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da 888casino： One position that is key in Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea system, is the wingers, pinning fullbacks high and wide, looking to provide the team with output and being isolated in 1v1 scenarios as often as possible.

da dobrowin： However, the Italian has lost his most productive wide option to injury, Noni Madueke, who has netted eight times this season, also providing four assists and totalling 1,653 minutes played.

This leaves Maresca with just Pedro Neto and Jadon Sancho as his senior wide options, as the Blues also lost another winger due to suspension back in December last year.

Mykhailo Mudryk's time at Chelsea

Chelsea announced in December 2024, that Ukrainian winger, Mykhailo Mudryk had been provisionally suspended by the FA after testing positive for a banned substance.

This came after making 15 appearances for the Blues this season, scoring three goals, providing five assists and totalling 849 minutes played.

Whilst a large majority of Mudryk’s minutes came in the UEFA Conference League (523 minutes), losing the 24-year-old has still affected Maresca’s squad, as they are now left with just two natural senior wingers after Madueke’s injury.

The Blues signed Mudryk in January 2023, with an initial fee of around £62m with up to a further £27m in bonuses. The Ukrainian is now valued at €38.5m (£31.8m) according to Football Transfers, but that is still more than a certain other Chelsea man…

The Chelsea star who's now worth less than Mudryk

Reece James was once valued as high as £57.4m according to FootballTtransfers, but over the past few seasons, his value has taken a real hit, following plenty of injury troubles which have kept him off the pitch for prolonged spells.

Chelsea’s top ten player values

Player

Value (£)

Cole Palmer

£95.6m

Moises Caicedo

£66.8m

Enzo Fernández

£61.5m

Nicolas Jackson

£59.4m

Pedro Neto

£51.3m

Christopher Nkunku

£49.1m

Levi Colwill

£45.8m

Roméo Lavia

£44.8m

Noni Madueke

£43.4m

Mykhailo Mudryk

£31.8m

Stats taken from Football Transfers

The Chelsea captain has managed to make ten appearances for the club this season, scoring one goal, providing one assist, contributing to one clean sheet and totalling 556 minutes played.

The 25-year-old has suffered from reoccurring hamstring problems since 2020, missing a total of 131 games since 2019/20, when James was first introduced to the first-team under Frank Lampard.

When James is fully fit, there is no doubt about his quality, with Kyle Walker even labelling him the “complete” player and revealing why he believes James is the best right-back in the world.

However, having only made 168 appearances for the club, scoring 12 goals, providing 23 assists and totalling 11,503 minutes, his availability will always remain a concern.

James is now valued at €37.4m (£30.9m) according to Football Transfers, which means he isn’t seen as one of Chelsea’s top ten most valuable players, despite being the highest-paid player at the club, as well as being the club captain.

With Chelsea’s new wage structure aiming to pay players based on their value to the side, James could come under consideration if his injury troubles continue, as to whether the Blues need to focus their resources elsewhere.

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That likely wouldn’t go down well with Chelsea fans, as James is one of the only academy graduates remaining to have successfully come through the system and become a fully fledged first-teamer – yet if his injury woes remain, an upgrade may be needed.

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da prosport bet： And so the cycle continues at Manchester United. With the end of the season on the horizon, the Red Devils will head into the summer window in need of a major overhaul yet again in this grim post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.

da cassino： Getting it right on the recruitment front has long been an issue at Old Trafford, even stretching into the glory days under Fergie. Who can forget the 2009 window, in which the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez were replaced by Michael Owen, Antonio Valencia and Gabriel Obertan…

A word must also be said for 2013, when new boss David Moyes spent the summer chasing Cesc Fabregas and Gareth Bale – in came Marouane Fellaini. The 2020 window, under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, is another that requires further scrutiny, with the Norwegian coach handed the likes of Donny van de Beek, Edinson Cavani, Alex Telles and a teenage Facundo Pellistri.

As can be seen above, far too often have the Manchester side made a mess of things with regard to incomings, with INEOS – who may have questions to answer regarding their own business last summer – now left to try and rebuild the squad in Ruben Amorim’s image.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and co will no doubt need to cover up the mess of the previous regime, with there seemingly a number of Erik ten Hag signings who need to be shown the door ahead of 2025/26.

How Man Utd's stars compare under Ten Hag & Amorim this season

When Amorim walked in the door back in November, United were languishing in mid-table, albeit with just seven points separating them and the top four, amid a slim but realistic chance of ending the season in the Champions League berths.

