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Harry Kane has been urged to move to MLS instead of securing a Premier League return should the striker leave Bayern Munich.

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• Kane thriving in Germany with Bayern
• Linked with Premier League return
• Striker told MLS is the place to be

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Kane has been in remarkable goalscoring form since joining Bayern from Tottenham in 2023, scoring 36 goals in just 43 games this season alone. Nevertheless, the 31-year-old continues to be linked with a move back to the Premier League.

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  However, the Bayern star has been told that the English top-flight may not be the best place for him as German football correspondent Sab Stafford-Bloor feels MLS would be a better destination for the well-known NFL fan.

• WHAT WAS SAID

  "This is just my feeling, but I think MLS is an interesting future direction for Kane just because of his fondness for American culture, but also American sports culture, which is pretty well-known," Stafford-Bloor told the podcast. "I think that's one to look out for. If you're Harry Kane and you've suffered quite a lot of physical punishment over the years — everybody knows about his ankles and the amount of injuries he's suffered — is the Premier League the right place for you as you approach your mid-thirties? I would say no if you want to have the longest career possible."

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  The former Spurs star has over two years left on his contract at the German giants and with the Bundesliga title almost secured, he will be looking to add more trophies to his collection with Vincent Kompany's team next season.

The Lionesses defender bagged the title-winning goal as Sonia Bompastor's side capitalised on a shock defeat for Arsenal at Aston Villa

Lucy Bronze's flying header secured Chelsea's sixth successive Women's Super League title on Wednesday night as the Blues got the job done at the first time of asking, forcing Manchester United to watch the celebrations take place on their own patch for the second year in a row. Sonia Bompastor's side probably wouldn't have arrived in Leigh expecting to have the opportunity to clinch a trophy that has felt like theirs for months now, but a shocking loss for Arsenal at Aston Villa in the evening's early kick-off gave them the chance to do so, and it was one Chelsea took in a gritty 1-0 win.

At Old Trafford just less than 12 months ago, it was a rampant performance from Mayra Ramirez that gave the Blues a ridiculous 6-0 victory and another league title. This was a more under-stated affair. It was more competitive, too, with United the better team for large parts as their pursuit of Champions League football continues. But some strong saves from Hannah Hampton and a few examples of remarkable defending from Naomi Girma kept the hosts at bay.

There were not too many chances on the night but even as the final stages approached, it felt like there would be a goal and it was provided by an unlikely scorer – and in surprising fashion. Phallon Tullis-Joyce has been excellent all year, earning herself a United States debut as a result, but she was nowhere near Sandy Baltimore's corner as Bronze rose highest and headed into a relatively empty net to put the Blues on the brink. They only needed a point but they secured all three, wrapping up the WSL title with two games to spare to make it the earliest triumph in competition history.

GOAL rates Chelsea's players from Leigh Sports Village…

• Goalkeeper & Defence

  Hannah Hampton (7/10):

  Made a clumsy mistake when she parried a Malard shot right into the path of Clinton early on but made amends with some great goalkeeping throughout the remainder of the game to keep a vital clean sheet.

  Lucy Bronze (7/10):

  Gave the ball away a little too easily at times but battled well and popped up with a brilliant header to deliver the title.

  Millie Bright (6/10):

  Dealt relatively well with the tricky challenge Malard provided, though was lucky not to concede a penalty in a clumsy collision with Clinton.

  Naomi Girma (8/10):

  A glimpse at the world-class talent Chelsea paid a world-record fee for. A huge block to deny Clinton was the stand-out moment of a strong display.

  Niamh Charles (6/10):

  A little indecisive at times but generally a better performance after some shaky ones.

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  Keira Walsh (7/10):

  Looked confident and composed when she got the ball, calmly getting Chelsea out of trouble and setting up attacks.

  Erin Cuthbert (7/10):

  Was dominant in her duels and great on the ball, bar a few sloppy passes.

  Wieke Kaptein (7/10):

  Worked really hard when things were scrappy and then started to shine more as the game went on.

