Elie Youan’s potential transfer to Hibernian is the latest update, with Malky Mackay outlining the club’s recruitment strategies.
Chelsea have shown interest in signing Leicester City midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall this summer, with new manager Enzo Maresca keen to strengthen the squad. Dewsbury-Hall was instrumental in Leicester’s Championship-winning campaign, scoring 12 goals and providing 15 assists. According to The Athletic, Chelsea has contacted Leicester about a potential transfer, and Dewsbury-Hall is reportedly interested in a move to Stamford Bridge.
Maresca, who guided Leicester to Premier League promotion, appears eager to reunite with the 25-year-old midfielder, who fits his style of play for the 2024/25 season. Dewsbury-Hall’s contract with Leicester runs until 2027, so he won’t come at a modest fee. With his passing ability, work rate, and dynamism, Dewsbury-Hall would complement Chelsea’s midfield and add depth, particularly after last season’s injuries to key players.
Stoke City legend Mike Pejic is optimistic about Steven Schumacher’s recent transfer moves and extends a warm welcome to new signing Eric Bocat. Pejic is excited to see what Bocat will bring to the squad, particularly appreciating the presence of two natural left-sided players with Bocat and Enda Stevens. He emphasizes the importance of balance in any football system, whether it focuses on possession or counter-attacking.
Pejic also shares his thoughts on the England team for Euro 2024, noting their struggle to find a left-footed player for the left-back role during the tournament. He stresses the need for left-sided players to stretch teams and utilize the width of the field effectively. Reflecting on the tournament, Pejic was impressed with Georgia’s spirit, teamwork, and forward-thinking approach, highlighting their ability to work the ball out of tight areas with good support and execute swift counter-attacks.
Turning to England, Pejic envisions a lineup with Watkins up front, Saka and Foden on the flanks, Kane playing off the front, and Bellingham linking up with Kane. Rice would provide defensive stability, while Walker and Shaw support from the back. Pejic believes this balanced lineup can produce exciting and winning football, urging Gareth Southgate to trust these players against Slovakia in the last 16. He is confident that if England adheres to these principles, they can progress through the knockout stages and potentially win the tournament.
West Coast are showing their support for star player Elliot Yeo, who is expected to play against Hawthorn despite the recent passing of his father earlier in the week. The team named Yeo for the Sunday clash at Optus Stadium, allowing him ample time to decide if he felt ready to take the field following his father Craig’s death on Monday night. Although the final decision could be made on the morning of the game, the Eagles have listed all three of their emergencies—Andrew Gaff, Harry Edwards, and Jack Hutchinson—to play in the WAFL against Swan Districts earlier in the day.
Coach Adam Simpson emphasized Yeo’s autonomy in deciding whether to play, given the tragic circumstances. “We’re really trying to respect the decision he’s going through which is tragic,” Simpson said. He mentioned that Yeo had been at the club for the Captain’s Run and would be given until the last minute to decide. Simpson stressed that the choice was entirely up to Yeo, considering his emotional state and family matters.
Manager Danny Röhl emphasized that Sheffield Wednesday’s recent tally of four new signings is merely the beginning of their ambitious plans. The team reported back to Middlewood Road on Friday for the first time since their impressive survival at Sunderland in early May. Röhl, speaking to the club’s media team, discussed the summer’s progress and stressed the importance of continuing their recruitment efforts. He mentioned a crucial meeting with the chairman in London to discuss the new season and outline the next steps, including friendly games and pre-season camps. Röhl highlighted the challenge of improving the squad following the departure of several players, underscoring the need to keep progressing with their new signings.
Reflecting on past games and performance metrics, Röhl and his team have identified areas for improvement and incorporated these into the pre-season schedule. He reiterated the importance of maintaining a winning mindset and high-performance culture during pre-season, a crucial period for focused development. Röhl expressed a desire for the team to play bold, entertaining football that would deliver positive results and engage fans. He emphasized the need for the team to exceed last season’s efforts to continue the club’s progression, demanding forward movement with intensity and determination.
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Sheffield United are eyeing a move for a Leeds United player that Daniel Farke is determined to keep this summer. Following their recent relegation to the Championship, the Blades aim to assemble a squad capable of securing their third promotion in seven years, and they seem to be targeting their Yorkshire rivals in this effort. At Leeds, the focus has been on potential departures, but aside from Jack Harrison’s loan return to Everton, no significant exits have been finalized despite the transfer window being open for nearly two weeks. Marc Roca is expected to move to Real Betis soon, but no other transfers from last season’s first team squad have been confirmed.
Sheffield Wednesday might pivot to signing Sory Kaba from Las Palmas due to the potential high cost of securing Ike Ugbo from Troyes permanently. Ugbo, who joined on loan from the French club and previously played for Cardiff City, impressed with seven goals and one assist in 19 games, aiding in the club’s Championship survival. However, financial constraints could hinder a permanent move for Ugbo, prompting Wednesday to consider Kaba, who has Championship experience from his spell with Cardiff in the 2022/23 season and is now available for transfer after just one season with Las Palmas.
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