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Despite spending an exorbitant sum of money, it has been a tough couple of years for Chelsea fans.

The west Londoners went through four managers last season only to end up 12th in the Premier League, whereas this year, they have stuck with Mauricio Pochettino – for now – and are currently 11th.

So far, Todd Boehly and Co's plan to spend big on youngsters has not worked out, and while it could still come good in the end, there are several players on big wages at the club who probably shouldn't be.

In fact, one signing from last year is on substantially more than Conor Gallagher despite making little to no impact since joining.

How much Conor Gallagher earns at Chelsea

Gallagher, a boyhood Chelsea fan, has been with the club for his entire footballing journey. He fought his way through the various youth sides and impressed out on loan before finally taking his chance and staking a claim for a spot in the first team.

The Epsom-born gem made his full debut for the club against Leeds United on the 21st of August 2022 in the Premier League, although it wasn't quite the introduction to the team that he would've hoped for as the Peacocks beat them 3-0.

GK – Edouard Mendy

RB – Reece James

CB – Thiago Silva

CB – Kalidou Koulibaly

LB – Marc Cucurella

CM – Jorginho

CM – Conor Gallagher

RM – Ruben Loftus-Cheek

LM – Mason Mount

ST – Kai Havertz

ST – Raheem Sterling

In fact, the Englishman's first season in the team probably didn't go quite as well as he was hoping it would as, after making 45 appearances, he had just three goals and one assist to his name, although considering he played just 2022 minutes, it isn't as a poor a return as it first looks.

However, the 24-year-old has dramatically improved this season, scoring four goals and providing six assists in just 36 appearances while also captaining the side on 17 occasions in the absence of Reece James and Ben Chilwell.

In all, it would be quite hard to argue that the "heart" of the club, as talent scout Jacek Kulig described him, isn't deserving of his £50k-per-week wages, especially as there's another player in the team earning substantially more than that while making comparatively little impact.

How much Benoît Badiashile earns at Chelsea

There are quite a few players who earn more than Gallagher in Chelsea's current squad – 18 to be exact – including Robert Sanchez, Nicolas Jackson, and Axel Disasi, but perhaps the most surprising is Benoît Badiashile.

The French centre-back is currently bringing home a healthy pay packet of £90k-per-week, which is £40k-per-week more than the stand-in captain, or almost double.

Now, while a wage of £90k-per-week is unimaginable for the vast majority of people, it is not terribly abnormal in the Premier League, and so, if Badiashile was regularly playing for Chelsea, it might be easier to understand, but he's not.

Appearances

23

Cost per Appearance

£1.7m

Minutes

1791'

Cost per Minute

£22k-per-minute

Goals

2

Assists

1

In all, the former AS Monaco man has made 23 appearances since completing his £35m move last January, and while a large part of that is due to the 25 games he has missed through injury, it's also been down to a slew of less-than-ideal performances.

For example, when he was selected to start at Anfield in January, he looked utterly hopeless, putting in a display that Gabby Agbonlahor described as "dreadful" and "the worst centre-half performance I've seen in the Premier League."

He was also directly responsible for Newcastle United's opening goal in the club's League Cup tie in December, only avoiding serious criticism thanks to the 92nd-minute equaliser from Mykhailo Mudryk.

Considering his 60 weeks of wages, which amount to £5.4m, and the £35m transfer fee he originally cost the club, it is hard not to look at that £40m as money wasted, at least for now.

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ByJack Salveson Holmes Mar 6, 2024

Ultimately, the young Frenchman is only 22 years old, and he could well come good for Chelsea, but given his consistent injury problems and less-than-stellar performances when he is fit, the signs aren't great.

Celtic have been guilty of failing Brendan Rodgers in a bizarre area this season and it's not just the transfer window, according to TalkSPORT pundit Alan Brazil.

