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Following the arrival of Mark Travers, Everton have reportedly made their first move to sign a South American star ahead of Premier League rivals Manchester United.

Travers "extremely proud" to be an Everton player

Becoming Everton’s third signing of the summer following the earlier arrival of Carlos Alcaraz and Thierno Barry, Travers is likely to act as a replacement for Asmir Begovic and Joao Virginia by becoming David Moyes’ new No.2 behind Jordan Pickford. Whilst the Irishman won’t steal the same headlines as Barry and Alcaraz, the depth that he will add should prove important in its own right.

Speaking for the first time since putting pen to paper, the former Bournemouth shot-stopper said: “I’m extremely proud and excited to be an Everton player. Coming in, you can feel how big this club is and the history that comes with it. You really feel that with the fanbase, the new stadium now as well and the direction the Club is going in.

“It’s a fresh start for me to come up here and try a new chapter in my career. It’s a really exciting time to be part of this massive football club and I just can’t wait to get going.”

Travers was also full of praise for Pickford, who he will be deputising, saying: “Jordan [Pickford] is an outstanding goalkeeper for Club and country. I’m looking forward to competing with everyone here and being a Premier League player.”

Ndiaye 2.0: Everton pushing to sign 'the 2nd best dribbler in the world'

David Moyes wants to add some more attacking quality at Everton this summer.

ByAngus Sinclair Jul 15, 2025

That said, the goalkeeper may have more than just Pickford to compete against. According to recent reports, the Toffees could yet welcome another goalkeeper before the summer transfer window comes to an end.

Everton make contact to sign John Victor

As reported by O Dia and relayed by Goodison News, Everton have now made their first enquiry to sign John Victor from Botafogo this summer. The Brazilian goalkeeper has also attracted interest from both Aston Villa and Manchester United, but Everton will be hoping to send a statement to their rivals by securing his signature.

Whilst another goalkeeper after Travers could hand Moyes an unnecessary headache, Victor proved his worth at the Club World Cup this summer as part of a Botafogo side who defeated Paris Saint-Germain before eventually exiting the competition at the last 16 stage.

Praised for his “strong underlying shot-stopping metrics” by The Athletic, Victor would instantly hand Travers a problem at The Hill Dickinson Stadium as both goalkeepers compete for a place behind Pickford.

Whether the Friedkin Group push on with their move to sign the Brazilian is the big question. They’ve already signed Travers and there are other priorities within Moyes’ squad as the Premier League season closes in.

Although squad depth is key, the Toffees may be better off looking to welcome midfield additions rather than another goalkeeper this summer, despite how talented Victor is.

The Premier League has some hugely wealthy owners in its ranks, but who comes out on top out of the 20 clubs when it comes to net worth?

Since its inception in 1992, the Premier League has grown into the best and most famous league in world football, proving to be the envy of so many divisions across the globe.

Some of the best footballers on the planet have plied their trade in England’s top flight, and numerous clubs have gone on to win the Champions League down the years, including Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City.

All 20 Premier League managers' salaries (lowest to highest)

How much each Premier League gaffer earns.

ByCharlie Smith Oct 21, 2025

There is a huge gap in wealth between the clubs fighting for relegation and those going for the biggest prizes, however, with the latter afforded the luxury of being able to spend vast sums of money on players. The question is: which team has the richest owners currently when it comes to net worth?

20 Alan Pace net worth – £190m Burnley

Starting the countdown are Burnley, with owner Alan Pace in charge since 2018, helping the Clarets make a swift return to the Premier League after their relegation in 2021/22 and again in 2024/25.

It is stated that his current net worth is around £190m.

19 Matthew Benham net worth – £220m Brentford

Brentford feel like one of the best-run clubs in the Premier League, spending within their means and building a superb new stadium, and much of that is down to the brilliance of owner Matthew Benham.

The 57-year-old also owns Danish side FC Midtjylland and is renowned for making his fortune through companies such as Matchbook and Smartodds.

18 Tony Bloom net worth – £1.3bn Brighton & Hove Albion

Like Brentford, there is something that feels seamless about the manner in which Brighton operate on a daily basis, and owner Tony Bloom deserves a huge amount of praise for that.

