Liverpool plot summer move for 22-year-old rising talent – Is this a good investment by Klopp?

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Why Liverpool should sign Ben White to bolster their defensive unit As per Football Insider (h/t The Shields Gazette), Liverpool are planning a summer swoop for Brighton defender Ben White, who is currently on loan with Leeds United. White, 22, came through Brighton and Hove Albion’s youth ranks and played for Newport County and Peterborough …

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Southampton interested in rising 17-year-old Scottish league talent – Smart from Hasenhuttl?

Aaron Hickey (R) is the youngest player to feature in a Scottish Cup final (Getty Images)

Why Aaron Hickey would be a good addition to Southampton According to the Daily Mail, Southampton are among a host of clubs interested in signing Hearts starlet Aaron Hickey this summer. Aaron Hickey, 17, burst onto the scene at Hearts last season, making his professional debut at the age of 16 in May 2019 and …

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Barcelona keeping hold of 27-year-old star amidst Bayern interest is a total no-brainer – Agreed?

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Why Barcelona should keep hold of Marc-Andre Ter Stegen According to reports in Spain (h/t Daily Mail), Bundesliga side Bayern Munich are interested in signing Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who is Barcelona’s No 1, in the summer. Ter Stegen, 27, came through the ranks of Borussia Monchengladbach’s youth system and was promoted to the club’s senior …

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Why Tottenham must pounce on the chance to sign this proven 13-goal right-back for free

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Why Tottenham must snap up PSG’s Thomas Meunier on a free transfer According to a report from Football.London, Tottenham will look at Paris Saint-Germain right-back Thomas Meunier if they are priced out for Norwich City’s Max Aarons. Thomas Meunier, 28, joined Paris Saint-Germain from Club Brugge for a €7million fee in 2016 and has made …

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MR View: 3 key positions that Leeds have to strengthen as they prepare for PL football next season

Marcelo Bielsa took over the reins at Leeds United in the summer of 2018 (Getty Images)

3 positions that Leeds have to strengthen in the summer Leeds United are seven points clear of the Championship play-off spot with 9 more games yet to be played when the season resumes. They are clearly the favourites for automatic qualification after an excellent campaign. Marcelo Bielsa’s men would move out of this division for …

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Why Newcastle must turn loan deal for 25-year-old ace into a permanent one this summer

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Why Newcastle United should sign Valentino Lazaro on a permanent basis As per Tuttomercato (h/t The Shields Gazette), Inter Milan want Newcastle United to turn the loan move of Valentino Lazaro into a permanent one. Lazaro, 25, came through the ranks of Grazer AK and RB Salzburg’s youth system and featured for Hertha Berlin before …

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West Ham signing this impressive 27-year-old would add strength to a key department

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Why West Ham should plot a move for Olympiacos’ Jose Sa As per Estadio Deportivo (h/t The Shields Gazette), West ham are keen on signing Olympiacos’ goalkeeper Jose Sa in the summer but will face competition from Spanish side Real Betis. Jose Sa, 27, came through the ranks of Palmeiras and Benfica’s youth ranks and …

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Mourinho wants talented 22-year-old Norwich starlet – Would this be a good move for Tottenham?

Jamal Lewis impressed for Norwich City last season in the Premier League (Getty Images)

Why Tottenham should do everything possible to sign Jamal Lewis According to German outlet BILD (h/t The Norwich Evening News), Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho is interested in signing Norwich City left-back Jamal Lewis. Jose Mourinho is planning a spending spree as he bids to overhaul his squad. Jamal Lewis, Marcel Sabitzer, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Youcef Atal …

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Liverpool scout teenager dubbed ‘the next Joel Matip’ – Should Klopp activate the £7m release clause?

Rilind Hetemi (L) of Dortmund and Malick Thiaw (R) of Schalke in action during the B Juniors Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke 04 on April 8, 2018 in Dortmund, Germany. (Getty Images)

Why Liverpool must go for Schalke’s teenage defender Malick Thiaw According to Daily Mirror, Liverpool have been extensively scouting Schalke centre-back Malick Thiaw and are now planning a summer swoop. Malick Thiaw, 18, made his senior debut for Schalke in the Bundesliga earlier this month and has already been described as the next Joel Matip …

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Opinion: Barcelona would be quite wise to push hard and sign this £120k-a-week Man City star

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Why Barcelona should launch a move to sign Manchester City’s Aymeric Laporte According to a report from Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo (h/t The Sun), Barcelona are interested in making a move for Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte in the summer, if the two-year European ban on the Cityzens is upheld. Laporte started out at the …

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Leicester send scouts to watch talented 17-year-old starlet – Would this be a good investment?

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers

Why Leicester should make a move for Bursaspor youngster Ali Akman According to Turkish outlet Fotospor (h/t Leicester Mercury), Leicester City are understood to have sent scouts to watch Bursaspor’s Turkish teenager Ali Akman. The 17-year-old striker, who came through the ranks at the Bursaspor academy, has been promoted to the first-team of the Turkish …

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Comparing Emery and Arteta – What has Arsenal’s current boss changed to bring defensive stability

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on the touchline (Getty Images)

What Mikel Arteta has done to bring stability in Arsenal’s defence Arsenal have long had defensive issues but former captain Laurent Koscielny led from the back with grit and determination for the past few years. Since his departure, the Gunners’ defensive crisis had intensified under then-manager Unai Emery. Experienced campaigner David Luiz was brought in …

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