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An update has emerged on Newcastle United and their plans for their fringe players in the summer transfer window… 

What’s the talk?

When asked about the futures of Dwight Gayle, Karl Darlow, Ciaran Clark and Matt Ritchie, Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie has revealed that the Magpies are expected to ship off some of their squad players ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.

The journalist has also teased that they may not be the only ones who depart St. James’ Park in the coming months as Eddie Howe wields his axe.

He told GIVEMESPORT: “There might be a surprise among that list, but I do expect there to be a bit of a clear out and then they’ll need to bring in some fresher players, because a lot of those guys have been there a long time.”

Supporters will be delighted

The Toon supporters will be delighted by this news as it suggests that the club will finally be axing a number of players who are not making positive contributions on the pitch at Premier League level.

Darlow, for example, endured a shocking start to the 2021/22 campaign as he covered for Martin Dubravka. He averaged a dismal SofaScore rating of 6.47 as he let in 1.9 goals per game across eight appearances, making one error directly leading to a goal and giving away one penalty.

This suggests that he is not good enough to be the club’s number two as he struggled badly when he was pressed into action in 2021.

Gayle, meanwhile, played eight games in the entire league season and averaged six minutes per match, failing to score or register an assist in his time on the pitch. Steve Bruce and Howe opted against handing him regular game time, which is why now could be the right time for him to move on.

Clark was left out of the squad for the second half of the campaign after a dreadful six months leading up to January. He averaged a SofaScore rating of 6.29 – the lowest of any outfielder in the squad – as he made 13 appearances in the top flight.

Fans will, therefore, be delighted by the prospect of the Magpies cashing in on these players, among others, as they have shown that they are unlikely to make a significant impact for Howe in the Premier League next term.

AND in other news, Howe can finally axe “shocking” flop as Newcastle eye move for “enormous” £17m machine…

Liverpool’s new sporting director Julian Ward is believed to be eyeing up a move for Leeds United starlet Kalvin Phillips this summer, according to The Telegraph.

The Lowdown: Double signing on the horizon?

The 26-year-old is an academy graduate at Elland Road, working his way up through the ranks at Elland Road to make his first-team debut back in 2015, where he has since gone on to become an integral feature in Jesse Marsch’s starting XI, making 234 appearances for the Premier League side to date.

The midfielder does still have two years remaining on his contract with the Yorkshire outfit, but his impressive performances appear to have caught the eye of multiple top-flight clubs, one of those being the Reds.

Ward and Jurgen Klopp are serious in their pursuit of Benfica forward Darwin Nunez, according to reliable figures in the press, and now it looks like Phillips could be the second big signing this summer.

The Latest: Liverpool monitoring Phillips

In a new article published by The Telegraph, it’s claimed that Liverpool are currently ‘monitoring’ Phillips’ situation, but are set to face competition for his signature from rivals Manchester City.

The source goes on to state that Aston Villa have also been linked with the Leeds talisman, but that the Whites are in ‘ongoing contract talks’ with their man, meaning that a summer exit is ‘not guaranteed’.

The outlet reports that any club making an attempt to sign the creative will have to cough up a fee of somewhere in the region of £50-60m.

The Verdict: Midfield rival for Henderson?

With the news that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been given the green light to leave Liverpool during the upcoming window, the Reds will now be on the hunt to find a suitable replacement in the middle of the park, and Phillips could potentially be the ideal candidate to take his place.

The 19-cap international, who was once dubbed a “phenomenal” player by former Three Lions manager Fabio Capello, averaged 2.7 tackles, 1.2 interceptions and 3.7 long balls per league game this season, via WhoScored, despite only making 20 appearances due to injury.

With Fabinho and Thiago Alcantara seemingly forming a dominant partnership in Liverpool’s midfield three, perhaps the Leeds man could come in to rival the ageing Jordan Henderson for the third spot in the trio.

In other news… a BBC Radio 5 Live pundit has been reacting to some huge Liverpool transfer news…

Everton have been heavily linked with James Tarkowski for a long time as they are attempting to bolster their defence following a disappointing Premier League season, and a fresh update has now emerged in that regard from a reliable journalist.

What’s the latest?

According to journalist Ryan Taylor, the Toffees have now submitted a formal contract offer for the 29-year-old centre-back.

The Daily Express reporter tweeted: “Everton also hopeful of wrapping up signing of James Tarkowski on free transfer after submitting formal contract offer.”

Supporters will be buzzing

There is definitely a need for defensive reinforcements in the Everton team, so the news that Tarkowski is seemingly closer to sealing a move to Goodison Park will surely leave supporters buzzing.

The Toffees struggled in the Premier League this season and their back-line came under severe scrutiny for their lacklustre performances, with Jamie Carragher labelling the defence a “Championship back four” following a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Spurs in March.

Not only have the performances been poor, with Frank Lampard’s side conceding the fifth-most goals in the Premier League this season (66), they have also been plagued with injuries to some of their most consistent and experienced defenders.

Both Ben Godfrey and Yerry Mina have suffered multiple injury problems this season, so signing a consistent and reliable centre-back in Tarkowski would be a major coup and amazing business on Moshiri’s part especially – they would sign him on a free transfer as he is out of contract with recently-relegated Burnley.

Tarkowski has proven with his performances this season that he deserves to play Premier League football despite the Clarets’ relegation woes.

As per SofaScore, the 29-year-old scored one goal and delivered two assists in the recent top-flight campaign, whilst making 1.4 interceptions, 1.8 tackles and 5.2 clearances per game. He won the majority of his duels (68%) and was successful with 71% of his dribbles, demonstrating that he has been a solid force and would likely be a great addition to the Everton team.

