While Fosun have been rather proactive when it comes to spending money on new players to join Wolves during the previous transfer windows, they have also seen quite a number of players leave the Midlands club.
One player that left Molineux in recent years for a rather hefty fee was winger Diogo Jota, who signed for fellow Premier League club Liverpool back in September 2020 in a deal worth a reported fee of £41m, making him their record departure.
Wolves originally signed the Portuguese international on loan from Spanish club Atletico Madrid in the 2017 summer transfer window before securing him on a permanent deal a year later for a reported fee of £12.3m.
Before making the move to Anfield, the 25-year-old racked up 44 goals and 19 assists in 131 appearances across all competitions.
Since joining the Merseyside club, Jota, who has been described as being a “pressing monster” by Liverpool assistant coach Pep Lijnders has gone on to make a total of 62 appearances with an impressive number of 30 goals under his belt.
A few months before leaving Molineux, Transfermarkt had his market value listed as £25.2m, whereas it now stands at £54m, highlighting just how impressive he has been on the pitch since joining Jurgen Klopp’s side.
Also, having earned himself an overall performance rating of 7.24/10 from WhoScored this season, which would comfortably make him the highest-rated player at Molineux by the same metric, there’s no denying his talents and capabilities.
Taking all of this into account, it’s safe to say that Fosun made a big error by allowing the winger to leave the Midlands club and strengthen one of the clubs above them in the league table.
Labelled as an “exceptional” player by Klopp, Jota could have been a vital player for Bruno Lage this season had Wolves not sold him to the Reds given how the Old Gold have only scored 24 goals in 25 league games this season.
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Moving forward, if Lage’s side are able to secure European football by the end of the season, they should be looking to the upcoming summer transfer window to bring in some attacking reinforcements that can help the team be more clinical in front of goal and forget about Jota.
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David Moyes’ West Ham United side crashed out of the FA Cup on Wednesday evening, with Southampton running out comfortable 3-1 winners at St. Mary’s Stadium.
However, with the Hammers still well in contention for a top-four finish in the Premier League this season, as well as participating in the knockout stages of the Europa League, the 58-year-old manager may be quietly pleased that his side now have one less competition to compete in over the remainder of the current campaign.
Having said that, considering the starting XI the Scot fielded, perhaps this is a slightly naive take, as, aside from Issa Diop’s start ahead of Aaron Cresswell on the left of the Irons’ back three, the West Ham lineup was as strong as it could have possibly been on Wednesday night.
And, when taking into account the fact that Ralph Hasenhuttl made nine changes from the side that defeated Norwich City last Friday, the manner of the loss is sure to have disappointed Moyes – as will the performances of a number of his players, with Jarrod Bowen, Said Benrahma and Craig Dawson all having games to forget on the South Coast.
However, it will undoubtedly be the latter of this trio most frustrated with his display, as the 31-year-old centre-back had something of a nightmare on Wednesday evening.
Lost 62% duels
Indeed, over the course of his 90 minutes on the pitch, Dawson endured an extremely torrid time on the right of West Ham’s back three, with Armando Broja, Moussa Djenepo and Romain Perraud running riot down Southampton’s left flank.
In terms of his personal statistics from the game, the £2.7m-rated defender was rather wasteful in possession, completing just 34 of his 44 attempted passes, finding his man with only four of his 11 attempted long balls and ceding possession of the ball on 14 separate occasions.
In a defensive capacity, the £52k-per-week centre-back also had something of a shocker, committing the foul on Broja which saw James Ward-Prowse restore Southampton’s lead from the spot, as well as being beaten by an opponent once and losing eight of his 13 duels – a failure rate of 62%.
These returns saw the player who Roshane Thomas once dubbed “shaky” earn an extremely disappointing SofaScore match rating of just 5.9 – with no player from either side receiving a lower rating than the former England U21 international.
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As such, while hindsight is a wonderful thing, considering the below-par performance from a number of his first-team regulars, in addition to the Hammers’ hectic fixture schedule, exactly why Moyes did not choose to hand a valuable senior start to the likes of Aji Alese, Pierre Ekwah, Dan Chesters, Armstrong Oko-Flex and Sonny Perkins – all of whom were on the bench – on Wednesday night does appear a rather strange move.
Indeed, the performance of Dawson – who it is certain would have appreciated a rest against Southampton – only further proves that Moyes got his team selection wrong for the cup clash – something that could well come back to haunt the Irons both at Liverpool this weekend and Sevilla next week.
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Manchester City will have officials in Italy to watch Torino central defender Gleison Bremer this weekend, according to a report from Tuttosport [via Sport Witness].
