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A medical expert has now shared some more injury news for Everton before they play Crystal Palace at Goodison Park in the Premier League on Thursday night.

The Lowdown: Injury pile-on

The Toffees are missing a few first-team players through injuries and now suspension, after both Jarrad Brathwaite and Salomon Rondon were shown straight red cards in their 3-2 loss at home to Brentford on Sunday afternoon.

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Frank Lampard will now be sweating on the fitness of some players for what could be a pivotal final-day clash away to Arsenal.

The Latest: Lampard update

As shared by medical expert Ben Dinnery on Twitter, Lampard has revealed that both Yerry Mina and Ben Godfrey ‘probably won’t be available’ for Everton’s upcoming clash against the Eagles, while the Toffees manager is hoping that Michael Keane will be okay after a recent illness.

The 43-year-old said: “Michael was sick overnight so we’re hoping it’s a short-term one and he’ll be fit for Thursday. Our other centre-backs [Mina and Godfrey, who were missing today] probably won’t be available.”

The Verdict: Big blow

It is certainly a big blow for Everton to be without Mina and Godfrey for the match on Thursday, especially given Branthwaite’s sending off and the possibility of Keane not recovering in time.

It means that they could go into the game with only one fit senior centre-back in Mason Holgate, which means that they may be forced to play someone out of position.

It would not be an ideal scenario, especially given what is at stake, with a win guaranteeing them Premier League safety but any other result possibly leaving their fate in the balance right up to the final day of the campaign.

In other news, a former Premier League referee was left astonished by one decision from Everton’s defeat to Brentford on Sunday

Leeds United have not found scoring goals quite as simple this season as they made it look in their previous Premier League campaign.

With 36 top-flight games played this term, the Whites have scored 39 goals, fewer than the likes of Brentford, Southampton and Newcastle United.

To put that into perspective, the Yorkshire club had scored 57 goals by the same point last season.

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One man who has been a shining light for Jesse Marsch’s side in an attacking sense is Raphinha.

With 33 league games under his belt, the Brazilian has scored 10 goals and provided three assists along the way, leaving no other Leeds player with more goal contributions.

Looking ahead to the summer transfer window, one man who the Yorkshire club could look to bring in and who may have what it takes to improve the Whites’ attack and potentially form a deadly duo with Raphinha is Liverpool’s Takumi Minamino.

Back in January, Leeds were linked with a move for the Japan international, only for him to stay at Anfield.

Liverpool struck a deal for Minamino back in December 2019 from Marsch’s former club RB Salzburg. Since then, the 27-year-old has made 54 appearances for the Reds across all competitions, scoring 13 goals and delivering three assists along the way.

During his time under Marsch’s management in Austria, the winger scored nine goals and provided 11 assists in 22 appearances, which shows that the American knows how to get the best out of the player.

Taking into account how Minamino has only made 10 appearances for Liverpool in the Premier League this season and hasn’t even been involved in a top-flight matchday squad since March, it’s safe to say that he’s nowhere near the top of the pecking order in Jurgen Klopp’s squad.

With Liverpool having the likes of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz in their ranks, it doesn’t look good for the former Salzburg star’s his future at Anfield.

Praised by Klopp for his “exceptional” performances in the past, Minamino could be a valuable asset for Leeds as an extra attacking presence in their side who certainly has what it takes to link up with Raphinha and form a scary duo under his one-time Salzburg manager once again.

With all this in mind, if the Whites can avoid relegation, launching a move for the Liverpool outcast could be a great move for all parties concerned.

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Everton are still unclear whether they will be playing Premier League football or not next season, however, it hasn’t stopped them from working on potential transfer moves this summer as a new update emerges.

What’s the latest?

According to Football League World sources, Everton remain keen on signing Sheffield United youngster Daniel Jebbison.

The report suggests they have been told that the Toffees see the Championship striker as their next Dominic Calvert-Lewin but will likely loan him out to make sure he is playing regular football.

Everton reportedly believe that Jebbison has bags of potential and that is why they are so keen to sign him this summer.

