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According to Sportitalia journalist Gianluigi Longari, Premier League duo Everton and Southampton have joined the race to sign Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga this summer.

The Lowdown: Italian interest in Tanganga

A number of reports have arisen from Italy recently linking the 23-year-old Spurs defender with a move to Serie A. Sky Italia have reported that AC Milan could be a possible suitor for the centre-back, after it emerged that his agent had held talks with the Italian giants earlier this week.

This follows the Rossoneri’s interest in January, with the Italian champions having been interested in taking Tanganga on loan for the remainder of the season.

The Latest: Longari’s news

Longari has now shared the latest news on a proposed exit from Hotspur Way for Tanganga.

As per the Sportitalia journalist (via Sport Witness), the defender has ‘many fans’ across Europe. From Italy, both Milan and Napoli are said to be closely monitoring the Spurs defender.

Furthermore, Longari claims that the 23-year-old has the option of remaining in the Premier League, where he has received ‘requests’ from Everton and Southampton, who are both keen on signing him on a loan deal for the season. However, it is understood that a switch to Serie A ‘teases’ the player.

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The Verdict: Great potential

With the centre-back having missed the second half of the Premier League season with a serious knee injury, Tanganga had previously amassed 11 league appearances during the 2021/22 campaign.

The youngster was seen to be on an upward trajectory with the Lilywhites, with pundit Gary Neville having asserted that the 23-year-old is a ‘really special’ player, while his former manager Jose Mourinho regularly described some of his performances as ‘amazing’.

However, Tanganga could follow in the footsteps of Fikayo Tomori, who joined Milan in a deal worth £25m. Following his impressive tenure in Serie A, the ex-Chelsea defender has been able to play his way back into Gareth Southgate’s England squad.

Therefore, this suggests that a move to the Italian top flight could be in Tanganga’s best interests if he isn’t going to get much game-time at Tottenham next season, having made just 11 league appearances last term.

Everton have been linked with a move for Steven Bergwijn this summer, and now there has been an update on the club’s progress in pursuit of the player.

What’s the latest?

According to Dutch news outlet De Telegraaf, Everton have tabled an offer to the Tottenham Hotspur attacker that is much more lucrative than what Ajax have put forward.

As per the report, the Toffees are making their fourth attempt to tempt Bergwijn with a move to Goodison Park this summer and seem willing to meet the transfer fee that has been requested by Tottenham Hotspur.

Lampard needs him badly

With the speculation surrounding Richarlison’s exit ramping up, Frank Lampard will be on the lookout for potential replacements who can come in and make an instant impact in the side, and the manager needs an attacker like Bergwijn badly.

The Dutch winger has had limited game time at Spurs as Bergwijn made 32 appearances in all competitions last term, averaging just 27 minutes per game, but during his appearances has shown glimpses of his talents and capabilities that could be a great asset at Goodison Park next season.

The £20m magician who was hailed “unique” by Nuno Espirito Santo, scored three goals, delivered one assist and created one big chance, with a pass accuracy of 88% in his own half over 25 appearances in the Premier League.

Bergwijn is also a consistent performer for his national team with 22 appearances, six goals and two assists, but Netherlands manager Louis Van Gaal has been concerned over the player’s lack of game-time.

Van Gaal claimed: “You don’t develop form at the Dutch national team, but at the club. Only not Bergwijn.”

“I can no longer maintain that players who play little at their club are no longer drafted into Oranje. Unlike twenty years ago, we are dealing with a generation that maintains itself well. That’s why it’s about the quality of the player.”

With that being said, Bergwijn will be desperate to find consistent game-time and first-team football in order to get into the World Cup squad at the end of this year, something Everton may be able to provide if Richarlison leaves the club this summer.

Lampard will be wanting to get his squad together in time to have a good pre-season to prepare for the Premier League season ahead, and Bergwijn could become a key player in Everton’s efforts to have a better campaign next season.

