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Celtic bringing former player Kieran Tierney back to Parkhead this summer would be a 'real statement of intent' from Brendan Rodgers as he gets his recruitment drive underway, according to journalist Anthony Joseph.

What's the latest Celtic transfer news involving Kieran Tierney?

According to Football Insider, Tierney has 'yet to hear' of whether Arsenal want to keep him on at the club in 2023/24 and Newcastle United have emerged as strong suitors to land the £110k-a-week ace.

Manchester City have also explored a potential deal, though Tierney's future at the Emirates Stadium looks to be an uncertain one as the transfer window kicks into gear.

Last week, The Scottish Sun revealed that Tierney 'won't close the door' on a sensational return to his boyhood club Celtic if Hoops boss Rodgers was to try and entice him back to Glasgow this off-season.

The report states that a season-long loan deal is not out of the question if Celtic could come to a compromise with Arsenal over a significant loan fee and his hefty pay packet.

Former Celtic player Frank McAvennie has chimed in with his say on the rumours surrounding Tierney and a possible return to Celtic, stating in an interview with Football Insider: “If Newcastle didn’t want him the best thing for him would probably be to get a loan deal for a year [to Celtic]. That would suit everyone because he would be playing every game. Everyone knows he is a Celtic supporter so going back wouldn’t be a big deal."

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, journalist Joseph thinks that Tierney would be a 'statement' signing by Celtic as they look to continue their dominance in Scottish football.

Joseph stated: “It would be a real statement of intent if Celtic got Kieran Tierney in this window, even if it was on a loan. But I think there will be some major hurdles to overcome for that to happen.”

Would Celtic be able to pull off a deal to sign Kieran Tierney?

Despite Tierney's deep affection towards Celtic, the likelihood is that his wages and potential fee, either as a loan deal or on a permanent agreement, make the scenario of the Scotland international returning to Parkhead nothing more than a pipe dream unless Arsenal made significant concessions on both.

The Isle of Man-born left-back enjoyed a stellar time at Celtic, racking up eight goals and 37 assists in 170 appearances and winning 11 major trophies in the process, as per Transfermarkt.

Since moving to Arsenal for £25 million back in 2019, Tierney has established himself as a fan favourite in north London due to his industrious displays; however, Oleksandr Zinchenko displaced him as Mikel Arteta's first-choice left-back last term, leading him to make 36 outings across the season, registering one goal and two assists.

As per FBRef, Tierney was a reliable presence when called upon by the Gunners, maintaining a tackle success rate of 75% in his time on the pitch.

His future is one to watch in the transfer window this summer; however, it remains to be seen whether a dramatic return to Celtic would actually be attainable.

Football as a sport is ever-increasing financially, but clubs are still shrewd in the transfer market, and this list will be showcasing just how shrewd the top clubs in Europe are when it comes to purchasing attackers.

For this list we will be working out each of the top 11 scorers across Europe this seasons Cost per goal, and ranking them based on least value to most value per goal, and some of these results will shock you.

10 Kylian Mbappe: £5.34m cost per goal

Kylian Mbappe enjoyed a fantastic campaign for both club and country, notching up 29 goals for the Parisian outfit and having a stellar World Cup, bringing home the golden boot.

However he falls bottom of this list due to his eye-watering £155m transfer fee that Paris Saint Germain paid AS Monaco for his signature back in 2018.

9 Victor Osimhen: £2.5m cost per goal

Victor Osimhen was the talisman behind Napoli’s first Scudetto win in 33 years, with his 26 goals for the club earning him the Serie A golden boot.

The masked forward sits in 10th place on this list however, with his £65m move from French side Lille in the summer of 2020 leading to a cost per goal of £2.5 million, which I’m sure to Napoli was worth every penny.

8 Robert Lewandowski: £1.69 million cost per goal

Robert Lewandowski enjoyed a very successful first campaign in Spain, winning the La Liga title at the first time of asking, and producing 23 goals in 34 games.

