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Everton have now made a move for Tottenham Hotspur defender Japhet Tanganga, but they will have to do battle for his signature with another Premier League club, a new report has revealed.

What's the latest Everton transfer news?

As reported by journalist Rudy Galetti, the Toffees are now focusing on bringing in a new "offensive player", so a new defender may not be considered a priority for Sean Dyche, but the manager does have a couple of centre-back targets in mind.

The Toffees have shown an interest in signing Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, amid his uncertain future at Old Trafford, although Galetti believes the chances of him remaining with the Red Devils are growing every day.

As there is "nothing concrete" with Everton and Maguire, they may choose to move on to other targets, having previously been named as potential suitors for Red Bull Salzburg's Oumar Solet, who has expressed his desire to play in the Premier League.

According to reports from Italy (via Sport Witness), Dyche may have a new target in mind, having joined the race for Tottenham defender Tanganga, who is also a target for last season's Champions League finalists, Inter Milan.

The Toffees have already "moved" to sign the Spurs ace, indicating they could hijack Premier League rivals Luton Town, who are currently thought to be leading the race for his signature, currently pushing for a loan with an option to buy.

More news is "expected soon", with the 24-year-old likely to stay in England, and Sport Witness speculate Everton could make a more convincing offer if they try to buy him outright, considering he has not been in Ange Postecoglou's plans so far this season.

Read The Latest Everton Transfer News HERE

How good is Japhet Tanganga?

The London-born defender has found game time very hard to come by in north London for a number of years now, having been given minutes on the pitch very sparsely in the 2022-23 campaign, making a total of just seven appearances in all competitions.

It is fair to say the centre-back's Tottenham career has not panned out the way he would have liked so far, but that does not mean he wouldn't be a good addition for Everton, and a move to Goodison Park could be exactly what he needs to reignite his previous form.

Former Aston Villa man Gabby Agbonlahor has previously lauded the £25k-per-week defender, while also suggesting he could take major strides if he is given more game time, saying:

“I’ve watched him a few times and sometimes he can be outstanding but sometimes he can be done in behind and make silly fouls.

“Someone like him, at his age, needs to be playing regularly. You don’t want to be a squad player when you are young.

With Tanganga yet to get a look in at Spurs this season, it seems likely the north Londoners would be willing to let him leave for a relatively low fee, and he could be a decent signing for Everton, although it would be a risk, given his lack of game time across a number of years.

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O Flamengo pode até não perder para o Fluminense em Campeonatos Brasileiros desde 2016, mas as equipes protagonizaram alguns dos clássicos mais equilibrados dos últimos anos, mesmo com a diferença dos investimentos. No que será o sexto Fla-Flu de 2020, os dois times tentam manter o bom desempenho em confrontos locais. A partida, às 21h30, no Maracanã, pela oitava rodada do Brasileirão, terá transmissão em tempo real do LANCE!.

Uma curiosidade contorna o duelo desta noite: o Fla só perdeu um clássico nesta temporada. O adversário? O Flu. Por sua vez, o Tricolor também só encontrou um arquirrival que o superasse em 2020, justamente o Flamengo. Ou seja, reflexo do equilíbrio do duelo entre os recentes finalistas do Carioca.Veja o retrospecto geral abaixo.

No primeiro encontro, o Flamengo ainda atuava com a equipe Sub-20 no Estadual e, portanto, o Fluminense era o favorito, confirmando isto a vitória por 1 a 0 posteriormente. Depois, pela semifinal da Taça Guanabara e já com o time principal, o Rubro-Negro foi avassalador no primeiro tempo, perdeu força depois do intervalo e quase levou o empate, mas acabou vencendo por 3 a 2.

Apesar das apostas ainda maiores para o lado do Fla, as finais da Taça Rio e do Carioca foram determinantes para o Flu. Na primeira, o time de Odair Hellmann quebrou as expectativas e faturou o título nos pênaltis. No Estadual, melhor para a equipe ainda treinada por Jorge Jesus, que não praticou seu melhor futebol, mas foi suficientemente superior para sair com o troféu.

