West Ham Make Approach For "Ambitious" Nine-Trophy Manager

West Ham United have made an approach to bring Lille manager Paulo Fonseca to the Premier League, according to reports.

What's the latest on Moyes' future?

The Irons recently secured their place in the Europa Conference League semi-finals following their 5-2 aggregate victory over Gent, but David Moyes has failed to replicate this level of success in the top-flight with his side finding themselves in danger of relegation, just four points clear of the drop zone.

The London Stadium outfit are reportedly planning to part ways with the 59-year-old this summer regardless of whether he is able to maintain the club’s league status and there have already been a couple of names doing the rounds as to who his potential successor could be. Italy’s Roberto Mancini, Rafael Benitez and Reims’ Will Still have all been linked with the job that could soon be on offer in E20, but it sounds like the hierarchy may have turned their attention to a different boss in Ligue 1.

According to Foot01 (via Sport Witness), West Ham’s desire to appoint Fonseca is “very real” after “contacting the entourage” of the 50-year-old to discover the possibility of a switch to England. The Irons’ admiration quickly became “concrete through talks with his agent” and the board view him as the “perfect” successor to Moyes, with “further discussions” set to take place at the end of the season.

The Portuguese tactician has made it clear that he is keen to “focus” on seeing out the rest of the term at Lille before making a decision on his future beyond the summer, but regardless, the club still “absolutely want” him.

Lille manager Paulo Fonseca.

Would Fonseca be a good fit for West Ham?

West Ham supporters have never seen Fonseca up close in the top flight, but the work he’s doing overseas is impressive, and having been lauded as an “ambitious” coach by AS Roma's former president Jim Pallotta, he would be a great fit at the London Stadium as they aim to jump up a level as a club.

The 4-2-3-1 style coach has won 18 and drawn seven of his 34 games in charge at Lille so far, form which sees his side fifth in the Ligue 1 table and therefore currently earning themselves a place in the Europa Conference League, whilst being just six points away from the Europa League group stage qualification.

Fonseca also knows what it takes to be successful having secured nine trophies since the start of his managerial career with the likes of FC Porto, Shakhtar Donetsk and SC Braga, so this is an attribute that he could bring to the capital to try and get his hands on even more silverware.

West Ham United Send Scouts To Watch £25m Midfielder

West Ham United have sent scouts to watch Bristol City midfielder Alex Scott ahead of a potential move to the Premier League, according to reports.

What's the latest on Scott to West Ham?

The Robins starlet has worked his way up through the academy ranks at Ashton Gate to become a regular feature of Nigel Pearson’s first-team squad, making 86 appearances – catching the eye of David Moyes at the London Stadium in the process.

Football Insider reported in February that the Irons were readying a summer move for the 19-year-old and haven’t decided to waste any time. GiveMeSport claims that the E20 outfit have already submitted an enquiry to discover his availability, but any kind of deal will be far from easy to complete.

The Championship ace is contracted until 2025, which means they will be entering the market in a very strong negotiating position, but having set a £25m price tag, it’s clear that they would be open to letting him go should they receive their demanded fee.

According to the Daily Mail, West Ham are on the lookout for replacements for Declan Rice and believe that Scott has what it takes to fill the role. Irons scouts “continue to watch” their target and were even in attendance to assess him at England U20's game against France last week. PSV Eindhoven’s Ibrahim Sangare and Manchester City’s Carlos Borges are thought to be two other central players being monitored, but it appears that City's talisman is currently the preferred choice.

Bristol City midfielder Alex Scott.

Would Scott be a good signing for West Ham?

Scott is still a teenager, so viewing him as a possible successor to Rice right now may be too much pressure, but with the qualities that he possesses, he’s certainly got the potential to be his replacement in the long term.

The Guernsey-born talent is currently averaging 2.1 tackles per second-tier game so loves to get stuck in and win back possession for his team, but is equally as strong in the offensive aspect of his play. The Robins ace has provided five assists and scored two goals across all competitions this season (via Transfermarkt), whilst whipping 90 crosses into the box, highlighting his desire to create and put away chances.