The lowdown: A wanted man
The 24-year-old Brazilian has been at the forefront of plenty of speculation over the last 18 months with teams across Europe linked, perhaps most notably Liverpool.
Despite being uncapped at the international level, Bremer has caught the eye with a host of impressive performances in Italy.
The powerful defender has earned an outstanding 7.11 average Sofascore rating from 25 Serie A outings and was recently dubbed an ‘animal’ by teammate Mergim Vojvoda.
The latest: Pep and Txiki eyeing move
The Italian newspaper, as translated by SW, claims that Pep Guardiola is personally keen on the defender and will send officials to monitor him ahead of a possible summer swoop.
Furthermore, it’s claimed that ‘everyone is crazy’ for the former Atletico Mineiro ace, and the Cityzens, led by director of football Txiki Begiristain, are certainly among the chasing pack.
Not short on potential suitors, Bremer is said to have been ‘promised’ to a Premier League club.
The verdict: Bolstering the defence
At present the squad at the Etihad is blessed in the defensive department, however, Nathan Ake, John Stones and Aymeric Laporte have all been rotated regularly by Guardiola.
Should the Spanish boss be in the market for an established first-choice partner for Ruben Diaz, at 6 ft 2 and with an 81 per cent passing accuracy this season (Sofascore), Bremer would appear to possess the attributes to fit the bill.
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Valued at £18million and under contract in Italy until 2024 (Transfermarkt), bringing the Brazilian to Manchester would be a wholly affordable venture in the summer transfer window.
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Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has been dealt a setback ahead of tonight’s crunch Premier League clash with Newcastle United as an injury update emerges.
The Lowdown: Saints in 2022 form…
Hasenhuttl’s men have started 2022 in fine fashion, losing just two matches out of 11 in all competitions, including impressive results against the likes of Man City, Tottenham and Man United in the Premier League and West Ham in the FA Cup (Transfermarkt).
However, after their most recent result, a dismal 4-0 defeat away to Aston Villa, the Saints will be looking to immediately get back on track with a solid result against the resurgent Newcastle United.
Southampton could be boosted by the potential return of defender Mohammed Salisu who is back in contention after missing the last two games with a hamstring problem.
Although, it appears Hasenhuttl must do without one bright attacking option in Nathan Tella alongside defender Lyanco who is also still unavailable.
The Latest: Tella still absent…
Indeed, Tella won’t feature in Southampton’s clash at St. Mary’s this evening despite his appearances in training recently.
In a setback for Hasenhuttl, as relayed by the BBC, the 22-year-old is still not ready regardless of his return to the grass.
Tella, as a result, will miss the Newcastle game alongside Lyanco.
The Verdict: Setback for Ralph…
As the Magpies travel south on a hot streak of form, Southampton’s efforts to halt their momentum tonight would have been boosted by having Tella as an option.
Alas, with the starlet still unavailable, Hasenhuttl won’t be able to count on his dynamism or bright attacking play off the bench.
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According to WhoScored, the Englishman has attracted more fouls per 90 than any Saints player in the Premier League on average whilst also completing more dribbles per 90 than regulars like Nathan Redmond or Che Adams.
Often proving a challenge for defenders when given the opportunity, Hasenhuttl previously lauded Tella as a ‘big threat’, but Southampton don’t stand to benefit from it today.
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Ange Postecoglou’s Celtic side continued their incredibly impressive Premiership form on Saturday afternoon, with the Bhoys’ putting four past Ross County in a demolition job at Parkhead.
Indeed, a hat-trick from Giorgos Giakoumakis as well as a first-half Daizen Maeda strike sealed a comfortable win that once again piles the pressure on the Hoops’ Old Firm rivals ahead of their trip to Dundee FC on Sunday.
Speaking about his side’s performance, Postecoglou said: “We had a couple of really tough away games where we’ve done really well but the playing surfaces haven’t allowed us to play our football. Today allowed us to be really good and bright and we were well in control of the game.”
Aside from the positive result, the performance of first-half substitute Matt O’Riley will have also pleased the 56-year-old Bhoys boss immensely, as the midfielder was dominant in the middle of the park – outshining both Tom Rogic and Reo Hatate.
57 touches
Indeed, coming on for the injured Rogic in the 33rd minute of the match, the £1.5m January signing turned in a level of performance that he had struggled to reach in the last few weeks – enjoying 57 touches of the ball, completing 39 of his 47 attempted passes – two of which were key – found his man with three long balls and successfully completed two dribbles.
The 21-year-old also did his fair share of the dirty work in the Celtic midfield, making one interception, blocking one shot and winning four duels, as well as breaking up Ross County’s play by committing two fouls.
