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Yerry Mina has reportedly now been ‘told’ by Everton that he is ‘leaving’ this summer.

The Lowdown: ‘Big player’

Frank Lampard has previously admitted that Mina is a ‘big player’ for him and the Goodison Park outfit, and they tend to perform better when he is in the team, as they lost a whopping 19 out of the 30 games where he did not play last season, compared to just four in the 14 matches that he did (Transfermarkt).

However, his contract on Merseyside is set to expire in 2023, and there has not been any talk of a renewal as of yet.

The Latest: Leaving…

Taking to Twitter, TUTTOmercatoWEB journalist Raimondo De Magistris has revealed that Mina has now been ‘told’ by the Toffees that he is ‘leaving’ this summer:

“Yerry Mina is leaving Everton this summer. One year before the expiration of the contract, the Toffees told the Colombian defender that he is not part of future plans.”

The Verdict: Big blow

We feel it will be a big blow to lose a key player in Mina, especially given the fact that he could end up leaving for a relatively cheap price with only one year left on his contract.

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However, it looks as if central defender James Tarkowski is set to arrive on a free transfer from Burnley having reportedly had a medical at Finch Farm, which would soften the blow.

Nonetheless, the Blues should be looking to tie Mina down to a new deal if possible, instead of willingly letting him go this summer with just 12 months of negotiating power.

In other news, find out which ‘quality’ starlet EFC are now eyeing here!

Tottenham Hotspur and by extension transfer chief Fabio Paratici are now plotting a major summer bid, according to a report by Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla.

The Lowdown: Spurs in summer hunt…

Reliable reports suggest the Lilywhites are certainly showing no sign of slowing down as head coach Antonio Conte reportedly sets his sights on more targets.

The former Chelsea boss has overseen a real turnaround at N17, guiding Spurs to a top four finish in the Premier League last season and subsequent qualification for next season’s Champions League campaign.

Club owners ENIC and chairman Daniel Levy even granted a £150 million equity increase which will be used to back Conte in the market and grant him necessary additions.

Paratici is the man tasked with putting plans in place to land Tottenham’s targets with Pedulla now making an exciting claim on what he’s plotting.

The Latest: Pedulla makes Martinez claim…

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According to his sources, the north Londoners ‘will’ make a major bid to sign Inter Milan star striker Lautaro Martinez but it will be difficult to get the deal done.

He explained (via Twitter):

“#Lautaro wants to stay at ANY COST. We have already talked about it, let’s add: #Tottenham will present a proposal of 90 million upwards that #Inter will evaluate that it can legitimately reject.”

The Verdict: Crucial few days?

It will be interesting to see whether the Nerazzurri contemplate selling their forward amid their reported need to make cash through player sales.

The San Siro side may have to generate revenue through letting their big name players leave for pastures new, and if they green-light Tottenham’s mooted bid, Conte may well be boosted by the Argentine’s possible arrival – depending on if they can agree terms,

The 38-cap international, who Romelu Lukaku called a ‘beast’, stood out as one of Simone Inzaghi’s most crucial assets over 2021/2022 – scoring 21 goals and assisting three others in the top flight alone (Transfermarkt).

Martinez would certainly inject real quality in the final third for Conte and provide serious competition for star man Harry Kane.

In other news: Club chief ready to offer £22.5m-rated ‘beast’ in Tottenham talks with Paratici! Find out more here.

Celtic currently have the second-youngest squad in the Premiership in terms of average age.

Nonetheless, the Hoops still have a handful of players in their ranks who have hit the age of 30, such as Joe Hart, Scott Bain and James McCarthy.

Another one of Celtic’s older players is James Forrest, who has made 444 senior appearances for the Bhoys across all competitions, scoring 97 goals and supplying 98 assists.

Despite putting pen to paper on a new three-year deal in May which will keep him at Parkhead until 2025, the summer transfer window has seen the Hoops being linked with a player who could go on to become Forrest’s heir at the club.

Earlier this month, it was claimed by journalist Geoff Peters on Twitter that Celtic are interested in signing Blackburn Rovers winger Tyrhys Dolan.

The 20-year-old joined Rovers from fellow Lancashire club Preston North End two years ago. Since then, the attacker has made 76 appearances for his current side across all competitions, scoring eight goals and delivering six assists in the process.

Last season saw the youngster, who is currently picking up £3.6k-per-week, find the net four times and supply three assists in 34 Championship appearances.

This backs up why Justin Peach touted Dolan to be a “massive” player for Blackburn in the future on an episode of The Stopwatch podcast.

To further highlight his attacking talent, the 20-year-old racked up a higher percentage of shots on target (63.3%) than any other player in Blackburn’s squad with more than six attempts at goal.

This shows that, just like Forrest, Dolan can be a troublesome character for opposition defences and goalkeepers from out wide.

