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Despite Manchester United’s pending move to sign Bryan Mbeumo, it appears as though the hierarchy look set to continue their hunt for added depth within the forward attacking department.

With Matheus Cunha already the first player through the doors at Old Trafford this summer, the Brentford ace looks set to be the next player to join the Brazilian.

This comes after the Red Devils placed a £60m bid for the 25-year-old attacker, who’s already expressed his desire to link up with Ruben Amorim’s side this summer.

However, the club will have to wait for approval from the Bees to complete any move for the Cameroonian international, with personal terms not expected to be an issue.

Their ambitions of landing added depth in such an area appear to be showing no signs of slowing down, especially considering their interest in other players across Europe.

The latest on United’s hunt for a new striker this summer

Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrovic has emerged as a surprise option for United this summer, with the 30-year-old the subject of keen interest from various Premier League sides.

Hugo Ekitiké remains a key target for Amorim’s side, after the youngster netted 22 goals across all competitions this season, but his £84m price tag may be out of the Red Devils’ budget, given the additions elsewhere.

However, as a result, they could turn their attention to Juventus talisman Dušan Vlahović, with the 25-year-old only having one year left on his deal, according to Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport.

They claim that the Red Devils have been in contact with intermediaries over a potential move for the forward, who appears to be keen on a switch to England.

It also states that current United outcast Jadon Sancho could be utilised as leverage in any potential deal, with the Serie A outfit extremely keen on a move for the 25-year-old this window.

Why Vlahovic would be Amorim’s answer to Osimhen

Victor Osimhen has been a player who has been firmly on United’s radar over the last couple of years, and understandably so given his record across Europe.

The Nigerian has registered 85 goals across the last three campaigns, 37 of which came on loan at Galatasaray this season – catapulting the club to the Turkish League title.

However, it appears he won’t be returning to the Italian side ahead of the 2025/26 season, with Antonio Conte’s side looking to cash in on the 26-year-old.

He’s been the subject of interest from Amorim’s side, but also has admirers in Saudi Arabia, which could see the striker demand a small fortune and price the Red Devils out of any potential move.

It’s been reported that he’s demanding a pay package in the region of £500k-per-week, a ludicrous figure that has seen United move onto other options.

Vlahovic appears to be just one of those, with the Juve star even ranking as a similar player to Osimhen according to FBref, demonstrating the talent he possesses.

When comparing their respective stats from Serie A back in 2023/24, the Serbian has managed to outperform him in numerous key areas, making him a superb pickup if the hierarchy can complete a deal for his signature.

Games played

33

25

Goals & assists

20

18

Goals per shot on target

0.4

0.3

Pass accuracy

71%

66%

Progressive passes

1.8

1.1

Take-on success

42%

40%

Aerial success

45%

44%

The 25-year-old, “after Haaland, is the best striker in Europe at his age” in the words of Italian legend Christian Vieri, outscored Osimhen, whilst also registering a better goal per shot on target rate – having the clinical edge over the Nigerian.

He also completed more of the take-ons that he attempted, whilst registering more aerials won, handing Amorim the all-round centre-forward he’s greatly lacked.

Whilst he’s primarily a goalscorer, Vlahovic also completed more passes and more progressive passes per 90, handing the likes of Mbeumo and Cunha the chance to bolster their own tallies at Old Trafford.

It’s unclear how much a deal for the Juve ace would set the hierarchy back this window, but it’s clear he would be a just as effective, but cheaper, alternative to the Napoli forward.

Given the Italian side’s interest in Sancho, it could provide an excellent opportunity to land a bargain deal in the club’s quest to fly up the table throughout the 2025/26 campaign.

He'd be perfect with Mbeumo: Man Utd enter talks to sign £52m forward

Manchester United could further strengthen their frontline after a move for Bryan Mbeumo.

ByEthan Lamb Jun 24, 2025

Arsenal are ready to spend big this summer and could now gain the upper hand on Chelsea in pursuit of a talented star plying his trade at the Club World Cup, according to a report.

