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Burnley are reportedly keen on sealing a deal for Galatasaray defender, Sacha Boey, amid reports that the newly-promoted side have lodged a bid to sign the promising Frenchman.

What's the latest on Boey to Burnley?

According to ex-GOAL journalist Marc Mechenoua, the Clarets are said to be in talks regarding a summer move for the 22-year-old, with an "offer" having seemingly already been made by those at Turf Moor.

Writing on Twitter, the transfer insider revealed: "Burnley, which is interested in several young French players, wants to recruit Sacha Boey (22). The English team led by Vincent Kompany has already sent an offer to Galatasaray. Ongoing discussions."

While Mechenoua did not state the value of that bid, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has previously suggested that the Turkish giants are looking for a fee in the region of €25m (£21m) if they are to sanction a sale, with Arsenal among those also showing an interest.

Who is Sacha Boey?

The in-demand defender could well represent a potential long-term solution for the Lancashire side at right-back, with the youngster's arrival potentially set to spell bad news for Wales international, Connor Roberts and his hopes of securing a regular role in the side.

The latter man did feature in 43 games in the Championship last season – 39 of which came from the start – after establishing himself as the first-choice option in that full-back berth, although the 27-year-old could find his place under threat by the presence of "a true warrior" like Boey, as described by journalist Kaya Temel.

While also comfortable at left-back, the former Stade Rennais ace has typically lined up on the right flank in recent times, having chipped in with one goal and four assists in 31 Super Lig outings in 2022/23.

While Roberts' tally of ten goal involvements places him ahead of Boey in that regard, the former France youth international did showcase his superior creative class after creating eight big chances in total, while the current Burnley man failed to create a single big chance, by contrast.

Equally, what is perhaps most impressive about the reported Clarets target is his defensive acumen as he averaged a mammoth 4.4 tackles and interceptions per game from his full-back berth, while the 5 foot 10 ace also showcased his physical prowess after winning 65% of his aerial duels.

That return is undoubtedly far more impressive than what Roberts achieved under Kompany last season, with the former Swansea City man averaging just 1.7 tackles and interceptions per game, while also winning just 47% of his aerial duels.

Boey's eye-catching form ultimately saw him record a standout average match rating of 7.14, as per Sofascore, in 2022/23, with that placing him fifth among the Burnley squad in that regard – with Roberts further back in seventh.

That should indicate that despite the key role that the Welshman played in helping Kompany's side to secure promotion, the 5 foot 9 ace could find himself swiftly usurped if Boey is to be brought to England this summer.

Although the likes of Arsenal are also showing an interest, the former Anderlecht boss should do all he can to push for a move…

Nottingham Forest could be set to truly kickstart their summer of spending, with a new addition certain to bolster Steve Cooper's backline…

Who are Nottingham Forest signing this summer?

According to journalist Giannis Chorianopoulos, the Tricky Trees are willing to take a punt on former Arsenal man, Konstantinos Mavropanos, after an impressive time in Germany.

However, the 25-year-old has reservations due to his prior stint in the top flight, as noted in the report: "Nottingham Forest are still keen on signing Konstantinos Mavropanos from Vfb Stuttgart. But except no deal on transfer fee yet, Mavropanos has second thoughts on playing a Premier League club at the moment."

The centre-back is valued at just €9.9m (£9m) by Football Transfers and would add to their other acquisitions from the window, including Chris Wood and Ola Aina.

How good is Konstantinos Mavropanos?

Last season saw the Greece international enjoy his finest year of top-flight football yet, having finally settled in Germany and starring too.

His 7.26 average rating for the 2022/23 Bundesliga campaign should serve to emphasise this, which is heavily influenced by his 83% pass accuracy, 2.2 interceptions, 1.8 tackles and 3.5 clearances per game, via Sofascore. Such an overall rating would have made him by far the Nottingham club's best performer from last term, to put that into context.

He has grown into a defensive leader at his current club, for whom he has now enjoyed just under three steadily improving years despite only leaving the Emirates permanently last summer.

Initially moving to north London as a 20-year-old, the bright lights of the Premier League likely overawed the young defender, who had previously only featured in his homeland. Given he would make just eight senior appearances, one of which saw him sent off, before being permanently moved on speaks volumes for his period in the English capital.

