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Leeds United are interested in a deal to bring James Garner to Elland Road in the summer transfer window.

What’s the talk?

That’s according to a report by The Sun, who claim that, following an extremely impressive season-long loan at Nottingham Forest, Victor Orta is now keeping a very close eye on the situation of the Manchester United central midfielder ahead of a potential move for the 21-year-old in the summer market.

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The report goes on to state that Leicester City, Everton and Southampton are also interested in the England U21 international, with the youngster’s long-term future at Old Trafford looking to be rather uncertain following the appointment of Erik ten Hag as the Red Devils’ new manager.

“Absolute beauty”

With the signing of a new central midfielder reported to be one of Leeds’ priority targets in the summer transfer window, it is not difficult to understand why Jesse Marsch and Orta would be interested in a deal to bring Garner to LS11 ahead of the Whites’ 2022/23 campaign.

Indeed, over his 44 Championship appearances this season, the £6.3m-rated talent was in breathtaking form in the heart of the Forest side, scoring four goals, registering eight assists and creating seven big chances for his teammates, as well as taking an average of 1.1 shots and making 2.0 key passes per game.

The £20k-per-week midfielder also impressed in metrics more typical of his position, making an average of 1.9 tackles, 1.4 interceptions, 1.5 long balls, 34.0 passes and winning 3.9 duels – at a success rate of 53% – per fixture.

These returns saw the 21-year-old who Martin Keown dubbed an “absolutely beauty” and Josh Wright labelled “unreal” average a quite extraordinary WhoScored match rating of 7.09, ranking him as Steve Cooper’s fifth-best performer in the second tier – playing a key role in the Reds going on to secure promotion to the Premier League.

As such, it is clear to see that Garner would be an exceptional signing for Orta to get over the line this summer, however, with a number of top-flight clubs interested in the youngster’s services, the Spaniard must act fast if Leeds are to have any chance of securing a deal for the midfielder in the coming weeks.

AND in other news: Orta could seal “unbelievable” Leeds signing with bid for £20m talent, he’s Walker 2.0

As per London World and journalist Rahman Osman, there has been an update on Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of former star playmaker Christian Eriksen.

The Lowdown: Spurs eye move…

Spurs head coach Antonio Conte and transfer chief Fabio Paratici, after their summit in Italy, have already been very busy before the summer market has even opened.

Both Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster have arrived at Hotspur Way on Bosman deals with the Lilywhites already sealing two signings ahead of Conte’s first full Premier League season in charge.

The north Londoners are reportedly eyeing another potential free agent swoop for ex-favourite Eriksen, but it won’t be easy, with the Brentford ace attracting plenty of interest.

The Latest: Tottenham ‘hot on his heels’…

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Sharing an update, London World explain that Tottenham are ‘hot on his heels’ amid the competition with Conte ‘looking to build a side that can compete both in Europe and the Champions League’.

As Paratici and co attempt to sign Eriksen, the report also explains that Brentford supporters ‘are really on the edge’ given their love for the 30-year-old and would love to have him for another season.

The Verdict: Time to pounce…

Finishing 2021/2022 as the Bees’ best-performing player by average match rating, Denmark’s international legend also managed the most key passes per 90 for them in the final third (WhoScored).

Described as ‘amazing’ by Conte himself, it’ clear the £158,000-per-week star still has what it takes to be a real asset for the Italian at Spurs.

On a possible Bosman deal, a move for Eriksen really feels like a low-risk one and no-brainer for Paratici.

In other news: ‘Better and better’ – Insider claims Tottenham could make announcement ‘in the coming days’…find out more here.

Injury expert Ben Dinnery has been reacting to Manchester United’s move for head of athletic development Matt Walker, as per Football Insider.

The Lowdown: Walker joining Man United

United may not have made any first-team signings for Erik ten Hag as of yet, but the club have agreed a deal to bring in Walker, formerly of Cambridge United.

He has joined the club as head of athletic development and will work closely with United’s youth teams ranging from the under-17s to under-23s.

He was hailed as doing an ‘exceptional job’ with Cambridge as head of performance, and Dinnery believes that a move for Walker is an ‘important’ one for the Red Devils.

The Latest: Dinnery reacts to Walker appointment

Dinnery, who contributes for Sky Sports, was talking to Football Insider regarding United’s move to bring in Walker.

The injury expert described it as ‘absolutely massive’ and a ‘fantastic role’, going into detail on Walker’s role with the crop of academy stars:

“Walker is working at an age group where kids are developing into adults.

“You have that transitional phase. You’re moving from functional training to a very serious, goal-driven style of training. You need to understand why you’re doing what you’re doing and the wider picture behind it.

