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We asked for your views on how Liam Delap will fare next season and whether he should be first choice ahead of Nicolas Jackson.

Here are some of your comments:

George: It's very hard to compare strikers from clubs at either end of the table. However the goals/XG score is really interesting. I reserve judgement until the end of the season, seeing how both play in this team. My hunch is Delap will shine, and Nico has a lot of growing to do in terms of his temperament and turning his wasteful nature in front of goal.

Colin: Delap is a natural, instinctive, talented striker with a great temperament. Jackson is the polar opposite and a proven liability. He must go.

Marvo: Delap should lead the line, period.

Emmanuel: I think Delap is more composed and looking at the team he's coming from, he will do better and score more goals with Chelsea if he gets the supply. At that age, he will be a great asset to Chelsea.

George F: I think it's time Jackson found another team. He has demonstrated he is not a team player (red cards) and a reluctance to pass. Too often he tries to dribble into an impossible situation and loses possession. On paper, Delap appears to be a terrific fit and a striker that is dearly needed.

Roy: Delap is a breath of fresh air. He's positive and gelled the team instantly. I'd play him ahead of Jackson all day long.

Steve: Delap for me every time, Jackson's a liability. Give Delap the service and he'll get goals. It's the other end I'm more concerned with. The goalkeeper situation is a joke. We're a world-class club with a third-rate goalkeeper. It's ridiculous and so frustrating.

Rich: Delap any day of the week. Jackson has shown how much of a liability he is -his petulant behaviour is his downfall. Delap is a future England star.

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Former Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole believes Harvey Elliott will be hot property this summer after his stellar performances at the Under-21 European Championships.

On Wednesday, the midfielder scored twice against the Netherlands to send England's youngsters into their second successive Euros final, with his four goals putting him as second top scorer in the tournament.

After the game Cole told Channel 4: "I love the kid, he plays football the right way. I am excited for his future. He has done a great job for Liverpool, but if he decides to move on, there are levels to move on again. That passion, he can show every week.

"Anyone outside the top six he comfortably walks into, and then two years on that level he comes back to Liverpool's level and competes.

"He started as a young man at Fulham but his learning has been spread out. Teams from all over Europe will be looking for Harvey Elliott's agent's number."

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Cole also believes Elliott's match-winning strike- driving forward before firing a low shot into the corner from the edge of the box - was worthy of great praise.

"That second goal, if Messi did this, the world would be stopping," said Cole. "He has this ability and the frustrating thing is he could do it on a consistent basis if he played regularly.

"His problem is he can do so many good things. He's a victim of his own skills and that is why he has been so good for Liverpool. They can play him anywhere."

What's the plan for Elliott?

Should he still be given a chance at Liverpool?

Or do his Euros performances just push his price tag up?

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"Consider them both closed-loop universes that deserve proper attention and nurture and care. We will designate and assign resources appropriately."

With that, Leeds United chairman Paraag Marathe explained to the media corps at a Rangers press conference, where he is now vice chairman, that neither club is superior to the other.

Rangers are a Champions League club and Leeds are not. United have a trek ahead to enforce a situation similar to Crystal Palace owner and Lyon share holder John Textor who was sweating on a conflict of interest when it came to entering Uefa competitions with both clubs.

Nonetheless, supporters will wonder where the 49ers investment will be concentrated.

Marathe is clear on this subject: "If and when there was ever even a situation where there was even the perception of a conflict, we would solve that."

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The 49ers issue with Leeds is far more pressing than worrying about an ownership model, which may or may not have them compromised with Rangers in terms of European football. For now anyway. After all, survival in the top flight is the sole aim for United.

With approval given for £20m investment at Ibrox, Rangers new chairman Andrew Cavenagh is impatient to become the dominant force in Scottish football. The truth is the 49ers will be working on many multiples of that figure to preserve Leeds' Premier League status.

Spending £15m this week on new signing Jaka Bijol is an initial indication of the size of the commitment by the owners to keeping United in the Premier League.

