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It was a highlight in an otherwise dreary day down in South Wales.

Although, if he keeps setting the bar like this, Birmingham City fans might just be in for a bit of a downfall if he starts scoring tap ins.

Ivan Sunjic came in with a bit of a reputation when he signed in the summer, with one Croatian journalist comparing the 23-year-old to Internazionale midfielder Marcelo Brozovic.

Quite high standards indeed, and those standards only got higher after his first goal for the club against Derby County, earning him the Goal of the Month award in the process.

He’s since gone about trying to better himself, and his second goal for the Blues might have been more impressive than the first one.

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That’s why Bluenoses can’t seem to get enough of it, taking every opportunity to watch the goal over and over again whilst drooling over the strike.

Indeed there were some who were rather annoyed that it didn’t get more recognition from those outside the club.

If he can make it three like this, it would possibly be the three greatest goals to start a club career since Wayne Rooney’s first three for Manchester United.

Leeds United could look to sign another couple of players on loan in the January transfer window, that is according to a report from Football Insider.

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It is thought that they will look to do so if some of their current loanees are recalled by their parent clubs.

Two players who are currently on loan at Leeds could be recalled in January.

Jack Clarke could be taken back by Tottenham Hotspur after failing to make a single appearance in the Championship this season.

He was signed by Spurs in the summer but sent straight back to Elland Road on loan. However, with the club having six players on temporary deals and only being allowed to have five of them in the matchday squad, the young winger has often been left out.

Meanwhile, Arsenal are thought to be considering recalling Eddie Nketiah, who hasn’t started at all in the league. The striker has often impressed in his cameo appearances, scoring twice and providing an assist but Marcelo Bielsa has stuck with Patrick Bamford as his first choice centre-forward.

Should they lose the duo, they will look to replace them with more loan players, as per Football Insider.

Owner Andrea Radrizzani has admitted that the club cannot afford to buy players due to their high wage bill, but he will allow Bielsa to bring in a couple more loan players as they look to seal automatic promotion.

There is no doubt that Leeds could lose both Nketiah and Clarke in the January transfer window. Neither are getting the amount of game time that their parent clubs would want, and in Nketiah’s case there are other clubs who would be interested in taking him for the second half of the season including Bristol City.

If the duo do go, then the Whites will almost definitely need reinforcements in the January transfer window as they would be left with just 20 first team players and that includes youngsters Leif Davis and Jordan Stevens.

Leeds fans would almost certainly not be happy to see Nketiah leave, with many of them believing that he should be in the team ahead of the misfiring Bamford. But at this point, it is hard to see Arsenal allowing him to stay given his lack of opportunities.

Leeds fans, should Eddie Nketiah and Jack Clarke be given more first team opportunities? And who would you sign if they are recalled by their parent clubs in January? Let us know in the comments below…

Some Southampton fans have taken to Twitter to heap praise on Danny Ings, after the in-form striker kept his rich vein of form going with a goal against Wolves.The former Liverpool forward – who cost the Saints £20m – has now scored five goals in his last four games in all competitions.

Ings started his fine run with a double in the south coast derby game against Portsmouth, before finding the net against Tottenham, Chelsea and then Wolves in the 1-1 draw last time out.

The Southampton No.9 had six shots against the Midlands-based side, hitting the target with three of them while also winning three fouls.

Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side have only scored nine league goals this term, with Ings responsible for four of them.

One fan below said that the 1-cap England international is going to be “pivotal” to the Saints this year, whilst another supporter said that he can’t understand why some give Ings stick.

Let’s take a look at what some more of the Southampton fans on Twitter have been saying about Ings…

This article is part of Football FanCast’s Pundit View series, which provides opinion and analysis on recent quotes from journalists, pundits, players and managers…

Kenny Dalglish’s latest comments will be music to the ears of Liverpool fans, as the Reds legend said that Jurgen Klopp is “going nowhere”.

What’s he said?

Liverpool fans have suddenly been forced to picture a bleak world without their favourite German in the dugout over the last few weeks.

First his agent said Klopp and his wife do not enjoy the weather in England, then the manager himself spoke about Steven Gerrard eventually replacing him.

Dalglish has calmed the storm though, writing about Klopp’s comments in The Sunday Post: “It’s a hypothetical scenario, but one that I can see the sense in. I’m sure Jurgen is only echoing the thoughts of most of the club’s supporters.

“However, let’s be clear. Jurgen is going nowhere, and nobody with the club at heart wants to see him depart.

“He may have led the club to the Champions League last season, the biggest prize in European football. But there is much more he still wants to achieve – in particular Liverpool’s first league title since 1990 – and this season has started very well.”

Phew

We imagine Liverpool fans were picturing a post-apocalyptic world or perhaps the upside-down from Netflix show Stranger Things after even just the slightest hint that Klopp won’t be their manager forever.

In fact, we wouldn’t put it past the Anfield faithful to currently be looking into some sort of cryogenic freezing process to slow the former Borussia Dortmund boss’ ageing process and allow him to stay for several lifetimes.

And while that may be a bit of a stretch, Dalglish’s comments will certainly be music to the ears of Reds fans everywhere. The club legend attends practically every game and certainly has his ear to the ground.