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  Aggie Beever-Jones (6/10):

  Moved central once Ramirez limped off. Worked hard and was full of energy but lacked service.

  Mayra Ramirez (6/10):

  Was sharp and full of running until she had to be withdrawn with less than half an hour played due to a knee injury.

  Sandy Baltimore (6/10):

  Constantly offered an option in the final third and often looked likely to create an opening, be it from open play or her good set pieces. It was one of the latter that delivered the match-winning moment.

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• Subs & Manager

  Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (5/10):

  Injected a lot of energy into the Chelsea attack when replacing Ramirez early on, making good runs into the box to trouble the United defence, but was sloppy with her passing in her defensive third. Subbed off with 15 to play.

  Sjoeke Nusken (7/10):

  Had over half an hour to make her mark and did so with plenty of energy as Chelsea slowly but surely got a foothold in the game.

  Guro Reiten (N/A):

  Part of a late triple sub to help Chelsea see out a title-clinching victory.

  Catarina Macario (N/A):

  So close to getting on the scoresheet when she forced a fine save out of Tullis-Joyce.

  Maika Hamano (N/A):

  Another late sub.

  Sonia Bompastor (7/10):

  Injuries, including one to Ramirez early in this game, restricted what she could do to some extended but she didn't panic when Man Utd had joy and made subtle adjustments to allow her team to eventually grab the vital win they needed.

Aston Villa enjoyed a rather productive January transfer window. First of all, they managed to sell Jaden Philogene to Ipswich Town for £20m, making a profit on the youngster.

Secondly, they signed two attacking players who could make a big difference between now and the end of the season.

Donyell Malen joined from Borussia Dortmund a few weeks ago, while Marcus Rashford moved to Villa Park on loan from Manchester United, with a £40m buy option inserted into the deal.

Unai Emery’s side are chasing a place in the top four of the Premier League table. Signing Rashford could be an inspired one with regard to that ambition.

Why Aston Villa signed Marcus Rashford

Since Ruben Amorim took charge of Manchester United, Rashford featured just four times under the Portuguese manager, scoring three goals.

It became clear that the Englishman wasn’t going to play a part in Amorim’s system going forward and a move away from Old Trafford could be the best thing to happen to him.

Despite a relatively quiet season by his standards, Rashford has still created four big chances, averages one key pass and has scored four goals in the top flight. That said, despite the fact he’s not been fit and firing this term, this is still a player who has scored 87 Premier League goals.

At Villa, Emery will likely give him more consistent game time and if he hits top form, it could be a wise signing indeed.

The manager may already have a player at the club who is worth way more than Rashford, however.

Aston Villa talent is worth even more than Marcus Rashford

Someone who has been superb during the 2024/25 campaign is another English talent in Morgan Rogers.

The second half of the 2023/24 season saw Rogers begin to make his mark at Villa, scoring three goals and registering an assist in just 11 Premier League games since his move from Middlesbrough.

It was evident Emery had a prodigious talent on his hands, but even he might have been shocked at just how well the Englishman has performed throughout 2024/25.

In August, U23 scout Antonio Mango waxed lyrical about the winger, saying that he was “terrific” and “brave”, someone who has “all you characteristics you want in a young footballer.”

That’s certainly been true of Rogers in 2024/25. With ten goals and five assists already, including a stunning hat-trick against Celtic in the Champions League, the former Boro star has emerged as a key player under Emery. No doubt about that.

Compared to his peers in the top flight, the starlet even ranks in the top 7% for goals per shot on target and in the top 11% for through balls per 90, yet more evidence of his effectiveness in the final third.

These incredible performances over the previous 12 months have seen his market value soar.

Indeed, according to the CIES Football Observatory, Rogers is now currently valued at a staggering £74m, which is a staggering rise, especially considering the Villa Park side paid just £15m to sign him last year.

This also means he is worth nearly double that of Rashford if going by the buy clause in his loan deal, indicating that Emery has hit the jackpot on the 22-year-old sensation.

