Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing Manchester City youngster Taylor Harwood-Bellis in the summer transfer window.

Is Harwood-Bellis having a good season?

The 21-year-old is currently out on loan at Burnley and he has enjoyed an impressive spell there this season, helping the Clarets lie on the verge of a return to the Premier League. He has started 27 games in the Championship since arriving from the Etihad, being given plenty of minutes by City legend Vincent Kompany, who is excelling in charge.

This is invaluable experience for Harwood-Bellis, who has averaged 3.1 aerial duel wins and 2.5 clearances per game in the league in 2022/23 to date, as he looks to reach his potential as a highly rated centre-back. It is clearly going to be difficult for the Englishman to make the grade at City, however, with the Premier League champions having a wealth of top-quality options in that area, from Ruben Dias to Nathan Ake.

For that reason, Harwood-Bellis – whose current deal expires in the summer of 2024 – could look for a new challenge at the end of this season and leave the Citizens permanently in the summer, and a fresh exit rumour has now emerged.

Could the youngster head to Newcastle this summer?

According to 90min, Newcastle are "one of a number of Premier League clubs showing a strong interest" in Harwood-Bellis ahead of the summer window. City are believed to have plans in place "to hold extension talks at the end of the season", although it remains to be seen if he will want to sign a new deal.

It is claimed that the youngster "recognises he is some way down the pecking order" under Pep Guardiola, which is why joining another club could make more sense.

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While Harwood-Bellis is clearly a big talent for City to have in their ranks – Kompany has called him "incredible" – it could be best for his development to move on at the end of the season. Granted, if he is happy to sign a new contract and be a bit-part player, that would be no great issue as far as City are concerned, but there is the risk that this would stunt his progress.

He has shown this season what an effective player he can be when given a chance, even at just 21, and in order to match his promise, he needs to be a regular starter for a team from this point onwards.

Tottenham Hotspur have registered their interest in Chelsea attacking midfielder Hakim Ziyech, and he is now set to be available for a cut-price fee, according to a report from Football Insider.

Who could Tottenham sign this summer?

It is clear the Tottenham hierarchy are well aware they need to bring in new attacking options this summer, and they are believed to be keen on Leicester City's James Maddison, having now moved into pole position for his signature.

Spurs have also made contact with Borussia Monchengladbach forward Marcus Thuram, who is set to be out of contract in the summer, although they will face competition from European heavyweights, such as Bayern Munich and Inter Milan.

The Lilywhites have run the rule over a couple of Feyenoord players, having scouted Santiago Gimenez and Orkun Kocku in recent weeks, but they are also looking at players with proven Premier League experience.

As per a report from Football Insider, Spurs have registered an interest in Ziyech, who is looking likely to be on the move this summer, with Chelsea slashing their asking price from £38m down to £20m. This marks a sharp downturn from the £33.3m fee used to initially purchase him.

However, Tottenham will have to fend off interest from elsewhere, as Paris Saint-Germain are set to make a renewed approach for the Moroccan, having attempted to sign him in January, while West Ham United and Fulham are also interested.

The 30-year-old could be allowed to leave this summer as he has fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge, and is seeking more game time.

Should Tottenham sign Hakim Ziyech?

Due to his age, the Chelsea ace is unlikely to be a long-term addition to the squad, but he could come in and hit the ground running straight away, given that he has already adjusted to the Premier League, making 59 appearances in the competition.

That said, the attacking midfielder has struggled with consistency since arriving at Chelsea, recording four goals and three assists in the top flight last season, a decent return, but not one that will help take Spurs to the next level. Across his entire 102 appearances for the Blues, the Moroccan has mustered just 14 goals too.

Teammate Mason Mount has lauded the former Ajax man as "world class", and he has put in some top quality performances this season, bagging an assist and displaying his defensive acumen by making five tackles against Crystal Palace.

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However, Maddison would be a far better signing, given that he is 26-years-old and likely to be coming into his prime, scoring nine goals for Leicester City this season.

Chelsea are interested in completing the signing of Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel this summer, according to a fresh report.

Is Kobel having a good season?

The 25-year-old has been an important performer for Dortmund throughout this season, helping them sit second in the Bundesliga table with six matches remaining. He has played 21 league games in total, winning one Man of the Match award from WhoScored, and he has also started four Champions League matches.

