da fezbet： Rangers are reportedly in the race to sign a versatile attacking player, but there is also believed to be plenty of interest from a number of Premier League clubs.

Rangers transfer news

da dobrowin： The Gers will feel like they are back in the Scottish Premiership title race, having picked up a dramatic 2-1 win at home to Hearts last weekend, courtesy of two goals in stoppage. Celtic's 0-0 draw away to Hibernian was an added bonus, leaving Philippe Clement's men just five points adrift of their rivals after 10 league matches this season.

There is a feeling that Rangers will need to address their squad once the January transfer window opens, however, in order to have more depth in various key areas of the pitch. It remains to be seen how much money will be available for Clement to spend on new signings, but it would be a shame if he wasn't backed during his first transfer window in charge.

It could be that the Gers look to make additions in wide attacking areas, and it looks as though they are eyeing a move for a player wanted by a host of Premier League clubs.

Rangers want Jhon Arias

According to TEAMtalk, Rangers are one of numerous clubs keen on signing Fluminense winger Jhon Arias in the near future, saying the versatile attacking midfielder is a target for other teams alongside teammate Andre.

"TEAMtalk has been told one of Andre’s midfield teammates – Jhon Arias – will also come under observation. The 26-year-old is an attack-minded midfielder and can operate both on the left and right.

We understand Crystal Palace, West Ham, Burnley, Wolves, Leicester, Leeds and Scottish giants Rangers have all checked on Arias."

Arias may not be a player who is too well-known in Europe, considering he is currently playing his football with Fluminense in Brazil, but that's not say that he isn't a footballer of real pedigree.

Jhon Arias strengths

Passing

Crossing

Good at retaining possession

Dribbling

Key passes

Set-pieces

The 26-year-old has made his mark at international level, with Arias winning 10 caps for Colombia, and he has 56 goal involvements (26 goals and 30 assists) in 135 appearances for Fluminense, standing out as an important attacking player for them. (Jhon Arias stats – Transfermarkt)

The fact that there is such a high level of interest from a number of established Premier League clubs also says a lot about Arias ability, and for Clement to bring him to Ibrox instead could be seen as a statement of intent, giving his side more firepower in the final third in the process. Either way, it is vital that Rangers bring in a few new faces, in order to freshen things up and give the squad an extra boost between January and May, and beyond for that matter.

Any early doubts about Philippe Clement's ability to turn what was a sinking ship around at Rangers have instantly been put to rest following the former AS Monaco man's first run of results. The new boss got off to the perfect start when the Gers ruthlessly dispatched Hibernian to win 4-0 in the Scottish Premiership, before remaining unbeaten in their next three games.

Among those results was their most recent 5-0 thrashing of Dundee United, as five different goalscorers contributed to the victory in stunning fashion. With every week, appointing Clement looks more and more like a wise decision. And now, Rangers look set to hand their new manager a major transfer boost in January, according to reports.

Rangers transfer news

The downfall of Michael Beale's tenure really began back in the summer transfer window when the likes of Sam Lammers and Cyriel Dessers arrived, only to struggle in front of goal. Rangers will hope that Clement can finally get the best out of the summer arrivals, but the manager may well have a plan of his own in the market.

The January transfer window represents a chance for the Belgian to make his mark on his new side, welcoming players to suit his system. According to Wayne Veysey of Football Insider, Rangers are planning on adding at least two new signings in January, and maybe even a third to really show their backing of Clement. Reinforcements could be difficult to come by, however, with reports suggesting that the Gers are short on funds and would have to rely on loan deals or loan-to-buy transfers in the winter window.

If Clement can identify targets that suit his system and know him, as well as those within the Rangers budget, then he may well turn his solid start into an impressive run at Ibrox in the second half of the campaign.

Where do Rangers need to strengthen?

Given the fact that Kemar Roofe has scored just one goal all season, it's fair to say that Rangers could do with an attacking reinforcement in the January transfer window. The likes of Abdallah Sima have helped with recent form, but Clement's side still lack a reliable focal point in their attacking line, something that the winter window must help to solve.

