Manchester City were dealt a huge blow at the end of last month as midfielder Ilkay Gundogan departed upon the expiry of his contract with the club.

The German has signed for Spanish giants Barcelona on a free transfer after captaining the Citizens to the treble last season.

This has left Pep Guardiola without one of his trusted midfield options heading into the 2023/24 campaign, which could tempt him into the transfer market in the coming weeks.

Mateo Kovacic has joined on a permanent deal from Chelsea but his six goals in 221 competitive matches for the Blues does not suggest that he has the goalscoring ability to adequately replace the ex-Borussia Dortmund ace.

Gundogan found the back of the net 11 times in all competitions for City last term, scoring crucial goals in vital games – including two in the FA Cup final against Manchester United.

Who could replace Ilkay Gundogan at Manchester City?

Guardiola could forget all about the now-Barcelona dynamo by securing the signing of Celta Vigo prodigy Gabri Veiga, who is a reported transfer target for the club.

He has a €40m (£34m) release clause in his contract with the Spanish side and City are said to be willing to match it, although they face competition from a host of European clubs – including Newcastle United, Liverpool, and Chelsea from the Premier League.

Like Gundogan, the 21-year-old magician, who was once hailed as "dangerous" by journalist Euan McTear, is a central midfielder with an eye for goal and his exploits in the final third could make him the dream replacement for City.

The Spain U21 international averaged a Sofascore rating of 6.96 across 36 LaLiga outings last term and contributed with 11 goals to go along with four assists from the middle of the park, which came after he managed nine goals in 31 outings for Celta B in the 2021/22 season.

Veiga, who predominantly plays as a number eight or ten, is not a seasoned campaigner who would come in with a guarantee of success but his impressive goal return from his position at the age of 21 suggests that the potential is there for him to be an excellent addition for Guardiola.

Gundogan averaged a goal every 5.06 matches on average throughout his City career (60 in 304) and the Celta Vigo starlet has averaged a strike every 3.35 league games on average for the first-team and reserve sides combined over the last two years (20 in 67).

Only Erling Haaland (36) scored more league goals for the Citizens than Veiga's tally of 11 in LaLiga, indicating that the Spanish maestro could provide the manager with an excellent goalscoring option from midfield, as the Germany international did during his time at The Etihad.

Allan Saint-Maximin "wants to leave Newcastle this window" amid reported interest from Saudi Arabia and Italy, according to Jacque Talbot.

What has happened to Saint-Maximin?

The Frenchman has enjoyed a positive spell on Tyneside since his move from French side OGC Nice back in 2019

The tricky winger has completed four seasons with the Magpies, making 124 appearances in all competitions and recording 34 goal contributions despite struggling with a number of mainly muscle injuries that have kept him sidelined for 46 games.

When Saint-Maximin has played, he has divided opinion to say the least. Micah Richards lauded him with praise for his performance against Manchester City at St James' Park earlier this season, calling him "class" and saying "Newcastle have a right player on their hands". On the other end of the spectrum, fellow Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp labelling him as a "difficult player to play with". Redknapp was also left disappointed by the winger's performance against West Ham United in Feburary, saying at half-time: "Saint-Maximin has been hugely disappointing".

The Frenchman didn't play as much as he would've liked last season, making just 25 appearances in the Premier League, with only 12 of them being starts as inconsistent form and a recurring hamstring problem kept him out of the side at times.

Due to this, reports have stated that the Magpies are looking to move on from the winger in order to ease their FFP worries and to finance their pursuit of Leicester City winger Harvey Barnes as well as potential defensive reinforcements ahead of their Champions League campaign.

According to Football Insider, Saint-Maximin would be open to a departure this summer, with clubs in Italy and Saudi Arabia interested in the "phenomenal" winger.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Talbot revealed that the Frenchman has asked to leave the club this summer, and would prefer a move to Italy over Saudi Arabia.

"He's not convinced by Saudi Arabia at this moment, but I think his side are trying to push that forward a little bit. He would like to go to Serie A. I'm going to tell you straight that he wants to leave Newcastle this window I believe.

"Again you know the social media stuff and what he's been writing about like being back in training and stuff and I think Newcastle very receptive to offers as well so I think it's both of them really who are sort of pushing for a move away."

Who will replace Saint-Maximin for Newcastle?

