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Fulham are now keeping tabs on an “outstanding” £34m striker who has previously scored two goals at Craven Cottage, according to a report.

Raul Jimenez's future in doubt

Jimenez has been in resurgent form this season, with nine goals and three assists to his name in the Premier League, but there is still doubt surrounding the Mexican’s future, with his current contract set to expire at the end of the season.

The 33-year-old is still waiting to hear whether Marco Silva wants to extend his deal beyond the summer, having shown signs he is back at the level he was at before suffering a skull fracture in 2020.

The Cottagers are seemingly yet to make a decision on whether to keep hold of the striker, with Silva perhaps keen to make sure he continues to perform at his current level, and there are now signs the manager could also look to bring in a new option in the summer.

Europa League club make first move for "fantastic" £17m Fulham player

The 28-year-old is viewed as a key target for the summer, and the first steps have been taken to get a deal done.

ByDominic Lund Feb 19, 2025

According to a report from The Boot Room, Fulham are one of a number of Premier League clubs keeping tabs on AS Roma forward Tammy Abraham, who is currently on loan at AC Milan.

West Ham United, Everton, Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest also hold an interest in Abraham, alongside Championship promotion-hopefuls Leeds United, so there may be a real battle for his signature by the time summer comes around.

The AC Milan loanee is said to be keen on a return to the Premier League, as he is looking to impress Thomas Tuchel and get back into contention for the England squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Roma paid £34m to sign the ex-Chelsea man in 2021, and while it is currently unclear what sort of fee they would be looking to receive this summer, they would seemingly be willing to sanction his departure, given the decision to loan the 27-year-old to Milan.

"Outstanding" Abraham could be a quality signing

The Englishman has often been utilised as a substitute this season, but he has impressed in the cup competitions, scoring in Milan’s 3-2 Italian Super Cup triumph over rivals Inter, while also bagging three goals in two Italian Cup outings.

Henry Winter lauded the striker as “outstanding” during his time with Roma, and he has previously impressed in England, reaching the 15-goal mark in the Premier League with Chelsea in the 2019-20 campaign.

The London-born forward has a 100% win record in his previous matches against Fulham, and he scored two goals at Craven Cottage for Bristol City during the 2016-17 season.

If Jimenez continues to play at his current level between now and the end of the season, the veteran striker will definitely have earned a contract extension, but Abraham has proven himself in England previously, and could be a top signing for the Cottagers.

Adding to their misery following a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Crystal Palace, an Aston Villa star is already an early injury doubt to face Cardiff City in the FA Cup this weekend.

Aston Villa injury news

The Villans finally made a strong statement in their comeback victory over Chelsea last weekend, which followed an impressive 2-2 draw against Liverpool. And as a trip to Selhurst Park awaited, it looked like an easy bet that Unai Emery’s side would add to their impressive form. But that turned out to be far from the case.

Once again, the Midlands club took one step forward only to take two steps back in the space of one week and one damaging defeat against Crystal Palace.

Now four points adrift of the Champions League places, Aston Villa must park their European ambitions and turn their attention towards Cardiff City and the last 16 of the FA Cup, where they’ll be hoping to avoid yet another unexpected result. To do that, however, they may have to secure victory without one key man.

As confirmed by Emery, Emiliano Martinez is now an early injury doubt to face Cardiff after coming off at half-time against Crystal Palace through an ill-timed blow.

Emery told reporters: “He was feeling yesterday a little bit of pain. He trained and today he felt good in the warm-up. In the first half he told us he was feeling some pain so we decided to change him. I don’t exactly (the injury). We have to test him.”

Emery must never select 4/10 Aston Villa duo together again after Palace

Aston Villa were thrased 4-1 away to Crystal Palace on Tuesday evening.

1 ByJoe Nuttall Feb 26, 2025

Likely left to turn towards Robin Olsen again this weekend, Aston Villa will hope that Martinez’s injury does not result in a lengthy absence with just 10 Premier League games remaining to secure Champions League qualification.