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We asked if you are worried for next season after losing manager Thomas Frank to Tottenham and seemingly captain Christian Norgaard to Arsenal, all amid the uncertainty over Bryan Mbeumo's move to Manchester United.

Here are some of your comments:

Ben: Absolutely, petrified. I would feel better if there was some good news for the fans to counteract the losses. But the lack of rumours even linking us to ready-to-go replacements is concerning. We can't only rely on giving first chances and prosperity to fill such big gaps.

Jason: I was one of the people shaking buckets to save Brentford way before most people's time. I trust the club but I'm increasingly nervous. Announce a new manager and let's start the rebuild.

Anne: It is inevitable I suppose. We've almost been a victim of our own success in the Premier League. I'm very sad to lose these players and manager and staff, but change in all walks of life is inevitable. The coming season is certainly going to be a challenge. Can't say I'm looking forward to it, but I'll still be there supporting the team I've supported for more than 55 years.

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Wellsers: It's going be a tough season for the Bees after being stripped of key players and of course their manager. Never a club to 'splash the cash,' but they'll need to spend big to have a chance of staying in the Premier League. A thin squad has now got even thinner - with extra bodies in defence, midfield and up front urgently needed. A couple of injuries early on next season could very well see the Bees in a relegation battle by Christmas.

Connor: Not sure what the plan is, but so far as a window it's pretty devastating. If we end up losing Nathan Collins or Yoana Wissa it feels like we're hitting self destruct. If we invest heavily to replace Norgaard, and line up a decent replacement on the wing then we'll be okay. Next year is all about survival. Big season for Kevin Schade to be the main man in the wings.

Keni: I'm nervous but I am willing to trust the club's leadership. The radio silence makes it harder, but I can remember playing in the Fourth Division less than twenty years ago. Under Benham and Giles we've grown a huge amount so I am going to keep the faith while keeping my fingers crossed.

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Everton have launched their home kit for the upcoming 2025-26 season.

The club have said the wave design was inspired by the River Mersey that provides the backdrop for their new waterfront stadium.

While Everton describe it as a 'mesmeric pattern' that will go perfectly with their inaugural season at Hill Dickinson Stadium, what do you make of it?

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Manchester City midfielder Rodri is "very happy" to be playing again but accepts it will be "months" before he returns to his top level.

The Ballon d'Or winner was Pep Guardiola's most noticeable absentee last season after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury, but he is making positive steps in his recovery before next season.

He says he feels "very strong" and is excited to build up his minutes and fitness during the Club World Cup in America.

"I feel very good, and very happy to be here," he said. "An amazing tournament to start playing football again and I am really excited to join the team on the pitch.

"That's the most important thing.

"This [the Club World Cup] is a massive opportunity for me to come back.

"I feel very, very strong to be honest. The process [of recovery] was long, but I was taking my time and said that the most important thing was to keep focus and don't be sad or whatever.

"I knew one day I'll come back and this day has finally come. I'm very excited to play again.

"And though it's going to still be months until I reach my level, I am so happy."

Rodri replaced Nico Gonzalez after an hour in Monday's rout over Al Ain and is likely to feature against Juventus on Thursday after Guardiola hinted the heat will prompt rotation in his City XI.

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We asked for your views on who Aston Villa should buy if goalkeeper Emi Martinez leaves the club this summer.

Here are some of your comments:

Ian: If Martinez does leave let's make sure we get best price possible and we should look at either Henderson or Ramsdale to replace him. Both I feel are very good young keepers who have Premier League experience and can only improve. The other option is young Trafford from Burnley. We also need a good back-up as well.

Richard: I'm surprised that no-one has mentioned Ramsdale as a potential replacement if Martinez goes.

Rob: I'd rather Emi Martinez stayed at Villa next season. Goalkeepers with international pedigree and silverware are incredibly difficult to find at reasonable prices. Not to mention his leadership and charisma on and off the pitch! But if we have to let him go, I think Unai Emery should sign the goalkeeper that won him his most recent Europa League: Geronimo Rulli.

