Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth, speaking on live TV, has now shared an update on Tottenham Hotspur and their chances of signing Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni.
The Lowdown: Spurs set to be busy…
The signing of Yves Bissouma from fellow Premier League club Brighton sealed a third addition of the summer transfer window for manager Antonio Conte, but it is reliably believed that the Italian has his sights on further deals.
According to The Evening Standard, Spurs and club chief Fabio Paratici are now targeting a right wing-back, striker and central defender as priorities before the start of 2022/23.
Bastoni is one target who has been mentioned to potentially bolster the Lilywhites’ defensive options, with Sheth now sharing a live-on-air update on Sky Sports.
The Latest: Sheth shares Bastoni update…
According to the journalist, both Paratici and Conte are still eyeing a move for the 23-year-old, who has been tipped to take the defensive leader mantle for Italy from Azzurri legend Giorgio Chiellini.
However, according to Sheth, the north Londoners may find it harder than ever to seal a deal from Inter.
He explained (via Football Daily): “Now, we know Tottenham have been interested in Alessandro Bastoni, the Italy international.
“They were in talks with Inter Milan, and I’m sure Antonio Conte, former Inter manager, and Fabio Paratici the sporting director will be well aware of the situation financially Inter find themselves in.
“The fact of the matter is Inter do not want to sell Bastoni, they see him as a central figure in that squad, so at the moment it’s looking a bit better now for Inter.
“They’re increasingly confident they can keep Bastoni at the club, that’s because they’re talking to PSG over the possible sale of another one of their central defenders who Tottenham were interested once upon a time as well, that’s Milan Skriniar.
“If they manage to do that deal, that’s their financial issues until the end of the month sorted, which would mean Bastoni would be able to stay at the club.
“Tottenham are very, very interested. It could be one that is out of Tottenham’s hands here.”
The Verdict: Potential blow for Spurs…
Depending on how the Skriniar deal develops, Sheth’s latest update comes as a potential blow for Spurs and Conte given Bastoni’s quality, pedigree and ability to improve the Lilywhites back line.
At 23, he already has a wealth of Serie A and Champions League experience and a trophy haul which includes Euro 2020 with his country. He could also help Spurs in playing the ball out from the back, his 89.6% passing success rate in the Italian top flight last season bettering any of Conte’s centre-backs in the Premier League.
Called a ‘defensive genius’ by Serie A football expert Conor Clancy, his reputation is glowing, leaving little wonder as to why Nerazzurri chairman Steven Zhang reportedly won’t let him go for anything less than €70m (£60m).
Indeed, Tottenham may have to start moving for other defensive targets.
Liverpool are among the clubs interested in signing Juventus defender Matthijs De Ligt, according to a report from Calciomercato.
The lowdown: Rise to stardom
A product of the famed Ajax academy, he made a big-money move to Juventus in 2019 having flourished in the Dutch youth system and after 117 senior outings for the Eredivisie champions, and he has gone from strength to strength ever since.
Signed for an initial £67.8m (Sky Sports), the towering Dutchman has since made 117 appearances for the Serie A giants and played an integral role in the team which lifted the top-flight title in 2019/20.
Amidst protracted contract renewal discussions, it now appears as though potential suitors are positioning themselves to strike, with the Reds not willing to be left behind…
The latest: Liverpool linked with De Ligt
As per Calciomercato, Liverpool ‘should not be overlooked’ as the 22-year-old attempts to resolve his future, with Chelsea also attentive.
It’s claimed that the 37-cap Netherlands ace – who took the captain’s armband for the national team in the absence of Virgil van Dijk – wants to lower his release clause to €80m (£69m), whilst Juventus are looking to place a €140m (£120m) clause on the head of one of their most prized assets.
The report stated that the Anfield club are ‘considering the idea’ of pairing Van Dijk with the man hailed as ‘world class’ by journalist Jerry Mancini after a standout display against Austria at Euro 2020, during which the Juventus centre-back made three clearances, won three ground duels and completed each of his 40 passes in a 7.40 Sofascore rated performance.