These returns saw the Denmark U21 international earn a highly impressive SofaScore match rating of 7.5, ranking him as the fifth-best player to feature in the match – a quite remarkable feat considering he started the game on the bench.
Furthermore, The Athletic’s Kieran Devlin was also clearly impressed with O’Riley’s display on Saturday, stating of the midfielder: “[Reo] Hatate and O’Riley’s best performances in a month which is encouraging too. Very complete performance today, lots to be happy about.”
As such, with a potential title decider against Rangers up next for the Bhoys, the £405k-rated youngster’s display against County will have done him no harm in his bid to secure a starting spot in the Old Firm clash, something that could well present Postecoglou will a major headache ahead of the Glasgow derby.
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Indeed, after this performance, the 56-year-old will struggle to justify leaving the player who John McGinley dubbed a “Harlem Globetrotter” out of his starting XI on April 3.
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Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has already shown plenty of faith in the younger players in his squad, with Conor Gallagher, Tyrick Mitchell and Marc Guehi all earning call-ups to the England senior squad for the current international break due to their fantastic form for the club.
The likes of Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze have both also been regularly utilised by the French manager, who clearly has ambitions for his Eagles squad, and will likely continue down the route of developing youth – particularly if clubs begin targeting his players for transfers.
Vieira also seems keen to rectify a mistake back in 2017 too when one of the club’s finest prospects was allowed to join Chelsea, as he targets the signing of now Brentford B attacker Nathan Young-Coombes.
What’s the news?
According to The Sun, Young-Coombes’ exceptional form for the West-London club’s development side has put not only Palace, but also Southampton, QPR and Bournemouth in the conversation to sign him.
However, Brentford aren’t believed to be wanting to sell one of their most prized assets, and are instead searching for a potential loan destination for him instead – but given the 19-year-old already knows Palace inside and out having been a youth team player there and Vieira’s preference to develop youth, a deal wouldn’t seem implausible at all.
The next Ivan Toney?
After scoring 27 times for Brentford B this season, it’s understandable why the 19-year-old has become one of the hottest properties in England, having spent last season with Rangers, learning from the likes of Alfredo Morelos and Jermain Defoe.
After signing for his current club, the developmental team manager Neil MacFarlane was full of praise and excitement for the teenager’s future, saying: “We know that he has been highly thought of at Rangers and he is the sort of number nine which aren’t easy to find.
“He’s somebody that will play on the shoulder of defenders, and he can also bring other players into the game.
“He possesses a real goal threat and a high level of finishing.”
Combine that with the fact he now plays for the Bees and it’s not beyond the realms of fantasy to compare him to a certain Ivan Toney.
The Brentford striker has been labelled as a £50m player of late while also being dubbed an “exceptional” talent by Barry Fry for the 46 goals he’s netted for the Bees.
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Like Toney, Young-Coombes is clearly a fox in the box and it’s not just the fact they play for the same club where similarities can be drawn as their respective records at beating the goalkeeper are both fabulous.
Should he believe he is ready for first-team football now, he may choose to make the jump across London to Selhurst Park, to play under one of the most exciting managers in the country right now, where he would almost certainly experience Premier League football in the future.
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Manchester United are stuck in limbo right now when it comes to their managerial saga.
It’s quite apparent that interim head coach Ralf Rangnick will be leaving his post in the summer and moving upstairs, but who will replace him at Old Trafford is anyone’s guess.
What’s the word?
Mauricio Pochettino is still believed to be among the favourites for the job but the man everyone appears to be talking about right now is Erik ten Hag.
The current Ajax boss has reportedly been interviewed by the club but now their pursuit of the Dutchman seems to be going up a notch.
That’s according to Sky Sports who claim that groundwork is being done in order to smooth over an announcement should everything be negotiated sufficiently.
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A report on Wednesday reads: “Sources close to Ten Hag and the Dutch club have suggested that dialogue has taken place over the financial element as well as how to handle a possible announcement – should the process progress that way – in terms of timing and presentation, given Ajax are in a tight title race.”
