Jack Grealish impressed as he returned to playing in a central role for Aston Villa during their 1-0 win against Norwich City.
On the chalkboard
The 24-year-old is a talismanic figure at Villa Park, having helped to get his boyhood club promoted to the Premier League through the play-offs, then following that up with impressive performances in the top flight.
He even excelled after being moved out onto the left-wing by Dean Smith, despite the manager’s decision being an unpopular one.
However, following John McGinn’s ankle fracture, he was moved back into a central role against the Canaries, with Douglas Luiz and Marvelous Nakamba starting behind him.
While the circumstances that led to the move will still be disappointing for those at Villa, solace can be taken from Grealish’s performance in the midfield.
Back in the centre
He was an integral part of the game’s biggest moment, taking the ball past Alexander Tettey with a nice piece of skill, before playing a perfectly-weighted ball for Conor Hourihane to hit first-time, sending it past Tim Krul.
There was also a lot of creativity shown on the ball outside of that moment, as he made two key passes, completed all four of his attempted dribbles and got two shots off.
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The 24-year-old showed an efficiency that is quite impressive considering how progressive he is in his play, completing 83% of the passes that he attempted.
His statistics also show that the Villa man was dominant in his battles, as he was successful in his solitary tackle attempt and won three of his four aerial duels throughout the match.
He was even awarded Man of the Match by WhoScored, with a rating of 8.3, which was 0.2 ahead of his closest competitor Kortney Hause.
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Overall, it was a big performance from a player Villa have come to rely upon in what was a massive game for the club, taking them within a point of getting out of the relegation zone.
With McGinn out, Villa will need more of the same from Grealish in the coming months.
In other news, a Villa midfielder was hailed for their match-winning contribution against Norwich.
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As told by Football Insider, Everton attacker Bernard is fearful he may be frozen out of the team if Marco Silva departs and David Moyes takes his spot.
What’s the word?
Bernard was signed by Silva on a free transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk last summer and joined the club on a four-year deal after winning three league titles in five years in Ukraine.
The Brazilian is reportedly worried that should Moyes make a sensational return to Goodison Park, he will be pushed out the team. Bernard fears the Scot’s tough-tackling and defensive approach as a manager would subsequently mean a lack of game time under a Moyes rule.
The 54-year-old, who spent 11 years on Merseyside before moving to Manchester United, was reported by The Mirror to be interested in a return to the club should Silva face the axe.
During his tenure at Everton, the Blues were renowned for their aggressive nature and during his final year at the club, Moyes boasted the fourth-best defensive league record, conceding three fewer than champions Manchester United.
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A right to be fearful
Bernard was signed for The Toffees because of his speed and ability up top, rather than his ability in defence, as his 5 foot 5 stature is hardly a concern for opposing players.
During his time in Ukraine, the 27-year-old registered 28 goals and 35 assists in 128 appearances and has bagged three goals and four assists so far for the Blues.
In Moyes’ final few seasons on Merseyside, the former Sunderland boss put faith in the likes of Steven Pienaar, Marouane Fellaini, and Nikica Jelavic, players who are known and put in the team for the tenacious, aggressive nature.
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The likes of Fellaini would be a thorn in almost any side with his physical abilities, and attackers like Victor Anichebe would be a worry for almost any defender with his strength and stature up top. Unfortunately, despite his blistering pace, these are all attributes that Bernard lacks.
From a defensive standpoint, the South American has actually made 1.3 tackles per game this season. However, at the same time, he has averaged a foul per match and just 0.2 interceptions.
Regardless of his creativity, should Moyes retake the helm, the forward should be very fearful of being frozen out of the side and he may need to add this to his game for future managers to look at.
Pundit Jackie McNamara has told Football Insider he believes Rangers would be happy getting anything close to their original fee for Eros Grezda.
What’s the story?
McNamara thinks Steven Gerrard and director of football Mark Allen would be glad to get a fee even remotely close to the £1.8m they paid for the Albanian, never mind make a profit.
