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Everton will have to throw the kitchen sink at Leeds United if they are to swipe exciting young forward Wilfried Gnonto from Elland Road this summer.

Is Wilfried Gnonto leaving Leeds?

According to Football Insider, an exit is "inevitable" following the Whites' relegation from the Premier League this year, and while Gnonto does not hold a clause permitting a loan move away – something that has seen Brenden Aaronson, Marc Roca and Rasmus Kristensen temporarily depart – a transfer may yet be sanctioned.

The Toffees are said to have tabled a €24m (£21m) offer already, though whether such a figure is enough to prise the Italy international away from Daniel Farke's side remains to be seen.

Sky Sports' Tim Thornton also recently discussed the latest murmurings surrounding the transfer saga, confirming that Sean Dyche's Blues have had an initial offer rejected and reaffirming Leeds' intention to keep the 19-year-old in West Yorkshire.

How good is Wilfried Gnonto?

Despite still residing in his teenage years, the Italian Gnonto has chalked up 12 appearances for his nation, scoring one goal, and registering two goals and four assists from just 16 starts in the English top-flight after signing from Swiss side Zurich for £4m one year ago.

He also ranks among the top 16% of attacking midfielders and wingers across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for progressive carries, the top 19% for tackles and the top 5% for blocks per 90, as per FBref, which illustrates a tenacity and forward-surging nature that Dyche would relish at having in his team, especially considering the club's 17th place Premier League finish last term – a fresh, positive face could pay dividends.

And having been hailed for his "electric pace, stature, low centre of gravity, mobility, bravery and powerful finish" by talent scout Jacek Kulig, Gnonto looks to boast the skills to swiftly cast aside the ostensible failure in the Goodison Park side's pursuit of Almeria's El Bilal Toure.

The 21-year-old Malian forward has been the centre of a transfer battle between Atalanta and the Toffees, but transfer guru Fabrizio Romano revealed last night that the Italian Serie A side are closing in on a transfer.

Having been described as a "major talent" by reporter Graeme Bailey, Bilal Toure scored seven goals and served two assists from just 15 LaLiga starts last term, and is viewed as the optimum choice to bolster the attacking ranks on the Blue side of Merseyside after another disappointing season, but looks set to leave Everton hearts aching.

However, should a deal for Gnonto be completed, the agony of missing out could swiftly fade into distant memory, with the "pocket rocket" – as he has been called by pundit Tam McManus – offering the dynamic ability to sharpen the squad's attacking edge.

Given his aptitude across the frontline, the £20k-per-week starlet could prove a worthwhile addition, and though he has yet to harness a prolific edge to his game, his expansive skill set alludes to a thriving future career, and Everton must now push to complete the transfer.

Everton appear to be close to landing a new forward this summer, with reports suggesting that a €22m fee could soon be agreed with Leeds United for Wilfried Gnonto.

How many goals has Wilfried Gnonto scored for Leeds?

The 19-year-old has only been with Leeds for one season, but has already made quite the impression for the club and in the Premier League. Despite his age, he was given the opportunity to feature for them on 24 occasions in the top flight, and became one of their most established options in attack.

That led to the Italy international bagging two goals and four assists – leading to his second-best-ever goal contribution rate over the course of his career so far. It meant that he ended the season with a 0.40 goal or assist per 90 rate. [FBref]

Gnonto burst onto the scene as a 16-year-old in Switzerland with FC Zurich and started three times for them in the league that campaign – managing one goal and three assists. He then hit a double-digit goal contribution tally with the side for the first time in the 2021/22 season. That led to his move to England and to Leeds, and he has continued to shine even in the top flight.

Are Everton signing Wilfried Gnonto?

Everton appear to be closing in on a move for free agent Ashley Young as their first summer signing, with the 38-year-old set to make the move to Merseyside after leaving Aston Villa.

Gnonto and Young came up against each other last season at Villa Park, with Gary Neville hailing the forward for his display against the experienced full-back, and it looks as if they could soon be teammates.

With the Whites now relegated back down to the Championship though, there are teams that are well prepared to keep Gnonto in the top tier. One of those sides is Everton, with those at Goodison Park in contact over a potential transfer already it seems, so to have Aston Villa, with the Villains also considering a move to try and land the Italian in a deal.

