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A big claim has emerged on Rangers and their chances of bringing an English striker to Ibrox in the summer transfer window… 

What’s the talk?

Transfer inside Pete O’Rourke has suggested that Rangers’ potential Champions League campaign could help them to seal a deal to sign Cameron Archer on loan for the 2022/23 season.

He told GIVEMESPORT: “Rangers will be hoping that regular first-team football and the chance to play European football might give them the edge over several Championship clubs who are also keen on him.”

talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook Tweeted earlier this month: “There is a lot of interest in AVFC striker Cameron Archer including Rangers, Boro and Watford.”

Supporters will be delighted

Ibrox supporters will be delighted by this claim as it suggests that Rangers will be leading the race to sign him on loan, should he become available in the coming weeks.

The link with Steven Gerrard may also work in the club’s favour as the Villa boss, obviously, knows the Gers inside and out and will know that Archer will have a chance to develop whilst playing with the pressure of trying to win trophies for a big club.

Fans will be excited by the prospect of the attacker arriving in Glasgow as his form in the 2021/22 campaign suggests that he has the potential to be an excellent addition to Gio van Bronckhorst’s team.

He spent the first half of the campaign with Villa and caught the eye with four goals in two EFL Cup appearances, whilst also making two cameos in the Premier League. The gem also produced a whopping six goals and two assists in four EFL Trophy outings in that time.

This earned him a loan move to Preston in the English Championship and he managed seven goals and one assist in 18 starts in the second tier.

Archer ended the season with 17 strikes and three assists in 24 starts for Villa and Preston combined. This shows that he has the quality to make a huge impact in the final third, by finding the back of the net on a regular basis.

At the age of 20, he also has the potential to improve and develop over time. This means that he is a player who can grow over the course of the 2022/23 campaign, with fans able to enjoy watching his progress as he hopefully scores plenty of goals for the club.

Therefore, Gers supporters will be keen to see Ross Wilson strike a deal for the centre-forward and will now be hoping that their Champions League qualifiers will be enough to convince him to make the switch to Scotland.

AND in other news, “Easily..”: Huge Rangers transfer claim emerges that’ll leave Wilson delighted…

Sunderland are now ready to offer Ross Stewart more money in a bid to fend off interest from Scottish Premiership giants Rangers, according to the Daily Record.

The Lowdown: Stewart’s season

After arriving at the Stadium of Light in January 2021, the 25-year-old went on to establish himself as one of the most dangerous players in League One.

Having netted 26 goals across the most recent campaign, the Scotland international ended up level with Wigan Athletic’s Will Keane as the division’s top scorer.

Perhaps even more impressively, Stewart started all 49 league games last season including the play-offs, being substituted on just six occasions.

The Latest: Rangers want Stewart

Stewart is currently a target for Rangers, with Ibrox sporting director Ross Wilson having listed the Black Cats marksman as a possible option this summer.

However, according to the Daily Record, Sunderland are ready to offer the forward more money in a bid to fend off interest from the Glasgow club and a plethora of English suitors.

Stewart pocketed an automatic pay rise for his vital role in the Black Cats’ promotion to the Championship, but the Wearside club are keen to give him an even more lucrative deal in order to keep hold of him.

Therefore, it is reported that talks will be opened when the Scotsman comes back from his summer break in the near future.

The Verdict: Keep him at all costs…

Sunderland director Kristjaan Speakman has previously spoken of his determination to keep Stewart at the Stadium of Light, having labelled the attacker’s season ‘incredible’.

The 25-year-old averaging the Black Cats’ highest match rating across the entire campaign with an impressive 7.42, with second-placed Tom Flanagan trailing behind with 7.04 (via WhoScored).

Also, Sunderland’s next-highest scorer, Nathan Broadhead, netted a comparatively meagre 10 league goals, illustrating just how crucial Stewart was in their promotion campaign.

With Alex Neil’s side preparing for life in the Championship, it is imperative for the Black Cats to hold on to their star striker at all costs, given the probable difficulty in finding a like-for-like replacement.

Reliable journalist and transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio has now revealed some exciting Everton news involving Rodrigo Becao.

The Lowdown: Solid season

The 26-year-old was a standout player for Udinese last season, ranking highly among his team-mates in terms of aerial duels won and average tackles, interceptions, clearances, blocks and passes per match in Serie A (WhoScored).

The 6 foot 3 centre-back could now join new signing James Tarkowski at Goodison Park, as Frank Lampard looks to bolster his defensive options for next term.

The Latest: Talks ongoing

Taking to Twitter, Di Marzio has revealed that there is now a ‘negotiation in progress’ between Everton and Udinese over the potential transfer of Becao.

However, expanding in his latest column, he adds that there is still some distance between the two clubs over a fee, and an agreement is not close as of yet.

