Joining the race to welcome a new target, Everton are now reportedly battling to sign an attacking star who recently stole the show against European giants Bayern Munich.

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The Friedkin era is well and truly underway. David Moyes is back and setting his focus on moving Everton beyond battles to survive and back towards the Premier League’s top half, whilst their new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium is on the horizon and has already hosted a test match against Wigan Athletic’s academy side.

Now, when the summer arrives, it’s up to the new owners to match the ambition of a new stadium and that of Moyes by welcoming some key reinforcements at the beginning of a new era.

Of course, the Toffees have already welcomed one reinforcement under Friedkin on that front in the form of Carlos Alcaraz, who has got off to the perfect start in an Everton shirt. Opening his account with the winning goal against Crystal Palace last time out, the Flamengo loanee is doing everything right to turn his move permanent.

He’s not the only talented attacker who could feature in Moyes’ frontline next season, however. According to The Boot Room, Everton are now battling to sign Nicolas Kuhn from Celtic alongside Leeds United and Crystal Palace this summer.

The Celtic star has enjoyed an excellent season and stole the show against Bayern Munich, scoring to put his side back on level terms on aggregate only for Alphonso Davies to break their hearts in the dying embers and seal victory for the German giants.

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Alas, the result shouldn’t take away from the winger’s impressive performance, which should have only increased the interest of Premier League clubs such as Everton ahead of the summer transfer window.

"Quick" Kuhn would be an instant upgrade

Whilst there’s no doubt that Moyes has got Everton finally firing on all cylinders going forward following a fairly blunt spell under Sean Dyche, he could still do with the star power that Kuhn would provide. On the biggest stage, the winger silenced Bayern Munich with Celtic’s equaliser in midweek in a moment that he could replicate in Merseyside next season.

Earning the praise of Brendan Rodgers in what has been a superb season, the Celtic boss told reporters when asked about his 18-goal winger earlier in the campaign: “I just think it’s time, isn’t it? I think we all expect people to adapt straight away, you’d love them to, whether they’re managers, coaches, or supporters.

“You want them to be ready immediately, but he came into the club during a challenging period in January. He had issues around his fitness and health, and everything else.

“He just landed in the middle of that difficult time, and it took him a little while. But he’s had a really good pre-season. He’s always been quick, one of the quickest players you’ll see, but I think now there’s more variety in his game, coming inside and out.”

Back-to-back no-results keep Afghanistan at the bottom of the Group 1 table, while Ireland rise to No. 2

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Afghanistan and Ireland shared the points on offer after persistent rain prevented any action – or even the toss – from taking place in their men’s T20 World Cup match at the MCG on Friday.For Afghanistan, the result came just two days after their game against New Zealand, at the same venue, had also been abandoned.With the point they earned today, Ireland, who had beaten England earlier, climbed up two steps to No. 2 in the group, behind New Zealand, who are on three points from two games.Afghanistan have two points, the same as Sri Lanka, England and Australia. But all those teams have played one game fewer and also have a “W” against their names, unlike Afghanistan, who had lost to England in their first match of the tournament before the successive washouts.It was a frustrating afternoon for all concerned. Although it wasn’t raining an hour before the scheduled start of the match, it started pouring just minutes before the scheduled toss, at 2.30pm local time. The toss was delayed as a result, and at 3pm – the scheduled start of play – the umpires announced an inspection for an hour later, by when losing overs was inevitable.Rain remained on the radar, and while it abated for periods, raising hopes of , another downpour around 3.30pm brought the covers back on. Then, at around 4.15pm, it was decided that an inspection would be conducted only after the rain stopped, but the abandonment was announced just 18 minutes later.A point against Afghanistan might have boosted Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals, but they do have games against Australia and New Zealand lined up. They will back themselves, though, after having pulled off a tight five-run win [DLS method] against England.Australia play England in the evening match at the MCG, with rain set to play a part there too.

Arsenal are reportedly considering a shock transfer swoop for Christopher Nkunku, with the Chelsea forward available for a bargain price this summer.

