As Tottenham Hotspur brought their season to a close with a 4-1 victory over Leeds United on Sunday, departing winger Lucas Moura signed off in style with a stunning stoppage-time strike, with that proving the Brazilian's final involvement in a Spurs jersey.

While it may have been a rather frustrating campaign for the Brazilian, in truth, as he was restricted to just 19 appearances across all competitions, the former Paris Saint-Germain man left on high after weaving his way past a hapless home defence, before prodding in for his first and only goal of the season.

Just over five years on from the forward's £23m arrival from the Parc des Princes back in January 2018, the ageing speedster is set for pastures new amid his expiring contract, with the Lilywhites confirming that the 30-year-old won't be signing an extension.

Despite his limited impact of late, the £90k-per-week asset remains a beloved figure at N17 as a result of his Champions League heroics against Ajax back in 2019, memorably netting a stunning hat-trick to power Mauricio Pochettino's men into the final of Europe's premier competition.

That remarkable treble is undoubtedly the standout moment of Moura's time in England, with the north London outfit now likely plotting to find a suitable replacement for a player who has racked up 66 goal involvements in 221 games.

Who could replace Moura at Spurs?

According to the latest reports, chairman Daniel Levy may well have already identified a dream heir to the 5 foot 8 menace in the form of on-loan Fulham star, Manor Solomon, with The Sun claiming that Spurs are among those interested in signing the Israeli international ahead of next season.

As per the piece, the 23-year-old – who joined the Cottagers on a season-long loan deal from Shakhtar Donetsk last summer – is set to be available on a free transfer this summer, hence the growing interest from clubs across Europe.

The 33-cap ace endured mixed fortunes at Craven Cottage in 2022/23 after missing much of the first half the season through injury, albeit while scoring four goals in four successive Premier League games in February and March, while also curling in a sensational effort in the FA Cup against Leeds amid that goalscoring hot streak.

Although the one-time Maccabi Petah Tikva man's impact was rather limited under Marco Silva – making just four league starts in total – he did show flashes of his quality at times, having been hailed as a "game-changer" by The Athletic's Peter Rutzler.

That ability to be the difference-maker could well see the 5 foot 7 sensation emulate the impact of Moura at Spurs, with the Brazilian having also been something of a 'supersub', according to journalist Jack Lang.

Equally, the pair also share a likeness due to their impressive dribbling prowess, with Solomon ranking in the top 6% among his European peers for successful take-ons after averaging 2.99 per 90, while Moura notably averaged 2.84 per 90 for that same metric during the 2021/22 campaign.

That should indicate that while Tottenham could well replace one diminutive dynamo for another with the addition of the Shakhtar ace, with the £20k-per-week gem potentially having the chance to be something of a surprise package for Levy and co next season.

Burnley want to sign thrilling forward Nathan Tella on a permanent deal following his explosive loan stay.

Tella has been one of the most entertaining players in the Championship this season, scoring 19 goals for Vincent Kompany's side.

The 23-year-old has been a crucial part of the side that has booked its place in the 2023/24 Premier League and Burnley now want to hold onto him.

What's the latest Nathan Tella transfer update?

According to talkSPORT, Burnley want to sign Tella permanently following his succesful loan spell. He spent this season on loan with the Clarets but with Burnley heading for the Premier League, they will now look at signing him full-time.

Tella shares the same agency, CAA Stellar, as Josh Cullen and Johann Gudmundsson, which could make negotiating a bit more straightforward for Kompany's side.

Is Tella ready for the Premier League?

Described by Kompany as a "raw diamond", Tella may not yet be the finished product but the forward has all the tools needed to become one of the Premier League's most exciting players.

Kompany said: "I still call him a raw diamond. As you can see, he is still progressing. He has been doing really well and before anything else, I must mention his effort. It's so important to point that out.

"He has goalscoring ability but many with that ability don't put the work in for the team but he does. He has all the tools and helps us in so many ways, not just goalscoring."

Burnley will return to the top flight next season and will be hoping to translate their exciting free-flowing football to the Premier League. In the Championship this season, Burnley have scored 87 goals despite conceding just 35.

Tella scored 17 of those himself but his goalscoring is not what will make him thrive in the top flight but rather his pace, direct style of play and inventive dribbling should see him become a huge problem for defenders.

Work ethic is also a huge part of his game and is very often what sets forwards apart from others. With the modern game becoming evermore tactical, the small margins that players can create by outrunning others can be decisive.

The likes of Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool are examples of how important hard-working players are to managers at the top level.

