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It has been a difficult start to the season for Everton so far this campaign.

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After 12 games, they sit 15th in the table, with just four wins from those matches. Not only that, they have scored just 13 goals, which is lower than all but five other teams in the division.

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Considering they are languishing towards the foot of the table, it must be hard for the Toffees to see how well their city rivals Liverpool are getting on. The Reds currently top the Premier League table by eight points from Leicester City and Chelsea, with current champions Manchester City a further point behind in fourth place. On top of that, they are the current European champions as well.

On December 4, the two teams will meet at Anfield. The Goodison Park outfit have announced that they will be holding a screening for the game, but it seems that many of the club’s supporters don’t plan on attending.

They have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts, and you can see some of the best comments from the social media platform below.

Meanwhile, many Everton fans want to see one man join the Toffees.

Looking ahead to the future, Manchester United are now reportedly keeping tabs on the son of a Champions League legend alongside Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.

Man Utd transfer news

Despite an influx of talent in the summer transfer window, INEOS are still seemingly looking to add to Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United squad in 2025. This could come as a result of their recent results, with the Red Devils winning just twice in their last six games in all competitions and in desperate need of what would be a crucial victory over Tottenham Hotspur this weekend.

With a change in fortune in mind, Manchester United have already been linked with moves for the likes of Nico Williams in 2025, in a deal that INEOS are reportedly willing to throw everything at in an attempt to beat Barcelona to the Athletic Bilbao star’s signature.

However, Williams isn’t the only attacking star to have been linked with a move to Old Trafford. According to reports in Spain, Manchester United are now keeping tabs on Ruben van Bommel following the winger’s recent rise at AZ Alkmaar.

The Dutchman is, of course, the son of PSV and Champions League legend Mark van Bommel, who also played for Bayern Munich, Milan and Barcelona. If the Alkmaar youngster follows in his father’s footsteps, then Manchester United would be pulling off some coup by landing his signature as early as 2025.

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Van Bommel is reportedly ready to make the leap to a big club next year, which may yet end in a move to Old Trafford.

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If Van Bommel does follow the same path as his father, then Bayern Munich awaits. Otherwise, the winger has the chance to do something that the iconic midfielder never quite managed by starring in the Premier League at Manchester United.

Still just 20 years old, Van Bommel junior would certainly fit the profile of what the Red Devils are looking to add these days, especially given the start that he’s made to the current campaign with six goals and three assists in just eight games. It’s a rise that Football Talent Scout’s Jacek Kulig saw coming since last season, having dubbed the start of Van Bommel’s professional career “outrageous”.

When 2025 arrives, there’s no doubt that the 20-year-old will be one to watch, especially if Manchester United add to their growing list of young forwards set to star for years to come at Old Trafford.

Sheffield Wednesday, minus an emphatic 4-0 opening day win over Wayne Rooney's Plymouth Argyle, have really struggled in the Championship so far.

The Owls have lost all of their league games since this false opening dawn, shipping a dire nine goals in the process, as the likes of Sunderland and Millwall capitalised on Danny Rohl's side being charitable in defence.

Ike Ugbo has been notably quiet since his return to South Yorkshire, with zero league goals managed so far having sealed a dramatic move back to England during the recently closed transfer window.

Ugbo's return to Wednesday

The Owls must have breathed a major sigh of relief when Ugbo was finally unveiled last month, bringing to a close a long-running transfer saga with Troyes over whether or not the Canada international would ever pull on a Wednesday strip again.

The second-tier side went all out to get Ugbo back – for good reason too – paying a rumoured £2.5m to permanently tie him down to Hillsborough after his standout loan stint, with the former Chelsea youngster bagging an impressive seven goals from 18 league games last season.

It hasn't quite worked out for him during the infancy of this campaign, however, with only one goal and assist coming his way in the EFL Cup against Grimsby Town, as no goals or assists have been forthcoming in the Championship from three appearances to date.

Wednesday supporters will hope that Ugbo just needs to get back up to speed and eventually hit the ground running after a frantic summer saw his future constantly hang in the air, with only one start afforded to him in the league by Rohl since returning to South Yorkshire.

It's not as if he's been the only underwhelming performer so far in attack, as the likes of Anthony Musaba and Djeidi Gassama have also been quiet across their side's recent span of worrying losses, with the Owls sitting just two places above the dreaded relegation spots right now.

It is only early days, but Wednesday would love to have one particular former player now back on their roster.

Mendez-Laing's form since leaving Wednesday

Allowed to leave for £0 back in 2022, it's fair to say nobody who watched Nathaniel Mendez-Laing week in week out at Hillsborough would have anticipated him to be a goal and an assist machine for Derby County when he left two years ago, having seriously unimpressed for the Owls across an unmemorable one year stay.

