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Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur could be entering a direct battle for Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Georgiy Sudakov, according to reports - though any move will have to be in the summer with the Ukrainian club likely to command a hefty fee for the midfielder.

Sudakov, 22, has already made over 100 first-team appearances for his club and a further 22 caps for Ukraine, scoring 30 goals in the process - and his output for both club and country has alerted clubs across Europe. And that could ignite a north London battle to land his signature given that both clubs are keen on the midfielder, though other Premier League clubs and European clubs are interested in a move.

Arsenal and Tottenham To Battle For Sudakov

The Gunners could be rivalled by their North London rivals

The report by Football Insider states that Arsenal and Tottenham are in the race to sign Shakhtar Donetsk star Sudakov, with the Premier League rivals doing their 'due diligence' on the midfielder as they prepare a move for his services.

Sudakov, 22, has been billed as one of Europe's best talents, and he is on various shortlists across the Champions League - though their interest may not be easy, with Shakhtar always being difficult to conduct business with - making any potential transfer that bit trickier to complete, especially with the 'exceptional' star boasting a £125million price tag.

However, Football Insider states that whilst a move won't take place in January, interested teams may step their interest up in the summer if they are to edge ahead of other competition in a bid to sign the Ukrainian after his strong form to start the season.

Sudakov, who has been compared to international teammate and Chelsea flop Mykhailo Mudryk, has caught the attention of various clubs across Europe after his performances. And whilst there are question marks over Sudakov's physicality, there remains interest from European clubs who are ready to take a risk on his services.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Sudakov has won two consecutive Ukrainian Premier League titles.

Sudakov is also being monitored by Manchester City and Liverpool, with the Cityzens wanting to source a long-term replacement for Kevin de Bruyne and Liverpool aiming to bolster their young squad with another exciting midfield addition, though a big fee will be needed for any club to land him as he's under contract in Ukraine for another four years.

Sudakov Would Be a Superb Signing for Premier League Clubs

His goalscoring exploits could work wonders in the Premier League

Sudakov, who has only just turned 22, made his debut for Shakhtar back in October 2020 - winning away against Real Madrid in the Champions League to mark a dream start to professional life for the then-18-year-old.

He's gone from strength-to-strength since, bettering his goal tally year upon year with an impressive 10 goals in 34 games last season - and that has increased in the current campaign with seven goals in just nine games in the Ukrainian Premier League to show his prominence in front of goal.

Arsenal have Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz and Fabio Vieira on their books in the attacking midfield areas, but Vieira has somewhat failed to adapt to the Premier League, and he could be ousted for Sudakov; whilst Tottenham could have someone to rival playmaker James Maddison in the centre of the park, adding to Ange Postecoglou's top young team as he aims to add elite young competition.

Tottenham Hotspur winger Brennan Johnson continued his hot streak in front of goal last night for his national team against Iceland, although he has been criticised by Welsh media for picking up a booking that sees him suspended for the game against Montenegro on Monday.

The explosive wide man opened the scoring in Reykjavík inside eleven minutes, tapping home from a yard out after Harry Wilson's shot was saved. Wilson then doubled the lead with a similarly worked goal, finishing neatly from an expert long-ball from Neco Williams.

Wales were unable to hold onto their two-goal lead, however, with Iceland fighting back in the second half to secure a point, a result that leaves Wales second in their Nations League group, two points behind leaders Turkey with three games remaining.

Johnson Picks Up 'Silly' Booking

The Spurs man has been slammed by a Welsh outlet

Signed by Spurs from Nottingham Forest last summer in a £47.5 million deal, the North Londoners opted to invest in the Welshman after he netted eight Premier League goals in his debut campaign in the top flight. Scoring just five in 32 appearances for the Lilywhites last year, Johnson began the new season certainly not as flavour of the month amongst Tottenham supporters.

The 23-year-old deactivated his Instagram account after receiving abuse from his own fan base, but has since responded by scoring seven goals in seven games. Already beating his record in front of goal for last season, Johnon scored the winner against Coventry in the EFL Cup last month, a strike that began a run of netting against Brentford, Qarabag, Manchester United, Ferencvaros and Brighton.

This fine form continued when he stabbed home virtually on the goal-line last night in Iceland. In spite of finding the back of the net, Johnson has been lamented by Wales Online for being booked for something 'rather silly'.