Calvert-Lewin successor

There is no doubt that Jebbison is offering glimpses of star quality and has obviously caught the eye of the powers at Goodison Park after scoring against the Toffees during his spell in the Premier League with Sheffield United last season.

However, the centre-forward is only 18 years old and will unlikely be able to break straight into the first team but he could potentially become Calvert-Lewin’s successor in the future if he signs for the club and continues to impress.

This season Jebbison who was hailed a “shining light” by Sky Sports pundit Micah Richards, spent the first half of the season on loan to Burton Albion scoring nine goals in 23 appearances which prompted Sheffield United to recall the striker from his loan deal following Rhian Brewster’s season-ending hamstring injury. In total, he has an impressive 16 strikes across the various levels.

Since returning to Bramall Lane, the youngster has been fighting for a place in the team making just eight appearances and not able to find the back of the net in the second half of the season. With so many attacking options Paul Heckingbottom briefly explained why Jebbison wasn’t getting favoured for game time.

The Sheffield United manager claimed (via Yorkshire Live):

“If you look who is in form, Bill’s been doing great and scoring goals, Morgan has and we have spoken about Iliman and Oli Mac and Jebbo is in amongst that.

“He’s got to get past them, simple as that.”

With that being said, a move to Everton could be a great step up for the young goal-scorer and a golden opportunity for him to develop and improve under the watchful eye of Lampard who was renowned for his goal-scoring abilities with 177 Premier League goals to his name.

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Leeds United have written to the Premier League to question if Everton have broken Financial Fair Play rules, according to Sky Sports.

The Lowdown: Everton safe, Leeds in the bottom three

The Whites take on Brentford this afternoon knowing that defeat would send them back to the Championship.

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Leeds have been battling both Burnley and Everton in recent weeks to avoid the final relegation spot, but the Toffees are now mathematically safe after a dramatic comeback against Crystal Palace on Thursday.

Burnley also picked up a point away at Aston Villa, meaning that Jesse Marsch’s side need to better the Clarets’ result against Newcastle later today to stay up.

The Latest: Sky Sports claim

Sky Sports provided a ‘significant’ update live on air on Friday afternoon regarding Leeds, Burnley and Everton. They stated that both Leeds, who are owned by Andrea Radrizzani, and Burnley have made contact with the Premier League, questioning if the Merseyside club have broken Financial Fair Play rules.

Everton have recorded losses of £371.8m over the past three years, £266.8m more than the maximum permissible amount of £105m. However, the Toffees are ‘comfortable’ that they have ‘complied with the rules’ and argue that the pandemic has had a huge impact on their figures.

The Verdict: One to watch…

Regardless of who goes down out of Leeds and Burnley this afternoon, this story could well get very messy and rumble on over the summer.

You’d expect that a potential punishment for Everton wouldn’t come into play this season, although they could be affected heading into the 2022/23 campaign if they have breached any fair play rules.

That won’t be of any help to whichever team drops back down to the Championship at the end of play today, but you can see why both the Whites and the Clarets want answers from those at the top regarding those extreme losses.

In other news: Big setback for Marsch as Phil Hay shares final major injury blow for Leeds pre-Brentford

Wolverhampton Wanderers have been dealt a potential setback in their pursuit of Chicago Fire goalkeeper, Gabriel Slonina…

What’s the word?

Bruno Lage’s side have been linked with a move for the American stopper in recent weeks, with reports suggesting that the Molineux outfit were eyeing a £3m deal for the 18-year-old starlet.

However, any hopes of progressing negotiations have been dealt a blow by the latest update on the teenager’s situation from transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, who revealed that newly-crowned European champions Real Madrid are preparing a bid for his services.

Writing on Twitter, the Italian journalist revealed that: “Exclusive: Real Madrid are preparing opening bid for talented goalkepeer Gabriel Slonina, born in 2004. Chicago Fire are waiting for the first proposal to arrive soon for USMNT goalkeeper.”