Emma: If Martinez goes, Chevalier seems a good choice. At the end of the day no one player is bigger than the club.

Matt: I'd rather take a 6/10 point deduction than use Martinez's sale to pass PSR. A new goalkeeper having to gel with our defence will cost us those points throughout the season.

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Manchester City forward Oscar Bobb is looking forward to a "fresh start" after experiencing "tough times" during a lengthy spell out injured last season.

The 21-year-old played in the Community Shield victory over rivals Manchester United last August, but sustained a broken leg in training thereafter.

He returned to training in February, but suffered a setback during his recovery and did not play again until April.

"It was tough at times," said Bobb. "But the club offered great support and I was always thinking of coming back stronger, so yeah, it was all good.

"Once I started running again, kicking the ball, training with the team, I was even happier than I've been before.

"I feel very good and happy to be here, excited, it's great to be with the team again."

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Norway international Bobb has made two substitute appearances at the Club World Cup in the United States and scored in the 6-0 thrashing of Al Ain on Sunday.

Boss Pep Guardiola has spoken openly about trimming his squad and when asked about his future, Bobb said: "I expect to be here.

"I think that's the way I have to look at it, try and impress every chance I get and just be ready.

"I want to play as much as possible, be decisive and play in the big games."

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We asked for your views on how costly losing key midfielder Christian Norgaard would be and how Brentford will cope with so much change in personnel - with forward Bryan Mbeumo potentially on his way to Manchester United, plus a new head coach being appointed.

Here are some of your comments:

Mike: I'd rather lose Mbeumo than Norgaard. When Christian doesn't play, we don't win - the stats have shown it over and over again. Losing Thomas Frank was always going to make next season tough, but losing him and Norgaard would make me VERY concerned.

Ray: It is one thing to lose your manager, another to lose most of the training staff and undoubtedly your most prolific goalscorer - but now the captain too? We've got to be careful we don't sabotage all the years of building. Also, £10m is an insult, but Arsenal insulted us with the David Raya deal.

James: That's cheap! The captain is the manager on the pitch, and with the manager gone we need continuity. Norgaard is vital to Brentford - more so now when the club is in a state of flux.

Ian: I do think losing Mbeumo - and it looks like Norgaard and Collins too - and only replacing Frank with Keith Andrews will sadly bring an end, for now, to the Bees' stay in the Premier League.

Sanjay: We cannot lose him. He has been such an invaluable member of the team and is tough and strong on the pitch. The fans will say to Christian: "Please stay!"

Steve: Losing Norgaard would be far worse than losing Bryan. He does the hard yards and dirty work that lets others play around him. His experience in the changing room would be just as big a miss as his presence on the pitch. The new manager can't be happy about potentially losing a senior member of the team.

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Mikel Arteta and Arsenal have declared an interest in taking Brentford captain Christian Norgaard to the Emirates, with an initial fee of £10m being mentioned.

Norgaard was linked with a reunion with former manager Thomas Frank at Tottenham earlier this summer and his record shows why he is highly regarded by the top teams.

The 31-year-old has just completed his sixth successive season at Gtech Community Stadium, including all four of the Bees' Premier League campaigns.

Since his top-flight debut in 2021, Norgaard has made 201 interceptions - the most of any Premier League player during this period - while he also ranks second overall for recoveries (844) and third for tackles won (189).

He is not necessarily renowned for goalscoring, but six goals in 2024-25 was also the best return of his entire 14-year professional career.

Norgaard could effectively replace Thomas Partey in Arsenal's midfield. Contract talks with the Ghana international, who joined the Gunners for £45m from Atletico Madrid in 2020, have reached an impasse, with Partey's current deal due to expire in July.

While Norgaard offers his own well of experience, it would not be a like-for-like replacement: Partey offers more dynamism carrying the ball in central areas, whereas Norgaard is more of a traditional six, screening for danger in front of Brentford's defence.