As it stands, the 15th-place strugglers are now 13 points behind Chelsea in fifth, having also slipped to ten points adrift of eighth-place Brighton and Hove Albion, ensuring any form of European qualification is likely to rest on Europa League glory.

Those woes lay bare the difficulties that Amorim has faced since replacing Ten Hag in the dugout, with far too many of his side having gone even further off the boil following the change in manager.

Selected players in 2024/25 – Amorim vs Ten Hag

Ten Hag

Games

Goals

Assists

Bruno Fernandes

13

0

5

Amad Diallo

12

1

1

Alejandro Garnacho

14

5

3

Joshua Zirkzee

13

1

2

Rasmus Hojlund

8

2

0

Christian Eriksen

11

4

2

Amorim

Games

Goals

Assists

Bruno Fernandes

23

7

6

Amad Diallo

20

6

5

Alejandro Garnacho

23

1

2

Joshua Zirkzee

23

4

0

Rasmus Hojlund

23

5

1

Christian Eriksen

10

0

1

Stats via Transfermarkt

As indicated in the table above, the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo – prior to his cruel injury blow – have been the major beneficiaries of the Portuguese’s arrival, with the attacking pair having found their shooting boots amid the change in set-up.

On the flip side, Alejandro Garnacho – who was linked with a move to Chelsea in January – has scored just once under the new regime, with questions still to be asked over whether the Argentine truly fits in the 3-4-3 system.

The 20-year-old winger isn’t alone in having suffered of late, with Andre Onana’s strong early-season form having rapidly faded over the past three months or so.

Man Utd's "best player this season" needs to be sold

Prior to Amorim’s arrival – and the meteoric rise of Amad – there was a time in which it looked like Onana was blossoming into becoming United’s key performer, with journalist Steven Railston stating in late November that the Cameroonian had been the club’s “best player this season” at that stage.

Indeed, the former Inter stopper had produced a real highlight reel of saves in the early months of the campaign, even as Ten Hag’s fortunes dwindled, having notably produced stunning double saves away to the likes of Crystal Palace – as shown above – and Porto.

Since Amorim’s appointment, however, things have quickly taken a turn for the worse, with the 28-year-old making a string of costly mistakes across all competitions. After conceding just 17 times in 13 games under Ten Hag, Onana has now conceded 32 goals in just 20 games under Amorim in 2024/25.

Against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford, for instance, the experienced ‘keeper failed to keep out Morgan Gibbs-White’s long-range effort, before both he and Lisandro Martinez watched on as Chris Wood’s header looped in at the back post.

Just days later, Onana’s errant pass out from the back was swiftly punished as Viktoria Plzen took a shock lead away in Czechia, while the new year has seemingly been the same old story, with the one-time Ajax man at fault for Brighton’s third goal after palming the ball into the path of Georginio Rutter.

That was followed by the £120k-per-week star also pushing the ball into the path of James Maddison in the defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, while he also produced a strange parry into the air for Abdoulaye Doucoure’s header in the 2-2 draw at Goodison Park.

That growing list was then added to in the narrow 3-2 win over Ipswich Town, with Onana – who had raced out of his goal – partially at fault along with Patrick Dorgu for the away side’s opener, having also failed to keep out Jaden Philogene’s curling cross.

With three errors made leading to a goal by United’s number 24 in the Premier League this term, he is now looking back to the player who proved so costly in last season’s Champions League group stage horror show.

As analyst H noted on X, Onana will “never fill the Old Trafford crowd with any sense of confidence”, be it with the ball at his feet or when making a save. As The Overlap’s tactics man also went on to state, such uncertainty and nervousness is “impossible to come back from”.

Most errors leading to a goal – PL goalkeepers

Player

Errors

Arijant Muric

5

Robert Sanchez

5

Bart Vebruggen

4

Andre Onana

3

Alex McCarthy

2

Nick Pope

2

Stats via Premier League

The Manchester Evening News has reported in recent days that the current first-choice is keen to stay put next season, yet with Amorim himself seemingly looking to acquire a new goalkeeper, Onana’s days at Old Trafford should well be numbered.

And so, while the £47.2m signing did show signs of life in the early months of 2024/25, old habits have crept back in since then. INEOS may have other more pressing issues to consider this summer, but seeking out an upgrade in the sticks should certainly remain high on the agenda.