Compared to positional peers playing at a similar level over the last 365 days, he also ranks in the 87th percentile for progressive carries and the 84th for successful take-ons, so isn’t afraid to beat his marker and make an impact in the final third (FBref).

Scott has been dubbed an “intelligent” midfielder by journalist Josh Bunting and we feel Moyes would be acquiring a real star in the making should the Irons successfully secure his services at the end of the season.

Manchester United "Definitely" Want £93k-p/w "Joy To Watch"

Manchester United are “definitely” interested in a deal to bring Napoli striker Victor Osimhen to the Premier League, according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.

Who is trying to sign Osimhen?

The Nigeria international’s deal at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium isn’t set to run out for another two years, but having established himself as Luciano Spalletti’s top-offensive and second overall best player with a match rating of 7.55, has caught the eye of Erik Ten Hag.

Fabrizio Romano claimed in February that the Red Devils boss is a “big fan” of the 24-year-old’s skill set, whilst Florian Plettenberg has since reported that the hierarchy “really want” to bring him to Old Trafford. The Serie A forward has already handed his admirers a boost by admitting that it’s his dream to one day complete a move to the top-flight and it sounds like they are therefore keeping close tabs ahead of the upcoming window.

Speaking to GiveMeSport, Sheth revealed that Osimhen is indeed a serious target at Man United but insisted that any deal taking place is likely to depend on the funds that will be available to them. He said:

“Osimhen could be one of the big movers in the summer. United would definitely be interested because they want to fill that position. But again, as I mentioned before, that takeover and the finances within that club are going to hold a big key in whether they'd be able to get someone like Osimhen or not."

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.

Where would Osimhen fit in at Man United?

Man United striker Wout Weghorst could be set to return to Burnley in the summer after a disappointing loan spell which has seen him score just two goals, so should he depart, Osimhen would be the perfect long-term replacement for Ten Hag.

The Lagos native has clocked up a remarkable 30 goal contributions (25 goals and five assists) in 30 appearances across all competitions this season and he ranks in the 99th percentile for total number of shots by strikers in the top leagues, form which has seen him lauded a “joy to watch” by journalist Josh Bunting.

The £93k-per-week star would also add excellent versatility to the squad with his ability to play as a natural centre-forward, second striker and even out wide on both the left and right flanks, so should the opportunity to sign him arise, United really have a no-brainer of a decision to make.

Tottenham: Journalist Shares Big Nagelsmann News From Spurs

talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook has shared a promising Julian Nagelsmann update for Tottenham Hotspur supporters as they eye a move for the German.

What's the latest on Nagelsmann to Spurs?

The 35-year-old is readily-available for hire after his shock dimissal from Bayern Munich recently, a development which surprised the footballing community since they were fighting on all fronts at the time.

Nagelsmann won a Bundesliga title with the Bavarian giants last year and had led them to a Champions League quarter-final against Man City, but Bayern chiefs saw fit to replace the coach with ex-Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel.

Since his exit from Bayern, the former RB Leipzig manager has been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham as chairman Daniel Levy searches for Antonio Conte's replacement.

A big name like Nagelsmann could be enticing for Spurs supporters, especially given the current state of the club, with their latest 6-1 humbling away to Newcastle dealing a realm setback in their quest for a top four finish.

RB Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann celebrates after the match vs Spurs

The Premier League side are reportedly chasing Nagelsmann with other candidates coming in the form of ex-Barcelona boss Luis Enrique, Feyenoord's Arne Slot, Burnley manager Vincent Kompany and even Ange Postecoglou of Celtic (The Telegraph).

Speaking to talkSPORT, reporter Crook has shared an update on Tottenham's chances of landing the tactician, and it comes as quite a promising one.

He explained:

"A couple of weeks ago, when Chelsea were interested, it looked like he wasn't necessarily to keen on taking the Tottenham job. From what I'm hearing, Nagelsmann is softening on that stance, and maybe Nagelsmann is more interested than he was previously about taking over at Spurs. Daniel Levy, I think, would love to bring in a coach of his calibre. Certainly, that's a situation to keep an eye on."

Should Spurs go for Nagelsmann?

