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After impressing on the opening day with a surprise hat-trick away at Queens Park Rangers, West Bromwich Albion attacker Josh Maja would struggle following up that magic display versus Leeds United at the Hawthorns.
The ex-Fulham man would register just one effort on Ilian Meslier's goal all game, which ended up being an off-target shot at that, and so Carlos Corberan could well be prioritising another new striker in through the door to compete with the 25-year-old, between now and transfer deadline day at the end of the month.
The Championship promotion candidates might well now be targeting this centre-forward as a new recruit, who was even once on the books of Manchester United as a youngster.
West Brom's search for a striker
According to football journalist Pete O'Rourke, West Brom had made an initial enquiry for Preston North End striker Will Keane, to try and bolster up top.
It has since transpired that the Baggies have actually put forward a bid for the ex-Red Devils man, which has been rejected, as per Lancashire Post journalist George Hodgson, as Corberan and Co continue to try and add depth to the striker positions with Brandon Thomas-Asante now at Coventry City.
What Keane would offer West Brom
Gifted his first-team debut at Manchester United when Sir Alex Ferguson was still in charge, Keane's career hasn't been all smooth sailing, after walking away from the Theatre of Dreams for good in 2016.
Last campaign, the experienced 31-year-old did come into his own for the Lilywhites, however, as he now potentially prepares to usurp Maja's starting spot as the lone striker on his arrival to the Baggies.
In 2023/24 in the second tier, Keane would fire in 13 goals for his Lancashire outfit, including this instinctive finish finding the back of the net within the first minute at a stunned Elland Road.
Getting into double digits for the Lilywhites means the 31-year-old poacher has bagged ten or more goals in a league campaign for three seasons on the trot, having very much got back into his goalscoring groove when lining up for Wigan Athletic before moving to Preston, with 50 goals tallied up from 133 Latics appearances.
Player
League played
Games played
Goals scored
Assists
Keane
Championship
157
33
8
Keane
League One
99
39
12
Maja
Championship
46
6
3
Maja
League One
24
15
2
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Maja isn't quite as accustomed to the rough and tumble of the EFL as Keane is, when glancing at their comparative goalscoring numbers, but the former Sunderland youth player will hope his moment in the spotlight in the second tier can come this campaign, after that devastating opening day hat-trick.
He might well have to fight it out for a starting spot in Corberan's team though, if Keane enters in through the door, who fired in a goal every 203 minutes last campaign in the Championship when in the thick of the action.
The five-time Republic of Ireland international also far outperformed his xG of 9.82, with 13 overall strikes bagged instead.
Keane could potentially become even more of a potent finisher at West Brom, therefore, surrounded by the likes of Tom Fellows attempting to put chances on a plate for him, as the Baggies push any lingering annoyance of Thomas-Asante leaving to one side.
Even described as possessing a touch "like Berbatov" according to BBC Radio Lancashire analyst Steve Eyre last season, after dazzling in a big win over Coventry, Keane will want to kick on and show there's still a hungry goal machine in his system if he does move to West Brom, even at 31 years of age.
That glowing compliment would have really been encouraging for the ex-Man United man to hear, who didn't quite live up to his hype at Old Trafford as a wide-eyed teenager, but he could be key to Corberan and Co's promotion hopes.
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Tottenham are set to begin work on a potential new signing for Ange Postecoglou in the transfer windows to come, it has been reported, as they look to get a headstart on the competition for his services.
Spurs suffer mixed start to the Premier League
In 2023/24, Ange Postecoglou's new-look Tottenham side set Premier League records, with eight wins and two draws in their opening 10 games seeing them take home 26 points, the most of any manager in their first 10 matches in the competition's history. This time around, expectations are higher and they are yet to truly impress in the same way that they did this time 12 months ago.
They sit 10th in the Premier League over the first international break, having lost to Newcastle United at St James' Park to leave them sat on four points from their opening three games, with a draw at Leicester City on the opening day being followed with a win over Everton.