Great news for Man UnitedAlthough this doesn’t officially confirm whether ten Hag is on his way to the Theatre of Dreams, it does hint that the Ajax manager is considerably high up on their list of managerial targets.If they are already discussing the intricate details as listed above then it can only bode well for their pursuit of the 52-year-old.But why is it good news that they’re targeting him? Well, he’s one of the brightest coaches in the game right now, completing some quite wonderful achievements over the last few years.Possessing a clear winning mentality, ten Hag knows what it takes to win a major trophy, securing the Eredivisie title twice and taking home the nation’s domestic cup competition on two occasions too.Furthermore, he ranked fourth in a list of the best managers in world football for 2019, further demonstrating his enormous potential at the elite level.However, it is in the Champions League where he has arguably caught the eye the most, steering Ajax to the semi-finals in 2018/19 as serious underdogs.They almost made it to the final as well, but for Lucas Moura’s goal in the dying embers of the second leg.Also capable of taking talent to the next level, namely the likes of Hakim Ziyech, Dusan Tadic, Donny van de Beek and Matthijs de Ligt, everything would appear to bode well for a potential move to Man United.AND in other news, “Man Utd will sign..” – Romano drops huge transfer update, supporters surely buzzing…
Over the last couple of seasons, Arsenal have become known for their incredible defensive record, which has no doubt made them Premier League title contenders.
Mikel Arteta’s side have conceded the fewest goals in each of the last two campaigns, with their impressive ability in the defensive third once again being apparent in 2025/26.
The Gunners have conceded just 10 goals in the first 16 league games of the season, a tally that is five fewer than any other side in the division at this stage.
The Spaniard has been able to rely upon the immediate quality within the backline, whilst also having phenomenal backup options – allowing for needed rotation.
However, such an area has become a huge problem in recent weeks, with Arteta simply being helpless to the issues that have arisen in North London as of late.
How Arsenal have been left short defensively
Arsenal’s most consistent backline in 2025/26 has often remained the same, which has no doubt contributed to their incredible defensive record this season.
Gabriel and William Saliba have often been the starting centre-backs, continuing their excellent partnership, with Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori filling in at right and left-back respectively.
However, such a unit has been ripped apart in recent weeks, with both centre-backs missing together during the end of November and start of December.
The Brazilian still remains sidelined, whilst the Frenchman has returned to the backline in recent weeks, subsequently helping Arteta’s men secure a 2-1 win over Wolves last weekend.
Backup centre-back Cristhian Mosquera subsequently filled one of the roles in the absence of Gabriel, but he too is still sidelined, after picking up an ankle injury against Brentford.
The Spaniard has now been out of action for nearly three weeks, but could yet miss another month of action before returning back to anywhere near full fitness.
As a result, the Gunners only have two fit centre-backs available at Arteta’s disposal, with Timber even filling in at the heart of the defence last week after Ben White’s injury.
The big-money star who could solve Arsenal’s defensive woes
With January appearing rapidly on the horizon, Arteta and the Arsenal board are faced with the opportunity to improve their squad, or rely on the options available to make it until the end of the season.
The Spaniard could call upon youth options if needed, but the 43-year-old will no doubt want Premier League-proven options to help the side in their hunt for title glory.
There’s little doubt that Saliba and Gabriel would be the starting partnership when fully fit, but the pair have only been able to start alongside one another in just 56% of league outings.
Both have been plagued with various niggles which have disrupted their progress, which could force the board to renegotiate with clubs over deals for some of their former targets.
Countless defenders have been on their radar in previous months, but a deal for Murillo could make perfect sense in the upcoming January transfer window.
The Gunners have once again been linked with a move for the Nottingham Forest star in recent weeks, which could lead to a possible switch in January.
However, any deal for the 23-year-old would likely be an expensive one, with the Brazilian penning a new long-term contract at the City Ground over the last couple of months.
Despite the prospect of a mammoth price tag, he would be worth every penny, with his numbers from the ongoing campaign showcasing his quality in and out of possession.
Murillo has completed 83% of the passes he’s attempted to date, with many of which being made forward rather than across the backline or back to his goalkeeper.
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He’s completed 4.6 progressive passes per 90, whilst also registering 4.7 passes into the final third – potentially offering a creative option to Arteta’s squad.
Murillo – PL stats (2025/26)
Statistics (per 90)
Tally
Games played
10
Goals & assists
1
Pass accuracy
83%
Progressive passes
4.6
Passes into final third
4.7
Tackles made
1.6
Interceptions made
2.1
Blocks made
1.6
Recoveries made
4.9
Stats via FBref
However, his defensive numbers are just as impressive, subsequently winning 1.6 tackles and making 2.1 interceptions per 90 in the Premier League this season.
Such numbers have led to the Brazilian receiving huge credit in recent times, with journalist Dean Jones labelling the youngster as “one of the best in the Premier League”.
Whilst it’s unclear how much a deal for the Forest star would cost, it’s apparent that he would be a phenomenal addition for Arteta and his first-team squad.
He could offer an immediate and long-term solution to the issues to the problems at centre-back, which could help the club become serial winners in England’s top-flight.
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Nwaneri could have some serious competition for game time at Arsenal in the future.
