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The future of Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adama Traore lies away from Molineux.

What’s been said?

That’s according to the Express & Star’s Luke Hatfield, with the journalist stating his belief in a recent interview with GIVEMESPORT that, with the 25-year-old winger being heavily linked with a move away from the club this January, it would appear more than likely that the Spain international secures a move away from the club sooner rather than later.

Speaking about the current situation of the Wolves forward, Hatfield said: “If I was a betting man, I would probably say that his future lies away from Molineux.”

Shi must act

While it is undeniable that Traore has become an integral part of the Wolves side since his £18m move to the club back in 2018, considering just how much of an impact the 25-year-old’s reported contract negotiations are having on his playing time this season, Jeff Shi simply must call time on the Spaniard’s spell at Molineux this winter.

Indeed, the winger scored one goal and provided one assist over his 25 Premier League appearances back in 2018/19, bagged four goals and nine assists over 37 league fixtures in 2019/20 and netted two goals and three assists over 37 top-flight games last season – with his returns playing a key role in reestablishing Wolves as a Premier League side.

Even in the current campaign, despite yet to contribute directly to a goal, the £17m-rated man has impressed over his 11 Premier League appearances, averaging 5.4 successful dribbles per game – the highest amount of any player in the league – while also taking an average of 1.5 shots and making 1.3 key passes per fixture.

These metrics have seen the man who Jurgen Klopp dubbed “unplayable” average a SofaScore match rating of 7.13, ranking him as Wolves’ second-best performer in the top flight.

However, over the club’s last three league fixtures, the £43k-per-week forward has featured for a grand total of just 36 minutes, with reports suggesting that, while his contract discussions are at a stand-off, Bruno Lage is less inclined to afford the 25-year-old game time ahead of Wolves’ other options out wide.

As such, with no resolution close regarding the contract discussions between him and the club, it would seem a very good idea for Shi and Wolves to cash in on Traore while interest in the winger is high, as the club will more than likely make a very tidy sum on the Spanish international.

In other news: Lage can save Shi millions by unleashing “magnificent” 19 y/o Wolves gem, “he’s ready”

Dean Windass thinks that Aaron Ramsey would walk into West Ham’s team.

The Welsh midfielder, who has 40 Premier League goals to his name, is currently playing his football with Juventus in Italy but has struggled to make an impact since leaving Arsenal two years ago.

Ramsey has managed just six goals and as many assists in 65 appearances for the Old Lady and is being strongly linked with a stunning return to the Premier League this summer.

However, whilst the 30-year-old could be back in London after the European Championships, a move to east rather than north of the capital might be on the cards.

That’s because reports believe that the former Gunners midfielder’s agent has received offers from both Everton and West Ham as he looks to get his career back on track following his tricky two-year spell in Italy.

But Ramsey is currently giving a timely reminder of his capabilities having scored Wales’ opener in their key victory over Turkey in the Euro’s which helped them secure second place.

Windass said his goals make him a rare breed in modern day football. Asked whether he walk into the current West Ham team, he exclusively told Football FanCast:

“Yeah. If he has a good Euros because he’s on trial now. He will know he’s on trial, and Premier League teams will be watching him.

“Has he gone to Italy because it’s easy and a slow pace? I would sign Aaron Ramsey because you don’t get many midfield players that get you goals, and he gives you that.”

Southampton’s decision to sign Danny Ings from Liverpool has certainly paid off on the pitch, however, it could definitely be considered something of a masterclass by former Saints sporting director Ross Wilson, as his market value has gone through the roof during his time at St Mary’s.

The England striker was originally signed on loan from the Reds for the 2018/19 season and after impressing on the South Coast, his move was made permanent in the summer of 2019.

In total, the former Burnley man has managed 44 goals and 10 assists for Southampton in 96 appearances, which included an impressive 22 goals in the top-flight last season.

This, combined with an England call-up, has been a massive factor in the dramatic increase in his market value during his time at Southampton, proving that the decision to sign him permanently has massively paid off.

As per Transfermarkt, Ings’ value when he initially joined Southampton on loan on the 9th August 2018 was just £7.2m.

