Rangers could be sweating over the future of two of Gio van Bronckhorst’s key players at Ibrox with Gers duo Ryan Kent and Joe Aribo in danger of leaving…
What’s the talk?
Sky Sports journalist Michael Bridge has claimed that teams will be eyeing up the Rangers pair during the summer transfer window. He believes that both of them will attract interest from elsewhere due to their form for the Ibrox giants this term.
Bridge told GIVEMESPORT: “I do expect Kent, and I do expect Aribo to get interest. I really do. I know you’ve touched on Aribo before with Palace, and I’m sure clubs will look at him. He’s a really, really, really good player.”
Fuming
Rangers fans will surely be fuming with this claim as both players are crucial for van Bronckhorst and losing either of them would be a huge blow.
Kent may not have found his goalscoring touch this season but he has remained a constant menace to opposing defences with his ability to take players on with the ball. He has two goals and six assists in 19 Premiership matches for the Gers, averaging 1.8 key passes per game and creating nine ‘big chances’ in total.
This suggests that he has been let down by his teammates at times as they have been unable to finish off the opportunities that he has been handing them. Whilst he has not been prolific himself, the creative threat that he offers on the wing is huge for Rangers and that is why losing him would be a major blow for van Bronckhorst and fans will be fuming with the prospect of his departure.
Aribo, meanwhile, has produced seven goals and four assists in 26 Premiership matches from midfield. He has averaged an impressive SofaScore rating of 7.12, showing that he has been consistently delivering top-class performances for the Light Blues this season.
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Therefore, selling Aribo would be a nightmare for the club as he has proven that he is an excellent player in the Scottish top-flight. It would be difficult to replace him, and Kent, in the summer and Rangers must navigate the situation carefully to avoid making any howlers ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.
Although, it is worth saying that interest in them does not guarantee that they will leave. Ross Wilson is not going to roll over and allow his top performers to leave for nothing, but he will also need to consider offers if and when they arrive, as he did in January when he decided to sell Nathan Patterson to Everton.
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According to reports in The Sun, Manchester City are ready to sell former Everton defender John Stones, who earns £100,000-a-week according to the article, at the end of the season, and Toffees fans want their club to re-sign the England international this summer.
The 23-year-old joined the Citizens in a £47.5m deal in 2016 and while he looked to have a bright future under Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium at one stage, he has slipped to fourth in the centre-back pecking order in recent months.
Meanwhile, their Premier League rivals from Merseyside are likely to prioritise strengthening their central defensive options this summer with Ashley Williams failing to impress and Phil Jagielka getting no younger, and the Goodison Park faithful would seemingly love to see Stones return.
Everton supporters, who praised Morgan Schneiderlin on Twitter for his display against Newcastle United on Monday night, were quick to have their say on the exit rumour via social media, and while one said “I would 100% take John Stones back at Everton tomorrow”, another said they would “have him back in a heartbeat”.
Here is just a selection of the Twitter reaction…
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Wolves’ Portuguese midfield duo Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho could be heading for the exit door this summer, with the former being heavily linked with a big-money move to the likes of Barcelona after the conclusion of this season.
Moutinho, on the other hand, is at the moment set to play out the final few months of his contract at Molineux, with his £100k per week wages deal coming to an end at the end of the campaign.
The former Monaco star arrived in West Midlands for a bargain £5m fee back in 2018, and has become a fan favourite at the club, making 167 appearances in all competitions so far, scoring five goals and setting up another 23.
This season the midfield maestro, who turns 36 in September, has averaged a 7.08 match rating in the Premier League, the fourth highest out of the entire team, as they continue to fight for European football next season.
Pundit Danny Murphy was in awe of his ability after he starred in a Wolves win against Brentford earlier in the season, saying: “Thirty-five years of age. I think he’s missed five games in three and a half years which is some going. That’s durability for you. He’s such an intelligent footballer.”
Meanwhile, reporter Tim Spiers once dubbed him as “gorgeous”, while previously highlighting the “dazzling” ability he can offer from the centre of the pitch.
To add to the evidence that Moutinho’s career at the top level can continue for at least another season, he ranks in the top 15% among midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues and continental competitions for key passes per 90 (1.42), top 10% for dribblers contested per 90 (3.07) and top 10% for switches per 90 (3.28).
Furthermore, there is also evidence that the 142-cap Portugal legend has still got a good work-rate left in him, ranking in the top 17% for pressures in the defensive third per 90 (7.91) and top 20% for tackles won per 90 (1.86).
