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Glasgow Rangers are reportedly now eyeing up a move for Scottish centre-forward Jacob Brown in the summer.

The Lowdown: Contract expiring

Brown’s contract at Stoke City expires in 2023, so he and the Potters have a decision to make over the summer as to whether he should be sold now for a fee, signed to fresh terms or allowed to leave for free next year.

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They are reportedly planning to open up talks over a new deal, but it is not guaranteed that he will sign.

The Latest: Rangers interest

As per Football League World, the Ibrox faithful are now interested in signing Brown this summer, as well as West Ham United, Brentford and Burnley.

While Stoke are keen to give him an extension, a tempting offer may be too hard for him to turn down.

The Verdict: Sign

Given that his contract is running down, Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s team may be able to get Brown on the cheap, and so snapping him up in the summer seems like a no-brainer.

Described as a player with an ‘incredible’ work rate and having ‘fantastic energy’ by his manager Michael O’Neill, he is one that should quickly become a favourite with the supporters, added to the 13 goals and five assists that he has managed in total over all competitions so far this season (Transfermarkt).

Brown even recently went viral after being involved in a rather bizarre scuffle with Bristol City player David Bentley, showing the type of passion the Ibrox faithful would love to get behind.

In other news, find out what big transfer twist this Gers insider has now dropped here!

An update has emerged on Newcastle’s new ownership, regarding their plans for the structure behind the scenes at the club… 

What’s the talk?

According to the Daily Mail, Newcastle’s new owners, PIF, have contacted club legends Alan Shearer and Kevin Keegan with a view to employing them in ambassadorial roles.

The report claims that they also want to move Shearer’s statute closer to the ground as it is currently situated near some old public toilets near St. James’ Park.

Fans would love it

PIF could pull off a blinder in the early part of their time in England by bringing Shearer and Keegan in as ambassadors at the club.

They are both revered on Tyneside for what they achieved during their respective times at St. James’ Park and getting them involved could bring a feel-good factor for the supporters, which they would undoubtedly love.

The legendary Magpies duo both enjoyed superb spells with Newcastle throughout their respective careers and PIF handing them roles within their new structure at St. James’ Park could help them to make sure they do not lose touch with the fans along the way.

Keegan led Newcastle to two top-three finishes and one sixth-placed finish in his three seasons as manager of the club in the ’90s in the Premier League, whilst the club sat fourth when he left 21 games into his fourth year. He also later came back to manage the club in the 2000s, ending his managerial career with the Magpies in the 2008/09 campaign.

The less said about Shearer’s time as manager the better, but his playing career was simply phenomenal.

With 206 goals in 405 matches for Newcastle and being the top-scorer in Magpies history, the striker is a bonified club legend who fans could love to see being involved.

This shows that they both know what it takes to be successful at Newcastle and their experience and knowledge could be extremely useful to PIF when it comes to making major decisions further down the line.

They could also create a link between the owners and the fans, which is why the supporters may love this swift call by PIF to bring two legends in – something Mike Ashley failed to do.

AND in other news, Craig Hope drops fresh £8m Newcastle manager claim that’ll surely delight supporters…

Former Glasgow Rangers midfielder Ciaran Dickson has been pictured holding a rival club’s shirt ahead of a shock potential transfer.

The Lowdown: Dickson departs Ibrox

The youngster left Ibrox earlier this summer after making just a single first team appearance for the 55-time Scottish champions (Transfermarkt).

It looked like he could be on the move to Burnley in the Premier League earlier in the summer, but it seems there has been a late development.

The Latest: Dickson holds Celtic shirt

Glasgow Live have shared a story involving the future of the 19-year-old.

They have included a photo of Dickson at Celtic Park holding a shirt of Rangers’ fierce rivals (with his name and number on the back) in an apparent signing image ahead of a potential move across the city.

The Verdict: Shocking move

This is a shocking move – it is no secret that there is a strong divide between Rangers and Celtic in Glasgow, and it is not often that a player makes the switch across the city. Liam Burt is another who has done it in more recent years but it is a rare occurrence.

It is surprising in the first place that Dickson departed Rangers – he was called “terrific” by Steven Gerrard after he was given his debut last November (via Rangers News) – but he clearly wanted to seek pastures new. It looks like he has not travelled far to find them.

