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Aston Villa will reportedly seek to loan out Wesley in the summer transfer window following horrendous injury problems for the striker.

The Lowdown: Injury hell for Wesley

The Brazilian arrived at Villa Park in the summer of 2019, costing £22m and becoming the most expensive signing the club’s history at the time. He has since been usurped by Ollie Watkins in that respect, but it’s fair to say big things were expected of the striker.

Sadly, a cruciate ligament injury suffered at the beginning of last year halted Wesley’s progress significantly, with the 24-year-old playing just 15 minutes of Premier League football this season.

The Latest: Villa looking to sell striker

According to Football Insider, Villa don’t intend to keep Wesley in their squad for next season, moving him on to pastures new instead. The report claimed that Dean Smith had been unconvinced by the Brazilian even before his horrific injury in January 2020.

The plan is to loan him out and sign another striker, which suggests that he has no future at Villa Park moving forward.

The Verdict: Time to move on

There was so much promise when Wesley arrived, but unfortunately the severity of his injury means that he may never be the same player again.

There is a feeling that Smith’s side have moved on without him, too, with Watkins leading the line excellently in his place, scoring 13 goals in the league this season and justifying his club-record outlay.

Wesley will hopefully be a reliable player again one day, but with another striker potentially coming in, it is hard to see how he can revive his abortive Aston Villa career.

In other news, one Villa player has been linked with a shock move to a ‘big six’ club this summer. Find out who it is here.

Crystal Palace are eyeing up Steve Cooper as a potential alternative to Frank Lampard, following Roy Hodgson’s resignation as manager.

The Lowdown: Hodgson confirms Palace exit

On Tuesday, Hodgson confirmed that he would step down as Eagles boss at the end of the season, with his contract at Selhurst Park set to expire.

He took charge of Palace back in September 2017, keeping them clear of relegation to the Championship during that time – the primary objective for many supporters, but now those fans are eyeing more with the club solidified in the top flight.

The Latest: Cooper in the mix

Palace will now be on the lookout for a new manager, with Frank Lampard emerging as a front-runner to take over from Hodgson this summer.

Taking to Twitter, journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that Swansea City manager Cooper is viewed as an alternative to the Chelsea legend, with a decision expected in the coming days.

The Verdict: Is Cooper ready?

Cooper’s future could well be decided by Swansea City’s performance in the Championship playoffs, with his side beating Barnsley 1-0 on Monday night, in the first leg of the semi-final.

Should the Swans secure promotion to the Premier League, he will surely stay put, trying his luck with the Welsh outfit in the top-flight.

If they fail to go up, however, Cooper could view Palace as an ideal next step in his managerial career, having won the Under-17 World Cup with England back in 2017 – a side that included Phil Foden and Jadon Sancho.

The 41-year-old may be a less high-profile option than Lampard, but he is actually more experienced and is arguably more well-placed to thrive at Selhurst Park, playing an exciting brand of attacking, high intensity football.

In other news, a pundit has claimed one Palace key man could leave the club this summer. Find out who it is here.

West Ham United have their sights set on a new striker this summer, if emerging reports are to be believed…

What’s the word?

According to TEAMtalk, The Irons are among several Premier League teams keeping a close eye on Young Boys forward Jean-Pierre Nsame ahead of the transfer window.

It’s claimed that the Cameroon international has emerged as a potential target for the East Londoners, though they’re likely to face competition from Newcastle United and Southampton, as well as Celtic.

Whilst no fee is mentioned in the report, Transfermarkt currently value the 27-year-old at just over £6m, with his contract due to expire in 2023.

The ‘Haller’ worry

The Hammers have been here before – a striker scoring for fun in Europe, so they must approach with caution.

Nsame has proven to be one of the most consistent goalscorers on the continent, bagging 78 goals in 120 appearances since joining the Belgian top-flight, also featuring in the Champions and Europa League, too.

That’s one goal every 1.5 matches, whilst this season alone, he has found the net 25 times in all competitions, including a pair of strikes against AS Roma, as per Transfermarkt.

