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TalkSport pundit Tony Cascarino has claimed that Harry Kane would not join Chelsea in a summer transfer amid speculation over the player’s future.

What’s the latest on Harry Kane to Chelsea?

After a week in which Tottenham Hotspur were knocked out of the FA Cup before then losing in the Premier League, the club’s English striker may feel as though he’s had enough of life in north London.

After all, his contract is set to expire in 2024 and without a trophy in his cabinet to speak of, Kane could be on the move this summer amid past links to the likes of Manchester United and Bayern Munich.

Of course, seeing as Todd Boehly spent well over £250m in the winter, perhaps the player could end up at Chelsea. This matter was spoken about on TalkSport recently.

However, Cascarino insisted that the Spurs player wouldn’t be up for a move, saying (2:50): “I don’t think he’d go to Chelsea. I just think that’s a move that he thinks he can’t do.”

He then agreed when his co-host Shebahn Aherne added: “It would be total villain vibes, wouldn’t it?

Would Kane ever join the Blues?

There has been some talk that Chelsea should try and sign the Spurs ace. Indeed, as quoted by The Express in January, former player Glenn Johnson suggested that the Blues could do with Kane.

He said: “Who needs him most right now? Probably Chelsea.”

Seeing as Graham Potter’s men have struggled for goals all season – with just 24 goals in 25 league games this term (the fewest in the top half of the table) – it’s not hard to see why Kane is being touted as a possible saviour.

After all, he became Tottenham’s all-time record scorer, surpassing Jimmy Greaves, when he netted his 267th goal for the club recently against Manchester City.

Still, because of his attachment to Spurs, it would be a huge betrayal if he joined bitter London rivals Chelsea and so it’s probably safe to say this deal won’t be happening barring a dramatic twist in the near future.

West Ham United could be without Lucas Paqueta in their Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Sunday after the Brazil international picked up an injury against AEK Larnaca.

The Lowdown: Antonio and Downes recover

Both Michail Antonio and Flynn Downes suffered issues in the Hammers’ impressive 2-0 victory in Cyrpus, with Antonio removed after his brace while Downes played through the pain to complete 90 minutes.

The pair have recovered in time for Sunday however, with BBC reporting Downes is expected to be in the squad to take on Unai Emery’s side while Claret & Hugh say Antonio is also fine.

However, David Moyes has suffered another setback in the week, with big question marks now over Paqueta…

The Latest: Paqueta to be assessed

In that same report, Claret & Hugh claim the former Lyon star is a doubt going into the game after he picked up a calf issue.

It is ‘too early’ to know whether he will play right now, while Łukasz Fabiański and Vladimír Coufal are expected to miss out.

The Verdict: Big blow for Moyes

The 25 year-old has perhaps not set the world alight as fans would have wanted, but it would still be a huge blow for the manager if he misses out.

Moyes is believed to be safe in his job for now, but with two goals and two assists in the league this season, Paqueta’s tenacity and end product will be missed.

The playmaker ranks highly amongst positional peers in Europe’s top leagues for shots, progressive passes and tackles (FBRef), providing a little bit of everything in the middle of the park.

Manuel Lanzini would likely keep his place from Thursday if Paqueta cannot play, with the Argentine miles behind his counterpart on a number of key metrics this season (FBRef).

Newcastle United have reportedly scouted Glasgow Rangers central defender Leon King ahead of a potential move this summer.

The Lowdown: King profiled

King is a 19-year-old centre-back who has played 19 senior games for Rangers so far this season, including six appearances in the UEFA Champions League.

He is rated highly in and around the club, having been hailed as an ‘absolutely top class‘ talent by renowned Gers bloggers Four Lads Had a Dream.

The Latest: Newcastle watch King

According to Football Insider, Newcastle have sent scouts to watch King play at Ibrox over the last few months, along with fellow Premier League rivals Manchester United and Leeds United.

He signed a new long-term deal with Rangers back in December, but is yet to play under new Michael Beale, suggesting that he has fallen down the pecking order.

The Verdict: Get it done

By signing King, the Magpies would be following a similar profile to the likes of Garang Kuol and Harrison Ashby in terms of young talents with plenty of potential.

The Scotsman showed promise in the Champions League earlier this campaign despite the Light Blues being knocked out, having been lauded by journalist Jonny McFarlane for his ‘incredible’ ability to ping the ball across the pitch from centre-back.

Nonetheless, King shares the same agent as Toon right-back Kieran Trippier, and so this could help push a deal through ahead of their rivals this summer.

Manchester United are growing increasingly confident that they may be able to beat the likes of Real Madrid to the signing of Jude Bellingham in the summer.

What’s the latest news on Jude Bellingham?