The verdict: Worthwhile headache
Already boasting a well-stocked central defensive department containing Van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Joel Matip and Joe Gomez, adding De Ligt to the ranks would undoubtedly give Jurgen Klopp a huge selection dilemma.
However, opportunities to sign such prodigious talents don’t present themselves often, and the 6 foot 1 star would be a game-changing capture even with the existing strength in depth at Klopp’s disposal.
De Ligt scored three times in 42 appearances across all competitions last term, earning a 7.07 Sofascore rating whilst winning 4.6 duels and making 3.1 clearances per Serie A match – equalling Liverpool’s top performer and compatriot Van Dijk when it comes to clearances per game.
Possessing a wide range of impressive attributes, along with outstanding leadership qualities for a player still so young, De Ligt has the ability to thrive under Klopp’s methods and slot into the first team immediately as well as potentially being viewed as the long-term successor to Van Dijk.
Therefore, signing the powerful Dutch defender should be considered more than just a luxury for Julian Ward and FSG, particularly should the out-of-favour Gomez decide to seek more regular first-team football elsewhere this summer.
In other news… a Premier League club has reportedly made an approach for one of Liverpool’s defenders
Transfer insider Dean Jones has delivered his verdict on Aston Villa target, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
What’s the word?
In a recent interview with Football FanCast, Jones revealed that the 28-year-old, who Villa are plotting a move for, could offer Gerrard services similar to that of Liverpool mentor and teammate James Milner.
The journalist stated that a switch of clubs is needed in order for Oxlade-Chamberlain to slot into this role, saying:
“To be honest, if you look at the kind of the job that James Milner has done at Liverpool, that could be what Ox does at another club.
“I don’t think Ox is ever going to be able to do that at Liverpool because he wouldn’t be able to get the experience and the quality under his belt needed at that level. But to just take a tiny step down and go to a club like Aston Villa, I think he could be like a James Milner-esque character for them. Not sure if the fans want to hear that or not.”
Milner 2.0
By signing the Liverpool midfielder this year, it’s clear to see why they could sign their next Milner.
The former England international made Villa Park his home for 126 games, where he scored 22 times and registered 25 assists. It was there where he caught the eye of Manchester City and proved himself to be a superb asset in a multitude of positions across the pitch.
Oxlade-Chamberlain’s “technical” and “athletic” ability, as described by Henry Winter, makes him a potentially outstanding utility option as well.
Even at the age of 36, Milner has played ten games more than the 28-year-old in all competitions, which is a testament to Milner’s service and fitness.
It also demonstrates why he’s a high-quality versatile option, a role that the £14.4m-rated man, Oxlade-Chamberlain, can make his own under the tenure of Gerrard at Villa providing he proves his own fitness.
Whilst Milner’s metrics point towards him being a more well-rounded option, with Oxlade-Chamberlain pipping the 36-year-old as a ball-progressor, he could potentially be a utility tool in an around the attacking third for Villa.
Having achieved three assists in just 1526 minutes at Liverpool this season as a bit-part player, it is a wonder that Klopp has not used him more frequently.
Yet, with more minutes under his belt, he could well be an exciting option for the Villans if Johan Lange can seal a deal.
In other news: AVFC face battle to land “aggressive” £60m machine, he’s one of the “best” in his role
Journalist Ryan Taylor of The Daily Express has shared his own update amid the big developments surrounding Tottenham Hotspur transfer target Djed Spence.
The Lowdown: Spence rumours emerge…
A plethora of reports over the last 24 hours have heavily linked Spurs to the signing of Middlesbrough’s star wing-back with Football Insider first stating that the Lilywhites are in advanced talks.
Following on, reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano then claimed talks are ‘on’ for the 21-year-old and the ‘coming days’ may well be crucial in determining Spence’s future.
Now, as per Taylor, another update has come to light as manager Antonio Conte and sporting director Fabio Paratici plot his signing.
According to the reporter, a fee hasn’t yet been agreed for Spence but an offer is expected to be tabled in the coming days.
