In welcome news for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), fast bowler Avesh Khan has been cleared by the BCCI to take part in IPL 2025. ESPNcricinfo has learned that Avesh, who had been dealing with a problem in his right knee, got the go-ahead from the BCCI medical staff this week and will soon join the LSG squad.Avesh has not played since late January – his last India appearance was in November last year in a T20I in South Africa – and even missed Madhya Pradesh’s final league match of the Ranji Trophy. It is understood that he was experiencing discomfort in his right knee, which was related to his workload during the domestic season.He had been doing his rehab at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, where, it is understood, he went through one of his final fitness tests on Monday.Related
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Avesh linked up with the LSG squad on Wednesday, and he is expected to be available for selection for their next match, their second away contest, on March 27 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Hyderabad. LSG lost their first match of the season on Monday to Delhi Capitals (DC) in Visakhapatnam.LSG have been saddled with injury issues to all their primary Indian fast bowlers. Mayank Yadav, who is recovering from a lumbar stress injury, recently picked up a toe injury, too, while India and Bengal quick Akash Deep is yet to regain full fitness after the back injury he picked up on the Test tour of Australia. Uttar Pradesh left-arm fast bowler Mohsin Khan has already been ruled out of IPL 2025 – and replaced by Shardul Thakur – as he is yet to recover from the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear he suffered last December.
سلطت إحدى الشبكات الإنجليزية الضوء على خيارين للمدرب آرني سلوت، من أجل حل مشكلتين لفريق ليفربول، ويتعلقان بالنجم المصري محمد صلاح.
وتعرض ليفربول لثلاث هزائم متتالية في الأيام الماضية، حيث خسر أمام كريستال بالاس بهدفين لهدف في الدوري الإنجليزي، قبل هزيمته بهدف نظيف على يد جالطة سراي في دوري أبطال أوروبا، ثم السقوط أمام تشيلسي بهدفين لهدف في البريميرليج.
وكان محمد صلاح هو محط الانتقادات في تلك الفترة مع تراجع مستواه حيث لا يقدم أدائه المعهود عنه.
وذكرت شبكة “teamtalk” الإنجليزية أن فوز هولندا على مالطا بأربعة أهداف دون رد، في تصفيات أوروبا المؤهلة إلى كأس العالم 2026، قد يمنح آرني سلوت خيارين للتغيير في صفوف ليفربول.
وشارك في تلك المباراة رباعي ليفربول في صفوف منتخب هولندا، وهم جريمي فريمبونج، فيرجيل فان دايك، ريان جرافنبيرخ وكودي جاكبو.
وأوضحت أن سلوت يواجه معضلة كبيرة في صفوف ليفربول، فيما يخص اختيار اللاعب المناسب في الجناح الأيمن في غياب محمد صلاح المرتقب عند مشاركته مع كأس أمم إفريقيا في ديسمبر المقبل.
واعتاد ليفربول الدفع بـ ديوجو جوتا على الجناح أو نقل لويس دياز إلى تلك الجهة، ولم يعد أي من هذين الخيارين متاحًا، مع الوفاة المأساوية للأول ورحيل الثاني إلى بايرن ميونخ.
وأفادت أن أحد الحلول أمام سلوت قد يتمثل في وضع فريمبونج في مركز الجناح الأيمن، وهو أمر مألوف لدى اللاعب من فترة لعبه مع باير ليفركوزن، كما لعب بتلك الطريقة ضد مالطا رفقة هولندا.
وأشارت إلى أن سرعة فريمبونج منحه كل فرصة للتفوق على منافسيه في المواجهات الفردية، واحد ضد واحد، ويتجلى ذلك في 6 مراوغات ناجحة من أصل 7 في المباراة المذكورة.
ولكن يجب التنويه على أن مسألة قدرة فريمبونج على التسجيل ليست مضمونة، كونه مدافعًا في نهاية المطاف، مع العلم أنه قدّم أداءً هجوميًا رائعًا مع ليفركوزن، وإن كان ذلك ضد دفاعات أضعف بكثير من تلك التي سيواجهها في الدوري الإنجليزي.
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واستدلت الشبكة بتمركز فريمبونج على الجناح الأيمن خلال مباراة جالطة سراي في دوري أبطال أوروبا، حيث تفوق على منافسيه مرارًا وتكرارًا بانطلاقات سريعة قاتلة، ولكنه لم يفد زملائه المهاجمين.