Kobel is contracted to Dortmund until the summer of 2026, but his performances for his club could have alerted other teams to make a move for him at the end of this season. Chelsea could do with signing a new goalkeeper in the summer transfer window, with both Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy struggling to look like genuinely convincing first-choice 'keepers at Stamford Bridge moving forward.

It looks as though Kobel could potentially be that man to come in and be an upgrade on the pair, according to an intriguing new transfer claim.

Could Chelsea snap up Dortmund man?

According to Bild [via Sport Witness], Chelsea see Kobel as an "above-average" replacement for Kepa and Mendy, having added him to their "wish list" for the summer and put him "high on the scouting list".

Dortmund are desperate to retain the services of their No.1 stopper for the foreseeable future, however, and it also stated that the player himself is happy there, which could put paid to a sumer move to west London coming to fruition.

If Chelsea could manage to entice Kobel to Stamford Bridge this summer, it would have the potential to be a hugely effective signing, given the level of his displays for Dortmund. He has been hailed as "outstanding" and someone with "huge potential" by former BVB 'keeper Roman Weidenfeller.

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At 25, the four-cap Switzerland international should still be years away from the absolute peak of his powers, so he could come in as both Chelsea's first-choice man between the sticks but also someone who could remain that way for around a decade.

It doesn't look as though it will be easy for the Blues to change his mind and make him leave Dortmund, but even if he doesn't come in, it is essential that the next manager who comes in this summer sees a new stopper as a crucial piece of transfer business before the beginning of the 2023/24 season.

Newcastle United are eyeing up Amadou Haidara as a potential midfield option for the summer transfer window amid links to Declan Rice.

Will Newcastle sign a new midfielder?

Going into the Premier League run-in, Eddie Howe's Magpies have the opportunity to do something they could have only dreamed of back in August in landing a spot in the Champions League spots.

They could move one step closer on Sunday when they face their top-four rivals, Tottenham hotspur, on Tyneside with three points taking them six points clear of the north London side.

And if they are to secure their spot in next season's elite European competition, it will be a major test of the squad currently playing at St. James' Park.

There is a belief that Dan Ashworth and Howe are keen to bolster their options in the midfield with reports claiming they will be looking to make two additions over the coming months.

Recent suggestions claim the Magpies could make an ambitious move to bring in West Ham United's main man, Rice, with his future in London up in the air.

However, journalist Aaron Stokes has suggested RB Leipzig's Haidara is another option that could prove a cheaper alternative, as he spoke on the Everything Is Black & White podcast:

"It's my understanding that they have been very, very keen on a player called Amadou Haidara for pretty much over a year now, they tried to get him last summer from Leipzig.

"25-year-old African midfielder, very, very highly rated, very, very close to joining Brighton in January. And you know, Newcastle certainly think he ticks a lot of boxes.

"Leipzig pretty much resigned to losing him this summer. I think there'll be a very big bidding war for him. But yeah, it's my understanding that Newcastle are still very keen to make him a player this summer."

"I think you'd probably be looking at – for a player of his age and quality – £40m/£50m, which is certainly in their budget. So I don't think it would break the bank."

Would Haidara be a good option for Newcastle?

Given Rice's experience in the Premier League and England squad, the 24-year-old will likely come with a huge price tag if he is to be sold in the summer.

It is believed the England midfielder could cost any side in excess of £80m with West Ham valuing him highly despite his contract winding down to its final year.

However, Stokes has suggested the 25-year-old from Leipzig could cost around half of that with the midfielder expected to be valued in the region of £40m-£50m.

Analyst Statman Dave has hailed the 25-year-old as "excellent" and he ranks inside the upper second percentile for interceptions made across midfielders in the top five leagues (via FBref).

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However, in comparison to Rice (2.27), he has made fewer tackles (1.61) and a lower number of shot-creating actions (1.93) than the Englishman (2.80) (via FBref).

But it must be noted that the Mali international has only made 10 starts for Leipzig in the Bundesliga this season with less than half the minutes accumulated by Rice thus far.

Although the £16.5k-per-week midfielder will likely come with a much lower price tag than Rice, it does also seem as if Newcastle could be getting a player who would potentially provide less of an impact.

Everton are a club that have truly fallen into disrepute, having become something of a laughing stock within the Premier League due to their dramatic downturn.

