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Dominic Calvert-Lewin has reportedly now told his friends that he would like to leave Everton in the summer, with Arsenal being his preferred destination.

The Lowdown: Big interest

It has been reported that both the Gunners and Newcastle United have now made enquiries over the possibility of signing Calvert-Lewin this summer, who is almost certain to leave Goodison Park if they are relegated from the Premier League.

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His season has been plagued by injuries, but the striker has shown his credentials in previous campaigns on Merseyside (one of the best‘ in his position.

The Latest: Arsenal preferred

As per Football Insider, a recruitment source has revealed that Calvert-Lewin is now ‘likely’ to leave the Toffees in the summer, whether they end up getting relegated or not.

He has ‘told friends’ that he would prefer to move to Arsenal over Newcastle, implying that he would be happy to move on from the Blues.

The Verdict: Sell

Given that Calvert-Lewin is seemingly unhappy at EFC with his willingness to move, added on top of his injury problems, the summer may now be the best time for the board to cash in.

An England international at 25 years of age, the former Sheffield United ace should still command a big fee in today’s market, regardless of whether the club end up relegated.

Calvert-Lewin would not be easy to replace, but with the likes of Richarlison still in the squad, they could then use that money to strengthen in other areas of the pitch.

In other news, find out who has now been talked about as a potential Frank Lampard replacement here!

A number of Liverpool fans have been left frustrated by James Pearce’s update regarding the Reds’ summer transfer business at centre-back.

Jurgen Klopp’s side returned to winning ways against Southampton on Saturday evening, securing a vital 2-0 win at Anfield. It was a must-win game in the Premier League top four battle as Liverpool made the most of Leicester City’s shock 4-2 defeat at home to Newcastle United 24 hours previously.

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The Reds may have kept a clean sheet at Anfield, but they had a patched-up defence including Nathaniel Phillips and Rhys Williams, highlighting the issues they have had at centre-back this season. Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip are all long-term absentees, and Ozan Kabak and Ben Davies have also joined them on the treatment table in recent days.

It is vital that at least one new central defender comes in this summer, but in an ideal world, bringing in another wouldn’t go amiss.

Speaking in a post-match Q&A for The Athletic, however, Pearce revealed that he only expects the one central defender to arrive before the start of next season, saying: “I was told it’s likely that only one CB will be signed permanently this summer.”

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Liverpool fans fume at Pearce’s update

These Liverpool fans took to Twitter to reveal their annoyance at the transfer update from Pearce.

“If you are making the same mistake again, you aren’t learning”

Credit: @svkShailendra

“FSG OUTTTTTTTT!!!!!”

Credit: @JoelYNWA8

“It would be an absolute joke if Kabak isn’t made permanent. The guy’s been absolute class since he arrived”

Credit: @Strictly_Scouse

“Does that mean Konate and no Kabak? Because if it is so then FSG are a disgrace”

Credit: @Thiago_vision

“This better be wrong. Kabak deserves the contract”

Credit: @_euanito

“Another bad season ahead”

Credit: @medguen

In other news, one journalist has dropped a double Liverpool contract update. Read more on the story here.

It’s no secret that once Celtic announce their new manager, they will have a huge job on their hands in order to repair the damage done at Parkhead.

The Bhoys will need to prepare a squad good enough to challenge their biggest rivals again which will be made all the more difficult by a potential mass exodus.

Scott Brown is set to leave for Aberdeen while Ryan Christie could fetch a seven-figure sum after being linked with the exit door.

There is also the threat that Odsonne Edouard departs. So regularly attracting the attention of the Premier League, it feels like now is the time he’ll finally walk away from Glasgow.

Unfortunately, Celtic could also lose Kristoffer Ajer this summer.

The Norwegian has caught the eye of Tottenham in recent years while AC Milan were also interested earlier this season.

Though, in the last few weeks, speculation has ramped up. Newcastle and Norwich are now both chasing the Norwegian with the Magpies sending scouts to watch him in the Old Firm derby last weekend.

Last summer, it looked as though the player would be worth around £15m but his value has rocketed now to around the £25m mark.

A fresh claim from Paddy Davitt of the Eastern Daily Press claims that because of this, Norwich could well be priced out of a move by Newcastle.

The good news here is that Celtic have seemingly found a potential buyer willing to pay such a considerable sum.

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The worrying aspect, though, is that within just a matter of months at being a club, Dominic McKay could lose one of Celtic’s prized possessions.

Ajer has often been the glue holding the Hoops together this term and while everyone around him in the backline has faltered, he’s remained a constant form of solidity.

The centre-back sets a wonderful example for others, something John Harton picked up earlier in the campaign; “He’s grabbing the bull by the horns and he’s almost dragging the team through, even to these draws,” he began.