Newcastle United’s summer transfer window has left much to be desired, with PIF and Eddie Howe yet to prove that this year’s dealings have been as on-the-money as the first several years of this ambitious project.
Anthony Elanga, for example, ended a long and arduous search for a right winger in August, moving to St. James’ Park from Nottingham Forest for a £55m fee and with a weight of expectation attached.
But the Swedish winger has been anything but effective for his new club, with his big-money arrival and failure to produce reminiscent of Florian Thauvin before him.
Florian Thauvin's time at Newcastle
Newcastle signed French winger Thauvin from Marseille for a hefty £13m back in 2015, viewed as an up-and-coming superstar who could help guide the Magpies forward during those dark Mike Ashley-led days.
Named the Ligue 1 Player of the Month for September, Thauvin received his first call-up to the Les Bleus national set-up since 2019 in October, scoring on his return in a World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan.
A career journeyman, there’s no question that Thauvin was at his lowest ebb – or thereabouts – when moving to Newcastle, too young and inconsistent to thrive in the Premier League. He featured 13 times in the English top division, starting three matches, before returning to Marseille, having failed to adapt.
However, Thauvin, now 32, is enjoying quite the late-career revival in his homeland with RC Lens, having scored five goals and supplied two assists across 16 Ligue 1 fixtures this term.
Elanga might feel like the new version of Thauvin, disappointing from the right flank, but he’s been selected as the leading man on Howe’s right wing and has only Jacob Murphy for competition.
Thauvin was something of a pointless buy in hindsight, and there’s a sense that PIF have repeated that purchase with another squad member in 2025.
Howe must be worried he's repeated Thauvin mistake
Elanga will be Newcastle’s leading right winger over the next few years without transfer intervention, but the same cannot be said for Jacob Ramsey, who arrived from Aston Villa for a £42.5m figure during the summer transfer window and has struggled to establish himself in the pecking order.
Ramsey, 24, has made 144 appearances in the Premier League, scoring 14 goals and registering 14 assists, but he has been reduced to a bit-part role on Tyneside, with injuries and struggles for form inhibiting him.
He’s enjoyed some measure of success in Newcastle’s first team, winning a respectable amount of duels for Newcastle this season while trying to be progressive with his passing.
However, Ramsey’s opportunities have been few and far between, and with Lewis Miley on the up and Newcastle interest in former academy product Elliot Anderson simmering in the background, the former Villan’s chances may become slimmer and slimmer.
Jacob Ramsey – Premier League Form 25/26
Stats (* per game)
#
Matches (starts)
8 (3)
Goals
0
Assists
0
Touches*
34.3
Accurate passes*
24.5 (91%)
Chances created*
1.0
Dribbles*
0.8
Ball recoveries*
3.8
Tackles + interceptions*
1.2
Duels (won)*
2.5 (53%)
Data via Sofascore
Thauvin didn’t work out, but Newcastle had signed Ayoze Perez for a small fee only the season before, and he went on to become a prolific and consistent right-sided forward, one of the brightest sparks in that pre-PIF world.
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Ramsey’s departure, likewise, wouldn’t be too keenly felt by the Toon side, even with his profile having been coveted and secured during the summer. He’s passionate and committed, but he needs to do more, and currently looks like he will be hard-pressed for a long run of minutes under Howe’s wing.
Ramsey needs to improve throughout the business months of the season, but there’s no question that he’s a naturally gifted and industrious midfielder, hailed by Steven Gerrard when coming up at Aston Villa for being “undroppable” and with a future at the top of the England national set-up.
That hasn’t happened yet, with injuries playing a defining part there. Analyst Raj Chohan has rather scathingly remarked that Newcastle have “wasted their bag” on the Englishman, and in this, there are frustrating parallels with Thauvin well before him.
Newcastle in talks to sell £25k-p/w star who Howe called the "complete package"
According to The Independent, Liverpool want to sign Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles in this summer’s transfer window.
Lascelles, who has also been linked with Chelsea, impressed for Newcastle during the 2017-18 campaign.
The centre-back was seen as an outside bet to make the England squad for the 2018 World Cup, but was somewhat surprisingly overlooked by Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate.
There is no question that Lascelles is making strides forward, and it is not a surprise to see top-four clubs being linked with the 24-year-old at this stage of his career.
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The Newcastle fans have been reacting to the transfers rumours, and it seems that the bulk are desperate for Lascelles to stay with the club this summer.
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That said, the general consensus is that Lascelles should be allowed to leave if Liverpool match the £75m that they paid Southampton for Netherlands centre-back Virgil van Dijk during the January transfer window.
A selection of the Twitter reaction in relation to Lascelles can be seen below: