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Ajax manager Erik ten Hag has been urged to turn down any advances from Newcastle and only consider offers from ‘clubs like Manchester City or Manchester United’. 

The lowdown

The Northern Echo’s Chief Sports Writer Scott Wilson reported over the weekend that the Magpies had sounded out the possibility of appointing the 51-year-old, as well as his sporting director Marc Overmars.

Ten Hag, who has previously turned down Tottenham Hotspur, is still under contract at the Johann Cruyff ArenA for another two years, so Newcastle would need to pay a compensation package if they are to entice him to Tyneside.

The 51-year-old led Ajax to the semi-finals of the 2018/19 Champions League, claiming the scalps of Juventus and Real Madrid along the way. He has also steered the team to two Eredivisie titles and twice been named the Dutch league’s manager of the year (via Transfermarkt).

The latest

Speaking on Studio Voetbal, Dutch journalist Arno Vermeulen admitted that he was baffled by the links and feels that the ‘much smarter’ move for Ten Had would be to wait for an offer from a club which has already ‘established’ itself at the top level.

“Why in God’s name would he go to Newcastle, I wonder?” he said, as quoted by Ajax Showtime. “He’s really smart. He started working at Ajax in the top of the Netherlands.”

Vermeulen later added: “Wouldn’t it be much smarter to wait for clubs like Manchester City or Manchester United? Clubs that are established. If you win prizes with that for a few years, that is very valuable.”

The verdict

The attraction of Newcastle is clear. It’s a transformative project being bankrolled by immensely wealthy owners, and while they may not be ‘established’ now, they may well have the means to be challenging for the top prizes by the end of the decade.

Will Ten Hag be interested in the job? It’s almost surprising that he’s still at Ajax more than two years on from that incredible Champions League run, but this might be the opportunity which tempts him away from Amsterdam. His CV certainly makes for good reading.

In other news, read this major update on an another managerial candidate

Eredivisie side Cambuur have been linked with a late swoop for Leeds United right-back Cody Drameh, according to Omrop Fryslan journalist Andor Faber.

The Lowdown: Summerville interest

Drameh isn’t the first Leeds player the Dutch side have shown an interest in this summer.

Crysencio Summerville, who made the switch to Elland Road last September, was linked with a season-long loan move to the newly-promoted side back in July.

As we know, the Dutch winger has stayed in Yorkshire and has been on the bench in all three first-team games this season.

Even though they missed out on Summerville, it seems as if they may try their luck with a move for Drameh, described as ‘fantastic’ by Ben Parker.

The Latest: Faber post

Faber took to Twitter on Monday evening to share Cambuur’s interest in the 19-year-old.

He revealed that the Dutch side are looking at the full-back, however, a deal could be complicated due to the possibility of playing time under Marcelo Bielsa.

Drameh was included in Bielsa’s matchday squad for just the second time in the 2-2 draw with Everton on the weekend.

The Verdict: Keep

Even though the teenager could head, presumably on loan, to the Netherlands and play regular first-team football, it would make sense to keep Drameh in Yorkshire.

The Whites chose not to add to their right-back ranks this summer, showing faith in both Drameh and Jamie Shackleton.

Drameh continues to be a regular for the Under-23’s and is reportedly knocking on the door over an England Under-21 call-up.

If he can continue to impress at Thorp Arch, he may well become a regular in Bielsa’s matchday squad, and who knows, could take over from Luke Ayling in years to come.

In other news: Orta now looking at late Leeds swoop for ex-Man United trialist; he’s recently changed position. 

A number of Manchester United supporters are unhappy at a transfer rumour claiming that Marcus Rashford could potentially join Barcelona.

The 24-year-old has already enjoyed a hugely successful career at Old Trafford, scoring 91 goals in 283 appearances for the Red Devils.

Admittedly, Rashford’s season hasn’t quite got going this time around, with only six league starts and three goals in all competitions partly due to injury, but he remains a key figure moving forward, especially given his long-term potential.

