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Rangers boss Gio van Bronckhorst was not shy of handing out opportunities to academy players as his side ended the Premiership campaign with a 3-1 win at the weekend.

Adam Devine, Charlie McCann, Leon King, Tony Weston, Ross McCausland and Cole McKinnon were all given minutes on the pitch to showcase their quality at first-team level.

Lowry caught the eye with a goal and an assist from midfield but he was not the only youngster who impressed on the day as Devine put in an exciting showing at the back.

FFC recently published an article suggesting that the right-back may be the next Nathan Patterson who can play a back-up role to James Tavernier and be sold for a profit in the future, but this matured performance against Hearts suggests that he could have a brighter future at Rangers.

Instead of being viewed as a player who can be a squad player and moved on in a few years to rake in a few million, he could be seen as the long-term replacement for the captain.

This is why van Bronckhorst must finally unleash the 19-year-old on a regular basis at the start of the 2022/23 campaign to help him ease into the role.

Journalist Craig Vickers was impressed by his display against Hearts as he praised him after the match, Tweeting: “Devine isn’t as clean technically as Patterson and doesn’t have his self-belief in possession, but he looks like another powerful runner in that position.”

Reporter Joshua Barrie replied to this by Tweeting: “Thought Devine took his chance over this past week well. Next season’s understudy?”

These comments suggest that he did enough to pass the eye test and the statistics back up that he enjoyed a great afternoon in the Scottish top-flight.

As per SofaScore, he completed 84% of his passes and 100% of his attempted dribbles in the game as he proved that he is comfortable on the ball and likes to get forward. He also made a whopping six clearances to go along with one interception and two tackles as he got stuck in defensively and worked hard for the team throughout the 90 minutes.

The fact that he played the entire match also indicates that van Bronckhorst trusts him to perform throughout an entire first-team match, which bodes well heading into next season. The Dutch head coach must now continue to give him chances as he moulds him into being Tavernier’s successor in the years to come.

AND in other news, Wilson plotting Rangers bid for “top notch” 16 G/A “master”, GVB needs him badly…

Liverpool dramatically lost out on the Premier League title after a late Manchester City comeback meant The Reds’ victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers wasn’t enough to lift the trophy.

For periods of the game the crowd at Anfield thought it was possible, but goals from Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson weren’t enough with City failing to drop points.

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Although the goal scorers may be the ones who get all of the headlines it was a heroic performance from defender Joel Matip that was the most impressive.

The centre-back has been one of Liverpool’s best players this season and has formed one of the best defensive partnerships alongside Virgil van Dijk. He’s starred in 31 of the 38 league games this season and has been key to their title push.

He was given the highest rating out of anyone of the pitch today by SofaScore at 8.3 and we think it was definitely deserved. He won 83% of all of his duels including every single one of his battles in the air.

As well as being aggressive one on one, he was composed when in possession ensuring he made no mistakes that Wolves could capitalise on. His overall pass accuracy percentage was 90%.

He has been described as a “filthy animal” by Football writer Si Steers, and with his contract running until 2024 the club can still rely on the 30-year-old for another couple of seasons.

The former Cameroon international was one of Klopps’ first ever signings as Liverpool manager after joining from German side Schalke on a free transfer in the summer of 2016.

He’s been a key part of their success ever since, but perhaps due to the outstanding quality of their attacking players and his defensive partner van Dijk, he doesn’t receive enough credit from neutrals.

Today was just another example of why he is so important to The Reds, and he has proven time and time again that he is more than capable of performing consistently at the top level.

He was part of Liverpool’s Champions League winning team in 2019 and he will be hoping he can help lead them to another victory in the compeitition when they face Real Madrid in the final next weekend.

IN other news: Exciting news: FSG’s new summer plan for Liverpool will leave supporters buzzing…

According to Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor, Wolves will ‘probably go for’ Valencia forward Goncalo Guedes during the upcoming transfer window.