It has been their performance in front of goal and lack of conviction in important moments that have left Rangers five points adrift of table-toppers and Old Firm rivals Celtic. The Gers have scored 24 goals in the Scottish Premiership and conceded just six in 11 games in what is the best defensive record in the division. If they can start firing on all cylinders offensively, then watch out.

When speaking about potential January arrivals, via BBC Sport, Clement said: "I want players who are not afraid to fail, to make mistakes. There is not one team in the world who does not make mistakes – but they are perfect after that. I want to create the best technical, tactical, physical and mental team of the league in the next couple of months. If you do that, results will follow."

da leao： Arsenal are reportedly "working" on the option of signing a Premier League club's "underrated" star who Paul Merson is a big fan of.

January looming for Arteta

da brwin： The north Londoners suffered their first league defeat of the new season last Saturday, losing 1-0 to Newcastle in what was a controversial blow for manager Mikel Arteta. Arsenal's boss made no secret of his disdain for Newcastle's winning goal, which could've been ruled out for three separate offences in the build up. However, VAR allowed Anthony Gordon's strike to stand, and now Arteta must swiftly put that result behind him.

The Gunners also have January to consider soon as the winter window reopens in just under two months time, giving Arteta and sporting director Edu Gaspar an opportunity to strengthen their title challenge.

It's been widely reported that Arsenal want to sign a striker, leading to links with Brentford star Ivan Toney. An injury to Gabriel Jesus means Eddie Nketiah is Arsenal's only natural centre-forward option, and Arteta also reportedly wants a right-wing alternative to Bukayo Saka. Wolves winger Pedro Neto is a rumoured target for Arsenal to provide Saka some competition, while it's also been suggested that Arteta is eyeing a new central midfielder.

Arsenal "working" on Douglas Luiz

Supporters will be familiar with Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz, who Arsenal were plotting to sign in 2022 but ultimately failed.

The Brazilian, according to recent reports, is a name back on Arteta's radar. UOL and journalist Bruno Andrade have an update on the matter, claiming Luiz is an option Arsenal are "working" on signing. This comes as Fulham take pole position for Fluminese star Andre, another target for Arsenal, and they say the club have "have their eyes on another Brazilian" in Luiz as a result. Liverpool are also keen on the 25-year-old who has starred for Villa under Unai Emery this season.

Paul Merson praises Douglas Luiz

The former Man City midfielder has been praised by Arsenal legend and Sky pundit Merson already this season, who called Luiz "one of the most underrated players" in England right now.

Merson isn't the only pundit to heap praise on Luiz, though, with former Villa defender Alan Hutton telling Football Insider that he could fetch Emery's side a marquee fee following an "outstanding" start to the season.

“I think at this moment in time, with some of the market valuations, it would have to be over £50million,” said Hutton on Luiz.

“He’s at a great age, he’s been outstanding. He could probably play for most teams in the Premier League, with Manchester City being the strongest one.

“I think he ticks all the boxes. I think we’re talking record fees here. Obviously, Jack Grealish’s the highest and he’s not going to reach that, but we’re talking record numbers here for a midfielder.

Douglas Luiz style of play

Likes to shoot from distance

Plays the long ball

“Hopefully he doesn’t, he’s a massive part of what Villa do moving forward, but it would have to be a big number."

da apostebet： West Brom showed to the Championship that they aren't a team to take lightly in the playoff hunt this season last match, Carlos Corberan's Baggies full value for their 2-0 win over Ipswich Town this weekend just gone.

da fazobetai： Darnell Furlong and Grady Diangana traded goals in the fantastic victory under the lights at The Hawthorns, but West Brom's full attention will now be on Tuesday night's match versus Cardiff City as the fixtures start to come thick and fast for every second-tier team.

It will be a tough match on their travels, Corberan needing his players to be fresh and ready for the task at hand up against the Bluebirds who currently occupy seventh spot in the division.

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Therefore, the Baggies boss could tinker with his line-up for his side's evening kick-off in Wales. Here's Corberan's predicted XI, with two changes potentially on the cards…

1 GK – Alex Palmer

West Brom's number one goalkeeper will be retained in goal for the Baggies versus Cardiff, the 27-year-old is yet to miss a single minute of action for the west Midlanders in the Championship.