Aston Villa would miss "decisive" Martinez

A World Cup winner and the man who has been crowned Europe’s best goalkeeper for two consecutive seasons, there’s no doubt that Aston Villa would feel the full effect of Martinez’s absence should he miss a number of games.

The Argentina hero hasn’t always been at his very best at Villa Park this season, but remains the undisputed number one and arguably one of the best shot-stoppers in the Premier League.

Emery has always been well aware of Martinez’s talent too, praising his goalkeeper in last season’s penalty shoot-out victory against Lille in the Europa Conference League last eight.

The Spaniard told reporters: “He is being successful individually and with both Argentina and Villa. Having been successful with Argentina, he is progressively getting better with Villa. He is decisive in a lot of matches and of course, he is one of the best goalkeepers. The first, second, third? For me he is the best.”

With the chance to bounce back from defeat against Cardiff, Villa won’t have time to worry about Martinez’s injury. Instead, they must put on an emphatic and convincing display against Championship opposition in the FA Cup.

Leeds United are interested in signing another £15m attacker alongside a permanent move for winger Manor Solomon.

Leeds back to winning ways with 2-0 win against Millwall

The Whites, under Daniel Farke, got back to winning ways after two games without a victory in the Championship, defeating Millwall 2-0 on Wednesday evening at Elland Road.

An early own goal after good work from Joe Rothwell and Solomon got Leeds on their way, with Ao Tanaka scoring late on to ensure the Whites would go four points clear of third-place Burnley and two clear of Sheffield United.

Things are looking good again after last weekend’s defeat at Portsmouth, and attention appears to already be on the summer transfer window and who Leeds could sign.

Solomon has impressed on loan from Tottenham, scoring seven goals and registering seven assists in the second tier, becoming a regular on the left-hand side and striking up a positive relationship with Junior Firpo.

Now, it appears as if another attacker is wanted by Leeds officials alongside the Israeli international.

Leeds looking to sign Archer alongside permanent Solomon deal

Talking to GiveMeSport, reliable reporter Ben Jacobs was asked about Leeds’ transfer plans for the summer.

He stated that the “priority” is ensuring promotion to the Premier League, and if they succeed, are looking to sign a playmaker and Solomon on a permanent deal. Jacobs also revealed that Southampton forward Cameron Archer is still of interest to the Whites.

“The priority is to get promotion and then assess what targets are possible. Leeds are more focused on finding a playmaker and trying to buy Manor Solomon, while Cameron Archer remains on their radar.”

As we know, Archer was a top target for Leeds and the 49ers during the January transfer window, however, a deal failed to materialise despite the player being keen on a move to Elland Road.

The 23-year-old, who cost the Saints £15m from Aston Villa last summer, came in for praise from former manager Russell Martin, who said earlier this season: “I think he’s been really good for us. In his short spell here, he’s been a real threat. He’s improving all the time. I really love him as a boy… and I think he’s a brilliant signing for us. I think he’ll score a lot for us.”

Archer scored in back-to-back game weeks in the Premier League in October, however, he has found game time hard to come by since the turn of the year under Ivan Juric.

"Perfect news" – Farke buzzing as Leeds seal new 3-year contract for gem

His new deal runs until 2028.

ByCharlie Smith Mar 12, 2025

Should Leeds and Southampton swap divisions in the summer, then the appeal of a move to Yorkshire will surely be the same for Archer, and it looks as if those at Elland Road are still keen on the attacker, making this one to watch.

Fulham have now made contact with a 23-year-old full-back in a bid to bring him to Craven Cottage, according to a new report.

Fulham planning raid on free transfer market

Marco Silva will have 100% focus on what remains of this Premier League season, but it appears the powers upstairs are already turning their attention to the summer transfer window. The Cottagers are still in the hunt for a European place, and that could mean their plans are changed, but as of now, they have their eye on two players who are set to become free agents at the end of the campaign.

Fulham now hold talks to sign "special" 24 y/o on free transfer for Silva

Fulham are now looking to sign a player on a free transfer in the hope it will convince Marco Silva to remain at the club.