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Back in 2020, the 6 foot 2 powerhouse was lauded for his ability by Young Boys manager Gerardo Seoane, who told kick442:

“Jean-Pierre Nsame has had an extraordinary season. He has really progress especially in terms of taking responsibility in the team. He is very physical, with an unbelievable ability in front of goal,” claimed the 42-year-old. “He is very present in the penalty area and all the balls that come, he puts them in the back of the net, thanks to his technic and strength.”

He also went onto suggest he was “hard-working” and “not egotistical,” which only bolsters claims to sign him this summer.

However, the blunder over Sebastien Haller must be considered with any talisman overseas.

Having cost £45m in 2019, the French-born Ivory Coast international moved to Ajax in January for less than half that price (£20.2m), via Sky Sports.

After a lucrative season for Frankfurt, bagging 20 goals in all competitions, everyone at the London Stadium had every reason to be excited for his arrival but in return, he struggle to adapt to the English top-flight.

The Irons saw him score only 14 goals in 53 appearances – once every 3.7 matches – and his time will always be remembered for the wrong reasons.

Belgium’s elite division is still some way off the standard in the Premier League, and we’ve seen players like Wesley and Mbwana Samatta come over and struggle.

GSB must approach any deal here with caution, otherwise, Moyes will be left in another sticky situation.

AND in other news, Hammers dealt hammer blow amid ExWHUemployee injury update, Moyes will be gutted…

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O elenco do Corinthians está cada vez mais recheado de promessas das categorias de base. Do atual grupo de jogadores, que é composto por 36 peças, 14 foram revelados pelo próprio clube ou tiveram alguma passagem pelas divisões inferiores. Do time titular que enfrenta a Chapecoense neste fim de semana, na 33ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro, dois passaram pelo Parque São Jorge antes de iniciarem a vida no CT Joaquim Grava: Fagner e Pedro Henrique.

Para melhorar a comunicação entre o departamento de base e o profissional e acelerar o processo de integração de novas promessas, o técnico Oswaldo de Oliveira recebeu a visita de Osmar Loss, comandante do sub-20, no treinamento desta quinta-feira. Os dois ficaram um bom tempo sentados conversando antes do início do trabalho que definiu o time para a próxima rodada. Loss acompanhou os trabalhos ao lado do restante da comissão técnica.

Hoje o elenco profissional conta com os seguintes jogadores formados ou com passagem pela base do Timão: Caique e Matheus (goleiros), Fagner, Léo Príncipe e Guilherme Arana (laterais), Pedro Henrique, Yago e Léo Santos (zagueiros), Marciel e Ameixa (volantes), Rodrigo Figueiredo (meia) e Isaac, Carlinhos e Léo Jabá (atacantes). Apesar de muitos não terem uma grande sequência de jogos no time principal, o zagueiro Pedro Henrique acha que o aproveitamento de jovens está crescendo no Timão.

-O Corinthians vem aproveitando bem a base agora, graças a Deus. Esse aproveitamento é fruto do Osmar Loss na base, os garotos mostram trabalho e a comissão de cima traz para treinar aqui, integrar ao profissional. A qualquer hora pode surgir oportunidade de jogar – disse o jovem, que atuou em 13 partidas na temporada, sendo 11 como titular.

Enquanto os garotos aguardam chance no profissional, o sub-20 do Timão se prepara para a Copa São Paulo de Juniores em janeiro de 2017. A equipe foi vice-campeã da Copinha e do Brasileirão sub-20 neste ano e caiu na segunda fase da Copa do Brasil e nas oitavas de final do Paulistão da categoria.

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Os reservas do Flamengo venceram os garotos da equipe sub-20 do clube, em treino coletivo realizado na tarde desta segunda-feira, no Ninho do Urubu. O placar foi de 2 a 0 para os profissionais, com gols de Mancuello e Emerson.

Os suplentes atuaram reforçados com Jorge, que não enfrentou o Santa Cruz, no último domingo. O time teve a seguinte formação no primeiro tempo: Paulo Victor, Rodinei, Donatti, Juan e Jorge; Ronaldo, Cuéllar e Mancuello; Marcelo Cirino, Gabriel e Sheik. Os gols saíram antes do intervalo. Já na segunda etapa, outros reservas entraram em campo, como Damião, Adryan, Thiago Santos e Fernandinho. O placar, porém, manteve-se inalterado.

Os jogadores titulares ficaram na academia, em treino regenerativo, um dia após a vitória de 3 a 0 sobre o Santinha.

