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Newcastle United have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Axel Disasi, with Football Transfers reporting that the defender is happy to join up with the Toon and has agreed personal terms.

Who is Axel Disasi?

The 25-year-old has been a regular first-team member for current club AS Monaco ever since his switch to the side three seasons ago. His game time has grown year on year for the Ligue 1 outfit, with the defender managing just 22.3 lots of 90 minutes when he first arrived at the side in the league. In the 2022/23 campaign though, that had increased to 37 – showing just how crucial he has become for their backline and how reliable he has been as an option for them in defence.

The Frenchman, who has also played for Monaco during their run in the Europa League, began his career with Paris FC in his teen years. He was then given the chance to shine for Reims and after helping them to seal a promotion into Ligue 1 from the second tier, he then went on to truly showcase his talent in the 2019/20 season for the side. Despite it being his first year of regular action in that first-team environment, it was enough to convince Monaco to snap him up.

Are Newcastle United signing Axel Disasi?

Disasi has since proven he can cut it with the big boys in his position in the top division. The 25-year-old, who stands at a giant 6ft 2in tall, ranked tenth for blocks in the entire league in 2022/23 for example with 51 in total and ranked second in Ligue 1 for his successful take-on percentage of 72.4%. When you consider his position on the field, it makes that stat seem even more impressive from the defender.

Now, his ability has led to interest from afar. Having never left France over the course of his career yet, it appears that Newcastle are ready to bring him to England.

The Toon have been linked with a transfer and it now appears as though a move is gathering pace. That's because according to a report from Football Transfers, the player is happy to move to the Premier League side if a deal can be agreed between the clubs.

It states that Disasi and Newcastle have reached an agreement on personal terms – based on the understanding fro ST James' Park that he would receive plenty of game time, and it now appears as though it could just come down to ironing out a fee for the defender.

If Newcastle did land Disasi, labelled as a “complete” defender by talent scout Jacek Kulig, it would be another tool in their arsenal to help them compete on all fronts next season. With the side wanting to compete in Europe, having bagged Champions League football, adding a player like Disasi who has that kind of experience would be hugely beneficial to the side.

He has played at the highest level and has can even provide an option at right-back if needed – showing that he certainly could slot into the Toon backline.

Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has hinted at another Arsenal midfield signing after Declan Rice, if Thomas Partey leave the club this summer.

Who are Arsenal signing?

Mikel Arteta's side have enjoyed a very fruitful transfer window thus far, coming after a 22/23 Premier League season which didn't quite bare fruit.

Arsenal did qualify for the Champions League but couldn't beat eventual treble-winners Man City to the title, with Pep Guardiola's side enjoying an imperious run of form towards the back end.

In response, the Gunners have taken to the summer by storm, first signing Germany international Kai Havertz in a £65 million deal from Chelsea.

The forward adds both quality and versatility to Arteta's forward line, as explained by the manager himself in a recent interview.

“Kai is a player of top quality," said Arteta.

“We welcome Kai and his family to Arsenal Football Club and we are all excited to start working with him when we start pre-season training soon.”

Perhaps most importantly, the north Londoners have also reached an agreement to sign West Ham United star Declan Rice after weeks of negotiations. His £105 million signing will boost Arteta to no end, with Ajax defender Jurrien Timber following him to the Emirates Stadium as well.

With three major signings through the door, Arsenal could make further additions for Arteta, as links surround Southampton starlet Romeo Lavia and Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong.

Renowed transfer journalist Romano, speaking to CaughtOffside, has hinted at the possibility of another midfield signing after Rice – but it depends on whether they can find a suitor for Partey.

The reporter claims exits are of top priority at Arsenal right now, as they must balance the books after a plethora of big transfers. However, the possibility of another player coming through the door is very much there.

"They’ve done great work with Timber, Rice and Havertz, but now the focus will be on finding a solution for some players who are not crucial in the project, especially Nicolas Pepe," said Romano.

"Let’s see also what happens with Thomas Partey; in case he leaves, another new midfielder could join."

Who else could join Arsenal?

As previously mentioned, the likes of Lavia and Frimpong are reported targets, but we believe they're best placed making a move for the former.

The 19-year-old stood out as one of Southampton's best players last season, and despite their relegation, Lavia was praised for his contribution at St. Mary's Stadium.

Journalist Sam Tighe, writing on Twitter, said Arsenal supporters should be excited by the prospect of Lavia joining – calling him a "shining star" on the south coast.

