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Journalist Jonny McFarlane has claimed that Rangers manager Michael Beale should drop Ryan Kent amid contract uncertainty.

What's the latest Rangers contract news?

At the end of the season, the 26-year-old will see his current contract expire, alongside fellow star player Alfredo Morelos (via Transfermarkt).

There has been plenty of media speculation about just where the Teddy Bears' winger might end up, with Burnley, Everton and Leeds United a few of the clubs to have been linked.

With that being the case, it seems more likely than not that this will be Kent's last season playing Scottish Premiership football with Rangers.

Having crashed out of the Scottish Cup on the weekend and with a league title looking out of reach, there isn't much to play for in the remainder of the season.

With that being the case, when talking on the Rangers Review podcast, McFarlane has urged manager Beale to drop Kent now, effectively putting an end to his Ibrox career.

He said (5:23): "To me, Beale has to show a level of ruthlessness now here. As much as anything else, it's about showing the fans that he can make a really tough decision.

"We know that he's got a really good relationship with Ryan Kent. But really, if he's not going to sign, what's the point? What is it going to bring to the table?

"You've got a guy who is not going to want to get injured. It's the same with Alfredo Morelos, has nothing to play for.

"You know, they've already allowed the Rangers fans to make up their mind on them, based on the delivery of performance…"

Will Kent sign a new contract with Rangers?

Perhaps it would be more difficult to be ruthless with Kent if he was playing at his best. But after his showing in the Old Firm defeat on the weekend, that is hardly the case.

After all, in the player ratings for the Daily Record Andrew Newport handed the winger a 4/10 for his performance that saw him subbed off at halftime.

He wrote: "Nowhere near fit after his recent lay-off. Spent the 45 minutes he was on being bounced around by Alistair Johnston. Hooked at half-time after bizarrely running in wrong direction as Celtic pounced."

With that being the case, as the season draws to an end, perhaps it could be wise of Beale to stamp his authority now and drop £18k-p/w Kent, who looks set for the exit door regardless.

Liverpool took three points off Fulham on Wednesday night, however, the result will be scrutinised after the manner in which the deciding goal was awarded.

What happened at Anfield on Wednesday?

Jurgen Klopp’s men had a game in hand over the likes of Tottenham Hotspur to catch up on and they did so on Wednesday night against another London side.

Three points against the Cottagers was enough to see the Reds pull five points clear of Spurs in the race to secure a spot in the European places.

However, the victory over Marco Silva’s men will have left many feeling furious after the penalty award which saw Mohamed Salah provide Liverpool with the advantage.

Darwin Nunez was deemed to have been brought down by Issa Diop as the defender attempted to clear the ball from his own box.

But there will be major questions over whether there was actually any contact made with the Uruguayan forward who took his opportunity to hit the deck.

Stuart Attwell pointed to the spot and VAR did not overturn his decision as Liverpool’s ‘Egyptian King’ fired them on their way to three points.

Footage of the incident has been posted to social media leaving the decision up for debate following the game on Merseyside.

Did Attwell get this one wrong?

It is not the first time refereeing decisions have been scrutinised at Anfield over the last week with their game on the weekend also leaving a lot to be discussed.

Liverpool may feel as if they got away with one after Diogo Jota was not sent off for his high foot on the Spurs midfielder Oliver Skipp.

Having said that, some Liverpool fans may feel as if Skipp should have been sent off prior to the incident following his lunge on Luis Diaz.

But looking at the decision on Wednesday night, perhaps even some Liverpool fans would concede Attwell may have got his decision wrong for the penalty.

Following the game, Fulham captain Tom Cairney even claimed Attwell had admitted they had come to the wrong conclusion:

“He said they checked it, but he said second half to one of our players that it wasn’t a penalty, so it’s frustrating because it goes to other people to make the correct decision,” he said.

There does seem to be a clear lack of contact initiated from the Fulham defender’s part, however, the Reds won’t mind as they’ve taken another three points in their push for a spot in Europe.

Celtic could be about to wave goodbye to James McCarthy, with Football Insider reporting that the club will now accept an offer from an unnamed club during the summer transfer window.

What is the latest on James McCarthy leaving Celtic?

The Scottish Premiership side have once more climbed to the top of their domestic league, with a victory over Hearts sealing yet another title for the club. Under the guidance of manager Ange Postecoglou, the SPL outfit have stormed to 95 points and have impressed many along the way.