ByBrett Worthington Mar 20, 2025

Manchester United’s Victor Lindelof is one player Fulham are looking at possibly signing this summer, as he looks set to be a free agent as his contract comes to an end at Old Trafford. The Red Devils don’t look like they are going to offer a new deal, and therefore, Fulham, as well as teams such as West Ham, Everton and Wolves, are all interested in a possible swoop for the Sweden international.

Angel Gomes, a former United player, is another soon-to-be free agent that Fulham are not only considering signing but have held talks with over a possible move to London. The Englishman looks set to leave Lille, and the Premier League side believe he would fit into Silva’s team perfectly.

Fulham could sign £8m Greek star Vagiannidis to replace Castagne

As the Cottagers continue to scour the free transfer market, according to A Bola, relayed by Sport Witness, Fulham are also interested in signing defender Georgios Vagiannidis and have already made contact.

The report states that not only are Fulham interested in signing the 23-year-old right-back, but European giants Sporting CP and Ajax are also keen on securing the transfer this summer. It goes on to state that Fulham, as well as the two other teams, have followed Vagiannidis closely since the January transfer window and have already made formal contact in a bid to sign him for next season.

It isn’t clear if Fulham made contact with Panathinaikos, his camp or both, but the Cottagers are keen to strike an agreement. Sporting CP are said to have already made an offer worth €6 million, but the Greek side have rejected this as they want €10 million, which is roughly £8 million, and Fulham are now ready to step up their efforts to sign the defender.

Apps

7

Starts

4

Assists

1

Big chances created

2

Key passes per game

1.0

Interceptions per game

0.3

Tackles per game

1.4

Vagiannidis’ potential arrival at Craven Cottage could see him be a replacement for current first-choice right-back Timothy Castagne, who has played 19 times in the Premier League this season. The Belgian has started the last 13 league games, but given he is 29 and is out of contract in 2027, Silva may have his eyes on an upgrade.

Vagiannidis could become first choice when Kenny Tete departs as a free agent this summer, relegating Castagne to a support role.

Three of Liverpool’s biggest stars are, at this stage, in line to leave the club in the summer. The Reds could lose Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold on free transfers, with their contracts set to expire at the end of the season.

Former Liverpool striker, Michael Owen, stated on talkSPORT a few days ago that he is “pretty sure” Salah wants to stay at Anfield, saying he “would do whatever it takes to keep him” at Anfield beyond this season. Quite.

As for Van Dijk, he explained in mid-March that he currently has “no idea at the moment” wheter he will stay at Anfield or not. However, one player who does seem destined to leave is Alexander-Arnold.

The latest news on Alexander-Arnold's future

If the reports that are breaking in the last 24 hours or so are to be believed, it does not seem like Alexander-Arnold does not have many months left as a Liverpool player. All signs point to a departure from his boyhood club.

One of the people reporting that the right-back could be on his way out of Anfield is the highly reputable David Ornstein. He reports that Real Madrid are ‘working to close’ the signing of the England international.

Ornstein goes on to explain that Los Blancos, one of the biggest clubs in world football, have been interested in signing him for two years, revealing they have been ‘doing everything’ they can since January to convince him to switch Merseyside for Madrid.

The boyhood Liverpool fan has currently played 349 games for the club, scoring 22 goals and grabbing an impressive 87 assists. His contributions to winning the club’s first Premier League and the Champions League in 2018/19 were vital.

If the right-back is to depart the club, it would mean the club need to replace him in the long-term. Rather than dipping into the transfer market, perhaps the answer lies in-house.

The in-house Alexander-Arnold replacement

There are actually a few options at Arne Slot’s disposal if he were to look for an in-house replacement for Alexander-Arnold. Namely, they are academy graduates Jarell Quansah and Conor Bradley.

However, the pair are rather inexperienced, and whilst Bradley might be the first choice a few years down the line, perhaps he is best suited to a more rotational role as he gains experience. Instead, Slot could use Joe Gomez as a replacement for Alexander-Arnold.