Gerrard brought the winger to the club last August from Osijek but he’s been far from a hit at Ibrox in the past year.
The 24-year-old played just 17 times in his debut season for the Light Blues, contributing to a measly three goals. This disappointing form has lead to links away from Ibrox as the club look to ship out the deadwood during a busy summer.
And McNamara says the Gers would be doing well to recoup their initial outlay on the winger, stating: “There’s a player that we’ve not really seen much of since he’s been there. I think if they can get anywhere near their money back they’ll be happy with that.”
Time to go
The former Scotland international’s comments come amid rumours that two Ligue 1 sides are looking to end Grezda’s horror spell at the Gers. According to Soccerlink.fr, the winger is a target for Dijon and The Scottish Sun reported that French top-flight counterparts Brest have joined the race for his services.
With a new bumper TV deal set to kick in next season, we might begin to see more French clubs start to splash the cash soon. But even with all the money in the world, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone with the lack of sense to give Rangers anything close to what they paid for the former Osijek wide man – two goals and one assist in a relatively weak division is truly shocking for an attacking player.
Also, given he’s unlikely to feature at all this season for Rangers with four new wingers arriving this summer, you’d imagine the club will just want him off the wage bill, and that desperation to flog him will hardly do his ever-decreasing value any favours.
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McNamara is almost certainly right about Grezda’s potential fee, but the one crumb of comfort for Gerrard is that at least there is interest in his flop.
Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring West Brom midfielder Rekeem Harper, according to the Daily Mail.
What’s the word?
Harper has made a first-team breakthrough at the Baggies this season.
He has made 15 appearances in the Championship, scoring once and laying on one assist.
The Mail claim that Spurs have been impressed with the 18-year-old’s performances and are now considering a summer move.
Indeed, his contract expires at the end of the season and he could move on a free transfer.
West Brom, for their part, are attempting to tie him down to a new deal.
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Harper is a full England youth international, having won seven caps for the Under-19s, and has a remarkably high ceiling.
However, this swoop would mean absolutely nothing if Spurs were unable to follow up on it.
Mauricio Pochettino’s squad this season has been ravaged by injuries and numbers are needed this summer.
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Moves for a new centre-back, new full-backs, a first-team midfielder, a new winger and potentially a new striker should all be on the to-do list.
Bringing in Harper would be a lovely bonus, particularly if they can do it on a free, but it simply must be one signing made as part of a major summer revamp.
Manuel Lanzini made his comeback from a serious knee injury in West Ham United’s Premier League clash with Fulham at the London Stadium on Friday night.
Indeed, the attacker replaced Felipe Anderson in the 76th minute of the clash, which ended in a 3-1 home win.
Ryan Babel actually sent Fulham into an early lead in the London derby, but goals from Javier Hernandez, Issa Diop and Michail Antonio secured the points for West Ham.
For many, though, the big story was the return of Lanzini.
Indeed, the 29-year-old had been on the sidelines since suffering a serious knee injury last June, which saw him miss out on the chance to play in the 2018 World Cup for Argentina.
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Lanzini has also missed the entire 2018-19 Premier League campaign to date, but made his return to action against Fulham on Friday night.
And it would be fair to say that the West Ham fans were absolutely delighted, with a selection of their Twitter reaction available to view below:
After a summer of perhaps foolish optimism, any such positives have been hard to find for Manchester United in the early weeks of 2025/26, amid what has been the club’s worst start to a Premier League season since the inaugural campaign in 1992.
One notable ray of light has been the displays of summer signing, Bryan Mbeumo, however, with the Cameroonian – signed from Brentford on an initial £65m deal – having scored twice in five games, while denied a third by the sprawling Gianluigi Donnarumma last time out.
There is evidence to suggest that the Red Devils shouldn’t get too carried away by such a promising start. Indeed, £86m flop Antony scored in his first three league outings for the club. Dan James, meanwhile, netted three times in just his first four top-flight games under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
That said, the silk and speed of Mbeumo is difficult not to be heartened by, with both he and fellow new arrival Matheus Cunha seemingly relishing their new status in Manchester, rather than being burdened by it.