AND in other news: “My understanding”: Alan Myers drops Everton transfer update, supporters will love it

An update has emerged on Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks and his potential exit from the club in the summer transfer window…

What’s the talk?

Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge has revealed that the club remain locked in negotiations with the Toffees over an exit for the England international.

Both teams want the move to be permanent but there is currently a disagreement over when the transfer will become a full-time arrangement.

He tweeted:

“Tottenham & Everton still in talks over Harry Winks transfer. Tottenham want a permanent deal. Everton want loan deal with [a] permanent obligation. Winks [is] aware he’s not in Conte’s plans. #THFC keen to do deal with Everton. Richarlison is admired by Fabio Paratici but no bids so far.”

Supporters will be delighted

Spurs supporters will surely be delighted by this news as it suggests that any move for the midfielder will be on a permanent basis.

Fans will not want to see a situation unfolding that sees Winks go out on loan for a season before coming back and then needing a transfer this time next year. It would be another year of wasted wages – depending on the loan agreement – and effort by the club as he has shown that he is not good enough to be a valuable first-team player.

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In the Premier League last season, played 19 times and failed to catch the eye with many impressive displays for Antonio Conte. He won 51% of his duels and was unable to average a tackle and an interception per game in midfield.

Winks completed 88% of his attempted passes but had a success rate of less than 50% with his attempted chipped passes and crosses – whilst completing 92% of passes in his own half – as he struggled when he was asked to progress the play.

This came after he averaged a poor SofaScore rating of 6.66 in the 2020/21 campaign – showing that he has been unable to kick on since breaking through into the first-team as his performances have not been good enough to win him a regular starting spot.

Former Spurs skipper Graham Roberts previously criticised the dud’s playstyle, saying: “He’s gone Mr Conservative, he plays simple, and if I don’t give the ball away, I’m a great player.

“You’re not, he’s become an average player, and that’s being fair.”

These comments align with his statistics from last season and suggest that a change in scenery may be good for him. Perhaps the pressure of playing for Spurs, as an academy graduate, was too much for him to play with freedom and a move to Everton will allow him to express himself.

Either way, Tottenham fans will be delighted by the prospect of him leaving on a permanent basis – whether that is this summer or as part of an obligation for it to happen next year.

AND in other news, Paratici now given green light for “unreal” £43m Spurs signing, it’s Kulusevski 2.0…

Rangers winger Glenn Middleton is expected to leave the Ibrox this summer after a series of loan spells, according to Football Scotland (via Ibrox News).

The Lowdown: Middleton’s Rangers career

The Scotland under-21 international made his senior debut for the Gers under former boss Steven Gerrard back in 2018, with an expectation that the club had a talented teenager on their books.

The 22-year-old went on to impress that season after a number of promising cameos, leading him to sign a new five-year deal with the Glasgow club.

However, after his performances dipped, Middleton was sent out on loan to get his career back on track. This even included two spells at St Johnstone, but the youngster failed to impress sufficiently to get any more than one first-team game for Rangers after the 2018/19 campaign.

The Latest: Middleton set to leave Rangers

According to a report by Football Scotland (via Ibrox News), despite not working with manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst yet, it is expected that Middleton will leave the club in the coming months.

It is claimed that Van Bronckhorst could take a look at the winger during pre-season, although the chances that the Scot has played his last senior game for the Light Blues are said to be extremely high, with him said to be ‘the strongest bet to leave Ibrox this summer’.

The Verdict: Sell before his contract expires

The 22-year-old has now entered the final 12 months of his Rangers contract.

Therefore, it would seem silly to wait around until next summer for the youngster to leave, given that the club could make some money from his departure now.

During qualifying for the European Under-21 Championships, Middleton impressed with a number of his performances, leading to Athletic Bilbao striker Ewan Urain hailing him as a ‘special’ talent.

Following this previous international recognition, it could be possible for Rangers to command a fee for the player from abroad, which may suggest that his Ibrox exit is likely to come this summer.