ولكن ليفربول سيُجبر على اتخاذ قرارات صعبة مع اقتراب بطولة كأس أمم إفريقيا، كما إنه من بلوغ محمد صلاح 33 عامًا، فإن إشراك فريمبونج ومنح المصري بعض الراحة من حين لآخر، أمر يتعين على سلوت التفكير فيه.
أما الخيار الثاني الذي قد تمنحه مباراة هولندا ومالطا لـ سلوت، يتعلق بمنفذ ركلات الجزاء، حيث من المعروف أن محمد صلاح هو المُسدد الأول في الفريق منذ سنوات عديدة.
ونفذ محمد صلاح 65 ضربة جزاء لـ ليفربول ومنتخب مصر، منها 54 ركلة مُسجلة بنجاح و11 ضائعة، وهذا يُعادل نسبة نجاح رائعة بلغت 83%، مع أن أربعة من هذه الركلات الضائعة كانت في العامين الماضيين.
وتحصلت هولندا على ركلتي جزاء ضد مالطا، ونفذهما كودي جاكبو بنجاح، مع العلم أن سجله في تسديد الركلات طوال مسيرته بلغ 8 ناجحة وواحدة ضائعة، وهي الوحيدة التي أهدرها في موسم 2021/22.
وسدد كل من أليكسيس ماك أليستر وفلوريان فيرتز وألكسندر إيزاك ركلات جزاء مع أنديتهم السابقة برايتون وباير ليفركوزن ونيوكاسل على التوالي.
واختتمت الشبكة تقريرها بقولها أنه إذا كان التاريخ الحديث لهولندا دليلاً على ذلك، فقد يكون جاكبو هو من يتولى مسؤولية تنفيذ ضربات الجزاء في غياب صلاح.
Quebrando recordes e entrando para a história do São Paulo, Jonathan Calleri pode estar vivendo os seus últimos dias como jogador do Tricolor. Isso porque dirigentes do Monterrey, do México, estariam no Brasil dispostos a contratar o argentino para reforçar o seu elenco para o segundo semestre.
A informação foi divulgada pelo canal ‘Fox Sports’, do país norte-americano. Segundo o veículo, o plano inclui até pagar a multa rescisória do camisa 9 tricolor para conseguir a liberação caso as negociações com o clube do Morumbi não evoluem.
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Quitar a multa rescisória parece ser a única chance do Monterrey em convencer o São Paulo a liberar seu centroavante. Já que segundo fala do presidente Julio Casares à ‘ESPN’, não há planos de negociar o argentino.
– Calleri é um grande ídolo, referência que temos. Não passa pela nossa cabeça negociar. Hoje, existem duas questões: sondagens e propostas. Podemos ter sondagens, propostas, não temos. Contamos com o Calleri aqui, a história dele no São Paulo ainda tem capítulos. É um grande líder, grande atleta, referência do nosso elenco, ele deve ficar, queremos que ele fique e vamos trabalhar o máximo possível para que ele continue por mais um tempo.
Calleri tem contrato com o São Paulo até o final de 2025. Para ficar em definitivo com ele, o Tricolor despendeu US$ 3 milhões (aproximadamente R$ 16,2 milhões). Um dos maiores ídolos do atual elenco, o centroavante, dono de sete gols em 22 jogos no ano, é dono do maior salário do atual plantel. Ao todo pelo clube do Morumbi, ele acumula 55 gols em 136 jogos.
Apesar da reação inicial à informação do interesse mexicano no seu camisa 9, Casares repetiu a velha máxima que domina o Morumbi na sua gestão: não existe jogador inegociável. Mas a proposta tem que ser boa.
– Sobre vendas, temos sondagens, não temos propostas. O torcedor precisa entender que o São Paulo de um tempo recente tem feito com que os jogadores joguem mais (número de partidas). O Gabriel Sara saiu, mas jogou muito, o Pablo (Maia) tem jogado muito, o Luan, o Nestor. Nós estamos procurando estabelecer que os jogadores deixem um legado esportivo. Agora, ninguém é inegociável. E propostas são examinadas, como já falamos ‘não’ a muitas outras propostas.
– Isso no passado não acontecia. O David Neres jogou 8 partidas, o Antony, 38, 40, não sei bem. O zagueiro Tuta, que brilhou na Copa São Paulo, nem jogou no profissional, foi bem vendido até. Não estou criticando, não. A necessidade, o mercado faz isso – completou o mandatário são-paulino.
