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An “unplayable” £60,000-a-week forward who has said he loves Leeds United is set to be available for a permanent transfer this summer, according to a new report.

Leeds news and updates

The Whites are back in Championship action on Tuesday evening, as they travel to Vicarage Road to face Watford, a game that if they win, they could stretch their lead at the top of the table to five points.

He's perfect for Piroe: Farke simply must unleash "monster" Leeds star

Leeds United will be looking to return to winning ways after Saturday’s FA Cup defeat.

ByEthan Lamb Feb 11, 2025

Ahead of the game against Watford, Daniel Farke and Leeds have suffered a blow, as it’s been confirmed that defender Max Wober is set to be on the sidelines for around six weeks. Wober missed the FA Cup clash against Millwall over the weekend and has suffered a setback in his return.

“He has an ongoing knee problem and will need surgery as quickly as possible and will be out until after the next international break,” Farke explained ahead of the Watford game. “He will have surgery and be out for six weeks.”

Away from injury news, Farke also revealed that discussions have not been held over new contracts for players whose deals are coming to an end. Sam Byram, Junior Firpo, and Josuha Guilavogui’s contracts are all set to expire at the end of the season, and Farke has stated that conversations will be held when it is the right time.

Loan star Solomon set to be available for permanent deal this summer

As well as deciding on the futures of out-of-contract players, Leeds will also have decisions to make about loanees, and according to GIVE ME SPORT, Manor Solomon could be available for a transfer this summer after his loan comes to an end at Elland Road.

The report states that Solomon will likely be allowed to leave Tottenham Hotspur on a permanent basis if the opportunity is presented. The 25-year-old joined the Whites on a season-long loan deal during the summer transfer window and has made a big impact in helping Leeds reach the top of the Championship table.

Solomon, who has been labelled “unplayable” this season by former Leeds boss Neil Redfearn, has shown great technical skill this season, as he’s been a real threat not only in terms of goals for Leeds, but also for creating chances for his teammates. The Israel international has scored six times in 24 Championship games.

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Solomon, who earns £60,000 a week at Elland Road, was recognised by the Leeds supporters for his performances, as he was named January Player of the Month. Speaking after collecting his award, Solomon stated that he feels the “love and warmth” from the supporters.

“I really appreciate it. I feel the love and the warmth of the fans, and I just want to make them happy, to keep going, to keep improving myself, and to help the team as much as possible.”

Sunderland missed out on signing an “incredible” attacking talent in the January transfer window, with the player in question reportedly turning down a move to the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland preparing for huge Leeds clash

The Black Cats face arguably their biggest test of the season on Monday night, making the trip to Leeds United for a much-anticipated Championship clash.

Regis Le Bris’ side take on the league’s second-place team at Elland Road, in what represents a massive game for both outfits. Sunderland are fourth in the league after the weekend action, and they know that victory would take them level on points with Burnley and just four behind a top-two spot.

Regardless of the result on Monday, the Black Cats know that they are in a wonderful position to at least finish in the playoff places this season, but failure to win would be a big blow to their automatic promotion hopes.

This will be a huge gauge of where Sunderland are at under Le Bris, in terms of genuinely being automatic contenders or a step down from that level, and it promises to be a fascinating evening against Leeds.

It turns out that they could have had a top-quality player in their ranks for this match, had things panned out a little differently.

Sunderland missed out on "incredible" striker

According to Sunderland AFC News, Adam Armstrong “rejected a deadline day move” to Sunderland, instead deciding to join West Brom on loan from Southampton. That’s due to his “Newcastle allegiances”, having been at the Black Cats’ biggest rivals in the past.

The 28-year-old scored on his debut for the Baggies, coming in a 2-1 win at home to Sheffield Wednesday, and could prove to be an influential signing for them between now and the end of the season.

Armstrong would have been a perfect addition for Sunderland until May, proving to be a guaranteed source of goals and assists at this level. The striker has scored 78 times in the Championship, as well as registering 33 assists in the competition, and former Southampton manager Russell Martin waxed lyrical about him earlier in the season.