As a result, Partey's average carrying stats comfortably surpass those of the Dane, while Norgaard is more prolific at breaking up opposition attacks.

What Arsenal may lose should Partey depart this summer is a degree of versatility. He made 14 appearances at right-back last season, whereas Norgaard's all came in midfield.

Norgaard has occasionally played on the right of midfield, or in central defence, in the Premier League for Brentford, but he has never started a top-flight game at full-back.

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Nottingham Forest do not want to sell Anthony Elanga.

The winger has become a key man at the City Ground and Forest have rejected an offer, reportedly worth £45m, from Newcastle.

The Magpies have admired the 23-year-old for a while and tried to bring him to St James' Park last summer.

Yet Forest are prepared to stand firm and want to keep their big players ahead of returning to Europe next season after sealing a Europa Conference League play-off spot.

Elanga played in every one of Forest's Premier League games last season, making 31 starts and scoring six times as Nuno Espirito Santo's side finished seventh.

He joined for £15m from Manchester United in 2023 and has made 82 appearances for Forest, scoring 11 goals.

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BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions on all things Premier League.

Matt asked: There are a lot of rumours about Emi Martinez going to Manchester United. If this does happen, who would Aston Villa target as a replacement?

Phil answered: Jordan Pickford is England's best keeper but Everton will not sell and he is incredibly happy there so it will not be him.

James Trafford is a fine young keeper at Burnley, but he will not come cheap and Newcastle United have been heavily linked there. If he left would Nick Pope be happy as second choice? I'm not so sure.

Trafford would be very much a live contender for clubs seeking an upgrade (I put Chelsea in that bracket as well) in the goalkeeper position.

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One keeper who is currently being linked with Villa is Lille's Lucas Chevalier, who was Ligue 1's keeper of the season.

Villa is a club that prepares for all eventualities, and with Martinez appearing to wave goodbye at the end of last season, they will no doubt have a plan in place should this come to pass.

All depends on what happens now with the self-styled (although not in my opinion) "world's number one" Martinez.

What do you think? Who should Villa buy if Martinez leaves the club this summer?

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With Manchester United having submitted an improved offer for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, we asked both sets of fans on our club pages how much they thought he was worth.

Here are some of your comments:

Brentford fans

George: Nothing less than £80m. The reason why is simple - the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United have shovelled out far, far more for players who are far, far worse. While he is at his most effective alongside strike-partner Yoane Wissa, only Mohamed Salah is more deadly when cutting onto his left foot at the edge of the box.

Brian: £60m might be the lowest option, but I think £40m-50m would be closer to his price. He's had a good season but I think he's never going to do it again. He's a good player but not a great one - take the money and run.

Vince: More than £60m compared with other market deals. He's a talented forward who runs and works so hard for the team. He has a brilliant temperament and doesn't see red mist and get sent off like Matheus Cunha. He has one year left with a further one-year option on his contract.

HerzyBee: Mbeumo's overall contribution puts him in the top five for most relevant stats for a striker - he works incredibly hard and defends well, and scored 20 goals - five more than £62.5m Cunha. Pay up, United.

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Man Utd fans

Barry: Leave it at £60m and if they say no then walk away. We have fallen into this trap lots of times and we pay far too much just for flops.

Tony: He's a slightly-better-than-average player worth about the £50m mark. Then, as with every other player United are interested in, the selling clubs apply an erroneous 'United tax', increasing a player's value by about 20%. The £50m player suddenly becomes a £60m player.

Jacob: For a man who has scored 20 goals in the best league in the world, £60m would be a steal. Anything there or thereabouts would be a good deal on United's part.

Chris: Proven in the Premier League makes him worth £60m, but having just one big-return season so far makes any more a risk. Also, he is out for critical period at Africa Cup of Nations - potentially a month.

Matthew: I feel £60m is more than enough for Mbeumo. He's brilliant for Brentford, but part of me feels he got a little lucky last season and scored more goals than he should have (20 goals from 12.3 xG). It may be another case of a player underperforming at United compared with their old club.

