb signing for Leeds after their defensive injury woes last season is BBC Radio 5 Live‘s Hutton, who waxed lyrical over the move to Football Insider:

“I think injuries have been a huge problem for them over the last couple of seasons. For whatever reason, they seem to pick up big injuries. There have been parts of the season where it’s just been a nightmare for them.

“To bring in reinforcements in the right areas, at the back, where they always seem to pick injuries up, is only going to make them better.”

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The Verdict: Game-changing addition

There is no doubt that defence was an area that desperately needed reinforcements this summer, considering Leeds conceded a whopping 79 goals in 38 Premier League games last season – second only to bottom side Norwich City.

For that reason, Kristensen, who has picked up just two injuries in his professional career, really could be an excellent signing, bringing much-needed consistency, physical dominance and leadership, and even acting as a potential upgrade on the ageing Luke Ayling.

The Dane also adds a goal threat, having contributed to 15 goals in his last spell under Marsch, and this feels like an extremely low risk high reward signing.

In other news, Leeds are believed to have made a bid for one player. Find out who it is here.

Newcastle United are interested in signing FC Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, according to a report from Portuguese newspaper Jornal de Notícias (via Sport Witness). 

The lowdown: Rising star

Brought up in the famed Porto academy, Costa has already made 146 appearances across all levels for the Portuguese giants despite his tender years.

Only 22-years-old, the fully-fledged senior Portugal international made a first-team debut in 2019 against Boavista and has since amassed 68 senior outings for the illustrious club.

Under contract until 2026 (Transfermarkt), Newcastle could now be preparing an audacious attempt to bring the young stopper to the Premier League.

The latest: Magpies interested

As per Jornal de Notícias, translated by SW, Newcastle are ready to ‘really advance for the signing’ this summer.

It’s claimed that officials at St James’ Park have Costa ‘very well referenced’, having been attentive to the three-cap star’s talents for some time.

Possessing a €60million (£51million) release clause, it’s believed newly appointed transfer chief Dan Ashworth would need to bid at least €40million (£31million) for Porto to even consider a sale of the goalkeeper hailed by journalist Zach Lowy for a ‘superb’ display against Benfica.

The verdict: Make it happen

After previously nailed on number one choice Martin Dubravka succumbed to a series of regular lengthy injury absences, the gloves have been somewhat of a poisoned chalice at Newcastle.

Karl Darlow took over the mantle for a short period but inconsistent performances soon led Dubravka back into the fold under Eddie Howe. Aged 33 and 31 respectively, it’s no surprise that Howe would be looking for a long-term alternative to both Dubravka and Darlow.

Overall during 2021/22, Costa kept 15 clean sheets and saved 69.7 per cent of the shots taken against him (Fbref), higher than Dubravka’s 67.9 and Darlow’s 64.9 for the same statistic.

Holding a market value of £22.5million, signing the talented Portuguese ‘keeper for anything close to the mooted asking price would be a big expenditure but perhaps one to truly kickstart Ashworth’s plans.

In other news: Newcastle eyeing move for PL pass master Eddie Howe loves, read more here

Leeds United could part ways with left-back Leif Davis this summer, The Yorkshire Evening Post report.

The Lowdown: Bournemouth loan

Victor Orta brought Davis Leeds back in 2018 from Morecambe, with Whites chiefs believing at the time they had got a bit of ‘a steal’.

Now 22, the left-back has made 14 appearances for Leeds and was sent out on loan to Bournemouth at the start of the 2021/22 campaign.

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Scott Parker labelled Davis as ‘brilliant’, with the full-back making 12 Championship appearances for The Cherries as they earned promotion back to the Premier League.

The Latest: Exit claim

Leeds journalist Joe Donnohue shared a story on The Yorkshire Evening Post on Saturday morning, looking at the club’s busy summer plans.

When it came to returning loan players, Donnohue said that Davis, along with Kiko Casilla, Ian Poveda, Alfie McCalmont and Helder Costa, faces an uncertain future at Elland Road and may not have a role to play at all.

