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Tottenham Hotspur could be on the verge of losing a “world-class” player this summer, with the man in question said to have verbally agreed personal terms on a move elsewhere as he green-lights a north London exit.

Tottenham face Bodo/Glimt in season-defining Europa League semi-final

On Thursday, Ange Postecoglou faces the most important match of his Lilywhites career to date.

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By
Emilio Galantini

May 6, 2025

Spurs take on Norwegian minnows Bodo/Glimt on enemy turf for the second leg of their Europa League semi-final, with 90 minutes separating Tottenham from a first European final since their Champions League defeat to Liverpool in 2019.

If they get the job done and ease past Bodo/Glimt, taking full advantage of their 3-1 lead from the first leg, then Tottenham have a major chance to make history, and Postecoglou has a chance to fulfill his pledge of always winning silverware during his second season in charge.

Tottenham have endured a tepid Premier League campaign, tasting a dismal 19 top flight defeats across 24/25, but Europe gives them a golden opportunity to take something memorable away from what has been a very disappointing season.

The north Londoners will need every key man to stand up and be counted, even against a side which boasts far less in terms of quality on paper.

Postecoglou completely rotated the back four in their last game against West Ham, perhaps to give star defenders like Cristian Romero a rest ahead of their crunch encounter on Thursday.

According to recent reports, these next few games could even be the Argentine’s last in a Spurs jersey, with Atletico Madrid expressing a serious interest in signing Romero this summer.

The World Cup-winning defender, like much of the squad, was unavailable for large portions of the campaign through injury, and therefore unable to replicate the kind of heroics which saw him form a stellar partnership with Micky van de Ven last season.

Romero has since come back into the fold with van de Ven after working his way back to full fitness, but it is believed by some that the former Atalanta star is keen to embark on a new chapter next season.

Cristian Romero agrees personal terms with Atlético Madrid

Now, as per journalist Ruben Aria on his Twitch channel, a seismic development has come to light on the £165,000-per-week defender and his potential switch to Atletico.

According to Aria, Romero has verbally agreed personal terms with Atletico on a five-year contract, with the option of a sixth. As the centre-back gives his green-light, Spurs and Atletico are still yet to come to a club-to-club agreement, so there remains plenty of work to do.

However, this step comes as a “significant” bit of progress in regard to Romero and his potential La Liga switch, but there is a major gap in valuation between Tottenham and Diego Simeone’s side.

Indeed, it is believed Spurs want around £50 million to sell, while Atletico are only willing to offer around £34 million. While there have been no formal talks between both sides, that is expected to change “in the coming days”, with Postecoglou or any new manager facing the looming threat of losing a truly excellent defender on his day.

“For me Romero is world class,” said van de Ven about Romero.

“He’s a leader, he always gives 100%, on the ball and off the ball he’s a top class player and I can promise you this guy is not scared of anyone.”

Goals, goals, and more goals; if there has been one thing Arsenal have lacked more than anything else this season, it’s been goals.

Despite being second in the Premier League, three teams have put the ball in the back of the net more often than Mikel Arteta’s side, and another three are just goals behind.

To be fair, the Gunners have been particularly unlucky regarding injuries to their star attackers this season, but even then, it would be hard to describe anyone other than Bukayo Saka as anything approaching prolific.

Fortunately, this is a problem that new Sporting Director Andrea Berta and Co seem to be taking head-on this summer, with recent reports linking the club to one of the most exciting strikers on the continent, who’d be a significant upgrade on Kai Havertz.

Arsenal's striker search

Given their clear problems in front of goal, it’s hardly surprising that, over the last few weeks, Arsenal have been linked with a host of brilliant strikers, such as Ollie Watkins and Liam Delap.

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The former has been in fine form for Aston Villa this season, scoring 17 goals and providing 13 assists in 52 appearances, which makes his rumoured price tag of around £60m seem somewhat reasonable.

