Many Arsenal fans have slammed a transfer link to Serhou Guirassy after the Daily Mail have reported that the north London club have an interest in the Amiens man.
As per the outlet, West Ham United and AFC Bournemouth have also watched him, as he is apparently looking for a move to the Premier League after his side were relegated as a result of the French Ligue 1 finishing early (BBC Sport).
The Gunners’ transfer funds will reportedly be severely limited in the next summer window, with the club primarily looking at either free transfers or swap deals.
In light of this, the £7.2 million-valued man may not be a bad option. Guirassy has scored nine goals and provided one assist in 23 appearances in Ligue 1 this season, according to Transfermarkt.
However, several AFC supporters have slammed the link, with some comparing the 24-year old to former player Yaya Sanogo. Indeed, the Frenchman only scored one senior goal and made just two assists in 20 games in all competitions following his move from Auxerre (via Transfermarkt).
These Gooners did not react well to the news on Twitter:
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TalkSPORT pundit Adrian Durham has blasted Pep Guardiola for not giving Phil Foden a fair enough crack at breaking into the Manchester City first team.
Foden has been used sporadically since making his debut in November 2017, with 45 appearances and eight goals across the last two years.
Durham seemed furious as Foden was an unused substitute in the weekend defeat to Liverpool, directing his ire at his Spanish manager for leaving such a talent on the bench so often.
He said on TalkSPORT: “Phil Foden is talked up – and I’m not saying he’s the saviour of City’s title challenge – but we’ll never know.
“He’s got three defeats under his belt, Pep Guardiola, in the Premier League – that’s probably going to mean they have no chance of winning the title this season.
“And Phil Foden’s been nowhere to be seen. He hasn’t been given a chance. That lack of chance given to Phil Foden is totally unacceptable. Why is Pep Guardiola so against giving Phil Foden a chance?”
Foden is well-known to Guardiola. He handed him his debut in the Champions League nearly two years ago, and even recently apologised to the teenager after impressing in one of many cameos in a City shirt to date.
Durham may not need to make Guardiola aware of the option Foden offers, but with an average of little over 39 minutes per appearance (as per Transfermarkt) you can see where the pundit’s anger stems from.
And for the City boss to afford such little time to a player he once labelled as ‘the most talented player he has ever seen’, his continued bit-part role at the club seems even more confusing.
Perhaps Guardiola has struggled to integrate the youngster into a team full to the brim with stars, but for a player who scored more than the likes of Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin De Bruyne last season, it seems the youngster has been hard done by despite his promising performances for City so far.
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Manchester City have displayed their promising youth talents plenty of times this season. Phil Foden has continued to impress, whilst Pep Guardiola has given opportunities to Tommy Doyle, Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Eric Garcia as well.
Doyle, in particular, has established himself as a potential star for the future with an impressive display on his debut against Southampton. Now, after seeing what City have to offer, there is one man who has not been given his chance to shine just yet – Ian Carlo Poveda.
The English winger was born to Colombian parents and is already vastly experienced at youth level. He has so far stepped out for Brentford, Arsenal and Barcelona’s youth systems all before he even turned 19. Now, as he is just a few months out from his 20th birthday, Poveda will surely be looking to crack the first team or seek a loan move to develop his career.
The youngster has been a great addition to the Citizens’ academy, as he now boasts 18 goals and 14 assists for a variety of age groups at City. Most notably, Poveda scored eight goals in 18 appearances for the U18s as they won the 2016/17 North Division.
The former Barcelona man is also experienced on the international front as well, having played 28 times for England’s Young Lions.
Indeed, Poveda does have one first-team appearance to his name, which came last season in the EFL Cup against Burton Albion. The London-born man played 90 minutes that day and managed to complete an impressive eight out of 11 dribble attempts and win nine ground duels.
After this, Guardiola told MSN Deportes (via Latin American Post): “It was a good debut, he showed a lot of his talent and I know he will continue to progress, he is a brave player.”
There is a chance that the winger will most likely need a loan move, however. The competition in his position is competitive for him right now, with Bernardo Silva, Raheem Sterling, Leroy Sane and Riyad Mahrez all on City’s books.
