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Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Leeds United are in ‘concrete’ talks to sign RB Salzburg star Rasmus Kristensen and a bid is ‘ready’.

The Lowdown: Kristensen links

The Whites have already made moves ahead of Jesse Marsch’s first full season in charge by landing long-term target Brenden Aaronson.

It now looks as if another FC Salzburg player is on the radar in right-back Kristensen, with Phil Hay breaking the rumour on Tuesday morning.

The Yorkshire Evening Post added that the Whites are ‘confident’ heading into talks for the Denmark international, and it looks as if a move is gathering pace.

The Latest: Romano drops development

Romano took to Twitter on Tuesday evening to provide his own development on Kristensen and Leeds.

The transfer expert revealed that ‘negotiations are concrete’ and an ‘opening bid’ is ‘ready’. He even adds that personal terms won’t be an issue ahead of an Elland Road switch.

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The Verdict: Looking good

Kristensen is expected to leave Salzburg, with a fee in the region of £10m being mooted, and it looks as if the Whites could be about to secure a second piece of shrewd transfer business.

Capable of playing as a right-midfielder if required, Kristensen is also a goal threat with 22 senior club goals to his name. The Denmark international has also enjoyed success under Marsch, with the pair winning back-to-back league and cup doubles in Austria.

He seems to be ready-made for the Premier League with his aggressive and athletic style, so hopefully, the club can get a deal over the line for Kristensen, who would more than likely begin the season as first choice, should he sign, with Luke Ayling and Stuart Dallas injured.

In other news – £34m release clause: Leeds now interested in move for ‘special talent’ who Marsch loves

Liverpool have reportedly held long term interest in Raphinha, and now a fresh update has emerged that could mean the club are now ready to make the next steps in bringing the player to Anfield this summer.

What’s the latest?

According to The Mirror, Liverpool are set to take their interest in Leeds United star Raphinha to the next level this summer amid reports that Sadio Mane could leave the club during the transfer window, and could use Taki Minamino as bait to make the signing.

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As per the report, the Yorkshire club have an interest in the Reds’ backup forward Minamino and would like to sign him ahead of next season, but the Merseyside giants may use their desire to sign the player as a way to bargain a deal for their Brazilian winger in return.

Klopp will love him

If Mane was to leave Anfield this summer it will leave a gaping hole in Liverpool’s consistent and reliable attacking threat in front of goal, but if they could secure a deal for Raphinha it will surely soften the blow as Klopp reportedly already loves him and has previously been keen to sign the player.

Leeds United were saved from relegation on the last day of the season by the skin of their teeth, with Raphinha scoring the opening goal against Brentford to set the tone for the side’s 2-1 win over Brentford.

These clutch performances for his current club and his ongoing work ethic as top goal-scorer with 11 Premier League goals for Leeds this season has seen the player attract interest from some of the biggest clubs in the world with Barcelona also determined to secure the winger’s signature this summer.

The 26-year-old star who was hailed “unbelievable” by teammate Kalvin Phillips, has been at the West Yorkshire club since 2020 when they were promoted to the Premier League and was signed for just £17m at the time, but has since tripled that value in just two years with Leeds now valuing him at £60m.

Raphinha’s agent even spoke out last year to confirm Liverpool’s interest in his client, with Deco confirming in an interview (via Metro Online);

‘There are certainly several clubs that like him, and Liverpool do like him, there were approaches, but nothing official.”

The Kopites are now in a position to offer the Brazilian who has been dubbed a “magician” by Daniel James, first team football with the suspected departure of Mane, and it could now be a golden opportunity for the club to make substantial moves to secure the signing, whilst offloading Minamino for a profit in the process.

AND in other news: Forget Tchouameni: LFC eye a move for “outstanding” £60m ace, he’s “one of the best”

Aston Villa have shown aggression in their recruitment ideology ahead of the summer transfer window, and they can look to continue in the same vein with another of Steven Gerrard’s former team-mates after Philippe Coutinho.

What’s the word?

As per Football Insider, Villa have been urged to secure the capture of Luis Suarez by the club’s former midfielder Frank McAvennie.

