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Tottenham Hotspur may be offered a tempting deal that could kickstart a much-needed overhaul…

What’s the word?

According to the Daily Star, Spurs have an interest in Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus, which could create the possibility of a cash-plus-swap deal for Harry Kane this summer.

It’s thought that the Brazilian is valued at around £70m and that a similar amount on top of his signature could tempt the Lilywhites into a move.

They also claim that Pep Guardiola would be reluctant to let the 24-year-old go but making him part of any offer could bolster their chances of securing Kane as it would give them a direct replacement for the England international.

Bye-bye Kane?

Whilst Kane is one of the irreplaceable members of this current Spurs squad, the fact that he wants out does not put the North London outfit in a strong position of negotiation, with £150m being a mooted price tag.

Sky Sports claimed earlier this month that the 27-year-old reiterated his desire to leave his boyhood club this summer and his preference is to remain in the Premier League, only further making it a difficult decision for chairman Daniel Levy.

It’s also true that Spurs are in need of a vast squad overhaul ahead of next season, regardless of whoever takes the currently vacant managerial role. Many of these players who featured during Mauricio Pochettino’s reign are still here, and they are the same ones that not only let him down but also Jose Mourinho.

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Selling Kane could be the only genuine way of raising enough funds to bolster areas right across the pitch, with the Daily Mail suggesting that Spurs will have to sell before they can buy this summer – are the likes of Erik Lamela, Serge Aurier, Moussa Sissoko and many more going to raise as much as Kane would? It’s rather unlikely.

Not only would Spurs be getting some funds to help aid this but they’d also be getting very viable successor. As mentioned above, it’s going to be hard to fill his void but in Jesus, Levy could grab his next manager a top player with plenty of experience in the Premier League.

On City’s way to the title this campaign, the 5 foot 9 dynamo found the net nine times in 29 appearances, also adding five goals in other competitions, via Transfermarkt.

It means he’s bagged 82 goals across 195 appearances for the Citizens since joining them in August 2016.

The 40-time Brazil international’s form over the years has earned plenty of plaudits, namely from his boss Pep Guardiola, who has effectively dubbed him an unsung hero in this title-winning squad.

“You cannot imagine how happy we are when Gabriel can score the goals he has scored,” he told City’s official website. “But it is the things he does for the team that people don’t realise he does. That’s why the striker has to score and today he scored two. He helps us with his pressing and he is a joyous guy.”

The former Barcelona head coach also went onto call his striker “amazing” and “brilliant,” too.

Whilst even ex-Spurs boss Pochettino knows of his qualities, calling him a “very talented player” with “potential” back in 2017, via the Manchester Evening News.

All in all, if Kane is to be sold this summer, then it would make perfect sense to try and involve a player that could instantly fill his void, and Spurs can probably do that with the £54m-rated Jesus.

There are surely not many better choices out there right now.

AND in other news, Spurs eye swoop for “remarkable” 16 G/A beast, he’s everything Lo Celso should’ve been…

Bournemouth have reportedly made an approach to sign Leeds United right-back Cody Drameh this summer.

The Lowdown: Drameh at Cardiff

The Leeds youngster decided to head out on loan during the January window, joining Championship side Cardiff City until the end of the season.

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Drameh has become a regular for The Bluebirds, making 18 consecutive starts following his move to Wales.

The 20-year-old, who’s positioning was labelled as ‘awful’ by Ian Wright against Arsenal back in December, now appears to be catching the eye elsewhere following his spell in the second tier.

The Latest: Bournemouth approach

According to Wales Online, Bournemouth have made an approach over a move for Drameh, outlining how much they’d be willing to offer when it comes to wages.

The report adds that Leeds look likely to assess the full-back in pre-season, with Drameh open to the idea of another exit if he isn’t guaranteed minutes under Jesse Marsch.

The Verdict: Tricky…

Drameh will be entering the final two years of his contract in the summer, and it looks as if Andrea Radrizzani, the 49ers group, Victor Orta and Marsch will have another difficult call to make on the youngster over the coming months.

We have already seen that Drameh is willing to force his way out of Elland Road, and another temporary deal away could suit all involved.

Bournemouth could well be a destination, and it looks as if they are going to earn promotion back to the Premier League. Therefore, if regular minutes can be guaranteed, then the south coast could be the perfect place for Drameh ahead of a potential breakthrough into the Leeds side in 2023/24.