Newcastle already have a great in house replacement for the Frenchman and are pursuing a strong replacement in the market.

As stated previously, the Tyneside club are believed to be closing in on a deal for Barnes, with manager Eddie Howe reportedly keen due to the fact that the England international is "tried and trusted" in the Premier League and could be more impactful than Saint-Maximin. The Leicester attacker scored 13 goals last season in the Premier League, the best total of his career so far, and would give the Newcastle attack another strong goal threat.

In house, January signing Anthony Gordon could be set for his breakout in a Magpies shirt. Signed from Everton for £45m, Gordon only produced one goal in his 16 appearances in the second half of the season as he struggled to nail down a regular starting spot ahead of competition from the likes of Jacob Murphy, Miguel Almiron, Saint-Maximin and Joelinton.

However, coming off the back of an incredibly successful U21 Euros campaign with England where they won the tournament and Gordon himself won Player of the Tournament, there should be confidence from all parties that this season is the one for the English winger to kick on in a black and white shirt.

Losing Saint-Maximin from the Premier League will be disappointing for the neutrals, as he was one of the biggest entertainers in the division, but should Newcastle replace him with Barnes, it might be the best case scenario for all parties.

Rangers are expected to come back with another bid for Feyenoord striker Danilo, with Football Scotland reporting that interest remains high in the striker.

How many goals has Danilo scored for Feyenoord?

The 24-year-old wasn't a first-team regular for Feyenoord in 2022/23, but still managed to hit the back of the net on a regular basis for the Netherlands-based club. He only started 14 games for the Dutch outfit over the course of the Eredivisie season but still managed to bag himself ten goals and three assists along the way. So while he had to make do with most of his action coming from the bench, the Brazilian made a major impact on route to a league title.

In fact, his goal contribution rate (goals + assists) stood at 0.88 per 90 as the season came to a close, which is nearly one or the other every single league game he featured in. A campaign earlier, when he featured for Jong Ajax, he managed seven goals and four assists in just nine games and averaged well over a goal contribution a game there, so is clearly extremely prolific when given a chance.

Are Rangers signing Danilo this summer?

Danilo then has caught the eye with his clinical nature in front of goal – and there has been plenty of interest from Scotland in recent weeks. Rangers have made the Brazilian a target and have already made a bid to try and sign him this summer – that offer was snubbed by Feyenoord, but it seemingly hasn't deterred the Gers from their interest in the striker.

Now, according to a report from Football Scotland, the Scottish Premiership side still want to sign him and have a "serious" interest in adding him to their squad this summer. They've yet to table another bid, but it appears as though Feyenoord are expecting the Gers to make a new one in the future.

It adds that the Netherlands-based outfit feel another bid will be "improved" on that initial offer – that perhaps goes without saying – but more importantly it could tempt them into doing business. When you consider that Danilo himself also appears to be keen on a switch to Rangers, as the idea of leading the line for SPL club appeals to him, then the Dutch giants may be resigned to selling him on this window.

It's unclear just how much Danilo may cost Rangers, should they make another bid to try and sign him. It seems their original bid was around £3.5m, so it is certainly going to have to be bigger than that amount to prompt Feyenoord into a sale. It means that the club may have to spend a significant amount in order to land the Brazilian this summer then, perhaps even up around the £5m mark.

When you consider how many goals he has scored in so little gametime though – and the fact he is still only 24-years-old – it could be a worthwhile investment. The Gers could even double their outlay in a few seasons if he continues his current trajectory.

James Anderson faces a race to be fit for the opening Test against South Africa after scans confirmed he had suffered a tear to his right groin

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James Anderson faces a race to be fit for the opening Test against South Africa after scans confirmed he had suffered a tear to his right groin.He will certainly miss Lancashire’s next Championship match, the return Roses fixture against Yorkshire, which begins on June 2 but he will undergo further assessment by the ECB medical team to determine the full extent of the injury.The first Test against South Africa begins at Lord’s on July 6 and is part of a concentrated period of Test action in which England will play seven Tests by early September. Lancashire play three further Championship matches in June after the Yorkshire match which could give Anderson a chance to prove his fitness although the timescale is tight.He pulled up during his sixth over on the opening day against Yorkshire at Old Trafford and did not bowl again in the match, although he did appear with a runner at the end of Lancashire’s first innings.This is the latest in a run of injuries for Anderson. He has missed four of England’s last 10 Test matches due to a shoulder injury he picked up last summer. It ruled him out of the Bangladesh tour and flared up again in India.Prior to that, Anderson suffered a calf injury early in the 2015-16 tour of South Africa, missing the first Test in Durban, which came on the back of a side strain sustained during the 2015 Ashes.Before then, Anderson had only missed one Test through injury – against Sri Lanka, at Lord’s, in 2011 – since his recall to the side in 2008.