The Borussia Dortmund midfielder is expected to be one of the summer transfer window’s potential big movers with an exit from the Bundesliga side potentially on the cards.Bellingham has earned the interest of the likes of Madrid, Manchester City and Liverpool ahead of the summer but there is a belief at Old Trafford that they could beat all of them to his signature.This comes at a time when the Red Devils are awaiting the answer surrounding the future of the Glazers with the club currently awaiting the final bids on Wednesday evening.The 19-year-old is currently away on international duty with England where he will be among the likes of Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire.And the report from ESPN was relayed on Twitter which saw fans share their thoughts and opinions with the best of the reactions included below…

Liverpool are interested in signing Adrien Rabiot from Italian giants Juventus, according to reports, with the midfield ace available on a free transfer at the end of the campaign.

What's the latest on Adrien Rabiot to Liverpool?

Liverpool have held an interest in the France World Cup-winning midfielder for some time now, and could clinch his services for free when his contract in Turin expires at the end of the campaign.

And now, Rabiot has added fuel to the fire by revealing his endearment for the Merseyside outfit, saying to Tuttosport (via The Mirror): "I loved Liverpool a lot because I was a big fan of Steven Gerrard, who made me dream… and so therefore I followed the Reds."

The 27-year-old was of interest to Manchester United in the summer, having reached an agreement for a £15m deal before pulling out at the eleventh hour, stating that he felt "fortunate" that a deal was not concluded.

Should Liverpool sign Rabiot?

Hailed as “elite” by journalist Dom Booth, Rabiot has been a prominent name within top-level football for the past several years, racking up 200 appearances with Paris Saint-Germain before cementing an important role with the Old Lady.

This season, the midfield machine has been in fine form, scoring nine goals and providing four assists from 33 matches across all competitions for Juve, also hailed as “the world's best midfielder” by journalist Scott Saunders for his performances at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Branded a "footballing giraffe" by Paulo Di Canio for his failure to exert his authority as an imposing presence – Rabiot stands at 6 foot 2 but averages just 1.3 aerials won per match across the duration of his career, as per WhoScored, perhaps illustrating a hesitancy to be quite as enterprising as his physical attributes as might be desired.

However, impressive as the £152k-per-week star's exploits might seem at present, Reds manager Jurgen Klopp would be wise to steer clear of a move, with Rabiot's prospective arrival potentially poignantly emulating the recent loan acquisition of Arthur Melo.

Arthur left Juventus and his team-mate Rabiot to pen a short-term deal with Liverpool in the dying embers of the summer transfer window, but injuries and a lack of robustness have prohibited him from even scratching the surface at the prestigious outfit, playing just 13 senior minutes all term.

With both players on Juventus' books, Liverpool must be wary of replicating the deal and exacerbating their seasonal struggles, especially considering the Italian giants have been a shadow of their former selves over the past few years.

Rabiot is riding a vibrant wave this term, exhibiting a Midas touch in front of goal, but aside from his goal-scoring escapades, there is not much he can offer that would truly contribute to Liverpool's ascension back to prominence.

As per FBref, the "wardrobe" – as remarked by Gianluigi Buffon – ranks among the top 19% of midfielders across Europe's big five leagues for progressive carries, the top 21% for successful take-ons, the top 20% for clearances and the top 26% for blocks per 90, which does indeed illuminate the wide scope of his skill set, but he would unlikely be the optimum pivot to procure this summer.

For example, Harvey Elliott ranks among the top 9% of positional peers for blocks and the top 5% for progressive carries, while the subpar Naby Keita ranks highly in such metrics; the top 2% of midfielders for blocks and the top 8% for progressive carries.

With a midfield overhaul paramount to re-establishing control in the centre for the Merseyside giants, Klopp and co should meticulously devise an approach to rekindle the vigour that has evaporated at Anfield this year, and from the plethora of avenues possible to delve down, signing Rabiot is not the answer to Liverpool's woes.

It is fair to say that Arsenal supporters were not left overly impressed by the club's transfer dealings in January, with the signing of experienced midfielder, Jorginho, in particular, having gone down like something of a lead balloon.

After weeks of speculation regarding a potential move for Brighton and Hove Albion gem, Moises Caicedo, to then see the Gunners settle for a last-gasp, surprise move for the 31-year-old appeared to some like a mere panic buy, with that arrival sparking little enthusiasm among the Emirates faithful.

Just a few months on, however, that £12m capture from Chelsea now appears to be something of a masterstroke, with the 5 foot 10 maestro having already proven a "superb" addition for Mikel Arteta and co, according to former Highbury hero, Kevin Campbell (talkSPORT, 20/02/2023/, 08:11).

In truth, on the evidence of Jorginho's standout displays since his arrival from Stamford Bridge, it does appear as if the title hopefuls truly did hit the jackpot with the signing of the one-time Napoli ace.

How much is Jorginho worth now?

