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A major update has emerged on Newcastle United’s pursuit of Charlie McArthur in the summer transfer window… 

What’s the talk?

The Telegraph’s Mike McGrath has revealed that the Magpies are on the verge of signing the youngster as Dan Ashworth closes in on his second piece of business since arriving at the club.

He has already secured the services of Matt Targett on a permanent basis and is now looking to bolster the academy set-up.

McGrath Tweeted: “Newcastle are close to completing deal for Kilmarnock centre-back Charlie McArthur. Scotland youth international seen as huge prospect but sources at his club say it is difficult to stand in way when youngster is targeted by a Premier League club.”

Eddie Howe will be buzzing

The Toon head coach will be buzzing with this news for multiple reasons.

Firstly, he will be excited by McArthur’s potential and will be looking forward to seeing him develop in the coming years.

Kilmarnock dubbed him their “rising academy star” and he has previously been linked with both Manchester City and Liverpool. This shows that he has caught the eye of both sides of the border and has done enough to convince two of the best teams in the country to take an interest in him.

The gem has captained Scotland at U17 level on ten occasions and made his debut for his club at the age of 16 – making four appearances for Kilmarnock in total to date.

These achievements show that he has made incredible progress at such a young age as he has become a leader amongst his peers for his country and he has been fast-tracked to the first team at club level.

He, therefore, is a promising young player with the scope to develop in the future and Howe will be buzzing to help him to fulfil his potential in the years to come at St. James’ Park.

The Magpies coach will also be delighted by this deal as it shows that Ashworth is thinking about the long-term as well as the here and now. He is not willing to go all out on experienced, first-team, options with no view to how the team will look in five or six years and this shows that he has a proactive approach that will help the club build for the future.

This will allow Howe to plan what he wants his side to look like in the long-term and allow him to make strategic signings with a view to progressing the club, which is why he will be buzzing with this swoop for a ‘huge prospect’.

AND in other news, NUFC can land their own Foden in deal for “explosive” £30m dynamo, he’s “dangerous”…

The popularity of Premier League online betting has grown exponentially in recent years. More and more people are placing bets on their favourite teams, and the amount of money being wagered has increased significantly.

The reasons for this rapid growth in popularity are numerous. Naturally, the internet has made it much easier than ever to place bets. You can do it from the comfort of your own home, and you don’t have to go to a physical betting shop.

On Premier League betting sites, there is also more choice than ever before when it comes to online bookmakers. You can now choose between dozens of different sites that you can bet with, and each offers different odds and markets. As a result, you can conveniently find the best value for your bets.

Since the choices of betting sites are vast, we’ve decided to do the research for you and present you with five new and top-rated Premier League betting sites. Let’s go.

List of the top 5 new Premier League betting sites

For our research, we took a couple of things into consideration. First, we made sure that the sites on our list are reputable and have a good track record. Next, we made sure that the sites offer good odds and lines on Premier League matches. Finally, we’ve picked the top five Premier League betting websites that are easy to use and navigate.

Here are five of the best new Premier League betting sites:

1. Betfair

2. Ladbrokes

3. Coral

4. Paddy Power

5. William Hill

Since the growth of social media has played a role in the popularity of online betting, people can share tips and advice with each other, which makes it easier to make informed decisions about which bets to place. For all five sites mentioned above, you can easily find such tips online.

How do these new Premier League betting sites compare to existing ones?

There are a handful of key points to consider when comparing new Premier League betting sites to existing ones. The first is the odds offered on each site. Newer sites may offer better odds in an attempt to attract new customers, so it’s worth checking out a few different options before placing your bets.

Another thing to consider is the range of options offered by each site. Some sites may only offer bets on the outcome of matches, while others will also offer bets on things like first goalscorer, correct score, and so on. It’s worth checking out the options offered by each site to see which one offers the best selection for your needs.

Finally, the bonuses and promotions offered by each site are more lucrative on newer websites. Namely, newer sites may offer more generous bonuses in an attempt to attract new customers, so it’s worth checking them out and making the most of your initial betting experience.

What are the potential risks of using new Premier League betting sites?

There are a few potential risks to consider when using new Premier League betting sites. We’ll list them all out to help you get prepared.