Arsenal ready to make statement signings

The Gunners hope to establish themselves as a frontrunner in the race for the Premier League title and Mikel Arteta is set to be backed this window as high-profile targets are identified at the Emirates Stadium.

In an honest assessment of his former side’s hunt for a striker, Arsenal icon Theo Walcott has pointed out that the club need to pursue someone in Liam Delap’s mould as they search for a new source of goals.

Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres are Arsenal’s two main striking targets, and the latter has given his priority to Arteta’s side following an excellent campaign at Sporting.

That development comes in spite of interest from Manchester United, which will undoubtedly provoke optimism among a support desperate to see the final piece of the jigsaw added over the coming months.

Arsenal approach £170k-per-week forward with Berta ready to pay £53m

The Gunners are making “real moves” for him.

3 ByEmilio Galantini Jun 14, 2025

However, it has to be taken into account that signing a forward isn’t the only requirement to exceed their rivals’ points tally next season; you also need an effective foil to maximise attacking output across the board.

With that in mind, Arsenal now have a winger on their radar that they could steal from under the nose of rivals Chelsea, according to reports.

Arsenal prepare bid to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jamie Gittens

According to reports in Spain, Arsenal are preparing a bid to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens, and he is viewed internally as someone who would fit their philosophy to develop talent over the long-term.

Berta and company are ready to put forward an offer that could amount to roughly £42.5 million, while Chelsea have also been heavily linked with Gittens and came close to signing him before the Club World Cup registration window closed. There have even been claims the Blues still want him and could make a new bid in days.

Jamie Gittens in 2024/25 – Bundesliga (FBRef)

Shot-creating actions

73

Goals-creating actions

10

Progressive carries per 90

5.53

Touches in opposition penalty area per 90

5.53

Successful take-ons per 90

3.57

Labelled “fantastic” by Nuri Sahin, the England Under-21 international registered 12 goals and five assists as Borussia Dortmund left it late to secure Champions League qualification.

Bukayo Saka’s injury issues throughout the campaign demonstrated that additional depth is needed for the Gunners to juggle domestic and European endeavours. Taking that into consideration, what better way for Arsenal to secure another talented outlet out wide than to beat Chelsea to Gittens’ signature.

Liverpool have come a long way over the past ten years. A decade ago, Jurgen Klopp had replaced Brendan Rodgers in the dugout and lost the Europa League final to Sevilla, but one year prior, all hope was lost.

However, the German boss led Liverpool to new levels of success, winning the Premier League, the Champions League, the FA Cup, more. More fundamentally, he restored Anfield’s status as a European superpower and left the club in a fantastic position for his eventual successor, Arne Slot, to continue his work.

Slot, in his first season as the Reds’ head coach, has won the English top-flight at a canter, and FSG are now rewarding him by backing him in the summer transfer market.

Jeremie Frimpong is officially a Red, and Milos Kerkez is closing on a move to Merseyside to shore up the left side of Slot’s backline.

However, the advancing deal for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz is surely the most exciting of the lot, right?

Liverpool set to break transfer record

Liverpool are set to break not just their own but the British transfer record with the signing of German playmaker Wirtz, who is regarded as one of the most talented players in world football.

Liverpool have already launched a series of approaches for the 22-year-old, the latest of which totalled £105m. However, Sky Sports report that the German outfit are holding out for £120m, which would indeed see him overtake Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo as England’s record incoming transfer.

Stamford Bridge welcomed Caicedo from Brighton & Hove Albion in August 2023 for a whopping £115m fee, despite Liverpool reaching an agreement with the Seagulls only days before.

It was a big blow, one which led to ridicule when FSG instead opted to sign Wataru Endo as a stop-gap option at number six.

However, who got the last laugh? Endo thrived as Liverpool defeated the Blues in last year’s Carabao Cup final, and is now a Premier League champion. Moreover, Ryan Gravenberch has emerged as one of the best midfielders in the world, winning the 2024/25 Premier League Player of the Year.