Once described as a “phenomenal” player by Statman Dave, the England international has featured 17 times under the new Liverpool boss this term but has been sidelined for some time now with a hamstring injury.

Gomez, who was born in London, is no stranger to playing at right-back. In an impressive 241 appearances for the Reds so far, he has played on the ride side of the backline 88 times. Naturally, he is a centre-back, but the defender is certainly comfortable at full-back, too.

If there is one issue with Gomez slotting in at right-back, it is his attacking output. He has famously never scored a goal in professional football and only has nine assists for Liverpool, five of which have come from the right side. Over the years, he has proven he is capable of producing moments of magic, however, like this assist for Diogo Jota in 2022 against Watford.

Gomez’s true strength lies in his defending, meaning he’d be certain upgrade on Alexander-Arnold in that regard.

Indeed, the England international has some impressive numbers via FBref when compared to other full-backs, including 6.64 ball recoveries and a 73.9% aerial duel win rate per game. Both of those metrics rank him in the top 1% of full-backs in Europe.

Blocks

1.89

81st

Clearances

3.16

77th

Tackles & interceptions

3.24

65th

Ball recoveries

6.64

99th

Aerial duel win rate

73.9%

99th

Liverpool could certainly do a lot worse than the former Charlton youth product at right-back. Whilst the attacking side of his game is definitely not as good as his defensive ability, he has proven he can create goals, and defensively, he is very impressive.

As far as an in-house Alexander-Arnold replacement goes, Gomez could be the answer Slot is looking for, at least until Bradley is ready to start week in, week out.

A bigger star than Trent: Liverpool eyeing "one of the world's best CBs"

It may not be all doom and gloom for Liverpool amid Alexander-Arnold’s impending exit.

ByJoe Nuttall Mar 26, 2025

Newcastle United are in dreamland after claiming the Carabao Cup before the international break and Eddie Howe is now set to enter the market for summer reinforcements.

Newcastle United look to build on success in the transfer market

Following their historic victory over Liverpool at Wembley, Newcastle have designs on capping the season with a trophy and Champions League qualification — a sentence that would’ve been inconceivable just a matter of years ago.

With the club firmly on an upward trajectory, Howe is likely to leverage their recent success by looking to pull off some ambitious deals at St James’ Park. For example, Lille striker Jonathan David is on the radar in the North East amid his availability on a free transfer at the end of the campaign.

At the other end of the field, Roma stopper Mile Slivar is a target between the sticks for Newcastle alongside Chelsea and Manchester City. Valued at £29 million, the 25-year-old has passed up the chance to extend his deal in the Italian capital despite attempts to do so from his current employers.

Understandably, there are senior players at the club that could depart on a high after several years of distinguished service. Supporters will be sad to see them go, given the part they have played in helping Howe’s men compete with the Premier League elite.

Newcastle stars that could leave under freedom of contract

Jamaal Lascelles

No option

Jamal Lewis

No option

Fabian Schar

No option

Callum Wilson

No option

John Ruddy

No option

Mark Gillespie

No option

However, new assets are the key to elevating Newcastle’s position in seasons to come. Speaking of which, the Magpies now have their eye on one of the most in-form wingers in the country.

Newcastle United in talks to sign Bournemouth's Dango Ouattara

According to Africa Foot, Newcastle have opened talks to sign Bournemouth winger Dango Ouattara, with both clubs in negotiations over the potential of a £33.4 million deal.

Aston Villa, Napoli and AC Milan are also on the case and want to bring in the Burkina Faso international. Still, the Magpies appear to be well in contention and view him as a priority signing ahead of next season.

As good as Gordon: Newcastle join hectic race to sign "superb" £33m winger

The Magpies could make their move.

ByTom Cunningham Mar 29, 2025

Proving to be a menace for opposition backlines, the 23-year-old has scored nine times and laid on four assists in 30 appearances this term. Despite his primary role out wide, he has also featured through the middle for Bournemouth on several occasions.

