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Liverpool look set to secure the services of Wolves teenager Harvey Owen in a deal worth up to £800,000.

What’s the latest Liverpool transfer news?

Jurgen Klopp and FSG are set for a busy summer in the transfer window, with the manager set to play a big role in the club’s off-field decisions. New midfielders are thought to be an area of priority for the Reds when strengthening their first-team, but it seems as if adding to their academy ranks also won’t be forgotten.

The club brought in Ben Doak from Celtic last summer, with the 17-year-old already making his Premier League debut, turning out on five occasions at senior level. It looks as if Liverpool have their eyes on another exciting gem in Owen, with an update emerging in the last 48 hours.

According to The Secret Scout on Twitter, the Reds are set to complete a deal for the 14-year-old. He has been offered a pre-scholarship deal on Merseyside and a transfer could rise to £800,000 in total, more than the £600,000 the club paid for Doak.

Who is Owen?

As mentioned, Owen is still just 14 years of age, however, he has already caught the eye for Wolves. A right-footed defender who can play in a back three or back four, Owen was praised by Wolves academy coach Wes Hughes, who believes the teenager can “can surprise a few” in the future, while also sharing an interaction between Owen and former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure.

"Harvey was introduced to the group last year as a 13-year-old playing in the under-15s youth cup. The boys went on and did quite well in the competition and got to the semi-final – Harvey was a part of that journey and the boys really took to him as a younger player.

"We recently played at Tottenham and he had a nice pat on the back from an ex-player in Yaya Toure. He personally went up to Harvey and said that he had a lot of potential and would be a really good player in the future, so I think he'll be really proud of that."

The Reds appear to rate Owen highly in order to be willing to pay a six-figure fee for his services, so the England U15 international could be a name to keep an eye on in the Anfield academy in years to come.

Presenter and Leeds United supporter Oscar Marrio has been reacting to a managerial update from Elland Road regarding Brendan Rodgers.

What’s the latest Leeds manager news involving Rodgers?

The Whites look set to be on the search for another new manager this summer, with current head coach Sam Allardyce only in charge until the end of the season.

Allardyce, the fourth man to lead Leeds this season, has yet to win any of his three games as interim manager, with the club staring down the barrel of relegation from the Premier League. A final-day win over Tottenham may not be enough to save the Whites from the drop, with attention turning to a busy summer.

The 49ers Enterprises look likely to take over from Andrea Radrizzani, with discussions over taking majority control gathering pace in recent weeks, even in the event of relegation. A new manager will be on their to-do list, with Phil Hay stating that Rodgers is likely to become a target if the worst happens this weekend.

"Should they go down, recently-sacked Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers is likely to come into the equation, at least in terms of the sort of coach they would want. Whether Rodgers is open to working in the EFL again, having led Swansea City up from it in 2011, is another matter altogether."

Reacting to the update, All Leeds TV presenter Marrio took to Twitter, claiming Rodgers “would be absolutely perfect for the rebuild” at Elland Road.

“Rodgers with a sporting director would be absolutely perfect for the rebuild. Doubts about his longevity beyond 2-3 seasons are fair but I honestly couldn’t care less at this point about that. Look at his first 1-2 seasons success wise at every club he’s been at since 2010 ish.”

Is Brendan Rodgers still out of work?

Rodgers left Leicester City last month after more than four years in charge, and yes, he is still without a job. The Northern Irishman averaged an impressive 1.59 points per game during his time with the Foxes, however, that took a hit this season with his side involved in a relegation battle.

Leicester could end up falling with Leeds down to the Championship, a division Rodgers has previous success getting out of with Swansea City. Since then, the 50-year-old has won plenty of honours with Celtic and even lifted the FA Cup with Leicester in 2020/21, so if Leeds were to persuade someone like Rodgers to join them, it could be a smart move and one that Marrio would seemingly be on board with.

Aston Villa are in talks with the agent of the Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio over a potential summer transfer to the Premier League.

How much does Asensio earn?

It was a season to cherish for Villa with the arrival of Unai Emery seeing their fortunes change dramatically as their relegation fears turned into European ecstasy.

Although Villa have finished in the European spots, they still need to qualify for the Europa Conference League.

However, on the back of their showings this season, there will be a lot of confidence oozing out of this current Villa side.

But with potential European football to consider, the Spanish manager may be hoping to add further quality and strength in depth over the coming months.

