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A Newcastle United claim has emerged on PIF’s plans for the upcoming summer transfer window…

What’s the talk?

Telegraph reporter Luke Edwards has revealed that the club are attempting to do some business early on in the market ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.

He Tweeted: “There is a desire to bring at least one signing in early but no stress if that’s beyond them. Progress being made but it was hard going in January too. We do know they are being very proactive #nufc.”

This comes after the Premier League outfit struggled toward the end of the January transfer window. Deals for Hugo Ekitike and Jesse Lingard both fell through on deadline day – despite a £33m bid for the former – and they did not have the time to bring in any alternative targets.

Supporters will be excited

This claim will excite the supporters for multiple reasons.

Firstly, it suggests that they may not have long left to wait before they have more Newcastle content to enjoy. The season ended on a high with a 2-1 win over Burnley – thanks to a double from Callum Wilson – on Sunday and the fans will now be without any competitive football to enjoy for a couple of months, which is why the prospect of an early signing will excite them.

With no Premier League action to sink their teeth into, supporters will be keeping a close eye on the club’s off-season business and Edwards has hinted that PIF will give them something to celebrate in the coming weeks. They will be able to look forward to seeing a new signing, or signings, playing for the team and that is an exciting prospect.

The fans will also be buzzing to learn that the owners are aware that they need to be proactive in the market. Ekitike and Lingard not coming through the door in January was a lesson for PIF as it showed them that they need to get as much of their business done as possible in the early stages of the window, as you otherwise run the risk of deadline day mayhem.

This shows that they are not stuck in their ways and are self-aware of any errors they made earlier this year. The supporters will be excited by this as it is a great sign for the future development of the club as they have owners who are seemingly desperate to progress on and off the pitch.

AND in other news, PIF plotting Newcastle swoop for “scary” £30m “freak”, he’s a major Almiron upgrade…

Aston Villa could pursue Luis Suarez this summer, transfer insider Dean Jones has told GiveMeSport.

The lowdown

Suarez is leaving Atletico Madrid following the expiry of his contract at the Wanda Metropolitano.

The Athletic’s Gregg Evans reported in March that Steven Gerrard would be keeping tabs on his situation.

Suarez, of course, played with Gerrard during his three-and-half-year stint at Liverpool between 2011 and 2014.

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The latest

Jones says that Villa have yet to decide whether to favour the vast experience of Suarez or lean towards an up-and-coming ‘gem’.

If they take the latter route, then he says Lille’s Jonathan David may be an option.

“I think they will sign another centre-forward, and it can go one of two ways.

“The next striker they sign is either someone of ultimate experience like Luis Suarez, or they go in for one of those gems that is tipped to be a star of the next ten years.

“Jonathan David is one of those, to be fair, so it wouldn’t be a bad signing.”

The verdict

How do Suarez and David compare?

Suarez bagged 13 goals in 2,292 minutes of football in 2021/22, averaging more than one every two games (176 mins).

Meanwhile, David, a full 13 years his junior, netted 19 in 3,655, which works out as one every 2.1 matches.

What about the costs? Well, £9million-rated Suarez would be available on a free transfer, but his wages at Atletico are thought to be in excess of £260,000 per week.

Even if he agreed to cut that salary by a full £100,000, he’d still be top of Villa’s earning charts (ahead of Philippe Coutinho on £150,000).

David, meanwhile, is valued at £45million by Transfermarkt but is only earning £35,000 each week.

Perhaps the long-term investment would be smarter.

In other news, a defensive target has also emerged.

Journalist Ignazio Genuardi has now shared a major transfer update out of West Ham United involving in-demand Lille star striker Jonathan David.

The Lowdown: Hammers eye move…

It’s been over a year since club record signing Sebastien Haller departed east London for Ajax and manager David Moyes still hasn’t seen a replacement come through the door.

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The Scotsman has had to make do with Michail Antonio as his only senior Premier League striking option, but with the summer transfer window looming, it could be time to finally end the long wait for a new centre-forward.

Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah has been heavily linked recently, among others, with a claim surfacing before the New Year that Lille’s sensational talisman David is actually ‘likes’ West Ham (Calciomercato).