“He has been incredible. As a person first, and with the goals as well. He is brave and aggressive. He is just like a warrior. Every team meeting we show a clip of him recovering. He is a striker and tackles and wins the ball. He is demanding of himself and his team-mates, which I think is really important. That’s one of the reasons why he has been wearing the armband.”

Armstrong’s pace and finishing would have been such a potent weapon for Sunderland, so it is hard not to rue him not joining, but the Newcastle element of things was always going to make it difficult.

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Hopefully, the Black Cats will still be able to secure promotion back to the Premier League without the Englishman, but he could have been a difference-maker for Le Bris in tight games.

One high-profile manager has hinted that he is open to managing Rangers in the future, as those at Ibrox search for Philippe Clement’s long-term successor.

Rangers manager rumours

The Gers decided to bring in former captain Barry Ferguson until the end of the season after parting ways with the Belgian.

However, in the Scottish Premiership, things didn’t go to plan for Ferguson in his first game in charge at Ibrox last weekend. Ferguson’s side lost to Motherwell, however, the ex-skipper can improve his chances of getting the Rangers job on a full-time basis with a positive result against Celtic next weekend.

Top target: 49ers and Rangers now want "excellent" 4-4-2 manager at Ibrox

He’s looking for a job.

1 ByCharlie Smith Mar 5, 2025

It isn’t just Ferguson who has been mentioned as a target for Rangers, with likely new owners the 49ers Enterprises on the manager hunt after agreeing a deal in principle to own the Scottish giants.

Derek McInnes of Kilmarnock and former Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner were two early names mentioned with the long-term Ibrox vacancy, and recently, it has been claimed that Rangers and the 49ers have made Rafael Benitez the preferred managerial target.

The Spaniard has been out of work for 12 months now after leaving Celta Vigo but is keen to return to the dugout, and another experienced name has also hinted at a move to Scotland, but not immediately.

Mourinho hints at managing Rangers in future

Rangers are currently halfway through their Europa League last 16 tie with Fenerbahce, with Ferguson coming up against iconic manager Jose Mourinho.

During the first leg in Turkey, Ferguson got the better of Mourinho, with Rangers taking a 3-1 advantage into the second leg after an opening goal from Cyriel Dessers and a brace from Vaclav Cerny.

The former Real Madrid, Chelsea and Man Utd boss was asked about the chances of managing in Scotland in the future, and appeared to be open to a move down the line, saying ‘why not?’

“In this moment, no, because I have a job. It’s a job that motivates me and demands loyalty. But why not in the future? People can say the Scottish league is a league of two teams, but it is a league of passion. Passion in football is everything.

“To play in empty stadiums and competitions where there is not that fire of the passion does not make any sense.

“Celtic and Rangers are two big clubs with incredible history also in Europe. I have lots of respect. They are big clubs with big fan bases, expectations. Celtic has a fantastic coach in Brendan [Rodgers]. Rangers has Ferguson now and I am not searching for a new job.”

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Mourinho, who plays a 3-5-2 system and has been called “outstanding”, currently has Fenerbahce second in the Super Lig, four points behind Galatasaray. He also has a 100% record against Rangers’ rivals, Celtic, beating them in the 2003 UEFA Cup final with FC Porto to win his first European trophy.

The two-time Champions League winner was only appointed last summer and has a contract until 2026, but a move down the line to Glasgow could be one to watch.

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has described a new contract for one Elland Road talent as “perfect news”.

Leeds pushing for promotion as unbeaten run ends at Portsmouth

The Whites are once again in an automatic promotion battle in the Championship, this time coming up against Sheffield United and Burnley.

After falling short in the top two race and in the playoffs last time out, Farke’s side have performed better this time around, sitting on 76 points after 36 games.

However, a place in the top two isn’t guaranteed, with the run-in once again set to be filled with plenty of nerves from the Elland Road faithful. Recently, Leeds’ 17-game unbeaten run came to an end against Portsmouth, with all four defeats in the second tier this season being 1-0 scorelines.

Leeds 0-1 Burnley

September 14

Millwall 1-0 Leeds

November 6

Blackburn Rovers 1-0 Leeds

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Portsmouth 1-0 Leeds

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Away from the pitch, there has also been some movement behind the scenes, with Angus Kinnear’s move to Everton at the end of the campaign being announced. Leeds have moved to bring in Peter McCormick, who will be joining the club as executive vice chairman, and they have also tied down a promising youngster to a new contract.

Farke reacts as Leeds seal new deal for Chambers

Leeds confirmed a new deal for teenager Sam Chambers on Monday, with the midfielder penning a fresh three-year deal through until 2028 on what was his 18th birthday.

Chambers has featured on two occasions under Farke this season, coming on against Plymouth in the Championship before making his full debut in the FA Cup defeat to Millwall.

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He appears to be one of the brightest prospects in the Thorp Arch academy, alongside Harry Gray, younger brother of Archie. Speaking at his pre-Millwall press conference, Farke was asked about Harry Gray amid the young forward training with the first team.

“We won’t rush it too much. We’re happy we have him. He’s a player in the category of Sam Chambers who can play an important part in our future.”

He then spoke in more detail on Chambers and his new three-year deal, labelling it as “perfect” for everyone involved and a player who he likes “a lot”.

“Perfect day for Sam, also his birthday and great news. I like him a lot, we believe in this player. The new contract is not a gift, we believe in him, that he can play a major role for us in the future. Developing our own players is a cornerstone of our beliefs. It’s important, it’s not like we can always spend money and buy players. The player with the badge, if he comes through the ranks it’s a big identification. It’s perfect news for him and his family and perfect news for us.”

Chambers has been involved in six Championship matchday squads, so his progress over the coming years will be one to watch alongside Gray.

Leeds United are eyeing a move for a teenage winger who is enjoying a superb breakthrough season in Ligue 1, according to a new report.

Leeds drop points again in the Championship with draw at QPR

A month ago, Leeds United were the runaway leaders at the top of the Championship, five points ahead of second-placed Sheffield United.

After just one win in four games, however, that lead has now been eliminated, with Daniel Farke’s side now only leading the Blades on goal difference.

Following a draw at West Bromwich Albion and a defeat to Portsmouth, the Whites’ latest setback came at the weekend as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Queens Park Rangers.

Leeds had trailed Martí Cifuentes’ side by two goals before the break, but fought back to rescue a point, which was enough to ensure they stayed at the top of the Championship.

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“During this period of the season when you have to play the third game in six days and you are 2-0 down after 30 minutes, it’s a good point,” Farke said after the match, according to BBC Sport.

“QPR deserved to be in the lead because we were poor in the first 25-30 minutes. What was good was the reaction of my team today,” he added. “Yes, of course, we wanted to win this game [but] after the story of the game it’s a good point on the road.”

Leeds eyeing move for teenage winger Guirassy

Regardless of whether Leeds end the season by gaining promotion back to the Premier League or not, it already appears they are looking to improve their squad for next year.

According to Le Républicain Sportif, the Whites are already eyeing a summer move for Nantes youngster Herba Guirassy, who is enjoying a fine breakthrough season in Ligue 1.

The 18-year-old winger has scored twice in 15 games in the French top flight, and has impressed with his pace and skill out on the right flank.

Celtic are also understood to be interested in the Guinean, and Le Républicain Sportif report that Nantes, who are currently 13th in the league, could be willing to let him go for a fee in the region of €10 million (£8.4 million). Leeds and Celtic are interested in the attacker due to his ‘impressive technical skills’ and see his ‘potential as a major asset for the future’.

According to Football Talent Scout Jacek Kulig, Guirassy is a similar mold to former Arsenal and AS Roma star Gervinho, with his strengths being “pace, acceleration, ball control, dribbling, bravery, [and] athleticism.”

The teenager signed his first contract with Nantes in June 2023, and is currently tied to the French club until 2028.

Tottenham Hotspur are now in the race to sign an “unbelievable” forward from a rival Premier League club, according to a report.

Postecoglou keen to bring in new winger

Ange Postecoglou’s side have seriously underperformed in the Premier League this season, sitting 14th in the table with just nine games left to play, so it is little wonder they are keen to bring in some reinforcements in the summer transfer window.

