Crystal Palace are ready to embark on an adventure in the Europa Conference League and have now made an approach to bring another talented defender to Selhurst Park with Jaydee Canvot.
Crystal Palace set to sign Toulouse defender Jaydee Canvot
After qualifying for the Europa Conference League, Crystal Palace are set to sign Canvot from Toulouse and only the final documents remain before he will officially be unveiled.
Revealing the news on social media platform X, Fabrizio Romano stated: “Crystal Palace agree deal to sign French centre back Jaydee Canvot after exclusive story revealed last week. CPFC finalising documents exchange with Toulouse. Here we go.”
Jaydee Canvot in action for Toulouse against PSG.
Seeking to bolster further up the pitch, Crystal Palace could also look to strike a deal for Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson before the window closes after capturing Yeremy Pino from Villarreal.
Coming in to replace Eze, Pino said on their website: “I’m very happy to be here. It is a dream of mine to come to the Premier League, to a historic club like Crystal Palace, and I hope that I can help the team.”
Of course, speculation over Marc Guehi and a proposed move to Liverpool refuses to die down, and it remains to be seen whether anything will advance after the Eagles booked their place in the Conference League league phase after defeating Fredrikstad FK.
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AZ Alkmaar, Dynamo Kiev, KUPS, Strasbourg, Aek Larnaca and Shelbourne await in the competition proper, offering a realistic chance of progression for the South London club as they aim to make inroads continentally.
With that in mind, Crystal Palace have made an approach for a reputable defender who could arrive on loan before the window closes, per recent reports.
Crystal Palace make late approach for Mohammed Salisu
According to Ed Aarons on X, Crystal Palace have made a loan approach to sign AS Monaco defender Mohammed Salisu to bolster their pool of options in defence.
With their pursuit of Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji still ongoing amid interest from Galatasaray and Bayer Leverkusen, it appears that the Eagles have moved the dial towards other players who could enrich their backline.
Labelled “phenomenal” by Danny Murphy, Salisu scored three times in 24 appearances across all competitions last season and won 66 duels in Ligue 1, per Fotmob.
Formerly of Southampton, the 19-cap Ghana international would arrive with Premier League experience under his belt and offers stability should Guehi leave before next Monday’s deadline.
Seemingly part of a moving sequence of events, it will be intriguing to see if their pursuit of Akanji is now abandoned, given Canvot is set to sign on at Selhurst Park.
Newcastle United are taking massive steps forward in the transfer market after a slow start to proceedings.
Despite securing Champions League qualification for this season, Eddie Howe didn’t rush into things throughout June, taking his time to assess potential targets to make sure they would be the right signing for Newcastle.
One of their first signings looks like it could be Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford. The Englishman will cost the Magpies in excess of £30m, which is a record for an English goalkeeper.
England's Jarell Quansah,JamesTraffordand Taylor Harwood-Bellis line up before the match
Howe will be hoping the 22-year-old is worth it. If he settles, there is no reason why he cannot be the number one at St James’ Park for the next decade.
Trafford*
2025
Newcastle
£30m
Ramsdale
2021
Arsenal
£28m
Pickford
2017
Everton
£25m
Ramsdale
2024
Southampton
£25m
Henderson
2023
Crystal Palace
£20m
Ramsdale
2020
Sheffield United
£18.5m
Trafford
2023
Burnley
£15m
Forster
2014
Southampton
£10m
Johnstone
2024
Wolves
£10m
Pope
2022
Newcastle
£10m
*subject to being finalised.
Additionally, a move for Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga appears to be close to completion. After having an opening bid for the Swede rejected, Howe came back with an offer worth in the region of £55m.
This certainly appears as though it will be accepted, giving the manager a significant boost regarding his attacking options for next season.
One area that he has yet to bolster is his defence. Last season, the Toon conceded 58 goals in 48 matches. This works out as 1.2 goals conceded per match.
Should Howe look to go far in the Champions League and secure a top-five spot in the top flight next term, improving this is vital.
As such, it appears as though he has made Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini his main target.
Why Newcastle are looking at Giorgio Scalvini
It was reported a few days ago by Scott Wilson of the Northern Echo that Newcastle would be spending the weekend trying to secure a deal for Scalvini.
