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da poker： Newcastle United are now interested in signing a 19-year-old attacker alongside their heavily reported move for Malaga winger Antonio Cordero, according to a new report.

Newcastle close to signing Cordero

da dobrowin： It emerged on Wednesday that PIF have given Eddie Howe and Newcastle the go-ahead to spend big in this summer’s transfer window. Howe reportedly spoke to Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Paul Mitchell, and CEO Darren Eales this week to discuss plans for the summer. Howe raised concerns about the current Newcastle squad, stating it had gone “stale”, and that has led to a green light to spend money.

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Howe will be delighted by the news, and that will likely help the Magpies get a deal over the line for Cordero, who they are said to be close to signing. It has been claimed from reports in Spain that Malaga winger Cordero is “getting closer” to completing a move to Newcastle with “negotiations about to be closed”.

Antonio Cordero’s Malaga stats

Apps

47

Goals

5

Assists

8

The 18-year-old’s contract in Spain is set to expire at the end of this season, and while Malaga would like him to sign a new contract, he looks set to move to England, as Newcastle beat Arsenal and Manchester City to his signature.

Cordero is a winger, with his favoured position being out on the right, which is an area that the Magpies are lacking quality and depth in, so he will be a welcome arrival.

Newcastle now interested in signing Diao alongside Cordero

But it isn’t just Cordero who the Magpies want to sign for that right-wing position, as according to Caught Offside, Newcastle are interested in signing Assane Diao from Italian side Como.

The report states that the Magpies, along with Liverpool, are attentive to Diao as he’s scored five goals in eight Serie A games for Como since joining them in the January transfer window. The Magpies are in the market for a new right-winger, as Miguel Almiron left in January to return to the MLS, so this is a top priority to strengthen even with the likely signing of Cordero.

The 19-year-old Diao, born in Senegal but representing Spain at under-18, under-19 and under-21 levels, was of interest to Brentford during the summer, but a move didn’t work out. Diao impressed for Real Betis at the start of this season, and then he decided to move to Como, as he admitted in a recent interview that he wanted to work under manager Cesc Fabregas.

“Why Como? I spoke with Fabregas, who explained the project, the vision, and what he had in mind for me and for the proper development of the team. Speaking directly with him was very important; after that conversation, I had no more doubts and chose Como.”

Assane Diao’s Como stats

Apps

8

Goals

5

Assists

0

Diao is under contract until 2029, and if Como remain in Serie A, which they look on course to do, then it means the Magpies may have to pay a decent fee for the winger, who can also play as a centre-forward. Como reportedly paid €12 million to get him out of Spain, so the Italian side are going to want to get at least that back with probably a hefty profit to boot.

da betano casino： Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is now determined to sign “the best striker in the world” this summer, having made him the priority target in attack, according to a report.

Man Utd keen on a striker

da doce： Although Man United are 14th in the Premier League table, there is still an expectation they will be able to attract some of the best players in the world this summer, given the size of the club, and they are thought to be particularly keen on a new striker.

United will have a big opportunity to sign Napoli’s Victor Osimhen in the summer, with the Nigerian’s £100m release clause set to drop to £62m, but there has not been a concrete approach made for the 26-year-old thus far.

Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres is another name on the Red Devils’ shortlist, with the Swedish forward potentially in line to reunite with Ruben Amorim, and the manager is also said to have personally requested the signing of his teammate, Geovany Quenda.

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Prior to Harry Kane’s £86m move to Bayern Munich in the summer of 2023, the former Tottenham Hotspur man was regularly linked with a move to Old Trafford, and there are now indications a new approach could be made.

According to a report from Spain, Ratcliffe is now determined to sign Kane for Man Utd this summer, having identified the England captain as the priority target to strengthen United’s struggling frontline.

The Man United co-owner is willing to do everything he can to sign the Bayern Munich striker, who he believes can lead United back to the top table of European football.

A clause in the 31-year-old’s contract means he will be available for £54m in January 2026, but the report makes it clear the Red Devils are hoping to get a deal done in the next window.

Kane could be "the best striker in the world"

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was full of praise for the Englishman after the Scottish side’s recent 2-1 loss against Bayern in the Champions League, saying: “In our corners, we’ve been very good normally in that, but one player you don’t leave unmarked is arguably the best striker in world football.”