Now, it seems that things are escalating in terms of Gnonto moving to Merseyside. According to a report from Sport Italia via Leeds United News, the striker is "very close" to switching to Everton and staying in the Premier League. A fee mentioned between the two clubs is thought to be around €22m (£18.8m) – and it seems as if it may just be a matter of time until a move goes through.

Once terms have been reached with the teenager, it looks like everything could get the green light between the sides and a transfer could be completed. Villa have not hit the asking price yet – and that leaves the Toffees clear to get a transfer done this window.

Despite still being a teenager, Gnonto has already received high praise from those who have watched him play for Leeds. Football talent scout Jacek Kulig stated that the striker has "pace" and "energy" among other things and finished by saying that the Italian is a "nightmare for defenders".

The 19-year-old has already proven that he can be a force to be reckoned with in England – and if Everton do manage to land him this summer, it could really improve their forward line ahead of the 2023/24 season in both the short and long run.

Chad Bowes’ fourth first-class hundred, sandwiched between five-wicket hauls from Andrew Ellis and Logan van Beek, gave Canterbury their fourth outright win out of eight games

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Impressive bowling returns from medium-pacers Andrew Ellis and Logan van Beek topped and tailed Canterbury’s 119-run victory against Otago with an innings and a day to spare, as Chad Bowes struck a 137 to help Canterbury retain their position at the top of the Plunket Shield points table.In what was Canterbury’s fourth win in eight matches, Ellis’ 6 for 35 skittled Otago for 140 in 71 overs in the first innings, after opener Brad Wilson, the captain, top-scored with 70, while only three other batsmen managed to get into double figures.Canterbury’s reply was headlined by Bowes’ 147-ball 137, that saw him share an opening partnership of 95 runs with Jack Boyle (25), before he forged two more partnerships in excess of 65 runs with Peter Fulton (30) and Ken McClure (73) for the second and third wicket, respectively.Substantial contributions from the lower order – including Todd Astle (41) and Cam Fletcher (34) – took Canterbury to 395 for six in 110 overs on the third day, helping their side earn four bonus points for batting and eventually declare at 432 for 9.With a 292-run deficit to contend with, the only resistance offered by Otago in the second innings was a 72-run stand for the fourth wicket between Michael Rippon (41) and wicketkeeper Derek de Boorder, who top-scored with a 123-ball 50. Van Beek starred in the final innings with returns of 5 for 43, his third first-class five-wicket haul and second in consecutive seasons at Hagley Oval, to roll Otago for 173 in 60.1 overs.The victory gave Canterbury 20 points, the maximum available in a match – 12 for an outright win, 4 bonus points each for batting and bowling. They remain the team with the highest outright wins heading into the final two rounds.

Everton may have finally found Anthony Gordon's successor, with the Toffees interested in Manchester United winger Anthony Elanga.

Everton latest transfer news – Anthony Elanga price tag revealed

After narrowly avoiding relegation from the Premier League for the second straight season, the blue side of Mersey are looking to significantly strengthen the side ahead of what will be Sean Dyche's first full season at the club.

Recently relegated Leeds United are reportedly set to be raided by Everton, with FootballTransfers revealing that talks are underway over signing both Jack Harrison and Wilfried Gnonto from the Whites.

The two aren't the only wingers that Dyche's side is interested in, though, with United's Elanga also on their radar.

Having failed to sign the 21-year-old on loan in January, it seems Everton are once again pursuing him, reports the Liverpool ECHO, who claim that he will be available for as little at £10m.

How does Anthony Elanga compare to Anthony Gordon?

With a talent of Elanga's calibre on the horizon, the Toffees could have finally found a worthy replacement for Gordon following his departure to Newcastle United in January.

In the Sweden international, Dyche may have found an attacker who could replicate the level of output that Gordon brought to the team, with the mooted transfer target receiving some illustrious praise in the past.

Indeed, the United academy graduate has been favourably compared to Cristiano Ronaldo by former West Ham United defender Anton Ferdinand – speaking on talkSPORT's Kick-Off show, he said:

"He looks like one of the only young players who actually tapped into Ronaldo.

"His movement was Ronaldo-esque, when Ronaldo was younger."

Elanga plays a very similar style to the Newcastle dynamo, with the two taking on an opposition defender and successfully dribbling past them at a similar rate.