Sharing his thoughts on the potential transfer, the 62-year-old said: “It would be good for the boys who are there, to train with him and have him around.

“For Watkins and Ings, having him around would be wonderful. It’s paying his wages, isn’t it? He’s at that age where you could probably get him on a reduced wage because he won’t play every game.

“Villa will still be able to give him a good wage. He won’t get that anywhere else so it’s whether he wants to come back and grind in the Premier League again.”

It was reported by The Athletic earlier this month that Gerrard and co were considering the 35-year-old, who is said to be in regular contact with the Villa manager, a former team-mate of his at Liverpool.

Suarez is available on a free transfer, with his contract at Atletico Madrid set to expire at the end of the month.

 Gerrard must pounce

The four signings which have been made thus far serve as a real statement of intent by Villa, with their ambition of breaking into the top six of the Premier League possibly being realised in the foreseeable future, given the calibre of signings they have made.

The acquisition of the £263k-per-week Suarez would serve as the cherry on top for Gerrard, and as intimated by McAvennie, his presence alone would be a massive boost for the squad.

Suarez, who has been dubbed a “stallion” by NBC Sports’ Justin Karp, is far from finished, even at the age of 35. He has proven that he still has penalty box potency, having notched 11 goals for Atletico in 35 La Liga appearances this season and 13 goals in total, making him the club’s joint-highest scorer for the campaign.

He would not only be the ideal mentor for Ings and Watkins, he could also help to inject a winning mentality within the squad, along with offering some quality depth in attack. That is something that Villa supporters will surely love to see in the Midlands.

Gerrard should seek to wrap up this prospective deal as quickly as possible.

In other news: Villa now keen on signing £60m “destroyer”, it would be an “immense” statement by Lange 

According to a Spanish outlet, Liverpool are interested in signing Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio this summer.

The Lowdown: Klopp’s high ambitions

Despite the recent arrival of Darwin Nunez, Jurgen Klopp may feel that he wants to bolster his attacking ranks even further with the imminent departure of Sadio Mane looming, and the boss will need plenty of squad depth if he wants to aim for that unprecedented quadruple again next season.

The 26-year-old Asensio still has just over 12 months remaining on his contract with the Spanish giants, but has reportedly been told that he can leave the Bernabeu, and it looks like Carlo Ancelotti’s side want to cash in now, rather than letting the winger leave as a free agent.

The Latest: Liverpool ‘main bidders’ for Asensio

In a fresh article published by Spanish newspaper Sport (via TEAMtalk), it’s claimed that Liverpool are ‘one of six’ potential suitors exploring the option of signing Asensio, with the Reds, alongside fellow Premier League rivals Arsenal, being the current ‘main bidders’ in the English top-flight.

The source further states that Madrid are seeking £51.7m for the sale of their man, but would be willing to let him go for a fee in the region of £43m if the opportunity was suitable.

The Verdict: Not a necessity

The Spaniard will no doubt find it difficult to sometimes compete with the likes of Vinicius Jnr and Eden Hazard for a place in the Real starting XI, and with just a year left on his deal, it makes sense that he’s edging close to an exit.

Asensio, who was once dubbed a “quality” player by Ancelotti, and has even been likened to Lionel Messi, managed to score ten goals within the space of 31 La Liga appearances last season, as per Transfermarkt, but his price tag will surely be too much for the Reds to afford at this moment in time.

Having just splashed out an £85m club-record fee for Nunez, Liverpool won’t be in a position where they will want to go out and spend big money on attackers unless absolutely necessary, and whilst the 29-cap international is a highly-talented and versatile forward, the front line isn’t an area of the pitch that desperately needs to be added to right now.

In other news… Spanish press believe that Liverpool have already made their move for a new midfield maestro.

Reliable journalist Alasdair Gold has shared the latest update on Christian Eriksen’s potential return to Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

The Lowdown: Eriksen’s Spurs career

The Denmark international departed Hotspur Way in January 2020, joining Serie A giants Inter Milan on a four-and-a-half-year deal.

