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Sky Sports man Ben Dinnery has now given his reaction to some news involving Newcastle United.

The Lowdown: Darsley Park plans

As per The Chronicle, the North East club have now drawn up and submitted extensive plans to improve the Darsley Park training ground in Benton.

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They have admitted that it is currently not up to scratch for a team in the Premier League, especially with the ambitions that the new owners hold, and so they want to upgrade it with new state-of-the-art facilities.

The Latest: Dinnery reacts

Speaking to Football Insider, Dinnery, who is also an injury expert who runs the Premier Injuries site and has a background in medicine and data analysis, has claimed that their current facilities are ‘shocking’, and that the improvements could give the players a ‘massive’ lift:

“There are two facets to this.

“Away from injury rates, you need to upgrade the facilities to take recruitment to the next level.

“The time you spend at the stadium is a very small fraction of how you spend your time. It’s what happens on a day-to-day basis that will really impact your well-being and state of mind.

“These things all help on the training ground. Psychologically, it can give your players a massive lift.

“If Newcastle want to be among the elite, they need to provide an elite level of rehab and recovery facilities that match the standard of players they want to bring in.

“We have seen players dunked in wheelie bins full of ice as part of their post-match recovery at Newcastle. It’s shocking, and they recognise that. Some of these players are on six-figure per week salaries.

“Sometimes you have to work with what you’ve got, and a cryotherapy chamber isn’t 100 per cent essential. But it’s about creating a level of elitism.”

The Verdict: Needed

The training complex needed to be upgraded anyway, but it does even more so now if the Magpies have the ambition of becoming one of the top clubs in the Premier League, and indeed in Europe.

It will boost their chances of attracting big names to St. James’ Park in future transfer windows if they can show off the kind of facilities that they have on offer, and also improve the current squad in terms of fitness and recovery, something which was a major issue earlier this season.

Nonetheless, this is a smart move by the new ownership, and one that will surely be welcomed by the Toon Army.

In other news, find out who is now ‘set to leave’ NUFC this summer here!

Everton were saved from relegation by the skin of their teeth on Thursday night in a stunning comeback win over Crystal Palace.

The Toffees had looked in trouble following their defeat against Brentford, and knowing that a win against Palace would secure their Premier League status regardless of other results, it was the biggest win for the club in years.

The hero of the night? Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

It’s no secret that there hasn’t been a standout player this season for Everton, with Frank Lampard toiling by the week with a struggling side. However, if the 25-year-old marksman can get back to the form that the fans know he is capable of, then next season could be very different for the team.

Calvert-Lewin transfer blinder

The Merseyside club pulled off a blinder with his signing, having bought him from Sheffield United for a mere £1.5m in 2016. His market value as of March 2022 stands at £37.8m, with a high of £40.5m in December 2020.

His rise to stardom and England honours has been wonderful, and it’s a testament to his belief and talent that he has gotten this far in his career – and that there is probably still plenty to come.

If Everton were relegated, the likelihood is that Calvert-Lewin would have left the club and remained in the Premier League, with recent reports linking him with a move to Newcastle United.

His goalscoring record at Goodison Park rose exponentially until niggling injuries and a lack of goals dented the player’s confidence. Having struck 36 times in all competitions in the two campaigns prior, he has just scored five league goals this season, albeit with the most recent of those the most important one in the club’s modern history. Nonetheless, he will be aiming to improve that return next season.

Whatever happens, Everton could make a huge profit on the striker if they really wanted to this summer, especially with another three years left on his current contract.

Lampard will be desperate to keep the player, whose ability in the air was dubbed “prodigious” by academy coach John Ebbrell. Given Calvert-Lewin’s obvious talent, it’s easy to see why.

AND in other news, Forget Richarlison: Everton “nightmare” with 17 duels won was ther real star against Palace

Leeds United are interested in a deal to bring Calvin Ramsay to Elland Road in the summer transfer window.

What’s the talk?

That’s according to a report by The Scotsman, who claim that the 18-year-old right-back is wanted by all three of Leeds, Liverpool and Bologna this summer – the latter of whom reportedly saw a £4.8m bid rejected by Aberdeen in the January window.

Further reports claim that the likes of West Ham United, Crystal Palace and Burnley are also keeping tabs on the Scotland U21 international, for whom the Dons are believed to be demanding a figure in the region of £6m in order to part with.

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Speaking about the interest in his services back in April, Ramsay said: “It’s good being linked with big clubs but I’ve just tried to block it out really. You can’t get caught up in all of that. That’s the worst thing, especially as a young player.

“I’ve just broken into the first team this season, so I’m trying to block it out and keep playing my game. If you come into the first team and play well, like I have, anything can happen.