The Reds could well be set to go head-to-head with the west Londoners on the transfer front again this summer…

Liverpool planning Chelsea hijack

According to Caught Offside, Chelsea aren’t just planning to stock up with the signing of Hugo Ekitike, but also Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens, having made a £55m bid for the English talent.

That said, though, a host of further suitors are also interested, and Liverpool are indeed in the mix, along with Arsenal, Manchester City and Bayern Munich.

The suggestion is that the Anfield side – alongside City – could make their own effort to bring him back to England, ensuring a potential hijack is on the cards.

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With Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo both being linked with a transfer away from Anfield this summer, Gittens could be the perfect rising talent to complete Slot’s frontline, allowing Liverpool to score some revenge on Chelsea in the process.

Why Liverpool should sign Jamie Gittens

Gittens, principally a left-sided forward, is only 20 years old but already has amassed 107 senior showings for Dortmund, scoring 17 goals and providing 14 assists.

This was also his most prolific term yet, notching 12 goals and five further assists from 48 games, though admittedly, the lion’s share of Gittens’ success came from the opening months.

Still, he’s young, and inconsistency is to be expected. Gittens was oh-so impressive at that point, though, with Sky Sports’ Dougie Critchley even going as far as to claim he’s been “England’s best left winger in 2024/25”.

Furthermore, he’s received praise for his “special” Champions League campaign from Fabrizio Romano. Liverpool wouldn’t want to let such a talent strengthen rivals like Chelsea, now, would they?

The Caicedo misery has been offset and then some by Liverpool’s success over the past few years, but it stung with venom back during the 2023 transfer window.

And given Gittens has the potential to become one of the best in the business, Liverpool would do well to bring him in now, before his stock rises over in west London.

11 goal contributions from just 21 starts in the Bundesliga this year isn’t exactly a bad haul, especially when he’s so persistent and combative with his duelling, his defensive involvement.

Matches (starts)

32 (21)

Goals

8

Assists

3

Shots (on target)*

1.6 (0.8)

Big chances missed

4

Pass completion

82%

Big chances created

6

Dribbles*

2.4

Tackles + interceptions*

1.3

Duels (won)*

4.9 (53%)

Gittens might have tapered off a bit toward the closing stages of the 2024/25 season, but the underlying data drawn across the year still made an interesting comment on his quality and potential, especially since he converted eight chances and missed just four.

This suggests the prospect has a natural-born killer instinct in front of goal, especially important as Mohamed Salah approaches the autumn years of his Premier League career.

As per FBref, he already ranks among the top 15% of positional peers across Europe’s top five leagues for goals scored, the top 9% for progressive carries and the top 1% for successful take-ons per 90.

Already one of the best ball-carrying specialists in the business, FBref have even linked him, through tactical comparison, to the likes of Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams and Real Madrid superstar Rodrygo, both of whom have been linked with Liverpool in recent months.

This simply adds another layer to the argument: Gittens offers the perfect style of play for the left wing, and FSG must throw the kitchen sink at foiling Chelsea’s effort.

With such naturally fleet feet too, Gittens is the real deal, and given Chelsea have opted against signing Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho on a permanent deal, this could be the perfect way to exact their vengeance.

Caicedo might have rejected Liverpool two years ago, but then revenge is a dish best served cold, is it not?

Slot's own Huijsen: Liverpool submit concrete bid to sign "complete" star

Liverpool could be set to make a move to land a star who could become their own Dean Huijsen.

ByEthan Lamb Jun 5, 2025

Chelsea are leading the race for a £67m “monster”, and they are now pushing hard to get a deal over the line, according to reports.

Blues set sights on another striker after Delap

The Blues are looking to make improvements to their squad prior to the Club World Cup later this month, and they now appear to be closing in on an early deal for Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, with the signing set to be announced imminently.

However, perhaps given that Delap is still relatively inexperienced, the Blues remain keen on bringing in another striker this summer, and they continue to battle it out for the likes of Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike and Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres.