With countless funds wasted and a second relegation battle in as many seasons ongoing, the once great club are in very serious threat of making their first trip to the Championship since 1951.

However, what has arguably been a culmination of such embarrassment is their ongoing fiasco with Dele Alli, who Frank Lampard brought in last year in an effort to fire them to safety.

Acquired initially on a free transfer, various clauses were inserted that meant if a certain number of games were played he would trigger a fee. However, given their financial woes, they have managed to sidestep such an occasion for now.

That's not to suggest that the deal has been anything other than a shocker though, with the former England international having struggled for game time in a Royal Blue shirt, and then been sent packing from Turkey in his search for it out on loan.

Now pictured with a balloon in mouth upon his return to England, this bout of nitrous oxide was unfortunately not administered for the surgery he would later undergo to fix his hip issue. Once the golden boy of English football, few have endured a greater downfall than the former Tottenham Hotspur star.

How much is Dele Alli worth now?

Having only mustered 13 appearances thus far for the Toffees, there was an initial expectation that Lampard would be the perfect man to reignite the midfielder's faltering career. Previously starring under Mauricio Pochettino, particularly during his 18-goal and nine-assist season in 2016, his fall from grace was evident in the final half of a season in north London, which brought about just one league goal.

Whether it be through the terror his fee might incur, or simply a lack of faith in his abilities anymore, Alli has been completely frozen out of the first team picture this year.

His latest scandal is sure to only see that intensify, with Sean Dyche unlikely to be receptive to such recklessness.

TalkSPORT pundit Simon Jordan was quick to lambast the maestro, with his latest scathing rant exacerbating his failures: "Dele Alli, for two or three years now, has wasted everybody’s time. His own, his employers’, his teammates’. He’s a shadow of himself and he’s chosen this path.

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"He turns up on a pitch looking like a refugee as I said before,” Jordan added. "An escapee is a better word, from Pirates of the Caribbean."

To further outline such a decline, the £100k-per-week flop has unsurprisingly seen his value plummet too. Standing at a once admirable €22m (£19.3m) upon joining, that figure has since halved to just €11m (£9.6m) and only seems set to fall further.

With a future seemingly wasted that had promised so much, Dyche must give up on Lampard's failed experiment and get rid of Alli this summer.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to have a busy summer, but not necessarily for the right reasons.

There are ongoing pressures behind the scenes regarding the club’s Financial Fair Play status, with Wolves needing to make a profit this summer while aiming to progress under Julen Lopetegui.

The Spaniard pulled off an incredible feat in keeping the Midlands club safe from relegation after being bottom of the table on Christmas Day.

While Wolves require assistance in attack this summer, being the Premier League’s lowest scorers this campaign, the club have been linked with a player of an opposing position.

What’s the latest on Sergio Herrera to Wolves?

As reported this week by Spanish news outlet Noticias de Navarra, Osasuna goalkeeper Sergio Herrera is wanted by Lopetegui at Molineux.

The report states that the 29-year-old is ‘very much to the taste’ of the Spanish coach, who could hunt for another ‘keeper this summer.

According to Football Transfers, the player is valued at €10.1m (£9m).

What could Sergio Herrera bring to Wolves?

Lauded as having “great intuition” by Osasuna manager Jagoba Arrasate after saving two penalties against Real Madrid last season, the 29-year-old has been one of the club’s best performers this season, as per Sofascore.

The Spanish "hero" – as per Graham Hunter – has saved 50% of penalties he’s faced over the past year, ranking him in the top 9% of ‘keepers in Europe’s top five leagues in that expertise – as per FBref.

His style of play, as per WhoScored, states that he enjoys coming off of his line to prevent threats, as well as being a strong passer from the back.

While Wolves have a competent shot-stopper in Jose Sa, the club’s number one has been inconsistent this season, on the back of being named Molineux’s player of the season last campaign.

It’s healthy for players to have competition for starting places in every position, with the specialist area of a goalkeeper sometimes being overlooked with rotation sparse in comparison to those who play outfield.

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When comparing the seasons of Wolves’ “top drawer” keeper – as praised by former club star Lee Naylor – and Lopetegui’s reported target, the Spaniard’s potential arrival could bring bad news to Sa.