When 2021/22 FA Cup and Carabao Cup champions Liverpool sank Manchester City in the dying embers of the 2022/23 curtain-raiser, the Community Shield, optimism was awash on Merseyside that previous feats could be replicated, and the club could look to take it one step further after an impressive but bitter end to the campaign.

With little over a week of the term to go, Jurgen Klopp's Reds were on course for a historic quadruple, unseen ever before on English soil.

Liverpool trailed Pep Guardiola's City by an infinitesimal distance and had soared into the Champions League finale to exact vengeance against the imperious Real Madrid.

So bitterly close; the Cityzens completed a remarkable turnaround on the closing day of the Premier League season to overcome a two-goal deficit against, ironically, Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa and Los Blancos extended their dominance in Europe's most coveted competition to leave Klopp and co enmeshed in dejection, falling short despite taking 24 shots to the LaLiga giants' four.

Instead of avenging the demons of the previous year and adding to the ever-expanding collection of silverware under Klopp's tutelage, Liverpool have collapsed like a shack in a storm, and there has been no golden sky to instil any shred of hope for much of the campaign.

With Liverpool fifth in the Premier League after 33 matches, seven points behind Manchester United (who have a game in hand), a six-year stint in the Champions League looks set to come to an end, and to exacerbate the woes, coveted midfield target Jude Bellingham is seemingly an unattainable target following revelations last month that a move would be detrimental to the planned summer overhaul of the club.

This comes as a blow packing the punch of a champion prizefighter for the expectant Reds support, who have witnessed just one permanent senior midfield signing – the £25m acquisition of pass master Thiago Alcantara – since the inception of the 2018/19 season.

There is, however, hope yet that Liverpool can return to former vigour despite the ostensible early defeat in the Bellingham race, with an unlikely man – that of Curtis Jones – perhaps assuming the boots many had projected Borussia Dortmund's "generational talent" to don – as hailed by Raphael Honigstein.

Who is Curtis Jones?

22-year-old Jones has endured a somewhat tumultuous journey throughout his Liverpool career to date.

A boyhood Red, the versatile midfielder has scored nine goals and supplied 11 assists across 92 appearances since making his debut in 2019, and despite gleaning the whole gamut of trophies under Klopp's wing, has failed to cement a starting berth in the team with regularity.

This is not to bemoan his skill set, Jones is an exciting talent and a useful option for the ambitious Merseyside outfit, with the past two seasons hindered by injuries as he looks to stamp his authority and take the next step in his career.

However, with Liverpool exhibiting greater control over recent weeks and showing signs of the verve that had evaporated like mist on a windowpane for much of this stricken season, Jones' importance cannot be understated, having started the last six Premier League matches in succession – scoring a goal and assist apiece.

Currently valued at just £18.5m by Football Transfers, Jones has been a forgotten man in the eyes of many fans of English football, but his recent exploits indeed not just reaffirm his potential in this Liverpool team but also why he can be the unlikely figure to soften the Bellingham blow.

Is Curtis Jones like Jude Bellingham?

Recently, pundit Paul Merson said: "I quite like Curtis Jones, but he's not a name, is he? He's not a £60-70m player. I like him. I think he does a good job and he doesn't let you down. But he's not a superstar."

This might well be true, and it would be ludicrous to state that Bellingham's desired role at Anfield can be solely claimed by Jones, who has been a peripheral, if promising figure over the past few seasons, but with recent exploits starting to illuminate the skills that the £15k-per-week gem can bring to the table, he could yet play an integral role for his outfit over the coming years.

Take, for example, the similarities between the compatriots.

As per FBref, the €150m (£132m) valued Bellingham ranks among the top 5% of midfielders for rate of goals, the top 8% for shot-creating actions, the top 8% for progressive passes, the top 1% for successful take-ons and the top 7% for blocks per 90 – truly the all-encompassing arsenal of a midfielder destined for the very top.

Jones yields a similarly dynamic scope, while not so prolific in front of goal, the maestro ranks among the top 9% of positional peers for shot-creating actions, the top 5% for pass completion, the top 5% for progressive carries, the top 18% for progressive passes and the top 13% for successful take-ons per 90.

And with Liverpool's star boasting a match average of 2.41 tackles – the very same rate as the Yellow Wall's prized asset, it's clear he is growing into his skin as an assured and varied midfield outlet, hailed as the "complete #8" by one analyst & scout.

With Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and James Milner all looking set for a departure at the end of their respective contracts in a matter of months, it's a given that Liverpool will bolster the ranks with a torrent of acquisitions to replenish the centre of the park.