The Latest: West Ham bid ‘likely’…

Genuardi, speaking to But Football Club, now has an update which could turn the heads of Hammers supporters.

It is now believed that West Ham, and by extension Moyes, are ‘particularly likely to arrive with a big cheque’ this summer as they eye a major bid to sign David.

The Verdict: Get it done…

Former Leicester City forward Iain Hume, via Arash Madani, branded the 22-year-old ‘world class’ for his starring international performances and it’s safe to say he is a real one to watch.

His prolific Ligue 1 return of 13 in consecutive seasons is only part of the appeal, having amassed a quite simply unbelievable 20 goals in 30 appearances for Canada (Transfermarkt).

French football expert Adam White perhaps sums up David’s quality best, even likening him to former Liverpool star Luis Suarez, whilst claiming that an ‘elite striker’ is emerging in the player.

However, if West Ham are to get a deal done, it better be a big offer as the report claims he will not leave for less than €50 million (£42m).

In other news: ‘Evolving situation’ – Journalist says West Ham are eyeing a ‘massive signing’ for Moyes, find out more here.

Adam Jones was left slamming Anthony Gordon as he took a poor corner for Everton in their 0-0 draw away at Watford in the Premier League on Wednesday.

The Lowdown: Disappointing draw

Given that Leeds United had lost 3-0 at home to Chelsea, and they were playing an already-relegated Hornets side, Frank Lampard and his team would have come away from Vicarage Road disappointed to only muster up a point despite a largely dominant performance.

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It is safe to say that a lot of the players were simply not at it in the final third as the Toffees racked up 16 shots and 13 corners but failed to find the net, and they’ll now hope that the point is enough to see them in the top flight for another season with Leeds United losing once again.

The Latest: Gordon slammed

Taking to Twitter, The Liverpool Echo journalist Jones gave his instant reaction to one of Gordon’s corners in the last few moments of the game:

“Well overhit by Gordon. Absolutely wretched.”

The Verdict: Not his best

It was not the best of nights for the youngster, who was particularly wasteful in attacking areas, as demonstrated by his poor delivery.

He failed to make a single key pass, and was inaccurate with six of his seven crosses in total, losing the ball 16 times, the fourth-most out of any of his teammates (SofaScore).

Nonetheless, Gordon just needs to put this performance behind him now, and focus on getting the points they need on the board in the remaining three fixtures – the youngster has come on leaps and bounds this term and surely has a big role to play on Merseyside regardless of what division they find themselves in.

In other news, find out which three Toffees Tottenham Hotspur could now buy this summer here!

West Bromwich Albion have secured the signing of Jayson Molumby on a permanent move from Brighton and Hove Albion that keeps him at The Hawthorns for three years.

Baggies boss Steve Bruce spoke out (via BBC Sport) on his first permanent signing ahead of next season:

“We’re really pleased to have Jayson on board permanently.

“He’s managed to force himself into our XI recently and now his challenge is to stay there by continuing to show improvements in his game.”

Despite the side failing to earn promotion back into the Premier League next season after a disappointing campaign that has seen West Brom fall to tenth in the Championship table, Molumby has been a consistent and reliable player in the team throughout.

In 30 appearances the 22-year-old midfielder who was hailed “very energetic” by Brian Kerr and dubbed “feisty” by Gary Rowett, has scored one goal during his time with the Baggies.

More importantly, he’s won the majority of his ground duels (51%), has been successful in the majority of his dribbles (69%) and makes 1.2 tackles and 0.8 interceptions on average per game, proving that he is comfortable making his presence known in the centre of the pitch.

Former West Brom boss Valerien Ismael was the manager who gave Molumby his chance to prove his worth in the team after struggling to gain game-time back at his parent club Brighton.

Ismael was full of praise and highlighted how “important” the midfielder was for the Baggies during his club debut;

“He gave us another volume in midfield and the option to breath to win more balls for our attackers. It was really important that he came on and made an impact.”

Alongside Taylor Gardner-Hickman and Alex Mowatt, Molumby can further progress and develop a great partnership with the pair in the centre of the pitch to inspire the Baggies onto better things following a less than satisfactory campaign this year.

