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It's been a long and quite testing first season of Premier League football for Ange Postecoglou this year at Tottenham Hotspur.

The Australian has seen his Spurs side play scintillating and toothless football in equal measure at times over the campaign.

Still, with one match left to go and Europa League football in sight, it would be fair to say he has surpassed the expectations many had of him in August, but fans and pundits alike aren't going to be as forgiving next season.

So, with the transfer window right around the corner, he needs to make sure the club get their recruitment right, and that could involve bringing in a player to upgrade on last summer's star signing, James Maddison.

Tottenham Hotspur transfer news

According to a recent report from Football Insider journalist Pete O'Rourke, Tottenham have recently 'held discussions' over a move to sign Nottingham Forest's midfield maestro, Morgan Gibbs-White, this summer.

The report has revealed that the Midlands club may be forced to sell some of their star players in a bid to balance the books and that if the Englishman becomes available, the Lilywhites will make their move.

However, it likely won't be as straightforward as that, as Newcastle United are also named as an interested party, and there is the small matter of the price.

According to the report, if the Tricky Trees are to sell the talented midfielder, they'll likely do so for a fee in the region of £60m so they can make a profit on the £42.5m that they paid to sign him from Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Overall, it would represent a significant investment from the north Londoners, but with Maddison's form not particularly impressive of late and the club having few other options in that role, it's an investment worth making.

How Morgan Gibbs-White compares to James Maddison

Now, if Daniel Levy and Co can get their man in the summer, the fact that he primarily plays as an attacking midfielder means that he'll be in direct competition with Maddison for regular starts, and based on this season, it looks like the Forest ace would come out on top.

For example, from a pure output perspective, the 24-year-old, who data analyst Ben Mattison claimed has "Tottenham written all over him", has scored six goals and provided ten assists in his 41 games this season. In contrast, the Spurs man has racked up just four goals and eight assists in his 29 games.

Moreover, while the former Leicester City star appears to have a better games-to-goal involvement ratio, it should be noted that in his last 17 appearances, he has provided just three assists and scored only one goal. In contrast, the "sensational" Forest man, as described by journalist Josh Bunting, has scored three goals and provided seven assists in 19 games over the same period.

Moreover, not only is the former Wolves star a more reliable provider of goal involvements, but he's also more reliably fit, as in the last three seasons, he has missed no games through injury, while the Lilywhites Coventry-born dynamo has missed 23.

Ultimately, while Maddison is clearly a talented player, his output has fallen off a cliff since his return from injury, and while Gibbs-White might not hit the same peaks, his more consistent output and cleaner injury record mean he would be the ideal midfielder for Postecoglou to build around next year.

Spurs' £87m 'priority' target could become their own Robin Van Persie

The clinical number nine has some clear similarities to the Flying Dutchman.

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Jack Salveson Holmes

May 16, 2024

Wrexham star Ollie Palmer has been told he must be “realistic” about wanting to see out his career alongside Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

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• Striker joined Red Dragons in 2022
• Has scored over 40 goals for the club
• Contract is due to expire next summer

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  The experienced frontman will turn 33 in January and is already planning for life after football after making the most of marketing expertise in the SToK Racecourse boardroom to launch his own clothing range. Garments will become more important than goals at some stage.

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  For now, Palmer is very much part of Phil Parkinson’s plans in North Wales. He has helped to provide cover from Paul Mullin during the prolific Wrexham striker’s injury absence, with two goals being recorded this season.

• WHAT PALMER SAID

  Palmer has made no secret of the fact that he would like to retire in North Wales, but former EFL star Carlton Palmer has told that more departures from Wrexham are inevitable. The ex-England international said: “He’s been an integral part of Wrexham’s rise. I still think he’s got a big part to play, the big centre-forward. He was very integral as Phil Parkinson masterminded two successive promotions to take Wrexham from the National League to League One.