In fact, having played in numerous attacking positions throughout the 2021/22 campaign, this sort of versatility from the youngster could also make him an ideal heir for the Celtic veteran, given how the 30-year-old has featured in several attacking positions in his career.

If Celtic want to secure a deal for the starlet this summer and get him started on a potential pathway to becoming Forrest’s heir, this could be a very smart move from the Parkhead club.

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Pundit Noel Whelan has been reacting to Aston Villa’s reported stance on midfielder John McGinn, as per Football Insider.

The Lowdown: Villa open to McGinn offers

Football Insider were informed by a Villa source recently that the club are open to offers for the 27-year-old this summer, with Steven Gerrard not totally convinced by the midfielder.

Manchester United and Tottenham have both been linked with a move for the Scot, who according to Football Insider reports is always “whinging” behind the scenes in the Midlands.

McGinn has been a regular at Villa Park over his four seasons at the club and has contributed to 37 goals, but it looks as if an exit is a possibility over the coming months.

The Latest: Whelan reacts

Whelan, who previously contributed for BBC Radio Leeds, was talking to Football Insider regarding the update on McGinn.

The 47-year-old admitted that he was ‘very surprised’ that Villa could listen to offers for the Scotland international and said that ‘alarm bells’ will duly be ringing at a number of other Premier League clubs.

Whelan stated:

“I didn’t think it would be McGinn that would be the one to leave. He’s a smashing player and he’s been looked at by top clubs.

“McGinn has been excellent for Aston Villa. He brings energy, tenacity, creativity, and goals – his work rate is unlike anyone else at Villa.

“I am very surprised to hear that Gerrard maybe regards him as surplus to requirements. Alarm bells are going to be ringing for a lot of Premier League sides now when they hear that news.”

The Verdict: A gamble

Selling McGinn for a top-tier fee this summer, especially to a direct rival, could be a gamble by Gerrard and Villa chiefs.

As per WhoScored, the 27-year-old was the club’s best-performing player in the Premier League last season and the only member of the squad to record an average match rating of more than 7/10, ultimately scoring 7.17.

He won more man-of-the-match awards than any other Villa player last season, so it could be wise to keep hold of McGinn for Gerrard’s first full campaign in charge in the Midlands.

West Bromwich Albion fans have received news that appears to indicate the club have taken a step back in their pursuit for two further transfer targets.

What’s the word?

That is according to an update from Joe Chapman who issued an eight-word tweet that shut down rumours of the Albion’s pursuit of soon-to-be free agents Tom Lawrence and Lewis Grabban.

Taking to Twitter in what was a reply to his original tweet, Chapman was asked:

“Any update on this Lawrence link Joe? Some seem to think it’s done some don’t believe we have even in for him”

To which the Journalist replied: “Nothing in the Lawrence or Grabban links mate.”

Supporters will be gutted

The latest update from Chapman serves as a big blow to a fanbase who would have thought that Lawrence and Grabban would join the likes of summer signings Jed Wallace and John Swift as established Championship assets who could come in and transform the Baggies’ front-line.

West Brom struggled to find the net last season, finishing as the sixth-lowest scorers in the Championship with just 52 goals scored.

Therefore, the signing of a player who has just come off the back of a season that saw him achieve 16 attacking returns in the most recent campaign in the form of 11 goals and five assists in Lawrence would have benefitted Albion no end.

Meanwhile, an asset who also notched 16 returns in the form of 12 goals and four assists in Grabban will of course come as an unwarranted big blow.

The business conducted by the Baggies has been impressive this summer and having struggled to find the back of the net last season, you would think the club would be looking to add to their coup of free signings with two excellent options in Lawrence and Grabban staring them in the face.

As it is, supporters will no doubt be gutted until alternative targets are identified.

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Arsenal are reportedly monitoring the situation of their former player Serge Gnabry, as they look set to miss out on Leeds United talisman Raphinha.

What’s the word?

According to 90min’s Sean Walsh, the Gunners could potentially make a move for the Germany international this summer, with just one year remaining on his existing deal with current club Bayern Munich.

Writing on Twitter about that interest, Walsh stated: “The Gunners are keeping an eye on Serge Gnabry’s contract situation at Bayern Munich (up in 2023). They could move for their former winger with it likely that they’ll miss out on Raphinha.”

As per the corresponding article from 90min, the belief is that the 26-year-old – who left the Emirates Stadium six years ago to join Werder Bremen – could be sold by the Bundesliga giants if he does not sign a contract extension, as hinted at by Bayern director Hasan Salihamidzic.

This comes amid reports that the aforementioned Raphinha is on his way to Barcelona, despite interest from Chelsea, with the 25-year-old having been strongly linked with a move to north London in recent weeks and months.