The Polish international moved to Barcelona from Bayern Munich last summer for £38.7 million and therefore ended this campaign with a cost per goal of £1.69 million cost per goal, which is only good for ninth place on this list.

7 Erling Haaland: £1.41 million cost per goal

Erling Haaland is the winner of this seasons European golden boot, with his 36 goals this season six better than the runner-up could manage as the forward went on to win a historical treble in his first campaign with Manchester City.

Haaland sits eighth on this list however, with his £51 million transfer from Borussia Dortmund last summer leading to a cost per goal of £1.41 million.

6 Lautaro Martinez: £1.02 million cost per goal

Lautaro Martinez enjoyed a season of ups and downs, from winning the World Cup with Argentina to falling at the final hurdle in the Champions League final against Manchester City. The Argentine still performed on an individual level this campaign, recording 21 goals for Inter Milan.

The forwards £21.5 million move from Racing Club in Argentina back in 2018 results in a seventh place finish on this list, and a cost per goal of £1.02 million.

5 Jonathan David: £971k cost per goal

The young Canadian striker is the second of four Ligue 1 players to grace this list, with his 24 goals in 37 appearances an impressive return for the 23-year-old, which may result in him getting a transfer this summer.

David joined current club Lille from Belgian outfit Gent in the summer of 2020 for a fee of £23.3 million, and is the first player to have a cost per goal of below £1m, falling just under the cusp at £971,000 cost per goal.

4 Lois Openda: £486k cost per goal

Openda was one of the biggest surprise packages of the season, with his incredible goal scoring exploits helping fire RC Lens to Champions League football just 3 seasons after their promotion from Ligue 2.

The Belgian joined the French side from Vitesse last summer for a fee of £10.2 million and therefore ended with a cost per goal of £486k.

3 Alexandre Lacazette: £0 cost per goal

The first of three players to have a cost per goal of £0, Lacazette sits third due to scoring the least amount of goals compared to the others.

The 32-year-old produced a remarkable campaign on his return to boyhood club Lyon, scoring 27 goals in 35 appearances, the joint highest return he’s managed in his career and 23 more than he scored in his final season in the Premier League with Arsenal.

2 Enner Valencia: £0 cost per goal

Enner Valencia was thrust back into the minds of a lot of football fans following his brace on the opening game of World Cup 2022. In the Turkish division however, Valencia produced an incredible season, with 29 goals in just 31 games.

It is the highest goalscoring season the Ecuadorian legend has ever produced, and incredible value for Fenerbache who picked up the forward on a free transfer three seasons ago, but it’s only good enough for second on this list.

1 Harry Kane: £0 cost per goal

Topping the list is England captain and Tottenham Hotspur talisman Harry Kane, who recorded the joint highest goalscoring season of his career with 30 goals, but missed out on the golden boot to Haaland. It is the second time in his career where he has scored 30+ goals and missed out on the golden boot, with Mohamed Salah beating him to it in 2017/18.

The Spurs academy graduate has topped this list a number of time, but should he depart the club this summer, may well not top this list again.

Leeds United have identified Patrick Vieira as the leading candidate to become their new manager at Elland Road, according to reports.

What's the latest manager news at Leeds?

Following Sam Allardyce’s departure, the 49ers have been on the lookout to find their next new long-term boss and the four names who have consistently appeared are West Bromwich’s Albion’s Carlos Corberan, then Daniel Farke, Scott Parker and Vieira, all of the latter three being without a club.

The Whites have reportedly pulled out of the race for the Baggies coach due to his £2.5m release clause alongside his lack of experience, with Sky Sports confirming that Farke was set to undergo an interview this week whilst Vieira was one of the other candidates under serious consideration.

The Athletic’s Phil Hay recently claimed that the Frenchman was interested in taking charge when Jesse Marsch left back in February despite being in the dugout at Crystal Palace, and even though relegation has occurred, it sounds like he’s still more than keen to be handed the reins in the Championship.

Are Leeds appointing Vieira?

