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Wolves could be set for a busy summer transfer window in terms of moving some of their players around that are currently either out on loan or have their contracts running out at the end of the season.

Looking ahead to this period, it seems as though the Old Gold could be in luck when it comes to the future of one of their key players currently in Bruno Lage’s squad.

What’s the talk?

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, journalist and transfer insider Pete O’Rourke had this to say about the future of Wolves defender Romain Saiss, whose current contract at Molineux is set to expire in the summer.

He said: “I know Saiss has had interest from other clubs all across Europe and outside of Europe as well.

“But I think he wants to stay playing at the highest level and the Premier League is probably the best league to be playing in right now, so that boosts Wolves’ chances of keeping him.”

Supporters buzzing

Since arriving at the Midlands club back in the 2016 summer transfer window from French club Angers, the defender has racked up a total of 202 appearances across all competitions, scoring 15 goals and providing three assists along the way.

This season has seen the 31-year-old show how pivotal he is for the Midlands club by starting 27 of their 29 Premier League games as well as racking up more blocks (51), interceptions (69) and clearances (158) than any other Wolves player in 2021/22.

In addition to his impressive defensive capabilities, the Moroccan has also managed to earn himself a solid overall season rating of 6.99, making him the joint-third highest rated player at the club to have started more than two league games in this campaign according to WhoScored.

Taking all of this into account, it’s safe to suggest that the Wolves fans would be delighted if the defender chose to put pen to paper on a new deal at the club and continued his journey with them, rather than join a club like Sevilla, who have been linked with him previously.

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With O’Rourke now suggesting that Wolves’ status in the Premier League could keep Saiss at Molineux for the foreseeable future, they should definitely offer the centre-back a new deal to keep him out of the clutches of any other club that would almost certainly benefit from having him in their side.

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Leeds United could well offer star striker Rodrigo Moreno a new Elland Road contract, according to reporter Ben Jacobs.  

The Lowdown: 13 goals

Rodrigo has been the club’s main source of goals during the current campaign, netting 13 times in all competitions. The 32-year-old has scored nine more than any other Whites player and marked his return from injury prior to the international break with another Premier League goal against Wolves.

He is one of a number of Leeds players to be out of contract in just over 12 months’ time, and it looks as if a fresh deal could soon be on the table.

The Latest: Jacobs’ comments

Jacobs was talking to TEAMtalk regarding Rodrigo and the prospect of a new contract at Elland Road.

‘So Rodrigo is out of contract at the end of next season, and from the Leeds perspective they would like to keep him at the Club beyond June 2024. But he is, of course, 32 years of age, which is always a consideration for any football club.’

Jacobs went on to look at Rodrigo’s form in front of goal this season, saying:

‘This season has been his most productive since joining Leeds in 2020. He’s got 11 Premier League goals in 20 games, and I think 13 in all competitions. He’s only six goals off his best-ever tally in all competitions, which was 19 for Valencia in 2017/18.’

However, the reporter then claimed that new contracts for Robin Koch and Jack Harrison are the club’s current priorities.

‘On form, Rodrigo deserves a new deal. But Leeds know that their priorities, though, are Robin Koch and Jack Harrison.’

Jacobs ended by saying he wouldn’t be shocked if a one-year extension was agreed on with Rodrigo, who he understands is willing to stay if the club remain in the Premier League.

‘It wouldn’t surprise me if Leeds look to extend Rodrigo’s contracts by a year. He certainly deserves it based on the form that he’s in.

‘And, as I understand it, if Leeds stay up, the player is quite prepared to stay as well.’

The Verdict: Good news

Rodrigo has been key to Leeds’ survival push so far this season, and without his 11 Premier League goals, the club could have been in deeper trouble.

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The Spaniard has scored in all but one of Leeds’ six league wins so far, so it is good to see that he could extend his stay, should things go to plan on the pitch over the coming years.

Phil Hay criticised the deal to bring Rodrigo to Elland Road towards the end of last season, admitting he was unsure how he fits in at the club back in May. However, he has since received praise from Alan Shearer following the opening weekend win over Wolves, with James Marshment labelling him as ‘excellent’ last month.

Therefore, you could say that he has earned a potential new contract following his impact this season, so it could be one to keep an eye on over the summer.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in a deal to bring Djed Spence to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the summer transfer window.

What’s the talk?

That’s according to a report by Sky Sports Germany, who claim that Tottenham, alongside the likes of Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig – in addition to a further five Premier League clubs and two LaLiga sides – are keeping a very close eye on the Middlesbrough right-back ahead of a potential move at the end of the season.