Whilst the most of the squad have thrived, midfielder McCarthy has gone the other way. He's struggled to break into the first-team this campaign and has largely spent the season sat on the sidelines. Limited to just two appearances in the Scottish Premiership – and not a single start – he has played for just 24 minutes all year. It's even smaller than the amount he managed when he first joined Celtic in 2021/22, although he still managed just four starts during that campaign.

Now, the Premiership outfit are ready to flog the player this summer transfer window. According to Football Insider, the Scottish side are about to accept an offer for the boyhood Celtic fan during the close season as they look to try and free up some funds in their wage budget. However, no team has been named in the report in terms of who could be snapping up the midfielder this summer – so that remains a mystery.

Should Celtic sell James McCarthy?

There is clearly no room in the team for the midfielder at Celtic, with Ange Postecoglou opting for a multitude of other options in his position instead. He's managed just over 411 minutes of action for the side during his time there – and that's over the course of two campaigns. It amounts to just 4.6 lots of 90 minutes.

That is nowhere near enough playing time for any footballer, especially one who will want to continue to prolong his career now that he is into his thirties. McCarthy will want to get more action, so a deal that would see him leave and get regular gametime elsewhere would suit both parties.

McCarthy is still a capable option in the centre of the field too. His first season with Celtic produced a 6.40 WhoScored rating despite him featuring only a handful of times and the last season in which he featured in over ten games for a club (Crystal Palace in 2019/20) he had a score of 6.29, which is respectable in a struggling Premier League side.

Whilst not as solid as he perhaps once was, McCarthy can still do a decent job when given regular minutes in the centre of the field and there will no doubt be a club prepared to take a gamble on the midfielder this summer window.

Arsenal scouts are "looking closely" at Dinamo Zagreb defender Josip Sutalo, but there will be "fierce" competition for his signature this summer, according to journalist Rudy Galetti.

What's the latest Arsenal transfer news?

The Gunners are in the market for a new centre-back this summer, having recently made contact to sign Galatasaray defender Sacha Boey, who has admitted that he "dreams" of playing in the Premier League.

The north London club are also said to be plotting a move for Mohamed Simakan, despite the fact the 23-year-old has recently penned a new deal with RB Leipzig which is set to run until 2027.

There may be an increased need to bring in a new centre-back this summer as William Saliba is yet to commit to a new contract, which means he may need to be sold, according to journalist Charles Watts.

In an interview with GiveMeSport, Galetti has now confirmed Arsenal are interested in signing Sutalo, although he does stress that a number of teams are likely to be vying for his signature this summer.

The journalist said: "Arsenal scouts are looking closely at the player who could be available for around £17m. Let's also pay attention to the competition that is rich and fierce.

"Fiorentina, RB Leipzig, Fulham, Wolfsburg, and Manchester United also interested in the player."

Should Arsenal sign a new centre-back?

It is clear that Mikel Arteta will need to upgrade his defensive options this summer, given the dramatic dip in form that has coincided with Saliba's injury, which has ruled him out of the last nine Premier League games.

Jakub Kiwior has recently been praised by members of the media, with journalist Eduardo Hagn describing him as "faultless in possession" after his performance against Newcastle United, but Rob Holding not been as solid.

The Englishman was particularly poor in the 2-2 draw against Liverpool, receiving the lowest Sofascore match rating of any Arsenal starter, and Sutalo could be a solid long-term replacement.

Hailed as "simply amazing" by football scout Jacek Kulig, the Croatian is yet to play outside his home country at club level, but he is making a name for himself on the international scene, ranked by Sofascore as his nation's third-best performer in the Nations League.

Although signing the 6 foot 3 colossus would be a risk, he ranks highly for a number of key defensive metrics over the past year, including blocks and tackles, displaying he has the quality to make the step up to the Premier League.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly eyeing up a move for Habib Diarro as Julen Lopetegui looks to build his side ahead of next season.

What’s the latest on Habib Diarra to Wolves?

According to The Sun, Wolves have scouted Diarra ahead of making a potential swoop for the player during the summer, however, they are not alone.

At least another nine Premier League clubs have sent scouts to watch his performances, including Aston Villa, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, suggesting the Old Gold have some major competition in their efforts to sign him.