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  The France international moved to Stamford Bridge from RB Leipzig in 2023. He cost £52 million ($70m) at that point, but has struggled for form and fitness throughout his time in English football – starting just nine Premier League games this season.

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  Nkunku has registered only 17 goals for Chelsea through 56 appearances in all competitions, with six of those efforts coming in top-flight competition. He did, however, hit 58 goals for Leipzig across the two campaigns immediately prior to his big-money move.

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  It is claimed that Barcelona and a number of teams in the Bundesliga are also monitoring Nkunku’s situation. That is because he could be available for as little as £40m ($54m), which is considered to be a bargain for a player already proven at the highest level.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is under immense pressure at N17, amid claims that Spurs are targeting Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi as a replacement for the Australian.

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The Lilywhites lie 14th in the Premier League table, losing 13 games already this season and winning just one of their last eight top flight matches.

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Tottenham’s current injury crisis has been well-documented, with Postecoglou’s side into double digits when it comes to missing senior players. However, there is also a genuine case to be made that Spurs’ form still hasn’t been good enough, and criticism aimed at Tottenham’s manager has centered around his lack of a plan B approach.

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Spurs are believed to be doing their due-diligence on potential replacements for Postecoglou, with Brentford boss Thomas Frank, Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola and ex-Borussia Dortmund head coach Edin Terzić all linked with the role recently.

Another tactician they’re believed to be very interested in, according to reports out of Italy this week, is Nerazzurri boss Inzaghi.

The 48-year-old guided Inter to a Scudetto last season and a Champions League final the campaign before that, with Inter also contending for another Serie A title this season, as they fiercely challenge Antonio Conte’s Napoli at the top of the Italian top flight.

Inzaghi is turning heads with the job he’s done at Inter, so much so that Tottenham are being privately urged to consider appointing him as a possible successor to Postecoglou, should they opt to sack the 59-year-old.

Inter Live.it reported this week that Fabio Paratici is pushing Spurs to consider Inzaghi as manager, and if they do fire Postecoglou, then the Lilywhites are apparently ready to offer the coach a “very rich contract”.

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Now, amid claims of Tottenham’s serious interest, reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano has shared an update on Inzaghi’s future at the San Siro.

Speaking to GiveMeSport, the reporter claims that Inter want to hand Inzaghi a new contract as an “urgent priority”, despite him only just signing a new deal around eight months ago, with the Lilywhites and other top clubs seemingly lurking.

“It’s now an urgent topic at Inter,” said Romano on Inzaghi’s potential new contract.

“Full focus on Serie A, Champions League, they’re still fighting in all competitions and nothing will be discussed now, also because he signed a new deal 8 months ago.”

Spurs’ interest is justified considering the Inter boss’ glowing reputation among critics and players alike, but it looks like the Serie A giants will fight tooth and nail to keep him.

“He knows more about tactics than any of the other coaches that I’ve had,” said former striker Felipe Caicedo. “By playing simple football, he gets you feeling good. He makes you feel important. He makes you understand right away that he lives for football. He loves it, and he wants to win.”

Tasmania veterans take seven wickets between them to put the visitors in control after bowling Victoria out for just 121 on day one