Mahrez, a £60m signing in 2018, has only started five times in the league so far, so how much hope can Poveda have when star academy graduate Foden is having to make do with a bit-part role in the side?
The youngster could be a few years off breaking into the first-team, unlike other academy players such as Doyle. A loan move in Championship or perhaps back in Spain could give him a much better chance at showing Guardiola what he can do.
It remains to be seen whether he can crack the first-team, but he may need to ply his trade away from Manchester before he can force his way through.
Glasgow Rangers find themselves in a similar rut that occurred after a few weeks of the 2023/24 campaign.
Having enjoyed a new manager bounce under Michael Beale, poor recruitment in the summer of 2023 led to a disjointed start to the season, with the Light Blues failing to qualify for the Champions League, while slipping eight points behind Celtic.
Philippe Clement replaced the Englishman in October last year, winning the League Cup just two months into his Ibrox reign. However, it has been far from plain sailing since.
Having clawed back the deficit in the league last term, the Gers lost to Motherwell, Ross County and Celtic to finish second, while being defeated 1-0 in the Scottish Cup final by their Old Firm rivals.
Following a busy summer transfer window, hopes were high that Clement could lead the Light Blues to the title this term, but that already looks unlikely as they currently occupy third place in the table.
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Competition
Opponent
Score
Premiership
Kilmarnock
1-0 loss
Premiership
St Johnstone
2-0 win
Europa League
Lyon
4-1 loss
Premiership
Hibernian
1-0 win
Europa League
Malmö
2-0 win
League Cup
Dundee
3-0 win
Premiership
Dundee United
1-0 win
Premiership
Celtic
3-0 loss
Premiership
Ross County
6-0 win
League Cup
St Johnstone
2-0 win
Champions League qualification
Dynamo Kyiv
2-0 loss
Premiership
Motherwell
2-1 win
Champions League qualification
Dynamo Kyiv
1-1
Premiership
Hearts
0-0
It isn’t just the results which are poor, but the performances have been dismal at times. The Gers had sacked their manager before Christmas in the previous two seasons and Clement is a man under serious pressure, so will it happen again in 2024?
With the rumour mill circling regarding his future, we have taken a look at potential candidates who could take the reins at the Light Blues should Clement lose his job in the next few weeks.
1 Kevin Muscat Shanghai Port
Yokohama F. Marinos manager Kevin Muscat.
Australian Kevin Muscat spent the 2002/03 season at the Gers during his playing career, helping the club win the domestic treble, and he has since forged an impressive managerial career.
He led Melbourne Victory to the A-League championship in 2014/15 and 2017/18 before going on to achieve success in Japan with Yokohama F. Marinos, replacing Ange Postecoglou. In the land of the rising sun, Muscat led the club to the J1 League title in 2022, finishing runners-up twice, while claiming the Japanese Super Cup last year.
Before Clement was unveiled, Muscat revealed that he spoke to Rangers concerning the vacant role. Could it be different this time?
2 Derek McInnes Kilmarnock
Derek McInnes
Like Muscat, McInnes also played for the club during his career, spending five years at Ibrox between 1995 and 2000.
His longest managerial spell was with Aberdeen, taking charge of the club for eight years and leading them to the 2014 League Cup, their first trophy in 20 years.
His spell at Kilmarnock has been an overriding success, and he has won two matches against Rangers since the start of last term. The Gers made an approach for the Scot in December 2017, but McInnes turned them down.
3 Ole Gunnar Solskjær Free agent (last job: Manchester United)
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is currently without a club, and despite not leading the Old Trafford side to any silverware during his spell as boss, experience managing at that level could be an advantage for the Gers.
It ended poorly for the Norwegian, but he won 91 of his 168 games at United, finishing Premier League runners-up in the 2020/21 campaign and coming close to winning the Europa League in the same year before losing to Villarreal on penalties.
4 Graham Potter Free agent (last job: Chelsea)
Graham Potter has been out of work since being sacked by Chelsea in April 2023, but he has turned down a few jobs since, including the chance to manage French side Lyon.
