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Sky Sports injury expert Ben Dinnery has now given his reaction to some news that has now emerged on Everton right-back Nathan Patterson.

The Lowdown: Scotland return

Patterson made his return from injury on Wednesday night as Scotland beat Armenia 2-0 at home in their UEFA Nations League group.

He has only managed to play once for the Goodison Park outfit since his January move from Glasgow Rangers, in a second half of a season that was plagued by injuries.

The Latest: Dinnery reacts

Speaking to Football Insider, Dinnery has now given his reaction to the news of Patterson’s return, claiming that him playing games again is ‘massive’ ahead of the new campaign with the Merseyside club:

“Absolutely, it’ll be huge.

“Quite often, and especially at this sort of year, being in the gym and doing rehab – it can be a very lonely part of the job.

“Mentally and psychologically, it’s tough. The physical demands – you come to expect those, although it is Patterson’s first major injury and surgical intervention.

“Just to be back in that competitive environment and part of the squad gearing up for games will be massive.

“Even when you come across other squad members in the gym or getting your lunch – you never quite feel a part of it. You’re looking from the outside in.

“Returning at this point gets him in a really positive mindset.

“Being part of this Scotland squad will allow him to attack pre-season with a renewed confidence.”

The Verdict: Big boost

Of course, having Patterson out on the pitch again is not only a big boost for the Toffees, but for the player himself as well.

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The supporters will certainly want to see more of their new signing next term, and Frank Lampard could definitely give him more opportunities if he can stay fit.

Jonjoe Kenny has decided to move on from the Blues despite being offered fresh terms on his contract, while Seamus Coleman will be 34 in October, so Patterson should be able to get a consistent run of matches at right-back, which will help with his development.

In other news, find out which EFC ace David Moyes is now eyeing here!

Wolves could opt to sign Braga midfielder Al-Musrati if they miss out on Joao Palhinha this summer, according to a fresh transfer rumour.

The Lowdown: New midfielder expected

Bruno Lage will likely be working on a number of new signings in the summer transfer window, with midfield arguably the most important area to strengthen in.

It looks highly likely that Ruben Neves will move on to pastures new, meaning a new top-class midfielder will be needed to plug the gap, especially with no new deal agreed yet for Joao Moutinho.

Wolves have been linked with a move for Al-Musrati in the recent past and now a new update is doing the rounds.

The Latest: Al-Musrati to come in?

According to O Jogo, Wolves could now sign the 26-year-old if they are unable to get a deal for Palhinha over the line.

Al-Musrati stood as a key man for Braga last season, starting 30 Primeira Liga matches and 11 Europa League games, with his current deal expiring in 2024.

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The Verdict: Strong midfield addition

The importance of a new midfield signing for Wolves this summer cannot be underestimated and Al-Musrati could be a great signing for Wanderers.

At 26, the 40-time capped Libya international is at an ideal age to provide plenty of experience but also still have years left in him at the top level.

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Al-Musrati averaged 2 tackles and 2 aerial wins per game across all competitions last term, so he could be a dominant defensive presence, while he also completes six long passes per game, a number identical to Neves’ Premier League average.

In other news, Fabrizio Romano has provided a Wolves transfer update. Read more here.

Leeds United will reportedly look to secure a deal with fellow Premier League club Wolves this summer which would see Adama Traore move to Elland Road.

What’s the talk?

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, journalist and transfer insider Dean Jones gave some insight on the transfer link from Football Insider.

He said: “There’s definitely some negotiating to be done. Wolves are going to try and push the price up as high as they can, and they’re not going to get what they want. So, Leeds are basically going to try and get Traore at a really good price.”

After scoring five goals and providing 13 assists in 71 appearances for Middlesbrough, the winger joined Wolves four years ago after the Old Gold triggered his £18m release clause.

Having found the net just 11 times and delivered 18 assists in 154 games for the Midlands club, Traore joined Barcelona on loan in January.