AAP24-Nov-2022Wickets tumbled as Jackson Bird and Peter Siddle helped put Tasmania in a strong position at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria.The two quicks fired as the Tigers skittled their hosts for 121 after winning the toss and bowling first on a green deck at the MCG.Bird was the chief destroyer with 4 for 13 from 15 overs, including seven maidens, while Siddle and Nathan Ellis also did some damage on Thursday.Captain Jordan Silk and Jake Doran then guided Tasmania to 4 for 102 in reply, trailing by just 19 runs heading into day two.Matthew Wad and Ben McDermott made starts for the Tigers but were both dismissed bowled.Shield debutants Sam Elliott and Campbell Kellaway both showed glimpses of their potential for Victoria.Fast bowler Elliott, the son of former Test batter Matthew Elliott, removed Tasmania’s openers Caleb Jewell and Tim Ward in claiming figures of 2 for 20 from 10 overs.Earlier, Kellaway made 23 with the bat and soaked up 82 balls as Victoria staggered to a grim first innings total.It continued a poor run for Victoria, following tallies of 63 and 132 in an innings defeat to Queensland earlier this month.Opener Travis Dean was out for his third consecutive duck after a pair against the Bulls.Nic Maddinson and Ashley Chandrasinghe were also out cheaply as Tasmania’s new-ball attack had the hosts in all sorts of trouble, reducing them to 3 for 10.Allrounder Fergus O’Neill, Matt Short and Kellaway helped lift Victoria’s tally into triple figures.Elliott and Kellaway were selected with Test duo Marcus Harris and Scott Boland, as well as Prime Minister’s XI pair Peter Handscomb and Todd Murphy, unavailable due to national commitments.Tasmania recalled Ellis in place of Riley Meredith, who has been managed.

حدثت مناقشة ساخنة بين نجمي الكرة المصرية السابقين، جمال عبد الحميد، قائد الزمالك الأسبق، ومحمد عبد الجليل، نجم الأهلي السابق، حول تاريخ بطولات القطبين وأحقية كل نادٍ في التتويجات التي حققها.

وقال محمد عبد الجليل في برنامج “اللعيب” على قناة “MBC مصر”: “أنا لعبت لـ الزمالك من 30 سنة، نفس الحوارات التي يتحدثون عنها الآن هي ذاتها من 30 سنة، لم تحدث أي حلول”، قبل أن يوجّه حديثه إلى جمال عبد الحميد الذي سبقه بالتعليق بأن الأبيض ينافس على البطولات رغم الأزمات، ليرد عبد الجليل: “الزمالك نادٍ كبير، لا يصح أن تقول عنه إنه مجرد يُنافس على البطولات.. كم بطولة حصل عليها خلال الـ30 سنة؟”.

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ورد جمال عبد الحميد: “الزمالك حصل على 14 دوري و28 كأس مصر، عندما حصل الأبيض على 28 لقب كأس.. أين كان المنافس؟”، ليعقّب عبد الجليل قائلًا: “وأين أنت عندما حصلنا على 44 دوري؟”، ليرد عبد الحميد ساخرًا: “لا تجعلني أقول كيف كان يأخذ الأهلي الدوري”.

وتابع عبد الجليل: “لو أخذنا 46 دوري سنفترض أن 6 منهم مجاملات والـ40 حلال، وعليك أن تعلم أن الـ14 لقبًا التي حصل عليها الزمالك، بالتأكيد تمت مجاملته في بعض منها”.

واختتم نجم الزمالك جمال عبد الحميد حديثه ردًا على محمد عبد الجليل: “لا، الزمالك يأخذ البطولات من فم الأسد”.

Wrexham fans have urged the Championship-bound club to "get spending properly" after co-owner Rob McElhenney's "honest" admission.

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Hollywood actor McElhenney quipped that he doesn't know what the word consolidation means, after Wrexham secured their third promotion in as many years.

He wrote on X: "If I'm being honest, I don't even know what the word 'consolidation' means," which prompted a hefty response on social media.

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@JouMoore tweeted: "Usually used when someone doesn't believe that the next step up is achievable, thankfully I don't think @Wrexham_AFC has ever suffered from a lack of ambition."

@neilhay3s commented: “Consolidation” – when a team gets promoted, but feels a bit (or a lot) daunted about the next season, is a term the manager, players and fans say they are aiming for when hoping for the best * * excludes Wrexham as there’s no Welsh translation of the word."

@fearlessidzine wrote: "I told @thehumphreyker the exact same at the start of the season…he wasn't having it though!"

@Sheepshagger28 put: "Let's get spending properly now and aim for the playoffs, Ipswich could do it… why can't Wrexham do it?"

And @Chris_De_Burger added: "That's why you're the best owners in the world."