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da jogodeouro： Tottenham Hotspur have now expressed an interest in signing a “prolific” £66m striker, who is also set to be a summer target for Arsenal and a number of other Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg.

Tottenham eyeing new striker for Ange

da fezbet： Spurs only have two permanent strikers on their books as things stand, namely Dominic Solanke and Richarlison, and the Brazilian has suffered a number of injury setbacks this season, missing the last three Premier League games with a calf issue.

Solanke has been solid, if not spectacular, since moving to north London, bagging 11 goals in all competitions, but the Englishman has also struggled on the injury front, leaving loanee Mathys Tel to lead the line over the past few weeks.

Spurs retain the option to make Tel’s stay permanent in the summer, but they may also decide to pursue a move for another striker, given that Ange Postecoglou has been left short on numbers in attack on a number of occasions this season.

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According to Sky Sports reporter Plettenberg, one target the north Londoners have in mind is RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, with Spurs having expressed an interest in the striker, who has a release clause in his contract that can be activated this summer.

The exact figure will depend on games played, goals and assists, but it is expected to reach €80m (£66m) by the end of the campaign, at which point a whole host of top Premier League clubs could be queuing up for the forward’s signature.

Manchester United, Spurs and Arsenal are all named as potential suitors for the Slovenian, with Manchester City the only top English club not currently in the race.

Sesko's impressive goal record in Austria and Germany

The in-demand striker is still only 21 years old, but he has a great deal of first-team experience through spells with RB Salzburg and RB Leipzig, and he has regularly been among the goals since first establishing himself as a regular starter in the 2021-22 campaign.

Season

League appearances

Goals

2021-22

24

5

2022-23

30

16

2023-24

31

14

2024-25

23

10

Football talent scout Jacek Kulig has also lauded the Leipzig star as “prolific”, but his goal-scoring ability isn’t the only facet of his game, having been hailed as “tall, quick and technical” by Sky Sports journalist Adam Bate back in the summer.

The starlet has certainly used his pace and technical ability to his advantage over the past year, ranking in the 85th percentile for successful take-ons per 90, when compared to his positional peers, demonstrating his ability to get in-behind opposition defences.

As such, Sesko could be a fantastic signing for Tottenham, but they may struggle to compete for his signature if they don’t qualify for the Champions League next season, which underlines the need to end their trophy drought by going all the way in the Europa League.

da 888： It’s derby week in Glasgow although, if it’s possible for an Old Firm fixture to ever be inconsequential, now would be the time with Celtic kick offing 16 points clear of their fierce rivals.

da winzada777： With just nine matches still to play, things are a foregone conclusion, knowing a win on Sunday could help Brendan Rodgers’ men rubber stamp the title as soon as 6 April at St Johnstone.

So, preparations are already well underway for next season, with left-back one of the positions Rodgers will be giving the most thought to ahead of the summer with Kieran Tierney looking likely to return.

Kieran Tierney's impending return to Celtic

Prior to the Champions League fixture against Aston Villa in January, Rodgers confirmed that Arsenal full-back Tierney had signed a pre-contract agreement with the club, which will see him return to Glasgow in the summer.

Having initially joined Celtic as a seven-year-old, he made his senior debut against Dundee at Dens Park in 2015, accumulating 170 appearances in hoops, before being sold to Arsenal for a reported fee of £25m in August 2019, still Celtic’s joint-record sale.

Tierney’s time in North London has been blighted by injuries, featuring 133 times for the Gunners, but sitting out a similar number of matches due to numerous injuries.

Nevertheless, Tierney remains a firm fan favourite for all Gooners, with the Scotland international himself saying “from day one the Arsenal fans have shown me so much love.”

This season, after recovering from a severe hamstring tear suffered at the Euros, Tierney has made just nine appearances, totalling 181 minutes, albeit he was recalled to Steve Clarke’s Scotland squad on Tuesday, ahead of the two-legged UEFA Nations League play-off against Greece later this month.

Now, with his contract due to expire in June, the 27-year-old will depart Arsenal in the summer, with Rodgers confirming he will “definitely” be returning to Celtic.

However, upon his return to Parkhead, could he face some serious competition for a starting spot?

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2025 is set to be a year of mass change when it comes to Celtic left-backs, the catalyst being the fact that loanee Álex Valle was recalled by Barcelona in January, before being loaned out to Como, having made 19 appearances for the Bhoys.