Other than a brief decline due to the financial impact of the pandemic, Ings’ market value has enjoyed a steady increase during his time at Southampton.

His current value of £19.8m equals a career-high and also represents a 275% increase from his initial value of £7.2m, which again emphasises just how good a signing he has proven to be.

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Whilst there are doubts over his future at Southampton, with his contract set to expire next season and him openly admitting that he would love a move to a Champions League club, there is no doubt that he has proven to be an excellent addition to Ralph Hasenhuttl’s squad.

After a 3-1 win against Watford last season, the Austrian manager dubbed his star striker “unbelievable” and he is also clearly desperate to see him extend his stay on the South Coast.

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Considering the injury problems that Ings faced at Liverpool, it was definitely a risk for Southampton to sign him on a permanent deal, but that decision from Wilson has certainly paid off.

And, in other news… Hasenhuttl may already have his Bertrand heir in rarely-seen “big talent”

Insider ExWHUemployee has revealed that West Ham United goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski should be fit to play in the club's next game despite his recent injury.

What’s the latest on Lukasz Fabianski's West Ham injury?

The Polish shot-stopper has been out for the past two Premier League games after having to come off early against Nottingham Forest after taking a knock to the head.

In fact, it was such a bad injury that he ended up suffering a fractured cheekbone and eye socket and so was expected to potentially be on the sidelines for some time.

And while he has been out for a little while, it does sound as though he could be ready to start against Southampton if required, when West Ham are next in action after the international break.

In an update on The West Ham Way podcast, Ex outlined the situation, saying: “Fabianski is back in training with his face mask on now and should be fit for the Southampton game.”

What has David Moyes said on Lukasz Fabianski's injury?

David Moyes recently spoke to the press about the player's possible return, noting that Fabianski was "desperate to come back" as soon as possible.

However, the club manager explained that he and the medical team remain a bit "unsure" and "worried" about him starting as he could suffer pretty badly if he was to get hit in the face by a ball.

In full, he said: “He is desperate to come back. He feels like he is ready. Medically we are a little bit unsure as they are worried about him getting a ball in the face.”

He also noted some concerns about how his performance could be impacted by wearing a mask, saying: “I have got no problem with that, but I haven’t got a strong enough opinion on it.

“Sometimes anything on your face means you don’t see other things, if you wear a hat or glasses, so a mask like that may not be great for a goalkeeper.”

By the sounds of it, though, the time off for the international break should hopefully allow Fabianski sufficient time to heal and so when Southampton come to visit at the start of next month, it's likely the 37-year-old will be there to face them.

If not, though, Alphonse Areola will be expected to come in instead, having started the last two league games – albeit failing to win any and shipping five goals in that period.

A number of Liverpool fans have been hailing Reds youngster Harvey Elliott after he was named among the 50 best teenagers in world football.

The 17-year-old moved to Anfield from Fulham in 2019, arriving as one of the most exciting young players in the country. A boyhood Liverpool fan, he featured sporadically during his first season on Merseyside, making eight appearances in all competitions, as well as one at the beginning of 2020/21.

With Jurgen Klopp struggling to promise the teenager regular playing time this season, he joined Blackburn Rovers on loan for the campaign and has flourished at Ewood Park.

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Elliott has scored five goals in the Championship and also chipped in with an impressive 10 assists – only Norwich City’s Emiliano Buendia (12) has more in the division.

Great things are expected of the former Fulham youngster in the years ahead and it could be that he is more of a regular for Liverpool next season.

Elliott’s brilliance has been highlighted by his inclusion in Goal’s list of the world’s 50 best wonderkids in the world, with the Reds prospect coming in at number 26.

Liverpool fans laud Elliott

These Liverpool supporters took to Twitter to heap praise on the teenage starlet ,with one Kopite even tipping him to surpass the exploits of prolific Reds duo Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.

“The goat”

Credit: @Spanner_morgan

“He’s gonna be better than Salah and Mane in due course”

Credit: @Chxrmzy

“Huge talent! Doing bits in the Champ as well!”

Credit: @alexw8297

“Goat”

Credit: @Jasonftbl

“Congratulations Harvey! Big future ahead”

Credit: @myYNWAMalaysia

“Kid’s going all the way. Can’t wait till he’s back in red”

Credit: @DaleLFC1983

In other news, some Liverpool fans have been reacting to the Reds being linked with an exciting young player. Read about it here.

