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Sheffield United are pushing for some late arrivals and could now be set to step up talks to bring a talented midfielder to Bramall Lane, according to a report.

Sheffield United turn to Danny Ings to provide firepower

After a dismal start to the EFL Championship campaign, Ruben Selles has turned to experienced forward Danny Ings to ignite his flailing attack after he left West Ham United under freedom of contract at the end of last season.

The 33-year-old has signed a one-year deal at Bramall Lane after impressing during a trial spell, and former Middlesbrough defender Tommy Smith believes he could be an ideal addition to offer an element of variety in the final third.

He stated on 72+: “It’s a decent move for Sheffield United. The one thing that they do need is a bit of experience in the group, I think Danny Ings will bring that.

“The key element for him is keeping himself fit which I believe he has done for the last couple of years, he’s just not had the game time that he probably craves and hopefully he gets that at Sheffield United.”

Manchester City defender Callum Doyle has been floated as a Blades target, albeit their lack of positive in recent times is unlikely to win any favour among a frustrated support.

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Ultimately, recruitment can be the way out of a poor start by Selles in the dugout, though plenty of clubs will be fighting to sign players on the market between now and Monday’s deadline.

Nevertheless, Sheffield United fans can rejoice at some good news as they close in on a midfield signing that will add much-needed freshness in the engine room.

Sheffield United advancing in pursuit of Alex Matos

According to journalist Nizaar Kinsella, Sheffield United are advancing in negotiations to sign Chelsea midfielder Alex Matos before the deadline passes.

At this stage, it is unclear whether the 20-year-old will be allowed to leave Stamford Bridge on loan or whether his departure could be a permanent one after struggling to break through in West London.

Praised by Mauricio Pochettino for his “potential” while the Argentinian coach was in charge at Chelsea, Matos spent time out on loan at Oxford United last term and made 21 appearances across all competitions.

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Versatile by nature, the former U’s man can feature in central midfield, wide on the right or as a number ten, while he has even enjoyed the occasional appearance as a centre-forward during his young career.

Sheffield United can look forward to his industrious presence in the engine room if they can close a deal for the Bedford-born man, who made 29 tackles on Championship duty last term, per Fotmob.

Time is of the essence for the Blades to recruit new faces and Matos could be an intelligent buy to offer a fresh perspective in the middle of the park.

One of Aston Villa’s standout players could still be on the move this summer, despite both the club and the player reportedly being “happy” with the current situation, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

Villa thump Magpies to boost Champions League hopes

Aston Villa kept their Champions League hopes alive in emphatic fashion over the weekend with a dominant 4-1 win over high-flying Newcastle United at Villa Park. Ollie Watkins, Ian Maatsen, and Amadou Onana all found the net for Unai Emery’s side, while Magpies defender Dan Burn added to their tally with an own goal.

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The result moved Villa within just two points of Newcastle. They’re also now just one point behind Manchester City and level with Chelsea, making the race for a top-four finish incredibly tight with only a handful of games remaining.

Next up is a daunting trip to the Etihad Stadium to face City on Tuesday, a fixture that could prove decisive in the push for Champions League qualification. Speaking after the weekend’s win, Emery stressed the importance of maintaining momentum.

“We can’t stop. We are involved in the key moment of the season. Through the Premier League, we are trying to reach our first objective,” he said.

On Watkins – whose goal drew him level with Gabriel Agbonlahor as Villa’s all-time top Premier League scorer – Emery added: “I’m so happy with how he’s performing and progressing under our management. His individual goal is important—for him, for us, for the club, and for our overall development. Hopefully, we can keep helping him to achieve more and more.”

Watkins could leave Villa Park this summer

While Unai Emery is clearly thrilled with Watkins—who has scored 15 Premier League goals this season—his future at Villa Park isn’t entirely secure. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Watkins could still leave the club this summer if the right offer arrives. Writing in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter, Romano noted that both Villa and the player are happy with the current situation, but didn’t rule out a move.

“They’re happy with Watkins and he’s happy at the club,” Romano wrote. “Then if a proposal comes, never say never – as it was the case in January.”

Watkins was reportedly the subject of a £40 million bid from Arsenal during the winter transfer window, though Villa ultimately chose to reject the offer.

Having already seen Jhon Durán depart for the Saudi Pro League in January, losing Watkins this summer would represent a major blow for Aston Villa – particularly if they’re unable to secure the permanent signing of Marcus Rashford from Manchester United.

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That said, Villa have shown a knack in recent seasons for replacing outgoing talent with even stronger additions, so it wouldn’t be wise to bet against them pulling off something similar again if Watkins does move on.