With that in mind, Moshiri and Frank Lampard could be on to a winner if they complete the signing of the defender, and it would be a great first summer signing for the Toffees to set the standard for the changes that the club want to make ahead of next season.

AND in other news – “I know…”: Journalist drops huge Everton transfer update that supporters will love

Ex-BBC man Noel Whelan has insisted that Everton should sell Richarlison this summer if Paris Saint-Germain meets the asking price for the Brazilian.

The Lowdown: PSG links

According to a report by 90min, PSG are ready to make a move for the Toffees forward.

It is claimed that the Merseyside outfit need to sell either Richarlison or Dominic Calvert-Lewin in order to ease concerns over potential Financial Fair Play breaches.

Football Insider have reported that Frank Lampard will accept offers over £50m for the Brazil international, and the club are increasingly confident that a deal can be secured.

The Latest: Whelan’s claim

Ex-BBC man Whelan has urged Everton to get the deal done if a suitable offer comes in for the 25-year-old.

Speaking with Football Insider, he claimed: “It’s a no-brainer for me if there is interest in Richarlison.

“He drives me crazy. The antics that follow him on the pitch just completely overshadow what a great player he can be. If you can get a big chunk of money, £50million – then get it done.

“He’s not going to sign a new deal. It’s a way of giving Lampard the money he needs to bring in maybe four new faces this summer.

“Look, it might not just be Richarlison. We’ve seen Calvert-Lewin linked with moves as well. I think they may well have to sacrifice both players to do any business this summer.”

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The Verdict: Big loss

Despite an underwhelming season for Everton in front of goal, Richarlison managed to hit double figures and become the Toffees’ top scorer for the 2021/22 Premier League campaign.

Praised by former manager Carlo Ancelotti as a ‘fantastic player’, it is no wonder that Everton fans are desperate for the club to hold onto their star man.

According to the Daily Mail however, the attacker has informed the Everton board about his intentions for the future at the club, and the Goodison faithful may have to just hope the club get the very best deal and reinvest wisely this summer.

In other news: Everton: PSG ready to make move for Richarlison

Antonio Conte reportedly has his sights set on bringing Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling to Tottenham Hotspur this summer, according to The Telegraph.

The Lowdown: Sterling profiled

The 27-year-old joined the Sky Blues in a £49m move from Premier League rivals Liverpool seven years ago, and he has since gone on to make 339 appearances for his current club, scoring 131 goals and providing 95 assists during that time, as per Transfermarkt.

Despite still having just over a year remaining on his contract with Pep Guardiola’s side, the winger has been heavily linked with a move away from the Premier League champions, with the likes of Barcelona and Chelsea being named as potential suitors.

However, following a fresh update, it would now appear as though the most current interest is coming from the Lilywhites.

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The Latest: Spurs line up Sterling swoop

In a new article published by The Telegraph, it is claimed that Sterling is a player that Conte would ‘no doubt’ look at signing if he decides to leave City. However, it remains ‘highly questionable’ whether or not Spurs would be able to afford his wages and price tag, which is believed to have been set at around the £80m mark.

The report added that the 74-cap England international will ‘carefully weigh his options’ up whilst on holiday next month before making a return to the UK to hold ‘talks’ with City about his future, although it is thought that the attacker would aim to join a club ‘higher’ than the north London outfit.

The Verdict: Second time lucky?

Despite finding the net 17 times across all competitions this season, Sterling has slightly fallen down the pecking order under Guardiola in recent weeks behind the likes of Phil Foden, Riyad Mahrez and Jack Grealish, so it’s no shock to see him being rumoured with a summer exit.

The former Liverpool man, who was once dubbed a “beast” by former City centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo, has previously been associated with a switch to N17, after Spurs chairman Daniel Levy was offered the player as part of an attempted swap deal for Harry Kane just last year.

After successfully securing Champions League football for Tottenham next term, Conte is now said to be targeting between six and eight new signings to bolster his ranks ahead of the 2022/23 season, one of which is a forward who can play either centrally or out wide. If the price is right, the versatile Sterling might just be someone who comes back onto the club’s radar in the coming months.

In other news… Conte is believed to have made a major transfer decision involving this former Spurs star

Sunderland striker Ross Stewart is a wanted man after what has been a miraculous first full season in League One with Sunderland.

in 49 League One appearances, including the play-offs, the Scotland international has racked up a staggering solitary assist in 19 appearances for Ross County.

Under Alex Neil, he has turned into a ruthless, talismanic goal-machine, which has attracted the likes of Rangers who have sniffed out the 25-year-old and may offer him the opportunity of a homecoming.

Earlier this month it was said that Rangers were keeping tabs on the Sunderland talisman with Pete O’Rourke telling GIVEMESPORT:

“It looks like he’s obviously on their wanted list, Ross Stewart. It’s been talked about now for quite a few weeks that Rangers are keeping tabs on him.

“If Rangers do come calling, it’s going to be hard for somebody like Ross Stewart – a Scottish player – to turn down their advances.”

Wyke 2.0

It’s not the first time that Sunderland have had clubs sniffing about their top goalscorer.

Just last season, Charlie Wyke put up some strong metrics very similar to the aforementioned numbers from Stewart, scoring four assists in 43 appearances for a Sunderland side that failed to achieve promotion.

He was consequently surrounded with interest and moved on a free transfer to League One rivals and now Champions Wigan Athletic.

Having achieved promotion themselves, the Black Cats will need to do everything in their power to keep hold of a player who is going to be integral to their Championship survival bid next season.

Though, an offer from the likes of Rangers, who narrowly missed out on Europa League glory last week, could prove tempting for the former Ross County man.

Neil must do everything to avoid a ‘Wyke scenario’ again this summer.

In other news: Neil can save millions on “impressive” 29yo SAFC gem, imagine him in the Championship