Captain Jordan Henderson and the aforementioned Thiago are also both 32 years old, and the youth of Jones could be imperative in cultivating balance and uniformity in the side, especially given the expected arrivals of several new faces.

Providing Jones with greater responsibility would also enhance the club's prospects of clinching the right signatures on the transfer front; with the 12-cap England U21 international's place in Klopp's squad complemented by the prodigious 18-year-old Stefan Bajcetic, the club can take meticulous care over their summer pursuits, emboldened by the knowledge that dynamic options already exist and can provide sturdy support when called upon.

He could be the "Gini-like" signing – as per 90min's Grizz Khan – Liverpool really need to steady the ship, with Gini Wijnaldum a resounding success at Anfield after flourishing in his industrious midfield role for the club, playing 237 matches and serving as a centrepiece to the triumphs of Klopp's reign.

Only time will tell if Jones can truly quell the concerns over the ostensible defeat in the race for Bellingham, but if his recent form can indeed be maintained, he could play a major role in his boyhood club's return to the forefront after a year littered with strife and suffering.

حقق البلجيكي كيفن دي بروين، لاعب مانشستر سيتي الإنجليزي رقمًا قياسيًا بعد قيادة فريقه للفوز على نيوكاسل يونايتد في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

وفاز مانشستر سيتي على مضيفه نيوكاسل يونايتد بنتيجة 2/3، في إطار منافسات الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز “البريميرليج”، وسجل دي بروين هدفًا وصنع آخر.

وحل فريق مانشستر سيتي ضيفاً على نظيره نيوكاسل يونايتد، ضمن منافسات الجولة الـ21 من مسابقة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز على ملعب “سانت جيمس بارك”.

وارتقى رصيد مانشستر سيتي إلى النقطة 43 في المركز الثاني في ترتيب الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، فيما تجمد رصيد نيوكاسل يونايتد عند النقطة 29 في المركز العاشر.

اقرأ أيضاً.. ترتيب الدوري الإنجليزي بعد فوز مانشستر سيتي على نيوكاسل

وأصبح كيفن دي بروين ثالث أكثر لاعب صناعةً للأهداف في تاريخ الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز البريميرليج برصيد (103) مُناصفةً مع أسطورة مانشستر يونايتد، واين روني.

ونجح، كيفين دي بروين، في إحراز هدف التعادل في مرمى نيوكاسل يونايتد بتسديدة أرضية زاحفة في شباك الماكبايس بحلول الدقيقة 75، وصنع الهدف الثالث.

YouTuber Conor McGilligan has slammed Leeds United winger Jack Harrison after his poor display right after signing a new contract.

What's the latest on Leeds and Jack Harrison?

It was a fairly disastrous outing for the Whites on Sunday afternoon as they were thumped 5-1 at home by Crystal Palace.

Indeed, playing against their relegation rivals, this was a great opportunity to give the club's Premier League survival hopes a shot in the arm.

As it turned out, quite the opposite happened. Despite taking the lead through Patrick Bamford, Leeds were pulled level just before half-time.

From there, they may well have not turned up for the second half as Palace scored four unanswered goals to win the game at Elland Road 5-1.

No doubt, very few, if any, Leeds players came through with any credibility, but it seems one man really stood out.

While talking on the One Leeds Fan Channel, after the game, McGilligan dropped some brutal claims on Harrison on who lost the ball 21 times during the game (via SofaScore).

He said (3:40): “​​But the players, I've never seen a downturn in mentality like that. Jack Harrison… what do you say?

"I said on the preview [podcast] I'm hoping he doesn't get a contract and then his performances start to reduce and you know start to weaken.

“For me, he was the worst player on the pitch today which is a little bit of a shame. You know you get contract, you get a five-year deal and you don't take your man on, you're not closing men down, and you're not putting in any real effort, your crosses in are woeful.”

How much does Jack Harrison get paid at Leeds?

It certainly would have been a great time for Harrison to impress. Not only do Leeds need him at his best amid the threat of relegation, but he must continue to prove himself after signing a big new contract.

Indeed, as announced on the official club website, the 26-year-old put pen-to-paper on a fresh five-year deal – that runs until the summer of 2028 – just last week. He will now reportedly earn £90k-p/w.

After that latest display, however, it's safe to say he didn't really earn his keep. After all, McGilligan wasn't the only one to note Harrison's poor performance.

In the LeedsLive player ratings, journalist Beren Cross handed him a three out of ten and wrote: "Barely in the game save for a couple of decent set-pieces."

There's certainly much to improve on for both player and club. At least with his new deal, he'll have plenty of opportunities to make amends.