RB Leipzig centre-forward Benamin Sesko is another name to have regularly been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, and a report from Caught Offside has now revealed that Chelsea are leading the race for the Slovenian, alongside competition from Arsenal.

Leipzig are set to hold out for a fee of €80m (£67m) for Sesko, with the Blues among the frontrunners, having identified the 22-year-old as the perfect fit for BlueCo’s long-term project, given his eye for goal and raw power.

£50m "superstar" now tells agent to inform Maresca he wants Chelsea move

An exciting forward has now set his sights on a move to Stamford Bridge this summer…

1 ByDominic Lund Jun 1, 2025

The Gunners could provide competition for the striker’s signature, however, with Mikel Arteta believed to be a fan, and sporting director Andrea Berta has already held direct talks with the German club over a potential deal.

"Monster" Sesko could be fantastic signing for Chelsea

The deal for Delap may well be edging closer to completion, but it would not be a bad idea to bring in another top striker this summer, and the Blues are now believed to be pushing hard to get a deal for the Leipzig star over the line.

With Enzo Maresca’s side set to return to the Champions League next season, the manager could do with greater strength in depth, and the Slovenia international is held in high regard by scout Ben Mattinson, who described him as a “monster”.

The 6-foot-5 forward also maintained a solid record in front of goal throughout the 2024-25 campaign, regularly finding the back of the net in all the competitions he featured in for Leipzig.

Competition

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Bundesliga

33

13

5

Champions League

8

4

0

DFB-Pokal

4

4

1

As such, Sesko could be a fantastic signing for Chelsea this summer, as they look to build on the 2024-25 campaign and start competing for major trophies once again.

And so a dreadful campaign ends in limp fashion. After enjoying an unbeaten run in the Europa League heading into Wednesday’s final, Manchester United failed to turn up when it mattered most.

For a side that conjured nights like those against Lyon, there was to be no fightback this time around, with Ruben Amorim’s men meekly crumbling to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Premier League foes, Tottenham Hotspur.

A largely scrappy encounter was ultimately settled by an inevitably scruffy goal as Brennan Johnson somehow managed to prod the ball home from close range just before the break, with United unable to make any inroads up against a stubborn Spurs backline.

There was to be no Bruno Fernandes magic this time around. No Harry Maguire heroics at the death. The Red Devils once again proved that Premier League opposition is their kryptonite.

While it remains to be seen what the future lies in store for victorious coach, Ange Postecoglou, his young counterpart, meanwhile, will have to pick up the pieces of a wholly forgettable 2024/25 season, one which now won’t end in Champions League qualification.

The Portuguese coach – who himself is certainly not free from blame – will now be left to ponder just where he goes from here. Or more importantly, which of his players deserve to come along for the ride.

Rasmus Hojlund's game in numbers vs Spurs

It’s worth stating that no one of a United persuasion stepped up when needed, with even the typically talismanic Fernandes enduring a real off night, losing the ball on 27 occasions, including in the build-up to the game’s decisive strike.

That said, the 30-year-old has so often been the man to rely upon this season, as his 38 goals and assists can attest to. He can’t do it alone.

A notable issue for Amorim and a side who have failed to score in 15 league games in 2024/25 is the lack of a clinical centre-forward, with young Rasmus Hojlund again firing a blank.

While this was certainly not the Dane’s worst performance of the campaign, having seen one headed effort cleared off the line in spectacular fashion by Micky van de Ven, the 22-year-old was largely anonymous otherwise.

Indeed, the former Atalanta man – who boasts just ten goals in all competitions this season – recorded just 15 touches in total, again looking like a bystander to proceedings.

Minutes played

71

Touches

15

Shots on target

1

Shots off target

1

Key passes

1

Pass accuracy

83%

Possession lost

4

Total duels won

4/9

Fouls won

3

While rarely is the misfiring marksman gifted chances by his teammates, he appears incapable of creating anything for himself, with a change seemingly needed in that striking department this summer.