The Bhoys off the boil

The Scottish giants were held to a 1-1 draw against fourth-placed Kilmarnock over the weekend, a result which saw them drop into second place and be overtaken by arch-rivals Rangers, who now sit two points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership with less than a third of the season left to play.

It was the latest frustration in a season that has been full of them, with Rodgers' side not running away with the title as they have done in recent seasons, and now in danger of losing their grip on the Scottish crown.

Their form has led to plenty of speculation about the future of Rodgers, but former Celtic star Frank McAvennie has insisted that their issues are not due to the manager, and that even Pep Guardiola couldn't fix the issues at the club.

Journalist shares what he’s heard from Celtic on future of Brendan Rodgers

The Hoops boss is under pressure.

ByHenry Jackson Feb 20, 2024

“Who are you going to bring in? Pep’s supposed to be the best manager in the world and I don’t know how he could make that team (better). It’s all about confidence", he told PLZ.

“Some of the players… it’s alright when you’re winning but grow a set. Stand up and be counted. If you’re looking at Kilmarnock and saying ‘individually they were better than you’ then that’s not right for Celtic.”

Matchday

Rangers

Celtic

27

Hearts (H)

Motherwell (A)

28

Kilmarnock (A)

Dundee (H)

29

Motherwell (H)

Hearts (A)

30

Dundee (A)

St Johnstone (H)

31

Hibernian (H)

Livingston (A)

32

Celtic (H)

Rangers (A)

Brazil reveals surprise sticking point

Speaking to TalkSPORT, Brazil has revealed that a lack of investment at the club has really set them back, with the owners bizarrely not even willing to put up funding to improve the pitch, despite Rodgers being keen to do so.

“Look, I don’t know what’s happened at Celtic at the moment. It’s clear there’s a problem", he told TalkSPORT.

“I might be wrong, but I heard the pitch needed money spent on it, he [Brendan Rodgers] wanted money for players and didn’t get it.

“But these are things I’ve been told, but it might not be 100% true. But what I do know is, I look at the results and there’s something not right.”

Though perhaps trivial, the news points to more disconnect between the manager and those that run the club. Their transfer policy has come under increased scrutiny too – Rodgers and co have shelled out over £20m since the summer transfer window, but have little to show for it and are still in net profit thanks to the sale of Jota to Al-Ittihad.

As a result, Rodgers is under pressure, and with a title slipping away his days at Celtic Park could be numbered.

West Ham United insider ExWHUemployee has shared a contract update out of the London Stadium.

West Ham winless in 2024 amid Moyes concerns

Before the turn of 2024, the Irons seemed in pretty great stead, having beaten the likes of Man United and title-contending Arsenal over the Christmas period.

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ByEmilio Galantini Feb 8, 2024

Fast-forward to now, and it appears a New Year hoodoo has struck manager David Moyes' squad. The east Londoners are yet to win a single game in all competitions since leaving 2023, and pressure is growing on West Ham's manager to turn the tide.

Moyes recently confirmed that talks are set to resume over a new deal for him to remain at the London Stadium, and he says they are "well down the line" already, yet some reports after his statement suggest otherwise.

Danny Ings

6.16

Nayef Aguerd

6.50

Kurt Zouma

6.54

Vladimir Coufal

6.70

Michail Antonio

6.74

West Ham are said to be exploring Moyes alternatives, in case they opt against extending his stay, so these next few months could well be crucial in determining what the future holds next season.

If Moyes wishes to remain in charge, West Ham's form will have to pick up and very quickly. There have been few standouts in terms of player form, but one man who's really turned a corner is right-back Ben Johnson.

The Englishman has thrived in a more advanced role, and West Ham are attempting to tie Johnson down with a new deal, potentially as a result. His contract expires at the end of this season, alongside youngster Divin Mubama, with Ex sharing an update on both their situations.

West Ham set to fresh Mubama and Johnson contract talks

Speaking on The West Ham Way, Ex says that West Ham are set for fresh talks on new deals for Mubama and Johnson. He adds that these next few weeks will be "very important", as the Hammers attempt to keep both at Rush Green.