  “He’s come out, Ollie, and said that he wants to stay there as long as possible, he wants to continue the journey, but obviously as you keep progressing you have to say goodbye to players on that journey – Ben Tozer and Luke Young both left the club in the summer, as a result of that. With his experience I think he’s still got a big future and part to play. He’s been a vital presence since he joined from AFC Wimbledon in January 2022.

  “He will be desperate to shine again this season. He said he wants to finish his career with Wrexham, but he will be realistic about that wish. I think he still has a big role to play. He partnered Paul Mullin in the promotion season and they were outstanding together. All he can do is get his head down and see what happens. We will have to wait and see what impact he has over the course of the season.”

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Palmer’s contract at Wrexham is due to expire in the summer of 2025 – when he will hit fee agency if no extension is agreed. Since linking up with the Red Dragons, he has found the target on 43 occasions through 123 appearances.

Aston Villa finished the 2023/24 campaign with a whimper but fans were voluble and ecstatic following a 5-0 thrashing at Selhurst Park on Sunday, finishing fourth in the Premier League and opening the door to Champions League football.

Unai Emery's transformative effect has propelled Villa Park to the height of the game, placing them alongside Europe's elite and convincing supporters that the golden age is here, welcome after several years of malaise.

Will Emery rest on his laurels? It's hardly likely. The shrewd Spaniard is ravenous for further success and appears to be aiming big ahead of the summer transfer window, eager to bring a marquee name to the Midlands.

Aston Villa eyeing European star

According to reports in Spain, Emery and Villa's President of Football Operations, Monchi, have met with the Barcelona board to discuss the transfer of centre-back Ronald Araujo.

The Uruguay international is valued at €80m (£68m) and widely considered one of the best defenders in Spain, but rumours have lingered over his future with the Catalan club, who are embedded in a quagmire of financial turmoil.

It is hardly coincidental that the interest in Araujo follows revelations from the Telegraph that Villa are willing to cash in on Diego Carlos despite a £50m Champions League windfall, with the defender struggling to impress following a long-term injury.

The £100k-per-week ace might be expendable but perhaps there is a desire to ship him on to free up space for the signing of Araujo, ensuring Emery's outfit complies with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability rules.

Why Villa are interested in Ronald Araujo

Araujo is an incredible defender, hailed as Barcelona's "new hero" by prominent reporter Guillem Balague in 2021, going from strength to strength after arriving as an unknown quantity from Boston Rivers in 2018.

He's now chalked up 150 displays in all competitions for La Blaugrana, scoring eight goals and adding five assists. During his team's title-winning league campaign one year ago, the £116k-per-week titan kept 12 clean sheets from 22 matches, which is pretty remarkable.

Eagle-eyed analyst Raj Chohan has remarked that Araujo is an "athletic monster" and a "cheat code" vis-a-vis his recovery pace and ability to snuff out danger before the flame starts to flicker.

As per FBref, the 25-year-old ranks among the top 17% of centre-backs across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for passes attempted, the top 12% for assists and the top 9% for touches in the attacking penalty area per 90, with his blend of technical and ball-playing qualities ranking him favourably among some of the Premier League's finest.

Moreover, as per Sofascore, the Uruguayan has kept seven clean sheets from his 25 La Liga appearances in 2023/24, completing 90% of his passes, averaging 2.5 clearances and 4.1 ball recoveries per game and succeeding in 65% of his duels.

Given his elite footballing ability, Araujo could prove to be Villa's biggest talent since Jack Grealish, who has just won his third successive Premier League title with Manchester City following his £100m transfer from Villa Park back in 2021.

Grealish was an integral part of Villa's resurgence, under Dean Smith, catalysing the squad as they broke out of the Championship and cemented an impressive Premier League finish, with former loanee Tammy Abraham praising him as "such a good leader".

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But the tricky, fleet-footed winger has long been gone now, enjoying glittering new pastures, and while Emery boasts a wealth of talent, Araujo might just be the 'monster' signing to hand Villa Park a new talisman – one who surely would serve as one of the Premier League's leading defenders and the centrepiece of a project that might not yet have scratched the surface of its potential.