1. You may not be familiar with the site or how it works, which can lead to making mistakes when placing bets or not getting the best odds possible. To avoid this risk, always read the terms and conditions.

2. The site may not be reputable or trustworthy, which could lead to your personal and financial information being compromised. With the five websites, we’ve listed above, you needn’t worry and can avoid this risk.

3. The site may not offer good customer service or have a good reputation for paying out winnings. However, all of the websites we’ve listed have top-notch customer service, so you’re safe here too.

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Everton have already been linked with a number of players this summer as Frank Lampard sets out to improve the squad following a disappointing Premier League season, and now a reliable source has revealed a new potential transfer target.

What’s the latest?

According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the Toffees have joined the race to sign Montpellier winger Stephy Mavididi.

The Italian journalist tweeted: “Stephy Mavididi could leave Montpellier this summer. Many clubs have approached his agents including West Ham, Brighton, Southampton, Everton and OM. Deal still at early stages but there are good chances for Mavididi to make his move in the coming weeks.”

Mavididi would be a huge coup for Everton

Everton are in desperate need of improvement after they narrowly avoided their first-ever Premier League relegation with a win in the penultimate game of the season, so supporters will be excited that the club is working to identify players who can add depth and quality to the squad.

Mavididi has been a consistent attacking threat for Montpellier in Ligue 1 this season, scoring eight goals, delivering three assists and creating four big chances for his team over his 30 league appearances.

For comparison, only Richarlison hit more than five league goals for Everton in 2021/22, so Mavididi could give Lampard’s side much greater potency judging by his goal return in the French top flight.

The former Arsenal loanee has received high praise from his idol Thierry Henry in recent months, with the Gunners legend saying of the 24-year-old on commentary for Amazon (via The Score): “What I’ve always liked about Stephy Mavididi is that he’s a hard-working player who closes (opponents) down.

“He’s always in the right place. What was missing was finishing — whether to give the ball or to score — but now he’s brought that to his game.”

With that in mind, the £20m-valued ace could be a great prospective addition to the squad at Goodison Park. As above, he is renowned as a hard-working forward who is capable of delivering plenty of goalscoring opportunities from centre-forward or out wide.

However, Farhad Moshiri will need to act fast if he does want to secure Mavididi’s signature this summer, as the 24-year-old has a number of clubs interested in making a move for him. If the Everton chief can pull it off, it has the makings of a real coup for the Toffees.

AND in other news – No-brainer: Moshiri must seal bargain Everton swoop for “very strong” £73k-p/w leader

Manchester United’s rebuild is beginning to take shape under Erik ten Hag with the Dutchman officially starting his position last week.

What’s the word?

The Dutchman is already getting to work in the transfer market with the club thought to be in direct contract with Barcelona to sign Frenkie de Jong.

However, another player is on their radar according to the ever-reliable Fabrizio Romano.

Speaking on the United Stand YouTube channel, the Italian reporter revealed interest in Benfica’s Darwin Nunez.

He said: “The situation seems pretty clear with Darwin, they are exploring this possibility. I’m 100% sure that his name has been mentioned internally at Manchester United, so I would keep his name on the list for Man United, he’s a player that they really like, he’s a serious possibility.”

Previous reports have stated that the 22-year-old could cost in the region of £68m this summer.

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Imagine him and de Jong

United’s transfer business last summer was incredibly eye-catching with Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo arriving.

They looked like tremendous acquisitions on the surface but a sixth-placed finish in the Premier League showcased that perhaps they weren’t integrated sufficiently.

Ronaldo still ended the campaign as the club’s top scorer but additions like Sancho for the future is what ten Hag’s rebuild should revolve around.

Signing a player the former Ajax boss knows well in de Jong would be a fabulous start to the summer but combining him with Nunez would be a mouthwatering thought for all of the fans inside Old Trafford next term.

The Uruguayan scored a mighty 34 goals for Benfica this season and that’s a tally that could become even greater in 2022/23 if he signs for United and lines up alongside the Barcelona man.

De Jong isn’t the most attacking player but his tally of 1.3 key passes per match and 1.6 dribbles a game place him fourth in those respective metrics at United.

