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Cheapest choice

Radeon RX 550

VRAM: 2GB DDR5

Base Clock Speed: 1100 MHz Boost Clock Speed: 1183 MHz

DirectX Compatibility: DirectX 12

Power Requirement: No additional power connector required

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Radeon RX 560

VRAM: 2GB DDR5 OR 4GB DDR5

Base Clock Speed: 1175 MHz

Boost Clock Speed: 1275 MHz

DirectX Compatibility: DirectX 12

Power Requirement: No additional power connector required

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Future proof your setup

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

VRAM: 4GB DDR5

Base Clock Speed: 1291 MHz

Boost Clock Speed: 1392 MHz

DirectX Compatibility: DirectX 12

Power Requirement: No additional power connector required

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Cheapest choice

Radeon RX 550

VRAM: 2GB DDR5

Base Clock Speed: 1100 MHz Boost Clock Speed: 1183 MHz

DirectX Compatibility: DirectX 12

Power Requirement: No additional power connector required

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Radeon RX 560

VRAM: 2GB DDR5 OR 4GB DDR5

Base Clock Speed: 1175 MHz

Boost Clock Speed: 1275 MHz

DirectX Compatibility: DirectX 12

Power Requirement: No additional power connector required

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GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

VRAM: 4GB DDR5

Base Clock Speed: 1291 MHz

Boost Clock Speed: 1392 MHz

DirectX Compatibility: DirectX 12

Power Requirement: No additional power connector required

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Radeon RX 550

VRAM: 2GB DDR5

Base Clock Speed: 1100 MHz Boost Clock Speed: 1183 MHz

DirectX Compatibility: DirectX 12

Power Requirement: No additional power connector required

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Radeon RX 560

VRAM: 2GB DDR5 OR 4GB DDR5

Base Clock Speed: 1175 MHz

Boost Clock Speed: 1275 MHz

DirectX Compatibility: DirectX 12

Power Requirement: No additional power connector required

Price from

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Future proof your setup

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

VRAM: 4GB DDR5

Base Clock Speed: 1291 MHz

Boost Clock Speed: 1392 MHz

DirectX Compatibility: DirectX 12

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Football Manager (FM) 2025 will be released soon, with a “rebuilt graphics engine”, an imported save from previous games feature, and the introduction of women’s football.

If you’re a franchise veteran, you’ll know FM games tend to be CPU heavy rather than GPU heavy. The news of updated graphics might be a cause for concern if you’re running an older system. To avoid missing out on the latest FM release, you might want to consider purchasing a new graphics card. We’ve compiled a list of the cheapest graphics cards below, which should cover you for Football Manager 2025 on PC.

Football Manager System Requirements

If you’re a complete beginner to PC gaming, you should keep in mind that the performance of a game generally depends on three things:

• Processor (CPU)

• Graphics card (GPU)

• Random access memory (RAM)

There’s other ancillary aspects like your hard drive and power supply, but generally the CPU, GPU, and RAM is going to make-or-break the experience.

The CPU handles calculations and logic that make your game work; stuff like mechanics, AI, physics, anything non-graphical. The GPU handles the textures and graphics you see on the screen. The RAM temporarily stores any “assets” (maps, textures, other data) that the CPU and GPU need to access quickly. 

Football Manager’s system requirements tend to lean heavier on the CPU, due to its focus on continuity (league results, upcoming fixtures, which club a player is at, what tactics you use) and its large database. Fortunately, this means that the graphics-side of things isn’t too intensive for the game to work well.

All of that to say, so long as your CPU can handle the game, your GPU really doesn’t need to be anything crazy. If your CPU has been playing previous FM titles well, then there’s a good chance it’s going to handle FM 2025 and beyond.

• Radeon RX 550

  VRAM: 2GB DDR5

  Base Clock Speed: 1100 MHz

  Boost Clock Speed: 1183 MHz

  DirectX Compatibility: DirectX 12

  Power Requirement: No additional power connector required

  A lower-end GPU released in 2017, the Radeon RX 550 would hold up for FM2025 as well as other non-intensive games like Minecraft, Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends, etc. It comes paired with 2GB of DDR5 VRAM, which will feel rapid if you’ve been used to DDR3 or even DDR4 GPUs in the past.

