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PSG are keen to sign Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, report AS.

What’s the word?

The French champions are looking to sign a stopper this summer, with both Manchester United’s David De Gea and AC Milan’s Gianluigi Donnarumma listed as potential targets.

However, they are both seen as prohibitively expensive and Lloris, who has captained Spurs to the Champions League final and won the World Cup with France last summer, is seen as a more attainable acquisition.

The 32-year-old joined the London club in 2012 and the report states that they are keen to reward his service by facilitating his transfer this summer, should he so desire it.

An opportunity not to pass up

This is a rare opportunity for Spurs and they should absolutely cash in on Lloris if a big bid is made.

This season, he has made a number of mistakes despite the side’s success in Europe and is perhaps the most upgradeable player in the first-choice starting XI.

Indeed, he cost his side a point against Liverpool at Anfield – Spurs could well have secured a top-four finish prior to the final day of the season if they’d held on – and was also involved in a horrific mix-up with Kieran Trippier against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge that saw the England right-back score an own goal.

Now, that is not to say that it’ll be simple for PSG to lure him to France but they have seemingly endless resources at their disposal and chairman Daniel Levy should use that to his advantage.

He is, of course, a feared negotiator and he should be trying to extract the biggest fee possible from the Parisien giants.

That money then has to be reinvested – preferably on a goalkeeper who makes fewer errors than Lloris – but this could be the prime opportunity to cash in.

He will be 33 in December and PSG rarely come knocking twice.

يجهز نادي مانشستر سيتي المنافس في بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، لتمديد عقدي نجمي الفريق الأول لكرة القدم، رحيم سترلينج وكيفن دي بروين خلال الأسابيع المقبلة.

يأتي ذلك بعد ضمان مانشستر سيتي استمرار المدرب، بيب جوارديولا، عقب توقيعه قبل أيام على عقد جديد حتى يونيو 2023، بحسب ما ذكرت صحيفة “ميرور” البريطانية.

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وتريد الإدارة في مانشستر سيتي، فرض مزيد من الاستقرار على الفريق بالفترة المقبلة، ويرون أن تمديد عقدي سترلينج ودي بروين أمر مهم للغاية، نظرًا لأنهما من الأعمدة الرئيسية.

ويحاول النادي الإنجليزي الحفاظ على نجومه في الفترة المقبلة من أجل إقناع نجم برشلونة ومنتخب الأرجنتين، ليونيل ميسي، بالقدوم إلى مانشستر سيتي بعد نهاية عقده بنهاية يونيو المقبل.

وبحسب التقرير من “ميرور” البريطانية، من المتوقع أن يوقع دي بروين على عقد جديد مع مانشستر سيتي حتى 2025 براتب أسبوعي قيمته 350 ألف جنيه إسترليني، بينما المفاوضات مع سترلينج تجرى على قدم وساق ولكنها ليست في مرحلة متقدمة مثل البلجيكي.

With the Premier League season wrapped up, attentions are now turning to the summer transfer window.

Many clubs will be looking to add quality to their sides as well as looking to ship off players who haven’t made the grade, and for West Ham, they will be looking to do both.

Manuel Pellegrini surely has big plans to bring in players that could take West Ham into contention for Europe next season, but to do that the Chilean manager must first oversee a mass summer overhaul at the club that will see big names leave the club, and according to the Standard, Lucas Perez is one of those figures to depart.

The Spanish striker signed from city rivals Arsenal only last year for a cut-rate price of £4 million, and despite picking up a proven Premier League quality attacker on the cheap, Perez has been poor for the Hammers.

The 30-year-old has featured 19 times for West Ham this season in all competitions, scoring just six goals, and although this at face value doesn’t sound too bad for a player who only cost £4 million, Perez only started seven games for Pellegrini this campaign.

With a reported wage (as per SpotRac) of £80,000-a-week, Perez is not only a player who barely starts enough but is also someone who is costing the Hammers too much money to simply be used as a squad player.

£4 million might have been a steal for the Hammers, but with only a handful of starts and being one of the highest paid players at the club, Pellegrini will need to make sure Perez is one of the first out the exit door this summer.

West Ham, has Perez been a flop this season? Let us know!

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According to Football Insider, Crystal Palace are one of three top flight clubs set to join Aston Villa in the hunt for Luton Town’s James Justin, who has enjoyed a brilliant season with the League One winners.

The right-footer is predominantly left sided, with Jack Stacey occupying the right-back spot, and his arrival at Selhurst Park could therefore represent a threat to Patrick van Aanholt, whose 2018/19 wasn’t so impressive.

What’s the news?

Well, Football Insider reports that the versatile Justin is also a target for Leicester, Southampton, Fulham and Villa, who have already tabled a £7.5m bid this summer.

The local lad made an impressive 52 appearances for the newly-promoted Hatters in all competitions, scoring three goals and chalking up nine assists, incredible creative numbers for a full-back.

He now looks likely to leave Kenilworth Road in the coming months with his contract expiring next summer.

Palace have started to put some emphasis on developing young talent in recent seasons, with the meteoric rise of Aaron Wan-Bissaka the chief example, and Justin could become the next young star to flourish at Selhurst Park, albeit at the expense of van Aanholt.