However, the report goes on to state that Bayern’s representatives have already been in contact with the defender regarding a potential summer switch, with further talks between the two parties expected to take place at the end of the month.

Tottenham’s next Walker

Considering just how impressive Spence has been while on loan at Nottingham Forest this season, it is not difficult to understand why Spurs, as well as a host of Europe’s biggest clubs, are reported to be interested in a move for the 21-year-old this summer.

Indeed, over his 27 Championship appearances for Forest this term, the £2.25m-rated right-back has been in fantastic form, scoring one goal, registering two assists and creating two big chances for his teammates, as well as completing an average of 1.8 dribbles, making 0.8 key passes and taking 0.7 shots per game.

The £4.4k-per-week defender has also impressed in metrics more typical of his position, making an average of 1.4 tackles, 1.7 interceptions, 1.2 clearances, completing 38.6 passes and winning 5.8 duels per fixture.

These returns have seen the player who Wes Morgan dubbed both a “constant threat” and “outstanding” average a highly impressive WhoScored match rating of 7.01, ranking him as Nottingham Forest’s fourth-best performer in the second tier of English football.

As such, considering his attacking inclination, defensive solidity and his abundance of pace – with Sky Germany claiming that the youngster is “not much slower” than Alphonso Davies – it is easy to draw comparisons between the traits of Spence and a player who has arguably been one of the best right-backs the Premier League has ever seen – £53m Kyle Walker.

Indeed, during the £150k-per-week England international’s spell in north London, the 31-year-old scored four goals and registered 20 assists for Spurs, consistently providing a threat with this considerable pace down Tottenham’s right flank.

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So, it would indeed appear highly advisable for Antonio Conte to do everything in his power to get a deal over the line for Spence this summer, as the youngster could very well prove to be the club’s next Walker.

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Tottenham Hotspur are not in crisis mode, but there’s a sense that Thomas Frank is a man who needs to create an upswing in results and performances quickly.

Sunday’s 3-0 loss at Nottingham Forest was, by the Danish coach’s own admission, a “disjointed” performance, doing little to ease the encroaching flames from fans who are getting fed up of the side’s lack of positive, fluent play.

The usual culprits this season, the likes of Pedro Porro and Guglielmo Vicario, were at fault once again, and the goalkeeper in particular is beginning to look like a man on borrowed time.

Vicario is playing himself out of a job

When Tottenham signed Italian goalkeeper Vicario from Empoli for £17m in 2023, it was felt that Ange Postecoglou had landed a shrewd deal at the start of his reign.

But Vicario has ebbed and flowed, alright, and he’s been culpable for more than a few frustrating moments this season.

The 29-year-old has been error-prone and unconvincing, albeit having lifted his Premier League save percentage from 64% last season to 70.4% this term, as per FBref.

But having made eight errors since his debut in England’s top flight, Vicario is not the long-term solution for a team crying out for stability. Football Insider understand the Lilywhites are getting ready to sign a replacement at the end of the campaign.

However, Vicario is surmounted by a leaky backline, lacking synergy and strength against the tide of the division’s attacking lines.

There are one or two larger problems under Frank’s management, one of whom simply isn’t cut out to lead the line consistently and over the next few years.

Spurs' bigger problem than Vicario

If ever there was a player prone to blowing hot and cold, Richarlison would be that player. The Brazilian forward has scored a few goals recently, but his overall play leaves much to be desired, and his display against Forest brought any positivity crashing back to earth.

This season, the Brazil forward has scored seven goals and supplied two assists across 25 matches in all competitions.

He has enjoyed some standout moments, scoring a brilliant strike against Arsenal and a highly-charged late goal against Manchester United, but even these peaks were clouded over by circumstance: Spurs were thrashed by their rivals, and the Red Devils levelled out Richarlison’s goal with a last-gasp equaliser.

Frank needs a more refined and commanding centre-forward. With Dominic Solanke’s injury record torrid down N17, recruitment might be the route to go down, especially since Richarlison, 28, is into the penultimate year of his £90k-per-week contract.

Criticised for an “inexcusable” miss in the Champions League last week by writer Simon Yemane, Richarlison needed to put in a big performance at the City Ground, but he

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To say he toiled would make a deceitful comment on his work-rate and focus against Sean Dyche’s well-drilled side. Football.london criticised his hold-up play and movement, branding him with a 3/10 match rating and writing that it was ‘like playing with a wall up front’.

There simply isn’t enough on show, and there hasn’t been from the first time he donned a Lilywhite shirt.