In other news: Sky Sports now share big news on Leeds star’s Elland Road future; ‘dealing’ already happening. 

Crystal Palace are reportedly leading the chase for Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, with the transfer update inevitably having plenty of Palace supporters talking on social media.

According to a report from TEAMtalk, the Eagles are long-term admirers of the 25-year-old, with Aston Villa also in the mix.

Loftus-Cheek isn’t thought to be in Chelsea’s long-term plans, and even though his Stamford Bridge deal still has more than three years left to run, it seems as if a summer exit could be on the cards. A spate of injuries have not helped the England international to truly establish himself at the Blues.

The attacking midfielder has been a regular under Scott Parker at Fulham this season, making 28 appearances for the Cottagers in all competitions. Fulham would like to keep Loftus-Cheek at Craven Cottage, but their chances of signing the Chelsea man depend on their precarious Premier League status.

Palace fans react

@CPFCtransfersHQ shared the update on Loftus-Cheek on Twitter on Saturday morning, and here is what these Eagles fans had to say in reply, with one believing that Eagles sporting director Dougie Freedman could try to pull it off.

“Freedman would try this”

Credit: @Sumo08112

“This will happen”

Credit: @cam_cpfc

“Please no, we have enough crocks already.”

Credit: @SelhurstJon

“Hope not he’s been absolutely toilet this year”

Credit: @Sitdown_Jim

“Why why why why why why why”

Credit: @Kevbartleyy

“So much talent, his injury record is very worrying though.”

Credit: @ChrissyPalace

In other news: Many CPFC fans react as club step up interest in Championship ace, find out more here. 

Many Aston Villa fans have been expressing their delight on Twitter, after news that Everton youngster Thierry Small is interested in a move to the Midlands was revealed by Football Insider.

Stalling on a contract offer from the Toffees due to a lack of first-team opportunities, he has become a sought after commodity and is clearly quite the prodigy, with Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Manchester United all previously keen on the 16-year-old [SB Nation].

However, he has fanned the transfer flames following latest developments.

Intriguingly, Small is said to be ‘very keen’ on a move to Villa Park and has had his head turned by his boyhood club in recent weeks [Football Insider].

He has family connections with the Villains, with his uncle Bryan Small of course being on the books of the club in the past.

In light of this, no wonder loads of Aston Villa diehards took to social media to buzz about the Small reveal.

AVFC fans react:

Replying to popular Aston Villa fan outlet villareport, here is how some supporters reacted to the rumours:

“We are a great football club aren’t we”

Credit: @TylerHinsley1″Top prospect”Credit: @dazzavilla”we are actually massive”Credit: @catrinedwards18″This is the one I’m really excited about. Thierry could be a future England International, he really is that good.”Credit: @Wanye04594011″Bring him home”Credit: @TigersGRRR”Every talented kid in the country now wants to play for Villa you love to see it.”Credit: @will_avfcIn other news, Aston Villa fans react to links with a Bundesliga ace.

Speaking exclusively to The Transfer Tavern, former Premier League defender Michael Ball believes Chris Wilder would be a good fit for West Brom if Sam Allardyce ends up departing the club.

Allardyce has been unable to turn around West Brom’s fortunes and his future at the Hawthorns remains unclear.

As for Wilder, the 53-year-old is available for work following his exit from Sheffield United back in March.

It means he could be one name West Brom possibly consider should they decide to part ways with Allardyce at the end of the season, and Ball thinks the Midlands club could do much worse than the former Blades boss.

He told TT in an exclusive interview:

“It seems to be the right fit. He’s got that right experience of bringing teams together, improving them, knows how to win promotions.

“The Championship, you’ve got to be more on the front foot, and Chris Wilder has that in abundance and experience in how to do that. So, yeah, it seems a good fit.”

As Ball mentioned, Wilder has a track record of winning promotion, though the same can be said about Allardyce.

Bearing that in mind, whether it is Wilder or Allardyce, West Brom would be in good hands next season and should be well placed to bounce back after a largely disappointing 2020/21 campaign.

Millwall have been dealt a blow in their bid to bring Josh Windass to The Den this summer.

What’s the talk?

That’s according to a report by the Sheffield Star, who claim that Sheffield Wednesday have rejected the Lions’ bid for the 27-year-old attacking midfielder, with the Owls believed to be unimpressed by the size of Millwall’s offer.