The reported Serie A target isn’t alone in potentially needing a change of scenery ahead of next season, with Wednesday also showcasing why Luke Shaw must call time on his Old Trafford journey.

Player ratings courtesy of Sofascore

Why Amorim needs to sell Luke Shaw

It is remarkable to think that the Englishman has now spent 11 years in Manchester, following his arrival as a teenager back in the summer of 2014, with the long-serving full-back still actually having two years left to run on his existing deal at the club.

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On the evidence of the last 18 months or so, the decision to hand the 29-year-old a contract extension in 2023 has certainly backfired, not least due to his repeated stints on the sidelines.

Even upon his return in recent months, the versatile defender has looked distinctly off the pace, notably giving away a penalty in the chaotic thriller against Lyon, while also scoring an own goal against Brentford, before being replaced at the break.

As for the meeting in Bilbao, Shaw was somewhat fortunate to last beyond the opening 45 minutes, let alone see out the whole game, having looked shaky from the outset in his left centre-back berth.

As journalist Samuel Luckhurst noted, the experienced asset ‘started slugglishly’ and simply ‘should not have started’ in the first place, even with Amorim’s options limited due to the absence of Matthijs de Ligt.

In all, the 4/10 dud – as awarded by Luckhurst – won just a solitary duel on the night, having also failed to provide a single key pass, while successfully completing just one of his attempted crosses.

The England international did come close to equalising at the death, only to see his header expertly saved by the sprawling Guglielmo Vicario, although that was a rare bright moment from an otherwise shoddy showing.

An injury-hit high-earner – raking in a reported £150k-per-week – it is coming to the stage now where Shaw appears to have outstayed his welcome. Yes, his flexibility at centre-back and left wing-back is an asset to Amorim, but rarely has he been a figure to rely upon.

With a vital summer now approaching, amid the need to rip up this struggling squad, Shaw should well be among those shown the door after over a decade of service.

Their next Rooney: Man Utd in talks for "phenomenal" Gyokeres alternative

Manchester United could be about to land a star who could follow in the footsteps of Wayne Rooney.

ByEthan Lamb May 20, 2025

Former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Paul Robinson has shared his verdict as Spurs reportedly close in on the appointment of a 52-year-old, with the ex-England international expressing his delight for chairman Daniel Levy.

Tottenham ponder new manager after 20 Premier League defeats

The Lilywhites set a dismal record over the weekend, surpassing their previous number of total Premier League defeats in a single season.

Tottenham: £4m-per-year manager enters pole position to replace Postecoglou

The Australian could still leave Spurs if they win the Europa League.

1 ByEmilio Galantini May 10, 2025

Ange Postecoglou’s side have now lost 20 league games this term, following a 2-0 home defeat to FA Cup finalists Crystal Palace, and this torrid number is quite simply inexcusable for a ‘big six’ club.

Aston Villa (away)

May 16th

Brighton (home)

May 25th

Spurs also find themselves 17th in the table with no wins from their last five. The terrible form of relegated trio Ipswich Town, Leicester City and Southampton has seemingly rescued them from flirting with a drop to the Championship, which makes for seriously grim reading from Postecoglou’s perspective.

Some reports suggest Postecoglou is set to leave Tottenham this summer, even if the Australian ends their 17-year wait for a trophy and qualifies for the Champions League by winning the Europa League final.

A host of tacticians have been tipped to potentially replace Postecoglou, with Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth), Marco Silva (Fulham), Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace), Thomas Frank (Brentford), Scott Parker (Burnley), Jürgen Klopp (Head of Global, Red Bull), Niko Kovač (Borussia Dortmund) and Edin Terzić (free agent) all on Tottenham’s rumoured managerial shortlist, according to reports in the last month.

In the meantime, while none of these possible appointments appear close, one hire which is becoming more anticipated by the week is the return of ex-managing director Fabio Paratici.

The Italian’s worldwide ban by FIFA is due to end on June 30th, and this has prompted many reports linking him with a return to N17.