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West Bromwich Albion fans will hope their team is back in the Championship promotion reckoning very soon after stumbling to an unsatisfactory ninth spot in the division last time out.
Ryan Mason is an unknown entity from the dugout – having only ever been an interim manager option at former side Tottenham Hotspur – which could well work in his favour, as the exciting 34-year-old rookie prepares to try and guide his brand new side back into the playoff positions.
He has been backed in the transfer window so far, with George Campbell the latest addition from CF Montreal, on top of Aune Heggebo joining the group from Brann for a whopping £4.7m.
Whilst that lavish fee will of course have caught the eye of the Hawthorns masses, Mason might well have another trump card in his back pocket when attempting to finally bring in the likes of Mikey Moore to the West Midlands on loan, owing to his ex-Spurs connections.
West Brom's ongoing pursuit of Moore
It’s been well documented across this chaotic transfer window to date that West Brom are keen to add Moore to their ranks this summer, knowing full well he was coached by Mason back in North London.
On top of that already healthy working relationship being a major plus, Moore does look ready for a chance to shine in the demanding EFL, having lit up youth pitches at Spurs for some time now, away from also scoring his first ever senior strike for his boyhood employers last season in the Europa League.
Moore’s silky surge forward against IF Elfsborg, and the subsequent finish that was drilled into the back of the net, would have got Spurs supporters out of their seats, with the 17-year-old finally off the mark for the club at a senior level, after collecting 29 goals and assists in U18 Premier League action.
The trail has gone slightly cold involving the Baggies hunting down Moore’s services, however, with German outlet BILD even speculating that Borussia Dortmund are now looking at the raw attacker.
Therefore, it might not be as straightforward as once thought for Mason to flex his close-knit ties if the might of Dortmund are sniffing around, which might now lead West Brom down a different avenue for another rising Premier League starlet…
The "special" PL ace who could be Mason's next Moore
West Brom will be seen as a worthwhile working environment for Premier League youngsters to join, considering the likes of Harvey Barnes and Romelu Lukaku called the Hawthorns home briefly on loan as wide-eyed starlets, before going on to have lengthy careers at the very top.
James McConnell will hope he’s the next up-and-coming youngster that finds his brief stay at West Brom to be as transformative as others have experienced, with journalist Lewis Steele recently revealing that the highly-rated Liverpool midfielder is on the Baggies’ radar, after news came out that he was being allowed a loan opportunity away from Anfield.
Whilst Moore is the talk of the town based on his Europa League exploits, McConnell – who is more mature at 20 years of age – would be another exciting talent to obtain, in the same mould as his 17-year-old counterpart.
Firstly, the Reds number 53 can boast that he has a solitary appearance in the more luxurious Champions League, whilst he also looked assured and confident at Wembley back in 2024 when trusted with a 33-minute cameo in the EFL Cup final versus Chelsea.
McConnell would come away from that short stint on the Wembley turf with many a notable voice showering him with praise, with Jurgen Klopp even going as far as to hail the 20-year-old as “special”.
Lastly, his adaptability for the cause, away from Moore primarily favouring a spot down the wing or as a striker, will also make him an attractive prospect to pick up on loan, as West Brom attempt to gun for promotion during the intense 46-game marathon.
CM
35
5
7
DM
28
1
3
AM
7
1
1
RM
2
1
0
RB
1
0
0
CF
1
0
0
LW
1
0
0
LM
1
1
0
McConnell has even lined up as a right-back on occasion across his entire Anfield stay, with Mason now surely viewing the Liverpool man as a versatile gem that’s worth pursuing, over holding out hope a move for Moore gets off the ground.
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Having already agreed a deal to sign David Moller Wolfe, Wolverhampton Wanderers are now reportedly readying an opening offer to sign a La Liga defender ahead of Serie A champions Napoli.
Wolves set to sign David Moller Wolfe
A Wolfe fit for Wolves, those in the Midlands are set to get their man and replace Rayan Ait-Nouri following his decision to join Manchester City earlier this summer. The AZ Alkmaar defender is already scheduled to undergo a medical, according to Fabrizio Romano, and is set to become the third arrival of the summer at Molineux.
Replacing Ait-Nouri will take some doing, given the impact he had in Vitor Pereira’s side at their best, but the numbers suggest that Wolfe has the talent to at least replicate his attacking output.