Everton have now made their first move to sign Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho by registering their interest in the striker, according to a recent report from Football Insider.

What's the latest Everton transfer news?

Everton have sanctioned the departure of Ellis Simms, with the striker joining Coventry City for an undisclosed fee, meaning Sean Dyche is now running the rule over a number of targets to bolster his attacking options this summer.

The Toffees are in the race to sign Salernitana striker Boulaye Dia, who has a €25m (£21.7m) release clause in his contract that is set to expire tomorrow, and Dyche is willing to use Neal Maupay in a part-exchange deal for the Senegal international.

In the same report, it is mentioned that Viktor Gyokeres was a target for the Blues, but he has since moved to Sporting Lisbon, while Moussa Dembele has also been discussed, however the Frenchman is believed to have received very lucrative contract offers from Saudi Arabia.

According to a report from Football Insider, Everton have now made the first move to sign Iheanacho by registering their interest in the Leicester striker, who is out of contract in less than 12 months, meaning the Foxes could be forced to sell him.

The Toffees only have a limited budget this summer, however they could use the money raised from selling Simms and potentially Maupay by making one marquee signing, as opposed to bringing in a number of new players.

Leicester are believed to value the Nigerian at around £10m – £15m, with the deal to sell Simms to Coventry allegedly netting the Toffees around £8m, including add-ons.

Having registered their interest in the forward, it remains to be seen whether Everton decide to come to the negotiating table with an official bid.

How many goals has Kelechi Iheanacho scored?

The Nigeria international has not exactly been prolific in the Premier League, having scored 42 goals in 196 appearances in the top flight, which means he averages less than one goal every four games, however he could still be a good signing for the Blues.

During the 2020-21 campaign, during which the Leicester striker was given more regular game time, he managed to score 12 goals in 25 Premier League outings, while he also recorded seven goal contributions in seven appearances in the Europa League.

Even last season, the £80k-per-week forward was hailed as "brilliant" by members of the media, as a result of the runs he made, and his decision-making in Leicester's end-of-season clash against West Ham United.

The former Manchester City man is a very strong dribbler of the ball, ranking in the 91st percentile for successful take-ons per 90 over the past year, while he also places in the 98th percentile for assists, having averaged 0.40 per 90.

Given that Iheanacho could be available for a fee as low as £10m, it is definitely worth Everton taking a chance on the striker, and having registered their interest, they should now test the waters with a bid.

يرى عدد من مشجعي فريق ليفربول أنهم مدينون باعتذار للنجم السابق مايكل أوين، بعد انتقاداته لمهاجم الفريق.

وتعرض ليفربول الإنجليزي لهزيمة مفاجئة من أتالانتا الإيطالي بثلاثة أهداف دون مقابل، على ملعب “آنفيلد” في ذهاب ربع نهائي دوري أبطال أوروبا.

وسبق وانتقد أوين، داروين نونيز مهاجم ليفربول وقدم له نصيحة فيما يتعلق بإهداره للفرص أمام مرمى الخصم.

وفي وقت سابق، كتب أوين عبر حسابه الرسمي على منصة “إكس”: “عليه أن يتكيف مع طريقة تفكيره، فالالتفاف حول حارس المرمى طريقة أكثر إنتاجية للتسجيل وسيزيد فرصه إلى 4 أو 5 فرص في 10 محاولات، وبالتالي زيادة عائده النهائي (من تسجيل الأهداف) بشكل كبير”.

نونيز شارك في مباراة ليفربول وأتالانتا، وأهدر الأوروجوياني فرصة هدف مؤكد لفريقه خلال اللقاء، في موقف واحد ضد واحد مع خوان موسو حارس الفريق الإيطالي، وحاول أن يسدد في الشباك بدلاً من الالتفاف حول الحارس.

