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Manchester United enter their final three Premier League matches knowing that two wins will ensure they finish fourth and qualify for next season's Champions League, giving Erik ten Hag a major boost heading into the summer transfer window.

Following two defeats on the bounce to West Ham United and Brighton & Hove Albion, United returned to winning ways against Wolverhampton Wanderers last week, securing a 2-0 win which could prove to be important considering a resurgent Liverpool are hot on their heels.

The Red Devils showed a lot more desire against the Molineux outfit, having a total of 27 shots at the opposition goal and the two-goal margin could have easily been more.

Ten Hag may make a few changes for the tie against Bournemouth this afternoon as a few substitutes from last weekend impressed when they entered the fray. Fred enjoyed a ten-minute cameo in which he won all of his ground duels and completed 100% of his passes, which could earn him a start.

Meanwhile, It was youngster Alejandro Garnacho who sealed the win with United’s second goal against Wolves, and he must be unleashed from the start today.

Will Alejandro Garnacho start for Manchester United against Bournemouth today?

The Argentinian enjoyed a successful eight-minute cameo last weekend, during which he scored United’s second goal, took five touches and completed 3/3 attempted passes.

The 18-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough season under Ten Hag, playing 16 matches in the Premier League – albeit only four of them have been starts. However, it is clear he has significant potential.

There is no doubting his attacking intent and enthusiasm at such a young age, as he has scored three goals and grabbed two assists – a tally made even more impressive considering he has averaged just 28 minutes of game time per match.

The teen gem has the required attributes to dismantle Bournemouth this afternoon having shown his eagerness to impress with a key winner against Fulham and the match-winning assist in the Manchester derby. If he started against the Cherries, he will offer a direct threat from the left wing.

The 5 foot 10 starlet was dubbed as a “game-changer” by Manchester Evening News journalist Samuel Luckhurst back in January, and although qualification for Europe’s premier club competition is on the line, United’s ethos as a club since the days of Sir Matt Busby has been to allow youngsters the chance to shine.

If Ten Hag unleashes Garnacho today, he surely won’t disappoint.

Leeds United are in a precarious position in the Premier League ahead of the final day of the season and Sam Allardyce has his work cut out to prevent them from facing a drop into the Championship.

The Whites will need nothing short of all three points from their Elland Road clash with Tottenham Hotspur tomorrow and will also need favours from Bournemouth at Goodison Park to have any chance of stealing the final survival spot.

Indeed, it is looking bleak for the West Yorkshire outfit as their top-flight journey has the potential to come to an abrupt end, but their problems go further than just spending a season in the second tier.

Sporting director Victor Orta has left the club by mutual consent, whilst Allardyce is unlikely to remain at the club beyond his short tenure, leaving Leeds with positions to fill on and off the pitch.

Despite the uncertainty in so many areas of the club, it hasn’t stopped them from being linked with potential targets ahead of the summer transfer window.

This week, it has been reported that Leeds could be a potential destination for Aris striker Luis Palma – a player who could become a hit at Elland Road if he joined forces with Wilfried Gnonto.

Who is Leeds target Luis Palma?

The 23-year-old has been attracting a lot of attention for his performances in Greece, with Burnley, Rangers, Fenerbahce, Olympiacos and Anderlecht named as other clubs interested in snapping up his services.

The Honduran goal machine has tallied up 15 goals and eight assists in 47 appearances, with a goal contribution every 107 minutes so far – an output that would be a huge asset to Leeds next season.

Earlier this month Aris boss Apostolos Terzis heaped praise on his forward after scoring two league goals that led to the side securing a spot in the Europa Conference League next season:

"Luis has done that all season. He has been a huge player for us. We know there has been a lot of interest in him and it's not surprising.”

According to Sofascore, Palma is the second-highest-rated player in the Aris squad this season and has averaged 1.4 key passes, 2.1 shots on goal, one successful dribble and 37.5 touches per game.

Although the Leeds squad is stacked with forwards, it has been the centre-forward role that has suffered the most, as Patrick Bamford has struggled with injuries and failed to deliver consistency in front of goal, which has contributed to their plight.