He explained:
“Nothing agreed yet between Tottenham & Middlesbrough for Djed Spence but Spurs expected to table offer (£20m) in coming days.”
The Verdict: Move forward?
We believe the Championship starlet is a fine contender to be Spurs’ third summer signing after they completed deals for both Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster.
Spence dazzled on loan at Nottingham Forest over 2021/2022, becoming a real untouchable for manager Steve Cooper whilst being called an ‘incredible’ player in their push for Premier League promotion by Alan Hutton.
The wing-back’s addition would also help to balance out Tottenham’s homegrown quota, a really worrying issue which is reported to be a major factor in their summer dealings.
For around £20m, if Boro agree, Spence’s arrival would come as an almighty boost for Conte.
In other news: ‘Being negotiated’ – Club now want their ‘sensational’ star to join Tottenham! Find out more here.
The Rangers Review journalist Joshua Barrie has now revealed some worrying news from inside Ibrox involving Allan McGregor.
The Lowdown: Out of contract
McGregor is out of contract this summer, meaning that he will leave Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s team as a free agent if a new deal is not signed.
The veteran goalkeeper is 40 years of age now, and so there is a big decision to be made over whether he will be able to carry on into next season.
Despite his age, the Ibrox legend was a huge part of the manager’s plans this season, racking up over 4,000 minutes played in all competitions.
The Latest: No talks
Taking to Twitter, Barrie has shared the inside scoop – McGregor has not entered talks with the club with regards to a new deal and is not interested in a coaching role with the Teddy Bears either.
However, both parties are ‘open’ to discussions: “I understand that Allan McGregor has not entered talks with Rangers and isn’t currently interested in a coaching role. Both sides are open to discussions however none have taken place at this moment in time.”
The Verdict: Worrying
It certainly is worrying to hear that talks are not taking place over a new contract for McGregor.
He managed to keep 17 clean sheets and concede fewer than a goal a game last term, including three shutouts in the UEFA Europa League, helping them on their way to the final against Frankfurt (Transfermarkt).
In their European journey, the Scotsman saved a penalty, made no errors leading to goals and averaged 2.9 saves per match (SofaScore), showing that he is still capable of performing at the highest level.
We feel the Light Blues need to tie him down to a short-term extension as soon as possible.
In other news, find out who is now in advanced talks to leave Gers here!
For a side that has now won it all under Jurgen Klopp in the last seven years or so, Liverpool haven’t actually spent ludicrous amounts of money in one transaction very often, instead opting for options outside of the box, and, in the end, more successful and cheaper players.
And that transfer genius has, in many ways, been one of the greatest keys to their success. That, and the unrelenting conductor behind it all, Jurgen Klopp.
A certain former Aston Villa striker, aside, every player listed below has failed to flop when bought for big money. Of course, that’s not to say every player has been a great revelation, with the jury still up on Naby Keita, for example, but those listed have, at the very least, played a big part in the club’s history.
Some said that Liverpool overpaid for the likes of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane when they first joined the club, only to be proven wrong months later. The fact is, the recruitment team at Liverpool rarely makes mistakes. Each player signed is brought in to fit Klopp’s system to perfection because, simply put, anything beneath perfection is rarely good enough at Anfield these days.
The Reds have already secured one summer signing ahead of next season, with Fulham’s teenage sensation, Fabio Carvahlo, joining for £7.7m. If the 19-year-old follows in the footsteps of previous summer signings in the red half of Merseyside, then Liverpool fans are in for a treat.
As revealed by TransferMarkt, here are the top 10 most expensive Liverpool transfers of all time.
10) Roberto Firmino – £36.9m (Hoffenheim, 2016)
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When Roberto Firmino joined Liverpool under Brendan Rodgers in the summer of 2016, not many knew what to expect. And, in truth, the Brazilian only really started to hit the heights at Anfield when Jurgen Klopp arrived, and introduced the false nine role to the system.
