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Sky Sports journalist Peter Hall has now revealed some worrying exit news from Everton involving Richarlison.

The Lowdown: Wanted man

Richarlison is a wanted man this summer, with Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Chelsea all reportedly interested in his signature.

Given that the Goodison Park outfit were almost relegated from the Premier League last season, added to their financial concerns, they may be forced to sell if the price is right, especially given the player’s own desire to play Champions League football.

The Latest: Wants out…

Taking to Twitter, Hall has revealed that Richarlison now ‘wants out’ of Merseyside, as he feels that the ‘time is right’ to move onto a bigger club:

“Understand Richarlison wants out of Everton. Feels the time is right to move to a bigger club. Plenty of interest in him, too.”

The Verdict: Worrying

It is certainly worrying that Richarlison wants to move to a bigger club, especially with the calibre of teams holding an interest.

Spurs, Arsenal and Chelsea can all offer him European football next season, and likely an increase in his wages given their size, making it nigh-on impossible to keep the versatile forward happy if a decent bid comes in.

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And it would be nothing short of devastating if the Toffees were to lose him this summer, given that the Brazil international was their saviour at the end of last term, scoring six goals and making a further two assists in his last ten matches in the Premier League (Transfermarkt).

Richarlison was their top scorer overall and highest-rated performer in 2021/22 (WhoScored), so would be very difficult to replace.

Aston Villa submitted an offer for Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma and were then joined in the running by Antonio Conte’s Tottenham, it has been revealed.

What’s the word?

That is according to a report from 90minwho claim that Aston Villa were in the running ahead of Spurs, who now seemingly have a £26m agreement with Brighton over the Malian midfielder, despite entering the race at a later date.

As per a report by Graeme Bailey who took to his personal Twitter page; “Aston Villa held talks but [the] player indicated preference to move to London.”

Gerrard surely upset

The signing of Bissouma would have represented an astute level-up in the engine room for Aston Villa and Gerrard will be aware of this, considering his desire to move for the 25-year-old.

Bissouma would have fit right into Villa’s aggressive transfer approach this summer and, more so, would have bolstered their defensive numbers quite drastically.

With an average of 3.11 tackles per game, 2.34 interceptions and 2.17 clearances per 90, Bissouma has put up some numbers that demonstrate his defensive excellence in the centre of the pitch, bettering N’Golo Kante’s respective numbers of; 2.74 tackles, 2.09 interceptions and 0.61 clearances per 90. A real statement from the Malian man.

The 25-year-old would certainly have bolstered Villa’s resistance and helped them improve on their average of 1.4 goals conceded per match – a metric that sees them ranked 11th in the Premier League, five places below Brighton.

Under the guidance of a tactician like Potter, defensive astuteness has been drilled into Bissouma and makes him a real destroyer in the engine room.

In fairness to Villa, they were in the queue first and bided their time over his availability, willing to spend some of their transfer kitty on the number 8 wearing midfielder. Though, they cannot help their location and as such will miss out on what is defensively elite player, something that will leave Gerrard rather upset.

In other news: Lange could land the new James Milner as AVFC plot bid for “athletic” £14.4m-rated gem 

Newcastle have approached Leeds United over a potential deal for Jack Harrison, according to The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards. 

The lowdown

Leeds paid £11.5million to sign Harrison on a permanent deal from Manchester City in the summer of 2020.

He’s under contract for another two years but is thought to be earning just £15,000-per-week at Elland Road.

A left winger, Harrison has potentially been identified as a candidate to replace Allan Saint-Maximin, with transfer insider Dean Jones revealing last month that Newcastle would listen to offers for the Frenchman in the coming weeks.

The latest

Edwards says that Newcastle enquired about what it might take to sign Harrison.

Leeds responded with demands of £30million, but Newcastle are apparently ‘adamant that they will not be ripped off’ and view that as too much money.

As such, they haven’t taken their interest any further up to this point.

The verdict

Is £30million really too great a price tag for Harrison?

He scored eight Premier League goals last season for a side that finished down in 17th, and the previous year, he had 16 goal involvements in the top flight (8G, 8A). Those are certainly competitive numbers.

What’s more, he’s only 25 years old, so he still has plenty of his peak years ahead of him in theory.

Newcastle’s all-time leading goalscorer Alan Shearer is certainly a fan of Harrison, telling The Athletic’s subscribers in 2020 that he had ‘impressed me hugely’.

