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As per a reliable report from The Telegraph, a big Tottenham Hotspur transfer update has now come to light involving Aston Villa star John McGinn.

The Lowdown: Conte set for summer charge…

Spurs head coach Antonio Conte, after orchestrating a stunning turnaround, has guided the Premier League top-four chasers to within touching distance of a Champions League qualification place.

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The Italian has grown popular among the fanbase and beyond but the Lilywhites will have to work hard this summer and prove that they’re serious about matching his ambition.

The Times claim he is ready to offload a plethora of senior players whilst bringing in ‘at least’ six major signings as he plots a major overhaul at Hotspur Way.

Midfield upgrades are on the agenda also, according to reports, with Conte eyeing that position as well as three defenders and a forward (The Times).

The Latest: Telegraph make big McGinn claim…

As per The Telegraph, the former Chelsea manager has one man in his sights as he ‘targets’ Villa midfielder McGinn this summer.

Indeed, the Scotland international is said to be ‘highly rated’ by Spurs and ‘will feature further in their discussions’ as the next transfer window looms.

The Verdict: Get it done?

McGinn’s value, according to reports, would be around the £40 million mark.

Taking this into account, we believe a Spurs move for the ‘coveted’ top flight ace is surely a no-brainer with Steven Gerrard’s crucial asset having established himself as a pivotal figurehead in the Midlands.

According to WhoScored, only three Villa players have featured over more top-flight minutes than McGinn this season and the 27-year-old reins supreme over all of his teammates in terms of match rating per 90 (7.19) and tackles won on average (3.1).

Indeed, it’s little wonder former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell has called him ‘priceless’ and a ‘workhorse’ (Football Insider).

In other news: ‘Spurs will…’ – Fabrizio Romano makes exciting behind-scenes claim with Conte ‘very happy’, find out more here.

Pundit Kevin Campbell has been reacting to Manchester United’s interest in Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, Football Insider report.

The Lowdown: United links

Erik ten Hag has made a six-week head start on an Old Trafford rebuild after recently terminating his Ajax deal.

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A reunion with former Ajax midfielder De Jong appears to be high on his radar, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealing earlier this week that United ‘will try again’ in their pursuit of the 25-year-old.

Ten Hag ‘would love to change’ De Jong’s mind over an Old Trafford move, and recent reports have suggested that a move may now be ‘close’.

The Latest: Campbell’s comments

Another player who has been linked with a move to Old Trafford is Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante.

Campbell, who contributes for Sky Sports, was talking to FI regarding the rumours on the two, specifically the update from Romano.

He said Ten Hag needs to add ‘experience’ to his midfield ranks and believes the pair would ‘transform Man United straight away’.

“You need experience as well.

“This is the problem. [Scott] McTominay and Fred are decent players but they are not experienced at the top, top level.

“When you talk about De Jong and Kante you are talking about a Netherlands international at Barcelona and a World Cup winner. Kante has won Premier League titles with two clubs. He is a top player.

“Yes, he has suffered injuries of late but the geezer’s a running machine when fit. He’s unbelievable.

“Those two signings would transform Man United straight away. I like the names they’re talking about. The key is, can they get them?”

The Verdict: Needed

There is a real possibility Ten Hag will have just three senior midfielders left at Old Trafford over the coming months.

Nemanja Matic is set to leave, while Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata are all out of contract. That will leave Ten Hag with Scott McTominay, Fred and Bruno Fernandes.

Therefore, it is clear that midfield reinforcements are needed, one of which being De Jong. Ten Hag will know how to get the best out of his fellow countryman after their time at Ajax, so hopefully, a deal can go through over the coming months.

If Kante were to follow, United fans would surely start to believe Ten Hag is finally the man to turn things around.

In other news: Ten Hag loves him: Man Utd now ‘pressing’ to sign transfer listed Italian after agent meeting. 

West Ham are plotting a move to sign Fenerbahce right back Bright Osayi-Samuel ahead of next season as David Moyes looks to boost his defensive options.

What’s the word?

That’s according to Football Insider, who states that West Ham, Southampton, and Brentford are in the running for the player ahead of the summer transfer window.

The player could be reportedly available for €3m (£2.5m) and this would represent a fantastic deal for whoever goes on to sign Osayi-Samuel.

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Forget Coufal

It’s no secret that Moyes wants to enhance his West Ham squad as they aim to repeat their European heroics from this season in next year’s campaign.

More goals from the defence would be more than welcomed and Moyes could land a big Coufal upgrade with the younger, more attacking Osayi-Samuel.

Coufal hasn’t scored any goals this season, although he has registered four assists, whereas the young Englishman has netted once, as well as providing three assists during the campaign.

The Fenerbahce right-back has more than double the number of shots than Coufal (24 to 11) and lands a greater percentage on target (45.8% to 36.4%).

Osayi-Samuel’s ability to operate in various positions would also give him an advantage over Coufal and this is something Moyes should be seriously considering.

The aforementioned fee for the 24-year-old is a bargain, especially in today’s world of sheer greed and overinflated transfer fees.

Not only that, but he could make the club millions in profit if he is successful over the next few seasons. The Premier League is one of the finest in the world and his value could skyrocket following excellent performances.

Former manager Mark Warburton stated in the past that he is a “real handful” and has the pace that can “terrify defenders” and if this isn’t a glowing recommendation of his skill set, then I don’t know what is.