Going by what the likes of Man City boss Pep Guardiola have had to say on Nagelsmann, we believe he would be an amazing appointment.

Indeed, speaking on the ex-Hoffenheim boss way back in 2018, Guardiola long predicted he would be a success, stating:

"I’m really, really impressed [with Nagelsmann]. Taking over Hoffenheim in such a bad situation so young. He will have a lot of success in his career. He’s already at a good team in a top competition. It’s the first time we meet, but hopefully it won’t be the last.”

He stands out as one of Europe's most exciting managers and we believe he would be a coup for Spurs.

Chelsea Hold "Strong Interview" With 4-3-3 Attacking Manager

Chelsea have held a “strong interview” with Luis Enrique regarding their managerial vacancy, according to journalist Simon Phillips.

What's the latest manager news at Chelsea?

Premier League owner Todd Boehly gave Graham Potter his marching orders earlier this month and soon after appointed Frank Lampard as interim boss until the end of the season whilst he continues the search for a new long-term successor behind-the-scenes.

The Spaniard was most recently in charge of his homeland’s international team and was quickly identified as an ideal candidate by the hierarchy in SW6, alongside Bayern Munich’s former boss Julian Nagelsmann.

Fabrizio Romano has since revealed that the 52-year-old travelled to the capital for face-to-face talks last week and claimed that he would be keen to take the job, and there has now been an update on the board’s stance.

Speaking to GiveMeSport, Phillips claimed that Chelsea view Nagelsmann as the current leading candidate but were mightily impressed by what they saw from Enrique. He said:

“Enrique was always seen as more of a backup to Nagelsmann and it seems that Chelsea will prefer to wait it out on him at the moment, rather than go straight in with Enrique. That doesn't mean to say that Chelsea won't turn to Enrique down the line. He's still a very strong candidate for the Chelsea role on a permanent basis this summer. But right now Chelsea have been trying to get Nagelsmann and when they saw they can't get him, they've gone to Lampard. Enrique certainly had a strong interview, so I wouldn't be surprised if Chelsea do decide to go for him in the summer."

Spain's former manager Luis Enrique.

Would Enrique be an ideal candidate for Chelsea?

Enrique is a hugely experienced manager having taken charge of 431 games throughout his career and considering his level of success, he would be the perfect candidate to take over the reins at Chelsea ahead of the 2023/24 term.

The Gijon native has won 253, drawn 89 and lost just 89 of his matches since the start of his career in the dugout whilst averaging 1.97 points per match, via Transfermarkt. The 4-3-3 attack-minded coach also knows what it takes to compete at the highest level for silverware having secured ten trophies, including World’s Best Club Coach and Manager of the Year, which shows that he constantly gets the individual recognition he deserves for the job he does.

Finally, Enrique being a free agent on the market right now means that the Blues wouldn't have to pay any compensation to secure his services so the hierarchy need to capitalise on the fact that he wants to take the job by getting him in the building over the summer.

تقارير: محمد صلاح منفتح على تمديد عقده مع ليفربول رغم الاهتمام السعودي

كشفت تقارير صحفية بريطانية، أن جناح الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي ليفربول، المصري محمد صلاح، منفتح على فكرة تمديد عقده والاستمرار في “أنفيلد”.

ويعد محمد صلاح أحد أهم اللاعبين في صفوف ليفربول في آخر 7 سنوات منذ انتقاله من روما، مع بداية رائعة في الموسم الحالي يتصدر من خلالها جدول ترتيب هدافي الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

سجل الفرعون المصري 14 هدفًا متساويًا مع إيرلينج هالاند مهاجم مانشستر سيتي في 20 مباراة في البطولة، وهو سبب رئيسي في تصدر ليفربول الترتيب والاقتراب من العودة إلى دوري أبطال أوروبا.

اقرأ أيضًا.. آلان شيرر يسخر من ضربة جزاء ليفربول الثانية أمام نيوكاسل

وبحسب شبكة “Anfield Watch” البريطانية فإن هناك انفتاحًا من جانب محمد صلاح على تمديد عقده لما بعد يونيو 2025، رغم الاهتمام من قبل أندية الدوري السعودي.

