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Manchester United have identified Sevilla goalkeeper Yassine Bounou as their "main target" to replace David De Gea between the sticks, according to journalist Rudy Galetti.

What's the latest Man United transfer news?

Recent reports indicating that Man United are unwilling to pay Diogo Costa's €75m (£64m) release clause, but FC Porto are unwilling to lower the price, so Erik ten Hag may be forced to move on to other goalkeeper targets.

According to talkSPORT, Everton's Jordan Pickford is at the top of the Red Devils' list, and the England goalkeeper would jump at the chance of moving to Old Trafford, as a result of his desire to play in the Champions League.

United could make a move for Pickford even if De Gea remains at the club, while they have also been linked with a move for Brentford's David Raya, who has now rejected multiple contract offers from the Bees.

While Pickford is emerging as a key target for Ten Hag, Galetti has now told GiveMeSport that bringing in the Sevilla goalkeeper will be the manager's main priority this summer.

The journalist said:“ At the moment, Manchester United remain interested in Bounou. De Gea’s situation does not leave them calm, with so many doubts about the Spanish goalkeeper who also had offers from Saudi Arabia and you’re seeing Bounou who could replace him and for this reason, he remains the main target for Man United.”

Who is Yassine Bounou?

The Morocco international, who was hailed as GOAL as an "immovable force", made a name for himself at the World Cup, with members of the media lauding him as a "hero" due to his solid performances, ranked by Sofascore as his side's fourth-best performing player in their remarkable run to the semi-final.

Hailed as "brilliant" by sports writer John McAuley, the 32-year-old has also impressed at club level, with journalist Abhishek Dey claiming he was the "best" goalkeeper in La Liga during the 2021-22 campaign.

That said, there are some indications the £15k-per-week shot-stopper, who impressed against Man United in 2020, is starting to show his age, keeping just five clean sheets in La Liga last season.

Having conceded an average of 1.71 goals per 90 over the past year, the Sevilla goalkeeper ranks in just the 16th percentile, when compared to his positional peers.

As such, Man United would be better off prioritising a move for Pickford, as the Everton goalkeeper is only 29-years-old, and he is already proven in the Premier League, having made 248 appearances in the competition.

Ange Postecoglou's summer rebuild at Tottenham Hotspur looks to be getting underway, with various reports suggesting that the Lilywhites are now closing in on a deal for Brentford's David Raya.

That impending arrival comes as part of what could be a sizeable squad shake-up at N17 over the coming weeks and months, with Postecoglou set to oversee something of a mass clearout ahead of next season, amid the prospect of a host of notable departures.

With regard to those who could follow Raya in bolstering the squad, the Daily Star recently reported that the north London outfit are considering making a £50m move for Manchester United winger, Jadon Sancho, albeit with the Red Devils set to demand close to £60m if they are to part ways.

This follows a previous report from the Guardian that claimed the Englishman's place at Old Trafford is now 'under threat' due to his lack of impact in recent seasons, while Manchester Evening News has revealed that United boss Erik ten Hag is said to be growing 'increasingly impatient' with the former Borussia Dortmund ace.

Having been signed for £73m back in the summer of 2021, the 23-year-old has since gone on to score just 12 goals and provide only six assists in 79 games in all competitions, with those woes notably seeing the winger miss out on a place in Gareth Southgate's World Cup squad last year.

That seemingly paints a picture of a player who is simply struggling to perform at present, although Postecoglou and co may be hoping that they can coax the best out of a talent who previously caught the attention during his stint in Germany…

Should Tottenham sign Sancho?

It is easy to forget – amid his current woes – that Sancho was once earning rave reviews due to his consistently stellar displays at Dortmund, having notably been hailed as the "perfect player" by German legend, Lothar Matthaus back in 2018.

Also lauded as "superb" by Bayern Munich star, Thomas Muller, the former Manchester City starlet certainly made his mark in the Bundesliga, having ultimately racked up 114 goals and assists in just 137 games in all competitions while plying his trade at Westfalenstadion.

The aim will be for the 23-cap trickster to try and get back to those heights if he is to make the leap and join Postecoglou's side this summer, with it potentially set to prove a notable coup if the Greek-Aussie can get Sancho fit and firing again.

