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Tottenham target Ryan Fraser has rejected an offer from Bournemouth and is set to leave when his contract expires at the end of the month. 

According to Sky Sports, while his teammates Simon Francis, Andrew Surman, Artur Boruc and Charlie Daniels have all signed short-term deals, Fraser has turned down an extension.

Earlier this year, Football Insider revealed that Spurs are prepared to offer him a lucrative contract, as Jose Mourinho has made it clear he is at the top of his shortlist.

Last month, the Daily Star claimed that the Lilywhites are leading the race to sign the Cherries winger, and this could be good news for Mourinho.

Although Fraser has failed to hit the same heights he enjoyed in the 2018/19 campaign, it is worth remembering that he scored seven goals and created 14 assists in the Premier League last season, a figure which was bettered only by former Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard for the latter metric.

Moreover, he could be a very reliable player, as he last picked up an injury all the way back in 2015.

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Meanwhile, Son Heung-min is the club’s second-highest goalscorer this season, only one goal behind Harry Kane, while he has provided more assists than the striker at the time of writing.

In comparison, Steven Bergwijn gave fans a brief glimpse of what he has to offer before he was forced to miss the Lilywhites’ last game against RB Leizpig after sustaining an ankle injury. The 22-year-old has scored two goals in five league games, including netting in front of the home crowd against reigning champions Manchester City (Transfermarkt).

Mourinho has been plagued by constant setbacks this season. Son and Bergwijn have finally returned from spells on the sidelines, which will no doubt give the team a huge boost as Spurs had slumped to several poor results in their absence. However, to add further insult to injury, youngsters Japhet Tanganga and Troy Parrott have been ruled out for the foreseeable future.

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While Fraser has struggled to replicate his sensational form, he could provide solid cover for the wide options, and signing the speedster makes perfect sense, as he will soon be available for free. Son has been an integral part of the squad for many years, and the Scotsman could share the workload with Bergwijn to reduce the risk of injury.

Moreover, it doesn’t matter if he fails to live up to expectations, as Daniel Levy will have gained a valuable asset for no extra cost if the transfer goes through.

Tottenham fans, should Daniel Levy sign Ryan Fraser in the summer? Let us know in the comments below!

According to a recent report from Bild, Arsenal are among the clubs who are willing to rival Borussia Dortmund for Juventus’ Emre Can, while Tottenham and Manchester United are also expressing an interest.

If the Gunners do manage to scoop him up, there would be one clear winner and loser emerging as a result…

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At first glance, Can’s potential arrival at the Emirates could very well spell trouble for the younger crop of players Mikel Arteta is grooming for the future.

And needless to say, Guendouzi is a player who could eventually blossom into a star. But despite being on the fringes at Juventus with just 279 minutes played in the ongoing campaign, Can is an experienced player who could potentially help Guendouzi develop in the near future.

The Germany international has already played for Liverpool and Bayern Munich, and not to mention that he can also boast international pedigree as well, having tallied 25 appearances for his national team.

Without a doubt, having such a presence alongside the young players in training can only help them in the long run.

Loser: Dani Ceballos

One player who isn’t enjoying his football under Arteta is Dani Ceballos. Real Madrid’s midfielder has reportedly even contacted his parent club in hope of securing a possible early exit because he’s been largely frozen out of the squad as of late.

And granted, injuries have played their part as well but with him warming the bench in the last three out of four games in the Premier League and being completely left out of the squad in the other fixture, it’s pretty safe to say Arteta doesn’t appear to have him in his long term plans.

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The arrival of Can, however, might just put the final nail in his Arsenal coffin.

Ceballos is struggling as it is and a new signing in his position can only make matters worse for the young Spaniard.

This article is part of Football FanCast’s Loan Watch series, which takes a closer look at those players who are aiming to galvanise their careers away from the spotlight of their parent club.

Takefusa Kubo is one of the brightest young talents in the world of football.

The 18-year-old prodigy is a Real Madrid loanee currently plying his trade over at Mallorca, and gaining some valuable experience in La Liga before eventually making his big return to the Spanish capital.