"I watched every game Roméo Lavia played last season and he was absolutely incredible," said Tighe.

"A shining star despite playing in terrible circumstances most of the time. Arsenal reportedly advancing on a deal…one to be very excited about."

The Belgium international has also been called a "sensational midfielder" by other members of the press, making him an enticing proposition for Arsenal.

Manchester United are in the market to find their next superstar to take on the number nine role at Old Trafford and now a new update has emerged on a potential transfer target who could be perfect for the role.

Will Randal Kolo Muani sign for Man United?

According to the Daily Mail, Manchester United are continuing talks to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Randal Kolo Muani this summer.

As per the report, Erik ten Hag is keen to have a new striker in place before his squad returns for pre-season training and the Red Devils are continuing to hold discussions for their main centre-forward targets with Kolo Muani named alongside Rasmus Hojlund.

Is Kolo Muani a good prospect for Man United?

There is no doubt that the signing of a striker will be the top priority for Ten Hag in his pursuit to rebuild the squad and lead the club back to dominance in both domestic football and on the European stage.

The Red Devils failed to replace Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese superstar made a shock departure just a few months into last season and instead secured a six-month loan for Wout Weghorst which spectacularly failed with the Dutchman only finding the back of the net twice during his short spell.

As a result, the signing of Kolo Muani would be a major coup for Ten Hag if he can secure a deal for the talented titan this summer and could spark a dangerous goal-threatening partnership between the Frankfurt ace and Marcus Rashford next season.

Over 46 appearances last term, the 24-year-old France international scored 23 goals and delivered 17 assists in all competitions, with a goal contribution every 91 minutes, an output that would be incredibly valuable to Ten Hag.

In fact, no Man United player was able to match Kolo Muani's impressive output in front of goal with Rashford the only player coming close to his numbers with 39 goal contributions in all competitions last season.

Therefore, combining the England international's goal threat with Kolo Muani's could set the team's attack up as a devastating force for years to come.

The talented 6 foot 1 goal machine – who has a reported €90m (£77m) price tag – has been the recipient of high praise for his standout performances in the Bundesliga, with former Bayern Munich ace and Sky Sport pundit Lothar Matthäus claiming:

"Kolo Muani is a major asset for the Bundesliga. He has remarkable technical ability, he's ice-cold in front of goal and he really throws himself into challenges.

"The most impressive thing is that he's performing in every game. I can't remember a match where he's played badly. That's the mark of a future superstar."

With that being said, it would be a no-brainer for Ten Hag to snap up the services of Kolo Muani this summer.

Indeed, combining his strengths with the prowess of Rashford next season could prove to make Man United unstoppable against their opponents in the Premier League and on the biggest stage of all; the Champions League.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is now targeting Celtic defender and former Lilywhite Cameron Carter-Vickers, according to a recent report.

Who are Tottenham linked with?

Tottenham's search for a new centre-back is well underway, with a number of potential options having been identified, including Fulham's Tosin Adarabioyo, who has "decided" to leave Craven Cottage this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Spurs are on the verge of completing a move for Bayer Leverkusen's Edmond Tapsoba, with a £25m offer on the table, and the hope is their activity in the transfer market will convince talisman Harry Kane to remain at the club long-tern.

Clement Lenglet spent the 2022-23 campaign on loan in north London, and the Lilywhites are keen to secure the France international on a permanent deal, having recently tabled an offer of €5m (£4.3m) to Barcelona.

With Postecoglou looking to make his mark at N17, Tottenham have also identified Carter-Vickers as a potential target, as reported in the print edition of the Sunday People (via The Scottish Sun).

The 25-year-old centre-back is part of a "posse" of Celtic players that Postecoglou wants to bring with him to north London, with the manager also keen on reunions with Kyogo Furuhashi and Reo Hatate.

The Scottish Sun claim Celtic could be made to brace for three bids, with Furuhashi potentially being available in a deal worth between £25m – £30m, although there will be competition for his signature from Burnley.

Will Tottenham sign Cameron Carter-Vickers?

On the face of it, a move for the defender would be a little strange, given that he failed to break into the first team during his previous stint with Spurs, making just five first-team appearances before being sold to Celtic last summer.

That said, the USA international has improved considerably since being given a consistent run in the Celtic starting XI, and transfer correspondent Graeme Bailey lauded him as "outstanding" for his performance against Iran at the World Cup.