The clinical striker has been in top form once again this season, scoring 21 Bundesliga goals in as many games to lead his side’s Bundesliga title charge, with Bayern now eight points clear.

Having scored 213 Premier League goals, there is little doubt Kane would be an unbelievable signing for Man United in the summer, but in truth, a move does not seem like a likely scenario.

Despite Wednesday night’s 3-2 victory against Ipswich Town, the Red Devils remain 14th in the table, with little hope of qualifying for the Champions League, and the former Spurs forward will want to be playing in Europe’s elite competition next season.

da gbg bet： Celtic have become almost imperious under Brendan Rodgers this campaign and the Irishman is loved among supporters as he aims to lead the Bhoys to another domestic clean sweep.

Brendan Rodgers wants another domestic clean sweep at Celtic

da prosport bet： Despite initial debate over his return to Parkhead, Brendan Rodgers has won over the entirety of the Hoops’ support by delivering three trophies since being appointed for a second time in 2023.

With the business end of the season now in reach, Celtic require only three more Scottish Premiership victories to mathematically confirm themselves as title winners for the fourth season in succession.

The Scottish Cup offers a step away from league duty this weekend as Hibernian await in the quarter-final. Should they conquer David Gray’s men, they will turn their attention to overcoming Rangers and Heart of Midlothian, which would present an opportunity to claim the crown away to St Johnstone on April 6th.

Contractually, Rodgers is bound to Celtic until the end of next season. Despite admitting he is ‘very happy’ at the reigning Scottish champions, there have been no talks over an extension for the former Liverpool manager.

Although supporters’ general attitude towards his situation at the club is relaxed, there will come a day when those upstairs must search for his successor. That may not happen soon, but football is an evolving cycle that can never be underestimated.

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Looking to the future, former captain Scott Brown has been touted as a future Celtic manager should he continue his upward trajectory over the coming years. The 38-year-old is currently in the dugout at Ayr United, so any chance of that suggestion coming to life would be way down the line.

However, the Parkhead hot seat has no shortage of appeal, and fans will be intrigued by a high-profile name who has refused to rule out managing the club.

Jose Mourinho refuses to rule out managing Celtic

Cited via The Scotsman, Jose Mourinho refused to rule out a future stint at Celtic in his pre-match press conference before Fenerbache take on Rangers in the Europa League on Thursday evening.

When asked whether he would ever take a post in Scotland, he stated: “In this moment, no, because I have a job that motivates me and a job that demands loyalty. But why not in the future? People can say that the Scottish league is a league of two teams, but it is a league of passion.

Brendan Rodgers trophy haul as a manager

Scottish Premiership

3

Scottish Cup

3

Scottish League Cup

4

FA Cup

1

FA Community Shield

1

Championship playoff

1

Jose Mourinho trophy haul as a manager

Primeira Liga

2

Taca de Portugal

1

Portuguese Super Cup

1

UEFA Champions League

2

UEFA Conference League

1

Europa League

2

English League Cup

4

Premier League

3

FA Community Shield

2

Serie A

2

Italian Super Cup

1

Coppa Italia

1

La Liga

1

Copa Del Rey

1

Spanish Super Cup

1

“For me, passion in football is everything. To play in empty stadiums or competitions where there is not that fire or passion, for me, that doesn’t make any sense. Celtic and Rangers are big clubs with big fanbases, big emotions, big responsibilites and big expectations. Why not? But in this moment I have a job.”

Once labelled a “disgrace” by John Hartson for his antics during Porto’s 3-2 victory over Celtic in the UEFA Cup final in 2003, he is someone who carries a mixed rapport in Glasgow’s east end, it is fair to say.

Nevertheless, Mourinho is one of football’s blockbuster names and the prospect of him managing at Parkhead in the future would surely grab global attention.

da luck： Celtic are hurtling towards the finish line in the Scottish top-flight and the foundations for another exciting few months in the market are already being laid at the club.

Celtic look to end season with another domestic clean sweep

da 888： Unfortunately, the Hoops came up short to Bayern Munich in the Champions League playoff round, bowing out 3-2 on aggregate to the Bundesliga leaders courtesy of a fortuitous strike from Alphonso Davies in stoppage time.