West Bromwich Albion have made a move for a “refreshing” 4-2-3-1 style manager, as they continue their search for Carlos Corberan’s replacement, according to a reporter this week.

West Brom manager latest

The Baggies have been on the lookout for a new manager since announcing on Christmas Eve that they had reached an agreement in principle for Corberan to leave the club and join La Liga side Valencia. The 41-year-old has now returned to his homeland, putting an end to his two-year tenure at the Hawthorns, and in the three games since he has left, West Brom have won, drawn and lost, with a 3-1 win over Preston coming on New Year’s Day.

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Since Corberan’s departure, there have been a few names linked to the vacancy; Liverpool first-team coach John Heitinga is a leading contender to become the new West Brom boss. The Championship side are interested in the Dutchman due to his “experience learning in the Premier League under two top managers”. Heitinga is currently working under Arne Slot at Anfield, and before that David Moyes at West Ham, while he has also previously been interim manager at Ajax, winning 11 of his 16 games in charge.

Mark Robins is also a name that was mentioned as a possible option, but the former Coventry City boss is now back in management, as he’s been confirmed as the new Stoke City manager. It was claimed that West Brom were interested in Robins, but that is now no longer an option for the Midlands side.

West Brom make move for "refreshing" 4-2-3-1 manager

As Robins is now no longer available, West Brom have turned their attention to another manager who is out of work. According to talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook, West Brom have made a move for Lee Carsley, the former England interim manager.

The 50-year-old, who was labelled “refreshing” by midfielder Declan Rice, was given the England caretaker role in August and took charge of six Nations League matches before Thomas Tuchel began his role at the beginning of January. Carsley won five of his six games, his only disappointment being the defeat to Greece at Wembley.

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Carsley, who likes to have his side operating in a 4-2-3-1 formation, is now back in charge of England’s under-21s, a role he has held since July 2021, having taken charge of 29 games in total. Carsley has had spells as caretaker manager before, as he’s done similar roles at Coventry, Brentford and Birmingham City, but the England under-21s is his only role as the official top dog.

Lee Carsley’s England under-21 record

Games

29

Won

23

Drawn

1

Lost

5

His time in charge of both England teams has now put him on the radar of West Brom, but a deal looks very unlikely, as Crook states that Carsley has rejected the Baggies job.

Chelsea are ready to sell a £35 million member of their squad, so they can help to back head coach Enzo Maresca with the potential signing of a Premier League star.

Chelsea plotting late defensive reshuffle this summer

Reports have begun to accelerate over a potential new centre-back signing before the transfer window cut-off on August 31, despite Maresca already having a wealth of senior central defenders at his disposal.

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The Blues also signed Tosin Adarabioyo on a free transfer from Fulham earlier this summer, but versatile defender Trevoh Chalobah is expected to leave Chelsea in the coming week after being frozen out of both pre-season and the squad.

Jacob Steinberg of The Guardian, a reliable media source, backs reports that Chelsea could look to bring in another defender very soon, with Maresca holding little faith in both Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi.

"While Chelsea’s squad contains six senior centre-backs, Chalobah is up for sale and Disasi is not in Maresca’s long-term plans," wrote Steinberg.

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Average match rating (WhoScored)

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7.48

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7.13

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7.07

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6.85

Noni Madueke

6.84

"Disasi, who missed much of pre-season after having surgery on a hernia, has not convinced since joining from Monaco for £38.5m last year and has interest from Newcastle. The France international, who made 44 appearances last season, has not looked comfortable with the ball at his feet. There are also doubts over how much Benoît Badiashile will play this season.

"Maresca is happy with Levi Colwill and Wesley Fofana as his first-choice centre-backs, with Tosin Adarabioyo as the first back-up. But Fofana needs to be managed carefully after returning from a serious knee injury and there is a chance that a new centre-back who can provide more competition and thrive in Maresca’s possession-based system will arrive."

In the last few days, it has been claimed by other members of the media, like respected Chelsea reporter Simon Phillips, that Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is a very realistic transfer target.

Chelsea ready to sell Badiashile and could sign Joe Gomez

This is backed by TEAMtalk in another update, who write that Chelsea have put Badiashile on the transfer list and are ready to sell him. The 23-year-old, who only joined the club for £35 million in January last year, hasn't lived up to expectations at Stamford Bridge.

Those within Chelsea apparently hold this view of the Frenchman too, and it is believed they're considering the signing of Gomez as a replacement for Badiahshile. Maresca is also said to have requested the signing of a new centre-back to Chelsea chiefs, so this could be one to watch.