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There are concerns over squad depth too, with Spurs having seen a whole host of players leave over the summer and now looking light in some areas beyond the first XI. This is especially true of the defence, where all four of Tottenham's regular starters missed games last season; Radu Dragusin was recruited in January from Genoa, while Djed Spence's return is likely to counteract Emerson Royal's departure for AC Milan.
But left-back remains a concern, with no obvious replacement for Destiny Udogie in the Lilywhites squad and the Italian international having missed 10 games last season through injury and suspension, with Sergio Reguilon deemed surplus to requirements. Now, Spurs are moving to deal with that.
Spurs working to sign "Udogie 2.0"
That comes as Sport Witness relay claims in Italy suggesting that Spurs are "ready to launch an attack" to sign Patrick Dorgu from Lecce this season. The 19-year-old defender was on the Lilywhites radar over the summer as well as Chelsea's, and has enjoyed a strong start to the season for both club and country.
He scored less than a minute into his Denmark debut to help them secure a 2-0 win over Switzerland, before being offered another chance off the bench against Serbia.
Now, the report claims that it could well be "too late" if Tottenham or any other interested club to wait until the end of the campaign to try and sign the defender, and as a result they are ready to start contacts now to try and secure a deal early for a future transfer window, similar to how they negotiated the deal to sign Udogie.
Indeed, Dorgu isn't too different from the Italian defender, with Football Analyst Ben Mattinson dubbing him "Destiny Udogie 2.0" on X and adding that he is "the modern full-back dream" as he "oozes calmness and composure when on the ball".
If Tottenham are serious about their interest, they will have to stump up a hefty fee, with Lecce reportedly holding out for offers in excess of 30m euros (£25m), which is a similar fee to that commanded by Udogie when he was signed. But if Postecoglou's side could pull off the deal, they could well have their left-back role sorted for the next decade.
With transfer deadline day now hurtling into view, almost all of the teams that make up the 24 outfits that compete in the Championship will be scrambling to get last-minute deals done.
West Bromwich Albion will be no exception, as Carlos Corberan and Co attempt to sprinkle in some last bits of added quality to their already talented squad, before waiting it out until January to then commence business again.
West Bromwich Albion manager Carlos Corberan.
The Baggies could well even be closing in on a deal to see a star man return to the Hawthorns on a permanent deal.
West Brom close in on late signing
According to a report by the Express and Star, West Brom are closing in on a major deal to bring back Mikey Johnston to the second-tier club on a permanent basis after he set the Championship alight last campaign on loan from Celtic.
Scott Parker's Burnley were also reportedly keen on adding Johnston to their ever-changing squad, but it now appears that the Baggies have won their desired man, with a £3m bid predicted to be enough for West Brom to regain the Republic of Ireland international for good.
Mikey Johnston in action for Celtic in the Scottish Premiership
This might well result in Tom Fellows being allowed to depart, with talk that Ipswich Town and Southampton are very much enamoured by the tricky right winger after a bright start to the new Championship season.
But, West Brom's sadness when it comes to this potential sale would be arguably lessened by Johnston dramatically returning right at the end of the window.
What Johnston would offer West Brom
Selling on Fellows would be somewhat of a gut punch for the promotion hopefuls, with the exciting West Brom number 31 already picking up three assists so early into the fresh second-tier campaign.
Yet, Johnston would be able to fill this hole adequately if he is to rejoin Corberan's camp shortly, just based on his whirlwind loan stint during the 23/24 campaign that instantly made him a firm fan's favourite at the Hawthorns.
Games played
18
Goals scored
7
Assists
1
Shots per game
1.3
Scoring frequency
168 mins
Expected goals (xG)
3.01
Big chances created
4
Far outperforming his xG of 3.01 with seven sublime strikes for his loan employers, plenty more could, therefore, come from the current Celtic man if he is to permanently relocate to West Brom, with four big chances also created across the 18 games he played for Corberan's side, before having to return back to Scotland.
Across 49 games to date for the Baggies, Fellows is amazingly two goals short of Johnston's number at five, despite the obvious difference in games managed between the attacking pair.