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SEM EVANILSON E EM CRISE: COMO CHEGA O FLU

O Fluminense chega para este clássico em situação talvez mais delicada do que atravessava antes das finais do Estadual. Se na época o problema era por resultados, atualmente a crise se instaurou dentro e fora das quatro linhas. No departamento de Odair Hellmann, a equipe conseguiu uma boa sequência, mas agora vem de um empate com o Atlético-GO em casa e uma derrota de virada para o São Paulo com atuações ruins. O outro “pepino” a ser resolvido impacta nos dois lados. A venda de Evanilson dificulta ainda mais o quebra-cabeças para montar o ataque e gerou uma série de críticas da torcida.

– Satisfeito eu não posso estar. A gente tem que estar sempre melhorando. Ninguém pode estar satisfeito. Se a gente consegue chegar a um nível, a gente tem que estar sempre buscando melhorar a cada treino. Mas futebol é resultado. Todo mundo sabe que não adianta jogar bem, ter 100% de posse de bola, mas não ganhar o jogo. A gente tem que virar a página do que passou e quarta-feira tentar escrever uma nova história – disse Wellington Silva em entrevista coletiva.

EMBALADO, FLAMENGO DE DOME JÁ MIRA A LIDERANÇA

Depois de um início turbulento, com duas derrotas no início do Brasileirão, o Flamengo dá sinais de evolução sob o comando de Domènec Torrent e, além do desempenho, reencontrou o caminho das vitórias. Os triunfos diante do Santos, Bahia e Fortaleza já colocaram o Rubro-Negro entre os primeiros colocados e, contando com uma combinação de resultados, o atual campeão já pode alcançar a liderança ao fim da nona rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro.

O técnico catalão dará sequência ao modelo de jogo e de revezamento imlpementado por ele desde o início de trabalho. Portanto, a escalação só será conhecida momentos antes da bola rolar no Maracanã, mas a expectativa é pelo retorno de Gabriel Barbosa, artilheiro do time em 2020, aos titulares.

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FLUMINENSE EM CLÁSSICOS
5 vitórias (Flamengo, Botafogo 2x, Vasco 2x)
3 derrotas (Flamengo 3x)
3 empates (Botafogo 2x e Flamengo (vitória nos pênaltis)
*dois amistosos contra o Botafogo

FLAMENGO EM CLÁSSICOS
5 vitórias (Vasco, Fluminense (3 vezes), Botafogo)
1 derrota (Fluminense)
2 empates (Fluminense (derrota nos pênaltis) e Botafogo)

Crystal Palace are in pole position to sign Getafe goalkeeper David Soria this summer, according to fresh reports.

Who is David Soria?

Soria is a goalkeeper who has played his football at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez since joining from Sevilla back in 2018, and despite not being Jose Bordalas’s official number one, he last season established himself as first-choice between the sticks having started all 38 matches in La Liga.

The Spaniard’s contract length is unknown which is extremely unusual, but either way, having emerged as his homeland outfit’s overall second-best-performing player during the previous campaign with a WhoScored match rating of 6.84, he’s grabbed the attention of Roy Hodgson in the Premier League.

Football Insider recently reported that Vicente Guaita is ready to quit this summer as a result of not wanting to be a back-up option behind Sam Johnstone, who the same outlet state is expected to remain the preferred choice from the start of the new campaign onwards, and is therefore exploring his options.

Should the current shot-stopper depart, the Eagles boss will need to enter the market to find a suitable replacement to bolster his ranks in the net, and if the following update is to be believed, the 30-year-old appears to be the player that chiefs are going after in the hope of bringing him to Selhurst Park.

Are Crystal Palace signing David Soria?

According to Spanish outlet AS (via Sport Witness), Crystal Palace are the “most interested” club in signing Soria ahead of the 2023/24 campaign. Getafe’s goalkeeper has “several proposals” on the table, in particular from the top-flight and indeed the blue and reds.