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Oct 3, 2025

Well, that was just what Arsenal didn’t need.

After absolutely blowing Manchester City away in the Premier League on Sunday, Mikel Arteta’s side went into the second leg of the League Cup semi-final away to Newcastle United optimistic about their chances of overturning their 2-0 deficit.

Instead, the North Londoners wilted in the intense atmosphere and saw the aggregate score extend to 4-0 despite having a couple of chances early on.

There were poor performances across the pitch from the starters, but it would probably be fair to say that two stood out for all the wrong reasons, one of which was Kai Havertz.

Kai Havertz performance vs Newcastle

Yes, instead of ending the game with a brilliantly taken goal and an assist to his name like on Sunday, Havertz came away from St James’ Park empty-handed, with more doubts about his long-term place in this team.

Unlike Alexander Isak at the other end of the pitch, the German international was incredibly ineffective throughout and seemed to be looking for a foul more than a goalscoring opportunity.

Equally unimpressed with the former Chelsea forward was football.london’s Tom Canton, who gave him a 4/10 match rating at full-time, and while that might sound harsh, his statistics from the night suggest it might even be too kind.

For example, in his 94 minutes of action, the Aachen-born forward failed to have a single shot on or off target, failed 100% of his attempted dribbles, completed just 11 passes, failed in 100% of his crosses and long balls, lost eight of 11 duels, committed three fouls, lost the ball 20 times and picked up a yellow card.

In short, it was a shambolic showing from Havertz, and with Isak bossing proceedings for the hosts, another reminder of how badly this team needs a new centre-forward option in the summer.

However, as poor as he was, in an unexpected turn of events, the usually unflappable William Saliba was just as bad.

William Saliba's performance vs Newcastle

Yes, even though Arsenal going out of the competition was always the most likely outcome of the game following on from the first leg, few would have expected Saliba to have looked as lost at sea as he did.

Alongside Gabriel Magalhaes, the French international has been the rock upon which most of the Gunners’ best performances have been built, and even when the team do lose or draw, he usually ends up looking mediocre at worst, but not last night.

Instead, the 23-year-old looked like a deer in headlights and was run ragged by Isak and Anthony Gordon all game, so much so that The Athletic’s Aaron Catterson-Reid justifiably described it as his “worst performance in an Arsenal shirt.”

Tom Canton was just as unimpressed with the Bondy-born star, giving him a 4/10 match rating and writing that it was an ‘uncharacteristic’ showing from him and that he was ‘caught time and time again.’

Once again, it’s an opinion that is more than supported by the player’s dismal statistics, as in 94 minutes, he made an error that led to a shot, lost the ball 11 times, maintained a passing accuracy of just 82%, failed in 100% of his long balls and lost 100% of his ground duels.

Ultimately, it was a bad day at the office for the entire Arsenal team, but it was especially dire for Havertz and Saliba, who now need to bounce back in a big way in the next game.

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Feb 5, 2025

Jordan Henderson’s first goal for Ajax was not enough to prevent the former Liverpool captain from enduring Eredivisie title agony.

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• Late wobble cost Ajax dear
• Dutch crown remains in Eindhoven
• Year left on England star's contract

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  The England international midfielder opened his account for Amsterdam-based giants on the final day of the 2024-25 campaign. At various points, said effort was enough to see Ajax sneak back to the summit after being knocked from their perch.

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  Ultimately, late wobbles ended up costing Ajax dear – with a four-match winless run seeing them stumble at the worst possible time. They did finish with a 2-0 win over Twente, as former Manchester United loanee Wout Weghorst also found the target, but it was a case of too little, too late.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  That is because defending champions PSV did the business in their meeting with Sparta Rotterdam. They headed into that contest knowing that victory would be enough for them to defend their domestic crown, regardless of what Ajax did.

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  They were left sweating at one stage, as Ivan Perisic’s opener was cancelled out, but Malik Tillman was among the goals again in a 3-1 win. His fellow USMNT star Sergino Dest is also celebrating another title triumph.