Richarlison’s Tottenham Career (Prem)

Season

Apps

Goals + Assists

25/26

16

6 + 2

24/25

14

4 + 1

23/24

28

11 + 4

22/23

27

1 + 4

Stats via Transfermarkt

The difference between Richarlison and his former teammate Harry Kane is stark. No one ever expected him to emulate the club’s greatest-ever striker when he completed his £60m move from Everton, but the clue is in that sentence: Richarlison cost £60m, more than a sizeable outlay, and he hasn’t been good or consistent enough. In the words of Gabriel Agbonlahor, he is “one of the worst signings in Premier League history.”

Tottenham need to sort it out. Poor strategising over the past several years has guided the club down a slope, and while a Europa League title has been claimed along the way, it is clear that the silverware will gather cobwebs without upgrades on such players being enforced in 2026.

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Manchester United were knocked out of the Champions League last night in a tight game against Atletico Madrid at Old Trafford, meaning that the side are now unable to win a single trophy this season.

The Red Devils have now been knocked out of the FA Cup, the Champions League and are currently 20 points behind their next door neighbours, Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table, making it virtually impossible for the side to win the league this season.

Not even the advantage of being in front of their home fans could save Ralf Rangnick’s side from conceding defeat against Atletico, despite having a lot more more possession of the ball (60%) and more shots on target over the course of the game.

The blame lies in a poor performance from many individuals in the team who failed to step up in the season-defining game for Manchester United.

One player who failed to deliver on expectations was Bruno Fernandes, who was reintroduced into the team following his absence in the victory over Spurs through illness last weekend, and Rangnick clearly made a mistake going against his winning midfield from their previous encounter by starting the Portuguese player in the team last night.

According to SofaScore, Fernandes gave very little to his team during his 67 minute performance last night with no interceptions and no tackles as he lost 100% of his duels.

He was also unsuccessful in 100% of his dribbles, lost possession of the ball every 2 touches and was dribbled past once by an opponent.

The £100k-per-week dud was eventually benched to be replaced by French midfielder Paul Pogba in the second half.

However, it was too little too late for the German coach and his team, as they crashed out of the European competition, which means that superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo will go trophy-less for the first time in over a decade.

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The interim Manchester United boss will now have full focus on securing another chance in the Champions League next season for the club by securing a top-four spot in a tight race with Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal.

They are currently fifth in the Premier League just one point behind the Gunners who have three games in hand on their competitors, so there will be no doubt there is still a huge challenge ahead for Rangnick and his team.

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Liverpool have fallen off a proverbial cliff this season, but Arne Slot’s subtle tactical tweaks over the past several weeks have steadied the ship, with Liverpool unbeaten in four in the Premier League and with a win at San Siro over Inter Milan secured in the Champions League.

However, the Premier League champions still need to raise their levels if they are to put to bed fears of missing out on a top-four (or five) finish, as well as competing out on the continent and in the FA Cup.

And with Mohamed Salah now off with Egypt at the African Cup of Nations, it’s time for Alexander Isak to step up and help steer his new side back into the ascendancy.

Isak, 26, joined Liverpool from Newcastle United in a British-record £125m move at the end of the summer transfer window, but he has struggled to click into gear.

Why Alexander Isak is struggling at Liverpool

When Isak completed his transfer to Liverpool, his reputation preceded him. Now under Slot’s wing was a striker whose exploits led Newcastle United to Champions League qualification twice in three Premier League seasons, and it was his goal against Liverpool at Wembley that sealed the Carabao Cup title last year.

He scored 27 goals in all competitions last year, and his movement and intelligence in the final third marry up with devastating shooting skills to fashion a talisman fit for a starring role at any of Europe’s finest outfits.

But this hasn’t been the case for the Anfield side. The data makes for somewhat painful viewing, with Isak clearly punching well below his weight class of last season.

Alexander Isak – Past Two Prem Campaigns

Stats (per 90)

24/25

25/26

Goals scored

0.75

0.18

Assists

0.20

0.18

Touches

33.47

22.59

Shots taken

3.10

2.57

Pass completion (%)

75.3

65.2

Progressive passes

2.87

1.47

Progressive carries

2.71

0.92

Shot-creating actions

3.00

0.92

Successful take-ons

1.37

0.18

Ball recoveries

1.80

1.84

Tackles

0.39

1.10

Data via FBref

The Sweden international’s very name struck fear into defenders across England last year, with pundit Jamie Carragher even anointing him “the best striker in the Premier League right now” during his destructive purple patch last winter.