In other news: Alan Hutton reacts to Rory Wilson transfer news

An update has emerged on Tottenham and their interest in Bayer Leverkusen’s Piero Hincapie in the summer transfer window…

What’s the talk?

According to The Mirror, Fabio Paratici is plotting a swoop to bring the defender to North London ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.

The report claims that Spurs view the £15.3m-rated man as a player with ‘huge potential’ and they are now considering whether or not to make an offer for him.

It is stated that he is viewed as a possible alternative to Inter centre-back Alessandro Bastoni, with a deal for the Italy international seemingly dead in the water.

Antonio Conte needs him badly

Paratici must ensure that he can reach an agreement with the Bundesliga club as Conte needs the young defender badly.

Joe Rodon and Japhet Tanganga both failed to prove to the Italian head coach that they are good enough to be the future of his defence at the club.

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In the Premier League last season, both players averaged a WhoScored rating of 6.52 or lower as they struggled for form and regular minutes. Conte clearly did not trust them enough to play week-in-week-out in the top-flight and that is why he is in dire need of a new, young, centre-back to be a rotation option for now with a view to breaking into the starting XI.

Hincapie’s form for Leverkusen in the Bundesliga and Europa League suggests that he can be the man Spurs need to challenge the current centre-backs now and in the future.

In ten starts as a central defender in the two competitions, the machine averaged an eye-catching WhoScored rating of 7.00. He also showcased his versatility as he averaged a rating of 6.78 at left-back, suggesting that he can play at left centre-back or left wing-back in Conte’s system.

Journalist Jose de Jesus Ortiz once dubbed him “impressive” and a “prodigy” and these statistics for the German outfit at the age of 20 back those claims up.

The youngster has shown that he has the quality to put in excellent performances in a major European league, along with the Europa League, and the club believe that he has the potential to get better. This means that he can improve over time and eventually develop into a player who can start for them.

Therefore, he can be the centre-back Spurs need to replace Tanganga and Rodon for the 2022/23 campaign. He can push the starters whilst offering quality when he is called upon and that is why the club must snap him up from Leverkusen.

AND in other news, Conte can axe £80k-p/w “nightmare” as Spurs plot bid for £50m gem who “rarely misses”…

Everton are looking for ways to strengthen and improve their team ahead of next season, and now a new update has emerged giving the club the green light to sign a potential transfer target this summer.

What’s the latest?

According to The Telegraph reporter Matt Law, Tottenham Hotspur are set to hand Everton the green light to sign Lucas Moura this summer so long as they include Richarlison in any deal.

As per the report written by Law, Moura is going to be offered alongside Harry Winks as Spurs prepare to tempt Everton in agreeing on a reasonable exchange for their Brazilian winger in return.

The report also states that the Toffees value Richarlison at well over £50m.

Imagine him & DCL

Everton will need to prepare in the best way possible for the high chance that Richarlison will leave Goodison Park this summer and the offer from Spurs to include Moura in their deal for the player could be a huge coup for Frank Lampard.

The former Chelsea manager could unlock a brand new attacking partnership that could elevate Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s goal contributions next season with Moura by his side who can bring his experience of working with arguably one of the best strikers in the world, Harry Kane.

Moura who was hailed “unbelievable” by Ledley King has tallied up 38 goals and 27 assists in 201 appearances for Tottenham since he joined in 2018, with a goal contribution every 174 minutes, something that could prove to be extremely valuable to Everton who struggled to finish their chances last season.

Richarlison ended the season as the club’s top goal-scorer with 11 goals, however, Lampard’s side will need to be much more prolific in finding the back of the net if they don’t want to repeat the mistakes of last season and fall into another relegation battle.

Everton scored just 1.13 goals on average per game in their 2021/22 Premier League campaign compared to the 1.74 goals they conceded so this is a clear area of concern that Lampard will be desperate to improve upon next season.

The signing of £80k-per-week Brazilian wizard could be just what Everton and their forward line needs to add a fresh perspective on goal scoring and creating chances.