Helping his side keep eight clean sheets in the 17 games he's played, Palmer was reliable as always in keeping Ipswich Town at bay last match in the 2-0 victory.

2 RB – Darnell Furlong

Furlong will also start in Wales for his side on Tuesday night, scoring the decisive first goal of the night against the Tractor Boys after connecting with a Matt Phillips corner-kick expertly.

The right-back was also crucial in ensuring a Baggies clean sheet was kept as well, winning six of his nine attempted ground duels at the Hawthorns as per Sofascore.

3 CB – Kyle Bartley

Bartley is the next member of an unchanged backline for the Cardiff away match, the former Arsenal youth product now an experienced and trustworthy defender at West Brom.

Only losing possession three times in total versus Ipswich, Bartley's calmness on the ball could be crucial in a potentially cagey contest against the Bluebirds.

4 CB – Cedric Kipre

Alongside Bartley in the heart of defence, Cedric Kipre should also start in mid-week after his efforts against Ipswich at the back.

The 26-year-old cleared the ball away twice from danger when pressure on West Brom's goal was heating up, also helping his side defensively with a further interception and a block from an Ipswich attempt on goal.

5 LB – Conor Townsend

West Brom's reliable Irishman will start at left-back again, the 30-year-old winning every duel that came his way against Ipswich on Saturday.

Townsend's energy from down the flanks could be an effective calling card against a stern Cardiff team too, the Baggies defender averaging 2.9 ball recoveries per 90 minutes this campaign.

6 CDM – Jayson Molumby

With the fixture schedule becoming more and more congested as we enter December, Corberan may have well to utilise his full squad against Cardiff and could start Molumby over Okay Yokuşlu consequently.

Molumby had a bright spell on the pitch against Ipswich when substituted on too, tallying up an impressive 18 touches in as many minutes.

Yokuşlu will feel aggrieved if he isn't selected, but Corberan will want to ensure no needless injuries are picked up heading into a crunch few months in the Championship.

7 CDM – Alex Mowatt

Alex Mowatt will retain his spot even if his Turkish teammate is axed from the line-up, West Brom's number 27 putting in a shift versus Ipswich last match for the full 90 minutes.

The former Leeds United man only lost possession nine times in total, allowing his team to tick against the Tractor Boys.

8 RM – Jed Wallace

Wallace has played in a number of positions for the Baggies this campaign, even operating out of his usual comfort zone as a striker on occasion.

The former Millwall man excelled in the contest versus Ipswich down the right-hand side, accumulating three key passes in the game that then unlocked the Tractor Boys in defence.

9 CAM – Grady Diangana

Similarly to West Brom's number seven at right wing, Diangana can also slot in anywhere across the forward positions for Corberan's side if needed.

The silky attacker will stay in this central attacking midfield role in this predicted lineup, the 25-year-old scoring the game-clinching second goal at the weekend playing in this position.

10 LM – John Swift

The second potential change Corberan could make to his line-up for the game at the Cardiff City Stadium is reintroducing John Swift back into the team, the former Reading midfielder on fire in front of goal before an injury stopped him in his tracks – scoring six times from just 12 appearances.

Given a 19-minute run-out against Kieran McKenna's Ipswich, the £22k-per-week man could slot into the first-team plans at left wing with Phillips dropping out.

Now 32 years of age, Phillips could be rested for the Tuesday night match in order not to overwork the ex QPR midfielder.

Real Madrid are one of the biggest powers in world football and have 14 European Cups to show for it.

When it comes to their transfer business, Los Blancos rarely make a big signing that fails to impress.

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Jude Bellingham is the latest evidence of this, with the boy from Birmingham single-handedly dragging Real through La Liga games while also turning in stellar performances for the Three Lions at international level.

With Bellingham in mind, here is a list of Real Madrid’s 14 most expensive signings of all time.

14

Luis Figo, 2000

£37m from Barcelona

Luis Figo’s move directly from Barcelona to Real Madrid remains one of the most talked-about in the history of the game, and it is safe to say that the Camp Nou faithful weren’t best pleased.