Arne Slot's centre-back has been regularly linked with an Anfield exit, commanding a price tag of around £34 million. Gomez made 32 Premier League appearances during Jurgen Klopp's final season in charge, starting 17 of them, and has been praised for his quality in recent years.

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"He is a sensational footballer, which is good," said Klopp on Gomez in 2020.

“He has outstanding speed, which helps us a lot to keep our last line high; he is a really good challenger; good in one-on-one situations; football-wise, I said already, good."

An "exceptional" player who has been linked with a move to Newcastle United is now open to joining the Magpies in the summer transfer window, potentially replacing a nailed on starter in Eddie Howe's squad.

Newcastle transfer news

Howe will already be thinking about which players he can bring in at the end of the season, with PIF expected to give him funds for new signings despite the need to tip toe around Financial Fair Play – CEO Darren Eales has previously admitted it may be necessary to sell a star player before they can buy.

Plenty of players have been backed to join Newcastle in recent days, with centre-back seemingly the main area of focus, following long-term injuries to both Sven Botman and Jamaal Lacelles that will keep them out for most of 2024, if not all of it.

One such individual is Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi, who is reportedly wanted by a host of top Premier League clubs, including Liverpool and Manchester United. This summer could feel like a logical time for him to leave Selhurst Park, as he looks to go up a gear and improve his chances of becoming a regular for his country.

VfB Stuttgart goalkeeper Alexander Nubel is also seen as a potential target for Newcastle in the upcoming transfer window, as Howe looks to increase the competition for Nick Pope. Similarly, Arsenal stopper Aaron Ramsdale is also an option, having lost his place to David Raya this season.

"Exceptional" ace keen on Newcastle move

According to a new update from Give Me Sport, the idea of a move to Newcastle appeals to Ramsdale this summer, as he searches for a new challenge.

The report states that the 25-year-old is "'open-minded' about the prospect of joining the St. James’ Park outfit during the 2024 summer window", also interestingly adding that "Nick Pope’s role at Newcastle is not as safe as most would imagine, even when fit".

Ramsdale's stock may have fallen this season, having been such a key man for Arsenal last year, but that's not to say that he isn't a strong option for Newcastle, especially as he remains young for a goalkeeper.

He is also arguably more of a ball-playing 'keeper than Pope, proving to be more natural in possession, and he has been lauded by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta: "He’s been exceptional around the place with the situation. Like everybody. We love him more for sure. We have him every day. We know him, we know his character and we are really happy to have him.

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"I don’t think I’m the one to answer the question about Aaron Ramsdale’s quality because I’m the one who signed him when everyone else was questioning that decision. So I don’t think I’m the one to answer that question."

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It would be a surprise if Ramsdale was happy to remain at Arsenal as second choice, and Newcastle feels like an ideal option for him, keeping him at a huge club and also reuniting with Howe, who is an admirer after working together during their Bournemouth days.

Italian goalkeeper Marco Silvestri has praised a "great talent" at Tottenham, and he suggests the youngster is just destined for the top.

Spurs surprise everybody with Premier League form

Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou has been a rip-roaring success since joining the club from Celtic in June, guiding them to top of the Premier League table at one point. Before their recent injury and suspension crisis, the north Londoners went on a very impressive 10-game unbeaten run, winning eight of them, with Postecoglou making the best start ever by a new boss in the division's history.

All eyes are now on how they'll fare without key duo James Maddison and Micky van de Ven, who are both expected to be out until 2024. Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie are also out through suspension, dealing an almighty task for Postecoglou to get the very best out of Spurs with limited quality over the next few games.

The Lilywhites take on Aston Villa in four days, a tough encounter given the form of Unai Emery's side, while they couldn't ask for a more intimidating contest afterwards as league champions Man City await them at the Etihad.

The importance of Udogie

Missing Udogie is a real blow for Spurs alongside the other aforementioned stars, as his pace and dynamism down the left-hand side has proven to a major asset. Before his suspension, the Italy international had started 10 league matches, providing two assists whilst proving to be one of the success stories of Postecoglou's early tenure.

“Udogie, I’m really staggered by how good he’s been," said The Athletic journalist James Maw in September ( View From The Lane as transcribed by TBR).

"To me, this is going to sound mad after four games, but he already looks like one of the better players in the Premier League.

“For a player in that position, we’ve seen Gareth Bale and this is a slightly lazy comparison given it’s based entirely on position, but we’ve seen a left-back go on to be one of the best footballers in world football over the course of like a five, six-year period. He will be a £100m player like that. Udogie, incredibly good, he’s only going to get better.”