Ouattara has been commended for his “incredible” performances as a striker by Joe Partington. Versatility could be key for Newcastle moving forward, especially when considering that Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon have spent time on the sidelines due to either injury or suspension in 2024/25.

Now, the onus is on Howe and PIF to put forward an attractive proposal to the attacker that convinces him St James’ Park is the best place to continue his development.

With promotion and League One title glory well within their grasp, Birmingham City have now reportedly turned their focus towards securing a bargain deal to sign a defensive addition this summer.

Birmingham strolling towards promotion

With games in hand on second place Wrexham, Birmingham sit clear at the top of League One and look unlikely to ease their hold on the top of the tree anytime soon. With just a handful of games left to play, the Blues are also on course to secure early promotion above third place Wycombe and could even seal their Championship spot as early as April 18 when they square off against the struggling Crawley Town.

Left delighted with his side’s most recent victory against Barnsley, watching on as they soared to a 6-2 win, manager Chris Davies told reporters: “It was a big three points. To score six goals at home and win 6-2 is a wonderful day for us.

“I thought were good throughout, we had to be patient when they went down to ten men but to score six in front of the home fans is brilliant. Against ten men, it’s a mental game. You can think it’s going to be easy, but it doesn’t work like that.

“To get a sucker punch after we score, with a long throw, that frustration can build so it was really important for me at half-time that I calmed the players down and made them see the game quite clearly and what we needed to do, the positions we needed to get into and how to attack them relentlessly. If we did that, we would score the goals to win the match and we did.”

That victory only strengthened their stride towards promotion and securing an early place should only benefit Birmingham as they go in pursuit of one particular summer bargain.

Birmingham plotting bargain Harry Darling deal

According ton Wales Online, Birmingham are now plotting a move to sign Harry Darling on a free deal once his current contract comes to an end at Swansea City this summer. The defender does reportedly have an offer on the table from the Championship side but is yet to put pen to paper on an extension – opening the door for his exit in the coming months.

That said, the Blues aren’t the only side reportedly interested, with Premier League hopefuls Sheffield United also linked to the Swansea contract rebel as the summer transfer window approaches.

The interest in the 25-year-old centre-back should come as no surprise either. Former Swansea manager Luke Williams is just one of few to praise Darling in recent months, telling reporters following a hard-fought draw against West Bromwich Albion in January: “Harry was outstanding, and it is impossible to question his commitment to the football club because that an heroic performance from him.

“He is fantastic at defending the goal, competing for everything with the opposition. But he also had plenty of brilliant actions in helping us to build-up to try and score. He was brilliant, he’s an excellent player.”

Celtic’s business model, over the last decade and a half in particular, is all about buying players for a low fee, providing them with a platform on which to shine before selling them on for a massive profit.

As noted in the graphic, Matt O’Riley is the most recent player that fits into this model, arriving from Milton Keynes Dons for just £1.5m, before departing for Brighton for £25m two-and-a-half years later.

This strategy earned the Hoops the title of the ‘most well-run club’ in Britain, according to the Fair Game Index, so who will be the next high-profile Celtic star to depart?

Jeremie Frimpong's time at Celtic

When Jeremie Frimpong arrived at Celtic from Manchester City for just £350k in 2019, he was a complete unknown, having never played a senior football match in his life.

However, during 51 appearances in Hoops, he really impressed, named the club’s Young Player of the Year at the end of his debut campaign in Glasgow, before being sold to Bayer Leverkusen for a reported fee of £11.5m in January 2021.

Frimpong has since taken his game to another level in Germany, appearing 186 times for die Schwarzroten, while proving a key member of last season’s invincible Bundesliga-winning side. He is also now a first-team figure for the Netherlands, starting both of Oranje’s UEFA Nations League quarter-finals against Spain in March.

Mark White of FourFourTwo Magazine believes Frimpong to be currently the second-best right-back in the world, behind only Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Kurosh Moghtader of Total Football Analysis praises the 24-year-old’s ‘acceleration, constant vertical runs…. dribbling…. [and] dangerous low crosses’.

So, who will be Celtic’s next Frimpong, sold for a huge profit?