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Ross County boss John Hughes has recently revealed that Celtic youngster Leo Hjelde attracted interest from Leeds United.

Hjelde, who was loaned out to Ross County by Celtic in the summer, had arrived at Parkhead back in 2019 from Rosenborg. He plied his trade with the Celtic youth side and is of course expected back at Parkhead this summer.

Hjelde hailed by Ross County boss Hughes

In a recent interview, Hughes has hailed young Hjelde and he said that the 17-year-old will play in the Premier League.

Hughes made it clear that while Hjelde has a lot of learning to do, Leeds were looking to sign him before he joined Ross County on the loan deal.

Hughes described himself to be a bit of a Celtic man, saying that he’d want the youngster to play for Celtic and become a regular for the Bhoys in the future.

He said: “I 100% believe he will reach the Premier League. Leo is going to be the next Virgil Van Dijk, trust me on that, trust me. He has got a lot to learn but for being a young kid, to come on loan during Covid in this climate, what he’s produced has been absolutely fantastic.

“He has still got a lot of learning but before he came here Leeds United were after him. I think he signed an extension to his Celtic contract for this loan to go through. He is going to be a centre-back but he can play left-back.

“I am a wee bit of a Celtic man and I would love to see him make his debut for Glasgow Celtic and become a regular. I would love nothing more than to go along to Parkhead and see Leo run out there.”

High praise for Hjelde comes at the right time

The 17-year-old Hjelde has made nine appearances in all competitions for Ross County this season. He’s played eight times in the Premiership.

He has also scored once in the league, finding the back of the net against Kilmarnock. In the Premiership, he has picked up a rating of 6.53 (as per Whoscored).

That is a promising sign for Celtic. To earn rave reviews at a young age can certainly help him build up his confidence and with Kristoffer Ajer being linked with a Parkhead exit, Hjelde could perhaps prove to be his compatriot’s natural successor in the future.

In other news, ‘It’s as simple as that’ – Pundit suggests why Howe may have had second thoughts on Celtic job

According to a report by club insiders Claret & Hugh, GSB will ‘move heaven and earth’ to seal the permanent signing of Jesse Lingard for West Ham United this summer – with the Irons keen to do a deal after his loan expiry.

West Ham set to prioritise Lingard permanent deal

Indeed, as per C&H, West Ham are very eager to make a permanent move happen at the end of the season – with manager David Moyes even listing it as a major priority in the summer window.

The 28-year-old, who has bagged four goals and one assist in six Premier League starts already since joining on a temporary deal in January (WhoScored), is at the centre of heavy interest over a permanent move according to this report.

It is said that GSB will even ‘move heaven and earth’ to make it happen, even despite his alleged £20 million price tag and £107k-per-week wages.

Transfer Tavern take

The Englishman will have little sell-on value compared to that £20m price tag, but the club and GSB are still eager to do a deal with Moyes listing it as a major priority alongside potentially two new striker signings.

Receiving no shortage of plaudits since his rejuvenation at the London Stadium, pundit Alan Shearer hailed Lingard as a ‘magnificent signing’ for West Ham.

Judging by this update, it appears the east Londoners are very keen to secure Lingard permanently – but time will tell what comes of the inside claim.

In other news: West Ham fans flocked to this club announcement, find out more here.

Rangers are closing in on their 55th top flight title after cruising to a 3-0 victory over St Mirren at Ibrox, with Steven Gerrard’s men on the brink of a confirmed first league triumph since 2010/2011.

Ryan Kent opened the scoring for Rangers in what was to be a stroll for the Gers, with star striker Alfredo Morelos adding another soon after to give Gerrard’s side a comfortable two-goal cushion heading into the break.

Just after the restart, Ianis Hagi notched a third for the Teddy Bears who eventually managed to ease past St Mirren – with these supporters praising their talented young starlet Nathan Patterson.

The 19-year-old defender was handed a start by Gerrard this afternoon as James Tavernier continues his recovery from injury, and it’s safe to say there were a fair few who were impressed.

Find all of their best comments down below.

Gers fans hail Nathan Patterson

“Can I just say what a player Patterson is he’ll be better than tav in his prime.”

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“superb and outstanding talent”

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“Nathan Patterson been immense since coming in to the team.”