Described as being a "special" talent by Corberan when at the top of his Baggies game last season, everyone associated with the Championship promotion hopefuls will hope Johnston can just recapture this electric best when fighting for a spot back in the team, with Karlan Grant now nervously looking over his shoulder at ongoing transfer developments.
West Brom would be gutted to lose one of their own in Fellows, but if the Saints or the Tractor Boys do end up matching The Baggies' bumper £15m valuation, they would be arguably foolish not to accept, considering players such as Grady Diangana are at Corberan's disposal as well down Fellows' familiar right.
With West Brom wanting to show to the Championship that they are serious about being promotion challengers once more, sealing a last-gasp deal for Johnston at just £3m feels like an almighty statement purchase worth making, regardless of any disappointing outgoings.
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England captain Harry Kane has revealed what his Bayern Munich teammate Jamal Musiala must do to become 'one of the world's best'.
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Harry Kane lays praise on Jamal Musiala
Wishes he will stay at Bayern Munich
Reveals what Musiala needs to improve
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Musiala has been at the top of his game over the last few years and has slowly been securing himself as one of the best prospects of the game to come over the next few years. As such, the German's future with Bayern Munich has been under question with a number of sides vying to snap the 21-year-old next summer with his contract at Allianz Arena set to expire in the summer of 2026. Kane has now revealed what he thinks about Musiala and revealed that he hopes he will stay at Bayern.
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WHAT KANE SAID
Speaking to the media, Kane said: "I would love it if he stayed. He is a fantastic player and has all the skills to become one of the best in the world. He is already very close [to become one of the world's best]."
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When asked about what aspect Musiala can improve in, Kane revealed: "When teams press against us. He is one of the best in the world at getting out of there.
"We're trying to get him to go into the box and score goals even more. He has to get in there, influence the game more – even if he's already doing it very well. With his quality, he doesn't have to hide from anyone."
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Musiala and Kane will be in action up next in a crucial Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday, November 26.
Celtic could not have dreamed of a much better start to their 2024/25 campaign as they beat Kilmarnock 4-0 in their first match of the Scottish Premiership season.
The Hoops secured all three points in entertaining fashion, with four different goalscorers, to shoot themselves straight to the top of the table.
Reo Hatate, Liam Scales, Nicolas Kuhn, and Anthony Ralston all found the back of the net in a game in which only one new signing featured for the club.
Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, who was brought in to replace Joe Hart between the sticks, kept a clean sheet in a relatively comfortable evening for him at Parkhead.
Celtic target Kasper Schmeichel in action for Denmark.
Meanwhile, Paulo Bernardo and Viljami Sinisalo – the club's only other signings this summer – were both unused substitutes for the Scottish giants.
The summer transfer window does not slam shut until the end of this month, though, and this means that there is still plenty of time for Celtic to make further additions to their squad.
Brendan Rodgers and his recruitment team are putting in plenty of work behind the scenes to bolster the manager's options across the park, with a Premiership star reportedly on their radar.
Celtic interested in Premiership dynamo
According to Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph, Celtic have been monitoring the situation of Dundee central midfielder Luke McCowan this summer.
The reporter claims that the Scottish giants and MLS clubs have been keeping tabs on the Scottish midfield ace, which shows that they remain keen on the left-footed whiz.
Joseph adds, though, that Hibernian and Bolton have had offers rejected by Dundee for their captain, although there is no mention of how much those bids were worth.
The journalist also does not reveal how much Dundee would be willing to cash in on their skipper for, with his current contract due to expire at the end of this season.
He claims that Bolton and Hibs both remain interested in a deal for the 5 foot 8 star, who writer Kai Watson described as "tenacious", which means that Celtic would face plenty of competition for his signature if they decide to act upon their interest in him.
The Hoops could need to move for a midfielder amid speculation over Matt O'Riley's future. West Ham United and Chelsea are the latest clubs to reportedly hold an interest in the Danish star.
Southampton are also reportedly set to make a second offer for the former MK Dons man, who worked with Russell Martin during their time in League One.