“The likes of Aaron Hickey came in at Hearts. He did well and got a big move to Serie A and he’s been brilliant, scoring goals and everything.

“Andy Robertson at Liverpool and Kieran Tierney at Arsenal, they’ve all been brilliant and they’re players I look up to, especially as they are full-backs like me. I’ve seen what they’ve done. I feel I could go on to do that as well.”

The next Tierney

Considering how exciting a prospect Ramsay quite clearly is, it is not difficult to understand why Victor Orta would be interested in a deal to bring the full-back to Elland Road in the summer transfer window.

Indeed, over his 24 Scottish Premiership appearances this term, the £540k-rated talent highly impressed on the right of Jim Goodwin’s backline, scoring one goal, providing five assists and creating three big chances for his teammates, as well as making an average of 1.8 key passes, 0.8 interceptions, 0.8 tackles and winning 3.4 duels – at a success rate of 51% – per game.

These returns saw the £880-per-week right-back who journalist Martin Hardy dubbed “highly-rated” average an extraordinary SofaScore match rating of 6.92, ranking him as the Dons’ joint fifth-best player in the Scottish top flight – with his consistently impressive performances seeing the teenager named as the Scottish Football Writers’ Young Player of the Year.

As such, it is clear to see that the teenager is heading down a similar path to that of former Celtic starlet and Ramsay’s self-confessed idol Kieran Tierney – the 24-year-old left-back who joined Arsenal in a £25m deal back in 2019, and has been recently been linked with a £50m move to both Newcastle United and Real Madrid this summer.

And, considering the sheer amount of potential the 18-year-old possesses, it would indeed appear a highly advisable move for Orta to do everything in his power to convince the right-back of a move to LS11 in the coming weeks, as, by landing the £6m talent, the Spaniard could well have secured Leeds the next Tierney.

AND in other news: Orta can seal “unbelievable” Leeds signing with offer for “unreal” £32.5k-p/w talent

Wolves can land their very own Wilfried Zaha with a move for Barcelona youngster Ez Abde as Bruno Lage looks to rebuild his squad.

What’s the word?

According to a report from Spanish outlet Sport, the Old Gold are keen on signing the 20-year-old from the La Liga giants this summer, despite assurances that he will be part of their squad going forward, with Leeds also interested.

Roma have reportedly prepared a bid of €10m (£8.5m) for Abde, an amount which would be more than affordable for Wolves.

Wolves can land their own Zaha in Abde

Wolves finished 10th in the Premier League this season, with Lage having a solid if unspectacular first campaign at the Molineux helm.

Goalscoring was a real concern during 2021/22, as the Old Gold only netted 38 times in as many league matches, so the onus is for Lage to bolster his attacking options over the summer.

Although only 20, Abde looks like a remarkable talent, with Barcelona coach Xavi dubbing him “extraordinary”, and he could well have a very bright future ahead.

Wolves could have their very own Wilfried Zaha if they sign the Barcelona youngster, with the two players adopting similar styles of play. Both have fantastic dribbling ability and sprint speed which enables them to regularly beat defenders.

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Zaha and Abde both thrive on crosses and provide opportunities for team-mates in the penalty box. The Palace forward made 49 crosses in 33 Premier League matches this season, whereas the 20-year-old put in 21 crosses during only ten La Liga matches.

The comparisons to the Ivory Coast winger indicate that Abde could settle well in the Premier League, but with Wolves requiring a proven goal scorer, might it be too soon for a move to England yet?

Still, compared to positional peers in the top five European leagues, Abde features in the top 1% for dribbles completed (4.5 per 90) and touches in the opposition box (9.31 per 90), and these are statistics which could sway Lage towards make a move for the player. For just £8.5m, it’s certainly worth a gamble.

AND in other news, Wolves plot bid for £18m machine who’s “destroying everyone”, Lage needs him badly

Journalist Jacque Talbot has revealed that Newcastle United now ‘want’ to sign Renan Lodi this summer.

The Lowdown: Targett alternative?

It is not guaranteed that the St. James’ Park faithful will sign Matt Targett on a permanent deal from Aston Villa this window, despite 97.5% of surveyed supporters wanting him to stay.

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Thus, they may have to look at other targets in the left-back area in case the Englishman stays put at Villa Park, albeit in what would be a pretty surprising twist.

The Latest: Lodi wanted

Taking to Twitter, Talbot has revealed that they now ‘want’ to sign Lodi, with the Atletico Madrid left-back ‘keen’ on a move to the North East:

“Told Renan Lodi is yet to hear from Atletico and Newcastle regarding the move but club want him and the player is keen.”