The question remains as to whether Mbeumo and co now have the right manager to get the best out of them, with talk rife over the future of Ruben Amorim.
When previous post-Fergie managers were sacked
There are mixed reports over whether Amorim is actually under real pressure or not, with recent claims suggesting that he retains the backing of the board. Other reports, however, have claimed that he could have just three games left to save himself, with Chelsea, Sunderland and Brentford to come before the next international break.
Should a change occur by the time that October hiatus comes around, it would make the Portuguese coach the manager to have been sacked the quickest into a new season in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, even ahead of his predecessor Erik ten Hag.
In the case of the Dutchman, a 2-1 defeat to West Ham United – which included a glaring Diogo Dalot miss and a controversial late penalty for the Hammers – spelt the end for his turbulent Old Trafford reign, with the ex-Ajax boss relieved of his duties on 28 October.
The permanent manager that Ten Hag had replaced – Solskjaer – was given his marching orders on 21 November 2021, with a 4-1 defeat away to Watford sparking what appeared an inevitable exit, in the wake of prior defeats to Manchester City and Liverpool.
The Norwegian had himself been parachuted in mid-season three years earlier, with Jose Mourinho dismissed in December 2018, a 3-1 defeat away to Liverpool proving the final nail in the coffin.
As for Louis van Gaal, the enigmatic veteran did at least see out the season before his 2016 dismissal, albeit with news of his departure unfortunately filtering through as he celebrated his FA Cup triumph on the Wembley turf.
David Moyes – the man to endure the briefest permanent tenure to date – lasted just ten months into his six-year deal, prior to being given the boot in April 2014.
Post-Fergie Managers
Manager
Sacking Date
Final Game
Erik ten Hag
28 Oct 2024
West Ham 3-1 Man Utd
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
21 Nov 2021
Watford 4-1 Man Utd
Jose Mourinho
18 Dec 2018
Liverpool 3-1 Man Utd
Louis van Gaal
23 May 2016
Man Utd 2-1 Palace
David Moyes
22 April 2014
Everton 2-0 Man Utd
Amorim could well be the next victim of such ruthlessness, with a potential replacement already being lined up…
Why Andoni Iraola could be a perfect Amorim replacement
According to reports relayed by Caught Offside, among the leading candidates to replace the former Sporting CP man in Manchester is Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, with tension in the Old Trafford boardroom said to have reached “boiling point”.
The report claims that there is a potential plan in place to carry out an “international reset” in the next break, should results not drastically improve, with Iraola among the top targets being lined up amid his fine work on the south coast. This comes amid reports that Sir Gareth Southgate may also be in the mix.
In an era of managerial excuses and complaints, the Spaniard has set himself apart by simply cracking on with things at the Vitality Stadium, be it despite a raft of injuries last term, or numerous key exits this summer.
Indeed, the Basque-born tactician has thus far guided the Cherries to fourth in the table in 2025/26, despite having lost four members of last season’s back five, including Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez and Illia Zabarnyi.
The only defeat thus far came on the opening night away at Anfield, although with the expensively assembled hosts needing two late goals to see off their spirited visitors and the lively Antoine Semenyo in that 4-2 thriller.
Iraola – who has overseen respectable 12th and ninth-place finishes in the Premier League – has been particularly key in taking that man Semenyo to a whole new level, registering 36 goals and assists in 83 games under Gary O’Neil’s successor, as per Transfermarkt.
That includes three goals and two assists already this season, with the Ghanaian thriving as part of a relentless and dynamic front line. Such an approach appears tailor-made to get the best out of Mbeumo, with the pair deemed to be statistically and stylistically similar players among those in their position in Europe, as per FBref.
Like Semenyo, the United man is an adept goalscorer and creator, while mirroring his Bournemouth counterpart in being able to operate off the right flank or centrally.
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That ability was evident last term, with Mbeumo racking up 27 goals and assists in the league, while creating 17 ‘big chances’ and averaging 1.8 key passes per game, as per Sofascore.