He is a lifelong Seagulls supporter and acquired the club way back in 2009, leading them all the way to the Premier League and making them an established top-flight club.

17 Kyril Louis-Dreyfus net worth – £2bn Sunderland

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus became the youngest chairman in English football when he took over at Sunderland back in 2021 at the age of just 23.

The Swiss owner has since helped transform the Black Cats off the pitch, helping them finally return to the Premier League after an eight-year absence.

16 William P. Foley net worth – £2.1bn Bournemouth

Bournemouth almost feel like the minnows of the Premier League in many ways, perhaps due to the size of the Vitality Stadium, but they have an owner worth over £2bn.

William P. Foley is an American billionaire who also owns ice hockey outfit Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL, not to mention Ligue 1 side FC Lorient.

15 Evangelos Marinakis net worth – £3.3bn Nottingham Forest

Up next are Nottingham Forest and their unmissible leader Evangelous Marinakis, who certainly hasn’t played it safe when it comes to transfers, giving the Reds lots of new players since their return to the Premier League.

His net worth of over £3bn is a vast amount, and he also owns Greek giants Olympiakos.

14 Woody Johnson, David Blitzer, Josh Harris, Steve Parish net worth – £4.3bn Crystal Palace

Completing the bottom half are Crystal Palace, who have done well to become a solid Premier League team more likely to finish around mid-table than in the relegation zone, while also lifting the FA Cup title in 2025.

One of the co-owners, Josh Harris, is also the main man at NHL side New Jersey Devils and NBA outfit Philadelphia 76ers, while Steve Parish has been in his role as chairman since 2010.

13 Guo Guangchang, Liang Xinjun, Wang Qunbin (FOSUN) net worth – £4.4bn Wolves

Guo Guangchang has been a transformative figure at Wolves since becoming their owner in 2016, at a point when they were still languishing in the Championship.

Since then, they have had their ups and downs in the Premier League, but the £45m that he acquired Wanderers for pales into insignificance when comparing it to their current valuation.

12 Joe Lewis, Daniel Levy net worth – £4.5bn Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham are still fronted by Daniel Levy and Joe Lewis, with the former still very much the more prominent face of the club, even though the latter has the bigger share.

There has been frustration that managers haven’t been given enough money to spend, given the wealth of the owners, which, when you look at their fortunes, may seem fair. However, Spurs did finally end their long wait for a trophy by lifting the Europa League in 2025.

11 49ers Enterprises net worth – £5.2bn Leeds United

The 49ers Enterprises have been involved with Leeds United since 2018 but completed a majority takeover in 2023 following the club’s relegation to the Championship.

Since then, the American investment group, who have some high-profile names such as actor Will Ferrell and golfers Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth, have helped take Leeds back to the top flight.

After they splashed out a club-record £30m fee to sign Habib Diarra, some may have expected Sunderland to slow their spending down. That’s far from the case, however, as new Director of Football Florent Ghisolfi and Kristjaan Speakman kick things up a notch.

Noah Sadiki: Sunderland a "huge club"

Since signing Diarra, Sunderland have also welcomed Noah Sadiki from Union Saint-Gilloise to beat Leeds United to yet another transfer target this summer. The central midfielder arrives for around £17.5m, taking the Black Cats’ summer spending to around the £50m-mark in what has been a statement-making window thus far.

After putting pen to paper, the midfielder told Sunderland’s official website: “I want to thank everyone for welcoming me to Sunderland. This is a huge Club, but what convinced me was speaking to the people.

“They spoke about the history, what they want to build, and their belief in the part that I can play. I will bring duels, forward runs, passion, and track back. Above all else, I want to win – and I carry this desire with me every time I step onto the field. This is my team now, and I’m really happy with my decision.”

In the middle of a busy but impressive summer, sporting director Speakman also shared his delight after welcoming Sadiki: “Noah’s enjoyed a great level of experience at a relatively young age, and alongside his drive to improve, this makes him an exciting addition to our squad.”

Gyan 2.0: Sunderland make £17m star who's "making waves" a priority target

Sunderland could find their next Asamoah Gyan by signing this striker this summer.