Celtic's next big-money sale

Back in January, there was widespread speculation that Nicolas Kühn could be on his way out of Celtic.

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It was reported that Celtic would only listen to offers at the £25m mark, with Football Insider claiming that Brentford and Fulham were amongst those interested, while there was even reported interest from even bigger Premier League clubs, namely Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham.

Any sale would represent a massive profit, considering he joined the club from Rapid Wien for £3m as recently as January 2024, with Transfermarkt believing his valuation has increased fourfold since.

However, this speculation has cooled, and the table below might outline why.

Appearances

25

19

Minutes

1,713

1,242

Goals

14

4

Minutes per goal

122

318

Assists

11

3

As the table outlines, Kühn has endured a massive drop-off in form in 2025, scoring only twice in 17 outings since 4 January, albeit one of these did give the Hoops the lead away to Bayern Munich in the Champions League knockout stages.

Rodgers believes Kühn’s dip in form is due to fatigue, saying the German has featured in the “most games he’s ever played” in a single season, before praising his “fantastic ability”, while Paul John Dykes from a Celtic State of Mind adds that, at his best, the 25-year-old is “unstoppable”.

Meantime, Robbie Hanratty of the National notes that Kühn hasn’t been the same since suffering a ‘suspected broken nose’ at Ibrox during the New Year’s Day defeat to Rangers, which could help to explain his downturn in front of goal.

Nevertheless, despite his recent barren period, Kühn’s three goals in the Champions League, including a spectacular brace against RB Leipzig in November, means his quality is there for all to see.

Having celebrated his 25th birthday on New Year’s Day, Kühn is getting to the age when players push for pastures new, so could he depart Celtic for a big fee come the summer, potentially following Frimpong to the Bundesliga?

Value soared £9.5m: Celtic hit gold with star sold for more than Kyogo

Celtic hit the jackpot with this star who was sold for more than Kyogo Furuhashi was.

ByDan Emery Apr 17, 2025

Big summer ahead for Everton, and no mistake. David Moyes transformed the Merseyside mood when replacing Sean Dyche in January, but results in the Premier League have lulled of late.

This is understandable, but it does shine a light on the urgent need for impactful first-team additions, especially with so many players approaching the end of their Toffees contracts.

While fans are hungry to see attacking additions, Everton aren’t restricted in their scope for signings, with one of the Championship’s finest midfielders recently added to The Friedkin Group’s shortlist.

Everton chasing EFL star

As per TEAMtalk, Everton have added Sheffield United’s Gustavo Hamer to their shortlist of summer targets as Moyes looks to strengthen his midfield.

Joining United from Coventry City for a reported £15m fee in 2023, the 27-year-old has showcased sustained quality as a playmaker and a combative midfield presence besides.

Striking a deal with the third-place Championship side will be more difficult if they are promoted to the Premier League, but if not, Everton will be sure to make their move.

What Gustavo Hamer would bring to Everton

Five days ago, Hamer was named the Championship Player of the Season for 2024/25, a worthy winner after a fantastic campaign as the centrepiece of the Blades’ promotion push.

Though a late-season dip has pulled Chris Wilder’s team away from the automatics, they are well placed to triumph through the play-offs, especially with Hamer pulling the strings, having scored nine goals and supplied seven assists in the second tier this term, playmaking from deep or out on the left.

Hailed for his “unbelievable” quality by former teammate Oli McBurnie, Hamer ranks among the top 1% of positional peers in the Championship this year for progressive passes, the top 6% for passes attempted and the top 4% for shot-creating actions per 90, as per FBref.

He’s also Prem-proven, having held his own for United in the Premier League last season, posting four goals and six assists across 34 matches, averaging two key passes per game and creating ten big chances, as per Sofascore.

A dead-ball specialist but so much more, Hamer could even shape into Everton’s next version of Ross Barkley, blessed with the same kind of robustness and gifted ability that the former Toffees youth graduate produced in his early years as a senior star on Merseyside.