The 30-year-old Molineux ace has contributed to four errors leading to shots this season, as well as one leading to a goal, with the Osasuna shot-stopper making two errors leading to a shot and none to a goal – as per Sofascore.

The rise of Daniel Bentley has left the Portuguese player out of the starting XI as of late, with pressures potentially mounting on his position if Herrera was to arrive.

It seems as though Lopetegui will have to be smart with his finances this summer, and signing a ‘keeper as rounded as Herrera for a price as low as £9m could prove to be a bargain should the deal materialise.

Aston Villa are keen on a deal to sign Leeds United forward Jack Harrison this summer, according to reports.

Is Jack Harrison leaving Leeds?

The Whites winger was a regular feature at Elland Road last season making 34 starts from 38 games and his impressive performances saw him establish himself as Sam Allardyce’s second overall and offensive top-performing player with a WhoScored match rating of 6.72.

Back in April, Manchester City’s former star put pen to paper on a new contract that runs until 2028 which saw him commit his future to the club having almost joined Leicester City on deadline day in January, but having since suffered relegation from the Premier League to the Championship, the story is now completely different.

The Yorkshire outfit’s talisman reportedly had a relegation release clause inserted into the terms that he signed earlier in the year meaning that he would be allowed to leave should his side drop down to the second tier, and with that scenario having happened, the 26-year-old is being eyed by two circling vultures in the top-flight.

Are Aston Villa signing Harrison?

According to talkSPORT, Aston Villa and West Ham United are among the clubs “interested” in a summer deal for Harrison. Leeds are “preparing for the departure” of the forward who could be “offered an escape route” by moving to the Midlands or London.

The LS11 ace’s release clause means that he can depart for a “cut-price” during the upcoming window, and whilst his price tag is not specifically stated, a bargain is there to be had, with Villa also making an opening offer for Real Madrid attacker Marco Asensio.

Should NSWE splash the cash on Harrison?

Leeds will be resigned to losing some of their most prized assets this summer, Harrison being one of those, and he’s been a real standout performer in a struggling side so NSWE should definitely cash out ahead of the 2023/24 term.

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The Whites’ “terrific” winger, as lauded by talkSPORT pundit Tony Cascarino, registered 12 goal contributions (seven assists and five goals) in 36 Premier League appearances last term, with this form having seen him receive four man-of-the-match awards.

As per FBRef, the left-footed ace, who earns £90k-per-week, recorded 186 crosses and 114 shot-creating actions throughout the course of the campaign, both statistics being higher than any other member of Allardyce’s squad, so he’s always looking to produce moments of quality even when he’s not on the scoresheet, and he would only flourish even further under the guidance of Unai Emery at Villa Park.

Manchester United have Sofyan Amrabat on their wanted list this summer and are set to battle Barcelona to get a deal done, as reported by Calciomercato via Sport Witness.

Who is Sofyan Amrabat?

Amrabat has once more been a regular first-team player for current club Fiorentina this season, managing 29 league appearances for the club with one assist. He's now played more games for the Italian side in the league than any other club over the course of his career too, with 83 outings to his name to date. It shows just how important the midfielder has become to the side since his move from Club Brugge in Belgium.

In fact, the 26-year-old has now become one of the most impressive players in his position for passing in the Big Five leagues. His 67.12 passes per 90 means that he is in the 89th percentile for that figure (or the top 11%). Even more impressive is that despite attempting so many passes, he actually ranks in the top five percent in his position for pass completion rate and the top eight percent for progressive passes.

His vision and ability to control the player and get the ball forward with his excellent passing range has now caught the eye of two big European sides. According to a report from Calciomercato via Sport Witness, both Manchester United and Barcelona are keen to sign the player after he said "goodbye" to his current team following their Europa Conference League final defeat.

However, the report adds that United may have the upper hand though because of their financial power compared to the Catalan outfit. Fiorentina have slapped a 40 million Euro (or £34m) price tag on his head and the Red Devils are more able to pay that fee compared to Barcelona.

Should Amrabat join Man United?

The midfielder could certainly help bolster the Premier League side's ranks in the centre of the field if he was to join. Erik Ten Hag would be getting a player that is not only a good passer of the ball as previously shown but can also get the ball forward himself, with a knack for dribbling and driving the play forward himself. His rate of 1.62 progressive carries per 90 mark him out as better than average in his position (67th percentile) for example and his 70.6% successful take on rate show that he is able to not only get the ball forward but beat his man too.