Firmino fit the role like a glove, and hasn’t looked back since. The £36.9m fee looks like a bargain nowadays.
9) Sadio Mane – £37m (Southampton, 2016)
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Arguably the first player to reach new heights under Klopp, Sadio Mane rose to stardom in the 16/17 season, and has kept improving year on year, cementing his Liverpool legacy.
Now a legend of the club with countless honours to his name, Mane looks likely to depart Liverpool this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano, after scoring 120 goals in 269 appearances.
8) Mohamed Salah – £37.8m (AS Roma, 2017)
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The final of the famous front three on this list, Mohamed Salah is arguably the best of the lot. When signed for £37.8m from Roma in 2017, many believed that Liverpool had overpaid for the winger. A record-breaking 32-goal Premier League season later, however, and the Reds looked like genius’.
When the Egyptian king does depart, whenever that turns out to be, he will go down as one of the greatest players in the Klopp era.
7) Diogo Jota – £40.23m (Wolves, 2020)
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Another player many believed that Liverpool overpaid for, Diogo Jota’s success at Liverpool occasionally goes under the radar. The Portugal forward has become a serial goalscorer at Anfield. In 2021/2022, the former Wolverhampton Wanderers man managed 21 goals in all competitions.
It speaks volumes that, whilst Salah and Mane were away at AFCON, Liverpool didn’t struggle for goals with Jota at the fore.
6) Fabinho – £40.5m (AS Monaco, 2018)
Fabinho is one of few names on this list that many actually expected to succeed when signed. He was tipped as the missing piece in many ways and has gone on to become a vital player under Klopp – picking up the ‘lighthouse’ nickname.
Signed alongside Alisson Becker in 2018, the summer of his arrival will go down as one of the most important in Liverpool’s modern-day history.
5) Christian Benteke – £41.85m (Aston Villa, 2015)
Christian Benteke getting a place on this list is proof that not everyone is perfect, especially Liverpool’s recruitment team before Klopp. The big Belgian forward never stood a chance in Klopp’s heavy metal system and was quickly sold to Crystal Palace for £27m.
Benteke did, at the very least, leave the club with a stunning overhead kick against Manchester United to boast about. But, the acrobatics aside, he had a year to forget.
4) Luis Diaz – £42.3m (Porto, 2022)
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The latest success story (so far), Luis Diaz arrived in Liverpool in January 2022, before going on to transform the Reds’ season. When he arrived, Liverpool were 14 points behind Manchester City, and looked set for an underwhelming season.
The Colombian’s impact took the title race to the final day, however, as Liverpool narrowly missed out by a point to Man City. Diaz also became the first Colombian to start a Champions League final, in which he was on the losing side against Real Madrid.
£42.3m looks an absolute bargain.
3) Naby Keita – £54m (RB Leipzig, 2018)
This is a difficult one. Can we call Naby Keita a success? Based on the trophies he’s won, yes. But, based on his injury record and general impact, it’d have to be a no. In the 2021/2022 season, he looked like the player that Liverpool hoped to have bought in 2018 for the first time.
Yet, is it too little too late?
When fit, Keita is one of Klopp’s best midfielders, as proven in 21/22. And, if he can stay fit for the majority of what could be left of his time at Anfield, then he could go down as a success story.
For now, however, 116 appearances in four seasons just simply isn’t enough.
2) Alisson Becker – £56.25m (AS Roma, 2018)
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When Loris Karius dropped the ball (quite literally), against Real Madrid to cost Liverpool the 2018 Champions League final, it was one mistake too many for Klopp and his ambitions, which needed a new goalkeeper.
So in came Alisson Becker – a goalkeeper that will go down as one of the best that the Premier League has ever seen, come the end of his career. With two Premier League Golden Gloves to his name, and even one goal, it’s fair to say that the £56.25m fee paid in 2018 has been more than justified.
1) Virgil van Dijk – £76.19m (Southampton, 2018)
Topping the list, as some may have predicted, is Virgil van Dijk. And, of course, like the majority in this top 10, many believed that Liverpool overpaid for the Dutchman. As cool as ever, however, Van Dijk quickly proved his doubters wrong.