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It seems unlikely that United will be planning to sell the England international any time soon, but according to EFE [via Manchester Evening News and Man United News on Twitter], Barcelona are ‘confident’ that they could acquire his signature.

Rashford’s current United deal doesn’t expire until the summer of 2023 and there is an option to extend that by a further year.

Man United fans react to Rashford claim

These United fans have taken to Twitter to laugh off the rumours of the £180,000-per-week striker moving to financially-stricken Barcelona.

“Why would Rashford go to Spain?”

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“Martial is leaving, Cavani might leave too, Ronaldo is nearing retirement, Greenwood also wanna leave… We sell Rashy and we are dead”

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“Next joke please”

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“This dude is going nowhere”

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“They can’t even pay salaries”

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“Sign him on FIFA? Or Football Manager? Because it def isn’t in real life”

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In other news, some United fans are happy with another exit rumour. Read more here.

Leeds United have suffered another injury blow ahead of their Premier League game against Chelsea on Saturday afternoon.

What’s the story?

Having been sidelined previously, Patrick Bamford admitted that his recovery from injury was dragging out longer than he initially expected, revealing: “It’s okay. It’s a little bit slow. It is (getting better), day by day. It’s just taking a little bit longer than I first thought.

“I think the thing that has got under my skin a little bit this time is that I anticipated I would be back in four weeks and the fact that it has taken longer than that is a little bit hard to get my head around. But now I am seeing improvements.”However, following his comeback and last-gasp equaliser against Brentford last week, it appears that his return has been very much short-lived, with a statement on the club’s website calling into doubt his status for the match at Stamford Bridge today.It read: “Patrick Bamford suffered a hamstring injury during last Sunday’s Premier League game against Brentford at Elland Road. The evolution of the injury is subject to daily assessment.”Huge blowGiven that Bamford was Leeds’ top scorer last season with 17 goals, it’s no surprise that the Whites have really struggled in the final third to start this Premier League campaign – they’ve managed just 15 goals from their opening 15 top-flight games in 2021/22.Former Leeds striker Noel Whelan recently voiced his concern about the kind of impact that Bamford’s absence from this side would have. He said: “It was one of my biggest fears. How can we live life without Patrick playing from when he’s the one player that really strings everything together up front?”He runs in behind, he runs the channels, takes centre-halves out of positions. His energy, his work right across the backline in the opposition’s defence. There’s not a player like him at the club. That was my worry, if anything did happen, which it has done now. We have seen that difficult side of the game going forward.”The £35k-a-week earner’s absence is a massive blow just a week after marking his return with a priceless goal. not least with Leeds travelling to face one of the Premier League title contenders in Chelsea.Meanwhile, Marcelo Bielsa must finally give this starlet a chance…

Aston Villa announced on Wednesday that Sil Swinkels, Oliwier Zych and Aaron O’Reilly have all signed professional deals at the club.

Villa shared the news on their official Twitter page, which led to a number of supporters giving their positive thoughts to the news on the trio.

The three 17-year-old’s have become the latest youngsters to commit their future at Villa Park, with defender Swinkels and goalkeeper Zych helping the club to a first FA Youth Cup triumph since 2002 last season.

O’Reilly, who played for the Under-18’s and Under 23’s last season, only made the move to the Midlands last summer from Irish club St Patrick’s Athletic.

Swinkels, Zych and O’Reilly have joined seven U23’s and six U18’s who penned new Vila terms earlier this summer, with the club also bringing in new signings to their academy.

Villa fans react

This is what these Villa fans had to say in reply to the club’s tweet on the three teenagers’ professional deals, with one describing it as ‘class’.