This left Greg Taylor as the only left-back option so, on deadline day, Jeffrey Schlupp arrived on loan from Crystal Palace, a move that he himself admitted came out of nowhere.

Nevertheless, the Ghana international has instantaneously usurped Taylor in the pecking order, having self-proclaimed that his stint is ‘exceeding all expectations’ already.

As a result, Rodgers has confirmed he is open to signing Schlupp permanently, with writer Anthony Haggerty urging him to do so, stating that a ‘player of genuine quality doesn’t often come along’.

So, let’s assess how Schlupp and Tierney compare.

Schlupp vs Tierney comparison (22/23-present)

Statistics

Schlupp

Tierney

Appearances

92

86

Minutes

4,798

4,157

Goals

6

1

Assists

6

4

Pass completion %

74.4%

76.8%

Shot-creating actions

79

49

Goal-creating actions

8

8

Progressive carries

57

66

Progressive passes

137

163

% of dribblers tackled

51.4%

66.7%

Interceptions

39

36

Ball recoveries

218

135

All statistics courtesy of FBref.com

As the table outlines, Schlupp and Tierney’s statistics are very similar, with the Ghanaian predominantly coming out on top in the final third, while the Scottish full-back boasts largely better passing and defensive statistics.

Nevertheless, and this is why such a large sample size in terms of time frame was chosen, Tierney is very injury-prone, so even if he does return with the intention of being the first choice, a more than capable deputy will be required.

Taylor, for his part, appears set to leave Celtic in the summer on a Bosman, with Croatian outlet Sportnet reporting the 27-year-old, who arrived from Kilmarnock as Tierney’s replacement six years ago, has agreed to join GNK Dinamo Zagreb.

Thus, having begun this year with Taylor and Valle as the left-back options, Rodgers appears set to go into the summer with Tierney and Schlupp fighting for that position, assuming the latter joins permanently.

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da apostaganha： Even though Celtic are a whopping 16 points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership, supporters worldwide will all be desperate for this side to beat fierce rivals Rangers in Sunday’s Glasgow derby.

da pinup bet： When they most recently met in January, Rangers demolished Celtic 3-0 at Ibrox, a repeat of the scoreline that went the way of the Hoops back in September.

Given that the Gers are without a manager, have lost two of their last three Premiership fixtures and were taken to extra time by Fenerbahçe on Thursday, you have to make Brendan Rodgers’ side overwhelming favourites to dish out some derby day revenge.

However, the home side could be without their most-important player, so does that redress the balance somewhat?

Callum McGregor's importance to Celtic

As reported by Ross Pilcher of the Daily Record, captain Callum McGregor is a doubt ahead of Sunday’s Old Firm due to a ‘calf injury’ suffered towards the end of last weekend’s Scottish Cup victory over Hibs.

The captain admitted he’d not been able to take part in group training this week, reduced to “individual work with the physios”, although he is still optimistic he’ll be available, adding that one always “wants to play in these games.”

However, should McGregor be sidelined, this would be a major blow given that, as noted by Kieran Devlin of the Athletic, he is Celtic’s ‘most important player’ due to his ‘tactical intelligence’, ‘leadership’ and ‘quality’.

If the Bhoys go on to complete the treble this season, the 31-year-old would become the club’s joint-most decorated player of all-time, joining Bobby Lennox with 25 major honours.

He has also become only the 14th player to reach 500 appearances for the club, with manager Rodgers describing him as “the beating heart of the team”.

So, how on earth do you go about replacing someone that important? Well, Celtic might just have the perfect player to fill the void.

Celtic's midfield maestro

As the saying goes, it’s important to always make a good first impression, and Reo Hatate certainly did that after arriving from Kawasaki Frontale for a reported fee of just £1.4m in January 2022.

On his debut against Hibernian, Hatate was named man of the match following a ‘captivating display’, leading to this hilarious clip of him finding out; having been taken off, he asked substitute James Forrest why his name had been announced over the tannoy, before being both pleasantly surprised and pleased to find out.

A week later, he scored a thunderbolt at Tynecastle, before netting twice as Celtic hammered Rangers 3-0 at Parkhead soon after, with Andrew Smith of the Scotsman noting the Japanese midfielder has been ‘central’ to Celtic’s success since his arrival.