Aston Villa advanced through to the next round of the FA Cup on Sunday evening to put their poor form in the Premier League firmly to one side.

Villa would ultimately get the better of Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur by a single goal in a 2-1 win, with Jacob Ramsey and Morgan Rogers sharing out the strikes in the slim Cup victory.

Whilst there would have been many pleasing elements from the performance for Unai Emery to latch onto when it comes to those who started the game, the main excitement from the clash came from the many star-studded substitutes the Spaniard made, which included Marcus Rashford making his hotly anticipated debut.

Marcus Rashford's Aston Villa debut in numbers

Although his time at Manchester United has turned sour – leading to this last-ditch loan switch taking place – there’s no doubt that Rashford is a top Premier League performer when at the very peak of his powers.

Indeed, the Manchester-born attacker hasn’t just amassed 201 goal contributions at Old Trafford by chance, with the 27-year-old keen to hit the ground running when substituted late on versus Spurs.

Rashford was only gifted 24 minutes of action by Emery in this clash, but he still showed off his class in flashes with one successful dribble proving to be too tricky for Pedro Porro to thwart, on top of the fact the new Villa number nine also won four ground duels to show off his commitment to his loan employers.

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Aston Villa have a more exciting signing than Rashford

Emery will no doubt continue to use Rashford here and there as a top-quality option to boost his already entertaining attack.

However, it was another of his fresh faces in Marco Asensio who really stole the show against the visitors from North London to solidify the fact he might well be an even better capture than the Red Devils outcast.

Villa supporters wouldn’t have believed their luck come the end of the transfer window when both Asensio and Rashford arrived through the door on short-term deals, with the loan move for the ex-Real Madrid man a real coup based on first impressions.

Across his far more memorable spell on the pitch, the versatile midfielder amazingly completed all 15 of his passes, alongside also bamboozling many a Spurs defender with his repertoire of skills.

One of those stylish bits of play nearly resulted in a debut assist coming the well-travelled 29-year-old’s way, with a sublime flick moments after his introduction seeing Rogers then fire over a subsequent effort.

Whilst Rashford does know the English game inside and out, it’s safe to say his damaging experiences at Old Trafford as of late might well have left some lasting bruises that will have dented his confidence, whilst Asensio already looks confident and assured mere minutes into his first taster of his new surroundings.

Alongside that, Emery will also feel comfortable chucking Asensio into his starting lineups moving forward in a whole plethora of different positions, with the 38-time senior Spain international capable of playing all across the attack, notably featuring on either flank on over 100 occasions.

His efforts as an adaptable presence playing at the Santiago Bernabeu resulted in three illustrious Champions League titles heading Madrid’s way, on top of three La Liga title successes also being achieved, meaning Asensio won’t be fazed whatsoever playing on Europe’s biggest stage for Emery’s men either.

The 29-year-old has even been labelled as “world-class” in the past by one of his former Spain managers in Vicente del Bosque, with this signing one that might take Villa to the next level on its own, away from the other statement deal of Rashford.

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The Villa star has been impressive under Emery.

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Feb 8, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump says Giuliani will serve as executive director of the 2026 FIFA World Cup task force

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• Andrew Giuliani named to lead World Cup task force
• Son of former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani
• 2026 World Cup kicks off in June 2026

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  U.S. President Donald Trump appointed Andrew Giuliani as executive director of the 2026 World Cup task force, with the goal of ensuring fans traveling to North America to watch the competition will have a seamless and safe experience.

  "Together this group will help plan the biggest, safest, and most extraordinary soccer tournament in history," Trump said Tuesday at a task force meeting that included FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. Vice President JD Vance.

  Giuliani, the son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, previously served in Trump’s first administration as a special assistant to the president.

  Trump, who will chair the task force, also named FIFA senior advisor Carlos Cordeiro as a task force senior advisor. The appointments – and statements from both Trump and Infantino – are intended to underscore confidence in the 2026 tournament, to be held in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

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  Preparations for both the 2025 Club World Cup and the World Cup in 2026 continue to be at forefront for host cities and both local and federal officials. Infantino said the two events would bring nearly $50 billion in economic output to the U.S., and 300,000 jobs.