That type of progressive possession and passing play would benefit Nunez, someone who needs the best service possible in order to be a success in the Premier League.

Described as what could be a “spectacular” signing for Man United by their former Uruguayan talent, Diego Forlan, this is a signing that has the potential to get the crowd rocking.

Forget Ronaldo and co, Nunez and de Jong are very much the future of the Red Devils.

AND in other news, MUFC plot bid to sign “unstoppable” 30-goal “nightmare”, he’d become ten Hag’s Salah…

Manchester United are lining up a bid for Brazilian talent Joao Gomes as Erik ten Hag aims to start the club’s summer transfer business early.

What’s the news?

South American news outlet BolaVIP have reported that the Red Devils are sending scouts to watch Flamengo star Joao Gomes in action as they appear keen to bring him to England.

It was originally TNTSports which linked United with the 21-year-old in March, and it looks like Ten Hag is about to get a closer look at the player.

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A fee of around R$200m (£33m) is what the Manchester club are willing to pay for the defensive midfielder, according to journalist Gustavo Henrique, and this seems a reasonable fee for someone of Gomes’s talent and age.

Imagine him and Bruno

One of Ten Hag’s main priorities at Old Trafford will surely be to rejuvenate the midfield. With the future of Paul Pogba still hanging in the air and Nemanja Matic leaving, there will be a need to bolster United’s options in this area.

Gomes could well be an ideal signing and he has a respectable WhoScored average rating of 6.85 this season. His pass success rate is an excellent 88.4%, and a player with such impressive passing ability is one that the Dutchman will surely want in his team.

Having a holding midfielder of his ball distribution in the team would allow more creative freedom to the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo. Knowing that they have a solid midfielder behind them with the attributes to break up play and potentially build attacks from the base of midfield could be a game-changer going into next season.

Gomes has been described in the past as the “great ball thief”, and this quote perfectly summarises his qualities. The 21-year-old makes 4.1 tackles per game and wins back possession 0.4 times per 90 minutes.

For a reported fee of £33m, Ten Hag should be making Gomes one of his first summer signings at Old Trafford.

AND in other news, Bid incoming: Sky Sports journalist drops MUFC transfer update, Ten Hag will be thrilled

Leeds United correspondent Phil Hay has claimed that the Whites are working on a move to sign Aberdeen defender Calvin Ramsay.

The Lowdown: Aberdeen approve Ramsay sale

The Whites were first linked with a move for the 18-year-old during the January transfer window. Rumours have continued in recent months, with reports at the end of April suggesting Leeds were granted permission to enter talks with the ‘confident’ defender.

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Aberdeen have green-lighted a possible sale due to needing the funds and are holding out for a ‘significant’ seven-figure fee.

The Latest: Hay’s claim on Ramsay

Reliable reporter Hay shared an in-depth story on The Athletic late on Sunday evening after the Whites secured their Premier League status on the final day.

Hay touched on transfer targets within the report, claiming that Leeds chiefs are working on a move for Ramsay. A fee has also been agreed for Brenden Aaronson, while a Premier League forward is also on the agenda.

The Verdict: Exciting

Although Victor Orta’s big-money signings haven’t exactly been brilliant, the director of football has had great success when it comes to bringing in young talent.

Leeds became the first team in Premier League history to hand eight teenagers their debuts in a single season, with the likes of Joe Gelhardt and Sam Greenwood impressing on the final day.

Ramsay, who is 18 years of age, has been a regular for Aberdeen, contributing to 10 goals in 33 games this season, so he appears to be another star of the future. He is also wanted by Liverpool, so if the Whites can push through a move over the coming weeks, it could be an extremely exciting one in years to come.

In other news: Leeds have also made contact over ‘outstanding’ forward; Orta not messing around

Tottenham are interested in a deal to bring Evan Ndicka to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the summer transfer window.

What’s the talk?

That’s according to a claim made by Fabrice Hawkins, with the French journalist revealing on Twitter (via Sport Witness) that Antonio Conte’s side are now tracking the Eintracht Frankfurt centre-back ahead of a potential move at the end of the current campaign.