The wide man's ability to perform at the elite level may also be shown by the fact that he is said to share a number of statistical and stylistic similarities with compatriot, Jack Grealish – according to FBref – with the latter man only recently playing his part in City's remarkable treble-winning campaign.

That likeness between the two wingers – who both operate typically off the left flank – is shown by the fact that the pair can both glide forward with the ball at their feet to devastating effect, with Grealish ranking in the top 3% for progressive carries among his European peers, while Sancho ranks in the top 13% in that regard.

Equally, the two men are also alike due to their ability to impact proceedings in the final third, with the latter man ranking in the top 8% for touches in the attacking penalty area, while the City ace ranks in the top 10% in that regard.

The former Aston Villa man is evidently still riding high following that glittering campaign – as his recent celebration antics would suggest – having notably played a vital role in that glorious success after providing five goals and 11 assists in 50 games in all competitions.

It would then, therefore, be a wise move for Postecoglou to land his own version of the "unplayable" ace – as described by pundit Rio Ferdinand – with the signing of Sancho, with the United man perhaps just in need of a change of scenery in order to get back to his best.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly reignited their January interest in a La Liga ace, as Julen Lopetegui prepares for his first summer in charge at Molineux.

Despite the link, it’s expected to be a tough transfer window for the Spaniard following the emergence of the club’s FFP woes, however, the latest target could be one to bolster the side with little financial burden.

What’s the latest on David Garcia to Wolves?

As reported by Spanish outlet AS yesterday (via Sport Witness), Wolves are part of the chase to sign Osasuna centre-back David Garcia.

The report states that ‘several’ English clubs seek the Spaniard, suggesting that ‘especially Wolves’ are interested in his talents this summer.

AS add that the Midlands club were interested in the defender in January, and had ‘already tempted’ the 29-year-old who has a release clause of €20m (£17m).

What could David Garcia bring to Wolves?

Hailed as “commanding and excellent” by journalist Josh Bunting, Garcia has had a solid season in La Liga, as supported by his average Sofascore match rating of 6.93, ranking him in the top three of Osasuna’s best performers.

The 29-year-old has contributed to eight clean sheets this campaign, acting as a strong presence in defence as shown by winning 59% of his total duels in La Liga with an average of 4.3 per game, via Sofascore.

Wolves have had a more testing season than Los Rojillos, who finished seventh in the Spanish top-tier, with their biggest achievement of the term confirming their survival after sitting rock bottom of the Premier League on Christmas day.

Lopetegui will opt for reinforcements this summer on a tight budget, and for £17m, the former Real Madrid boss could get a bargain in Garcia.

With a lot of speculation regarding the future of centre-back Max Kilman who is reportedly on the radar of Tottenham, Molineux could land themselves an upgrade on the Englishman in the Pamplona-born gem.

As per FBref, the Spaniard has performed better than the 26-year-old over the past year, averaging a higher rate per 90 in most defensive areas.

The Osasuna ace averages a huge 5.07 clearances and 1.14 tackles per 90, as well as 1.51 interceptions and 2.82 aerials, proving himself to be an assured figure in the box at 6 feet tall.

The Wolves central defender falls short of the Spaniard, averaging 4.46 clearances, 2.34 aerials, 0.98 tackles and just 0.52 interceptions, via FBref, suggesting that the 29-year-old could be an upgrade should he opt to depart this summer.

Another area that Garcia could benefit Lopetegui in is his average of 3.53 progressive passes per 90, with the Spanish coach identified to want his team to ‘play out from the back’, as noted by Adam Scully at Total Football Analysis.

Molineux could land themselves a gem this summer for a slim price considering his talents, however with a swarm of clubs following the centre-back, only time will tell if Wolves can get their man.

Everton have fallen by the wayside these past few years, with mismanagement from the top, and woeful showings on the pitch, Goodison Park has been sapped of its vitality and faces the daunting prospect of relegation from the Premier League.

The Blue side of Merseyside has been left shaking like a leaf, and despite the managerial appointment of Sean Dyche in January, and subsequently collecting home victories over Arsenal and Brentford, recently demolishing high-flying Brighton & Hove Albion 5-1 on the south coast, the Toffees remain just one point above the murky water of the bottom three with two matches to play.