Semenyo, for context, registered 17 goals and assists of his own, while creating 11 ‘big chances’ and averaging 1.2 key passes under Iraola’s watch.
For the ex-Bristol City man to have flourished with the in-demand coach at the helm, just imagine the heights that Mbeumo could reach in such a front-foot, aggressive attacking set-up.
He is an “incredible” manager, as lauded by Pep Guardiola, with it likely to be intriguing to see if the 43-year-old could translate such success at United.
He’s young, Premier League proven and with a knack for getting results despite the circumstances and chaos surrounding him – sounds perfect, right?
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West Bromwich Albion fans would have been anticipating that their team would be participating in the drama of the Championship playoffs, but their team’s 2024/25 campaign didn’t quite go as smoothly as they would have hoped.
In the end, the Baggies would finish four points shy of Bristol City in that final playoff position, with Tony Mowbray actually facing the wrath of the Hawthorns hierarchy by losing his job for not steering the West Midlands side into the long-sought-after top six.
West Bromwich Albion managerTonyMowbraybefore the match
Alongside talk of a new manager coming in to replace the axed Mowbray, there are now murmurs of fresh faces entering the building to boost matters on the pitch, with the rumour mill churning out new potential bosses and players aplenty.
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With Albion in need of a new manager, the likes of Marti Cifuentes and Ryan Mason are now being linked to the Baggies vacancy, with Portsmouth manager John Mousinho also reportedly on the West Brom radar after successfully guiding Pompey away from Championship relegation danger.
Moreover, a slightly more left-field shout comes in the form of ex-Manchester United coach Eric Ramsay.
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But, earlier talk suggesting that Tottenham Hotspur coach Mason could be handed the reins hasn’t died down completely, with the 33-year-old perhaps linking up with a Spurs youngster along the way if he does take on the second-tier job post.
Indeed, a report from Birmingham Live has stated that West Brom have lodged an enquiry over the loan signature of 20-year-old Jamie Donley, off the back of the exciting attacker starring on loan in League One this season with Leyton Orient.
Whilst the jump up is significant from League One to the EFL’s elite division, there will be a hope that Orient number 17 can dazzle defences moving up a league in a similar vein to standout Baggies ace Tom Fellows, with the pair constantly want to create openings to put their team on the front foot.
How Donley could be Fellows 2.0
The homegrown Baggies product will know all too well how formative a loan switch can be down to the lower reaches of the EFL, having once donned Crawley Town colours for a singular season.
This campaign so far for Richie Wellens’ promotion chasers, Donley has amassed a mightily impressive eight goals and ten assists from 47 overall contests, with Fellows amazingly finishing his sterling individual 2024/25 season on 18 goal contributions too.
Donley vs Fellows in 2024/25
Stat (* = per 90 mins)
Donley
Fellows
Games played
40
45
Goals scored
8
4
Assists
10
14
Touches*
45.9
27.2
Shots*
1.4
1.0
Accurate passes*
20.5 (70%)
12.5 (87%)
Big chances missed
4
7
Big chances created
17
13
Stats by Sofascore
Looking at their numbers in the EFL this term, both the 20-year-old and his Baggies counterpart have been massively influential for their sides this season in attacking areas, with a mammoth 30 big chances accumulated between them, indicating that they certainly love creating for others.
Hailed for his “sensational” form in the third-tier by scout Jacek Kulig, there is no doubt that the Spurs starlet will be able to take to the pressures of the Championship swimmingly.
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After all, Fellows never looked frozen by fear when he was first given chances here and there in the senior mix at West Brom.
Therefore, if a loan switch does occur, those at the Hawthorns will pray Donley can also jump up to the standard required of him, with the promising number ten perhaps linking up with the entertaining 22-year-old winger very soon as his new employers hunt promotion once more.
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Arsenal are now eyeing a January loan move for a former Man City player who’s unsettled at his current club and could look to leave before deadline day.