One position in which Spurs are clearly keen to strengthen is winger, and they have now taken the first step towards signing Feyenoord’s Igor Paixao by making contact to discuss a deal for the Brazilian, who could be an upgrade on Son Heung-min.

Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman is another name on the shortlist, and the Frenchman seems like he could be an attainable target, given that the German side are eager to sell him in the upcoming window.

Spurs submit £38m bid for "wonderful" Real Madrid target; now leading race

Postecoglou’s side have made an opening offer for a midfielder who is also being targeted by Real Madrid.

ByDominic Lund Mar 24, 2025

However, another option from much closer to home is now entering the frame, with a report from The Boot Room revealing Tottenham are now interested in signing Chelsea winger Noni Madueke, who is facing an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues are now willing to sanction Madueke’s departure this summer, and a move across the capital could be possible, with Spurs joining the race for his signature, alongside Newcastle United and Aston Villa.

The Lilywhites appreciate the Chelsea ace, who has a 100% win record when he’s featured against Spurs, and the door could be open for a deal this summer, although there may be competition from AC Milan, who are now confident about getting a deal done.

The Italian side have submitted a £33m bid for the England international, who cost the Blues £30m back in 2023.

"Unbelievable" Madueke impressing at Chelsea

It seems a little harsh that Chelsea are willing to sell the 23-year-old this summer, given that he has put in some impressive performances this season, picking up seven goals and three assists in the Premier League.

That follows on from a solid 2023/24 campaign, during which he impressed former manager Mauricio Pochettino.

As a result of his attacking output, the former PSV Eindhoven man has performed very well on a range of attacking statistics over the past year, most notably impressing with his dribbling ability.

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0.42 (88th percentile)

Progressive carries

6.55 (98th percentile)

Touches (Att Pen)

7.84 (96th percentile)

Chelsea’s loss could be Tottenham’s gain if they decide to part ways with Madueke this summer, given the level of some of his performances for the Blues, and at 23-years-old he is only likely to improve.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has had to think somewhat outside of the box in recent weeks in the absence of first-choice centre-forward Nicolas Jackson.

The 23-year-old Senegal international has been out injured with a hamstring injury that has kept him out of the last five Premier League games.

Although the Chelsea boss confirmed he will be available for selection against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday night, it remains to be seen if he will start. Replacing him has not been easy; the 23-year-old has nine goals and five assists in 23 Premier League games this term.

One of the players tasked with stepping up in the absence of Jackson was Christopher Nkunku.

The latest on Christopher Nkunku’s Chelsea future

Nkunku’s numbers this season across competitions are more than reasonable. The Frenchman, who is a graduate of Paris Saint-Germain’s academy, has scored 14 times and grabbed five assists in 38 games.

However, just three of those strikes and two assists have come in the Premier League in 25 games. In the run of five games without Jackson, the former RB Leipzig star has scored and assisted just two goals, both of which came against Southampton.

However, his form across the season could well be a concern for the Blues. This could lead to Nkunku’s departure in the summer transfer window. A report from GiveMeSport at the end of March suggests the Frenchman will leave Stamford Bridge.

He was close to leaving the club in January for a fee reported to be £60m. A return to the Bundesliga was on the cards, with Bayern Munich supposedly interested. Now, it seems a departure is inevitable.

If he is to leave the club in the summer, perhaps Chelsea already have their dream replacement waiting in the wings, in the form of a young talent who is currently out on loan.

Chelsea’s in-house Nkunku replacement

Chelsea have infamously become known for buying lots of elite young talent over the past few summers and keeping them on the backburner until they are ready to make an impact at first-team level.

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Well, one of the best examples of this is perhaps 19-year-old striker Deivid Washington. The Brazilian is currently on loan at Santos, the club from which he was originally bought from by the Blues back in August 2023.

He has only played two games and 28 minutes in his second spell at the Brazilian giants, and is yet to find the back of the net. However, he did score two goals during his initial stint at the club, after breaking through the esteemed academy that produced the legendary Neymar, now a teammate of Washington.

The attacker, who can play as a centre-forward, out wide on the left or just behind the striker, has made a real impression for the Blues’ youth team so far.

