Alex Connor

FootballFanCast • 11th August 2023

West Ham: Cole Palmer could soften Paqueta's possible exit

West Ham United fans would’ve thought that losing the talismanic Declan Rice to Arsenal for £105m would be the most damaging outgoing for the club this summer.

However, a new - almost equally devastating - storyline has since emerged, with Manchester City keenly pursuing a deal for attacking midfielder Lucas Paqueta.

Fabrizio Romano revealed that the Brazilian is keen to join the reigning Premier League and European Champions, who had an initial verbal approach of £70m rejected. A fresh offer

FootballFanCast • 10th August 2023

Leicester City: Imagine Cesare Casadei and Dewsbury-Hall

Last summer, Leicester City paid the price for failing to adequately act in the transfer market.

The 2016 Premier League champions failed to replace Kasper Schmeichel or Wesley Fofana, spending just a measly £15m on Wout Faes.

Consequently, the Foxes now find themselves in the Championship and face the unenviable task of escaping one of Europe’s most taxing leagues.

This year, they are looking to avoid past mistakes, adding Harry Winks, Conor Coady, Stephy Mavididi, Mads Hermansen, and Callum

FootballFanCast • 29th July 2023

Chelsea: Michael Olise could be Poch's own Szoboszlai

Mauricio Pochettino can land Chelsea an unbelievable coup if they secure Michael Olise.

What’s the latest on Michael Olise to Chelsea?

According to reputable journalist Paul Brown, Chelsea are ‘definitely interested’ in the Crystal Palace livewire, and he could evolve into a ‘really top performer.’

Speaking exclusively to GIVEMESPORT, he said:

“Chelsea are definitely interested in Michael Olise, and I can see why. His statistics improved massively at Palace last season and I think he’s becom

FootballFanCast • 28th July 2023

West Ham: Taylor Harwood-Bellis could soften Rice's exit

The departure of Declan Rice will affect West Ham United in several ways.

The club has not only lost their imperious and ever-present talisman but also their captain - a pillar of leadership, composure, and tenacity.

It has left the Hammers scrambling as they assess how to adequately reinvest the mammoth £105m fee acquired from the record sale.

A new midfielder is the most pressing concern for West Ham, but David Moyes is reportedly also targeting a new right-sided centre-back.

One of those

FootballFanCast • 27th July 2023

Chelsea: Mohammed Kudus can mirror Kalou's influence

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on a deal for Mohammed Kudus.

According to Football Insider, the Blues are close to agreeing personal terms with Kudus in what would be a marquee signing.

The fee for the Ajax livewire is expected to be around £40m and the player is keen on the move.

Kudus’ current contract at Ajax expires in 2025, and he rejected a one-year extension in April as he’s open to leaving the club in search of a new experience.

After Chelsea’s pre-season draw with Newcastle, Maur

FootballFanCast • 26th July 2023

Chelsea: Michael Olise could make Nkunku unplayable

Chelsea are in the running to sign Michael Olise this summer.

Who wants to sign Michael Olise?

According to Football Insider, Chelsea have a concrete interest in bringing the Crystal Palace starlet to Stamford Bridge.

This outlet also revealed that Olise has a release clause of £35m and Manchester City are also keen on a deal. The reigning European Champions view the winger as a direct replacement for Riyad Mahrez, who is on the verge of a move to Saudi Arabia.

The Eagles would be powerless

FootballFanCast • 21st July 2023

West Ham: Ward-Prowse would be a sensational signing

West Ham’s summer starts now. The £105m fee acquired from Declan Rice’s departure gives David Moyes the power to revamp his squad.

With Europa League football in the upcoming season, there is no room for complacency, and there must be another reshuffle of the squad.

One name tipped to be part of Moyes’ continued revolution is James Ward-Prowse.

What’s the latest on James Ward-Prowse to West Ham United?

According to The Guardian, the Hammers are set to step up their interest in Ward-Prowse an

FootballFanCast • 20th July 2023

Chelsea: Imagine Marc Guehi and Colwill

Even prior to the tumultuous ownership of Clearlake Capital and Todd Boehly, Chelsea have always strangely handled centre-backs.

Fikayo Tomori and Kurt Zouma were sold for reasonably cheap prices, whilst Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger were allowed to run down their contracts and leave the club on free transfers.