Corriere della Sera recently stated that Paratici will re-join Tottenham after talks with AC Milan broke down, and some media outlets closer to home claim that Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi has been recommended to Spurs by the 52-year-old already.

Robinson thrilled by potential Paratici return to Tottenham

Speaking to Tottenham News, ex-Spurs keeper Robinson has shared exactly why he believes Paratici’s potentially imminent comeback is a welcome boost for the north Londoners.

“His recruitment has been excellent,” said the pundit, who regularly features on Sky Sports.

“Listen, he’s had an official ban, but I think his fingerprints have been all over a lot of Tottenham signings. You can’t work in an official capacity, but there’s nobody saying you can’t ring your mate up and make a phone call and recommend him a player.

“Anyone can do that. You look at the signings that he’s had, you look at Kulusevski, Bentancur, Romero, Vicario. The signings that he’s brought to the club have been a success.

“I think from the outside looking in, it’s somebody that Daniel Levy trusts. So if he comes back in an official capacity, I think that’ll be a good thing for the club if he can work with whatever manager’s in charge next season and get the recruitment right for the style of play that the manager wants to achieve.

“It’s vitally important, as we’ve seen this season with Ange, you have to have a set of players that fit the system that the manager wants to play, or else it’s not going to work.”

A “dynamic” Crystal Palace academy talent is wanted by some big clubs in the summer transfer window, according to a new update from journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Ins and outs expected at Crystal Palace this summer

The Eagles have once again enjoyed a solid season in the Premier League, preserving their top-flight status for another year and reaching the FA Cup final against Manchester City later this month.

It could be a busy summer at Palace both in terms of incomings and outgoings, with star man Eberechi Eze linked with a move to Manchester United. The south Londoners will do well to keep hold of the England international, but they will of course only allow him to leave for big money.

In terms of possible signings, Holstein Kiel striker Phil Harres has been touted as an option for the Eagles, with the 23-year-old scoring eight goals in the Bundesliga this season. Wolves are also thought to be in the mix to sign him.

Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi has also been backed to move to Palace ahead of next season, following the Foxes’ relegation from the Premier League to the Championship. The 28-year-old would be an experienced addition to Oliver Glasner’s midfield.

"Dynamic" Crystal Palace ace a wanted man

Taking to X on Monday, Romano claimed that Crystal Palace youngster Hindolo Mustapha is wanted by a host of clubs this summer, including Eredivisie giants Ajax and Feyenoord.

Losing Mustapha so early in his career would be a shame for Palace, considering he is among the most eye-catching young players at the club.

Crystal Palace Under-18s

32

5

12

Crystal Palace Under-21s

27

12

6

The 18-year-old has registered 35 goal contributions (17 goals and 18 assists) in 59 appearances for the Eagles’ Under-18s and Under-21s combined, and analyst Ben Mattinson has praised him for his “dynamic” style of play.

For that reason, sending Mustapha on loan for the 2025/26 season arguably makes more sense than allowing him to leave on a permanent basis.

£50m Crystal Palace star tells chiefs he wants out amid Man Utd interest

A Crystal Palace star is now ready to start a new challenge at the end of this season.

ByBrett Worthington May 2, 2025

Palace could then reassess the situation this time next year, looking at how well he has done on loan and weighing up whether he is a long-term part of the club’s plans or not.

There might still be a chance for Arsenal to end the season with a bang in the Champions League, but that hasn’t stopped the onslaught of transfer rumours in recent weeks.

With the Gunners’ need for attacking reinforcements impossible to ignore, it would be fair to say that Viktor Gyokeres has emerged as one of the most significant links.

It’s not hard to see why the club would be interested in signing the Swedish international, as so far this season, he’s scored a simply sensational 52 goals and provided 12 assists in 48 appearances for Sporting CP.

However, if recent reports are to be believed, another striker from the continent has emerged as a target, a striker who may well be a better signing than Gyokeres.