Mikel Arteta hints at potential January signings for Arsenal
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has continuously suggested that a winter arrival or two is possible, but it largely depends on the opportunities available to them.
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Despite their major concerns right now, with Arsenal seriously missing the injured Bukayo Saka, who’s expected to be out until March, the club won’t be forced into panic-buying of any kind.
Arteta insists the priority is to get the best out of his current options. However, the Spaniard also says that they’re very much in the market and Arsenal are alert to any potential opportunities to upgrade their squad.
Arsenal’s next five Premier League games
Date
Tottenham (home)
January 15
Aston Villa (home)
January 18
Wolves (away)
January 25
Man City (home)
February 2
Leicester City (away)
February 15
“Let’s see. If there’s an opportunity we will look at it,” said Arteta on New Year’s Day. “Let’s see how we get there. Hopefully, the squad is going to be in a much healthier position than it is right now, but who knows?
“We are prepared if we need to do something, we’re capable of doing something, but then that transfer window is very tricky and difficult to control. The opportunities are very limited, but we’ll be there.”
PSG forward Lee Kang-in could emerge as a transfer target for Arsenal if the Ligue 1 champions are willing to let their Asian star leave on a half-season loan with an option to buy him outright in the summer, but as things stand, Luis Enrique’s side haven’t given an indication that is possible (The Athletic).
Surprisingly, reports in Spain suggest that Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo is wanted by Arsenal, and they’re prepared to make a bid, even if their centre-back options aren’t really cause for concern right now.
Another rumour from Spain which will raise eyebrows is Arsenal’s apparently rekindled interest in ex-Aston Villa and Man City midfielder Douglas Luiz, who the club bid multiple times for in 2022 but to no avail.
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Former sporting director Edu Gaspar made three offers for the Brazilian back then – the largest one totalling £25 million – but this wasn’t enough to sway Aston Villa into selling (ESPN).
Since then, Luiz has joined Serie A heavyweights Juventus in a £42 million deal from Villa last summer. The 26-year-old went to Turin in a part-exchange deal which saw both Enzo Barrenchea and Samuel Iling-Junior head the other way, but his time at Juve hasn’t exactly gone according to plan, and he could now return to the Premier League.
As per a Spanish media source, Arsenal are interested in signing Luiz on loan from Juventus in January, even if they already have quality midfield options in his position.
They allegedly join a trio of other top English sides – Fulham, Man United and Tottenham – in the chase, and if reports surrounding Luiz’s potential exit start to heat up further, this could make for a very intriguing transfer saga.
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“He’s playing less than we all expected, but we’re talking about a strong player,” said Villa sporting director Monchi said about Luiz to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“There are guys who arrive and impose themselves, others who need time. Patience is needed, but Douglas’ qualities are beyond discussion. He will become important for Juve.
“He’s a playmaker and every ball that comes out of his feet has a meaning: last year he played 90% of the games with us. He was decisive.”
Nottingham Forest’s approach in the summer transfer window this time around was a much more relaxed approach in comparison to the erratic dealings in the years prior.
Whilst they still made 11 new additions, there was a real impetus to focus on quality over quantity to help pull the club further away from the Premier League’s relegation zone.
Nuno Espírito Santo’s side finished the transfer window with a net spend of £18m – fantastic work considering the quality of additions such as Nikola Milenkovic and James Ward-Prowse.
The club also made some impressive sales, with Orel Mangala and Moussa Niakhate making the Reds in the region of £47m – a huge figure in their hopes of staying within the PSR confines for another financial year.
However, they also demonstrated their ambitions by rejecting a huge offer for one of their talisman during the latter stages of the window.
Anthony Elanga’s time at Nottingham Forest
After joining Forest in a £15m deal from Manchester United last summer, winger Anthony Elanga arrived with big expectations of being a hit at the City Ground.
Anthony Elanga.
It’s safe to say he lived up to those expectations, registering 14 goal contributions in the Premier League last season, the second most of any player in the Reds squad.
As a result of his sensational displays in the East Midlands last season, he attracted major interest during the summer transfer window – most notably from Newcastle United.