Elanga successfully dribbled past opposition defenders with 33.3% of his attempts, while Gordon put up the exact same number following his move to the Magpies in January.

Both wingers love to carry the ball forward, with the United gem doing so 12 times in limited appearances this year, while Gordon did so 48 times for both the Toffees and Newcastle throughout the campaign.

The two also put up very similar numbers in terms of creativity, with Elanga successfully completing 76% of his passes for United during his 16 league appearances, while Gordon completed 75.1% himself for Everton before he departed for St James' Park.

Offensively, the Toffees really struggled last season, with only Wolverhampton Wanderers scoring less than their 34 goals in the Premier League, and Gordon's departure in January only made things worse, so adding a "Ronaldo-esque" talent like Elanga to finally fill the hole he left would do wonders to Dyche's chances of avoiding another relegation battle next season.

Seamers Rahul Shukla and Ashish Kumar combined to knock Assam over for 299 on the fourth morning before Jharkhand chased down the target of 110 with five wickets in hand. The win pushed Jharkhand to first place on the Group B points table with 32 from seven matches. Resuming on 269 for 5, Assam lost Arun Karthik in the second over of the morning. Overnight batsman Sibsankar Roy was subsequently dismissed for 86 as Assam lost their last five wickets for 30 runs. Shukla returned figures of 3 for 74, while Kumar chipped in with two wickets.Coming in at 52 for 3, Ishank Jaggi quelled any hope of an Assam fightback with a 15-ball 34 that included four fours and two sixes. Arup Das claimed 3 for 49.Karnataka offspinner K Gowtham ripped out four wickets and gave Saurashtra a bit of a scare but couldn’t prevent them from wrapping up a four-wicket win in Patiala and climbing off the bottom of the table. Karnataka began the day 168 for 5 – effectively 9 for 5 – in their second innings, and their last five wickets only managed to add 48 to their total as the left-arm spinner Jay Chauhan finished with 4 for 71 to end with match figures of 7 for 123 on debut.Apart from two overs from their captain Vinay Kumar, Karnataka used spin throughout in a desperate bid to defend a target of 58. Gowtham took four wickets in 7.4 overs and left-arm spinner Abrar Kazi two in eight, before Arpit Vasavada and first-innings centurion Prerak Mankad steered Saurashtra home with an unbroken 22-run stand for the seventh wicket. The defeat meant Karnataka slipped to second place, two points behind Jharkhand.Only 19 overs were possible on another rain-hit day at the SSN College of Engineering ground in Chennai, where Delhi picked up three points for their first-innings lead against Vidarbha. With day three washed out completely, Delhi declared on their day-two total of 250 for 8, with a lead of 67. Vidarbha lost three wickets in getting to 37, with seamers Sumit Narwal, Navdeep Saini and Vikas Tokas picking up one each.