ByDan Emery Jul 5, 2025

Speakman and Ghisolfi aren’t done just yet, however. Even after splashing out around £50m, they look destined to spend £20m more to welcome an attacking reinforcement in a deal out of nowhere.

Sunderland agree quick-fire deal to sign Chemsdine Talbi

According to Fabrizio Romano, Sunderland have now reached an agreement to sign Chemsdine Talbi from Club Brugge and are expected to announce the arrival of the winger for €23m (£20m) plus add-ons. In another statement of intent from the Black Cats, the 20-year-old represents someone who is only set to get better with experience.

Dubbed “electric” by U23 scout Antonio Mango last season, Regis Le Bris will be signing a player who could instantly become one of the quickest to grace the Premier League – having clocked a faster time than Micky van de Ven last season.

On top of that, the winger possesses an eye for goal after netting seven in all competitions last time out and already has Champions League experience to his name. Out of Diarra, Le Fee and Sadiki, it could be Talbi who stands out as Sunderland’s signing of the summer.

Arsenal are now expected to submit a bid for a Real Madrid target, with Mikel Arteta personally keen on securing his signature, according to a report.

Gunners in transfer tussle with Real Madrid

While they ultimately came up short against Paris Saint-Germain, the Gunners proved themselves to be a force to be reckoned with by dispatching of Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate in the Champions League quarter-final last season.

As such, the Emirates Stadium should be an attractive destination for some top players this summer, with Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi thought to have chosen a move to north London ahead of remaining in Spain and signing for Xabi Alonso’s side.

Arteta is seemingly very keen to strengthen his midfield this summer, with Thomas Partey heading for the exit door, having also set his sights on Brentford’s Christian Norgaard, who has agreed to make the move across the capital.

However, Arsenal are also battling Madrid for the signature of a centre-back, namely Valencia’s Cristhian Mosquera, with a report from The Guardian revealing Arteta’s side are now hopeful of getting a deal over the line.

The Gunners boss has identified Mosquera as his main target as back-up for Gabriel and William Saliba, and the north Londoners are expected to make an improved offer for his services, having already seen a £16m bid knocked back by the Spanish side.

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Personal terms aren’t expected to be an issue, so a deal could be relatively straightforward if the Premier League side are willing to increase their bid slightly, with it previously being revealed that Valencia are looking to receive a fee of just £21m.

"Dominant" Mosquera impressing in La Liga

Football scout Ben Mattinson has been left very impressed by the 21-year-old’s performances for Valencia, having praised the youngster for his ability in duels and possession of the ball.

Despite still being in the early stages of his career, the Spaniard has already cemented himself as a key player for Valencia, making 37 appearances in La Liga last season, which indicates the centre-back could make an instant impact at Arsenal.

That said, it will be very difficult to dislodge Gabriel or Saliba in the starting XI, while Jakub Kiwior also impressed in the second half of the 2024-25 campaign, playing “exceptionally well” against Real Madrid, according to Martin Keown.

As such, bringing in a new centre-back shouldn’t be a priority for Arsenal, but signing Mosquera would provide them with greater strength in depth, in order to compete on all fronts next season.

Everton have made contact over the signing of a “world-class” defender with many trophy wins to his name, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Everton eyeing Richarlison reunion

The Blues are expected to make plenty of changes to their squad in the summer transfer window, both in terms of incoming signings and current players moving on.

Richarlison is arguably among Everton’s best attacking players in the Premier League era, scoring 53 goals in 152 appearances, and the Merseysiders are reportedly interested in bringing him back to the club.

The Brazilian has struggled to consistently shine in a Tottenham shirt, with injuries certainly not helping in that respect, and Blues supporters will hope that he feels he has unfinished business with his former club.

Appearances

152

Goals

53

Assists

15

In terms of other potential signings, ex-Manchester United midfielder Fred is seen as a good option to add to Everton’s midfield, with the Brazilian now playing for Turkish giants Fenerbahce. Grasshopper Zurich attacker Adama Bojang has also been mentioned as a target.

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ByRoss Kilvington Jun 17, 2025 Everton make contact over signing Kyle Walker – Romano

Writing on X on Monday, Romano claimed that Everton have made contact with Manchester City legend Kyle Walker over a potential move to Merseyside this summer.