The Verdict: Get it done

Currently rated at £5.4m by Transfermarkt, Becao is not likely to break the bank, so this is a deal that Everton should look to get done as soon as possible, especially after the £60m that they received from selling Richarlison to Tottenham Hotspur.

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Becao is a fellow Brazilian, and at 26 years of age, he is about to enter his prime.

He could establish a formidable centre-back partnership with Tarkowski and would also provide extra competition for the likes of Ben Godfrey, Michael Keane, Mason Holgate and Yerry Mina.

Tottenham Hotspur have been hit by another blow in their pursuit of Middlesbrough right-back Djed Spence after suffering a fresh setback with their latest offer.

The Lowdown: Weeks of negotiations

The 21-year-old helped Nottingham Forest to achieve promotion to the Premier League during his loan spell last season, with his outstanding performances at the City Ground catching the eye of the Lilywhites.

Sky Sports reported last month that the north London outfit were in advanced talks with Boro over a move for the youngster, but no agreement had yet been made due to the two parties being unable to agree a suitable fee.

Spurs are said to have tabled a €20m (£16.9m) bid which is believed to be below the northeast club’s asking price, but even after submitting an increased offer, it appears that they aren’t any closer to getting a deal over the line.

The Latest: Tottenham increase Spence offer

Taking to Twitter, The Times journalist Martin Hardy has claimed that Tottenham have upped their offer for Spence, but that it’s still not enough for Middlesbrough to do business.

He wrote: “Spurs up bid for Djed Spence by £2 million but still short of Middlesbrough valuation.”

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The Verdict: Splash the cash

Tottenham’s pursuit of Spence has been ongoing for a while now, and with Fabio Paratici being the one who initiated the interest in the first place – having travelled to watch his transfer target in action for Forest last season – the north Londoners’ director of football needs to take urgent action and get it done.

The longer that Spurs refuse to meet Middlesbrough’s valuation, the more likely it seems that he will stay on Teesside or end up moving to another destination for a lot less than what the Lilywhites have offered.

For the sake of a couple of million pounds’ difference, Tottenham and Conte must to invest now if they want to secure the services of their long-time target.

For someone at such a young age with bags of potential – he has been tipped to “go to the top” by his former manager Neil Warnock – it’s a deal which would absolutely be worth it.

Tottenham Hotspur insider John Wenham has delivered his verdict on the Sunderland pursuit of striker Troy Parrott. 

The lowdown: Rising star

A product of the youth system in north London having arrived from his homeland in 2017, Parrott has spent time on loan at Millwall, Ipswich Town and most recently MK Dons where he scored and assisted against the Black Cats during the 2021/22 campaign.

The 20-year-old is already a fully-fledged senior Republic of Ireland international and has made four first-team outings for Tottenham to add to a stellar youth career that has seen the talented frontman score 31 times in 38 appearances across various levels.

Despite being part of the squad on a pre-season tour in South Korea, Parrott is expected to be sent out on another loan in order to continue his development, and one well-informed onlooker has suggested that Sunderland could be set to win the race…

The latest: ‘Send him to Sunderland’

Speaking to Football Insider, Wenham, described as a Spurs ‘insider’ who regularly breaks news about the club on Lilywhite Rose social media, claimed that the 15-cap star could be about to follow Jack Clarke to the North East.

He said: “I can see Tory Parrott going to Sunderland. I know Sunderland do have interest in him. They have a big Scottish striker at the moment but the beauty of Troy is that he can drop in as a 10.

“He would get a lot of game time there. Sunderland are a very big, well-supported club and I think Troy would thrive off that audience, that crowd. It would be a very good signing for them. He would be linking up with some of his friends in Jack Clarke and Dennis Cirkin.

“I know they have lost Nathan Broadhead from Everton, they have not been able to bring him back. If we could get Troy there, playing every week, that would be good. I know Middlesbrough are also interested but personally, I would send him to Sunderland.”

The verdict: Hopeful

Upon making an eagerly anticipated return to the Championship, Alex Neil has wasted little time in bolstering the Stadium of Light ranks with the captures of Arsenal starlet Daniel Ballard, Union Berlin forward Leon Dajaku and of course Clarke on a permanent basis from Tottenham.

Albeit mainly in youth football, signing a proven goal-getter in Parrott  – who was hailed as an ‘exceptional player’ by ex-England goalkeeper Paul Robinson whilst on loan at Millwall –  would be another indication of intent from Sunderland as the standalone firepower of Ross Stewart is strengthened.

Furthermore, potentially arriving on a deal ahead of league rivals Middlesbrough, landing the £4.5million valued frontman would be a feather in the cap for the remaining pulling power at the club, whilst also keeping money in the coffers for Neil to bolster other areas of the squad.

Manchester United have reached a full agreement with Barcelona for midfielder Frenkie de Jong, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Lowdown: Moves coming thick and fast

The Red Devils made left-back Tyrell Malacia the first signing of the Erik ten Hag era earlier this month, and United chief Richard Arnold appears to be making progress on further likely arrivals.

Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez appears to be on the verge of a move to Old Trafford, with a deal thought to be ‘imminent’, while free agent Christian Eriksen also looks set to pen terms with the Premier League giants.

De Jong, who has been labelled as a ‘genius’ by his manager Xavi Hernandez, could also now be on the way to England for a reunion with Ten Hag following a breakthrough in talks with Barcelona.

The Latest: Agreement reached over De Jong

Romano took to Twitter on Thursday morning to provide a significant update on De Jong’s future.

He revealed that, ‘after further talks’, a ‘full agreement’ has been reached between the two clubs worth a total €85m (£71.9m), with a guaranteed fee around €75m (£63.5m).

However, the transfer expert did add that personal terms are ‘still the issue’ which needs to be resolved for a transfer to go through.

The Verdict: Huge news

De Jong has been the man on United’s radar ever since Ten Hag was announced as manager at the end of April.

Therefore, agreeing on a fee is a big step in the Red Devils’ pursuit to bring the Dutchman to Manchester, and hopefully personal terms can be finalised soon.

The 25-year-old is still owed £17m in deferred salary payments by Barcelona, so that could be an issue which means that the saga could still drag on over the coming days and possibly weeks despite a fee being agreed.

Newcastle United could launch a move for Benjamin Sesko after an exciting transfer claim emerged this week…

What’s the word?

It’s thought that the Magpies are monitoring the 19-year-old striker’s situation at RB Salzburg, where he has emerged as one of Europe’s top young talents.

“Understand Newcastle admire Salzburg forward Benjamin Sesko & 19-year-old is on list of names they’re exploring, but it has not moved beyond that at this stage,” tweeted Daily Mail journalist Craig Hope.

Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Serie A champions AC Milan have also been mooted with interest in recent weeks.

The next Erling Haaland

It’s no secret that the northeast outfit are in the market for a new striker, as revealed by Fabrizio Romano, and it would be an exciting move if they could secure the Slovenian international.

Given his upbringing at Austrian giants RB Salzburg, Sesko has already earned plenty of comparisons to Erling Haaland, even more so as he stands at a similar 6 foot 4 in stature.

The Salzburg gem only started 15 games last term but that didn’t stop him from providing ten goals and seven assists across 36 appearances on their way to the league title.

“My teammates at the club tell me that Haaland and I are very similar, especially in terms of speed. Most of them even tell me that I’m better than him!” the striker once told reporters in his home country (via GOAL).

Measuring speeds akin to Kylian Mbappe (around 36.1km/h), it’s clear that Sesko has a unique skill set and ultimately, it’s one that could thrive in the Premier League as his combination of rapid pace and towering strength will be enough to tear defences apart.

Also lauded as “the new Erling Haaland” and a “killer in the making,” by scout Jacek Kulig, interest in the Slovenian is sure to leave the Magpies faithful buzzing about the prospect of signing him.

Sesko may not be proven outside of Austria but it’s clear that he has massive potential and that should excite everyone concerned with Newcastle. Dan Ashworth and co should certainly follow up their admiration with a formal offer before the September 1st deadline.

AND in other news, “As it stands..”: Major transfer claim emerges that’ll leave Magpies supporters gutted…

Fabrizio Romano has dropped an update on the future of Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Joe Rodon.

What’s the latest?

In a recent post on Twitter, the Italian journalist revealed that, following a number of reports linking the 24-year-old with a move away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer, Stade Rennais have now agreed a season-long loan deal with Spurs for the Wales international – a deal which is said to include a €20m (£17m) option to buy the defender on a permanent basis.

In his tweet, the transfer insider said: “Joe Rodon, in France this weekend in order to undergo medical tests on Sunday as new Rennes player. Deal done with Tottenham – loan move until June 2023 and salary covered. Buy option confirmed as revealed on Thursday: €20m.”

Conte will be buzzing

While it is undeniable that Rodon is an extremely talented young defender, with it being reported Tottenham will now have to offload players in order to bring more signings into the club this summer, Romano’s latest update on the centre-back is sure to be one that will leave Antonio Conte buzzing.

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Indeed, since making an £11m move to Spurs back in September of 2020, the £7.2m-rated talent has started a total of just 14 games for the north London side – making a further 10 appearances from the bench.

The £24k-per-week defender’s game time became even more limited following Conte’s arrival at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last November, with the 27-cap international starting just two games in all competitions under the Italian’s management – while only making an additional three appearances as a substitute.