This came after it was reported that the club had made the defender their top target as Howe looked to fend off interest from Chelsea and Tottenham to bring the player to St James’ Park.
He endured an injury-ravaged campaign last year, making only eight appearances throughout 2024/25 due to suffering a serious cruciate ligament injury.
The season before, however, saw the youngster emerge as one of the finest Italian talents in Serie A.
Compared to his positional peers in the top-flight of Italian football, he ranked in the top 5% for successful take-ons per 90, along with ranking in the top 11% for touches in the attacking penalty area, the top 4% for interceptions and in the top 16% for aerials won per 90.
This shows just how effective he was at both ends of the pitch for Atalanta, and he made a 45-minute cameo in the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen. His display rendered the likes of Florian Wirtz and Victor Boniface quiet during a sublime 3-0 victory.
On the surface, he would make a fine signing. It appears as though he has returned to full fitness and should he settle in at Newcastle, Scalvini could be the future of their defence.
Atalanta defenderGiorgio Scalvini.
Everything depends on the transfer fee that the Serie A side are demanding, however. If it is too high, Howe could well walk away from the deal.
Alternatively, could the club go after another centre-back? There is one who may not cost as much as Scalvini.
Newcastle eyeing Scalvini upgrade
With around £85m being spent on Trafford and Elanga this summer, Howe won’t have much left to further bolster his squad.
Of course, moving a few players on will help, but there is no doubt the manager is going to have to be smart when it comes to recruitment.
According to Football Insider, the Magpies have earmarked Marseille defender Leonardo Balerdi as a potential alternative to Scalvini. The report also goes on to state that should an offer of £30m be made, it is likely to be accepted.
The Argentinian is the club captain at the French giants, although with Scalvini potentially costing around the £60m mark, a move for the Marseille star is certainly the more attractive one, certainly from a financial point of view anyway.
Could Balerdi be a better signing than the young Italian? His wealth of experience in European football suggests so.
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The eight-cap Argentine made his mark at Boca Juniors, but it wasn’t long before Borussia Dortmund snapped him up in 2019.
He ended up featuring just eight times for the Bundesliga side, but a move to Ligue 1 five years ago has seen Balerdi push on and become an excellent centre-back.
Accurate passes
87.4
Tackles
2
Interceptions
1.4
Total duels won
5
Balls recovered
6
Clearances
2.7
Due to Scalvini’s injury issues last season, it is best to compare the two centre-backs for their statistics throughout the 2023/24 campaign.
That season, Balerdi succeeded with 86% of his passes, averaged 1.9 interceptions, and 2.9 tackles and won an impressive 6.2 total duels per game – a success rate of 64% – in Ligue 1.
Comparatively, Scalvini succeeded with 82% of his passes, while averaging 1.8 interceptions, 1.6 tackles and winning 4.8 total duels per game – a success rate of 56% – during his Serie A campaign.
Furthermore, Balerdi lost possession fewer times (9.6 vs 10) than Scalvini, while also recovering more balls (6.2 vs 4.9) and making more clearances per game (3.1 vs 2) in their respective league seasons.
These statistics indicate that the Marseille defender might well be the better signing, especially considering he also has plenty of experience in the Champions League.
“An extraordinary player” in the words of manager Roberto De Zerbi, there is an argument to be made that the player has yet to reach his peak.
This could certainly be achieved at Newcastle, especially as he would be a guaranteed starter at the heart of the defence.
Scalvini is a wonderful prospect for the future. But for the here and now, Balerdi must be the priority.
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Derby County are on the lookout for additions after escaping relegation last term and John Eustace could now be set to swoop for a star he has previously worked with, according to a recent report.
Derby County make strong start to the summer window
There is plenty of excitement at Pride Park ahead of the new season, and a common theme has emerged within the Rams’ summer recruitment that may paint an intriguing picture.
Andreas Weimann and Danny Batth have both arrived from Blackburn. Richard O’Donnell, alongside Carlton Morris, come in from Blackpool and Luton Town, respectively.
John Eustace took over at Derby from Rovers in a surprise turn of events earlier this year, and new signing Batth has pointed out why the Rams boss is the man he wanted to work for, above all.