Meantime, Declan McConville of Glasgow World labels him ‘exceptional’, former Hibs and Hearts midfielder Michael Stewart believes he is “top-class”, while his manager describes him as an “outstanding player”.

In total, Hatate has now made 133 appearances in hoops, scoring 23 goals and registering 24 assists, predominantly deployed as a number eight, but occasionally filling in deeper, most notably doing so against RB Leipzig in the Champions League when McGregor was nursing a knee injury.

So, let’s assess how the duo compare.

Callum McGregor vs Reo Hatate 2024/25 comparison

Statistics

McGregor

Hatate

Appearances

44

46

Minutes

3,786

3,155

Goals

9

7

Assists

1

5

Pass completion %

94.1%

80.1%

Progressive passes

45

38

Shot-creating actions

13

19

Big chances created

4

13

Touches per 90 (UCL only)

69.7

57.7

% of dribblers tackled

37.5%

58.3%

Interceptions

32

10

Ball recoveries

47

38

% of ground duels won

54.7%

49.9%

Statistics courtesy of Transfermarkt, Sofascore and FBref.com

The table produces some very interesting statistics, highlighting the fundamental similarities, but also the key differences, between McGregor and Hatate.

McGregor dictates the tempo, as noted by Mark Atkinson of the Scotsman, while Hatate operates higher up the park, hence why he’s recorded more assists and created more than three times as many big changes this season.

Nevertheless, the Japanese international compares favourably when it comes to touches per 90, pass completion percentage and defensive metrics, such as tackles, interceptions and, most of all, ball recoveries, underlining that he would be the natural choice to be deployed at the base of midfield, should McGregor be forced to sit out on Sunday’s derby.

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da poker： Arsenal have an important few months ahead as Mikel Arteta looks to shape his squad in the aftermath of a campaign blighted by unfortunate injuries.

Arsenal looking to establish themselves as England's dominant force

da luck： Everyone connected with the Gunners will have designs on the club becoming England’s dominant force in years to come, but they once again look to have fallen short in the Premier League title race.

Mikel Arteta will cite mitigating circumstances due to their lengthy injury list, which has rendered the likes of Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus absent from the forward line at a crucial point in the campaign.

Arsenal’s injury list

Kai Havertz

Out for season

Takehiro Tomiyasu

Out for season

Gabriel Jesus

Out for season

Bukayo Saka

Potential April return

Either way, their attacking options simply cannot be allowed to become so threadbare next season. Ethan Nwaneri’s emergence has been a major positive, though further depth is needed to go all the way in 2025/26.

Per reports, Arsenal are set to offer a contract to Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sane amid his availability on a free transfer at the end of this term. Arteta is keen to work with the winger in north London after spending time coaching the Germany international while part of the backroom staff at Manchester City.

By the same token, Juventus star Kenan Yildiz is on the Gunners’ radar, and the Serie A giants may be open to selling the Turkey international at around £75.7m.

Transfer speculation at the Emirates is beginning to escalate and supporters are excited over what the summer could hold. Now, their interest may be piqued by recent developments emanating from the club they love involving one of the Premier League’s in-form stars.

Arsenal set to revisit move for Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo

According to CaughtOffside, Arsenal are set to revisit a move for Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo this summer after previously running the rule over the Cameroon international in January.

The Bees are reportedly looking to recoup £50m for the in-form star, who is also attracting strong interest from Newcastle United and Manchester United.

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Thriving under Thomas Frank, Mbeumo has registered 15 goals and 6 assists in 33 appearances this season for Brentford, predominantly coming in off the right flank.

Earning recognition for his displays, the former Troyes star has created 52 chances and completed 37 dribbles in the Premier League, regularly posing problems for opposition backlines.

From his own perspective, Bukayo Saka’s impending return from injury would throw up serious competition for a place in Arteta’s starting lineup, though the Gunners will likely need such competition to build the foundations necessary to challenge for the title.

Brentford won’t be in any hurry to let their prized asset leave the Gtech Community Stadium. Nevertheless, the onus is now on Arsenal to put forward a proposal Mbeumo cannot refuse this summer.

da prosport bet： Leeds United are looking to sign a “world-class” goalkeeper to replace Illan Meslier next season, according to a new report.

Leeds pushing for promotion with Meslier struggling

da winzada777： The Whites head into the final eight games of the Championship following the international break top of the table, however, there is still plenty of work to be done if they are to secure automatic promotion back to the Premier League.