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Hawkins added that both Manchester United and AS Monaco are also interested in a deal for the 22-year-old this summer, although the former France under-21 international has not ruled out the possibility of remaining in Frankfurt in order to play Champions League football with the newly-crowned Europa League winners.

“One of the leaders”

Considering just how impressive Ndicka has been in Germany this season, and with the signing of a left-footed centre-back being one of Antonio Conte’s priorities this summer, it is unsurprising to learn of the 52-year-old’s interest in the Frenchman.

Indeed, over his 32 Bundesliga appearances this term, the £25.2m-rated talent has been “one of the leaders” (according to Frankfurt journalist Christopher Michel) in Eintracht’s backline, helping his side to keep five clean sheets, along with making 1.5 interceptions, 1.9 tackles and 4.1 clearances and winning 6.2 duels (at a success rate of 60%) per game.

The left-footed defender has also highly impressed in an attacking capacity, scoring four goals, registering four assists and creating three big chances for his team-mates, in addition to making 48.8 passes, taking 0.8 shots and completing 0.4 dribbles per match.

These returns have seen the player who Michel also dubbed an “incredible” talent average a remarkable SofaScore match rating of 7.12, ranking him as Oliver Glasner’s second-best performer in the German top-flight behind Filip Kostic.

Furthermore, according to FBRef data, Ndicka also ranks in the top 6% of centre-backs in Europe’s big five leagues for aerial duels won per 90, as well as the top 5% for blocks, the top 13% for pressures, the top 22% for tackles, the top 3% for assists and the top 20% for dribbles completed over the last 365 days.

As such, should the Frenchman indeed be available for as little as €20m (£17m) this summer, it would seem advisable for Fabio Paratici to launch an offer for the Eintracht Frankfurt starlet, as Ndicka undoubtedly has the potential to become a leader in Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur defence.

AND in other news – Bid incoming: Paratici set to launch offer for £59m Spurs target, he’s “a phenomenon”

Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a hammer blow to their top-four hopes heading into today’s Premier League clash with Burnley…

What’s the latest?

Spurs boss Antonio Conte has confirmed ahead of kick-off that centre-back Cristian Romero’s season is now over after he sustained a “serious injury” against Liverpool.

The Argentina international was a surprise absentee during their 3-0 win over arch-rivals Arsenal, who they remain one point behind in the race for a place in next season’s Champions League.

And now, all has been revealed.

“We understood in the last few days that Romero had a serious injury and has finished this season because there are only two games to go and he has no time to recover for these two games,” he told reporters (via the Evening Standard).

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Hammer blow in top-four tussle

Tottenham cannot afford to slip up over the remaining two matches of the season, so to not have the standout defender available for either will certainly come as a massive and gutting blow to Conte.

His replacement, Davinson Sanchez, did perform well against the Gunners but much of his time in N17 has been blighted by inconsistencies, even leading to some pundits describing him as a “liability” to the team.

The fact that he has not tied down a regular place amongst the starting XI since he arrived in 2017 is telling enough.

Romero, however, has quickly emerged as a fan-favourite and a key cog within this three-at-the-back system that the Italian head coach deploys. Indeed, fellow Atalanta arrival Pierluigi Gollini hinted towards his suitability earlier in the campaign.

“This guy is an animal, I swear. He’s perfect for the Premier League,” the backup goalkeeper told the Evening Standard.

“He’s played for many years with three at the back and especially when you play with a very aggressive style and play man for man, it’s a completely different thing to in a four. You have to work and defend more like a group of four and defend more the zone and less the man. So he needs to adjust.”

No centre-back is winning more headers (two per game), tackles (2.8 per game) or interceptions (1.5 per game), whilst an 86.7% passing accuracy when also attempting 2.6 long balls per game shows that he’s equally adept with the ball at his feet.

Thus meaning he can seriously help Spurs play out from the back with calm, cool and collected composure, on top of his evident animal-like defensive capabilities.

He will be an awfully big miss for the Lilywhites heading into these final two fixtures against the Clarets and Norwich City.

AND in other news, Imagine him and Bentancur: Spurs can find perfect Conte gem in £49.5m-rated “phenomenon”…

Manchester United have joined the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt’s 22-year-old centre-back Evan N’Dicka.