In other news, this man is said to be considering his future at Ibrox.

Ewan Henderson’s prospects at Celtic appear to be fairly bleak, The Athletic’s Kieran Devlin says. 

The lowdown

21-year-old Henderson has yet to feature for the Hoops this season, with Ange Postecoglou even overlooking him for the Scottish League Cup clash with Raith Rovers on Thursday.

Henderson, a product of the club’s youth system, has had stints on loan at Ross County and Dunfermline Athletic (via Transfermarkt).

He’s made 10 Celtic appearances in total, the last of which came way back in January when he came on for the final 26 minutes of a goalless draw with Livingston.

Back in 2019, Brendan Rodgers had touted him as a ‘big talent’ after he notched a ‘beautiful’ assist on just his second first-team appearance.

The latest

In a discussion for The Athletic, a fan made the case that Henderson ‘could be a useful player’ for Celtic ‘going forward’.

But Devlin replied that he wasn’t sure ‘people internally’ rate him highly enough. He’s apparently failed to convince them ‘he’d good enough to be a squad player’.

The verdict

It’s one thing struggling to secure a starting role, but when you aren’t even viewed as a viable squad option, then it looks very bleak indeed.

Henderson’s contract is up in the summer and it very much looks like he’ll be headed out the door barring a pretty dramatic turnaround.

He’s sadly failed to live up to Rodgers’ initial billing.

In other news, Chris Sutton reacts as he learns of yet another setback. 

With Southampton set to take on Burnley this afternoon after grabbing their first league victory of the season with a 1-0 win over Leeds United last weekend, Saints manager Ralph Hasenhuttl revealed that he has almost a full squad at his disposal apart from Jack Stephens, who is still recovering from a knee injury he picked up earlier in the season.

Taking this into account, it seems as though Hasenhuttl has a few big calls to make about who starts against the Clarets today.

On the chalkboard

One decision that we think should be fairly easy for him to make is to drop Mohamed Elyounoussi out of the team on this occasion.

The Norwegian started and played the majority of the match against Leeds, failing to register one shot on target or make one accurate cross or long ball. He also lost possession 19 times and racked up an average passing accuracy percentage of 68%, ultimately earning himself an uninspiring overall match rating of 6.3/10, making him the lowest-rated Saints player on the day according to SofaScore.

Given how the winger, who is currently valued at £10.8m by Transfermarkt, was taken out of the team for the 3-1 defeat against Chelsea, it seems as though he failed to restore the faith Hasenhuttl put in him when he started against Leeds, which says to us that he may not be good enough to play at this level on a consistent basis.

So far this season, the 27-year-old has made six appearances for the Saints in the Premier League but has only managed to score one goal, which came during their 2-2 draw against Newcastle United, proving that he is not a consistent threat in front of goal.

Looking ahead to today’s game, we feel that Southampton would probably have a better chance of beating Burnley without Elyounoussi in the starting XI, instead seeing if he can have a positive impact off the bench if needed. The numbers suggest that he has not been good enough to warrant a place in the starting XI, especially after the Leeds game.

In other news: Saints could unearth ideal Romeu heir with “excellent” 18 y/o ace, Ralph is a big fan – opinion

Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge has hinted Tottenham Hotspur may look to sign Houssem Aouar by offering wantaway midfielder Tanguy Ndombele to Lyon in a swap deal.

Ndombele has reportedly told Spurs chairman Daniel Levy that he wants to leave the club before the transfer window slams shut at the end of the month.

The midfielder’s plea for a move comes after he was left out of the travelling party for Spurs’ midweek Europa Conference League trip to Pacos de Ferreira despite also being excluded from the matchday squad for the win over Manchester City on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.

Ndombele, 24, became the north London club’s record signing when he joined from Lyon in a £63million deal just two years ago.

But Bridge believes Ndombele could be set for a return to Lyon as Spurs remain keen on welcoming long-term target Aouar to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

He told The Transfer Tavern: “I don’t know where Ndombele would go. Aouar is a proper No.10 who Spurs really need and they still haven’t replaced Christian Eriksen, in my opinion.

“I like Aouar and whether they can do some kind of swap with Ndombele, I don’t know.