Walker will be allowed to leave City before next season gets underway, acting as an immediate boost for the Blues, and he could jump at the chance of remaining in the Premier League during the autumn of his career, with David Moyes also approving a transfer for the right-back.

At 35 years of age, there is no doubt that the England international’s best days are now likely to be behind him, but he still possesses electric pace and is a born winner, having clinched league title glory six times in his career, also winning one Champions League crown.

Walker has been among Europe’s best right-backs over the past decade, with his speed arguably making him the best possible opponent for Kylian Mbappe, who called Walker a “tank”. Pep Guardiola has also heaped praise on him in the past.

“I would say first of all [as] a footballer, [he] has a genetic [quality that] is incomparable, physicalities, something unique. After is the personality. When he talks to his mates, the people listen and now I think he is making a step as a more mature player, on and off the pitch.”

Granted, Walker is likely to demand high wages, which Everton may struggle with compared to other clubs, but if he agrees to join them, it would feel like a major coup.

The Blues could get a couple of good years out of him, with the Englishman putting his experience to good use, acting as an upgrade on Moyes’ recent right-back options, too.

Everton are believed to be confident of securing the signing of a “fantastic” attacking addition in an exciting piece of business in the summer transfer window.

Who are the potential ins and outs at Everton this summer?

Life feels more optimistic for the Blues currently, having once again avoided relegation from the Premier League and now preparing for life at their impressive new stadium.

A busy summer window is expected at Everton over the next couple of months, with RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa linked with a move to the club. The 20-year-old has even been described as “incredibly talented” by Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland, which can only bode well.

The Blues are also reportedly pushing to seal a big-money move for former Manchester United midfielder Fred, who is now plying his trade at Fenerbahce. Now 32 years of age, the Brazilian could bring huge experience to David Moyes’ midfield, but he admittedly wouldn’t represent a long-term addition.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is among the Everton players who could move on in the summer – the same applies to influential defender Jarrad Branthwaite – and Brighton striker Evan Ferguson has been mentioned as a replacement for the former, having been loaned out to West Ham last season.

Everton confident of sealing summer reunion

According to The Boot Room‘s Graeme Bailey, Everton have hope they can re-sign Richarlison from Tottenham this summer, bringing a “club legend” back to Merseyside.

The Blues reportedly want to sign two strikers ahead of next season, with Villarreal’s Thierno Barry also mentioned as an option. The likes of Brentford, Crystal Palace, Leeds United, West Ham and Wolves are all thought to be keen on him, too.

Seeing Richarlison back in an Everton shirt would likely go down well with a large chunk of the fanbase, considering what a popular figure he was during his stint at Goodison Park.

The Brazil star always gave his all for the Blues, scoring 53 goals in 152 appearances in total, and he has 64 goals to his name in the Premier League in his career.

Appearances

152

Goals

53

Assists

15

Meanwhile, Calvert-Lewin spoke of his admiration for the £90,000-a-week Richarlison during their time together at Everton in the past: “I thought he was fantastic today. His goal was well deserved and his play off the ball, his selflessness was the key for us today. I thoroughly enjoyed playing with him again in front of the Goodison faithful.”

Still only 28, Everton could get several strong years out of Richarlison, who may want a new challenge after a relatively disappointing spell at Spurs. That may depend on whether new manager Thomas Frank sees him as an important part of his plans, though.

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He’s impressed the Man City star.

ByTom Cunningham Jun 14, 2025

You know what you are going to get from the former Blues favourite, from tireless work to an ability to wind up opposition players, and if Everton could sign both him and Barry this summer, it could prove to be successful business in the final third.

Celtic are active on the market and Brendan Rodgers is reportedly closing in on a bargain deal to strengthen his backline, according to a report.

Celtic begin to motor in summer transfer window

The official opening of the window for Celtic will take place next week, but they are already moving down the line with several deals as scaling up becomes the mantra at Parkhead.

Recent interest in Brondby forward Mathias Kvistgaarden and Telstar’s Youssef El Kachati has cooled. However, supporters would have been delighted to see Kieran Tierney officially announced, following months of waiting for his signature to be confirmed.

