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Derby County goalkeeper Ryan Allsop has attracted interest from Cardiff City, according to a report from Football Insider. 

The lowdown: Allsop’s career so far

Signed from Wycombe Wanderers as a free agent in 2021, the ‘keeper has become somewhat of a journeyman across English football.

The 29-year-old started out at West Brom before spells with Blackpool, Bournemouth, Coventry and Lincoln City among others before eventually pitching up at Pride Park.

It now appears that yet another club could be added to the list in the near future, as his contract comes to an end at Derby…

The latest: Cardiff want to sign Allsop

As per a Cardiff source for Football Insider, the Bluebirds are ‘in talks’ to sign the experienced stopper.

It is claimed that ‘negotiations are underway’ over a deal which would take the Birmingham native to south Wales at the end of his current deal.

The report added that Cardiff are ‘well placed’ to reach an agreement for Allsop, who was described by journalist Jake Barker as being a ‘massive breath of fresh air’ in Wayne Rooney’s side earlier this season prior to relegation from the second tier.

The verdict: Another blow for Derby

Whilst such departures from Pride Park are inevitable following the drop into League One and the ongoing off-field issues surrounding the takeover, there is no doubt that losing Allsop is a damaging blow.

This season, the Englishman kept nine clean sheets in 33 appearances overall, earning a 6.92 Sofascore rating and making 2.7 saves per game in a valiant attempt to stave off relegation.

As things stand, Allsop’s departure would leave Kelle Roos as the last remaining senior goalkeeper at the club, albeit that there are likely to be additions over the coming weeks and months as the new-look squad take shape. That is another reason why it’s imperative that Chris Kirchner’s mooted takeover is brought to a swift conclusion.

In other news… a journalist has delivered this huge update on the potential sale of Pride Park

A big Rangers claim has emerged on Ibrox gem Ianis Hagi and Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s plans for the player heading into the summer transfer window.

What’s the talk?

According to Romanian outlet Sport, Galatasaray have submitted a bid in the region of £6m (€7m) for the attacking midfielder.

The report claims that the offer, however, has been rejected by the Light Blues as they see him as a key member of the team heading into the 2022/23 campaign.

Gio van Bronckhorst will be delighted

This claim will leave the Ibrox head coach delighted as keeping Hagi in Glasgow will be a huge boost to his squad for next season.

The midfielder has been out of action due to injury since January and looks set to make his comeback later this year, with his return potentially being like a new signing for the Gers. He is a proven talent who can come back in and make an instant impact on the team, which could fill the hole left by the end of Amad Diallo’s loan spell.

Rangers brought the Ivorian in on loan from Manchester United in the winter window and he scored three goals in ten Premiership starts during a bumpy spell at the club.

Hagi can slot back into the XI and take up the position on the right of the attack. He has showcased his qualities in the Scottish top-flight in the past as he played a major role in the club’s title success under Steven Gerrard in the 2020/21 campaign.

That season, the Romania international produced seven goals and 11 assists in 33 league outings. The gem created six ‘big chances’ and 33 opportunities in total, whilst averaging an excellent SofaScore rating of 7.02, which illustrates how much of an impact he can have upon his return to fitness.

Since arriving in Glasgow, Hagi has been directly involved in 36 goals in 85 games for the Light Blues. He can score and assist from midfield and this is why van Bronckhorst will be buzzing to have him back in his team when competitive football returns in July.

At the age of 23, the former Genk man also has scope to develop further. He can grow and improve as a player if the Dutch head coach can get a tune out of him on the training ground and this means that his value can increase in the coming years as he hones his skills.

This is another reason why it is a good decision from Ross Wilson to turn down a £6m bid from the Turkish giants, both in terms of what it means in the short and long-term.

AND in other news, GvB can find Kemar Roofe 2.0 in Rangers swoop for “clinical” gem who “rarely misses”…

Youri Tielemans could provide Tottenham Hotspur with the goals and assists that they have been lacking since the departure of Christian Eriksen…

What’s the word?

According to transfer insider Dean Jones, the Leicester City dynamo has been put on a shortlist of potential midfield options, with the former Danish playmaker also among the options.

Signing another midfielder, following the arrival of Rodrigo Bentancur from Juventus in January, appears to be one of four main areas that the club is looking to strengthen.

Arch-rivals Arsenal have also been linked with a move for the Belgian, who is thought to be expendable at the King Power Stadium this summer. He could command a fee in the region of £25m.

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 Midfield monster

Indeed, the north Londoners have struggled to provide creativity and threat from attacking midfield ever since Eriksen swapped N17 for Inter Milan – indeed, it was Conte who signed him at the San Siro.

Whilst a romantic return would be of appeal to many associated with Tottenham, it is perhaps Tielemans who the club should opt for instead.

The Italian’s current system does not cater for an out-and-out no.10 but rather two deeper-lying midfielders, one of which could be more of a roaming playmaker or a box-to-box type.

This is where the Foxes man fits the bill more than Eriksen.

The £49.5m-rated maestro ended the 2021/22 campaign as Brendan Rodgers’ sixth-best performer in the Premier League, whilst across all competitions, he delivered seven goals and five assists, adding to his total of 15 goal contributions last term, which included an FA Cup final game-winning effort.

According to The Athletic’s Rob Tanner, Tielemans has often been regarded as a “creator” in this Leicester side, whilst former Anderlecht and Sweden midfielder Par Zetterberg once dubbed him a “phenomenon”.

Comparisons to players like Frank Lampard only reinforce his credentials as a player capable of influencing the game at both ends of the pitch and for Conte right now, that has to be a mouth-watering prospect.

On the above evidence, Tielemans would be a very worthy signing and one which could add an enormous amount to the Italian’s engine room.

AND in other news, Reliable journo: Spurs now gifted huge boost after £150m reveal, Conte will be buzzing…

Liverpool have been boosted in their efforts to sign Villarreal winger Arnaut Danjuma this summer, with the Dutchman keen on leaving his current club.

The Lowdown: Reds linked with Danjuma move

The Reds have been linked with a move for the 25-year-old in recent days, as Jurgen Klopp looks for a replacement for Sadio Mane.

Danjuma enjoyed a good season for Villarreal, scoring six times to help reach the Champions League semi-finals, not to mention chipping in with ten goals and three assists in La Liga.

It looks as though the winger could be moving on in the coming months, though, which could alert Liverpool.

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The Latest: Fresh rumour emerges

According to El Periodico Mediterraneo [via Sport Witness], Danjuma ‘wants to leave’ Villarreal this summer and has asked his agent to ‘find a way out’ – it even goes so far as to say he ‘will do everything possible to leave’.

He is keen on moving to the Premier League, which further aids Liverpool in their quest to sign him, and a €40m release clause means an offer of just £34m from Julian Ward would get it done.

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The Verdict: Good squad option

Danjuma may not be considered a world-class footballer at the moment, but he is someone who could be a great squad option for Klopp, especially if Mane leaves.

He has been hailed as an ‘exceptional’ player by Jonathan Woodgate in the past, while two goals in six caps for the Netherlands represents a promising start to his international career.

Danjuma would have to accept that he would be coming in as a squad player at Liverpool initially, rather than a guaranteed starter, but his pace, trickery and end product would make him a strong addition and potential superstar for the future.

In other news, Liverpool are reportedly ready to sign one player. Find out who it is here.

Wolves manager Bruno Lage met with Benfica striker Haris Seferovic over the weekend, according to a fresh report which has emerged.

The Lowdown: Attacking reinforcements needed

The Old Gold were rather goal-shy in the Premier League this season, scoring only 38 times in as many matches, so attacking reinforcements could be needed this summer.

Wolves’ end product often left a lot to be desired and it arguably played a part in their European hopes eventually evaporating late in the campaign.

A new rumour is now doing the rounds which suggests that a new striker could be heading to Molineux.

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The Latest: Lage meets with Seferovic

According to A Bola, Lage met with Seferovic in Lisbon on Saturday ahead of Switzerland’s UEFA Nations League clash against Portugal.

However, the report suggested that this meeting could have been ‘a mere courtesy’, with the two men knowing each other from their mutual time at Benfica.

The 30-year-old Swiss marksman scored three goals and registered two assists in four Primeira Liga starts last season, netting 74 times in 188 appearances for the Lisbon club overall and 110 times in total across his senior club career.

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The Verdict: Potential Jimenez replacement?

Should the meeting have been transfer-related, Seferovic could be viewed as a strong replacement for Raul Jimenez further down the line, with the 31-year-old Mexican experiencing a downturn in form last season and reports claiming that the Switzerland striker has previously expressed a desire to play in the Premier League.

The Benfica marksman has pedigree, having scored 24 goals in 84 caps for Switzerland, although he would likely cost a substantial amount considering that his contract doesn’t expire until 2024.

It is again worth stating that the meeting could simply have been social, but if it turns out that it were with an eye to a possible Molineux move, it could be an exciting link to keep an eye on over the summer as a prospective much-needed addition to Lage’s ranks.

In other news, one Spanish source has dropped a Wolves transfer claim. Read more here.

Frank Lampard can land a big upgrade on Everton midfielder Allan by swooping for Austrian player Florian Grillitsch.

What’s the word?

Everton have been linked with Grillitsch since April, with the Hoffenheim midfielder leaving the German side on the expiration of his contract at the end of this month.

