There has not been much to celebrate for Tottenham Hotspur fans this season.

Ange Postecoglou’s side have seriously struggled in the Premier League, were demolished by Liverpool in the League Cup and crashed out of the FA Cup against Aston Villa.

The one competition the fans have been able to really enjoy has been the Europa League, and it’s no surprise that it’s where the club’s brilliant youngsters have made the most impact.

The most exciting academy star is undoubtedly Mikey Moore, but that might not be the case next season, as Hotspur Way might have another superstar in the making for Postecoglou.

Mikey Moore's incredible talent

While he might have been something of an unknown quantity to the majority of fans at the start of the season, Moore certainly isn’t anymore.

The 17-year-old phenom hasn’t played loads of football this term, with Postecoglou opting to ease him in slowly and illness keeping him out of the team for a while, but when he has stepped onto the pitch, he’s looked like he belongs there.

For example, despite not scoring or providing an assist in the first Europa League game against AZ Alkmaar back in October, the Southwark-born gem completely stole the show.

In fact, he was so brilliant to watch that James Maddison compared him to Neymar Jr in a post-match interview, which, as comparisons go, is not a bad one.

So far, the teenage dynamo has scored one goal and provided two assists in 16 first-team appearances, totalling just 632 minutes, meaning he’s chipped in with a goal involvement on average every 210.66 minutes.

Overall, Moore looks like he will become an incredibly important player for Spurs and Postecoglou over the coming years.

Still, he might have some extra competition out of Hotspur Way for the title of best youngster next season.

The prospect who could be better than Moore

The next young superstar in the making to come out of Hotspur Way looks like it could be the incredibly exciting Luca Williams-Barnett.

The 16-year-old phenomenon hasn’t made a first-team appearance yet – although he has featured on the bench – but don’t let that fool you; he appears to have what it takes to be a future world-beater.

In fact, he’s showing it week in and week out at the youth level, and so far this season, he has racked up a truly unbelievable tally of 19 goals and ten assists in 23 games, totalling 1797 minutes for the U18 team.

Appearances

23

Minutes

1797 ‘

Goals

19

Assists

10

Goal Involvements per Match

1.26

Minutes per Goal Involvement

61.96 ‘

That means he’s averaging 1.26 goal involvements every game, or one every 61.96 minutes.

On top of that, the unreal talent can play in attacking midfield, on either wing, in left-midfield and he’s even played up top as well, leading academy expert and pundit John Wenham to describe him as a “cheat code.”

With such an astounding rate of return in the academy, it’s easy to understand why one prominent Spurs content creator asked, “is he a bigger talent than Mikey Moore?”

Ultimately, while that might seem a little premature to some, Williams Barnett has taken the Lilywhites junior sides by storm this season, and we would not be in the slightest bit surprised to see him lining up alongside Moore in the first team next year.

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Chelsea have now expressed strong interest in signing a striker who’s already scored 22 goals this season, but there is set to be fierce competition for his signature from their Premier League rivals, according to a report.

Maresca short on striker options

Enzo Maresca has found himself limited on options at striker this season, with Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu both currently sidelined, while Christopher Nkunku hasn’t exactly pulled up any trees, receiving heavy criticism at times from members of the media.

As such, Pedro Neto has been given the nod at striker in recent weeks, and the Portuguese forward was praised for his performance against Leicester City on Sunday, being lauded for the “incredible effort” he put in to help the Blues to a 1-0 victory.

However, given that Neto is not an out-and-out striker, Maresca may still be keen to bring in a fresh face this summer, and a report from Spain has revealed Lille’s Jonathan David is Chelsea’s ‘great desire’, indicating they hold a strong interest in the Canadian.

David’s form this season means he is a target for five Premier League clubs in the summer, at which point his Lille contract is set to expire, meaning he will be available on a free transfer.

The 25-year-old’s arrival in the Premier League is described as imminent, given the widespread interest in his signature, but his destination remains undecided for now, with talks set to commence in the coming weeks.

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The Brooklyn-born striker has been impressive in Ligue 1 for quite some time, most importantly bagging 13 league goals in the 2020-21 campaign to help fire Lille to a surprise league title triumph.

However, this season could end up being the Canada international’s best to date, given that he has already scored 22 in all competitions, with six goals and two assists to his name in nine Champions League outings.

Competition

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Champions League qualification

4

2

2

Champions League

9

6

2

Ligue 1

23

14

3

Coupe de France

3

0

3

There are signs the £31k-per-week forward could be entering his prime, which means it could be the perfect time for Chelsea to pursue a move, and it is an added bonus that he is set to be available on a free transfer.

Former Gent manager Hein Vanhaezebrouck has lauded David as a “phenomenon” in the past, and his performances for Lille over a number of years indicate he could be the solution to Chelsea’s striker problems.