Now classed as one of the best defenders that the Premier League has seen, Van Dijk may just go down as the greatest signing in Liverpool history. He completely transformed Klopp’s side from nearly-men to serial winners.
It would come as little surprise if Liverpool splash the cash once more this summer, and with great success, too. At the moment, everything the Reds touch seems to turn to gold. And that’s a major credit to Klopp and his coaching staff.
Whether the summer is used towards building for the future or for the season ahead, fully expect Liverpool to push Manchester City all the way in the Premier League title race once more.
Competing with a City side led by Erling Haaland will be difficult, but the Reds will no doubt have their own transfer strategy in mind this summer.
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing AS Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana, according to a report from Italian outlet TuttoMercatoWeb (via Sport Witness).
The lowdown: Rise to stardom
Signed from RC Strasbourg in 2020, Fofana has made 93 appearances for Monaco and has become a mainstay for the Ligue 1 outfit alongside highly sought after countryman Aurelien Tchouameni.
Recognised at the youth level by France, the 23-year-old Paris-born starlet could be set to follow his teammate in making a summer switch.
As both Antonio Conte and Fabio Paratici look to strengthen the Lilywhites squad over the upcoming transfer window, Fofana is believed to be among the top targets…
The latest: ‘Present and future’
As per TuttoMercatoWeb, translated by SW, Tottenham are attentive to the twice-capped France Under 21 international.
The report claims that Spurs see Fofana – who was described as a ‘high-quality prospect’ by journalist Marcus Bring – as a ‘solution between present and future’ for the midfield department at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The same report also details interest from north London in Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni and Torino ace Gleison Bremer.
The verdict: Make it happen
Valued at £12.6million (Transfermarkt), the powerful Frenchman would be an affordable option for ENIC, particularly following the influx of a £150million cash boost this week.
During the 2021/22 campaign, Fofana scored once and provided four assists in 46 appearances, playing as a box to box midfielder as well as in a deeper-lying role.
Stylistically, the combative ace shares similarities with the likes of Aston Villa stalwart John McGinn, Borussia Dortmund star Mahmoud Dahoud and highly rated Pape Matar Sarr (Fbref).
Despite being unproven outside of Ligue 1, Conte and co would be wise to pay close attention to the possibility of prising Fofana out of Monaco and to Tottenham.
In other news: Tottenham are eyeing move for ‘huge talent’ this summer, read more here
Bruno Lage has endured a decent first season as manager of Wolves, leading them to their third top-half finish in the Premier League since being promoted in 2018.
The next aim for the Portuguese manager is to lead his side into the European places next term and with a major rebuilding job potentially on the cards this summer, it might well turn into reality.
With Wolves playing the last game of their season away to title challengers Liverpool on Sunday, the supporters will want to end the campaign on a high, although Lage may have pleased the Molineux faithful already with one recent development.
Addressing the possibility of transfer activity in the summer, Lage explained: “Maybe we need two or three players to increase the quality and number of players in our squad.
“We cannot let what happened two years ago when it’s hard to replace a player like Raul (Jimenez).”
Wolves fans will love to hear it
These comments suggest that Lage is aiming to bring in a number of players first before there will be any outgoings at Wolves, something which will surely delight the Old Gold support.
With Ruben Neves’ future remaining uncertain following what looked like an emotional farewell at Molineux last week, and Joao Mourinho’s contract expiring at the end of the season, then it’s clear that Lage will need to act fast to bring in potential replacements.
The club have recently been linked with high-calibre players such as Joao Palhinha and Sebastian Rode, and these targets could enhance the Wolves squad ahead of what could be a massive 2022/23 campaign at Molineux.
Whatever happens, Lage has endeared himself to much of the Wolves support with his solid first season in charge, and if it weren’t for a late collapse due to some poor results, then he might even have a European campaign to anticipate later in the year.