Likewise, the £30m release clause in Liam Delap’s contract seems like a steal, as whoever signs him will be getting a young striker who managed to score 12 goals and provide two assists in 35 Premier League appearances for a dire Ipswich Town side this season.

However, there is another young up-and-coming goalscorer from the continent who’s outscored the Englishman this season and is once again heavily linked with the Gunners: Benjamin Sesko.

Yes, according to a recent report from The Athletic’s James McNicholas, Arsenal have very much maintained their intense interest in the RB Leipzig striker, and as things stand, he ‘remains a strong candidate.’

A price tag is not mentioned in the story, but reports from earlier this week revealed that his release clause may have increased to around £75m due to his impressive performances this season.

It would be a complicated and costly transfer to get over the line, but given Sesko’s immense ability and potential, one Arsenal should fight for, especially as he’d be a significant upgrade on Havertz.

How Sesko compares to Havertz

So, if Arsenal do decide to fork out the money to sign Sesko in the summer, it won’t be with the intention of making him a bench option.

Therefore, he’d be in direct competition with Havertz for that starting berth next year, so which one comes out on top when we compare them?

Well, when it comes to their pure output – the bread and butter for any striker – it’s the Leipzig ace who comes out ahead.

So far this season, the 21-year-old “monster,” as dubbed by respected analyst Ben Mattinson, has managed to score 21 goals and provide six assists in 44 appearances, totalling 3255 minutes, which comes out to an average of a goal involvement every 1.62 games, or one every 120.55 minutes.

In contrast, the former Chelsea ace has scored 15 goals and provided five assists in 34 appearances, totalling 2776 minutes, which comes out to an average of a goal involvement every 1.7 games, or every 138.8 minutes.

Unfortunately for the Gunners’ number 29, the one-sided nature of this comparison only continues when we take a look under the hood at their underlying numbers.

Here, the “electric” Slovenian, as dubbed by Mattinson, comes out ahead in most metrics, including but not limited to goals plus assists, shots and shots on target, goal-creating actions, successful take-ons and more, all per 90.

Ultimately, not Havertz is still a great player, but Sesko has the better raw numbers and underlying statistics, all while still being just 21 years old, suggesting he’ll only get better.

Therefore, Arsenal should do all they can to bring the Slovenian to the Emirates this summer.

He'd be amazing with Rodrygo: Arsenal close in on signing £60m "monster"

The sensational talent will be a game-changer for Arsenal.

By
Jack Salveson Holmes

May 16, 2025

Still reeling from their failure to qualify for the Champions League, Aston Villa have instantly set their sights on summer upgrades which could reportedly include a defender who has won it all in English football.

Aston Villa may still face PSR consequences

It’s fair to say that Aston Villa went all in on Champions League qualification, knowing that failure would have its consequences – that failure simply couldn’t be an option. So, the reaction when Manchester United sealed a shock victory on the final day after Morgan Rogers’ goal had controversially been disallowed was always going to be strong.

Villa slammed the decision, which they feel cost them their Champions League place, citing that a more experienced referee should have been in charge of such an important game, rather than 35-year-old Thomas Bramall.

Whether the blame truly lies with Bramall or Villa, themselves, for missing out on a place in the top five is not the question those in the Midlands should be answering, however. Instead, they should turn their focus towards how they’re going to navigate their way past increasing profit and sustainability concerns.

Already, the likes of Emiliano Martinez have been linked with moves away from Villa Park in a shock exit which is becoming more and more of a possibility. The Argentine is undoubtedly one of Unai Emery’s key men, but could be shown the door as they look to balance their books this summer.

Perhaps in a defiant attempt to welcome upgrades even in the face of PSR concerns, Aston Villa could still welcome fresh faces in the coming months. The likes of Lucas Chevalier is one name on their reported shortlist to replace Martinez, whilst those in the Midlands have also seemingly set their sights on signing a Premier League champion at a bargain price this summer.