According to The Guardian, Leeds have placed Vieira at the “top of the shortlist” to be made their new manager. Parker and Farke “remain in contention”, but the 46-year-old is the candidate currently in “pole position”.

The Eagles’ former coach has shown an “enthusiasm” to succeed Allardyce and the club hierarchy are becoming big admirers, so with the board’s focus having “shifted increasingly” towards him, this could be one to watch in the coming days.

Is Vieira the right man for Leeds?

Leeds are likely attracted to Vieira because of the positive impression he made during his initial period at Crystal Palace, but having failed to win a single game of football in 2023, which is what saw him get sacked, we're not sure he's the candidate the 49ers should be appointing.

The Arsenal legend, whose preferred formation is an attack-minded 4-3-3, only won 22 of his 74 games in SE25, taking just 90 points from a possible 222, as per Transfermarkt, not to mention that he’s got no silverware to show for his work throughout his managerial career.

The Dakar native also has zero experience in the second-tier and is yet to get any team promoted so he won’t know what it takes to compete and be successful at the necessary level compared to Farke and Parker, who have achieved that with Norwich City and Fulham respectively, so this is a move that should be avoided.

Leeds United and AS Roma are finalising a new agreement over the transfer of defender Diego Llorente.

What’s the latest Leeds transfer news involving Llorente?

The Whites, now under new ownership in the 49ers Enterprises, have plenty to sort out this summer ahead of the 2023/24 Championship season.

A new manager is yet to be brought in, and a number of incomings and outgoings also need to materialise in what is set to be a frantic few months.

One player who looks on course to leave once again is Llorente. The 29-year-old was sent out on loan to Roma during the January transfer window and made 12 appearances under Jose Mourinho.

Hailed as “brilliant” in the media against Lazio, there was an option set in place to make a move permanent this summer, but after some negotiations, Roma appear to be attempting to lower that agreement, which was set at aroumd £15.3m.

MOT Leeds News relayed an update from Italian outlet Il Romanista regarding Llorente and Roma in the last 48 hours. They claimed that Roma sporting director Tiago Pinto is now "finalising" a new agreement with Leeds chiefs to sign the defender, which could be worth just £8.5m, with relegation harming their negotiating power.

Who else could leave Leeds this summer?

Llorente fell out of favour at Leeds during the 2022/23 season, making just seven Premier League starts. His Transfermarkt valuation dropped from €20m to €12m during his time at Elland Road, so possibly bringing in £8.5m and getting his £56,000-a-week wage off the books may be viewed as good business by the new Leeds owners.

However, he isn’t the only player who is expected to leave Yorkshire following the club’s relegation. Phil Hay previously claimed Leeds exits for the likes of Illan Meslier, Robin Koch, Brenden Aaronson, Jack Harrison, Luis Sinisterra, Marc Roca and Rodrigo are all expected.

Leeds had a total of 10 players out on loan last season as well, one of which was Tyler Roberts, who looks set to move to fellow Championship side Birmingham City after the Whites accepted an offer.

Therefore, Llorente and Roberts could well be the first of many to leave Elland Road, and when a new manager is appointed, we could see a number of players brought in as the 49ers look to take the club back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

Aston Villa have been linked to one of Europe's stars, as Unai Emery prepares for a busy summer in charge at Villa Park.

Movements aren’t just being made in recruiting upgrades on the pitch, with reports suggesting that Sevilla’s sporting director Monchi will team up with Emery behind the scenes.

It’s encouraging news for Villa, who were left disappointed by the breakdown of talks with Mateu Alemany, and now Monchi could register his first masterclass by signing the club’s latest link.

What’s the latest on Nicolo Zaniolo to Aston Villa?

As reported by TuttoJuve (as relayed by Sport Witness), Aston Villa hold an interest in Galatasaray midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo.

The report comes from the side of Juventus, who are ‘following’ the talent that has a €35m (£30m) release clause in his current contract in Turkey.

It’s suggested however that the Italian ace could be tempted by a move to the Premier League, with a ‘bigger offer on the table’ from England, with Villa and Tottenham listed as clubs that ‘dream’ of securing his signature.