The Blues’ central defensive situation has been thrown under scrutiny with the future of Levi Colwill having become one of the most dominant headlines of the summer.

Liverpoo

FootballFanCast • 12th July 2023

Newcastle: Imagine Axel Disasi and Botman

Newcastle United are enjoying a busy summer as they prepare the squad for the club's first Champions League campaign in 20 years.

The Magpies have already completed the sensational signing of Sandro Tonali for £55m, and are reportedly chasing Leicester’s Harvey Barnes and Southampton’s Tino Livramento.

The latest target to be added to this impressive selection of players is Axel Disasi.

What’s the latest on Axel Disasi to Newcastle United?

According to FootballTransfers, Newcastle have agree

FootballFanCast • 12th July 2023

Newcastle: Elye Wahi and Wilson are formidable striking options

At times last season, Newcastle was simply devastating in front of goal. Eddie Howe’s free-scoring Magpies netted three or more times in 11 different Premier League matches.

This scintillating potency meant that the club secured Champions League football for the first time in 20 years.

Much of their attacking impetus is owed to the magnificent form of Callum Wilson.

In 21 top-flight starts, the 31-year-old scored on an incredible 18 occasions.

It is an even more impressive feat when consider

FootballFanCast • 11th July 2023

Newcastle: Tino Livramento can be Trippier's eventual heir

Since the club's takeover at the end of 2021, Newcastle United have invested hefty sums on several highly-talented players.

Notably, this list includes Bruno Guimaraes, Sven Botman, Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon, and most recently, Sandro Tonali.

Spending has increased as the club prepares for one of the biggest summers in its history as it prepares to compete in the Champions League.

However, in the tenure of the new ownership, the most important signing could arguably be their first - the

FootballFanCast • 7th July 2023

Leeds: Joel Piroe can displace Bamford

A tumultuous and troubled campaign for Leeds United, which oversaw three different managers, culminated in a bitterly disappointing relegation back to the Championship.

But now, the Whites can finally look forward. Daniel Farke has been appointed to provide much-needed stability and direction to a highly dysfunctional set-up.

As well as a new manager, Elland Road will also host new ownership as the 49ers Enterprises are to take over from Andrea Radrizzani sold his majority stake.

The previous

FootballFanCast • 25th June 2023

Chelsea: Kudus can ease blow of Mount departure

Chelsea have cited Mohammed Kudus as potential replacement for Mason Mount.

What’s the latest on Mohammed Kudus to Chelsea?

According to Simon Phillips (via CaughtOffside), the Blues are said to be following the Ajax star ahead of a summer transfer.

It was previously reported by David Ornstein that the Dutch outfit tend to sell their assets rather than allow them to enter the final 24 months of their deals, and it's expected a fee of around £40m would be enough to secure the 22-year-old.

Fab

FootballFanCast • 24th June 2023

Liverpool: Imagine Chiesa and Robertson

A new era is on the horizon for Liverpool as they aim to get back to the frighteningly high standards they used to keep under Jurgen Klopp.

The Reds disappointingly finished outside of the top four of the Premier League for the first time since 2016, and this is set to be a transformative window in which they rebuild the squad.

The club have already sealed the signing of Brighton’s imperious Alexis Mac Allister for a modest fee of £35m and have seemingly turned their attention to Federico Chie

FootballFanCast • 24th June 2023

Liverpool: Imagine Thuram and Mac Allister

Liverpool target Khephren Thuram has been urged to join the Reds as Premier League clubs battle for his signature this summer.

What’s the latest on Khephren Thuram to Liverpool?

RedmenTV presenter Paul Machin believes the Nice man should think carefully about his next destination, despite some of his potential suitors being able to offer Champions League football.

Indeed, Newcastle United are also believed to be admirers of the Frenchman and will return to the Champions League next term.

Mac

FootballFanCast • 24th June 2023

Chelsea: Nkunku can fill Havertz's void

A new era is in full swing for Chelsea.

The last week has seen the departures of numerous first-team players edge extremely close as the incoming Mauricio Pochettino attempts to trim a hideously bloated squad.

The most unexpected and well-documented exit is that of Kai Havertz to Arsenal as Fabrizio Romano revealed that a £65m deal has been agreed upon, and his medical is to be scheduled.