The La Liga outfit’s president Angel Torres is “aware” of the attention and has made it clear that his €12m (£10m) release clause will have to be paid to sanction his sale, and whilst it’s unknown whether the board would be willing to cash out, they are certainly “at the front of the queue” at things stand.

Guaita is believed to be looking to return to his former club and a deal for Soria could depend on the formerly mentioned player going the other way.

How good is David Soria?

Crystal Palace may view Soria as a second-choice goalkeeper to Johnstone considering that he’s 30 years of age and not getting any younger, but having been previously hailed a “key performer” by journalist Josh Bunting, he could be a solid player for Hodgson to have in the building looking at his record.

The Madrid native last season kept 13 clean sheets from 38 La Liga games, form which saw him receive six man-of-the-match awards, as per WhoScored, but there was a lot of excellent work that he did to keep the ball out of the back of the net in the build-up.

The 6 foot 3 colossus recorded 119 saves from 166 shots on target against, giving him a success rate of 75.3% which was higher than Guaita’s 72.4%, showing that he could be an upgrade on the option that the boss already has available to him, not to mention he made four out of eight penalty saves over the course of the campaign, so this may well be a deal to watch.

Arsenal are in advanced talks to offload midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga to Burnley on loan, and the transfer deal could include a mandatory buy option.

Who is leaving Arsenal this summer?

The Gunners and manager Mikel Arteta have spent north of £200 million as we enter the final month of this summer's transfer window – sealing deals for Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and club-record transfer Declan Rice.

Havertz signed for £65m from Chelsea, while Timber completed a £37m switch from Ajax, but it is Rice's move which stands out as the real headline-grabber.

In a serious statement of intent, Arsenal signed the 24-year-old from West Ham in a £105 million deal, which now makes Rice the most expensive English player of all time – ahead of both Man City's Jack Grealish and Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham.

“Declan is a player with fantastic ability and a proven record at both club and international levels," said Arsenal transfer chief and sporting director Edu.

"The process of this transfer has been a big team effort with a clear plan, and we are so happy that Declan is joining us.

“Declan is a high-quality, young international player who will add great strength to our squad, fitting so well into our strategy of competing with young talented players at the centre of our club."

Arsenal are showing a further ambition heading into August, as reports now claim they could strengthen their goalkeeping department by making a move for Brentford star David Raya.

Having invested significantly, Arteta's side may need to balance the books by offloading certain fringe members of the squad. Both defender Pablo Mari and long-serving midfield general Granit Xhaka have both left the club, with Lokonga now apparently edging closer to following them out the door.

According to Belgian transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the Red Devils international is subject to serious interest from Burnley, with "advanced talks" ongoing over a loan deal.

The temporary move could also become a permanent one, depending on certain conditions, as Tavolieri claims Arsenal are plotting to include a buy clause.

The option to buy will become mandatory if the 23-year-old plays a certain number of games for Vincent Kompany's side.

"Infos Sambi Lokonga," wrote the reporter on Twitter.

"Talks advanced on their way between #ArsenalFC and #BurnleyFC to find an agreement with a loan including an option to buy.

"That could be mandatory in case the Belgian midfielder plays a certain number of matches. First idea of the Belgian Red Devils was to try a journey in Spain but Vincent Kompany’s team was the most concrete solution at the moment and that would allow him to show and proof he’s ready for the #PL."

How good is Albert Sambi Lokonga?

The young midfield ace has struggled to work his way into Arteta's plans in the last two seasons, having spent the second half of last season on loan at Crystal Palace.

Another loan move could be on the horizon for Lokonga, but by Arteta's own admission, he is a player of real "quality" and may strengthen Burnley's ranks.

“Albert is a very intelligent player who has shown great maturity in his performances during his development. He has been coached well by Vincent Kompany and his team at Anderlecht,” Arteta told Arsenal’s official website (via The Standard).

“I know Vincent very well and he talks so highly about Albert and the positive impact he had to Anderlecht in recent seasons.

“We’re confident Albert’s ready for the next stage in his development and we’re looking forward to welcoming a new member to our squad with his quality and presence.”

