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Burnley have told Crystal Palace they will have to pay a £3m compensation fee to take Sean Dyche to Selhurst Park, according to Football Insider.

And, as to be expected, a number of Palace fans have been giving their thoughts to the managerial update on social media.

A Palace source informed Football Insider that the Eagles hierarchy see Dyche as a suitable fit to replace Roy Hodgson.

Palace approached the Clarets to see how much it would cost to bring the 49-year-old to London and have now learned the figure.

Dyche’s current contract at Turf Moor has just over 12 months left to run, however, he has previously admitted talks will be held over a potential extension in Lancashire.

He’s been with Burnley since 2012 and has averaged 1.38 points per game in his 391 games as boss.

Palace fans react

@cpfc_xtra shared the news that it will cost Palace £3m to bring Dyche to the club on social media. These supporters were all for a deal, with many urging the club to get it done.

“Get it done”Credit: @OutYanks”That is ridiculously worth it”Credit: @Jay_Rodrigues09″Get it done! Ticks all the boxes”Credit: @sean132707″Pay it. Think about the cost of getting someone unproven..”Credit: @OliverRender”Get this done please”Credit: @Jonno55Ng”Tbh get it done”Credit: @Thomas01568186

In other news: Many CPFC fans react to David Ornstein’s revelation on Eberechi Eze, find out more here. 

Fulham could be set to allow Stefan Johansen to leave Craven Cottage this summer.

What’s the talk?

That’s according to a report by West London Sport, who claim that Queens Park Rangers are in talks with the central midfielder regarding a permanent move to the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium this summer, with the 30-year-old having just one year remaining on his current deal with Fulham.

Big mistake

After allowing the £1.8m-rated midfielder to join QPR on a temporary deal in the second half of last season, Johansen went on to prove himself as a rather inspired piece of business for the Rs in his short time with Mark Warburton’s side.

Over his 21 Championship appearances at the club, the 30-year-old scored four goals, registered two assists and created two big chances for his teammates, as well as making an average of 0.8 interceptions, 1.1 tackles and 1.6 key passes per game.

These metrics saw the £8k-per-week Norway international earn a seasonal SofaScore match rating of 7.00, ranking him as Warburton’s sixth-best performer in the second tier – hugely contributing to QPR’s dramatic upturn in form since the turn of the year, a period in which the Rs ranked third in the Championship table.

As such, it is no surprise to learn that Fulham’s west London rivals are interested in a deal to bring the midfielder to the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium on a permanent basis in the upcoming transfer window, however, it is rather more surprising that Scott Parker’s side do not appear to be standing in their way.

With the man whom Ronny Deila dubbed an “unbelievable” player clearly demonstrating last season that he is capable of being the star of a team who were very much in title-chasing form, Johansen would appear to be a perfect fit for Parker’s side ahead of their upcoming Championship campaign, in which the Cottagers will be aiming to secure an immediate return to the Premier League.

So, exactly why the 40-year-old appears to be allowing the 30-year-old to move to one of their potential promotion rivals this summer is somewhat baffling, and is a decision that could easily come back to haunt Fulham next season.

In other news: Worrying update emerges on key Fulham figure that is sure to leave fans gutted

Amid concerns from worried West Ham supporters, an ever-reliable source has delivered an exciting transfer claim…

What’s the word?

According to ExWHUemployee, David Moyes’ summer business will not just stop at three key positions, as previously reported by Claret & Hugh.

The Irons fan site claimed earlier in the week that the manager wanted a new striker, a centre-back and the permanent arrival of Jesse Lingard, which left some sections of the London Stadium faithful worried about a lack of depth in midfield.

However, the anonymous Ex has claimed that, once the club secures these three priority positions, they will look to bolster elsewhere. He wrote on Twitter: “My understanding is that they are the three priority signings. Once they are filled and we are happy we can then look for other positions/availability to bolster squad but they would obviously be cheaper deals.”

Summer spree?