Medium-pacer Jessy Singh scored a crucial 37 not out at No. 10 after entering at 141 for 8 and followed it with 3 for 29 to help USA defend 208 and beat Oman by 13 runs to win the final of ICC WCL Division Four at Severn Cricket Field. Jessy was named Man of the Final for his efforts as USA became the tenth host team to win a World Cricket League tournament title.USA elected to bat first but got off to a disastrous start, slipping to 5 for 3 inside five overs with both openers leg-before and Ravi Timbawala run out without scoring after sacrificing himself in a mix-up with Alex Amsterdam, who had scored a hundred against Jersey on Friday. Amsterdam delivered again, making 50 off 73 balls to steer USA out of the early hole before miscuing a drive to midwicket off Zeeshan Maqsood’s left-arm spin to be sixth out with the score 103.USA then had their second mix-up of the day, as Timil Patel didn’t respond to Timroy Allen’s call for a second run to third man. Timil gave himself up for 22 by leaving the crease with both men at the same end so the big-hitting Allen could stay in for a late surge.Allen wound up scoring 45 off 32 balls before he was caught at long-on off medium pacer Mohammad Nadeem to start the 44th over after adding 41 for the ninth wicket with Jessy, who had come into the line-up in place of the injured Danial Ahmed. Last man Prashanth Nair blocked from one end while Jessy continued playing shots, allowing a 27-run tenth-wicket stand to take USA into the final over and reach a defendable total before Nair was caught slogging to long-off with two balls left to play.Jessy took the new ball and struck in the fourth over, bowling Arun Poulose with a full-length delivery that beat the batsman for pace as he flicked across the line. USA had Oman three down in the 14th over and continued to create chances but poor fielding once again allowed an opponent to stay in the game as Swapnil Khadye was dropped twice during a 51-run fourth-wicket stand with Zeeshan Siddiqui that took Oman past 100.It took Timil’s legspin to break the partnership with Khadye held by Allen after top-edging a slog and two overs later Timil pinned Lalcheta on the back foot with a flipper to make it 115 for 5. The legspinner landed his biggest punch of the day in the 38th over when he coaxed the set Siddiqui into a charge down the wicket and had him stumped for 58 leave Oman needing 45 off the last 75 balls but with only four wickets in hand. Timil’s 3 for 38 gave him 14 wickets on the week, tied for the tournament lead with Denmark’s Bashir Shah.Oman had held star batsman Jatinder Singh back to No. 8 but Timil and medium pacer Elmore Hutchinson choked the run rate over the next six overs and created two run-out chances. The required rate finally climbed to a run a ball after 44 overs when Jessy was brought back for a late spell and he struck with his first ball, bouncing out Nadeem. Two balls later, another run-out chance presented itself and this time Steven Taylor seized it with a direct hit from point to send Amir Ali off without scoring.With Jatinder running out of partners, he tried to heave Jessy over long-off in the 47th but Timbawala took in a skier to make it 178 for 9. Jessy then pinned down No. 11 Sufyaan Mehmood in the 49th over, conceding just one run from it to leave Oman needing 23 off the final over. Only four runs came off the first four balls bowled by Allen, clinching victory before an inside-edge for four by Rajeshkumar Ranpura off the final ball resulted in Oman ending on 195 for 9.Oman’s Khawar Ali was named Player of the Tournament after taking 13 wickets while also scoring 168 runs at 33.60. Khawar’s 74 and 5 for 37 against Denmark on the last day of round-robin play helped Oman to a win that clinched promotion to Division Three.In the third-place game at Wright Cricket Field, Denmark avenged an earlier loss in group play to defeat Bermuda by 44 runs. Playing his first game of the tournament, Taranjit Bharaj top-scored with 68 not out in Denmark’s total of 269 for 8 after they chose to bat first.Former England Test medium-pacer Amjad Khan then took out Bermuda’s top order with three wickets to leave them 50 for 3 in the 12th over and they struggled to recover from there. Jordan DeSilva made an unbeaten 52 after entering at No. 8 with Bermuda 137 for 6 and they eventually finished their 50 overs on 225 for 8.Jersey won the fifth place playoff, defeating Italy by 42 runs at Wong Cricket Field. Injuries had left Jersey’s squad decimated, forcing 46-year-old team manager Tony Carylon out of retirement and into the starting XI having not played since 2011. It allowed a special moment for Carylon, though, as he was able to take the field with his 15-year-old son Harrison, who earlier in the week had become the youngest player to debut for Jersey.Jersey made 250 for 6 as captain Peter Gough opened to top-score with 65 after electing to bat. Corey Bisson added an unbeaten 63 off 47 balls at No. 5 and finished as the tournament’s leading scorer with 242 runs at 80.66. Italy were bowled out for 208 in reply with captain Damian Crowley providing their best contribution with 39. Charles Perchard claimed 4 for 22 to lead the way for Jersey in the field.USA and Oman will now play in WCL Division Three in the first half of 2017 and will be joined by Canada, Malaysia, Singapore and hosts Uganda in the next phase of qualification for the pathway to the 2019 World Cup.

“أنا من مشجعي ليفربول، لذلك أردت دائمًا أن أكون مدربًا لهم”.. هكذا قال سفين جوران إريكسون المدير الفني السويدي، في تصريحات سابقة، قبل ان يعلن إصابته بالسرطان.

المدرب الأسبق لمنتخب إنجلترا، أعلن قبل أسابيع قليلة أنه يعاني من سرطان البنكرياس، مع اقتراب تحقيق حلمه بتدريب ليفربول في مباراة بملعب أنفيلد.

طالع أيضًا.. تليجراف توضح رد فعل توتنهام تجاه ارتباط بوستيكوجلو بخلافة كلوب في ليفربول

السويدي قال في تصريحات سابقة إنه من مشجعي ليفربول وأراد تدريب الفريق، ليرد يورجن كلوب المدير الفني للريدز: “يمكن لـ إريكسون القيام بعملي ليوم واحد إذا أراد ذلك”.