Although recognising the winger produced an effective all-round display, the publication was left frustrated by the player's decision to knock the ball out of Jon Thorsteinsson's hand when the Icelandic wide man was trying to set the ball down for a goal kick. Thorsteinsson took a handful of Johnson's shirt for the action, prompting the Spurs man to shove the Hertha Berlin player, resulting in Johnson being cautioned.

Awarding him a seven for his performance in their player ratings, Wales Online wrote:

"In the right place at the right time for his goal. However, he picked up a rather silly booking that will rule him out of Monday's clash with Montenegro. Subbed."

Spurs Receive Triple Injury Boost

Son, Richarlison and Odobert are close to returns

While the loss of Johnson for Wales for their encounter with Montenegro is a blow for the Dragons, Ange Postecoglou will be silently pleased that his red-hot forward won't face the risk of sustaining an injury by not playing in that game. The Australian's squad is coming together now, with the former Celtic boss receiving a major fitness boost as three players are set to return to training.

Captain Son Heung-Min, who has missed the last few weeks with a thigh injury, and Richarlison, who hasn't featured since August due to a calf problem, are both in contention to feature against West Ham next weekend. Meanwhile, Wilson Odobert is also on the verge of making a full recovery from a thigh problem.

Key Takeaways

Tottenham sold Harry Kane to Bayern Munich due to the Englishman refusing to sign a new contract.

He didn't want to extend his contract over uncertainty surrounding Spurs' future.

Despite leaving in search of glory, Kane remains trophyless at Bayern Munich.

Harry Kane left his boyhood club, Tottenham Hotspur, in August 2023 to join Bayern Munich. It was an emotional moment for Spurs fans around the world, as they watched a youngster grow into one of the best players in the world and leave for – what he expected – bigger and better things.

The England captain departed the club as their record goalscorer and their greatest player of all time. He broke Jimmy Greaves' legendary goalscoring record in his final few months in N17, and he has continued his impressive form at Bayern Munich in Bavaria.

Spurs reluctantly sold Kane – no club ever wants to sell their best player, after all – and we have outlined why they did so. We will never know if it was a smart financial decision or one which robbed the Lilywhites of watching Kane in their famous white shirt for years to come.

Why Tottenham Sold Harry Kane

He didn't want to sign a new contract

The summer of 2023 was one of chaos for Spurs. They were planning to start a new era after acquiring Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou, but there was always one question surrounding Hotspur Way – would Kane stay? After a drawn-out saga which saw Manchester United, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich look at his services, the latter club eventually pulled through.

They submitted an initial offer of £82m eventually, and Spurs did not want to lose him. However, Daniel Levy – who is always very financially focused – did not want to lose Kane for a cheap fee. His contract ended in 2024 and there was no guarantee that the record-breaking Englishman would sign a new one.

Kane refused to sign an extension in the summer as he did not want to commit to a new and uncertain project. He was open to the possibility of signing a new one at the end of the campaign if Spurs impressed under Postecoglou, but Levy – who has been Spurs' chairman since 2001 – did not want to take the risk, as he outlined in a statement when the deal was announced.

“We sought over a long period of time to engage Harry and his representatives in several forms of contract extension, both short and long-term," Levy outlined. “Harry was clear, however, that he wanted a fresh challenge and would not be signing a new contract this summer.

“We have reluctantly, therefore, agreed to his transfer."

However, the only reason Kane did not sign a new contract was because Spurs were underperforming. They finished eighth in the 2022/23 campaign, despite the England captain scoring 30 goals. Over his career in N17, he failed to win a single trophy, something he expected to change at Bayern Munich.

"I've always said in my career, I've wanted to keep improving, keep pushing myself to my limits and see how far that can take me. Ultimately, I want to be playing at the highest level, I want it to be playing in the Champions League, I want to be fighting for titles every year," Kane explained when he joined.

"Coming to Bayern Munich, one of the biggest clubs in the world, gives me that opportunity, so I'm looking forward to that challenge."

Harry Kane's Impact at Bayern Munich

He's still trophyless despite countless goals

Ever since joining Bayern Munich, Kane has excelled. Under Thomas Tuchel, he was the beating heart of their attack, always looking to drop deep, take control of the ball, ping it out wide and then typically finish it off in the box. He's one of the best strikers in the world, after all.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Kane scored 36 Bundesliga goals in his first campaign – only Gerd Muller and Robert Lewandowski have scored more in a single season.

However, despite a season of immense individual success, Kane failed to succeed in the one thing he joined Bayern Munich for – trophies. In the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen produced one of the greatest unbeaten runs ever to win the title, with even Stuttgart finishing ahead of Bayern.