With a ready-made replacement in the shape of Luke Cundle coming through the academy and impressing in the first team when given the opportunity to do so, it would be very beneficial for him too to have one full season at senior level learning directly from Moutinho while receiving plenty of game time.
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Therefore, it would be foolish from Wolves and manager Bruno Lage not to renew the 35-year-old’s deal, for at least one more season with him still showing the ability and level required to be a top footballer in the Premier League.
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When Vincent Janssen signed for Tottenham all the way back in 2016, it’s safe to say neither he or his advisors expected Spurs to reach a Champions League final just three years later.
If that eventuality was in mind, then two possible scenarios could have played out. The Dutchman would either be a key part of that side in 2019 or he’d be nowhere near the team.
Sadly, it was the latter that Janssen experienced. Still on the books of the north London club, he wasn’t included in the matchday squad as the Lilywhites eventually lost to Liverpool.
Just a few weeks later he was finally taking his leave from the club after a pretty dismal 104 or so weeks in the English capital.
Janssen signed for the club in a deal worth £17m and promised so much upon his arrival in the Premier League.
The now 27-year-old had bagged 32 times in 49 outings for AZ Alkmaar, catching the attention of plenty across Europe.
The Netherlands international looked a natural-born goalscorer but like many who have tried themselves in the top-tier of English football, he was a disaster.
During his three years at the club, of which one year was spent on loan at Fenerbahce in Turkey, he cost the club the best part of £3m in wages on £25k-per-week, meaning that he ransacked Daniel Levy’s pockets of £20m.
Sadly, that money didn’t really get Tottenham anywhere. The club did compete among Europe’s elite at that time but with the striker playing a very minimal part in that, featuring on just 46 occasions and scoring six times.
He attracted vast amounts of criticism and after moving to Turkey on a temporary basis, was labelled a “fraud” by pundits in that part of the world.
It’s safe to say the attacker hasn’t had the best of careers and the very fact he cost Levy and co £3.3m per goal says it all.
Janssen completed his days in the capital by playing for the U23s and try as he might, he could never prove his fitness or his quality. He missed 50 matches and a whopping 292 days through injury as his career rather fell away. Now, the forward is playing his football in Mexico, where again he is failing disastrously, scoring once in 20 outings this term.
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Spurs have had some questionable offensive players down the years, namely Roberto Soldado, but with 16 goals to his name in the white of Tottenham, it’s evident who the bigger mistake here was.
Both players arguably suffered from the rapidly improving Harry Kane at the time, and it says a lot that no striker has really settled into life at the club since he appeared on the scene.
Both Janssen and Soldado were pretty hefty flops.
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Egypt are the most successful nation in African football history with seven AFCON titles.
The Pharaohs boast a string of high profile players who have made their mark in top leagues around the world, and while they have never made it out of the group stages of the World Cup, their influence on global football is growing all the time.
Mohamed Salah is set to lead them out in the United States, Canada and Mexico in 2026, but is he the greatest Egyptian player of all time?
10 Wael Gomaa
Known for his brute strength and perfect positioning, Wael Gomaa neutralised some of the best attackers in Africa without needing rapid pace or recovery tackles – he was an expert at reading the game.
His performances for Al Ahly were a major reason behind the club’s dominance during the 2000s, as he helped secure numerous Egyptian league titles and multiple CAF Champions League trophies.
On the international stage, Gomaa was a cornerstone of Egypt’s golden generation, playing a crucial role in the national team’s historic Africa Cup of Nations victories in 2006, 2008, and 2010.
His consistency over many years, making 114 appearances for the Pharaohs, sets him aside as one of Africa’s best ever defenders.
9 Mahmoud “Trezeguet” Hassan
Trezeguet has been one of Egypt’s most reliable performers in AFCON tournaments and World Cup matches, racking up nearly 100 caps for his country and scoring over 20 goals.
His goals at AFCON 2019, tireless running, and willingness to track back made him vital to Egypt’s balance. While not as globally famous as Salah, he has often been the perfect foil for the Liverpool legend, and has a respectable club career of his own.
Having starred in the Premier League for Aston Villa, the versatile forward has also won the Egyptian Premier League once and the CAF Champions League twice.
8 Mahmoud El Gohary
As a player, Mahmoud El Gohary contributed solidly despite not making as many appearances for his country as the other players on this list.
However, his international legacy is historic because of his overall influence on Egypt’s national team identity, with a managerial career spanning over 40 years.