“Here we go”Credit: @TorbjornNes”Love to see it”Credit: @GW_94″Class seeing the young lads coming through”Credit: @Lou10Carter”Huge dub”Credit: @MatijaSarkic”Congrats to all three! Well deserved! Swinkels looks a top prospect! Big hopes for him!”Credit: @ChrisDriver”SWINKLESSSS”Credit: @DOUGLASLUlZ

In other news: Smith now willing to cash in on two Villa players before the end of the window. 

Aston Villa have had a second bid of around £30m for Emile Smith Rowe rejected by Arsenal, as relayed by The Athletic.

Already active in the transfer window, the Villains have brought in Emiliano Buendia for a club-record transfer fee from Norwich alongside free agent Ashley Young [Birmingham Mail].

Nonetheless, there looks to be no sign of Dean Smith halting his summer recruitment drive. The Midlands club received a firm rebuttal from Arsenal just over a week ago after their initial attempt to land the 20-year-old [Sky Sports].

After having their reported second offer turned down, there seems to be little chance of Aston Villa letting up in the chase for Smith Rowe’s signature. Uncertainty over his contract continues to loom large, with his deal set to expire at the Emirates Stadium in 2023 [The Athletic].

In light of this news, loads of Villa diehards took to Twitter in reaction to their continued attempts to unsettle their divisional rivals Arsenal, from whom they signed Emiliano Martinez and who they beat in the race for Buendia’s signature.

Villa fans react:

Replying to popular Aston Villa fan outlet villareport, here is how some fans summarised the recent developments surrounding Smith Rowe, with one supporter enjoying the “comedy value” from this update:

“Hahahaha they’re gonna hate us even more and I love it”

Credit: @NickRedV”Can Arsenal afford to turn down £33m though?”Credit: @TheVillaPodcast”Keep going, for the comedy value. #AVFC”Credit: @iamVilla”Mad”Credit: @_JackAvfc”Can’t believe Arsenal are stopping him joining a big club”Credit: @GW_94″hahahaha”Credit: @catrinedwards18In other news, these Aston Villa fans react to reports of a potential Villa Park return for one man

Lots of Wolves fans have been left buzzing over some news that has emerged on Joao Moutinho.

As per Ekrem Konur, the Midlands club are now planning to give the central midfield player a one-year extension to his contract.

Moutinho has been a key player for the Molineux faithful over the years, having played in every single game so far this season, and notched up a total of 142 appearances over all competitions across the last four consecutive campaigns, scoring three goals and making a further 22 assists (Transfermarkt).

The 34-year-old has so much experience and is also key in the dressing room, and so keeping a character like him at the club for another year is a wise decision.

Wolves fans on Moutinho news

These WWFC supporters buzzed as the news on Moutinho was shared on Twitter, with one Wanderer even going as far as to claim that the Portugal international is a ‘class’ player:

“Like a fine wine”

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“I’m all for this”

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“He deserves it, been class for us, need to invest in a younger midfielder in January though”

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“Definitely needed for quality squad depth”

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“Worth it for experience and status, having someone like him about can only make us more desirable to the younger Portuguese players that come join.”

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The guy leads by example. Looks after himself, still hungry and competitive. The perfect role model and General for our young staff to aspire to. Earned and worth every penny of a new deal. I’d be proud for JM28 to retire as a Wolf”

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In other news, find out what update before Brentford has Wanderers fuming here!

Flocking to Twitter, many Tottenham Hotspur fans slammed the first half performance of midfielder Harry Winks as they take on Crystal Palace this afternoon.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s men are aiming to maintain their 100% start to the Premier League season with a fourth victory on the trot at Selhurst Park, but they’re trying to do so without a number of players.

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Son Heung-min, Steven Bergwijn, Davinson Sanchez, Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso are unavailable, with defender Eric Dier now also limping off in the first half of this Palace encounter.

Upon their team’s return to action in the English top flight after a torrid international break, many Lilywhites supporters are are less than impressed with midfielder Winks after his first half display.

Having had minimal involvement throughout the first 45 minutes and given away possession on several occasions, many believe he just hasn’t been effective alongside Oliver Skipp and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in Spurs’ three-man midfield.