And a lot has already been said about his potential to usher in a new era with the Galacticos and start that revolution Florentino Perez wants to see at his club.

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But sometimes it’s easy to forget that Kubo is still very young and these are his first steps with the big boys in Europe.

And just recently, in Mallorca’s home game against Villarreal, the young “Japanese Messi” finally showed signs of his brilliance and registered his best game in La Liga to date.

His team won 3-1 against a very tricky opponent and it was largely due to Kubo’s gigantic efforts.

The young 18-year-old starlet bagged one goal himself but also won one penalty on the night, giving his team a huge boost in the process.

He was taken off in the 67th minute but that was enough time for him to really make his mark both on the game and the league itself, announcing his arrival to the stage and undoubtedly turning a couple of heads along the way.

Apart from his involvement in the goals, Kubo also registered six crosses and two successful dribbles.

But the best part is that he was not only effective going forward and while attacking but also going the other way.

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The 18-year-old prodigy tallied two interceptions and a total of three tackles on the night, registering a truly complete performance by the young Mallorca ace.

Zinedine Zidane will undoubtedly be happy to hear his loanee is doing exceptionally well at his temporary home and is gaining the necessary pedigree for his eventual return in the future.

If he can continue improving, Real Madrid will definitely have a major talent on their hands once he comes back from Mallorca.

We’ll have to wait and see.

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Leeds witnessed a rather big clear out on Monday as the transfer window closed for clubs around Europe and lower down in the Football League.

One of the names to depart Elland Road was Vurnon Anita, a man who rarely played after signing for the club in 2017.

The Dutchman joined from Newcastle but leaves a free agent after he and Leeds came to an agreement to mutually terminate his contract.

It’s a move that is unlikely to have any sort of impact on Marcelo Bielsa’s side and that was evident in the reaction from supporters on Twitter.

There appeared to be a sense of relief in some responses as one said it was a transfer that should never have happened in the first place. Another noted his exit had to occur.

A further individual claimed he came with so much expectation and it was a shame that things didn’t work out.

Anita played just 22 times for the Whites in all competitions but ultimately never really stamped down a place.

He spent last season on loan at Willem II.

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Here’s the best of the reaction.

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Football.London journalist James Benge has written an article on who should be the next permanent Arsenal captain after current skipper Laurent Koscielny.

What’s he said, then?

Koscielny’s contract at the Emirates Stadium is due to run out at the end of next season and at the ripe old age of 33 and becoming more and more injury prone, he may not be offered a new one.

In that case, a new full-time captain would need to be appointed in north London to follow in the Frenchman’s footsteps and one would feel that it has to be a member of Unai Emery’s current squad.

Picking out Spanish right-back Hector Bellerin as the man for the job, here’s what Benge had to say:

“The man to lead Arsenal into that new era, then, is Hector Bellerin.”

Absolutely right

On this occasion, Benge has got one of his bold claims correct although a large portion of Gooners tended to disagree with him on the brave call.

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The Gunners need a fresh, youthful face to help usher in the Emery era, which began last summer and didn’t enjoy the best of first seasons. Bellerin is certainly that.

The 24-year-old has been at the club long enough now to know it inside-out having joined as a teenager, so that’s not an issue. Bellerin is also fantastic role model on and off the pitch for the millions of young Arsenal fans, and it would be hard to see him not doing a wonderful job as skipper at the Emirates.

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Aston Villa have put any potential contract discussions with Albert Adomah to one side, according to Birmingham Live. But should fans have concerns about the news?

What’s the word?

Villa have yet to open contract discussions with Adomah which means he could be set to become a free agent in the summer. It appears as though the wide player would like to stay but after contacting the club various times about his situation, things haven’t come along any further.

This could be good news for Leeds who may look to revive previous interest in the 31-year-old. Last summer a return to Middlesbrough for Adomah collapsed whilst Villa approached Leeds about a potential move for their player. It’s also understood by Birmingham Live that the latter had two bids rejected in January.

Adomah’s saga has dragged on for a while now but it could be about to come to an end if he isn’t offered a new deal.