As pundit Rio Ferdinand predicted, the 47-cap ace has also proven a "shrewd" signing for the north London outfit, notably playing a key role in the vital, comeback win away to Aston Villa last month, after seeing his long-range effort deflect in off the sprawling Emi Martinez.

Speaking after that potentially decisive moment in the title race – which came after a run of three league games without a win – Arteta hailed his new addition as "tremendous" while also suggesting that the Brazil-born gem makes those around him "look better".

The "relentless" machine – as previously lauded by former Blues boss Thomas Tuchel – has added further depth and quality to a midfield department that has been stretched at times, with Thomas Partey, in particular, having been hampered by injury during his spell in England.

While Jorginho may not possess the "physicality" of the Ghanaian international, as per talkSPORT pundit Danny Murphy, he is still a "world-class" asset in his own right – according to ex-Liverpool man Jose Enrique – with Arsenal likely to be delighted with themselves at pulling off such an astute deal.

As Murphy noted at the time of the signing, the move did look like a "really clever piece of business" due to the relative bargain nature of the £12m fee, with that emphasised by the fact that the former Hellas Verona man is currently said to be worth as much as £30m, according to CIES Football Observatory.

That should indicate that Arteta truly did strike gold by pushing to sign the playmaker in the winter window, with that acquisition potentially set to prove vital in the club's title charge in the remainder of the campaign.

Leeds United could make a move for former Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira this summer, according to talkSPORT.

What’s the latest on Leeds and Vieira?

Javi Gracia is currently in charge of the Whites until the end of the season, penning a ‘flexible’ contract at Elland Road back in February. Since then, the Spaniard has picked up seven points from five Premier League games, with the latest fixture ending in a 4-1 defeat to leaders Arsenal.

He has given the club a chance of survival, with two crucial home games against Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace next on the agenda for Gracia and his side.

However, it looks as if the club are already looking at possible long-term options for Gracia in the Elland Road dugout, with Vieira potentially a candidate.

talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook shared an update in the last 48 hours regarding Leeds and the former Palace boss, saying that he could be offered an immediate return to the dugout in the Premier League by Leeds.

He said that Vieira’s stock is still high in the Elland Road boardroom and there is every chance the club revisit their interest. Vieira wants to return to management as soon as possible and was recently interested in taking over at Leeds from former manager Jesse Marsch.

Would Vieira work at Leeds?

Vieira took charge of 74 games as Palace manager, winning just 22 of those and averaging just 1.22 points per game in England, the lowest of any side he has been in charge of. [Transfermarkt]

The 46-year-old does have victories over the likes of Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta on his CV but was sacked last month after failing to win any match in 2023.

He seemed to struggle in his second campaign at Selhurst Park, with his side ranking bottom for distance covered and sprints per game before his dismissal. Leeds on the other hand have always been known for their energy under Marcelo Bielsa and Marsch, with the Whites ranking highly for distance covered and sprints per game during the current campaign.

Therefore, you could argue that a move for the 4-3-3-style manager would be a risky one by those in charge at Elland Road, should Leeds remain in the Premier League. The 49ers Enterprises are likely to complete a full takeover from Andrea Radrizzani in the summer, and it looks as if one of their first moves could be for Vieira, so it may well be one to keep an eye on.

Tottenham Hotspur see Brighton wonderkid Evan Ferguson as an 'heir apparent' to star striker Harry Kane, according to Mail journalist Simon Jones.

What's the latest Spurs transfer news?

For much of the past week, reports have centred around James Maddison and the potential Spurs capture of Leicester City's star player – with chairman Daniel Levy apparently determined to sign him.

However, he isn't the only player who Spurs have their eye on amid Levy's search for a new manager also. The Premier League top four hopefuls are still on the lookout for Antonio Conte's replacement in north London, yet the appointment of Chief Football Officer Scott Munn could mean Tottenham have more resources to start preparing for the summer transfer window.

As such, there are a few positions Spurs could need to reinforce, with a centre-back or two also previously rumoured to be a priority for the club. As well as this, the Lilywhites may need to start thinking about which strikers could eventually take Kane's mantle.

Not only is the 29-year-old out of contract in 2024, but he is also slowly approaching the twilight phase of his career, meaning Tottenham have their eyes on possible long-term replacements.

Now, according to The Daily Mail reporter Jones, there has been an interesting update on that front as Spurs target Brighton starlet Ferguson. Man United are also said to be admirers of the 18-year-old but Tottenham see Ferguson as an 'heir apparent' to Kane.

Indeed, both Spurs and United apparently have a 'strong interest' in the teenager, coming after claims that Ferguson is also wanted by heavyweights Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

Should Spurs make a move for Ferguson?

The forward is a seriously exciting prodigy with Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi even claiming that he has the potential to become a European great.

As per WhoScored, Ferguson has racked up six goal contributions in total over six full starts and as many appearances off the bench – impressive numbers for a player so young.