“You need to look at the development and long-term impact of playing in competitive sports. To move on to the next level, these guys in the coaching department are pivotal.

“Without that foundational model and those building blocks, the players are going to be ill-prepared. It’s massive, absolutely massive. It’s important to get that right, and it’s a fantastic role to work with those young people.”

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The Verdict: Good to see

United lifted the FA Youth Cup for the 11th time last month and their first since 2011, defeating Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford in front of more than 67,000 supporters.

It’s clear to see that an exciting crop of future stars are coming through at Carrington, so bringing in someone like Walker to help with the physical transition seems to be a wise move.

The step up to the first team nowadays is huge, so having a head of athletic development in the academy could prove to be a smart decision which goes under the radar in an Old Trafford rebuild under Ten Hag.

In other news: Sky Sports relay big Man Utd news as Ten Hag plots move for English star

According to football.london journalist Alasdair Gold, a plan is being put into place for youngster Troy Parrott to make a breakthrough into the Tottenham Hotspur first team in the 2023/24 Premier League season.

The Lowdown: Parrott’s outstanding development

The 20-year-old spent the last campaign out on loan at MK Dons to find some much-needed game time, and it’s a move that has more than paid off, with the forward coming on leaps and bounds in the lower leagues.

During his spell in the third-tier, the forward netted ten goals and provided seven assists across all competitions, as per Transfermarkt, and played an instrumental role in helping the League One outfit secure a place in the play-offs.

The Latest: Developing behind the scenes

In a new article published by Gold for football.london, Gold says Parrott wants to ‘spend another season out on loan’ before making a return to ‘really challenge’ for a place in Antonio Conte’s starting XI from 2023/24.

The Irishman, who has been improving ‘behind the scenes’, could head out on the Lilywhites’ tour to Korea and get the opportunity to ‘finally impress’ the Italian, but Championship clubs Swansea, Middlesbrough, Preston and QPR all want to bring him in on a temporary deal.

It’s reported that the striker’s current deal in the capital is set to expire in just over 12 months time, but there is an option included to extend it for a further year.

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The Verdict: One for the future

With Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min not getting any younger, Spurs will be keeping a close eye on their up and coming attackers, and Parrott, once dubbed a “sensational” player by MK Dons, is definitely someone who has the potential to go on and become a star number nine in north London.

Not only has his goalscoring record improved, but also his work rate on the pitch has massively increased, and this is something that will only boost his chances of shining on the international stage, having already been capped 13 times for his country.

The Dublin-born talent will now report back to N17 a more physical and confident player as he prepares to depart Hotspur Way one last time before going all out to fulfil his ambitions of staking a claim in the Spurs first team.

In other news… a reliable journalist has shared an exciting transfer rumour involving one of Spurs’ summer targets.

Celtic have been linked with a move to bring Vitoria Guimaraes midfielder Alfa Semedo to Parkhead this summer.

What’s the news?

According to a recent report from A Bola, the midfielder will be allowed to leave the Portuguese club this summer, with Celtic being one of the clubs interested in signing him.

Having spent the majority of his career on Benfica’s books in which he spent loan spells with clubs such as Espanyol, Nottingham Forest and Reading, the 24-year-old joined Vitoria on a permanent basis during the previous summer transfer window.

The fact that he’s played in Portugal, Spain and England could make it easier for him to adapt to playing in Scotland should he make a move to Glasgow this summer having had so much experience of playing in different countries already.

Postecoglou’s next Bitton

Despite not scoring a goal or providing an assist throughout his debut season with his current side, the midfielder has found the net eight times and delivered four assists in 150 senior club appearances throughout his career.

One of those goals was labelled as “massive” by presenter Brendan Dunlop back in 2018 when Benfica beat AEK Athens in the Champions League and that would aptly sum up just how big a move this would be for the Bhoys.

In his 26 league appearances last season, the Guinea-Bissau international made the fourth-highest number of interceptions and the joint-second highest number of tackles won in the Vitoria squad.

This highlights the defensive talent the £1.35m-rated enforcer has without the ball and the protection he can give his defence.

Nir Bitton left the Parkhead club at the end of last season, and thus, Semedo could be seen as Ange Postecoglou’s ideal replacement for the former Hoops figure.

He made 37 interceptions and won 30 tackles during his two previous SPFL campaigns, meaning the 30-year-old also showed his usefulness to the team by playing as a centre-back in addition to his usual defensive-midfield role when needed.

With Semedo also showing his versatility in being able to play in defence as well as in midfield, it’s easy to see why the Hoops have been linked with a move for him this summer following Bitton’s departure.