Arsenal's search for a new striker

A number of strikers, such as Ollie Watkins, have been linked to Arsenal in recent weeks.

The Aston Villa ace was a surprise target for the club towards the end of the winter window and is supposedly available again this summer.

The former Brentford ace may be on the older side of players the club likes to target, but with 16 goals and 13 assists in 50 appearances this term, he’d undoubtedly make the team more dangerous.

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At the other end of the age range, the club continue to be linked with Benjamin Sesko.

The 21-year-old Slovenian international is reportedly available for close to £58m and has bagged 20 goals and provided six assists in 42 appearances this year.

That said, it could be argued that he still lacks enough experience to make it at a club like Arsenal, which couldn’t be said about Jonathan David.

According to a recent report from TEAMtalk, the Gunners are one of several teams interested in the Canadian international.

Alongside the North Londoners, the report has revealed that Liverpool, Newcastle United and West Ham United are all keen on the striker, who’ll be available for free at the end of the season.

However, Inter Milan appear to be leading the race for his signature as things stand.

It’ll likely be a complicated deal to get done, but given his ability, it’d be more than worth fighting for, especially as he could be a better signing than Gyokeres.

Why David would be a better signing than Gyokeres

So, the first thing to say is that if you were to base this solely off their goal tally, then Gyokeres appears to be the better signing.

However, what is incredibly important to remember here is that while his output is out of this world, the Swede is playing in the Portuguese league, which is ranked as the seventh best in Europe, while Ligue 1, where David plays, is in the top five.

Moreover, while the former Coventry City was in the Championship just a couple of years ago, the Canadian ace was still with LOSC Lille and still tearing it up.

Appearances

48

40

47

46

Goals

19

26

26

25

Assists

0

4

9

11

Goal Involvements*

0.39

0.75

0.74

0.78

For example, since the start of the 21/22 campaign, the 61-capped goal machine, whom journalist Tony Marinaro dubbed “one of the best strikers in the world,” has scored 96 goals and provided 24 assists in just 181 club appearances.

That means that across four seasons of top-flight football in a top-five league, the New York-born star has averaged a goal involvement every 1.50 games – talk about consistency.

Finally, on top of having a more extensive track record, the 25-year-old would make far more sense from a financial perspective, as a lack of transfer fee would free up so much money to be spent elsewhere, either on wingers, midfielders or even another defender.

Ultimately, either Gyokeres or David would be a good signing for Arsenal this summer, but from experience to cost, the Canadian international would be a better one.

He's like Saka & Salah: Arsenal plan talks to sign £55m Ballon d'Or nominee

The free-scoring international could be just what Arsenal need.

1 ByJack Salveson Holmes Apr 28, 2025

A player who has been really important for Rangers this season could now be tempted to leave Ibrox in the summer and join Besiktas, according to a new report.

Rangers announce new sporting director

Wednesday was a busy day for the Gers, as they confirmed a deal that they hope can help transform them on and off the pitch, as they look to close the gap on arch-rivals Celtic. Rangers are in the middle of trying to find a new manager, but before that appointment is made, they have announced that Kevin Thelwell is joining as their new sporting director.

Rangers in talks over new deal for "wonderful" ace and now think he'll sign

Rangers chiefs have now made a move to keep hold of one of their promising players.

ByBrett Worthington Apr 24, 2025

The 51-year-old will join Rangers once his contract with Premier League side Everton expires at the end of the season. The Gers stated that finding a new sporting director was made a priority in their football review, and Thelwell has stated that it is a “huge honour” for him to join the club.

“This is a huge honour for me to be joining a club with the size, stature and expectations of Rangers. From the first conversations, it was clear to me how ambitious the club is, and I’m excited to play a part in shaping its next chapter.

“I know how much Rangers means to so many people, and that brings both responsibility and motivation. Rangers needs to win. That’s the bottom line. There’s a strong foundation already in place, and I look forward to working closely with the teams across the men’s, women’s and academy programmes to build something that delivers consistently.