Aston Villa informed about Joe Gomez deal

According to Empire of The Kop, Aston Villa have now been informed about Joe Gomez’s situation at Liverpool and are one of eight Premier League clubs currently keeping an eye on the defender who will be allowed to leave Anfield this summer.

The veteran centre-back, who can also play as a left and right-back, will reportedly cost any potential suitor just €30m (£25m) in the coming months in what is a bargain deal for such an experienced player. After becoming a two-time Premier League winner in recent months too, Gomez himself is reportedly open to an Anfield exit in pursuit of a starting place elsewhere.

He's Grealish 2.0: Aston Villa keen on £55m star who has the "X Factor"

Aston Villa are looking to upgrade their attacking options this summer

By
Joe Nuttall

Jun 3, 2025

Whilst the 28-year-old has endured his fair share of injury problems, there’s a reason why he’s Liverpool’s longest-serving first-team player and Arne Slot recognised his quality earlier in the season, telling reporters: “Joe is patient in a good way, he always makes sure he is ready whenever the club or his teammates need him, and that is special when it comes to his mentality because not many players can do this for so many years that he has done this.”

If Aston Villa want to get back into the Champions League next season, then to say they could do a lot worse than signing a defender who’s won the competition would be a major understatement.

Birmingham City are currently preparing for a season in the Championship after they took League One by storm to secure the title with a record 111 points.

Chris Davies led his side to 34 wins and just three defeats in 46 matches in the third tier in his first campaign in charge of the club, and he is now tasked with building a team to take on the second tier.

As is natural with a promotion to a higher level, there are some players who played regular football in League One for Birmingham who may not make the cut as regulars next term.

One player who may not have as much game time for the Blues is left-winger Keshi Anderson, who started 27 of his 37 appearances this season.

Why Birmingham need an upgrade on Keshi Anderson

The 30-year-old attacker joined the club from Blackpool in the summer of 2023 and failed to deliver much in front of goal in the Championship during his first season, with a return of zero goals and two assists in 20 matches.

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Birmingham’s relegation to League One provided Anderson with an opportunity to produce more quality in the final third at a lower level, with seven goals and five assists in his 27 starts in the third tier.

The left winger’s dismal return at Championship level in the 2023/24 campaign for the Blues and his decent but unspectacular haul this season in League One do not suggest that he is likely to be a key player for Davies next term.

Birmingham should aim for a forward who has the potential to deliver more quality, in terms of goals and assists, on a regular basis at Championship level, which is why they should swoop for Louie Barry.

Why Birmingham should sign Louie Barry

The Championship side should make a move to sign the English winger from their rivals Aston Villa, as GIVEMESPORT recently reported that he could be an option for the club.

Villa are set to send the 21-year-old star, who they valued at around £12m in January, out on loan for the 2025/26 campaign, and Birmingham should take advantage of that to bring him to St. Andrew’s this summer as an upgrade on Anderson.

Barry, whose composure was once hailed as “incredible” by Declan Rice, only played four times for Hull in the Championship in the second half of this season before an injury put an end to his time with the Tigers.

However, his form on loan at Stockport County in League One during the first half of the campaign suggests that he has the potential to be a big upgrade on Anderson.

As you can see in the table above, Barry scored more than twice as many goals as the Birmingham winger did in League One, despite leaving the division in the January transfer window, whilst fulfilling a similar tactical role as a right-footed forward on the left flank.

This suggests that the Villa youngster could come in to improve the firepower in Davies’ side heading into the Championship campaign, as he appears more likely to offer a threat at the top end of the pitch in the Championship than Anderson would be.

Birmingham could sign "incredible" striker who'd be Stansfield 2.0

Birmingham City could be about to land their next Jay Stansfield by surprisingly snapping up this incredible attacker.

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By
Kelan Sarson

Jun 2, 2025

Therefore, Birmingham should put their rivalry with the Villans aside to thrash out a loan move for the right-footed star, who could take Anderson’s place in the team and potentially play a key role in a promotion push in the second tier next season.