A host of Championship clubs, including the likes of Preston North End, Queens Park Rangers, Fulham and West Bromwich Albion, are believed to be keeping a close eye on the situation of the £1.44m-rated forward, although Gary Rowett’s side are thought to be the only team to have lodged an offer with Wednesday at this time.

Fans will be gutted

Having seemingly taken the lead in the race for Windass’ signature, news of the rejection of their club’s bid for the forward is sure to have left fans of Millwall gutted, as the 27-year-old would be an excellent addition to the south London club’s attacking arsenal this summer.

Indeed, over his 41 Championship appearances for the Owls last season, the £10k-per-week man scored nine goals, registered six assists and created seven big chances for his teammates, as well as taking an average of 1.9 shots and making 0.7 key passes per game.

These returns saw the former Wigan midfielder earn a seasonal SofaScore match rating of 6.80, ranking him as Darren Moore’s seventh-best performer in the second tier of English football.

As such, with Rowett hoping to build a side that is capable of going on to secure a top-six finish in the league next season, the 27-year-old dubbed an “explosive” player by his father, Dean, would certainly appear to have helped the Lions in going on to achieve this feat.

However, while the rejection of their opening offer is indeed a setback, all hope is not lost for Millwall just yet, as long as they get back to Wednesday with a more palatable offer before one of the other interested parties does.

In other news: Get him gone: Rowett must ruthlessly axe “powerful” £10k-p/w Harris flop at Millwall

Usually, scoring just one goal over two seasons would leave a striker with no chance of getting a new contract, however that is not the case with Andy Carroll and former Newcastle United defender Steve Howey believes that the striker is good to have at the club.

Carroll was reportedly earning a huge £75,000 per week last season and after being handed just four starts in the Premier League it appeared to be the end for the striker, but reports have claimed that the club have offered him a new deal – although there is no decision from the player yet.

The 32-year-old made a name for himself after coming through Newcastle’s academy and bursting onto the scene in 2010 when he netted 11 goals before earning himself a big-money move to Liverpool on deadline day.

If Carroll was to be kept on at the club he would likely want to be guaranteed more first-team minutes as he failed to appear in the club’s final 12 games, but even if he isn’t a regular Howey believes that the striker is a good asset to have around the club, as he explained exclusively to Football FanCast:

“I’ve got no doubt that he is a big presence in the dressing room so I would be pleased if he stops, as I’ve been a big advocate for him and I think he’s a good asset to have when you need to throw him on because defenders just do not like playing against him.”

Carroll has managed to make 43 appearances in the last two seasons and none of his performances will have done anything to impress Steve Bruce and his WhoScored rating of 6.31 from last season suggests he may be lucky to get a new deal.

Callum Wilson was the main man for Newcastle last season and with the likes of Josh King set to be offered to the Magpies, Carroll could see his place even on the bench under threat next season if he commits to another year on Tyneside.

New Tottenham Hotspur manager Nuno Espirito Santo could be in line to secure his sixth signing during his short time in the dugout after the capital club were linked with a move for West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.

What’s the story?

According to The Sun, Spurs are one of three Premier League clubs eager to secure the signature of the highly-rated 28-year-old, with West Ham United and Southampton also credited with an interest.

Johnstone has entered the final year of his contract at The Hawthorns, which means he could leave for free next summer or for a reduced price over the winter window.

The report stated: “Both West Ham and Tottenham have pencilled in offers for Johnstone if he leaves, while West Brom have let him know there will be a lucrative deal to stay.”

It also claimed that the Saints would be willing to make an offer for the ‘keeper in the January window rather than waiting for him to become a free agent in the summer, so new Spurs director of football Fabio Paratici will need to act quickly if he is to secure his transfer target.

Spurs fans would love him

Johnstone rose to prominence during 2020/21 after putting in several impressive performances despite West Brom’s struggles ultimately leading to their relegation from the Premier League. Indeed, the £7.2m-rated ‘keeper was named the players’ and supporters’ Player of the Year at The Hawthorns for his heroics as the Baggies’ last line of defence last season.

Based on that, it’s hardly a surprise that Micah Richards described him as “outstanding.”

He has carried his exceptional form into the current campaign, starting ten of Albion’s 11 Championship fixtures so far this term, keeping four clean sheets and conceding just seven goals.