The attacking midfielder made a stunning 305 appearances for the Lilywhites, in which time he contributed 69 goals and 90 assists, so it is no surprise he’s been dubbed a ‘superstar’ after his return to action this season.

With his contract at Brentford set to expire at the end of the month, Eriksen has received a lot of interest ahead of next season, including plenty from Antonio Conte and Fabio Paratici.

The Latest: Gold’s update

Gold has now shared the latest update on Tottenham’s pursuit of Eriksen, amid rumours linking the Dane with a move to Manchester United or with an extended stay at the Bees.

Taking to Twitter, he claimed: “Here’s the latest update on the Christian Eriksen situation for you. Understand Spurs were last in contact with his camp two weeks ago but have not followed that up since. Full details below, including all the interested clubs.”

In the adjacent article, Gold reports that United, Everton, Newcastle, Leicester, West Ham and Brentford have made contact for a deal with the midfielder, as well as Ajax and one unnamed La Liga side.

With his family settled in London, there had been suggestions that the former Inter man was initially keen to remain in the capital, but that is no longer thought to be the case, with so many options on the table for the experienced Premier League midfielder.

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The Verdict: Do it!

Whilst Eriksen hasn’t played too much football in recent times, the Dane ranks in the 99th percentile for assists, expected assists and shot-creating actions when compared with positional peers across Europe over the past year (via FB Ref), showing he is still a dominant creative force.

With Tottenham’s qualification for the Champions League, Conte will be needing more reinforcements to keep his squad in good condition during a hectic playing schedule next season, made even worse by the winter World Cup.

The arrival of someone like Eriksen, with a wealth of experience at the top level, could allow the Italian to rotate a number of options in his attacking ranks, making this a good signing for the Lilywhites and one that injects a big dose of end product into the squad.

In other news: Michael Bridge drops Clement Lenglet transfer claim

West Ham are one of several Premier League clubs said to be interested in signing former Liverpool and Newcastle United midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum.

What’s the word?

According to 90min, West Ham, Wolves, Leicester City and Everton are all keen on the Dutch midfielder, who looks set to leave PSG this summer after a disappointing first season in the French capital.

Despite having a contract until 2024 and making 38 appearances in all competitions last season, Wijnaldum is reportedly surplus to requirements at the Parc des Princes, as the French champions are awaiting the imminent signing of Renato Sanches from Lille.

The report suggests that a loan move is more likely at this point due to his wages at PSG, but West Ham could be the ones to benefit from any temporary deal, and if he were to rediscover the form he showed at Anfield and St James’ Park, then he would surely be a quality addition.

Would Wijnaldum be a good signing?

Wijnaldum was an integral part of Jurgen Klopp’s squad at Liverpool during his time at the club and more than played his part in their recent success, notably scoring a brace from the bench in their famous 4-0 win against Barcelona in the Champions League.

Even in the build-up to his departure from Anfield on a free transfer, Klopp was full of praise for the midfielder, saying:

“Gini’s character is out of the question: he is a sensational guy, completely committed to the team and the club until the last day, and we’ll see when it will be.”

He certainly sounds like the sort of character that Moyes would love to have both on and off the pitch at West Ham next season.

Although he is 31 now, his form with the Netherlands, for whom he has hit five goals in his last 13 starts, suggests that he is still more than capable of cutting it in the top flight.

Considering Tomas Soucek has been linked with a move away in recent days, Wijnaldum, who his PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino once described as the “complete player”, could be an ideal successor for the all-action Czech titan in Moyes’ midfield next season.

Therefore, GSB should definitely consider a move for the £16.2 million-rated maestro this summer.

And, in other news… West Ham in talks for “rapid” £40m star similar to Mane, it could be bye-bye Bowen

West Ham United are believed to be interested in a move for AZ Alkmaar defender Owen Wijndal, as manager David Moyes plots further summer additions.

What’s the word?

As per 90min’s Toby Cudworth, the Hammers have “enquired” about a deal for the 22-year-old – who could reportedly cost in the region of €10m (£9m) – with talks having hit a stumbling block regarding a possible switch to Eredivisie champions, Ajax.