Carlton Palmer has urged Crystal Palace to make a move for Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey.

What’s the talk?

The former Premier League midfielder has claimed that signing Aaron Ramsey would be a sign of intent from the Eagles.

Palace have been linked with a swoop for the Juventus star this summer and Palmer thinks that bigger sides will be joining southeast Londoners in the race for his signature.

He told This is Futbol:

“It is a sign of intent. I was hearing the rumour that Arsenal were interested in signing him.

“I would think he’s having a fantastic Euros. I would think, with no disrespect to Crystal Palace, I would think there’ll be bigger clubs that will be in for him.”

Back in 2019, former Arsenal defender Martin Keown praised the outstanding midfielder. He told BT Sport, as transcribed by the Daily Mail:

“He continues to mature as a player and develop. He’s a real leader now in this Arsenal team.

“Playing in a deeper role, as he did under Arsene Wenger – I think that’s the best role for him. If you want Ozil and him in the same team. He’s so important to everything to do. It’s the energy – the box-to-box energy. He’s become an outstanding technician.”

Fans would love it

Steve Parish must act swiftly to ensure that Palace are able to beat out any potential competitors for Ramsey’s signature this summer.

Palmer believes that bigger clubs will be coming in for him, which means that Palace need to move quickly to make sure that those sides do not have the chance to swoop in for the Welsh international.

If Parish is aggressive with his pursuit of Ramsey then it could increase Palace’s chances of signing him by reducing the time other clubs have to prepare their offers.

Palace fans would love it if Ramsey arrived at Selhurst Park this summer.

Ramsey is a proven performer at Premier League level and would be able to come in and have an instant impact on the side.

It is almost a risk-free signing from a performance perspective as there is no doubt over the £13m-rated midfielder’s ability to play in the Premier League, with 262 appearances in the English top-flight to his name.

He produced 40 goals and 51 assists for Arsenal in the Premier League and has scored five and assisted six in 46 Serie A matches for Juventus, not to mention his starring role at Euro 2020 so far this month.

The £187k-per-week maestro would, therefore, be a terrific addition to Palace’s squad and inject quality into their midfield.

Ramsey has shown that he can score and assist goals from midfield whilst playing for two top clubs in Arsenal and Juventus, suggesting that he could do the same for Palace.

This is why the fans would love him at the club, as he could help fire them up the table with his performances in the middle of the park.

AND in other news, Parish dealt major Palace blow over “interesting” 6ft 3 beast, fans will be gutted…

Sunderland are set to complete the signing of exciting West Brom youngster Tyrese Dyce, according to a fresh report which emerged on Tuesday.

The Lowdown: Johnson plans for promotion push

The Black Cats came agonisingly close to securing promotion to the Championship last season, falling short after a League One playoff defeat to Lincoln City.

It is now Lee Johnson’s job to mastermind another promotion push in 2020/21, with new signings potentially needed in order for that to happen.

The Latest: Black Cats to sign Dyce

According to Football Insider, Sunderland have ‘agreed a deal’ to sign Dyce, with the 20-year-old’s West Brom contract expiring on Wednesday.

A club source has confirmed that he is set to join on a free transfer when his Baggies deal expires, having scored two goals and registered three assists in 22 Under-23s appearances for the Baggies.

The Verdict: Long-term prospect

While Dyce may not immediately arrive as a key first-team player, he is a long-term prospect with lots of potential, rather than a quick fix who could end up leaving after one season.

The youngster could possibly end up being a strong backup for Callum McFadzean at left-back, assuming he makes impressive early strides at the Stadium of Light, and the fact that he would cost nothing makes it less of a risk.

In other news, a pundit has slammed Sunderland for one key reason. Read more here.

Former Newcastle United midfielder Steve Howey has exclusively told the Transfer Tavern that Aaron Ramsey would be a good fit for West Ham.

The Welshman only left the Premier League 18 months ago, but has struggled to become a regular in a Juventus side that are on the verge of failing to win Serie A for the first time since 2011.