Let Green flourish

Coming off the back of a 14 goal season during a run to the play-off final, Adomah’s form in 2018/19 has been largely inconsistent. At 31, his best days look behind him and as a result, Villa should focus on the future.

In 20-year-old Andre Green, the Villans have a hugely talented youngster on their books and after returning from a short loan spell with Portsmouth, he’s begun to feature more often in Dean Smith’s plans.

With the pair of them both wingers, Adomah’s possible departure can pave the way for a more permanent spot in the team for the arguably more exciting Green. Fortunately for Villa, they haven’t had trouble scoring goals this season but the latter’s dribbling ability could give them an added dimension in the final third, especially now he’s receiving more first-team experience.

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Aston Villa may finally lose Jack Grealish in the summer too. By bringing through another one of their own talents and using Green more, it would help soften the blow.

Spurs are heading into 2019 in a good position overall, with Mauricio Pochettino leading his club to within touching distance of sustaining a realist title challenge.

The Argentinian manager deserves a host of credit for maintaining the form of his team despite no summer signings, and with the January window now fully open and in full swing, it will be interesting to see if Spurs act now and add some quality given their position.

We here at the Tavern think adding one or two players wouldn’t go amiss, and we believe signing players of high quality but for sums that are not extortionate needs to be the way Spurs look at things.

And one man we feel fits this mould is Brazilian midfielder Walace, who has been plying his trade over in Europe with Hannover following a move in the summer from Hamburg.

However, despite only just making a switch over six months ago, contracts can often mean little these days, and Spurs would be well within their rights to make a move for the impressive 23-year-old.

A natural ball winner and somene with a fantastic engine in the middle of the park, Walace has all the qualities and attributes to be a top star if he did get a move to the Premier League.

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Spurs look light in the middle at times, and signing someone like Walace, who has power, ability, and experience in Europe, could well prove to be a shrewd move by the London club.

Spurs fans, what do you think? Good signing? Let us know in the comments!

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On October 4 in 2015, Liverpool sacked manager Brendan Rodgers, which paved the way for Jurgen Klopp to come in and transform the team.

Rodgers came close to guiding the club to their first ever Premier League title, but it was not to be.

Aside from the surprise title charge, the Northern Irishman failed to lead the club to a trophy during his three-and-a-half-year spell at Anfield.

Klopp took over from Rodgers four days later, and even though he is still yet to clinch silverware, the team look in a much better state.

The German coach has guided the club to three cup finals, albeit in all of those the Reds were beaten, and he has shaped a team that are worthy of challenging for the title.

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It is safe to say that the majority of Liverpool fans are happier with Klopp at the helm than Rodgers, who is currently in charge of Celtic.

On October 4, fans were reminded of the managerial change, and a few offered their thoughts.

While Chelsea made plenty of good signings in the summer, it would be fair to say that they’ve had mixed starts to life in West London.

Joao Pedro, for example, might have slowed down a little in recent weeks, but has already amassed an impressive tally of seven goal involvements.

On the other hand, Jamie Gittens has largely struggled this season and looks quite some distance off being good enough to start week in week out.

Someone who falls somewhere in the middle is Liam Delap, but if he doesn’t start performing soon, one of Cobham’s most exciting prospects could eventually take the nine shirt off his back.

Delap's start at Chelsea

When Chelsea were the ones to secure Delap’s services for around £30m in the summer, there was an understandable level of excitement from the fans.

After all, here was a young, physically imposing centre-forward who, in his first proper season of top-flight football, had just scored 12 goals and provided two assists in 37 appearances for a poor Ipswich Town side.

Expectations remained high at the Club World Cup as the former Manchester City academy ace provided an assist against LAFC and scored his first Chelsea goal against Esperance.

However, it would be fair to say that, so far, those expectations have not been met this season, as in six games, totalling 227 minutes, the 22-year-old has failed to score a goal or provide an assist.

Now, he was unfortunate to pick up a hamstring injury in the game against Fulham, but in the other games he has appeared in, he has not looked particularly threatening.