It appears as though he is waiting for the right opportunity to get back into management. Would Rangers suit him? That he is more of a project manager rather than instant success indicates this may not be the case, but if given time, the Englishman would surely build a solid team at Ibrox.
Unfortunately, time is something the club simply does not have right now, especially with how far behind they are in the Scottish Premiership.
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When Beale was sacked last year, it emerged that Lampard was keen on taking over the reins at Rangers. A while later, news broke that Lampard wasn’t even in the running, and he will almost certainly be an outsider if Clement receives his marching orders.
Sacked from both Chelsea and Everton, his next appointment must be a success, but it would be a massive gamble for Rangers to appoint him. Of course, the same was said about Steven Gerrard, yet he ended up returning the club to the summit of Scottish football by winning the league title in 2021. Stranger things have happened.
6 Kjetil Knutsen Bodo/Glimt
Bodo/Glimt boss Kjetil Knutsen.
Kjetil Knutsen’s spell in charge of Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt has been incredible. Since 2018, he has led the club to three league titles (in 2019, 2020 and 2023) with his style being easy on the eye.
He became the first coach to see his team score six goals against one managed by José Mourinho, displaying evidence of how his attack-minded philosophy can glide through even the toughest defences – and this is something which would be advantageous for Rangers.
His success in Norway may see bigger teams than the Ibrox side emerge as possible destinations, but if Clement does leave, Knutsen could be an inspired choice.
7 Oliver Glasner Crystal Palace
Current Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner registered an interest in the vacant role following Beale’s sacking last year, but nothing materialised.
Glasner was the man in charge of Eintracht Frankfurt when the German side won the Europa League final against Rangers in 2022. After a positive start to life as the Eagles manager, his side have struggled this term.
Indeed, they currently occupy 18th place in the Premier League table, failing to win a single league match all season. While his job may not be under fire just now, if things persist, could he find his position untenable?
Especially considering his success elsewhere, Glasner could also be another suitable candidate to take over at Ibrox, even if he is out of a job himself in the coming weeks.
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Tottenham Hotspur are a club desperate for some form of tangible success after failing to win a trophy since 2008.
Their move to the new Tottenham Hotspur stadium has allowed them to own one of the finest stadiums in the Premier League – hoping to attract some of the best talents in the world to the club.
The appointment of serial winner Ange Postecoglou tried to instil the winning mentality needed to compete at the top level, but they narrowly missed out on Champions League football during his first season at the helm.
He’s since shifted the club’s recruitment strategy to focus on younger talents to improve the first-team, whilst also hopefully making the club a hefty profit later on down the line – subsequently making them more sustainable.
However, the change in focus was needed, especially after the transfer window during the summer of 2020, which saw Spurs fork out some hefty sums on players not up to the level required in the Premier League.
Spurs’ transfer window in the summer of 2020
The COVID pandemic put a real impetus on spending money wisely given the lack of income due to the absence of supporters surrounding the restrictions around mass gatherings.
However, Spurs failed to do so during the aforementioned transfer window, splashing huge fees and unfortunately failing to gain their money’s worth with their new additions.
Midfielders Giovani Lo Celso and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg both arrived in North London, with the club paying a combined fee of over £50m for the duo.
A real expectation was placed on the shoulders of the pair to lead the side forward and take them to the next level – however, the moves never lived up to the hype with the club finishing seventh during their debut campaign in North London.
Just over four years on from their big-money moves, neither player remains at Tottenham, with Lo Celso now at Real Betis, with Hojbjerg plying his trade for Marseille in France.
However, despite their respective moves, one player who also arrived during the same window remains in North London and looks to be one of the worst signings in the club’s recent history.
Sergio Reguilon’s market value in 2024
Four years on from his transfer to the club under Jose Mourinho, left-back Sergio Reguilon still remains a Spurs player despite not featuring for the first team since the end of the 2021/22 season.
Serge Reguilon in action for Tottenham.
The 27-year-old has made 67 appearances for the club, following his £32m move from Real Madrid in 2020, but has failed to be the addition many expected him to be.