Brendan Rodgers’ men slipped up against Hibernian last weekend, but emerged clean in their quest for Scottish Premiership glory following Rangers’ loss to St Mirren later in the day. Fast forward to midweek, and a convincing 5-1 victory for the Bhoys over Aberdeen has restored the feelgood factor in Glasgow’s east end.

Despite Barry Ferguson’s arrival on the other side of the city, Celtic sit 13 points ahead of their rivals heading into their clash away to St Mirren on Saturday evening. Five more wins are needed to secure a fourth league title on the trot, which could occur at home to Kilmarnock on April 12th if all goes to plan.

The Hoops take on Hibernian in the Scottish Cup quarter-final next weekend, paving the way to take a step closer to a domestic clean sweep if they can edge past David Gray’s men to reach Hampden.

Daizen Maeda has stepped up to the plate in light of Kyogo Furuhashi’s January departure to Rennes. The Japan international has moved on to 25 goals for the season since featuring more prominently as a centre-forward since his compatriot left the building for pastures new.

Celtic’s top scorers 24/25 – all comps (Kyogo excluded)

Daizen Maeda

25

Nicolas Kuhn

18

Adam Idah

13

Callum McGregor

9

Arne Engels

9

Adam Idah is also in reserve and has hit 13 efforts in 41 appearances across all competitions. Still, Celtic are likely to prioritise bringing in another striking option once the summer transfer window opens.

With the Scottish champions not short on cash to burn, Rodgers appears to have identified an exciting candidate to fill the void left by Furuhashi.

Celtic now interested in Norwich City forward Borja Sainz

According to Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke, Celtic are in the mix to sign Norwich City forward Borja Sainz and could look to tempt the Canaries with a summer offer for the EFL Championship’s joint-top scorer.

Out of contract in 2026, the 24-year-old is someone that ‘will likely’ exit Carrow Road if his side finish outside the playoff slots. Otherwise, Norwich face the scenario of potentially losing him on a free transfer once his deal expires the following year.

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Labelled “fantastic” by pundit Carlton Palmer, Sainz has scored 16 goals and laid on four assists in 31 appearances, operating primarily off the left flank. Admittedly, he isn’t a direct comparison to someone like Furuhashi or Idah, but versatility is key to fitting Rodgers’ high-octane tactical framework.

Performing admirably in the English second-tier, the Leioa-born man has completed 63 successful dribbles and taken on 90 shots this term, 39 of which have been on target. Celtic are always on the lookout for depth across the front four positions. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen whether Sainz would be tempted by the prospect of a move to Glasgow.

da winzada777： Leeds United have made an approach for an international midfielder who is enjoying a superb breakthrough season in the Turkish Super Lig, according to a new report.

Farke calls for calm after Portsmouth defeat

da realbet： Leeds’ charge towards the Championship title and promotion to the Premier League hit a bump in the road at the weekend as they were beaten 1-0 by Portsmouth at Fratton Park.

Leeds dominated much of the game, but couldn’t make it count, with Portsmouth defending valiantly and Daniel Farke’s side spurning a number of chances, most notably Joel Piroe, who fired over when faced with an open goal early in the second half.

The Lilywhites were then made to pay when Colby Bishop capatilised on a mix-up at the back to prod home what proved to be the winner in the 61st minute.

The defeat, combined with Sheffield United’s 1-0 win over Preston North End, means Leeds’ points gap at the top of the Championship table has now been completely erased, with Farke’s side now leading only by goal difference.

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Speaking after the defeat, the German head coach called for calm, insisting that the race for the title “always goes to the wire”.

“If you want to finish in the top positions in this league you have to show consistency – the title is not won in February or March,” he said, via BBC Sport.

“You have to prove yourselves every single game, we have some difficult matches coming up and we don’t take anything for granted. I know we can be better and much more effective.”

Leeds make approach for Anthony Dennis

Though there are still plenty of games left this season, it seems Leeds are already preparing for next year – whether that be in the Championship or the Premier League. According to Africafoot, Leeds, alongside German side Stuttgart, are one of two clubs to have already made an approach for Nigerian midfield prodigy Anthony Junior Dennis, who has been enjoying a fine breakthrough season in Turkey with Göztepe.

The 20-year-old has been Göztepe’s standout player in their first season back in the Super Lig since 2021/22, helping put them firmly in contention for an unlikely top four finish and qualification for Europe next year.