Moreover, upon his return from injury against Wolverhampton Wanderers, he stupidly got himself sent off, picking up two yellow cards in the space of 22 minutes.

With all that said, there is still plenty of time for Delap to turn things around and make this season a successful one.

However, should he continue to underwhelm, he could eventually see one of Cobham’s most exciting prospects take the nine shirt from him.

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There are, once again, several youngsters in the setup who could see themselves become first-team regulars over the coming seasons, and the one who could rival Delap for the number nine shirt is Chizaram Ezenwata.

The 17-year-old gem joined the Blues from Charlton Athletic in October 2023 and has established himself as one of the most dangerous attackers in the academy.

For example, in just eight appearances this season, totalling 641 minutes, the Bexley-born marksman has already scored seven goals and provided one assist, which comes out to a goal involvement every game, or every 80.12 minutes.

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The youngster isn’t just on a hot streak either; in 20 appearances last season, totalling 1,279 minutes, he managed to score 12 goals and provide three assists, which works out to an average of a goal or assist every 1.33 games, or every 91.93 minutes.

Ezenwata’s U18 record

Appearances

26

Minutes

1913′

Goals

19

Assists

4

Goal Involvements per Match

0.88

Minutes per Goal Involvement

83.17′

All Stats via Transfermarkt

With numbers like that, it is easy to understand why U23 scout Antonio Mango has told Chelsea fans to “get excited” about his development, and why Como scout Felix Johnston has described him as someone who “lives and breathes goals.”

The young poacher isn’t just making his mark at club level either.

For example, in seven appearances for England’s u17s he scored five goals, and in five appearances for the u18s, he has already scored twice.

Ultimately, Ezenwata is unlikely to challenge Delap for a place in the team this season, but if the former Ipswich man does not improve soon, next year could be a different story entirely.

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Setting their sights on their seventh arrival of the summer, Rangers have now reportedly made their first approach to sign a talented young winger for Russell Martin.

Rangers open pre-season with Club Brugge draw

It’s been all change at Ibrox so far this summer. New owners have arrived in the form of the 49ers and a new manager soon followed in the form of Martin. Since then, to no surprise, several much-needed fresh faces have also made their way to Glasgow as the Gers look to turn things around after last season’s failure.

First through the door were Oscar Cortes, who completed a permanent move following his loan spell, and young Scottish talent Lyall Cameron. But those two were just the start for Rangers. Since then, they’ve welcomed four others, with Emmanuel Fernandez, Joe Rothwell, Max Aarons and Thelo Aasgaard all putting pen to paper on Ibrox deals.

The likes of Aarons and Fernandez featured as Rangers opened their pre-season with a 2-2 draw against Belgian side Club Brugge and there are still some debuts to come in the next few weeks.

Following his first game in charge, Martin told reporters: “It was very good opposition. It will really help prepare us to get better and we will learn a lot from today.

“It was nice to walk out at Ibrox with the team. I got a great reception which I’m incredibly grateful for when I walked out for the warm-up. The first half, we started okay then conceded a goal.

“What was interesting, and we’ll learn a lot, is that the habits we’re trying to instill changed a little bit and the team didn’t quite look how we wanted it to, and they managed to gain a bit of momentum again.”

As pre-season continues and fresh faces enter the Ibrox turf, however, Rangers reportedly still have unfinished business in the transfer window and may yet welcome another attacking reinforcement.

Rangers make first approach to sign Ballo

As reported by Florian Plettenberg, Rangers have now made their first approach to sign Thierno Ballo from Austrian side Wolfsberger AC this summer. The impressive 23-year-old has also attracted interest from Ajax and Mainz 05 to form a busy race to secure his signature as he looks to move on ahead of next season.

The Chelsea academy graduate left the Blues in 2022 for Wolfsberger AC on a free transfer. He was praised for his “great” form for both club and country by scout Jacek Kulig back in March, and he could now bring that form to the Scottish Premiership.

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After scoring 13 goals in all competitions last season too, there’s every chance that the Austrian would be capable of replacing Hamza Igamane if the Rangers star did complete a departure this summer.