Kai Havertz says he was surprised when he was reunited with former Chelsea team-mate Raheem Sterling at Arsenal.

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• Sterling joined Arsenal on loan
• Played alongside Havertz at Chelsea
• Transfer caught German by surprise

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  After being frozen out at Chelsea under Enzo Maresca in the summer, Sterling joined the Gunners on loan at the end of the transfer window. Havertz was shocked by the news of the England international's arrival and is delighted to be playing alongside him again.

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  WHAT HAVERTZ SAID

  "It's so nice to have him back. I didn't speak to him before he came because I didn't even know he was coming! I was looking on my phone and I just saw he's close to joining Arsenal," he said to . "I saw him after our game against Brighton and it was nice to see him again because I already had a good relationship with him at Chelsea. He's a top-class player, he proved it so many times in the Premier League already. I think it's great to have him here and I think he's really going to enjoy his time here."

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  The winger has made three appearances for the north London team since his arrival, making his first start for the club when they beat Bolton 5-1 in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday after being an unused substitute in the 2-2 draw with Manchester City last week.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

  Havertz and Sterling will expect to be involved when Mikel Arteta's team meet Leicester in the Premier League on Saturday. The Gunners are two points behind leaders Manchester City.

Aston Villa are looking to raid their fellow Premier League clubs this summer as they gear up for their first-ever season in the Champions League.

Aston Villa plot transfer raids

After Unai Emery was rewarded with a new contract for guiding Villa to a fourth-placed Premier League finish, which brings with it Champions League football, attentions have turned to recruitment.

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He could arrive as well as Ross Barkley this summer.

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Ben Browning

Jun 5, 2024

There are concerns that a sale will have to be made in order to balance their books for financial fair play purposes, with the likes of Douglas Luiz, Jhon Duran and Jacob Ramsey among those who could depart the club before the financial deadline of June 30th.

But that has not stopped potential additions, and the midlands outfit are in the final stages of agreeing a move for Luton Town's Ross Barkley. With the Hatters relegated, their standout star was always likely to be poached and it is thought that a deal worth around £5m is close.

The Villans have also held preliminary talks for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher, though the Blues are understood to want around £50m to let him leave this summer and that may be a stumbling block for a side already concerned with financial fair play.

Any deal for Gallagher may then hinge on Luiz's future, amid interest from Juventus and Villa open to selling for the right price. The Brazilian enjoyed his best Premier League season in the 2023-24 campaign but may be sacrificed in order to allow the club to continue moving forwards ahead of the new season. Now, the club have been touted as set to make a move for one of his compatriots.

Aston Villa express interest in Fulham star

That comes as the Midlands outfit are credited with an interest in Fulham attacking midfielder Andreas Pereira, according to reports from his homeland.

Globo Esporte, relayed by Sport Witness, claim that Spurs, Newcastle and Villa have all "expressed interest" in the 28-year-old this summer. Though he still has two years left to run on his £50,000 per week deal at Craven Cottage, a stay this summer is seen as "unlikely" and both the player and club reportedly see a parting of ways as the best solution following approaches from the three top flight sides.

Pereira enjoyed another strong campaign under Marco Silva, with the ex-Manchester United man grabbing three goals and seven assists in 37 outings to guide the Cottagers well clear of relegation concerns. Undeniably talented, fellow Brazilian Fred was quick to talk up his former teammate when asked about him in 2022, telling the Manchester United media:

“I think he's doing really well at Fulham, he's a great player. Everyone knows how good he is. We played together here for some time, he was at Flamengo in Brazil where he did well, I was following him there.”

“Now he's back here with Fulham and having a great season in the Premier League. Great player, we know his quality"”

Of the three sides interested in Pereira, it is thought that Aston Villa could have an advantage on two fronts, with the Fulham man keen to play in the Champions League next season, while agent Kia Joorabchian has already had dealings with Villa in recent seasons, helping them sign Diego Carlos, Philippe Coutinho and also helping extend Luiz's contract.