Thus, it is something that Farhad Moshiri will need to carefully consider as they progress in their talks with Spurs for the Richarlison deal. Although their current Brazil international has a vibrant partnership with Calvert-Lewin, it could just be time to welcome another member of Selecao to Merseyside.

AND in other news: Lampard “wants to land” the signing of “impressive” £4.5m-rated gem, Everton need him

Erik ten Hag is reportedly plotting a shock move for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount this summer and if he were to join Manchester United, he could be Bruno Fernandes 2.0 at Old Trafford.

It was reported recently that United are keeping an eye on the England international’s contract situation at Stamford Bridge following their recent takeover, with suggestions that they have already made contact with the player’s camp.

They also suggest that ten Hag has been following his progress since a loan spell with Vitesse Arnhem, and claim that Mount would jump at the chance to move to the north-west.

If he were to make the switch this summer, then the 23-year-old could be a superb addition to ten Hag’s squad, and could even replicate the performances of Fernandes.

The Portugal international has contributed 50 goals and 39 assists for the Red Devils since joining from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020.

Fbref suggests that Mount is very similar to the Portuguese midfielder, while WhoScored suggests that both Mount and Fernandes’ strengths include key passes and long shots, while both prefer to play layoffs.

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The 23-year-old has established himself as a key player for Chelsea following an impressive loan spell with Derby County in the Championship, where he contributed 11 goals and six assists in 44 appearances.

He has since gone on to make 160 appearances for the Blues, in which he has notched 30 goals and 31 assists, an impressive return for someone so young.

Former Chelsea man Joe Cole was full of praise for Mount after he starred in the 7-0 demolition of Norwich last season, saying:

“He doesn’t [get the credit] he deserves – he does from people within the game. I’ve never met one ex-player or one coach who doesn’t appreciate him.

“He’s a top, top outstanding player, he’s becoming one of the most important players in the country.

“But there is an unusual level of fans – I don’t know if it’s rival fans or whatever – who don’t quite get it.

“You want to sit them down in front of a touchscreen and educate them and show them that what this kid does is just unbelievable.”

Reports have suggested that Mount is valued at £70m by Chelsea but considering he is only 23, and seems to perform on a similar level as Fernandes, he could prove to be a superb addition to ten Hag’s side.

And, in other news… MUFC now “interested” in signing “unreal” 52-goal star, just imagine him & Ronaldo

West Bromwich Albion failed in their first attempt to win promotion back to the Premier League after the Midlands club finished 10th in the most recent Championship season.

The Baggies won 18, drew 13 and lost 15 of their 46 matches, leaving them with 67 points on the board.

Despite this ultimately disappointing finish, one factor in their season in which they can take a bit of pride, and which Steve Bruce can use as a platform to build upon for next term, is their defence.

Albion conceded just 45 goals in the 2021/22 campaign, fewer than four of the nine teams who finished above them in the table.

One man who played a big part in this regard for the Baggies is Matt Clarke.

Signed on a season-long loan deal from Premier League side Brighton, the centre-back made 33 league appearances for the Baggies in the most recent campaign. He even managed to round off his loan spell at The Hawthorns by scoring on the final day of the season in their 4-0 win over Barnsley.

However, it was his defensive contribution which made him a solid figure for the team.

Having racked up more interceptions (60) than any other Baggies player, the 25-year-old also won 33 tackles in total and averaged 3.1 clearances per game, the second-highest in the squad behind Kyle Bartley (four).

Now that the season has drawn to an end, the upcoming summer transfer window could give the West Brom hierarchy to replicate their masterstroke of bringing Clarke to the club by securing a deal for Cameron Carter-Vickers.

The Baggies were linked with a move for the Tottenham defender back in February.

During his recent loan spell with Celtic, with whom he secured the Scottish Premiership title, the American showed just how capable a defensive figure he is, a bit like Clarke.

In 33 league appearances for the Hoops, the 24-year-old ended his season in Glasgow with more interceptions (43) than any other Celtic player, along with the highest average of clearances per game (4.2) in Ange Postecoglou’s squad.