Manchester United will host Wolves on Monday 14th August as the two teams kick off their respective Premier League seasons. It's the first Monday Night Football of the season – and is a game rich with history.

This fixture should certainly be an interesting one, too. United will go into it hoping to improve on their third-placed finish last season and with an improved team. Wolves, who secured a mid-table finish, will want to make strides in their first full season under Julen Lopetegui.

So how have things gone in the past? Football FanCast takes a trip down memory lane to find everything you need to know about this fixture.

Man United vs Wolves: Who has the better head-to-head record?

These two teams first clashed in 1892, so there's a lot of history here. 111 games of it, in fact, across four different competitions. They've met at the top two tiers of the English pyramid, as well as the FA Cup and EFL Cup.

It's United who boast the best overall record, though, with 54 wins in those 11 games. Wolves aren't too far behind, having triumphed on 37 occasions. That leaves 20 times that the spoils have been split.

Man United vs Wolves: What's the top-flight record?

As we say, there's about 130 years of top-flight history here – or at least, that's when the two clubs first met. It means that of their 111 meetings, 92 of them came in England's top flight.

The respective records in this fixture are a little closer than some may have thought. Wolves, after all, have had periods where they were the outright best team in England – and that's shown here.

United still come out on top – being an elite club for 30 years will do that – winning 43 of the 92 games. Wolves sit ten behind on 33, with 16 draws.

Man United vs Wolves: What's their Premier League record?

There's a tendency these days to boil things down to just the Premier League era, such is the dramatic change in football over the last 30 years. When we look at this fixture in those terms, you see just how far things have swung in that time.

United and Wolves have met 18 times in the Premier League since the Old Gold's first appearance in 2003/04, with the former winning 11 and the latter just four. Only three of those games ended in a draw. This has been a very happy fixture for the Red Devils, then.

Man United vs Wolves: Who has the better cup record?

These two teams first met in a cup competition back in 1948, with Wolves winning an FA Cup semi-final replay against United. The Manchester side have fought back to boast the superior cup record since, however.

In total, there have been 13 meetings across the FA Cup and EFL Cup. United have won seven of those, with the majority coming away from home, interestingly enough. Wolves have won a further three, while another three went to FA Cup replays.

Man United vs Wolves: Who has the record at Old Trafford?

This upcoming fixture will be at Old Trafford, of course, so perhaps that record counts for a little more historically.

54 of the 111 games have been in Manchester, and United, as you could have guessed, dominate the results. They've won 35 of the 54, losing just ten. That leaves nine as draws, for those keeping count.

But what about just in the top flight? Well, that's seen 46 fixtures at Old Trafford and United won 29 of them – a far superior record to their away results against Wolves.

Man United vs Wolves: What team has the most goals in this fixture?

Both teams have historically scored well in this fixture. Remember, there have been 111 meetings in their histories so Wolves' tally of 151 is quite fantastic. United do have that beat, though, with 184. That also translates to the league record, unsurprisingly, as United have 154 to Wolves' 127.

As for Old Trafford, United look good there. They have 101 goals to Wolves' 52 when playing at home, which becomes 87 to 46 in the league.

What is Marcus Rashford's record against Wolves?

Who might get the goals this time around, then? Marcus Rashford seems like the most likely player, given he scored 30 in all competitions last season. United rewarded him with a five-year contract – he's their star man going forward.

And his record against Wolves is pretty decent. The forward has come up against them seven times, which is a fairly small number given only four of those meetings have been league clashes.

Indeed, Rashford has missed three Premier League fixtures with Wolves because of injuries, while he missed both encounters in the 2018/19 season.

Rashford has three goals across his seven games against Wolves, with two of them coming in the Premier League. The other was an FA Cup strike in 2019.

What is Man United's record win vs Wolves?

United's record win wasn't technically by Manchester United. It came in the very first meeting between the two teams, back in 1892.

They were Newton Heath back then, and demolished Wolves 10-1 at home (to Wolves' credit, they did manage to win the reverse fixture 2-0). This actually remains United's biggest-ever win in the league.