ورغب الاتحاد السعودي في الميركاتو الصيفي في ضم محمد صلاح ولكن ليفربول ومدربه، يورجن كلوب، رفضا تمامًا الفكرة رغم وصول العرض إلى 150 مليون جنيه إسترليني.

كان ليفربول في الفترة الماضية يبحث عن بديل جيد تحسبًا لرحيل قائد منتخب مصر، لكن هذا البحث قد قل بحسب مصادر تلك الشبكة.

وأكدت أن محمد صلاح يميل نحو التمديد مع ليفربول بعد المستوى الجيد الذي يقدمه مع الفريق.

Spurs: 4-3-3 Manager Could Transform The Club

All is not well at Tottenham Hotspur at present amid what has been a dismal past few months for the north London outfit, with the club having only recently sacked interim boss Cristian Stellini following Sunday's shambolic, 6-1 defeat away to Newcastle United.

The Italian had only taken charge following the exit of his compatriot Antonio Conte at the end of last month, with former Lilywhites midfielder Ryan Mason, who had been working alongside Stellini, now set to return to the helm for the foreseeable future.

This current state of flux and uncertainty in the dugout has only heightened the need for chairman Daniel Levy to decide upon just who will be the permanent successor to Conte, with a long-term appointment yet to be made with the end of the season now looming.

Amid the talk surrounding a potential swoop for the out-of-work boss, Julian Nagelsmann, the Independent reported late last week that Feyenoord head coach, Arne Slot is the 'leading candidate' for the position, having previously been of interest to fellow Premier League side, Leeds United earlier in the campaign.

As per the report, the 44-year-old is said to be a figure who 'best fits' what the north Londoners are seeking in a manager, with the Dutchman having propelled himself into the limelight after guiding his current side to a remarkable title charge this season.

Should Spurs appoint Slot?

It is clear to see that Spurs are enduring a period of turmoil both on and off the pitch, with the recent loss away on Tyneside having come just days after the resignation of sporting director, Fabio Paratici.

Currently looking like a club that are going nowhere fast with Champions League qualification now seemingly unlikely, Tottenham are in desperate need of a manager who can revive their fortunes, both next season and beyond.

It would appear that Slot is an ideal candidate to do just that, with the one-time AZ Alkmaar boss having been described as someone who can "transform underdogs into contenders", in the words of Transfermarkt's Kevin Lux.

Feyenoord's Arne Slot

While the Lilywhites may not consider themselves 'underdogs', there is a current gulf between themselves and the likes of Manchester City and rivals Arsenal at the summit, with the hope being that Slot could help to reduce that gap were he to be appointed.

A man who is able to inspire "incredible improvement" from his players, according to Lux, the exciting 4-3-3 coach could help to spark a resurgence for Tottenham's ailing stars, with the recent defeat to the Magpies having showcased just how far the current squad have fallen.

The in-demand asset would also be of real benefit to Levy and co due to his "ultra-attacking" approach, as per Dutch journalist Marcel van der Kraan, having "turned an average side into a wonderful attacking machine" in Rotterdam.

As such, with Spurs in need of a revival following what has been a drab campaign all round, Slot could be the dream target to lead the ambitious club into contention for major honours.

Tottenham: Anderton Thrilled By Spurs Manager News

Tottenham Hotspur hero Darren Anderton has given his thumbs up as Spurs reportedly eye a move for ex-Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers.

What's the latest Spurs manager news?

Lilywhites chairman Daniel Levy is said to have commenced his search for a new manager to replace Antonio Conte, who left north London by mutual consent three weeks ago.

Indeed, Spurs have been linked to a succession of heirs, perhaps most notably the likes of Mauricio Pochettino, Julian Nagelsmann, Luis Enrique, Zinedine Zidane and Rodgers – who all stand out as enticing options given their currently unemployed status.

Tottenham are free to open talks with the aforementioned five as there is no club standing in their way, with Rodgers in particular becoming very heavily linked in the last week.

Reports have suggested that the 50-year-old is being lined up by Spurs and he has a good chance of succeeding Conte, coming after he was also reportedly targeted in 2021 to succeed Jose Mourinho..