Erling Haaland has opened up about his clash with Arsenal defender Gabriel during a fiery Premier League encounter last month.

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• Haaland speaks on the fight with Gabriel
• Threw ball at the Arsenal defender
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• WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Cityzens came from behind to hold a 10-men Gunners to an exciting 2-2 draw. After John Stones netted the last-gasp equaliser, Haaland was seen picking up the ball from inside the goal and then throwing it against Gabriel's head before running away.

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  After the ill-tempered encounter at Etihad Stadium, the Brazilian defender had addressed the incident as he downplayed it by claiming he did not remember anything. Now Haaland has opened up about his clash with the Gunners star.

• WHAT ERLING HAALAND SAID

  Speaking at a press conference while being on international duty with Norway, the City forward said, "In the heat of the moment things happened in that game. What happens on the pitch, stays on the pitch. That’s how it is."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR ERLING HAALAND?

  The 24-year-old will be next seen in action for his national team on Thursday as Norway take on Slovenia in the Nations League before facing Austria on Sunday.

Liverpool will strengthen this summer, though FSG will only move for a transfer target if they are deemed to be a significant upgrade or addition to Arne Slot's first team.

Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes' calculated methodology suggests that Liverpool will enjoy a smooth transition following Jurgen Klopp's departure last summer.

Joel Matip departed upon the expiry of his contract this month to accentuate the need for reinforcements in central defence, while Mohamed Salah remains Liverpool's only real out-and-out right winger – aged 32 and entering the final year of his deal, this is a pressing concern.

But Liverpool are not restricted to just those positions. Wataru Endo was signed for £16m last season to replace Fabinho at defensive midfield but the 31-year-old is solid if unspectacular, and if the right No. 6 becomes available Liverpool will be certain to pounce.

Liverpool eyeing new defensive midfielder

According to Italian outlet Tutto Atalanta, Liverpool are preparing a €45m (£37m) bid for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, with the Brazil star playing an instrumental role in Gian Piero Gasperini's Europa League-winning campaign.

Gaspereini called it a "challenge" to keep hold of such players when suitors like Liverpool are lurking, but the Reds will now weigh up their options ahead of a possible bid.

While Endo and Alexis Mac Allister present Slot with two diverse options to sit at the base of the midfield, Champions League football is back on the cards and Ederson could be the final piece of the puzzle.

Ederson's 23/24 season in numbers

Ederson, aged 24, joined Atalanta from Serie A rivals Salernitana in 2022 and has since completed 90 appearances for the club, scoring eight goals and supplying two assists.

Speaking of his talents, South American football expert Tim Vickery said: "[He's] strong, well-built central midfielder. Strong on the ball, versatile, box-to-box."

Indeed a hulking physical presence, Ederson featured 36 times in the Italian top flight last term, starting 32 matches, and while he proved his multi-dimensional style by notching six strikes, it's the steely defensive game that makes Ederson such an exciting talent.

Indeed, as per Sofascore, the £42k-per-week ace averaged 2.3 tackles, 1.1 interceptions and 5.2 ball recoveries per game, also winning 55% of his duels and being described as a "machine" by journalist Carlo Garganese.

He played a key part in winning the Europa League and was especially in the final against Bayer Leverkusen and across two legs against Liverpool in the quarter-finals.

Atalanta stunned Merseyside when dismantling Klopp's Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield; Liverpool responded with a 1-0 victory in Italy but it was a limp and lacklustre performance that Ederson and his peers succeeded in, containing the Reds with tenacity and superior work rate.

He proved himself over two legs against Liverpool and would bring the perfect skill set to solidify the base of Slot's midfield. Without question, he would make for an improvement on Endo.

Why Ederson must replace Wataru Endo

Endo must not be sold this summer, with the depth he provides essential for Liverpool to compete across multiple fronts in the wake of Klopp's departure.

But the Japan international lacks in mobility and enterprise and will hamper his team in chasing down silverware and competing against the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City across the duration of the Premier League campaign.