Claude Makelele and Santiago Solari also joined Real that season, but their moves were overshadowed by the world record fee of £37m that saw Figo cross the divide.

The signing of the Portuguese forward is often cited as being the beginning of Florentino Perez’s Galactico era.

13

Vinicius Junior, 2018

£38.7m from Flamengo

Vinicius Junior’s rise to prominence at the Bernabeu has been nothing short of staggering.

Vinicius’ move from Flamengo to Madrid cost just shy of £40m, and there were clear teething problems in the early stages of his tenure.

At 23, he is now one of the most electric forwards in the world, scoring the only goal in the 2021/22 Champions League final against Liverpool and contributing to 31 goals across La Liga and the UCL combined last season.

12

Rodrygo, 2019

£39.5m from Santos

Rodrygo arrived from Santos in 2019 having agreed a deal a year prior. He was instrumental in their run to the Champions League title in 2022, with his late double against Manchester City in the semi-final critical to Los Blancos' success.

And at little under £40m, you have to say that in this day and age, that is undoubtedly money well spent. He's also won two La Liga titles and a Club World Cup during his time in the Spanish capital, and is closing in on 200 appearances for the club at the age of just 22. Expect Madrid to get even more of a return on this signing in the years to come.

11

Eder Militao, 2019

£43.7m from FC Porto

Centre-back Eder Militao was another summer 2019 arrival, with the club spending a whopping £320m in that window alone.

The Brazilian has been a more established figure in the Real Madrid XI, featuring 51 times in the league last season alone.

A serious injury has curtailed his progress this term, his signing has to go down as another success given the silverware Real have accrued since he arrived – not to mention the fact that his transfer fee came to just under £44m.

10

Ferland Mendy, 2019

£47m from Lyon

The shift in the footballing landscape when it comes to finances is clear as we have yet another current player up next.

Ferland Mendy made the move to Spain from Ligue 1 side Lyon in the same summer that Rodrygo arrived, though the Frenchman cost slightly less at around £47m.

Mendy was tasked with being the successor to Marcelo’s throne at left-back in a lot of ways and with his 26 La Liga appearances in the 2020/21 season being his highest tally to date, the jury is still out on that matter.

9

Zinedine Zidane, 2001

£47m from Juventus

Zinedine Zidane is not only one of the greatest players for Real Madrid, but he also did pretty well as their manager, too.

He became the first person to lead a men’s team to three consecutive Champions League titles since the competition's revamp in the 1990s, and is one of only three to ever win the tournament three times as a manager – the other two being Bob Paisley and Carlo Ancelotti.

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Zidane's signing came at a world-record fee of £47m, and capped his first season in Madrid colours by scoring perhaps the greatest Champions League goals of all time, which won them the trophy back in 2002.

The Frenchman also won La Liga and the UEFA Super Cup during his playing career at Real.

8

Luka Jovic, 2019

£52.4m from Eintracht Frankfurt

Luka Jovic is one of only two players on this list that can be labelled as a flop for their respective transfers to the white half of Madrid.

The Serbian striker cost Los Blancos £52.4m after he excelled with Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt, only for him to amass a measly three goals across his 51 appearances.

Jovic now plays for AC Milan having originally swapped Madrid for Fiorentina, but not before he went back on loan to Frankfurt.

7

Kaka, 2009

£56m from Milan

The Brazilian trend can now be resumed with Kaka, who joined Real Madrid in 2009 – another of their supremely busy transfer windows.

Kaka signed for £56m from Milan in a summer that saw Real’s total spend reach in excess of £230m.

It isn’t all about numbers with a player who boasts as much flair as Kaka does, but issues with injury and form saw him only reach double figures for goals or assists in a season on one occasion.

6

James Rodriguez, 2014

£63m from Monaco

The 2014 World Cup may have been won by Germany, but the tournament belonged to James Rodriguez of Colombia.

Lionel Messi won the tournament's Golden Ball award, whilst it was Rodriguez who took home the Golden Boot – with the best of his six goals undoubtedly being the thunderous strike that went in off of the underside of the crossbar against Uruguay in the first knockout stage.