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“Nathan Patterson is a future Rangers legend. Him and Bassey on either side”

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“Nathan Patterson. What a wee player.”

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“Patterson is superb, give him a Scotland call up”

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“Another class performance from nathan patterson”

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In other news: Many Rangers adored these comments, find out more here.

Southampton earned their first win in 10 league matches with a 2-0 win against relegation-threatened Sheffield United on Saturday afternoon, with Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side well worthy of the three points at Bramall Lane.

A penalty from James Ward-Prowse gave the Saints the lead before Che Adams came back to haunt his old club by scoring a screamer to seal the points in the second half.

Truthfully, it could have been more comfortable for Hasenhuttl’s side, with Takumi Minamino and Nathan Tella guilty of big misses, but the Austrian will surely be relieved that his side were finally able to bring an end to their woeful recent form.

Whilst Tella is rightfully earning a lot of plaudits for his display, as he won the penalty in the first half and caused the Sheffield United defence all sorts of problems with his pace, it was arguably Stuart Armstrong who was the star performer against Chris Wilder’s side.

As per SofaScore, the Scottish international earned an impressive 7.4 match rating for his display, which was the best of any Southampton player, and the joint-best of any player from either side on the pitch. Tella, meanwhile, earned a 7.0 match rating.

During the 90 minutes, Armstrong played four key passes, which was the most of any player on the pitch (SofaScore), and he also picked up an assist for Adams’ goal as his chested lay-off was perfect for the former Birmingham striker to rifle home an incredible volley.

The former Celtic man was more than willing to run at the Sheffield United defence, as he completed two of his five dribbles during the game, more than the 1.5 dribbles per game he has averaged in the top-flight so far this season.

He was not just impressive from a creative point of view, however, as he also worked superbly with Kyle Walker-Peters down the right-hand side from a defensive point of view.

During his time on the pitch, the 26-year-old completed five tackles and made three interceptions, which is far more than the two tackles and 0.9 interceptions he has averaged in the Premier League this season.

Therefore, whilst Tella might be the name on a lot of Southampton fans’ lips after his promising display, it was arguably Armstrong who was the star at Bramall Lane, and Hasenhuttl will surely be delighted with the work he put in from both an attacking and a defensive perspective.

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After tasting back-to-back defeats in the Premier League, Leeds United got back to winning ways with a superb 3-0 win over Southampton on Tuesday night.

Marcelo Bielsa’s side sealed all three points thanks to goals from Patrick Bamford, Raphinha and Stuart Dallas, and it was arguably the latter who stole the show for the Argentine.

While Raphinha may take most of the headlines for his wonderful free-kick, Dallas’ energetic contributions set the tone for the contest, and once again reaffirmed why Bielsa seems to be such a massive fan of his – he’s played the full 90 minutes in every single Premier League this season, bar one, and even in that he only came off with ten minutes to go.

As per Sofascore, Dallas completed both of his attempted dribbles – the best success rate of any Leeds player versus the Saints – while he was one of only two players to provide at least one key pass and create one official big chance.

His fine attacking work was eventually rewarded when he scored (toe-poked) with just less than 15 minutes to go, arriving on the scene to take a touch from a Helder Costa cross and then firing into the bottom corner.

But it wasn’t just offensively that the 29-year-old really caused problems for Southampton. Defensively, he was a beast too. He made a game-high five tackles (more than double his season average of 2.3 in the top-flight), while he also won seven of his nine total duels (again, far more than his season average of 4.7).

In their post-match player ratings, Leeds Live gave Dallas the joint-highest of eight, writing: “Yet another goal to add to his tally. Was one of the best outlets United had in the first half with his link-ups with Raphinha down the left. So dependable in every position and always an option arriving on the edge of the box from deep.”

And, after the game, The Athletic’s Phil Hay delivered his verdict on Leeds’ Mr Reliable, saying: “Had Dallas down as player of the year last season (granted, Hernandez ambushed proceedings at the death). I’d say Dallas has been even better this season. It’s like constant evolution for so many in this squad.”

Though Leeds’ sparkling Brazilian, Raphinha, may be the name on everybody’s lips after another goal-scoring display, it was Dallas who really proved himself to be Bielsa’s key man on the night.