What Celtic would be losing if they sold Matt O'Riley
Selling O'Riley this summer would be a huge blow for the Scottish giants due to the quality he is able to provide on a consistent basis from a midfield position.
The left-footed magician has the ability to be a difference maker in the final third week-in-week-out and this means that he is a valuable player for Rodgers, as he can win games on his own with his goals and assists.
He provided interested clubs, and Celtic, with a timely reminder of his quality on the opening day of the season against Kilmarnock on Sunday.
Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley.
The Denmark international created a staggering seven chances for his teammates at Parkhead and registered one assist – for Scales' header from a corner.
Last season, the 23-year-old was crucial to Rodgers' side with his exceptional contributions as both a scorer and a creator of goals for the Hoops.
O'Riley played a huge role in the club's Premiership success by popping up with big moments throughout the season, thanks to his ability in the final third.
23/24 Premiership
Matt O'Riley
Squad rank
Sofascore rating
7.91
1st
Goals
18
1st
Assists
13
1st
Big chances created
14
1st
Key passes per game
2.5
1st
Stats via Sofascore
As you can see in the table above, no Celtic player was involved in more goals or assists than than the Chelsea, Southampton, and West Ham target.
Premier League sides have emerged as suitors for the midfield star and it is no surprise when you consider his phenomenal form as an attacking force from midfield for the Premiership champions.
It would take a lot to replace his goals and assists but the signing of McCowan could help, in part, to start to replace the Danish magician's contributions.
Why Celtic should sign Luke McCowan
Celtic may not be able to sign a player who would almost guarantee to replace the 18 goals and 13 assists that O'Riley provided the team with but they could sign multiple players to make up for the goals and assists that would be lost.
The Hoops could also hope that stars like Hatate, who caught the eye with a goal on Sunday, step up and become even more important with more pressure on their shoulders.
McCowan is one star who could be brought in to provide an attacking boost from a midfield position, as he has the quality to score and assist goals from the middle of the park.
Whilst playing for Dundee, who did not challenge at the top end of the table, the Scottish ace contributed with ten goals and five assists in 37 appearances.
O'Riley was the only Celtic midfielder who managed more than seven goals in the division, which suggests that McCowan could provide a much-needed goal threat from that position.
McCowan has also started the current campaign in similar form with an exceptional display against Dundee United in the opening day derby at the weekend.
Luke McCowan
Vs Dundee United
Sofascore rating
7.9
Goals
1
Key passes
2
Duels won
7/12
Tackles
2
Interceptions
2
Stats via Sofascore
As you can see in the table above, the Dundee star produced a fantastic all-round performance with one goal, two chances created, and multiple defensive interventions in the 2-2 draw.
McCowan is unlikely to come in and produce 18 goals and 13 assists in one season, like O'Riley, but he is a proven Premiership performer who can chip in with goals and assists.
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This means that Rodgers could bring him to help to replace the Danish star's attacking output, alongside other players, if the midfielder moves on from Parkhead this summer.
Christopher Nkunku had huge expectations to be a success at Chelsea upon his £52m move to the club from RB Leipzig last summer.
The French forward moved to Stamford Bridge after scoring 16 goals in his 25 Bundesliga matches during 2022/23, but he was unable to make any sort of impact for the Blues last season.
He missed the vast majority of the campaign through injury, only featuring 11 times in the Premier League, scoring three times at an average of one goal every 3.6 appearances.
However, the 26-year-old has made a huge impact during pre-season this summer, scoring three times and showcasing what he could be capable of under Enzo Maresca in 2024/25.
Nkunku could be helped by the signing of one player who could move to West London this summer after recent reported interest in the forward.
Chelsea interested in signing £150k-p/w talent this summer
According to CalcioNapoli24 via Sport Witness, Federico Chiesa could be on the move this summer, with one agent, Stefano Caira, confirming that Chelsea have registered an interest in signing the Juventus forward – who is deemed to be an "outgoing player" from the Old Lady.