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Na faltou emoção neste sábado (13), pelas oitavas de final do Campeonato Brasileiro da Série D. Em quatro partidas realizadas, Pouso Alegre, São Bernardo, Caxias e América-RN seguiram adiante na competição nacional, com direito a muita festa por parte dos classificados. Confira abaixo o resumo.

Pouso Alegre 1×0 Paraná

Sendo uma das mais aguardadas do dia, o Paraná entrou em campo disposto a surpreender o Pouso Alegre, fora de casa, após o empate em 1 a 1 na ida.

Entretanto, a equipe mineira mostrou sua força. Com gol de Alisson ainda na etapa inicial, o Dragão saiu de campo vitorioso por 1 a 0, garantindo assim sua classificação para a fase seguinte, resultado que frustrou a torcida do Tricolor que sonhava em ver a equipe seguir na briga pelo acesso.

Caxias 0(3)x(0)0 Real Noroeste

Quem também garantiu a classificação foi o Caxias. Com o empate em 1 a 1 na ida, a decisão ficou em aberto no estádio Centenário. Com isso, a equipe gaúcha esperava ter a força de seus domínios para garantir sua vaga. Não muito diferente de como foi no primeiro confronto, novamente as equipes voltaram a empatar, desta vez sem gols. Nas penalidades, o time Grená não tomou conhecimento e fez 3 a 0, comemorando o feito.

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São Bernardo 1×1 Bahia de Feira

Único representante do Estado de São Paulo nas oitavas, o São Bernardo não decepcionou seus torcedores. Após garantir sua vitória na ida sobre o Bahia de Feira, por 1 a 0, na casa do adversário, o Bernô fez valer o mando de campo no estádio Primeiro de Maio. Saindo na frente com Ruan, o time de Feira de Santana ainda pressionou até o fim. Porém, apesar de muita insistência, marcou apenas aos 46 minutos, com Wellisson, de pênalti, dando a deixa para a arbitragem, momentos depois, encerrar o duelo para festa dos jogadores da equipe do ABC paulista.

Moto Club 0x1 América-RN

Por último, Moto Club e América-RN mediram forças no estádio Castelão, em São Luís. Precisando reverter a situação por conta da derrota por 2 a 1 na ida, o time maranhense contava com a presença de sua torcida que compareceu em peso nas arquibancadas.

Mas a equipe potiguar não quis saber de aliviar para o lado dos mandantes. Ainda no primeiro tempo, Wallace Pernambucano tratou de abrir o placar para o Dragão, segurando o resultado até o fim, vibrando muito após o apito do árbitro selando sua vaga na próxima fase.

Próximos jogos

Completando a fase de oitavas, mais oito clubes decidirão seu futuro na temporada neste domingo (14). Confira abaixo:

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16h (de Brasília) – ASA x Rio Branco-AC (ida: Rio Branco-AC0x0 ASA)

16h (de Brasília) – Amazonas x Lagarto (ida: Lagarto 1×1 Amazonas)

16h (de Brasília) – Tocantinópolis x Santa Cruz (ida: Santa Cruz 0x0 Tocantinópolis)

Everton boss David Moyes will inherit financial backing from The Friedkin Group this summer, and he is expected to bring in a new era with some exciting arrivals.

Everton set their stall out ahead of upcoming window

Life at Everton is an exciting prospect for supporters, who have enjoyed visits to their new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock during test events. David Moyes has plenty on his plate before the move becomes reality, but he will hope to bring some recognisable names to the club during the close season to ensure morale remains at a recent all-time high.

According to reports, Federico Gatti could become a Toffee this summer for £25 million. Juventus have put his contract situation on hold until the end of the campaign, sparking hope of a timely intervention from the Premier League outfit.

Further up the field of play, highly-rated Sunderland breakout star Chris Rigg is an Everton target. Transitioning to a younger core appears to be on the agenda, which could see Abdoulaye Doucoure depart Goodison Park amid speculation over his long-term future.

Internally, Moyes must decide on out-of-contract stars such as Doucoure, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Seamus Coleman. Jesper Lindstrom, Jack Harrison and a host of other loanees are also in the dark over where they will play their club football next term, prompting scope for movement in both directions.

Everton’s main priority at this point is moving up the Premier League table until safety is mathematically confirmed. Still, questions remain concerning whether the Toffees will conduct a rebuild or a refresh once the window opens.

Everton’s next five fixtures under David Moyes

Liverpool (A)

Premier League

Arsenal (H)

Premier League

Nottingham Forest (A)

Premier League

Manchester City (H)

Premier League

Chelsea (A)

Premier League

Either way, supporters may now have an inkling of where Moyes’ transfer plans lie following news he has a talented forward in his sights who is also attracting attention from European heavyweights.