Minutes
2,500
3,190
Goals
2
4
Assists
5
7
Ball Recoveries
110
145
In 690 fewer minutes last season, Wolfe managed just four less goal involvements in league action and proved important when recovering possession for Alkmaar. Now, both his attacking output and ball-winning capabilities are likely to prove crucial in Pereira’s side.
In a quiet summer, Wolves’ business may fly under the radar. But whilst their business has been limited, it has been impressive. Jhon Arias, Fer Lopez and now Wolfe represent three very solid arrivals ahead of next season.
David Moller Wolfe in action for Norway.
With Ait-Nouri now replaced, meanwhile, those in the Midlands have seemingly turned their attention towards finding a reinforcement at the other side of their backline.
Wolves open talks to sign Juanlu
According to journalist Orazio Accomando, as relayed by Sport Witness, Wolves have now opened talks to sign Juanlu Sanchez from Sevilla this summer. Molinuex chiefs are reportedly expected to submit an opening offer worth €17m (£15m) for the 21-year-old right-back as they set their sights on beating Serie A giants Napoli to his signature.
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An Olympic gold medalist with Spain, Juanlu has earned plenty of praise during his time in Spain, including from former manager Xavier Garcia Pimienta, who took the chance to praise the defender’s versatility.
Now, the Spaniard could be on his way to Wolves to replace Nelson Semedo. The Portuguese defender swapped the Midlands for Fenerbahce earlier this summer after opting out of signing a new deal at Molinuex.
If Wolves manage to sign Juanlu, however, then they will not only land a replacement for the former Barcelona defender, but arguably a player who could become an even better option for Pereira.
As Thomas Frank looks to welcome the second signing of his Tottenham Hotspur tenure after Mathys Tel, the Lilywhites have reportedly submitted a big-money offer to sign a top target.
Tottenham seeking Mbeumo alternative
Amid reports that Manchester United are pushing to sign Bryan Mbeumo to leave Spurs settling for second place in the race for his signature, those in North London have been forced to seek alternative options. And whilst there’s no doubt that Frank would have wanted a swift reunion with his Brentford star, the reported alternative could prove to be just as effective.
It’s clear to see why the new manager and Daniel Levy instantly set his sights on attacking reinforcements too, given that Heung-min Son looked past the peak of his powers last season and Dominic Solanke remained unreliable on the injury front. Just who arrives is the big question now that it’s unlikely to be Mbeumo.
Already, reports have mentioned the likes of Daizen Maeda and Evann Guessand have both been mentioned, with the former particularly standing out following an excellent period at Celtic.
Daizen Maeda
The Japan international was once again in electric form in Scotland last season and could yet arrive to hand Spurs the replacement for Harry Kane’s output that they’ve needed ever since he swapped North London for Bayern Munich.
Appearances
51
Goals
33
Assists
12
Of course, the step from the Scottish Premiership to the Premier League wouldn’t be a routine one, but Maeda has the quality to become a top star under Frank if he does make his move this summer.
The Celtic star isn’t the number one target in North London, however. Instead, the Lilywhites have reportedly set their sights on signing an attacking option who’s far closer to home in the coming months.
Tottenham submit £50m Kudus bid
According to David Ornstein, Tottenham have now submitted a bid worth £50m to sign Mohammed Kudus from London rivals West Ham United, who have already turned that offer down.
Even after rejection, however, Spurs aren’t giving up. As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Frank has already given his approval and the Lilywhites are set to submit a second offer to sign the winger as they look to accelerate talks to secure his signature.
Even during a difficult campaign last time out in a struggling West Ham side, Kudus earned plenty of praise from Graham Potter, who described his star man as “fantastic”.
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Now potentially on the move, the 24-year-old may well be the perfect fit for Frank as he looks to rediscover his best form away from the London Stadium. Before the Lilywhites get the chance to see Kudus’ talent up close, however, Spurs must hope to see their second bid accepted by West Ham.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are in a race to sign a versatile £6.7 million international who could be a replacement for Nélson Semedo, according to a recent report.
Wolves target new midfielder and new striker
Given the fact the Midlands side have already seen Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri leave the club in big-money deals, Wolves have a rather large back pocket full of money. Manager Vitor Pereira will be hoping the club chiefs allow him to spend that money in the transfer market, as they look to avoid another relegation battle.