He explained: “We have got a good relationship. We speak about football and get on well generally. I like the way the manager works with his team and obviously I know what I am getting into coming here.
“I am sure he will be really pushing forward with the team this season, and to be a part of that is a great privilege.”
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Determined to keep building on what has been an encouraging start to the window, Derby are in talks to sign free agent midfielder John Swift and he has already met Eustace amid rumours that he could be set for Pride Park.
Three other clubs in the EFL will provide competition for his signature, but there can be no doubt that the Rams are on the right track when profiling where to add fresh blood. Now, Eustace could be set to repeat his trick of raiding Blackburn for new additions by reuniting with a star he rates highly from his time in Lancashire.
Derby plotting move for Callum Brittain
According to Football Insider, Derby are plotting a move for Blackburn full-back Callum Brittain amid an impasse in talks over a new deal for the 27-year-old at Ewood Park.
Eustace is said to be a huge fan of the defender and previously labelled him “one of the best full-backs in the league” alongside talking up his qualities as a ‘real leader’ on and off the pitch.
Callum Brittain in 2024/25 – EFL Championship (Fotmob)
Successful dribbles
32
Touches in opposition box
51
Tackles won
34
Recoveries
110
Aerial duels won
40
Enjoying a productive time of things last term, Brittain registered two goals and five assists in 35 appearances across all competitions, predominantly featuring on the right-hand side of their backline.
However, he is also capable of featuring further up the flank when needed. He may be set for a new challenge under a familiar face if reports are to materialise into something more concrete.
Derby avoided relegation by a solitary point in 2024/25 and seem determined to avoid a similar fate this time around. Their pursuit of Brittain could be a statement of intent on that front.
Tottenham Hotspur and their recruitment plans under Thomas Frank are evolving by the day, with the Lilywhites currently involved in a transfer saga with La Liga champions Barcelona.
Spurs are expected to utilise the significant financial windfall from their Champions League qualification over the coming months.
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Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge recently stated that Daniel Levy and the recruitment team want to strengthen in all areas of the squad bar their goalkeeper, so it appears they’re determined to back their new manager ahead of his first full season in charge.
Son Heung-min
7.00
James Maddison
6.98
Pedro Porro
6.95
Dominic Solanke
6.84
Dejan Kulusevski
6.83
via WhoScored
This apparently includes a new right-back, despite the emergence of previous outcast Djed Spence in a more regular first-team role and Pedro Porro’s place in the squad.
Spence became a fixture under Ange Postecoglou and finished 2024/2025 as one of Tottenham’s breakout stars of the campaign, and there is reason to believe that Frank will be keen to work with the Englishman given Brentford’s attempts to sign him in the past (Alasdair Gold).
Tottenham star Djed Spence
While the north Londoners won’t need to adopt a ‘sell to buy’ policy this summer after their qualification for the Champions League (Michael Bridge), reports have suggested that Spence’s evolution could motivate Levy to offload Porro for a decent fee.
As well as this, Porro is attracting rumoured interest from former club Man City, so the Spaniard could well look to end his Spurs stint on a high after winning the Europa League.
If he does end up leaving Spurs, Frank will still need a replacement who can rotate with Spence, and Monaco defender Vanderson could be a very adept choice. A report from UOL earlier this week stated that Tottenham are ready to invest significantly on Vanderson’s signing, but Barcelona’s talks for the 23-year-old proved a major obstacle in their way.
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However, as per an update from Spanish newspaper Sport, this is no longer the case.
Colombia's Luis Diaz in action with Brazil'sVanderson
Barca have decided to cool their interest in Vanderson, due to Eric Garcia’s excellent performances at right-back when Jules Koundé was out injured towards the back end of 2024/2025. This has opened the door for Spurs, who could now have a free run at signing the South American wing-back.
Tottenham are apparently “best placed” to sign Vanderson, and Monaco are convinced that Frank’s side will meet his £30 million asking price.
Despite his fairly young age, the defender boasts top-level European experience and his Ligue 1 performances over the last 12 months have earned him five starts for the Brazil national team.
