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KEEPER UPGRADE: NUNO ESPIRITO EYES WOLVES STAR JOSE SA FOR WEST HAM

Jose Sa is West Ham's top target for a reliable keeper. The 32-year-old is looking for guaranteed starts to secure his place in the Portugal squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Keeper Upgrade: Nuno Espirito Eyes Wolves Star Jose Sa for West Ham
Wolves May Sell Sa Amid Johnstone Challenge

West Ham United wants a new goalkeeper during the January transfer window. Word is, manager Nuno Espirito Santo has his eye on Wolves' Jose Sa. He’s been a solid player at Wolves for years, making West Ham see him as a step up for their team.

West Ham is looking at Jose Sa because Mads Hermansen, who joined in the summer, hasn't played as well as they'd hoped. Plus, they've always seen Alphonse Areola as a good second choice, not someone to start every game. So, West Ham thinks they need someone steady in goal.

Reporter Wayne Weyssey says Nuno wants to bring in Jose Sa from Wolves. Sa's spot at Wolves isn't so certain anymore, either, since Sam Johnstone is pushing for the starting place. Because of this, Wolves might think about selling him in January.

The Portuguese goalkeeper also wants to play regularly. He knows that if he stays on the bench at Wolves, it might be harder to get into the Portugal team for the 2026 World Cup. Because of that, starting fresh at West Ham could be good for the 32-year-old.

Nuno's history with Wolves might help this deal happen. West Ham really wants to jump on this chance since they need a goalie with experience who can keep things calm at the back.

Would he be a good addition for West Ham? Getting Jose Sa could be a smart move. West Ham hasn't had a consistently top-performing goalkeeper for a while. Hermansen hasn't been convincing in goal, and the club sees Areola as more of a backup.

Sa, who has played in over 140 Premier League games, would be a strong, seasoned choice. He could quickly bring stability to the team and give the defence more confidence. Getting him could really help the club now and going forward.

£35M LOSS: ANALYZING THE COLLAPSE OF HARVEY ELLIOTT'S MANDATORY VILLA TRANSFER

Harvey Elliott's loan to Aston Villa is ending early after just six months. The mandatory £35M purchase clause is now unlikely to be activated.

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Emery Confirms Elliott's Imminent Aston Villa Exit

Harvey Elliott's time at Aston Villa might be cut short. Just six months after joining the club, he might be leaving in January.

The attacking midfielder came from Liverpool on a season-long loan on deadline day in September.

The deal with Villa included a requirement to buy him, plus clauses about selling him later or buying him back.

But, Elliott hasn't played much since joining Villa, even though they won against other teams in the Premier League and Europe to get him.

Unai Emery said that the club is looking at what to do with the 22-year-old before the next transfer window opens next month.

This comes after Elliott didn't travel with the team for their Europa League game against Basel on Thursday.

Emery talked about Elliott's future at Villa in a press conference before a game.

He said, We're talking with him about his situation.

He's not with us. We hope we can find the best solution for him and for us.

I respect him as a player and as a person. He's training well, but there's a situation with him.

Hopefully, we can find a solution for him to play often and continue his career, either with us or somewhere else.

Elliott has played in only five games for Villa since joining, scoring once.

His last game was a short four-minute appearance against Feyenoord in the Europa League in October.

He hasn't been in the squad for any of Villa's last seven Premier League games.

Emery added, I've spoken with him two or three times about the situation.

First, my decision and also the situation. He's on loan with us, but he's not really contributing to us with a permanent contract.

This is a setback for Liverpool.

Liverpool was supposed to get £35 million when Elliott's loan to Villa became a permanent deal.

But the requirement to buy him kicks in only if he plays in 10 games for the club.

So, the Reds will likely miss out on that money this summer since he's only played about half that many games.

If Elliott leaves Villa, he'll likely have to return to Anfield in January.

The former England under-21 player played twice for Liverpool this season before being loaned out.

FIFA rules say players can only play for two clubs in one season.

Elliott could get around this rule by joining a club in a league that runs from summer to winter, like those in the MLS.

BUNDESLIGA STAR: ANALYZING NATHANIEL BROWN'S FIT FOR TOTTENHAM'S DEFENSE

An analytical look at Nathaniel Brown's Bundesliga performance shows why he is a top target for Spurs. Can they beat out three major rivals for the defender?

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Brown Could Be the Long-Term Answer for Tottenham Left-Back

According to a recent report from journalist Dean Jones, Tottenham Hotspur will have a tough time signing Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Brown. Spurs will have to compete with Manchester City, West Ham United, Manchester United, and Arsenal to get the German defender next year.

Brown has played well on Frankfurt’s left side this season. The 22-year-old has one goal and four assists in 20 games for the German club in all competitions.

The German player has shown he can defend well, with 30 tackles, 15 blocks, ten interceptions, and 16 clearances in the Bundesliga. He also passes the ball well from the left, with an 81.3% pass success rate in the German top league (stats via fbref.com).

His contract with the German club ends in the summer of 2030, so it won’t be easy for Tottenham to sign him next year.

Should Tottenham Hotspur Manager Thomas Frank Sign Brown?

Brown is a good tackler and times his challenges well to win the ball back. He clears the ball when the other team is attacking and is also a good passer.

The German player can score and assist goals from the left. Brown is mainly a left-back but can also play as a left-sided midfielder if needed. We’ll see if he can handle the Premier League’s physicality and intensity if Spurs sign him next year.

Brown would make Tottenham manager Thomas Frank’s defence better and deeper. He could earn a regular spot in the first team at the North London club in the years ahead.

At 22, Brown could become a star in English soccer if he keeps improving each season. Overall, Frank should sign him in 2026.

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