Supporters gutted

Although Los Blancos are yet to make a concrete offer for the 6 foot 4 giant, their interest will likely all but end any hopes of the Old Gold pulling off a deal, such is the historical weight and financial muscle that the La Liga side possesses.

That update will no doubt prove a huge disappointment to Wolves supporters, with the club in need of an able deputy to current number one Jose Sa, following the departure of veteran stalwart John Ruddy.

The former Norwich City man had helped the club to promotion from the Championship during the 2017/18 campaign, although was subsequently dislodged by the now-departed Rui Patricio, before the arrival of Sa who replaced his fellow Portuguese last summer.

With the latter man having since thrived in his debut Premier League campaign – making the fourth-most saves in the division – there is little need to acquire a replacement this summer, although in Slonina they would likely have been able to acquire a player who could well usurp him in the future.

While the Illinois-born gem is something of an unknown quantity for those unfamiliar with MLS, he has seemingly caught the eye after a breakthrough last year or so, with his standout displays even reportedly catching the eye of Chelsea earlier this year.

The £2.7m-rated gem has started 14 games for his current side so far this term, conceding just 20 goals, keeping five clean sheets and averaging a solid two saves per game, showcasing just what a talent he already is, rather than necessarily being just a player for the future.

That is the view of current Chicago assistant coach Frank Klopas, who lavished the youngster with praise back in October after his emergence into the first team:

“He’s so young, it’s amazing. Maybe in 10, even 15 years, we’ll be talking about him and say, he’s hit his prime now.

“It’s scary how good this kid can be and you know what, he deserves only the best. He’s a great kid. He’s very grounded, he’s very mature, and he’s got a tremendous, tremendous upside and I couldn’t be prouder.”

Such a glowing reference will only add to the fury of the Wolves faithful, with the Midlands side seemingly set to miss out on an immensely promising prospect who could have been a mainstay of the squad for years to come.

All is not lost just yet, but with Madrid in the mix, any hope looks set to be extinguished.

IN other news: Lage must now brutally sell Wolves’ £20m “catalyst”, he won’t make it at Molineux…

Pundit Paddy Kenny has tipped West Ham attacker Jarrod Bowen to replace Sadio Mane at Liverpool, following the news of the Senegal international’s looming departure.

The Lowdown: Liverpool’s previous interest

The Merseyside club have frequently been linked with a move for the Irons winger in the past, with The Athletic’s James Pearce having previously reported that the 25-year-old was on Liverpool’s radar last summer.

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is a well-known admirer of Bowen, having labelled him an “unbelievable player” for the jump he has made from Hull City to a West Ham side now regularly challenging for a spot in European competitions.

The Latest: Mane replacement?

With The Athletic’s news that Mane is now looking to leave Liverpool this summer as he heads into the final year of his contract, pundit Paddy Kenny has claimed that Bowen would be a fantastic replacement for Klopp’s side.

Speaking with Football Insider, the 44-year-old proclaimed:

“Bowen has been unbelievable and now he’s got his first England call up.

“That shows how good of a season he has had at West Ham.

“Every time I have watched him play he has done really well and looks head and shoulders above the other players.

“If that’s an option and Liverpool are interested, it would be huge. I think they were interested in January, then I would bet he’s the perfect replacement for Mane in my opinion.”

The Verdict: Good signing

Whilst it will be no easy feat to replace Mane, Bowen could prove to be a shrewd signing during a difficult time for Liverpool.

In the Premier League this season, the England international scored 12 goals in 36 games, whilst netting an extra three during the Hammers’ sensational run in the Europa League.

With 94 games under his belt in the English top-flight, Bowen now has a wealth of experience playing at the top level, and his experiences in Europe this season will only add to his seemingly never-ending development.

In other news: Fresh Arnaut Danjuma rumour emerges

Rangers ended the season on a high, winning the Scottish Cup for the first time in 13 years, and while the squad are on their post-season holidays, Giovanni van Bronckhorst has already been busy fine-tuning his squad ahead of next season.

