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Jurgen Klopp's teenage strikeforce secured victory for Liverpool in the FA Cup to continue a remarkable season that has already secured the Carabao Cup trophy in tough circumstances, with wasteful Southampton beaten 3-0 at Anfield.

The second-tier outfit took advantage of some understandable discordancy from the hosts to find a host of promising goalscoring chances but couldn't make it count, with 18-year-old debutant Lewis Koumas weaving and scoring with a deflected effort just before the break.

In the second half, Liverpool started to assert their control despite further squandered efforts from the travelling Saints, with Jayden Danns cementing himself as one of English football's brightest teenage talents to net an emphatic brace off the bench and set up a quarter-final tie away against Manchester United.

Jayden Danns takes his chance vs Southampton

Danns has made quite the impression since his second-half introduction against Luton Town in the Premier League one week ago, also enjoying a cameo against Chelsea in Sunday's final to test Djordje Petrovic and lift the first major honour of his career.

But against Southampton, he proved his innate striking ability with an expertly dinked attempt over Joe Lumley's goal when placed through by Harvey Elliott to quell the visitors' hopes of a fightback and set Anfield rocking.

Not quite done, the 18-year-old marksman exhibited his anticipation to latch on to a well-saved rebound from Conor Bradley's shot and rifle into the net, bagging a delightful brace before receiving his first professional starting appearance.

As per Sofascore, the rangy forward only took six touches in an efficient striker's performance to leave Erling Haaland taking notes, very much deserving the effusion of chatter to bring his name into the limelight.

While Danns' display was exciting, and rightly took the headlines due to his attacking prowess, he wasn't the only young gun to have saved the day for Klopp's injury-hit Liverpool team, with Bobby Clark sublime in his performance in the centre of the park.

Bobby Clark's performance in numbers v Saints

Rarely have so many academy members been tasked with filling in for their sidelined senior peers in one deluge of concern, but the likes of Clark have sparkled and proved themself capable of competing for a Liverpool side searching for honours across multiple fronts.

The elegant midfielder, aged 19, signed for Liverpool from Newcastle United when he was 16 years old and has started to earn regular opportunities in recent weeks, with his starting showing against Southampton the eighth senior performance of the campaign.

The Liverpool Echo's Ian Doyle certainly saw the teenager's quality, handing him an 8/10 match rating and writing: 'Good run and pass to create the opener and fashioned another chance for Gakpo first half and excellent after break. What a talent this young man is.'

Bobby Clark: Stats vs Southampton

Stat

#

Minutes played

90'

Assists

1

Touches

70

Accurate passes

42/46 (91%)

Key passes

3

Dribble attempts

1/3

Possession lost

12x

Tackles

2

Clearances

2

Source: Sofascore

Indeed, Clark played the full 90 and impressed with his crisp distribution – notably completing 91% of his passes – his energy, creativity and defensive application, really starting to cement himself as one of the Reds' standout up-and-comers.

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One Liverpool analyst even saw exciting similarities to former star Adam Lallana in his gliding gait, ease when in progression and effectiveness when wheeling around and driving toward goal, with the ex-Southampton man hailed for his "brilliant" quality by Klopp in the past.

It's another win in the bag and more excitement for Liverpool as this remarkable set of players move steadily toward a grand slam finish.

Will they achieve it? Who knows. But Klopp has created something truly special and his legacy transcends silverware, the emergence of players such as Clark showing just how far Liverpool have come.

To say that Everton have endured a tough few years in the Premier League would be an understatement. The Toffees are no longer a side likely to appear in the comforts of mid-table, or cause a shock by competing for the European places. Instead, they find themselves surviving through late-season heroics and hanging onto their top flight status by a thread.

The bad news just keeps coming, even away from the pitch, with Everton's financial fair play investigation potentially leading to a 12-point deduction, arguably handing Sean Dyche's side an impossible mountain to climb when it comes to avoiding the drop. Their financial issues have left them vulnerable to player sales, too, ahead of the January transfer window.

Everton's FFP breach could force player sales

Everton are being investigated for breaching FFP rules, and whilst details remain unknown, it is believed to be related to a tax issue connected to loans for Everton’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore dock. If found guilty, the Premier League has recommended that the Merseyside club are deducted as many as 12 points.

Given their financial issues, Everton could be forced to sell some important stars, including Amadou Onana, who said recently during international duty with Belgium: "I’m not going to say that it [international duty] is my main source of motivation because I take very seriously the task that I have with Everton, namely, to help the club to survive.