The Verdict: Options…

Of course, the Tyneside outfit could still go back in for Targett, but it is good to see them exploring other options, especially in the form of Lodi.

Described as a ‘very dangerous’ player by Atletico manager Diego Simeone, the Brazilian has proven himself at the highest level, playing in the UEFA Champions League this season, while also helping Atletico win the La Liga title last campaign ahead of the likes of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.

Nonetheless, the Magpies were already able to lure another one of their full-backs in Kieran Trippier to the club in January, and so they should back themselves to get a deal done for Lodi as well.

In other news, find out which ‘exemplary’ soldier NUFC are now ready to sign here!

Liverpool are reportedly willing to sanction the departure of Ben Davies this summer, according to Football Insider. 

The lowdown: A transfer misfit

Signed as part of a double deadline day swoop in January 2021, he arrived on Merseyside alongside Ozan Kabak as Jurgen Klopp addressed the urgent need for defensive reinforcements.

However, following his £1.6m move from Preston North End having seemingly been bound for Celtic (Sky Sports), the 26-year-old only made the bench on eight occasions, failing to even be handed a senior debut for the Reds.

Despite being talked up by Klopp, the lesser-seen centre-back was subsequently sent on loan to Sheffield United for the 2021/22 campaign and looks certain to leave Liverpool permanently this summer…

The latest: Liverpool happy to let Davies leave

As per a ‘Liverpool source’ for Football Insider, the Merseyside club have already informed Davies that he will be free to leave Anfield in the upcoming transfer window.

It’s claimed that the Reds will ‘listen to permanent and loan offers’ for the man who was described as ‘really good’ by Klopp following his arrival at the club last year.

The report claimed that a loan switch is ‘more likely’ due to Davies being under contract until 2025 (Transfermarkt), whilst also earning a lucrative £60,000-per-week salary.

The verdict: Simple decision

Coming into the job amidst the exit of Divock Origi, a backdrop of Sadio Mane exit rumours and contracts shrouded in speculation, new sporting director Julian Ward at least has one simple decision to make when it comes to Davies’ future at Liverpool.

Having been overlooked in favour of Nat Phillips and Rhys Williams initially, the English defender was rendered further surplus to requirements by the return to fitness of Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip, as well as the sensational debut campaign from Ibrahima Konate at Anfield.

During 2021/22, Davies earned a 6.97 average Sofascore rating from 22 Championship outings, form which will hopefully have sufficiently impressed any prospective suitors to drum up interest in signing the £2.25m-valued man on a permanent basis.

In other news: A fresh transfer rumour has emerged about a possible replacement for Mane

Liverpool have been reported to be in hot pursuit of Darwin Nunez for weeks now, and a reliable source has given an update on the club’s next steps in getting the signing secured this summer.

What’s the latest?

Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has given a promising update on Liverpool’s attempts to sign the Benfica striker.

The transfer insider tweeted: “Benfica have received Liverpool bid for Darwin Núñez, formal proposal after verbal talks – €80m plus bonuses.

“Discussions ongoing on €15/20m add-ons, LFC want installments. Potential five year deal. Man United in contact with agent & denying any meeting with ten Hag.”

Supporters will be buzzing

Supporters will surely be buzzing that Liverpool seem close to getting the deal done for Nunez, especially with Sadio Mane expected to leave this summer, as the need for a player to fulfil the Senegal winger’s goal contributions next season is crucial if the Reds are to continue competing for more trophies.

Nunez scored 34 goals and contributed four assists in all competitions for the Lisbon club in 2021/22, with his six goals in the Champions League playing a huge part in Benfica’s success in progressing to the quarter-finals for the first time since 2016.

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The Uruguayan striker scored against some of the biggest clubs in Europe’s primary club competition, with two against Barcelona, one against Bayern Munich and a winning knock-out goal against Ajax in their round of 16 second leg clash, also scoring twice against the Reds in the quarter-finals.

Jurgen Klopp has already expressed his admiration for the 22-year-old goal machine in a press conference after Liverpool’s quarter-final first leg against Benfica in the Champions League.

The German claimed (via talkSPORT): “He was physically strong, quick, was calm around his finish. Good, really good. I always say in these situations if he is healthy, it’s a big career ahead of him.”

With those comments in mind, it seems clear that Nunez would be welcomed with open arms to Anfield; and if Liverpool could get the deal done this summer ahead of fierce rivals Manchester United, it would be a major coup for FSG.

AND in other news – Forget Tchouameni: LFC could land “dangerous” £29.7m machine, imagine him and Thiago

Sunderland are reportedly now eyeing up a move to sign Robbie Brady on a free transfer.