It perhaps wouldn’t be a surprise to see another club meet Leeds’ valuation.

In other news, this maestro is willing to bide his time in order to seal a Newcastle move.

Pundit Gabby Agbonlahor has claimed that Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag may be the reason Ralf Rangnick has left Old Trafford, Football Insider report.

The Lowdown: Rangnick’s departure

Rangnick was expected to move into a two-year consultancy role this summer after taking over on an interim basis back in November.

However, the Red Devils recently announced that the German won’t be taking up that position and will be leaving with immediate effect.

The club cited the demands of his new role as Austria manager as a reason for not being able to move up into a United boardroom role, however, Agbonlahor has a different thought process.

The Latest: Agbonlahor’s comments

The former Premier League striker, who contributes for Sky Sports, was talking to FI regarding the major news of Rangnick’s exit.

He stated that Ten Hag may have thought Rangnick was ‘a joker’ and could have played a role in the 64-year-old leaving.

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“If I’m Ten Hag, I would say ‘This joker’s got to go’. That’s what’s happened.

“It’s another episode in the shambles of Man United. Ten Hag thought ‘You’re a joker, you. Just go’.

“Man United are just a shambles at the moment. They need to start doing some business.

“When Man United go to St. James’ Park or these stadiums then they are going to get turned over.

“Nobody is scared of them anymore.”

The Verdict: Action needed

The club are in the process of a major summer rebuild under Ten Hag both on and off the pitch. They have confirmed exits for Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata, however, there is yet to be any movement when it comes to incomings.

Getting several players through the door before June 27 when Ten Hag begins pre-season would be beneficial, especially in midfield given the aforementioned departures.

Hopefully then, the club can get some serious signings in over the coming weeks and shake off the ‘shambles’ tag they have certainly deserved in recent times.

In other news: Agent close to Man Utd officials now pushing to bring ‘magical’ Real Madrid star to Old Trafford. 

Jurgen Klopp has led Liverpool to a brilliant season which has comprised two trophies and another appearance in the Champions League final, which unfortunately resulted in a defeat to Real Madrid.

FSG will surely be looking to improve the squad at Anfield ahead of next season for another tilt at a quadruple, with various positions in need of a slight rejig, especially with the news that Sadio Mane appears to be leaving the club in the summer.

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However, the Reds could have already identified his heir with a possible move for Bayern Munich forward Serge Gnabry.

According to a recent report from Anfield Central, Liverpool have held talks with the player’s agent ahead of a potential move in the summer.

The winger earns £115k-p/w at Bayern and will reportedly be demanding more than double that to sign for the Anfield club, which could nullify any potential deal.

There is no doubt about his ability, having been described as “magic” in the past and dubbed “a real weapon” by former Bayern manager Niko Kovac, so he could easily slot into the Reds’ front free.

According to FBRef’s player comparison model, Gnabry is similar to Neymar, and Liverpool could unearth their very own mercurial talent by closing a deal for the German.

Both players have similar styles of play and, when it comes to goals and assists, they are practically identical. Gnabry (14 goals and five assists this season) and Neymar (13 goals and six assists) both have the ability to cause a plethora of attacking problems for their opposition.

This season, the Germany forward registered 2.8 shots on target per match compared to the Brazilian’s 2.43. When it comes to shot-creating actions per 90 minutes, both players possess impressive numbers (4.37 for Gnabry and 5.98 for Neymar).

Although Liverpool currently have Mohamed Salah and Mane, they may be crying out for a superstar replacement if the latter goes, and someone in Gnabry who comes in the mould of Neymar would give the Reds a huge boost in the final third heading into next season.

The summer transfer window could be an exciting time to be a Liverpool fan.

AND in other news, Klopp can unearth his own Lewandowski for LFC with bid for “exceptional” £34m maestro

Nottingham Forest have been promoted to the Premier League and are wasting no time in getting a team together that can compete in the top flight with a new transfer target emerging.

What’s the latest?

According to journalist Alan Nixon, Nottingham Forest are plotting a record-breaking £20m bid for Morgan Gibbs-White this summer.

As per the report, Wolverhampton Wanderers are keen to keep hold of their player who has been impressing in the Championship this season on loan with Sheffield United, however, the midfielder desires consistent game time which is something Wolves haven’t been able to provide so far.

Cooper will love him

Gibbs-White is no stranger to Steve Cooper as the pair worked together at Swansea City and England U17s, so there is no doubt that the Forest manager would love to have him at the City Ground as he already knows his potential and strengths.