This was a big year for him as he won the Puskas Award for the aforementioned wondergoal as well as earning a major move from Monaco to Madrid.

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£63m was the amount that Real parted ways with to sign James Rodriguez – and his stay at the Santiago Bernabeu is perhaps underrated.

37 goals and 42 assists represents a solid return from 125 outings, yet he was playing for Everton by 2020, marking a true fall from grace.

5

Cristiano Ronaldo, 2009

£80m from Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo is a figure surrounded by controversy off of the pitch, but his on-pitch exploits are undeniable.

Once again, Real broke the world-record transfer fee when they paid Manchester United £80m for the dynamic forward.

He won all there is to win in the famous white shirt and can now be seen playing for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.

Tottenham Hotspur's acquisition of James Maddison for £40m from relegated Leicester City was an astute piece of business. The England international has already been labelled by football pundit Jamie Carragher as "one of the most influential players" in the Premier League this season.

However, Spurs' display against Wolverhampton Wanderers prior to the international break was living proof that the side have become quite reliant on Maddison to create chances under Ange Postecoglou, having had just six shots at Molineux with an expected goals total of 0.7 while the playmaker was absent through injury.

Reports are now suggesting that the North London outfit have set their sights on adding more midfield depth ahead of the January transfer window.

Jobe Bellingham to Tottenham Hotspur links

According to Football Insider, Spurs are keeping tabs on Sunderland's highly-rated youngster Jobe Bellingham and have been interested in securing the 18-year-old's signature ever since January, when he was in Birmingham City's starting lineup. The outlet are also reporting that Bellingham's impressive form with the Black Cats has garnered interest from other sides in the Premier League as well as clubs in the Bundesliga.

Despite, having just turned 18 in September, Bellingham has featured in all 16 games in the Championship for Sunderland as Tony Mowbray's side sit just inside the playoff places, seeking a return to the top-flight for the first time in seven years. The youngster has managed to bag three goals and record one assist in the process, having been deployed as both a central midfielder and a number ten.

Jobe, the brother of Real Madrid superstar Jude, has made waves in England's second tier, and has been described by former Premier League striker Troy Deeney as an "absolute monster" in the making.

Jobe Bellingham's stats this season

Some Sunderland supporters even believe that Bellingham is a "copy and paste" of his older sibling which could mean the youngster has a higher ceiling than Tottenham Hotspur's Maddison, should the English giants secure his signature this winter.

Bellingham's stats at such a young age certainly make for impressive reading when compared to all players in the same position from similar leagues to the Championship over the past calendar year. The £3m midfielder is ranked in the top 12% for non-penalty goals per 90 as well as the top 2% for non-penalty xG per 90. Additionally, Bellingham is currently sitting in the top 6% for touches in the attacking penalty area per 90 and the top 19% for progressive passes received per 90, according to FBref.

This season, only Jack Clarke has scored more goals for the Black Cats than Bellingham, who is level with Dan Neil on three goals and boasts a 56% shot accuracy as well as a 17% conversion rate, according to the BBC.

The Sunderland starlet is also holding his own against Maddison in a number of key attacking metrics, proving Bellingham's frightening talent – despite his tender age.

Maddison is still way ahead of Bellingham in quality, especially with his creative nous. However, the fact that the youngster can even keep up in certain stats is a testament to his ability and could point towards a future passing of the torch should Spurs make a deal with Sunderland over the coming months.

It may be Maddison who is the shinight light at N17 at present, but if a deal for the teenager is done in 2024, it could be Bellingham who reaches heights similar to that of his Golden Boy-winning brother.

da stake casino： Glasgow Rangers were held to a draw for the first time in the Scottish Premiership this season as they failed to secure all three points against Aberdeen on Sunday.

da betobet： Philippe Clement, who replaced Michael Beale in the dugout at Ibrox last month, remains unbeaten in charge of the Scottish giants but failed to capitalise on Celtic dropping points on Saturday.

The Belgian head coach has racked up six wins and two draws in eight matches in all competitions, which is an impressive start to life in Glasgow for the former AS Monaco and Club Brugge boss.