The former Cardiff City winger would only muster up an unsatisfactory two goals and three assists from 19 games donning Wednesday blue and white, before being allowed to leave for nothing when Pride Park came calling.

However, now into his third campaign playing in Derbyshire, Mendez-Laing is very much a Rams icon, with his plentiful goal contributions really helping Paul Warne's men last season in breaking out of League One.

Mendez-Laing even outperformed Ugbo across his full season, with a very impressive ten goals and 18 assists managed in all competitions from the EFL veteran, compared to his Canadian counterpart's lesser tally playing for both Rohl's side and also for Cardiff on loan.

Games played

46

38

Goals scored

9

11

Assists

16

2

Shots*

2.0

1.3

Big chances missed

7

11

Big chances created

20

3

Goal conversion %

10%

22%

Even just examining their league numbers, Mendez-Laing betters the ex-Chelsea man considerably when it comes to goal contributions, with an amazing 20 big chances created by the ex-Bluebirds attacker for Warne's men across the League One campaign.

Annoyingly, in the here and now, Mendez-Laing would be a figure Rohl would love to have at his disposal at Hillsborough to help the likes of Ugbo find their goalscoring mojo again, with the ageing winger already notching up two assists in the second tier this season from four league clashes.

Instead, Wednesday's loss has ended up being Derby's major gain, as both clubs aim to keep their heads above water and stay put in the Championship past this season ahead.

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Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing an "amazing" Premier League player, with his experience and leadership a key reason despite going against INEOS' strategy of targeting young stars with big potential.

Man Utd manager & transfer latest

Erik ten Hag once again finds himself under significant pressure to keep his job as manager, following a disappointing start to the new season. Two defeats in three matches have already come the Red Devils' way, including a 3-0 loss at home to bitter rivals Liverpool, with supporters divided when it comes to wanting to keep the Dutchman or seeing him sacked.

Former England boss Gareth Southgate has been touted as a potential replacement for Ten Hag if he is relieved of his duties, but it looks as though he has enough credit in the bank for the time being, having won a trophy in each of his two seasons in charge of United to date, beating Manchester City in last season's FA Cup final.

Away from the managerial situation, there is still a chance for the Red Devils to sign free agents and Adrien Rabiot has been linked with a move to the club. The Frenchman left Juventus at the end of last season but is yet to find another club, and he could be an inspired addition if the wages are appropriate.

The 29-year-old is a proven winner, clinching league title glory seven times in his career, and he is the most valuable free agent on the market currently, according to Transfermarkt, at £29.5m. United will also be looking at future business in January and next summer, and they appear to have eyes on a Premier League player.

Man Utd eyeing "amazing" Premier League stalwart

According to a report from Spain via Give Me Sport, Manchester United are keen on signing Brighton centre-back Lewis Dunk, with his "experience and leadership" standing out to them. The 32-year-old isn't out of contract with the Seagulls until the summer of 2026, but Sir Jim Ratcliffe could hope to lure him to Old Trafford in one of the upcoming transfer windows, with Transfermarkt setting his current value at £10m.

Dunk certainly represents a surprise target, with the report stating as much, with his career at the opposite end of the spectrum to the players INEOS have signed so far, but he could be a shrewd signing for United.

Granted, they would find it hard to offer him regular minutes once Leny Yoro is fit and Matthijs de Ligt looks at his sharpest – Lisandro Martinez is surely the first centre-back on Ten Hag's team sheet, too – but he now has a wealth of experience and could jump at the chance to play for a huge club before it is too late.

Meanwhile, Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has heaped praise on his captain at the Amex Stadium, having responded impressively to making a mistake at Arsenal last weekend: "He knows it was not the best defending but for me a leader is how you react. Every player on the pitch makes a mistake. To react like this, still asking for the ball, still playing like the assist for the draw for us, it is amazing how he reacted to this mistake."

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It is easy to see why United fans may not overly love this transfer rumour, given Dunk's advancing years, but he could be an upgrade on Harry Maguire and prove to be an excellent squad option for a few years.

West Bromwich Albion will target free agents and the loan market this summer as Carlos Corberan looks to add to his squad, according to Express & Star reporter Lewis Cox.

What players have West Bromwich Albion been linked with this window?

According to Football League World, West Brom were keen to add free agent Nick Powell to their ranks this summer following his exit from Stoke City; however, the outlet claim that he will now complete a deal to move to EFL League Two side Stockport County.