A recent article published by The Atheltic revealed that Johnstone has also begun to adapt his game to the modern demands of a goalkeeper under Valerien Ismael’s tutelage, completing 31 keeper-sweepings and six-headed clearances already, which is the same as his last three campaigns combined.

He is also down on saves and catches per game as he has been forced to become a more modern shot-stopper, and he appears to be coping well with the change.

With current Tottenham number one Hugo Lloris set to turn 36 in December, the north London outfit will need a fresh face between the sticks before long, and Johnstone would likely prove to be a popular choice amongst the club’s fanbase given his impressive displays for West Brom.

In other news… Imagine him and Hojbjerg: Spurs must swoop for £25m gem, he’s an “outstanding talent” 

Southampton have completed a deal for ex-Chelsea youngster Dynel Simeu, as their summer recruitment drive finally picks up some pace [GOAL].

The Lowdown: Southampton get ready for 2021/22

Progressing towards the new campaign, Saints manager Ralph Hassenhuttl will be looking to all scouting avenues in order to build a team capable of climbing the Premier League table in 2021/22.

So far, the South Coast outfit have tied up moves for Theo Walcott, Olly Lancashire and Romain Perraud [Transfermarkt].

Now, they have managed to ratify a fourth summer signing, with the new season now just a couple of weeks away,

The Latest: Simeu completes move to the South Coast

Following a breakdown in contract talks with former club Chelsea, Simeu now makes the move to Hampshire for around £1.5 million after leaving Stamford Bridge [GOAL].

Though he was out of contract in West London, the Blues have received a development fee due to their role in nurturing the 19-year-old through the youth ranks.

Growing up on the south coast, he has now returned home on a three-year-contract, keeping him at St Mary’s until 2024.

He will initially join up with the B team, but could follow an accelerated path into the senior squad should he impress at youth level.

The Verdict: Southampton will be the ideal environment for Simeu to continue his development

Proudly retaining a reputation for having one of the best academies in European football, Simeu’s addition will present an exciting prospect to the Southampton support.

Witnessing young prodigies such as the aforementioned Walcott, Gareth Bale and James Ward-Prowse break into the senior fold in recent times, the club have cultivated a model which is proven to provide long-term benefits to the football club.

In 2020/21, the Yaoundé-born centre-back registered two goal contributions in 23 appearances for the Chelsea Under-23’s side; one goal and one assist [Transfermarkt].

Promising to say the least, Simeu captained the Chelsea development squad to the 2019-20 Premier League Two title.

Despite this, he leaves his previous employers without making a first-string outing. Southampton will be keen to see how far his potential can stretch on the South Coast.

In other news, Southampton fans react to links with a Bundesliga ace.

Manchester United have been dealt a major injury blow ahead of their upcoming Premier League fixture.

What’s the latest?

In recent comments cited by the Manchester United website, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed that the 24-year-old midfielder will miss the clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday, as the Scotland international has undergone surgery on his groin.

The United manager said: “Scott has undergone surgery for an ongoing groin injury that was causing significant pain when playing. Having tried all other treatment options in pre-season, surgery was deemed necessary to resolve the issue. We hope to have him back soon.”

Solskjaer will be gutted

Considering just how important a player McTominay has become in the United first team in recent seasons, the fact that the Red Devils will be without the services of the midfielder for what is sure to be a difficult trip to Molineux on Sunday will undoubtedly have left Solskjaer gutted.

Indeed, the versatile £31.5m-rated man’s form for United last season illustrates his importance to the side, with the 24-year-old scoring four goals, registering one assist and creating three big chances over his 32 Premier League appearances, as well as making an average of 0.9 interceptions, 1.6 tackles, 1.3 clearances and winning 5.2 duels per game.

These returns saw the £20k-per-week Scot earn a seasonal SofaScore match rating of 7.08, ranking him as Solskjaer’s fifth-best performer in the top flight of English football last season.

As such, McTominay’s importance in the United side is clear for all to see, with his absence from the first team – the predicted length of which, at present, has not been revealed by the club – undoubtedly coming as a huge blow to the Norwegian manager, who will have to find a way to work around the midfielder’s absence for the trip to Wolves on Sunday.

In other news: Fabrizio Romano drops Man Utd claim which will be music to the ears of fans