Tottenham's attempts to sign Morgan Gibbs-White haven’t exactly gone smoothly, but it’s clear to see why Thomas Frank wants the Nottingham Forest star. David Segar analyses the qualities that Spurs could be gaining should they eventually be successful with their pursuit.

I wrote about Hugo Ekitike a few months ago. He's not Alexander Isak (yet), but he's very good. theanalyst.com/articles/hugo-… #LFC

𝐇𝐮𝐠𝐨'𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐬 👊 A whirlwind transfer tussle between Liverpool and Newcastle looks to have ended in favour of the Premier League champions, but what will Hugo Ekitiké bring to the Reds, and is he a good alternative to Alexander Isak? Matt Furniss provides the analysis.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭, 𝐕𝐢𝐳, 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐳 This week's Opta Analyst newsletter includes data on Marcus Rashford, Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa's partnership, and Euro 2025. Once you've thoroughly enjoyed it, you can sign up for FREE to receive it every Tuesday. 👇

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 It has been difficult for newly promoted clubs to stay in the Premier League in recent years, but what is needed to avoid the drop? David Segar has looked through all the league's historical data to find out.

Chelsea are reportedly targeting RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons. He often plays as a number 10, so would Simons be able to play in the same team as Cole Palmer? David Segar thinks so, and has looked closely at the Dutchman's data. 👇 #CFC

Went on talkSPORT's 'The Window' earlier to discuss Alexander Isak, Benjamin Sesko and Ollie Watkins. Don't watch it, though; I'm too self conscious. youtube.com/watch?v=KhMj8I…

Always felt Diaz was somewhat underrated by some for having the audacity to not be Sadio Mane, but this is probably the right decision at the right time for all involved. Him and Olise either side of Kane is an exciting proposition for Bayern, too.

𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐚 Jorrel Hato is 19 but has already played 111 games for Ajax, and even captained the Eredivisie giants in a Europa League fixture at just 17. We look at whether the Dutch defender is an addition that makes sense for Chelsea. ⬇️ #CFC

After three and a half years, 41 goals and 16 assists in 148 games for Liverpool, Luis Díaz has left to join Bayern Munich. David Segar looks at the Colombian's time in England, and what he could offer the Bundesliga giants. #LFC #FCB

Luis Diaz leaving Liverpool is sad, but is probably also the right decision for all concerned. I've looked back at his time on Merseyside and what he'll bring to Bayern Munich. theanalyst.com/articles/luis-…

João Palhinha to Tottenham took many by surprise, but dig into the numbers and you can see why he'd suit a Thomas Frank team, at least defensively. What about going to other way, though? David Segar looks at Palhinha's data to see what Spurs fans can expect. #THFC

Football 🤝 Cricket Crawley ruining my day

Very keen for people not to get too carried away by Rio Ngumoha and put too much pressure on him, but now he has a goal and an assist in the first five minutes of a pre-season friendly and I'm trying to remember how many L's are in Ballon d'Or.

It's time for our Premier League predictions for 2025-26. Just to be clear, these are not my picks, but those of the Opta supercomputer. If you want to know my predictions, you'll have to buy me a drink first.

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐂𝐊 | KLOPPITE by David Segar Looks at how the charismatic German set about re-igniting the LFC flame - not only trying to change the fortunes of the once-dominant club, but also making the people believe again. Pitch Publishing 📚 Sports Books 🛒 stanchionbooks.com/products/klopp…

Benjamin Sesko is the latest forward to evade Newcastle's clutches. So who could they turn to now? We comb through the data to identify 11 forward options they could target now 👇🔍 theanalyst.com/articles/newca…

Darwin Núñez leaves Liverpool with 40 goals and 22 assists in 143 games in all competitions. He underperformed his xG by 14.3, but he overperformed his xG in our hearts... OK not really, but good luck to him at Al-Hilal.

Hugo Ekitiké's opening goal in the Community Shield versus Crystal Palace finished off a passing move lasting 66 seconds, involving nine of their 11 players.