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Leeds United have been given a major boost in their pursuit of Liverpool forward, Takumi Minamino…

What’s the word?

As per journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Japan international “will leave” Anfield this summer after two-and-a-half years at the club, with the 27-year-old having been signed from Red Bull Salzburg back in January 2020.

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Writing on Twitter about the 42-cap gem’s future, the transfer insider revealed that the player is attracting interest from potential suitors: “Takumi Minamino will leave Liverpool this summer, plan hasn’t changed. Three clubs have opened talks to explore potential permanent move – Minamino’s gonna decide soon.

“Price tag for Minamino deal will be around €17m.”

While no clubs have been named by Romano, the one-time Cerezo Osaka man has been heavily linked with a move to Elland Road in recent times, having worked under manager Jesse Marsch during his stint in Austria.

Thus, with the news that he will certainly leave Anfield behind, they have been handed the green light to contact Liverpool and seal a swoop.

Another Aaronson

The American coach could well utilise that aforementioned connection to try and bring the £10.8m-rated speedster to Yorkshire this summer, having already worked his magic to bring two other former Salzburg men to the club in Rasmus Kristensen and Brenden Aaronson.

The move to prise Minamino from Jurgen Klopp’s side would no doubt mirror that of the latter man, in particular, with the pair both progressive, forward-thinking attacking players who can cause havoc in the final third, with Marsch appearing to be keen to reshape a squad built by Marcelo Bielsa into his own image.

Under the 48-year-old’s watch, the current Reds man previously scored nine goals and provided 11 assists in just 22 games for the Austrian outfit, with the hope being that he can replicate that former once again for the Whites.

It has proven a tricky spell on Merseyside for the £72k-per-week gem in recent times, having made just 21 starts in 55 games in all competitions for the club thus far, notably only making a solitary top-flight start in the 2021/22 season.

That being said, the “unbelievable” marksman – as he has been dubbed by teammate Joe Gomez – still managed to score three goals from his 11 league outings, having also plundered seven goals from his nine domestic cup appearances, proving that when handed the chance he can make an impact in English football.

The Leeds boss also clearly knows how to get the best out of the versatile, 5 foot 9 ace, with there seemingly little wrong in the former RB Leipzig coach bringing in players that he is familiar with, even if such deals have been seen as underwhelming by some.

With doubts over the future of talisman Raphinha, the arrivals of the likes of Aaronson – and potentially Minamino – could help Marsch form a fresh and exciting attacking unit, and one that will be able to quickly adapt itself to his style of play.

IN other news: Leeds now plotting swoop for “reliable” £22k-p/w starlet, he’s the new Dani Alves

The Evening Standard have shared some Tottenham Hotspur news on the club’s – and by extension sporting director Fabio Paratici’s – transfer plans for the centre-forward position this summer.

The Lowdown: Spurs keep chasing deals…

After seeing midfielder Yves Bissouma arrive in north London from Premier League club Brighton, Spurs head coach Antonio Conte is reliably believed to be chasing yet more deals before the start of the 2022/23 campaign.

Having also secured Fraser Forster and Ivan Perisic on free transfers, the north Londoners have now set their sights on a right wing-back, a central defender and a new striker to compete with superstar Harry Kane (Evening Standard).

Sharing some news on the latter plan, one outlet and reliable source has some news for Lilywhites supporters.

The Latest: Paratici’s striker plans explained…

According to the Evening Standard, as arch-rivals Arsenal reportedly close in on Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City, Spurs and Paratici have their eyes on another forward.

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Indeed, Everton star Richarlison is believed to be in Tottenham’s sights, with the club ‘also interested’ in signing him.

In a possible boost for Conte and Spurs, while the Toffees are demanding more than £50m for the 25-year-old, it is believed that Everton ‘could be forced to lower their valuation’ given their need to sell.

The Verdict: Take advantage?

Once set with a price tag of around £100m, Richarlison’s valuation has already dropped significantly over the last few years, despite the South American continuing to impress at Goodison Park.

If Everton are forced to lower their price even more and gift Spurs a discount, we that believe this move would be a no-brainer for Conte.

As per WhoScored, Richarlison finished 2021/22 as Everton’s top scorer (10 goals) and best-performing player by average match rating, leaving no wonder as to why pundit Noel Whelan called him one of their ‘big name’ players and his manager Frank Lampard labelled him a ‘huge talent’.

Newcastle United are among the Premier League clubs interested in signing PSV Eindhoven winger Noni Madueke, according to 90min.

The Lowdown: Rising talent

The 20-year-old has emerged as a real rising prospect in recent times after establishing himself in PSV’s first XI.

A hamstring injury limited his chances to just 18 appearances in the Eredivisie last season, but the former Tottenham youngster was able to feature in six Champions League qualifiers beforehand.