He also put in an excellent display against Barca in the Champions League early last season, grabbing two assists for Monaco in a 2-1 win against Hansi Flick’s side.
“Every day he wants to be better than the last,” said his former manager, Philippe Clement.
“That can give him a lot of pressure, lots of stress with all of the ambition that he has. We need to manage that more for him. If I left him to it, he would train for 18 hours a day. He is like that. Sometimes we need physical and mental breaks and he is a young player that needs to manage that. He will do it, because he has such a positive frame of mind.”
Jadon Sancho will not stay at Chelsea beyond this season. He had a fairytale end to his career at Stamford Bridge, scoring a goal in what turned out to be his final appearance for the club, the UEFA Conference League showpiece against Real Betis, which the Blues won 4-1.
His return to Manchester United was confirmed on Tuesday morning by David Ornstein. The journalist explained that an ‘agreement could not be reached over personal terms’, meaning he will leave the club at the end of the season. Chelsea will pay £5m to the Red Devils to cancel their obligatory buy clause.
So, with Sancho leaving, it means the Blues will almost certainly need to sign a new winger. There are some options that have been linked.
Chelsea’s options to replace Sancho
In a recent report from Sky Sports, a few options that Chelsea are reportedly interested in for their new winger have been named. One of those players is Jamie Gittens, Borussia Dortmund’s English winger, who has left a strong impression in the 2024/25 season.
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However, perhaps a better option than Gittens, also linked by Sky Sports, is Athletic Club winger Nico Williams. The 22-year-old seems available for transfer this summer, and the report suggests the Spaniard is ‘on their list’ to replace Sancho this season.
As for the price, that has been reliably reported by Ben Jacobs. He claims that Williams, who is also wanted by Arsenal this summer, is valued at £48.8m.
One stumbling block could be the fact that he is in talks for a new deal in Bilbao, although that does not rule out a move, but it could see an increase in the price.
Why Williams would be a good signing
Despite being just 22 years of age, Williams is a key player for Athletic Club. He helped his side reach the semi-final of the Europa League and finish third in La Liga, seeing them qualify for the 2025/26 Champions League.
Athletic Bilbao'sNicoWilliamscelebrates scoring their third goal
In 45 appearances in the 2024/25 season across all competitions, Williams found the back of the net 11 times and grabbed a further seven assists. Of those goal involvements, ten of them came in 29 games in La Liga.
One reason why Chelsea’s interest in Williams may be piqued is his contributions in European competition. The Spain international, who was part of their Euro 2024 winning side, managed seven goals and assists in 955 minutes in the Europa League. That is the equivalent of just ten games, showing excellent consistency.
It is fair to say that the “electric” winger, as Statman Dave once called him, had a better season than both Sancho and Gittens, when looking at the goals and assists numbers involved.
Man United star Sancho managed 15 goal involvements this season, including his strike in the final against Betis.
Gittens, who is just 20 years of age, had a better season than Sancho, but was still pipped by Williams when it comes to most goal involvements. He managed 17 across all competitions for Dortmund, one less than the Spain international’s tally in 2024/25.
Several stats on FBref suggest Williams would be as good as, if not a better, addition for Chelsea. For example, he averages 5.05 shot-creating actions per 90 minutes, compared to 3.57 for Sancho and 3.7 for Gittens.
Goals and assists
0.45
0.36
0.56
Key passes
1.8
1.94
1.07
Shot-creating actions
5.05
3.57
3.7
Goal-creating actions
0.59
0.51
0.51
Progressive carries
5.32
5.2
5.74
So, there is certainly plenty of supporting evidence to suggest that Williams would be a better addition to the playing staff at Stamford Bridge than Gittens, and a better option than if they had kept Sancho.
The fee is not astronomical, although his new contract could well change that. Regardless, signing Williams could be an excellent piece of business for Chelsea this summer.
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Birmingham City are currently putting plans in place to attack the Championship after they were promoted as champions of League One with 111 points.
The Blues wrapped up their 111-point league title success with a 2-1 win against Cambridge United away from home on the final day of the season earlier this month.
Chris Davies and his staff, working alongside the owners, will now be working towards the goal of building a squad that can compete for promotion to the Premier League.