He infamously scored one of the most bizarre own goals in Premier League history, somehow finding the back of his own net after an attempted clearance against Aston Villa.
The Spaniard has since had loan spells away from London with the likes of Atlético Madrid, Manchester United and Brentford but has never demonstrated his quality enough for any of the sides to sign him on a permanent basis, with United presenter Beth Tucker dubbing the full-back as “awful” during his time at Old Trafford.
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As a result of his lack of games for Spurs, his market value has massively plummeted, with the former Real Madrid star now only valued at £2.8m as per Football Transfers.
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Per booking
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Reguilon has only been named in the matchday squad once this season, coming in the Carabao Cup victory over Coventry City, showcasing Postecoglou’s lack of trust in the Spaniard.
Given his lack of first-team action, he’s sat earning a living without having to lift a finger, with the club desperately needing to cut their losses and cash in on the 27-year-old.
It’s unfortunate to see such a highly rated player fail to make the grade, but unfortunately, his move has been a disaster and one that the club undoubtedly must regret.
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His move to join Spurs didn’t work out as he would have anticipated.
Often, when bottom half Premier League clubs lose their marquee man, it is extremely hard to find a replacement, often meaning multiple players are needed to replace the output, rather than a like-for-like replacement. Wolves have certainly found that out the hard way.
The likes of Michael Olise (Crystal Palace), Declan Rice (West Ham), Ivan Toney (Brentford), Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth), and Amadou Onana (Everton) are just a few examples in recent years.
Now, the Old Gold are the latest team to experience this, losing both Max Kilman and Pedro Neto this summer, leaving Gary O’Neil with the task of replacing their output within the squad.
Pedro Neto's big move to Chelsea
Wolves lost their star attacker this summer, with Pedro Neto joining Chelsea, for a fee of around £51.4m plus £2.6m add-ons.
Neto made 24 appearances for the Midlands club last season, scoring three goals, providing 11 assists, and totalling 1,729 minutes played.
But it isn’t just the goals and assists that Neto provided, it was his all-round play, speed on the break (counter-attack), and even defensive work-rate to help Wolves out of possession, that made him so important to the side, and attracted interest from other clubs.
In his entire time at Wolves, Neto made 135 appearances, scoring 14 goals and providing 24 assists across 7,585 minutes.
Wolves star Pedro Neto
The Portuguese was linked with many clubs for a move away from Wolves, with the likes of Arsenal, and Tottenham interested, before he joined Chelsea.
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Wolves' current wing options
So far this season, O’Neil has played Hee-Chan Hwang, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Pablo Sarabia, and Matheus Cunha (usually preferred centrally) as wingers/wide options. Bellegarde is the only one to have started every Premier League game.
Hwang has made seven appearances (319 minutes), and is yet to register a single goal or assist while Bellegarde has also played seven games (409 minutes), and scored once.
Sarabia has made four appearances (153 minutes) with zero goals or assists, and Cunha has two goals in seven fixtures, one goal coming when starting centrally, and one coming from the left wing.
Goals
0.00
0.22
0.00
0.38
xG
0.00
0.07
0.33
0.29
xAG
0.04
0.05
0.00
0.16
Progressive Carries
2.00
2.56
6.67
3.92
Progressive Passes
1.20
1.16
20.0
2.75
Shot Total
0.28
1.11
1.76
3.02
Key Passes
0.80
0.93
0.00
1.76
Successful Take-Ons
0.40
0.23
10.0
1.96
Shot-Creating Actions
1.60
2.56
0.00
3.73
Sarabia’s metrics are very skewed, having 20 progressive passes per 90, and ten successful take-ons per 90. This is due to his limited minutes coming in cup competitions this campaign, so these results have to be considered in this context.
Cunha shows he excels in most metrics, but as previously mentioned, in an ideal world, the Brazilian can play centrally, where he can drop to link play, be close to the box, and ensure he is involved in all phases.
Matheus Cunha
This leaves Wolves in a scenario where they can either continue to trust two of Hwang, Bellegarde or Sarabia on the wings.
Alternatively, they could try something new, playing a player they already have in a slightly more advanced position in order to give him more creative responsibility in the final third.