What could Nicolo Zaniolo bring to Aston Villa?

Having been once hailed by ex-Roma ace Christian Panucci on Sky Sports (via Roma Press) as having “remarkable quality”, Zaniolo could prove to be part of a huge upgrade at Villa Park.

The 23-year-old has had a far from easy start to his career, suffering two Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) ruptures in less than a year.

In his absence the Italian missed a considerable amount of game time at Roma, ending in him departing the club this winter for a challenge in Turkey.

Having spent just four months at Galatasaray, the Italian could be on the move again this summer after an impressive cameo in Istanbul suggesting that he could be a strong fit for Emery’s set-up.

The confirmation of the agreement to sign Leicester City dynamo Youri Tielemans on a free transfer has presented the Spaniard with the opportunity to make significant upgrades to his midfield, with Zaniolo having the potential to form a tremendous partnership with the Belgian.

Having featured predominantly on the right flank for the Turkish champions, the 23-year-old is versatile in his position in attack as he can also play through the middle as a no.8 or no.10, making him a perfect suitor for Emery’s free-flowing midfield.

Once lauded as a “top-class player” by Manchester City's title-winning boss Pep Guardiola, Emery has signed a midfield whiz in Tielemans, who has proved to be one of the league’s top creators since his arrival from Monaco in 2019.

The Belgian averaged one key pass per game for Leicester during their dire campaign, also creating as many as 10 big chances for the recently relegated outfit, via Sofascore.

His innate creative ability and eye for a pass makes him a perfect outlet for Zaniolo, who is impressive in front of goal and in link-up play, with him identified by WhoScored to be a strong dribbler of the ball.

The claims are supported by his statistics, with the midfielder scoring five goals in 10 Super Lig appearances for Galatasaray despite only starting twice, as well as recording an average of one shot on target per game, via Sofascore.

The young Italian maestro could, therefore, become a gem in Emery’s side by playing alongside a prominent presence like Tielemans, and should he stay fit could finally reach his full potential at Villa Park.

Leeds United are working behind-the-scenes to make the important decision on who will become the next manager to lead the club back to the Premier League and now a new claim has been made by a reliable source.

What's the latest on Leeds' interest in Brendan Rodgers?

According to The Athletic's Phil Hay, Brendan Rodgers would "suit" the 49ers if they can complete a takeover and secure the former Leicester City coach's signature this summer.

Hay claimed on Twitter:

"Someone like Brenden Rodgers would suit 49ers Enterprises down to the ground – but the likelihood of him being drawn into the Championship is minimal."

Would Brendan Rodgers be a good fit for Leeds?

After a dreadful campaign in the Premier League, Leeds will be hoping that they can follow in the footsteps of Burnley and achieve an instant bounce back to the top flight, so bringing in a manager who can comfortably achieve that will be no easy task for the club's hierarchy.

Whilst it might seem far-fetched that the former Liverpool boss could make a move to Elland Road this summer, it could be an incredible appointment if the 49ers can give the Northern Irishman the freedom to not only bring in some much-needed quality reinforcements but present a project that provides a clear plan for returning to the Premier League.

The 50-year-old manager – who was hailed as "unbelievable" by West Ham striker Michail Antonio – has tallied up a number of honours in his career with two Scottish Premiership league titles and three Scottish league cups earned at Celtic, alongside a monumental FA Cup victory with Leicester City.

One of the most attractive traits that Rodgers boasts is his longevity in managerial positions – with his average term 2.17 years – an attribute that would be massively advantageous to the West Yorkshire club who have suffered constant instability in their appointments since the departure of Marcelo Bielsa.

Indeed, the former Leicester boss struggled in his final weeks and months at the King Power Stadium, however, there is no denying that during the majority of his four-year tenure at the Midlands club he laid vital foundations to continue the success of those before him and competitively challenged in the top half of the table with ease.

With that being said, should the opportunity arise to snap up Rodgers' services this summer it should be a no-brainer for the Leeds hierarchy, as he could make the instant impact needed next season to transform the nightmare that has unfolded at Elland Road in the last few months.