Ipswich Town, albeit they have been relegated from the top-flight this term, have already shown that it is possible to do back-to-back promotions from League One to the Premier League.
Davies may have to be incredibly ruthless with who he decides should and should not come along for the ride in the Championship, after his players helped him to an incredible season in League One.
One star whose suitability for the second tier is still in question is experienced centre-forward Alfie May, who has just enjoyed a fantastic year in the third tier.
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The 31-year-old attacker started 27 matches in League One in the 2024/25 campaign, but the step up to the Championship could see him reduced to a cameo role off the bench, or even in need of looking elsewhere for game time.
May turns 32 this summer and has not played a minute of Championship football in his career, playing in League Two or League One throughout his entire professional career to date.
The English centre-forward joined Birmingham from Charlton on a permanent deal in the summer transfer window last year and enjoyed an impressive debut season at St. Andrew’s.
Appearances
44
Goals
16
Big chances missed
13
Big chances created
7
Assists
8
Ground duel success rate
43%
Aerial duel success rate
10%
As you can see in the table above, May racked up 24 goals and assists combined in 44 appearances in League One, and scored more goals than he missed ‘big chances’, which shows that the forward was an effective finisher at the top end of the pitch.
However, his lack of strength in duels, particularly in the air, may be why Championship teams have not taken a chance on him in the past, and why Birmingham could drop him as a starter heading into next season.
The Blues could swoop to sign an upgrade on him in the upcoming summer transfer window, as they have been linked with an interest in an international forward.
Birmingham eyeing deal for Serie A striker
According to journalist Graeme Bailey, Birmingham City are eyeing up a deal to sign Che Adams from Serie A side Torino ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
The Scotland international signed for the Italian club on a free transfer from Southampton last summer, and the Blues are now hoping to tempt him back to England.
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Speaking to EFL Analysis, the journalist said: “I think Che Adams is one who’s on Birmingham’s list. He does tick the boxes. Obviously, he’s been there before. Knows the club. Obviously be very expensive in the Championship. We know that. So let’s see how that one goes. But yeah, they do want another striker.
“I’m not sure how much he wants to drop to Championship. I don’t really think he’s that keen on dropping to the Championship, but there are options there. If it’s a long-term thing for Birmingham, I do think that’s an option for him certainly.”
Torino'sCheAdams
These comments from Bailey suggest that it will be a difficult deal to do for the striker, who is valued at £13m by FootballTransfers, for financial and footballing reasons.
However, it could be a fantastic signing for Davies and his staff if the club are able to thrash out a transfer that would bring Adams back for a second spell at Birmingham.
Why Che Adams would be an upgrade on Alfie May
The Blues could secure a big upgrade on the aforementioned Alfie May by signing the experienced centre-forward from Torino in the summer transfer window because of his proven quality at Championship level.
Adams has been there and done it in the second tier, including in a Birmingham City shirt, and has scored goals at an even higher level in the Premier League and in the Serie A.
The 28-year-old star, who manager Paolo Vanoli described as the “perfect player”, has scored nine goals in the Italian top-flight this season, and scored 25 times in the Premier League for Southampton earlier in his career.
These statistics show that Adams has already proven himself at a much higher level than the Championship, whilst May is yet to prove himself above League One.
The Torino striker has also proven his quality in the second tier in England in his last two seasons at that level with Southampton and with Birmingham back in the 2018/19 campaign.
Appearances
46
40
Starts
43
25
Goals
22
16
Big chances missed
11
11
Big chances created
6
7
Assists
4
4
As you can see in the table above, Adams proved that he can find the back of the net on a regular basis, without missing many ‘big chances’ in the Championship in those two seasons, scoring as many or more goals than May did in League One this term.
This shows that Adams has the potential to deliver even more quality in the second tier than May did in the third tier of English football, which is why he could come in as a big upgrade on the current Birmingham star.
The Torino ace has also won 36% of his aerial duels in the Serie A this term, and won 38% of them in the Championship for Southampton last season, which suggests that he could provide more physicality in the number nine role than May.
It is now down to the club to wrap up an “expensive” deal for the forward and for Davies and his staff to convince the forward to make the drop back down to the second tier with the hope that he buys into a long-term project.