If top-flight status is preserved once again, Dyche will have his work cut out in merging aptitude on the transfer front with application on the pitch and burnishing the club's image will require an unflappable resolve from all affiliated.

One sure-fire way to set the cogs into motion is to make good of recent rumours attributing interest from Everton owner Farhad Moshiri in rising Arsenal star Folarin Balogun, who has been flourishing out on loan in Ligue 1 with Reims this season.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, writing for GIVEMESPORT last month, Everton are 'among a very long list of clubs keeping tabs on Balogun', who wishes to seek a "different kind of challenge" this summer with the Gunners unable to promise him regular minutes.

Should Everton sign Folarin Balogun?

Hailed as a "goal scoring machine" by journalist Garland Gillen, the 21-year-old has indeed been in emphatic form this term, plundering 20 goals and three assists from 36 matches across all competitions with that seeing Arsenal raise his asking price to over €40m (£35m).

The previous campaign, the highly-rated young forward landed three goals and assists apiece from only nine starts for Middlesbrough in the Championship, with the first half of the term within the Premier League 2 leaving the ace with 13 goals from just 11 matches.

As per FBref, the 13-cap England U21 international – with seven goals – already ranks among the top 27% of forwards across Europe's top five leagues for rate of non-penalty goals per 90, also ranking among the top 7% for non-penalty xG and the top 9% for total shots won.

The £31k-per-week gem is certainly a "frightening" talent, as hailed by journalist Paul Brown, and although he does not yet boast the refined prolific edge that comes with confidence and experience, his staggering haul during his first full season at top level illustrates his remarkable capabilities.

He is listed as a comparable player to Liverpool star Darwin Nunez, as per FB ref, who has been a mercurial and electric forward on Merseyside since his club-record £85m arrival from Benfica in the summer, albeit wasteful and unquestionably the unfinished article.

Nunez scored 34 times from 41 matches for Águias last season, and while he boasts 15 goals and four assists from only 26 starting appearances for Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool this term, he has been branded as "too wasteful" by the likes of club legend Robbie Fowler.

Both forwards bear a semblance in their knack of finding opportune moments in the offensive third to strike, with the Uruguayan ranking among the top 1% of positional peers for non-penalty xG and the top 2% for total shots per 90.

Time will tell if either star will blossom into the full scope of their skill set, but Balogun has certainly taken the right early strides and could yet lead Everton to glory as their 'frightening' new talisman.

Manchester United are now keeping tabs on Moussa Diaby – but it's unclear how they'll act on the interest until their ownership situation is sorted, according to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg.

Are Man United signing Moussa Diaby?

The Bayer Leverkusen man has been excellent this year in Germany, with nine goals and eight assists so far in the Bundesliga, having played on both flanks and also as a second striker at times. Regardless of position, he has been able to continually hit the back of the net – and that is something United will want in their own frontline.

The Red Devils have already made it clear that they want to add another midfielder and a striker to their ranks this summer, with the club desperate to add more goals to their ranks. With only Marcus Rashford managing above ten efforts in the Premier League this season, it means Erik ten Hag could certainly use another option in that forward line to pillage some goals.

Now, it appears their search for a forward option could have led them to Diaby. According to Plettenberg, the Red Devils are monitoring his current situation and are keeping tabs on the player. However, it appears that is as far as the interest goes, and what happens next could largely depend on the ownership situation at Old Trafford.

He wrote: "He‘s on the list of @NUFC but understand that it was not advanced in the last months.

"@ManUtd is monitoring his situation instead and confirmed. Next steps depend on the club‘s ownership.

"Bayer‘s price valuation between €70-80m. Contract until 2025. Key player for Alonso."

Right now, there is a tussle for the ownership of Man United and it could drag on for a while yet. The Glazers finally appear to be willing to sell up and it has led to two bidders emerging as potential contenders to take the reins at the club.

One is Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is vying for around 69% of the club; and Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, who wants full ownership of the Red Devils. This bidding war rages on and as of yet, it is unclear who will take over and no deal has yet been completed – and it now appears to be affecting some of their transfer business, at least as far as Diaby is concerned.

Should Man United sign Moussa Diaby?