But he’s been dismal since moving to Liverpool, one goal in the Premier League and none in the Champions League. Circumstances matter, but Isak’s form is a big concern, especially with Hugo Ekitike firing on all cylinders are joining the club from Eintracht Frankfurt in July.

As Slot said: “We signed him for six years, not six months.” Even so, Isak needs to improve, especially when the Reds have an up-and-coming youngster who has the potential to go right to the top as a free-scoring number nine.

The Liverpool teen who could steal Isak's shirt

When Isak joined Liverpool and put on that number nine shirt, it was universally accepted that he would swiftly assert himself as a powerhouse in the Premier League and out in Europe too.

But Isak has flattered to deceive, and Keyrol Figueroa may fancy his chances of ruffling a few feathers down the line, perhaps convincing the powers that be that they don’t need to sign another striker any time soon, instead investing their faith in the academy.

Figueroa, 19, has been hailed as a “lethal, ruthless number nine” by Liverpool U21 manager Rob Page, who has been in awe of the USMNT youth international’s destructive start to life in the Reds’ side’s underbelly.

This season, the powerful young forward, son of former Premier League star Maynor Figueroa, has scored seven goals from only nine matches in the Premier League 2, just five of which came from the starting whistle.

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He made the bench during Liverpool’s Carabao Cup defeat to Crystal Palace at Anfield, and it is only a matter of time before he makes his bow for Slot’s seniors.

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Strength and pace are key facets of Figueroa’s game. Recognised from the off for possessing something a bit different, the American prospect may well rival Isak down the line, if he retains and develops those central attributes and guides them toward something that can withstand the harsh climate of the Premier League.

Should Isak be worried? Not yet. As Slot stressed, Liverpool are ready to play the long game when it comes to their record purchase.

But Isak will have to deliver at some stage, and perhaps by then, Figueroa will have finished building the blocks and will be ready to take the professional stage.

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Newcastle United lost their third successive Premier League match on Sunday as they were hammered 5-1 by Tottenham away from home.

The Magpies failed to capitalise on their lead in the first half as Fabian Schar’s free-kick found a way past Hugo Lloris and into the bottom corner.

Ben Davies soon equalised for the hosts with a flicked header, before goals from Heung-Min Son, Matt Doherty, Emerson Royal and Steven Bergwijn sealed a fantastic win for Antonio Conte’s men.

A number of players failed to showcase the best of their talents in the drubbing and one man who struggled badly was centre-forward Chris Wood.

The attacker, who scored five goals in four games for his country over the break, has not been able to hit his best form since making the switch to St. James’ Park in January. He has scored once in 11 Premier League matches for the Toon since the club paid £25m to sign him from relegation rivals Burnley in the winter window.

Frank McAvennie said earlier this year that the New Zealand international is “struggling” and his performance against Spurs was in line with that comment. He caught the eye in the wrong way as it was noticeable how anonymous he was throughout the match at the top end of the pitch.

Off the ball, he did very little. As per SofaScore, he did not win a single ground duel and failed to make any clearances, tackles, interceptions or blocks. This shows that he did not successfully press from the front to force Tottenham players into making mistakes, putting more pressure on the Magpies defence as their striker was not leading the defensive effort.

In possession, he was useless. As per SofaScore, he only completed six passes in his 70 minutes on the field, completing 60% of his attempts to find a teammate. He had one shot, that was off target, and did not complete any dribbles, key passes, long balls or crosses as he lost the ball six times from 15 touches.

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This shows that he offered nothing to the team as an offensive threat. He did not make himself enough of a nuisance to the opposition defence and failed to get himself involved in the game. Instead of forcing the issue and trying to impose himself on Spurs, he struggled to get a touch of the ball.

The Magpies flop had fewer touches (15) than Martin Dubravka (38) and Howe will surely be hoping for more involvement from his number nine, irrespective of how the match went. It was a disappointing showing and his struggles continue…

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Former Scotland defender Alan Hutton has made a claim on Celtic forward Kyogo Furuhashi, as per Football Insider.

The Lowdown: Kyogo returns to training

The 27-year-old has been out of action since December due to a hamstring problem but has recently been spotted back on the grass at Lennoxtown.

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He was seen in the background of a training video with a ball at his feet and there is hope that he could make a return to action against Rangers following the current international break, leading to much excitement from some in the media.

The Latest: Hutton’s comments on Kyogo

Hutton, who contributes as a pundit for BBC Radio 5 Live, was talking to Football Insider regarding Furuhashi’s impending return and what that will means for Ange Postecoglou and Celtic.