And it seems they are already looking to address the extra quality with the links to the likes of Asensio who is expected to depart Real Madrid this summer.

Indeed, the £163k-per-week star is believed to be subject of interest from the Premier League side who have held talks with Jorge Mendes ahead of the summer window.

And speaking on his Here We Go podcast, the Italian journalist has shone some light on the latest surrounding the Spaniard's future:

"His agent, Jorge Mendes is speaking to Aston Villa to Paris Saint-Germain, where Luis Campos was already informed of the situation of Asensio last summer then in January, he's always been around this Asensio situation and Italian clubs. But Aston Villa and PSG looks like they are really determined to sign Marco Asensio."

How old is Asensio?

The 27-year-old is expected to become a free agent over the coming weeks which will allow him to depart the Bernabeu as a free agent.

And whilst he still has plenty of years left in the tank, he would arrive at Villa Park with plenty of experience playing at the ver top level.

Indeed, the Spaniard has played a whopping 285 times for Madrid across all competitions and 59 of those games have come in Europe's elite competition.

However, this could potentially raise some concern as to whether Villa may prove the most desirable option for Asensio over the coming weeks/months with Paris Saint-Germain said to be showing an interest.

The Ligue 1 champions would be able to offer Asensio the ability to showcase his talent in the elite European competition, whereas, Villa still need to qualify for Europe's third-tier competition.

But one thing which may work in their favour is having Emery in the dugout as their manager with the Spaniard potentially proving a real plus point in Villa's approach.

The 51-year-old was hailed by Gary Neville earlier in the season with the Sky Sports man suggesting the Spaniard was viewed as a "god" back in his homeland.

If this is the case, could this make Villa a real option for Asensio this summer?

Tottenham Hotspur have been called a “hot mess” amid reports Celtic manager Ange Postcoglou is a leading contender for the Spurs job.

What’s the latest on Ange Postecoglou to Spurs?

The Lilywhites still have a fair few names on their managerial shortlist to succeed Antonio Conte, who left north London over two months ago.

Indeed, Marco Silva of Fulham, Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi and free agent Graham Potter have been mentioned most recently, with chairman Daniel Levy also personally holding Luis Enrique talks.

Former Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers and ex-River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo are being linked too, but it appears Postecoglou is a name gathering more and more momentum.

Relible outlets have suggested in the last few days that the 57-year-old has become a leading contender for the Tottenham job, coming as he chases a domestic treble north of the border.

Celtic face off against Inverness at Hampden Park this Saturday, a game which will go some way to cementing Postecoglou’s status as one of their most successful managers of recent years.

However, despite his great success at Parkhead, members of the media are not exactly thrilled by his potential Tottenham appointment this summer.

Journalist Oli Gamp of The Daily Mail, writing on Twitter, believes Spurs hiring the Australian would be the worst decision made by Levy in the last five years.

Pulling no punches in his damning assessment of Spurs, Gamp brands the club a “hot mess” in response to Postecoglou’s links to N17.

Who is Ange Postecoglou?

Going off his entertaining brand of football and silverware accumulated at numerous sides, whatever the quality of division, we believe Gamp’s assessment of Postecoglou is a slightly harsh one.

Revered for his “beautiful” style of attacking play, the former Brisband Roar boss has won 10 pieces of silverware across an impressive career, and could well make it 11 this weekend.

Snooker legend John Higgins is certainly aware of Postecoglou’s impact at Celtic since being appointed in the summer of 2021, giving this glowing assessment on him to STV (via The Celtic Way):

“Ange Postecoglou has been amazing for the club he has come in and everybody just loves him, so for as long as he stays at Celtic I think we can look forward to more games like the weekend for, hopefully, years to come.”

The tactician is a beloved figure at his current club, and for good reason, so Spurs critics certainly shouldn’t discount him so quickly.

Leicester City are looking for a new permanent manager following their relegation from the Premier League this season, and a former Liverpool legend is among the names of the shortlist.

The Foxes could begin their summer rebuild by appointing former Aston Villa and Rangers boss Steven Gerrard, as per journalist Tom Collomosse.

Will Steven Gerrard become Leicester manager?

Gerrard has been without a club since he was sacked by Villa back in October after less than a year in charge.

The Liverpool native was dismissed after a poor run of form to start the season and was replaced by former Arsenal manager Unai Emery who later helped guide Villa to a place in next season’s Europa Conference League.