As a result, the signing of Palma could spark a new era at Elland Road and the next manager could benefit from forming a fantastic attacking partnership between the versatile forward and young talent Gnonto.

The Leeds winger has shown promising signs and glimmers of magic during his short time at the club but hasn’t had the consistent game time of late to positively impact the attacking threat. Meanwhile, questions have to be asked about whether they will be able to retain his services should they go down.

With that being said, no matter the outcome of Leeds’ season, there is an opportunity for a fresh start to be made after such a difficult campaign, and Palma could make a big difference in improving the forward line next season.

Liverpool are believed to be in talks with Borussia Mönchengladbach ace Manu Kone, who could be the perfect alternative to Real Madrid-bound Jude Bellingham.

What's the latest on Manu Kone to Liverpool?

That's according to BILD's Christian Falk, who recently took to Twitter to state that the Reds have "started transfer talks" with the 22-year-old midfielder as they seek to bolster their sapped midfield.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano corroborated Falk's news by claiming that, following the negotiations this week, the fee is expected to be around €35/40m (£34/30m), and that the Frenchman's outfit are willing to 'let him leave for that fee'.

This is likely due to the player entering the penultimate year of his contract with the Foals, and with the aforementioned facts, it is possible he has no desire to renew terms and, as such, will be shipped out for an adequate fee.

Should Liverpool sign Manu Kone?

Falk's Twitter musings stated that Kone could well be the "alternative" to the prodigious engine that is Borussia Dortmund's Bellingham.

While the transfer of Alexis Mac Allister, who is edging towards a move to Anfield, will be the No. 1 priority as the first order of business, the moves being made indicate that a meticulously drawn out plan is now being enacted – most pleasing for Liverpool supporters after a dismal previous transfer window – when considering central midfielders – that left Jurgen Klopp with just the loan signing of Arthur Melo to bolster the centre.

Arthur was stricken by injury all year and actually failed to grace the Premier League pitch, with the myopic stagnancy on the transfer front contributing to the club falling by the wayside and missing out on Champions League football for the first time in seven seasons.

Kone, while young, has been hailed as a "one-man army" by talent scout Jacek Kulig and indeed exudes swagger and strength in a way that belies his youthful years, having made 60 appearances for his German Bundesliga club and cemented his central placement since signing from Toulouse in 2020.

As per Sofascore, Kone completed 87% of his passes this term and averaged 2.5 tackles, 1.1 interceptions and 0.7 key passes, impressing despite his side's languishing tenth place finish.

While he is typically an anchoring midfielder, Klopp is perhaps enticed by his driving presence, ranking among the top 4% of midfielders across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for successful take-ons and the top 21% for progressive carries per 90, as per FBref, which illustrates his prowess at bypassing hapless defenders and surging into promising positions.

This is something Bellingham is first-rate at doing, ranking himself among the top 8% and 1% for the same metrics, and while the precocious Englishman is more refined in this sense, Kone could be clinched at a portion of the €100m (£87m) plus add-ons price that the Yellow Wall demand of their most coveted asset.

While he is thriving as a 'one-man army' at the nucleus of his Gladbach outfit, Liverpool are taking the requisite steps to return to the forefront after wandering astray this year, and he could be moulded into one of Europe's superlative midfielders under Klopp's wing on Merseyside.

Aston Villa are planning for an exciting summer transfer window despite Mateu Alemany choosing not to join their recruitment team, according to journalist Alex Crook.

What's the latest transfer news involving Matheu Alemany?

According to Birmingham Live, Alemany had agreed to take up a senior recruitment role in the West Midlands before performing a U-turn and staying at Barcelona for the foreseeable future.

Alemany spoke about his situation via DAZN, stating: "Aston Villa has an impressive institutional and sporting project and one of the best coaches in Europe, but after personal reflection, my place is here. I am committed to this club, which is the biggest in the world. I want to be here and the president wants it to be there. I hope it's for a long time."