The Lowdown: Long-term Guedes interest

The 25-year-old first joined the Spanish giants in a £36m move from Paris Saint-Germain four years ago. He has since gone on to make 178 appearances at the Mestalla, scoring 36 goals and registering 30 assists during that time, as per Transfermarkt.

The Old Gold have been linked with a move for the Portuguese winger for quite a while now, and despite him still having just over 12 months remaining on his current contract, Valencia recently confirmed that they have suffered losses of €31.2m (£26.3m), so they might have no choice but to sell some of their most valuable assets this summer.

The Telegraph have also claimed that the Premier League outfit are to prioritise signing a new striker ahead of next season. The report stated that Wolves are ‘set to move’ for Guedes, who is a client of Jorge Mendes, an agent with very close links to Molineux.

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The Latest: Guedes/Wolves links talked up

Taylor has suggested that he thinks Wolves are likely to view the 29-cap Portugal international as an ideal candidate to bolster their attacking ranks at Molineux, especially given the multiplicity of compatriots already in Bruno Lage’s squad.

He told GiveMeSport: “Goncalo Guedes is a player that they will probably go for. There’s been a long-standing interest in him, obviously he’s got that Portuguese connection; Joao Palhinha as well.”

The Verdict: Competition for Jimenez

Should the £36m-rated talisman decide to make the move to Molineux, he is someone who could provide some strong competition for Raul Jimenez, who has been subdued in front of goal this season.

Along with Daniel Podence, the Mexican has been the club’s joint-highest scorer this term with just six goals each across all competitions. Guedes found the net on 13 occasions for Valencia in 2021/22 and even turned provider six times for his team-mates.

This highlights just how much of a difference the 25-year-old could make in Lage’s starting XI, and with the aforementioned Portuguese connection, it’s a deal that the Wolves manager should be looking to get over the line as soon as possible.

In other news… Tim Spiers has dropped a huge update on the future of one of Wolves’ exciting young talents

West Ham United insider Claret & Hugh have shared an update on the club’s pursuit of Man United attacker Jesse Lingard amid a big development on the player’s future.

The Lowdown: Lingard set to leave…

The 29-year-old, with his contract expiring later this month, is now confirmed to be leaving Old Trafford with the Red Devils releasing an official statement on Wednesday.

West Ham have allegedly tried to sign Lingard permanently on two occasions since his phenomenal spell on loan in east London over the second half of 2020/2021.

The Englishman racked up nine goals and four assists in just 16 Premier League starts over his stint under Moyes with the Hammers making ‘initial enquiries’ to take over his services as a free agent (Sky Sports).

The Latest: Moyes weighing move…

According to Claret & Hugh, amid the development of his now confirmed status as a free agent, West Ham’s boss is personally ‘again weighing up a move’ for Lingard.

They add that Moyes may feel this could be ‘third time lucky’ on his previous two attempts with the attacking midfield man set to depart on a Bosman deal.

The Verdict: Stick or twist?

Called ‘sensational’ by Nigel Winterburn during his spell at West Ham, Lingard already knows the club and Moyes very well having enjoyed a successful time at the London Stadium.

On a free deal, it could be a move worth initially exploring, but if the player’s demands or finalising a transfer proves too tricky, we believe the Irons shouldn’t hesitate in moving on to other targets.

Indeed, the last thing supporter will want is another unsuccessful Lingard saga dominating most of this crucial window.

In other news: CNN journalist: West Ham quoted eight-figure fee as GSB eye ‘exciting’ striker move for Moyes, find out more here.

Manchester United are reportedly lining up a move for Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt this summer, as Erik ten Hag looks to oversee a defensive overhaul at Old Trafford.

What’s the word?

According to reports in Italy (via Daily Star), United consider the Juventus man their main centre-back target this summer, with ten Hag unsurprisingly a big fan of the defender after their time working together at Ajax.