Everton could be hit with a points deduction following their financial scrutinies over the last few weeks and journalist Mark Ogden claims it would all but seal their relegation next season.

What's the latest with Everton's finances?

It was revealed that the Merseyside had made a financial loss for the fifth consecutive year, forcing the Premier League to refer the club to an independent regulator.

The issues they have come as they breach the rule of not recording losses of over £105m during a three-year period – Everton have lost £430m over the last five years.

And a potential points deduction has been suggested as a possible punishment that could be implemented this season.

However, speaking on Sky Sports, Ogden has suggested it would most likely come into action next season and it could make survival virtually impossible for the Toffees:

(3:00) "The losses are staggering, they're off the scale in terms of you know, clubs are limited to £105 million [losses] over three seasons.

"The timescale is very unlikely for this season for Everton's deduction to come in before the end of the season. But if it's delayed until next season, it could mean it's virtually impossible for them to stay up next season if they have a deduction.

"So that would mean that they would go into the new stadium in the Championship. Which I just don't see an easy way out for Everton with this."

What does the future hold for Everton?

The prospect of being handed a serious points deduction will, of course, be a daunting prospect, however, the players have to focus their attention to their efforts on the pitch.

A number of clubs around Everton were able to pick up results over the weekend which has left Sean Dyche's side in 18th spot with only goal difference keeping them from safety.

However, they will face a big challenge on Monday night as they welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Goodison Park where they will have the opportunity to climb all the way up to 13th spot with a win.

And this is all the players can do this season amid the issues lurking around the club off the pitch.

However, if they are able to survive and a points deduction is handed to them for the start of the 2023/24 campaign, then that certainly would provide major concerns.

Everton's new stadium will be costing the club a serious amount of money for the coming years and the revenue which Championship football brings will not be what the owners need.

But it seems as if a points deduction could all but seal their fate ahead of the new campaign if the Premier League are to come down heavy on the Blues.

Pundit Gabby Agbonlahor has been left shocked at Leeds United head coach Javi Gracia for demoting Wilfried Gnonto to the bench in recent weeks.

The Lowdown: Benched

Gnonto arrived in Yorkshire on deadline day in the summer from FC Zurich and had to initially remain patient for a chance in the first team.

Former manager Jesse Marsch handed the 19-year-old his Premier League debut at the end of October in the 2-1 win over Liverpool, coming on from the bench to help set up Crysencio Summerville’s late winner.

Since then, Gnonto has featured in every top-flight game, contributing to four goals. However, Gracia decided to end the forward’s run of ten straight league starts by placing him on the bench against Chelsea and once again used him from the bench against Brighton last time out.

The Latest: Agbonlahor’s comments

Agbonlahor, who contributes for Sky Sports, was talking to Football Insider regarding Gnonto, who he described as a ‘top player’ with ‘scary pace’.

The pundit admitted he could not believe Gracia has benched the forward for the last two games and said that he has to be in the team for the Whites ‘to have the best chance of staying up’.

“I think he can be the one to get them out of this. I can’t believe he’s on the bench.

“He’s a top player. He might not be on Raphinha’s level just yet, as he’s only 19 – but he’s got that directness, that scary pace.

“He could do better with his final ball or with his finishing – but that will only get better and better in the future.

“I can see him being at that Raphinha level in the next couple of seasons. Leeds United

“Leeds need him. He can turn up and produce big goals and big performances.

“It’s going to be a real battle, but for them to have the best chance of staying up – he has to be in that Leeds team. There’s no doubt about it.”

The Verdict: Needed

Gnonto has been a real right spark for Leeds this season in what has been another disappointing campaign on the whole.

He’s proven to be a shrewd signing and, as per WhoScored, has been the club’s most fouled player alongside Brenden Aaronson. Gnonto also ranks highly when it comes to key passes, dribbles and shots per game, and with Jack Harrison coming in for criticism, it could be time for Gracia to bring Gnonto back into the starting XI, potentially for this weekend’s trip to Wolves.

Whether or not Gracia will select the Italy international from the off remains to be seen, but as Agbonlahor says, he could be key for Leeds in their bid to avoid the drop.

Insider ExWHUemployee has claimed that West Ham United manager David Moyes will still be in charge for the club’s next game.

What’s the latest on David Moyes and WHUFC?

The Hammers were far from their best in the Premier League over the weekend as they travelled away to Tottenham Hotspur and were comfortably beaten 2-0.

As a result of that defeat, the Irons now sit inside the relegation zone stuck on 20 points after 23 games, one point from safety. With that being the case, Moyes is understandably under growing pressure.