This season the 22-year-old has been impressive at Sheffield United in the centre of the pitch scoring 12 goals, contributing ten assists and creating 16 big chances for his team, playing a huge part in their Championship play-offs challenge.

Gibbs-White has been receiving high praise from his teammates too with David McGoldrick hailing his influence on the team this season.

McGoldrick claimed: “He’s got the world at his feet. You know, great kid, great player. He’s got all the ability in the world.”

With that being said, there is clearly potential there for the youngster to thrive in any team he is given the opportunity to play consistently for and if Bruno Lage cannot offer him that at Wolves next season, then it could be mutually advantageous for both the club to profit and Gibbs-White to move on somewhere else.

Nottingham Forest could be the perfect next step and a golden opportunity for the player to get more Premier League experience if Cooper offers him a key role in the team next season.

By adding his creativity and flair, Gibbs-White could form a formidable attacking partnership with Brennan Johnson to compete.

AND in other news: NFFC plotting bid to land 1st summer signing of £14k-p/w “king”, Cooper would love it

Leeds United correspondent Phil Hay has stated that Victor Orta spoke with Raphinha after what appeared to be his final home appearance for the Whites last weekend.   

The Lowdown: Taking it in

Raphinha played the entirety of the 1-1 draw with Brighton on Sunday, with Pascal Struijk’s late header lifting Leeds out of the bottom three.

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The Brazilian, who has now reportedly agreed on personal terms with Barcelona and wants to leave Leeds, came back out to an empty Elland Road shortly after the full-time whistle and sat up against the south stand goal.

He was comforted by Kalvin Phillips, who has also been linked with a summer exit. The holding midfielder picked up a fan’s homemade sign that said ‘Raphinha, make me smile’, with the pair both heading back down the tunnel shortly after, with some believing for the final time.

The Latest: Hay’s claim

Hay shared a story on The Athletic regarding Raphinha on Wednesday after what appeared to be a final home appearance.

The reliable reporter revealed that Orta spoke with the winger, described as a ‘storm’ by Illan Meslier, after he made his way from the pitch.

The Verdict: Exit inevitable

A new contract for Raphinha looked to be on the cards at the beginning of the year, however, it now seems as if a summer exit is inevitable, regardless of what division Leeds find themselves in next season.

The Whites will be desperate to remain in the Premier League, which will also give them a financial boost when it comes to the 25-year-old.

Stay up and Orta and co can be in control of discussions with Barcelona over a fee, however, go down, and Raphinha will have a €25m relegation release clause become active.

In other news: Radz and Orta have had enough of Leeds ‘liability’; now set to be released from Elland Road. 

Tottenham Hotspur may have been handed a potential transfer boost as they eye a move for Villarreal star Arnaut Danjuma, according to Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge.

The Lowdown: Spurs in Danjuma transfer hunt…

The Lilywhites and club chief Fabio Paratici are apparently interested in a move to bring the former Bournemouth forward to the Premier League.

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Sharing news recently, 90min claimed that Spurs officials were in attendance to run the rule over Danjuma and heavily-linked team-mate Pau Torres in Villarreal’s recent Champions League semi-final clash against Liverpool.

The 25-year-old has been in red-hot form in La Liga, with pundit Kevin Phillips claiming that the Dutchman is a rare type of player who can be a ‘nightmare’ for defenders when at his best (Football Insider).

The Latest: Bridge drops Danjuma transfer hint…

Speaking to GiveMeSport in sharing what he’s ‘heard’, Sky Sports journalist Bridge has now hinted that Danjuma could be open to joining Spurs.

The reporter says that the 25-year-old would ‘like to come back to England’ amid reports Tottenham have registered their interest.

Bridge explained: “The little bits I’ve heard here and there is that he’d like to come back to England. He’s enjoyed his time in Villarreal, but I don’t know how happy he is there.”

The Verdict: Make a move?

As this claim emerges that Danjuma is in fact eyeing a move back to England, we believe that Paratici shouldn’t hesitate in giving him the opportunity to sign on the dotted line.

The Dutchman is one of Unai Emery’s most potent attacking threats, ranking among the most goals and assists combined (13) for Villarreal over the 2021/22 domestic season (WhoScored).

He also attempts the most shots at goal per 90 for Villarreal (2.7), illustrating his real menace going forward and leaving little wonder that his club saw fit to include a €75m (£64m) release clause in his contract.