The report also claims that Juventus are unlikely to want to sell the Netherlands international and makes reference to his release clause, which currently stands at £106m, which could perhaps rule out any United move for him.

However, other reports have claimed that the 24-year-old wants any new contract with the Old Lady to include a more realistic release clause, while he has also spoken out about Juventus’ disappointing fourth-place finishes in the last two seasons.

Ten Hag’s dream signing?

De Ligt is well-known to ten Hag, having captained Ajax during their memorable run to the Champions League semi-final in 2019.

The centre-back would make 11 appearances in the competition, averaging a superb 7.17 rating from WhoScored for his performances, which emphasises his ability to play at the very top.

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With ten Hag also linked with reunions with Frenkie de Jong and Jurrien Timber, it seems clear that the new United boss will make use of his Ajax connections this summer as he looks to lead a revolution at United.

De Ligt earned high praise from former Juventus centre-back Andrea Barzagli last year, as he said:

“De Ligt is a modern defender who likes physical contact, has incredible potential and a strong professionalism. He has been under pressure since he was very young, yet he is always calm.”

Considering United’s defensive woes last season, which saw them concede more than Burnley, Brighton and Brentford in the top-flight, signing a top-class defender to partner Raphael Varane should be a top priority for ten Hag this summer.

At just 22-years-old, de Ligt would also be a great investment for the future, as he could easily be a key man at Old Trafford for the next decade, so if a deal can be done, then United should do everything they can to sign him.

The new manager would absolutely adore him.

And, in other news… MUFC now edging closer to “unreal” £67m signing, he’d be “absolute magic” for Ten Hag – opinion

Leeds United are chasing another young talent as well as George Hall and Sonny Perkins, The Athletic’s Phil Hay reports. 

The lowdown

Reports revealed last week that Leeds are looking to tie up deals for young duo Hall and Perkins, who are currently on the books of Birmingham City and West Ham United respectively.

They’ve always made sure to allocate funds to strengthening their academy teams, and even after Jesse Marsch replaced Marcelo Bielsa as manager, this year is no different.

Leeds were relegated from the Under-23 Premier League last season after finishing in 13th place, while they wound up ninth in the northern division of the U18 PL.

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The latest

In a mailbag piece for The Athletic, Hay told Leeds supporters that they ‘can expect to see more additions to the academy ranks’.

On top of Hall and Perkins, ‘they are also on the trail of at least one other young prospect’ based in England.

Their policy of recruiting at youth-level seems to be ‘intensifying’, Hay notes.

The verdict

Leeds snapped up a number of prospects last summer.

Among the new arrivals were Lewis Bate, who joined from Chelsea in a £1.6million deal, and Leo Hjelde, signed from Celtic.

Bate and Hjelde would make seven first-team appearances combined in their first season at the club, including five in the Premier League.

In total, Leeds handed 1,073 minutes of top-flight playing time to teenagers, the fourth-highest figure in the Premier League.

While that may partly have been result of the team’s injury woes, you could also argue that it shows that the system is working, with academy talents ready to step up if required.

In other news, Jermaine Beckford reveals conversations with Leeds players about Phillips’ future.

West Ham United manager David Moyes is now weighing major bids for a number of top Premier League players, including Leeds United forward Raphinha, according to a fresh report.

The Lowdown: Moyes hoping for busy window…

The Hammers are believed to be closing in on their first major signing of the summer as West Ham edge nearer a deal for Rennes star and Morocco international defender Nayed Aguerd.

Moyes also wants to sign goalkeeper Alphonse Areola on a permanent deal from Paris-Saint Germain as the Scotsman hopes for what will be a fat busier transfer window than January.

West Ham must make new additions and strengthen in key areas if they wish to keep their place among England’s elite with 90min now sharing an update on who else they could move for.

The Latest: Moyes weighing Raphinha bid…

According to their information, the east Londoners, and by extension Moyes, are ‘considering’ a bid to sign Leeds star Raphinha among many others – including Josh Brownhill of Burnley and Championship starlet Keane Lewis-Potter.