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According to a report from Spain, one way the Premier League side want to spend some of their cash is by signing Conor Gallagher from Atlético Madrid. It is claimed that Wolves are among the teams wanting to sign the midfielder, and they would be willing to pay as much as £43 million to bring him back to England. The Spanish giants could be open to letting the England midfielder leave in this transfer window, as that would allow them to improve their squad in other areas.
As well as a new midfielder, Wolves also want to add more firepower to their team and have made an approach to sign El Bilal Toure from Atalanta. The striker, who scored three goals in all competitions last season, is very much a wanted man this summer, as teams from France, Turkey, and England are all queuing up with an interest.
Wolves in race to sign Tchatchoua to replace Semedo
As well as looking to strengthen their midfield and forward line, the Premier League side may be in the market for a new right-back, and according to Tuttomercatoweb, relayed by Molineux News, Wolves are interested in signing Jackson Tchatchoua from Hellas Verona.
Wolves are still working on a deal to keep Semedo at the club, as his contract expired at the end of June and he has been offered fresh terms. However, they are yet to receive an answer, and now the Premier League side are looking at possible replacements and therefore have turned their attention to Tchatchoua, who is also wanted by Everton, Marseille and Galatasaray.
The 23-year-old, who has earned 10 caps for Cameroon, joined Hellas Verona on loan for the 2023/24 season, and that move was made permanent last summer. He can operate as a right-back as well as a right midfielder, scoring two goals to go with three assists in 36 Serie A games last season.
Jackson Tchatchoua’s 24/25 league stats compared to Nelson Semedo
Tchatchoua
Semedo
Apps
36
34
Starts
36
32
Goals
2
0
Assists
3
4
Progressive carries
88
67
Progressive runs
163
119
Tackles (Won)
50 (31)
62 (36)
Blocks
21
32
Interceptions
14
23
Clearances
75
104
It has been previously reported that Hellas Verona value Tchatchoua at €8 million, or roughly £6.7 million, which could be an absolute bargain if Fosun can convince his agency, DWMA, to bring him to England. The group also represented Wesley Fofana in his £75m move from Leicester to Chelsea however, so may be looking to drive that price up.
Tottenham Hotspur have enjoyed revelling in the triumph of lifting the Europa League and restoring their place among Europe’s elite next term, but Daniel Levy’s decision to fire Ange Postecoglou highlights the hunger to sustain an even loftier level of success over the coming years.
With Thomas Frank snatched from Brentford to lead from the dugout, Spurs are in a good position to challenge at the top end of the Premier League once more, though summer signings will be needed to inject fresh quality within a tired squad, whose success has papered over what was a most difficult year indeed.
Antoine Semenyo’s name has been bandied about, but there’s one man above all others who Tottenham’s new manager would like to welcome to the fold.
Spurs make contact for statement signing
Earlier this week, Sky Sports revealed that Tottenham have been growing in confidence that they could sign Bryan Mbeumo this summer after initial discussions, having made contact with Brentford, despite the player’s preference to join Man United.
This is because the Londoners have appointed Frank, who has led Mbeumo to such impressive individual heights over the past couple of years.
Brentford's BryanMbeumoreacts
And now, as per transfer insider Graeme Bailey, the Lilywhites believe that Champions League football and the chance for the 25-year-old to stay in London could play into their favour.
Mbeumo won’t come cheap after his exceptional season, with the Bees looking to bank around £60m for the right-sided forward.
What Bryan Mbeumo would bring to Spurs
Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak and Erling Haaland. Perhaps the Premier League’s three finest goalscorers. They were the only players to outscore Mbeumo last season, with Ipswich Town writer Alex Osborn hailing him as “one of the best wingers in the league.”
1.
Mohamed Salah
38
29
2.
Alexander Isak
34
23
3.
Erling Haaland
31
22
4.
Chris Wood
36
20
5.
Bryan Mbeumo
38
20
Not only has Mbeumo dazzled in front of goal, but he’s performed well across underlying areas. As per Sofascore, the Cameroon international averaged 1.8 key passes, 1.4 dribbles, and 4.7 successful duels last term, underscoring a roundedness that most goalscorers don’t boast.
His prolific style surely makes him a better pick than Semenyo, who is a fantastic player but would cost Tottenham in excess of £50m and only scored 11 goals in the Premier League last year, also racking up six assists across his 37 appearances.
Antoine Semenyo for Bournemouth.