It’s certainly an exciting time to be a Hammers fan. In the space of just one year, Moyes has steered the club from relegation candidates, saving them with one game to go, to sealing a place in the Europa League.

This remarkable turnaround in fortunes has largely been down to his coaching and expertise in the transfer market, which should encourage those in east London even more.

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Of course, a new striker and bringing Lingard back should be the two top priorities. Moyes cannot afford to go into a potential 50-plus game campaign with an injury-prone Michail Antonio as his only senior striking option, whilst the Manchester United star’s impact since January can never be understated after nine goals and five assists.

Even if that takes a fair chunk of the budget away, there should still be huge confidence in finding further additions – you only have to look at the deals involving Vladimir Coufal (£5.5m) and Tomas Soucek (loan, then £15m) for inspiration.

This latest update from Ex, one of the most trustworthy sources around the club, is very positive and should leave fans absolutely ecstatic going into what could be a history-defining summer.

If they get their business right, the Hammers’ seventh-place finish will be no mere fluke and they may even put up a competitive fight in the Europa League too.

AND in other news, Ajeti 2.0: Moyes could repeat Pellegrini disaster in swoop for 23 G/A target…

During Neil Lennon’s second spell as manager of Celtic, he wasn’t given too many tools in order to improve the Hoops.

The Glaswegian side eventually fell behind their rivals and despite the drab performances and poor recruitment, the backroom staff at Parkhead wasn’t really up to scratch.

Brendan Rodgers was able to bring in a number of fresh faces to the training ground with Kolo Toure, Glen Driscoll and Chris Davies all becoming coaches under the former manager’s stewardship.

Lennon, on the other hand, was handed his own staff by the welcoming hierarchy.

Before a deal for Eddie Howe completely collapsed, Celtic were apparently going to allow him to form his own team of backroom members as well.

Indeed, the same could be allowed for Ange Postecoglou, the club’s current number one target.

One man who may join the coaching set-up is Shaun Maloney. The Scot has played for Celtic and coached the U20s at Lennoxtown before taking up the privileged role of Roberto Martinez’s number two with Belgium.

The Red Devils are the number one ranked side in international football and go into this summer’s European Championships as one of the favourites.

Maloney will have a key hand in their progression throughout the tournament but his experience within this role would be huge if he returns to Celtic.

The 38-year-old is a fabulous young coach and should offer plenty behind the scenes. Speaking earlier this week, Davie Provan was enthused by the idea of him coming back to Glasgow.

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“I would like to see him back at Celtic. I think he’s a really clever boy. Obviously, he was an exceptional talent as a player. And I think the intelligence he showed on the pitch, I think he’s taken off the pitch as well in terms of his coaching career. Anyone I speak to speaks highly of Shaun Maloney. I think he would be a really good acquisition,” he said on Go Radio this week.

The Scot’s arrival would be a welcome one, particularly for a player like David Turnbull.

He was awarded Celtic’s Player of the Season and now has a place in the Scotland squad for the upcoming Euros. Though, based on Maloney’s own position on the pitch when he played, he would be a great source of counsel for Turnbull.

The fact he’s now worked with one of the best midfielders in world football would also prove incredibly beneficial for the young Scot.

Maloney has been able to watch Kevin de Bruyne for the best part of three years now and no doubt will have picked up plenty of tips and tricks from the Belgian magician.

Speaking about the Manchester City star last year, he commented: “I knew these players [De Bruyne and Hazard] were elite but it’s not until you work with them that you fully understand how many attributes they have at an elite level. It’s not just technically, it’s everything. They tick so many boxes but one of the biggest things is how humble they are.”

Turnbull stands proud as the best addition from the last summer transfer window and during an arduous season without a trophy, was a beacon of positivity.

Celtic will need to build their future around the attacking midfielder in the years to come, something that could be helped with the addition of Maloney.

Having seen De Bruyne’s attitude and personality first-hand, it’s something the coach may be able to replicate when he moves elsewhere.

Dominic McKay must do his best to ensure the former Hoop is a part of their plans.