During his recent stint at the Nou Camp, the Spaniard made 17 appearances across the Europa League and La Liga, supplying four assists in the process.

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Leeds fans will be delighted

Even though Traore temporarily waved goodbye to Molineux in January, only two other players in Bruno Lage’s squad ended the season with a higher rate of shot-creating actions made per 90 minutes in the Premier League than the 26-year-old’s 4.22.

Despite not being a regular goalscorer, the winger has proved that he has what it takes to be a nuisance for opposition defences and create goalscoring opportunities for his team-mates, duly showing how he could be a useful asset for the Whites.

In a recent poll by Football FanCast, 55% of Leeds fans claimed they would take the Wolves attacker at Elland Road, so it’s clear to see that the player would need to convince the other 45% that he has what it takes to be a good prospective signing for Jesse Marsch’s side.

However, with Jones suggesting that the Yorkshire club are looking to negotiate a suitable price with Wolves behind the scenes to sign the winger, this should delight Leeds supporters, especially if the club end up getting him for a fairly cheap price.

This would then give Marsch the chance to get Traore’s Premier League career back on track and potentially turn him into a vital player for the Whites, which would surely please the Elland Road faithful.

In other news: Leeds in the mix to sign £19.8m-rated “pure talent”, Marsch would love him

Newcastle United have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Everton forward Richarlison. 

The lowdown

Richarlison is said to be ‘assessing his options’, having revealed at the end of May that he had already held talks over his future with Frank Lampard.

As well as Newcastle, he has interest from two of the Premier League’s top four in Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea.

Everton are apparently seeking more than £50million for the Brazilian, who was their top scorer last season.

The latest

CBS Sports journalist Ben Jacobs shared ‘some NUFC news’ on Twitter on Monday afternoon.

He says that alongside the failure to sign Hugo Ekitike, Richarlison has been ‘considered’ but he’s been ‘told’ that the 25-year-old would have ‘no interest’ in the move. Instead, his preference is to move to London, where he has two aforementioned suitors.

Significantly, though, Newcastle are also pondering a move for his team-mate Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

The verdict

Richarlison might well have been a popular addition among the Magpies faithful.

He’s a solid goalscorer, netting 53 in his 152 appearances for Everton (more than one every three games), but his contribution extends beyond that – he’s revered for his application.

Sky Sports commentator Martin Tyler said in 2021 that ‘no one works harder than Richarlison’, while former Spurs defender Stephen Kelly has called him ‘tenacious’ and ‘feisty’.

Ultimately, Newcastle might not be in a position to compete with Spurs and Chelsea right now, but they’ll hope that changes in the coming years as they enact a hugely ambitious plan with the backing of their Saudi owners.

West Ham United are facing stern competition in their pursuit of Hull City starlet Keane Lewis-Potter, with the forward reportedly the subject of rival approaches.

What’s the word?

According to journalist Phil Buckingham, fellow Premier League outfit Brentford have made an offer of around £20m for the 21-year-old, as they look to fend off the Hammers – and others – in the race for his signature.

Writing on Twitter about the developing situation, the reporter stated: “Brentford have upped their attempts to sign Keane Lewis-Potter from #hcafc. Could be worth as much as £20m. Hard to turn down that sort of money. Player eager for a crack at the Premier League.”

In his attached piece for The Athletic, Buckingham reports that the 5 foot 7 menace had been the subject of offers from the Bees both last summer and in January, with Thomas Frank keen to make him his first addition of the window.

West Ham must act

The previous suggestion had been that David Moyes and co were the ‘frontrunners’ in the battle to land the highly-rated youngster, although it looks as if the west Londoners have now assumed that position themselves, with the Irons needing to act swiftly to ensure that they at least put up a fight.

The London Stadium outfit had seemingly been hoping to replicate their previous success regarding signing a player from the Tigers, with current first-team star Jarrod Bowen having netted 26 goals and provided 21 assists since arriving on a £20m deal from the Championship outfit back in January 2020.