Despite that, Unai Emery still spoke highly of the youngster, suggesting that the future remained bright even if his chances were limited: "Mavropanos, I think he has a big mentality, his mindset was every day to work to improve his fitness and every training session he showed us what we wanted.

"We want to give him the opportunity to train and sometimes play because I think he has a good future."

Given how his tenure with Stuttgart has since gone, the Spanish coach has been proven right, as his former boss Pellegrino Matarazzo noted whilst he was on loan: "He's our gladiator! He's a monster in terms of physique. And when he makes a mistake, he hums around some Greek swear words. I like that. He's just a tough dog."

To now return him to England, with the knowledge he already has plus the additional experience that starring in another of Europe's top five leagues offers, it could be time for him to realise that huge potential at last.

Especially given that he would likely join as one of Forest's finer players, making him a supplementary asset to help the rest of the team thrive. The defensive platform built from his quality would allow his teammates to thrive.

Aina, in particular, would benefit from being partnered with such a steely stalwart, as the presence of the 6 foot 4 titan would allow him to bomb forward, showcasing his true starring assets.

After all, when compared against other full-backs across Europe, the 26-year-old ranks in the top 1% for successful take-ons per 90, the top 8% for progressive carries per 90 and the top 14% for non-penalty goals per 90, via FBref.

He is a dynamic defender who loves to push on, and with Mavropanos behind him, the Nigerian can be safe in the knowledge that an unflinching ace is protecting his flank with ease.

This could help propel his disappointing two goal contributions from an injury-hit 2022/23 season to new lofty heights.

Hibs could be set to reunite with an old face again this summer, with boss Lee Johnson feeling a deal is possible to bring back Will Fish, according to The Scotsman.

Who is Will Fish?

The 20-year-old defender spent the 2022/23 season out on loan in the Scottish Premiership with Hibs, who gave him his first real taste of men's first-team football. Prior to that short-term deal, he had struggled to get regular action – but if you watched him perform, you wouldn't have thought that. Going from hardly any minutes to 1,582 in total, he played in 21 league games for the club, with 18 starts, and even bagged three goals despite being a centre-back.

The youngster has made his Premier League debut for parent club Man United – that came as a 17-year-old, which shows how highly he is regarded – but has since been unable to get onto the field any more in the top flight. He hasn't even been used as a squad player, instead biding his time playing for their reserve team.

He did get a chance to get some gametime under his belt during a loan switch to Stockport back in 2021/22, when the side climbed out of non-league and into the EFL, but he managed only two league appearances and one start. Once more, he struggled to get the minutes he needed and couldn't even get much use for the Vanarama National side from off the bench or as a squad player.

Are Hibs signing Will Fish?

His time with Hibs then has been easily his most productive as of yet, and the Premiership side are seemingly confident of landing him on another deal ahead of the 2023/24 season. According to boss Johnson, via The Scotsman, he remains in "contact" with both the Red Devils and the youngster himself over a potential return to Easter Road.

Even though he is currently away with his parent club on their pre-season tour, the signs are that he will make the switch back to Scotland when it is done and dusted. The only thing the boss couldn't do is 100% confirm that a deal will go ahead.

Johnson said: "We’re in constant contact with Manchester United and I am in constant contact with Will himself. I’m very positive about that one. But until it is signed, sealed and delivered it’s not one I can guarantee is going to happen."

The Hibs manager is certainly a fan of Fish, having seen him on loan last season and already praised him for his showings in Scotland. He called the defender "fantastic" back in March and added that if you could craft a centre-back yourself, you would make it like the United youngster.

It means he is clearly viewed highly by those at the club and with his development progressing nicely with the SPL outfit, United may feel it is worthwhile sending him back to them. Hibs certainly feel a deal is possible and it looks like a reunion could be on the cards for the youngster soon.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly eyeing a move for want-away Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek.

Old Gold boss Julen Lopetegui will look to bring in players to bolster his side this summer, after successfully conducting the sale of a number of names amounting to almost £80m.

After letting a host of talent depart to both sales and contract expirations, the Spaniard could pull off a masterclass by signing the once-adored Ajax man.

