Leeds United travel to Fulham on Saturday afternoon, with a positive result a must for the Yorkshire outfit after two morale-sapping defeats in recent weeks.

Javi Gracia's side were embarrassed at Elland Road last time out and have been dragged right back into the thick of the relegation battle, and will need to perform far better if they are to take anything from Craven Cottage in Saturday's early kick-off.

The Whites have been boosted by the return of Max Wober and Wilfried Gnonto to full fitness recently, while defensive changes seem likely after the concession of 11 goals in their last two outings.

How should Leeds line up against Fulham on Saturday?

Here is how Football FanCast expects Leeds to line up against Fulham this weekend, with four changes from the team that started against Liverpool on Monday night.

(4-4-2): Robles (GK); Kristensen (RB), Cooper (CB), Struijk (CB), Wober (LB); Harrison (RM), McKennie (CM), Roca (CM), Sinisterra (LM); Rodrigo (ST), Gnonto (ST).

The first change is a controversial one, which sees Illan Meslier miss out on the starting side for the first time this season, as he has now conceded more goals than any other Premier League goalkeeper.

The young Frenchman is surely low on confidence and perhaps cannot be relied upon as a solid option for the predicament that Leeds find themselves in, so Gracia should hand Joel Robles his first Premier League appearance of the season.

Selecting Rasmus Kristensen or Luke Ayling at right-back is like choosing between a rock and a hard place for Gracia right now, but the Danish full-back gets the nod despite his role in the display against Liverpool.

On the opposite flank, Wober makes his first start after returning from injury, replacing Junior Firpo at left-back, in the hope that the Austrian can help to solidify Leeds' defence.

A final change in the back four sees captain and "leader" Liam Cooper handed a rare start at centre-back, with the £25k-per-week defender partnering Pascal Struijk in the heart of the backline, and his leadership could prove vital in preventing another heavy defeat for the Yorkshire outfit.

Tyler Adams is still sidelined through injury so Gracia is struggling for options in central midfield, which suggests that Marc Roca and Weston McKennie could keep their spots at Craven Cottage.

Luis Sinisterra and Jack Harrison also keep their starting positions on the wings, although they could drop a little deeper in order to accommodate a change to 4-4-2, which allows the dangerous Gnonto to return up front.

He partners Rodrigo in attack, with Brenden Aaronson dropping out, in the hope that his speed alongside the experienced Spaniard can cause Marco Silva's side problems and earn Leeds a massive three points this weekend.

Michael Beale has enjoyed a solid start to life as manager of Glasgow Rangers since arriving in November, tasting defeat just twice so far.

With only the Scottish Cup as the Ibrox side's realistic hope for any glory this term, Beale will be hoping he can learn from his previous three Old Firm matches and defeat Celtic in the semi-finals of the Scottish Cup for the second year in a row.

Much will depend on his team selection for the match next week, as the Light Blues didn’t play badly in their recent 3-2 defeat, with two major mistakes ensuring they suffered an agonising loss.

Beale’s men went toe to toe against the Hoops for the duration of the match and his two January signings, Nicolas Raskin and Todd Cantwell, were excellent throughout the encounter.

This summer will be vital in terms of building a side that can challenge for the Premiership title next term and the Englishman should seriously consider making Cantwell front and centre of his plans for the future, especially with his performances so far.

Has Todd Cantwell played well this season?

Having fallen out of favour at Norwich City, Beale managed to lure the midfielder north of the border and it has been an inspired move thus far.

Taking a punt on the £1.5m maestro was certainly a risk given his form for the Championship side, where he started just nine games during the first half of the campaign, and it looked like his career was slipping into its lowest ebb.

Thankfully, Beale signed the player, and he has been incredible ever since. The 25-year-old has averaged a Sofascore rating of 7.3/10 across just ten matches so far, which ranks him as the third- best performer in the squad, proving his worth in such a short space of time.

His attacking ability has clearly been on display as he has scored twice, grabbed four assists, created four big chances, and taken 1.9 shots per game, giving Beale that extra dynamism which was sorely required after that stagnation of the team during the first half of the season.