The versatile forward has now played 70 times for PSV’s first team, producing 18 goals and 14 assists during this time.

The Latest: Newcastle join race

According to a report by 90min, six Premier League sides are tracking Madueke this summer.

It is reported that Newcastle, Leicester, Leeds, Everton, Wolves and Tottenham are all interested in the 20-year-old, and 90min claim that the player could well leave the Dutch outfit this summer.

The Verdict: Great potential

The ‘teen sensation’ is well known for his pace and trickery, with many pundits having backed the attacker to become an England star.

Former England U21 boss Aidy Boothroyd previously raved about the youngster, comparing the way he burst onto the scene to that of Phil Foden.

“He’s certainly a very talented young man, really excited to be called up by the Under 21s, and a little bit like Phil [Foden] last time, nobody had really heard of him until he came and played in the tournament.”

With such obvious potential – Football Talent Scout Jacek Kulig called him ‘crazy good’ and ‘incredible’ – this would be a major swoop for Newcastle, fending off serious competition for a highly sought after talent.

Atletico Madrid are interested in signing Celtic right-back Josip Juranovic in the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports journalist Lyall Thomas.

The Lowdown: Juranovic shines for Celtic

The Croatian has been an important figure for the Hoops since arriving from Legia Warsaw last summer, performing with consistency at right-back.

Juranovic started 23 games in the Premiership last season, helping Celtic to clinch title glory as he and Anthony Ralston shared the workload on the right-hand side of Ange Postecoglou’s defence.

However, a new transfer update suggests that the 25-year-old could be on the move this summer.

The Latest: Atletico linked with Juranovic

Taking to Twitter on Sunday, Thomas claimed that Atletico see Juranovic as a possible addition before the start of next season.

He revealed:

“Exclusive: #AtleticoMadrid are interested in signing #Celtic right-back Josip Juranovic. More on #SSN and online soon.”

The Verdict: Keep hold of him

Juranovic may not necessarily be Celtic’s most glamorous figure but he is one of those players who makes a team tick, bringing solidity and character to a defence which conceded a league-low 22 goals last term.

For that reason, losing him to Atletico this summer would be a big blow, just as Ange Postecoglou’s men are about to embark on an exciting Champions League group stage campaign.

Juranovic’s defensive nous would arguably be the biggest loss – he averaged 1.4 tackles and 1.5 clearances per game in the league last season, ranking in the top three of regular first-teamers for the former – but three goals and one assist are also proof of the attacking quality that he can offer.

The hope is that he stays put in Glasgow for many years to come, ignoring Atletico’s advances in the process.

Aston Villa have seen numerous new faces arrive in the Midlands during the current summer window.

In addition to securing permanent moves for Philippe Coutinho and Robin Olsen, the Villans have also brought in Boubacar Camara and Diego Carlos.

However, it seems as though the Villans could be at risk of seeing one of their current players make a move away from this summer.

According to a recent report from Goal, AC Milan have been in talks with Douglas Luiz over a potential move to the San Siro.

Should the Villans end up waving goodbye to the Brazilian in the coming weeks, one figure that has already been linked with a move that could end up being an ideal potential replacement is PSV Eindhoven’s Ibrahim Sangare.

With 173 combined appearances for the Dutch side and his previous club Toulouse, the 24-year-old has scored seven goals and delivered 11 assists in the process.

Last season saw the midfielder play more minutes in the Eredivisie than any other player at his current side, showing just how important he is to them.

In his 29 league appearances, the 24-year-old, who is currently valued at £21.6m according to Transfermarkt, made more interceptions (72) and won more tackles (64) than any other PSV player.

To compare that with Luiz, in his 34 Premier League appearances, he racked up fewer interceptions (61) and won fewer tackles (43) than Sangare.

Meanwhile, only Cody Gakpo (2.9) and Noni Madueke (2.4) racked up a higher average for dribbles per game than Sangare, which shows just how tricky he can be on the ball as well as being a tough opponent when he’s trying to win the ball back.

His overall performances earned him an impressive season rating of 7.49 according to WhoScored, making him the second-highest rated player at the Dutch club.

By the same metric, this rating would have comfortably made him the highest-rated player in Villa’s squad for their previous Premier League campaign.

All of this backs up why he was labelled as an “extraordinary” player by analyst Aad de Mos and why he’d be a great fit at Villa if they end up selling Luiz this summer.

AND in other news: Reliable journo: AVFC move would be “attractive” for 6ft1 “rock”, Gerrard will love it

Liverpool are now on their pre-season tour in Thailand after making three signings already this summer, but they are still being linked with a number of players, especially midfielders.

It was reported by the Liverpool Echo that after making the club record-breaking signing of Darwin Nunez they would be focusing on strengthening their midfield, and it is no surprise when you consider their current players in the centre of the pitch.