Daniel Farke’s side have four home games against Swansea City, Preston North End, Stoke City and Bristol City, and away, Leeds have to travel to Luton Town, Middlesbrough, Oxford United and Plymouth Argyle.

One player who looks set to start all those games is Meslier, who has been backed by Farke all year, despite the Frenchman making some costly mistakes. Talking about the Frenchman’s errors in a 3-3 draw with Hull City at the start of the year, Farke said:

“When the goalkeeper makes one or two mistakes it is natural to talk about changes. We don’t change a goalkeeper quickly like a full-back. There is no rule that a player is not dropped. If a centre-back was to score loads of own goals he would be dropped. But straight after the game I am not going to finger point.”

Goalkeeper (Championship 2024/25)

Club

Goals prevented

1. James Trafford

Burnley

+11.4

2. Viktor Johansson

Stoke City

+10.8

3. Jamie Cumming

Oxford United

+7.8

4. Michael Cooper

Sheffield United

+6.2

18. Illan Meslier

Leeds United

-2.7

Now 25 years of age and out of contact in 2026, Meslier has made more than 200 appearances in a Leeds shirt but his place could be at risk next season.

Leeds looking to sign £25m goalkeeper compared to Pickford

According to Give Me Sport, Leeds will look to sign Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher this summer, should they win promotion.

The Reds goalkeeper is expected to cost around £25m and Leeds are eyeing the Republic of Ireland international ‘due to the uncertainty’ around Meslier.

Compared to Jordan Pickford by FbRef, Kelleher has interest from ‘a host of other clubs’, so it could be tricky for Leeds to seal a deal, even if they do go up.

An ambitious target, Kelleher previously came in for praise from Virgil van Dijk, who claimed the goalkeeper should have got the Player of the Match award following the Reds’ EFL Cup final win over Chelsea in 2024.

“He should have got it. I’m probably one of his biggest fans, I think. I have always said he is world class and he stepped up today, again. It’s good to see. He’s a good boy, good goalkeeper and that’s what we need at a club like Liverpool.”

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A move to Elland Road could be one to watch, but Leeds and Farke have to do the job on the pitch before the 49ers Enterprises can make any sort of moves for players like Kelleher.

da leao： Glasgow Rangers and 49ers Enterprises could be a marriage made in heaven. Of course, things are still very much in the pre-wedding phase.

da mrbet： The club were crying out for new investment and this summer can see the beginning of a new era for the Light Blues. First of all, a permanent manager must be appointed, preferably sooner rather than later, especially given the size of the task at hand.

It remains to be seen just how big a budget the manager will be given this summer to improve the squad. It might be the case that he will have to sell a few players in order to raise funds and reduce the wage bill.

Vaclav Cerny, Neraysho Kasanwirjo, and Rafael Fernandes have all returned to their parent clubs following their respective loan spells at Ibrox.

Elsewhere, Ianis Hagi, Tom Lawrence, and Leon Balogun have all departed following the end of their contracts. Balogun and Hagi were both part of the squad that won the Premiership title in 2021.

A new era indeed. Regardless of who the new boss is, players such as Ben Davies and Kieran Dowell could be sold, especially after strong loan spells at Birmingham City.

Robin Propper must be another player who has to go this summer.

Why Rangers must sell Robin Propper

Last summer, Philippe Clement sought several signings that would turn his side from also-rans to title winners.

In came players such as Nedim Bajrami, Hamza Igamane, and Cerny, but it was the defence that the club really needed to strengthen.

Connor Goldson was sold after six years at Ibrox and a new centre-back was identified as being a priority for Clement ahead of the season.

This led to the Gers bringing in FC Twente captain Propper, who had made over 100 appearances for the Dutch side. On the surface, it looked like a shrewd signing, especially as the club paid just £1.5m to secure his signature.

After a few months, however, it was evident that the Dutchman was struggling to cope with the physicality of Scottish football. He was regularly being out-muscled and outfought by strikers of teams further down the table, while his lack of pace didn’t help either.

He delivered worse performances in the Europa League, and when compared to his positional peers in the competition, his statistics are poor to say the least.

Robin Propper’s stats in the Premiership this season (per 90)

Accurate passes

57.9

Tackles

1.6

Clearances

4

Total duels won

5.6

Possession lost

8.5

Balls recovered

3.3

Via Sofascore

Indeed, he ranks in the bottom 75% for pass completion percentage, progressive passes, progressive carries, and tackles per 90 in the Europa League. The defender just cracks the top 45% for blocks and clearances per 90 for the Light Blues.