Ederson would bring a refined and more dynamic style. As per FBref, the Brazilian ranks among the top 13% of midfielders across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for goals, the top 15% for interceptions and the top 19% for progressive passes per 90, suggesting that he can perform a multi-functioning holding role in the centre of the park.

Endo have his strengths but he's approaching the later stage of his career and simply can't produce the same level of robust numbers as his South American counterpart.

It's worth noting that while Endo appears to be a crisper and marginally more creative passer than Ederson, this is largely down to the Japanese being inculcated into Liverpool's system. Throughout the 2022/23 campaign, for Stuttgart, he completed just 80% of his passes.

This is by no means meant to discredit Endo's skills; the Liverpool star proved to be an astute purchase after arriving last summer, a surprise addition following Liverpool's defeat to Chelsea in the race to sign Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia.

Endo, after all, won the club's Player of the Month award for December, featured prominently in the Premier League as Liverpool reclaimed a place in the Champions League with a third-place finish, and even played all 120 minutes as Chelsea were beaten in the Carabao Cup final after Virgil van Dijk netted a last-gasp header – Endo won no less than 12 duels during that affair.

Ultimately, though, Liverpool need to take the next step in their development and build on last season's successes, provide Slot with the tools to craft illustrious success.

Ederson must be signed. For £37m, this could be a deal that the Anfield faithful looks back on as a bona fide bargain.

£27m release clause: Slot eyeing Liverpool swoop for the next Firmino

This talented forward has a release clause in his contract.

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Angus Sinclair

Jun 14, 2024

Thomas Tuchel was told that being England's top boss was not fancied by several Premier League managers as it is "massively challenging".

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• Tuchel's appointment has divided opinion
• Dyche revealed he doesn't want the role
• Cooper wants English coaches to prove their mettle

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Tuchel, former Bayern Munich and Chelsea manager was officially announced as the man to lead the Three Lions into the 2026 World Cup, replacing Gareth Southgate, who stepped down after the 2024 European Championship. However, his appointment has sparked varied reactions from various fans and pundits as many wanted an English-born to be at the helm at St. George's Park.

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  It has been reported that Newcastle United’s Eddie Howe, another English manager linked with the job, was not approached by the FA due to the significant transfer fee his current club would have demanded. Meanwhile, other candidates, including former Brighton and Chelsea manager Graham Potter, were considered by the FA but were ultimately discarded in favour of Tuchel’s appointment.

• WHAT SEAN DYCHE SAID

  However, according to Everton manager Sean Dyche, the position of the England manager is not as coveted as it once was. He revealed that several of his colleagues, including himself, were not enthusiastic about taking over from Southgate, emphasizing how challenging the role has become over time.

  In an interaction with the media, Dyche noted: "I know most people would have liked an English coach to come in but Tuchel clearly has a record that says he can do it. Gareth did a fantastic job but there have also been plenty of other very good managers since we won the World Cup in 1966. t’s not disheartening for English coaches like me — and I certainly wasn’t one of the candidates.”

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• DID YOU KNOW?

  Leicester City’s Steve Cooper, who led England’s U-17 squad to World Cup victory in 2017, urged British managers to demonstrate their ability to compete on the world stage before criticizing decisions made by the FA and went on to insist that British coaches must seize every opportunity to succeed in international football if they hope to secure more prestigious appointments.

  "Hopefully, over the course of time, British coaching will continue to improve and we’ll be right up there with the world’s best," he said.

  “In the meantime, any opportunity we’re given, we have to take it and do a good job. Until we do that on a regular basis maybe we shouldn’t say so much. I really believe in British culture, I believe in the coaching education pathway as well. The ones I’ve been involved with have been the FA and FA of Wales, and they have been brilliant courses which have evolved over time. They develop coaches and educate coaches in the right way. But there’s no doubt the FA have appointed a top coach — and assistant with Anthony Barry — and hopefully they can carry on the progress of the last few years.”