Across two seasons, he has scored ten goals and grabbed an assist in 18 games.

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He has also shown goal-scoring nous for Brazil’s under-20s. He has been handed eight caps at that level of international football, scoring three goals, including a fantastic diving header against Ecuador.

The Santos academy graduate was once described as a “highly talented” star by football talent scout Jacek Kulig, and this certainly rings true when looking at what he has achieved in academy football so far.

With more exposure to senior football as a Santos player and, in the longer term, in a Chelsea shirt, the Blues could have an excellent player on their hands. He has already played three times for the West Londoners, and will surely hope to be given even more of an opportunity.

He is certainly a player Chelsea fans can get excited about, and if Nkunku does depart this summer, then Maresca might have a ready-made replacement waiting for his chance in 2026.

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Aston Villa will have to go for broke when they welcome PSG to Villa Park in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

The Premier League side trails 3-1 after the first leg and, given how dominant the French side has been this season, it will be an extremely tall order for Unai Emery to mastermind a 3-0 win which will secure progress into the last four.

The club take on Southampton in the top flight this weekend. However, Emery will likely make a change or two, especially considering how important the second leg is.

Morgan Rogers shone against the Ligue 1 outfit, but the manager should rest him up ahead of the second leg.

How Morgan Rogers performed against PSG

Despite the 3-1 loss to the current French champions, Rogers was one of Villa’s shining lights. The Englishman opened the scoring after 35 minutes at the Parc des Princes with a nice little finish inside the box to give the away side a confidence boost.

Elsewhere, Rogers also created a big chance, made one key pass, attempted four dribbles – succeeding with one – and was fouled twice during his time on the pitch.

Southampton have already been relegated from the top flight after a dismal season. With this in mind, Emery must ruthlessly ditch Rogers from his starting XI in order to unleash a player who hasn’t had many chances to shine since joining the club from Borussia Dortmund in January.

Donyell Malen, however, scored in their last two league outings, against Brighton and Nottingham Forest respectively, indicating that he deserves another chance this weekend.

Why Donyell Malen must start against Southampton

The Netherlands international wasn’t included in Villa’s Champions League squad for the knockout rounds, hence why it makes perfect sense to bring him back into the starting XI this weekend.

Across nine league matches, Malen has scored twice, while having a 22% goal conversion percentage and has even missed two big chances, suggesting he might have had another goal or two with more accurate finishing.

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During his spell in the Bundesliga, Malen received high praise from his former teammate Mario Götze, who said: “Donyell is extremely fast and very dangerous. If he has a chance, it’s usually a goal, too.”

In the first half of the season for Dortmund, Malen scored five goals for the German side, including one against Real Madrid in the group stages of the Champions League.

Hardly the most prolific tally in the world, yet when compared to his positional peers across Europe’s top five leagues, Malen currently ranks in the top 1% for non-penalty goals per 90 (0.64) and in the top 9% for total shots per 90 (3.47) over the previous 365 days.

These statistics make him the perfect choice for Emery against the Saints. Not only will it give Rogers a rest ahead of the second leg, but unleashing Malen will give him the chance to score for the third Premier League game in a row.

Therefore, the Spanish must axe the England international from the starting XI for his own good, rather than for performance-related reasons, to bring the January addition in.

Emery struck gold on Aston Villa star worth more than Doue & Kvaratskhelia

Aston Villa made a brilliant investment with this player

ByJoe Nuttall Apr 11, 2025

Manchester United are still alive in their quest to win silverware under Ruben Amorim this season and are now said to be leading the race to sign an imposing star who could help to rectify a problem position, per reports.

Manchester United's transfer activity hinges on Europa League outcome

Football fans around the world would’ve tuned in to witness events from Old Trafford earlier in the week, in a match between Manchester United and Lyon that will be remembered for years to come. Despite retaining a man advantage, the Red Devils inexplicably found themselves two goals down on the night before an epic comeback, courtesy of goals from Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire.

Ruben Amorim will now prepare his side to face Athletic Club over two legs alongside handling their remaining Premier League duties in a domestic campaign that is rapidly petering out.