Russell Martin is the man charged with bringing the glory days back to Glasgow Rangers. He was announced as the club’s 20th permanent manager in midweek, and thoughts now turn to the transfer window.

The 49ers will likely give the new manager some funds to strengthen his squad, especially given how important next season is for the Ibrox side.

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Now that Rangers have officially appointed Russell Martin as their new manager, we assess the dream lineup the new boss could build at Ibrox.

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By
Ben Gray

Jun 5, 2025

Reclaiming the Premiership title will be his priority. To build a squad capable of challenging Celtic, he might need to cash in on a prized asset or two.

Why Rangers could sell Mohamed Diomande

Both Nicolas Raskin and Mohamed Diomande have been linked with moves away from Glasgow this summer.

The latter has been subject to interest from Everton recently, although Martin may well reject an offer should it arrive for the Ivorian.

However, should the Toffees make a bid too good to turn down, Martin simply must cash in.

Far too often in the past have the club rejected bids, only to see star players walk away for a pittance. Or even worse, for free, in the case of Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos, for instance.

Diomande recorded 15 goal contributions last season – six goals and nine assists – while showcasing his versatility across numerous positions.

Given that the club may have to rely on Europa League football next season, selling players when the iron is hot might be the best way to bolster the finances.

If so, Martin may look to seal a deal to bring in an ideal replacement for Diomande this summer…

Rangers could land the perfect Diomande replacement

Last month, the Light Blues were linked with a move to sign Brazilian starlet Metinho from Ligue 1 side Troyes.

The Daily Record has since claimed earlier this week that it will take an offer of around £5m to secure his signature this summer. It remains to be seen how much Martin will have to spend, but selling a player for a high fee could help his cause.

He will be out of contract next summer, hence Troyes’ decision to move him on this summer if the fee is right. Martin could be signing an ideal replacement for Diomande should he land the player, that’s for sure.

Metinho spent the second half of last season out on loan at FC Basel, helping them win the Swiss league title in the process.

Although not as effective in the final third as Diomande, Metinho shone defensively, averaging 2.6 tackles, one interception and recovered 4.4 balls per game for the club.

Having started his career at Fluminense, Metinho was hailed as one of “Brazil’s best” by SelecaoTalk in 2021.

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While his career might not have lived up to this lofty praise as yet, there are still signs as to why he could be an “excellent” signing for Rangers – as noted by writer Kai Watson.

Still only 22, Metinho has plenty of time on his side to fulfil his potential. If he does this at Rangers, there is no doubt the midfielder could land the club a solid profit in a few years.

Rangers can sign best striker since Morelos in move for "world-class" star

Now that Russell Martin has officially been appointed the new Rangers manager, could they sign a “world-class” striker on a free transfer?

By
Ben Gray

Jun 6, 2025

It’s all changing at Tottenham Hotspur at the moment.

Ange Postecoglou may have led the club to their first trophy in a generation, but a 17th-place finish in the Premier League was enough for Daniel Levy and Co to send him on his way.

In his place, former Brentford manager Thomas Frank has been tasked with dramatically improving the club’s domestic form next season, and one way to make that happen is by adding genuine quality to the squad.

Fortunately, recent reports suggest the North Londoners may be closing in on a signing who’d be a more exciting addition to the team than Mathys Tel.

Tottenham transfer news

The transfer window may have only just opened again, but Spurs have recently been linked with many talented attackers, such as Bryan Mbeumo and Yoanne Wissa, who thrived under Frank’s management.

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Moreover, to ensure the squad aren’t left short on numbers in attack next year, Levy and Co have also re-signed Tel on a permanent transfer.

The young Frenchman did well enough in spells last season, and the potential is certainly there, but based purely on what we saw from him this year, it’s hard to describe his £30m signing as particularly exciting.

