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Many Everton fans have been flocking to a transfer update involving Moise Kean.

As per Italian football journalist and transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Paris Saint-Germain are waiting to see who the new manager will be at Goodison Park before they decide on what they will do with regards to the striker. Leonardo Araujo, the sporting director at PSG, would like to take Kean on another loan deal.

The Merseyside club now face a dilemma over whether to keep or sell him, given that he impressed so much in Paris while on loan in the 2020/21 season, scoring 17 goals in 41 matches across all competitions (Transfermarkt).

However, his time at the Toffees has been far less successful, finding the back of the net on just four occasions from 37 games for his parent club (Transfermarkt).

“If we loan him out again our club including Marcel Brands are an absolute joke”

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“Seen how much they are spending on other transfers always seen as a soft touch us”

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“No way we should loan him. To what make his contract shorter and value lower buy or don’t”

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“No chance. Sale or he comes back”

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“PSG should stump with the cash and buy the player. Let’s stop this loaning out nonsense for the lad.”

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“Buy him or jog on”

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In other news, find out which title winner Everton are ‘practically certain’ to sign

Former Southampton midfielder Carlton Palmer can see Leicester City’s Hamza Choudhury moving to St. Mary’s this summer, but only at the right price.

According to Football Insider, Newcastle United are working to sign the 23-year-old, who is set to fall down the pecking order at the King Power due to the incoming arrival of Boubakary Soumare.

However, the same outlet reports that Southampton are also interested in securing Choudhury’s signature, and Palmer believes a deal is certainly a possibility if finances allow.

When asked by FFC if he could see the midfielder joining the Saints in this transfer window, the retired England international said:

“It’s a question whether he will fit into the way Southampton play and will he fit into the mould, the way that Ralph Hasenhuttl wants to play – and that’s as simple as it is.

“If that player does, he fits in and comes at the right money, then it works.”

Choudhury is the sort of player who could add some real bite to Southampton’s midfield.

He has been praised for his ability to win the ball back, with Derby County assistant manager Liam Rosenior once comparing him to Manchester City’s Fernandinho. And not being a regular at Leicester, you would expect the Saints to be able to get him for a reasonable fee.

Noel Whelan believes that new Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou could be gone before the turn of the year, saying that handing him a 12-month contract signifies that the Parkhead hierarchy do not fully trust the 55-year-old.

The Lowdown: Celtic building towards 2021/22

Moving into 2021/22, Celtic fans will be delighted to have finally received some much-needed managerial clarity after going more than 100 days without a permanent head coach before appointing Ange Postecoglou.

Rebuilding the squad has began in earnest, with the Hoops being linked with moves for Ko Ikatura and George Baldock.

The Latest: Whelan believes Postecoglou could be gone by the turn of 2021

However, BBC pundit Whelan has taken a rather dim view of the former Yokohama F. Marinos manager’s prospects at Celtic in a recent interview with Football Insider, stating:

“If he does not hit the ground running he is going to come in for it, simple. That is what happens when you take over at a club like Celtic.

“The fact that the club only gave him a rolling one-year contract speaks volumes. They are not clearly convinced either. If Postecoglou had the full backing of the board he would have been given a three-year contract.

“He has got a lot of work to do to convince the players and to convince the fans.

“If there is a sizeable gap between themselves and Rangers at Christmas time you could see the club start looking for a replacement. It would not surprise me.”

The Verdict: Whelan’s comments are harsh

The former Aberdeen forward rightly points out the expectation levels and immense pressure to succeed at an enormous club like Celtic, but his scathing criticism of Postecoglou, and in particular his contract situation, is a tad harsh.

This is standard practice at Parkhead – they operate with almost every manager on an initial 12-month rolling contract basis; recent examples include Brendan Rodgers, Neil Lennon and Ronny Deila.

Three-year deals may provide extended continuity in football, but they don’t necessarily guarantee success. Only time will tell with regards to whether Whelan is proved right or wrong about Postecoglou, but the manager at least deserves to have some chance to prove himself rather than being judged before a competitive ball is kicked in his Celtic tenure.

In other news, Celtic are considering a move for this Manchester City defender.

Liverpool have reportedly contacted Wolves over a summer move for Adama Traore as Jurgen Klopp eyes up wide reinforcements at Anfield.

The Lowdown: Potential new wide player coming in

The Reds are expected to make a few new signings in the summer transfer window as they look to wrestle back the Premier League title from Manchester City.

A younger wide option to provide extra competition could be brought in, with PSV Eindhoven winger forward Donyell Malen a rumoured current target.

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The Latest: Liverpool linked with Traore move

According to Football Insider, Traore is also considered an option, with Liverpool reportedly contacting Wolves about signing him.

The Spaniard still has two years remaining on his current deal, but Wolves are reportedly open to offers for him.

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The Verdict: Not worth the money

Traore can be a devastating attacker when he is full flight – Jurgen Klopp has hailed him as ‘undefendable’ after a strong performance against the Reds in March – but his end product also leaves a huge amount to be desired.

The 25-year-old scored and assisted just twice apiece in all of last season in the league, with his powerful runs often amounting to nothing.