Now the youngster has secured his long term future at the club early, Bruce can focus on building a better team around him as it is clear there are big changes needed in the squad to give them a real chance at pushing for promotion back into top-flight football again next season.

However, in midfield, the manager has now secured himself an option that could not only help them secure that promotion, but also someone who can save millions in future fees down the line.

AND in other news: Bruce must brutally axe “shocking” & “strange” disaster duo, they’re holding WBA back

Aston Villa grabbed their first win in the Premier League since early March after beating Norwich City 2-0 at Villa Park this afternoon.

Ollie Watkins put the home side ahead with 41 minutes on the clock before Danny Ings doubled the home side’s lead in second half injury time.

Not only did the final whistle confirm three points for Steven Gerrard’s side, it also sealed Norwich’s relegation to the Championship.

In terms of individual performances, one man who stood out for the Villans on this occasion may not have started the game but ended up making a massive difference when he came on.

After 40 minutes, winger Leon Bailey was forced off with injury, leaving Gerrard to turn to his bench and pick a replacement for the winger.

Despite having the likes of Bertrand Traore, Carney Chukwuemeka and Emi Buendia at his disposal, the Villa boss opted to send on Ings instead.

Ings stole the show for Villa

This quickly turned out to be an inspired choice from the 41-year-old, as the ex-Southampton striker grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck and stole the show for Villa.

Barely even a minute after coming on, he grabbed the assist for Watkins’ goal to break the deadlock, with the 29-year-old making it an instant impact.

During his time on the pitch, the former Southampton and Liverpool ace had 27 touches of the ball in total, with 12 passes made including two key passes and one long ball. He also won all three of his aerial duels, along with making one tackle and one clearance.

This performance ultimately earned the first-half substitute an overall match rating of 7.9/10 from SofaScore, making him the joint-highest rated Villa player on the day alongside Watkins.

Given how he grabbed an assist and a goal, it could be argued that Ings was actually more important on the day than his fellow striker. Birmingham Live also picked up on the 29-year-old’s impressive performance by saying that “his link play with [Philippe] Coutinho and Watkins was excellent.”

Having been labelled “outstanding” in the past by his former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, that is exactly what Ings was for Villa on this occasion.

This individual display from the striker will have surely done a lot to convince Gerrard to potentially start him for their next game against Burnley instead of having him on the bench again.

In other news: Gerrard can land his own Pogba as Villa plot bid for “impressive” £107k-p/w machine

Fabrizio Romano has now shared an update on Endrick’s future at Real Madrid, with West Ham’s striker search taking a significant twist.

Endrick is gearing up to leave Real on loan in January, and Nuno Espírito Santo’s side have been touted as one of the fierce contenders for his signature.

The 19-year-old, still widely regarded as one of Brazil’s brightest young prospects, hasn’t exactly had a smooth ride since joining the La Liga giants.

With first-team opportunities limited at the Bernabeu as a result of fitness issues and competition for places in Xabi Alonso’s side, a loan move appears to be the next logical step for his development.

West Ham have reportedly held talks about bringing Endrick on loan, already positioning themselves well in the race for his signature ahead of January.

Other clubs are also interested, like Sevilla, Real Sociedad and Brentford, according to some reports, but West Ham’s reported early discussions could give them an edge.

This comes as Nuno allegedly urges David Sullivan, Karren Brady and the Hammers hierarchy to sign a new defender, midfielder and forward (GiveMeSport), but with funds tight, temporary deals could be a key theme of their winter window.

Endrick is poised to be one of Europe’s finest talents available on loan in January, leaving little wonder why West Ham are very keen to secure his signature.

While the teenager has struggled for game time under Alonso, Endrick did score five Copa del Rey goals to fire Los Blancos to the final of the competition last season, before they eventually lost to Barcelona.

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The former Palmeiras sensation would be an excellent signing for West Ham, and one who’d inject much-needed flair and enthusiasm to their forward line.

The prospect of a Premier League move could also tempt Endrick, as it would do with any other player on the continent, but according to Romano, West Ham now face growing competition for his services.

Fabrizio Romano shares Endrick update as West Ham striker search takes twist

Taking to X, the reliable transfer journalist now claims that Ligue 1 giants Lyon have opened talks to sign Endrick on loan — which could seriously impact West Ham’s chances of a deal.