Speaking to The Daily Express, Anderton has claimed Rodgers would get Spurs playing 'the Tottenham way' again – going on to explain why he would be a good appointment.

The pundit explained:

""I like Brendan Rodgers. When he's given top, top players… I mean, what he did at Liverpool, he was so unlucky not to win the Premier League there.

"He plays a brand of football that Tottenham fans want to see. I think that's fair to say. Since Pochettino, with Mourinho and Conte, the football has been dour at times.

"We've got some wonderful footballers, but two very defensive managers that have certainly made for some very dull afternoons at White Hart Lane. So I think that comes into it.

"I feel like he plays a brand of football that is the Tottenham way, and I think that would work."

What would Rodgers bring to Spurs?

Having clinched nine pieces of silverware in total across his career, Rodgers would actually come as a shrewd alternative to the likes of Pochettino and Nagelsmann.

He's been praised as a 'super manager' by top-flight bosses like David Moyes, with the 50-year-old also guiding Leicester to FA Cup and Community Shield triumphs in 2021.

His relegation-threatened final few months at the King Power arguably don't tell the whole story, especially considering Rodgers led his former club to back-to-back fifth-place finishes.

Spurs arguably have a more in-depth squad overall and we believe the Northern Irishman has the potential to succeed with them in the Premier League.

David Moyes Must Make Call On £85k-p/w West Ham Man

Insider ExWHUEmployee has revealed that West Ham United have a "virtually fully fit squad" to play in the east London club's match tonight.

What's the latest West Ham team news?

There's every reason for the Hammers to come into the Premier League clash against Liverpool with a renewed sense of confidence.

After all, they are currently on a five-match unbeaten streak, which includes their Europa Conference League quarter-final triumph over Gent.

Last time out in the league, they also thumped Bournemouth 4-0 and picked up a 2-2 draw after coming from behind against high-flying Arsenal.

With that being the case, David Moyes and co should have no reason to fear Liverpool, especially as they have a near-fully fit squad to choose from – missing only the injured Gianluca Scamacca​​​​​​.

Indeed, Ex revealed as much in a post shared on The West Ham Way Patreon page. However, seeing as that win against the Cherries came only three days ago, Moyes may want to rest Michail Antonio who might be fatigued.

The insider explained: "West Ham have yet another reported virtually fully fit squad to choose from going into the big game against Liverpool.

"Following a very impressive performance against Bournemouth the manager is left with the choice of sticking with the same team or alternating one or two players.

"Key players like Antonio who struggle to play two games in one week were able to be subbed off again early against Bournemouth, giving him more of a chance of remaining within the team.

"The only confirmed absentee is Gianluca Scamacca who has been ruled out for the season with his knee operation. Another forward, Divine Mubama, played in yesterday‘s amazing under-18s victory so is unlikely to be used today."

Will Antonio start against Liverpool?

On paper, it would make a lot of sense to start Antonio against Liverpool. After all, the Englishman has three goals in his last two games.

However, this means he will have started twice in the space of three days, and it might not be in him to start yet another match just three days later – even though he hasn't played a full 90 minutes in that period.

Seeing as the £85k-per-week forward hasn't always been a regular in the team this term – starting just 16 of his 28 league appearances – the 33-year-old might struggle to be at his best against Liverpool.

Of course, Scamacca is injured, but Moyes could turn to Danny Ings instead. The Englishman has been benched in place of Antonio in recent weeks but could now be asked to step up.

It is certainly a big call to make with Ings not in quite so good form, having failed to score in his last six league outings for the Irons, but it remains to be seen how Moyes lines up ahead of the Reds' visit.

Everton’s remaining fixtures and points prediction after Crystal Palace draw

Everton grabbed what could be a vital point against Crystal Palace, in a game where they were reduced to ten men away from home, but still find themselves 18th in the league with just six games to go.

The Toffees have never been relegated from the Premier League, but could be set to go down after a number of disappointing seasons.

Their draw at Palace has meant that they are level with Leicester City on points, and are just one point behind Leeds in 16th.