How much is Donny van de Beek worth?

With an expected transfer value high of €55m (£47m) at the point of signing for United, the Dutchman’s value has dropped significantly to just €13.3m (£11.3m), via FootballTransfers.

The 26-year-old maestro’s drop in value could come as a plus for Lopetegui, with 90min reporting earlier this week that Wolves are one of the potential escape routes out of Old Trafford for Van de Beek.

It’s claimed that the midfielder is ‘exploring options’ in the bid to leave Erik ten Hag’s side this summer.

Could Wolves sign Donny van de Beek?

Named as one of the potential suitors for the former Ajax star to fix his career with, the Midlands club could strike gold in securing the Dutchman’s talents this transfer window.

Despite missing a chunk of football in his prime years, the United stranger could reignite his past form at Molineux being only 26, there are plenty of years to explore yet in his career.

The £140k-per-week dynamo was a shining star in the Eredivisie, being a controlled and intelligent midfielder in the set up at Ajax, seeing him hailed as “magnificent” by talent scout Jacek Kulig.

Making the move to England has been cruel so far for the Nijkerkerveen-born gem, where he has been starved of game time in Manchester, which has subsequently tarnished the form he arrived with under his belt.

In three seasons at United, the 26-year-old has made just 34 Premier League appearances, scoring two goals and registering one assist in that time, via Transfermarkt.

A failed loan at Everton amounted to just seven additional appearances in the league, making for a painful stay so far for the player.

Things are not all bad however, with a move away this summer potentially signifying the chance to shine in England, with the individual certainly having the capacity to be a top midfielder in the league.

After bidding farewell to captain Ruben Neves already this window, Lopetegui must find cover to replace the departed star, and Van de Beek could arise to be the perfect candidate to lead by example in the midfield at Molineux.

Based on his numbers obtained in the Netherlands, the former Eredivisie sensation could be the heir to Neves, who was an authoritative figure in the middle of the park.

Going back to the 2019/20 campaign that marked his final term in Amsterdam, the Dutchman scored eight goals and registered five assists, acting as a threat in the final third from central midfield.

The 26-year-old gem’s contribution in front of goal was not the only strength that saw him targeted by United, as he posed to be a strong distributor of the ball, as highlighted by his 1.93 key passes and 0.32 expected assists per 90, via FBref.

Lesser numbers were recorded last term in the Premier League by the former Wolves captain who, as per FBref, averaged 0.95 key passes and 0.04 expected assists, to signify just how much of a talent Lopetegui could recruit this summer.

The Old Gold could land themselves a bargain at the perfect time this window, however, they must act fast to capture a player wanting away from his current settings.

West Ham United appear to have paid the price for seemingly focusing entirely on negotiating the terms of a fee with Arsenal for captain Declan Rice over the past few weeks.

Having been named the frontrunners to sign Harvey Barnes from Leicester City last month, The Guardian reports that Newcastle United are now close to wrapping up a deal for the in-demand winger.

Who are West Ham's transfer targets?

Bringing in around £105m through the sale of Rice, on top of the fact West Ham can offer European football next season, was supposed to leave the Irons in a strong position this transfer window.

However, with the new season beginning in five weeks' time, the Hammers have yet to bring in any new players.

As well as needing a replacement for Rice, with Juventus star Denis Zakaria and Southampton skipper James Ward-Prowse two possible options, United could also do with bringing in another attacker and a defender.

With Barnes now apparently out of their reach, it may well be that West Ham are forced to turn to another of their targets.

Chile international Dario Osorio is said to be on David Moyes' hitlist, and Universidad de Chile head coach Mauricio Pellegrino accepts his side may have to cash in this summer on a player rumoured to be valued at £7.5m.

Who is Dario Osorio?

Still aged just 19, Osorio has already earned two senior caps for his country after impressing for his club. The teenage talent has made 37 appearances in Chile's Primera Division and has scored eight times.

While that may not sound like a prolific return as such, Osorio has scored seven of those goals in 27 games this season at a rate of 0.41 every 90 minutes, as per FBref.