Supporters will love it

After the disappointment of seemingly missing out on the Brazilian, moving for Gnabry would more than soften the blow, with Arsenal supporters no doubt desperate to see the £58.5m-rated forward back at the club where it all began for him.

A product of the Premier League club’s youth system, he went on to make just 18 senior appearances for the Gunners in all competitions after making his debut as a 17-year-old in 2012, notably enduring an infamous loan spell at West Bromwich Albion where he had just a solitary league outing under Tony Pulis.

A return to his homeland swiftly followed, although that decision to let him go has backfired spectacularly on the Gunners, with the £115k-per-week speedster having thrived since being snapped up by the Bundesliga outfit in 2017 after just a year in Bremen.

Having spent his first campaign with his current club on loan at Hoffenheim, the 5 foot 9 menace returned to become a key figure for the Bavarian outfit, going on to score 64 goals and provide 40 assists in 171 games over the last four seasons.

That tally includes an impressive haul of 17 goals and ten assists from the most recent campaign across all fronts, as Julian Nagelsmann’s side wrapped up a tenth successive league title. On the international stage, his record now stands at a remarkable 20 goals in just 34 games.

The versatile asset unsurprisingly compares favourably to those in his position across Europe’s top five leagues, ranking in the 6% for progressive carries, the top 9% for progressive passes and the top 9% for dribbles completed, showcasing his undeniable brilliance with the ball at his feet.

Not just an attack-minded threat, however, the Stuttgart native also ranks in the top 12% for tackles made, illustrating his willingness to put in the hard yards when required – a trait which will surely earn plenty of plaudits in Mikel Arteta’s side.

With the Spaniard having already agreed a deal to sign Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City, adding Gnabry to the mix would raise excitement levels even higher, with supporters set to be overjoyed if the club can secure a homecoming for the pacy winger.

AND in other news, Arsenal now plotting record-breaking bid for £100m gem, he’d be a “superstar” signing

Celtic are reportedly the frontrunners to sign Swedish forward Jordan Larsson this summer, according to a report from Russian outlet RB Sport.

The lowdown: Family ties

Son of Hoops legend Henrik, the 25-year-old has already followed in his father’s seismic footsteps by becoming an international striker.

However, Larsson Jr hasn’t quite managed to emulate the lofty heights that his dad reached on a domestic level, as the rather well-travelled frontman has experienced a career which has taken him to Netherlands, Sweden and Russia.

Currently without a club following the expiry of his contract at Spartak Moscow, Larsson – who was once touted with a move to either Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona or West Ham – is seemingly preparing for the next adventure…

The latest: Celtic the ‘most likely option’

As per RB Sport, a move to Celtic is now considered the ‘most likely option’ for the seven-cap Sweden striker.

It’s claimed that the Hoops are ‘showing interest’ in Larsson, whose father has a ‘good relationship with management’ at Parkhead owing to his legendary feats for the club.

The report also states that ‘sources told RB Sport’ that there is currently little interest from around Europe in the attacker, who was recently praised for his ‘brilliant’ numbers by football analyst Marcus Bring.

The verdict: No-brainer

Still valued at £7.2m despite being a free agent (Transfermarkt), signing Larsson for nothing this summer is an opportunity which simply cannot be ignored by the Parkhead hierarchy, regardless of the sentimental and potential commercial aspects.

Predominantly operating as an out-and-out centre-forward, the man with the famous surname can also play in wide areas but would primarily offer competition to Liel Abada, Kyogo Furuhashi and Georgios Giakoumakis.

While the Swedish top-flight may not be the leading barometer for judging potential success in Scotland, an outstanding 7.39 Sofascore rating whilst winning 4.6 duels, completing two successful dribbles and taking 2.7 shots per game in the Allsvenskan cannot be ignored when it comes to current form.

Boasting a plethora of attacking attributes including crossing, long shots and finishing (WhoScored), if Celtic’s interest is genuine, then Ange Postecoglou would no doubt welcome someone of Larsson’s raw talent to the Lennoxtown ranks. As such, the club should be pushing hard to get this one over the line.

Newcastle United have been linked with a move for former Real Madrid midfielder Isco.

What’s the news?

According to a recent report from AS (via Sport Witness), the Spaniard is of interest to the Toon, along with Jose Mourinho’s AS Roma.

The report added that the Tyneside club are willing to give the player a better financial package than what the Giallorossi have reportedly already offered him.

After spending nine years with the Spanish giants, during which he scored 53 goals, provided 56 assists and won numerous trophies across 352 appearances for Los Blancos, the 30-year-old is now a free agent following the expiry of his contract at the Bernabeu.

“One of the best”

Since the 2017/18 La Liga campaign, the attacking midfielder racked up 258 shot-creating actions and 150 successful dribbles in the Spanish top flight.