وبالفعل، حسب ما أفادت صحيفة “ماركا” الإسبانية، فإن إريكسون سيكون مديرًا فنيًا لأساطير ليفربول من مقعد المدرب في ملعب أنفيلد، خلال مواجهة أياكس الودية في مارس المقبل.

وسيجلس إريكسون على مقاعد البدلاء إلى جانب أساطير مثل إيان راش وجون بارنز وجون ألدريج، وسيقود لاعبين مثل جيزري دوديك وفيسترفيلد، وسكرتيل، وفابيو أوريلو وجابرييل سيسيه، وريان بابل وغيرهم سيتم الإعلان عنهم خلال الأسابيع المقبلة.

المباراة ستقام يوم 23 مارس بين أساطير ليفربول وأساطير أياكس، على ملعب أنفيلد، وسيتم تخصيص دخل هذه المباراة لجمع الأموال لمؤسسة ليفربول الخيرية لمساعدة الفقراء والمرضى.

Everton have secured survival in their nail-biting Premier League clash with Bournemouth at Goodison Park this afternoon and Sean Dyche will be feeling incredibly relieved to have finally got the job done in the final moments of the season.

The Toffees have survived with just two points to spare with their 1-0 victory, meaning that both Leeds United and Leicester City will instead suffer the drop to the Championship this summer.

Indeed, the three points desperately needed did not come easy for the Merseysiders in front of the home support but ultimately, their relentless fight to fend of the Bournemouth attacking threat ultimately saved their skin.

Despite only having 38% possession at home, Everton had more shots on target (13 v 7), more big chances created (1 v 0), more tackles completed (18 v 12) and more duels won (60 v 47), putting on a defensive performance that Dyche will be proud of.

The hosts got off to a slow start with a growing hostile atmosphere being created with every moment passing, which was only made worse when Leicester City scored in the 34th minute which meant that Everton were as good as relegated if they didn’t find the winning goal as soon as possible.

In the final 45 minutes, the Blues came out with fighting spirit that finally paid off when Abdoulaye Doucoure scored a screamer in the 57th minute, which ended up being enough to save Everton from relegation.

Indeed, Doucoure will steal the headlines for his wonder strike, but it was the defensive display put on by James Tarkowski over the entire clash that ultimately kept Everton in the game throughout.

How did James Tarkowski get on vs Bournemouth?

The 30-year-old free transfer has revolutionised Everton’s defence since his arrival at Goodison Park last summer and has shown the fight needed when it matters the moment on numerous occasions over the Premier League campaign and particularly in today’s outing with the Cherries.

Over his 90-minute performance, the £100k-per-week titan – hailed “outstanding” by Dyche – won a whopping 12 duels, made eight clearances, won three tackles and completed three interceptions in an exemplary defensive performance that ultimately made him a hero on the blue side of Merseyside this evening.

According to One Versus One, Tarkowski has ranked first in the entire Premier League this season for blocked shots, blocks, pass interceptions and aerial challenges won ahead of the game today, which is a testament to not only the importance of his presence on the pitch but how incredible his impact has been for a player who joined for free.

With that being said, it will likely be a busy summer for Dyche as he endeavours to improve the squad and the quality of the performances on the pitch ahead of next season to ensure it will be a much less stressful experience for both the squad and supporters.

Arsenal are known for giving a platform to young stars to succeed and have stuck by their philosophy under Mikel Arteta, which has paid dividends in a successful 2022/23 campaign that has yielded Champions League qualification.

Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli have blossomed this term under the Spaniard while William Saliba has become a mainstay in the backline at the Emirates.

One talent who has struggled to break into the side over the last year has been Emile Smith Rowe, who has made just 14 appearances in competitions for the Gunners, registering a solitary assist, as per Transfermarkt.

Incredibly, Smith Rowe is still only 22-years-old and there is every chance that he could return to the fold in 2023/24 and play a key role for his boyhood club in north London.

What's the latest news involving Emile Smith Rowe?

As per talkSPORT, Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Smith Rowe in the summer transfer window and are willing to 'chance their arm' to see if they can land the England Under-21 international.

Unai Emery, who gave the London-born midfielder his debut at Arsenal, is said to be the motivation behind their interest as he eyes adding some gloss to his Aston Villa side.

The Daily Mail report that Smith Rowe could be part of a four-man clearout this summer alongside Folarin Balogun, Kieran Tierney and Rob Holding as Arteta looks to raise funds for a transfer window spending spree.

On the contrary, Football London's Kaya Kaynak has signalled that there might be a twist in the tale in an online Q&A that Smith Rowe has been training in a different position from his usual number ten role at London Colney, writing: "It's a bit of a mystery why he’s [Smith Rowe] hardly playing. I guess you could argue that Reiss Nelson is ahead of him at the moment, but Smith Rowe has been training as a central midfielder, so it's probably more apt to say that it's Fabio Vieira whose in front of him in the queue."

Kanak then added: "I'd be surprised if he were to leave this summer myself. He's got three years left on his deal still, and would probably need to force a move away if he wants one. No doubt there's plenty of interest from teams in the Premier League and abroad, but I think he'll stay put as things stand."

It is difficult to judge his exploits this term; however, in 2021/22, Smith Rowe bagged an impressive 11 goals and two assists in 37 outings, showing that he can be an important asset to Arsenal when fully fit, as per Transfermarkt.

Altering his position slightly could also help the Gunners to save significant expenditure in the transfer market and avoid paying over the odds for the likes of Declan Rice, Mason Mount or Moises Caicedo, all of whom have been mentioned as potential transfer targets.

Journalist Mark Mann-Bryans has previously labelled the £40k-a-week ace as a "game-changer" and it is easy to see why, taking his talent into account.

Speaking to Football FanCast, journalist Paul Brown has predicted that Smith Rowe will be given an opportunity to shine next season.

Brown told FFC: "I think he knows he'll get minutes next season, he'll get a chance to force his way back into that team. The only way I think Smith Rowe leaves Arsenal is if another big Champions League team comes in for him and says you're going to go right in, you'll be playing virtually every week; this is where we're going to give you a key role. But is there a Champions League team that wants to do that? I don't think there is."

Smith Rowe's ability isn't in doubt and he deserves a place in Arteta's squad next year to show his capabilities on a weekly basis.

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has 'glowing references' from plenty of figures inside Parkhead due to his success at the club, according to journalist Dean Jones.

What's the latest news involving Ange Postecoglou?

Following Rangers' 2-0 defeat away to Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership last weekend, Celtic now require just three points to be crowned champions for the second year running under Postecoglou.

The Hoops now have the chance to seal the league title next weekend at Tynecastle against Hearts of Midlothian while they are also in contention to record a historic domestic treble this term.

Having already secured the Viaplay Cup earlier this year, Celtic could also progress to the final of the Scottish Cup this Sunday if they navigate a way past bitter rivals Rangers at Hampden Park.

Postecoglou's success at Celtic hasn't gone under the radar, with reports emerging last month that he had been shortlisted for the vacant head coach position at Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, as per Football Insider.

Intriguingly, The Guardian also revealed last week that the Australian coach had emerged as a surprise contender to take over at Chelsea, having made the final four of their managerial shortlist.

Speaking to Football FanCast, Jones thinks that Postecoglou has earned the full respect of everyone involved with the Glasgow giants due to the job he has done at the club.

Jones told FFC: "Postecoglou's got a really good reputation in the game, anyone that works with him seems to have glowing references about him as a person and the effect that he has on them.

"I imagine he has that effect on them and the relationship with his players that he probably has that with officials inside the club too and they can have these open conversations."

How far can Ange Postecoglou take Celtic in the coming years?

Celtic have been almost imperious domestically this campaign, dropping just seven points from a possible 99 in their 33 Scottish Premiership matches.

The Hoops could also win all three pieces of domestic silverware on offer this season, showing their vast dominance in comparison to the rest of the chasing pack.

Nevertheless, one area where Postecoglou will be keen to improve is his side's European endeavours. In the Champions League in 2022/23, Celtic performed with attacking verve and created plenty of opportunities to score; however, they finished bottom of their group containing Real Madrid, RB Leipzig and Shakhtar Donetsk on just two points, as per Sky Sports.

Performing better against continental opposition will be something that Postecoglou will have high on his priority list heading into 2023/24 as he looks to build on his excellent work at Parkhead.