AND in other news, Imagine him & Turnbull: £16k-p/w Celtic gem has to be unleashed under Postecoglou…

Crystal Palace must avoid former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard this summer as they continue to search for Roy Hodgson’s successor.

What’s the story?

It seemed as though ex-Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo was set to fill the Selhurst Park vacancy earlier in the week before some last-minute demands from the Portuguese tactician saw the deal collapse.

According to The Mirror, Lampard is now back in the running to fill the Selhurst Park vacancy, with Swansea’s Steve Cooper and Burnley’s Sean Dyche also in the mix.

Worse than Nuno Espirito Santo

The retired England international was sacked as the Blues boss back in January after just 18 months at the helm of the west London outfit.

Lampard took over from Maurizio Sarri in 2019, guiding Chelsea to a fourth-place finish in his first season in charge, but a poor start to 2020/21 saw the capital club fall to ninth in the Premier League table after 19 games, 11 points behind leaders Manchester United and five points off Liverpool in fourth.

It was only the 42-year-old’s second managerial position after a single campaign with Championship outfit Derby County and it perhaps came too soon for Lampard.

His exciting, attacking style won several plaudits throughout his time in the dugout, although a win percentage of 46.2% sees him lagging behind previous candidate Espirito Santo, who boasts a 47.8% success rate.

Although football isn’t always this black and white, in management, the numbers very rarely lie, and these figures indicate that turning to Lampard would represent a compromise in Palace’s managerial pursuit.

After all, the Englishman has been available for many months, so if chairman Steve Parish was definitely sure the young manager was the right man for the job, he would surely have appointed him by now.

Lampard may go on to have an excellent career in the dugout and lead one of his future sides to glory, but the huge task awaiting Hodgson’s replacement at Selhurst Park requires a more experienced head given the sheer amount of turnover that’s expected to take place in terms of the playing squad.

The former England boss brought stability to south London, yet has left behind a side in a state of disrepair. Parish is better off turning to someone who has been there and seen it all before, rather than someone who is still very much learning the ropes.

And, in other news…Parish masterstroke: Palace must swoop for £9m-rated prodigy, he’s an “absolute tank” 

A major update has emerged on Preston striker Jayden Stockley, one which all but ends Sheffield Wednesday’s hopes of signing the attacker.

What’s the talk?

According to Hampshire Live, Sheffield Wednesday are close to missing out on Preston forward Jayden Stockley as Charlton are poised to complete a deal for the 27-year-old. The report claims that Portsmouth had agreed a transfer fee with Preston, but Stockley wants to sign for Charlton and the Addicks are now set to bring the centre-forward back to The Valley.

Earlier this week, the Lancashire Post reported that Wednesday were interested in the attacker. The report claimed that a number of League One clubs had submitted similar bids for Stockley, with it being down to the man himself to decide which club he wants to join. This update from Hampshire Live seems to suggest that he has chosen Charlton.

In May of this year, Charlton boss Nigel Adkins lauded the “phenomenal” striker for his work rate and the threat he offers at the top end of the pitch. He told London News Online:

“Jayden Stockley was magnificent yet again. He works his socks off. In the last minute of the game he is down near our corner flag, winning the ball.

“He just kept going – phenomenal. He is such a massive threat. If we can just improve the quality to him, he is such a handful in this division.”

Fans will be gutted

Wednesday fans will be gutted with his latest update as it appears to rule them out of having any chance of landing Stockley.

Dejphon Chansiri has seemingly not been able to convince Stockley that a move to Hillsborough is better than one to The Valley and the 27-year-old now looks set to sign permanently for Charlton. Not only is this a blow for Wednesday, but it is also a boost for their League One rivals Charlton as they are on the verge of adding an excellent player to their squad.

Stockley proved his quality whilst on loan in League One last season. The target man scored eight and assisted two in 20 games, averaging an exceptional WhoScored rating of 7.41. He also won 9.8 aerial battles per game to highlight his impressive ability in the air, something which makes him a top-class outlet as he has shown he can beat defenders to the ball.