Writing on Twitter about the east London outfit’s interest in the Dutchman, the journalist stated: “#WHUFC have indeed enquired about Owen Wijndal. Ajax have agreed terms with AZ but the move has stalled over personal terms – chance for WHam & others to see if a deal can be done.”

In the attached piece, the report suggests there is an ‘appetite’ for a new addition at left-back, having already wrapped up deals for Rennes defender Nayef Aguerd and goalkeeper Alphonse Areola – who spent last season on loan at the London Stadium from Paris Saint-Germain.

That said, unless a dramatic U-turn takes place, the player could well be on his way to Ajax with fresh reports stating a move has even been completed. However, until an official announcement comes from the Dutch giants, there is still time for the Irons.

Huge upgrade

Young, Dutch left-backs seem to be hot property this summer, with Manchester United believed to be chasing Feyenoord starlet Tyrell Malacia, while the Irons make moves for the man above.

By his own admission, it is the Alkmaar man who is the “best left-back in the Netherlands” however, with the £10.8m-rated gem seemingly not short of confidence when it comes to his own skillset.

That claim is not without merit, however, as his form of late has illustrated just what a talent the £4.8k-per-week defender is, having chipped in with one goal and ten assists in 31 league games last term – all of which came as starts.

Despite his youth, the “dangerous” prospect – as dubbed by Ajax Analytics – has already racked up 142 games in all competitions for the Dutch outfit since making his debut back in 2017, notably chipping in with four goals and 27 assists in that time.

By contrast, current Hammers man and first-choice full-back Aaron Cresswell has only provided seven more assists than that of Wijndal during his eight-year stay with the Irons, despite having amassed 292 appearances across all fronts in that time.

The most recent campaign saw the 32-year-old register an impressive seven assists in total, although on the European stage he was culpable for what proved to be costly errors, notably receiving a straight red card in the second-leg, semi-final defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Equally, current understudy Arthur Masuaku has also failed to really make his mark during his six-year stint with the club, the 28-year-old registering a measly tally of two goals and just ten assists in 127 appearances – a poor return for an ‘attacking’ asset.

A young, hungry upgrade is perhaps what is needed this summer, with Wijndal offering the perfect long-term solution on the left of the defence.

AND in other news, GSB could unearth dream Noble heir as West Ham plot bid for “fabulous” £15m talent 

May 2022 could well be a defining month for Leeds when they reflect back and look on their past.

After sacking legendary manager Marcelo Bielsa, it looked for all the world as though they’d be relegated from the Premier League.

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However, this city is tougher than that as the football club ultimately ended up showing a positive mentality and strong resilience under Jesse Marsch.

Goals from Raphinha and Jack Harrison ensured the Yorkshire side stayed up at the expense of Burnley and consequently, they’re now set for a brighter future.

Where Leeds’ story continues remains to be seen and without Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha, they could well struggle.

Victor Orta has added three new faces to Marsch’s squad but if their key performers head for the exit door, replacements will need to be sourced.

Tyler Adams could be a natural heir to Phillips and is reportedly edging closer to a move, while the “unstoppable” Traore, in the words of Carles Gil, would be the replacement for their Brazilian sensation.

In full flow, the Spaniard is a well-oiled (quite literally) steam train hurtling towards goal as he combines remarkable pace with tantalising dribbling.

It’s easy to see, therefore, why he’s attracted the interest of Leeds with Orta seemingly appealed by the idea of signing him according to reports.

The Spain international could have joined Barca for £25m this summer but they refused to pay an option to buy clause in his loan contract from Wolves.

The 26-year-old has never been one to rack up ridiculous numbers with the flying winger scoring just four times in the last two seasons.

With that in mind, signing the Wolves man might be somewhat questionable but despite his lack of end product in the final third, he’d still be exciting at Elland Road.

After all, this is someone who completed a whopping 4.2 dribbles per game in the Premier League last term, a tally that defeated every single player in the division except Allan Saint-Maximin.