As for a more recent result, their record Premier League win came in 2011/12 as United won 5-0 at Wolves. The best they've ever managed at home was a 4-1 win that same season.

What is Wolves' record win vs Man United?

Wolves thrashed United 7-0 in 1932 for what remains their biggest-ever win against the Red Devils. It came with both sides competing in the second tier of English football.

In the Premier League, their record home win against United is 2-1 and their record win at Old Trafford is 1-0 – that came in early 2022. So if Wolves do manage to win this one, don't expect a thrilling scoreline.

Man United vs Wolves: What are the recent results?

United took the spoils in both games last season, winning 1-0 at Wolves before seeing them off 2-0 at Old Trafford. It was a much more stable season for the club and the scores reflect that. We can't say the same for the season prior.

Both games finished 1-0 to the away sides in 2021/22. That was Wolves' first win against United since 2019 and their first at Old Trafford since 1980. A historic win, then.

That brought to an end a period of dominance from United, who had avoided defeat to Wolves in seven attempts. They'd won both games in 2020/21, after all, with 1-0 and 2-1 results.

The 2019/20 season saw the teams face off four times, with them not only playing in the FA Cup for the second consecutive season, but the fixture also going to a replay. United did win that replay 1-0, but the other three fixtures finished in draws.

And the 2018/19 season, which saw Wolves return to the Premier League for the first time in six years, was a good one for the Midlands club. They drew their first fixture with United before beating them at home in both the league and the FA Cup.

Man United vs Wolves: Classic meetings

2nd April 2019: Wolves 2-1 Man United (Premier League) – The two clubs made something of a habit of playing against each other during this time, with the Old Gold getting the better of United just weeks prior in the FA Cup.

The Red Devils' following trip to Molineux was just as fruitless despite an absorbing tie that saw them take the lead through Scott McTominay, before a dogged Wolves comeback saw Nuno Espirito Santo's side battle back for victory.

5th February 2011: Wolves 2-1 Man United (Premier League) – Another comeback in the Black Country saw bottom-placed Wolves overcome Sir Alex Ferguson's unbeaten United side, who were top of the table heading into the clash.

And it looked as though they'd extend their lead at the top when Nani gave the visitors the lead after just three minutes, before goals from George Elokobi and Kevin Doyle turned the match – and the table – on its head as Wolves charged towards safety.

When is Man United vs Wolves?

Man United will host Wolves on Monday, August 14th at 8pm UK time. It'll be the first Monday Night Football of the Premier League season – and a big one for both sides.

United hope to build on their improvements last season and have made several important moves in the transfer market. David de Gea is out in goal, with André Onana joining from Inter. Mason Mount will feature in midfield, too, having arrived from Chelsea.

Wolves have made moves, too, but the most notable may be their outgoings. Ruben Neves, for so long the lynchpin of their midfield, has left for Saudi Arabia, while Raul Jimenez – albeit perhaps past his best – is now a Fulham player.

The main arrivals at Molineux have been loans officially turning permanent, including Boubacar Traore and Matheus Cunha – they'll hope the Brazilian can fix their goalscoring issues after really struggling last time out.

Both teams are looking forward, then – especially with this being Wolves' first full season under Lopetegui. A win could generate serious early momentum for either side in what's sure to be an exciting Premier League season.

For much of the transfer window so far, the major talking point for Leeds United has been centred on outgoings, with new boss Daniel Farke facing something of a mass exodus following the club's return to the Championship.

The Whites have already seen the likes of Robin Koch, Brenden Aaronson, Marc Roca, Rasmus Kristensen and Rodrigo move on to pastures new – either on loan or on a permanent deal, in the case of the latter – with further departures seemingly expected amid interest in both Wilfried Gnonto and Jack Harrison, among others.

That raft of outgoings has only heightened the need for fresh faces at Elland Road this summer, with it looking as if the newly-relegated side are finally beginning to make moves in the transfer market.

What are the latest Leeds transfer rumours?