To put that figure in some perspective, the now-departed Manuel Lanzini topped that particular metric for West Ham last season with 0.36 goals per 90 minutes in the Premier League. Barnes, for what it is worth, scored at a rate of 0.43 goals per 90.

The quality of the two leagues must be factored in, of course, but that gives a rough indication of what Osorio is all about.

The Hijuelas native finds the net from 0.19 of his shots, which again only Lanzini (0.33) could better among West Ham players last season, while Barnes recorded a figure of 0.18 – pretty much the same as Osorio.

Osorio is not quite an exact like-for-like match for Barnes, given that he averages 4.03 crosses per 90 compared to the Leicester player's 1.46, but he certainly ticks a lot of boxes in terms of what Moyes is after.

As pointed out by football talent scout Jacek Kulig, Osorio is a "flamboyant winger" who also has good pace and dribbling ability, and he is also versatile in that he can play on the right, left or just off the striker.

West Ham may be left to wonder what might have been with Barnes, but they still have a chance to rectify the situation by winning the race for Osorio, and all for a fraction of the cost.

Former Scottish midfielder Stephen McGinn has been reacting to Celtic’s reported interest in Fabian Rieder.

What’s the latest Celtic transfer news?

The Hoops have made a start on bolstering their squad ahead of the new season under Brendan Rodgers, who has reportedly been handed a £30m transfer budget this summer.

Cash has already been spent on Odin Thiago Holm and winger Marco Tilio, who have both signed from Valerenga and Melbourne City on five-year deals. More arrivals could soon be on the way, with Scotland internationals Kieran Tierney and Scott McTominay linked with potential moves to Parkhead.

Gangwon FC forward Yang Hyun-jun is another who may soon be on the way to Glasgow, with a £2.1m fee already agreed between the two clubs. A transfer ‘breakthrough’ has emerged in recent days, with rumours suggesting that the K League 1 side are now ready to allow the forward to leave immediately instead of in January.

Alongside Yang, Rieder is another player who the Hoops are reportedly interested in. The Young Boys midfielder could cost upwards of £15m, though, but it looks as if the funds are there, especially following Jota's £25m move to Saudi Arabia.

Talking on Go Radio's Football Show, relayed by Glasgow Times, McGinn said that Reider could be a “next level” signing in a possible deal worth £15m – which would be a club record fee for Celtic.

"With all the talk of Brendan Rodgers and taking them to the next level in Europe it's probably the first signing that suggests that. Some of the players that have been suggested and have been signed so far are the type of signings Celtic have been making in the last five or six years.

"I think Reider is one of those next level signings. I think as far back as 25 years the signing limit for Celtic has been around that £5-£6million mark.

"It's the first player of this kind of new vision of taking Celtic to the next level."

Who is Fabian Rieder?

Rieder is 21 years of age and is primarily an attacking midfielder who can also play in a deeper midfield role or out on the right-hand side.

The Swiss U21 international is valued at a career-high €15m Transfermarkt valuation and has come through the Young Boys academy.

Rieder already has plenty of experience under his belt, making 116 senior appearances for his current employers, scoring 14 goals and providing 23 assists. Therefore, he could provide Rodgers with a solid versatile midfield option and could represent a statement signing both in the short and long run.

It looks as if a deal could be one to keep an eye on, but the Hoops may need to write a big cheque for his services.

An update has emerged on Glasgow Rangers and their plans to offload players from the squad ahead of the 2023/24 Scottish Premiership campaign…

What's the latest on Rabbi Matondo's future at Rangers?

Sunday Mirror journalist Darren Witcoop has revealed that former Schalke forward Rabbi Matondo will be allowed to move on from the Light Blues in the coming weeks.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst and Ross Wilson snapped him up from the German side on a four-year contract last year, with Michael Beale now deciding to part ways with the attacker.

The reporter Tweeted: "Wales international Rabbi Matondo is free to leave Glasgow Rangers this summer. Matondo spent a loan spell with Stoke in 2021 and could return to English football after being made available by the Scottish club."

Who could replace Rabbi Matondo at Rangers?

Beale could ruthlessly ditch the £28k-per-week flop by signing his replacement in the form of LAFC winger Kwadwo Opokou, who is a reported €4.8m (£4.1m) transfer target for the Gers.