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  WHAT JD VANCE SAID

  Vice President JD Vance, who is vice chair for the Task Force, emphasized that fans traveling to the World Cup will have an enjoyable experience, but also issued a cautionary statement to those who want to extend their stay after it.

  "Of course, everybody is welcome to come and see this incredible event, I know we'll have visitors from close to 100 countries," he said. "We want them to come, we want them to celebrate, we want them to watch the game, but when the time is up, they'll have to go home, otherwise, they'll have to talk to [Homeland Security] Secretary [Kristi] Noem."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR FIFA?

  The Club World Cup opens next month, as Inter Miami are set to host Al-Ahly FC on June 14 at Hard Rock Stadium.

As Wolverhampton Wanderers look to navigate their way to Premier League safety, they’ve been forced to turn their attention towards the summer once again with another player reportedly attracting European interest.

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The Midlands club remain just two points clear of the dropzone with a trip to Anfield awaiting them this weekend, which could yet see them drop straight back into the bottom three.

With just 14 games remaining in the Premier League campaign too, Vitor Pereira’s side can ill-afford another poor run of form having only recently enjoyed back-to-back victories over rivals Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup.

It came as no surprise to see Matheus Cunha finding the back of the net against Blackburn Rovers not long after he put pen to paper on a new Wolves contract, which includes a £60m release clause.

It’s a clause which guarantees Wolves a hefty fee when clubs inevitably come calling this summer, but also one that will force them out of the Brazilian’s way should he choose to depart. What could then make matters worse is if he’s not the only player heading for the exit door.

According to SIC commentator Luis Aguilar, there is a possibility that Nelson Semedo returns to Benfica to reunite with former Wolves manager Bruno Lage this summer.

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Feb 13, 2025

The Benfica boss is reportedly in the market for a new right-back and with Semedo coming to the end of his current contract this summer, the deal could be too simple to turn down.

If they were to lose their right-back, Wolves would be bidding farewell to their second captain in a matter of months after showing former captain Mario Lemina the door to Galatasaray during the recent January transfer window.

Wolves must keep "important" Semedo

Whilst the focus will be transfixed on the future of Cunha this summer, Wolves must also do everything in their power to extend Semedo’s contract and prevent the departure of another captain. The last thing that Pereira’s side need is a third captain in the space of one year, highlighting just how frantic everything has been for those in the Midlands since the beginning of the campaign.

Dubbed “important” by former Wolves boss and current Benfica boss Lage, it will certainly be interesting to see whether Semedo decides to reunite with his old club and manager this summer.

At 31 years old, Semedo’s next move – like many – may well depend on Wolves’ Premier League status. In the face of relegation, a move back to Portugal will suddenly become all the more tempting.

Meanwhile, if Wolves stay up, Semedo will remain the captain of a Premier League side and among Pereira’s key men in the Midlands. With just two points separating themselves and the relegation zone, those at the Molineux are already seeing the potential consequences of relegation.

As the months tick by, Wolves are facing a nervous wait as Semedo continues to deliberate over a new deal.

Carlo Ancelotti has penned an emotional letter to Real Madrid fans before his final game in charge of Los Blancos.

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• Ancelotti bids goodbye to Real Madrid
• Has had an eventful stint in the Bernabeu dugout
• Will fly to Brazil for his next assignment

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Just hours after the club confirmed his upcoming departure, the revered Italian coach took to social media to share a heartfelt letter addressed to the Real Madrid faithful. The 64-year-old departs after completing a second spell with the Spanish giants, a period that has seen him rise to legendary status throughout his time at the Spanish capital.