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Alex Oxlade Chamberlain, Naby Keita and James Milner are due to be out of contract this time next year, whilst Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara although secured in longer contracts are both dwindling in their game-time and now well into their 30s.

As a result, it could be the perfect opportunity over the remainder of the transfer window to identify a midfielder who can come in to be a more consistent and reliable presence in midfield.

One player who has been repeatedly linked to the club is Lille OSC midfielder Renato Sanches, who could be available for just £8m this summer, meaning Liverpool would not need to break the bank ahead of their reported plan to attempt to sign Jude Bellingham next summer who is believed to have a price tag of a hefty £103m.

Sanches has been a consistent performer in the Ligue 1 side over last season, scoring two goals, delivering five assists and creating seven big chances over 25 league appearances.

The 24-year-old talent who was hailed “terrific” by Cristian Nyari also made 1.4 key passes and won four duels on average per game, as well as successfully completing the majority of his dribble attempts, proving that he is an absolute nightmare for his opponents.

Klopp could even land his very own Luca Modric by signing Sanches this summer, as the Real Madrid star has been named as the third most comparable player to the Portuguese midfielder according to FBref.

Although Modric delivered more assists (8) and had a better shot-on-target accuracy (37%), Sanches made more shot-creating actions (80), won more tackles (16) and had a better pressure success rate (34.2%).

With that being said, FSG must act now if they want to sign the player who is being heavily pursued by AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain as it could be a great piece of business and an absolute steal for Liverpool to add some more quality depth to their midfield ahead of next season.

AND in other news: Fabrizio Romano drops big transfer update on LFC target, FSG must act now

Sunderland managed to make their way back into the Championship last season after beating Wycombe Wanderers in the League One play-off final.

One player in the Black Cats’ squad that certainly played a significant part in getting the club promoted last season was Ross Stewart.

With 49 league appearances to his name, including the play-offs, the Scotsman scored 26 goals and supplied five assists for his teammates.

To further highlight his attacking prowess, only Will Keane (26) scored more league goals than Stewart (24) prior to the play-offs.

Now that the 2022/23 Championship season is approaching, this current period could give Alex Neil the chance to make sure his squad has enough strength and depth in it to make sure the club won’t find themselves back in League One at the first opportunity.

One figure that the Wearside club have been linked with recently that would give Neil the chance to form what could be a scary duo alongside Stewart is Tottenham Hotspur striker Troy Parrott.

Earlier this month, it was reported that Sunderland are one of the clubs interested in signing the 20-year-old on loan this summer.

Having joined Spurs’ youth ranks back in 2017, the striker has gone on to make 42 appearances for the north London club across their senior and youth sides.

In those appearances, the youngster has scored 31 goals and provided six assists along the way.

The centre-forward has also spent time away from Tottenham on loan with clubs such as Millwall, Ipswich Town and MK Dons.

With 119 club appearances to his name throughout his career at senior and youth levels, the Irishman has 43 goals and 14 assists under his belt in total.

During his time with the Dons last term, the Spurs starlet found the net ten times and delivered seven assists in 47 appearances.

This backs up why he was hailed by Liam Manning as being a “massive” player for the club.

Given the clear attacking talent he has, playing in a Sunderland team next to Stewart could not only be massively beneficial for Parrott in terms of his development to learn from such a capable striker like the Scotsman, but it could also give the Black Cats a massive boost to their chances of having a successful season in the Championship.

AND in other news: Sunderland can replicate Roberts masterclass by signing “wonderful” 20-goal wizard

Everton are reportedly pushing to sign former Manchester United forward Adnan Januzaj this summer, according to Spanish sources. 

The lowdown: A career rekindled

Once tipped for greatness in the Premier League and likened to Cristiano Ronaldo, Januzaj has taken a rather inauspicious career path up to this point.

The 27-year-old spent time at Borussia Dortmund and Sunderland before landing at La Liga outfit Real Sociedad, where the Belgium international has managed to recapture some of the early promise he showed at Old Trafford as a teenager.

Now a free agent after the expiry of his contract in Spain, the trio of Napoli, Sevilla and West Ham are thought to be vying for Januzaj’s signature, but it’s the interest from Goodison Park which has come into renewed focus…

The latest: On Lampard’s request

As per the reports from Spain, Everton are preparing to launch with ‘everything’ in an attempt to sign the 15-cap Belgian.

It’s claimed that Januzaj is an ‘express request’ from Frank Lampard as the 44-year-old attempts to add much-needed strength in depth to the ranks on Merseyside.

The report also states that the Toffees have ‘already had the first contacts’ with the entourage of the forward, who was previously hailed as a ‘very special’ performer by reporter David Cartlidge.