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Labelled “very special” by Sebastian Hoeneß, the 23-year-old has also shown his capacity to fashion opportunities for others, laying on 24 chances and completing 26 dribbles in the Bundesliga.

Capable of playing as a centre-forward or in a slightly detached role off the main striker, Woltemade possesses the versatility necesarry to make an impact in the top-flight. The Toffees have sent scouts to watch him in action on several occasions, indicating interest in his services definitely carries some weight.

The sticking point for Everton may be their competitors. Opportunities for a young star to join Bayern Munich don’t come around often, while Brighton have shown an ability to develop talent at an alarming rate over the last few years.

Can Moyes convince Woltemade that Merseyside is a better destination? There is no time like the present, with the club set to embark on an exciting new era.

Manchester United are now interested in signing a £29 million “giant” as a possible alternative to Hugo Ekitike, according to a recent report.

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The Red Devils have been heavily linked with a move to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP, but he has many other admirers from England and abroad. Napoli’s Victor Osimhen is also a player who is under consideration by the Old Trafford hierarchy, along with Wolves’ Matheus Cunha, who United are now willing to spend £67 million on to secure his signing this summer.

But the options don’t stop there, as Football Insider reported that United are one of a number of clubs interested in signing Ekitike, and now The Mirror have reported that the Red Devils have an advantage over other teams in the race to sign Ekitike, as the striker is a boyhood United fan.

Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham are also interested in signing Ekitike, but given he could cost as much as £60 million, there may be other options for the Red Devils to consider before turning to the Eintracht Frankfurt man.

Man Utd want £29m "giant" Lorenzo Lucca

According to Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb, relayed by United in Focus, Manchester United have joined the race to sign Lorenzo Lucca from Udinese at the end of the season.

The report claims that, given Etikite’s price tag, the Red Devils may look to consider cheaper alternatives, and Lucca has now emerged on their radar. However, they are not the only team chasing the Italy international, as Napoli and West Ham are also looking to secure his signature.

Despite only joining the Italian team last summer, Udinese are willing to do business this summer as long as they receive a fee of €35 million, which is roughly £29 million, much cheaper than what United would have to pay Frankfurt to sign Etikite.

Lucca, who has been dubbed “the giant from Moncalieri” given he stands at 6 foot 7, has spent all of his career in Italy, apart from a short loan spell at Ajax in the 2022/23 campaign.

Apps

29

Starts

24

Goals

10

xG

6.46

Goals per game

0.3

Shots per game

1.8

Chance conversion

19%

Assists

1

Big chances created

1

The 24-year-old has been an impressive player in front of goal this season, netting 10 times in 29 Serie A games, as Udinese sit in the top half of the Italian table. Lucca represents a different profile for Amorim than what he currently has at Old Trafford, as the Italian is a player who can be more demanding in the box and has the physicality to hold the ball up and bring others into the game.

The concern would be that United have signed two strikers from Serie A in recent seasons, and both of them are yet to fulfil their potential.

Having been left out of India’s XI for the WTC final against Australia despite being the No. 1 Test bowler in the world, R Ashwin looks at it as a “stumbling block” in his career and not a “setback”. Ashwin’s omission by India, who chose to play four quick bowlers and a spinner in Ravindra Jadeja, triggered a debate especially after they lost by 209 runs at The Oval, which is one of the more spin-friendly pitches in England.”For me, it’s not a setback,” Ashwin told the and . “It’s just a stumbling block, I’ll move on because I have gone through that. When somebody knocks you down for the first time, you have a knee-jerk reaction. I think you should be knocked down once in a while along your life so that you are used to it and will know how to bounce back. That’s what life is. Whether you are at your peak or not, it is still a setback. The fact that you need to learn how to deal with it is very important.”I would have loved to play because I have played a part in us getting there. Even in the last final I got four wickets and bowled really well. Ever since 2018-19, my bowling overseas has been fantastic and I have managed to win games for the team. I am looking at it as a captain or coach and I’m just talking in hindsight, in their defence. So the last time when we were in England, it was 2-2 with a drawn Test and they would have felt four pacers and one spinner is the combination in England. That is what they might have thought going into the final. The problem is for a spinner to come into play, it must be the fourth innings. The fourth innings is a very crucial facet and for us to be able to put that amount of runs so the spinner can come into play, it’s completely a mindset thing.”To look inwards and say ‘okay, somebody is judging me’ is foolishness. I think I’m not at the stage of my career to think what others are thinking of me. I know what I am capable of. If I’m not good at something, I’ll be my first best critic. And I will work on it and I’m not someone who will sit on my laurels. I’ve never been made that way. So to think of who’s judging me is immaterial.”