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  During his two stints in charge, Ancelotti transformed success into a routine, guiding the team to an astonishing haul of silverware. Under his stewardship, Real Madrid won three Champions League titles, three FIFA Club World Cups, three UEFA Super Cups, two La Liga crowns, two Copa del Rey trophies, and two Spanish Super Cups. His statistical record is just as remarkable—352 games managed, with 249 victories, 50 draws, and only 53 losses.

• WHAT ANCELOTTI WROTE

  In his open letter, Ancelotti—fondly nicknamed “Carletto”—poured his emotions into a touching farewell, writing: “Today we go separate ways again. Today again I take in my heart every moment I’ve lived in this wonderful second stage as Real Madrid coach. It’s been unforgettable years, an incredible journey full of emotions, titles and, above all, pride of representing this shield”.

  “Thanks to the president Florentino Perez, to the club, to my players, to my staff and, above all, to this unique fan that has always made me feel like one of them. What we have achieved together will remain forever in the memory of Madridisimo… not only for the triumphs, but for the way we achieved them. The magic nights of the Bernabéu are already football history.

  “Now a new adventure begins, but my bond with Real Madrid is eternal. See you soon, Madridistas! Hala Madrid Y Nada Más!”.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR ANCELOTTI?

  Ancelotti’s farewell game will take place at the Santiago Bernabéu on May 24, with Real Madrid facing Real Sociedad in their final La Liga clash of the season. While the match will mark the end of an era for Real Madrid, it is also the beginning of a new chapter for Ancelotti. The veteran coach will soon head to South America, where he is set to begin his role as the head coach of the Brazil national team. The move to Brazil reunites Ancelotti with two of his Real Madrid stars, Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo, now key figures in the Seleção.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are now eyeing a move to sign an “excellent” soon to be free agent ahead of their former manager Bruno Lage, who is now in charge of Benfica.

Wolves prepare for summer as Semedo exit links heat up

As Wolves prepare for their Premier League game against Everton on Saturday, manager Vitor Pereira has received some good news, as according to Molineux News, Rodrigo Gomes has now returned to training and could be in contention for the game against the Toffees.

"Dynamic" Wolves ace takes key step towards injury return ahead of Everton

He could ease their Cunha blow…

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Tom Cunningham

Mar 5, 2025

The Portuguese winger has missed the last four games in all competitions, including the defeat to AFC Bournemouth last time out, but his return comes at a crucial time for Wolves, as talisman Matheus Cunha begins his suspension.

Away from injury news, it has also emerged this week that Portuguese giants Benfica are set to advance talks over signing defender Nelson Semedo on a free transfer. The Portuguese will become a free agent at the end of the season, and given he has yet to sign a new deal, Lage has his eye on reuniting with the full-back in Portugal.

Should Semedo leave, it will put an end to five years at Molineux, after joining in 2020 from Barcelona.

Wolves eye move to sign £120k-p/w player ahead of Benfica

While Lage has his eyes set on signing a player from the Premier League side, according to Caught Offside, Wolves are looking to beat Lage and Benfica to the signing of defender Victor Lindelof, who is expected to become a free agent.

The Manchester United player is coming to the end of his contract at Old Trafford, and with no talks being held over a new deal, it is looking likely he will leave at the end of this season. That has alerted several clubs from England and abroad, with Wolves one side interested in a deal. But they do face competition from Benfica, who Lindelof played for before joining the Red Devils, as they want him to replace Nicolas Otamendi in defence.

Lindelof, who has been described as “excellent” in the past by Manchester Evening News’ Samuel Luckhurst, has been at Old Trafford for eight seasons, during which he has won the League Cup and FA Cup. The Sweden international featured heavily in his first couple of seasons under José Mourinho and then Ole Gunnar Solskjær, but in the last two or three seasons he has become more of a rotational player.

Despite the 30-year-old having a lack of minutes on the pitch this season, he could be a decent free signing for Wolves. Lindelof would bring viable Premier League and European experience as well as being a defender who is comfortable coming out from the back with the ball. The defender is on £120,000 a week at United, so he would be an expensive pick up, but given he is a free agent, they could afford to bite the bullet somewhat on wages.