Endrick is believed to be intrigued by the possibility of a move to France, as Paulo Fonseca’s side already make their intentions known with an “official approach” just over two months before the January window opens.

Commenting further, Romano also says that while Endrick is still waiting to assess all of his options, potentially including West Ham, the attacker is pretty keen on Lyon as an option.

If a move for Endrick eventually becomes out of West Ham’s reach, it is worth noting that they’ve also held rumoured discussions about signing his Real teammate, Gonzalo Garcia.

The Spaniard, who finished last summer’s Club World Cup as the competition’s joint-top scorer, has also struggled to establish himself as a starter for Alonso this season and could be a great alternative to Endrick.

There are other options for West Ham as well, but it is absolutely imperative that the club back Nuno with a new centre-forward, especially considering Niclas Fullkrug’s injury woes and their lack of decent options.

West Ham already working on deal to sign £40 million striker in January.

Tottenham could sign a highly-rated player in the winter window, knowing that he was once keen on a move to N17.

The recent board restructure, which resulted in ex-chair Daniel Levy resigning and CEO Vinai Vinkatesham taking a more prominent role alongside members of the Lewis family, has prompted some optimism over their future recruitment plans.

Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol recently mooted the possibility of further squad investment from ENIC, who may now be willing to spend more on both wages and transfers overall to hand Thomas Frank the best chance of on-pitch success.

The Lilywhites are already one of world football’s highest revenue-generating clubs, according to the Deloitte Money League, and Levy’s success in turning the club into a financial powerhouse cannot be understated.

Real Madrid

£1.2 billion

Man City

£727 million

PSG

£700 million

Man United

£668 million

Bayern Munich

£664 million

FC Barcelona

£659.5 million

Arsenal

£621.5 million

Liverpool

£620 million

Tottenham Hotspur

£533 million

Chelsea

£474 million

However, Levy’s reputation for underspending compared to rivals was a key complaint of his tenure, and arguably contributed towards Tottenham’s lack of silverware during the 24 years he was chairman.

Now, Spurs insist a “new era” has begun with the swathe of recent boardroom changes, and it will be very intriguing to see how the north Londoners tackle their first transfer market post-Levy.

Frank has overseen an excellent start to 2025/2026, and worked wonders to tempt Xavi Simons with a move to Tottenham, according to super agent Ali Barat.

Reports over the summer claimed that Frank was also really pushing to sign Man City forward Savinho, and the Dane apparently believed that he could do ‘big things’ in north London, as per the reliable Fabrizio Romano.

Pep Guardiola was publicly clear that he wanted to keep the Brazil international and a potential Spurs move ultimately fell through, with City rejecting two bids, including an offer just under £61 million (Fabrizio Romano).

Savinho transfer to Tottenham alive for January after previous Levy plan

As per journalist Dean Jones, speaking to TEAMtalk, Levy was prepared to pay up to £65m for Savinho in the summer, and Tottenham know the winger wanted to join them before deadline day on September 1.

Spurs are still keeping an eye on Savinho, and it is believed they could move in January if Frank’s side get enough encouragement.

Savinho has played just 37 minutes in all competitions so far.

This is partly down to injury, but if the ex-Girona star continues to be on the fringes of Guardiola’s plans, a January move could well tempt him.

Savinho faces a battle to get into the starting eleven on a regular basis amid Jeremy Doku’s sensational start to the season, and with the 2026 World Cup looming, the 21-year-old may fancy a move elsewhere as Frank’s side maintain a serious interest.

His best-ever campaign yielded 11 goals and 10 assists in 41 appearances for title-chasing Girona in 23/24, and Guardiola has called Savinho an “exceptional” player.

West Ham United have now opened talks with a “tactically astute” manager, who could replace Graham Potter.

Potter under pressure after Crystal Palace defeat

It has been far from the ideal start to the Premier League season for West Ham, with Potter’s side currently sitting in the relegation zone, after losing four of their opening five games, and the manager is now under significant pressure.

Following the 2-1 loss at home against Crystal Palace on Saturday, there have been widespread reports suggesting the 50-year-old could be replaced as manager, after admitting he was disappointed with his side’s performance against the Eagles.