The former Manchester United ace also had interest from Coventry City, Wrexham and Major League Soccer, though he now looks odds-on to sign for Dave Challinor's men ahead of 2023/24.

Former Portsmouth midfielder Jay Mingi, who is also now a free agent, was on the radar of West Brom in January, though it remains to be seen whether the Baggies can afford to move for him again this off-season.

As per The Telegraph, West Brom are in 'financial peril' and will need to sell most of their prize assets before being able to dip back into the transfer market to acquire players ahead of the new term.

Dara O'Shea has left the club to join Premier League outfit, Burnley, fetching a fee in the region of £7 million to put back into the coffers at the Hawthorns, as per BBC Sport.

Birmingham Live report that several other faces are set to join the cull in the coming weeks. Manager Corberan has revealed his hope that he can add to his squad before taking them to St George's Park next week for a visit, stating: "We are giving a little bit of time to see if we can add some of the new players and then spend time together there, at St. George’s Park.

"It’s not just the football perspective we will be working on, but the human perspective too. Some of the players are going to be new and they’ll need to fight together in the competition, so they’ll be creating a new family and new relationships."

What did Lewis Cox say about West Brom's potential transfer business?

According to journalist Cox, who spoke on the Express & Star YouTube channel, any additions that do come the way of West Brom this summer are more likely to arise from the free agent pool or loan market, according to journalist Cox.

Cox stated: "Finances will surely largely dictate that [scope for recruitment], loans are more likely to happen later in the summer, we know this. I don't think that we can get too hung up on it yet, but obviously, it would've been ideal to have them in. Now, it doesn't mean the window is going to end badly, it could be a positive late July/August with some really encouraging names and frees and the loans come in"

Ultimately, Corberan looks like he will have his hands tied this window and may be completely consigned to completing deals on the cheap or on a loan basis; nevertheless, he will be keen to find a few bargain gems to offer some depth to his side.

The Spaniard is also likely to rely on youth players to supplement his squad and has a positive reputation in developing younger players, which would offer some excitement for Baggies supporters despite their awkward position in the transfer market.

Arsenal seem to be closing in on their second transfer of this window, as they move closer to acquiring some defensive reinforcements.

What's the latest on Jurrien Timber to Arsenal?

The latest update on Mikel Arteta's pursuit of Jurrien Timber unsurprisingly comes from transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, who only last week noted the famous "here we go" with regard to Kai Havertz.

Now, it seems like the young Dutch defender will be the next to be welcomed to the Emirates, as the Gunners seek to bridge the gap between themselves and the imperious treble-winning Manchester City.

The Italian journalist wrote on Twitter: "Arsenal have submitted second official proposal to Ajax in order to get Jurrien Timber deal done this week. Talks advancing between clubs after £30m opening bid rejected. Personal terms agreed last week on five-year contract."

It is expected the deal will end up costing around €45m (£39m).

How good is Jurrien Timber?

The 22-year-old has all the assets needed to shine within Arteta's possession-dominant system, hence why he has reportedly been so keen on making the move happen. Transferring his skills from Ajax to Arsenal should be seamless.

Given his technical excellence too, it is expected that the Dutchman will shine in more roles than just his natural centre-back position, given how he has proven himself arguably too creative to be shackled at the back.

When compared to others in that role across Europe, he sits in the top 1% for progressive carries and passes per 90, whilst also in the top 4% for progressive passes received and the top 5% for touches in the opposition penalty area per 90, via FBref. These are figures seldom seen in a centre-back, further emphasising that his future lies further up the pitch.

It was no surprise therefore to see Rafael van der Vaart note: "Timber is so quick, light feet, always sharp, never panicking on the ball. Almost like a great midfielder in defence."

These outstanding attributes suggest that he will be far more suited to a midfield role, or perhaps as an inverted full-back akin to Oleksandr Zinchenko.

Should everything follow Arteta's plan, including the acquisition of West Ham United captain Declan Rice, these two could strike up a formidable and rather surprising midfield partnership similar to how the Ukraine international shone alongside Thomas Partey.

Having been a solid central defender, but with the clear creative qualities to push further forward, this would blend perfectly with the similarly comprehensive star that the England international has become of late.

Last term in the Premier League, the 24-year-old maintained an average rating of 7.19, upheld through his one key passes, 2.1 tackles and 1.7 interceptions per game, via Sofascore. Indeed, this rating would have made him Arsenal's third-best performer last season as they pushed for the title, and their joint-best tackler.

Thus, with a player of Timber's quality placed beside him instead of Tomas Soucek, and supplementing the quality up front of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, these are numbers certain to improve further.

With creativity, athleticism and defensive steel in abundance to be shared between Rice and Timber, this additional tactical option could forge one of the league's finest engine room pairings and take both of their careers to the next level.