It’s hardly a surprise that he’s been compared to Jadon Sancho with FB Ref’s similar players model dictating that they’re rather similar players.

His ball carrying is up there with the elite of the game and that would put him in good stead to create a rather dynamic duo with that of Adams.

The American midfielder looks closer to sealing a switch to Leeds and judging how he sits in the top 25% for progressive carries and best 20% for carries per 90 minutes compared to positionally similar players in Europe, they have a lot in common.

Combining Traore and Adams next term would certainly improve Jesse Marsch’s side’s ability to progress the play up the field quickly.

Tottenham Hotspur could make a late splash in the transfer window…

What’s the word?

That’s according to transfer insider Dean Jones, who has been told to expect Spurs to do some more business before deadline day on September 1st.

“I’ve been told to look out for Tottenham signing a luxury player towards the back end of the window,” he revealed to GIVEMESPORT.

“They’re getting their main business done now, but Tottenham always go into the window in that last ten days, that last week, because they just love to be involved in that and see if they can get one more that boosts morale, and that’s the sort of thing that might happen this summer as well.”

Reason to be excited

This claim from the Eurosport journalist will surely raise excitement amongst the Lilywhites faithful as Spurs supporters can surely anticipate a late arrival to their squad for the 2022/23 campaign.

History tells us that this could indeed be the case, too.

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Sporting director Fabio Paratici signed both Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur from Juventus on deadline day during the January transfer window, and similarly, Emerson Royal joined from Barcelona on last summer’s deadline day.

It remains to be seen exactly who Spurs will target as that ‘luxury’ signing, though there are plenty of interesting names potentially still out there.

Paulo Dybala remains a free agent, the likes of Pau Torres and Gleison Bremer continue to be linked as further defensive upgrades, and there have been other mooted left-field targets such as Nicolo Zaniolo and Jesse Lingard.

Any of the aforementioned players could hit a chord with fans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the final week of the window and as such, there’s plenty to be excited about, having already signed five players.

It is evident, however, that Spurs are nowhere near done with their summer spending, so supporters will surely be buzzing about what lies ahead in the coming weeks.

AND in other news, Spurs leading the race to sign £45m-rated “extraordinary talent”, he’s a Bonucci clone…

Aston Villa could seal two more signings at Villa Park before the window closes on September 1st…

What’s the word?

That’s according to Birmingham Mail reporter Ashley Preece, who delivered an exciting Aston Villa transfer claim to supporters during an online Q&A session, having arrived in Australia for their pre-season training camp.

“I believe Johan Lange is back at base in the UK drawing up a shortlist. I’m not expecting any transfer activity this week. SG [Steven Gerrard] wants to further strengthen the engine room so I fully expect one midfielder to come in. Transfer window still has more than six weeks left to run,” he said before adding:

“I’d say two more; midfielder and possibly one more…”

Villa not done yet

It’s clear that the Midlands outfit are by no means finished with their transfer business just yet, having already signed Diego Carlos, Boubacar Kamara and Ludwig Augustinsson, on top of the permanent arrivals of Philippe Coutinho and Robin Olsen.

Despite adding the Marseille powerhouse to Gerrard’s squad, it is interesting to see that another midfielder is among the priorities as he also has John McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Morgan Sanson, Marvelous Nakamba and Jacob Ramsey at his disposal.

However, the Brazilian star has been linked with an exit in recent weeks, with Serie A champions AC Milan thought to be keen on his signature.

It’s also believed that Gerrard is after a new striker to rival Ollie Watkins and Danny Ings, having been mooted with moves for Jonathan David and Mauro Icardi, among others.

With less than a month to go until the start of the new Premier League season, Lange will need to act quick to get the players in before it’s too late for them to adapt to Gerrard’s system and training.

But it is rather exciting to see that Preece is banking on the Midlands side making two more additions, so his latest claim should leave the Vila Park faithful absolutely buzzing.

It’s certainly a thrilling time to be a Villa fan right now.

AND in other news, Preece delivers Keinan Davis update…