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Ait-Nouri has been described as “fantastic” by Jacek Kulig in the past, for his excellent dribbling efficiency, ability to win duels and tackles, but also to get forward and create chances for his side, with shots of his own.
The 23-year-old is naturally a left-back but has played as a left-wing back – which many regard to be his best position – in the past, and even as a left-midfielder/winger this season, once under O’Neil.
Wolves player Rayan Ait-Nouri
Ait-Nouri has made 123 appearances in total for Wolves since joining from French outfit, Angers, scoring eight goals, and providing nine assists, playing a total of 8.484 minutes for the club. Wolves only paid around £10m for the Algerian, signing him back in 2021.
According to Transfermarkt, the Algerian is now Wolves’ third-highest valued player, with a value of £29m. But, how can they get the best out of him, and ensure they are maximizing one of their best players?
Goals
0.17
Assists
0.17
xG
0.17
xAG
0.13
Progressive Carries
2.26
Progressive Passes
3.96
Shots Total
1.53
Key Passes
0.94
Successful Take-Ons
1.32
Shot-Creating Actions
2.26
Described as “one of the Premier League’s best players in 2024” by Sky Sports’ Dougie Critchley, the impressive Ait-Nouri is already producing more progressive passes per 90 than any of Wolves’ wing option (bar Sarabia’s skewed metric), he also produces the highest xAG (expected assisted goals) per 90, and makes the second most key passes behind Cunha per 90.
This tells you the creative levels of Ait-Nouri, and this could go one step further, if O’Neil was to make a permanent switch for the Algerian, to playing as a left-midfielder, and having more attacking responsibilities.
The 23-year-old has all the traits needed to play in this more advanced role, being able to carry and glide with the ball, beat his man 1v1, and connect play in tight areas due to his close ball control.
By playing Ait-Nouri here, you could replace the creative tendencies out wide that they are now missing with the loss of Neto, and also allow Cunha to stay more central, unlocking him further up the pitch and closer to goal.
Wolves striker Matheus Cunha
Getting the best out of Cunha is pivotal if Wolves want to avoid a relegation battle this season, as he made 36 appearances last season, scoring 14 goals and providing eight assists. The Brazilian is also Wolves’ highest value player according to Transfermarkt, with a value of around £37.5m.
If they can find the right balance, the Old Gold have the quality available to hurt teams. However, they have to find it soon, as they sit rock bottom of the table, with 16 goals conceded and only six goals scored, which almost definitely wouldn’t be enough to keep them up if they stay on that trajectory.
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Celtic officially confirmed that captain Callum McGregor put pen to paper on a new five-year contract with the Scottish giants earlier this week.
The 30-year-old central midfielder has been with the club since the age of nine, when he joined the academy, and has won 20 trophies at Parkhead, including a world-leading five trebles.
McGregor should be an inspiration for players coming through the youth team set-up in Glasgow as he has proven what can be accomplished if you put your head down and remain loyal to the Hoops throughout your career.
He is not the only academy graduate in the first-team squad, though, as right-back Anthony Ralston has played 85 senior matches since breaking through.
The Scotland international, who enjoyed three loan spells away from Paradise before making his mark at Celtic, has made 44 Scottish Premiership appearances since the start of the 2021/22 campaign.
Celtic defender Anthony Ralston.
Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers is seemingly using pre-season to see if he can spot the next talent to emerge from the youth team as the likes of Josh Dede, Daniel Kelly, Mackenzie Carse, and Bruno Davidson have all been spotted training with the senior group.
What position does Josh Dede play in?
The 17-year-old prospect previously played as a right winger but is now predominantly deployed as a right-back, with the Celtic's official website having him down as a defender.
Journalist Lewis Laird claimed that the full-back has an "exciting future" ahead of him in the game, which is backed up by his emergence for the B team in spite of his young age.
Manager Tommy McIntyre stated at the end of the 2021/22 campaign that the talented gem has a "big future" and said that Dede, along with his teammates, will play if they are good enough, irrespective of their age or experience.