Barkley left Everton for Chelsea way back in January 2018 for a £15m fee and he’s since been on something of a rollercoaster, but the argument’s there for Goodison Park remaining his most prosperous ground to this date, with former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger claiming in 2014 the rising talent was “one of the best” he had ever seen.

Still having devoted more time to Everton than any other club – by far – Barkley carried the kind of X-factor that Hamer would restore to Moyes’ team, combining with the likes of Iliman Ndiaye to create something special.

Everton

179

27

25

Chelsea

100

12

11

Luton Town

37

5

6

Aston Villa

50

7

2

OGC Nice

28

4

2

Sheffield Wednesday

13

4

0

Leeds United

4

0

1

Abdoulaye Doucoure, who is out of contract this summer, would likely need to leave to make way for Hamer, but this would be a trade-off worth committing to, with the Malian 32 years old and Everton’s highest earner at £130k per week.

Hamer’s capacity to play off the left, something Barkley has done at times throughout his career, only strengthens the case for his transfer to Bramley Moore.

Everton have some exciting attacking midfielders in their ranks, but Hamer might just take the cake if he’s welcomed to the fold this summer.

In talks to stay: Everton star is becoming more important than Branthwaite

Not all of Everton’s veterans are going to be part of the exodus this summer.

1 ByAngus Sinclair Apr 30, 2025

Tottenham Hotspur are now believed to be in a good position to seal the astute capture of an “interesting” striker this summer, despite him attracting plenty of attention from elsewhere.

Tottenham play Liverpool as Postecoglou looks to avoid 19th Premier League defeat

Ange Postecoglou’s sacking at the end of the season is highly likely as things stand, according to reports, and it could occur regardless of what happens in their Europa League campaign (The Telegraph).

Tottenham talking about appointing "special" manager wanted by Real Madrid

Spurs decision-makers now want to show ambition.

ByEmilio Galantini Apr 26, 2025

Spurs have tasted defeat a woeful 18 times in the Premier League this season, and a 19th loss against Liverpool today would equal the Lilywhites’ record for most defeats in a single campaign since the competition was formed in 1992.

Liverpool (away)

Today

West Ham (away)

May 3rd

Crystal Palace (home)

May 10th

Aston Villa (away)

May 18th

Brighton (home)

May 25th

Postecoglou’s side will come up against a side who could be crowned champions of England, so Tottenham will have to be at their very best to avoid a rout and bring confidence into their all-important Europa League semi-final clash against Bodo/Glimt.

“I think you want to do more than that,” said Postecoglou on whether Tottenham just want to come through Liverpool unscathed.

“You want to go there and compete against, obviously, a very good side, and compete well and its not just about getting through unscathed, you want to get through having played well against the top team. And I think irrespective of what’s on the horizon. That’s the primary importance.

“They have been brilliant in the league this year. They have been really consistent, maintained a really high level. They have had the best players playing all the time and playing at a really high level. That is a credit to Arne, his coaching staff and the players themselves. They have been close in the last few years and the fact they are on the cusp of potentially winning another title is a credit to everyone involved.

“In the cup game first leg, I thought we were really good, we took the game to them even though again we had quite a few absences and. worked really hard to get a win in that game, so we know it’s going to be tough at the weekend, but at the same time I think it’s a great challenge for us.”

Tottenham "well-placed" to sign Feyenoord striker Zepiqueno Redmond

Away from their tough trip to Anfield, news has come to light of the club’s transfer activity ahead of this summer.

According to journalist Pete O’Rourke, writing for Football Insider, Tottenham are now “well-placed” to seal a deal for Feyenoord striker Zepiqueno Redmond – who will leave the Eredivisie side on a free when his contract expires and could be a “bargain signing”.

The highly-rated 18-year-old, a Netherlands Under-19 international, has broken into the Feyenoord first team this season, making four senior league appearances, but they now look set to lose him for nothing as Spurs seek to take full advantage.

He is apparently regarded within the game as a real snip, with Football Talent Scout Jacek Kulig labelling him among the Netherlands’ “interesting” crop of brand-new talents.