If Spurs can negotiate that price down in potential negotiations and persuade the La Liga outfit to sell for less, Danjuma may well be a brilliant capture if the north London club decide to advance.

In other news: Paratici tables crucial bid as Conte personally pushes for Spurs signing, find out more here

While it is undeniable that both Andrea Radrizzani and Victor Orta pulled off an astonishing feat in getting Leeds United back into the Premier League after a 16-year absence, since the Whites’ promotion back in 2020, the club have had something of a hit and miss record in the transfer market.

Indeed, spending just shy of £100m in the summer before their return to the top flight, Orta very much hit the jackpot with a few of his deals, with the likes of Raphinha, Illan Meslier and Joe Gelhardt undoubtedly being fantastic acquisitions by the Spanish sporting director.

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However, the same cannot be said for some of the big-money signings completed in the same window, with the likes of Rodrigo, Helder Costa, Robin Koch and Diego Llorente all already having varying levels of question marks hanging over their respective futures at Elland Road.

It was a similar case last summer, with both Kristoffer Klaesson and Jack Harrison – despite the former Manchester City winger enduring something of a below-par campaign this time out – looking to be solid longer-term investments, while the likes of Junior Firpo and Dan James have both struggled following their big-money moves to LS11.

However, it is undoubtedly the latter of the aforementioned players who has been the biggest transfer disappointment, with the £30m signing from Manchester United very much failing to live up to his incredibly hefty price tag.

Indeed, over his 34 Premier League appearances in the current campaign, James has struggled to find any real level of form for the Whites, scoring four goals, registering four assists and missing eight big chances, as well as completing an average of just 9.9 passes, ceding possession of the ball 9.4 times and winning a mere 2.9 duels – at a success rate of 39% – per game.

These returns have seen the £16.2m-rated man who Darren Bent dubbed “headless” average an extremely disappointing SofaScore match rating of 6.64, ranking the 24-year-old as Jesse Marsch’s ninth-worst player in the top flight of English football.

As such, considering the fact that the £52k-per-week forward is now worth roughly 46% less than the £30m fee Orta paid for his services last summer, in addition to the fact that the Wales international has endured an incredibly torrid season at Elland Road, it is clear for all to see that the Spaniard had a nightmare when bringing James to the club.

AND in other news: Marsch must place trust in “unbelievable” Leeds sensation, he thrives “under pressure”

Newcastle United are back in action on Sunday with another away clash in the Premier League.

This time, Eddie Howe’s side travel to the Etihad Stadium to take on Manchester City, who are trying to secure the league title and keep it out of the clutches of Liverpool.

Newcastle’s previous outing saw them take on Jurgen Klopp’s side at St James’ Park last weekend but they ended up losing 1-0 thanks to a goal from Reds midfielder Naby Keita.

Now that the Magpies are set to take on the reigning league champions away from home, it appears as though they have been dealt a crushing injury blow which could well have an impact on how Sunday’s match goes.

What’s the news?

Speaking in his latest press conference, Howe discussed the current injury situation regarding Fabian Schar.

The 44-year-old said: “We haven’t seen him this week. We hope he’ll be back to be available, but he’s not trained yet. He got a knock on the top of his foot, so he went for a scan after the Liverpool game because it was swollen up but fortunately there’s no fracture.”

While it’s positive to hear that there’s no fracture in the defender’s foot, it’s still a worrying prospect for Newcastle fans to possibly not have him available to take on Pep Guardiola’s side. Indeed, the fact that he hasn’t trained this week isn’t a good sign for his chances of being ready to take on City.

In terms of what he offers his team and what they will now be missing tomorrow, the 30-year-old has racked up 74 interceptions in the league this season at Newcastle, which is significantly higher than any other player in Howe’s squad.

Schar also has the second-highest number of clearances (120) to his name, as well as the third-highest number of blocks (38). This highlights just how much of a defensive unit he has been for his team and why he will be a big miss for them tomorrow.

Taking into account how City have already scored 84 goals in the league last season and will be desperate to win all of their remaining matches to secure the league title after their disappointing exit from the Champions League in midweek, Newcastle may well need all the defensive strength they can muster.

Howe and all Toon supporters will undoubtedly be hoping that their side can pick up a positive result this time out and that Schar can make a recovery soon.

In other news: PIF can blow NUFC fans away with “aggressive” £29k-p/w star, he’s better than Shelvey