The former Reds captain had a successful stint in Scotland and helped guide Rangers to their Scottish title in ten years back in 2021 before his move to Villa Park.

Gerrard is one of a number of names on the shortlist to take over at the King Power Stadium, which includes current interim boss Dean Smith, former Fulham and AFC Bournemouth head coach Scott Parker and current Manchester City assistant coach Enzo Maresca.

Leicester could face competition from fellow-relegated side Leeds, who The Mail claim are also interested in offering Gerrard a role as head coach. Leeds are looking for a new manager following Sam Allardyce’s departure.

Would Steven Gerrard be a good Leicester City manager?

Although the former England midfielder had some success in his time in Glasgow, Leicester fans may be concerned at a lack of experience on the part of the manager could hinder their chances of promotion back to the Premier League.

Gerrard has only held two senior managerial posts.

The Liverpool legend managed the U18 and U19 teams at the club for which he made over 500 league appearances before landing the job at Ibrox.

But the 43-year-old's spell at Villa will be what concerns Leicester fans the most.

Jordan Campbell of The Athletic has described Gerrard’s managerial style as “repetitive' and that 'it leaves fans cold'. Campbell argues that even before his tenure at Rangers ended, there was a 'distinct feeling that things had gone stale.'

Former Premier League manager Neil Warnock told talkSPORT in October:

“I think it’s hard for him to relate to fans at times”.

“I just think sometimes you’ve got to get on board with the fans a little bit more and become almost one of them.”

Comments like these will worry Leicester fans ahead of a managerial appointment of huge significance as the club look to rebound immediately to England’s top division.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is believed to be keen on Jordan Pickford as the Red Devils access their options between the sticks this summer.

Will Man United sell David de Gea?

The Red Devils had an encouraging first campaign with Ten Hag at the helm having secured a top three finish and the Carabao Cup.

Champions League football will return to Old Trafford for next season which could see the Dutch manager keen to bring in some new recruits to bolster his side.

United will make their return to the elite European competition with a spot in Pot 2 which will mean they will play one of Sevilla, Barcelona, Napoli, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Benfica or Feyenoord from Pot 1.

And one of the big questions going into the summer will be surrounding the future of De Gea with the Spaniard into the final weeks of his deal at Old Trafford.

There have been suggestions the two parties were close to agreeing on a potential new deal to extend his stay at the Theatre of Dreams.

However, speculation continues to surround the Red Devils and the possibility of signing a new goalkeeper with Pickford believed to be one of the options on their radar.

And speaking on TalkSPORT, the transfer insider Alex Crook has claimed Ten Hag is a big fan of the England number one with the summer window is set to open:

"Pickford, I think, is the type of goalkeeper that fits the profile for Erik ten Hag. He wants someone who can play the ball out from the back. Obviously, Pickford like De Gea is a very good shot-stopper."

"I think Pickford would be a good addition. I think Ten Hag likes Pickford. He likes the profile."

How much is Pickford worth?

United have been left with an intriguing dilemma this summer with the underwhelming performances from De Gea over the course of the campaign.

The criticism surrounding the Spaniard will obviously come with a dose of irony considering he was awarded the Golden Glove having kept 17 clean sheets.

However, some of the errors he made throughout the season cannot be ignored as they cost United on multiple occasions.

To put it into context, the Spaniard even received criticism from Gary Lineker who labelled the veteran goalkeeper 'David de Howler'.

The errors cannot go ignored, however, the suggestion United could target Pickford even if they keep De Gea poses a big question of whether either goalkeeper would be willing to play second fiddle behind the other.

TalkSPORT also claims Pickford – who has been hailed "absolutely sensational" – could be sold for a fee in the region of £30m this summer as the Toffees aim to bring in some much-needed revenue.

But with his spot in England's starting XI at risk, would he move to Old Trafford without any guarantee he would be Ten Hag's number one?

Tottenham Hotspur are homing in on their second signing of the summer in Brentford shot-stopper David Raya, with new manager Ange Postecoglou swiftly addressing the glaring weakness of the Spurs squad.

What's the latest on David Raya to Tottenham?

That's according to Fabrizio Romano, speaking to GIVEMESPORT – who has recently provided a pleasing update for Tottenham fans, underlining the increasing desire to sign the 28-year-old this summer.

Romano said: "For David Raya, they are confident. I think when all parties want the same, Brentford have already signed a new goalkeeper, the player wants to go, he's not extending the contract and Tottenham want him. When they all want the same, I think there is a good chance to make the deal happen.”