The £5.1k-per-week beast could have been a great addition to Darren Moore’s squad and the fans would have loved Stockley at Hillsborough.

His overall performances last seaon were superb and SWFC fans could have enjoyed his displays in League One, but they will now – it seems – be watching him play against them twice for Charlton, which is a bit gutting for them.

AND in other news, SWFC dealt transfer blow over “unplayable” £5.4k-p/w ace, Moore surely gutted…

Wolves may be restricted to what they can spend in the ongoing transfer window but that hasn’t deterred new manager Bruno Lage from getting active.

They’ve already submitted a bid for Brazilian wonderkid Kaio Jorge but they’re now chasing someone a little more known to an English audience.

What’s the word?

One area Wolves are looking to strengthen this summer is defensively. They will need to improve on their left-back options with Marcal and Jonny out injured but centre-back is also an issue for Lage to fix.

With that in mind, the Old Gold are targeting a move for James Tarkowski.

That’s according to The Telegraph who suggest that Wolves have joined a queue alongside West Ham to sign the defender.

Burnley could entertain offers over the next few months with Tarkowski entering the final year of his contract at Turf Moor.

The Clarets rejected a bid of £30m from the Hammers 12 months ago but he will almost definitely be cheaper on this occasion.

Fixing a big problem

With finances running rather dry at Molineux, this signing would be absolutely ideal for Lage and Wolves.

Not only would they be landing a proven Premier League player at cut-price, but they’d be acquiring someone who would be an instant upgrade on their current options.

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The Old Gold endured a wretched campaign from a defensive point of view last term, shipping 52 goals in the league. That was one fewer than relegated Fulham and six more than Brighton who finished in 16th.

Their clean sheet record was also incredibly poor. During a period from October to January, Nuno Santo watched his side concede goals at will, maintaining a shutout in just two matches during a 14-game run.

Thus, Tarkowski’s arrival at the heart of the defence would be vital. The £22.5m-rated colossus has been described as “exceptional” by his peers and it’s easy to see why.

The 28-year-old, who is now in the prime of his career, is a giant when it comes to aerial battles.

During 2020/21, the centre-back won 4.6 aerial duels per game. For context, that usurps every player in the Wolves squad by quite some distance.

Willy Boly was their best player in that department last term, prevailing in 2.7 aerial situations per match.

Tarkowski is also a prolific tackler of the ball, registering 1.8 successful challenges per outing during the course of last season. That number tops every centre-half at Wolves, suggesting he would be an immediate improvement.

On top of that, he applies more successful pressures on the ball (41.3%) than Boly, Conor Coady and Romain Saiss who are all south of 35%.

The Burnley star has often fallen short of earning more England caps but his inclusion in a plethora of Three Lions camps dictates he is on the periphery of a bigger move. Wolves must make sure it’s them who are claiming his services.

AND in other news, Wolves submit bid to sign “lethal” 15-goal gem, he’s an upgrade on Fabio Silva…

Crystal Palace transfer target Osaze Urhoghide would prefer to stay in England for his next adventure rather than moving to Europe as he nears the end of his Sheffield Wednesday contract, according to The Star.

The Lowdown: Crystal Palace look towards 2021/22

Moving into the 2021/22 season, the Eagles face a massive rebuild following the exit of 22 first-team players at the beginning of June [The Sun].

Despite being managerless following Roy Hodgson’s departure last month, they have made progress in the transfer market following the acquisition of 22-year-old American midfielder Jacob Montes [cpfc.co.uk].

As pre-season fast approaches, could the south Londoners be set to make a second signing of the summer transfer window after recent developments?

The Latest: Eagles given boost in Urhoghide pursuit

Urhoghide has chosen to turn down interest from the continent following murmurings that clubs such as Sporting Lisbon, Benfica and Club Brugge were in the running for his services. That could open the door for Palace to swoop for his signature, although Leeds United and Preston North End have also been known admirers of the 20-year-old [The Star].