For now, the Molineux faithful can content themselves with the manager’s burning desire not to be left short on quality or quantity within his squad once the 2022/23 season gets underway.
AND in other news, Wolves plotting bid for “special” £25m gem who “rules midfield”, Lage will love him
Pundit Alan Hutton has been reacting to news linking Leeds United forward Joe Gelhardt with a move away if the Whites suffer relegation, Football Insider report.
The Lowdown: Summer exit?
Gelhardt has made 19 Premier League appearances for Leeds this season, the last of which came against Brighton on Sunday.
The 20-year-old produced a moment of magic to set up Pascal Struijk’s equaliser in stoppage time, his sixth goal contribution in the top flight, which took Leeds out of the bottom three before Burnley’s point on Thursday night.
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Jesse Marsch’s side are still in danger of relegation, though, and reports earlier this month claimed that top flight rivals will look to poach Gelhardt if Leeds find themselves in the Championship next season.
The Latest: Hutton’s comments
Hutton, who contributes for Sky Sports, was talking to FI regarding Gelhardt and a possible summer exit.
He ‘can’t believe’ the reports saying the youngster may walk away, adding that Gelhardt could actually benefit if the Whites dropped back down to the second tier by playing regularly, saying that the forward shouldn’t be in a rush to leave.
“Obviously teams will know a lot about him but I think right now, it’s about playing games.
“If you move to a Crystal Palace or a Brentford or a Brighton, wherever, obviously it’s good to stay within the Premier League, I get that, but you have to play games.
“If Leeds were to go down and drop down and he was to be one of the main men moving forward, he’d get that game time up.
“We know he’s got the quality, we know he can play at the level of the Premier League. He’s still very young, he’s got a lot of time in his hands. There’s no rush.
“So it’s about maturing as a player and playing games to take you to the next level.”
The Verdict: Fingers crossed
There will be a number of Elland Road exits over the coming months, should Sunday not go to plan, however, you’d like to think that Gelhardt could stay in Yorkshire no matter what happens.
He’s under contract until 2024 and has become a regular under Marsch, failing to feature in just three of the last 14 Premier League games.
Top earner Rodrigo may well have played his final game at Elland Road, while Newcastle have been linked with a swoop for Patrick Bamford, so Gelhardt could be offered the chance to become first choice.
In other news: Phil Hay now shares what Victor Orta has done with Leeds ‘storm’ who wants out at Elland Road.
Liverpool are set to reappoint former physio Chris Rohrbeck as Jurgen Klopp bolsters his backroom team, according to reliable journalist David Ornstein.
The Lowdown: Reds excelling on all fronts
The Reds are enjoying a stunning season, already clinching both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup, and with Premier League and Champions League success still possible.
Klopp has built an incredible squad over the years – arguably the best in Liverpool’s history – but he also has a formidable backroom team at his disposal.
Rohrbeck was once part of the group, prior to leaving in 2020, but it now looks as though his return to Anfield is imminent.
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The Latest: Rohrbeck to be reappointed by Liverpool
Taking to Twitter on Monday, The Athletic’s Ornstein claimed that the German could come back before the end of the campaign, as Klopp works to bring him in again.
He reported:
“EXCL: Liverpool set to bolster staff for quadruple push as Klopp lines up return of Chris Rohrbeck. German physio very popular among squad + worked closely with Salah / Van Dijk before 2020 exit. Move accelerated after Fabinho injury.”
The Verdict: Seamless addition
This is a shrewd appointment by Liverpool, with Rohrbeck somebody who Klopp already knows very well, allowing him to fit back in seamlessly with the group, who Ornstein’s tweet suggests is hugely respected within the Anfield playing ranks.
He could have an immediate job on his hands, with players tired after a long and stressful season and the likes of first-team stalwarts Virgil van Dijk, Fabinho and Mohamed Salah on the treatment table.
Returning at this point in the campaign could also be perfect timing for Rohrbeck, allowing him to potentially be part of a truly iconic season at Anfield.
In other news, one journalist has dropped a big Liverpool injury claim. Read more here.