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Crystal Palace have now registered their interest in signing an “incredible” Paris Saint-Germain forward this summer, according to a report.
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Palace’s shock FA Cup final victory over Manchester City means Selhurst Park is set to host Europa League football next season, which could make a move to South London an attractive proposition for Oliver Glasner’s summer transfer targets.
The prospect of playing under Glasner must also be appealing, given everything the 50-year-old has achieved at Selhurst Park and with former club Eintracht Frankfurt, meaning the Eagles can afford to be a little more ambitious than usual in the transfer market.
Lyon attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki could be a statement signing for Glasner, given that Manchester City and a whole host of other top Premier League clubs have also been linked with the Frenchman, but he is not the only Ligue 1 forward of interest.
Olympique Lyonnais' RayanCherkiwith teammates celebrate after the match
According to a report from Caught Offside, Crystal Palace have now registered their interest in PSG forward Lee Kang-In, and contact may have already been made to discuss the terms of a potential deal.
However, Palace may have to see off competition from some top clubs if they are to secure the South Korean’s signature, with Manchester United already making a move, while the likes of Atletico Madrid, Arsenal, Newcastle United and Napoli are also in the picture.
PSG have expressed a desire to keep hold of the 24-year-old, but talks have stalled, meaning he could now be heading for the exit door, and previous reports have detailed the French club value the winger at a fee of around £51m.
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ByDominic Lund May 26, 2025 "Incredible" Kang-In could be statement signing for Palace
Palace are not the only Premier League club to win a shock trophy in the 2024-25 campaign, with Tottenham Hotspur emerging victorious in the Europa League, and captain Son Heung-min believes his compatriot has “incredible talent”.
The South Korea international has featured regularly for PSG en-route to the Champions League final this season, while also proving himself to be a regular source of goals and assists in Ligue 1, picking up 12 goal contributions in 30 matches.
Not only that, but the PSG ace is extremely composed in possession of the ball, as demonstrated by his performance across some key passing metrics over the past year, when compared to other attacking midfielders and wingers.
Statistic
Average per 90
Passes attempted
67.87 (99th percentile)
Pass completion %
87.2% (99th percentile)
Progressive passes
7.69 (98th percentile)
As such, Lee Kang-In could be a real statement signing for Crystal Palace this summer, but they could find it difficult to compete for his signature, given the size of some of the other clubs in the race.
West Bromwich Albion lost one of their key players in the January transfer window when they sold number one Alex Palmer to Ipswich for a reported £5m.
The English stopper started the first 30 matches of the Championship campaign and kept 11 clean sheets, whilst saving 74% of the shots against his goal.
Instead of dipping into the market to source a replacement for the 28-year-old star, West Brom opted to utilise Joe Wildsmith and Josh Griffiths, which did not go to plan.
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Wildsmith played the first ten matches in the league after Palmer’s move to the Premier League, and conceded 0.95 more than expected based on the xG against him.
He was dropped from the side by Tony Mowbray, though, after the error for the goal above, as he failed to keep out a free-kick from Trai Hume that appeared saveable, certainly from the angle behind the goal.
Griffiths then came into the side and conceded 2.11 more goals than expected and only saved 59% of the shots against his goal in his six appearances in the Championship, conceding 1.8 goals per game on average.
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This shows that neither of them were able to replace Palmer’s quality or consistency in the second half of the season, which is why the Baggies should turn to reported transfer target Angus Gunn.
Why West Brom should sign Angus Gunn
SportsBoom recently reported that West Brom are one of a number of Championship clubs eyeing up the Scotland international after it was confirmed that he will be a free agent this summer.
The 29-year-old star is leaving boyhood club Norwich City at the end of his current contract, and the Baggies should swoop to secure a bargain signing.
Gunn, once dubbed “exceptional” by Joe Hart, would arrive as a proven Championship performer who could hit the ground running as an experienced signing, allowing him to nail down the number one position.
Appearances
30
40
34
Clean sheets
7
11
7
Save percentage
72%
69%
67%
Post-shot xG minus goals conceded
+8.2
+4.6
-3.6
Error led to goal
1
0
0
As you can see in the table above, Gunn has only made one error that directly led to a goal in his three seasons in the Championship with the Canaries since their relegation from the Premier League in the 2021/22 campaign.