The latest indication is that the Yorkshire giants are closing in on a deal for Chelsea ace, Ethan Ampadu, while Farke is also seemingly nearing a reunion with ex-Norwich City defender, Sam Byram, after previously coaching the 29-year-old at Carrow Road.

There may be further additions to come, however, with Football Insider having reported last week that Leeds are interested in a move for Nottingham Forest forward, Emmanuel Dennis, with the Nigerian marksman looking set for a change of scenery after just a solitary season at the City Ground.

A more recent report from the same publication has since revealed that Forest would be open to letting the 25-year-old leave the club this summer, despite having splashed out £20m to sign him from Watford a year ago.

How many goals has Emmanuel Dennis scored?

Despite his recent woes at the City Ground – where he scored just two goals and registered only two assists in the Premier League – the former Club Brugge machine had been a reliable goalscoring presence throughout his career prior to that.

Lauded as a "stunning player" by journalist Josh Bunting during his time at Vicarage Road, the 5 foot 10 hitman notably racked up ten goals and six assists in just 37 games during his solitary season with the Hornets, having previously contributed 42 goals and assists in 116 games during his time in Belgium.

It was that stint with Pro League side that initially piqued the interest of those at Elland Road, with reports back in the summer of 2020 having suggested that then-boss Marcelo Bielsa was keen on signing the £40k-per-week menace.

While no move came to fruition at the time, German football editor Daniel Pinder went on to discuss the benefit that signing Dennis would have for Bielsa and co a year later, with the transfer insider telling Football Fancast that the Nigerian's willing work ethic and ability to press would potentially make him a better fit than Patrick Bamford in attack:

"He definitely offers something different to Bamford as he plays on the shoulder of defenders, and if the defence is playing a high line then he'll happily make runs in behind them.

"Bielsa likes his strikers to press from the front and Dennis does this well and he's shown some good finishes during his time with Club Brugge, so I think Leeds could be a decent fit for him."

While a deal would likely have suited Bielsa, a move this time around could also be of use to Farke in order help find a centre-forward upgrade, with current number nine, Bamford, having been plagued by injury of late.

The Englishman has scored just six league goals across the last two seasons combined, while Dennis has netted 12 top-flight goals in that time, having also shown his ability to feature on the flanks when required.

With regard to that knack for defending from the front, Dennis notably averages 2.13 tackles per 90 across the last 365 days, while Bamford, by contrast, averages just 0.53 for that same metric.

With the Forest speedster also more adept at driving forward with the ball at his feet – as shown by his superior average for successful take-ons (2.25 v 0.65) – then it is clear to see just what an all-round upgrade he would be for the Yorkshire side.

Having seen Bielsa fail to get his man, perhaps Leeds can finally strike a deal under Farke this time around.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp could raid Wolfsburg to sign their talented young defender Micky van de Ven this summer, according to journalist Dean Jones.

What's the latest transfer news involving Micky van de Ven?

According to German publication WAZ via Sport Witness, Liverpool will need to pay a fee in the region of €30 million (£25.8 million) to land Van de Ven this summer.

Jose Fortes Rodriguez, formerly of AZ Alkmaar, spoke to the outlet regarding the future of Van de Ven, stating:

“Micky has played a fantastic season. There are many clubs that are interested. “It would be stupid to say now that he will definitely stay in Wolfsburg. Anything can happen this summer. A player like Micky, who has developed so well – the calls from the clubs come automatically.

"I am asked: What is the situation? Do we have a chance? As I said, anything can happen this summer. It could be that he leaves. But if the right club doesn’t come along, why shouldn’t Micky stay in Wolfsburg?”

As per VI via The Mirror, the 22-year-old has fanned the flames concerning Liverpool's interest, saying in an interview: "Of course I heard of Liverpool links and I know they’ve been following me in the past. That’s it. Of course. Liverpool is a great club. There’s a chance for me to leave this summer. If a nice club with good plan arrives… I’d be open."

Journalist Florian Plettenberg has recently delivered an update on Van de Ven to his Twitter following and indicated that he would rather move to the Premier League than Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, who are also keen to sign him.