Truthfully, there is only one competition Manchester United fans will be tuned into with keen eyes. In turn, the outcome of their Europa League endeavours will most certainly influence their summer transfer budget.

Manchester United’s potential Europa League prize money

Round of 16

£1.47 million banked

Quarter-final

£2.11 million banked

Semi-finals

£3.54 million for winning sides

Runner-up

£5.90 million available

Europa League winner

£10.95 million

Combined total based on Europa League accumulations and subsequent Champions League qualification

Manchester United could earn £85.8 million *minimum*, per The Athletic

Even then, squad planning can’t be contingent on circumstance. The Red Devils’ hierarchy are already hard at work and contact has been made over Jonathan David regarding a potential move to Old Trafford.

Financial prudency will be expected should they fail to secure a backdoor route to the Champions League. Conversely, recent developments indicate there could be a change in tact on that front.

Manchester United leading the race to sign Antoine Semenyo

According to Sky Sports, Manchester United are frontrunners to sign Bournemouth striker Antoine Semenyo after the Ghana international was identified by Amorim as a candidate to lead a new-look attack next campaign.

The former Sporting boss is said to be a huge admirer of the forward, who could cost £70 million to bring to Old Trafford, which could also work with a lower fee and fixed add-ons depending on negotiations.

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Intriguingly, every club in the top-six bar Arsenal have put their name in the hat for Semenyo, while Tottenham Hotspur are another interested party.

Labelled a “powerful lad” by Lewis Cook, the 25-year-old has registered ten goals and six assists in 36 appearances across all competitions for Bournemouth, excelling either through the middle or on the flank.

Rasmus Hojlund has struggled in front of goal for Manchester United, heightening their need for a striker. Similarly, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Antony are set for exits, paving the way for a statement move to be made for Semenyo to address a frontline that is thin on the ground.

With Matheus Cunha possibly heading for the exit door this summer, Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly set their sights on signing an Atletico Madrid star who’s actually been compared to Nelson Semedo.

Cunha could leave Wolves with Premier League giants keen

By signing a new contract and staying put in January, some may have believed that Cunha had put any talk of an exit to bed once and for all. However, it quickly emerged that his new deal included a release clause worth around £63m which is reportedly likely to be triggered this summer.

The Brazilian is certainly not short on suitors, either, with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur both in the race for his signature. Alas, as things stand, it seems as though it’s Manchester United who are leading the race to secure his signature having reportedly already agreed personal terms with the Wolves star.

He'd make Larsen unplayable: Wolves targeting move for "sensational" PL ace

Wolves could make a move for a Premier League midfielder this summer

ByRoss Kilvington May 2, 2025

Before the arrival of Vitor Pereira, the thought of Cunha’s exit would have sent most Wolves fans into overdrive. However, even in the absence of their star man thanks to suspension a few weeks ago, the Midlands club began to put together a vital winning run and dominantly ended their relegation fears. It was then Cunha’s return to the side which helped stretch that run to six games before Manchester City stopped it there on Friday.

Speaking with great pride about his side’s run even after it came to an end against Man City, Pereira said: “Yes, but in the end, this is football. I am still proud of my team.

“I told them that we can lose a game, but we cannot lose our identity, our courage, our ambition, our commitment, our team spirit. Today, I saw everything in my team, everything except the result. “

Wolves eye move for Atletico Madrid's Samuel Lino

Still needing to replace Cunha despite recent results, those in the Midlands have reportedly set their sights on a new target. According to South American journalist Juan Arrien, relayed by Give Me Sport, Wolves are now eyeing a move to sign Samuel Lino from Atletico Madrid in an attempt to replace Cunha this summer.

A player who has been compared to Nelson Semedo by Football Transfers, Lino mainly operates as a left-winger but can also feature on the opposite flank to offer Pereira key versatility. Having scored four goals and created a further six in all competitions this season, the Brazilian’s output has far from matched Cunha’s, but a move to the Premier League could be exactly what he needs.

Of course, it wasn’t so long ago that Cunha was struggling at Atletico Madrid before starring at Wolves. Once dubbed “incredible” by U23 scout Antonio Mango, Lino can now follow that same path by swapping Madrid for Molineux in the coming months.