As cited by the Shropshire Star, Aston Villa manager Emery was quick to point out that he doesn't believe that this development will harm their transfer business, commenting: “It was two weeks ago we were speaking about the possibility for him (Alemany) to come here. It was a positive but, in the end, he’s not coming. We will continue in our project and build up as a club and a team. He (Alemany) is a very good professional with experience. I know him, I sometimes meet with him. But we’re focused here with the players we have in front. We will try to analyse someone to help us. But now, Mateu Alemany will stay in Barcelona.”

Movement on player outgoings has already started to happen at Villa Park, as veteran Ashley Young and goalkeeper Jed Steer will leave the club in the off-season due to contract expiration, as per Transfermarkt.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, journalist Crook still thinks that Aston Villa will go all out in the market once it opens for business later this month.

Crook stated: "I'm expecting them to be one of the most active clubs, although I am a bit suspicious about why Alemany, who was going to come in as sporting director, decided to stay at Barcelona.

"Maybe there was a change of budgets, because I was told a couple of weeks ago that they were going to go really big, Villa. Let's see who comes in as sporting director. I think they are keen to kick on, to build on what Unai Emery has done in a short period of time. I think it could be an exciting future for the club."

Who will Aston Villa target in the summer transfer window?

Aston Villa have already started to make inroads on summer transfer targets and Manchester United striker Anthony Martial has emerged as a potential loan target, as per FootballTransfers.

The Athletic also report that Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans, who is soon to be a free agent, has also emerged as someone who could join Aston Villa in the off-season.

As per The Daily Express, Tottenham Hotspur outcast Giovani Lo Celso is on the radar at Villa Park and could be brought in to freshen up their engine room.

Cited by The Independent, Leicester City winger Harvey Barnes is another potential addition as Emery looks to acquire some high-profile names ahead of 2023/24.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have been linked with a Premier League star, as the transfer window opens to commence a busy summer at Molineux.

Julen Lopetegui will have to overcome financial hurdles due to the club’s FFP woes, however the Spaniard can remain hopeful in securing upgrades to his side despite potential constraints.

The latest link could provide Wolves with a firm upgrade in defence, as well as a replacement to a star linked to a move away.

What’s the latest on Harry Maguire to Wolves?

As reported by journalist Ben Jacobs (via The United Stand [41.03]), Wolves could emerge as a potential new club for Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire.

Jacobs claimed that the Midlands side could be a “dark horse” in the transfer saga regarding the 30-year-old’s future, with United keen to cash in.

Speaking to The United Stand, Jacobs noted that the potential sale of Max Kilman this summer could “open the possibility” of Wolves going for Maguire.

A FootballTransfers report from earlier this month stated that United would want a fee in the region of £35m for the defender.

What could Harry Maguire offer to Wolves?

Having been previously lauded as “dominant” by Red Devils boss Erik Ten Hag, Maguire has the capabilities to be one of the league’s top centre-backs as we have seen previously in his career.

At Old Trafford, the Englishman has hit a patch of stagnancy and is seemingly unable to escape a vicious cycle of poor performances and low confidence on the pitch.

On his day, the 30-year-old can pose as an assured and “dictating” figure at the heart of defence, as praised by Ten Hag this season.

The introduction of Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane all but ended Maguire’s stay as one of United’s first-choice central defenders, and could now seek a new adventure away from Manchester to reinvent his career.

Wolves could be a perfect fit for the Englishman, particularly if Kilman is to depart amidst reports linking the centre-back to Tottenham Hotspur, with the United captain a shout for a strong, reliable and vastly experienced replacement.

The two are similar in their abilities at the back and are compared to each other based on statistics gathered over the past year via FBref.

The 6 foot 4 commander provides better aerial coverage than Kilman, averaging 3.01 aerials won per 90 to the Wolves ace’s 2.34 as well as making an average of 1.03 tackles to his 0.98 per 90, showing that he could fill the gap potentially left by the Spurs target at Molineux.

Despite making just eight starts in the league this season, Maguire has maintained an impressive average rate of passing with percentages higher than Kilman, as per Sofascore.

The £200k-per-week England international has maintained an average passing accuracy of 85% per game, with a stellar 94% accuracy rate of passes in his own half, with the 26-year-old averaging 83% per game and 90% accuracy in his own half.