The Red Devils are certainly in need of some more goals in their ranks and Diaby would add plenty of those if his season with Bayer Leverkusen is anything to go by.

To add on to his total in the Bundesliga, he has also managed three in seven in the Europa League – showing his ability to produce on the European stage – and he has a further two in the Champions League. It shows that, regardless of the platform, he is still capable of maintaining his high standards and performing and scoring goals.

He's also been praised by football talent scout Jacek Kulig, who stated that the winger has been "fantastic" in Germany since his move over to his current club.

Diaby then offers versatility in attack with his ability to play across the frontline and has also got goals in his boots – so if United did manage to make a bid for him and did opt to do so, he could be a fantastic signing for the Red Devils, but whether they are willing to part with around £61m for him remains to be seen.

Liverpool are looking into the possibility of signing OGC Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram this summer, according to journalist Jonathan Johnson.

Who is Khephren Thuram?

The 22-year-old has arguably been one of the standout midfielders in Ligue 1 this season, performing at a high level throughout the campaign. He has made 34 appearances in the competition, scoring twice and registering four assists, as well as averaging 1.5 tackles per game.

Thuram's current Nice deal doesn't expire until the end of the 2024/25 season, but that doesn't mean that there won't be interest in him this summer. Liverpool are on the lookout for several new signings in the middle of the park – younger additions who could provide legs and quality – and they have been linked with a move for the Frenchman.

Could Thuram move to Liverpool this summer?

Speaking to Caught Offside, Johnson talked up the idea of the Reds signing Thuram over Chelsea, although he did admit that Newcastle United are also in the mix:

"We’ve seen Chelsea linked with three French midfield players in the form of Adrien Rabiot, Manu Kone, and Khephren Thuram ahead of this summer.

"With top young talents like Kone and Thuram, who are looking for European football and who are likely to have other clubs in for them, it doesn’t really make sense for them to jump to a club like Chelsea, where playing time isn’t guaranteed and where there won’t be the chance to play in Europe next season.

"When you think that Kone could also have interest from PSG and Thuram’s being looked at by Liverpool and Newcastle, these would probably represent better moves for them to continue their progression."

Thuram could be such an exciting signing by Liverpool if they get a deal over the line this summer, having been lauded for his "excellent technique & ball control at speed" by football talent scout Jacek Kulig, as well as for being a "proactive & tenacious tackler" at a massive 6 foot 4.

These are precisely the attributes that the Reds need before the start of next season, with the likes of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson toiling and looking past their best, and Thiago, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain simply injured too often.

He could excel in the deep-lying No.6 role and provide the energy and defensive cover that Fabinho used to, and at 22, there is no reason why he shouldn't get better and better over the next six or seven years.

Leeds United boss Javi Gracia will not hesitate to continue to make surprising team selections in light of his choice to omit Junior Firpo from starting in the Whites' defeat against Fulham last weekend, according to journalist Dean Jones.

What's the latest news involving Junior Firpo and Javi Gracia?

Last Saturday, Gracia opted not to select Firpo to play against Fulham at Craven Cottage, instead fielding Maximilian Wober on the left-hand side of the defence in what ended up being a disappointing 2-1 defeat for the Yorkshire outfit, as per BBC Sport.

Before the clash in west London, Firpo had started Leeds United's last 11 Premier League matches, as per Transfermarkt, meaning that his omission may have come as a surprise to the away support.

Nevertheless, the 26-year-old's form has dipped of late, none more so than in Leeds United's 6-1 loss to Liverpool at Elland Road last Monday. As shown on WhoScored, Firpo endured a torrid time in the affair and picked up a match rating of just 5.35/10 for his exploits.

Gracia has already been recently been pressed on his selection choices of late, particularly that of his failure to field Wilfried Gnonto from the start in their last three matches.

As cited by Leeds Live, the Spaniard spoke about the youngster's fitness before his side's match against Fulham last weekend, stating: “Gnonto is ready. He had a little issue, he had some problem, but now he's ready. He's training from the last weeks and, in the beginning when he came back, it's true I tried to protect a little bit, but now he's ready and available."

Journalist Jones is adamant that Gracia will continue to pick whoever he sees best fit to help Leeds United claim the results they need to secure Premier League survival.