The 36-year-old believes that it will be ‘really difficult’ for the Hoops boss to decide who to omit, having backed the Japan international to come back in once fully fit, saying:

“It’s a really difficult one for Postecoglou.

“He’s got all these attackers doing well. Maeda, Jota, Giakoumakis, Abada – they’re all flying.

“It’s a tough side to break into. But I’m pretty sure that once he’s fully fit, he will break back in and find a place in that side.

“Whether he has to tweak the formation or someone has to sit out – I just think from what I’ve seen so far, Kyogo is a cut above the rest.

“With the options they’ve got at the moment they can afford to feed him in slowly and take their time, but when he’s fully fit – he has to play.”

The Verdict: Options

Furuhashi will more than likely take a while to get back up to speed in green and white, but having multiple options in attack could be vital for Postecoglou in the final games of the season.

The 27-year-old is still Celtic’s top scorer despite missing several months of action, so having Furuhashi on the bench over the coming weeks will be a massive boost for the Hoops.

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Postecoglou likes to switch things up anyway, so even when the Japanese star is fully fit, the likes of Giorgos Giakoumakis and Daizen Maeda should still get plenty of game-time.

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After fracturing his ankle in pre-season, Celtic winger Karamoko Dembele finally appears as if he is ready to mount a charge on securing a regular place in Ange Postecoglou’s first-team squad.Indeed, the 19-year-old winger – who is incredibly highly rated by both those at Parkhead and in the wider footballing world – is yet to play a competitive fixture under the 56-year-old Bhoys boss, although the England U18 international was included in the Greek-Australian manager’s matchday squad in the 3-1 Europa Conference League defeat against Bodo/Glimt last week.However, after once again featuring for Celtic’s B team in a 3-3 draw with Queens ParkÂon Tuesday, the £225k-rated winger looks to be building up his match fitness ahead of a potential return to first-team action in the coming weeks.Although, while it is true that Dembele did get himself on the scoresheet in the Glasgow Cup fixture, it was undoubtedly the performance of the player who replaced the 19-year-old, Tsoanelo Letsosa, that most caught the eye against the Scottish League One side earlier this week.

The next Dembele?

There already appears to be a great deal of excitement about the future of Letsosa, with Kolo Toure reportedly having urged Brendan Rodgers to sign the 17-year-old for Leicester City, while no less than 60 scouts were believed to have been impressed with the winger after staring for Scotland U16s in the Victory Shield back in 2019.

And, considering the impact Letsosa had after being brought on against Queens Park on Tuesday, it is not difficult to see why a number of top clubs have been keeping a close eye on the teenager.

Indeed, with Tommy McIntyre’s side trailing 3-2 in the 89th minute of the Cup tie, Letsosa receives the ball on the right-hand side of the opposition penalty area, sells an onrushing defender with a deft dummy before unleashing a thunderous drive into the far top corner to draw his team level – as can be seen below:

As such, should the youngster who Kick Off Magazine dubbed a “wonderkid” be able to keep up this form over the remainder of the season, the 17-year-old could very much become Celtic’s next Dembele.

Perhaps he could even overtake the 19-year-old in Postecoglou’s first-team pecking order – all that is required is for the 56-year-old manager to take a chance on the Scotland youth international.

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Celtic may well be without Giorgos Giakoumakis for this evening’s clash with St Mirren.

The Lowdown: Still no Turnbull or Furuhashi

Ange Postecoglou is already without key attacking players in David Turnbull and Kyogo Furuhashi due to hamstring problems, with the pair last seen prior to the winter break.

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Giakoumakis, who scored a hat-trick against Dundee last month, was absent from the draw with Hibernian on Sunday as the Hoops failed to break down Shaun Maloney’s side.

Daizen Maeda was the only centre-forward to make the trip to Easter Road and had an afternoon to forget, and it seems that could be the same this evening at Parkhead.

The Latest: GG 50/50

@PodTims relayed Postecoglou’s comments from his pre-match press conference on Tuesday on Twitter.

When it came to Giakoumakis, he is thought to be ‘50/50’ after an illness over the weekend, with Sky Sports believing he could miss out.

The Verdict: A blow

With Turnbull and Furuhashi showing no signs of an imminent return, being without Giakoumakis for another game isn’t ideal for Postecoglou.

Labelled as ‘class’ by teammate Josip Juranovic, the Dutch striker appeared to be finding his feet with four goals in two games against Raith Rovers and Dundee.

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Postecoglou may well have to rely on Maeda once again when it comes to leading the line, but hopefully, the Hoops will be able to score for the first time since Giakoumakis’ late winner against Dundee.

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