Looking forward to working with a player who delivered so much during his first spell in charge, Brendan Rodgers believes his ‘elite’ qualities will bring an element of stardust as Celtic chase more success domestically and on the continent.

The Irishman stated: “We are so pleased to bring such an elite player back to the club and I look forward to working with him again and the rest of the squad, as we face the many challenges ahead at home and in Europe.”

Not to be deterred there, Celtic have identified Michel-Ange Balikwisha as a top summer target, amid holding a concrete interest in his services over the past year.

The latest names on Celtic’s summer transfer wishlist

Ross Doohan

Aberdeen – deal near completion

Harley Mills

Peterborough United

Lennon Miller

Motherwell

Demir Tiknaz

Rio Ave (on loan from Besiktas – buy option)

Callum Osmand

Fulham – deal near completion

As mentioned above, a compensation package for Fulham striker Callum Osmand is on the verge of going through to solidify Rodgers’ striking options, representing smart business as the Hoops aim to find value for money in the market.

Now, a young defender is also set to join the Parkhead ranks in a similar agreement, even if he won’t be thrust into the first team straight away.

Celtic set to sign prospect Isaac English

According to The Scottish Sun, Celtic are on the verge of signing defender Isaac English from Greenock Morton and are set to agree a bargain fee of £50,000 with the Scottish Championship side ahead of his proposed move.

Scouts were alerted to his potential off the back of his displays in the second-tier outfit’s Club Academy Scotland Performance League title win at Under-18 level.

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Admittedly, not much is known about English in the public domain. The 17-year-old hasn’t made a senior appearance at Cappielow Park, though he has trained within Dougie Imrie’s senior set-up and looks to be one for the future.

After losing youngsters such as Daniel Cummings, Rocco Vata and Daniel Kelly in recent times, news that Celtic have a prodigious star ready to walk through the Lennoxtown entrance will be a welcome boost in their mission to stockpile emerging talent.

Whilst the clock ticks down to Saturday’s huge Championship playoff final to decide who the final Premier League team will be ahead of next season, Burnley are already sat at the top-flight table.

Scott Parker’s Clarets would resoundingly finish inside the top two positions alongside Daniel Farke’s Leeds United, meaning any stress that inevitably comes from a big day out to Wembley hasn’t been felt by the Lancashire outfit whatsoever.

Instead, Burnley are filled with anxiety now about a number of their star Championship performers moving on this off-season, with standout defensive star CJ Egan-Riley already reportedly off to France.

The latest on CJ Egan-Riley's future

Unfortunately, these are the pitfalls that come with success, with a lot of Burnley’s imperious defenders now being eyed up by far-off suitors.

Reports are suggesting that Egan-Riley, who contributed to a bumper 26 clean sheets, has agreed a deal to join Liam Rosenior’s RC Strasbourg, with his out-of-contract situation no doubt irking Clarets fans after such a superb season in the second tier.

The unwanted misery doesn’t stop there with James Trafford also routinely linked with a move to the likes of Newcastle United, on top of Josh Brownhill being chased by Everton and West Ham United after chipping in with 18 league strikes in attack.

Of course, both Trafford and Brownhill might not follow Egan-Riley out of the door, but there is another notable face being touted with a switch away that will further iritate Clarets supporters considering he could go on to become the club’s next Ben Mee when climbing up a division.

Burnley's new version of Ben Mee

Amazingly, Mee has still been shining in the Premier League for Brentford three years on from his Turf Moor departure.

Whilst he did reaffirm his status as a reliable centre-back option with the Bees, he really did come into his own donning a Clarets jersey, away from lining up here and there for Thomas Frank’s men, with Mee going on to make a ridiculous 376 appearances over more than a decade.

Maxime Esteve will hope he can follow in Mee’s footsteps if he stays put with Parker’s side, with the Frenchman definitely capable of having a prolonged career in the Premier League like the 35-year-old, judging by his sterling Championship numbers.

Much like Mee during Burnley’s second tier title winning heroics back in the 2015/16 season, the “unbelievable” 22-year-old – as he was labelled by Parker – was an everpresent part of the Clarets’ formidable defence as promotion was won, with the Montpellier-born centre-back now ready for what awaits him in the top-flight with or without his current employers.