He led Egypt to AFCON glory and qualification for the 1990 World Cup after 56 year absence from the world’s greatest competition, rebuilding belief in the national team.
Few individuals shaped Egypt’s international football structure and mentality more than El Gohary, who also won the nation’s top domestic league five times as a player and once as a manager.
7 Mohamed Elneny
Elneny’s importance is often underestimated, but his tactical discipline and leadership were crucial for Egypt during major tournaments. He played a key role in AFCON 2017 and 2021 and was part of the 2018 World Cup squad, providing stability in midfield.
Elneny rarely stole headlines, but Egypt often functioned better with him on the pitch, so it’s little wonder he earned over 100 caps.
He also boasts one of the most decorated club careers at the top level of any Egyptian player, winning the FA Cup with Arsenal and four Swiss league titles for FC Basel.
6 Mahmoud El Khatib
El Khatib’s international career came in an era with fewer global tournaments, but his impact remains significant having scored 24 times in 54 appearances for the Pharaohs.
He represented Egypt with distinction and brought wider African recognition to Egyptian football, being crowned African Footballer of the Year in 1983.
His club career was remarkable, winning the Egyptian league’s golden boot twice and helping Al Ahly to an incredible ten top flight titles.
5 Mohamed Aboutrika
Aboutrika was Egypt’s creative heart during one of its most successful international eras.
His intelligence, calmness and ability to score decisive goals made him indispensable in the 2006 and 2008 AFCON campaigns, and he went toe to toe with some of world football’s greatest stars on the international stage.
Scoring iconic goals – 38 in 100 caps to be precise – and linking midfield to attack effortlessly, Aboutrika’s skill and poise in the middle of the park is unmatched by any other Egyptian player in history.
4 Essam El-Hadary
Essam El-Hadary’s international importance cannot be overstated. He was the backbone of Egypt’s defense during their AFCON dominance and played a decisive role in multiple penalty shootouts.
Winning four AFCON titles and later becoming the oldest player in World Cup history, El-Hadary was the psychological leader of his national side for two decades, making a remarkable 159 appearances for his country.
His club career also yielded great success, as one of Al Ahly’s greatest ever players with countless domestic trophies to his name.
3 Ahmed Hassan
Ahmed Hassan’s case is built almost entirely on his national team legacy as opposed to club football.
He is Egypt’s most capped player and the emotional leader of the legendary squad that won three consecutive AFCON titles between 2006and 2010.
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He scored crucial goals, controlled midfield battles and set the tone physically and mentally.
Few players in African football history have dominated international tournaments the way Ahmed Hassan did over such a long period, managing a simply incredible 184 caps and scoring 33 times for his country.
2 Hossam Hassan
When it comes to pure national team impact, Hossam Hassan is one of one. He is Egypt’s all-time top scorer and one of the highest scorers in international football history, with 69 goals to his name for the Pharaohs.
He played across generations, adapting his game and remaining decisive well into his 30s, and at club level won a frankly ridiculous 14 league titles, 13 of which came in Egypt.
As a manager, he has guided the country to the 2026 World Cup, where he will hope to become the first Egyptian boss to guide his team out of the group stages.
1 Mohamed Salah
Even without an international title to his name, Mohamed Salah remains number one.
He is Egypt’s most important player of the modern era and carried the national team through multiple qualification campaigns almost on his own.
Salah led Egypt to the 2017 and 2021 AFCON finals and was decisive in getting Egypt to the 2018 World Cup, ending a 28-year absence.
While Egypt did not win a trophy during his peak, his goals, assists and insane trophy haul at the elite club level make him the undisputed greatest of all time, with more than 60 goals in over 100 caps.
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Kalvin Phillips has told Leeds United that he wants to sign a new contract at Elland Road, David Anderson reports.
The Lowdown: Villa links
The 26-year-old has once again been linked with a move to Aston Villa in recent weeks.
Villa, who tried to sign Phillips back in 2019, are reportedly leading the race for the England international this summer and are willing to pay £60m for his services.
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Phillips would also be offered a huge salary worth around £10m a year in the Midlands, but it seems as if he now wants to remain in Yorkshire.
The Latest: Positive talks
Anderson took to Twitter on Tuesday afternoon to provide a ‘big boost for Leeds’ regarding Phillips.
The midfielder has reportedly held talks with the board, which of course includes Andrea Radrizzani and the San Francisco 49ers group, and informed them that he wants to put pen to paper on a new deal this summer.