It was reported that the Reds rejected a £50m bid from Eddie Howe’s side on deadline day, a signal of the ambition shown by Evangelos Marinakis to keep hold of his best players.
However, it’s safe to say a deal for another player has failed to be as successful, with the signing unable to break into the Forest first-team during his time at the club.
How much Hwang Ui-Jo earns in 2024
South Korean forward Hwang Ui-Jo joined the Reds in a £4.2m deal from French side Bordeaux back in the summer of 2022 before moving to sister club Olympiacos on a season-long loan.
He’s since been on three separate loan spells to Norwich City, FC Seoul and Alanyaspor, only scoring eight goals over those various stints – resulting in no competitive appearances for the Reds’ first team and looking like a complete waste of money.
Unsurprisingly, he’s not featured in a single match day squad this season having failed to secure a move away from the East Midlands, with Hwang now just merely collecting a wage from the club.
Nottingham Forest players who earn less than Hwang
Player
Weekly wage
Ola Aina
£40k-p/w
Nicolas Dominguez
£35k-p/w
Danilo
£30k-p/w
Murillo
£30k-p/w
Anthony Elanga
£25k-p/w
Ryan Yates
£25k-p/w
Stats via Capology
The 32-year-old earns a staggering £45k-per-week as per Capology, a figure that is nearly two times more than star man Elanga who only earns £25k-per-week despite his stellar form over the last 12 months.
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With the club’s recent battle with PSR, they will want to avoid a repeat of last season which saw Nuno’s side hit with a four-point deduction.
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno during a Premier League game.
Spending huge wages on mediocre talents would undoubtedly contribute to the financial situation at the club, with the hierarchy needing to cut ties with many players to avoid spending such hefty wages on fringe players.
Hwang is just one example of the players who the club need to desperately get rid of, with the South Korean unable to justify his transfer fee and wages at the City Ground.
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Departures from Nottingham Forest may not be finished yet.
Chelsea could reportedly complete the signing of a "world-class" World Cup star in the summer transfer window, with his club under pressure to raise funds through player sales.
Chelsea transfer news
The Blues have been linked with a number of new signings of late, as they look to quickly forget about what has been a hugely disappointing season at Stamford Bridge. Many expected positive strides to be made under Mauricio Pochettino, but there has been nowhere near enough progress on show, highlighting the need for further changes to the squad this summer.
One player who Chelsea are believed to be in pole position to sign is former Celta Viga ace Gabri Veiga, who is now plying his trade at Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli. The Spaniard could want a return to the European game this summer and the west Londoners have emerged as a strong option for him, with Pochettino a big admirer of his.
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The Blues are also one of the Premier League clubs reportedly interested in signing Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo, who is also wanted by Manchester United. He is one of the most impressive defenders in La Liga currently, but could look for a fresh challenge in the summer. With Thiago Silva turning 40 this year and other players flattering to deceive, the Uruguayan could be a game-changing addition.
According to another rumour, contact has also been made with RB Leipzig and France central defender Castello Lukeba, in what could be a deal worth in and around £77m. The 21-year-old has shone at club level this season, making 29 appearances in the Bundesliga and averaging 2.7 clearances per game.
Chelsea could sign "world-class" attacking ace
According to a report from Spain, Chelsea are in the mix to sign Inter striker Marcus Thuram this summer, with his current club possibly even being forced to move him on at the end of the season: "The French striker has impressed in his debut season and his market value makes him a desired target for clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea. Inter could be forced to consider offers for him."
Thuram is a player with genuine pedigree who could be a fantastic signing by Chelsea, having registered an assist in France's 2022 World Cup final defeat to Argentina. VfL Wolfsburg sporting director Marcel Schaferhas called him a "world class striker" in the past, while former manager Daniel Farke said of him: "Marcus is in excellent shape.
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"He has all the qualities to fill this position well. He’s still getting used to that central striker role. It’s still about running paths, but we’re working on that.” Farke added that Thuram is already “an exceptional player of the highest international class.”
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