The belief is that Lewis-Potter could well replicate that smooth transition to life in the top tier, having been in explosive form in recent seasons at the MKM stadium at his local club.

After bagging 13 goals and registering six assists in League One during the 2020/21 campaign, the £10.8m-rated ace followed that up with a further 12 league goals the following season in the division above, while also chipping in with four assists for Shota Arveladze’s side.

Dubbed a “special talent” by former boss Grant McCann, the £3k-per-week gem appears set for a bright future, with a move to a top-flight club, such as West Ham, seemingly the logical next step in his career.

Although it may take a fairly sizeable figure to get the deal done, GSB have proven in the past with the case of Bowen that they are willing to splash the cash on a player who may have little or no top-tier experience.

They simply must get the chequebook out again to make a similar deal for young Lewis-Potter, or risk watching him blossom before their eyes at Brentford next term.

AND in other news, Moyes plotting move for “special” £45m “baller”, he’d be a “superstar” for West Ham

Leeds United’s list of celebrity fans proves that true supporters always stick around, with the Yorkshire club enduring an era to forget before returning to the Premier League in 2020.

Now back in the top flight, and with an American manager in the form of Jesse Marsch, we may see more Hollywood names emerge in the famous colours of the historic club in the near future.

With that said, we took a look at the most famous celebrity supporters of Leeds United, courtesy of Leeds Live.

Ricky Wilson – Ricky Wilson is such a big Leeds United fan that his band is named after Elland Road icon Lucas Radebe’s former club – Kaiser Chiefs. 

Ralph Ineson – Famous for his time in The Office as Chris Finch, Ralph Ineson is a big Leeds supporter. He also featured in HBO hit Chernobyl, and played Amycus Carrow in the Harry Potter series. 

Sir Nick Faldo – A golf legend, Sir Nick Faldo is a true great of the sport and an avid Leeds follower. 

Jon Richardson – Known for his appearances on 8 Out of 10 Cats, comedian Jon Richardson is also a Leeds fan. Leeds probably provide him with much less material these days now that they aren’t wallowing in the Football League under madcap owners. 

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau – Most famous for his time as Jaime Lannister in Game of Thrones, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is even a member of the Leeds United Supporters Trust.

Colin Montgomerie – Another golfing legend, Colin Montgomerie adds to the list of famous Leeds United fans.

Miniminter (Simon Minter) – With 10 million subscribers on his personal Youtube channel and 15.2 million as 1/7 of The Sidemen, Miniminter is a Leeds fan with a huge following amongst the Gen Z audience. 

Mel B – Though she may be Scary Spice to some, Mel B is just another supporter to those at Elland Road.

Josh Warrington – If you know Josh Warrington, then you’ll know all about his love for Leeds United, which is perhaps only second to his love for boxing.

Russell Crowe – Arguably the most famous Leeds supporter on this list, Oscar winner Russell Crowe is no stranger to the colours of the Yorkshire club. Crowe is a film legend, best known for his roles in Master and Commander, Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind, Les Miserables and American Gangster.

Leeds United have quite the variation of celebrity supporters. They have enough musical talent to form a makeshift band, whilst also having two golfers at the ready and an Oscar winner. A celebrity party at Elland Road would include some guest list.

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the appointment of Gianni Vio to Antonio Conte’s coaching staff.

What’s the latest?

In a recent statement posted on their official website, Tottenham revealed that the 69-year-old is the latest addition to the Italian’s backroom staff at Hotspur Way, with the set-piece coach joining Spurs from the Italian national team with immediate effect.

In their statement, the club wrote: “We are delighted to welcome Gianni Vio to the club as a member of Antonio Conte’s coaching staff. Gianni, 69, takes the role of Set Pieces Coach and joins us with immediate effect from the Italy national team, where he has worked since September 2020.”

Conte will be buzzing

While the appointment of a new coach may not ordinarily be one of the most notable signings a club makes in a summer transfer window, considering just how impressive Vio’s record is with set-plays, not to mention the Italian being held in extremely high regard by many in the know, the news that Spurs have landed the 69-year-old is sure to have left Conte buzzing.