Make no mistake, Semenyo is a talented winger who would have a big effect on reorienting Tottenham’s domestic form and fluency, but can he compete with Mbeumo, who is objectively one of the classiest stars in front of goal?
The Bournemouth man ranked among the top 5% of attacking midfielders and wingers in the English top flight last year for shots taken, as per FBref, but only among the top 27% for goals scored per 90, with his efforts leading the data-driven site to draw up Mbeumo as one of his most comparable players.
If that is the case (and there are similarities: both players are physical and dynamic and potent across different positions), then surely the best track to go down would be to sign the more reliable and menacing player in front of goal.
Therefore, Mbeumo is surely the better pick to go for, especially when considering the kind of money that Bournemouth are looking to part with Semenyo.
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Every year, there are thousands of players coming to the end of their current deals – some high-profile, others further down the footballing pyramid.
This opens up the opportunity for these players to move on in the summer, with a number of stars set to be available for free, whether they have been unable to agree on fresh terms or simply come to the end of their time at their current clubs.
Here, we look at some of the best players who could be looking for a new club for 2025/26.
High-profile Bosman moves
Player
Departed
Joined
Year
Gianluca Vialli
Juventus
Chelsea
1996
Steve McManaman
Liverpool
Real Madrid
1999
Sol Campbell
Tottenham
Arsenal
2001
Michael Ballack
Bayern Munich
Chelsea
2006
Raul
Real Madrid
Schalke
2010
Andrea Pirlo
Milan
Juventus
2011
Robert Lewandowski
Borussia Dortmund
Bayern Munich
2014
Zlatan Ibrahimović
PSG
Manchester United
2016
Sergio Agüero
Man City
Barcelona
2021
Lionel Messi
Barcelona
PSG
2021
1 Dominic Calvert-Lewin Everton
Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin
It looks as though Dominic Calvert-Lewin is heading towards the end of his Everton career, with several high-profile clubs expected to make an offer to secure his signature.
AS Monaco were one of those interested in the English striker back in January, but the Toffees stopped short of claiming a fee for Calvert-Lewin, leaving them open to a free sale.
There is speculation that Newcastle United are an interested club, with Calvert-Lewin set to call time on his stay on Merseyside.
2 Jonathan David Lille
Many feel that Lille have made a massive mistake by allowing the contract of star striker Jonathan David to run down, meaning they will likely lose out on a significant transfer fee.
There appears to be no shortage of offers for the forward. Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth claimed in January that two Serie A sides had made offers, while four Premier League teams were reportedly keen on striking a pre-contract agreement with David ahead of next season.
However, it feels like Serie A champions Napoli are close to securing an agreement with the Canadian, despite interest from rivals Juventus. Whoever manages to sign him will be securing one of the most coveted strikers in Europe.
3 Ben Davies Tottenham Hotspur
Fresh from winning the Europa League with Tottenham Hotspur, it appears as though Ben Davies will be leaving N17 in the near future.
The Welshman joined the Lilywhites from Swansea City in 2014, becoming one of the first to join under former manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Leeds United and Burnley were both linked to the full-back recently, so Davies may end up staying in the Premier League.
4 Kevin De Bruyne Manchester City
Manchester City's KevinDeBruyne
Kevin De Bruyne was so often at the heart of the success Manchester City achieved since he joined in the summer of 2015.
With 422 appearances for the Etihad side, De Bruyne has been their talisman, never more so than during the 2022/23 season as they won the treble. Indeed, he registered 41 goal contributions for the club that year.
Napoli are the team most strongly linked with the Belgian, with Antonio Conte’s side intent on building on their Scudetto success.
5 Abdoulaye Doucoure Everton
Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure
Abdoulaye Doucoure revealed he would be leaving Everton at the expiry of his contract in the summer. The midfielder bowed out after helping the Toffees to a final-day win over Newcastle in the Premier League, and will now be looking for a new club ahead of 2025/26.
A £20m signing from Watford in 2020, Doucoure scored one of the most important goals in the club’s history as they survived relegation at the end of the 2022/23 campaign.
It appears that a move to the Middle East is on the cards as it stands, with multiple Saudi Arabian clubs among the interested parties for the Malian’s services.
6 Angel Gomes Lille
Angel Gomes is another player set to leave Lille in the summer, alongside teammate Jonathan David. The midfielder, who made his England debut in September, joined the French outfit from Manchester United in 2020 on a free transfer and will again be on the move for nothing.