"But I must admit that this change in atmosphere and finding a team with high-quality players changes the mood. Mentally, it does me a lot of good. That was my goal at the start of the season. But like I said I don’t have a crystal ball. I am not able to tell you what will happen in the future."

Journalist Paul Brown, speaking to GiveMeSport, then had this to say after hearing Onana's words: "Hopefully, his development continues at the club and they don't need to sell him. But I do think he's one of three or four players who could be targeted, I think, by other clubs, and I do think Everton are vulnerable to a sale. They would probably look at that and think if they can generate enough profit from the sale of someone like Onana, they might have to do it."

A 12-point deduction would be disastrous enough for Everton, but if they lost certain players on top of that, then avoiding relegation may turn into nothing more than a pipe dream for Dyche and co.

Amadou Onana – Everton's best midfielder?

Onana's stats show exactly why Everton should be doing everything they can to keep hold of their midfielder. He could be crucial to their survival chances, and at 22-years-old, he'll only get even better at Goodison Park. Dyche will hope that the Belgian stays put until at least the end of the season to help ease any worries over finding a January replacement.

Player

Progressive Passes

Pass Completion Rate

Tackles Won

Blocks

Amadou Onana

44

82.9%

13

7

He has earned deserved praise during his short time at Goodison Park, including from former player Noel Whelan, who told Football Insider: “I think we saw why they brought him in to the football club – even in that short time on the field. He almost scored a goal himself; he got into a great position.

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"He’s one player now that I don’t think Everton can afford to keep off the pitch for too long. I think they need these new signings to bed in very quickly. They can’t afford to wait around for him to adjust to the Premier League. He’s got to be on the field from the start in the next game.”

Liverpool could accelerate their interest in Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia if Fabinho leaves the club for Saudi Arabia in this window, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.

Is Romeo Lavia going to Liverpool?

Football Insider report that Liverpool are preparing a formal bid for Southampton midfielder Lavia and Jurgen Klopp is said to be 'extremely keen' to bring the Belgium international to Anfield.

The outlet adds that any offer may be contingent on finalising the sales of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson amid interest in their services from Saudi Arabia. Fabinho has a £40 million offer on the table from Al Ittihad; meanwhile, former Liverpool man Steven Gerrard is keen to take Henderson to the Gulf region and the 33-year-old is keen to reunite with his ex-teammate.

talkSPORT understand that the Reds have moved ahead of Chelsea in their pursuit of Lavia, who is valued at around £50 million by Southampton despite their drop into the Sky Bet Championship.

Chelsea recruitment co-director Joe Shields thinks highly of Lavia and has recommended him to Mauricio Pochettino as a player that has a lot of potential to develop into a Premier League star.

Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed on Twitter earlier this year that Manchester City have a buyback clause worth £40 million that will activate in 2024, stating: "Romeo Lavia will be one to watch in the summer. Man City £40m buy back clause, valid in 2024. Chelsea [wanted him last summer] and Arsenal [still keen on Caicedo too] among clubs interested – Southampton hope to keep him."

Speaking to Football FanCast, journalist Jacobs thinks that Liverpool could accelerate their efforts to land Lavia if Fabinho jets off to Saudi Arabia between now and the close of play.

Jacobs told FFC: "Liverpool have always been interested in Lavia; they've explored the deal seriously. We should mention Arsenal and Chelsea because they could still enter the race, but at the moment, it looks like Liverpool are slightly more active because Arsenal have been focused on getting Rice over the line. Chelsea have focused on Caicedo, so it's not to say that other suitors couldn't enter the race, but Liverpool have looked at the deal and could well move on the deal if Fabinho ends up going to Saudi Arabia."

Would Romeo Lavia be a good replacement for Fabinho or Jordan Henderson?

Liverpool look set to have a completely different midfield this campaign compared to years gone by and the notion of both Fabinho and Henderson being absent from the engine room would be a strange sight at Anfield.

Nevertheless, Lavia, who has been hailed as an "absolute monster", is a youngster with supreme potential and could form part of an exciting trio behind Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai. Last term, the Belgian enforcer made 34 appearances in all competitions with Southampton, registering one goal and a solitary assist, as per Transfermarkt.

The 19-year-old is no stranger to getting stuck in for his side and managed to amass 2.1 tackles and 1.1 interceptions per match in the Premier League, according to WhoScored.

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FBRef show that Lavia is adept at driving his team forward from the middle of the park, evidenced by the fact he successfully carried out 41 shot-creating actions over the course of the season.