مشجعو ليفربول أعادوا نشر تغريدة أوين عن نونيز، وقال أحدهم بعد فوز أتالانتا: “لقد كانوا يهاجمون أوين من أجل هذا على نونيز، ما قاله (أوين) لم يكن أكاذيب”، وأضاف آخر: “نحن مدينون لأوين بالاعتذار”.

They were cooking Owen for this on Nunez. No lies were told ffs 😂 https://t.co/vzbS6JRD1u pic.twitter.com/VqB0c6uq5v — K (@KushKaneki) April 11, 2024

وكتب مشجع آخر: “لقد كان مايكل أوين دقيقًا في تحليله”، وعلّق آخر: “تبين أن الفائز بجائزة الكرة الذهبية لعام 2001 وأحد أعظم الهدافين الإنجليز على الإطلاق يعرف ما يتحدث عنه”.

Michael Owen was spot on with his analysis. https://t.co/9Nj06w1ygE — Samuel (@SamueILFC) April 12, 2024

Turns out the winner of the 2001 Ballon d’Or and one of the greatest english goalscoring finishers of all time knows what he’s talking about. https://t.co/dGEh55mjlI — Cheema (@Cheemaball) April 12, 2024

وتتابعت التعليقات: “لقد انتقدوا أوين من أجل هذه التغريدة، أحد أفضل اللاعبين الذين أنجبتهم الأندية على الإطلاق لأنه قال إن مهاجمهم يحتاج إلى تسديد تسديدات بشكل أكثر انتظامًا بدلاً من التظاهر بأنه هجين بين سواريز والظاهرة رونالدو”.

They cooked him for this. One of the best finishers the clubs ever produced because he said their #9 needs to take high probability shots more regularly instead of pretending to be Suarez/R9 hybrid https://t.co/TYCQa7ZRtU — ᒍ (@AIcantara) April 11, 2024

وأشار آخر ساخرًا: “جماهير ليفربول وأخبرته أنه لا يعرف ما الذي يتحدث عنه”، ورد متابع آخر: “هاجمت جماهير ليفربول أوين بسبب الانتقادات العادلة، نونيز فعلها مرة أخرى وفشل”.

Liverpool fans attacked Owen for fair criticism just for Nunez to do it again and fail https://t.co/iR3zKRsoTm — Michael (@Grovekill) April 12, 2024

Lmaooooo Liverpool fans told him he doesn’t know what he’s talking about https://t.co/SyggYPePxj — D V M Z (@_Dvmz_) April 12, 2024

من جانبه أكد يورجن كلوب مدرب ليفربول، في تصريحاته خلال مؤتمر صحفي اليوم أن الفريق يجب أن يظهر رد فعل (طالع تصريحات كلوب كاملة من هنا).

وسيلتقي ليفربول مع كريستال بالاس يوم الأحد بمنافسات الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، ثم يتوجه إلى إيطاليا لخوض مباراة الإياب أمام أتالانتا يوم الخميس القادم.

West Ham United finally completed the sale of Declan Rice to Arsenal for a club record fee of £105m and manager David Moyes looks set to reinvest this sum into strengthening the team ahead of next season.

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has caught the eye of the Scot and with a transfer kitty that would make most managers envious, he certainly has the funds to make some big signings this summer.

How much will Harry Maguire cost?

According to The Telegraph, the Hammers look set to test the resolve of the Red Devils by making a bid for the Englishman and with Erik ten Hag stripping him of the captaincy recently, it might be time for him to finally depart Old Trafford and seek pastures new.

United have set their valuation of the defender at £50m and this would represent a big loss from the £80m that they splashed out on him back in 2019, yet it appears as though Ten Hag is keen on moving him on this summer.

With the Irons having money to burn, they may still see £50m as an unrealistic fee, and with just two years left on his current United deal, they may have to bring his asking price down slightly in order to sanction a sale this year.

Why was Harry Maguire stripped of the captaincy at Manchester United?

Throughout the entirety of the 2022/23 campaign, Maguire started a grand total of 16 matches, which included just eight in the Premier League as Ten Hag preferred a defensive duo of Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane.

Being stripped of the captaincy will now surely accelerate his exit from the club and Moyes could offer him regular game time, while forging a solid partnership alongside Nayef Aguerd at the heart of his defence.