  The RX 550 is compatible with DirectX 12 and has a base clock of 1100 MHz. As a dual-slot card, you won’t require an additional power connector, making it more accessible to slot into your existing rig.

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• GeForce GTX 750 Ti

  VRAM: 2GB DDR5

  Base Clock Speed: 1020 MHz

  Boost Clock Speed: 1085 MHz

  DirectX Compatibility: DirectX 12

  Power Requirement: No additional power connector required

  Another graphics card from 2014, but this time a mid-range one, the GeForce GTX 750 Ti was highly regarded by gamers at the time of its release, and for good reason. 

  The go-to budget card back in the day, it’s still a solid choice for titles like Football Manager, Minecraft, League of Legends, and other well-optimised games that don’t require intense graphic capabilities.

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• Radeon R7 240

  VRAM: 2GB DDR5

  Base Clock Speed: 1000 MHz

  Boost Clock Speed: 1050 MHz

  DirectX Compatibility: DirectX 12

  Power Requirement: No additional power connector required

  Released in 2013, the R7 240 is a good choice if you’re looking for a cheap and reliable card. With a base clock speed of 1000 MHz, it’s paired with 2GB of DDR3 VRAM, which should be enough but wouldn’t be ideal for you if you’re used to DDR4 or DDR5.

  The R7 240’s low power consumption is perfect if your rig has a less-than-desirable power supply unit (PSU), making it a solid choice if you’re bootstrapping your PC’s upgrades.

  Buy a Radeon R7 240 graphics card todayShop on Amazon

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• Radeon RX 560

  VRAM: 2GB DDR5 OR 4GB DDR5

  Base Clock Speed: 1175 MHz

  Boost Clock Speed: 1275 MHz

  DirectX Compatibility: DirectX 12

  Power Requirement: No additional power connector required

  A mid-range graphics card from 2017, the Radeon RX 560 is a fantastic budget-option not just for FM 2025, but other modern games that take your fancy. 

  You have the option between a 2GB DDR5 VRAM variant or a 4GB DDR5, with the 2GB obviously being cheaper. While both variants of the card could handle FM 2025, you’d be better off going for the 4GB as it should lead to a much better experience and could even handle other games like Fortnite, Apex Legends, and more.

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Kevin De Bruyne has warned of "real problems" after the 2025 Club World Cup as the Manchester City ace accuses FIFA of valuing money over players.

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• Maiden 32-team CWC begins in June 2025
• Only three weeks between final and new season
• De Bruyne fears fatigue will be a major issue

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  De Bruyne’s concerns reflect growing discontent among athletes about the ever-expanding football calendar, which leaves little room for recovery. The Belgian specifically pointed out the impending difficulties players will face following the 2025 Club World Cup, which has been expanded to include 32 teams, and will be held in June in the United States. He fears that the short turnaround between its conclusion and the start of the next Premier League season will leave players dangerously fatigued.

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  WHAT DE BRUYNE SAID

  "The real problem will emerge after the Club World Cup," De Bruyne told reporters.

  "We know there will be only three weeks between the Club World Cup final and the first Premier League match. So, we have three weeks to rest and prepare for another 80 matches. Maybe this year things will be OK, but next year could be problematic. The Professional Footballers' Association in England and other player associations have tried to find solutions. The issue is that UEFA and FIFA keep adding extra matches, and we can raise concerns, but no solutions have been found. It seems that money speaks louder than the players."

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The international players' union, FIFPRO, along with its European member unions, has taken legal action against FIFA over this expansion, arguing that the increased number of matches will only add to the strain on players. The players' union argues that the ever-growing fixture list is unsustainable and that competition organisers are failing to prioritise the health and welfare of the athletes who make these tournaments possible. FIFPRO’s latest report, released on Thursday, revealed that some players are given as little as 12% of the calendar year to rest and recover.