If a couple of experienced Liverpool midfielders do leave the club, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Klopp replenish that area of the field with some younger reinforcements such as Lavia.

Todd Boehly is reportedly ready to sanction a Chelsea deal for Napoli sensation Victor Osimhen and the Nigerian's potential arrival at Stamford Bridge could allow Graham Potter to finally unlock the best version of Kai Havertz.

Could Chelsea sign Osimhen?

Chelsea, like several other sides across Europe, have been regularly linked with signing Osimhen in recent months amid his incredible performances for Napoli in Serie A and the Champions League.

Evening Standard journalist Nizaar Kinsella has now suggested on Twitter that Chelsea are one of two serious clubs that are "ready to poach" the forward away from the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium this summer.

Manchester United are the other side credited with an interest in the 24-year-old forward, but any potential suitor could be forced to pay as much as €150m (£132m) if they want to land Napoli's main man ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.

Chelsea's need for a natural striker is clear, as they have mustered just 29 goals in the Premier League so far this season, with only seven sides scoring fewer, all of whom are currently embroiled in a closely-fought relegation battle at the bottom.

Osimhen's return of 21 goals and four assists in just 23 Serie A appearances this season suggests that he could be the man to fix that problem, as Potter's side look to challenge back at the top end of the table again next year.

Since joining from Lille in 2020, the Super Eagles striker has crashed in 53 goals and 14 assists in just 91 appearances, with his performance against Cagliari in 2021 seeing him described as "phenomenal" by former manager Walter Mazzarri.

Could Havertz benefit from Chelsea signing Osimhen?

Chelsea's top scorer so far this season is Havertz and the German boasts just seven goals in the Premier League, with the German maestro underperforming on his xG in all three of his seasons at Chelsea, having regularly overperformed during his time at Bayer Leverkusen.

There is no doubt that the 23-year-old still has the attributes and the potential to be a big player for Chelsea in the future but his record in front of goal suggests that he will never be the clinical striker that they require to be a success at the top of the Premier League.

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Should Osimhen arrive at Stamford Bridge and lead the line, it could allow Havertz to drop into a more familiar attacking midfield role where he excelled at Leverkusen, with the Nigerian forward running the channels and winning the physical battles to allow the German more time on the ball to create opportunities.

Therefore, while £132m is obviously a huge amount of money for Boehly to invest, he could help Potter to finally unlock a more dangerous version of Havertz if he were to play alongside Osimhen in the Blues' attack.

West Ham United have made an offer to sign Roma forward Nicolo Zaniolo as Roma give their reply to the approach, according to reports.

The Lowdown: West Ham making moves…

The Hammers have already signed one striker in Danny Ings from Aston Villa as David Moyes attempts to both keep his team in the Premier League and maintain his job amid reports of him facing the sack if they lose to Everton today.

West Ham are currently battling relegation and are among the lowest scorers in the top flight, making the need for attacking additions all the more prevalent.

Summer signing Gianluca Scamacca is also sidelined, putting even more pressure on the club to strengthen their ranks up top, and reports suggest that they are pursuing further attacking signings despite the acquisition of Ings.

The Latest: West Ham make Zaniolo offer…

According to reports in Italy, the east Londoners have moved for Serie A attacker and 11-cap Italy international Zaniolo as they seek further forward additions.

As per Corriere dello Sport, West Ham have ‘offered Roma a one-year loan deal’ to sign the 23-year-old from this month to next January. However, this is deemed ‘inadmissible’ by Jose Mourinho’s side, who have said ‘no’ to the Irons’ advances for now.

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The Verdict: Try again

Described by members of the media as having ‘amazing ability’ and ‘tremendous talent’ despite a damp patch of form this season, we believe that Zaniolo could be a good option for the right price.

Having only scored one goal in the current Serie A campaign, the Italy ace has shown that he can be a real threat in recent years. As per WhoScored, he ranked in Roma’s top three for shots at goal per 90 over the 2021/22 domestic campaign whilst completing more successful take-ons than any of his team-mates.

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Zaniolo also attracted their highest rate of fouls per 90 last season, indicating that he can be a really tricky player to come up against when at his very best.

Although West Ham’s loan move has been rejected, the nature of the transfer window means that an improved bid could potentially sway Roma depending on developments, especially with the Giallorossi open to selling the 23-year-old.