Klopp has transformed the club from battling just to scrape Champions League qualification into genuine title challengers and of course kings of Europe, and it’s hard to imagine players like Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker would have joined the club under a lesser manager.

It’s fair to say fans were officially freaking out at the suggestion the gaffer won’t be around forever, but it appears he won’t be going anywhere until he gets a few more titles under his belt. Phew.

Chuks Aneke is still settling into life in the Championship and so far Charlton fans are split on their views of him.The former Arsenal player isÂyet to make his first start for the Addicks but he has seen his minutes on the pitch increase following an injury to Lyle Taylor.He grabbed a debut goal for Lee Bowyer’s side but other than one assist since, he hasn’t been able to contribute directly to more goals, leading one fan to describe him as “frustrating”.Watch Charlton Athletic Live Streams With StreamFootball.tv Below

It is an understandable viewpoint considering he tallied 17 League Two goals for MK Dons, but he has nonetheless done enough this season to persuade some that he deserves more of an opportunity.

Bowyer was dealt a significant blow with the injury to Taylor and so far has chosen Macauley Bonne as the man to lead the line, with his goal against Leeds sealing a win.

And while some Charlton fans are still yet to be convinced by Aneke, others seem to believe he deserves the chance Bonne has received in recent matches, as shown in the following reactions….

Manchester United this could very well hand the title to city rivals Manchester City this weekend by seeing off bitter enemy Liverpool at Old Trafford.

In a weird twist of fate almost, City find themselves needing United to do them the biggest of favours this game week, where Old Trafford will play host to one of the biggest games on the domestic calendar.

However, despite the obvious implications for the likes of City and Liverpool, there are other issues at large, namely at United, where a win for manager Ole Gunnar Solksjaer might well be enough for him to justify being given the job on a permanent basis.

In recent times, Liverpool have looked a cut above United, but things are changing under the Norwegian, and a win against their biggest rivals could well be the icing on the cake.

It’s a tough call though for the United board, who will no doubt have other candidates in mind when it comes to appointing a new manager in the summer. Solskjaer though is doing little to hurt his case, and while he might not have the experience, he clearly knows and loves the club, something which stands out a mile.

Liverpool represent a different threat of course, but having already masterminded the downfall of both Chelsea and Spurs away from home, Solskjaer will be confident he can get one over on Klopp.

We will see how it pans out, but Solksjaer can do little more if he gets the right result this weekend.

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Some QPR fans have taken to Twitter to heap praise on Dominic Ball, after they watched their side secure a fourth successive win with a 2-1 victory over Millwall.

The 24-year-old – who was signed on a free transfer after leaving Rotherham at the end of last season – has been a key cog in Mark Warburton’s side as a defensive midfielder, screening the back four and allowing Eberechi Eze and Ilias Chair the attacking freedom they require.

Ball has previously played as a centre-back, right-back and defensive midfielder – as per QPR’s official confirmation of his arrival – and is a player Warburton knows well, having worked with the 24-year-old while at Rangers and Watford.

The six-foot ace impressed against the Lions, recording four tackles, two clearances and one interception as the R’s extended their excellent form – they now sit fifth in the table and are just a point off the top.

Let’s see what the QPR fans are saying about the 24-year-old on Twitter following another solid display for the Championship outfit…

Everton signed Dele Alli on a permanent deal on Deadline Day after the player had become out of favour in Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur squad.

Frank Lampard was reportedly instrumental in getting the deal over the line but could it be a risk?

The Toffees have found themselves in a sticky situation in the Premier League so far this season, with a string of poor performances leading the side to a league position of 16th and teetering on the edge of a relegation battle just four points clear of the drop.

This means that there is no room for error or inconsistency, and the new manager must hit the ground running in order to save the season for Everton. He will be relying on not only the squad he inherited to step up, but his new signings to make an instant impact on the team in helping the side secure some winning form that can help them pull away from the bottom of the table.

When you look at Alli’s most recent seasons at Tottenham Hotspur, it is no secret that the player has had his struggles which reflect in his market valuation which has plummeted by 75% since June 2019, going from £90m to his current valuation of £22.5m according to Transfermarkt.

This season he has made 18 appearances for Spurs, with 13 of those in the starting line up, scoring two goals and assisting once, but his inconsistencies in his performances and availability have seen him dropped from the England team, and slowly becoming out of favour with each manager that joins the north Londoners, with the latest struggles coming down to Conte unsure of his best position.

The player who was once hailed a “machine” by Rio Ferdinand and  “too good to not be one of the world’s best” by his former manager Jose Mourinho, will need to make an instant impression on the side to help Everton climb the Premier League table, something that would stand him in good stead to rebuild his reputation under a manager who has not only taken on a risk by signing him but is experienced in playing as an attacking midfielder, which is one of Alli’s most impactful positions.

It could become the perfect master and the apprentice relationship for the Chelsea legend and Spurs outcast, which could be an incredible boost for Everton’s future if the pair can work together to get the very best out of the £22.5m-rated star.