“West Ham are set to re-start talks with both Johnson and Mubuma,” stated Ex.

“Johnson has shown recently how important he is to the side, and we understand the talks will resume in the next couple of weeks. Mubuma is the same, he’s a player the club want to retain, so there is hope both deals can be agreed and signed. The club will work to get these done, with the next few weeks very important."

Johnson in particular is a player they should look to tie down as soon as possible, as the 23-year-old has plenty of interest in his services, recently from Leeds United. Former Moyes assistant Stuart Pearce, commenting on the defender a few seasons ago, tipped him for the very top.

"He's a wonderful professional to deal with and work with," said Pearce.

"We're very proud to have him out of our academy system as well, which is a real plus for us, especially with the connection to this club with the academy. I think he's just developing and getting better and better, and like with all young players, the more game time they have, the better they'll get, so I am delighted for the boy."

Tottenham Hotspur were dumped out of the FA Cup by Manchester City on Friday night as Nathan Ake's controversial late goal secured the win for the visitors.

Ruben Dias blocks on Guglielmo Vicario went unpunished and that allowed the Dutch central defender to prod the ball into the back of the net from close range.

There were positives to come out of the match for Ange Postecoglou, though, and one of them was the return of James Maddison, who came off the bench during the second half, from injury.

The England international made his first competitive appearance for Spurs since the 6th of November, against Chelsea in the Premier League.

He has been a terrific addition since his summer switch from Leicester City as an outstanding creative force in the middle of the park for Tottenham.

Daniel Levy and Postecoglou could provide the English wizard with another quality operator to create chances for if they are able to land another striker to the squad before the deadline passes on Thursday this week.

Tottenham's search for a striker

One exciting marksman who has been linked with a possible move to North London is Besiktas and Turkey U19 number nine Semih Kilicsoy

Turkish outlet Fanatik reported earlier this month that Spurs are one of a number of clubs keeping tabs on the talented young centre-forward.

The outlet stated that Aston Villa, Borussia Dortmund, and Napoli are also monitoring the 18-year-old attacker as they eye up a possible swoop for his services.

They claimed that scouts from several European sides came to watch the promising talent in action in January, with the teenage whiz breaking into the first-team squad with the Turkish giants this season.

According to Milliyet, via TurkishNewsWorld, Besiktas will demand a fee of at least €25m (£21m) from any of the interested parties to part ways with Kilicsoy this month.

This would be a club-record departure for the Super Lig side as it would be €2.5m more than the €22.5m they received from Premier League side Everton back in the summer of 2018.

The report suggests that their staggering valuation of the teenage starlet speaks to how highly they rate him and his potential to improve over the years to come.

It, however, remains to be seen whether Spurs are prepared to go in with an offer for his services during the current window or if they will wait until the summer to make a move. There is also no mention in either of the reports if any sides are willing to meet Besiktas' £21m valuation of the young finisher.

If Levy can secure a deal for Kilicsoy, though, then Tottenham could bring in a lethal partner for Maddison in the final third, based on his impressive form for Besiktas at youth and senior level.

Maddison's immense creativity for Spurs

The 27-year-old magician is a striker's dream because he has the quality and vision to consistently create high-quality chances for his teammates at the top end of the pitch.

A centre-forward playing with Maddison behind them does not have to worry about a lack of service as the attacking midfielder is almost guaranteed to produce an excellent opportunity for them week-in-week-out.

Over the last 365 days, the former Foxes star ranks within the top 2% of his positional peers across the Men's Big Five Leagues and European competitions for shot-creating actions (6.43) per 90, and the top 4% for Expected Assisted Goals (0.37) per 90.

This shows that he has been one of the best creative threats in Europe over the past year, for Spurs and Leicester, with his defence-splitting passes to create shooting opportunities for his teammates.