“Of course, there’s important work ahead, especially in the men’s first-team structure, but we’ll approach it with energy and purpose. While change takes time, I’m confident that we can make real progress. I can’t wait to get started.”

Rangers star could be tempted to leave Ibrox and join Besiktas

Thelwell is not yet through the door at Ibrox, but he already has a lot of work ahead of him, as according to Turkish outlet A spor, via Inside Futbol, Besiktas have added Rangers’ Vaclav Cerny to their list of targets ahead of the summer transfer window opening.

The report states that Cerny has emerged onto Besiktas’ radar after impressing for the Gers, especially in the Europa League this season. Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in charge of the Turkish outfit, and the club’s board are keen to back him with signings over the summer.

The 27-year-old joined the Scottish side on a season-long loan deal from German side Wolfsburg in the summer, and as part of that deal, Rangers do have the option to make the deal into a permanent switch. It is unclear how much he will cost, but given he has scored 11 goals in 28 league games, it is a deal that Rangers are likely going to want to proceed with.

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However, it does state that Cerny could be convinced to join Besiktas, and if the Turkish outfit manage to secure European football for next season, it could strengthen their bid to sign the Czech Republic international.

Fulham were on the verge of signing one player in January, and according to a new report, it is now believed he’ll have a second chance to join the west Londoners when the summer transfer window opens.

Fulham still in race for Europe as Marco Silva attracts interest

A topsy-turvy, inconsistent run of form in recent weeks hasn’t completely ruled Fulham out of the race for European qualification, but Marco Silva will be hoping to get the very best out of his players over a run of games which could make or break their season.

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In the last month, impressive wins over the likes of Tottenham and Liverpool were dampened by defeats to European-spot rivals Bournemouth and Arsenal, while Silva’s side were also knocked out of the FA Cup by Crystal Palace.

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The games don’t get any easier for Fulham either, with Silva set to host west London rivals Chelsea this Sunday, in what could be deemed their most important Premier League game of the season to date.

So much is on the line this weekend, as Fulham could both seize the derby bragging rights and seriously strengthen their candidacy for a place in Europe next season.

This all comes amid serious interest in Silva from rival sides, with the Portuguese impressing at Craven Cottage yet again this term and drawing admiration from London neighbours Tottenham, who could end up sacking current boss Ange Postecoglou after a torrid campaign.

Silva is emerging as a frontrunner for the Spurs job, according to talkSPORT, with Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola leaning more towards signing a new deal at the Vitality Stadium.

However, Fulham vice-chairman Tony Khan is adamant the Whites want him to remain.

“Marco is a huge, huge asset to Fulham Football Club,” said Khan.

“He is such an amazing person, and he is so important to the football club. Marco has a great relationship with my father and myself, and we really love Marco, and we want him to stay at Fulham Football Club forever. He is a huge part of what we have got going for the future and the present, and he is a great man.”

Fulham given second chance to sign AC Milan forward Samuel Chukwueze

If Silva does stay, he’ll have major input when it comes to the club’s transfer plans.

According to Italian journalist Antonio Vitiello, speaking to Milan News, AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze could come back into Fulham’s thinking after he nearly “packed his bags” and joined them in the winter.

The Nigeria international was on the verge of a move, but both Milan and Fulham couldn’t complete a deal on time. However, as per Vitiello, there will be much more time to iron out an agreement for the “quality” Nigeria international over the summer instead.

“Milan has put Chukwueze up for sale after two years of anonymity,” said Vitiello.

“He is one of the transferable ones on the market after he almost packed his bags in January to join Fulham. The deal fell through due to a question of time, but in the three summer months there will be plenty of time to find a solution.”

The 25-year-old has bagged eight goals and four assists in 65 appearances since joining the Rossoneri, but did impress a lot at previous club Villarreal. Chukwueze is also yet to reach his peak, so there is every reason to believe he could resurrect his career at Fulham.

Reports in Africa claim the cost to sign Chukwueze permanently stands at around £15 million.