The Southend-born defender made 29 appearances for the Hoops in the Scottish Premiership last term, averaging 1.1 interceptions per game, the second-highest figure in the squad, as well as a 91.6% pass-success rate.

However, even though the centre-back has looked very solid in the Scottish Premiership, it is a far weaker division than the Premier League, and we feel Postecoglou would be better off targeting other players who have more experience at the top level, despite the obvious connection to Carter-Vickers.

The head of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau has claimed that fans will have a say in whether or not current Nigeria head coach Jose Peseiro will stay in charge.

Why will fans have a say in the next Nigeria manager?

The former Porto and Sporting Lisbon manager took over back in May 2022, and it was claimed then that he would have a potentially hard time winning over supporters.

Indeed, BBC Sports writer Oluwashina Okeleji noted: "Peseiro will need to surpass his predecessor's achievement to win over demanding fans in Nigeria."

This was because the country's last foreign boss, Gernot Rohr, departed as the Super Eagles' longest-serving manager after taking charge in 2016 and leading Nigeria to the 2018 World Cup and a third-place finish at the 2019 Nations Cup.

Well, Peseiro has managed to secure qualification for next year's Africa Cup of Nations but they didn't manage to make it to the 2022 World Cup. What's more, with four wins and fives losses since, he has been criticised by local media and fans for what some "poor team selections and colourless performances".

That is according to Okeleji again, who once more is reporting for BBC Sport. This new article then quotes the NFF head who explains why fans will have a say in the coach's future.

Speaking interview on the Gbamm! LovingFootball radio show, Gusau explained: "We have the plan to push the votes to Nigerians to hear their views and thoughts.

"We've tried the foreign coaches and also the local coaches, and it seems they were having some kind of problems.

"Maybe we didn't get it right in the area of getting the right person.

"We are surely going to push it to the public, whether we should continue with Peseiro or he should go."

What happened with Jose Peseiro's Nigeria wages?

The report claims that his contract with the NFF expires on 30 June, so this situation should be resolved pretty soon.

However, it remains unclear just how desperate Peseiro will be to stay in the job. After all, back in November – six months after being appointed – it was reported that he had yet to receive a single pay cheque from his employers. Even so, the 63-year-old didn't make an official complaint to the NFF at the time.

Once more, as per BBC Sport, Gusau claimed his

organisation will only pick the best man for the job and nationality will not be a factor.

He added: "Whether we are going to consider an indigenous coach, we are also going to push that to Nigerians on the phone.

"The public will tell us if they think going for a Nigerian will be best for Nigeria at the moment or we appoint another foreign coach.

"We will get their views, look at it and then we will do what we have to do as a board and come out with a decision."

Arsenal supporters have been told to get “very excited” as they reportedly advance on a move to sign Southampton star Romeo Lavia this summer.

Who will Arsenal sign this summer?

The Gunners are aiming to seriously back manager Mikel Arteta in the transfer market this summer, so much so that they have already had two bids rejected for West Ham star Declan Rice.

One of those offers was a club record, and despite their approaches being snubbed, it is believed they’re preparing a third attempt to land the England international.

Meanwhile, it is reliably believed that Chelsea’s Kai Havertz is about to make the switch to Arsenal, with the north Londoners apparently sealing a £60 million deal (plus £5m in add-ons) for the forward.

Ajax defender Jurrien Timber is also being targeted by Arteta’s side amid reports of an offer for the 22-year-old Netherlands ace, but he isn’t the only starlet who could join Arsenal.

According to reports in the last few days, Arsenal are advancing in talks to sign Lavia from Southampton, with some sources even claiming that personal terms are almost agreed.

Amid these claims, former Southampton FC and Bleacher Report journalist Sam Tighe has told supporters to get “very excited” about Lavia’s possible signing. Tighe claims the 19-year-old has been a “shining star” on the south coast, having watched him throughout the entirety of last season.

Taking to Twitter, he said:

What’s been said about Romeo Lavia?

The impressive teenager has once been likened to former Man City captain and mainstay Fernandinho, with Pep Guardiola holding him in very high esteem.

“I am really impressed with what Romeo has done and is doing,” said Guardiola to City’s official website.

“(It’s a) good experience to go to the Premier League and play at this early age. So important.”

According to WhoScored, Lavia also averaged Southampton’s second-highest rate of tackles per 90 in the top flight last season, eclipsed only by Mohammed Salisu, whilst also amassing a higher pass accuracy than any other Saints player (86.4%).