A problem for PVA

The former Sunderland man’s pace and surprising finishing ability make him a threat on the front foot but his defensive ineptitude has cost his side at times this season, with the Dutch international far too often losing track of his man or being caught out of position.

It’s something that many of the SE25 faithful have picked up on and it’s safe to say that they would welcome an upgrade…

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Despite having wrestled the starting left-back spot from fellow January 2017 arrival Jeffrey Schlupp over the course of the past couple of years, the player’s poor form has sometimes led Roy Hodgson to start right-back Joel Ward in his place this season for more defensive stability.

Clearly the 5 ft 10 ace’s place in the back four isn’t guaranteed and the arrival of a young, hungry rival could see him relegated to the bench permanently if Justin can find his feet in the top flight.

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Rangers won’t be making a move for out-of-contract defender Leighton Baines this summer, according to The Daily Record.

What’s the story?

The paper say there has been substantial chatter over the last week that the Gers could be set to sign the Everton veteran, with his deal at Goodison Park set to expire this summer.

The 34-year-old has yet to reveal what his future holds or what club he will be playing for next season but The Record are adamant it won’t be Rangers despite the club potentially still signing a player in his position over the coming months.

The report states that the departure of Lee Wallace coupled with middling form for current regulars in the position, Gerrard could look to strengthen at left-back.

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Would Baines have been a good Rangers choice?

With over 400 appearances in the English Premier League for Everton and Wigan Athletic, Baines has had an excellent career at the top level but simply doesn’t fit into the project Gerrard is currently trying to build at Ibrox.

The Gers boss is assembling a team of young, hungry British-based talent that can forge a unit capable to go up against the might of Celtic and having the mental fortitude to credibly challenge for trophies in multiple competitions.

Key experience in the team is part of that too, but having already signed players such as Allan McGregor, Steven Davis and Jermain Defoe, Gerrard already has a spine in his team made up of veteran professionals and the addition of Baines would just be one too many.

An old pals act is the last thing Rangers fans want to see ahead of the new season.

A move for a former international teammate of Gerrard, who is now well into his 30s, would raise serious eyebrows and this is a transfer the club are better off passing on.

Having achieved the unthinkable with his boyhood club by taking them from the abyss of the third tier to the Premier League in just three years, Chris Wilder has already guaranteed his place in Sheffield United folklore alongside the likes of Neil Warnock and Dave Bassett.

Yet despite this success, the 51-year-old will know that in order to give the Blades the best chance of competing amongst the best club sides in England, he will have to get his recruitment spot on in the summer.

Whereas bringing in players who already have experience of top-flight football could allow the club to thrive in their new surroundings, by taking a risk on unproven stars, United may struggle to survive next season.

According to the Northern Echo, the Blades are reportedly targeting a move for Middlesbrough forward Britt Assombalonga who may be convinced to move to Bramall Lane following the Smoggies’ failure to secure promotion during the 2018/19 campaign.

Although the 26-year-old managed to fire in 16 goals for Tony Pulis’ side in all competitions this year, the fact that he has never played above the second-tier should act as a warning to Wilder if he is indeed interested in signing the marksman.

By spending a considerable amount on Assombalonga, the Blades could be making a huge error as he despite being undeniably talented, he may not be ready for the challenges that the Premier League has to offer.

If he is brought in and ultimately fails to deliver, it would not be at all surprising if United end up being back in the second tier come 2020.

What do you think Blades fans? Would Assombalonga be a good signing to make this summer? Or is it too much of a risk to splash the cash on a striker who has yet to prove himself at the top level? Let us know below.

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According to The Mirror, Aston Villa are one of a number of teams interested in Liverpool’s Harry Wilson.

What’s the word?

After achieving promotion from the Championship, Dean Smith has already been busy in the transfer market, signing Anwar El Ghazi permanently whilst also adding Jota to his ranks.

The Villans will clearly need to strengthen ahead of a return to the Premier League but spending big could be a cause for concern after seeing Fulham spend over £100m, only to be relegated.

One player who could make a move for an expensive fee though is Liverpool’s Wilson.

The Mirror claim that the Merseyside club have an interest in the winger who could leave for £21m, per the report.

However, there is plenty of interest in the player so convincing him to join may not be straightforward. Valencia and Getafe are also interested whilst Leicester and Rangers are also possible destinations according to The Mirror.

Mirroring El Ghazi

One of Villa’s main problems this season has been in a wide area. El Ghazi was their most productive winger, scoring six and also claiming the same number of assists.

Boasting the ability to cut inside, he was a constant threat on the left flank, causing numerous problems to opposition defenders.

His form in the final stages of the season was impressive, even scoring in the play-off final.

But it’s on the right where Villa’s wide men have struggled and as a result, the signing of Wilson could be an instant fix.

On loan at Derby last term, he found the net 16 times. In comparison, Andre Green and Albert Adomah only netted three between them.

A left footed player, the Liverpool man could mirror El Ghazi’s threat but from the opposite wing.

The 22-year-old played in a number of positions but it was on the right where he was arguably most impressive – leading to eight of his Championship goals.