The Dutchman has handed out new contracts to Steven Davis, Scott Arfield, and Connor Goldson recently, with the news of a four-year deal for the centre-back being extremely well received by many of the Ibrox faithful.

There could well be more contract news on the way, and according to the Daily Record [via Ibrox News], goalkeeper Jay Hogarth is next in line to be offered an extension.

The 18-year-old looked set to have his contract run out at the end of next season, but his fine form – especially in the UEFA Youth League, where he kept two clean sheets from five appearances – appears to have convinced Ross Wilson to keep him beyond 2023.

The plan is to extend his contract and send him out on loan next season to get some vital first-team experience. This will most likely be in the Scottish lower leagues, but it could be a good indication of his progression. Allan McGregor spent part of his early Rangers career out on loan, and it worked wonders for his confidence.

The goalkeeping situation at the club is complicated at the moment, and with McGregor unsure of his future, Jon McLaughlin could stake a claim for the number 1 jersey. Hopefully Hogarth has the talent to reach that level one day.

The youngster has represented Scotland at under-19 level recently and has also taken part in first-team training with the Gers, gaining some invaluable experience alongside veteran duo McGregor and McLaughlin.

The Ibrox faithful will surely be buzzing to hear this news that the club is putting faith in one of its brightest young prospects, and the 18-year-old could yet be McGregor 2.0 in Glasgow.

Wilson could end up saving the club a fortune by keeping hold of Hogarth, whose next objective will be to make sure that he impresses out on loan and comes back a better goalkeeper, ready to show that he can be Rangers’ long-term number one.

AND in other news, Big blow: Behind-the-scenes Rangers development emerges that’ll frustrate Van Bronckhorst…

Rangers insider the 4th Official has dropped a transfer update regarding Ibrox left-back Borna Barisic amid interest from abroad.

What’s the word?

The 4th Official have stated that “as of right now, Rangers have not received any official bid for Borna Barisic.”

This follows news that Trabzonspor are keen on bringing the defender to Turkey ahead of the new season, in which the club will be playing in the Champions League.

The Ibrox side will be aiming to maximise any fee for the Croatian and won’t be willing to sell on the cheap.

Wilson will be gutted

Giovanni van Bronckhorst will be determined to build on the momentum from winning the Scottish Cup last season and enjoy a productive transfer window.

Unfortunately, unlike the majority of the clubs down south, the Ibrox side simply can’t go and spend massive sums of money without selling a few players first in order to generate funds.

This is despite having a lucrative season on the field, especially with the Europa League prize money boosting the coffers.

Ross Wilson will surely be hoping that a bid arrives for Barisic and because of his displays last term, may well be gutted that nothing has been forthcoming yet. The Croatia international has had an up and down season, he ranks 13th in the Gers squad with a SofaScore ranking of 6.81 and the stats tell the full story of his campaign.

The 29-year-old didn’t score at all last season, while only registering three assists in all competitions, which in contrast to 2020/2021 (five goals and 14 assists) signifies a player who has massively regressed.

With just two years left on his current contract, Wilson will be hoping to attract a fee close to his valuation of £5.4m which could be spent on other areas of the side or simply reinvest in a younger and more profitable player.

Following the poor season he has just had, this may prove to be unrealistic, but the club should make a profit on the £2.2m they splashed out to sign him from NK Osijek in 2018.

The Ibrox side faces an interesting few weeks ahead.

AND in other news, Offer made: Major Rangers transfer development emerges that’ll leave Gvb buzzing…

West Ham United are reportedly edging ever closer to confirmation of the signing of Rennes defender Nayef Aguerd, in what would be their first arrival of the summer window.

What’s the word?

According to 90min’s Toby Cudworth, the Morocco international is now all but set to make the move to the London Stadium, with the journalist writing on Twitter about the current situation that: “You never know with #WHUFC…but Nayef Aguerd deal close to completion. Should be the first major signing of what David Moyes hopes will be a busy transfer window.”