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The Verdict: Huge…
Phillips starred under former manager Marcelo Bielsa and looks set to be key in a new role for Jesse Marsch. The American has gone with a double pivot at Elland Road and only has four central midfielders on the books.
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It is an area of the pitch that could do with bolstering in the summer, so knowing that their star midfielder wants to stay is massive. You could also say that a new deal for Phillips is well overdue, with his last extension coming in the club’s promotion campaign back in 2019/20 – he has since gone on to become England’s player of the year.
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Tottenham Hotspur wouldn’t have been feeling too festive after losing another home game against Liverpool before Christmas, and Thomas Frank knows improvements are needed heading into 2026.
Things have been said about the culture down N17 – or lack thereof. Spurs have recycled a fair few managers in recent years, and Frank’s assertion that he needs time to put things to rights is an understandable one.
But improvements are needed all the same, with 2025 a dire year in the Premier League for the north Londoners, picking up only 36 points from as many matches across the annual year, ten wins and 20 defeats.
This needs to change, and in order to do so, ENIC Group are looking to make some changes in the January transfer window.
The changes Spurs want to make in January
Tottenham need to recode their frontline heading into the New Year, with too many forwards flattering to deceive. Among them is Brennan Johnson, who looks likely to inch toward a loan transfer to Crystal Palace in January.
Johnson has fallen to the fringes this year. The Welshman is a potent forward, but his overall game leaves much to be desired, with FBref even recording that he ranks among the bottom 1% of positional peers across Europe’s top five leagues for shot-creating actions per 90 (1.63).
Spurs need more dynamism down the wings, and no one can say that the Lewis Family lack ambition as they set their sights on Juventus’ prized player.
According to Tutto Juve, Kenan Yildiz is attracting interest from London’s heavyweights: Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham. The 20-year-old is an elite talent, and though Juve are persistent in their bid to tie him down to a new deal, his £5m-per-year salary demands have opened the door for a switch to the Premier League.
The Old Lady aren’t going to let him caper off easily, though, and have already placed a staggering £88m price tag on his head.
Why Kenan Yildiz would be perfect for Spurs
Yildiz is young, but he is also immense. The silky, fleet-footed attacking midfielder has been declared a “generational” Turkish talent by journalist Cetin Cem Yilmaz.
He has scored five goals and supplied four assists in Serie A this season, running roughshod over the division’s defences as he blends power and precision with an ability to influence across different positions, dangerous centrally and out wide.
While Yildiz is more effective on the left flank, he is two-footed and versatile. So is Johnson, in fairness, though the Wales superstars lack even a portion of Yildiz’s all-encompassing talent, as can be seen through the wingers’ respective metrics this season.
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It is not accuracy in the final third that has been Tottenham’s fatal flaw this year, but creativity and player-to-player synergy. Yildiz’s arrival would only lift them to the next level, and every stop must be pulled in the bid to sign him.
League Stats 25/26 – Semenyo vs Yildiz
Stats (* per game)
Johnson
Yildiz
Matches (starts)
15 (6)
15 (14)
Goals
2
5
Assists
0
4
Touches
16.5
53.3
Shots (on target)*
0.4 (0.1)
2.4 (1.0)
Accurate passes*
6.5 (71%)
27.2 (82%)
Chances created*
0.4
2.3
Succ. dribbles*
0.2
1.3
Ball recoveries*
0.9
3.7
Tackles + interceptions*
1.0
0.8
Duels won*
1.6
4.1
Data via Sofascore
Given that Mohammed Kudus has made the right channel his own, Yildiz could do the same on the left, bringing his pace and natural flair in the danger area.
He hasn’t stepped into the Premier League, often difficult for up-and-comers from overseas, but Yildiz wins many duels and has a physicality which underpins his technical skill. He would be a success in Johnson’s stead.
Tottenham will only go so far under Frank’s wing without effective, calculated transfer assistance. Director Johan Lange no doubt has a sprawling list of attacking midfielders to strengthen the squad, but Yildiz might just be the cream of the crop, certainly an upgrade on soon-to-depart Johnson.
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Liverpool are interested in signing exciting Barcelona teenager Gavi in the summer, according to a fresh transfer rumour.
The Lowdown: Gavi bursts onto the scene
The 17-year-old has emerged as arguably one of the most prodigious young players in world football, coming through Barca’s academy to become a key first-team player.