“He’s a credit to the rest of the players. They should all look at him and if they’d all adopted the same attitude as Ajer then might have made a better fist of it in terms of holding on to the title,” Hartson concluded.

To surrender such an influential player, therefore, will be a disaster and despite an iflux of cash, it will be tough to find another defender or Ajer’s quality.

Celtic have lost so many players to the Premier League in the last decade and it now looks set to bite them in the heels again.

It’s a horrible trend but even with a new figure in McKay at Paradise, it seemingly can’t be stopped. He will have every right to feel gutted if a move goes through.

The team on the pitch will almost certainly be weaker without Ajer and regardless of what goes on in terms of the bank account, supporters will judge McKay, and the new manager, based on what happens on the pitch.

AND in other news, Dominic McKay is already on the verge of his first major Celtic mistake…

Newcastle United are reportedly now moving to sign Issa Diop before the January transfer window shuts.

The Lowdown: Centre-back still needed

Despite the good business that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) consortium have done so far this window, a central defender has still not been signed.

They have been strongly linked with moves for Brighton and Hove Albion duo Adam Webster and Dan Burn, and with just a few more days left in the month, expect the new owners to be very busy on their phones as the clock ticks down.

And now, according to reports from the player’s homeland, it is another Premier League club that the Magpies are plotting to raid.

The Latest: Diop move

As per L’Equipe (via Sport Witness), the North East club are now ‘making moves’ to sign Diop, and there have been ‘discussions in recent hours’ with the player’s camp over a potential switch.

They ‘considered’ signing the West Ham United centre-back at the start of the window before moving on to other targets, but now it looks as if they have gone back in for him.

The Verdict: Get it done

With the clock ticking by, the Tyneside outfit just need to get this deal done as soon as possible.

Diop would be an upgrade on what Eddie Howe currently has at his disposal, as he is currently averaging more tackles and passes at a higher success than Ciaran Clark, Fabian Schar and Jamaal Lascelles in the Premier League so far this season (WhoScored), and is at a good age at 25.

With his six-foot-four frame, the Frenchman is a bit of a beast, and Jose Mourinho even went as far as to dub him a ‘monster‘ back in 2018, after dominating duels against his Manchester United team.

Nonetheless, with his added experience of playing in the top flight, Diop would be a very smart signing.

In other news, find out what exciting transfer update Keith Downie has dropped here!

Kevin Muscat could make the move to Celtic as Ange Postecoglou’s assistant, according to The Scotsman.

The Lowdown: Postecoglou edging closer to Celtic job?

The 55-year-old has been Celtic’s main man for the vacant role after talks with Eddie Howe collapsed at the end of May.

The Hoops have applied for an exemption with UEFA for Postecoglou to manage in Europe and have also agreed on a compensation package with Yokohama F. Marinos for his services.

It appears as if a move is almost there, and rumours regarding Postecoglou’s backroom staff have now emerged.

The Latest: Muscat to join Postecoglou?

The Scotsman have been informed by sources in Australia that Postecoglou could look to bring Muscat with him to Celtic Park.

Muscat has previous experience of working alongside Postecoglou and has managerial experience of his own, preferring a 5-3-2 system.

The 47-year-old famously clashed with Neil Warnock and his Sheffield United side during his playing days and was also a member of Alex McLeish’s Rangers treble-winning squad of 2002-03.

Former Yokohama F. Marinos assistant Arthur Papas has also been linked with a possible Scotland switch to join Postecoglou.

The Verdict: A shrewd move?

If we forget about Muscat’s previous association with Rangers, it may well be a smart call by Postecoglou to work with the former midfielder once again.

He’ll know what Scottish Premiership football is like as well as boasting a wealth of assistant, managerial and technical director knowledge.

Muscat stepped up at Melbourne Victory after Postecoglou left for the Australia national job, winning multiple honours, so the pair may well be even stronger together this time around, should they reunite at Parkhead.

In other news: Celtic make bid for defender; his valuation has skyrocketed, find out more here. 