“Ndombele is a YouTube player. He has the best showreel but the world is in a situation where people don’t really have a lot of money.”

Newcastle United are plotting an ambitious swoop for Manchester United transfer target Amadou Haidara.

What’s the story?

Eddie Howe’s side have enjoyed a good start to the January transfer window thus far, signing Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid and Chris Wood from Burnley.

Now, The Daily Mail have revealed that the Magpies are prepared to push the boat out for Haidara, who has previously been linked with a switch to Old Trafford.

The report adds that “Newcastle expect the total cost of a deal for the highly-rated Mali midfielder, who is currently on Africa Cup of Nations duty, to stretch beyond £80m including wages over the length of his contract. Haidara would command a long-term deal and wages in the region of £160,000-per-week, which would make him Newcastle’s highest earner.”

Exciting news for Newcastle fans

While the signings of Trippier and Wood have given Newcastle a couple of experienced veterans with plenty of Premier League experience, a move for Haidara would certainly be the most exciting.

The claim that the Magpies’ swoop for the Mali midfielder cost cost well over £80m, and also make him the highest-paid earner at the club, would be a real statement of intent from the new owners.

And, when you look at some of the comments that have been made about his ability, it’s no surprise why Newcastle are keen to swoop in ahead of United to sign him.

Indeed, now United boss Ralf Rangnick waxed lyrical about him when he first brought him to RB Leipzig, saying: “We’ve been following his progress in Salzburg, as he’s developed into an absolutely exceptional player there. There aren’t many players his age with so much potential. He has all the requirements to follow in Naby Keita’s footsteps.”

If Newcastle can beat off the interest from United for the £34m-rated star, then it really would be a major statement and exciting news for the Magpies fans.

Meanwhile, Newcastle are eyeing this experienced centre-back…

Everton are in the midst of a gruelling relegation battle with the Toffees fighting for their lives to remain in the Premier League.

While the club will be more focused on what’s happening on the pitch at this moment in time, it seems as though there could be some challenges ahead at Finch Farm once the season comes to an end and the summer transfer window opens for business.

What’s the news?

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, journalist Paul Brown had this to say about the potential transfer interest that could be around Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the summer.

He said: “I know for a fact that Arsenal like and have liked Calvert-Lewin for quite a few years, even before he was scoring regularly in the Premier League.

“So, if I was to guess, I’m pretty sure they’ll make a bigger push for Calvert-Lewin than they will Richarlison in the summer.”

Fans would be seething

Everton signed the striker back in 2016 from Sheffield United in a deal worth a reported fee of £1.5m.

Since then, the Englishman has made 187 appearances for the Toffees across all competitions, scoring 56 goals and providing 17 assists along the way.

To highlight what a capable striker he is, the 25-year-old went through the 2020/21 Premier League season with more shots on target (46) than any other Everton player as he bagged 21 times in all competitions.

Even though the centre-forward hasn’t managed to score a league goal since recovering from his toe injury back in January, it would still infuriate a lot of Everton fans to see their club potentially sell Calvert-Lewin in the summer, especially to another Premier League side.

Having scored 32 league goals since the start of the 2019/20 season, losing the England international would surely be a massive blow for the Toffees and their hopes of progressing from the sticky situation they’ve found themselves in during the majority of this campaign.

Moving forward, the main focus for everyone at the Merseyside club right now should be to avoid getting relegated down to the Championship by picking up as many points as they can under Frank Lampard’s management.

Then, if the Toffees do secure their safety, this could put them in a better place to keep hold of their star striker should Arsenal, or any other club, come in to try and sign him. For now, however, it’s not exactly promising news.

In other news: Lampard must finally axe “poor” 28 y/o Everton flop who’s massively “costing the team”

Everton have been linked with a transfer move for Arsenal defender Calum Chambers as the winter window fast approaches.

What’s the story?

According to reports in the national papers, the Toffees are exploring the possibility of signing the 26-year-old for a reduced fee as he enters the final months of his current contract in north London.

Everton were heavily linked with a move for Chambers’ teammate Ainsley Maitland-Niles over the summer before that move collapsed, and now Rafa Benitez could be forced to change targets.