The Verdict: Left-back to come in?

Junior Firpo is Jesse Marsch’s only senior left-back at Elland Road, with youngsters Leo Hjelde and Liam McCarron in the background. Firpo was the club’s marquee signing last summer but struggled in his first campaign, picking up 11 yellow cards.

Some may have thought that Davis could return and rival Firpo ahead of Marsch’s first full season in charge, especially with Stuart Dallas sidelined with a long-term injury.

However, with Davis entering the final 12 months of his Leeds contract and now facing an uncertain future, perhaps the club will look to bring in a new left-back this summer and cash in on the Cherries loanee while they still can.

In other news: Phillips partner: Leeds now want ‘extraordinary’ int’l for free; Orta’s already spoke with agent

Tottenham Hotspur ‘insider’ John Wenham, who regularly breaks news about the club on his Lilywhites Rose social media channels, has made a promising transfer claim involving right wing-back target Djed Spence.

The Lowdown: Spence targeted…

After transfer chief Fabio Paratici failed to seal a deal for the Championship starlet in January, with multiple late bids lodged to no avail, it is reliably believed that Spurs will be back in the mix.

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The Telegraph list Spence as one of many targets for the Premier League club, while Football Insider even claimed that the north Londoners have ‘opened preliminary talks’ to sign the 21-year-old.

They apparently view the Middlesbrough defender, who is currently excelling on loan at Nottingham Forest, as a ‘top target’, with the Spurs insider now sharing what he has heard.

The Latest: Spence ‘99% going to happen’…

According to Wenham, who was speaking to Football Insider, a deal for Spence is ‘99% going to happen’.

He added that the mooted £10m fee for his services is a ‘no-brainer’, describing it as ‘great’ news for Spurs that they’re moving to try and seal a move early.

Wenham stated: “I think Spence is 99% going to happen. That’s what I am hearing and the fee is actually really reasonable as well.

“It’s around £10million. That’s a no-brainer, thank you very much. He’s the one a lot of clubs have been linked with.

“So it sounds like we are getting a really good deal and getting it done early which is great to see.”

The Verdict: Get it done…

Described as a player who ‘massively fits the bill for Conte’, we believe that Spence’s numbers over 2021/22 certainly back this theory.

An attack-minded wing-back, the 21-year-old has averaged Forest’s third-highest amount of successful take-ons per 90 whilst also delivering the joint-second most crosses from out wide – all whilst becoming a mainstay under Steve Cooper with 40 Championship starts (WhoScored).

The English youngster’s prospective capture could also go some way to solving the Lilywhites’ current homegrown quota issue as they urgently need to balance the books, making this update a positive one indeed.

In other news: Conte green-lights move for ‘superstar’ eyeing sensational transfer to Spurs! Find out more here.

Liverpool will have to make special plans for how to deal with Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Daniel Podence this afternoon as he could spoil the party and ruin their chances of clinching the Premier League title on the final day.

The Reds are a point behind leaders Manchester City and need them to drop points if they are to have any chance at lifting the trophy. But they need to focus on what’s in their control, and that’s making sure they claim victory themselves.

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What’s the news?

Speaking in his pre-match press conference Wolves manager Bruno Lage confirmed that Podence would be returning to the squad. The Portuguese player has been sidelined since the beginning of last month with a foot injury and has missed 5 games.

He returns for the final fixture despite his team having little to play for. The Old Gold’s failure to beat already-relegated Norwich City last weekend means that it’s now not possible for them to finish in a European place.

However, they will want to finish as high as possible and could be overtaken by Leicester City and Brighton and Hove Albion if they’re not careful.

Klopp won’t like it

Podence could be key to ensuring Wolves finish in seventh place. He moved to the West Midlands in January 2020 for £16.6m and has been a key player for the club.