The talk of the town at Everton right now is all on new signings. Will Rafa Benitez splash £55m on Ben White or bring a former rival to the club in the shape of Philippe Coutinho? Time will tell.However, we’ve now received an intriguing update on a player who could leave the Toffees.What’s the word?One of the biggest departures from Goodison Park this summer could be James Rodriguez who has attracted the interest of AC Milan.Though, to continue the Italian theme, Moise Kean could actually be set to stay in Merseyside.The Italy international spent last season on loan at PSG and they were keen on bringing him back next term.They’d made a loan proposal but in a fresh twist to the tale, Alan Myers provided a short 11-word update on his future.Taking to Twitter, he said: “Everton are not interested in a loan deal for Moise Kean.”With that in mind, it may take a permanent price of £40m to move him away from Everton.Supporters must be buzzingWhen it first became apparent that PSG were hoping to sign the forward on temporary terms again, fans were particularly aggrieved with the Everton hierarchy.[snack-amp-story url= “https://www.footballfancast.com/web-stories/check-out-the-latest-everton-news-benitez-kamara-romero-dumfries” title= “Read the latest Everton transfer news!”]They thought that they were being given the run-around by one of the game’s elite clubs, being made to look like fools in the transfer market.It was difficult to argue with that assessment. With Kean’s value so high, cashing in on him now could have funded some much-needed recruitment on the transfer front.Considering how oil-rich the Parisians are, they shouldn’t have had any troubles negotiating a price for the youngster’s services.Consequently, the decision from Benitez and co to cut short the potential of another loan spell should make supporters pleased. Indeed, the immediate reaction on social media supplements that viewpoint.One Everton fan claimed it was “excellent” while another said it was the best news they’d heard out of Finch Farm in a long time. A further supporter suggested they should keep him at the club, evidently rating the Italian’s abilities.A loan deal would have been particularly foolish and if a tempting bid doesn’t come in, Benitez may as well keep him.After all, this is a player with immense potential and someone who starred at the highest level last season.Kean found the net against Barcelona in the Champions League last term on his way to scoring 19 times in all competitions.To loan somebody with those numbers out would be a baffling situation. Everton are taking the right steps.AND in other news, Imagine him & DCL: Rafa may get Everton rocking again by buying “sensational” £50m gem…

Arsenal could sign their new Cesc Fabregas in Lyon star Houssem Aouar amid a transfer update on their pursuit of the midfielder.

What’s the story?

Reports last summer, of course, suggested that Mikel Arteta’s side were very much interested in signing the France U21 international, but a deal failed to materialise before the end of the deadline.

Now, according to Le10Sport, Arsenal have now submitted an official over to Lyon, and that talks are progressing well over a summer move.

The report adds that “things are accelerating”, and that if the French side receives a suitable offer, they will let him go.

A new Fabregas

The £26m-rated Aouar, who has been lauded as an “exceptional talent” and “special” in the past, has got the kind of midfield characteristics that make him very similar to a certain Fabregas.

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi is a huge fan of the 23-year-old, saying: “He is always calm with the ball at his feet with an excellent technical quality” while Football Whispers claim he’s a got a “touch of David Silva about his play.”

In the 2019/2020 campaign, the Frenchman bagged nine goals and provided another ten assists, including setting up a couple of goals in the Champions League quarter-finals against Manchester City.

That level of goal-scoring and creativity is what Fabregas brought to the table in his heyday, with the Spaniard scoring 15 goals and providing another 15 assists in the Premier League alone during the 2009/2010 season.

And, when you look at their underlying stats over their careers, it’s remarkably similar. As per Whoscored, Aouar averages 1.8 shots per game to Fabregas’ 1.4, provides 1.2 key passes to the Spaniard’s 2.1, and is fouled 1.4 times per match compared to the former Arsenal man’s 1.1.

Just like Fabregas, Aouar has also had experience of being a captain at a young age, having already worn the armband on numerous occasions over the years.

With reports also now claiming that Arsenal may be reluctantly open to selling Emile Smith Rowe amid continued transfer interest from fellow Premier League side Aston Villa, the Hale End academy talent may go, and Aouar could arrive in his place as the club’s new chief creator in the middle of the park.

Edu could finally replace Fabregas in the Lyon maestro.

AND in other news…ambitious club still pushing to secure deal for Arsenal star

With Sheffield Wednesday having racked up three draws in their previous three League One matches, Darren Moore’s side are back in action this afternoon with a clash against Cheltenham Town to try and secure a win rather than yet another draw or a defeat.

On the chalkboard

Looking ahead to the fixture, one player who we think should be in the starting XI for the Owls is on-loan winger Theo Corbeanu, who Moore has praised in the past for being able to get into “wonderful” positions on the pitch.

Predominantly due to Wednesday’s three previous league results, we feel that Moore could do with shaking up his team in some way. Whether that’s with the personnel he’s using on the pitch or the formation he’s asking them to utilise, they just need something fresh to turn their form around.

Therefore, given how Corbeanu has yet to start a League One game for the Owls since joining the club back in August from Wolves’ under-23 side and has only played eight minutes from one appearance in their past seven league games, we feel that now is a great time for Moore to unleash the winger from the start against Cheltenham to see what sort of impact he has on the team and this game in particular.

Despite having yet to register a goal or assist for Wednesday, we think that starting Corbeanu against Cheltenham could be a gamble worth taking at this point in the season to see if he can change the Owls’ fortunes in terms of results, as well as his own record in his first loan spell away from Wolves.