AND in other news, 11 games, 0 goals: Bilic made “huge mistake” on WHU dud who cost £2.5m per yellow card

Having suffered relegation to the Championship last season, West Brom supporters would have expected their team to bounce straight back up, or at least go close to doing so.

That has not been the case, however, with the Baggies missing the play-off places by eight points, a gap which could have been breached as a consequence of them scoring more goals this season.

With just 52 goals scored across the entire 46-game season, West Brom ended up as the sixth-lowest scorers in the league. That will surely annoy Steve Bruce, who took over as manager from Valerien Ismael in February.

The Baggies need to find goals from somewhere else other than their top scorer Karlan Grant. and a perfect solution to that problem could come in the form of Newcastle United loanee Elliot Anderson.

The 19-year-old, who has spent half of the season on loan at Joey Barton’s Bristol Rovers, has grasped the opportunity with both hands; and among his 13 goal contributions (eight goals and five assists) in 21 games, he delivered the all-important final goal to add to his two assists in their majestic 7-0 rout of Scunthorpe United, which sealed an unlikely automatic promotion to League One at the weekend.

On the chalkboard

Having been linked with Coventry City, Reading and Stoke City, it is West Brom who arguably need him the most.

Bruce would agree, having stated that his side are in need of signings for next season when he said (via Birmingham Mail): “I think we need as many as five or six [signings] – a major overhaul is needed… The supporters need a new face or two who they can get right behind.”

Dubbed a “generational” talent by some Newcastle supporters, Anderson offers a much more esteemed service compared to that of Adam Reach, who has just four attacking returns in the form of two goals and two assists in 34 Championship appearances this season.

Occupying the same level of versatility, with the ability to play out on the wing and through the centre, Anderson is much more clinical, presents a greater threat with 13 goals and assists from 21 matches and would bring energy to a team which is in need of youthful presence.

The signing of a prospect rated at around £180k by Transfermarkt could bolster the Baggies’ goal threat considerably and his versatility would allow him to function in either of Bruce’s 3-5-2 or 4-4-2 systems.

In other news: Bruce can finally axe 27 y/o liability as WBA eye bid for £3m-rated “difference maker” 

Nottingham Forest are set to miss out on the future signing of Lyon’s Houssem Aouar, according to reports.

The Lowdown: Negotiation rollercoaster

The Reds agreed personal terms to bring the 24-year-old to the Premier League over the summer, and were claimed to have made multiple offers to try and secure his services.

Despite these approaches though, an agreement failed to be reached with the Ligue 1 giants, and if Steve Cooper’s side were hoping to take another bite at the cherry in January, that might now prove difficult.

The Latest: Lyon to offer Aouar new deal

According to French outlet Foot Mercato (via Sport Witness), Lyon are ‘looking to extend’ Aouar’s contract, which is set to expire in 2023.

It’s stated that the midfielder ‘could start speaking with other clubs’ from the New Year, but the Groupama Stadium outfit are ‘keen to avoid’ that happening.

The report reads that Forest ‘might be blocked’ out of a move, should their target end up accepting the fresh terms placed in front of him.

The Verdict: Walk away

Completing the signing of Aouar was always going to be an ambitious move by Forest, but they clearly must have seen that there was no way through in the end.

The ‘impeccable’ maestro, as dubbed by football talent scout Jacek Kulig, is currently valued at £22.5m, but this will surely increase should he put pen to paper on a new deal at Lyon.

The Reds ended up securing Morgan Gibbs-White from Wolves instead, and if Aouar is set to have a bigger price tag over his head in the future, this makes the chances of considering a move even more unlikely.

Liverpool have not had the most faultless of starts to their new campaign, having dropped numerous points in the Premier League and more recently suffering a Champions League drubbing in Naples.

Even the games which they have won, against the likes of Ajax and Newcastle United, they have relied upon late goals to snatch victory.

It is not the confident and assured side we are used to seeing, and it is clear that the absence of Sadio Mane has disrupted their free-flowing attack more than Jurgen Klopp expected. He scored 120 times and assisted 49 times for a side that won nearly everything during his time at the club.

That is why he could perhaps turn to a youngster to add some freshness to his front line, with Kaide Gordon a natural option to succeed the Senegalese speedster.

The 17-year-old has only made a handful of senior appearances for the Reds but did manage to bag his first goal in a 4-1 win over Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup last January.

The tricky winger clearly outlined that the U18s Premier League was below his station, having scored nine and assisted a further three in just 15 games.

Despite his age, he seems to have taken to the Premier League 2 with similar ease, again scoring four and assisting another one in just eight games.

He has already proven that he can handle the step up in age division, and there is no doubt that it won’t be long until he makes that last step up to break into the first team.

Speaking after his first goal for the club, Klopp labelled him a “special kid” before claiming that “he is a really calm, a great finisher.”

He continued:

“Kaide is a special talent, and it’s great to see that he’s already doing well and making an impression”.

With the German already seemingly a big fan of the youngster, it should be no surprise to see him break through in the coming years. His arrival comes at a good time, with Liverpool having scored 15 goals this Premier League season in six games.

However, nine of those came against a hopeless AFC Bournemouth side, so in reality, it papers over the cracks that are their misfiring front line.

Perhaps Gordon can come in and add a bit more hunger and desire, revitalising those around him and kickstarting his side’s campaign properly now, helping those around Anfield forget about the now long-departed Mane.