The Moroccan international endured a stop-start season, primarily due to suffering a serious ankle injury in pre-season, yet he still ranked second for accurate passes per game (33.3) across the whole West Ham squad in the league, as well as third for overall rating as per Sofascore.

He also provided an unlikely goal threat, ranking in the top 6% compared to positional peers across Europe’s big five leagues for non-penalty goals per 90 (0.11).

Maguire could slot in alongside him and offer a more physical presence which would combine well with Aguerd’s solid passing ability.

The Englishman ranked in the top 12% across the big five European leagues for aerials won per 90 (3.01) and the top 11% for blocks per 90 (1.66) which suggests he is a titan at the back, especially with WhoScored stating that his major strength is aerial duels.

Former teammate David De Gea once hailed Maguire as “fantastic” just earlier this year and despite looking out of his depth at the club on certain occasions, he could still offer plenty to West Ham, who conceded 55 goals last term, certainly not the worst total, but it was four more than the previous season, suggesting they need some improvement at the back to move back into the top half.

The next few weeks could be very interesting indeed and Moyes will be confident of luring Maguire to the club.

Mikel Arteta has enjoyed a productive transfer window for Arsenal thus far, signing Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber from Chelsea and Ajax respectively, while a deal to bring Declan Rice to the Emirates has been confirmed.

The Spaniard doesn’t appear to have finished his business however, with another couple of signings expected before the window closes, while a potential deal for a Brazilian midfielder may have to be next on the list…

Could Arsenal sign Andre Trindade?

According to 90min, Arsenal, along with fellow Premier League clubs Liverpool, West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have all been spoken to by Andre Trindade’s representatives as he is clearly attracting a lot of attention.

It could well be Fulham who make the biggest move for the player however, with the Cottagers making a solid push and are looking to tie up a deal soon, meaning Arteta will need to act swiftly to bring him to the Gunners.

He could cost the Emirates outfit around £25m in order to swap Fluminense for Arsenal in the coming weeks and considering he has already made his debut for Brazil and is just 21 years old, it could be a wise investment.

Is Thomas Partey leaving Arsenal?

Although Arteta is aiming to strengthen his squad this summer, especially with Champions League football lying ahead next term, he is also moving players on who can still attract big fees.

Granit Xhaka has left to join Bayer Leverkusen for £21.5m while Thomas Partey could also be departing the club, with Arsenal considering offers in excess of £30m for the Ghanaian midfielder.

Having impressed in the Premier League last term, ranking fourth across the squad for overall Sofascore rating while displaying his tenacious nature, finishing first in the squad for tackles per game, Partey became a key performer at the heart of the midfield in the Gunners’ attempt at claiming domestic glory.

Should he leave however, could Andre take over as the ideal heir for the 30-year-old? Judging by his statistics for Fluminense recently, there is no doubt he would be a worthy successor.

Across just 11 league matches so far this season for the Brazilian side, he ranks fourth in the squad while mirroring Partey’s dogged nature by making 2.4 tackles per game, enough to rank him second, while also being able to circulate the ball well, evidenced by a stunning 94% pass success rate which ranks him as the best in the squad for this metric.

Journalist Fernando Campos lauded the 21-year-old as a “monster” last year, and it is clear that he could well be an excellent addition to the heart of Arsenal’s midfield, showing the characteristics that would enable him to be a success immediately.

Arteta is looking to bring the average age of his squad down and with Timber (22), Rice (24) and Andre (21) all under the age of 25, he could be building a team which will be able to compete both domestically and in Europe over the foreseeable future, with the Brazilian replacing Partey in the process.