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is "ready" to make an offer for Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana, according to reports from Italy.

What's the latest Chelsea transfer news?

With both Kepa Arrizibalaga and Edouard Mendy failing to impress, Pochettino is set to target a new goalkeeper this summer, and a shortlist has already been drawn up, with Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez being named as an option.

However, "several other elite sides" are eyeing up the Argentina shot-stopper, meaning the Blues could look at bringing in Brentford's David Raya, with the same report highlighting the Spaniard as a potential target.

Onana has also been linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge, with it recently being reported that Chelsea could table a "very high offer" in the coming weeks, and they are now preparing to test Inter Milan's resolve.

According to a report from Foot Mercato, Pochettino has personally identified the Inter goalkeeper as a priority target, and the manager is planning to table a bid, which would include Mendy plus cash.

The Cameroonian shot-stopper is viewed as one of the best players in his position, and the Chelsea boss is a big fan, so an offer could be made very soon.

Taking to Twitter, journalist Santi Aouna added that the Chelsea boss is "ready" to make a bid for the 27-year-old, but it remains to be seen whether Inter are interested in a swap deal.

Will Chelsea sign Andre Onana?

Given that he is currently contracted until 2027, Inter have no pressing need to sell their goalkeeper and they can hold out for a large fee, but Pochettino seems determined to bring the £67k-per-week 'keeper to Stamford Bridge.

Considering Inter are in the Champions League final, while Chelsea are unable to offer any European football next season, it could be difficult to attract the 34-time Cameroon international, however he could be an excellent signing if they are able to.

Hailed as a "superstar" by members of the media, there is clear evidence the former Ajax man would be an upgrade on Mendy, averaging a far better save percentage, clean sheet percentage, and fewer goals against per 90 over the past year.

As such, it would be strange if Inter Milan are willing to accept a part-exchange deal, considering it would be a clear downgrade for the Italian club, so Chelsea may need to scrap their idea to use the Senegalese goalkeeper in a swap deal.

Chelsea bringing in Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen would be a statement signing this summer, presenter Terry Flewers has claimed.

What's the latest on Chelsea and Osimhen?

New manager Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly keen to add to Chelsea's strikeforce, after a nightmare of a season in which they scored just 38 times in 38 league games, and the Napoli hitman is of interest.

Osimhen has made himself a hero in Naples, helping his side win a historic Serie A title with 30 goals in 38 games across all competitions this season.

Speaking on The Football Terrace, Flewers highlighted that if Chelsea can sign the 24-year-old, it would be a statement signing for the club having missed out on European qualification in this dismal campaign.

"Chelsea are now ready to sign the Napoli forward Victor Osimhen. That would be a massive statement of intent," he stated.

"Victor Osimhen is the guy that they may chase. Of course, there's links to Harry Kane because of the Pochettino connection, but they're going to explore the option of Victor Osimhen."

Could Chelsea sign Osimhen?

It would be something of a surprise if Osimhen elects to depart Napoli for Chelsea this summer after the contrasting seasons both clubs have had.

Although manager Luciano Spalletti will depart the club, Napoli will be competing in the Champions League as the Italian champions, with Osimhen a key player who has written himself into club history.

Leaving this project to join Chelsea, who are out of Europe, and who are going through a transitional period off the pitch, may not be a move that appeals to the 24-year-old.

Given that Napoli spent a club record fee on Osimhen three years ago, it would take a hefty amount to convince them to part ways with their star player, and Chelsea currently have to sell players in order to meet financial fair play rules.

If Chelsea are able to sell enough players to fund a move for Osimhen, it still remains to be seen whether they can convince the Nigerian to join.

Although they may be able to offer a significantly higher salary than the £91k-per-week he earns in Naples, interest from the likes of Manchester United could be more appealing, and if Osimhen is settled in Italy, he may choose to reject any move this summer.