Ramsey is earning in the region of £400,000 a week in Turin, but has missed parts of the season with different muscle problems, completing 90 minutes just twice in the league, and has scored only six times in more than 60 appearances following his move from Arsenal.

And following his difficulties in Italy, recent reports suggest that the midfielder could be in line to make a shock move back to England this summer, with the likes of West Ham, Crystal Palace and Everton all keen on his signature.

West Ham’s interest in Ramsey could depend on whether they convince Manchester United loanee Jesse Lingard to join permanently – with the pair both playing in the same attacking midfield position.

The former Arsenal man has also been linked with champions elect Manchester City, but Howey believes a move to the capital would be his preference.

He told the Transfer Tavern:

“I think it would suit him, it’s London. I can’t see him coming up north, if I’m being brutally honest. I think that could be a good one.

“Jesse Lingard, would he want to go back to Manchester United? He’s gone to West Ham and absolutely turned it around, because he was disappearing and disappearing fast.”

Chronicle Live journalist Mark Douglas says he could still see Dwight Gayle leaving Newcastle United this summer.

The lowdown

The Athletic reported at the end of March that Newcastle had committed Gayle to a new three-year contract.

Gayle has a prolific track record, with 103 career goals to his name, but his involvement has been limited this season.

The Englishman has played only 503 Premier League minutes, albeit having missed the first 10 matches of the season with an MCL injury (via Transfermarkt).

His one and only goal in 2020/21 came against former club West Bromwich Albion as he came off the bench to net an 82nd-minute winner at St James’ Park.

Manager Steve Bruce nonetheless regards Gayle as a ‘natural goalscorer’ and says he is ‘invaluable’ to the squad.

The latest

Douglas was asked in a fan Q&A what areas Newcastle need to target this summer.

He said that a player of Joe Willock’s ilk is clearly necessary, as well as ‘defensive reinforcements’.

But he also thinks that proper back-up for Callum Wilson will be required, revealing that he believes Gayle will depart despite signing that new deal.

The verdict

This is a surprising comment from Douglas, given that Newcastle had seemingly tied Gayle down for the exact purpose of providing support for Wilson.

One has to wonder if the new deal was a means of protecting his transfer value with a view to a summer sale.

There would likely be plentiful interest in the 30-year-old from the Championship given his devastating record in the second tier, so perhaps cashing in to reinvest in a more top-flight proven player was always the plan.

In other news, Lee Ryder has an issued an update on the future of another striker.

Liverpool will likely find Michael Edwards’ replacement from within the club, according to football finance expert Kieran Maguire.

The Lowdown: Edwards set to leave Liverpool

While Jurgen Klopp has undoubtedly been the key reason for the Reds’ great success in recent years, Edwards has been hugely influential in his own right.

Liverpool’s sporting director has masterminded numerous top signings at the club, not to mention selling on surplus players for big fees.

It has been reported that Edwards is likely to leave his role at the end of the season, though, leaving a gaping void behind the scenes at the club.

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The Latest: Maguire makes key claim

Speaking to Football Insider, Maguire said he thinks Liverpool will find Edwards’ replacement from within Anfield, hailing the options at the club’s disposal. He said:

“Michael Edwards has been the invisible guiding hand under FSG’s stewardship.

“He’s done a brilliant job. He understands the business side of things and he understands the importance of identifying and keeping talent at the club.

“Somebody of his skill base is a rare gem to find. Liverpool have benefited significantly from his stewardship at the club.

“They are huge shoes to fill, but they’ve got phenomenal people there. If you are a good operator, you tend to surround yourself with good people.”

“You’d imagine they’d recruit from within because they have some very talented people at the club.”

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The Verdict: Liverpool must nail Edwards’ replacement

Given the brilliant job Edwards has done at Anfield, it is vital that the Reds take their time in picking his replacement in order to make the transition as seamless as possible.

The hope is that he will decide to stay put despite recent speculation, but failure to find a sufficient replacement if he does move on could end up being a fateful decision.

It may be that Edwards’ influence is only fully appreciated when he is gone, depending on how Liverpool deal with the situation.

In other news, some Liverpool fans are excited after a possible hint from Jurgen Klopp. Read more here.