Matondo, who is capable of being deployed on the right or the left wing, endured a difficult debut campaign in Scotland as he failed to nail down a regular place in the side.

He averaged a Sofascore rating of 6.74 across 19 league appearances, which placed him 26th in the squad, and contributed with four assists without scoring a single goal.

The 22-year-old created four 'big chances' for his teammates in total, showing that the ex-Manchester City prodigy rarely made an impact in the final third.

Opoku averaged a Sofascore rating of 6.87 across 20 league starts last year. He scored eight goals and provided three assists to go alongside his impressive 11 'big chances' created. Opoku's form for LAFC in 2022 suggests that Beale would be landing an upgrade on Matondo by signing the MLS ace, which would open the door for the current Gers man to move on.

Only Malik Tillman (10) scored more than six league goals for Rangers outside of penalty taker James Tavernier and strikers Fashion Sakala, Antonio Colak, and Alfredo Morelos.

This suggests that the LAFC magician, whose performances in 2022 were described as "magnificent" by journalist Owuraku Ampofo, has the potential to be Beale's outstanding scoring option from out wide after Tillman's return to Bayern Munich,

The 21-year-old wizard could come in as an immediate upgrade on Matondo, therefore, which would allow the manager to ditch his underperforming Welshman instantly.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane signing a new contract at his boyhood club at some point is a 'possible', according to journalist Dharmesh Sheth.

What's the latest transfer news involving Harry Kane?

According to The Independent, Manchester United have decided to drop out of the race to sign Kane this summer due to his current employers, Tottenham, adopting a tough negotiation stance involving the England international.

The report adds that Manchester United are 'conscious' of Manchester City's failed pursuit of the 29-year-old back in 2021 and don't want to waste their off-season trying to land Kane only to be rebuffed by Spurs continually.

Le Parisien via GOAL detail that Kane has admirers from the continent in the form of Paris Saint-Germain and the Ligue 1 giants are said to want to make Kane a 'marquee' addition despite not currently having a manager in place at the Parc des Princes.

It is expected that Kane would cost the French giants in excess of £100 million to acquire, which is a big part of the reason Manchester United pulled out in their attempts to tempt him to Old Trafford.

Capology understand that Kane has one year left on his deal at Tottenham and is believed to pocket £200,000 per week in north London.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, journalist Sheth has revealed that there is a possibility Kane could now commit to a new contract at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Sheth stated: "Tottenham do not want to sell Kane, least of all to a Premier League rival.

"I see a few scenarios that could happen with Kane, and they’re obvious really. Tottenham's number one choice would be Kane signs a new contract at Spurs and spends the rest of his career at the club. It's possible, but how likely, I don't know.”

Should Tottenham Hotspur look to tie Harry Kane to a new deal?

Spurs should look to tie Kane to a new deal with every fibre of their being, as he is an elite striker with the propensity to produce moments of magic consistently in the Premier League.

In 2022/23, despite Tottenham's underwhelming season, Kane recorded 32 goals and five assists in 49 appearances across all competitions, as per Transfermarkt.

Unsurprisingly, Kane was Spurs' most consistent performer during the season and obtained an average match rating of 7.52/10 for his exploits on the pitch, according to WhoScored.

Leading the line with efficiency, Kane also managed to successfully lay on 159 shot-creating actions combining his time on the field in the Premier League and Champions League, as per FBRef.

Nailing down Kane for the rest of his career at Tottenham will undoubtedly be a major priority for Lilywhites' chiefs; however, it will be easier said than done and they will need to match his ambition at the club to win trophies in order to stand a chance of being successful in their endeavours.

West Bromwich Albion midfielder Jason Molumby is a wanted man, according to reports.

Leeds United are reportedly interested in the 23-year-old star, as per The Sun journalist Alan Nixon.

Now, pundit Carlton Palmer – who played for both the Baggies and the Whites – has commented on the situation and believes that their star player would only be sold due to the club's perilous financial situation off the pitch.

What is the news regarding Jason Molumby?

Nixon claimed that the recently relegated Premier League side were interested in moving for the former Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder as they prepare to retool their squad ahead of their first season back in the Championship.