His form in the Premier League for Tottenham this season has been particularly impressive as he ranks within the top 1% of attacking midfielders and wingers within the division for shot-creating actions (8.17) and progressive passes (9.91) per 90 respectively.

This shows that he has been an outstanding creator for Postecoglou in the English top-flight, which is why he is a dream for strikers to play with.

Appearances

11

Sofascore rating

7.91

Goals

Three

Assists

Five

Big chances created

Six

As you can see from the table above, Maddison offers goals and assists from a number ten position and Kilicsoy, if Spurs win the race for his signature, could love to play alongside him.

Kilicsoy's impressive goal record

The 18-year-old marksman is in the early stages of his career and it would be a gamble for Tottenham to bring him to England as he is yet to prove himself out of his home country.

However, his impressive goal record for Besiktas and Turkey at youth and senior level suggests that he has the potential to be a lethal partner for Maddison, who has the ability to create plenty of chances for the young number nine.

The teenage dynamo, who analyst Ben Mattinson hailed as a "powerful" player, caught the eye for his club's U19 side with a phenomenal return of 42 goals and six assists in 64 appearances from the 2020/21 campaign through to the end of last season.

He has also excelled for Turkey's youth teams with 21 strikes in 27 outings throughout the U14, U15, U17, and U19 age groups for his country.

That staggering form for the academy team earned him a first-team chance with Besiktas and he has grasped that opportunity with both hands this season.

Appearances

Ten

Sofascore rating

7.36

Expected Goals

2.85

Goals

Five

Assists

Two

As you can see from the table above, Kilicsoy, who was described as a "hidden gem" by the aforementioned Mattinson, is a lethal finisher who has more than made the most of the xG that has been created for him.

This suggests that he has the quality to outperform his xG, which is a sign of a clinical goalscorer, and that is why he could be a fantastic partner for Maddison in the final third.

The current Spurs whiz excels at creating high-quality chances – providing his teammates with big xG opportunities – and Kilicsoy could turn those key passes into assists for the England international with his superb finishing, if he can translate his form over to England.

Therefore, they could form a lethal partnership at the top end of the pitch for Spurs and Levy should push to secure a deal for his services either this month or in the summer.

Aston Villa kicked off their January transfer window on Monday by completing a deal for Red Star Belgrade full-back Kosta Nedeljkovic for an undisclosed fee. Nedeljkovic will remain in Serbia on loan until the end of the season, but Unai Emery wants to sign another player who can make a more immediate impact too.

Last week, Villa saw a second bid rejected for Middlesbrough attacker Morgan Rogers, with the Championship side "adamant" that they won't compromise on the fee. There's a feeling that this could become a saga that continues to run as we approach the deadline on February 1.

The player is apparently keen on the move, naturally given that Villa are not only in the Premier League but are also pushing for Champions League qualification. Fabrizio Romano has now provided an update on where Villa stand as Boro hold firm.

Villa determined to make Rogers "main signing"

Speaking to GiveMeSport, Romano suggested that Villa will make another bid for Rogers. They "really want" him to be their "main signing" this month, and Emery is a strong admirer, so they could continue to push for his signature until the last moment.

"I think they will keep pushing for Rogers because they already made two proposals. Middlesbrough have insisted that they want to keep the player, but I think this is a typical situation where we have to keep an eye on the player until the end of the window.

"Aston Villa really want him and want to make him their main signing of the January transfer window. Unai Emery is a big fan, so I think they will keep pushing."

"Huge talent" Rogers can be creative force at Villa

21-year-old Rogers, who's previously had loan spells at Lincoln, Bournemouth and Blackpool, only left Manchester City's academy to join Boro last summer, but he's already made a big impression. Able to play as a winger and an attacking midfielder, he's made 32 appearances this season, including 14 Championship starts. He would only make Michael Carrick's XI for five of the first 17 matches, but has now been included for nine of the last 11 as he makes himself more and more valuable.