Casemiro scored in his second successive game for Manchester United to strike first in the post-Erik ten Hag era against Leicester.

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• Casemiro opened the scoring for Man Utd
• Scored a long-ranger from 25 yards out
• Completed his brace in the 39th minute

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  Casemiro’s early goal came in the form of a 25-yard stunner. The build-up began with a skilful play by Alejandro Garnacho, who manoeuvred expertly to keep the ball in United's possession and pass it onto the Brazilian. The midfielder then curled a right-footed shot into the top-right corner of Leicester’s goal that sparked a jubilant celebration from Ruud van Nistelrooy, the interim manager after the departure of Ten Hag.

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  By the 39th minute, Casemiro had secured a second goal. Marcus Rashford contributed with a smartly-placed cross, giving Casemiro a prime chance in the box. While his initial header ricocheted off the woodwork, he capitalised on the rebound with a powerful left-footed shot, leaving Leicester's defence unable to respond.

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  Following his stellar showing against Leicester, Casemiro will now prepare to face Chelsea in United’s upcoming Premier League clash.

This summer, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS will look to bolster their Manchester United side, with a particular focus on the attack.

The perfect stage for the Red Devils to find talent is the current European Championship, with plenty of quality on display.

Two individuals who’ve already excelled at the tournament are Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz, who both scored against Scotland.

With the two attacking midfielders in mind, let’s take a look at a United target who’s somewhat of a hybrid of the duo.

Man Utd’s search for a new attacking star

According to a report from TEAMtalk, Man Utd have 'major interest' in making a move for the talented Xavi Simons.

Simons spent last season on loan at RB Leipzig, but he will return to Paris Saint-Germain after the Euros.

It’s mentioned that United have made contact with Simons’ agency recently, but as of right now, it seems a deal would be a straight loan due to the French team’s refusal of a sale.

Furthermore, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Borussia Dortmund are also keen on his signature, which may become a problem for the Red Devils.

How Simons compares to Musiala and Wirtz

Ever since his days as a youngster at Barcelona, Simons has been tipped to become a world-class player who has the potential to become one of the very best.

His development hasn’t happened quite as quickly as anticipated, but he finally started to show his true quality in the Bundesliga last season.

The 21-year-old started 32 times in the league, mainly operating as a winger who had the freedom to drift inside to find pockets of space.

The Dutchman became the main creative outlet in the side, producing 11 league assists, while also netting on eight occasions himself.

As you can see from Simons’ Bundesliga stats, it’s no surprise that FBref have classified him as a ‘similar player’ to Musiala and Wirtz over the last year.

Although he doesn't come out on top in any area, Simons has the same unpredictability to his game that enables him to create moments of magic from absolutely nothing, as displayed by his key passes and shot-creating actions.

The former PSV star can score and assist, and he’s the type of player that can win a game on his own, which is exactly what United need given they ended the campaign with a -1 goal difference.

Football scout Jacek Kulig even mentioned that Simons is 'a bit of both' Musiala and Wirtz, with the former being 'more of a dribbler' and the latter being 'more of a creator'. The stats certainly serve as evidence for that comparison.

Simons is the heartbeat of the team, someone who’s involved throughout, whether that be dropping deep to progress the play or receiving between the lines and causing chaos, as shown by his touches, and progressive stats.

The Netherlands ace is the definition of a "superstar,” according to analyst Ben Mattinson, who will do anything to ensure his side is victorious, which is the type of mentality Ratcliffe will desire from his players.

Simons and Bruno Fernandes would be a deadly duo, and it’d be almost guaranteed that the output of Rasmus Hojlund and Marcus Rashford would skyrocket with their service.

Overall, even if United can’t secure a permanent deal just yet, signing Simons on loan would be a huge boost to the side, especially considering he’s putting up numbers similar to Wirtz and Musiala.

What Man Utd's dream XI could look like after £230m spending spree

Marcus Rashford doesn’t make the best eleven.

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Tom Lever

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