As per the attached article, the Hammers are now ‘putting the finishing touches’ on the deal to bring the 26-year-old to the Premier League, with the centre-back having been a ‘long-term target’ for David Moyes and co.

The report suggests that the deal could be worth as much as £30m plus add-ons to prise the 19-cap, left-footed gem from France, despite previous rumours that the fee was closer to just £13m.

Moyes delighted

After weeks of speculation, it would appear that the east London outfit have finally got their man, with manager Moyes no doubt delighted to have got up and running in what could prove to be a vital window for the club.

While there remains a number of areas in need of bolstering – particularly central midfield – securing the signing of a new central defender will seemingly solve one problem position, with the defensive ranks having been severely stretched last term.

The long-term absence of veteran Italian Angelo Ogbonna through injury left the former Everton boss with little depth at the heart of the defence, essentially relying on Craig Dawson and Kurt Zouma to perform both domestically and in Europe.

With Issa Diop also falling out of favour under the Scot – having made just ten league starts last term – there were few chances for the Hammers boss to rotate his side, with injuries and suspension at times forcing full-back Aaron Cresswell to feature in a centre-back role.

The addition of Aguerd then will go some way to easing the burden on both Dawson and Zouma, with the former Dijon man likely to provide quality competition to that pair, having shone in Ligue 1 in recent seasons.

The 2021/22 campaign proved particularly impressive for the £10.8m-rated gem as he managed ten clean sheets in his 31 league outings, averaging four clearances, 0.9 tackles and 0.8 interceptions per game, while also winning a solid 62% of his total duels.

Not just a reliable rock at the back, the £8.9k-per-week colossus – who joined his current side for as little as €4m (£3.4m) two years ago – is also comfortable playing out from the back, ranking in the top 16% for pass completion and the top 10% for attempted passes among those in his position across Europe’s big five leagues.

That all-round quality will seemingly be well suited to the rigours of life in English football, with Moyes undoubtedly delighted to have managed to snap him up so early in the window.

IN other news, “A chance…”: Ex drops exciting West Ham transfer claim, supporters will be buzzing

Aston Villa are looking to strengthen their team ahead of the next Premier League season, and now a new potential transfer target has been revealed.

What’s the latest?

According to journalist and transfer insider Dean Jones, Aston Villa are interested in signing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain this summer.

Jones told GIVEMESPORT;

“He is a player of interest, but there are others they want to look at too in that situation.

“I think the really interesting thing about Oxlade-Chamberlain is he’s so adaptable in terms of where they could play him.”

Gerrard loves him

There is no doubt that Steven Gerrard has played a part in the interest in signing the Liverpool midfielder this summer, and has always had high praise for Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Back in 2017, Gerrard was the Liverpool U18’s coach and praised the club’s signing of the former Arsenal star:

“Well I think he’s already become a fantastic player, and that’s the reason why we spent £35m on him.

“I think he definitely strengthens the group and the team.”

Since the compliments from the current Villa boss, the £10m midfielder who was dubbed “dynamite” by Jurgen Klopp has gone on to prove him right, playing a role in Liverpool’s success in winning the club’s first-ever Premier League title and a Champions League over the last five years.

This season Oxlade-Chamberlain has had more of a bit-part role in the Merseyside giant’s squad making 28 appearances, scoring three goals and contributing three assists in all competitions.

Despite his lack of game-time at Liverpool, the central midfielder is attracting attention from a number of clubs with Manchester United and West Ham United both linked with interest in the player this summer, so if Gerrard is interested he will need to make an attractive offer for the star.

The Villa boss could reunite Oxlade-Chamberlain with Philippe Coutinho after the pair played together at Anfield, and if Johan Lange can secure a deal it could be an opportunity for Gerrard to spark a formidable partnership between the two players at Villa Park next season.

With that being said, it would be a major coup for the Villains if Johan Lange could bring in a player with Oxlade-Chamberlain’s experience and winning mentality into the centre of the pitch for just £10m this summer.

AND in other news: Great news: Gerrard makes exciting AVFC summer decision that’ll delight supporters