Lopetegui could capture the signature of an established Premier League defender, as well as a centre-back experienced at international level with 55 caps for his country, proving that he is a trusted option in defence.

With his future still uncertain at Old Trafford, only time will tell if the United captain opts for a move away from the Red Devils.

Arsenal are looking to the transfer window to make needed reinforcements following their impressive title challenging season.

The Gunners lead the race for the majority of the campaign but fell at the final hurdles with squad depth being a glaring issue.

Now, Mikel Arteta is expected to have a busy summer, with a host of talent already linked with a move to the Emirates, with one saga continuing from January.

What’s the latest on Moises Caicedo to Arsenal?

As widely reported in the winter transfer window, Arsenal had several bids for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo rejected.

After signing a new contract with the Seagulls, the Ecuadorian is expected to depart this summer, with the north Londoners still very much interested if latest reports are to be believed.

London World reported last week that the Gunners ‘will make a bid’ in the region of £75m for the midfielder, a similar figure that was rejected by Brighton previously.

What could Moises Caicedo offer to Arsenal?

Having been hailed as a “machine” by talent scout Jacek Kulig, the 21-year-old has been one of the Premier League’s best defensive midfielders this season.

With the departure of Granit Xhaka all but confirmed, Arteta will have his eyes on recruiting for the position this summer, with £120m-rated Declan Rice named alongside Caicedo as transfer targets.

While the financial side of the two separate deals creates the assumption that only one player will be Emirates-bound, Football Insider reported last month that Arsenal could go after both talents.

The two midfield goliaths both won an average of 58% of their total duels this season as per Sofascore, with Caicedo averaging a monstrous 2.7 tackles per game in the league.

The defensive side of both the central players’ game makes them both valuable players for any side, however, their passing abilities could see them fit into Arteta’s squad with ease, particularly alongside Martin Odegaard.

The Norweigan has flourished in the no.10 role for the Gunners, and the introduction of two established dominators in the engine room could only improve the Arsenal skippers’ game.

Caicedo averaged a passing accuracy of 89% this season, with Rice following closely behind with 88%, with both players showcasing their composure when dispatching the ball.

Having two confidently equipped midfielders behind him, Odegaard could take his expertise further up field taking into consideration the duo’s ability to win and retain play.

The 24-year-old powerhouse contributed 2.1 key passes per game for his side this season and acted as Arsenal’s best creator in an area that could be bolstered in having security as assured as two of the country’s best holding players.

In comparison to Thomas Partey, who at present will be the man to start next season behind the Norwegian, the two could provide a better outlet offensively as well as their defensive contributions.

As per Sofascore, Rice averaged one key pass per game with Caicedo achieving 1.2 in the same area, showing the upgrade they could be on the Arsenal side with Partey recording an average of 0.8 per game.

With combined fees of almost £200m, only time will tell if reports regarding the Gunners landing both midfielders is to be believed, however, Arteta could unearth a midfield trio for the ages if there is truth.

Crystal Palace's search for Wilfried Zaha's replacement appears to have stepped up a notch in what is an exciting development for the Eagles.

While Zaha has yet to officially make a decision on his future, the long-serving winger has been widely tipped to depart this summer, with Atletico Madrid one of the higher-profile teams in for his signature.

Palace already have other talented attacking wide players in their ranks, such as Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze, but losing an iconic member of their squad will still be considered a blow.

An adequate replacement may be waiting in the wings, however, as Belgian publication Het Laatste Nieuws reports that Palace are 'eyeing' Genk's Mike Tresor.

Is Mike Tresor good enough for the Premier League?

Tresor has already been linked with other Premier League sides such as Burnley, Brentford, Brighton and Hove Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Nottingham Forest – and it is clear to see why.

The Belgium U21 international was crowned as the best player in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League last season after scoring eight goals and assisting a staggering 39.

In April, Tresor became the first player to assist 21 goals in one of the current top 10 European leagues since Lionel Messi (21 for Barcelona) and Thomas Muller (21 for Bayern Munich) in 2019-20, as per Opta.