Here’s what they had to say about the 25-year-old on Twitter, with one angry supporter calling him an “awful, awful footballer”.

Spurs fans slam Winks…

“Get Winks off my team forever”

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“Winks makes me so sad as a player”

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“Winks already dropping a stinker”

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“Winks is an awful, awful footballer.”

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“Winks should’ve been axed this summer man”

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“Why do we still have Winks”

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“Please for the love of god sell Winks”

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“Harry Winks is useless.”

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“Winks is giving me a migraine”

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In other news: Spurs source: Rising starlet could now be out for at least nine months after big injury blow, find out more here.

Glasgow Rangers fans were absolutely delighted with the performance of Glen Kamara during Finland’s 1-0 win over Denmark on Saturday.

Finland kicked off their Euro 2020 campaign, the first major tournament in their history, with a huge win thanks to a solitary Joel Pohjanpalo header. The game will, however, unfortunately, be remembered for the terrible incident involving Christian Eriksen, who collapsed to the floor in the first half and needed to be resuscitated. Fortunately, the Inter Milan playmaker is now recovering well from the ordeal (Sky).

The performance of Kamara, though, was one of the relative positives from the match. The 25-year-old marshalled the midfield fantastically, giving his side the best possible chance of victory. With a number of Premier League sides already interested in his services (The Daily Mail), the rumours are bound to continue after this display.

The Gers fans were absolutely delighted with what they saw from the former Arsenal youngster, and they took to social media platform Twitter to share their thoughts.

Let’s see what the fans had to say about Kamara below

“Glen Kamara £50m player.”

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“Wee bit like a vintage Michael Mols turn”

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“He belongs tae us. 50k Glen Kamara. I said back when he was at Dundee, he was a great player. Bargain of the century”

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“Buying Glen Kamara will be one of the best bits of business Rangers have ever done. Sadly he plays in Scotland, competing for caramel wafer and second-hand car trophies. This will undoubtedly affect any transfer fee for the boy. People shouting about £50m should be sectioned.”

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“Popular opinion. The only player better in his position than Glen Kamara is N’Golo Kante.”

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“50 grand, 50 grand Glen Kamara. What a player”

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In other news, Rangers fans were livid at this SPFL development.

Aston Villa transfer target Geoffrey Kondogbia looks likely to stay at Atletico Madrid this summer, according to journalist Jacque Talbot.  

The Lowdown: Gerrard scouting trip

Steven Gerrard is making preparations ahead of his first full season in charge in the Midlands, with midfield reinforcements seemingly high on his wish list.

The Villa manager personally made the trip to the Wanda Metropolitano earlier this month to watch Kondogbia in action against Manchester City.

Villa view the 29-year-old as a serious target and the club are thought to be confident of getting a deal over the line, but a worrying update has now emerged.

The Latest: Talbot’s post on Kondogbia

Talbot took to Twitter on Monday to share an update on Kondogbia for TEAMtalk, revealing that it seems probable that the midfielder will stay in Spain unless Villa were to come forward with ‘a massive offer’.

The reporter tweeted: “Have been told Geoffrey Kondogbia will likely remain at Atletico Madrid unless Aston Villa come in with a massive offer.”

The Verdict: Kamara is an alternative

Kondogbia isn’t the only midfielder Gerrard has recently watched live, with the Villa manager, Johan Lange and Christian Purslow all looking at Marseille’s Boubacar Kamara.

The 22-year-old is out of contract at the end of June, so Villa may well look to secure his services on a pre-contract agreement after this update on Kondogbia.

Kamara is primarily a defensive midfielder who can also line out at centre-back and is valued at £22.5m, so a free transfer to Villa Park could be a shrewd move given the concerning update from Talbot on Kondogbia.

In other news: Gerrard and Villa chiefs eyeing move for new defender with same agent as four AVFC players