Ben Foster has attempted to recruit former Manchester United star Nani for Wrexham with the winger potentially open to a move.

What happened between Ben Foster and Nani?

The club goalkeeper emerged as a key figure for the Red Dragons over the course of their promotion-winning season, after joining the club midway through the campaign.

Indeed, Foster saved a late penalty against Notts County to help seal a win in what turned out to be one of the club's most important matches under owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

Unsurprisingly, the 40-year-old has since been rewarded with a new one-year contract and it looks as though he's already working hard to improve the team for the following campaign.

Indeed, over the past weekend he was playing for England in the charity football match Soccer Aid. Also taking part at Old Trafford, was former Red Devil Nani.

The Portuguese winger is currently without a club after leaving A-League side Melbourne Victory at the end of the season, and Foster was happy to take advantage of that.

Indeed, while talking on his YouTube channel – Ben Foster – The Cycling GK – the shot-stopper could be heard saying: “Nani hasn’t got a club everybody, I think he should come to Wrexham…

"Do you want to come to Wrexham?"

To which, Nani then replied: “You never know…"

Foster then laughed and said: "Liar!"

How many times did Nani play for Man United?

Of course, it was only a joke and not an official proposition but seeing as Nani is potentially looking for a team and Wrexham have the sort of reputation to bring in some big names of the past, perhaps this could be something to keep an eye out for – after all, it's not as if the 36-year-old dismissed the idea out of hand.

The former Man United star netted 41 goals and provided 71 assists in a 230-game spell at Old Trafford between 2007 to 2015. This means his path would have crossed with Foster – who was at the club from 2005-2010 – but played just 23 times.

Foster has shown a great attitude to playing for the club, admitting that he asked for "peanuts" in his new deal just to remain part of the story.

Indeed, he said: “To be honest, I don’t really need much anyway so the negotiations honestly took about five minutes. It was the easiest conversation in the world.

“With regards to wages and kind of stuff. It’s a short-term deal, a six-week deal. Wages wise it’s literally peanuts. I said I don’t want much.

And if Nani is just keen to find a club where he'll get plenty of media attention at this late stage in his career, perhaps he'll be the next big name to arrive at Wrexham.

Glasgow Rangers are reportedly edging closer to selling midfielder Glen Kamara as a new update has emerged regarding his status.

What’s the latest on Glen Kamara’s future at Rangers?

According to the Scottish Mail on Sunday (11 June, pages 100 and 101) the Finnish star is wanted by Ligue 1 side Rennes this summer as Michael Beale looks set to continue his rebuild at Ibrox.

The French side made an offer of £4m which was rejected in 2022, however, it appears as though they are willing to come back in with a similar offer this time around, and it could be a welcome financial boost.

Having cost the Gers a mere £50k when bought from Dundee back in 2019, Beale would make the club a staggering 7,900% profit should he move for £4m and this could help assist in his quest for new signings.

Should Rangers sell Glen Kamara?

The answer to this question two years ago would have been a resounding no, however, his form has dipped drastically over the last 12 months, and he hasn’t quite been the same since Steven Gerrard left in November 2021.

During the title-winning season in 2020/21, Kamara was integral in the heart of the midfield for the Light Blues, averaging 76.3 touches per game while completing a staggering 60.6 passes per game – a pass success rate of 91% – as he controlled matches from the centre of the pitch.

Last season was arguably his least productive at the club, starting just 12 Premiership matches and ranking in a lowly 23rd spot for overall ranking, as per Sofascore, indicating that his influence has severely waned.

His performances in the Champions League group stages were the most disappointing aspect of the season, as Giovanni van Bronckhorst should have been able to rely on a player of his quality to have a positive effect in matches like these. Unfortunately, he averaged a Sofascore rating of just 5.9/10, which across every player that played a single minute in the competition, was the worst overall.

The 5 foot 11 liability managed just 15 touches on average per match while winning only 25% of his total duels, and it certainly looks like Beale has no place in his squad for him going forward.

The signing of Nicolas Raskin, plus the fact the Gers are close to agreeing a deal for Los Angeles FC midfielder Jose Cifuentes won't help his cause either.

Rangers Review journalist Joshua Barrie even dubbed him as “terrible” as far back as April 2022, suggesting that the stagnation in his game looked like it was setting in then, and it’s time for him to depart Ibrox this summer, hopefully raising a few million in profit in the process.