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In addition, football journalist Josh Bunting has previously hailed the player as "outstanding," admitting that during the Europa Conference League Final the midfielder "ran the game."

Amrabat then is certainly talented and his ability to dictate the play could come in useful at Old Trafford if they did sign him.

Tottenham Hotspur have "set their sights" on signing crucial Galatasary defender Victor Nelsson this summer, according to reports out of Turkey.

Who will Spurs sign this summer?

The Premier League side, after months of searching, have finally landed on their new manager to replace Antonio Conte. Indeed, former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has now joined the north Londoners on a four-year contract.

After announcing his appointment, it is the task of chairman Daniel Levy to back him with key signings, and reports suggest they're set to attempt exactly that this summer.

It is believed that Spurs are looking to strengthen in a number of areas, including further forward, with Leicester City duo James Maddison and Harvey Barnes firmly on the radar. Goalkeeping additions, like Brentford's David Raya, have also been linked.

The Lilywhites' biggest issue appears to be their back line – with Tottenham conceding more goals than any other side above 15th in the top flight last season.

Numbers like that are a real eye-opener and perhaps highlight the need for star defensive reinforcements. Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, among others, are believed to be of interest to Spurs.

According to a report by Turkish newspaper Takvim, though, the north Londoners could widen their scope in search of centre-back signings and Galatasary's Nelsson is a player they're targeting.

The Denmark international, who featured at last year's 2022 World Cup in Qatar, is likely to leave this summer and Tottenham have apparently "set their sights" on signing him.

In a further bit of news, the Turkish Super Lig side are already starting to identify replacements for Nelsson, with Southampton's Mohammed Salisu attracting interest.

The report describes Nelsson as playing a "very important role" over 2022/2023, making "critical interventions" under manager Okan Buruk, and the 24-year-old's contract contains a £22 million release clause.

Who is Victor Nelsson?

The Dane has been a star defender and key mainstay for Galatasary, especially last season, and his numbers suggest there is a real asset there for the taking.

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While he is yet to be tested in a more demanding division like the Premier League, it speaks volumes that Buruk selected Nelsson more than any other outfield Galatasary player last season (WhoScored).

The former FC Copenhagen star won more aerial duels per 90 and made more blocks per match than any of his teammates in the league last season – emphasizing why Tottenham have taken an interest (WhoScored).

Tottenham Hotspur are lining up a blockbuster £50m move for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, according to a recent report from The Daily Star.

Is Jadon Sancho leaving Man United?

In many ways, the 2022-23 campaign was very difficult for Sancho, given that manager Erik ten Hag confirmed that he was "not fit enough" to involved with the Man United squad, while also confirming that he struggled "mentally".

That said, the winger did manage to force his way back into contention in the second half of the season, making a total of 26 appearances in the Premier League, and he found the back of the net in the Red Devils' final game of the season.

Despite the 23-year-old's resurgence, he has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford, with a move back to former club Borussia Dortmund still a possibility, as Ten Hag has become increasingly impatient with his disappointing form.

Tottenham have also been named as potential suitors for the Englishman, with The Daily Star reporting they are lining up a blockbuster £50m move, as they look to rebuild under new manager Ange Postecoglou.

Spurs are definitely interested in testing Man United's resolve, however the Red Devils could hold out for a fee of around £60m, and it remains to be seen whether the north London club are willing to go that high.

With the left-winger no longer an automatic pick for England, rivals clubs are monitoring his availability closely.

Should Tottenham sign Sancho?

Although he has not been able to hit the heights expected of him, the former Borussia Dortmund man has shown signs of improvement as the season has progressed, having been hailed as "sensational" by members of the media back in April.

In fact, despite it being a difficult season for the London-born winger, he still managed to record seven goals in all competitions, including six in the Premier League, while he also weighed in with three assists.

Of course, those numbers are some way off what was expected of the £375k-per-week star, given just how well he performed for Dortmund in the Bundesliga, registering 34 goal contributions in 32 league games in the 2019-20 campaign.

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However, a fresh start may be required if Sancho is to reignite his previous form, and he could be a very good signing for Tottenham, although they should not pay £60m for a player who has not been at his best this season.