The interest looked like it had come to nothing following a verbal agreement between the player and Serie A side Fiorentina, however, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that there still hasn’t been an agreement on personal terms, giving the Toffees the green light to swoop in.

Lampard can get a big Allan upgrade

A move for the Austrian would be very shrewd and it appears to be very low risk. He earns £35k-per-week at Hoffenheim and whilst he will more than likely demand more at Everton, it won’t break the bank, plus signing him on a free is an added bonus.

Hoffenheim director of football Alexander Rosen has described him as “exceptionally gifted” and Everton needs a player like him to add some bite and stability into their midfield ahead of a crucial season next year.

He will be a major upgrade on Allan, who played 28 matches in the Premier League last season and only registered two assists. The Brazilian was ranked a lowly 18th in the Everton squad with a WhoScored rating of 6.50, completing only 80% of his passes.

Compare this to Grillitsch, who was ranked fourth in the Hoffenheim squad with a rating of 6.87 and that’s having played ten matches fewer than Allan.

The Austrian showcased his incredible passing ability with an 89.4% pass success rate, the best in the squad who have played over five matches.

Allan only won 0.4 aerials per match last season compared to the 1.3 for Grillitsch. These stats clearly show the influence that the Austrian can have on his team, both on the deck and in the air; two areas where Everton are crying out for in the centre of the park.

Lampard will need to make his move quickly, however, or the opportunity could be gone.

AND in other news, Everton “still interested” in signing £107.8m duo this summer, Lampard will love them…

Many members of the national media have been left blown away by some ‘massive’ transfer news out of Tottenham Hotspur as sporting director Fabio Paratici continues to make moves.

The Lowdown: Paratici busy…

After meeting with Spurs manager Antonio Conte in Italy to discuss recruitment strategy late last month, Lilywhites chief Paratici has started this summer at 100 miles per hour.

Seemingly determined to appease the former Chelsea coach, Tottenham have jetted out the blocks with a flurry of major signings just over a fortnight into the transfer window.

Club chairman Daniel Levy and ENIC, granting a £150m equity increase after the north Londoners sealed a top-four Premier League finish last season, seem to be watching a quick reinvestment of that cash injection.

The Latest: Media blown away by ‘massive’ Spurs transfer news…

After an official development in the last few days, it appears Lilywhites supporters have all the more reason to be excited for next campaign.

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Indeed, the Bosman signings of Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster have now been followed by Tottenham confirming Yves Bissouma’s £25m arrival from Brighton.

The Mali international put pen to paper on a five-year contract, becoming Conte’s third major incoming of the summer, and many members of the media have been quick to voice their approval of Spurs’ transfer business:

“Perisic & Bissouma are unreal buys for Conte’s system. You’re getting one guy who will provide you with reliable end-product from the left flank with the intangible of stepping up at big moments. Then a technical AND physical upgrade for the midfield. Paratici smashing it so far.”– Raj Chohan, BBC Sport Writer (Twitter).

“Massive. Been on about Bissouma for a long while on here…” – Leon Mann MBE, former BBC and ITV presenter (Twitter)

“Yves Bissouma has been announced by Spurs. Can’t wait to cover him closely next season. Some player ! A few years ago he was playing in the Malian League.” – Rahman Osman, London World journalist (Twitter).

“You won’t know how good he is until he steps foot on the field at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Bissouma is an unreal footballer. Treat him well, Spurs.” – Charlie Haffenden, Brighton journalist (Twitter).

The Verdict: Phenomenal signing…

The national media are certainly right to praise Spurs for their signing of Bissouma.

For just £25m, Paratici has sealed a shrewd deal for Brighton’s most pivotal star of 2021/22, as evident by the fact he was Graham Potter’s best-performing regular by average match rating according to WhoScored.

Bissouma also averaged more tackles and interceptions per 90 than any of his Seagulls team-mates (and indeed anyone at Tottenham), another sign that the tough-tackling ace could become a real defensive asset for Conte.

In other news: The Guardian: Tottenham eyeing ‘big’ 183-goal player move, Harry Redknapp called him ‘priceless’…find out more here

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) Public Investment Fund are reportedly now expected to make an offer to sign Santos FC attacker Angelo Gabriel for Newcastle United.

The Lowdown: Another Brazilian?

Having already signed Bruno Guimaraes in the January transfer window, on top of Joelinton now thriving at the club, it seems as if the St. James’ Park outfit could be building an exciting Brazilian contingent of players.

Lucas Paqueta and Gabriel Barbosa have also been linked with a move to the North East, as Eddie Howe potentially looks to add some more South American flair to his team.