He has also been a net positive as a shot-stopper in that time, preventing 9.2 more goals than expected based on the post-shot xG of the shots against him, which suggests that Gunn could be an impressive operator for the Baggies if he can get back to his best after a difficult year.
The Scotland international showcased his quality against West Brom towards the end of the season, though, with this exceptional save in the clip above.
Now, Gunn could be making those kind of match-winning saves for the Baggies if the club can wrap up a bargain deal for the EFL star on a free transfer to finally replace Palmer as a quality number one option at Championship level next season.
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Newcastle United are now considering a move for a £27m striker, who could be brought in to partner Alexander Isak, according to a report.
Race for Isak heating up
It is no surprise that so many clubs are keen on signing Isak this summer, given just how impressive the Swedish forward has been this season, most notably scoring against Liverpool in the EFL Cup final to help end Newcastle’s 70-year wait for a trophy.
Competition
Appearances
Goals
Assists
Premier League
33
23
6
EFL Cup
6
3
0
FA Cup
2
1
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Arsenal are now ramping up their pursuit of the striker, with a jaw-dropping £127m offer now being prepared, while he has also been identified as a dream signing for Liverpool, having left manager Arne Slot impressed at times this season.
That said, the Magpies remain in a strong negotiating position, with the 25-year-old contracted until the summer of 2028, so they may be able to retain his services beyond the end of the campaign.
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However, according to a report from Spain, Newcastle are now considering a move for Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth as a potential replacement for Isak, should their talisman move on this summer.
Alternatively, the report adds Sorloth could be brought in as a partner for the Sweden international, should Eddie Howe’s side secure a place in the Champions League, with the Tynesiders weighing up the possibility of forming a top-level attacking duo.
There is a belief that the Atletico forward would be able to adapt to life in the Premier League, and his qualities make him a good fit for Howe, who is looking for a strong and aerially dominant forward.
"Stellar" Sorloth impressing in La Liga
The Norwegian has not been at Atletico for long, arriving in a €32m (£27m) deal last summer, but he has certainly caught the eye during his debut campaign with the Spanish side, netting 21 goals in all competitions, including 17 in La Liga.
The 29-year-old didn’t manage to make the desired impact in the Champions League, with Atletico exiting the competition at the hands of Real Madrid, but the Spanish side should be encouraged by his first season in Spain.
Atletico Madrid's AlexanderSorlothcelebrates scoring their second goal
The Norway international ranks in the top 1% for non-penalty goals per 90 over the past year, when compared to other strikers, while also placing in the 95th percentile for aerials won, showcasing the threat he poses in the air.
Lauded as “stellar” by journalist Zach Lowy, there are signs that Sorloth could be a fantastic signing for Newcastle this summer, but it seems unlikely that Atletico would be willing to cash-in, given his exploits in his first campaign with Atletico.
Liverpool might have been crowned Premier League champions are a masterful exercise in consistency under Arne Slot’s wing this season.
It’s not yet May, but Anfield has etched number 20 onto the decorated trophy wall, restoring parity with Manchester United as the most successful club in the history of England’s top division.
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Arsenal
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Man City
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Everton
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It’s a remarkable feat and one which has been celebrated in front of fans (unlike the pandemic-affected 2019/20 title), Sunday’s gold-sealing win over Tottenham Hotspur marked indelibly in the minds of Reds supporters all across the globe.
The earlyness of Liverpool’s triumph has been further illustrated by the perennial emergence of the transfer circus, with bemusing rumours usually appearing at this early stage.
Indeed, with the market still a way away, surprising rumours have emerged linking Liverpool with Chelsea’s Cole Palmer.
Surprise links to Chelsea's Cole Palmer
Just imagine, for one moment, Liverpool were to sign Palmer this summer. The England international burst emphatically onto the scene last year and fast-tracked his way to elite status.
Chelsea'sColePalmerreacts
According to Chelsea insider Simon Phillips, Liverpool have been keeping an eye on the 22-year-old recently as they weigh up a bid. While such a claim should be taken with a pinch of salt, Chelsea are facing the possibility of a second successive season without Champions League football, and Palmer may not fancy another term in the continental sphere’s second string.