If Vitoria are willing to let their previous summer recruit leave in the coming weeks, Celtic should definitely do what they can to get him to join them.

In other news: Ange can land Alexander-Arnold 2.0 with “exciting” Celtic move for “special” £6.5m gem

Tottenham Hotspur are believed to be showing an interest in Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin, amid growing uncertainty over the Frenchman’s future at St James’ Park.

What’s the word?

According to the Daily Mail, the Magpies are said to have both Spurs and Chelsea on alert having been willing to cash in on the 25-year-old this summer, with the northeast side said to value their prized asset at around £40m.

That valuation was deemed too high by the two London rivals, although it is said that the fleet-footed forward’s head has now been turned by the potential higher salaries on offer elsewhere, amid frustration regarding his current contract with the Tynesiders.

The report suggests that Eddie Howe’s side are not able to break their existing wage structure to hand a bumper a new deal for the former Nice man, while the need to abide by Financial Fair Play regulations could force them into player sales, with Saint-Maximin arguably one of their most sellable assets.

Unplayable trio

Newcastle’s loss could well prove to be Antonio Conte’s gain, with the serial-winning Italian potentially set to form a devastating attacking trio consisting of the “unplayable” gem – as he has been described by Rob Lee – alongside the talismanic pair of Harry Kane and Heung-min Son.

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The two figureheads of the current Tottenham side, the duo have formed a simply telepathic relationship over the years, dovetailing beautifully to form arguably one of the most lethal attacking partnerships in Premier League history.

The leading pair in the competition’s history with the most goal combinations, the two men have been simply unstoppable for the Lilywhites over the last seven years, with no signs of their remarkable influence fading any time soon.

In 385 games for the club so far in all competitions for academy graduate Kane, the England skipper has netted a simply staggering tally of 247 goals and provided a further 59 assists, while teammate Son has netted 131 goals and registered 73 assists in 324 games since his switch from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015.

The South Korean international notably provided 30 league goal contributions last term in a standout individual campaign, while his club colleague chipped in with 26 goal involvements of his own, rubberstamping their undeniable importance to the club.

Continuing to shoulder that goalscoring burden moving forward may weigh heavy on the pair, however, particularly ahead of a campaign that will see a return to the Champions League for the first time since the 2019/2020 season.

The addition of a new forward star could well be needed, with Saint-Maximin seemingly the man to add increased firepower to Conte’s side, the unpredictable maverick potentially adding that extra sprinkling of magic to the north London outfit.

While the Kane-Son relationship continues to inflict misery on opposition defences and while their attacking formula remains so deadly, bringing a third party who can offer something a little different may well be what is needed.

In the former France U21 international, Spurs would be able to secure a simply “breathtaking” new recruit – as described by Gary Neville – with Saint-Maximin providing an explosive, attacking threat down either flank.

Dubbed a “genius” by one journalist, the £28.8m-rated man’s goalscoring record may not be overly impressive, with just 11 goals and 13 assists to his name in his Premier League career thus far, although under the guidance of the right coach he could well be fashioned into a real weapon in his own right.

The £93k-per-week gem alongside Kane and Son, now that is a simply mouthwatering trio.

AND in other news: Fabrizio Romano now reveals “very advanced” talks, Spurs supporters will be gutted

Manchester United have seen numerous players leave the club in recent weeks, many of whom are midfielders.

The likes of Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, Nemanja Matic and Juan Mata have all said goodbye to the Red Devils since the end of the 2021/22 season. However, one midfielder who looks set to continue with the Old Trafford outfit under the management of Erik Ten Hag is Scott McTominay.

A product of United’s youth system, the Scotland international has made 170 senior appearances for the club across all competitions, scoring 16 goals and delivering four assists in the process.

With 37 appearances under his belt, the 25-year-old was a prominent figure for his team during the previous campaign.

In terms of potential new recruits at United to try and replace some of their departed midfielders, one figure with whom the club have been linked and who would be a significant upgrade on McTominay is PSV Eindhoven’s Ibrahim Sangare.

Having made 173 combined appearances for PSV and his previous club Toulouse, the 24-year-old has found the net seven times and supplied 11 assists along the way.

Looking at the Ivorian’s 29 league games in the Eredivisie last season in comparison to McTominay’s 30 Premier League appearances, the PSV star proved just how much of an upgrade he would be for the Red Devils.

From a defensive point of view, Sangare won 64 tackles compared to the Scotsman’s 33, while he made 72 interceptions compared to McTominay’s 47. Meanwhile, in an attacking regard, the PSV figure had double the number of shots on target compared to the Old Trafford midfielder, also delivering more crosses.