Speaking to Football FanCast, Jones said: "I mean, they've made a lot of changes like that [Firpo omission]. I haven't seen enough of Firpo directly to know whether he would have made any difference in that precise game.

"But Gracia hates the fact that he keeps getting questioned on his team selection. He says I know what I'm looking at, there are different teams for different scenarios."

Can Javi Gracia keep Leeds United in the Premier League?

It looks right now like it could go down to the wire; nevertheless, Leeds have a huge opportunity to put some distance between themselves and their relegation rivals when they face off against Leicester City at Elland Road on Tuesday night.

Securing all three points would take the Whites four points clear of the relegation zone while would also boost morale massively following a three-game losing streak in the Premier League.

On the other hand, losing out to the Foxes at home could have severe consequences, as not only would Leicester leapfrog them in the table, but Everton could also plunge the Yorkshire side into the relegation zone with a victory over Newcastle United on Thursday evening.

Realistically, it's all to play for at this point and events during this midweek round of English top-flight fixtures may go a long way to deciding who manages to avoid the drop come the end of this term.

أعرب الأرجنتيني ماوريسيو بوتشيتينو المدير الفني لفريق تشيلسي الإنجليزي، عن سعادته بالفوز على لوتون تاون بالجولة 20 من البريمرليج.

تشيلسي أنهى عام 2023 بالانتصار على لوتون بصعوبة بثلاثية مقابل هدفين، بعد تعثرات البلوز وتذبذب النتائج منذ بداية الموسم.

طالع أيضًا.. رد فعل غاضب من تياجو سيلفا بعد فوز تشيلسي ضد لوتون تاون

وقال بوتشيتينو في تصريحات لشبكة “BBC” البريطانية: “نحن نلعب في أصعب دوري في العالم، لوتون تاون فريق جيد جدًا، لقد واجهنا صعوبات على مدار المباراة، ويمكننا أن نرى كيف يتطور الفريق منذ بداية الموسم”.

وأضاف: “في الشوط الأول سيطرنا بشكل جيد للغاية على الكرة، عندما كانت النتيجة 3-0 ظننا أن المباراة انتهت، لكنننا في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، الأمر لا ينتهي أبدًا إلا مع صافرة النهاية”.

وعن تسجيل بالمر ومادويكي أهداف تشيلسي: “أنا سعيد للغاية لأننا نتحدث عن فريق من الشباب الذين يظهرون أنهم يتمتعون بالجودة اللازمة لفريقنا، بالمر يقدم مستوى رائعًا منذ بداية الموسم، وهدفه الثاني اليوم كان رائعًا”.

وتحدث عن تياجو سيلفا: “يبلغ من العمر 39 عامًا، ولا يزال يلعب كلاعب في بداية العشرينات، إنه يجلب الخبرة للفريق وحالته الرائعة تساعدنا على النهوض دائمًا”.

وواصل: “لقد كان أسبوعًا صعبًا، سنبدأ العام الجديد بطريقة إيجابية، ومن الجيد أن ننهي عام 2023 بهذه الطريقة”.

وأردف بالحديث عن سوق الانتقالات: “منذ بداية الموسم عانينا من العديد من الإصابات، لا أفكر في الذهاب إلى سوق الانتقالات ولكن سنناقش الأمر مع المالكين والمدير الرياضي”.

واختتم: “فترة الانتقالات أمر خاص بالنادي، الشيء الأكثر أهمية هو التركيز مع فريقنا الحالي، نحتاج إلى إيجاد الزخم، ومن ثم سنرى ما سيحدث في النصف الثاني من الموسم”.

On-loan Manchester United midfielder Marcel Sabitzer is reportedly "highly likely" to leave Bayern Munich and wants to join the Red Devils permanently.

How has Sabitzer done for Man Utd?

The 29-year-old moved to Old Trafford on a temporary basis back in January, having found it difficult to become a regular for Bayern, making only seven starts in the Bundesliga. He has done well in his short time at United to date, however, proving to be an effective performer, not to mention scoring the winning goal in the FA Cup quarter-final win over Fulham.