Steven Smith admitted his Australia side “got away with one” after rain forced an abandonment in their ICC Champions Trophy match against New Zealand at Edgbaston.Smith criticised his seamers for “one of the worst bowling displays that we’ve put on for a very long time,” as New Zealand amassed 254 for three at the end of the 39th over. And while he felt they clawed back some ground in the final six overs of the innings – New Zealand lost seven wickets for 37 runs in that period – he still accepted Australia would “have preferred to been in New Zealand’s position” when the rain came.”I thought it was probably one of the worst bowling displays that we’ve put on for a very long time,” Smith said after the match. “We bowled both sides of wicket. We gave them a lot of freebies. It was pretty ordinary.”We certainly would have preferred to be in New Zealand’s position when we came off the end there. We still had a lot of work to do and they’ve got a quality bowling attack as well. So we perhaps got away with one there.”Australia were wobbling at 53 for 3 when the match was abandoned. Both sides took a point from the game and realistically have to win both their remaining matches if they are to progress to the semi-finals.While Smith suggested “rust” might have been a factor in the performance – Mitchell Starc hasn’t played a white-ball match since February and any sort of cricket since early March, while Josh Hazlewood played just one warm-up match in a similar period – both he and opposing captain, Kane Williamson, noted the aggression of the New Zealand top order as a factor in unsettling the Australian attack.”Let’s hope it’s rust and let’s hope it’s gone,” Smith said. “Because that was, as I said, was pretty ordinary.”But credit to them. They came out quite hard and played quite well up top. And Kane timed his innings beautifully and played really well throughout the middle.”With Luke Ronchi, once an Australia player, thrashing a brisk half-century, New Zealand raced to 117 for one in the 16th over. Willaimson felt that approach may have been partially responsible for the off-colour performance from the Australian bowlers.”I thought the opening partnership from us was very, very good,” Williamson said. “And put them under a bit of pressure on a good batting surface.”I thought Ronchi was outstanding setting the tone today. Martin Guptill as well. That was a very good partnership at the top of the order against a very good bowling attack. It was a great effort by Luke and very good innings.”Both captains agreed the result was “not ideal” and accepted their sides had to win their final two games in the group stages to stand a reasonable chance of progressing.”The nature of this tournament is that every game is basically knockout,” Williamson said. “We played some good cricket and we can’t control the weather. Although it is a little bit frustrating.””It’s obviously not ideal to have a washout,” Smith said. “So for us now it’s about making sure that we’re playing each game like a final and winning the next two. It’s a pretty quick tournament. You can’t really afford a washout or a loss.”

Manchester United midfielder Fred has changed agents ahead of a potential move away from Old Trafford this summer.

Is Fred leaving Man United?

One area in which Erik ten Hag will be eager to improve his squad next season is in midfield.

Casemiro's arrival last summer papered over some of the cracks and undoubtedly made the Red Devils a stronger force to be reckoned with, but there is still lots to do to strengthen the centre of the park.

The arrival of Mason Mount is a great start, with the 24-year-old indefatigable midfielder a wonderful addition to Ten Hag's squad ahead of next season. However, with question marks over the futures of Scott McTominay and Donny van de Beek, the Dutch coach may find himself light in midfield after all.

That could be made worse by the potential departure of Fred, who has been frequently linked with a move away from Manchester this summer, albeit Ten Hag is not too concerned by the Brazilian's exit.

According to transfer expert Romano, Fred has already made a move of sorts in the window, changing the agency that represents him – something players often do before they are going to make a transfer.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano stated: "For Man United they want to do something about Fred because he's now with new agents, the same agents of Gabriel Jesus, and he's really considering to leave the club.

"He's exploring options. There is interest from Fulham, from Saudi clubs too, and so Fred could be the next one to leave because he wants to play more. He understands at Man United it's going to be very busy in the midfield also with Mason Mount, so keep an eye on Fred who could be the next one to leave the club."

Having previously been represented by compatriot and former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva, Fred – the "warrior" – has moved to Energy Sports, who also represent Jesus and a host of other Brazilian players.

Despite concern over his playing time, Fred did feature in 56 games for the Red Devils last season, although a significant amount of those appearances came as a substitute.

If the FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City was indeed Fred's final appearance for the club, he will finish with 213 appearances for the Red Devils, including 14 goals and 19 assists.

How much is Fred worth?

United will be hoping to recoup as much of the £52m they spent on Fred as possible this summer. This may be problematic given the midfielder is 30-years-old and only has one year on his current deal meaning Ten Hag isn't in the strongest negotiating position.

Man United reportedly want £20m for the 32-cap international, a fee which may be a little too steep for some of his potential suitors.

Fulham are seemingly the club most interested in him but are reportedly unwilling to match United's asking price (via Metro), with some suggestions that McTominay may be offloaded instead due to his ability to bring in a greater transfer fee.

However, with Saudi clubs sniffing around the midfielder, there is a decent chance that United will be able to get closer to their asking price and Fred could join the dozens of Premier League stars who have made the switch to Asia.