The good news is that the Lilywhites now appear to be advancing in talks to sign someone who certainly would be an exciting signing: Antoine Semenyo.

According to a recent report from TEAMtalk, the Spurs are incredibly interested in the Bournemouth star and are ‘growing in confidence in striking a deal’ with the South Coast side.

The report does not mention how much the Ghanaian international could cost the North Londoners, but reports from earlier this month claim that a fee of up to £70m should be enough.

Now, that is certainly a lot of money, but given Semenyo’s ability and experience, it’d be worth it for Spurs, especially as he’d be a more exciting signing than Tel.

Why Semenyo would be a more exciting signing than Tel

Okay, so the first thing to address is that Semenyo has an inherent advantage here in that the newest attacking signings are going to be more exciting than a club re-signing someone they’ve had on loan before purely for the fact that they’ll represent something fresh and relatively unknown.

However, while this is undoubtedly the case here, there are other significant reasons why the Bournemouth star would be a far more exciting addition to the team than Tel, starting with their output.

In 20 appearances for the North Londoners, totalling 1257 minutes, the Sarcelles-born attacker was able to score three goals and provide a single assist, which comes out to an average of a goal involvement every five games, or every 314.25 minutes.

In stark contrast, the Cherries ace scored 13 goals and provided seven assists in 42 appearances, totalling 3562 minutes, which comes out to an average of a goal involvement every 2.1 games, or every 178.1 minutes.

Moreover, while the Frenchman can play off the left or up top relatively easily, the Chelsea-born ace can play off either flank, up top or even in midfield, thanks largely to the fact he’s ambipedal.

Finally, on top of everything else, the 25-year-old “monster,” as dubbed by respected analyst Ben Mattinson, also comes out way on top when we take a look under the hood at their underlying numbers.

For example, he comes out on top in almost all relevant metrics, such as non-penalty goals plus assists, shot and goal-creating actions, key passes, successful take-ons and many, many more, all per 90.

Ultimately, while Tel is a talented player who could develop into something special, Semenyo is streaks ahead of him and would be a far more exciting signing for Spurs.

A better signing than Mbeumo: Spurs enter talks to sign "unbelievable" CF

Tottenham Hotspur could be about to make a move to land an attacker who could star in North London.

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By
Ethan Lamb

Jun 16, 2025

Rangers are “weighing up” a move for a striker who loves doing “special things” on the pitch, according to a new update from Sky Sports journalist Luca Bendoni.

This is expected to be a summer of plenty of ins and outs at Ibrox, with new manager Russell Martin of course keen to get in the right players to suit his own system, offloading those who he doesn’t see a future for.

Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has emerged as an exciting target for Rangers, with the 27-year-old surely not wanting to be in the Championship with Saints next season. With the 2026 World Cup looming next summer, he will want to have as good a chance as possible of making England’s squad by starting on a big stage this term.

Meanwhile, Peterborough United centre-back Emmanuel Fernandez has also been talked about as an option for the Gers, following an impressive 2024/25 campaign that saw him average six clearances and 3.5 aerial duel wins per game in League One.

On the downside, Hamza Igamane’s time as a Rangers player looks to be nearing its conclusion, with the striker said to have agreed personal terms with Lille, heading to the Ligue 1 side as Jonathan David’s replacement.

Rangers eyeing move for attacking ace

According to Bendoni on X, Rangers are now “weighing up” a move for Maccabi Tel Aviv striker Don Turgeman this summer.

Turgeman is an exciting attacking talent who would be a long-term signing for the Gers, considering he is still only 21 years of age. He has already won 10 caps for Israel, scoring once for his country in the process.

He has spoken about the brilliance he likes to produce on the pitch, while Gers fans are already getting excited and even comparing him to the great Luis Suarez.

Turgeman could be an ideal direct replacement for Igamane, coming in as a key starter and hopefully taking to the Scottish Premiership with ease, and 32 goals in 109 appearances for Tel Aviv bodes well.