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Wrexham made history with their latest promotion, an achievement that has taken them to within one division of the Premier League. But preparing for life in the Championship will be their biggest challenge yet and statement signings, and transfer exits, may need to be made to survive.

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Before Wrexham can get spending, so to speak, they round off their League One season against Lincoln City on Saturday.

With the January transfer window now shut, attention is now already turning to the summer window, and some clubs are still nervously sweating on the futures of some of their stars.

That comes with a slew of Premier League stars set to see their current contracts expire at the end of the current campaign, with 19 of the 20 clubs set to lose at least one player as a free agent as things stand and some clubs losing as many as eight members of their first-team squad.

Though there is still time for that to change in the months ahead, a massive 78 players across the top flight are set to walk away for absolutely nothing in June 2025 as it stands. Below, we’ve broken down each club’s current situation.

Arsenal 3 players

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are set to lose three players at the end of the season unless they take action in the coming months.

Kieran Tierney is set to finally end his torrid spell in north London, and has even reportedly agreed a return to Celtic, while Italian midfielder Jorginho is also out of contract and has been linked with a move to Flamengo when his deal expires.

Of their strongest first XI, they could also be waving goodbye to Thomas Partey as things stand, with the Ghanaian’s deal also coming to an end, though there is still time to change that.

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2 ByRoss Kilvington Feb 7, 2025 Aston Villa 2 players

Aston Villa are in a slightly healthier position than Arsenal, with only two players set to depart for nothing at the end of the current campaign.

Defender Kortney Hause and goalkeeper Robin Olsen are the two in question, with Hause having failed to make an appearance in any competition under Unai Emery this season, while Olsen has only managed two, suggesting that neither will be missed too much at Villa Park.

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Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth are the only side across the entire top flight without players set to be out of contract this summer, though they will lose Kepa Arrizabalaga as he returns to Chelsea from his loan spell at the Vitality Stadium.

The south-coast outfit are still likely to be busy in the summer, though, with their impressive form having caught the eye of plenty of clubs, with the likes of Milos Kerkez, Dean Huijsen and Antoine Semenyo all being linked with Europe’s elite in recent months, leaving the Cherries with a headache of a different nature as they juggle their own ambitions with potential significant windfalls.

Brentford 3 players

Thomas Frank set to lose two of his Brentford veterans as things stand. 35-year-old centre-back Ben Mee is out of contract at the end of the season, but has been largely phased out of the squad this term, making just six appearances in the top flight.

The same cannot be said for Christian Norgaard, who has been a key man for the Bees this season, but whose deal expires this summer. Though there is thought to be an option for a further year included, it has not yet been activated, and as it stands, the Dane will be seeking a new challenge away from the Gtech.

Also set to be a free agent is Josh Dasilva, who has not featured this season after undergoing knee surgery, and whose deal also includes the option of a further year yet to be exercised.

Brighton & Hove Albion 4 players

Tariq Lamptey leads four players set to depart Brighton this summer for nothing, with the young defender having struggled for game time under Fabian Hurzeler and his time on the south coast having been plagued by injury.

Also set to leave, and perhaps retire, is 39-year-old midfielder James Milner, who has struggled with a thigh injury all season and whose short-term deal will expire at the end of the season. Goalkeeper Tom McGill, who spent the first half of the campaign at MK Dons, is also set to become a free agent.

More concerningly for the Seagulls is that Joel Veltman’s contract is also up, with the Dutchman having been a key figure at full-back in recent seasons and making 18 appearances already this campaign. He is one that they will certainly need to renew or replace adequately.

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Given Chelsea’s recent habit of offering extremely long contracts for most players they sign, it is probably little surprise to know that only Lucas Bergstrom is set to leave for nothing at the end of the current campaign.

The 22-year-old shot-stopper has spent this season at Stamford Bridge, but is well down the pecking order, and with both Mike Penders and Djordje Petrovic set to arrive back in west London, his future is clearly away from the Blues.