He’d regularly cut inside, just as Villa’s most recent signing has done on a regular basis, either carving out opportunities for his teammates or finding the net himself.

Should he join, Wilson’s direct nature will significantly improve Villa’s attack and create impressive symmetry with El Ghazi on the opposite flank.

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Former United defender Danny Mills has urged Leeds to make a move for Newcastle United forward Dwight Gayle, as reported by website Football Insider.

What’s he said?

Despite obvious progress made this season, it’s ultimate been one of disappointment for Leeds and their supporters after the play-off semi-final defeat to Derby County last week.

With thoughts turning to how Marcelo Bielsa can build a team capable of promotion next season, an area of the pitch that can do with strengthening is the attack.

Mills reckons there is one obvious outstanding candidate who can help lead the club to glory.

As quoted by Football Insider, the 42-year-old said:

“Their top scorer is Kemar Roofe, who’s scored 15 goals in total, which is not outstanding. He’s done well, but it’s not enough.

“Leeds need a striker who can score 20-plus goals. You think of someone like Dwight Gayle, who is far more prolific, and he could make all the difference.

“He’s available as he’s finished his (West Brom) loan and going back to Newcastle, where [Rafael] Benitez doesn’t really fancy him.”

Spot on from Mills

Only three Leeds players managed to reach double figures for goals this term and the Elland Road side could definitely do with a natural goalscorer who can win points in tight matches.

Gayle has been a sensation in the Championship this season on loan at West Brom, netting an outstanding 24 goals in 41 appearances, an average of a goal every 123 minutes.

That kind of consistency could really be the difference between gaining automatic promotion, winning the play-offs or finishing as also-rans – as Leeds unfortunately have this season.

How viable a move for him would be remains to be seen, considering he is rated at £10.8m by Transfermarkt, but its a good suggestion from Mills, who has clearly identified Gayle’s likely availability and Leeds’ need for a ruthless goalscorer.

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Tottenham Hotspur continue to be linked with a move for Fulham’s Ryan Sessegnon, per the Daily Mail.

Spurs are keen to pay £25million for the left-back, who can also play as a left-winger, though the Cottagers want closer to £40m.

On the chalkboard

Sessegnon has endured a difficult season in the Premier League, with Fulham relegated to the Championship.

The 18-year-old nevertheless made 35 appearances, scoring two goals and laying on six assists.

It remains to be seen, however, where he would fit in at Spurs.

Per Transfermarkt, Sessegnon has been deployed in six positions this season.

He has played on the left wing five times, in an advanced role, and on the right wing seven times.

The teenager has been played as a left-back six times and right-back once while playing on the left of midfield 14 times, and the right once.

It appears that his managers – Slavisa Jokanovic, Claudio Ranieri and, now, Scott Parker – have been confused about Sessegnon’s best position and have subsequently moved him around the pitch in a bid to unlock his potential.

Instead, it has limited him and has surely played a part in Fulham’s relegation.

Pochettino can’t make a similar mistake

This will prove a puzzle for Mauricio Pochettino if Sessegnon does move to Spurs.

He will have to ensure that he knows exactly where the England youth international is to be played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It seems obvious but, judging by his season at Fulham, it isn’t.

He could perhaps replace Ben Davies, the left-back who is clearly second-choice behind Danny Rose; or he could provide depth on the left flank further forward, perhaps providing some competition to Son Heung-Min, the club’s Player of the Season.

One thing, however, is clear: Spurs cannot make the same mistake that Fulham have as they look to bring out the best in the teenager and receive value for their money.

It was an unexpected signing, but when the news broke that West Ham had signed Felipe Anderson for a club-record fee, everyone was surprised.

The then Lazio winger was at one point one of the most talked about players in the European game with a plethora of teams all linked to the signature of the Brazilian international, which is why it was a surprise that Manuel Pellegrini’s West Ham were the club to sign Anderson for a reported £36 million last year.

Sceptics were unsure whether the winger would live up to his price tag, but after a full season in the Premier League the 26-year-old has proven to be a hit in the English top-flight, scoring nine goals and assisting four in his debut year, and he’s already attracting interest.

According to the Daily Mail (via Hammers News), Liverpool are interested in the Brazilian winger this summer as Jurgen Klopp’s side aim to add that missing bit of creativity that saw the Reds miss out on the Premier League title by a point, and for West Ham, they should let Anderson walk if a bid comes in.

Although Anderson is only valued on Transfermarkt at £36 million, the Brazilian would recoup a club-record offer should the Reds make a bid for the Hammers superstar, and after such a stellar season in his first year in England, the winger has shown he is capable of playing for a bigger club.

His performances this season suggest he should be playing Champions League football instead of fighting for a top-half place, which is nothing against the Hammers, just his ability deserves to be projected on a bigger stage.

West Ham are in need of a lot of new players this summer with very few funds to work with, and selling Anderson will give the club the money to all but rebuild their squad and make them a better team going into next season.

Anderson have proven to be a natural in the Premier League, and if a big bid comes in for the flamboyant Brazilian, West Ham must do the right thing and let their man walk.

West Ham fans, would you sell Anderson this summer? Let us know!