He has not had the opportunity to bring his own players to Ibrox to shape his squad and the upcoming January transfer window will be the tactician's first chance to bolster his side with possible new additions.

Beale was allowed to bring in new recruits over the summer; including Danilo, Cyriel Dessers, Sam Lammers, Jose Cifuentes, Dujon Sterling, Jack Butland, Kieran Dowell, Abdallah Sima, and Leon Balogun.

It has now been reported that Clement would like to add to his forward department, despite the signings of Danilo, Lammers, and Dessers by his predecessor.

Rangers transfer news – Bojan Miovski

It was recently claimed by Football Insider that the Belgian manager is 'keen' to snap up a new centre-forward to add to his attacking arsenal in January.

The report added that the 49-year-old chief is also interested in bringing in another left-back to compete with Ridvan Yilmaz and Borna Barisic during the second half of the campaign.

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However, a goalscorer is within his sights as none of his current number nines have managed more than four Premiership goals so far this season.

With this in mind, Clement should push the club to swoop for Aberdeen centre-forward Bojan Miovski to improve his striker options at the start of next year.

Writing for the Scottish Sun, former Gers ace Kris Boyd suggested that the Dons star is someone the club should consider if they want to add another finisher to their roster in January.

He described the impressive ace as a forward with 'terrific' movement who can be a constant 'handful' for opposition defenders to deal with.

However, Boyd feels that it would be a difficult move for the club to complete as Aberdeen may not be keen to sell him to another Scottish club and he believes that it could take a fee within the region of £5m to tempt them into parting ways with him.

Miovski, who was dubbed a "brilliant boy" by Dons boss Barry Robson, is a proven Premiership performer and that is why Rangers must go all out to secure his signature in January.

There has been nothing to suggest that he is an active target for the Light Blues beyond these comments from Boyd but it is something that Clement should now look into given that the Belgian coach wants to bring in another striker.

Rather than signing another player, like Dessers or Lammers, who has no prior experience in Scotland, the Gers could sign a forward who has the potential to hit the ground running.

This could also allow Clement to finally ditch current Rangers centre-forward Kemar Roofe, who has been a liability for the club in recent seasons.

Kemar Roofe's injury record

The Jamaica international has dealt with consistent injury issues and has not been a reliable option for any Ibrox manager during his time in Glasgow to date.

He missed a staggering 84 competitive matches between the start of the 2020/21 and the end of the 2022/23 campaign through seven injuries.

Roofe's injury record since September of 2020 (via Transfermarkt)

Injury

Games missed

Knee injury

35

Knee injury

22

Knee injury

Seven

Knock

Six

Calf problems

Five

Thigh problems

Two

Calf problems

Seven

The experienced marksman has also been absent from ten matchday squads during the current season and only scored one goal in the ten appearances that he has been able to make so far.

This shows that Roofe is not a player Clement can rely upon over the course of a campaign as his injury problems have been a consistent issue throughout his career at Ibrox and prevented him from being a star for the Scottish giants.

It is frustrating for the 30-year-old number nine as his goal record when fit is an impressive one. Prior to his struggles this term, Roofe scored 36 goals in 78 appearances in all competitions for the club, which is a return of one goal every 2.1 matches on average.

His contract in Glasgow is due to expire at the end of the season and this means that Miovski could be brought in as his replacement in January.

Teams from outside of Scotland would be able to agree a pre-contract with him at the start of next year or the club could finally ditch him by cashing in before his exit on a free.

The statistics that show why Rangers should sign Miovski

The 24-year-old attacker has already proven himself as a Premiership performer and could hit the ground running as he knows how to deliver goals on a regular basis in Scotland and would not need a period of adaptation.

Miovski has rattled in five league goals in 12 appearances for the Dons so far this term, which is one more than any current Gers forward has managed.

He has also caught the eye in Europe with a return of two goals and one assist in three Europa Conference League starts for his club.

The left-footed whiz, who scored an excellent goal against Rangers in Sunday's 1-1 draw, also enjoyed an eye-catching 2022/23 campaign with Aberdeen.

Miovski registered an impressive 16 goals in 36 Premiership outings, along with six 'big chances' created for his teammates, and no Gers striker produced more than Antonio Colak's 14-goal haul.