The Lowdown: Out of contract

Brady’s contract at AFC Bournemouth expires at the end of the month, meaning that he can leave as a free agent.

He only managed a mere seven appearances in total for the Cherries last season so looks unlikely to stay put, which has encouraged some clubs to sniff around for his signature.

The Latest: Interest

Writing in his latest piece for TEAMtalk, insider Graeme Bailey has revealed that the Stadium of Light outfit now hold an ‘interest’ in signing Brady, along with both Middlesbrough and Huddersfield Town.

Manager Scott Parker would like him to stay for their upcoming Premier League campaign, but the club have yet to trigger the 12-month option in his deal.

The Verdict: Sign

Dubbed a player with ‘huge quality’ by Bournemouth chief executive Neill Blake upon signing him last summer, Brady has four seasons’ worth of experience in the Championship, and so the 30-year-old would add a mentality edge that could help the Wearside club stay up next term.

The Republic of Ireland international is also someone that Alex Neil knows well having coached him at Norwich City, and so the Scotsman will know how to get the best out of him.

He has been full of praise for Brady in the past, calling him ‘dynamic’ with ‘good energy’ and a ‘real danger’ at set-pieces (talkSPORT), and so on a free transfer, this seems like it would be a smart piece of business from the Black Cats.

In other news, find out what big SAFC exit update has now emerged here!

West Ham United are making moves behind-the-scenes after completing the capture of Nayed Aguerd from Rennes with news emerging on striker Giovanni Simeone.

The Lowdown: Moyes set for busy summer?

According to reports, Irons boss David Moyes is seriously gearing up for what could be a ‘very busy’ window as seeks to make ‘at least’ six new signings for the club (Dharmesh Sheth).

A striker is said to be firmly on the agenda amid serious links to Chelsea forward Armando Broja, who could cost in the region of around £25 million to bring across London.

While the Premier League forward is thought to be a target, the Irons have other options, with 90min sharing news on Simeone.

The Latest: West Ham talks held for Simeone…

As per their information, a major update has come to light involving the Hammers and Hellas Verona’s frontman.

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90min claim that West Ham ‘talks have been held’ with Simeone’s agents over a possible move to the London Stadium.

It is added that Moyes and co are paying ‘close attention’ to the Argentine after his fine Serie A season over 2021/2022.

The Verdict: Get it done?

A possible alterative to Broja, we believe the 26-year-old could be a serious asset under manager Moyes.

Bagging a career total 87 goals, Simeone scored 17 of them on loan in Verona over 2021/2022 – drawing acclaim from members of the media.

Indeed, Radio/TV pundit and freelance football writer Adeyemi Adesanya branded the South American ‘extraordinary’ last season for his brilliant run of form and now may be the time for him to think about joining West Ham in England.

Frank Lampard is currently taking on his first full transfer window at Everton and the club is desperate for players who can come in to make a positive impact, and now an update has emerged on a potential transfer target.

What’s the latest?

According to Football.London, Everton are one of nine clubs who have made contact with Christian Eriksen’s representatives with interest in signing the free agent this summer.

As per the report, West Ham United, Newcastle United, Leicester City, Ajax, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Everton and one unnamed La Liga club are interested.

Frank will love him

There is absolutely no doubt that Lampard would love to have a player like Christian Eriksen at Goodison Park, especially when you consider his impact on Brentford following his highly anticipated return to the Premier League in January.

The Bees were winless in eight league games when the Danish midfielder signed on a six-month contract at the beginning of 2022, but it wasn’t long before Thomas Frank’s side went on a run of form.

In the ten appearances when Eriksen started and played a full 90 minutes, Brentford won seven, drew one and lost two proving that he made an instant impact in the team and has been hugely influential on the side’s comfortable 13th place finish in the Premier League.

This instant impact and positive influence is something Lampard will be desperate to inject into his team ahead of next season after a horrendous season for Everton who were only saved from relegation on the penultimate game of the campaign.

Eriksen offers unrivalled Premier League experience with 305 appearances for Tottenham Hotspur, scoring 69 goals and contributing a whopping 90 assists during his time in north London, with a goal contribution every 151 minutes from his midfield position.

The £18m-rated gem who was hailed “untouchable” by football writer Andrew Gaffney, would be a major coup for the Toffees and a great piece of business for Kevin Thelwell who will be looking for these golden opportunities to sign free agents this summer amid reported financial troubles at the club.

With that being said, Everton will need to make a really attractive offer to Eriksen to compete with the other Premier League clubs that have their eye on the incredible midfielder this summer.

AND in other news: “Understand…”: Journalist drops major Everton transfer news that’ll worry supporters