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Rangers managed to reach the semi-finals of the Europa League last night by beating Braga 3-1 at Ibrox.

An extra-time goal from striker Kemar Roofe eventually gave the home crowd what they wanted to see, with Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side now set to take on RB Leipzig later this month for a place in the final.

While the Gers will be singing the praises of their Jamaican striker for the time being thanks to his heroics in midweek, it seems as though the club may have identified a player they could sign in the summer that may be an upgrade on Roofe.

According to a recent report from The Northern Echo, Rangers are one of the clubs interested in signing striker Ross Stewart from the Wearside club this summer.

Prior to joining the League One club back in the 2021 January transfer window, the striker had spent the rest of his career in Scotland such as Ross County, St. Mirren and Alloa Athletic.

With 199 club appearances under his belt prior to Sunderland’s match against Shrewsbury Town, the 25-year-old has racked up 90 goal contributions in total by scoring 70 goals and providing 20 assists.

Praised for his “exceptional” work rate on the pitch by James McFadden, Stewart has scored 22 goals in 41 League One appearances this season, showing how deadly he is in front of goal.

To further highlight how impressive the Scotsman has been for the Wearside club in this campaign, he has racked up a higher average of shots per game than any other Sunderland player as well as the fourth-highest average of 1.4 key passes per game.

In fact, the striker has the joint-third highest number of shots on target (53) in the entire league, showing how much of a deadly attacking threat he is.

In comparison to Roofe, despite scoring 10 league goals in 21 appearances this season, his statistics in terms of shots and key passes per game in the SPFL are lower than the Sunderland star.

Taking this into account and the fact that the former County figure is younger than Roofe (29), he could well be an upgrade on the current Rangers attacker heading into next season and beyond.

With that in mind, if the Gers can convince Stewart to make a return to Scotland with the lure of chasing titles and playing in Europe, this could be a great bit of business from the club.

In other news: From £4.5m to £25m: Wilson had huge Rangers howler over “remarkable” 12-goal gem…

An exciting Newcastle United transfer claim has emerged ahead of the summer…

What’s the talk?

Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the club are set to have a meeting to make big calls over what they want to do in the upcoming transfer window.

Speaking on the Que Golazo YouTube channel, he said:

“I’m told that Newcastle will make some decisions on players they already have and the players they want to sign in May. They have a meeting already scheduled in May to discuss about it. So at the moment, for Saint-Maximin, still nothing concrete, but let’s see in the coming weeks what happens.”

Exciting

This claim will surely leave fans excited for multiple reasons.

Firstly, he has gone some way to allaying fears that the club have decided to sell Allan Saint-Maximin this summer, after 90min reported that the Toon are open to cashing in on the French forward with Wolves showing an interest in him. Supporters will be pleased that they have not made any final decisions on his future as selling him would be a major disaster.

FFC recently published an article explaining why it would be a howler to let him go and that is why fans will be delighted with Romano’s claim that nothing is set in stone in regard to the attacker’s situation.

The St. James’ Park faithful will also be excited by this news as it shows that the club are looking to make their decisions well in advance of the window. Instead of leaving it until close to July and then scrambling about throughout that month and August, they are attempting to get all of their business in order ahead of schedule in order to have the best possible summer window.

PIF may have learned their lesson after they waited too long in January and ended up missing out on two key targets. They failed with deadline day swoops for Hugo Ekitike and Jesse Lingard as they were unable to get those two deals over the line before the window slammed shut.

Hopefully, making all of their key decisions with months to spare will allow them to bring in all of the players they want to sign with plenty of time left to go. Being prepared for the summer in advance could also give them a leg up on their rivals if they are able to make moves for players before opposition clubs are able to come in with offers of their own.

It is now down to PIF and Eddie Howe to follow this through and enjoy an exciting summer window…

AND in other news, Wood upgrade: PIF will be having NUFC nightmares after missing out on £20m “cult hero”…

David Moyes’ West Ham United side ease themselves back into first-team football with a trip to Kidderminster Harriers in the fourth round of the FA Cup this afternoon, a fixture in which the 58-year-old Hammers boss will undoubtedly be looking to rotate his side.

Indeed, the Scotsman recently suggested that he could be set to hand Alex Kral – the Spartak Moscow central midfielder West Ham signed on a season-long loan deal last summer – just his third start since his temporary switch to east London, while the club’s only recognised centre-forward, Michail Antonio, is also unlikely to feature having only landed in England on Friday following his international duty with Jamaica.