The right-back seemingly did enough to convince his coach that he was good enough to play for the B team as the teenage prodigy racked up 15 Lowland League appearances, which means that the youngster has played men's football in the fifth tier of the Scottish pyramid.
Only 16-year-old Corey Thomson played in 15 or more matches below the age of 17, with a number of 18 and 19-year-old starlets competing for positions across the team, which highlights how impressive Dede's emergence in the side was.
The 17-year-old battler has also done enough to become a regular for Scotland at U17 level, with 11 caps since his debut in March of last year, which shows how highly he is rated by his coaches on the international scene.
His form for the academy has clearly caught the eye of Rodgers as the Northern Irish tactician has brought the promising defender into the first team for pre-season training, potentially with a view to using him in one of the friendlies to see how he fares in a senior environment.
Therefore, the Celtic head coach could unearth the club's next Ralston as Dede is an emerging right-back who could make the step up if he is able to continue his development in the months and years to come, given his impressive progression so far.
Manchester United are yet to confirm their first signing of the summer with Mason Mount's arrival at Old Trafford set to be announced imminently, but now the club have agreed terms with another transfer target.
What's the latest on Man United's interest in Sofyan Amrabat?
According to La Nazione (via Sport Witness), Man United have agreed personal terms with Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.
As per the report, it is claimed that the Red Devils are strongly interested in signing the player this summer and have already found an agreement with Amrabat but will need to convince his Serie A club to part ways with their star, which would cost €30m (£26m) this summer.
Who would Amrabat replace in the Man United team?
Whilst Erik ten Hag's top priority will be to strengthen the centre-forward role ahead of next season, there is no doubt that the midfield personnel could benefit from a refresh this summer.
Casemiro, Christian Eriksen and Fred are all in their 30s at this point, so injecting some more youthful long-term prospects in the centre of the pitch would be advantageous in the manager's pursuit to get Man United consistently winning trophies and challenging for the Premier League title again.
As a result, the signing of Amrabat would be a great piece of business for Ten Hag if the club can reach an agreement with Fiorentina, as he could be a worthy competitor for Fred in the deep-lying role alongside Casemiro next season.
When comparing the Serie A star with his Brazilian positional peer last season, Amrabat comfortably outperformed Fred in a number of key attributes including pass completion rate (88.8% v 79.1%), percentage of tacklers dribbled (55.2% v 39.5%), successful take-ons (70.6% v 37.5%), progressive passes (176 v 76) and ball recoveries (157 v 127), as per FBref.
This demonstrates that the ball-playing defensive midfielder – hailed "outstanding" by Joe Cole – would provide Ten Hag with a much more solid and consistent option to bring into midfield next season and a player who can build a much-needed partnership with Casemiro in front of the back four that can be trusted.
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According to WhoScored, Fred was the seventh lowest-rated player (6.48) in the entire squad last season and was slammed by Roy Keane after his lack of discipline gave Kevin de Bruyne a free-kick in a dangerous position which ultimately killed their hopes of winning the FA Cup at Wembley last month.
"Fred had Kevin De Bruyne where he wants him," the former Man United captain told ITV Sport.
"De Bruyne has his back to goal and then Fred fouls him. It's the height of stupidity. But we've seen that from him so many times over the years."
With that being said, it would be a major coup if Man United could secure the services of Amrabat to bolster the midfield options, as he is the exact profile of player that the team is crying out for and could significantly improve how clinical the midfield needs to be when it matters most.
Newcastle United are one of a number of top clubs who are interested in signing Fenerbahce youngster Arda Guler in the summer transfer window, according to a new report.
How good is Arda Guler?
The 18-year-old is arguably one of the most exciting young players in Europe at the moment, already producing a string of impressive performances for Fenerbahce.
Last season, Guler scored four goals and registered three assists in the Turkish Super Lig, also chipping in with one apiece in the Europa League, becoming a regular despite still being such a young player.
It is no secret that there is a huge amount of interest in the teenager this summer, with many top Premier League sides interested in signing him due to a relatively low £15m release clause. Newcastle are one of the clubs who have been linked with a move, as the Magpies look to complete some exciting transfer business ahead of their return to the Champions League.