If he continues his incredible form in front of goal, a big move will still likely be on offer further down the line, and he could have his pick of Europe's biggest clubs. Leaving Napoli for Chelsea now, therefore, seems to be a big risk for the striker, and Chelsea may have to look elsewhere.

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Everton have had a disappointing season so far with the side falling into a difficult relegation battle which has resulted in speculation surrounding the futures of many players, and now a new update has emerged on two key players in the team.

What’s the latest?

Transfer insider and journalist Dean Jones has told GIVEMESPORT that he believes both Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin will leave the club this summer.

When asked about the likely future of the pair n an interview, Jones responded:

“I think it’s almost certain that they both go, to be honest with you, certainly if they get relegated. He (Calvert-Lewin) is a player that they know they could get £60 million to £70 million for.”

Lampard will be frustrated

The rumours that the Toffees boss could lose two of his most important goal threats next season will surely leave him frustrated especially if he manages to complete the great escape from relegation and stays in the Premier League.

Although the pair could surely generate a large amount of money for Everton if they were to secure moves to other clubs this summer, the hole they will leave in the attack would be hard work for Lampard to fill.

Richarlison has found his shooting boots in the latter stages of the season which has been crucial for the Toffees in their pursuit of safety, scoring four times in the last seven league appearances which has taken his current goal tally to nine goals and four assists in all competitions.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin on the other hand hasn’t had the opportunity to make the impact we have been accustomed to seeing at Goodison Park as he has been plagued with numerous injuries throughout the campaign.

The striker has only made 15 appearances, scoring three goals and contributing one assist, and has not scored a goal since August 2021. Since a long term quad injury and broken toe kept him out of the team until the turn of the year, he has failed in his recent performances to find his goal-scoring form.

With that being said, Lampard will just need to focus on securing Premier League football next season before concerning himself with transfer outgoings this summer, as the two varying outcomes could make a huge difference to how the club moves forward.

AND in other news: Everton can finally axe “poor” £68k-p/w dud by signing 22 y/o with “huge potential”…

Spanish newspaper AS (via Sport Witness) have brought a fresh update regarding Liverpool and the pursuit of highly sought after AS Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. 

The lowdown: Rife speculation

With the summer transfer window fast approaching it appears that the interest in the 22-year-old Frenchman is intensifying.

The Reds have been extensively linked with Tchouameni in recent weeks despite the main focus being on the upcoming FA Cup and Champions League finals, as it becomes apparent a future away from the Ligue 1 outfit awaits at the end of the ongoing campaign for the powerful youngster.

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Now as the speculation rumbles on, it’s been suggested that the Anfield club will have to pay big money to fend off Real Madrid and PSG…

The latest: ‘Very close’

The Spanish press believe the Reds have already made their first offer, and now according AS, translated by SW, sources close to the player have indicated a major move is expected this summer – the player has decided to leave Monaco.

It’s claimed that Liverpool are the ‘main rivals’ to Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in the pursuit of the eight-cap France star, who is ‘very close’ to resolving his future and currently prefers a move to the Spanish capital.

The report also states that the Reds will need to spend between €70-80million (£60-68million) in order to sign the ace hailed as ‘outstanding’ by journalist Robin Bairner following a recent match-winning brace against LOSC Lille.

The verdict: Much-needed signing

Given the cruel setback suffered to Fabinho ahead of a crucial month for Jurgen Klopp’s side, the timing of the links to Tchouameni couldn’t be more salient.

Predominantly operating as a defensive midfielder, with very strong tackling and aerial ability (WhoScored), the Frenchman would be the perfect candidate to bolster the Anfield ranks as currently there is no natural understudy for Fabinho.

This season, Tchouameni has added goal contributions to an ever-developing game with seven in 48 appearances across all competitions whilst also boasting an average Sofascore rating of 7.33, the eighth-highest in Ligue 1, just behind the likes of PSG trio Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.

At just 22 and already an accomplished top-level operator, Liverpool should be pulling out all the stops to make this deal happen.

In other news, French outlet drops Liverpool claim involving ‘unstoppable’ superstar. Read more here.