The Owls would be due a compensatory package once the youngster leaves Hillsborough, with his deal set to expire on Wednesday [Transfermarkt].

The Verdict: Palace should look to sign Urhoghide as soon as possible

All things considered, this news should come as a timely boost to Crystal Palace supporters approaching the forthcoming campaign.

The 1.88m (6 foot 2) colossus made 17 appearances for Darren Moore’s men in 2020/21 [Transfermarkt]. Showing his domineering presence at an early stage of his career, Urhoghide successfully completed an average of 2.7 clearances per game last season for Sheffield Wednesday [WhoScored].

Once labelled as ‘immense’ by his manager Moore [The Star], he certainly seems to have a bright future in the game, and regardless of the direction of the club, securing premium prospects should always hold an important place on the Crystal Palace itinerary.

The Eagles should look to seal a deal as soon as possible for Urhoghide before Leeds or Preston make their move.

In other news, many Crystal Palace fans react negatively to an official club update.

Everton have been handed a boost in their bid to bring Chris Smalling to Goodison Park this summer.

What’s the talk?

That’s according to a report by Corriere Dello Sport (via Sport Witness), who claimed that the AS Roma centre-back is no longer considered non-transferable by the Serie A club, with both Tiago Pinto and Jose Mourinho believed to be open to the sale of the 31-year-old in the summer transfer window.

The report added that Everton are extremely interested in making a move for the former Manchester United defender, and should Marcel Brands submit an acceptable offer, Roma would not stand in the way of Smalling’s departure from the Stadio Olimpico this summer.

Brands will be buzzing

While Smalling did not have the best of seasons for the Giallorossi last time out, something which was largely down to the centre-back picking up a number of varying injuries, the 31-year-old’s form in the season prior demonstrated that, as long as he keeps himself injury-free, he would be a fantastic signing for the Toffees to get over the line this summer.

Indeed, over his 30 Serie A appearances for Paulo Fonseca’s side in 2019/20, the £10.8m-rated man helped his side to keep six clean sheets, as well as averaging 1.9 interceptions, 0.8 tackles and four clearances and winning 4.5 duels per game.

The England international also impressed for Roma in an attacking capacity that term, scoring three goals, providing two assists and averaging 0.3 key passes per league fixture. These returns saw the £102,000-per-week centre-back earn a seasonal SofaScore match rating of 7.12, ranking him as Roma’s sixth-best performer in the Italian top-flight that year.

As such, with Marcel Brands undoubtedly hoping to build a squad in the summer transfer market which would be capable of much more than Everton’s 10th-placed finish in the Premier League last time around, the news that the player Fonseca dubbed an “extraordinary” defender is available on the transfer market is sure to have left the Toffees director of football buzzing.

In other news: Forget Benitez: Moshiri could still land “excellent” 54y/o who Everton fans would love

Selling Matheus Pereira this summer could be a wise decision, says West Brom journalist Luke Hatfield.

After a bright debut season in the Premier League, where he was able to hit double figures for goals, the 25-year-old is now being heavily linked with a move away from The Hawthorns.

Back in May, the Daily Express claimed that Leicester City, Leeds United, West Ham and RB Leipzig were all interested in signing the player.

Following West Brom’s relegation to the Championship, a move to one of those clubs would probably appeal to Pereira, and Hatfield does not think selling him is the worst idea as the Baggies look to raise funds for the current transfer window.

“The player will obviously want to play in the Premier League,” the Express & Star journalist said in a chat with FFC. “He’ll want to be at the top level. Whether he’s willing to give Albion another year is another question.

“But for Albion it might be important for them that they get a deal done as well because it provides funds then for other areas. They’ve got the likes of Callum Robinson, they’ve got the likes of Grady Diangana, Karlan Grant. These players can fill that void in that position.

“You’ve got those players in behind him who have got Championship experience.”

It is certainly something for Valerien Ismael and West Brom to think about. Given that Pereira may not want to stay, and the fact that they do have attackers with experience outside of the Premier League, perhaps it is not worth putting up a fight if a really good offer does come in.