In the DFB-Pokal, they dramatically crashed out in the second round to lower-tier side Saarbrücken, whilst – in the Champions League – Kane beat former rivals Arsenal, scoring in the process, but they were knocked out by eventual champions Real Madrid in the process.

After a season of disappointment, Tuchel departed the club – and now former Burnley manager Vincent Kompany is in charge. Bayern are seen as the favourites to win the 2024/25 Bundesliga, with Kane looking to end his woeful trophy drought.

Tottenham Hotspur have received a major boost ahead of their upcoming fixture against West Ham United, with the club said to be hopeful that duo Son Heung-min and Richarlison will take part in training with the squad next week, according to club insider Paul O'Keefe.

Ange Postecologu's side suffered a disappointing loss to Brighton prior to the international break, squandering a two-goal lead to the Seagulls, a result that leaves them ninth in the Premier League. The Australian slammed his players after the dire second half display at the Amex, labelling the encounter the 'worst defeat' since his arrival in North London.

The ex-Celtic boss was without forwards Son, Richarlison and Wilson Odobert, so was operating with something of a depleted attacking cohort. However, he may be given a significant uplift in their next fixture, with the trio all close to featuring in full training, with the former two in contention to face West Ham.

Spurs Receive Positive Injury News

Son and Richarlison have been major absences

Tottenham's fortunes looked like they were heading in the right direction after an emphatic 3-0 win at Old Trafford against Manchester United, before Postecoglou's men were brought back down to earth after a humbling second-half experience on the south coast against Fabian Hurzeler's high-flying Brighton. Goals from Yankuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter and Danny Welbeck reversed the scoreline Spurs had established, leaving them locked in mid-table going into the international break.

Son missed both the trips to Manchester and Brighton respectively with a thigh injury, while Richarlison hasn't featured since August due to a calf problem. Operating without both has certainly hindered the Lilywhites, and a potential return would reduce the need to use an out-of-form Timo Werner.

It appears both could be nearing this return, while Odobert is also close to recovering from a thigh issue. Writing on X, agent O'Keefe provided the fitness update:

Son was appointed club captain last summer, and netted 17 goals last campaign in the league, so his return will be particularly pleasing to Postecgolou, as the North Londoners prepare for a grueling set of fixtures.

Pundit Calls for Werner to be Dropped

The German has been poor this season

With Son and Richarlison potentially in the picture for the West Ham clash, Postecoglou may finally get the opportunity to drop Timo Werner. The German has struggled this season and is yet to find the back of the net in any competition.

Pundit Craig Burley has called for Werner, who he described as 'atrocious', to lose his place in the starting eleven for upcoming games and be replaced by 17-year-old Mikey Moore. However, with Son possibly available, Postecoglou is more likely to now enact this change, with the South Korean a more risk-averse option to calling on a teenager in a high-leverage Premier League match.

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Giovani Lo Celso was criticised by the Argentina media following a poor performance in the country’s World Cup qualifier against Venezuela on Thursday.

The current Copa America and World Cup champions were in action at the Monumental Stadium of Maturin in Venezuela this week on a rain-soaked pitch. Defender Nicolas Otamendi opened the scoring for Argentina in the first half, but the hosts levelled things up through Salomon Rondon midway through the second.

Despite dominating possession, it was Venezuela who enjoyed the better chances as they registered six shots on target compared to Argentina’s four. However, La Albiceleste remain comfortably top of the South American qualifiers as they aim to reach the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

Lo Celso struggles for Argentina

He was substituted in the second half

Lo Celso, 28, represented Spurs for six years between 2019 and 2024, but did have a loan spell in that time. The out of favour midfielder departed the North London club on a permanent basis this summer, and rejoined former club Real Betis for a nominal fee.

He has already scored five goals in six La Liga appearances this season, including a brace against Getafe last month. However, that form has not translated into performances for Argentina as he was the joint lowest rated in their draw against Venezuela.

That’s according to Argentinian outlet Clarin, who awarded the midfielder a five out of 10 for the 68 minutes he played. They noted he struggled with the pitch conditions, and was ‘left in the water’.

While Lo Celso is on a scoring streak in Spain, the outlet highlighted that those qualities were not on display in the draw on Thursday night. He will hope for a much stronger performance against Bolivia in Buenos Aires next week.