As such, with it being clear that Rodon is not a part of the 52-year-old’s long-term plans at Spurs, in addition to the fact that his departure could lead to Fabio Paratici signing a more suitable centre-back for Conte’s style of football ahead of the club’s 2022/23 campaign, it would very much appear as if the Welshman’s impending departure is a move that will delight all involved.

AND in other news: Journo reveals Paratici talks are “ongoing” for Spurs signing, Conte will be buzzing

Tottenham Hotspur are growing in belief that they will tie Harry Kane down to a new contract in the near future…

What’s the word?

That’s according to talkSPORT journalist and transfer expert Alex Crook, who claims that the England international is likely to extend his current £200k-per-week deal due to two main factors – one, manager Antonio Conte, and two, their qualification to the Champions League.

When asked about the likelihood of the 29-year-old extending his stay, he told GIVEMESPORT:

“I think they are more confident because of Antonio Conte and the fact they’re back in the Champions League.”

Best business yet

Recently, ever-reliable football.london reporter Alasdair Gold revealed that Spurs would soon submit a contract offer to their leading talisman and that he was a “huge part” of Conte’s plans at the club.

His current deal expires in 2024, so there is no rush as he still has two years to run but given last summer’s interest from Manchester City and lingering interest from Bayern Munich, it would be a very wise decision from sporting director Fabio Paratici to get it done sooner rather than later.

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If he can get this over the line in the coming weeks, then arguably, it would be the Lilywhites’ best piece of business yet as a large part of their success will boil down to the Englishman and his goalscoring exploits.

Signing a new long-term bumper contract at Hotspur Way will make it very hard for the Bundesliga champions, something that their manager Julian Nagelsmann has already alluded to.

“He is very expensive. That’s the problem – but brilliant player. One of two or three who can play as a centre-forward [as well as a] No 10, but he’s very strong, brilliant with [his] head and both feet,” the German claimed (via the Daily Mail).

“He could score a lot in the Bundesliga. I don’t know the price, but it’s really tough for Bayern Munich. We’ll see what happens in the future.”

City’s interest was a very frustrating saga as Kane, according to Sky Sports, even asked to leave his boyhood club.

Last campaign, the 29-year-old striker finished with 17 goals and nine assists in the Premier League, having started the season off slow. Overall, he was their top goalscorer in all competitions, just as he has been for the past eight seasons.

Now with Conte at the helm and Spurs back in the Champions League, it would make sense for Kane to commit his future to Tottenham, if that happens anytime soon, then you can forget about Richarlison and Yves Bissouma. This news would eclipse the lot.

AND in other news, Paratici could seal “incredible” 7th Spurs signing with Conte keen on £58.7m “monster”…

Tottenham Hotspur chief Fabio Paratici remains keen on Adama Traore…

What’s the word?

That’s according to Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor, who claims that the Spain international remains on the radar of the Spurs sporting director, having tried to sign him in January.

“Paratici is a huge fan, he tried to sign him when he was at Juventus, Conte obviously wanted him in January before he got the Barcelona move,” he said to GIVEMESPORT.

“But at the moment, there’s been surprisingly little interest in him.”

A versatile option

Perhaps the north Londoners should turn that interest into something formal as Traore could add a lot to manager Antonio Conte’s squad, given the fact that he can play on the right flank, up top and at wing-back, too.

Spurs are considerably well stocked at right wing-back right now following the arrival of Djed Spence but doubts will still linger over the futures of Matt Doherty and Emerson Royal, who by all accounts had an excellent game in their Premier League opener against Southampton on Saturday, though that is just one game and he has proven to be inconsistent as seen last campaign.

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Further up the field, Dejan Kulusevski doesn’t really have much backup – Lucas Moura may well no longer be good enough, whilst Richarlison is more a left-sided or striker option.

During his time in the English top-flight at Wolverhampton Wanderers, the 26-year-old powerhouse has received plenty of praise for his unique physical attributes.

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand once dubbed him a “machine” during BT Sport punditry duties (via the Birmingham Mail), whilst former teammate Carles Gil has previously deemed him “unstoppable.”

Also lauded as an “animal” by his former Barcelona boss Xavi, Traore is thought to be available for as little as £10m, as per Football Insider, which would make him a very low-risk signing for Conte and Paratici.

His threat is undeniable, not just given the aforementioned praise, as the Spaniard ranks inside the top 1% of his positional peers across Europe for dribbles completed (5.24 per 90), as well as the top 3% for progressive carries (10.49) per 90, via FBref.

Whilst unlikely to be a starter right now, Traore could become a wonderful and versatile depth option for the Lilywhites as they look to compete across all competitions, including the Champions League, this season.

As such, Paratici’s admiration must turn into a bid as Spurs look to make a seventh splash of the summer.

AND in other news, Paratici could sign Conte his own Frenkie de Jong in Spurs swoop for “incredible” 5 ft 10 gem…