While Rangers may have reached the quarter-finals of the tournament, they might have gone further had Propper not been part of the team.

He will turn 32 in September, and it is obvious that his best days are behind him, based on his disappointing performances for the Gers this season. Depending on the style of play of the new manager, Propper must surely be aiming to look for another team this summer.

With Balogun already departed and Ben Davies likely to be sold as well, signing a centre-back or two during the transfer window is imperative, and the arrival of a new one could result in Propper’s exit.

Could the 49ers turn to the Premier League to bring someone in?

Rangers eye swoop for Premier League defender

Last week, Rangers Review journalist Joshua Barrie delivered some transfer news on X surrounding the club’s interest in Ipswich Town centre-back Cameron Burgess.

He posted: “Rangers are interested in Ipswich defender Cameron Burgess as they seek to bolster their defence ahead of the new season.

“29-yo has played 18 times in the Premier League this season.”

The link certainly came out of the blue, but it was a welcome one. With Ipswich suffering relegation from the top flight, now could be the perfect time for the Gers to make a move for the Australian.

If so, the manager must axe Propper.

Why Rangers should sign Cameron Burgess

Across his 18 Premier League appearances for Ipswich Town this term, Burgess has won 3.6 total duels per game – a success rate of 68% – while also making an impressive 6.9 clearances and 0.9 tackles per game for the Tractor Boys.

It wasn’t enough to see them slip back into the second tier, but Burgess wasn’t the problem, far from it.

Burgess has showcased his talents when compared to other defenders in the Premier League, ranking in the top 21% for aerial duels won (2.57), the top 2% for clearances (7.48), and in the top 5% for percentage of dribblers tackled (81.8%) per 90 this season.

Scottish scout and analyst Kai Watson hailed the defender amid the links to Rangers, saying: “Cameron Burgess may not be the most exciting signing on paper but he’ll bring necessary experience to the back, particularly if Balogun departs.

“He’s 6’4, left sided, an Australian international and uses the ball well (Ipswich struggled to keep it which impacts his %s).”

As Watson mentions, Burgess uses the ball well at the back, but what Rangers need is a defender who is physically capable of getting the better of opposition forwards in the penalty area.

Too often have the club seen opposition players get plenty of time in the final third, which has given clubs such as Motherwell, St Mirren and Hibs chances to secure victory against the Glasgow side this season.

Propper was a big factor in some of these defeats. By signing Burgess, the Gers will be getting someone who is currently at the peak of their powers.

His contract expires in a couple of weeks, which means he won’t cost the Light Blues a single penny, making the move all the more attractive.

Perhaps not the big-name signing many of the supporters are hoping for, but the Australian would offer some solidity to a backline which has struggled throughout 2024/25.

He won’t demand a massive wage either. Everything points to this being a smart piece of business by the club; that much is certain.

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da bwin： Arsenal have enjoyed a meteoric rise under Mikel Arteta’s wing, making year-by-year progress and now not just consistent Champions League competitors but one of the most respected squads in European football.

da 888casino： However, it’s been five years since the Gunners added to their trophy cabinet, Arteta winning the FA Cup just months into his reign way back in 2019/20, defeating Chelsea in the final.

It’s clear that there’s a missing ingredient, that one last piece of the puzzle which will pave the way to new levels of success in the Premier League and beyond.

Arsenal need to sign a striker, and while Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres has been high on the list, it looks like sporting director Andrea Berta is instead going to move for Benjamin Sesko.

The latest on Benjamin Sesko to Arsenal

On Thursday, Fabrizio Romano confirmed that concrete talks between Arsenal and RB Leipzig are underway for the transfer of Slovenian striker Sesko, who has an €80m (£67m) release clause in his contract.

Since then, Arsenal sources have claimed that personal terms are all wrapped up, and that we’re now entering the later stages of a saga which promises the 22-year-old’s transfer to the Emirates Stadium in the coming weeks.

Sesko is considered one of the most exciting centre-forwards in Europe, having scored 39 goals across two seasons in Germany.

However, while Arsenal are desperate for more firepower, the striker’s arrival would rock the boat somewhat, with someone like Gabriel Jesus perhaps at risk of being ousted from contention next season, should Berta drive the deal over the line.