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ defeat to Crystal Palace on Tuesday evening saw promising defender Hugo Bueno impress on what was his full debut for the Midlands side, with the young Spaniard having been a real shining light despite the overall disappointment on the night.

The 20-year-old’s “superb” performance – as described by journalist Nathan Judah – saw the exciting full-back tee up compatriot Adama Traore with a stunning whipped cross to fire the visitors ahead at Selhurst Park, having only made his first senior outing just a few days earlier against Nottingham Forest.

On the same night as the left-back showcased his talent on the Premier League stage, the club’s U21 side were also in action in the EFL Trophy away at Port Vale, with that encounter showcasing that there are further academy assets just waiting to be unleashed in the first-team.

Despite their eventual defeat to the League One outfit, Wolves’ exciting crop of youngsters – who had already qualified for the knockout stages – certainly put up a good fight against Darrell Clarke’s side, with centre-back and captain Ollie Tipton having been particularly stoic at the heart of the defence.

The 19-year-old – who is still waiting for a chance in the senior set-up – seemingly did all he could to try and keep out the home side on the night, having recorded a remarkable haul of 14 clearances, while also making three blocks and winning 100% of his aerial duels.

The exciting Englishman – who can also feature in a defensive midfield berth – has been a crucial asset for the club in the competition thus far, with his average match rating of 7.03, as per SofaScore, the sixth-highest among his teammates.

Tipton had also previously stood out at U18 level as he scored ten goals and provided one assist in 47 games in all competitions, with all the signs pointing to a player who could well join the likes of the aforementioned Bueno, Chem Campbell and Joe Hodge in making his mark on the first-team.

The local lad has previously been lauded for his quality and commitment by technical director Scott Sellars, who said of the defender’s talents back in December 2020:

“We’ve been assessing Oliver’s progress since he was 11, so to see a local boy’s growth through the Academy is great. We’re really proud of his development over the years and the work he’s put in to get himself to this stage, and this contract is a reward for that commitment.

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“He’s very focused and has a very professional attitude for a young boy, who shows every day a real consistency in his work ethic and trying to improve. He’s been a captain a lot from a young age, and shows very good leadership skills, but he’s got an extremely focused mentality and is a young man who is really keen to progress and learn.”

The defensive ranks have been somewhat depleted over the summer following the departures of the likes of Romain Saiss, Willy Boly and Conor Coady, so there could well be a chance for Tipton to make his mark for Wolves sooner rather than later, with the Old Gold having the potential to unearth their next big thing in the teenage talent.

Newcastle United have made three signings so far this summer, and a reliable source has made a big transfer claim on the club’s plans for the final few weeks of the transfer window.

What’s the latest?

According to Italian journalist and transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the Magpies will move in on “two or three” more targets this summer.

The Italian told GIVEMESPORT: “I can see Newcastle moving on two or three targets. It depends also in this case on the outgoings, but they will be in for a striker and a creative midfielder.”

Big boost for Howe

This claim from Romano is a big boost for Eddie Howe and the St James’ Park faithful as they set out in their efforts to climb the Premier League table for a top ten finish this season, as adding players to continue strengthening the squad should only the Newcastle manager in an even greater position to achieve that target.

Sven Botman, Nick Pope and Matt Targett have already signed permanently this summer, but as the transfer insider stated, Howe is still keen to add another attacking player and a centre-forward before the window slams shut on September 1st, and Newcastle are not short of speculated targets.

The Magpies have been linked with a number of attacking players including James Maddison, Timo Werner and Anthony Gordon to name a few, but so far the club haven’t been able advance upon their interest on those named, with two bids rejected for the Leicester playmaker already.

Howe has spoken out on the club’s current transfer plans for incomings in his pre-match press conference ahead of their Premier League opener against Nottingham Forest (via Chronicle Live), saying: “Nothing has progressed any further, the situation has remained the same since we signed our last signing.

“We’re working hard to try and add to the group, we’re active in the market and we’ll wait and see if we can add players before the window shuts.”

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In the second half of last season, Newcastle were a formidable force, putting in impressive performances as they gained 38 points from 23 matches between November, when the manager joined the club, and April.

With that being said, Howe will be hoping that by the time the transfer window shuts, the club will have done enough to ensure that he can continue to churn out three-point performances going into the new season to secure a respectable finishing position in the Premier League.

Liverpool will offer Sadio Mane a new contract this summer but he won’t be offered extortionate wages, according to a fresh update on the situation.

The Lowdown: Mane saga goes on

While Mohamed Salah’s future is dominating a lot of the headlines at the moment, there is also constant speculation surrounding Mane’s.