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The verdict: Make it happen

Having already been linked with moves for Maxwel Cornet, Armando Broja and Emmanuel Dennis, it appears as though Lampard and Farhad Moshiri are desperate to refresh the attack after losing Richarlison and following a disappointing pre-season so far.

While Januzaj may have struggled to live up to the hype brought about by those lofty early expectations, signing a player of the Belgian’s calibre in what is now the peak of his career would be a superb piece of business from Everton, particularly on a free transfer.

Last season, the versatile attacking midfielder scored five times and provided three assists in 45 appearances across all competitions, earning an impressive 6.81 Sofascore rating whilst completing 1.4 dribbles, making one key pass and taking 1.3 shots per game in the Spanish top flight.

With 75 Premier League outings already under his belt and sharing similar stylistic qualities to Lucas Moura, Raphinha and current Toffees ace Demarai Gray (FBRef), the £10.8m-valued livewire presents a high-class, low-risk option for Lampard, and it would be no surprise to see Everton’s interest materialise into something more substantial over the ensuing days.

Crystal Palace signing Chelsea youngster Levi Colwill this summer would be a significant piece of business, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

The Lowdown: Colwill link emerges

The 19-year-old centre-back is an exciting young talent who thrived on loan at Huddersfield Town last season, making 31 appearances in the Championship and helping the Terriers reach the playoff final.

Colwill has recently been linked with a summer move to Palace, as Patrick Vieira looks to continue strengthening his pool of impressive young talent ahead of the new Premier League season.

The Chelsea man’s current deal doesn’t expire until 2025 but he would be yet another exciting youngster to join the ranks if they can get it done, alongside incoming signing Chris Richards.

The Latest: Journalist talks up move

Speaking to Transfer Tavern, O’Rourke talked up Palace signing Colwill, saying he would be an extremely big coup:

“Yeah, it could be a huge coup (for Palace) because there’s a lot of clubs interested in Levi Colwell. He had a great season on loan at Huddersfield last year and really enhanced his potential with that loan move.”He looks a top player and I think a real future England player in the making.” The Verdict: One for the present and future

At 19, Colwill may not come in as an immediate regular for Palace, especially with Marc Guehi and Joachim Anderson performing so well at centre-back last season.

Colwill would represent a promising long-term signing, however, having been lauded as a ‘Rolls Royce’ of a player by Anton Ferdinand in the past, also averaging a whopping 4.3 clearances per game in the league for Huddersfield.

Snapping up Colwill would feel like a real coup for Palace, as O’Rourke alludes to, and it would show that Vieira is planning well into the future, something which has been evident during the Frenchman’s tenure so far..

A big update has emerged regarding Glasgow Rangers as they have been dealt a potential blow in the summer transfer window…

What’s the talk?

Sky Sports journalist Lyall Thomas has claimed that the Gers, alongside a host of other clubs, are missing out on a deal to sign Doron Leidner ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.

The Israel international is moving to Greek giants Olympiacos, days after the Light Blues secured the services of Ridvan Yilmaz from Besiktas.

Thomas tweeted: “#HapoelTelAviv LB Doron Leidner is set to move to #Olympiacos. A #Rangers and #Celtic target earlier in the summer and on the lists at #Bologna and #Sassuolo too, but he is moving to Greece in an initial £1.7m (€2m) deal. Already on #NottinghamForest radar for the future #nffc.”

Gio van Bronckhorst will be deflated

This claim will leave the Ibrox head coach deflated, as Leidner had the potential to be an excellent addition to the squad heading into next season.

Whilst Yilmaz has come in to offset Calvin Bassey’s departure to Ajax, the left-back situation in Glasgow may not be as simple as it currently looks on paper.

Borna Barisic has been attracting interest from Turkey and it remains to be seen whether or not he will still be at the club beyond the end of August. Journalist Fraser Fletcher recently confirmed that “Trabzonspor are really keen on him” as they eye up the full-back.

The Croatia international’s exit would leave Yilmaz without any competition, and Leidner could have provided that for the Gers.

By the age of 20, he has racked up 57 first-team appearances for Hapoel Tel-Aviv and chipped in with one goal and five assists. He has also been capped three times by Israel at international level and set up two goals in those Nations League clashes.

The gem has shown great promise in his short career to date, and that is proven by the significant interest in his signature from a host of European clubs. He is seemingly an attack-minded full-back and, at the age of 20, he still has plenty of years left ahead of him to grow and develop as a player over time.

This means that he could have been the perfect replacement for Barisic, if the Croatian full-back ends up joining Trabzonspor, as he is a young player with potential who could have put pressure on Yilmaz whilst being an asset for the future.

Therefore, van Bronckhorst will be deflated by this news and will now be hoping that the club are able to keep hold of Barisic.

AND in other news, Wilson could form a “massive” duo after Rangers given green light for £3.1k-p/w target…