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Indeed, The Athletic’s Italian football correspondent, James Horncastle, dubbed the coach as Roberto Manchini’s “secret weapon” at Euro 2020, with the journalist going on to suggest that Vio has mastered 4,830 set-piece routines that include the use of “false walls, identical twins and pulling down shorts” – before also claiming the expertise of the Italian is like having an extra “20-goal striker” for a manager.

Furthermore, following the news of Vio’s appointment, European football expert Kevin Hatchard stated his belief that the veteran is a “brilliant signing” for the north London side – while also adding that his addition is further evidence of “Conte doing Conte things” at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

And, it is clear to see that set-plays are very much an area in which Tottenham require improvement next season, with Conte’s side ranking fourth-worst in the 2021/22 Premier League campaign for both shots from set-plays (108) and goals from set-pieces (eight), as well as joint second-worst – alongside Norwich City – for shots against from set-plays (163) last time out.

As such, while Fabio Paratici very much appears to be working wonders in the transfer market concerning Spurs’ playing staff, should Vio be able to drastically improve the aforementioned statistics next term, the addition of the 69-year-old could quite easily prove to be one of Conte’s most important signings of the summer.

AND in other news: Paratici to axe “horrendous” £32m flop as Spurs make move for “underrated” £13m target

Recent reports coming out of Italy have suggested that Leeds United are believed to be plotting a move for Inter Milan forward Joaquin Correa, having recently seen Brazil international Raphinha depart the club on a £55m deal to Barcelona.

The 27-year-old – who made the move to the San Siro on an initial loan deal from Lazio last summer – is said to be available for a fee of around €22.5m (£19m), as per the report, with West Ham United also monitoring the Argentine.

Bringing in additional firepower has become a necessity for Leeds manager Jesse Marsch and sporting director Victor Orta following the exit of their talisman to Camp Nou, having also suffered last season as a result of the frequent absences of first-choice striker Patrick Bamford due to a spate of injuries.

While largely deployed as a second striker during his time in Italy, Correa can also lead the line himself and feature on the flanks, with such flexibility set to be a hugely attractive prospect for those at Elland Road.

Described as “formidable” by his current boss Simone Inzaghi, the 17-cap Argentina international enjoyed a promising debut season with the Nerazzurri after netting six goals and providing two assists in all competitions, having previously provided 48 goal contributions in 117 games during his time in Rome.

Formerly of Sevilla, Sampdoria and Estudiantes, the £76k-per-week menace would provide experience and quality to Marsch’s ranks, with it set to be a wise move for the Whites if they make him their seventh signing of the summer.

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Should they do so, the Leeds manager could well be able to find his own Kai Havertz in the 6 foot 2 star, with the pair sharing a number of stylistic and statistical similarities according to FBRef.

Both players compare favourably to their positional peers across Europe’s top five leagues in a number of metrics, with Havertz notably ranking in the top 3% for pass completion, the top 5% for touches in the attacking penalty area and the top 10% for progressive carries.

Despite having played fewer minutes than his Chelsea counterpart, the Inter ace ranks marginally better in all three metrics, finding himself in the top 1% for pass completion, the top 3% for touches in the attacking penalty area and the top 4% for progressive carries.

That would suggest that both are dynamic forwards who are adept at driving their teams forward and can retain possession successfully, while also looking to get themselves involved in the thick of things in the opposition box.

Such a likeness would surely set pulses racing among Leeds supporters, as well as Marsch, with Havertz having impressed during his two years in English football so far, notably netting the winning goal in the Champions League final triumph for Thomas Tuchel’s side last year.

Like Correa, the German may not have been hugely prolific of late – with 23 goals and 14 assists to his name for the Blues so far – although he remains a real asset in attack with his impressive stature and running power, having begun to truly settle into life in the English top flight.