Bees boss Thomas Frank has previously been adamant that the Spaniard is available for no less than £40m, but there is a sense that with just one year left on his current deal, such a valuation might be whittled down.

Another report from the Telegraph does state that Manchester United are also intrigued by the player's availability, but Postecoglou can rest assured at present with his outfit firmly leading the pursuit.

How good is David Raya?

Veteran Hugo Lloris, who has occupied the No. 1 spot between the sticks since arriving from Lyon for £12m in 2012, still has one year remaining on his current deal but confirmed he wishes to depart this summer, having been at the epicentre of the club's defensive disarray this season.

Having made four errors leading to goal this term – the most in the Premier League – and Spurs having conceded 63 times in the league, it is evident that change is needed, with the 35-year-old, stalwart though he is, at the end of his career in north London.

And in Raya, who has been riding the crest of a wave with the Lilywhites' London rivals, an almighty upgrade would be achieved if the club manage to pull off the signing, with his ball-playing aptitude playing into Postcoglou's favour and his top-class shot-stopping feats good enough to rival any 'keeper across Europe.

Indeed, as per FBref, the two-cap international ranks among the top 8% of peers across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for save percentage and the top 6% for touches per 90, which illustrates his ability in possession and his superlative strength as a defensive wall, praised as "next level with the ball at his feet" by Dan Bardell.

Such a ball-centric game is no doubt attracting Postecoglou's undivided attention, with the former Celtic manager heralded for his "fast, attacking style of play" upon signing by Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.

By securing his signature, the Australian manager could emulate Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola's success with goalkeeper Ederson, who has been the glove-sporting centrepiece of the Sky Blues' incredible and illustrious exploits since signing from Benfica for £35m in 2017.

City's Spaniard manager called the 29-year-old Brazilian "the best" goalkeeper in the world with his passing ability, having succeeded with 53% of his long balls in the Premier League this season.

Raya might not be quite that good yet but his ability to play the ball comfortably from the back certainly deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as the Man City stopper.

Starting with the perfect foundation to craft his outfit from is imperative for the success of Postecoglou at Tottenham, and by signing the Spanish 'keeper, such success could be realised.

Fulham are among the clubs eyeing a move for Coventry City's Viktor Gyökeres, according to Fabrizio Romano, as the forward enters the last year of his contract at the Championship club.

What's the latest on Viktor Gyökeres to Fulham?

A whole host of Premier League clubs are interested in signing Gyökeres this summer, with the Cottagers, as well as Wolverhampton Wanderers, and West Ham United, all "ready to push" for a move, as per the Italian transfer guru.

"Coventry owner, asking for huge amount with just 1 year left on contract," Romano added.

A fee of around £20m has been touted regularly in the past few months, which is likely the very minimum that the Sky Blues would look for in order to simply start negotiations this summer.

Meanwhile, the London outfit are also looking to sign Manchester United midfielder Fred this summer, according to Jason Burt of The Telegraph.

He would also cost the Cottagers £20m, as per the report, as Marco Silva looks to build a side capable of maintaining their place in the Premier League's top half.

Could Fred and Viktor Gyökeres take Fulham up a level?

Seemingly gone are the days of Fulham fans being forced to endure disappointing summers of transfer deals that will leave them bound for yet another relegation from England's top flight.

These are better days under Silva and, with that, a summer of exciting transfer rumours about players ready to take Fulham up a level.

The fact that the London club are in a position to realistically sign both Fred and Gyökeres this summer should be celebrated. It's a sign that they have stepped things up a gear or two. It would be a statement of intent if both players ended up at the club this summer.

Just the thought of Gyökeres and Aleksandar Mitrovic's partnership should send shivers down the spine of near enough every Premier League defender hoping for a routine day at the office.

If Mitrovic wasn't enough to handle – scoring 14 league goals last season – adding the Coventry striker into the mix could result in one of the best partnerships in England's top flight.

Last season, the Swede scored 21 Championship goals as the Sky Blues shocked everyone by reaching the play-off final, before suffering Wembley heartbreak at the hands of Luton Town.

Having scored 17 goals in the season prior, it is clear that Gyökeres is ready to step into the Premier League.

Speaking about the goalscoring machine last season, Sky Blues manager Mark Robins said (via CoventryLive):

"He came in on the back of a spell at Swansea from Brighton and I knew the raw ingredients were there, and he hadn't played.