Personal terms agreed: Rangers now in talks to sell "brilliant" £20m ace

Rangers are now in talks with a European club over the sale of one of their key players from last season.

By
Brett Worthington

Jun 26, 2025

He should only get better as he matures as a player, and the fact that he likes to entertain could make him an immediate crowd favourite among Rangers supporters.

Glasgow Rangers, after officially announcing the Ibrox arrival of Nasser Djiga, who became their seventh signing of the summer, have now reportedly agreed a deal to sign another Gers reinforcement.

Rangers announce sixth Ibrox signing in Djiga

If there were any concerns that Russell Martin wouldn’t be backed by the 49ers in his new job, then those concerns have quickly been put to bed by Rangers’ summer business. So far, they’ve signed Lyall Cameron, Max Aarons, Joe Rothwell, Emmanuel Fernandez, Thelo Aasgaard, Oscar Cortes on a permanent deal and, most recently, Djiga on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers.

After becoming the latest to put pen to paper, the defender told the official Rangers website: “I am very happy to join Rangers, it is one of the biggest clubs in Scotland and in Europe. I will try to give everything, to play every game and I think it is the best team for me. I just want to play and enjoy football with the team.”

Meanwhile, equally delighted to welcome another addition, Martin said: “Nasser is someone who, despite still only being 22, has garnered valuable experience in both the UEFA Champions League and Premier League.

“We believe he has all the attributes required to thrive here at Rangers in the upcoming campaign and I am looking forward to working with him.”

Bid now made: Rangers pursuing deal to sign "exciting" Cortes upgrade

Rangers are reportedly interested in signing a winger who would be an upgrade on Oscar Cortes.

By
Dan Emery

Jul 10, 2025

Even as signing number seven settles in and pre-season gets underway, however, the Gers still have unfinished business in the transfer window. The 49ers, perhaps aware of just the concerning gap between Rangers and Scottish Premiership champions Celtic was last season, are still aiming to welcome more fresh faces.

Reports are now suggesting that they’ve once again turned their attention towards English football in pursuit of those signings too, having already signed Aasgaard, Aarons, Fernandez and Djiga from English clubs.

Rangers agree deal to sign Gassama

According to Sky Sports, Rangers have now agreed a deal in principle to sign Djeidi Gassama from Sheffield Wednesday this summer. The 21-year-old winger is reportedly set to sign a long-term deal at Ibrox and leave what has become a sinking ship at Sheffield Wednesday.

Like Aasgaard and Fernandez, Gassama impressed in the Championship at times last season – scoring eight goals and creating one other in all competitions to help the Owls stay afloat. Now set to enter Scottish football for the first time, the Frenchman will be desperate to make a similar impact.

Earning plenty of praise during his time at Hillsborough, Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl previously told reporters when asked about Gassama: “He had a big opportunity in the first half with the transition, and we spoke before about ball positions.

“We spoke to the young players about coming in and showing what they can do, and he’s doing so step by step. He was fantastic in training, and that’s the reason why we took him. It’s not just about defending, we want to attack and play forward. And this is the reason why I put him in.”

Leicester City have now held talks with a 57-year-old over the vacant manager position at the King Power Stadium, according to a recent report.

Despite the terrible campaign for the Foxes in the Premier League, it took them nine weeks after the season had ended to announce Ruud van Nistelrooy had in fact left the football club. After managing just five wins from his 27 games in charge, his departure was expected; just the time it took to announce it left many supporters confused.

Leicester City may now approach 4-4-1-1 boss who has coached 322 PL matches

Ruud van Nistelrooy could find himself ousted at the King Power Stadium.

By
Sean Markus Clifford

Jun 5, 2025

Alas, the Foxes are finally on the lookout for a new manager to lead them in the Championship. One person that Leicester looked keen on appointing was Russell Martin. It was even reported that Martin had agreed a deal in principle to join Leicester, but that didn’t come to fruition, as the former Southampton manager decided to join Rangers instead.