Labelled a “complete” player by his former coach Alain Casanova, Sangare – who apparently has a £30m release clause – certainly has the talent to be a useful asset for Ten Hag’s side up and down the pitch.

He also has what it takes to potentially put McTominay’s place in the team at risk, given how capable he is with and without the ball.

While the club have been heavily linked with a move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, securing a deal for the PSV machine should definitely be on United’s priority list before the 2022/23 campaign gets underway next month.

In other news – After De Jong: United hope to sign “unbelievable” 115-cap gem, he’d be better than Pogba

Crystal Palace have enquired about Chelsea centre-back Levi Colwill, according to Fabrizio Romano. 

The lowdown

The Eagles officially made their first signing of the summer over the weekend, landing 18-year-old winger Malcolm Ebiowei from Derby County. They have also reached an agreement with goalkeeper Sam Johnstone ahead of the expiry of his West Brom contract.

Colwill spent the 2021/22 season on loan with Huddersfield Town in the second tier and has now returned to Stamford Bridge.

The two London clubs did business last summer, with Conor Gallagher moving to Selhurst Park on loan at Marc Guehi joining permanently from Stamford Bridge.

The latest

Romano has said that Chelsea will make a ‘final decision’ on Colwill amid interest from ‘multiple clubs’.

The Blues are expected to sign two centre-backs this summer after losing Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.

Crystal Palace are one of four Premier League outfits who ‘have asked for Colwill’, along with Brighton, Leicester City and Nottingham Forest. Those clubs are thought to be pursuing ‘a permanent deal’ rather than a loan move for the 19-year-old.

The verdict

Palace have clearly been encouraged by the success of Guehi in his first season with the Eagles.

The youngster performed so well that he won The Athletic’s Rookie of the Year Award, scooping more than 25% of the vote, and Colwill also looks equipped to thrive in the top flight.

Even though he is only a teenager, he started 26 league games for a Terriers side which chased promotion and narrowly lost out to Forest in the Championship play-off final.

He won 66% of his ground duels – the second-best record in the division among under-21 defenders with at least five appearances – and 64% of his aerial battles.

Excitingly for Palace fans, he has been dubbed ‘the new John Terry’ – a fine endorsement considering the Chelsea legend’s standing in the game.

Leeds United have been handed a huge boost in their bid to bring Sonny Perkins to Elland Road this summer.

What’s the latest?

In a recent post on their official website, West Ham United revealed that, following a number of reports linking the forward with a move to Leeds this summer, the 18-year-old has now left the London Stadium on a free transfer upon the expiry of his contract.

However, in a recent thread on Twitter, ExWHUemployee revealed that, while it previously looked as if the England under-18 international was set to join Jesse Marsch’s side, Tottenham Hotspur have now entered the race for the teenager.

In his tweets, the Hammers insider said: “He was meant to be going to Leeds but Spurs, the club he supports, made a late move. He has a decision to make between the two now, I believe. Leeds or Spurs.”

“Getting rave reviews”

Considering the sheer amount of potential that Perkins undoubtedly possesses, the news that the youngster is now available to sign on a free transfer will certainly have come as a huge boost to Victor Orta and the Whites, regardless of Tottenham’s interest in the forward.

Indeed, the £1.08m-rated talent has consistently impressed in the West Ham youth ranks, scoring nine goals and registering four assists over 31 appearances for the under-18s, along with bagging 12 goals and providing one assist over his 21 Premier League 2 appearances for Mark Robson’s under-23 side last season.

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These returns saw the attacker – who is debut – rather ironically – in a 3-2 defeat to Leeds in January.

Furthermore, those in the know at West Ham also believe that the 18-year-old, who James Marshment backed to become a “£30m player”, has an incredibly exciting future in the professional game.

ExWHUemployee revealed on an episode of The West Ham Way podcast last October: “One player to pay attention to is a West Ham youngster called Sonny Perkins. This is someone I’ve spoken about on the podcast before as a talent, and he’s really beginning to stand out now at academy level, really getting rave reviews.

“Obviously, he’s performing on the international stage as well for his age, and he is one to keep an eye on. From what I’ve heard in the academy circles, he could be the next Declan Rice. So just keep your eye out for his progression within the next few years.”

As such, considering just how eye-catching a talent Perkins quite clearly is, it seems evident that the player’s availability to sign on a free transfer this summer is a huge bonus for Leeds. Orta simply must do everything in his power to beat Tottenham to the youngster’s signing.

AND in other news: Victor Orta’s £25m transfer target has now “decided to join” Leeds, it’s a major coup