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  Despite these warnings, not everyone agrees with the notion that players are facing an increased workload. The International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES), an independent research centre based in Switzerland, conducted its own study and found no data-driven evidence that elite players are experiencing a significant rise in workload compared to previous decades. According to CIES, which was founded in partnership with FIFA, the number of matches played by top clubs has remained relatively consistent since the early 2000s.

  CIES's report on Manchester City, the reigning Club World Cup champions, revealed that the team played around 63 per cent of its matches during the 2023-2024 season in league competitions. 4.8 per cent of their games were friendlies, while fixtures organised by FIFA stood at 3.2 per cent. Meanwhile, UEFA matches comprised 17.7 per cent of City’s total matches. These figures, according to CIES, do not indicate a significant increase in overall match frequency.

After defeating Sheffield United 4-2 on Wednesday evening, Manchester United welcome their second relegation-threatened side to Old Trafford today.

The side attempting to defeat Erik ten Hag’s team is Vincent Kompany’s Burnley, who still have a very real chance of staying in the division amid a recent upturn in form.

Nonetheless, the expectation for the Red Devils will be to display another convincing performance to the one against the Blades, minus the goals conceded.

In order for that to occur, a similar team must be fielded, but one player has to replace Christian Eriksen, who struggled in the week.

Why Eriksen must drop out of the side

Eriksen’s involvement over the last few months has been minimal, with his first start since January coming on Wednesday.

Although it wasn’t a disastrous showing, his performance was that of a player who’d had very few minutes, with Manchester Evening News journalist Samuel Luckhurst handing him a 5/10 rating.

The Dane was as technically comfortable as always, but he lacked any real intensity both on the ball and off it, making just one key pass out of his 56 completed.

Eriksen also offered absolutely nothing from a defensive standpoint, winning just one out of three duels, making one tackle, and being dribbled past once.

The 32-year-old was withdrawn just after the hour mark, and his replacement on the evening should return to the team this afternoon.

Why McTominay has to be unleashed against Burnley

Scott McTominay is the definition of a Marmite player; you either love him or loathe him, but there’s no denying that he’s stepped up when needed this season.

The Scottish midfielder has only started 15 Premier League matches this season, despite making 28 appearances, but his influence on the side has been huge, especially from the bench.

The 27-year-old has had some injury issues in recent weeks that stemmed from a problem in the 4-3 defeat to Chelsea, hence why he didn’t start against the Blades last time out.

However, McTominay has the exact profile that’s needed against a team like Burnley, and he could be key to helping the Red Devils pick up three points today.

McTominay vs Eriksen 23/24 PL Stats
Stats	McTominay	Eriksen
Goals	7	1
Shots (per game)	1.3	0.6
Touches (per game)	30.1	44.8
Passes completed (per game)	16.1	31.4
Tackles (per game)	1.6	0.9
Dribbled past (per game)	0.4	1.2
Duels won (per game)	3.5	1.2
Via Sofascore

As you can see from his average statistics in the Premier League this season compared to Eriksen’s, he’s a completely different profile from the number 14.

The number 39 is far less likely to impact the game from a creativity standpoint and even in terms of control, but what could make him pivotal this weekend is his ability to influence the game in the final third.

United legend Rio Ferdinand said that McTominay is a player who “loves a goal,” and his record really does speak for itself, as he’s netted seven times in the league, the joint-third most in the squad.

McTominay has become a master of making late runs into the box and being in the right place at the right time, and against a low block like Burnley, his movement could be the game-changer.

Unlike every other United player, bar Harry Maguire, McTominay provides a huge threat in the air, which will make the hosts much more dangerous from set pieces and crosses, and with the majority of space inevitably being in wide zones, that’ll be particularly key.

Furthermore, the United academy graduate does provide more defensive support than Eriksen, which will in turn make Ten Hag’s side more defensively secure and prepared for counterattacks.

Overall, although McTominay is hardly an undroppable figure in the side, he’s perfect for a fixture like today’s, and therefore, he simply has to start.