Rangers Review journalist Joshua Barrie is a big fan of the player and has lauded him occasionally since he arrived at Ibrox, praising his performance against Motherwell a few weeks ago, saying: “Cantwell is quality, improves the team regardless of where he plays.”

Imagine him in 2023/24 if he can continue this rich vein of form. Cantwell could well be the attacking midfielder the club have needed for quite some time and there is no doubt the future looks extremely bright with the Englishman hitting his stride.

Tottenham Hotspur are now targeting former Premier League star and Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen, according to reports.

What's the latest Spurs transfer news?

Spurs are currently on the hunt for a new manager after parting ways with Antonio Conte last month.

Indeed, the north Londoners' search for his successor is currently taking centre stage, with the likes of Julian Nagelsmann, Luis Enrique, Vincent Kompany, Arne Slot and Ange Postecoglou on their radar.

Chairman Daniel Levy must get this appointment right if he is ease the backlash surrounding his tenure, and this past fortnight has proven a very testing time for him.

Spurs were recently forced to sack interim boss Cristian Stellini earlier this week after a 6-1 humbling away to Newcastle. Meanwhile, before that, Tottenham also lost sporting director Fabio Paratici – who resigned after losing his appeal against a 30-month worldwide footballing ban.

Despite all of this chaos, there have been reports of Spurs identifying transfer targets ahead of this summer window, with Leicester City star James Maddison among the primary names.

As well as the England international, it has been reported in the last few days that Spurs are readying an offer to sign Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha – who has stood out as one of the signings of the season.

Now, as per reports from Spain, it appears Levy and co have a former Chelsea star in their sights – Denmark international defender Christensen.

The £199,000-per-week star is apparently now a target for Tottenham as Barcelona green-light his sale, with the Catalans now seeking to offload him to comply with Financial Fair Play.

Christensen is also attracting interest from Newcastle United and Aston Villa with the three English sides now vying for his signature.

It's added that the 27-year-old is performing at a 'very high level' this season.

What could Christensen bring to Spurs?

If Levy can acquire the centre-back for a good price, he would strengthen Tottenham's defensive options to no end.

As per WhoScored, Christensen has made more blocks per 90 than any Barcelona player this season and ranks just behind club legend Gerard Pique in terms of clearances.

As well as this, he has averaged an impressive 93.9% pass accuracy out from the back – which could highlight his abilities as an elite ball-playing defender.

Barca boss Xavi also heaped praise on Christensen recently, saying he has been 'extraordinary' this season at the Camp Nou.

The implications of relegation to the Championship could be disastrous for Leeds United, as it could see a number of their most promising players depart for pastures new.

Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Leicester City has left the Yorkshire outfit dangling just above the relegation places and with fixtures against the likes of Manchester City and Newcastle United still to come, Javi Gracia's side look to be in real danger.

Naturally, the club's most promising prospects will be targeted by other clubs should Leeds find themselves in the second tier next season and a recent report has suggested that the influential Tyler Adams could be one to leave.

Leeds fans may well expect the USA international to move on should they go down, but the reported asking price will certainly leave them concerned, as it could see Victor Orta repeat the nightmare that saw fellow fan favourite Luciano Becchio depart for a cut-price swap deal in 2013.

Could Tyler Adams leave Leeds this summer?

According to reports from Italy, AC Milan are interested in signing the 24-year-old this summer and Leeds could be forced to let him leave for less than the £15m they paid last summer.

Since signing from RB Leipzig in 2022, Adams has gone on to make 24 appearances in the Premier League for Leeds, averaging a strong 6.74 rating from WhoScored for his performances.

This ranks him as the fourth-best player in Gracia's squad, while no player has contributed more tackles per game, which saw him labelled a "tackling machine" by Kevin Campbell, so it is clear just how important he is in Leeds' midfield.

His absence through injury has also been sorely felt in recent weeks, with the midfield duo of Weston McKennie and Marc Roca proving far too easy to play through, with the Yorkshire outfit picking up just one point from a possible 12, conceding 14 goals in that time.

Few could complain if Adams were to swap Championship football for Champions League football this summer but if Orta negotiates a deal of less than £15m for a player Football Transfers values at €39.6m (£35m), then it would surely join Becchio in the history books as one of the worst deals in Leeds' history.