It could cost any perspective buyer £20m to sign him from Strasbourg and judging by the sheer volume of teams interested, there could well be a bidding war.

Who could Habib Diarra replace at Wolves?

Joao Moutinho looks set to say farewell to the club at the end of the season, with The Athletic stating he won't be offered a new deal ahead of 2023/2024.

He has made over 200 appearances for the Molineux outfit, however, this season has seen the player start just 20 Premier League matches, while ranking as low as tenth for interceptions per game and 22nd for successful dribbles per game in the Wolves squad this term.

Therefore, with the midfielder set to turn 37 in September, it is time to turn to a younger generation.

Diarra could be the ideal heir for the 36-year-old and has the advantage that he can play a variety of different roles in the centre of the pitch, from the more robust defensive midfielder to operating in a more creative role as a number ten.

The Frenchman has played 27 matches in Ligue 1 this term and displayed both his attacking and defensive qualities in abundance, registering five goal contributions, which is only bettered by Ruben Neves in the Wolves’ midfield, while Diarra has also won 2.6 duels per game and made 0.7 tackles, which is solid considering he averages just 54 minutes per match.

French journalist Sebastien Denis described the 19-year-old as a “rough diamond” in light of recent interest from Marseille and this suggests that although he is talented, there is still some work to be done for him to reach his potential.

Wolves have enjoyed success by signing players from France in recent years, with Rayan Ait-Nouri and Boubacar Traore now valued at €20.7m (£18m) and €4.5m (£4m) respectively with these values set to only increase the more experience they get in England.

Diarra could be the next big thing to arrive in the Midlands with the Molineux outfit set to unearth their perfect Moutinho heir.

YouTuber Mark Goldbridge has praised Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag for his recent comments on Marcus Rashford.

What did Ten Hag say about Rashford?

It's been a pretty impressive season for the Englishman and after he scored in the week against Chelsea, he became the first player in a decade – since Robin van Persie – to net 30 times in a single campaign for the Red Devils.

Unsurprisingly, Rahsford has earned plenty of plaudits over the past few months but it seems his manager, isn't satisfied just yet.

Indeed, Ten Hag recently told Viaplay (via Goal): "I am happy that finally a player of Manchester United is able to score 30 goals again. But next year the numbers have to be higher."

It might seem like a tough ask of Rashford but Goldbridge seemed to love the high standards being demanded at Old Trafford.

When speaking on The United Stand YouTube channel, he explained his thoughts, as he read out the quotes and then added: "I love that from Ten Hag! The obsession to make things better."

When does Rashford's contract expire?

As quoted in the ManchesterEveningNews, Ten Hag actually had even more to say on the topic. The Dutch coach explained: "There's a lot of room for improvement in his game. I'm convinced he can score even more.

"When you take, for instance, the last 10 games he didn't score many goals. I think only two or three, so yes he can improve. I am happy from what he did last season to now that he brings himself back.

"We supported him where we could, with the way we play but also in his mental mindset. We are happy with that, but we must push him more. I think he's capable of to score 40 goals in a season. So for him that's the next step."

Of course, the big concern for most Man United fans right now is whether or not Rashford will sign a new deal. Indeed, his current £200k-p/w contract end in 2024.

Thankfully, though, his manager also believes that will all be sorted soon, telling the press: "I expect Marcus Rashford to renew. He wants it. Manchester United wants it. He is a child of this club, so I assume this will happen."

All in all, it sounds as though supporters can hope to see even better and bigger things from their star player over the coming years under Ten Hag.

The inevitable disgruntlement that has pervaded across the Liverpool support this season has been quilted by a sense of optimism.

Jurgen Klopp's Reds failed to achieve their seasonal goals this term, indeed failing to expand the growing collection of major honours under the German's reign and falling short in the race for qualification for next season's Champions League – it is the first time in seven years Liverpool will play European football outside the prestigious competition.

A late-season purple patch underscored Liverpool's calibre, despite the seasonal woes, reminding the world that the Anfield side will return with vigour next term, especially if astute and diligent work is conducted on the transfer front.

However, large portions of the positivity from Liverpool's stricken campaign can be attributed to the exuberance of the youth, with the likes of Stefan Bajcetic and Harvey Elliott two of the more sanguine stories to arise from Anfield this year.