This pretty much mirrors the sort of defensive abilities that Clarke showed during his time with the Baggies this season, and illustrates why it would be a great move for the club to sign the Spurs defender.

Described by Simon Donnelly as being “solid as a rock” for the Bhoys, the USA defender certainly has what it takes to improve what is already a rather sturdy backline.

With a reported price tag of £6m, the Spurs outcast could be well worth a punt if Bruce believes that the 24-year-old can help to get Albion closer to promotion.

In other news: Imagine him & Dike: Bruce can form scary WBA duo by signing “invaluable” 103-goal ace

Liverpool have been in hot pursuit of Aurelien Tchouameni with the player reportedly agreeing on terms with the club last week, and now a new update has emerged from a reliable source.

What’s the latest?

Italian journalist and transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has given a key update on the Monaco midfielder’s future, with Liverpool still interested in signing the player this summer.

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Romano tweeted: “Key week ahead for Aurelién Tchouaméni deal. Real Madrid had new contacts with club and player side during the weekend, before and after the Champions League final.

“Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are still on it – Real are now in direct talks with Monaco.”

Supporters will be excited

After a disappointing weekend for The Reds after the defeat in the Champions League final to Real Madrid, the news that a deal for Tchouameni could still be on the cards for Liverpool will surely leave supporters excited about the summer transfer window.

The 22-year-old ace has been attracting a lot of attention from some of the biggest clubs in the world following an impeccable season in Ligue 1 with Monaco.

Tchouameni scored three goals, delivered two assists and created six big chances this season in 35 league appearances, but it is not just his creativity and attacking threat that has caught the eye of the powers at Liverpool.

The Frenchman had a 92% pass accuracy in his own half, made 2.9 interceptions, 2.5 tackles and took 75.5 touches on average per game, as well as winning the majority of his duels (64%) and has been successful in completing the large majority of his dribble attempts (73%).

With that being said, it is clear that the youngster can effectively offer reliability and consistency in both defensive and offensive play, making him a complete midfielder that could be a real force if he was deployed at Anfield alongside the likes of Thiago Alcantara and Fabinho next term.

Liverpool will need to work hard to come up with an offer that can tempt the player away from joining Real Madrid this summer as it is looking like the Spanish club are stepping up their interest.

However, if the Merseyside club could secure the signing it would be a major coup for Klopp.

AND in other news: Forget Mane: Klopp can land new LFC hero in deal for “tenacious” £100m “predator”

Divock Origi could finalise his move from Liverpool to AC Milan ‘this week’ and is ‘impatient’ about the transfer happening, according to a new report.

The Lowdown: Origi leaving Liverpool

The Belgian will depart Anfield this summer after a memorable spell at the club, one which has seen him win plenty of silverware and score some iconic goals.

Origi struggled for game-time throughout the 2021/22 season, though, playing just 127 minutes of Premier League action (all as a substitute), and his contract expires next month.

Milan look set to be the 27-year-old’s next club, with a move to the San Siro now all but sealed.

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The Latest: Origi exit getting closer

According to Gazzetta dello Sport [via Sport Witness], Origi could now ‘could land in Milan and undergo medical examinations as early as this week.’

It is also stated that the Liverpool attacker is ‘impatient to start a new experience before going on vacation’, as he looks to move onto the next stage in his career. Villarreal are believed to have made a late move but it hasn’t changed his mind.

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The Verdict: A Liverpool hero

Origi will depart Anfield as both a cult hero and a legend, with the Belgium international hailed as ‘world-class’ by Jurgen Klopp, having played a significant part in the Reds’ success over the past few years.

Without his input, there would likely have been no 2019 Champions League glory, following massive goals against Barcelona and Tottenham, and he has also produced huge moments domestically, such as a legendary last-gasp Merseyside derby winner.

Now is the right time for Origi to leave, though, allowing him to be a regular for Milan and start a new chapter in the peak years of his career.

In other news, a fresh Liverpool transfer claim has emerged. Read more here.