What happened to Luciano Becchio?

Becchio was well and truly a fan favourite at Elland Road, crashing in 87 goals in 221 appearances for Leeds before he was inexplicably sold to Norwich City by Neil Warnock.

He had contributed 16 goals and four assists in 26 Championship appearances in the first half of the 2012/13 campaign but Warnock opted to sell him to Norwich for an undisclosed fee – believed to be a measly £203k – with Steve Morison heading in the opposite direction.

Given Morison would manage just five goals in 42 appearances for Leeds, fans certainly felt short-changed by his exit.

Indeed, they would no doubt react similarly if Orta sells Adams for a similarly insulting price this summer.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that supposed Manchester United transfer target Lamine Yamal is set to sign a new contract.

What's the latest Man United transfer news?

According to reports in Sport (via Manchester World), the Red Devils have been keen on luring the young forward to Old Trafford.

The same report notes that a number of top teams are also interested in the Barcelona teenager, with

Liverpool, Manchester City, Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig all named.

With that being the case, there aren't many 15-year-olds with bigger reputations in football right now but it sounds as though he's going to stay put for now.

Indeed, while speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano explained that Yamal is in negotiations with Barca about signing a new deal.

He said: "What's happening right now guys, we have some rumours about Manchester United from the Spanish press. It was September, October, mentioning Lamine Yamal as a possibility.

"But guys, it's too easy to put Man United, Chelsea, these kinds of clubs around this player because scouts are always there. But the reality is that there is no negotiation.

"The only negotiation at the moment is between Lamine Yamal and Barcelona to extend the contract, to sign a professional contract. Barcelona are very optimistic about that."

Will Lamine Yamal join Man U or stay at Barca?

Due to his age, Yamal is yet to be tied to a professional contract with Barcelona, which explains why some man top teams, such as Man United, are keeping tabs on the situation.

However, in an attempt to keep the player happy with life in Catalunya, manager Xavi has actually included him in the match-day squad ahead of their game against Atletico Madrid – making him the club's youngest player to achieve this.

The Barca boss was even asked about the possibility of Yamal leaving. He told the press (via Goal): “We are focused on the present. He has trained with us this week and we have liked what we have seen. That is why he is on the list, regardless of his contract situation.”

It certainly seems as though the talented 15-year-old is one name to keep an eye out for as he continues to develop over the coming years.

However, after Romano's latest update, it sounds as though he'll remain in Spain for now with Man United likely to miss out on Yamal for the time being.

When the final whistle blew following Liverpool's enthralling 2-2 draw against title-challenging Arsenal last month, Diogo Jota's goalless run stretched to 32 matches.

The Echo's Ian Doyle stated that the Portuguese was a man 'desperately in need of a goal', with the barren run sandwiching a lengthy tussle with injuries that had hampered his progress and ruled him out of 23 matches this season.

His deserted cutting edge was not for want of trying; over the past year, the £140k-per-week star has taken an average of 2.87 shots per 90, as per FBref, putting him among the top 15% of attacking midfielders and wingers across Europe's top five leagues for that statistic.

His creativity has also been invaluable to Liverpool when he has been fit, ranking among the top 1% for rate of assists and registering eight across all competitions this term, despite only starting on 13 occasions.

Jota has now plundered five goals from his past five matches, starting just three of those contests, instrumental with braces against Leeds United and Nottingham Forest and defying logic with his 94th-minute strike to defeat Tottenham Hotspur – who had clambered back from a three-goal deficit at Anfield.

Who could Jota replace at Liverpool?

Liverpool have certainly not been at the races this season and have fallen well below expectations with their lack of cohesion and dismal away form, failing to clinch any major honours and unlikely to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in seven years.

Despite this, recent fortunes have been promising and Jurgen Klopp's Reds currently ride a five-match win streak in the top flight; with four matches left to play, ceding territory is simply not an option and pressure must be placed on Newcastle United and Manchester United, who occupy third and fourth place in the table and have both played fewer matches than Liverpool.

With Erik ten Hag's Red Devils fell to defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion in the dying embers of their Thursday night clash, the situation both improved and became all the more concerning for Klopp's men.