"And he came in and wasn't starting in the side and he was fuming, absolutely furious that he wasn't playing. But he wasn't ready to do that and I said to him, 'I'm waiting to see it'.

"From that moment on he's showed me. Fair play to him because he's just phenomenal."

He may well have Manchester United's Fred as a teammate, too, with the Brazilian also linked with a move.

The midfielder could become part of the supply line to the potential new Fulham strike partnership, with his 5.47 progressive passes per 90 only likely to benefit those looking to find the back of the net under Silva next season.

Signing one of the best players in the Championship, as well as an experienced Manchester United midfielder would be a significant sign of how much Fulham have improved on and off the pitch in recent times.

Potential Manchester United target Dusan Vlahovic could be available for £70m this summer, according to Dean Jones.

Are Man United interested in Vlahovic?

It is no secret that Man United are eager to sign a top-quality striker this summer – someone who can fire the Red Devils even further up the table.

For a long time, it had been assumed that the striker in question might be Harry Kane, a man for whom finding the net is all too simple. However, recent reports have suggested that United have pulled out of a deal for the English marksman, largely because of the asking price of the 29-year-old.

Links to Victor Osimhen and Rasmus Hojlund have been ever-present, but it is a different Serie A star who could find himself at Old Trafford according to Dean Jones.

Talking to GIVEMESPORT, Jones claimed: "I have had an indication that it is possible to sign Vlahovic in this window and I’m intrigued to see if anyone goes to check on Juventus' resistance around that. It seems like an opportunity too good to miss."

Manchester United are reportedly keen to hijack Barcelona''s bid to sign Brazilian sensation, Vitor Roque, as Erik ten Hag continues his search to find a new number nine.

What's the latest on Vitor Roque to Man United?

According to Catalan outlet Mundo Deportivo – via Sports Witness – the Red Devils are said to be among the 'powerful clubs' who have made contact with the teenager's entourage regarding a possible summer swoop, even though the 18-year-old is believed to have already struck a 'pre-agreement' with those at Camp Nou.

While it looks as if the La Liga giants are closing in on a €45m (£39m) deal to prise the youngster from Athletico Paranaense, United may well still have lingering hope due to the ongoing financial woes that have engulfed La Blaugrana, with it yet to be seen if Xavi Hernandez and co will even be able to register the promising hitman.

This follows a previous report from 90min that also named the Old Trafford outfit as part of a growing list of suitors who are interested in signing the exciting forward this summer, albeit with his preference still believed to be to seal a move to Catalonia.

Who is Vitor Roque?

Likened to his iconic compatriot, Ronaldo, young Roque appears to be a player who is destined to sparkle at the elite level in the years to come, with the 5 foot 8 starlet possessing simply "crazy potential", according to talent scout Jacek Kulig.

Also described as a "real diamond" and a player with a "huge future" ahead of him by Kulig, the former Cruzeiro ace has already made a dazzling start to life at senior level, having scored 22 goals and laid on eight assists in just 65 games for his current side to date, after netting six goals in 16 games for his previous employers.

While Ten Hag has shown an interest in signing a perhaps more proven asset in the form of Harry Kane in recent times, Tottenham Hotspur's reluctance to sell the Englishman has forced United to look elsewhere, with speculation rife that Atalanta's Rasmus Hojlund could be on his way to the Theatre of Dreams.

Like Roque, the towering Dane is only in the infancy of his first-team career at the age of just 20, albeit with recent reports suggesting that he could still command a fee of around €100m (£86m) this summer, despite bagging just nine league goals last term.

As such, if Ten Hag is looking for a youthful, long-term target to lead the line he could well be better served snapping up Roque for a far more affordable fee instead, with there still seemingly an outside chance that the Red Devils can edge Barcelona in the battle to secure his services.

A notable benefit of acquiring the one-cap Brazil international would be his willing work ethic when leading the line as he averages 0.96 tackles per 90 across the last 365 days, with that a far greater record than what Hojlund has achieved during his stint in Italy – just 0.20 per 90.

That willing work ethic would no doubt be appealing to Ten Hag who has repeatedly outlined his desire to see his side "defend with eleven", stressing the importance of having a workmanlike figure in a central role.

With Roque evidently possessing that trait – having seen his 'defensive contribution' described as 'strong' by Kulig – as well as the ability to provide a clinical presence in the final third, he could represent a dream alternative to Hojlund ahead of next season.