Silvestri tips Udogie for the top

The 20-year-old youngster, upon his return, could even contend for the PFA Team of the Year if he carries on this sumptuous form. Silvestri, a former teammate of his at Udinese, explained exactly why that may be the case in an interview with Tribal Football this week. The 32-year-old goalkeeper heaped praise on Udogie and insists he's a "great talent".

Destiny Udogie's style of play

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Likes to play short passes

Likes to tackle

"I saw Udo make his debut when we played together in Verona. I have always considered him a great talent and a hard worker, in 4 years I have never heard him complain. I was convinced he would do very well straight away in the Premier League because he has all the characteristics but I believe he can continue to grow and become a top, top player."

Manchester United are reportedly considering a raid on a fellow Premier League outfit in their bid to find a replacement for departing defender, Harry Maguire…

Which club is Maguire joining?

Having been stripped of the captaincy by Erik ten Hag last month, the England international now looks set to seal a move to West Ham United after the two clubs agreed a deal for a fee in the region of £30m.

With the 30-year-old likely to be on his way, the Daily Mail's Chris Wheeler has revealed that Crystal Palace star, Marc Guehi is among the list of options that United are considering to replace Maguire, with the transfer insider writing on Twitter:

"Maguire still has to agree personal terms with West Ham and it may require a £10m payoff from Utd. Todibo, Tapsoba, Pavard and Guehi are possible replacements. Evans also an option. West Ham have yet to make an improved offer for McTominay after £30m bid rejected last week."

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If the Red Devils are to look to the former Chelsea youth asset as their new centre-back recruit, previous reports have indicated that the Eagles have slapped a £60m asking price on the 23-year-old's head.

Should Man United sign Guehi?

It may be that such a substantial price tag is justified for a player who has already forced his way into Gareth Southgate's plans at international level, with Guehi also having been dubbed an "absolute tank" by former England youth colleague, Josef Bursik.

That being said, however, such a deal may have alarm bells ringing among those of a United persuasion, with it not too long ago that the Old Trafford outfit forked out £50m in order to prise Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Selhurst Park.

While the tough-tackling full-back has enjoyed something of a resurgence under Ten Hag of late – with rumours rife that the 25-year-old could be handed a new contract extension in the near future – it is fair to say that it has been a bumpy road for Wan-Bissaka during his time in Manchester.

Branded "useless" on the ball by club legend, Paul Scholes, the Croydon-born menace has arguably found it difficult to adapt to life at such an elite club, with treble winner Roy Keane having also stated that "I actually don’t think he’s a good defender".

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The 6 foot ace has particularly struggled in an attacking sense after scoring just twice and providing only 11 assists in 160 games in all competitions over the past four years, with that a limp return for any full-back worth their salt.

As pundit, Paul Merson stated at the time of Wan-Bissaka's move to the Theatre of Dreams, joining a club like United is "a massive jump", with there no doubt a fear that the aforementioned Guehi may also suffer a similar fate, despite his prior Premier League experience.

Of course, with the likes of Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof already at the club it would allow the Palace ace the time to bed in and adapt to Ten Hag's methods, although having to splash out anywhere close to £60m for a potential backup option could prove to be a costly mistake.

It has been claimed that Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will have to spend £200m if they want to reach the Premier League.

Will Wrexham make it to the Premier League?

It's been a wild ride already for the Red Dragons under their new ownership and they've already ticked off one of their biggest goals.

Indeed, in the brief time since taking charge in February 2021, the club has already managed to get promotion back up into League Two after a 15-year absence.

However, the ambition will not simply end there for the A-list duo and their Welsh football club.

Indeed, when Speaking to Sky Sports, Reynolds once said: "Anything can happen in this sport so why couldn’t Wrexham theoretically make it all the way to the Premier League one day? This is the place where hopes and dreams are born every day so why not?”

But to make that dream a reality, it will take a fair amount of cash to go alongside all that sporting ambition.

This has been explained by Dr Dan Plumley, who has a PhD focused on measuring financial and sporting performance in English professional football.

Dr Plumley told Grosvenor Sport: "It’s important to look at the revenue gap between leagues. It scales according to the league, so the revenue gap between League One and League Two is about £1,000,000. It's not too big. That's the revenue gap, not investment."

He theorised that it might cost £10m to push up a division into League One, and then a further £10m to the Championship before the huge money suddenly is required to make the final step.

He said: "When you get into the Championship, that's the biggest gap because the revenue gap between the Championship and the Premier League is about £100 to £150 million," he said. So for me, you've got to be looking to invest that to then even get to the top end of the Championship."

How much is Wrexham worth?