So, how many changes will Moyes make to the side that started the 1-0 loss against Manchester United last time out? Here’s how we think West Ham could line up against Kidderminster, along with the latest team and injury news…

With the greatest of respect to Kidderminster, a National League North side should not be giving a team chasing a top-four finish in the Premier League a great deal of trouble this afternoon, something which leads us to believe that Moyes will make nine changes to the team which lined up at Old Trafford before the winter break.

Fours of these changes come in defence, with Ben Johnson taking the place of Vladimir Coufal at right-back, Arthur Masuaku starting ahead of Aaron Cresswell at left-back, while Issa Diop and 21-year-old Aji Alese – who West Ham podcaster Tom Edwards dubbed “gold dust” – being given the nod ahead of Kurt Zouma and Craig Dawson at centre-back.

In the middle of the park, the rarely-seen £24k-per-week Alex Kral is indeed awarded a start, as is club captain Mark Noble, with both Declan Rice and Tomas Soucek being rested ahead of the visit of Watford on Tuesday.

In attack, Said Benrahma makes a return to the XI following his early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations with Alegria, taking the place of Jarrod Bowen on the right, while the £69k-per-week Nikola Vlasic gets the nod ahead of Pablo Fornals on the left – with Manuel Lanzini retaining his spot in the number 10 role.

Finally, the £100k-per-week Andriy Yarmolenko is given a chance to impress in the absence of Antonio up top, with Moyes certainty hoping for a clinical display from the 154-goal forward against Kidderminster – after the manager failed to bring in a backup striker for the first-choice Jamaican during the January transfer window.

In other news: “All I can say is”: Moyes finally addresses transfer failures, WHU fans won’t be happy

West Ham have been backed to make a move for Southampton striker Armando Broja, with the youngster currently impressing on loan from Chelsea.

The Lowdown: Broja impressing for Saints

The 20-year-old moved to St Mary’s Stadium on a temporary basis last summer, in order to earn more playing time away from Stamford Bridge.

Broja has impressed for Saints, leading the line well and scoring six goals in 11 Premier League starts, also chipping in with two Carabao Cup strikes.

It seems unlikely that the Albanian will play a big role at Chelsea for the foreseeable future – they have £100m Romelu Lukaku, £72m Kai Havertz and £48m Timo Werner to keep happy – and with West Ham eyeing up summer additions, he has been backed as a potential target.

The Latest: Broja backed to make move

Speaking to Give Me Sport, journalist Alex Crook of talkSPORT claimed the Hammers should consider making a move for the young striker, even though another year on loan at Southampton appears most likely:

“That’s the most likely outcome [another year at Southampton], but teams like West Ham and Newcastle would be foolish not to at least have a try.”

This comes after claims that an absolute promise has been made to David Moyes from GSB, ensuring he will have cash to splash with a proper strategy in place to attack the market this summer.

The Verdict: Shrewd summer signing

While it may be difficult to snap up Broja permanently, given his potential ceiling at Chelsea and the fact his contract there is until 2026, a loan move could add much-needed attacking depth to Moyes’ squad.

The youngster has been hailed as ‘dangerous’ by Saints manager Ralph Hasenhuttl and he has won an average of 2.9 aerial duels per game in the league this season, showing the type of physicality which could make him the perfect deputy to Michail Antonio.

The Hammers have long needed an adequate support for the Jamaica star, and Broja’s age and profile suggest they should look on further.

In other news, a journalist has dropped a big West Ham transfer claim. Read more here.

When it comes to online casino games, it is safe to say that slot games are the most popular. That shouldn’t come as a surprise. Slot games are rather simple and entertaining. They also have beautiful game designs. But, not all slot games are the same. Most of them work on a similar principle, but they are different when it comes to themes. That is usually how passionate online casino enthusiasts choose their slot games. If you are searching for new games, you can browse the New online casinos list by Erik King and find the one that suits you best. But, if you are searching for a slot game with a soccer theme, this article is perfect for you. Here are the best slot games with a soccer theme you must try.