A fresh update suggests that their interest isn't going away, although it may not be easy for them to acquire the services of the £2,500-a-week ace.
Arda Guler
Could Newcastle sign Guler this summer?
According to TEAMtalk, Fenerbahce are desperately trying to persuade Guler to stay put this summer, but Newcastle are falling in love with the player after their scouting trips:
"Newcastle are huge fans of the player and have tracked him for a number of months. But they are not alone as several other Premier League clubs are keen too. Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Aston Villa and Brighton were also in attendance for Turkey’s victory.
"Major European sides Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG, Inter, Juventus, Dortmund, Leipzig, Benfica and Porto watched Guler’s brilliant goal as well."
Guler is clearly a special prospect, with Italian legend Andrea Pirlo claiming there is "no limit to his potential", as well as hailing his "great technique", so Newcastle signing him could feel like a massive coup.
At just 18, he is already a four-cap Turkey international, scoring once in that time, and he is only going to mature further as a player as the years pass, starring in a central midfield role and being able to take up a more attack-minded position, too.
It is vital that Newcastle sign both players for the present and the future, ensuring they continue to grow into a major force in English football, and Guler is someone who could arrive as an exciting squad player to begin with, before eventually becoming a genuine star and one of the first names on the team sheet.
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What's the latest on Patrick Vieira to Leeds United?
That's according to Sky Sports, who emphasise this notion, with the 49ers having narrowed down their search from a list containing dozens of names.
The use of data analytics aided this process, which saw around ten different coaches interviewed across Zoom last week.
However, one of those who were fortunate enough to get a face-to-face interview was Patrick Vieira, who retains his presence on that final shortlist.
It seems the Frenchman stands a strong chance at being offered the post, however, will battle with promotion specialist Daniel Farke for the role.
Would Patrick Vieira improve Leeds United?
Whilst it might be tough to opt against the German, who has enjoyed two successes in guiding a team out of the Championship, it could be argued that opting for the former Arsenal midfielder places more of a focus on the long-term.
His experience in the Premier League surpasses that of the 46-year-old, having managed 65 games to dwarf the 49 of his rival. Whilst the latter might ensure a speedy return to the top-flight, history suggests he offers little once he reaches that level.
After all, his points-per-game average of 0.53 is abysmal, and a far cry from Vieira's 1.15.
Whoever is chosen to fill the vacancy must fix the glaring issue in Yorkshire though, by plugging up one of the most threadbare backlines around.
Last term the Whites conceded 78 times, the most of anyone in the league, and the year prior would ship a further 79. Whilst on paper some of their players might be talented, a lack of confidence and direction has stifled their progress.
Pascal Struijk is one such name whose form has faltered lately, maintaining a 6.75 average Sofascore rating last campaign as they fell to the drop, the sixth-best of anyone in the side.
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However, his debut season at the age of just 20 saw this figure rise to 6.94, upheld through his 86% pass accuracy and 80% dribble success rate alongside 1.7 interceptions, 1.8 tackles and 3.1 clearances per game, via Sofascore.
Despite his youth, he showcased bravery on the ball that had many fans thrilled at the bright future he promised for their defence.
Mismanagement following Marcelo Bielsa's sacking quickly saw him prioritised to fill gaps though, and soon he was forced to feature at full-back, undoing all his work building a solid reputation.
Vieira could well be the man to revitalise the 23-year-old, given how his first year at Selhurst Park saw him get the best out of two young lesser-known centre-backs in Marc Guehi and Joachim Anderson.
The former in particular maintained an impressive 7.03 average Sofascore rating during that fine first campaign for the inexperienced manager, establishing himself as one of the Premier League's most impressive young defenders, and even earning an England call-up.
Pundit Clinton Morrison sought to praise their head coach during that year too, branding him "outstanding" for his work in defying the odds.
It is clear that Vieira knows exactly how to manage defensive youth, and his 4-3-3 philosophy and infectious passion for the game could help finally direct Struijk back on the right path towards being the future of a successful new defensive dynasty at Elland Road.