The hope will be that Correa can make a similar impact if he is to join Leeds this summer, with the £20.7m-rated man potentially the ‘bigger name’ addition that the Yorkshire club are craving.

AND in other news: Victor Orta plotting Leeds bid for “formidable” £19m sensation, he’s “one of the best”

West Bromwich Albion are reportedly looking to secure a summer transfer for Newcastle United attacker Elliot Anderson.

What’s the news?

According to a recent report from the Edinburgh Evening News, the Baggies are one of the clubs plotting a bid to sign the player this summer.

In addition to fellow Championship clubs such as Bristol City, Luton Town, Millwall and Huddersfield Town being mentioned with an interest in the youngster, League One duo Sheffield Wednesday and Bristol Rovers are also after Anderson, along with Scottish clubs Hibernian and Hearts.

The 19-year-old has made 56 appearances for Newcastle across their senior and youth teams, scoring 23 goals and providing eight assists along the way.

During his first and only loan spell away from the Tyneside club, where he spent the second half of last season helping Bristol Rovers get promoted to League One, the teenager found the net eight times and delivered five assists in 21 games.

In those 21 games, the teenager racked up 74 shots at goal, 32 crosses and 23 successful tackles, highlighting how dangerous he can be going forward and how useful he can be without the ball in terms of trying to win possession back for his team.

A massive coup

With 77 club appearances to his name at senior and youth levels, Anderson has 31 goals and 13 assists under his belt. This highlights just how much of an asset he could be for the Baggies and their hopes of getting back to the Premier League at the end of next season, if he comes to The Hawthorns.

It also shows why his ability on the ball was hailed as “effortless” by Bruce back when he was Newcastle’s manager and gave Anderson his senior debut.

Having also been described as a “ballerina” by Bristol Rovers manager and former Newcastle player Joey Barton, which shows just how much talent the youngster has and how difficult he can be to play against.

Taking all this into account, it’s safe to say that it would be a massive coup by Albion if they were able to beat the myriad other clubs looking to sign the Newcastle starlet this summer.

With that in mind, the Baggies should now be doing all they can to get the youngster to The Hawthorns and mixed in with the rest of Bruce’s squad.

AND in other news – Imagine him & Yokuslu: Bruce can form scary WBA duo by signing “gorgeous” £61k-p/w gem

Antony remains a top target for Manchester United this summer but it could prove difficult for Erik ten Hag to lure his former player to Old Trafford.

What’s the word?

The Red Devils have been strongly linked with the Brazilian winger in recent weeks, which is no surprise considering his impressive form under the 52-year-old at Ajax.

However, the Eredivisie champions have already sold star players Ryan Gravenberch, Noussair Mazraoui, Sebastien Haller and Lisandro Martinez this summer, so they are under no pressure to partw with Antony.

In a recent interview with GiveMeSport, Fabrizio Romano provided the latest update on United’s interest in the 22-year-old.

He said: “Antony has always been a top target, but Ajax have already sold many important players and the last one was to Manchester United – Lisandro Martinez, of course. This is why, at the moment, it is not easy to negotiate with Ajax.”

Supporters will be gutted

While Ten Hag has made three promising signings so far this summer, strengthening the defence and midfield, he is yet to bring in a new attacker.

Last season was a particularly disappointing one for United’s wingers, as Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford managed just seven Premier League goals between them.

Meanwhile, Antony contributed eight goals and four assists in just 23 Eredivisie appearances for Ajax, averaging a superb 7.47 rating from WhoScored for his performances, so he could definitely add some quality out wide for Ten Hag at Old Trafford.

The United manager will be desperate to add some more quality in the wide areas this summer, but with less than two weeks to go until the new Premier League season begins, it seems as if time is running out for United to sign Antony, unless they increase their bid for the Brazilian.

Given that Ten Hag has made it clear in the past that he wants to bring the former Sao Paulo gem to Old Trafford, supporters will be gutted to hear this update from Romano.

AND in other news: Man United have “genuine” interest in signing £25m “phenomenon”, forget about De Jong