What did the top three results of our polls say?

Bees fans: £60m-70m - 42%; £70m-80m - 23%; £60m - 18%

United fans: £60m - 54%; £60m-70m - 27%; Wouldn't buy him - 16%

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We asked for your views on whether Leeds should sell the likes of Mateo Joseph and Illan Meslier or keep them at the club

Here are some of your comments:

Mark: Meslier endured a difficult end to the season. Clearly a talent but his unforced errors were costly. Maybe time to cash in? Joseph is clearly a talent but needs more experience and more regular game time. Can we afford that in the Premier League?

Glynn: Send Joseph out on loan to get more experience. He has talent but lacks experience. Sell Meslier for his own good and for the good of the club.

Martin: Keep Joseph and send him out on loan. He showed his talent early last year but faded as pressure mounted. However, Meslier cannot recover at Leeds. A good goalie but too much baggage now to stay. Sell him and get Pope or another top confident goal stopper.

Graham: In a word, sell. Both of them. Neither have a future at Leeds.

Dan: It's a tricky one with Joseph as he's still young and has potential but at the start of last season he was positioned as our main striker and given that opportunity, only to come up short with Joel Piroe being the main man. At the same time though Joseph shone for Spain's Under 21s but international Under 21s and Premier League football are very different. If we could get £10-15m for him I'd take it!

Lee: Joseph and Meslier are both going to be stars of the future. I would sign them both to six-year contracts, then send them out on loan for a year. They both just need some confidence and some consistent playing time.

Stephen: Keep Joseph but make sure he gets minutes out on loan, I think there's a player there but he's not ready for the top flight. Meslier probably needs a move away to restart his career, he's only gone backwards at Leeds and a fresh start might give him the chance to reach his potential. I don't think the fans or the defenders in front of him would like to see him on the pitch again. Not after the points he dropped single-handedly last season.

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Ruben Amorim spoke often enough last season about Manchester United's failure to make the most of their opportunities.

They need to score much more than the paltry 44 league goals they managed in 2024-25.

Bryan Mbeumo's arrival should help address that shortfall but, as with Matheus Cunha, the Cameroon forward will offer more than that.

He has the power and strength to carry the ball forward. Too many of United's attacking players are the nippy variety, who find it easier to operate in small spaces.

The theory is Mbeumo, allied with Cunha and a strong number nine who can play with his back to goal and hold the ball up effectively, can force the opposition back, creating greater depth to the game, more space for United to play in and greater opportunities.

United are trying to mitigate their recruitment plan going wrong previously by bringing in players who are used to the Premier League and do not require settling-in time, which, after how last season ended, is in short supply.

Mbeumo cannot be the end of the reshaping of Amorim's squad - and the former Sporting boss said at the end of last season that it might take a few transfer windows to get what he wants.

But it does appear United will be a bigger goal threat next term. And from that, significant improvement should come.

On the latest Don't Go To Bed Just Yet, BBC Radio Leeds' Jonny Buchan and Adam Pope speak with Simon Rix of the Kaiser Chiefs about the future of Mateo Joseph.

As the Whites plot their way through the summer transfer window and prepare for their Premier League return, can they risk letting Joseph (and others) be sold, only for them to have a great seasons elsewhere and potentially end up at a rival club?

Would they be better keeping him on their books and in the squad for the campaign or sending someone like Joseph out on loan instead?

What do you think Leeds should do? Should they sell the likes of Joseph and Meslier? Or keep them on the books?

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Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has confirmed plans to sign a winger this summer and reports emerging on Tuesday suggest a deal for Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens could soon be finalised.

Negotiations have been helped by the fact both clubs are competing at the Club World Cup in the United States.

Gittens, 20, scored 11 goals in the first half of a breakthrough 2024-25 campaign but only added one more after mid-January and has been largely out of favour since the arrival in February of new head coach Niko Kovac.