Rogers has played a starring role on his side's run to the League Cup semifinals – they play Chelsea in the semifinal second leg on Tuesday night, looking to protect a one-goal lead – by scoring four goals and providing three assists. Only Liverpool's Cody Gakpo has found the net as many times in the competition, while only the Reds' Darwin Nunez and Blackburn's Andy Moran have set up as many goals.

Overall, Rogers is sitting on direct goal contributions for the season (six goals, nine assists), and the table below shows that he's been an outstanding playmaker, sitting at the top of the Championship on a per-90 basis when it comes to the underlying numbers.

Assists

6

9th

Assists per 90

0.41

2nd

Expected assisted goals (xAG)

5.8

10th

xAG per 90

0.4

1st

Carrick has spoken of his signing in glowing terms, calling him "a huge talent" with a "terrific attitude" and a "very creative" skillset, but he clearly faces a battle to hang onto him in the next nine days or so.

Everton are one of a number of top clubs battling to sign an "explosive" attacking player who they have already contacted in the past, according to a fresh transfer update.

Everton takeover & transfer news

The Blues have so much to tackle at the moment both on and off the pitch, with Sean Dyche no doubt desperate to be able to simply focus on performances and results. The ten-point deduction has been handled well so far, with Everton getting themselves out of the Premier League relegation zone, but further punishments could still be coming their way, according to recent updates.

There are also issues surrounding the takeover of the club by 777 Partners, with doubts continuing to emerge over their credentials, so there is understandable reason for unease within the fanbase.

One thing that could create some much-needed positivity is new signings in the January transfer window, and Everton have been linked with plenty of players in recent weeks. Kalvin Phillips is a wanted man ahead of a likely loan move away from Manchester City this month, and the Merseysiders are seen as one of the clubs who could snap him up.

Brentford's Frank Onyeka is another possible target for Everton before January reaches its conclusion, while West Brom youngster Tom Fellows is also a name who has been thrown into the hat.

Everton want to sign Largie Ramazani

According to a new update from Spanish media (via Sport Witness), Everton are fighting other clubs for the signing of Largie Ramazani, with the 22-year-old potentially leaving Almeria in the near future.

Only earlier this month, the Blues were reported to have made contact with the Belgian over a move to Goodison Park, and it doesn't look as though their interest has gone away. This latest rumour suggests that Almeria "could be satisfied by closing his sale in the coming days", as long as a bid of €8m (£6.8m) comes their way.

Ramazani could be a strong January addition for Everton, adding quality in attacking areas and invariably taking up a left-sided role, allowing him to battle with the likes of Jack Harrison and Dwight McNeil for playing time. This season, he has six goal contributions (two goals and four assists) in 11 La Liga starts, as well as an overall tally of 20 goals and eight assists in 118 appearances for his current club.

Meanwhile, football talent scout Jacek Kulig is someone who rates the youngster highly as a player, saying of him recently:

"Explosive winger, electric pace & acceleration, superb dribbling skills & close control. Likes to play a direct style, dynamic & very positive with the ball, likes to make effective off-the-shoulder runs, counter-attacking weapon. 'The Mini-Vinicius'."

Report now shares new update out of Everton on points deduction

This could be big news for Sean Dyche.

ByHenry Jackson Jan 19, 2024

This really highlights the weapons that Ramazani has in his armoury, and if Everton could beat others to his signature, he could be an inspired signing who improves with age for some time to come.

Manchester United have an exceptional talent on their hands in Alejandro Garnacho.

It’s been a tough decade for the Red Devils, but class is permanent and is clearly embedded into the roots of the club – as can be seen with their academy product portfolio.

Despite the emerging talents of youth players such as Hannibal Mejbri, Shola Shoretire, Anthony Elanga and Charlie McNeill – there is a bigger buzz around former Atletico Madrid prospect; Alejandro Garnacho.

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The Manchester United youngster has achieved a cool 18 goal returns (12 goals, six assists) in 30 appearances that span from the U18s to the U23s in Premier League 2.