United, fourth and four points above the Reds – having still played one game less – can be caught, despite the odds, but the Seagulls' victory is a telling reminder that if Liverpool are to cede ground, they would not only fall from Champions League contention but fall prey to a possible furtherplummet down the rankings.

Because of this, Jota, who has been lauded as a "pressing monster" by Pep Lijinders, must be unleashed with regularity in the place of Luis Diaz, who has recently returned from a long-term injury and has, understandably, fluctuated somewhat with his performances.

Having been a "livewire", as remarked by Pete Hall, for Klopp's team since his arrival from Porto last year in a £37m deal, Diaz has scored 11 goals and supplied eight assists from 43 appearances and been praised for his fleet-footed brilliance by his manager, who called him "exceptional".

However, with no margin for error at this vital stage of the campaign, the 30-cap Jota, who has scored ten goals for his nation, would be the better option to place into the starting fold given his recent return to goal-scoring form.

There is no doubt that Diaz is one of the most talented and exciting wingers in European football, let alone the Premier League – valued at £79m by CIES Football Observatory – but with the slightest slip-up perhaps detrimental for Liverpool at this stage, Jota simply has to start.

Frank McAvennie feels that Liverpool will complete a deal to bring in Man City midfielder Kalvin Phillips this summer, according to Football Insider.

What's the latest on Kalvin Phillips to Liverpool?

The midfielder has struggled for gametime this season, featuring just seven times in the Premier League for Pep Guardiola's outfit this campaign. This has been due to a combination of both a shoulder injury that ruled him out of action at the beginning of the campaign and a lack of fitness following the World Cup.

With the 27-year-old not playing frequently for City, it means that the player could perhaps be available on a deal when the summer transfer window opens its doors. Liverpool could provide the escape route for Phillips too, with the Reds eager to add a midfielder to their ranks in the close season.

They've already been linked with the midfielder previously via the Daily Star, with the club feeling that a deal could be done and the player seemingly keen to move over to Anfield. Klopp has already revealed that a deal for Jude Bellingham is pretty much dead in the water, with the Reds unable to find the financial power to seal a deal for the Dortmund star.

Instead, they could turn to Phillips – and Frank McAvennie has told Football Insider that he feels a deal will be completed this summer.

"He will get Phillips for about £40/£50m. I think he is a good option for that kind of money because then you can buy other players," the former St Mirren man said of Jurgen Klopp. The pundit added that he feels the Man City man would be a suitable replacement for Jordan Henderson, who is now 32-years-old. "I love Henderson, he is a steady player, keeps everyone under control, but he is coming to the end of his career.

"They need players in there that are going to be buzzing about. I am not too sure if the young boys there are ready to do that yet. So I think Phillips, Thiago [Alcantara] and another midfielder would be wonderful."

Would Kalvin Phillips be a good Liverpool addition?

Phillips has proven in the past that he is more than capable of performing at Premier League level, with his showings for Leeds United helping him to break into the England setup. It led to him helping his international side to reach the Euro 2020 final and although his team were unsuccessful, losing to Italy, he ended up being crowned England's Player of the Year for 2020/21.

The midfielder was hailed as a "rolls-royce" of a player and "fantastic" during his showings for England by journalist Josh Bunting, particularly against Denmark. He said:

"Kalvin Phillips Rolls Royce performance, absolutely fantastic driving from deep and turning over the possesion. Played a couple of brilliant passes. He's stood out in this tournament from the opening game against Croatia. Top performance from him once again."

The 27-year-old then could be a welcome addition to Liverpool's team. Whilst he's only amounted to a rating of 6.15 during his Premier League appearances for Man City so far, when he was a regular at Leeds during his first top tier campaign he was handed a score of 7.01 by WhoScored. Having played at the required level for the last three seasons and having clearly been able to up his game since the jump from the Championship, there is no question he could be an asset for the Reds.

Manchester United are “in the race” to sign Dinamo Zagreb defender Josip Sutalo this summer, according to journalist Rudy Galetti.

What's the latest on Sutalo's future?