With the summer transfer window now well underway, Tottenham Hotspur will be aiming to hand new boss Ange Postecoglou the tools to spark something of a revival at N17, amid the need for quality additions over the coming months.

According to recent reports in France, one man who is believed to be on the north Londoners' 'shortlist' is Lyon midfielder, Maxence Caqueret, with German giants Borussia Dortmund also keeping tabs on the promising Frenchman.

The 23-year-old – who is said to be valued at around £26m, according to CIES Football Observatory – has racked up 130 appearances for his current side since rising up through the youth ranks, notably contributing four goals and seven assists in 40 games across all fronts last season from his deep-lying berth.

Undoubtedly a player of "pure quality and intelligence" – according to talent scout Jacek Kulig – it is no surprise just why the 5 foot 9 gem has warranted such interest of late, with Postecoglou seemingly looking to shake up his midfield ranks this summer, amid reports that Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg could be on his way.

For all Caqueret's quality, however, Spurs may well be cautious with regard to splashing out on another exciting midfield star from Lyon, having previously been burned by the signing of Tanguy Ndombele from the French outfit.

Has Tanguy Ndombele been a good signing for Spurs?

While there have been reports that Postecoglou could be open to giving Ndombele another chance to impress this summer, the mercurial Frenchman has perhaps had enough opportunities over the past few years, having been signed on a club-record £63m deal back in 2019.

The 5 foot 11 enigma – who has spent time on loan back at Lyon and at Napoli over the last 18 months or so – has scored just ten goals and contributed only nine assists in 91 games in all competitions over the last four years for Spurs, having failed to truly make his mark in the centre of the park.

Branded a "disgrace" by Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher due to his lack of work ethic, the one-time Amiens man also came under fire from former boss Jose Mourinho due to his Tottenham woes, with the Portuguese stating in 2021 that "Tanguy is the kind of guy that you always expect more from."

With it clear to see that the £200k-per-week asset has not lived up to his rather hefty, initial price tag, it would be fair to suggest that the signing of Ndombele has proven a notable error for Daniel Levy and co, hence the possible concern over snapping up another Lyon midfield man in the form of Caqueret.

Newcastle United are 'definitely interested' in bringing Leicester City pair James Maddison and Harvey Barnes to St James' Park this summer, according to journalist Dean Jones.

What's the latest transfer news involving James Maddison and Harvey Barnes?

According to Football Insider, Newcastle United are keen on landing Maddison and Barnes this summer as Eddie Howe ramps up his transfer market proactivity in the North East.

The report states that £35k-a-week earner Barnes would be willing to leave Leicester City for a new challenge in the off-season; however, he is likely to cost in the region of £40 million.

Sky Sports also detail that Newcastle United are in the box seat to sign his teammate Maddison amid interest from Tottenham Hotspur in his services.

Maddison is entering the last year of his £110k-a-week contract at the King Power Stadium and it is believed that the Magpies could tempt the Coventry-born star to Tyneside with Champions League football on offer next term.

ESPN claim that Manchester United are admirers of Maddison and could also be in the frame to try and entice him to Old Trafford.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, journalist Jones thinks that Newcastle United are 'definitely interested' in both players; nevertheless, he doubts whether either will end up at St James' Park.

Jones said: “I don't think they're probably leaders for either Barnes or Maddison, from what I've heard.

“They’re definitely interested in both of those players. But I’ve heard a couple of reasons that make me think they might not end up with either.”

Would James Maddison and Harvey Barnes be good signings for Newcastle United?

Both players possess creative flair and would be worthwhile additions ahead of next term, with boss Howe keen to add quality ahead of a tilt at Champions League football.

In 2022/23, Maddison enjoyed a notable campaign, registering ten goals and nine assists in 32 appearances across all competitions, as per Transfermarkt.

Maddison also recorded 138 shot-creating actions in the Premier League during the campaign, demonstrating his intuition despite an unsuccessful season for Leicester City, as per FBRef.

On the flipside, Barnes also had a productive time of things all things considered, notching 13 goals and three assists in 40 outings encompassing all competitions, as per Transfermarkt.

The duo both look set for a return to the English top flight, though it will remain to be seen who wins in the battle to secure either Maddison or Barnes in the next few months.

All the transfer speculation surrounding Wolverhampton Wanderers at the moment seems focused around those who could be on their way out rather than those arriving.

Joao Moutinho is moving on following the expiration of his contract, while Adama Traore has been tipped to depart and speculation surrounding Raul Jimenez refuses to go away.