As Sporting News writer Kyle Bonn put it, Tresor showed "Kevin De Bruyne levels" last season, with the pair likely to be international colleagues in the not-too-distant future.

It is easy to play down Tresor's achievements given he plays in Belgium.

However, Global Football Rankings judges the Pro League as better than the Austrian Bundesliga, where many Premier League teams are happy to shop, and only marginally of lesser quality than the English Championship.

Tresor's creativity will come in handy at Selhurst Park, should he make the leap in divisions, with his 0.66 assists per 90 – as per FBref – substantially higher than that of Zaha's 0.08 in the Premier League.

There is little between the pair in terms of goals per 90 minutes last season (0.25 for Tresor and 0.28 for Zaha), which is also the case when it comes to percentage of shots on target (35.1 v 32.8).

An extra dimension Tresor can bring to Palace is his crossing ability, averaging as he does 7.37 per 90. To give that some further context, Zaha managed 1.54 in the 2022/23 season.

Whoever is brought in to replace Zaha ultimately has huge boots to fill, but it may well be that Belgian bargain buy Tresor – valued at as little as £4m by Football Observatory – is as good a choice as any to do exactly that.

Arsenal are pushing to sign Ajax defender Jurrien Timber, as Mikel Arteta bids to bolster his defensive depth this summer.

The Gunners enjoyed a joyous campaign last season, which they will aim to continue next term with sufficient reinforcements.

Depth in defensive areas was a title-costing problem last campaign, however, is a topic that can be made positive this transfer window.

What’s the latest on Jurrien Timber to Arsenal?

As reported by Fabrizio Romano via his Youtube channel, Arsenal will "bid again" for Timber with their opening offer of £30m rejected.

The Gunners have an ‘agreement with the player’, who is ‘excited’ by the project at the Emirates, as stated by Romano (04:59).

The Athletic’s David Ornstein first reported the news, claiming that Ajax want a fee in the region of £50m for the defender, a price that Arsenal are optimistic to strike a compromise to lower.

What could Jurrien Timber offer to Arsenal?

Following the injury to William Saliba in March, Arteta opted to deploy Rob Holding in his place, in a switch that left the side pining for the Frenchman’s return.

The Englishman was called a “Championship defender” by former Premier League ace Gabriel Agbonlahor, via talkSPORT, and exposed Arsenal’s weaknesses in not having the depth to allow for the absence of Saliba.

Disappointing performances when called upon could signal the end of the 27-year-old’s time in north London this summer, particularly with news emerging regarding Arteta’s ploy to sign Timber.

The Dutchman would be a significant upgrade on Holding and could be the individual to cut the underperforming centre-back loose from the squad, giving Arsenal the chance to bolster their squad with undeniable quality.

Praised as “special” by U23 scout Antonio Mango, Timber would be a leap in the right direction for the Gunners to expel the deadwood from their side, adding assured quality in numbers to allow for the challenges that come in a Premier League season.

The 22-year-old excels in a variety of areas in comparison to Holding, particularly in terms of his ability to get the ball forward from the back with similar attributes to Arsenal’s favoured centre-back William Saliba.

As per FBref, Timber averages an assured pass completion rate of 91.6%, with Holding averaging behind with 87.6% over the past year.

Taking into consideration his progressive play, Timber could equip Arsenal with another Saliba-style star in place of Holding, with the Englishman averaging 4.35 progressive passes to the Dutchman’s monstrous 8.62 per 90.

Defensively, the 22-year-old comes out on top over the Gunners centre-back, making 1.40 tackles to his 1.07 per 90, as well as 1.25 interceptions to the 27-year-old’s 0.69 per 90, showing the upgrade Arteta could introduce.

With just one year remaining on his contract, Holding’s time at Arsenal could be coming to a close, however, the Gunners are showing indications of progression in their efforts to sign Timber, who has shone as one of the bright stars in Europe this term.

Pundit Alan Hutton has been giving his thoughts on Celtic’s interest in Melbourne City forward Marco Tilio.