For that reason, Liverpool should look elsewhere to reinforce their wide attacking options, especially as they will likely have to pay a huge amount for the £27m-rated Spain international.

In other news, some Liverpool fans are keen on the Reds signing a Euro 2020 finalist this summer. Find out who it is here.

Newcastle United duo Callum Wilson and Jamaal Lascelles will step up their injury recoveries this week, according to Chronicle Live journalist Lee Ryder.

The lowdown

Wilson missed Newcastle’s final three matches of the season after sustaining an injury in the 4-2 win at Leicester City. The Englishman had opened the scoring for Steve Bruce’s side in the first half that night, taking his overall tally for the season to 12.

He finished four clear of January loan signing Joe Willock at the top of the club’s scoring charts and also contributed the most assists with five (via BBC Sport).

Meanwhile, club captain Lascelles was absent for the last nine games with a foot injury he picked up in the 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur in April. He started 19 games in total for the Toon last season as they wound up finishing 12th in the Premier League.

The latest

Both Wilson and Lascelles have been active on the training pitches behind the scenes at Darsley Park in the past week and they’re expected to take the next step toward match fitness at the club’s training camp in York.

“Newcastle United’s pre-season preparations have started with a boost,” was Ryder’s verdict for Chronicle Live in response to the duo’s progress.

Most importantly for the Magpies, it’s ‘hoped’ that both players will be ready for the season-opener against West Ham United next month.

The verdict

Newcastle will hope that both players can get 90 friendly minutes under their belt at the very least prior to their meeting with the Hammers to ensure they at least have some rhythm.

Wilson was without doubt the most important player in the side last season. It was in the period following his hamstring injury at the start of February that Newcastle looked most vulnerable, with relegation appearing a very real possibility.

Keep him fit, and they should be able to avoid trouble this time around. Lascelles too will be key, as he’s arguably the best central defender on Newcastle’s books and his leadership at the back is invaluable.

In other news, intriguing details emerge from talks with Amanda Staveley.  

It was announced earlier this week that Southampton youngster Alexandre Jankewitz has completed a permanent move to Young Boys.

What’s the word?

Southampton confirmed on their official website that the 19-year-old has signed for the Swiss Super League side on a permanent deal after three years with the south coast club.

He made just three first-team appearances during his time with the Saints but was touted for a big future at the club, with the likes of Barcelona being linked with him in the past.

A summer move was perhaps always likely to be on the cards after the teenage midfielder handed in a transfer request during the January transfer window, although a report from The Athletic at the time claimed that Southampton were not keen to let the highly-rated youngster depart.

Will Southampton regret letting him go?

Dan Sheldon, who covers Southampton for The Athletic, named Jankewitz as his player to watch in 2021 and dubbed him “technically very good”. However, he wasn’t afforded any further opportunities by Ralph Hasenhuttl after he got himself sent off two minutes into his full Premier League debut in the 9-0 defeat against Manchester United back in February.

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That would be his last appearance for the club, with his previous two coming in a 2-0 win against Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup and as a late substitute in a 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa.

Jankewitz clearly felt that he was ready for first-team football at Southampton but was always likely to struggle to get into Hasenhuttl’s midfield ahead of the likes of James Ward-Prowse, Oriol Romeu and Stuart Armstrong, so it was no surprise to see him omitted entirely after his disastrous cameo at Old Trafford.

That being said, his performances for Switzerland at the European Under-21 Championship earlier this year, particularly in a 1-0 win against England, suggest that he has a lot of talent; and Southampton may well not regret giving him more opportunities if he is able to prove himself at Young Boys and make a name for himself in the future.

In other news… Southampton may well regret 2014 transfer decision 

According to Hommed (via The Daily Record), Saint-Etienne have gone cold on Glasgow Rangers target Zinedine Ferhat.

The Lowdown: Gers linked with Ferhat

The Gers have been linked with a move for Algeria international Ferhat (Foot Mercato), who currently plays in Ligue 1 for Nimes.

However, they are yet to make a concrete approach for the midfielder, with both Marseille (Le10 Sport) and Saint-Etienne believed to be ahead in the race for his signature.

The Latest: Saint-Etienne go cold

Les Verts were thought to the be the front-runners for the 28-year-old, but that no longer appears to be the case.

While they are still monitoring Ferhat, they are now on the lookout for cheaper alternatives as well, with the door now open for Ross Wilson and Steven Gerrard to swoop in.

The Verdict: Boost for Rangers

This is no doubt a boost for Rangers, and it will give Gerrard and the club hope that they can convince Ferhat to make the move to Ibrox. The right-sided midfielder has proven himself to be incredibly adept at creating chances over the past four campaigns, racking up 45 assists, while he has also managed 19 goals during that time (Transfermarkt).

Valued at £7.2m (Transfermarkt), Ferhat has just one year left on his contract, meaning he could likely be signed for a much lower fee this summer. The question is, can Rangers convince him they are the right choice for him? With Champions League football as a potential carrot, the Gers are surely a realistic option for Ferhat.