Ten Hag’s “passenger” shouldn't play for Man Utd again after 5/10 display

The midfielder was subbed off early by Erik ten Hag.

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Tom Lever

Apr 25, 2024

Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan believes that Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham will never live up to the expectations placed on him.

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• Bellingham overhyped by fans as per Jordan
• Believes he will fail to live up to expectations
• Midfielder out injured for close to a month

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Bellingham's rise to fame has been meteoric since his move to Real Madrid in the summer of 2023. The English midfielder led Los Blancos to a La Liga and Champions League double thanks to his 35 goals and assists last season, partly due to his deployment as a pseudo-striker by Carlo Ancelotti.

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  The former Borussia Dortmund star continued his goal-scoring exploits with Gareth Southgate's England side during their run to the European Championship final loss to Spain in Berlin. Despite having turned up clutch in two games, Bellingham received a fair bit of criticism for his lack of ability to bring control and progression in midfield with the ball which left England slightly loose in the middle of the park. As such, Jordan has claimed that Bellingham will get 'overhyped' by the fans and fail to live up to the billing.

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  WHAT JORDAN SAID

  Speaking on the Three Up Front podcast by William Hill, Jordan said: "Players that are the real deal will also get overhyped. Jude Bellingham is going to get overhyped. It is going to be an unbearable cross for him to bear because ultimately he will never reach the levels that people are building him up to."

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• WHAT NEXT FOR BELLINGHAM?

  The England star picked up an injury during Real Madrid's first La Liga match of the season against Mallorca and will reportedly miss out on close to a month of action for Los Blancos and will also be out for the Three Lions' Nations League clashes next month.

The fist pumps were being unleashed at full time at Anfield on Sunday afternoon, but it was Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson basking in the glory after a stunning Eagles performance sank Liverpool in their own backyard.

Bewilderment reigned supreme on Merseyside, with supporters simply confused after such immense performance all season, against heaps and heaps of adversity, only to unravel in a wretched week that has left Premier League and Europa League hopes dangling by a thread.

Sure, Arsenal lost at home a few hours later against Aston Villa, keeping Klopp's side level with their second-placed rivals, behind only on goal difference, but Manchester City have now sauntered into the lead in what is bleakly familiar territory.

It's certainly not over; with six Premier League fixtures left to play, this compelling three-horse race is still only two points in the balance, and Pep Guardiola's side are unable to reach the points tallies of either of their past two title-winning campaigns, even if they win their remaining games, highlighting a weakness and possibility of a slip that Liverpool must capitalise on.

Jurgen Klopp's poignant final phase as Liverpool manager has tantalised so much, with the Carabao Cup won in stunning fashion in February and the Reds firing on all four fronts until March, but now further silverware looks unlikely.

The recent regression has been stark; something needs to change instantly if Liverpool are to steer back on course. Curtis Jones' return from injury was heralded two weeks ago but after a couple of inexcusable displays, he might need to return to the bench as he continues to acclimatise.

Curtis Jones' recent performances

Jones had enjoyed a wonderful purple patch before agonisingly picking up a knee injury during Liverpool's 4-1 top-flight victory over Brentford in February, missing nine matches in all competitions before returning from the bench against Sheffield United in early April.

As per FBref, Jones ranks among the top 13% of midfielders across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for goals, the top 19% for assists, the top 4% for pass completion, the top 11% for progressive carries, the top 14% for successful take-ons and the top 19% for tackles per 90.

Why is this relevant? It maps out the 6 foot 1 Merseysider's innate quality, technical quality of top standard, growing influence in the final third that is shaping him into a high-level, multi-faceted player.

But such statistics hardly quell the anguish in Liverpool supporters' hearts after he missed a golden opportunity to level the score against Crystal Palace at the weekend, slashing wide when placed through on goal after 75 minutes, summing up the wastefulness that's ruining Klopp's farewell.

Not just guilty of poor finishing though, Jones struggled to mesh it all together in the engine room, failing to make a key pass against the Eagles and winning just five of his 15 contested duels, as per Sofascore.

He tried to bring energy and enthusiasm to the team but it didn't work. Liverpool need something different.