Why Gabriel Jesus needs to go

In 2022, Arsenal signed Jesus from Manchester City in a deal worth £45m, securing one of the Premier League’s finest pure finishers, chiselled into a natural winner under Pep Guardiola’s wing too.

But he’s struggled with injuries ever since first donning the Arsenal jersey, missing 61 matches due to injury absence since joining.

After tearing his cruciate ligament in January, thus ending his season after undergoing surgery, the Brazil forward’s day may well be done, with the potential signing of Sesko bound to knock him down the pecking order.

Jesus did enjoy a burst of clinical form before that blow, but consistency has been a struggle even when he’s maintained fitness levels, with pundit Micah Richards calling the 28-year-old “frustrating” after one performance against Liverpool last October.

Gabriel Jesus’ Arsenal Career by Season (all comps)

Season

Apps

Goals

Assists

24/25

27

7

2

23/24

36

8

10

22/23

33

11

8

Data via Transfermarkt

Kai Havertz is not a natural goalscorer, but his unique set of skills make for an interesting and dynamic option at number nine, something that could serve well as the counterpoint to Leipzig’s inbound man.

Moreover, Jesus pockets a staggering £265k per week at Arsenal, supposedly placing him behind only Havertz on the club’s wage bill. Is it justifiable for both players, neither of whom may start every week, to be on the books for the club next term?

Journalist Graeme Bailey believes that, while the Gunners are pressing ahead with contract talks for Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli, they may be warming to the prospect of selling Jesus.

His current injury may inhibit the chances of doing that this summer, but it’s looking rather likely that the arrival of Sesko will spell the end of the Brazilian’s time at the Emirates, his setback proving little more than a stay of execution.

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da aposte e ganhe： Aston Villa have opened direct transfer talks with one player over joining Unai Emery next season, according to reports, as the Premier League top five contenders attempt to build upon another impressive campaign.

Aston Villa seal vital win over Tottenham in Champions League race

da supremo： Nerves were rife throughout Villa Park in their crunch encounter against Tottenham on Friday night, before their opening goal 30 minutes from full-time, with defender Ezri Konsa breaking the deadlock before Boubacar Kamara doubled their advantage.

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Villa eventually ran out 2-0 victors over Ange Postecoglou’s side and cemented a crucial win in their chase for Champions League qualification.

The result means Emery’s side are still right in the thick of it, as they contend for a top five finish heading into the Premier League final matchday, and it is shaping up to be a dramatic last game with six teams involved in the battle for Europe.

Race for Champions League qualification

Points

2. Arsenal

68

3. Newcastle United

66

4. Chelsea

66

5. Aston Villa

66

6. Man City

65

7. Nottingham Forest

62

Emery, speaking after their victory against struggling Spurs, heaped praise on his players for making their home ground a serious fortress.

“I’m very grateful for the supporters,” Emery said. “Here, we are feeling strong and we’re feeling comfortable. We only lost one match here in the Premier League, the first match against Arsenal. Progressively, we were getting better. Of course, we drew some matches in the way, and now we are missing some points from those moments, but we have to accept it.

“We have to accept the 37 matches we’ve played being consistent, more or less, and getting the moment we are in now, feeling good and in our best moment. We’re achieving the challenges we are facing. We enjoyed in the FA Cup and in Carabao Cup, but mostly our moment in the Champions League.

“The Premier League is the most important competition we are facing because through it we are getting again our main objective, and the objective is to be in Europe.

“We are in Europe next year, but we are in the running for the Champions League positions, and we can have chances in the last match in Manchester to get it.”

Aston Villa open talks with Axel Disasi over joining next season

The result of their Champions League chase will have direct effects on their recruitment plans off the field, but that hasn’t stopped NSWE and Monchi from making moves behind-the-scenes.

Chelsea loanee Axel Disasi could remain beyond 2024/2025, with the Frenchman very highly-rated by Emery, his coaching staff and Villa’s transfer chiefs.

That is according to Foot Mercato, who state that Villa have already opened talks with Disasi over joining them next season.

The 27-year-old cost Chelsea £39 million to sign from Monaco in 2023, and Fabrizio Romano recently claimed that they’re keen to sell him for profit this summer. It is unclear how much Villa would be willing to pay to keep Disasi in the Midlands, but he could be a significant addition.

The defender has been called a “leader” at times, and his experience at the top level could be invaluable for Emery.