What’s the word?

That is according to a report from Sport Bild, via Manchester Evening News, which claimed that the Frenchman has caught the eye of the Red Devils, who are keen on adding a central defender to their ranks this summer.

With N’Dicka’s contract expiring at the end of next season, it is said that Frankfurt will look to cash in on him whilst they still can. It is believed that a fee of €20m (£17.1m) will be enough to prise the starlet from the clutches of the Europa League finalists.

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Maguire’s successor

Featuring in 94% of Frankfurt’s Bundesliga season, the 22-year-old – who has been described by journalist Jacque Talbot as a “towering” presence at 6 foot 4 – has enjoyed a prosperous campaign which has seen him become a mainstay at the heart of the Eintracht defence.

With an average of 12.4 pressures and 2.34 blocks per game, N’Dicka has registered elite numbers in comparison to positionally similar players in Europe’s top five leagues over the past year, as per FBRef.

Speaking of positionally similar players, being a natural left-footed centre-back with astonishing numbers in-possession (more on that later), he automatically poses a threat to Harry Maguire’s spot in the starting XI.

With Raphael Varane a natural right footer, Erik ten Hag would surely prefer the partnership of N’Dicka and Varane over N’Dicka and Maguire.

Remember N’Dicka’s match average of 12.4 pressures per game? Maguire registers around half of this total with 6.26 pressure per 90 and also loses out to N’Dicka’s average of 2.34 blocks, with the Englishman registering an average of 1.42 per game.

The best thing about N’Dicka is that he brings solidity at the back whilst driving his team forward in possession. He is fearless, achieving around 6.91 passes under pressure per 90.

With the caveat that he plays as a left-sided centre-back in a back-three, and is given licence to overlap, N’Dicka boasts some serious attacking numbers – having delivered four goals and four assists for Frankfurt in the Bundesliga this season – eight goal contributions as a centre-back!

With an average of 0.75 shot-creating actions per 90 and total match average of 1.06 carries into the final third, the 22-year-old is extremely well-rounded, with his defensive participations not faltering to this attacking display. Instead, N’Dicka makes his challenges high-up the pitch, with 0.85 of his 2.05 total tackles coming in the middle third of the pitch.

As a natural left-footed defender with a lot of potential and a fearless nature in possession, Evan N’Dicka could form a formidable French partnership with Varane at the heart of the United defence.

However, with the 22-year-old used to operating in a back-three, he would need time to adapt into a two-man partnership, with his attacking contributions bound to take a hit in the process.

In other news: Man United are now best placed to sign £83m “diamond”, just imagine him & CR7 

Leeds United have been in contact with the representatives of Adama Traore, who is also wanted by Everton, ahead of a possible summer move.

The Lowdown: Traore at Barcelona

Traore, described as ‘undefendable’ by Jurgen Klopp, joined Barcelona on a season-long loan last summer from Wolves.

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The 26-year-old has made just 15 appearances for the Catalan giants however, failing to score and registering four assists.

Barcelona have an option to make a move permanent at the end of the season, but Wolves expect him to return to the Midlands this summer.

The Latest: Leeds contact

TEAMtalk shared a story regarding Traore on Thursday, claiming Leeds are chasing the Spaniard’s signature.

The winger has a long-standing interest from Elland Road chiefs, who have already made contact with Traore’s representatives.

Everton are also keen on the Wolves man, so this update may come as a blow to Leeds’ relegation rivals.

The Verdict: Avoid?

You’d expect that Leeds will need to remain a Premier League side over the coming weeks to have any chance of signing Traore this summer, but it looks as if Victor Orta is looking to put a deal in place regardless.

However, Traore hasn’t exactly hasn’t had the best of seasons in Spain, continuing to struggle in front of goal, so a summer swoop could be another big gamble.

Traore has lacked end product throughout his career, scoring just 20 senior club goals in 256 games. Therefore, if Jesse Marsch guides the Whites to safety, they could be better off looking at a more prolific wide man, especially with Raphinha looking likely to join Barcelona.

In other news: Leeds officials sent abroad as Radz plots move for 56-goal attacker.