Potter said: “It’s this level and at the moment it’s not enough and we have to face up to that.

“We have to do more, we have to work harder, we have to find a solution to it. We have to be more stable defensively and offensively and find more ways to look stronger as a team. That’s where the work is now.”

West Ham hold talks with title-winning ex-Tottenham manager to replace Potter

The Englishman’s future is very uncertain after a poor start to 25/26.

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Even prior to the defeat against Palace, the board were weighing up potential replacements for Potter, with Slaven Bilic and Nuno Espirito Santo named among the targets, and a new report has revealed that another manager is also being targeted.

According to a report from The Boot Room, West Ham have held talks with former Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Gary O’Neil this week, as they begin to prepare for life after Potter.

The report, which was released before Saturday’s game, states the Hammers’ hierarchy were planning to sack their current manager if they lost against Crystal Palace, which suggests it may be a matter of time before he departs.

Explaining the situation further, transfer expert Graeme Bailey adds: “West Ham are talking to other managers, and this tells us in recent history this is really bad news for Potter.

“It happened with Lopetegui and Moyes before him. Hammers’ sources are not pushing back; they can’t, as people know it is happening. It’s going to take some effort for Potter to remain in charge of the club.”

O'Neil would be risky appointment for West Ham

It is starting to look like the Hammers need to part ways with Potter, given that the manager has averaged just 0.92 points per match since his arrival, but there are doubts over whether O’Neil would be a savvy replacement.

The 42-year-old is still relatively inexperienced, having managed AFC Bournemouth for less than one full season, while he was also dismissed by Wolves last December, at which point the Old Gold were four points from safety.

The former Bournemouth boss has received some praise from a fellow manager, with Eddie Howe branding him “tactically astute”, but he would be a risky appointment, at a time when West Ham securing Premier League safety is paramount.

As such, Nuno may be a better appointment, having led Nottingham Forest to Europe last season, so it is promising news that West Ham are also in for the 51-year-old.

Celtic are in the process of making some significant moves this summer and look to have reignited their interest in an exciting attacker, according to a report.

Celtic searching for attackers to offer final third variation

Brendan Rodgers opted to operate with Daizen Maeda and Adam Idah as central options during the second half of last campaign, taking a look at the market before deciding to stick rather than twist in January.

However, Celtic are set to conclude a deal for Fulham youngster Callum Osmand after the Wales international turned down the opportunity to sign professional terms at Craven Cottage, offering an alternative threat through the middle.

Nevertheless, Frank McAvennie believes the Bhoys should offer a shock deal to Jamie Vardy amid their efforts to strengthen across the front four positions, with free agent Danny Ings also recommended by the former Scotland international.

The ex-Celtic explained: “Vardy. I would take Vardy. I know they are talking about him going to Rangers, but I would take Vardy at Celtic.

“They (Vardy and Danny Ings) are goal scorers. Two of them are goal scorers. They are just natural predators. Get them up here. Good names.”

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While it feels unlikely that either of the duo mentioned would arrive north of the border, there is an appetite for another striker and winger at a minimum to bolster squad depth.

Marco Tilio’s return from Melbourne City could also intrigue Celtic, but it has always felt likely that the Bhoys will dip into the market to acquire new creative threats.

Speaking of which, Rodgers’ men have now reportedly opened talks with a familiar target as they look to push a deal over the line, per recent developments.

Celtic hold discussions to sign Michel-Ange Balikwisha

According to Sacha Tavolieri on X, Celtic have made contact and opened discussions with Michel-Ange Balikwisha’s camp to begin ‘new discussions regarding personal terms’ involving the Royal Antwerp man.

Retaining an interest in the former Belgium Under-21 international since last summer, further updates are expected on his future in the coming days as Rodgers looks to land his man.

Labelled “unpredictable” by Ben Mattinson, Balikwisha is someone the Irishman has personally expressed an interest in signing and his small sample size on the pitch over the campaign has illustrated why.

Despite having injury issues, the 24-year-old registered four goals and three assists in 18 matches across all competitions. Valued at roughly £4.2 million by Transfermarkt, it remains to be seen what the ballpark figure is for Celtic to secure his services.