A rapid right-footed winger who is most comfortable on the left flank, Gittens' top speed of 22.34mph last season was the 16th fastest in the German top flight.

That pace helps him excel in one-against-one situations – he came top among Bundesliga players across all competitions last season for dribbles attempted and completed.

He ranked in the top two percent among wingers for successful dribbles in Europe's top five leagues in 2024-25.

Gittens also scored twice as many goals as expected based on the quality of his chances, an overperformance only bettered by Patrik Schick, Julian Alvarez, Ayoze Perez, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.

However, he ranks in the bottom 20% for chances created and he registered fewer assists than any of Chelsea's other likely wingers for next season.

But the stats overall suggest he would provide something different to the club's current options.

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BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions on all things Premier League.

Ben asked: It looks like Manchester United are addressing the goal scoring issues from last season. In my view, there is still strengthening to do at goalkeeper, wing-back and in strengthening a stodgy and distinctly uncreative midfield. I'm not sure that is possible in one window. Where do you see the priorities?

Phil answered: Where do you start, Ben? United's team has gone into decline as a result of poor management and poor recruitment. I think they are right to strengthen in the attacking areas, with Matheus Cunha in and Bryan Mbeumo likely. It will now be interesting to see if they go for a main central striker.

Andre Onana does not convince me as a top-class keeper, but you can't rebuild Manchester United in a day and they have clearly decided the top end of the team is a priority.

This is a huge job to get them even close to main title contenders.

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BBC Radio Leeds reporter Adam Pope says summer signing Jaka Bijol, who joined from Serie A side Udinese for an undisclosed fee, will be an "experienced addition" to Daniel Farke's squad for the club's return to the top-flight.

Speaking about Leeds United's second summer acquisition, Pope said: "From what I understand about the way the club are going about survival in the Premier League, they want to be strong in both boxes.

"Jaka Bijol is a centre-back that can also play in midfield. He can score goals and he will be a presence defensively because of his size.

"I think he fits right into the physicality that the club believe they need to stay up in the Premier League.

"I would like to think he will be an addition to what's already a big enough backline. However, [Pascal] Struijk has been injured for two seasons in a row now.

"It might be that the club has to let a player go to help with the financial parameters that are around but, right now, he is definitely an addition. He is an experienced one as well.

"He is 26 years old so they have signed him in his prime. He has made more than 50 appearances for Slovenia, having made his debut as a teenager. He has played in Germany and Russia and Italy, so that's pretty good pedigree.

"He seems to be a well-rounded guy. I think it sounds like - character-wise, experience-wise and position-wise - the club might have found a really good fit for what they require."

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There will be time to debate who has had a great tournament as the Club World Cup unfolds but one player has had a nightmare.

Nicolas Jackson may not be a name to conjure familiarity for fans across the United States but he could be ready to disappear fairly soon from the Chelsea fold.

Nicolas has managed to get stupidly sent off in two of his past four games. Against Newcastle in the Premier League, it nearly cost Chelsea a top five finish, a place in the Champions League and a cool £50m to £100m in earnings. Chelsea got lucky and qualified by the skin of their teeth, no thanks to Nic.

If Chelsea lose to Tunis and go out of this tournament, the suits upstairs at Stamford Bridge will not be impressed with another £5m leaking out of the club due to his impetuousness.

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On top of that, Jackson has suddenly gone from the 'go-to' number nine, to merely the back up for new boy Liam Delap. I was at a Chelsea supporters' event on Saturday night and the entire group had already written off Jackson in favour of Delap - and the latter has only played a combined 90 minutes of football for the club.

Jackson needs some love right now. He is a good striker and he was on an impressive upward learning curve before his injury earlier in the season. He is still one of the fastest strikers around, if not the most natural finisher.

The problem is, I am not sure this will be enough for Chelsea now. He could do a job for a good Italian, French or Spanish side. For Chelsea it will all come down to the money offered but it just shows the vicious nature of football. You can go from indispensable to superfluous in a heartbeat - or 90 minutes at least.