On the back of a frustrating couple of years for the Mexico international following a long-term head injury lay-off, it has been reported he is weighing up a big-money offer on the table from Saudi Arabia.

Rather than seeing that as a blow, however, it could well prove to be a transitional moment should the club bring in an exciting replacement.

The Express & Star recently reported that Wolves remain interested in signing talented young Chile international Dario Osorio, who would very much fit into the category of an exciting signing to plug the gap left by Jimenez.

Who is Wolves target Dario Osorio?

Osorio only made his senior bow for Universidad de Chile in April last year, but he has certainly caught the eye across his 44 appearances for the club.

Indeed, aged just 19, the teenager has already earned a couple of caps for Chile's senior side and has been linked with Serie A quartet Udinese, Bologna, Sassuolo and Atalanta.

The youngster scored seven goals in 27 league appearances last season and, while he has yet to find the net in nine outings this campaign, he remains hot on the lips of transfer experts.

ESPN reporter Luis Miguel Echegaray has described Osorio as a 'quality prospect' and one of the 'brightest' players to emerge from Chile, a nation that has produced the likes of Alexis Sanchez and Arturo Vidal in recent times.

Osorio is said to be 'fast, brave and a headache for defenders', which would make him a great fit for Julen Lopetegui at Wolves.

As well as attracting interest from Italy, ex-Universidad de Chile ace Johnny Herrera (as quoted by Bolavip), claimed last year that West Ham had made a £5.5m offer for the Chilean, with Leicester City also making a formal approach.

Osorio will need to improve his scoring output, which can come more naturally with age and experience, but he has already showed plenty of potential and is also not afraid to put himself about, as shown by the eight yellow cards he has collected in his short career to date.

The "flamboyant" youngster – as hailed by talent scout Jacek Kulig – has also won 2.68 tackles per 90 minutes this year, as per FBbref, compared to 0.64 for Jimenez, who often appears to lack the fight for a battle.

Osorio – who has also been labelled the "jewel of Chilean soccer" by former boss Raul Torro – is not necessarily ready to be thrown straight into the first team, but with a valuation of a reported £6.7m, he is a smart option for Wolves and will offer something different to Jimenez, who has simply – rather unfortunately – failed to reach his previous heights since returning to action.

Jimenez has scored just six goals across 39 appearances in the past two Premier League campaigns – a far cry from his peak in 2019-20 when scoring 17 goals in 38 games.

On wages of £100,000 a week, according to Capology, and with his valuation diminishing, it now makes sense to turn a new page without Jimenez in the squad.

Heart of Midlothian are keeping tabs on defender Morgan Feeney as they look to strengthen their defence ahead of next season.

What’s the latest on Morgan Feeney to Hearts?

According to the Daily Record, Hearts are eyeing up a move for Feeney, who is set to become available on a free transfer after his current contract at Carlisle expires this summer.

They could face stiff competition from League One teams along with Premiership outfits Hibernian and Aberdeen in order to secure the former Everton youth starlet.

Could Morgan Feeney sign for Hearts?

They will need to beat off competition from their arch-rivals, however, with the club aiming to get their managerial appointment spot on, his signing could very well depend on who becomes permanent manager.

The Tynecastle side had the fourth-best defensive record in the Premiership last season, conceding 57 goals in 38 matches, however, improvement will need to be made if they are to finish higher than fourth next term.

The club are currently thin at the back, with Kye Rowles, Tony Sibbick and Craig Halkett their only senior centre-backs, and Feeney could give them a boost in that area.

Having played over 60 matches for the youth sides at Everton, the 6 foot 3 gem made his senior debut aged just 17 back in 2017, however, he failed to make the grade at Goodison Park, turning out for Tranmere Rovers and Sunderland before finally establishing himself at Carlisle.

Across two seasons with the club, Feeney has featured 76 times, and despite missing the playoff victory that saw them win promotion to League One through injury, he was solid throughout the 2022/2022 campaign.

The 24-year-old averaged a Sofascore rating of 6.96/10 across 31 games in League Two, helping his team keep 13 clean sheets while winning 62% of his total duels, making 2.8 clearances, 1.3 interceptions and 0.6 tackles per game, showcasing his defensive abilities.

Following his season-ending injury in April, the Bootle-born ace was praised by journalist Nathan Ridley, who said: “A real shame if Morgan Feeney's time at Carlisle ends like this. He's more than capable of playing in League One.”

The defensive titan could be an ideal signing for Hearts as they head into pre-season looking at reclaiming third spot next season. They wouldn’t have to spend a penny on the centre-back, and it could represent a solid investment from the club as they look to also improve other areas of the side in what could be a busy summer transfer window.