Games played

46

Goals scored

1

Assists

0

Touches*

78.0

Accurate passes*

60.5 (91%)

Ball recoveries*

3.7

Clearances*

5.0

Total duels won*

3.6

Clean sheets

30

It’s clear from the table above that Esteve excels both as a battler for Parker’s side but also as a comfortable operator of the ball, with a steep 30 clean sheets won, on top of also averaging 78 touches as a confident figure playing out from the back.

Mee operated in much the same vein for Burnley during only his second campaign at the daunting level, with the now-experienced defender finishing his 2016/17 season with nine clean sheets next to his name from 30 league contests, alongside also averaging 50.7 touches as a composed body.

It will be intriguing to see if Esteve wants to stick it out at Turf Moor to be held in the same high esteem as Mee, therefore. After all, he’s reportedly wanted by Crystal Palace and the temptation of moving on to Oliver Glasner’s FA Cup-winning side may prove to be too strong a pull.

Either way, Burnley are in a worrying state of limbo at the moment as to what their team will look like ahead of top-flight football returning to Turf Moor, with plenty of fingers crossed that Esteve becomes part of the furniture over being known as a fleeting promotion winner.

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ByKelan Sarson May 18, 2025

Arsenal have now opened talks over a move for an “amazing” wonderkid, and they are looking to finalise a summer deal, according to a report.

Gunners set sights on new defender

Strengthening the attack may be the first port of call for Mikel Arteta this summer, given the widespread demands to sign a new striker, but there are signs the manager may also be keen to bolster his options at the opposite end of the pitch.

A new centre-back is of particular interest, and there has recently been a positive update in the pursuit of AFC Bournemouth star Dean Huijsen, with the 20-year-old believed to be keen on a move to the Emirates Stadium after holding talks.

Huijsen is not the only Premier League defender of interest to the Gunners, however, as they are said to be among the main suitors for Nottingham Forest star Murillo, although there is set to be competition for the Brazilian’s signature from Real Madrid.

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ByEthan Lamb Apr 27, 2025

Murillo and Huijsen have established themselves in the Premier League this season, so the interest is understandable, but there are also signs the north Londoners could take a chance on an up-and-coming La Liga talent.

According to a report from Football Transfers, Arsenal have now opened talks to sign Valencia wonderkid Yarek Gasiorowski, having expressed a willingness to step up their transfer pursuit, with a view to finalising a summer deal.

Valencia may be willing to cash-in on Gasiorowski this summer, should they receive an acceptable offer, given that his contract is set to expire in 2027, but it is unclear what sort of fee they would be looking to receive.

The Gunners have a long-standing interest in the 20-year-old, with journalist Eduardo Hagn previously revealing they have followed him “for years”, but have been unable to sign him due to Brexit restrictions.

"Amazing" Gasiorowski could have big future ahead

The young Spaniard has fallen down the pecking order since the beginning of the campaign, remaining on the bench for the last ten La Liga matches, but there are signs he could have a big future ahead.

Football talent scout Jacek Kulig has been particularly complimentary about the centre-back, lauding him as “amazing”, while he also ranks extremely highly on some key defensive metrics over the past year, when compared to his positional peers.

Statistic

Average per 90

Tackles

1.94 (83rd percentile)

Interceptions

2.07 (99th percentile)

Blocks

1.75 (91st percentile)

The only thing that may be a concern is the fact the youngster hasn’t managed to force himself into the Valencia team recently, which suggests he may not yet be at the level to play for Arsenal.

As such, Arteta should make sure to bring in a centre-back who would be able to slot straight into the starting XI, such as Huijsen or Murillo, but Gasiorowski could be brought in alongside them.

Glasgow Rangers have allowed the Scottish Premiership title to slip away from them once again, as their rivals are one matchday away from sealing their fourth successive league success.

The Light Blues, who are not in domestic action this weekend because they have already been knocked out of the SFA Cup, are 15 points behind their city rivals with just five games to play.

This means that Rangers would have to win all five of their games and Celtic would have to lose all five of their matches, with a goal difference swing of 43 needed, for the Gers to win the league.