The Senegalese sensation is out of contract at Liverpool at the end of next season, and as of yet, his representatives and the club haven’t reached an agreement over an extension.

Now, another key update has surfaced regarding Mane’s next chapter.

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The Latest: Offer incoming

According to Football Insider, a Liverpool source has informed them that a fresh contract offer will come Mane’s way at the end of the season.

It is stated that FSG won’t ‘break the bank’ to keep hold of the Senegal superstar, however, which has the potential to be a stumbling block if another club offers more.

The Verdict: Simply have to keep him

Assuming Mane wants to stay at Liverpool, giving him a new deal is an absolute no-brainer this summer, with the attacker hailed as ‘world-class’ by Jurgen Klopp.

He has scored 15 Premier League goals in 31 starts this season and is already flourishing in the new central role he has taken up since Luis Diaz arrived.

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It would be a massive blow to lose Mane at this point in his career, with the Reds legend more than capable of remaining at the very top for several more years, with the likes of Robert Lewandowski and Karim Benzema still at their peak in their mid-30s.

In other news, Liverpool have been linked with a move for a big-name player. Find out who it is here.

As per an update from Italy, some Tottenham Hotspur transfer news has come to light involving Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij.

The Lowdown: Spurs eye new centre-backs…

Lilywhites boss Antonio Conte and transfer chief Fabio Paratici have reportedly set their sights on strengthening at centre-half since the end of the January window.

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After failing to sign one last month, reports indicate that many names are on Spurs’ radar, with the likes of Sven Botman and Alessandro Bastoni among those mentioned (The Telegraph).

Now, sharing news out of Spurs, Italian source TUTTOmercatoWEB details another defender who Tottenham are weighing a move to sign in the summer.

The Latest: Spurs ‘thinking’ of de Vrij…

According to TMW’s information, Spurs and Paratici are ‘thinking of’ moving for Inter’s de Vrij in a bid to strengthen for next campaign.

Conte, who worked with the Netherlands international last season, is apparently a ‘great admirer’ of the player – though right now it appears de Vrij is more in favour of extending his San Siro stay.

The Verdict: Get it done…

If the 30-year-old opts not to put pen to paper on an extension, we believe Spurs should certainly attempt to sign de Vrij in the summer as just 16 months remain on his current deal.

The £116,000-per-week ace, lauded a ‘worldbeater’ by pundit Noel Whelan, possesses a wealth of experience on the international stage and could move fairly cheaply given his contract situation.

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Even for a quick fix over the next few seasons, de Vrij could prove a viable asset for Conte, especially taking into account just how crucial he was for Inter last campaign.

In other news: Tottenham officials spotted abroad as Paratici now eyes ‘quality’ £33m striker, find out more here.

Despite a rather mixed bag of results in the Championship so far this season, West Brom are currently third in the table below league leaders Bournemouth and Fulham in second.

One player who has certainly played a significant part in the Baggies’ current campaign and has arguably been their unsung hero is Darnell Furlong.

Having played in all but one of West Brom’s league games so far this season, featuring as a right-back and in right midfield, he has shown how reliable he has been for Baggies boss Valerien Ismael.

The 26-year-old, who is currently valued at £4.5m according to Transfermarkt, has also provided three assists in the league this season, the first of which came in their 4-0 win over Sheffield United, with the other two coming in their 3-0 win over Bristol City.

Furlong has also averaged 1.4 shots at goal and 1.6 key passes per game in the league, highlighting his attacking prowess for the Baggies, which isn’t really a surprise given how the player was praised for his “dangerous” crosses by Glenn Murray last season.

From a defensive point of view, Furlong has also proven himself a solid unit for the Midlands club, averaging 1.4 tackles, 1.8 clearances and 1.1 interceptions per game and winning 61% of his duels, according to SofaScore.

Also, his average of getting dribbled past stands at 0.8 per game, which is lower than fellow Baggies defender Dara O’Shea (1.2), even though Furlong has played more games than the Irishman this season.

Taking all this into account, it’s easy to see why Ismael has started Furlong so regularly this season given how well-rounded a player he has been for the team and cementing himself as a real unsung hero.

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Moving forward, if Furlong can continue playing regularly for the Baggies and keep being a useful attacking and defensive outlet for the team, he could well inspire them to a promotion place by the end of the campaign.

In other news: Li must avoid another Louie Barry disaster over West Brom’s “powerful” teenage sensation