Despite not making a first-team appearance for the Red Devils, the 17-year-old was called up to the Argentina national team last month in what looked to be a bid to get the starlet to secure allegiance – with Garnacho also able to play for Spain having been born in Madrid and growing up there.

Garnacho was described by the Spanish media (via Playmakerstats.com) as the “jewel in the crown” of Atletico Madrid’s academy, though, that was until Manchester United beat several top European outfits to his signature.

The youngster has also been described as “rampant” by Manchester United themselves, after a performance against Stoke City in which he bagged a hat-trick in the U18s’ 6-1 win.

With his record healthy, his reputation growing, and the fact that he is 17-years-old plying his trade with the U23’s – the main hype around the starlet is his adoration and subsequent comparison to Cristiano Ronaldo.

Taking to Instagram, Garnacho has already stated: “Greatest of all times… @Cristiano” after the great Portuguese gave the youngster the match ball after hitting a hat-trick against Norwich City.

The United starlet has also been seen emulating Ronaldo’s “Siuu” celebration after netting in the academy whilst his deal with Nike is yet another resemblance of the famous attacker.

The fact that Garnacho has trained with both Lionel Messi and Ronaldo at the age of 17-years-old is incredible but he has earned the right to do so with his performances for the youth set-up.

His goal in the FA Youth Cup win over Wolverhampton Wanderers served as a fantastic example of his prowess as a player.

Ten Hag could instantly impress the fanbase by utilising the youngster in what looks to be a major rebuild for the club.

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Newcastle United are reportedly now ‘close’ to signing Matt Targett on a permanent deal in the summer.

The Lowdown: Good impression

Targett has certainly made a good impression at St. James’ Park, especially with the supporters, as 97.5% of them have recently claimed that they would like him to sign permanently from Aston Villa.

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He was ‘excellent’ on his debut in the 3-1 win at home to Everton, and has not looked back since, not missing a single minute under Eddie Howe, except when they played his parent club (Transfermarkt).

The Latest: Targett ‘close’

Taking to Twitter, iNews journalist Mark Douglas has revealed that a deal to sign Targett permanently is now ‘close’.

Expanding in his article, Douglas added that the North East club ‘have the framework’ of a deal agreed, which could materialise once his loan expires.

The Verdict: Smart move

It would certainly be a smart move by the new owners to sign Targett on a permanent deal, as it means that they will not have to look for another left-back to sign in the summer.

The 26-year-old is clearly popular with the club and the fanbase already, and is at a good age to kick on for the Tyneside outfit.

Nonetheless, with Villa signing Lucas Digne from Everton in the January transfer window, they would likely allow him to go for the right price.

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Liverpool want to sign Denmark international and Brentford midfielder Christian Eriksen this summer.

What’s the story?

According to reports in Spain, Liverpool are one of three possible clubs Eriksen could end up at next season with the other two being a return to either Ajax or Tottenham Hotspur.

Many were surprised when he came back to the Premier League with Brentford in January, but he is shown he is still capable of producing top performances which have attracted interest from big clubs.

He’s rated at £13.5m with his contract expiring at the end of the season. The Bees will be keen to renew, but better options could be on the table for Eriksen.

Liverpool supporters will be buzzing

Whatever you think about the club’s he has previously played for, most people are admirers of Eriksen. So Liverpool fans will be buzzing about the prospect of him moving to Merseyside.

His story over the last 12 months is remarkable. From winning the Scudetto with Inter Milan to hopes of lifting the European Championships with his country. Everyone stood still when he collapsed on the field during the Euros after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Thankfully he was saved and has made an incredible recovery since. Naturally there were question marks over whether he would be able to replicate his form previously shown.

However, in just six appearances for Brentford since arriving Eriksen has been directly involved in three goals, and in games where he’s played a full 90 minutes the Bees have a 100% record.

The 30-year-old has shown that he still has a lot to offer and has been described as still “world class”.