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BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions on all things Premier League.

James asked: There are rumours that Everton are trying to get Jack Grealish on loan, do you think there's realistic chance of this happening and if so would it be a good move for Grealish and Everton?

Phil answered: Everton, like many other clubs, will be aware that there is a deal to be done for Jack Grealish but this would be a very rich deal for Everton to do – and would certainly require Manchester City picking up a large share of his salary.

So, at the moment, I think you can categorise this as being a long shot but, if the clock runs down towards the window closing and Grealish has not found himself a new club, then I can certainly see Everton at least trying to find out the lay of the land.

There will be plenty of other clubs interested as well because, despite his struggles last season, Grealish is a real talent who still has the capability to exert great influence on games.

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Nottingham Forest's match against Brentford on the opening weekend on the Premier League has been moved to Sunday 17 August at 14:00 BST, both clubs have confirmed.

The match at the City Ground was originally meant to take place on the Saturday at 15:00 BST, but due to The Hundred taking place at Trent Bridge on the same afternoon, the match has been ammended.

The match will be televised on Sky Sports.

Pat Nevin
Former footballer and presenter

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There is no such thing as a sure thing when buying a new player. As William Golding said about movie making all those years ago: 'Nobody knows anything.'

There is no such thing as a sure-fire winner in this business either but I suspect Florian Wirtz is as close as you get in the modern game. Liverpool have made costly errors before - Darwin Nunez is no longer worth the £85million the Reds paid for him but that is an outlier. Generally, they have been as smart as any other in the market.

Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis MacAllister were superb signings and Milos Kerkez, who has shown he can cruise in the Premier League already with Bournemouth, also looks like a perfect fit. But Wirtz is different - and so he should be at a princely £100million before add-ons.

With Kerkez, the exciting Jeremie Frimpong and the fabulous Georgian keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, Arne Slot has put himself under huge pressure because just about everyone has them as favourites to retain their title.

I wouldn't argue with that for a second.

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After his latest red card, we asked you for your opinions on Nicolas Jackson and whether he needs to change how he plays.

Here are some of your comments:

Tony: Jackson has talent but he needs to sort two things out quickly. First, he must start to put away the number of chances he misses. Secondly, he needs to channel his discipline better and not leave his team short. Whether he can do those things I'm not sure, because Liam Delap is going to put pressure on him. Right now, I'd choose Delap over Jackson.

Barry: We've stuck with Jackson hoping he would develop into the player Chelsea so desperately need up front. He hasn't and, more to the point, he is becoming a liability, letting his team-mates down when he is most needed to step up to the plate. It's time for him and Chelsea to part.

Carol: I am concerned by Jackson's frequent indiscipline. With Diego Costa it was different. I sit very close to the pitch at Chelsea and you could always tell when Diego's red mist was about to descend. But he scored and set up a lot of goals, so it balanced out and we accepted the risks. With Diego, we knew he was giving his all for the team and sometimes it resulted in impetuous behaviour and bookings. I'm unconvinced Nicolas feels as passionate about the team. Would he say: 'I go into battle, you come with me?' Doubt it. Yes, he's still young, but at 24 he should have learned - he's had two seasons in the Premier League.

Osman: Let's say Jackson was scoring goals frequently like Costa and once in a while he's shown a red card, that would not have drawn too much of criticism. But, in Jackson's case, he's not been doing that. Jackson must be sold or becomes second to Delap. Simple.

Dan: Chelsea fans are a bit to harsh on Jackson because he, at least for the 2024-25 season, was expected to lead our attack. However, doing stupid tackles like against Flamengo doesn't work in his favour. He isn't a particularly dirty or hot-headed person like Costa was, and I think his underperformance on goalscoring does bring up more scrutiny on his weaker moments than other players. He just needs to mature a bit and not get silly bookings which negatively impact Chelsea's performances.

Colin: His behaviour unbalanced the whole team and left them one man down. Not easy in the heat of the game but he needs to change.

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