Since then, out-of-work Sean Dyche has been mentioned as an option, while Danny Rohl has emerged as their number one target, with his release clause slashed from £5 million to £1 million.

But if a deal still cannot be agreed with Rohl, Graeme Bailey has revealed that Leicester could make an approach for Dyche, who has done wonders in the Championship before.

Leicester hold talks with experienced Championship promotion winner

However, there is now a new name in the frame to possibly replace Van Nistelrooy. According to Football League World, Leicester have held talks with Chris Wilder over their managerial vacancy.

Wilder is another manager who is currently out of work, as he left his post at Sheffield United nearly three weeks ago. The Blades’ new owners decided it was time for the club to go in a different direction, despite the fact that Wilder led United to a third-place finish and the play-off final.

The 57-year-old would be considered a more experienced option for the Foxes, especially at Championship level, as he’s taken charge of 189 games in that division, winning 93, averaging 1.69 points per game and, in that time, he guided the Blades to the Premier League during the 2017/18 season.

However, a concern would be his Premier League record, as he’s won just 20 of the 90 top-flight games he has been in charge of.

Wilder is just the latest in a string of names to be added to the list of options for the Foxes, but appointing the former Sheffield United boss may be easier than chasing other managers. That is because Wilder is represented by the same agency as current Leicester defender Luke Thomas, with the club no doubt holding an existing relationship with the agency which could smooth negotiations with no current employer to worry about.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have a recent history of making intelligent transfer moves and could now be set to land another talented star, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Wolverhampton Wanderers looking upwards under Vitor Pereira

The Old Gold are back in pre-season action and will take encouragement despite their 2-1 defeat to CD Santa Clara in pre-season after forgotten man Sasa Kalajdzic scored in his first appearance for 18 months.

Despite enduring a tough time with injuries, the Austria international is back up and running and spoke to reporters post-match, stating: “It was a really good feeling [to play] after a long, long time. Just kicking the ball with my mates in an unofficial but, for me, more official game and I’m just happy everything went well.

Wolves overtake AC Milan in race for £13m defender, pushing to seal deal

The Old Gold are now leading the race for a defender, having recently held talks.

By
Dominic Lund

Jul 17, 2025

“I gained more minutes, playing with the others to get to now them again more and more on the pitch and it was a really good next step.”

With Jorgen Strand Larsen and Fer Lopez in the door at Molineux, Wolves are leading the race to sign Almeria full-back Marc Pubill as Vitor Pereira looks to add strength at right-back.

Real Betis winger Pablo Garcia is also on Wolves’ radar. However, they face stiff competition from Real Madrid for his signature, which may complicate the likelihood of a deal being done.

Wolves open talks over deal to sign "powerful" £13m Olympic gold medallist

The Old Gold are in a strong position to win the race for a defender.

By
Dominic Lund

Jul 10, 2025

Reinforcing out wide is a central priority for the Old Gold to ensure they have enough chance creators present within their tactical framework, so it will come as no surprise to hear that they are now closing on a winger.

Romano: Jhon Arias set for Wolverhampton Wanderers medical

Taking to social media platform X, world-renowned transfer reporter Romano has confirmed that Fluminense winger Jhon Arias is set for a medical ahead of a proposed move to Wolves that will cost around £18.2 million.

The Club World Cup semi-finalists will retain a 10% sell-on clause in the deal, and it now only appears to be a matter of time before he will be announced at Molineux.

With his move now seemingly nothing more than a formality, the 27-year-old has registered a goal and four assists from 11 appearances this campaign in the Brazilian top-flight.

In that time, Arias has also created 28 chances and delivered 19 successful crosses, making him a prime candidate to strengthen Pereira’s attacking output on either flank.

South American players have a long history of thriving at Molineux, and the Colombia international will hope he can become the next quality recruit to shine in the West Midlands.