In particular, Bajcetic was exceptional before a cruel injury severed his season short, and with the robust midfielder indeed reminding Klopp and co of the value in entrusting youth with a role, attention may well be turned to Kaide Gordon, who had excelled for Liverpool before a cruel setback of his own ruled him out of contention this season.

Who is Kaide Gordon?

Speaking to Football FanCast, The Redman TV's Paul Machin stated that the teenage forward's prosperous future at Anfield is still very much alive as he returns to competitive action after a long-term injury.

Machin said: "One that's been forgotten though is Kaide Gordon. Played against Arsenal in the League Cup [last season] on the way to winning it.

"Another one who's got so much talent but he's had horrendous luck with injuries over the last year. If he can come back at the level that he was at, Liverpool have got someone who could make a real impact next season."

Gordon scored a debut goal for Klopp's senior side in the FA Cup against League One outfit Shrewsbury Town last season, having made three further appearances, including a Carabao Cup semi-final clash against Arsenal, where he played 63 minutes as the Reds advanced to the final versus Chelsea – a match they would triumph in and glean the trophy.

Signing from Derby County for a fee believed to be around £3m in 2021, Gordon could utilise the forthcoming pre-season to wedge his way into the first-team fold, and remain there with regularity.

How good is Kaide Gordon?

Hailed as "exceptional" by his manager, the 18-year-old could be a nifty addition to a Liverpool side knocked off their perch this term.

Gordon finds fruit both deployed on the right-wing and in the centre of the attacking midfield, and his effortless striking ability could also leave him in good stead to deputise as his team's talisman when called upon.

He's scored ten goals and supplied six assists from 24 matches for the Reds' respective youth sides, and could now make the leap towards prominence as he completes his comeback.

He could even be a bigger prospect than Stefan Bajcetic, with the prodigious Spaniard dazzling for Liverpool during his breakout term this year before cruelly falling foul of an injury in March which has ruled him out for the remainder of the campaign.

The 18-year-old conductor was praised as "outstanding" by his manager for his exploits while Liverpool were in a rut, while journalist Leanne Prescott also waxed lyrical, saying: "Staggering that Liverpool look most in control this season when 18-year-old Stefan Bajcetic is playing."

Whether Gordon is actually a bigger talent than his midfield confrere remains to be seen, but Klopp and co can certainly rest easy knowing such a rich and shimmering pool of talent lays at the foot of the ambitious Merseyside outfit.

Wolverhampton Wanderers will face interest from other sides in striker Hwang Hee-chan this summer, according to journalist Dean Jones.

What's the latest transfer news involving Hwang Hee-chan?

According to The Mirror, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Aston Villa are 'monitoring' Hee-chan looking ahead to the forthcoming transfer window as Old Gold boss Julen Lopetegui is under pressure to cut down his squad size.

The report states that Wolves may need to sell some of their prize assets in order to comply with financial fair play regulations at Molineux and Serie A giants Roma have emerged as candidates to sign the South Korea international as a result.

In 2022/23, the 27-year-old made 32 appearances in all competitions for Wolves and managed to bag four goals and three assists, as per Transfermarkt.

Contractually, Hee-chan is tied to Wolves on a deal until the summer of 2026 and is believed to earn around £30,000 per week at the Premier League outfit, as cited by Capology.

Speaking to Football FanCast, journalist Jones doesn't think that Lopetegui will want to let go of the former RB Leipzig attacker in the off-season; however, he expects there to be plenty of interest in his services.

Jones told FFC: "I don't think they would want Hwang to go. That's going to be something again that is key to these conversations that Lopetegui has. He's got an understanding of who the club were expecting to sell. He won't want too many surprises beyond that of other players, especially ones that have goal creation in them. There's definitely going to be some interest and I think their clubs might even look to target Wolves given that they now know their precarious financial situation."

Who else could Wolverhampton Wanderers sell this summer?

Wolverhampton Wanderers could be set for a sizable rebuild this summer which may involve several players leaving Molineux in the transfer window.

AS via The Daily Mail have reported that club captain Ruben Neves could be on his way to Barcelona and an agreement has apparently been reached for a fee of around £26 million.

His teammate, Matheus Nunes, is another name that could be on the move amid continuous interest from Liverpool in his services, according to Football Insider.

Joao Moutinho and Diego Costa have now left Wolves, whilst Adama Traore is a free agent, but the Old Gold are still in communication over a potential new deal for the Spaniard when the money allows them to.