Thiago Alcantara's chances of making a big impact on Liverpool's campaign are infinitesimal, but Stefan Bajcetic could be the perfect wildcard to propel the Redmen back into form.

Why Liverpool should unleash Stefan Bajcetic

Bajcetic was introduced to the Liverpool senior set-up in the early stage of the 2022/23 campaign, making his debut off the bench as Liverpool trounced Bournemouth 9-0 in the Premier League in a bitter false dawn.

Now aged 19, the Spaniard has just returned from a long-term injury and will be chomping at the bit to try his hand among the first team once again, having been sublime in his performances last season.

Across his 11 appearances in the Premier League last year, the Celta Vigo youth product scored one goal, completed 79% of his passes and succeeded with 64% of his dribbles, as per Sofascore, but it was his nimble, silky swagger in midfield that instantly placed him as one of the division's most promising youngsters.

His effervescent emergence certainly tempered the nosedive of the Liverpool midfield, with writer Leanne Prescott saying: "Staggering that Liverpool look most in control this season when 18-year-old Stefan Bajcetic is playing."

He's been unable to build from the stones of a wonderful breakthrough campaign after languishing on the sidelines with injuries and developmental issues, but he has now returned, rangier, bulkier, more athletic.

Ready to make a marked impact on Klopp's senior squad once again.

In February 2023, Mohamed Salah waxed lyrical over Bajcetic's prodigious start to life under Klopp's wing, remarking after a standout display in Liverpool's victory over Everton: “Since he started playing for us, he has been our best player maybe so hopefully he keeps that confidence and keeps going.”

Liverpool's Youngest Premier League Scorers
#	Player	Opponent	Age
1.	Michael Owen	Wimbledon	17y 143d
2.	Raheem Sterling	Reading	17y 317d
3.	Stefan Bajcetic	Aston Villa	18y 65d
4.	Robbie Fowler	Oldham Athletic	18y 190d
5.	Jamie Carragher	Aston Villa	18y 356d
Source: 90min

Bajcetic returned to action last week as Liverpool's U21s dispatched Manchester United U21s 3-0 at Old Trafford, making a positive impression off the bench as he builds his fitness back up, having last featured for the first team in the Carabao Cup against Leicester City in September.

With no Premier League outings to his name this term, Bajcetic could be something of a secret weapon for Liverpool as they look to rebound from a poor patch and mount a convincing run of form for the remainder of the campaign.

His infectious energy and electric presence in the centre of the park is exactly what Liverpool need, and he could even be the perfect replacement for Jones if the crisp midfielder's all-round performance does not improve soon.

It would be a bit of a risk, and Bajcetic would probably be best playing a full 90 for the U21s before being unleashed in the first team, but he's got the quality to strike once again in a flagging Liverpool side and pump the necessary fuel into the team at this pivotal final stretch.

A claim has been made on Tottenham Hotspur and their attempts to add a new striker to their squad in the summer transfer window… 

What’s the talk?

talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook has said that Sasa Kalajdzic could be a target for the club if he is willing to be a back-up to Harry Kane in North London.

He told GIVEMESPORT: “That’s the best problem for Tottenham, isn’t it, trying to find someone to play second-fiddle. So, I think if he’s willing to do that, I could see it.”

This comes after The Athletic claimed that Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich are both interested in the striker, who is valued at €25m (£22m).

Dream Kane heir

Tottenham can land their dream heir to Kane’s throne at the club by securing a deal ahead of those German clubs to land the Stuttgart phenomenon.

Kalajdzic is a young centre-forward who can develop whilst playing as a back-up to the England captain before potentially taking over from him in the future, should the goal machine move on at any point.

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The Austrian attacker has shades of Kane to his game as he ranks in the 96th percentile among strikers in Europe for expected assists per 90 at 0.26. Tottenham’s star man, meanwhile, ranks in the 95th percentile with 0.25 xA per 90 over the last 365 days, which shows that both players create for other players.

His manager Pellegrino Matarazzo once hailed his build-up play as he said: “He’s a very good footballer. He links up well with his teammates, and communicates very effectively. He’s invaluable.”