Alli has now been given his second chance to become the player he is capable of being, and with hard work under his new manager he could rectify the problems of the past and even get in with a shout to be in contention with a spot at the World Cup in Qatar with England in December if he can prove he still has what it takes to play consistently at the highest level.

That being said, it is hard to ignore those inconsistencies we’ve spoken about. His market value has fallen off a cliff and it is yet another expensive gamble from Farhad Moshiri.

The majority shareholder loves to fantasise over a star and in the £100k-per-week Dele, he has forked out what could end up being a meteoric sum of money again. After all, this is a transfer that could come back to haunt him if they end up paying the full £40m potentially involved in the transfer.

That is why it is imperative Lampard gets the most from him immediately.

In other news: Lampard must axe Holgate in defensive masterclass

Leeds United winger Raphinha is in advanced negotiations regarding a move away from Elland Road this summer.

What’s the talk?

That’s according to a claim made by Fabrizio Romano, with the transfer insider revealing in a recent post on Twitter that Barcelona are now in advanced discussions with Deco – the 25-year-old’s agent – concerning a move to Barcelona at the end of the current campaign.

The journalist went on to state that, while discussions with the Brazilian are progressing quickly, official talks with Leeds regarding the forward’s transfer are yet to begin, with these negotiations expected to take a considerable amount of time.

Speaking about Barcelona’s interest in Raphinha, Romano said: “Barcelona are in well-advanced talks with Deco for Raphinha as [a] summer target since one month, but the official negotiation with Leeds won’t start now – it will take some time.”

Supporters will be devastated

While it would appear likely that, should Raphinha indeed go on to leave Leeds this summer, the Whites would be in line to receive a considerable fee for the 25-year-old – with it being reported that Victor Orta has informed Barca they will have to pay the winger’s €75m (£62.5m) release clause in order to prise him away from Elland Road – the news that the Brazil international looks to all but have agreed personal terms with the LaLiga side will nevertheless leave supporters devastated.

Indeed, over his 27 Premier League appearances this season, the £36m-rated sensation has been in breathtaking form for Leeds, scoring nine goals, registering three assists and creating nine big chances for his teammates, as well as taking an average of 2.7 shots and making 2.1 key passes per game – which see him rank first in Jesse Marsch’s squad in both metrics.

These returns have seen the £63k-per-week forward average an extremely impressive SofaScore match rating of 6.97, ranking him as the Whites’ second-best performing outfielder in the current campaign.

Furthermore, considering just how highly FBref rank the 25-year-old in a number of key metrics in comparison to every attacking midfielder and winger in Europe’s big five leagues – being in the top 14% for xA per 90, as well as the top 11% for progressive passes, the top 19% for dribbles completed, the top 26% for shot-creating actions and the top 29% for non-penalty xG over the last 365 days – it is clear to see just how talented a player Raphinha really is.

As such, while receiving a transfer fee of around £62.5m would undoubtedly represent a fantastic piece of business on a player Orta signed for £17m just a year and a half ago, the loss of the Brazilian would nevertheless come as a gutting blow to both Marsch and the Elland Road faithful – who will now be well accustomed to seeing Raphinha tear Premier League defenders apart for Leeds on a weekly basis.

AND in other news: Leeds United dealt yet another huge injury setback, Jesse Marsch will be devastated

With moves for Philippe Coutinho and Lucas Digne this month showing that Aston Villa were keen on strengthening their first team, a subsequent move for young defender Kerr Smith showed that the club have aspirations of strengthening their youth sides as well, adding players who can hopefully grow and develop into future first-team stalwarts.

Taking this into account, it seems as though the Villans have their eye on another young player to come in this month as one for the future, which would be a source of great excitement for the fans.

What’s the news?

As per a recent Twitter post from Alan Nixon, Villa are “watching” Sunderland’s 20-year-old midfielder Dan Neil, who the journalist suggested could be the “new Gerrard” for the Midlands club.

Nixon also mentioned that fellow Premier League club Burnley are “already sniffing” around the Black Cats youngster over a potential transfer.

As a product of Sunderland’s youth academy, Neil has made 98 appearances for the Wearsiders across their youth and senior teams, with 41 of them coming in their first team, showing how highly he is rated at the Stadium on light.

In those 98 appearances, Neil has chipped in with five goals and nine assists along the way, showing his attacking capabilities from the midfield.

With only Ross Stewart having made more appearances in League One than Neil this season, this shows just how important the 20-year-old is for Lee Johnson’s side and why they could be reluctant to let him go, especially halfway through the season as they chase promotion to the Championship.

His performances in those gamees could be an indication as to why Villa are apparently looking at him. WhoScored list him as Sunderland’s joint-fifth highest rated player with an overall rating of 6.85/10, which would also put him fifth-highest among Villa’s squad when counting those to have featured in more than one Premier League game. Therefore, the Midlands club’s fan base may be buzzing to see such a capable player being linked with a move to Villa Park.

While the opportunity to join a Premier League club and potentially learn under the management of Steven Gerrard could be tempting for a young player like Neil, it seems a likelier scenario that he would be more open to leaving Sunderland at the end of the current season if they don’t manage to secure promotion from League One.

In other news: Villa could secure another transfer masterclass with £49k-p/w gem who “has everything”