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1 ByBarney Lane Jan 27, 2025 Crystal Palace 6 players

It is going to be a busy summer at Selhurst Park. While all the focus has been on Marc Guehi, whose contract expires in 2026, Crystal Palace are set to lose six players for nothing this summer.

There remains uncertainty over Tyrick Mitchell, with some suggestions that he has already penned a new contract beyond 2025, but they are certainly on course to lose Will Hughes, who has been a key man for Oliver Glasner amid injuries to his first-choice midfielders.

Meanwhile, long-standing servants Nathaniel Clyne and Joel Ward are both set to leave, with the pair having seen their roles reduced significantly this season.

Elsewhere, veteran goalkeeper Remi Matthews will see his deal expire, and talented 20-year-old winger Franco Umeh-Chibueze is also set to become a free agent.

Everton 8 players

As if Everton didn’t have enough on their plate with financial struggles and the move to a new stadium, they are also set to lose the joint-most players out of any Premier League outfit this summer.

Striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin leads a gaggle of first-team stars set to leave for nothing, a group that includes Abdoulaye Doucoure, Idrissa Gueye and Ashley Young, while squad players Michael Keane and Seamus Coleman are both also set to miss playing in the new stadium on Merseyside unless new terms can be agreed.

Fulham 6 players

Willian’s return to Fulham on a short-term contract means that he will again depart Craven Cottage at the end of the season as things stand. He leads a lengthy list for Marco Silva’s side, in which the most concerning name to fans will be Raul Jimenez, who has found the net nine times already this season.

Carlos Vinicius is set to leave, but there will also be concern over Adama Traore, Tom Cairney and Kenny Tete, all of whom are set to follow the Brazilian and who have combined for 55 Premier League appearances this season, with their exits representing a potentially massive blow to Silva’s squad depth.

Ipswich Town 3 players

There are bigger concerns in East Anglia than free agents right now, with Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich Town fighting for their Premier League lives.

However, in the upheaval that will accompany any potential return to the Championship, three players are set to leave for free. That includes 2023 arrival Axel Tuanzebe, though the club hold an option to extend his contract for another year.

The same can be said for defender Cameron Burgess, but Massimo Luongo has no such clause and is set to leave barring a late turnaround, with the midfielder having managed just 170 minutes of Premier League action this season.

A good striker normally indicates that a side will do well in any given season, but they are notoriously hard to come by. Though putting the ball in the net sounds like the easiest job in the world, the likes of Romelu Lukaku, Rasmus Hojlund and Darwin Nunez have proved that doing it on a regular basis in the Premier League is far from simple.

But on the other end of the spectrum, there are players whose careers have been built in England’s top flight, and whose eye for goal is invaluable for their side as the margins continue to shrink in football.

Below, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best marksmen around, including players across the division.

A striker’s currency is goals, and it will be no surprise to see plenty of those towards the top of the goalscoring charts in this list, but our list of criteria also includes things like conversion rate (shots per goal), goals per 90 minutes and also a nod towards the difficulty of scoring goals for different sides (would Erling Haaland have scored 19 goals at Ipswich Town?).

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So without further ado, let’s jump into this not-at-all-controversial top 10 (note: stats correct as of 17th February 2025):

10 Raul Jimenez (Fulham) 9 goals, 179 minutes per goal

Enjoying a late renaissance in his career after a sickening injury, Raul Jimenez continues to impress leading the line for Marco Silva’s Fulham at Craven Cottage. The Mexican has found the net nine times this season, as well as grabbing three assists.

His goals come from his sheer volume of shots, with his conversion rate (13%) the lowest of the players on this list, but it is his goals that have Fulham firmly in the hunt for European football rather than scrapping in the bottom half of the division.

Out of contract this summer, the Cottagers will be hoping to tie him down once more in a bid to guarantee goals in west London for seasons to come.

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Posts ByBen Browning Feb 14, 2025 9 Kai Havertz (Arsenal) 9 goals, 205 minutes per goal

A striker as frustrating as he is enjoyable, Kai Havertz found the net nine times for Arsenal, earning him a spot on this list despite his recent season-ending injury.