Barry Ferguson is currently in interim charge until the end of the season and he has done little in the Premiership to further his cause for the job in the long term, drawing 2-2 with Aberdeen last time out in the Premiership.

In that draw, Rangers needed a last-gasp equaliser from Ianis Hagi, who scored a stunning goal to make it 2-2, to avoid a fourth defeat in six league games for Ferguson.

The Light Blues did, however, do well to earn a 2-2 draw after they found themselves 2-0 down and down to ten men after Ross McCausland’s red card.

Why Ross McCausland was sent off against Aberdeen

It should be acknowledged that the Northern Ireland international was not put into an ideal situation by Ferguson as he started the match as a right wing-back.

The young forward, who had only started three league games this season prior to that match, is a winger by trade and is, therefore, not used to defending one-on-one situations or covering the space behind him.

There was no right-back to help him out in the wide areas, as there would be when he plays on the wing in front of a back four, and this left him completely exposed defensively.

This meant that he was consistently finding himself in positions – chasing back after wingers with no support – that he was not used to, which led to several poor challenges trying to correct his positional mistakes.

Irrespective of his lack of experience in those areas of the pitch, McCausland has made 66 appearances for the first-team and should know better than to make a challenge like the one in the clip above whilst on a yellow card, as you run a risk of a red card no matter what part of the pitch you are in.

This means that his red card was as much his own fault as it was Ferguson’s for putting him in that position to begin with, and the Gers now have a decision to make over his future.

Why Rangers should move on from Ross McCausland

The Scottish giants must ruthlessly cash in on the 21-year-old forward in the upcoming summer transfer window because he has failed to prove himself to be a valuable member of the squad.

McCausland, as aforementioned, has played 66 times for Rangers and is yet to establish himself as a regular in the team, with just four Premiership starts this term.

The Northern Irish attacker, who came up through the academy system in Glasgow, has failed to kick on since emerging as a first-team option under Philippe Clement last season, and is now surplus to requirements.

Appearances

29

13

Starts

15

4

Goals

3

0

Key passes per game

1.4

0.6

Big chances created

3

0

Assists

4

1

As you can see in the table above, McCausland was an average performer at the top end of the pitch last term, and has offered very little to the team in the current campaign – with as many red cards as goal contributions (one).

The Light Blues need better quality in the wide areas moving forward, which is why they should sell the youngster this summer, and that is why they should regret cashing in on Fashion Sakala during Michael Beale’s time at Ibrox.

Why Rangers messed up with Fashion Sakala

Back in the summer of 2023, the former Gers head coach decided to revamp his attack and opted to sell Antonio Colak and Sakala, who was sold to Al-Fayha for a reported fee of £4m.

The versatile attacker, who can play through the middle as a centre-forward or on either flank as a winger, was ruthlessly ditched by Beale despite a return of 12 goals and eight assists in all competitions for the Gers in the 2022/23 campaign.

Appearances

29

Starts

22

Goals

12

Big chances created

7

Assists

7

Dribbles completed per game

1.9

Dribble success rate

51%

As you can see in the table above, Sakala was a constant threat at the top end of the pitch in the Premiership with 19 goal contributions in 22 starts, which made the decision to move him on that summer a strange one.

The Zambia international was not a perfect player, as he was erratic in his use of the ball at times, but he could always provide a spark in matches, hence why Alan Hutton once described him as a “firework” for Rangers.

Sakala was miles better than McCausland at the time, shown by his output in the Premiership, and that has not changed since his move to Saudi Arabia.

The 28-year-old dynamo has scored 29 goals and provided 15 assists in 68 appearances in all competitions for Al-Fayha since his exit from Ibrox, including seven goals and four assists in 24 league matches this term.

These statistics show that Sakala has continued to provide a constant threat at the top end of the pitch as both a scorer and a creator of goals during his time in Saudi Arabia, having also done so in Scotland.

This means that the Zambian speedster continues to be miles better than McCausland, who has failed to deliver consistent quality in his senior career to date, and is showing why Rangers messed up by selling him to Al-Fayha in 2023.

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The Gers lost a quality and versatile attacking option when they decided to move on from Sakala in 2023, and now they have struggled to find similar quality in that position in the present day.