In an interview with Africafoot, sources from the Elite Project Group, the agency that manages Dennis’ interests, said: “He is playing at the highest level this season, so it’s no surprise that Stuttgart and Leeds are interested. Both have made approaches this week about a possible transfer.”

The souces added, however, that “Gotzepe are reluctant” to accept any offers right now and are holding out for bids from elsewhere before making a decision. The Turkish club are understood to value Dennis, who has been touted as Wilfred Ndidi’s long-term successor for Nigeria, at around £4.2 million.

da esport bet： Pundit Robbie Savage has criticised comments made by Chris Sutton on social media after Rangers beat Celtic 3-2 over the weekend, describing them as “absolutely pathetic”.

Rangers seal superb win at Celtic

da marjack bet： The Gers may only have an extremely slim chance of going all the way in the Scottish Premiership this season, but they earned bragging rights over their rivals on Sunday afternoon.

Hamza Igamane’s superb late strike won it for Rangers to stun the Celtic supporters, with the visitors initially going 2-0 up before being pegged back in the second half.

For Barry Ferguson, it was a great moment, as he continues to impress in interim charge of the club he used to captain during his playing days, but his side still have a 13-point deficit to make up on the Hoops.

Writing on X after the game, former Celtic striker Sutton couldn’t help but have a dig at Rangers, saying: “Superb advert for the Scottish game. Igamane took his goal superbly and deserved of winning any game. Bottom line is the gap at the top is 13 points with 8 games left. I know who I’d rather be. Fair play to Rangers who play well when the pressure and expectation isn’t on them…”

Savage slams Sutton's comments as "pathetic" after Rangers win

Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live on Sunday [via Ibrox News], Savage slammed Sutton’s dig at Rangers after their victory at Parkhead:

“I’ve got to say, Chris, before you talk about anything else, I’ve seen your tweet earlier. Absolutely pathetic. Give Rangers a bit of credit, they’re the form team in Scotland right now.”

In truth, this is something that Rangers fans have simply come to expect from Sutton, given his time as a Celtic player during the 2000s.

The former striker can’t seem to give the Gers any genuine praise without having a dig at them at the same time, but supporters are unlikely to be too perturbed after a win away to the Hoops.

As for Savage’s comments, he makes a genuine point when saying that Ferguson’s side are the “form team” in the country currently, with Sunday’s victory further proof of that.

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Rangers find themselves in the quarter-finals of the Europa League, following last week’s penalty shootout triumph over Fenerbahce, so there is still hope of them going all the way in the competition.

Granted, there have been many times when Celtic have been clearly superior this season – they beat the Gers in the Scottish League Cup final and Rangers were poor too often under Philippe Clement, for example – but their adversaries have found an extra gear in recent weeks, aided by the arrival of Ferguson.

Rangers supporters could be split when it comes to wanting the 47-year-old to get the job on a permanent basis at the end of the campaign, but on this current evidence, he is doing his chances no harm whatsoever.

da heads bet： Glasgow Rangers opted to remove Philippe Clement from his post in the Ibrox dugout earlier this year and Barry Ferguson came in to replace him as the interim boss until the end of the season.

da brwin： The Light Blues, if you include penalty shootout wins, have won four of their five matches under the Scottish boss, who secured a dramatic victory against Celtic last time out in the Scottish Premiership.

Several players have caught the eye and made the most of the change in management in recent weeks, including Cyriel Dessers and Vaclav Cerny.

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The Wolfsburg loanee has been a star throughout the campaign, with 11 goals in the league, but he has scored three goals in five matches under Ferguson so far.

Cerny, who is currently valued at £7.5m by Transfermarkt, has provided a consistent threat in front of goal and his return to the Bundesliga in the summer will be a big blow for the Gers because of his goalscoring exploits.

Dessers, meanwhile, had scored one goal in six games at the end of Clement’s reign. Since Ferguson came in, the Nigerian forward has scored four goals and provided one assist in five matches, which shows that the new boss has helped him to rediscover his best form.

The experienced number nine is valued at £3.3m by Transfermarkt, which means that the two players are worth £10.8m combined, which is less than one former Gers star is currently worth.