The 26-year-old, who earns £150k-per-week, as per Capology, produced a tally of nine goals and two assists in his 33 Serie A appearances but doesn’t appear to be in the plans of new boss Thiago Motta – wanting to leave the Italian side as a result.
However, Maresca’s side aren’t the only Premier League outfit in the race for his signature, with Chiesa’s agent claiming West Ham and Manchester United have both also been tracking the situation of the Italian.
It’s a real shock to see the forward’s potential departure from Turin after his recent form in Italy’s top flight, but Juve’s loss could be Chelsea’s gain, with Chiesa producing numerous stats that would play perfectly into the hands of current Blues man Nkunku.
Why Chiesa would make Nkunku unplayable for Chelsea
Even though Todd Boehly has splashed the cash on attacking talents such as Mykhailo Mudryk and Raheem Sterling, the owner still wants reinforcements in forward areas to help Maresca have the best chance of being a success at Stamford Bridge.
Chiesa could be that player to provide the added quality in the final third, with his stats produced in Serie A over the last 12 months undoubtedly helping Nkunku build on his impressive form during pre-season.
Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku
The fleet-footed "galactico", as dubbed by data analyst Ben Mattinson, registered 4.8 shot-creating actions and 2.2 key passes per 90 last season, with such figures undoubtedly providing the French forward with more frequent opportunities in the final third.
He also managed 2.9 progressive passes and 4.6 progressive carries per 90, showcasing his ability to drive with the ball into attacking areas, undoubtedly handing Nkunku the chance to create carnage for Chelsea in the near future.
Games played
33
Goals + assists
11
Shots taken
3
Shot-creating actions
4.8
Progressive passes
2.9
Progressive carries
4.6
Key passes
2.2
Whilst the club already have a huge amount of options at Maresca’s disposal, Chiesa would undoubtedly provide a new option to the new boss and one that could bring added quality – helping Nkunku thrive after his big-money move.
He’s enjoyed a difficult start to life in west London, but the former RB Leipzig talent has the opportunity to form an excellent partnership with the Italian winger should he arrive at Stamford Bridge.
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Mikel Arteta's Arsenal have been told their crunch Premier League clash with Liverpool is already a "must-win" game.
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Third host first in Premier League
Told Gunners "must win" this one
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Ahead of Arsenal's home fixture against early pace-setters Liverpool, Reds legend Graeme Souness believes this match could have huge ramifications on the Premier League title race – just eight games into the season. An away win would take Arne Slot's men seven points clear of the Gunners and the Scot believes that could be terminal for the north London side.
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WHAT GRAEME SOUNESS SAID
He said in a column for the Daily Mail: "We are only eight games into the season, but this already feels like a 'must-win' for Arsenal. It is certainly a bigger game for them than it is Liverpool, in terms of how it impacts their season and their immediate welfare. Lose and they will be seven points behind their opponents and almost certainly six behind Manchester City, who host Southampton on Saturday. Given the fine margins of recent seasons in the title race, that would feel like a big lead to give two excellent rivals. With that there will be talk of their challenge taking a serious dent, and the pressure on the games after — trips to Newcastle and Chelsea — will be huge. A defeat on Sunday would take some recovering from, and they would have to win some very big matches to get people believing again. I'm not sure how some of their players would handle that. But that is the price on the ticket if you're a big player at a big club — deal with it! And the best way to do that? It's very simple: go and beat Liverpool."
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Arsenal lost their first game of the Premier League season with a 2-0 loss to Bournemouth last time out. They will be without the suspended William Saliba, the injured Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka may be unavailable, too. They are seeking their first league title since 2004 and if they want to reclaim that prize, winning games like the Liverpool one may be key.
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After this tantalising encounter between two Premier League heavyweights, Arsenal round off October with a trip to Championship side Preston North End in the last 16 of the Carabao Cup while Liverpool meet Brighton the same evening.
Manchester United are thought to be eyeing a move to sign a Euro 2024 star who is valued at £65m, according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.