The report states that: “Everton have reportedly identified Calum Chambers as their back-up plan in January should they fail in pursuit of his Arsenal team-mate Ainsley Maitland-Niles.

“Rafael Benitez is looking to bolster Everton in the right back position and he is said to have identified two players at Arsenal that find themselves on the periphery. “

It goes on to claim that the preferred option for the Goodison Park hierarchy remains a short-term loan deal for Maitland-Niles with the option of a permanent move next year, but that the Gunners could allow Chambers to leave for as little as £5 million in January.

He could be Everton’s new Mason Holgate

Despite signing for Arsenal back in 2014 as a highly-promising youngster from boyhood side Southampton, Chambers has only made 121 appearances for the capital club in all competitions.

The £50,000-per-week dud has shown glimpses of his true potential – particularly during an impressive loan spell at Fulham – although he’s failed to produce quality performances on a consistent basis throughout his career.

After a particularly poor showing against Chelsea back in 2018, pundit Tony Cascarino labelled him an “accident waiting to happen,” and he’s done little to dispel that notion since.

“Calum Chambers joined Arsenal from Southampton more than three years ago and also won the first of his three England full caps about that time, as a 19-year-old, yet he still looks like a kid who has only just been given his chance,” said Cascarino.

“Last night, the 22-year-old central defender was nervous on the ball and lacking concentration – he was an accident waiting to happen.”

Therefore, Benitez should carefully consider making an approach for Chambers over the coming months, with the former England international bearing a striking resemblance to current Everton outsider Mason Holgate.

Both players showed promise in their youth deputising at right-back and centre-back, yet both have perhaps become a jack of all trades and masters of none.

Last season, for instance, Holgate became rather error-prone in his duties at Goodison Park.

Replacing an instrumental figure such as Seamus Coleman will be a big job for any new arrival, and it’s unlikely that Chambers will be able to pick up where the Irishman left off.

And, in other news…Journo reveals the big Everton call Moshiri may make “by Christmas”, it’ll worry fans

Journalist Tom Barclay has been left shocked by some exit news out of Southampton involving one player who has been a ‘key figure’ at points under Ralph Hasenhuttl.

The Lowdown: The Athletic claim emerges…

There are many current Saints players who could leave the south coast club by the end of 2021/2022, especially in the goalkeeping department, with as many as four shot stoppers out of contract in June.

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Alex McCarthy, Fraser Forster, Willy Caballero and Harry Lewis are all in danger of leaving on Bosmans as things stand – while the likes of Jack Stephens and Shane Long also see their deals expire before July 1 (Transfermarkt).

The Athletic, making a recent claim, say that yet more players could depart Hasenhuttl’s squad this summer – including Moussa Djenepo, Theo Walcott and Nathan Redmond as the Saints become open to offers for all three.

The trio are out of contract in 2023, prompting Saints chief Martin Semmens to try and make money off their sales whilst it is still possible, but Barclay insists Redmond’s inclusion is a ‘surprising’ one.

The Latest: Barclay shocked by Redmond exit news…

Speaking to GiveMeSport, The Sun reporter claims the 28-year-old’s potential exit is a shock due to him being ‘quite a key figure’ at points over 2021/2022.

He explained: “Redmond, he’s probably the most surprising one in a way because he was actually quite a key figure early in the season.

“He’s got a nice versatility to him, the fact that he can play in that wide left role, on the right as well, and can play off a front-man.

“And he was having quite a nice combination with Broja, particularly when Broja was really playing well. If anything, perhaps that combination was working best for Broja.”

The Verdict: Stick or twist?

The winger, valued at around £16.2 million by Transfermarkt, is also in the prime of his career and homegrown – putting Semmens and Southampton in a position to command reasonable price tags this summer.

Supporters will also remember Redmond being complimented personally by Man City boss Pep Guardiola, who advised the forward to attack his Sky Blues side more whilst raving over his qualities as a young English player at the time (BBC).

His versatility, having played in almost every attacking midfield position and further forward (Transfermarkt), will also be a major attraction to interested clubs.

Unless Southampton can agree an extension, with time running out before he’s a free agent at the end of next season, we believe now is the right time to cash in.

In other news: Journalist: Southampton enter mix to sign ‘sensational’ and ‘flawless’ player from huge club! Find out more here.