Another report from the local media states that whilst West Brom would prefer to keep Molumby at the club, the club is in such a poor financial position to where they have to consider any reasonable offers they receive as they look to balance the books.

This news coincides with reports that the Baggies manager Carlos Corberan has made the shortlist for the job at Leeds, which could help push the move through with Corberan previously having been full of praise for the midfielder, stating after their win against Stoke City in April: “I think the personality and the goals that he has are very huge.”

Will Jayson Molumby stay at West Brom?

It is difficult to see how Molumby stays at West Brom, given the club's financial position.

The Baggies narrowly missed out on promotion last campaign, and as such their last parachute payment of around £30m was swallowed up.

The club have since received a four-year, £20m loan from American private investment company MSD should keep the club ticking over however if the club wants to attack the transfer market, they will have to sell players to fund moves.

Speaking to Football League World, Palmer expressed his bewilderment behind the news, stating:

“This is a strange one, for me, Why would West Brom want to sell one of their best players? Maybe the uncertainty of the ownership of the football club and the financial positions that they’re now finding themselves in, maybe that’s forced their hands.”

Molumby made 43 appearances for the club in the Championship last season, notching up eight goal contributions and recording an average rating of 6.56, according to WhoScored.

The Irishman has been capped 20 times by the Republic of Ireland and has received plenty of praise for his play style, with current Baggies boss Corberan describing the 23-year-old as an “animal” earlier on in the season.

The former Brighton player has a market value of around €3.2m (£2.8m) and should Leeds be willing to negotiate to a price that exceeds that value, the Midlands club may have no other choice but to part ways with the midfielder.

Everton secured survival from relegation in the dying minutes of the Premier League season after a dreadful campaign that once again saw the side perform at an abysmal level throughout.

Indeed, the initial arrival of Sean Dyche lifted Goodison Park off its knees after the sacking of Frank Lampard in January, but the promising early displays – such as the 1-0 win over Arsenal – quickly wore off leaving the Toffees to teeter on the edge of the relegation zone for many weeks and months.

Whilst the most obvious positions to strengthen will be across the forward line after losing Richarlison and Anthony Gordon over the last 12 months, there will certainly be a desire for Dyche to bolster almost every key position to ensure he has quality options on the bench and the ability to rotate throughout the season.

Everton have already made a decision on the future of those with contracts expiring next month; whilst Seamus Coleman, Andy Lonergan and Tom Davies have been offered new deals, Yerry Mina is one of the players who will not be retained beyond this season alongside Conor Coady who will not be offered a permanent contract to remain either after his loan spell.

As a result, there is a real opportunity for Dyche to identify new additions who can make an instant impact in Everton's defensive set up and one player who has been recently linked with a move back to the Premier League via the blue side of Merseyside is former Wolverhampton Wanderers star Romain Saiss.

Would Romain Saiss be a good fit for Everton?

With Coady and Mina are confirmed for an exit and with the club not ruling out the sale of both Mason Holgate and Ben Godfrey at this point, there is no reason why Saiss can't provide a solid short-term solution at a great price for Dyche.

The Morocco skipper has spent a year in the Turkish Süper Lig with Besiktas after parting ways with Wolves at the end of his six-year contract but could now be the perfect profile of player to partner James Tarkowski at Goodison Park next season.

Over 25 league appearances, the 33-year-old – dubbed a "tower of strength" by BBC pundit Danny Murphy – scored one goal, tallied up an 82% pass completion rate and kept six clean sheets, as well as averaging 64.1 touches, 1.2 tackles, 1.1 interceptions, 3.4 clearances and 4.6 duels won per game, proving he is still a massive presence on the pitch.

Not only that, Saiss was one of the standout performers at the World Cup in Qatar at the end of last year after captaining his team to a record-breaking achievement by becoming the first African team to reach the semi-finals of the prestigious international competition, another testament to his impeccable leadership skills and rightful nickname as the 'Moroccan Maldini'.

With that being said, the £48k-per-week ace could be a massive asset for the Toffees next season as his consistency and reliability in defence would be warmly welcomed to soften the blow of Mina and Coady's exit next season.