However, while talking on The West Ham Way podcast, Ex claimed that the board are still backing their manager for now and he should remain in charge until the Nottingham Forest match this Saturday.

He said: “All I’ve been told continuously by people that would know is that they [the board] still back him and that they believe that the club’s turned the corner.

He added: “I’m just telling you what I have heard, and that is what I have heard, that the club believe that things are starting to pick up. And the results against Chelsea and Newcastle and Everton suggest that – not my words – that’s what I’ve been told.

“So I believe he’ll be the manager for the Nottingham Forest game at least.”

What does the growing Moyes pressure mean for West Ham?

Following a 2-0 defeat against Brentford at the end of December, Moyes accepted that his future was in doubt but the club did then pick up a bit of form.

For instance, before this defeat at Spurs they went unbeaten in four games across all competitions, beating Everton before drawing against Newcastle and Chelsea (as well as winning against Derby County in the FA Cup).

Still, that hasn’t been enough to truly turn things around – as evidenced by the fact that the Hammers are still in the thick of a relegation battle.

With Forest next up in the league, it really does feel as though Moyes needs a big performance from his players in front of their own fans. Anything less than three points could well see him become the next managerial casualty in this season’s Premier League.

Nottingham Forest explored a loan deal for Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah in January, according to fresh reports.

The Lowdown: Bade replacement needed

The Premier League outfit signed an astonishing 21 players following promotion in the summer of 2022 to try and help maintain their top-flight status coming into this season, but further reinforcements were made last month after spending the majority of their time in a relegation scrap.

Loic Bade had his loan terminated after failing to make any kind of impact under Steve Cooper which freed up a space at the back, with the 26-year-old Tah having been identified as an ideal replacement.

The Hamburg native recently changed agents in the hope of securing a move away from Leverkusen, despite his contract not expiring until 2025, but it sounds like The City Ground wasn’t a destination he was open to considering.

The Latest: Forest explored Tah move

According to German outlet Kicker (via Sport Witness), Forest were ‘interested in a loan’ for Tah in January, and whilst he would have ‘fit perfectly’, the defender had a ‘different category in mind’ regarding the stature of club he wanted to join.

The Leverkusen star is ‘aiming for a change of air in the summer’ and the Premier League is his ‘primary target’, but it’s reported that he ‘wasn’t willing’ to be part of a potential relegation battle.

The Verdict: Worth another attempt

Forest ended up completing the permanent signing of Felipe from Atletico Madrid, but with his deal only set to run until 2024, it could be worth making another attempt for Tah should the club successfully avoid the drop.

The Under Armour-sponsored player currently averages 3.8 clearances per Bundesliga game and provides a massive threat at both ends of the pitch with his height, standing at a staggering 6 foot 5.

Tah has also been labelled a ‘battleship’ by former teammate Christoph Kramer, and he would certainly be able to become a rock in the backline should he have a change of heart come the end of the season.

Journalist Alasdair Gold has slammed Tottenham Hotspur’s decision to loan out Bryan Gil for the rest of the season.

What’s the word?

In the final hours of the winter market, Spurs managed to complete a couple of incomings that may have pleased fans. Most notably, Pedro Porro moved from Sporting Lisbon on loan with an obligation to buy.

On top of that, youngster Jude Soonsup-Bell also arrived from Chelsea. Before the final day, though, Arnaut Danjuma also arrived at the club. Making way for the Dutchman, Gil was loaned out to Sevilla.

It seems as though that particular deal has not gone down too well with Gold, who made his feelings known while speaking on the Gold & Guest Talk Tottenham podcast.

Indeed, he said: “This deal irritates me more than probably any of the transfers that happened in the window.

“Because I think Bryan Gil is going to be such a super little player. I really think he is. And I don’t think he’s done anything in the recent weeks to justify him kind of being pushed out the door, either.”

Bad call?

Gil has certainly struggled to make himself a regular starter in the Spurs team since arriving in north London. For instance, manager Antonio Conte has only started him twice in the Premier League this term.

However, in recent weeks, he had been playing a little more than usual, with both those starts coming in January, so he had looked on the verge of potentially breaking into the first team.

Indeed, he even picked up a 7/10 Sofascore match rating after playing 77 minutes and claiming an assist in the 4-0 win over Crystal Palace early last month.

Still, it seems this wasn’t enough to convince Conte and has been loaned out until the summer, much to the disappointment of Gold.

Seeing as Sevilla originally sold him for £22m and also got Erik Lamela as part of the deal, they will certainly be delighted to now have their former player back – so at least someone has done well out of this all.

Whether Spurs live to regret this decision remains to be seen as they chase a Champions League place.