The Premier League outfit have Phil Jones out of contract at the end of the season and captain Harry Maguire is facing an uncertain future having been linked with an exit due to his lack of game time, so if one or both of the duo were to depart, Erik Ten Hag will need to enter the market to find replacements, and the 23-year-old has been identified as a potential ideal candidate.

The Croatian international is an academy graduate at the Maksimir Stadium having worked his way up through the youth ranks which saw him get promoted to the first-team back in 2020, as per Transfermarkt, making 77 senior appearances since that time.

The Red Devils target still has another five years to run on his deal so a transfer would be far from cheap to complete, but being Igor Biscan’s second top-performing defensive player and third overall with a match rating of 6.74, has caught the eye of the hierarchy at Old Trafford.

Taking to Twitter, Galetti revealed that Manchester United are firmly in the running to sign Sutalo during the upcoming window, but are set to face stiff competition from several other admirers. He wrote:

“Arsenal put in their sights Josip Sutalo, Dinamo Zagreb centre-back. AFC scouts are expected to travel to 🇭🇷 soon in order to watch him closely, as first reported by @lorenzooleporee. Fiorentina, RB Leipzig, Fulham, Wolfsburg and Man Utd [are] also in the race.”

Would Sutalo be a good signing for Ten Hag?

Standing at 6 foot 3, Sutalo would add some great height to Manchester United's defensive backline, and having been lauded a "top talent" by journalist Fabrizio Romano, he would definitely be a fantastic addition to the squad for Ten Hag.

The World Cup and Europa League participant is currently averaging 4.3 clearances, two tackles and 1.5 interceptions per game in the Champions League, via WhoScored, and would provide the boss with some versatility having also operated at left-back alongside his natural centre-back position.

Sutalo, who pockets £7.1k-per-week, has also clocked up ten goal contributions (six goals and four assists) in 77 senior appearances for Dinamo Zagreb so is capable of being a threat at the opposite end of the pitch when it comes to set pieces and launching long balls for his fellow teammates, so the board shouldn't even have to think twice about wrapping up a deal should the opportunity present itself this summer.

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Arsenal transfer target Wilfried Zaha would "jump" at the chance to join Mikel Arteta's title-chasers, says journalist Pete O'Rourke.

What's the latest Arsenal transfer news?

The north Londoners face an absolutely crucial task this week – getting a result at high-flying Manchester City as both sides chase a coveted Premier League crown.

City have been on a real roll of late, last losing a game in early February and remaining unbeaten in all competitions since that 1-0 defeat to Tottenham.

Arteta's side, meanwhile, have been dropping points at a worrying rate recently – drawing at Liverpool, West Ham and at home to Southampton.

It's set to be an exciting end of season run but Arsenal quite simply have to avoid defeat at Eastlands on Wednesday. Off the field, sporting director Edu has already identified transfer targets for next campaign in an attempt to maintain Arsenal's place among England's elite.

The likes of Declan Rice, who is reliably thought to be eager to join Arsenal, is up at the top of Edu's list with the Gunners apparently in pole position for his summer signing.

Meanwhile, a forward could also be targeted, with Arsenal taking a keen interest in Brazil international Vitor Roque recently. Zaha, who is attracting interest due to his contract situation, has been mooted as a player who could join Arsenal as well.

Now, speaking to GiveMeSport, reporter O'Rourke claims the Ivory Coast forward could be tempted to join them this summer – citing his soon-to-be free agent status as making this move very possible.

He explained:

"I'm sure Wilfried Zaha would jump at the opportunity of going to Arsenal. There's been previous opportunities where he possibly could have moved to the Emirates, but the move didn't happen. He's a free agent in the summer, so obviously, that will make him more attractive to his potential suitors that they don't have to pay a transfer fee as well."

Should Arsenal sign Zaha?

Zaha has been a star at Palace for the last few seasons, continuing that form this campaign as one of their highest-rated performers and best offensive players (WhoScored).

Indeed, the 30-year-old has registered more attempts at goal and successful take-ons per 90 than any other Eagles star this campaign – marking him out as a very potent threat in front of goal (WhoScored).

The 'incredible' player also boasts eight goal contributions this season (six goals and two assists), having the potential to really strengthen Arteta's ranks.