These statistics suggest that the North Macedonia international has the quality to be an outstanding scoring option for Clement, due to his superior record in comparison to the club's other strikers both this and last season.

The 24-year-old talent is also reliable in terms of his durability and availability as he has started 49 of Aberdeen's 50 Premiership matches since the start of last term.

Therefore, the 6 foot 2 marksman could be a superb signing for Rangers to bolster their attack and that is why Clement should swoop for him and, in turn, ditch the injury-prone Roofe.

da betway： Erik ten Hag will look to bolster his attacking options at Manchester United by acquiring a £36m-rated ex-Chelsea forward in January.

da pinnacle： As per reporter Florian Plettenberg, the Red Devils have enquired about 27-year-old, Timo Werner, however negotiations are yet to take place.

The likelihood is that Werner will remain at his current club until the summer, but the move could develop over the next few weeks.

Why Man United want Werner

Following an impressive debut campaign as manager of Manchester United, Ten Hag has been dealt an unfair hand this season, due to the sheer number of players that have been unavailable, with the current list tallying up to ten.

This was on show at Goodison Park at the weekend, with the only attackers on the Red Devils bench being Facundo Pellistri and youngster, Joe Hugill.

Rasmus Hojlund was one of the players who endured time out, which left an injury-prone Anthony Martial as the main striker versus Everton. Unreliable is the most appropriate term to describe the French attacker and Ten Hag will want to ensure that his side isn’t without a true number nine like last season.

Availability is key and Werner’s injury record whilst he was at Chelsea wasn’t an issue, only missing nine matches throughout his time in London due to injury.

The RB Leipzig forward is known for his electric pace, movement beyond the opponent and being a natural goal scorer, who is lethal when confidence is high. Werner also recognises himself as a player who can perform in numerous roles and four years ago, he stated “I’ve become more versatile”.

Buying individuals who can cover a handful of positions will be beneficial to United, especially going into the second half of the campaign. Werner can feature off Hojlund, as a lone striker or as a left-sided forward, but Rafael van der Vaart isn’t convinced by the attacker, labelling him as a "blind horse".

The Bundesliga transfer curse

Manchester United have signed a handful of players from the Bundesliga in the past, with the majority of those individuals failing to live up to the high standards set by the United faithful.

Jadon Sancho, Shinji Kagawa and Henrikh Mkhitaryan all made the switch from Borussia Dortmund, yet despite having small spells of quality, a lack of consistency has been the driving force behind a shortened career at Old Trafford.

Sancho has been the notable Bundesliga nightmare, now alienated from the squad by Ten Hag after some less-than-favourable numbers. Indeed, the former Dortmund man has only registered 12 goals in 82 outings for the Red Devils.

Unlike the three aforementioned, Werner has played in the English top-flight prior and Premier League fans are more informed of his ability. During his first campaign at Chelsea, Werner played an important role in the UEFA Champions League triumph, whilst also scoring 12 goals and accumulating 15 assists in 52 appearances across all competitions.

However, the signing of Romelu Lukaku in the 2021/22 season affected the German and he later claimed that he “didn’t feel honoured enough”.

It is reasonable to presume that if Ten Hag had his full squad available, including Werner, then the rapid forward would not make it into his best starting XI ahead of Marcus Rashford or Hojlund.

Given the quote just mentioned and the fact that the boss doesn’t rotate often, dressing room unrest may occur like at Chelsea, which raises question marks on whether this would be a smart signing.

Everton are in great form in the Premier League and could now be set to welcome back a familiar face after the international break, according to an injury expert.

Everton's flying form under Dyche

Despite a frustrating start to the campaign that culminated in a Merseyside Derby defeat against arch-rivals Liverpool last month, Everton have since recovered in impressive fashion and are now four games unbeaten under Sean Dyche. Last weekend, the Toffees earned a dramatic 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, with goals from Vitaliy Mykolenko, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Idrissa Gueye ensuring all three points made their way back up the M6.