It certainly won't be cheap for the club's owners and if they do make it up to the Premier League they'll be competing with Todd Boehly who owns Chelsea and has spent over £500m in transfers alone since arriving less than two seasons ago.

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The good thing for Wrexham, however, is that they appear to be making an awful lot of money thanks to their success on the pitch as well as off of it with the Welcome to Wrexham docu-series.

Indeed, it has actually been claimed that the club has tripled in value since Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought it for just £2m.

As long as that growth continues, they may well be able to fulfil their Premier League dream one day.

Leeds United have been dealt a fresh injury blow, in the wake of a truly successful January transfer window…

What’s the latest?

That’s according to The Athletic journalist Phil Hay, who took to Twitter to claim that the red-hot Rodrigo has been ruled out for the foreseeable future.

The tweet simply stated: “Leeds suffer Rodrigo blow with forward out for up to two months”.

His corresponding article expands upon the details, noting that the knock was sustained in their 3-1 FA Cup victory over Accrington Stanley last weekend. The Spaniard is now set to miss one of the busiest periods of the year as he rehabilitates from the bone and ligament damage suffered to his ankle.

Marsch must unleash Rutter

The only fortunate outcome from this situation is that it will now offer a platform for Georginio Rutter to earn some vital experience in the Premier League, although Jesse Marsch would have hoped it would have been under better circumstances.

He signed the Frenchman in January as one of his four new additions, breaking the club-record transfer fee to lure him to Elland Road. The 20-year-old also made his Whites debut in the aforementioned cup match, in which he looked a threat but missed two big chances.

Should he be seen as the natural successor to Rodrigo, he will need to turn these opportunities into goals to make up for the absence of the 31-year-old, who is the club’s top scorer this season by some way, with his tally of 12 goals comfortably ahead of the next closest with four. 

Furthermore, his relentless work rate is integral to upholding Marsch’s philosophy and initiating the press which is so synonymous with the manager’s playing style. At the very least, this is an area where Rutter will likely not falter.

Upon the transfer being completed last month, Marsch detailed what fans could expect to see from their club-record arrival, stating: “He has flexibility. When you look at most players, they are right or left foot dominated. Georginio is 50-50, maybe the most two-footed I have ever seen. He can play as a striker, wide player or second striker.”

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The American continued: “I have known him for a while and he was someone I watched at Leipzig. He’s a guy who I think is an explosive, talented footballer and a player with a lot of potential. We have done our homework and found out relatively quickly what a good person he is and what a hard worker he is”.

With just two goals and two assists in the Bundesliga this season before joining Leeds, perhaps a move to England to play alongside a higher calibre of teammate will help to take his game to new heights when he is most needed.

With the Whites just one point outside the relegation zone, the £35k-per-week finisher must now step up in his team’s time of need and help fire them to safety in the absence of their most potent marksman.

Wolves appear to have been boosted in their potential efforts to sign Club Racing midfielder Carlos Alcaraz, with his agent revealing there is interest from England.

The Lowdown: Wolves linked with Alcaraz move

Julen Lopetegui will take charge of his first Wanderers game after the World Cup but for now, he may be eyeing up possible new signings in January.

One player who has been linked with a move to Molineux is Alcaraz, who is currently making a name for himself in his homeland of Argentina.

The 19-year-old defensive midfielder has made 19 league appearances this season and scored three goals, also playing 83 times overall, despite his age.

The Latest: Fresh update emerges

Speaking to Tuttosport [via Sport Witness], his agent has confirmed that there is interest from an unnamed English club, as well as from other countries:

“We have an option from England and another from Portugal, but neither the directors of Inter nor those of AC Milan have contacted me in these hours.

“We are waiting. The clubs we have spoken to are very important. Clearly Inter and AC Milan are very, very important. And obviously both options are more than welcome.

“Inter and Milan are two top clubs. The Nerazzurri, perhaps also because of what Diego Milito was and what Lautaro Martinez is now, are particularly interested in Carlos. Nobody then disputes the importance of Milan.”

“(He costs) around 15 million euros. Although the figure could be lowered by inserting a clause allowing Racing a percentage on future resale.”

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The Verdict: Exciting young option

Whether or not Wolves are the English team in question remains to be seen but their recent interest certainly suggests that it could be for them.

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Alcaraz, described as an ‘advanced playmaker’ by talent scout Jacek Kulig, could have the potential to be an exciting signing for the club, coming in as a younger version of Joao Moutinho and making things tick in the middle of the park.

Granted, he may take time to settle but planning for the long term is essential for Lopetegui and the young Argentine could mature into an accomplished Premier League player.