However, the Blues were already prepared for this eventuality - RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku has had a

FootballFanCast • 21st June 2023

West Ham: Scott can be Rice's heir

West Ham United are part of a hotly contested race for Bristol City sensation Alex Scott.

What’s the latest on Alex Scott to West Ham United?

According to the Evening Standard, the Hammers are weighing up a move for the 19-year-old, who could cost in the region of £25m.

It is understood that the Irons have held “initial talks” with the player’s camp and are to make a decision in the near future.

Why would Alex Scott be a good signing for West Ham?

The youngster made 42 second-tier appearanc

FootballFanCast • 21st June 2023

Crystal Palace: Schuurs could replace Guehi

In the past two seasons, Crystal Palace have built a solid foundation largely based upon the ever-present and reliable central defensive partnership of Joachim Anderson and Marc Guehi.

The Eagles kept nine clean sheets last year, as their solidity has been one of the principal reasons for the consolidation of their mid-table Premier League status.

However, the latter could be set for a departure after impressing since his £18m move to Selhurst Park, with Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Liverpoo

FootballFanCast • 18th June 2023

Chelsea: Jackson can instantly replace Havertz

Chelsea are on course to reshuffle and reshape their dysfunctional attack.

It has already been confirmed that Mauricio Pochettino doesn’t wish to make Joao Felix’s stay in the English capital permanent, Romelu Lukaku prefers to spend another season in Italy instead of returning to Stamford Bridge, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to depart after a disastrous stint in West London.

However, the possible transfer of Kai Havertz to Arsenal is the most surprising storyline thus far, to leave th

FootballFanCast • 18th June 2023

Chelsea: Barella and Caicedo is the dream for Poch

The Romelu Lukaku situation has become laughable. His £97.5m transfer to Stamford Bridge has evolved as arguably one of the worst signings in not just Chelsea history, but Premier League history.

The Belgian has reportedly ruled out a return to the Blues and has his heart set on another season at Inter Milan.

The Blues must find a way to navigate this deal and permanently free themselves from Lukaku.

The best possible outcome for Chelsea is they can secure an exchange deal involving Nicolo Ba

FootballFanCast • 11th June 2023

Chelsea: Imagine Lukeba and Badiashile

Benoit Badiashile has arguably been one of the most intelligent signings under new ownership at Chelsea.

A relatively young, ready-made, physical, composed defender, who in the background of a tumultuous season at Stamford Bridge, has gently simmered into an extremely underrated piece of transfer business.

Attempting to pinpoint a long-term partner for the Frenchman will be a difficult process for Mauricio Pochettino, but one name that has been floated around is Castello Lukeba.

According to

FootballFanCast • 11th June 2023

Newcastle: Dominik Szoboszlai could be the new Fernandes

Newcastle United are in an unlikely position of power. The Magpies can finally offer Champions League football. This makes the pool of players within their grasp wider, brimming with more quality.

The club must now work to forge a deeper, younger, whilst avoiding any engagement with FFP and maintaining the tremendous harmony within the dressing room.

Last summer, Eddie Howe splashed around £118m, and it’s estimated that a similar budget of between £100m-£150m will be available this window.

Ne

FootballFanCast • 11th June 2023

Chelsea: Pavard could emulate Ivanovic

Chelsea's extortionate spending has created an unbalanced and demoralised squad that has seen the club at its lowest point since the turn of the century.

The amount of players is unmanageable and some have been brought in for ridiculous figures and have dramatically failed to repay their fees.

The Blues need to adopt a more meticulous and calculated transfer policy, spending lower sums on more quality players.

In recent times, the West London outfit has been linked with Benjamin Pavard, and s

FootballFanCast • 10th June 2023

Newcastle: Imagine James Maddison and Isak

There has never been a better time to be a Newcastle fan.

Within the last 18 months, the club has escaped the clutches of Mike Ashley, avoided relegation, ditched Steve Bruce, found new ownership, hired Eddie Howe, and has just secured Champions League football for the first time since 2002.

It is a wondrously exciting dawn for the Magpies, but they must not rest on their laurels, and begin shaping their squad for their European excursion.

They need to add more depth and quality to juggle the