Man Utd want to sign new centre-back
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have decided to keep Erik ten Hag as manager at Old Trafford heading into the 2024/25 season, with the club’s attention now on the transfer market.
Top of the transfer wishlist appears to be a new centre-back to replace the outgoing Raphael Varane, who will officially become a free agent at the end of the month when his contract expires. Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite appears to be the main target, with personal terms already agreed with the 21-year-old.
He could pick up more than £150,000-a-week in Manchester, however, the Red Devils are struggling to agree on a fee with the Toffees for his services at this moment in time. In fact, United's opening offer for Branthwaite worth £35m plus add-ons was turned down by Everton, who want up to £70m to sell.
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It could mean that United move on to alternative defensive targets, with another Premier League star also on the radar.
Man Utd eyeing Marc Guehi move
Should Man Utd not go back in for Branthwaite, then Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi appears to be a target for the Red Devils.
Valued at £65m by those at Selhurst Park, reliable reporter Sheth has said that Man Utd are eyeing Guehi, Lille's Leny Yoro and Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo as Branthwaite alternatives.
Guehi got the nod ahead of Branthwaite for England in the Euro 2024 squad and started the competition partnering John Stones at centre-back in a 1-0 win over Serbia.
Former England defender Matthew Upson described Guehi as “excellent on the ball” and “outstanding” following his opening performance at Euro 2024.
Marc Guehi for England
"He was calm on the ball, defended superbly well and for his competitive debut at a competition level, you have to heap huge praise on Guehi. He was excellent on the ball, calm and very composed. To play that well on debut in a Euros against a tough Serbian strike force of Mitrovic and Vlahovic was excellent. It looked like he and Stones had been playing together for a long time.
"This is a massive bonus for England that they kept a clean sheet and barely looked in trouble and that is huge credit to Guehi. His performance was outstanding."
Who knows, more positive displays for the Three Lions may only lead to further speculation over a move to Old Trafford, making Guehi's form at the Euros and United's interest one to keep an eye on.
As they look to add to the arrival of Lloyd Kelly, Newcastle United have reportedly been given permission to speak to one particular target this summer who is a man in demand.
Newcastle transfer news
The Magpies have been forced to spend wisely this summer to avoid any profit and sustainability breach with the Premier League, with sales likely also needed to maintain their innocence on that front. The signing of Kelly was, therefore, smart business given that the former Bournemouth defender arrived on a free deal following the expiry of his contract at the Cherries.
Since Kelly's arrival, Newcastle have wasted no time before turning their attention towards further additions. With an eye on Euro 2024, those at St James' Park have been linked with Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, who has already impressed for underdogs Georgia. It remains to be seen whether the Magpies will splash the cash to land his signature this summer, however.
Valencia stopper Giorgi Mamardashvili
Instead, they could save their funds to land a significant upgrade on Miguel Almiron. According to Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle have been given permission to speak to Michael Olise over a potential move.
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The Crystal Palace winger has also attracted interest from Bayern Munich and Chelsea – the supposed frontrunners for his signature – whilst also being offered a new contract at Selhurst Park.
There may have been concerns over Newcastle's ability to join the race for the Frenchman's signature following reports that his £60m release clause could only be triggered by clubs in the Champions League. Matt Law has since reported via The Chronicle that he believes no such release clause exists, however.
"Brilliant" Olise would be a major upgrade on Almiron
Linked with a summer exit and coming into pre-season off the back of a disappointing campaign, Almiron's place in the Newcastle side would be instantly thrown into doubt by the arrival of Olise. The Palace star, who earns a reported £100k-a-week in South London, would hand Eddie Howe an undoubted upgrade if he completes a move to St James' Park.
Goals
10
6
Assists
3
1
Expected Goals
5.5
4.5
Take-ons Completed
40
23
Scoring almost double the amount of goals that were expected from his chances, there's plenty more to come from Olise, who should be seen as the type of player Newcastle must secure if they want to return to the Champions League.
Described as "brilliant" by Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner, Olise has plenty to think about this summer, as he makes the most important decision of his career yet.