Shoot! Slots

Soccer lovers are pretty passionate when it comes to their favourite game. That is why a slot game with a soccer theme must be pretty authentic. But, slot games are pretty simple and there simply can’t be any soccer features. At least when we discuss the gameplay. But that doesn’t mean that the game can’t celebrate soccer with its design. That is exactly what Shoot! Slots did. The game was made by Microgaming and it shows respect to soccer legends like Pele and Maradona. The design is easy on the eye and everyone who loves soccer will definitely love this game.

Football Glory

When it comes to soccer slots, there aren’t many games that are better than Football Glory. The game was made by Yggdrasil, one of the best names in the online casino business. The game design is pretty simple. That means that you will easily find the most important features. Also, if you are a true soccer lover, you will definitely like the graphics. The artists did a wonderful job with the soccer theme. The Football Glory game is rather popular with soccer fans because it is subtle. People who made it know soccer and they knew what the players would love to see. That is why it is one of the most successful slot games with the theme of soccer.

Football: Champions Cup Slots

When you look at the names that are the best in the online casino business, you will definitely see NetEnt there. That is why the Football: Champions Cup Slots game simply had to be on our list. What are the things that make this game so good? The game design is pretty simple and that means that it is easy to learn. Also, the artwork is beautiful. But, the best thing when it comes to this game is the fact that it gives you a chance to experience the ambient that you can experience at soccer stadiums. How does it do that? When you do something good, the crowd cheers you. It feels like you are on the pitch, playing football. There aren’t many games that can give you that.

Hat-Trick Hero

The last game on our list is definitely one of the best. It is made by Betsoft and that tells you enough when it comes to the quality of the game. But, what makes this game good for soccer lovers? The most important thing is that it shows respect for the game. People who made the game definitely understand the game. They also understand the passion soccer lovers have for the sport. That is why it is no surprise that they made such a good slot game. The design is simple, but beautiful. Players can easily find the most important features and that makes their gaming experience much better. Sure, this game may not make you feel like you are at the stadium, but it will definitely give you a chance to win money and watch the beautiful soccer art.

Final Word

Soccer slot games are wonderful. But, you must not forget the fact that playing slot games is also gambling. That is why you must be rather careful with your money. The best thing you can do is set a stop-loss limit. For example, if you determine that you can afford to lose $50 per day, then you must stop playing when you lose that money. That is one of the best ways to take care of your finances when playing slot games.

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The agent of Ruben Neves has provided an update regarding the future of the Wolves midfielder.

What’s the word?

That is according to Sport, via Sport Witness, who claim that the 25-year-old’s name has “been on the table at Barcelona for months now.”

With the Blaugrana reportedly “willing to study carefully” the potential signing of Neves, Jorge Mendes is “working to make it a reality in June.”

According to the outlet, Barcelona have “reactivated” their interest in Neves, after initially discarding him as an option, as they look to secure a long-term successor for Sergio Busquets.

According to Sport Witness, super-agent Mendes has been “convincing Barca’s sports management and Xavi for months.” With Neves said to be “crazy to join” the Catalan giants – even if it’s through a loan deal.

The new Busquets

Mendes clearly wants to afford his client the opportunity to step into the shoes of the legendary Sergio Busquets, who has been the metronome in that Barcelona side for 14 seasons.

Sport Witness claim that “Barca’s sporting leaders have given their approval for his arrival”, though the economic aspect of the deal is yet to be discussed.

In truth Neves offers a more well-rounded service in midfield, with both Nuno Espirito Santo and Bruno Lage’s three at the back systems the cause of this development.

Though Neves’ previous and now current manager opting to use a 3-4-3 formation, Neves has not been afforded the chance to slot into the role of a defensive midfielder.

As such, his numbers reflect this, with his defending stats slightly overshadowed by the Barcelona captain.

And although he shares similar passing numbers on the whole to Busquets, the Spaniard is slightly better when it comes to passes completed, boasting an average of 70 passes per 90 minutes. Neves completes an average of 56 passes per 90.

They are evidently quite similar, both positionally and stylistically, but Barcelona’s gain would clearly be Wolves’ loss.

After all, this is a player who has played 207 times for the Old Gold, helping them achieve promotion, cement themselves in the top-flight, and reach promotion.

He is a vital player to the cause and seeing that Mendes, someone who has been so beneficial in bringing players to Molineux, tout his services to other clubs is likely to leave supporters aghast.

In other news: John Percy: Wolves now eye swoop for the “next Mbappe“, he’s better than Jimenez…