Gavi has already made 33 appearances for the La Liga giants, registering five assists and scoring twice in that time, also being hailed as ‘spectacular’ by his manager Xavi.
The Spaniard’s current deal expires in the summer of 2023, so Barca are running out of time to tie him down to a new contract.
The Latest: Liverpool linked with move for Gavi
According to Mundo Deportivo [via Sport Witness], Gavi’s current contract situation is described as ‘stranded’, with Liverpool one of the clubs ‘interested in his case’.
Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also mentioned in the report, although it is stated that the midfielder ‘does not consider anything’ other than staying at Barca currently.
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The Verdict: Barca unlikely to sell
While Gavi could be a magnificent signing for Liverpool, given his amazing potential – Demetrio Albertini has compared him to Italy legend Francesco Totti – it really is difficult to see him leaving Barca any time soon.
At 17, he will surely continue to develop at his boyhood club in the same manner as his current boss, forging a special career for himself at the Camp Nou in the process.
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In an ideal world, Gavi would be in a Liverpool shirt next season, but much like the Reds selling their own teenage star in Harvey Elliott at this point in his career, it is almost impossible to see such a transfer developing.
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Sunderland have been gifted a potential double boost ahead of their game away at Charlton Athletic in League One this afternoon.
The Lowdown: Building momentum
Alex Neil will now be looking to build some momentum after gaining his first win as manager at the Stadium of Light, following their 3-0 win away at Wigan Athletic in the division last time out.
They are facing an Addicks side who are now looking anxiously over their shoulders after five defeats in a row in the league, and another three points would really help in terms of their play-off push.
The Latest: Two returnees?
Speaking in his pre-game press conference ahead of the match, Neil has teased that two out of Nathan Broadhead, Aiden McGeady and Luke O’Nien could now return to the team, following periods out with injury:
“Of the three, there’s one who is nowhere near ready, there’s one who is getting there, and there’s one who is a lot closer – I’ll let you decide which one is which!”
The Verdict: Needed
Even though Charlton does look like a winnable fixture on paper, the Black Cats will no doubt be wary about their previous bad form, and so getting two of those three players back would be a welcome boost and may certainly be needed.
Broadhead, McGeady and O’Nien currently rank in the best-six performing players for the Wearside club in League One so far this term, as per WhoScored, and have scored ten goals and made a further five assists in total between them.
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Nonetheless, after Neil confirmed one of them won’t make it, we will not know who has made it into the squad until the team sheet is released, but SAFC fans will be eager to see two of those players listed.
In other news, find out whose display against Wigan was lauded by Neil here!
Spurs could sign a dream partner for Harry Kane in Napoli star Victor Osimhen as an update emerges on the club’s pursuit of the striker.
What’s the story?
According to Italian publication Gazzetta dello Sport (via Sport Witness), Antonio Conte’s side are named among the suitors for the Nigeria international.
The report claims that along with Spurs, the likes of Premier League rivals Manchester United, Arsenal and Newcastle are all in the running for his signature.
Indeed, it’s further added that Napoli will not contemplate a sale of their star forward unless a bid of around €100m (£84m) materialises – that figure of course would be a record-breaking sum for Spurs.
Imagine him and Kane
While Kane and Heung-min Son have been the best duo in the Premier League for a number of years now – they figure right at the top for most combined goals in the top-flight – the England star may thrive even more with a clinical and pacy number nine ahead of him.
Even during his time with Bundesliga side Wolfsburg, Osimhen made an immediate impression on his coaches, with then manager Andries Jonker saying: “He has great potential in him. He is ambitious, quick and highly unpredictable, he will be a star in the future if he maintains his focus.”
But perhaps the biggest indication of why the Nigerian may be the perfect signing for Spurs is the way his former Nigeria teammate Odion Ighalo has talked about his attitude and desire to succeed.
He said: “He’s the future, he’s going to do so well in football. I love him, he’s down to earth, he’s hard working, he has a future and he has the mentality of a winner, that’s what I love about him. He has that lion heart. I love him, I just want him to keep working hard the way he’s doing, he’s going to break so many records in Europe and Nigeria.”
As Kane gets older, the likelihood is that he will find himself playing more and more deeper and perhaps even becoming a bona-fide number ten rather than the figurehead of the attack.
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Osimhen leading the line with his speed and movement would give Kane the kind of electric striker who he could pick out with his pin-point passing and vision.
The man with 63 career goals to his name could be the perfect dynamic striker to compliment Kane up front for Spurs.
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