Real Madrid make Spurs star a ‘long-term target’

Micky van de Ven has impressed in North London

In other news, Spurs may face a fight to keep defender Micky van de Ven in their ranks in light of reported interest from Real Madrid. According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Florentino Perez has set his sights on the Dutchman to reinforce the team's defence.

At just 23 years of age, Van de Ven has impressed under Ange Postecoglou since his move from Wolfsburg in the summer of 2023. He has become a regular figure at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and he’s started six of Spurs’ seven Premier League games so far this season, missing just one through injury.

The defender’s incredible form for Tottenham can be underlined by the rumoured interest from Real Madrid. The article claims the La Liga giants are willing to make a significant offer for Van de Ven, and he is seen as a key investment for the future.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side are always on the lookout for promising young talent, and they believe the Spurs star could be a leader in the squad further down the line. The Spanish outlet confirms Tottenham will not let their star man leave easily, but a strong offer from Spain could alter the landscape.

Aston Villa may be rivalled by Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City in the race for Czech midfielder Pavel Sulc's signature after watching him shine in Europe, according to TBR Football.

Douglas Luiz and Moussa Diaby's departures in the summer signalled huge losses at Villa Park, especially Luiz, who had been at the club for five years and a star throughout their Premier League journey from relegation battlers to Champions League qualifiers. However, the additions of Amadou Onana, Ian Maatsen and more stated Villa's intent to push on.

That has seen them look towards the future and their aspirations could reportedly be achieved with the signing of Sulc, who is one of Eastern Europe's leading talents.

Aston Villa 'Interested' in Pavel Sulc

The Czech star has burst onto the scene and that hasn't gone unnoticed

The report from TBR Football states that Villa are in the race to sign Viktoria Plzen midfielder Sulc to bolster their engine room ranks, with Jacob Ramsey being linked with a move away - though Tottenham and City are also lurking and could rival Villa for his signature.

The 23-year-old midfielder is one of the most 'sought-after talents' in Europe at present, and has been described as "one of the best players in the Czech Republic". Having scored 18 goals in 29 games for Plzen last season and having made his debut for his nation back in March, he scored his first two goals in a Nations League win over Ukraine in the previous international break, his stock has risen.

Europe's top clubs are now paying attention to his talents, and that has seen City, Tottenham and Villa all enter the race for his signature - but top continental presence in Napoli, Marseille, Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen are all also in the hat for his signature.

And manager Miroslav Koubek has admitted that they would sell for the right price to a club in Europe's top five leagues, stating in May:

“I’ve already said it once, in Plzen, departures are set up in such a way that they will only be dealt with in the case of an offer from the top five elite European leagues. And if someone like that comes, I’ll shake Pavel’s hand and congratulate him."

Sulc Will Have to Displace Stars to Earn Game Time

He will have to oust stars such as Emi Buendia

Villa already have a plethora of attacking midfielders in their ranks, and it may be that they have to sell some to afford Sulc coming to the club. Ross Barkley, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia and Ramsey can all play in the hole and, so Villa aren't short of top quality Premier League options.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Sulc has 138 appearances in the Czech top-flight, registering 29 goals and 19 assists.

But with Ramsey being on Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle United's radars, as GIVEMESPORT revealed on Wednesday, and McGinn sometimes being used in central midfield and on the left-hand side, that could open the door for Sulc to benefit from cameos and European football if and when the time allows.

Sulc is only 23, and with 37 goals in 189 games by the end of last season in his club career, he has the potential to go on and be a star for Unai Emery, who has a great track record of getting the best out of unsung players.

Leicester City defender Caleb Okoli could be on the move to another Premier League club after some strong early-season form at the King Power Stadium, according to reports - as Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United and Newcastle United have all been touted to make a move for the Italy international after 'keeping tabs' on his performances.

Leicester's immediate return to the Premier League in the summer allowed them to spend big money in the summer, with Abdul Fatawu making his east Midlands move permanent alongside the signings of Michael Golding, Oliver Skipp, Jordan Ayew and Bilal El Khannouss. But Okoli has been Steve Cooper's most surprising signing, and after making a spate of appearances in Italy for four different clubs in a scatter of loan spells, it's seen interest crop up from the Premier League trio after a spell-binding start to life in the English top-flight.

Tottenham, West Ham, Newcastle 'Keeping Tabs' on Okoli

The Leicester star is in high demand throughout the Premier League

The report from TBR suggests that Tottenham are keeping tabs on the progress of Okoli this season with a potential future move in mind, though others are rivalling them.