He has also shown that he has the ability to find the back of the net on a regular basis with 22 goals in 36 starts across the last two Bundesliga campaigns. Kane, meanwhile, has scored 40 Premier League goals in 71 starts in that time.

The player has previously spoken of comparisons to other strikers, saying: “I have heard a lot of phrases and expressions! I’ve heard a comparison with [Zlatan] Ibrahimovic, Peter Crouch, anything from ‘tall and lanky’ to ‘tall’ and an ‘Ibrahimovic-Machine’! I’ve heard a lot of things.”

You can now add Kane’s name to that list of goalscorers he has been compared to and Tottenham must now pair the duo at the club next season.

Kalajdzic has proven in the Bundesliga that he can create and score at a similar rate to the Englishman, suggesting that he can be the dream heir to the 28-year-old’s place in the starting XI at Spurs in the future.

AND in other news, Paratici now given green light to seal “outstanding” Spurs signing, he’d be “clinical”…

Rangers had a rather mixed 2021/22 season, having relinquished the Premiership title and losing a European final on penalties before eventually bringing the Scottish Cup back to Ibrox.

One man who ended up being a rather prominent figure for Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s men throughout the campaign was Ryan Kent.

In 46 appearances across all competitions during the campaign, the Rangers winger scored three goals and delivered an impressive 20 assists in the process, comfortably making him one of Rangers’ main attacking threats.

Now that the Gers’ long season has finally come to an end, the focus for Ross Wilson and Giovanni van Bronckhorst can turn to the summer transfer window and getting the squad ready to take on the next campaign.

In terms of potential incoming transfers, one player with whom the Gers have been linked and who could give Van Bronckhorst the chance to form a deadly attacking duo alongside Kent is Lyndon Dykes.

After scoring 37 goals and providing 44 assists in 172 combined appearances in Scotland with Livingston and Queen of the South, the striker then joined Queens Park Rangers two years ago in a deal worth £2m. Since then, the 26-year-old has found the net 21 times in 80 appearances and supplied eight assists.

To further highlight his attacking prowess, of his 58 shots at goal he had throughout the 2021/22 season with the west London club, 30 were on target, leaving him with the third-highest percentage for shots on target at QPR.

This backs up why his former manager Mark Warburton described the 22-cap Scotland international as having “an eye for goal”, along with “all the physical attributes” needed to be a successful striker.

This also suggests that if Dykes were to have a player like Kent – who has a clear knack for setting up goalscoring opportunities – next to him, this could be a terrifying prospect for Rangers’ opponents to handle next season and beyond.

If Van Bronckhorst feels the need to add another attacking figure to his squad this summer, making an approach to QPR to see if they would be willing to let their star striker return to his homeland and see if he can help the Gers achieve success domestically and in Europe could be a great move for all parties.

In other news: Rangers now plotting bid for “clinical” £5.4m-rated sensation, he’d be a dream for Van Bronckhorst

As per The Evening Standard, there has been an update out of West Ham United as they continue their talks to sign Rennes star Nayef Aguerd.

The Lowdown: Moyes after new defender…

Hammers boss David Moyes is seeking to reshape his squad after just missing out on a finish in the Premier League top six last season, subsequently failing in their quest to seal Europa League qualification.

It is believed that West Ham are stepping up transfer talks with four departures having now been confirmed in Andriy Yarmolenko, Ryan Fredericks, David Martin and the retiring Mark Noble.

If the Irons are to maintain their phenomenal rise of the last two seasons, they’ll need to back Moyes, and it is believed they still have a major signing on the agenda in Aguerd.

The Latest: West Ham push for Aguerd deal…

According to The Evening Standard, West Ham are ‘pushing to complete a deal’ for the 26-year-old who has dazzled in Ligue 1 over 2021/2022.

The Morocco international is sought-after by Moyes with other reports suggesting he is a ‘key priority’ for the Scotsman.

The Verdict: Get it done…

A colossal presence for Rennes, Aguerd has received rave reviews with members of the media backing exactly why Moyes wants him at West Ham.