He is an exceptional goal creator and when you compare him to others in the Premier League who play in the same position it shows. He ranks in the top 10% this season for key passes and the top 5% for passes into the penalty area.

Liverpool might have a really strong defence but Jurgen Klopp will have been hoping that he was still unfit as it would have made Wolves a lot easier to deal with. As a result, this piece of news surely serves as great news for the Reds’ title rivals in Manchester City.

It’s not just his ability to create chances that is impressive, he also has plenty of opportunities to score himself, having the highest average number of shots on target per 90 minutes in the whole team at 0.91.

Despite this, in front of a packed crowd at Anfield, we would be surprised if Liverpool failed to win, but they will be in for a much tougher challenge now.

IN other news: Fabrizio Romano drops “crazy” Liverpool transfer update that supporters will love…

Everton suffered a heavy 5-1 loss away at Arsenal on the final day of the Premier League, but they will not care too much after securing their survival.

Still, Frank Lampard would have expected a better performance from his players, and The Transfer Tavern have used statistical experts SofaScore to now analyse who their three worst performers were on the day:

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Dele Alli

Admittedly joint with second in terms of overall rating (6.0), Alli ranks in third here as he did not play the whole game.

Still, the former Tottenham Hotspur ace lost out on five of his duels in total, and also failed to record a single shot on goal, interception, tackle, cross or long ball, losing the ball nine times.

Jarrad Branthwaite

Also given a 6.0 rating, Branthwaite ranks in second having played the full match.

The youngster conceded five goals as a central defender, and also lost three duels, while he recorded no interceptions and lost possession eight times.

Alex Iwobi

Unfortunately for Iwobi, it was not a happy return to the Emirates Stadium as he ranked as the Toffees’ worst player with a 5.6 rating.

The Nigeria international gave away the penalty for the Gunners’ first goal, while he also lost four duels, and recorded no shots on goal, interceptions, crosses or accurate long balls, losing it 11 times in total.

In other news, find out which ‘unbelievable’ colossus could now leave the Blues here!

Aston Villa are planning to offer forward Jesse Lingard a contract this summer with the 29-year-old set to leave Manchester United next month as a free agent upon the expiry of his contract.

What’s the story?

According to reports, via Birmingham Live, the Englishman is a summer target for Villa as Steven Gerrard looks to bolster his squad in his first summer transfer window in charge of the West Midlands club.

Lingard had enjoyed an excellent half-season on loan at West Ham United last season where he scored nine goals and registered five assists in 16 appearances and was labelled as “phenomenal” by TalkSPORT’s Adrian Durham.

However, since returning to United, the 29-year-old has been offered little game time under both Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick, starting just twice in the Premier League.

Villa must sign Lingard

Despite a cruel end to a long Manchester United career, there is no doubt that Lingard is still a talented Premier League winger.

Villa could still finish as high as seventh and as low as 15th meaning that their final four matches will be vital in deciding what sort of a proposition they will be to players they look to sign over the summer.

What is for certain though is that Gerrard will be looking for extra quality from out wide with neither big money signings Emi Buendia (£38m) nor Leon Bailey (£25m) making the desired impact at Villa Park.

Buendia has shown glimpses of brilliance but has scored just three goals in the Premier League this term, alongside registering six assists.

As for Bailey, the Jamaican’s first season in England has been injury-hit and thus the winger has managed to start just seven league matches.

Both were brought in in the attempt to replace the goal contributions of Jack Grealish who departed for Manchester City. However, Lingard alone could potentially come close.

In his final season as a Villa player, Grealish scored seven goals and registered 12 assists in 27 appearances. That averages at a goal contribution every 1.42 matches whilst at West Ham, Lingard’s average was slightly better at 1.14.

Moreover, on a free transfer, signing the £80k-per-week ace would be a bargain given his talent and experience. It would certainly make sense for Villa to swoop for the winger.

AND in other news: Lange now plotting AVFC bid for “brilliant” £15m destroyer, could be bye-bye Sanson