Speaking to Football FanCast, journalist Jones has said that Van de Ven may be a more viable target for Liverpool than Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Max Kilman, who is another left-sided centre-back that was linked with a move to Anfield earlier this year.

Jones told FFC: "He's certainly good at passing the ball out; he's got a smartness about him. He's got an adaptability, too, along the back line that I believe they like. Out of those two. I have to say right now, the more likely option is Van de Ven."

Would Micky van de Ven be a good signing for Liverpool?

Van de Ven is definitely the right sort of profile that Liverpool should be looking for in a defender and could potentially be a long-term project that could stay at Anfield for many years to come.

In 2022/23, the 22-year-old racked up 36 appearances for Wolfsburg in all competitions, registering one goal and two assists, as per Transfermarkt.

WhoScored also note that Van de Ven – who's been called a "monster" by some in the media – is a comfortable presence on the ball and maintained a pass success rate of 88.3% in the Bundesliga during the campaign.

As per FBRef, the Dutchman managed to obtain a tackle success rate of 71.8% over the course of the term, demonstrating his ability to fearlessly win challenges and turn over possession.

Liverpool look set to undergo a major rebuild at Anfield this summer and Van de Ven would add a multitude of distinguishable qualities as Klopp looks to reshape his squad.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have been linked with a Ligue 1 ace that could end Julen Lopetegui’s side's woes in front of goal.

The Spaniard is presented with the task of improving his squad on a tight budget this summer, following the reveal of the club's Financial Fair Play (FFP) worries.

With the latest player linked to Molineux, Wolves could strike a deal that would be kind to their finances and pose a significant improvement to their squad.

What’s the latest on Moussa Dembele to Wolves?

As reported by Express and Star yesterday, Wolves are interested in signing Olympique Lyonnais striker Moussa Dembele.

The report claims that the Midlands club are ‘monitoring’ the 26-year-old, who is set to become a free agent this summer.

It’s mentioned that the Old Gold will face ‘considerable competition’ for the Frenchman’s signature, with unnamed clubs across Europe also interested.

What could Moussa Dembele offer to Wolves?

In 129 Ligue 1 appearances for Lyon, Dembele has registered an impressive 67 goal contributions in scoring 56 times and contributing to 11 assists in five seasons for the club.

Lauded as “clinical” by scout Antonio Mango, the Frenchman could be an integral signing for Wolves, who ended the campaign as the Premier League’s lowest-scoring side with just 31 goals in 38 games.

The Pontoise-born talisman was snatched by the Ligue 1 side after a formidable spell in Scotland in which he led the line at Celtic, quickly cementing himself as a fan favourite.

In three seasons with the Glasgow giants, Dembele found the net 51 times in 94 appearances, showing his clinical nature in the final third and innate ability to lead the line.

Wolves aren’t short of creators with the likes of Pedro Neto and Matheus Nunes in the squad, so in having a striker as competent as the Lyon ace, Lopetegui could get the best out of his attack to turn fortunes around at Molineux after a dreary season.

In a campaign that lacked sufficient game time for the 26-year-old, the forward lost his place to former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette, who scored 27 goals this term which subsequently forced Dembele out of favour.

The former Celtic man’s misfortune could be Wolves’ treasure, with him displaying signs that he could rejuvenate Lopetegui’s side in the final third, as highlighted by his statistics in the season prior in Ligue 1.

As per FBref, the 2021/22 campaign proved to be a strong one for the 26-year-old, who ranked in the top 4% of forwards in the league in terms of non-penalty goals, recording an average of 0.65 per 90.

Another impressive area that the forward excelled in was his activity in the box, averaging 6.08 touches in the penalty box per 90, significantly more than Wolves’ current strike option Raul Jimenez who registered 4.68 per 90 in the Premier League this term.

Wolves could land themselves an established talisman on a free transfer here, which may well prove to be a deal that could turn the club around.

Liverpool are keeping a watchful eye on Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze's situation this summer as sporting director Jorg Schmadtke considers lodging a summer transfer offer.

What's the latest on Eberechi Eze to Liverpool?