Indeed, Jack Pitt-Brooke of The Athletic was ‘told’ that the African is the ‘best value left-sided centre-back in Europe’ and ‘every club should be after him’.

Meanwhile, Malik Ouzia of The Evening Standard claims Aguerd is ‘highly-rated in France’ – potentially making his mooted €15 million (£13m) fee look like a bargain.

In other news: Journalist: West Ham ‘in talks’ to sign ‘amazing’ forward for Moyes…find out more here.

Leeds United defender Charlie Cresswell is set to hold talks with Jesse Marsch and Victor Orta regarding his immediate future.

The Lowdown: Five league appearances

Cresswell was a regular in the matchday squad under Marcelo Bielsa and Marsch last season, making his full Premier League debut against West Ham last September.

The 19-year-old was described as ‘unbelievable’ by Joe Wainman following his display against the Hammers and went on to make four more appearances in the top flight.

The last of those came in the dramatic 3-2 win away at Wolves, with Cresswell helping the Whites turnaround a two-goal deficit after coming on just before half-time.

The Latest: Talks planned

LeedsLive relayed comments from Cresswell on Wednesday lunchtime, with the centre-back currently away on international duty with England U21s.

The centre-back was asked about his Whites future, to which he shared his plans to talk with Marsch and Orta ‘over the next few weeks’.

Cresswell added that a loan move away from Elland Road could be on the cards as he wants to ‘to play more football’.

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The Verdict: Summer rebuild?

Raphinha, Kalvin Phillips and Jack Harrison have all been linked with moves away from Leeds in recent weeks, and it looks as if Cresswell could also be on the way out on a temporary basis.

Marsch inherited a small senior squad from Bielsa, so losing some key players and having a young star in Cresswell possibly wanting to leave in search of regular game time isn’t ideal.

It would leave the Whites needing plenty of senior signings, but you can understand Cresswell’s wish to play first-team football, and who knows, a loan spell away in the Championship could then help him break into Marsch’s first-team plans for the 2023/24 season.

In other news: After Kristensen: Radz & 49ers now ready to write Leeds cheque for ‘really exciting’ midfielder. 

Liverpool are now in the market to sign another attacking player after reports have emerged that Sadio Mane will leave the club this summer and an update on a potential transfer target has emerged.

What’s the latest?

According to news outlet Football.London, Liverpool were set to make a huge bid for Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-Min this summer had the North London club failed to secure a top-four Premier League finish this season.

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As per the report, the Merseyside had been planning to make a move due to the likelihood that either Mane or Mohamed Salah could leave Anfield and identified Son as a potential transfer target to replace one of their forwards.

Liverpool are sadly not expected to make an approach following Spurs’ Champions League qualification.

Any deal would have cost a sizeable amount with Chris Waddle suggesting he is a player now worth in the region of £125m.

Liverpool’s next Mo Salah

Although a deal for Son is seemingly unlikely following the aforementioned report, signing the player would be a major coup for Liverpool as he could have easily become the club’s next Salah if he was to make the move to Anfield.

According to FBref, the Egyptian winger is considered one of the ten most comparable players to Son this season, and it is no wonder they are so closely similar after the pair won the joint Premier League golden boot in the most recent campaign, scoring 23 goals each.

Although Salah has had more shots on target (49), the Spurs winger has a much better percentage of shots that are on target overall (54.7%) and Son has completed more passes (933) compared to the Liverpool star too.

With that being said, due to the fact that Mane could potentially leave this summer and Salah has not sealed his future a the club beyond the one year that is left on his contract, Liverpool should explore the potential of signing Son more seriously as he is not only Premier League proven but is a like for like replacement that could really work.

He also has that sneaky ability to rile his opponents with the Independent claiming he has a “mastery for the dark arts” this term.

The 131-goal star who was also dubbed “special” by Antonio Conte is tied into a contract at his current club until 2025, so if FSG did want to land a deal for the forward in the future they would need to make an ostentatious bid that Daniel Levy could not refuse.

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