However, recent high-profile misses have laid bare the need to upgrade on the German in north London if they are to lift serious silverware in the seasons ahead. While his work rate, hold-up play and eye for a goal are admirable, Arsenal will need more to challenge at the very top.

8 Liam Delap (Ipswich) 10 goals, 186 minutes per goal

A proper old-school No 9, any hopes Ipswich Town have of surviving in the Premier League this season are on the shoulders of Liam Delap. Still just 21 years old, the ex-Manchester City youth graduate has hit the net 10 times already in his debut top-flight campaign, and has also won plaudits for his hold-up play and willingness to press.

With a goal every other game for a side that look destined for the second tier, it is little surprise to see clubs like Chelsea linked with a move for the Englishman, and a full national team debut cannot be too far away should he continue to find the net at Portman Road.

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Posts ByCharlie Smith Feb 13, 2025 7 Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) 11 goals, 178 minutes per goal

Crystal Palace signed Eddie Nketiah for a massive fee in the summer, but such has been the form of Mateta that the ex-Arsenal man has barely had a chance for a run of games.

Fresh from earning an Olympic silver medal, Mateta has hit double figures again for the Eagles as he powers them away from the relegation zone after a horror start to the season, earning links with the likes of Manchester United and Lyon in the process.

His goals have come from just 50 shots – only Chris Wood has scored more from fewer attempts – underlining just how clinical in front of goal the 27-year-old has become at Selhurst Park.

6 Matheus Cunha (Wolves) 12 goals, 164 minutes per goal

In truth, it is difficult to place Matheus Cunha on the pitch, with the Brazilian roaming all over the place for Wolves and undoubtedly the man they look to for some magic in the final third.

So far, that is working, with the Brazilian having grabbed 12 goals for his side this season as they look to beat relegation.

His tally of 77 shots so far this season is behind only Erling Haaland on this list, while he converts those to goals roughly 16% of the time, the second-lowest on this list.

Such were his performances in the first half of the season that he was linked with a move to a bigger club in January, only to pen a new deal until 2029 which includes a release clause available to be activated in the summer.

5 Yoane Wissa (Brentford) 11 goals, 160 minutes per goal

Criminally underrated, Yoane Wissa has been overshadowed at Brentford by Ivan Toney and Bryan Mbeumo, but continues to dazzle at the Gtech under Thomas Frank’s tutelage.

Now 28 years old, Wissa has hit the net 11 times this season (none of them from the spot) and is scoring a goal every other game, while his 21% goal conversion is better than the likes of Erling Haaland (20%).

Capable of playing across the front three, Wissa has now hit double figures for a second successive year and looks set to continue to improve in the years to come.

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Posts ByBarney Lane Feb 6, 2025 4 Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) 11 goals, 158 minutes per goal

Off the back of a record-breaking season last year, Ollie Watkins remains one of the Premier League’s best strikers, but he has struggled to replicate his form so far for Aston Villa this season.

He has found the net 11 times for Unai Emery’s side, grabbing five assists in the process too, in what has still been a very strong season for the 29-year-old Englishman.

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It is easy to see why he was linked with Arsenal in January, such has been his sustained form in the top flight, but Villa will be hoping that the sale of Jhon Duran allows them to keep hold of their talisman for a while longer yet as he aims to fire them back into the Champions League.

3 Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest) 18 goals, 112 minutes per goal

Be honest, no one saw Chris Wood becoming a killer top-flight striker at Nottingham Forest. Yet that is precisely what the gangly forward has done, spearheading his side towards a shock spot in the Champions League next season.

The 32-year-old has scored 18 goals this season, including 15 non-penalty efforts from an expected goals total of just 10.4 (as per FBref), while he is converting at a mammoth 39%, putting him among the best in Europe.

His form across the 2023/24 campaign could have been attributed to fluke, but to repeat it once more this season demonstrates that there is a seriously talented striker leading the line at the City Ground.