So it’s not surprising that bigger clubs in Europe are interested in him, and if he’s available on a free transfer it’s likely he’ll receive some big offers.

With all three clubs mentioned in the report there’s a possibility of playing Champions League football. A return to Spurs would see Eriksen reunited with Antonio Conte who he played under at Inter.

However we think Liverpool is the most attractive option, it comes with the chance to work with Jurgen Klopp and compete for every trophy available. He’s never won the Champions League and with Liverpool it would be his best opportunity.

It’s a transfer that would suit both parties with Eriksen adding some exceptional quality to the growing depth of Klopp’s side. The man with 110 senior career goals to his name could be a shrewd addition at Anfield.

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Tottenham Hotspur’s efforts within the transfer market have accelerated over recent days, looking to make key additions before the start of the Premier League campaign.

Thomas Frank has taken the reins during the off-season, looking to build on the Europa League success endured by the club at the end of last season.

The Dane will be wanting to hit the ground running in his first year at the helm, but he will certainly need investment from the hierarchy if he’s to be a success in the role.

Former boss Ange Postecoglou struggled with injuries last season, leaving his side without key players and highlighting the need for added depth ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

Numerous players have been linked with a switch to join the Lilywhites so far this window, but as of yet, Mohammed Kudus remains the only senior player to join the club in the current window.

The latest on Spurs’ hunt for new signings this summer

Multiple surprising links have emerged so far this window, with the latest linking Spurs with a shock move to sign Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo.

It’s been reported that the 20-year-old could be offloaded by Ruben Amorim during the off-season, with his current contract talks with the Red Devils hitting a standstill.

However, he’s not the only English midfielder on their radar, as Morgan Gibbs-White remains a key target after triggering his £60m release clause, according to GIVEMESPORT.

Their report claims that the Nottingham Forest midfielder has already agreed personal terms with the Lilywhites over a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It also states that a move could still be completed for the 25-year-old’s signature this summer, despite flying out to Portugal with the rest of the Forest side for their pre-season tour.

Why Spurs’ latest target would be perfect alongside Palhinha

Bayern Munich star Joao Palhinha is another name who’s been constantly on Spurs’ radar in recent days, highlighting a real impetus on new midfield additions this summer.

The Portuguese international looks set to make a move away from the Allianz Arena, after making just six league starts for the Bundesliga giants last campaign.

His move to Germany has been nothing short of a disaster, being unable to match the £47m price tag they paid for his signature less than 12 months ago.

However, his lack of action in Germany could prove to be the Lilywhites’ gain this window, potentially being able to land a cut-price deal given his lack of action in recent times.

The deep-lying midfielder could prove to be the perfect option at the base of the side, allowing Gibbs-White to create carnage with the ball at his feet in attacking areas.

The England international, who’s been labelled “phenomenal” by analyst Nathan Joyes, registered 5.3 progressive passes per 90 last season, whilst also making 4.1 passes into the final third – having the creative ability to provide those in front of him.

He also notched 1.6 key passes, along with 2.5 take-ons per 90, having the all-round ability with the ball at his feet to make him a constant nuisance for the opposition.

Games played

34

Goals & assists

15

Progressive passes

5.3

Passes into the final third

4.1

Take-ons attempted

2.5

Key passes made

1.6

Shot-creating actions

3.7

Aerials won

42%

Gibbs-White’s talents are further reflected by his tally of 3.7 shot-creating actions per 90, whilst ranking in the top 9% of all players in the division for through balls completed.

Whilst the deal may still be a way away from being completed, the fact that he still wants to join the Lilywhites during this window amid the controversy is certainly a positive.

If they do complete a deal, the prospect of the former Wolves star linking up with Palhinha in the midfield is certainly one to be excited about, potentially taking the club to the next level as a result.

Dream Wharton alternative: Spurs working on deal to sign "outrageous" CM

Tottenham Hotspur are making a move for a star who could make them forget about Adam Wharton.

1 ByEthan Lamb Jul 25, 2025