A teasing Rangers transfer claim has emerged ahead of the summer transfer window at Ibrox…

What’s the talk?

Gers midfielder Aaron Ramsey has confirmed that talks will take place later this month to determine what he will be doing next season.

He is currently on loan to the Ibrox giants and has two more games left to play – in the Europa League and Scottish Cup finals – before that loan spell comes to an end.

As quoted by Rangers Review, when asked about a permanent move to Glasgow, Ramsey said: “That’s to be decided at the end of the season, there is no update on that yet.

“I’m just looking forward to the final few weeks here and hopefully making it a very memorable experience for me.

“I’m sure there will be conversations to be had after the season is finished but right now I’m just focused on trying to win these two competitions with Rangers.”

Gio van Bronckhorst will love it

The Gers head coach will surely love this tease from Ramsey, as the prospect of signing him permanently is an exciting one for the Dutch head coach.

Upon the Welshsman’s arrival at Ibrox in January, sporting director Ross Wilson outlined why it was an excellent signing for the club, saying: “This is a really exciting signing for both Rangers and Aaron. As soon as I was made aware of the opportunity we had to bring Aaron to Rangers around a week ago, we have worked really hard to secure his signature.

“Not only is Aaron a world-class player who will play a key role in our team, his level of ability and professional standards will be an inspiration to our existing players.”

When fit, the 31-year-old has showcased his quality in the Premiership in recent months as he averaged a SofaScore rating of 6.93. The Welshman provided two goals and one assist in seven league outings as he showed glimpses of the attacking threat that he can offer from out wide and in the middle of the park.

Ramsey would also be a hugely important member of the squad at Ibrox next season if the club win the Europa League this Wednesday.

They would automatically qualify for the Champions League with victory in Seville, and the ex-Arsenal man has plenty of experience in that competition, playing in it for both the Gunners and Juventus throughout his career as he has racked up 57 appearances in Europe’s premier club tournament.

Ramsey’s knowledge of the Champions League and the quality he has shown in the Premiership are two reasons why Van Bronckhorst will be excited and delighted by the prospect of bringing him back for a second spell at Rangers next season.

AND in other news, Van Bronckhorst must finally unleash “powerful” 19 y/o Rangers gem who “took his chance” in 2022…

Journalist Pete O’Rourke has made a claim regarding the future of experienced Liverpool midfielder James Milner. 

The lowdown: Seven-year service

The 36-year-old joined the Reds as a free agent and has since made 285 appearances for the club – making Liverpool Milner’s most represented club during an illustrious career spanning permanent spells at Leeds United, Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Manchester City prior to arriving on Merseyside.

Out of contract at the end of this season (Transfermarkt), the former England regular faces an uncertain future at Anfield as things stand.

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However, according to one journalist, Jurgen Klopp will be desperate to see the influential midfielder stick around…

The latest: ‘Future manager’

Speaking to Give Me Sport, O’Rourke has claimed that the Reds’ boss is keen to keep Milner beyond the end of the 2021/22 season.

The journalist explained why when asked whether Klopp wanted the 61-cap ex-Three Lions ace to stay: “Yes 100%. He’s such a great servant to the club. Jurgen Klopp is a huge admirer of James Milner as well, not just because of what he does on the pitch but also off the pitch.

“He can probably see James Milner as being a future manager because of the way he is. I think a lot of people have said that because he’s just so absorbed with football and he’s always been available for Liverpool whenever needed.”

The verdict: Continuity is key

As Liverpool prepare for the next cycle under Klopp with the likes of Harvey Elliott, Luis Diaz and the incoming Fabio Carvalho at the forefront, Milner’s growing off-field influence could be crucial in overseeing a successful transition at the AXA Training Centre and beyond.

A stalwart of 586 Premier League appearances – fourth in the all-time list – few can offer the insight, knowledge and experience of the top-level football like the Leeds-born star and keeping someone with the ability to pass on information to emerging youngsters cannot be underestimated.

Albeit a diminished role on the field this season, the man labelled as ‘remarkable’ by Gary Lineker following a 3-0 victory over Leicester City in 2020 has still managed 35 appearances across all competitions for Klopp’s side.

That continued role in the German’s plans and an ever-developing father figure type position that as seen Milner keep a close eye on the academy outfits should be enough for the club to make a renewal offer.

In other news, French newspaper cites Liverpool interest in ‘unstoppable’ speedster. Read more here.