Despite Leicester City’s relegation from the Premier League this season, transfer insider Dean Jones believes the Foxes will still receive notable transfer fees for three wantaway key players.

Midfielders James Maddison and Harvey Barnes along with defender Timothy Castagne are all being linked with moves away from the King Power Stadium this summer.

Jones gets the impression that interest in the trio is high from some top six Premier League clubs, adding it’s unlikely that any of the three players remain at Leicester in the Championship.

Will Leicester be forced to sell some of their stars?

Dean Jones told Football FanCast he expects all three payers to be on their way out of the club following Leicester’s disastrous 2022/23 season ended in relegation to England’s second tier.

Leicester have already let a number of key players leave following the expiration of their contracts at the club, including Belgian international Youri Tielemans.

Jones suggests that there will be a lot of outgoings as part of the Foxes summer transfer window as the club adapts to life outside the Premier League.

What has Dean Jones said about the trio?

According to Jones, interest in the trio of Leicester players is high going into the transfer window but the transfer insider believes the club can still acquire sizeable fees for their departing stars.

Speaking to Football FanCast, Jones stated: “You're going to have top six clubs looking at all three of those players.

“There are clubs that are willing to spend good money too. I think it's unlikely we see any of those three in the future [at Leicester].”

Who wants to sign James Maddison, Harvey Barnes and Timothy Castagne?

England international Maddison has been heavily linked with Tottenham Hotspur, but Leicester want an reported £50 million for their star attacking midfielder.

Newcastle are also credited with an interest in Maddison who registered nine goals and ten assists in the 22/23 league season.

Barnes, who scored 13 goals in 34 games this season in the Premier League, as per Transfermarkt, has been linked with a host of Premier League clubs.

Aston Villa and Newcastle are both reportedly interested in the 25-year-old winger, but The Telegraph report that Europa Conference League winners West Ham currently lead the race and are willing to bid £30m.

Belgian international Castagne has been shortlisted by Mikel Arteta as the Arsenal manager looks to bolster his squad after a disappointing end to the season, according to The Mirror’s John Cross.

Leeds United manager candidate Daniel Farke is starting 'to have a bit more prominence' in the Whites' hunt for a new boss to replace Sam Allardyce, according to journalist Dean Jones.

What's the latest news involving Leeds United and Daniel Farke?

According to Phil Hay on Twitter, who is a journalist for The Athletic, Farke is in the running for the Leeds United managerial vacancy and 'impressed' during 'initial discussions' with the Whites' hierarchy.

Hay also detailed that former Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers another contender and is a figure that they 'really want' at the helm at Elland Road heading into next term.

Nevertheless, Rodgers looks to be on his way to his former club Celtic, who are in 'advanced talks' with the Irishman over a potential return to the Scottish giants, as per Sky Sports.

Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg also detailed on Twitter that Farke was another name in the frame to take over at Celtic from Ange Postecoglou last week; nevertheless, it looks like Rodgers will head north of the border, potentially paving the way for Farke to assume control at Leeds United.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, journalist Jones has signified that the notion of Farke ending up at Leeds United is gaining momentum, though he questions the differing profiles of managers that the Yorkshire outfit have been linked with.

Jones said: "It's a bit strange at the moment. The type of managers that they are going for seem to be a bit all over the place in terms of profile.

"So, it's not totally clear what we're getting. Farke, at the moment, has also been linked with Celtic, but the Leeds rumours do seem to have a bit more prominence to them right now."

Would Daniel Farke be a good appointment for Leeds United?

Farke definitely operates with a high-octane style that would suit Leeds United's style of play and has experience of success at Sky Bet Championship level.

In his previous spell as manager of Norwich City, the 46-year-old led the Canaries to the English second-tier title on two occasions, in 2018/19 and 2020/21, as per Transfermarkt.

Most recently, Farke was head coach at Borussia Monchengladbach and was dismissed at the end of the 2022/23 campaign following a tenth-placed finish in the Bundesliga.

He may feel that a return to England will give him the best chance of re-establishing success; however, he may have to compete with West Bromwich Albion boss Carlos Corberan to land the position, as per The Yorkshire Evening Post.

Moving forward, Leeds United will hope that they can appoint a new manager swiftly as they get their preparations underway for 2023/24.