90min add that the club are also ‘hopeful’ of fending off suitors for star duo Declan Rice and Jarrod Bowen.

The Verdict: Make the move…

Lauded as a ‘big player’ by ex-Leeds man Noel Whelan and an ‘unbelievable’ one by former QPR keeper Paddy Kenny, the Brazil international has no shortage of admirers.

Raphinha, rated at around £40.5 million by Transfermarkt, was a star player at Elland Road over 2021/2022 – finishing the campaign as their most potent attacking threat by some way.

According to WhoScored, the South American forward was Leeds’ best player in terms of average match rating, shots at goal, key passes made and successful take-ons per 90 – leaving little wonder Moyes is weighing an offer.

In other news: West Ham enter pole position for ‘game-changer’ as GSB eye ‘frightening’ forward, find out more here.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly lining up Torino defender Gleison Bremer and Everton forward Richarlison after sealing the signing of Yves Bissouma.

The lowdown

Bissouma was unveiled as a new Tottenham player on Friday, having completed his move from Brighton and Hove Albion for an initial £25million.

He follows versatile wide man Ivan Perisic and goalkeeper Fraser Forster (both free transfers) through the door at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Conte led Spurs to a fourth-place finish after taking over from the sacked Nuno Espirito Santo in November, and he’s now looking to take them to the next level.

The latest

Darren Lewis, an assistant editor at The Daily Mirror, revealed in a report on Friday what managing director of football Fabio Paratici is lining up next.

He’s already targeting a double swoop for ‘£22million Brazilian defender’ Bremer and his ‘£50m’ compatriot Richarlison.

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The verdict

Where would these two players fit into the Tottenham side?

Well, assuming Conte sticks with the 3-4-2-1 he predominantly used last season, Bremer would potentially slot into the centre of the back three as he did at Torino.

As for Richarlison, he could compete with Dejan Kulusevski and Son Heung-min for the inside forward spots behind Kane, or even deputise for the no. 9 himself.

This £72million double deal, then, would improve both the first XI and the depth in the squad ahead of Spurs return to the Champions League.

And it will nudge Spurs further to their goal of mounting an ‘audacious title challenge’ next season.

In other news, Paratici is plotting a major offer for this target.

West Ham United in-the-know and reliable club insider ExWHUemployee has now backed a transfer development involving Brentford playmaker Christian Eriksen.

The Lowdown: Hammers get moving…

Hammers boss David Moyes, having sealed a deal for Morocco international Nayef Aguerd, is now reliably believed to be chasing ‘at least’ six new signings in total (Sky Sports).

Indeed, as per reporter Dharmesh Sheth, the east Londoners could be set for a ‘very busy’ transfer window as West Ham gear up for what will be an interesting 2022/2023 Premier League season.

They only just missed out on a Europa League qualification place at the hands of Man United on the final day of last season and it appears Moyes is determined to avoid a repeat scenario.

The Latest: ExWHUemployee backs Eriksen development…

Recently, there have been reports of a West Ham offer made for big name free agent Eriksen, who is set to be in high-demand.

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Now, as per Twitter, reliable insider Ex has backed these claims as the Irons make an approach to Denmark’s superstar.

When asked if West Ham had made an offer for Eriksen, he simply stated ‘we have’.

The Verdict: Keep pushing…

Given many other clubs are also in contention, the race for his signature could be a hotly contested one.

Eriksen’s former teammate at Spurs, Dele Alli, branded the 30-year-old a ‘phenomenon’ and it’s safe to say this label is still very relevant today.

Having come back to the fold from a cardiac arrest last year, the midfielder’s fairy-tale story resulted in him finishing 2021/22 as Brentford’s best-performing player by average match rating (WhoScored).

The Bees star also stood out as their most creative asset, making more key passes per 90 than anyone in their squad, and we believe he would be a major asset for Moyes at West Ham.