2 Erling Haaland (Man City) 19 goals, 116 mins per goal

Since his arrival at the Etihad Stadium, Erling Haaland has broken just about every goalscoring record, and even as he and Manchester City struggle this season he has managed to find the net 19 times.

He continues to hit the net at a rate of 0.76 goals per game, and strikes fear into defenders with his sheer speed and power, while also possessing an unteachable knack of being in the right place at the right time.

Having just signed a new deal in Manchester, defenders have another 10 years of trying, and ultimately failing, to stop him from finding the net in the top flight.

Erling Haaland since joining Manchester City

Appearances

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Goals

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Assists

17

Minutes per goal/assist

81.7

1 Alexander Isak (Newcastle) 17 goals, 111 mins per goal

Perhaps now slightly numb to Haaland’s ridiculous scoring rate, we’ve opted to dethrone the Norwegian marksman and replace him with Alexander Isak.

Isak may trail Haaland by two goals in the goalscoring charts at the time of writing, but his 111 minutes per goal is actually better than Haaland’s 116, and so too are his goals per 90 minutes (0.81 v 0.77).

Playing for a slightly inferior side in Newcastle United, Isak has also managed a better conversion rate (26% vs 20%) than Haaland, and is carrying the Magpies towards European football once more, catching the eye of clubs across the world in the process.

Haaland v Isak in 2025 (Premier League)

Erling Haaland

Alexander Isak

Games

6

6

Goals

5

5

Assists

2

1

The apple of every Newcastle fan’s eye, they will be praying that they can keep hold of him this summer.

Chelsea are very willing to entertain the possibility of selling a marquee player in their squad this summer, coming as some European heavyweights plan to initiate talks over signing him ahead of the 2025/2026 campaign.

Players who could leave Chelsea this summer

Enzo Maresca and the Stamford Bridge hierarchy have some very big decisions to make in regard to fringe players, with a host of notable names out on temporary spells right now and set to return to Cobham later this year.

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João Félix, Carney Chukwuemeka, Axel Disasi, Renato Veiga and Ben Chilwell – who all sealed January loan exits – joined the likes of Raheem Sterling, Lesley Ugochukwu, Armando Broja, Djordje Petrovic and Kepa Arrizabalaga in finding limited-time new landing spots.

Brighton (away)

February 14th

Aston Villa (away)

February 22nd

Southampton (home)

February 25th

Leicester City (home)

March 9th

Arsenal (away)

March 16th

BlueCo must decide how they wish to proceed with the aforementioned crop, while uncertainty also surrounds the future of versatile forward Christopher Nkunku.

The France international’s mooted January exit was a hot topic throughout the window, with Nkunku agreeing terms over a move to Bayern Munich at one stage while also attracting serious interest from Premier League rivals Man United.

Chelsea were thought to be demanding up to £70 million to let Nkunku go mid-season, which perhaps explains why the 27-year-old couldn’t quite secure a move away from Stamford Bridge before the deadline.

That being said, Bayern’s interest remains, and Nkunku is thought to be among Vincent Kompany’s primary targets for next campaign.

Chelsea very open to selling Nkunku as Bayern plan summer talks

According to GiveMeSport, Chelsea are very open to selling Nkunku this summer, and Bayern are planning to revisit talks at the end of this season.

The former RB Leipzig sensation, despite not being a key mainstay under Maresca, is still one of Chelsea’s top scorers in all competitions with 13 goals in 31 total appearances so far.

It is believed that this prolific return, among other factors, is attracting serious admiration from within the Allianz Arena and high-ranking Bayern chiefs are serious fans of the ex-Bundesliga prodigy.

As such, there is apparently a determination to sign Nkunku at Bayern, so Chelsea certainly have an opportunity to offload the £195,000-per-week attacker.

“Yeah, he’s a top player, we all know his quality, how he is as a player,” said Felix about Nkunku, before the Portuguese’s loan switch to AC Milan.

“We already saw him doing amazing things at Leipzig. And yeah, I like to play with him. I think we think the game kind of like the same way.”