His old club are among the clubs interested in his signature, while Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping the promise of Champions League football will sway things in their favour.
7 Victor Lindelof Manchester United
With first-team opportunities turning into a premium in recent seasons, it is no surprise that Swedish defender Victor Lindelof allowed his deal at Manchester United to run down.
Lindelof struggled with injuries and started just six times in the league in 2024/25, with his role in the side further diminishing amid a number of centre-back arrivals in recent windows.
There are plenty of clubs lining up to sign him, including four Premier League clubs and former side Benfica.
8 Tyrick Mitchell Crystal Palace
Despite starring for the Eagles in the FA Cup final, Tyrick Mitchell is yet to publicly commit his future to Crystal Palace. That said, Mitchell may not be about to see his deal at Selhurst Park expire, with conflicting reports over the status of his contract.
Nevertheless, he continues to be linked away, with Milan among his potential suitors, though whether the Rossoneri would have to pay a fee remains to be seen.
9 Thomas Partey Arsenal
Thomas Partey’s contract at Arsenal is up in the summer, though his time in N5 may not be as close to ending as it may seem.
That’s because Mikel Arteta has previously stated his desire to keep the Ghana international at the club, so a new deal may be in the offing.
Partey has been linked away in previous windows, with interest coming from Italy and Saudi Arabia in the past. This time around, Juventus, Barcelona and former club Atletico Madrid have all been mentioned as potential destinations.
10 Leroy Sane Bayern Munich
It may have come as a surprise to many when Leroy Sané swapped Manchester City for Bayern Munich, especially with the Pep Guardiola era in full swing, but the German has been a crucial player for the Bavarians.
Indeed, he ended the 2024/25 season with 116 goal contributions – 61 goals and 55 assists – in 220 appearances since joining, a rate of one goal involvement every 1.9 matches, marking a spectacular record.
If a club can secure his signature for nothing in the summer, they would be signing a player still at the peak of his powers.
Nottingham Forest strengthened their case to secure a spot in the Champions League for next season by beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 on Monday night.
The Tricky Trees picked up all three points to move up to third in the division, above the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City, thanks to goals from Elliot Anderson and Chris Wood.
Whilst the usual stars were performing for Nuno Espirito Santo, including the two goalscorers, there was a surprise performance from the rarely-seen Harry Toffolo at left-back.
Harry Toffolo's surprise performance against Spurs
The English defender was named in the starting XI for the first time in the Premier League this season, having mainly been an unused substitute, and stepped up to produce a fantastic display in a huge match.
Harry Toffolo
Toffolo’s best moment of the game came in the second half when his mind-boggling clearance off the line prevented what looked like a certain goal for Dejan Kulusevski, which would have brought Spurs back in the game with plenty of time still to play.
The former Norwich full-back also made two blocks, three tackles, and one interception down the left flank to keep the home team at bay, and secure a big win for Forest.
He has seemingly revived his career at the City Ground, given his complete lack of starts prior to the game, and Nuno could repeat the blinder he just played with Toffolo by reviving Ramon Sosa’s career at the club.
Why Santo should unleash Ramon Sosa
The forward played one minute off the bench against Spurs in his 16th cameo of the season, coming off the bench in 16 of his 17 appearances in the division.
Sosa, who Ross Wilson described as a “coveted” player last summer, could make a surprise impact in the final few games of the season, reviving his career at the club in the process, if the manager is willing to hit the jackpot by unleashing from the start in the Premier League.
The 25-year-old attacker joined from Talleres last year after a run of impressive performances in the Copa de la Liga Profesional during the first half of 2024.
2024 Copa de la Liga
Ramon Sosa
Appearances (starts)
12 (12)
Goals
4
Big chances created
6
Key passes per game
2.3
Assists
4
Completed dribbles per game
3.1
Stats via Sofascore
As you can see in the table above, Sosa displayed his quality at the top end of the pitch with goals, assists, ‘big chances’ created, and by constantly dribbling past opposition players.
That quality was also on display in a rare start in the FA Cup against Luton, when the forward scored and produced an assist, creating one ‘big chance’, in a 2-1 win back in January, which shows that he does have the potential to translate his form over to English football.
It is now down to Nuno to provide Sosa with enough opportunities on the pitch in the coming weeks to make him his secret weapon in the push for the Champions League places, reviving the attacker’s career at the City Ground and hitting gold in the process.
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