In the two Papa John’s Trophy matches where he has played 90 minutes for Wednesday, the 19-year-old – who is currently valued at £900k according to Transfermarkt – has had eight shots (five on target) and two key passes, along with an average passing accuracy percentage of 80%. That shows how much of an attacking threat he can be, albeit against lower opposition like Newcastle United’s under-21 side and League Two outfit Mansfield Town.

Looking ahead to the match against Cheltenham, in terms of who Corbeanu could come into the team and replace, we feel that Moore should take Saido Berahino out of the line-up considering that he hasn’t managed to score a goal in his last six league appearances for the Owls.

In other news: Moore must ruthlessly axe Owls disaster with the “wrong mentality” for Cheltenham clash

After being dumped out of the Champions League and tasting defeat in their first league clash of the campaign, Celtic supporters had every right to be fuming.

It was a tough start to Ange Postecoglou’s reign but the Hoops are beginning to make some shrewder moves in the transfer market.

What’s the word?

The Bhoys added Joe Hart and James McCarthy to their ranks on Tuesday evening with the former among the travelling party for their match with Jablonec on Thursday.

Though, if you believe reports, Celtic are now closing in on an eighth and much-needed addition of the window.

According to Paul Nealon on Twitter, they are on the verge of signing Liam Scales from Shamrock Rovers.

He said: “I’m hearing Liam Scales is close to joining Celtic, heard first on Friday, but now hearing off a good source it’s close. Haven’t been told about fees etc.”

Ange surely buzzing

If Celtic can secure the addition of Scales in the coming days then Postecoglou will be delighted with the recruitment team’s work.

He challenged them to add more bodies to the playing squad and they are well and truly delivering this week.

Scales isn’t a well-known name but the 22-year-old would be a fantastic piece of business at presumably a low price.

A 6 foot 4 brute, the Irishman is a centre-back by trade and uses his enormous frame to bully attackers to one side with relative ease.

Though, he also has the ability to play at full-back or on the wing where his long levers aid his teams cause in offensive situations.

Crucial, however, is the balance he could bring to Postecoglou’s side. He’s a left-footed player and therefore, would give Celtic the ability to transition play from the back with greater ease.

A review from the Irish Examiner only emphasises how he’d fit into the starting XI. A passage on their website reads: “He’s always been good on the ball. He’s a very brave player who will take the ball in dangerous areas of the pitch. His speed has improved, which is a crucial attribute to have in modern football, and he is more aware of potential danger.”

Also described as the “hottest property” in Ireland’s top-flight by the Examiner, there are countless positives to this deal.

He’d cover multiple bases in defence which is crucial for a backline who have leaked goals on a regular basis in the last 12 months.

AND in other news, Celtic must do everything to sign 24-cap “animal” who Rodgers dubbed “outstanding”…

Speaking in a football.london Q&A, Tottenham Hotspur reporter Rob Guest has made a claim about highly-rated youngster Dane Scarlett.

The Lowdown: Scarlett set for stardom?

The 17-year-old made his competitive Spurs debut against Ludogorets in the Europa League last season, becoming their youngest ever player to do that (Goal).

Following another cameo against Wolfsberger in the same competition, former Spurs boss Jose Mourinho lauded the forward as a ‘diamond’ whilst backing him to become a ‘fantastic player’ (BT Sport via The Sun)

The Portuguese also likened Scarlett to Manchester United star Marcus Rashford, with Guest now making a claim about the Tottenham teenager.

The Latest: Guest makes Scarlett claim…

Speaking in the Q&A, Guest said that the promising talent ‘should get plenty of minutes’ under new boss Nuno Espirito Santo this season.

Meanwhile, the reporter also said that Scarlett is ‘rated extremely highly’ within the club.

“Scarlett is rated extremely highly at the club and he should get plenty of minutes in Europe and the cup competitions,” Guest replied when asked exactly how much faith is being put in the youngster at Spurs.

“Chances will also more than likely be there for him in the league going on the lack of another out-and-out striker. However, he just needs to be eased into action given his age.”

The Verdict: Exciting times in the academy…

As well as Scarlett, there seems to be plenty of hype surrounding the likes of Oliver Skipp and Alfie Devine to name a few.

Tottenham’s thriving youth prospects have always been a major talking point at N17 and there have been no sign of that slowing down over the last two or three seasons.

Scarlett in particular, now Spurs’ youngest ever debutant, will have eyes on him this year and it will be very interesting to see just how much he will feature under Nuno.

In other news: ‘Finished article’…Sky pundit in awe of Spurs starlet who’s an ‘improved version of Ndombele’, find out more here.