The Lilywhites actually considered a move for Okoli in the summer, according to TBR, before opting to leave Atalanta for Leicester in a deal worth just over £10million. During his time on loan at fellow Serie A side Frosinone, Tottenham scouts were impressed with how Okoli fared, but they had 'reservations' over his adaptability in the Premier League.

However, he has started extremely well at Leicester, being described as "excellent", and the club will continue to keep tabs on how he gets on in the top-flight. It isn't just Tottenham who are interested, with Newcastle and West Ham also being in a similar scenario to the north London outfit earlier in the summer.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Caleb Okoli was called up to Italy's national team in September but didn't make an appearance.

Likewise, they are watching Okoli ahead of a potential move in the coming transfer windows - which has likely been heightened by his place in the Italy squad after impressing in the English top-flight.

Tottenham May Not Be The Best Avenue For Okoli

First-team opportunities could be limited for the Italian

Tottenham have Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven as their starting centre-backs, so it could be quite the statement to displace the first-choice duo from Ange Postecoglou's lineup - and with Radu Dragusin as their backup option, first-team opportunities could be limited unless one of the aforementioned trio departs.

West Ham, meanwhile, have just signed Jean-Clair Todibo and Max Kilman for big fees in the summer transfer window and so a similar scenario would unfold at the London Stadium. But if one of the duo drops in form, or they simply don't work as a partnership having been largely untried toegether so far, Okoli could find a way into the fold in east London.It may be Newcastle where the Italian finds his feet.

Sven Botman and Fabian Schar are the first-choice pairing at present, but Schar will be 33 by Christmas - and with their only other backup under the age of 30 being Lloyd Kelly, Okoli could be brought in as the long-term option to replace Schar - and they are undoubtedly in need of a centre-back given that they failed to sign Marc Guehi in the summer window.

Pundit Craig Burley believes Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou should drop Timo Werner in favour of 17-year-old Mikey Moore for upcoming games after the international break.

Werner has started the new season in poor form, is yet to find the back of the net from eight appearances, and has ultimately found himself slipping down the pecking order at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Making his first Premier League starts of the campaign in the last two matches due to Son Heung-Min's absence, the German has struggled to impact games and missed an array of golden opportunities in front of goal.

As a result of this ineffectiveness in the final third, Burley believes exciting youngster Moore should be granted a starting birth over the misfiring forward for the foreseeable future, beginning with Spurs' encounter against West Ham next weekend.

Burley: Werner Should be Dropped for Moore

He's been in poor form

After netting twice in 14 appearances in the second half of last season in North London, Tottenham opted to re-sign Werner on another temporary deal this summer, this time for an entire campaign. Perhaps expecting to push on and become a mainstay in Postecoglou's side, the arrival of Dominic Solanke has seen Son moved out to the left, meaning Werner's minutes have been limited thus far.

However, an injury to the club's captain sidelined the South Korean for trips to United and Brighton, opening a position for Werner to fill in these matches. Slammed for a 'poor' performance in the latter game, the Germany international has received pelters for his inability to convert presentable chances.

Speaking on ESPN FC, Burley claimed that these misses should cost the former Chelsea forward his place in the team, with Moore ready to replace him:

"And again, I don’t want to sort of pick on him, but I am going to. I mean, Timo Werner. Timo Werner, whatever he did in Germany, he has been unable to do in two spells in England.

"His end product was once again atrocious, and that adds to the pressure that goes on a team defensively when you are just not finishing teams off. It wasn’t just Timo Werner, but if he starts the next game after the international break, I will be very surprised.

"A young 17-year-old in Moore is probably going to come in his place. Brennan Johnson has come through a tough time when people were talking about his end product. He gets six goals in six.”

Spurs Targeting Villa Star

They'll face competition from Newcastle and Arsenal

After a mixed start to the season, it appears Postecoglou isn't content with his squad and doesn't want to rest on his laurels. The Australian has identified Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey, who is valued at £50 million, as a potential target, although the Lillywhites will face competition from Newcastle and Arsenal for his signature.

Ramsey's contract at Villa Park expires in 2026, and it's understood the West Midlands club aren't keen on losing him for free, so may be willing to cash in in January or next summer. The 23-year-old has started just 11 league games since the start of last season.

Angel Gomes is hot property right now after working his way into the England squad recently, and now, it has emerged that the Lille midfielder is likely to be available for a free transfer next summer, with Tottenham Hotspur keen to sign him.