Everton midfielder James Garner has indicated that the Toffees have started to make real progress under Dyche's stewardship, stating via official club channels when asked about the Crystal Palace triumph: "The manager speaks all the time about having that winning mentality. We were under pressure for parts of the game but it was all controlled. As a team, we knew what we were doing."

He then added on his recent form: "The subs who came on knew their job and we got the game over the line. From a personal point of view, I’ve been pleased with how I’ve been playing in recent weeks. I was waiting for my chance to show what I can do in the middle of the park and I’d like to say I’ve done that."

Enjoying a well-deserved break, Everton's stars are on international duty and will return to Premier League action against Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United side on November 26th at Goodison Park. Ahead of the tie, it has been claimed that the Toffees could now be set to welcome back a key man who has been missing for the entirety of this campaign.

Seamus Coleman set to finally return from injury

Speaking to Goodison News, football injury expert Dr Rajpal Brar has given an update on Everton captain Seamus Coleman's potential return from injury, claiming that the Republic of Ireland international could be back in "contention" for the visit of Manchester United.

Brar told the outlet when asked about Coleman's injury: "If he’s responding well to the matches, the next step would be bounce matches with the first team. If that checks out, then he will be greenlighted for longer stretches. He could be back in contention after the break if things go as per plan for Everton."

Coleman has returned to match action with Everton's second string; however, Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny has opted to leave him out of his side's double-header against the Netherlands in EURO 2024 qualification, which will be followed with a friendly against New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium, as he stated: "We'd love to have him here but he has been out for seven-and-a-half months. The Netherlands game, it is probably a bridge too far to jump into an international game straight from there."

Nevertheless, £55k-per-week Coleman, who has previously been labelled a "warrior" by former boss Frank Lampard, will soon be ready to make his comeback at first-team level, which will come as a major boost to everyone connected with Everton.

da mrbet： Crystal Palace are interested in a deal to bring an overseas defender to the Premier League to potentially replace Marc Guehi, according to a reliable journalist.

Marc Guehi linked with Palace exit

da 888casino： According to Football Insider, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United have both made contact to register their interest in a deal for Guehi, who has been set a price tag of £60m, but there has recently been an update which is contrary to reports.

Eagles sources are now claiming that the centre-back leaving the club in January is looking impossible and that it is instead likely to happen at the end of the season, but regardless of when he departs, a replacement will still need to be found.

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Valencia’s Cristhian Mosquera has emerged as a possible target, with the 19-year-old having worked his way up through his club’s various youth ranks to get promoted to their first-team, where he’s so far made a total of 26 senior appearances to date (Transfermarkt – Mosquera statistics).

The Spain youth international still has just under two years remaining on his deal at the Mestalla Stadium (Valencia contracts), but that hasn’t stopped Roy Hodgson from keeping tabs on his situation as he looks to make an official move in the new year.

Crystal Palace eyeing Mosquera

Writing in his Patreon report, Alan Nixon revealed that Crystal Palace are keen on Mosquera and have indeed placed him onto their shortlist of defensive targets should they be forced to cash in on Guehi in January.

Quoted by We Are Palace, he said: “Crystal Palace are putting Valencia’s top young centre half Cristhian Mosquera on their list of replacements for England’s Marc Guehi.

"The strong defender, who is also good on the ball, was checked out by Palace last week as they prepare for Guehi to move on for a huge fee. Guehi is likely to leave the Eagles next summer but if a massive bid came in next month then they could have to scramble to find someone new.”

Mosquera would be an "interesting" recruit

Standing at 6 foot 2, Mosquera provides a real physical presence at the heart of Valencia’s backline which he’s proven so far this season by averaging 3.4 clearances and 1.6 tackles per game in La Liga (WhoScored – Mosquera statistics).

The Alicante native is also extremely calm and composed in possession, recording an 88.2% pass success rate, which is higher than any of the regular features have managed to achieve this term at Selhurst Park (WhoScored – Crystal Palace statistics). It seems, then, that he'd actually be an upgrade on the current options in terms of ball progression from the back.

Considering he’s only 19, Mosquera is a really “interesting” prospect, as per football talent scout Jacek Kulig, and with his versatility to even operate as a right-back, he possesses all of the qualities that could make him the perfect long-term successor to Guehi.