The former Rangers star who is worth more than Cerny and Dessers

Whilst Giovanni van Bronckhorst was in charge at Ibrox, Rangers cashed in on versatile defender Calvin Bassey for a reported fee of £19.6m – selling him to Ajax in 2022.

The left-footed titan, who was once described as “explosive” by former coach Steve Beaglehole, made 65 first-team appearances for the Gers.

After just one season in the Netherlands, Ajax moved on from the Nigeria international and sold him to Fulham for £19.3m, making a small loss on the centre-back, and his value on Transfermarkt at the time was just £12.5m.

Calvin Bassey (Premier League)

23/24

24/25

Appearances (starts)

29 (25)

28 (27)

Pass accuracy

86%

90%

Tackles + interceptions per game

2.7

2.1

Ground duel success rate

69%

67%

Aerial duel success rate

55%

54%

Stats via Sofascore

As you can see in the table above, Bassey has been a regular starter in the Premier League for the Cottagers since the start of the 2023/24 campaign, whilst dominating opposition players in physical duels.

His form on the pitch for Fulham in the English top-flight has caused his market value to soar to an eye-catching £20.9m, as per Transfermarkt, which is a significant increase from the £12.5m it was at in 2013 and is more than the fees Ajax and Fulham paid for his services.

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This means that his value has, although it has taken several years to happen, increased since Rangers decided to cash in on him after they made it to the Europa League final in 2022.

The Light Blues now look back and wonder if they did enough to extract as much value out of his sale as possible, as he is now worth almost twice as much as two of their current top-performing players – Cerny and Dessers.

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da pinnacle： Rangers will now have to pay £5m if they want to secure the services of an “incredible” player this summer, a new update has claimed.

Russell Martin on verge of becoming Rangers manager

da dobrowin： An exciting era has started behind the scenes at Ibrox, with Kevin Thelwell beginning life as the Gers’ new sporting director, having arrived from Everton, and a new manager finally on the way.

Speaking upon his arrival, Thelwell addressed Rangers’ search for a new boss, promising that there will be an end to the saga sooner rather than later.

And while a deal is not yet confirmed – the likes of Davide Ancelotti, Steven Gerrard and Francesco Farioli have also been linked – it looks as though the new Gers chief is set to go for former Southampton boss Russell Martin.

The 39 year-old will want to be given plenty of funds for new signings, and an update has emerged regarding one target who could become his first capture in the Ibrox dugout in the coming weeks.

Rangers need to pay £5m to sign Metinho

According to The Daily Record, Rangers and 49ers Enterprises will have to pay £5m if they want to sign Troyes star Metinho this summer, having joined them for £4m from Brazilian side Fluminense in 2021.

The French club are “willing to cash in on the player this year before his contract expires next year”, as they look to avoid losing the 22-year-old on a free transfer at the end of next season. He was “identified” as a target before Thelwell came in, and an approach has already been made.

Metinho is a young player with so much potential, so the idea of Rangers snapping him up before next season is a mouthwatering prospect. The DR Congo-born ace spent this season on loan at Basel, assisting twice in 14 appearances, and scout Jacek Kulig has described him as “incredible”.

A central midfielder by trade, Metinho is also capable of excelling in a more attack-minded role, and he should be considered a leading option for Rangers this summer.

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The fact that he has only one year left on his deal at Troyes does force them into a decision, and the hope is that the Scottish Premiership side can pounce, possibly even getting him on the cheap if they end up desperate to sell.

da pinnacle： Glasgow Rangers have yet to make a signing under new manager Russell Martin, but could all that change in the coming days?

da betobet： The Ibrox side has reportedly shown interest in strikers Matija Frigan and Dor Turgeman recently as Martin seeks to bolster the club’s attacking options.

With Cyriel Dessers closing in on a move to AEK Athens, adding a striker or two could be vital.

Bringing in another centre-back is also high on the wishlist for the new boss, especially with Leon Balogun leaving at the end of last season.

The Nigerian defender was a superb servant for the Gers across two spells. But could Martin sign an upgrade on him this summer?

Rangers search for a new defender

Robin Propper is another defender who looks set to leave Ibrox while Ben Davies appears not to have a future at Rangers.

This leaves Martin with just John Souttar, Clinton Nsiala and Leon King as options at the heart of the defence.