The Latest: Angelo talks

As per Brazilian outlet iG Esporte, the Tynesiders have already made first contacts with Angelo’s representatives, and should return soon with a concrete offer.

However, should the deal go ahead, he would not be able to officially transfer to the Magpies until January, as he will only turn 18 years of age in December.

The Verdict: One for the future

At 17, Angelo is certainly one for the future, as the Toon look to continue their rebuild by adding some younger faces that can develop in the Academy towards a long-term project.

In 2022, he has one goal and three assists for Santos in 21 games in total over all competitions so far (Transfermarkt), and is already playing men’s football on a regular basis.

The youngster is supremely versatile, operating on both flanks, as a number ten and even up front, showing out in six different positions already in his fledgling career.

The likes of Neymar, Rodrygo and Alex Sandro have all risen to the world stage after first playing for Santos, and it appears PIF will be hoping that Angelo can follow in their footsteps.

Everton have been linked with a move for Billy Gilmour this summer, and now a new update has emerged from a reliable source on the club’s pursuit of the player.

What’s the latest?

According to The Daily Telegraph reporter Matt Law, Everton are interested in signing Billy Gilmour this summer.

In Law’s latest article for the publication, the journalist details that the Toffees are still interested in signing both Gilmour and fellow Chelsea youngster Conor Gallagher during the current transfer window.

Delph replacement

Everton have midfield outgoings in the squad this summer with Donny Van de Beek returning to Manchester United following his loan deal and Fabian Delph leaving next week due to the expiration of his contract, so Gilmour will surely be welcomed with open arms to replace the latter at Goodison Park.

Gilmour is no stranger to Frank Lampard, as the Everton boss gave the Scottish youngster his Premier League debut at Chelsea when he was managing the team at Stamford Bridge when he was just 18 years old, so Lampard will have no trouble knowing how to deploy Gilmour effectively in the team.

The £10.8m-rated gem most recently went on a season-long loan deal to Norwich City and despite the side being relegated, Gilmour gave glimpses of his talents and continued development whilst playing with the Canaries last season.

In the Premier League, the Scotsman delivered one assist and created one big chance, making 1.7 tackles, 1.2 clearances and winning 3.8 duels on average per game, whilst being successful in the majority of his dribble attempts (68%) and tallied up a pass accuracy of 91% in his own half over 24 appearances.

Since the 21-year-old’s debut back in 2019, the young midfielder has been the recipient of high praise, with former Liverpool captain Graeme Souness hailing the player “exceptional” during an ITV Sport pundit analysis of his performance for Scotland against England in 2019;

“He doesn’t give the ball away. He’s got that fantastic habit for a midfield player of passing the ball to the same colour shirt. He keeps the ball in tight spaces and kept Scotland ticking over.

“For a 20-year-old to come in and play in that atmosphere with very few games under his belt this year, I thought it was an exceptional performance. He was the best player on the pitch (against England).”

Ultimately, Thelwell could secure a great signing and replacement for Delph this summer if he can seal the deal for Gilmour and the player will surely be tempted by the move to be given the opportunity to work under his former boss again.

AND in other news, Lampard could land his own Jude Bellingham in Everton swoop for “special” £50m dynamo

Former Glasgow Rangers right-back Alan Hutton has now shared some exciting insight into a potentially imminent signing at Ibrox.

The Lowdown: Bell imminent?

As per Football Insider, Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s team have offered promising Everton defender Cameron Bell a contract and are ‘increasingly hopeful’ of reaching a full agreement for the 16-year-old.

Talks are ongoing, but a deal could be in place ‘imminently’, and he should follow another promising player in Millwall striker Zak Lovelace to the Gers.

The Latest: Bell insight

Speaking to Football Insider, Hutton has now shared what he has ‘heard’ about Bell, claiming that he has ‘bags of potential’:

“I think it’s something that Rangers and Celtic as clubs want to improve on. Bringing boys through the academy, show them that there’s a pathway to the first team.

“So it’ll be a case of getting these top talents in through the door, showing them the Rangers way and letting them progress naturally and hopefully make the first team.

“I’ve heard some things about him [Bell], he’s obviously very young and so this is one that has bags of potential for the future.”

The Verdict: Exciting

To be getting young talents like Bell and Lovelace through the door is exciting for the Light Blues and their future.

Bell in particular looks like a real prospect, having already played for Scotland’s U17’s when he was just 15 years of age.

Journalist Lewis Bower said that Premier League and UEFA Champions League runners-up Liverpool even took him on trial at the end of last year, so he is clearly held in a high regard.

Nonetheless, Bell is a player who will be able to develop in the Teddy Bears’ youth set-up, and will surely be someone van Bronckhorst has an eye on ahead of a potential breakthrough into his first team squad.