A diamond among coals at Stamford Bridge, Palmer has been a revelation since joining from Manchester City in a £42.5m deal back in August 2023, crowned the PFA Young Player of the Year for 2023/24 after his stunning breakout year under Mauricio Pochettino.
However, he’s met the cold face of adversity this season, with 2025 proving most unkind to the up-and-comer so far.
Chelsea’s supreme attacking outlet has dried up like a pool in the desert over the past several months, the weekend’s action taking Palmer’s drought to 17 matches in all competitions, but last season’s success was no mere mirage.
This dynamic attacking midfielder is a joy to watch, still, even after such dreary individual results of late, boasting a considerable haul of 39 goals from 85 Chelsea matches, with 24 assists to boot.
Chelsea's Cole Palmer
Sky Sports’ Jamie Carragher even went as far as to claim the 22-year-old is the “best player in the Premier League” back in October, though most of a Liverpool persuasion would sternly refute that take.
That’s because Mohamed Salah still plies his trade on Merseyside, the club’s definitive jackpot signing through their most auspicious era in modern history.
Liverpool hit their biggest jackpot on Mo Salah
At this point, it’s not a bold opinion to determine Salah as one of the greatest players in the history of the Premier League.
The Egypt superstar’s goal against Tottenham at the weekend, among all other things, sealed his undisputed spot in the division’s top-five scorers of all time, moving in front of Sergio Aguero.
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Alan Shearer
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Harry Kane
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213
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Wayne Rooney
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208
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Andy Cole
414
187
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Mohamed Salah
297
185
It’s not bad, it’s really not. Liverpool signed Salah from AS Roma in a £34m package back in July 2017. His reputation on English shores was that of a Chelsea reject, much like Kevin De Bruyne, in failing to prove his worth in west London.
Neither has done too badly since. Salah, all told, has scored 244 goals and laid on 113 assists across 397 appearances. That’s a contribution rate of 0.90 per game. Luis Suarez, for context, wrapped up his Liverpool career with goal involvements struck every 0.86 games.
This is the calibre of player we are talking about, not just “world-class” – as he has been described by rivals such as Roy Keane – who can do little but gawp at his output, his doggedness, but something beyond world-class, something eternal.
Liverpool might be curious about Palmer’s situation at Chelsea, but CIES Football Observatory record that the rangy ace boasts a transfer value of £116m, and would FSG be willing to fork out such a hefty sum?
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Has Palmer, having fallen off a proverbial cliff in recent months, actually proven over so many years his ability to maintain ridiculous levels – like Salah?
There’s no question that Salah is a hall-of-famer, potentially even taking one of the 11 exclusive seats that make up the greatest starting line-up in Premier League history. A contentious, insoluble debate, but one in which Salah’s case has legs aplenty.
The very fact that the 32-year-old took to X (formerly Twitter) and laid down the expectations after falling short last season bespeaks his peerless mentality, taking the heavy responsibility on his shoulders this year and marching Liverpool toward the prized title.
To think that FSG could have sold him when Saudi suitors came a-calling back in 2023. Salah was approached by Al-Ittihad after a disappointing Liverpool campaign in 2022/23, with the affluent outfit offering a jaw-dropping £150m payment to make the forward the Saudi Pro League’s figurehead.
Credit where credit’s due, Liverpool’s owners didn’t cave in to the financial temptation, instead recognising the unmatched talent Salah brings to the table.
Now that he’s renewed his deal, Salah may well boast a similar value, should the Gulf side turn up again, but it goes to show that this right-sided star is something special, something beyond even that of Palmer, who hasn’t yet scratched the surface of the almighty level Salah has reached over many years of Anfield service.
Salah might turn 33 this summer, but who can claim he’s not as sharp as ever? Slot’s design has reenergised the veteran, allowing him to focus less on defensive duties, on covering, typically, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and instead to maximise his focal presence.
He’s done that and more. Salah is greatness. He is Liverpool’s greatest triumph of an era laden with title wins, historic moments and a closely-knit connection between those on the field and those in the stands, on their sofas, in the bars.
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