According to The Rangers Review, the Gers are still interested in signing centre-back Harry Darling. His contract has expired at Swansea City, which means Martin wouldn’t have to pay a penny to reunite with his former player.

The Englishman played under the former Southampton boss at MK Dons and Swansea; therefore, he knows him well.

On a free, with the likelihood of Darling not breaking the bank wage-wise, the signing could be a shrewd one for the Glasgow side.

Balogun was loved by the supporters. That much is certain. Could Darling be an upgrade on the veteran, however?

Why Rangers must sign Harry Darling

Balogun was a titan at the back during his spells with the club. He won three trophies and helped Rangers reach the 2022 Europa League final.

Across 20 Premiership games last season, he won an impressive 62% of his total duels contested, while being dribbled past on just 0.3 occasions per game.

The 6ft 2 defender was a nightmare for opposition strikers as his physicality was superb, and that is also the case for the Swansea defender, who won 65% of his duels and was only dribbled past 0.3 times per game in the Championship.

In the second tier last season, Darling registered eight goal contributions for the Swans. Add this to the fact he recorded five the season before, and it is clear he thrives in set-piece scenarios.

Harry Darling’s Championship stats with Swansea (2024/25)

Goals

5

Assists

3

Accurate passes per game

53.9

Clean sheets

12

Total duels won per game

4.9

Balls recovered per game

3.9

Via Sofascore

Indeed, when compared to his positional peers in the Championship during 2024/25, the centre-back ranked in the top 12% for assists (0.08) and in the top 7% for non-penalty goals (0.13) per 90.

Furthermore, he even ranked in the top 12% for progressive carries (1.05) and in the top 23% for progressive passes (3.7) per 90, suggesting that he loves to bring the ball forward from the defence, whether he is passing or dribbling.

In this sense, he would make for an ideal upgrade on Balogun, especially considering he is also 11 years younger than the former Gers man and would provide far more long-term value to the club as an asset that could increase in value.

Dubbed “heroic” by manager Luke Williams earlier this season, Darling would be a dream first signing for Martin and a big upgrade on Balogun. No doubt about it.

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da apostebet： Burnley have “entered the fray” in the race to sign a young midfielder in the summer transfer window, according to a new update regarding the Clarets’ upcoming business.

Burnley preparing for Premier League return

da aposte e ganhe： After the joy of sealing promotion from the Championship back to the Premier League this season, Scott Parker will know the importance of the club bringing in top-quality players ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

In fact, the Burnley manager has gone into some depth as to how he hopes the summer window will pan out, with the club needing to be shrewd in the market:

“We’d like to be, of course. We’ll be searching, we’ll be in the market. At the same time, we’ve got an incredible squad here that has absolutely given me and this football club absolutely everything. We’ll try and be clever, we’ll try and improve where we can improve, but again, we probably won’t really have a clear idea until we actually know what the market is and where the market is for everything.”

The fact that all three promoted sides have gone straight back down to the Championship in the past two Premier League seasons highlights the gulf that now exists between the top flight and the second tier, again highlighting the need for reinforcements at Burnley.

Burnley enter race to sign 18 y/o winger

According to Africa Foot [via Sport Witness], Burnley have “entered the fray” to sign TP Mazembe winger Faveurdi Bongeli this summer.

The 18-year-old is a wanted man currently, with Crystal Palace among those named as possible suitors, and the report states that talks have intensified, albeit not stating which exact clubs are in discussions with him.

Bongeli isn’t yet a household name, considering he is such a young player and isn’t plying his trade in one of Europe’s top leagues, but that’s not to say he won’t be a strong addition for Burnley.

At just 18 years of age, the winger has already won three caps for DR Congo’s Under-20s, ahead of what could be a good international career at senior level, and he has made four appearances for the first team at his current club.

Burnley need to be focusing on both long-term signings and immediate additions in the summer, with Parker knowing that he needs some individuals who can go straight into his squad as proven Premier League footballers.

That said, it is also vital that the Clarets don’t simply focus on the present and ignore young talent, which is where Bongeli coould come into play.

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The teenage attacker clearly wouldn’t be signed as someone who would be in the starting lineup on the opening day of next season, but he could develop into a top player over time, either enjoying time in Burnley’s youth team to begin with, or potentially even heading straight out on loan for a year.