Brighton are still well in contention for a Europa League qualification place with two games in hand on fifth-placed Spurs – and Ferguson has contributed effectively to their standings.

Called 'world-class' by Brighton reporter Ryan Adsett, Ferguson has also impressed for the Republic of Ireland at international level – already scoring his first goal for them against Latvia in late March.

It's hardly surprising Spurs have taken note of his exploits, yet it appears they face stiff competition for his services.

تحدث مهاجم توتنهام، الكوري الجنوبي سون هيونج مين، بعد فوز فريقه على إيفرتون، ضمن منافسات بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

وساهم سون في انتصار توتنهام حيث سجل هدفًا في الفوز 2-1 على إيفرتون، مساء اليوم السبت.

وقال سون في تصريحات نشرها موقع شبكة “بي بي سي”: “في الشوط الثاني يمكنك أن ترى أن 2-0 لم تكن كافية أبدًا في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز”.

وأضاف: “كان إيفرتون يضغط وقد قمنا بعمل جيد، لقد قام اللاعبون بعمل رائع وأنا سعيد بالفوز بالثلاث نقاط، وأعتقد أننا نستحق”.

وتابع: “كرة القدم تشهد صعودًا وهبوطًا، عليك أن تظل متماسكًا، في الأسبوع الماضي تعلمنا الكثير من أخطائنا، هذه المرة تعلمنا وأظهرنا خبرة جيدة، أنا سعيد جدًا بكل لاعب لأنهم عملوا بجد، واستحقوا مكانهم”.

وأردف سون: “أعمل دائمًا من أجل الأهداف في مسيرتي، لا يهم المركز الذي يضعني فيه المدرب، فأنا مستعد لذلك، أعرف ما يجب علي فعله، أحاول مساعدة الفريق قدر الإمكان حتى عندما ألعب على اليسار أحب العمل مع الفريق”.

وعن زميله ريتشارليسون، أفاد: “لقد مر بنفس ما مررت به الموسم الماضي، إنه متعطش دائمًا لتسجيل الأهداف والعمل”.

وواصل: “إنه يلعب بدون ألم ويبدو مختلفًا تمامًا كلاعب، لذلك أنا سعيد جدًا من أجله، إذا استمر على هذا النحو يمكن أن يكون أحد أعظم المهاجمين في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز”.

وأتم بشأن مركز توتنهام في الدوري الإنجليزي حيث يحتل المركز الرابع: “التواجد في المراكز الأربعة الأولى أمر جيد لكن هذا ليس هدفنا لذلك نريد مواصلة التحسن”.

أصبح مستقبل روبرتو فيرمينو مع فريق أهلي جدة في مهب الريح، بعد ستة أشهر فقط من انضمامه إلى النادي السعودي.

كان فيرمينو قد انضم إلى صفوف أهلي جدة في صفقة مجانية، عقب انتهاء عقده مع ليفربول، في الصيف الماضي.

ولم يسجل فيرمينو سوى 3 أهداف فقط في 17 مباراة مع أهلي جدة، وجاءت جميعها في أول ظهور له مع الفريق خلال الفوز ضد الحزم 3-1 في أغسطس الماضي.

وفقد البرازيلي مكانه في التشكيل الأساسي لفريق أهلي جدة، حيث لم يبدأ أي مباراة منذ أواخر أكتوبر الماضي.

وذكرت صحيفة “ميرور” الإنجليزية، أن الشكوك بدأت تنتشر حول مستقبل صاحب الـ32 عامًا مع نادي أهلي جدة.

وأوضحت أن هناك اهتمامًا من قِبل ناديين سعوديين للظفر بخدمات فيرمينو، وهما الفتح والاتفاق.

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وأفادت أن الفتح السعودي لديه اهتمام بالحصول على خدمات فيرمينو، على سبيل الإعارة، في حين أن مدرب الاتفاق ستيفن جيرارد حريص على لم شمل البرازيلي مع زميليه السابقين جوردان هندرسون وجورجينيو فينالدوم.

وصرّح جيرارد مؤخرًا: “من الواضح أنني أعرف بوبي جيدًا للغاية، لقد كنت من أشد المعجبين به، تابعته لسنوات، في الوقت الحالي هو لاعب الأهلي، لذا من الصعب جدًا بالنسبة لي أن أعلق على هذه التقارير (الخاصة باهتمام الاتفاق بضمه)، لكني أحببته منذ أول يوم شاهدته فيه وأنا من أشد المعجبين به”.

تجدر الإشارة إلى أنه يُسمح للأندية السعودية بتسجيل ثمانية لاعبين أجانب فقط في قوائمها الرسمية، ومن ثم فإن رحيل فيرمينو المحتمل سيمنح الفرصة أمام أهلي جدة لضم لاعب أجنبي آخر رفيع المستوى.