With Casemiro suspended for a chunk of Premier League games, Sabitzer has filled in impressively, putting his experience to good use and averaging 1.8 tackles and 1.6 clearances per game in the competition. It remains up in the air whether he will seal a permanent move to United at the end of the season, however, as Erik ten Hag weighs up his options.

The Austrian certainly seems keen on the idea of staying put, according to recent report, and it is hard to see him having much of a future at Bayern, even though new manager Thomas Tuchel could potentially rate him more highly than Julian Nagelsmann.

Now, a new report has emerged – one that further clears up Sabitzer's current situation.

Is a permanent move on the cards?

According to Sport 1 journalist Kerry Hau [via Sport Witness], there are "growing signs" that the midfielder will depart Bayern for good once the summer window arrives. He "does not want" to return to the Bundesliga giants and instead "hopes" to join United on a permanent basis and is "very comfortable" there. It is also claimed that "all signs points to farewell" and that an exit is "highly likely".

The Red Devils don't have an option to sign him in his contract at Old Trafford, but he will hope that his performances have done enough to impress Ten Hag.

This is a tricky one for United, with Sabitzer a top-class player with a wealth of experience, having racked up 69 caps for Austria and scoring 14 goals for good measure. He does turn 30 later this year, however, so offering him a potentially long-term deal would be a risk, especially as both Casemiro and Christian Eriksen are 31 years of age.

Ten Hag could be wiser to look at a younger alternative to the Bayern man, although the idea of him signing permanently is still no bad thing – Diogo Dalot has hailed him as a "machine" – especially if it was a shorter-term deal that only takes him into his early 30s.

Sky Sports journalist Kaveh Solhekol has claimed that Everton are unlikely to suffer a points deduction this season amid allegations of an FFP breach.

What's the latest on Everton and the FFP charges?

It has become public knowledge this week that the Toffees will have to answer to an independent commission after claims they have breached Premier League financial fair play rules.

To be specific, clubs within the English top-flight are only allowed to record a maximum of £105m in losses over a three-year period. For Everton, in this time, their reported figure sits at £371.8m.

Understandably, there will be great concern among the fanbase that the club could soon be hit with any number of punishments, including a points deduction.

With the club caught in the midst of a tight relegation battle, even a minor deduction could have catastrophic consequences on their plight to avoid the drop.

Seeing as Leeds are just one place above Sean Dyche and co in the table, with both teams on 26 points, some supporters may have been hoping a points deduction could help their relegation fight.

However, while talking about the situation on Sky Sports, Solhekol, who referenced similarities between Manchester City's FFP case, seemed to think that it will take "months and months" before any ruling is made and so this season's standings should not be affected.

He explained: "Everton fans may be a little bit concerned this evening. Of course, they will be.

"They will be thinking, look, we're in trouble near the bottom of the Premier League, is this going to affect us this season? Could we get a points deduction?

“And now, I can't speak with absolute certainty. But these things usually take quite a while – we're talking months, could be months and months.

"So it would be a little bit surprising if this was all tied up before the end of the season, especially because both [Everton and Manchester City] can appeal as well.

"So I can't say 100%. But looking at the rulebooks and judging by what's happened in the past, I think it's unlikely that this will be done and dusted before the end of the season."

Will Everton end up getting a points deduction?

As Solhekol alludes to, Man City are also under investigation for allegedly breaching FFP rules but it's not felt that any ruling with happen this season, so they too shouldn't have their league standing impacted any time soon.

This update on Everton will no doubt come as a relief to fans. After all, the club currently sit just two points above the bottom three with only 10 games left to play this season.

A club statement responding to the allegations claimed that they "strongly" contest any notion of non-compliance and believe they haven't breached any rules. With that in mind, this could drag on as they look prepared to "robustly defend" themselves.

In full, it read: "Everton Football Club is disappointed to hear of the Premier League’s decision to refer an allegation of a breach of Profit & Sustainability regulations to an independent commission for review.

"The Club strongly contests the allegation of non-compliance and together with its independent team of experts is entirely confident that it remains compliant with all financial rules and regulations.

"Everton is prepared to robustly defend its position to the commission. The Club has, over several years, provided information to the Premier League in an open and transparent manner and has consciously chosen to act with the utmost good faith at all times.

"The Club will not be making any further comment at this time."