In other news, Rangers fans are livid at this pre-season news.

There aren’t any guarantees that Liverpool and Mohamed Salah will reach an agreement over a new contract, according to The Athletic’s James Pearce. 

Salah has been with the club since 2017, and has gone on to score 125 goals in 203 appearances for the Reds, scarcely believable numbers in a hugely impressive spell to date with the Premier League side.

The 29-year-old is contracted with Liverpool until the summer of 2023, although it remains to be seen as to whether he’ll commit his future to the club anytime soon.

Pearce reports that agreeing a new contract with Salah remains Liverpool’s biggest priority out of their current front-three options, but it is not set in stone.

Liverpool are set to get their 2021/22 league campaign underway on Saturday 14th August, when they take on newly-promoted Norwich City at Carrow Road.

Many Liverpool fans took to social media to voice their frustrations after this update on Salah’s future at Anfield heading towards the 2021/22 campaign.

Take a look at the best of the reaction from Twitter below….

Reds fans fume at Salah uncertainty

“We’re finished club.”

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“Trying to force him out lol this club is beyond pathetic.”

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“FSG are an embarrassment to football.”

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“We are owned by billionaires. Stop spending money on your 4000th yacht and pay Salah and Henderson what they ask for to keep them at the club.”

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“If they are at this sort of nonsense now imagine we had missed out on top 4.”

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“We can not fumble this.”

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“We’re going to lose everyone.”

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Celtic have been told that they’ll need to pay £4.2m in order to land free-scoring HNK Gorica winger Kristijan Lovric, according to the Daily Mail.

The Lowdown: Celtic look to acquire main targets ahead of 2021/22

With their 2021/22 season now underway, new Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou will be keen to quickly formalise his preferred targets in order to provide him with a squad capable of reclaiming the Premiership crown this term.

The Hoops have already invested in the left-wing berth with the signing of Japan international Kyogo Furuhashi, and they have now been quoted with how much they will need to pay if they are to land another player in this position.

The Latest: Celtic told they’ll need to pay £4.2m for Lovric

The Scottish giants have been informed that they will need to shell out €5m (£4.2m) for Croatian winger Lovric [Daily Mail].

The Hoops have launched an enquiry about his services, but are yet to submit an official bid for the the 1.86m (6 foot 1) wide man. Serie A outfit Hellas Verona are also said to be monitoring the 25-year-old’s situation [Daily Mail].

The Verdict: Lovric would be a good fit for Celtic

Capable of scoring and creating regularly, signing Lovric would represent savvy business by the Celtic hierarchy ahead of a crucial season.

He enjoyed a very productive 2020/21 campaign for Gorica, registering 25 goal contributions in 32 fixtures with 18 goals and seven assists [distinctive qualities.

The Celts should look to edge ahead in the chase for his signature before more clubs become aware of his potential availability.

In other news, one Celtic ace is in advanced talks over a Parkhead exit.

Many a name will strike fear into the ears of Everton supporters throughout the country, including the great Fernando Torres.

He wasn’t entirely prolific in the Merseyside derby but still found the net four times against the Goodison Park outfit throughout his spell in English football.

It was the new Everton boss, Rafa Benitez, who brought him to the Premier League and helped him to become a legend in his homeland.

Torres rose through the ranks at Atletico Madrid and after signing for Liverpool back in 2007 for £20m, he wrote his name into Anfield folklore.

Torres didn’t win a trophy with the Reds but bagged 81 goals in 142 outings for them. Under Benitez, he was simply magical, scoring 87 times in 160 matches after enjoying his tutelage at Chelsea as well.

The duo were a wonderful combination and since managing the Spaniard, the head coach has had the privilege of managing some of the best to grace the game from a striking perspective.

Who becomes his next great find remains to be seen but the 61-year-old could discover his new El Nino by signing Diego Rossi.

The 23-year-old is currently playing his football in MLS for Los Angeles FC where he’s become one of the most frightening forwards in North America.

Rossi has scored 58 times in 116 games, form that has seen him linked with a move to Everton.

But why is he like Torres? Well, not only is he ruthless in front of goal but he possesses immense pace, the type of speed that really made the Spaniard stand out during his initial years in England.

Rossi has already been compared to Luis Suarez and has earned some phenomenal reviews.

Speaking after the Uruguayan first signed for LA, Nicolas Lodeiro said: “Diego is a great soccer player, with a lot of talent and a bright future. He’s a young striker with a lot of speed and good technique.”

Lodeiro added: “[Diego is] a nightmare for the defence because he can play as a forward or as winger. His versatility to hit the ball and to assist his teammates, makes him a very dangerous weapon.”

Torres’ creativity was by no means his strongest facet but like Rossi, he could also supply his teammates with goals.

In fact, their assist record is not too dissimilar. The LA forward has created 22 assists in 116 games for the American side while Torres provided 20 for Liverpool in 142 outings.

Athletic, quick and technically astute, the 23-year-old would be an excellent signing for Everton. Benitez must ensure he becomes his next greatest striker.

AND in other news, Brands can strike gold by completing Everton swoop for “excellent” £124k-p/w “monster”…