Are Celtic signing Marco Tilio?

Brendan Rodgers appears to have been given the green light to go on a summer spending spree following his Parkhead return, with club officials budgeting the Northern Irishman £30m for transfers.

Odin Thiago Holm, who can play in a range of midfield roles, has been confirmed as the first summer arrival, signing a five-year deal from Valerenga, and it looks as if Tilio could be next.

According to Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph, Celtic have agreed terms with Tilio. Paperwork is reportedly being finalised and the Hoops hope to complete the transfer at some point this week.

Talking to Football Insider about the player and a possible move to Celtic Park, Hutton, who contributes to various media outlets including Sky Sports, labelled Tilio as “very versatile” who would “ticks a lot of boxes” in Glasgow.

“From what I have seen of him I would bring him in. For someone so young, he is very versatile.

“It is somebody that the Celtic fans would probably really enjoy watching. We do not know what is happening with Abada, will he move? So there could be a free space there.”

Who is Marco Tilio?

Tilio is primarily a right-winger but can also play on the left or as an attacking midfielder, so as Hutton claims, would offer a versatile attacking option for Rodgers heading into the new season.

Aged 21, the Australian has contributed to 39 goals in 82 appearances for Melbourne, and he even shares the agency as Ange Postecoglou, so could have been on the former Hoops boss’ radar before leaving for Tottenham, as Hutton states.

It will be interesting to see if his arrival means someone like Liel Abada moves on over the coming months, amid reports earlier this year the Celtic ace had rejected a new deal and wanted to leave Parkhead, with Tilio then potentially looking to establish himself as first choice on the right-hand side.

Leeds United have held talks regarding a summer deal to bring Newcastle United star Karl Darlow to the Championship, according to reports.

Where is Karl Darlow now?

Darlow is a goalkeeper who has played his football in the northeast for nine years after joining from Nottingham Forest back in 2014, but during the second-half of last season, he was sent out on loan to Hull City in a bid to receive some regular game time, where he ended up making 12 starts in the second tier.

The Northampton-born shot-stopper still has another two years to run on his contract with Eddie Howe’s side, but practically being the last choice in the manager’s pecking order with Nick Pope, Martin Dubravka and potentially also Loris Karius ahead of him, there’s a chance that both parties could be looking for a sale during the ongoing window.

Back in June, Football League World reported that the Whites and the 49ers have been long-term admirers of the 32-year-old but made it clear that he wasn’t their number one target between the sticks, though if the following update is to be believed, it sounds as if they have since had a change of heart.

Are Leeds signing Darlow?

According to Sky Sports, Leeds are "battling it out" with Bournemouth to sign Darlow ahead of the 2023/24 campaign. Newcastle are yet to receive an "official bid" for the goalkeeper, but it's reported that "talks have taken place" with both of the interested parties and that a permanent switch is "likely to be agreed" with either the Cherries or the outfit at Elland Road.

Middlesbrough were also "keen" to strike a deal, though they have pulled out of the race because they "can't match the wages on offer" from their competitors.

Where would Darlow fit in at Elland Road?

Leeds will know that they could lose Illan Meslier this summer with the goalkeeper having publicly admitted that he would be open to a move to Chelsea should they pursue him, so the hierarchy may need to enter the market to find a replacement, and having been hailed “sublime” by journalist Josh Bunting in the past, Darlow could be the perfect successor.

The Unique Sports Group client, who pockets £30k-per-week, kept five clean sheets in 12 Championship appearances for Hull, with this impressive form in such a short amount of time, also seeing him receive a man-of-the-match award at the MKM Stadium.

The 6 foot 2 colossus additionally made 34 saves from 48 shots on target against, giving him a success rate of 75%, which was considerably higher than Meslier who recorded just 59.5%, therefore showing how much of an upgrade he’d be on the current first-choice in LS11.

Finally, Darlow has an extremely strong range of passing with a 99.5% completion rate for short attempts and 97.2% for medium-length passes, so even though he’s slightly older than is ideal considering the club should really be aiming to land a younger more long-term recruit, he is a suitable target for the board to pursue this summer.