After leaving Manchester United in 2020 for pastures new in France, Gomes has built a strong reputation for himself as one of the most dynamic, technical midfielders in the game, and it now seems the time has come for him to take the next step in his career. Lee Carsley recognised Gomes' talents by calling him up for his first England squad as caretaker manager back in September, and the 24-year-old now has a long list of admirers.

Spurs are thought to be at the head of that queue, and the latest report on Gomes, who has been described as "phenomenal", suggests the Lilywhites may be able to secure an absolute bargain at the end of the season as the player's contract is set to expire.

Angel Gomes has Clubs on Red Alert

Midfielder has told his club he doesn't want to sign new deal

Gomes' current contract with Lille is due to end in June 2025, and as per a report from TBRFootball, the midfielder has informed his club that he has no intention to sign an extension to that deal.

This development has caught the attention of Tottenham in particular, who have had Gomes on their list of transfer targets for quite some time. Gomes will be able to sign a pre-contract agreement with clubs outside of France from January 1, 2025, before moving on in the summer.

It remains to be seen whether Spurs, or any other club, for that matter, will take up that option, but given the way Gomes' stock is rising over the last few months, it is likely he will not be short of offers in the next transfer window, and could well make a return to his native homeland ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

The Number 6 Postecoglou Needs

Angel Gomes could be the missing piece of the puzzle for Spurs

Over the summer, Ange Postecoglou was believed to be looking for a new defensive midfielder to add to his ranks, particularly after the departures of both Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Oliver Skipp.

However, the addition of Archie Gray to his squad alleviated that need to some degree, with the former Leeds starlet impressing many upon his arrival in North London.

Still, Spurs have been strongly linked with Gomes, and his high work rate and composure on the ball would certainly make him a suitable pivot player in Postecoglou's system. But, Tottenham will have to fight off competition from Newcastle and Liverpool, it seems.

Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are all interested in Aston Villa starlet Jacob Ramsey according to GIVEMESPORT sources, with the Villans not willing to lose him for nothing in 2026.

Ramsey made his Villa debut in the Championship against West Bromwich Albion as a 17-year-old, before working his way into the first-team as a squad player under former boss Dean Smith. He's gone from strength to strength since, with awards and European appearances to boot, but sources have stated that he could be on the move next summer with the trio of Premier League clubs - who are also in European competitions - interested.

Sources: Villa Could Cash in on Jacob Ramsey

The homegrown midfielder is a huge asset to Villa financially

GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed that Villa face a decision over Ramsey at the end of the current season - with that period being seen as the most ideal time slot to maximise the fee brought in for the youngster.

Clubs are continuing to track the England youngster as a transfer target, with Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle all interested in his services after progressing well through the Villa youth academy and a decent loan spell - albeit short - at Doncaster Rovers.

Ramsey has made 114 Premier League appearances for Villa, and was at his best under Steven Gerrard and Unai Emery in the period when Gerrard was sacked and Emery came into the club to lift Villa up to the Champions League side that they are now. But injury woes have stunted his development and with just 22 league appearances since the start of last season, Ramsey could struggle to keep his place in the squad.

The academy graduate is contracted in the West Midlands until 2027. However, next summer will be seen as a huge one in terms of his future, especially if Villa are considering cashing in on him as his valuation will begin to drop once he enters the penultimate campaign of his contract. Clubs rarely wish to sell homegrown players, but the idea of letting Ramsey enter the final year of his deal is nonsensical.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Jacob Ramsey has 16 caps for England's under-21 team, scoring four goals.

As a result, Villa will rate him around the £50million mark, and because of homegrown rules, he is seen as an ideal target for Premier League clubs such as Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle who could look to strengthen their midfield depth in the coming weeks. Teams competing in the top-flight must aim to have eight homegrown players in their squads in accordance with the top-flight's rules - and so there is a growing demand for players of his profile which could tempt a sale.

Ramsey Would Be a Sore Loss For Villa

The midfielder has evident talent but cash flow could be necessary

Ramsey has been a superb player for Villa in his short career so far, scoring his first European goal in the 3-0 win over Swiss side Young Boys earlier in the campaign. His versatility is also something to be marvelled at, being able to play across the attacking midfield three and in the centre of the park - which would be a big boost to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Tottenham Ange Postecoglou who are making a concerted effort to sign younger talents.

But with Villa continuously improving, the academy product could slowly be ousted from the first-team if his injury problems come back, and they might see best to sell him for a sizeable fee whilst they can.