According to recent reports, Jurgen Klopp's outfit are "planning to check" on the 24-year-old this summer as they plan to recraft their midfield following the departures of James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Fellow Premier League sides Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are all said to be interested in the England international, with the Eagles willing to talk business for around €30m (£26m).

A mercurial midfielder with dazzling skills, Eze would be a stellar addition to the Anfield ranks, and with just two years left on his current deal, his club might seek to secure maximum value with haste.

How good is Eberechi Eze?

Considering Liverpool's problems throughout the 22/23 campaign stemmed from the stagnancy of a midfield depleted of energy and with a pervading loss of belief, signing a progressive menace in Eze, who finished the term atop the crest of a wave, could be an auspicious move.

Hailed as "magic" by former Palace teammate Christian Benteke, Eze scored ten goals and supplied four assists in the Premier League last season, indeed coming into his own in the business end and plundering six strikes from his final nine matches.

Having recently made his international debut, the one-cap England star's box-surging prowess and potency could leave him as the perfect alternative to Celta Vigo prospect Gabri Veiga, who has been in scintillating form in LaLiga this season, scoring 11 goals and supplying four assists, and subsequently leaving Liverpool considering paying his €40m (£34m) release clause.

Such similar returns indeed stand out among the aforementioned pair, but a deeper dive into their styles reveals that Eze could produce every bit the 'magic' that Veiga could, with the 21-year-old Spaniard being called a "wonderful talent" by journalist Josh Bunting.

As per FBref, Eze ranks among the top 1% of midfielders across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for rate of non-penalty goals, the top 6% for shot-creating actions, the top 16% for progressive carries and the top 1% for successful take-ons per 90.

Veiga, comparatively, ranks among the top 1% for rate of non-penalty goals, the top 24% for shot-creating actions, and the top 12% for progressive carries and successful take-ons per 90.

The 24-year-old Eagle would indeed be a worthy alternative to Veiga, and Klopp must now choose carefully as he charts the best route to success on Merseyside.

Everton have been approached by Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur regarding a deal for Jordan Pickford, according to reports.

Is Jordan Pickford leaving Everton?

Pickford has firmly established himself as Sean Dyche’s number one between the sticks having started 37 of the 38 top-flight games last season, and whilst coming close to relegation, he was a standout performer on Merseyside.

The England international only signed a new contract back in February which keeps him at the club until at least 2027, but there had been prior speculation that he could have been set to depart if the Toffees had dropped to the Championship.

Writing in his column for CaughtOffside, CBS reporter and journalist Ben Jacobs claimed that there was an informal agreement in place that the 29-year-old could leave if relegated, with Spurs the “frontrunner” to secure his services having held a long-term interest, and that is something that they appear to have stepped up despite him surviving the drop.

Are Tottenham signing Pickford?

According to Football Transfers, Everton have been “contacted” by Tottenham to enquire about the possibility of a summer swoop for Pickford. The Lilywhites have been tracking the goalkeeper for “several months” and have now “started to make moves” for the 6 foot star.

The Goodison Park outfit have been approached by Spurs to “establish a dialogue”, and there have also already been “discussions” held between the player’s representatives and his admirers in N17.

The Blues have placed a £40m price tag on his head, but it’s claimed that before joining, he wants “reassurances” over who their new manager is going to be as well as if Harry Kane will remain in the capital beyond the upcoming window.

Should Everton sell Pickford?

Pickford has been dubbed Everton’s “leader” by journalist Josh Bunting having captained Dyche’s side on several occasions last season, and considering the positive impact he has on the club, the board should do everything they can to retain his services for the 2023/24 campaign.

The World Cup participant kept eight clean sheets in the top-flight during the previous term which saw him receive two man-of-the-match awards, not to mention that he made a total of 123 saves from 181 shots on target against, giving him a save success percentage of 71.3%, as per FBRef.

Toffees supporters also clearly hold a lot of admiration for Pickford having voted him the Player of the Year twice, first in 2017/18 and second in 2021/22, and the thought of losing him would be a huge blow which is why he needs to remain in the net on Merseyside.