With the table as tight as it is, every point is now crucial. Here's how we think Everton could fare in this final month of Premier League action…

Everton fixtures 27 April: Newcastle (h) 1 May: Leicester (a) 8 May: Brighton (a) 14 May: Man City (h) 20 May: Wolves (a) 28 May: Bournemouth (h) Everton vs Newcastle

Anthony Gordon and Eddie Howe discuss the incident after full time as Newcastle United beat Brentford in the Premier League.

Newcastle are in red hot form, fresh from their 6-1 victory over Tottenham, but they will be looking to improve their results on the road, having lost 3-0 at Villa Park in their last away trip.

Everton will hope that home advantage can give them a boost, with Eddie Howe's side still playing for a place in the top four.

The Toffees lost the reverse fixture 1-0 in October, and could face former star Anthony Gordon, who joined Newcastle in January.

Prediction: Everton 0-2 Newcastle

Leicester vs Everton

Leicester City's James Maddison reacts.

With both teams dangerously close to relegation, this is arguably the most important game in each of their remaining few.

Win, and Everton can start to put some distance between themselves and the drop zone. Lose, and they may begin to panic about the possibility of going down for the first time in their Premier League history.

Leicester recorded a 2-0 victory at Goodison Park in the reverse fixture, and with the side picking up a victory against Wolves under new interim manager Dean Smith, it will be a game which carries a lot of pressure for the away side.

Everton have won just once away from home in the Premier League all season, but Dyche's men will be right up for it and could come away with a hard-fought point.

Prediction: Leicester 1-1 Everton

Brighton vs Everton

Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi watches on from Elland Road as the Seagulls visit Leeds United in the Premier League.

Another tough away game awaits Dyche's side as they travel to face an in-form Brighton side who are in the hunt for a Champions League place.

Brighton ran riot at Goodison Park in January, winning 4-1 with four different goalscorers, and they will hope that Roberto De Zerbi's side aren't as clinical as they were in that match.

With European football still very much in sight for Brighton, they certainly won't be taking their foot off the gas.

Prediction: Brighton 2-0 Everton

Everton vs Man City

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Whilst facing Man City is a daunting prospect for anyone, particularly given the form they are in as they chase down Arsenal at the top of the league, Everton may take some comfort that they held Pep Guardiola's side to a 1-1 draw at the Etihad earlier this season.

A Demarai Gray stunner rescued a point for the visitors that day, and they will hope for a similar level of defensive performance as they welcome the likes of Erling Haaland and Jack Grealish to Goodison Park.

City also have a two-legged Champions League semi-final tie against Real Madrid to contend with, and Dyche will hope this means that some of the visitor's star players are rested.

Given the form they are in, it is tough to look past an emphatic City victory.

Prediction: Everton 0-3 Man City

Wolves vs Everton

Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves in action.

Wolves could have their safety secured by the time they welcome Everton for their final home game, and the visitors will hope that they have little motivation in what could be a vital game for their survival.

Everton fell victim to a 95th minute winner against Wolves on Boxing Day in Julen Lopetegui's first game in charge, and the Toffees will be out for revenge at Molineux.

Given the potential differences in pressure heading into that game, Everton could walk away with three points, and this could be vital to their hopes of survival given the other tough fixtures they have.

Prediction: Wolves 0-1 Everton

Everton vs Bournemouth

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Although Bournemouth have improved in recent months, picking up impressive wins against Liverpool and Tottenham, a 4-0 home defeat to West Ham may affect their confidence in the next few weeks, and their Premier League safety is not yet secure despite being five points clear of Everton.

Everton's final game being at home could be a huge boost, and if they are still within touching distance of safety, they will have to do everything to gain three points in what could be one of the club's most important games in years.

Bournemouth humiliated Everton twice in the space of a week in November as they beat them 4-1 and 3-0 in the Carabao Cup and the League, and Everton will have to be wary of the strength of their opponents going forward.

The Cherries scored twice at Arsenal and three times at Spurs on their travels, but have won just four away games all season, and Everton could use their home advantage to secure victory.

Prediction: Everton 2-0 Bournemouth

Predicted run-in points: 7/18Predicted total points: 35

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