This highlights the clear creative talent that he has and shows what he would be able to offer Eddie Howe’s side should he decide to start a new chapter of his career in the Premier League.

The former Real Madrid star has caught the attention of Premier League clubs in the past, with former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino previously hailing the player as “one of the best” and someone who has “a capacity and creativity above average”.

While Newcastle have already brought in the likes of Nick Pope and Sven Botman this summer, it could be said that securing a deal for Isco could be the most exciting move made by PIF so far given the clear talent and pedigree that the Spaniard has.

Despite having a substantial wage of £211k-per-week at his former club, the opportunity to play in the Premier League for a progressive side like Newcastle could be a tempting one for the Spaniard.

However, with this latest report suggesting that the Magpies would be willing to offer more money than Roma apparently have, perhaps a significant wage wouldn’t be a problem for the Tyneside club.

If Newcastle are serious about securing a deal for Isco this summer, they should do all that they can to get him to St James’ Park and give Howe the chance to integrate him in the squad as soon as possible before the new season starts.

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With just two weeks left until the Premier League returns, Everton are yet to make more than one new signing this summer, although a potential new transfer target has been identified by a reliable source.

What’s the latest?

According to journalist Pete O’Rourke, the Toffees could potentially make a move for Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe.

O’Rourke told GIVEMESPORT: “They may get a real bargain now, whether it’s on loan or not, but I think Everton are in the market for attacking reinforcements.

“They need to replace Richarlison and if Nicolas Pepe is available on loan then it’s something Frank Lampard might look at.”

Lampard will love him

Frank Lampard will surely be desperate at this point to get in some fresh new talent, especially with last season’s top scorer Richarlison leaving Goodison Park for Tottenham Hotspur in a deal worth £60m.

Pepe has had his ups and downs during his time at the Emirates Stadium since joining from Lille for £72m in 2019, but he has been given the opportunity by Mikel Arteta to prove his worth over the last season.

Over 20 Premier League appearances, the 27-year-old scored one goal and delivered two assists, taking 1.1 shots and winning 2.4 duels per game, along with creating nine big chances and playing 11 key passes.

The £25m-valued Ivorian has been the recipient of high praise from the Arsenal manager, who spoke highly of his performances in Europe during the 2020/21 campaign.

Speaking about Pepe, Arteta told Arsenal’s official website: “He hasn’t had the consistency sometimes in the game time, but I think in Europe he’s been terrific and in the Premier League he’s started to show much more what he’s like, and he’s very hungry.”

The Toffees could snap up an absolute bargain by signing Pepe to replace the Richarlison-shaped hole which has weakened the forward line at Goodison Park, and if Lampard could get the best out of the Arsenal winger, the 27-year-old could form a great goalscoring partnership with Dominic Calvert-Lewin next season.

Farhad Moshiri must act fast and prioritise the signing of a forward over the next few weeks, as Everton will be hoping to get off a good start in the Premier League to ensure that they don’t suffer a similar fate to last season… or worse.

AND in other news: Everton given green light to sign “phenomenal” £15m “talent”, it would be a huge coup

David Moyes has seemingly suffered a big blow at West Ham United, with summer signing Nayef Aguerd set to be sidelined after picking up an injury in the pre-season defeat against Rangers recently.

What’s the word?

After signing in a £30m deal from Rennes, the 26-year-old had looked set to be a regular starter for the Hammers at centre-back next season.

However, he was forced off with an ankle injury in the 3-1 defeat at Ibrox, which could leave Moyes very short of options ahead of the season opener against reigning Premier League champions Manchester City.

In a recent interview with GiveMeSport, journalist Paul Brown shared the latest on the Moroccan’s injury, saying: “He’s had a scan and they’re still waiting to see, as I understand, but there’s no indication for the timescale.

“That would obviously be a big blow if he was unable to start the season because they’ve put a lot of stock into him and they’re expecting him to be quite an important player for the club, so they wouldn’t want him to be out for too long.”

Supporters will be worried

Considering the quality of their opponents for their first league fixture of 2022/23, the last thing West Ham need is another injury crisis at centre-back.

Aguerd was brought into to add defensive squad depth after Craig Dawson was left as the only fit centre-back towards the end of last season, following long-term injuries to Angelo Ogbonna, Issa Diop and Kurt Zouma.

While the two Frenchmen should be fit to start the campaign, and Ogbonna has recovered from his ACL injury, Dawson has yet to feature in pre-season with a knock of his own, so Moyes will still be very low on numbers at the back if Aguerd isn’t fit for the Irons’ season opener on 7 August.

The Morocco international had appeared to be a shrewd acquisition given his performances in Ligue 1 in recent years, but it seems as if West Ham fans will have to wait a while to see him in competitive action, and they will be hoping that his ankle injury isn’t too severe.

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