England Under 21 Discussions Thread (2004+ born) #8

I have this feeling that they are going to screw up his development yet again next season especially with less competitions. You can only hope that Alonso assesses him pretty much straight away and either keeps him for proper game time or send him on loan to somewhere he will get played, or sell him. The biggest fear for him would be if they buy a new centre half and keep him as third choice.

 

Update: Josh Acheampong will seek assurances on his future development having grown frustrated about lack of minutes last season with clubs showing an interest in signing him.

Chelsea regard him as ‘untouchable’ and are working through discussions with players. https://t.co/z3YaWLBbVA

— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) June 2, 2026

 

The Athletic are reporting West Ham are interested in Sydie Peck.

 

From what I understand there's 10 or so clubs in line for him

 

Simpson-Pusey to Köln on a permanent's a done deal apparently.

 

How did he do on loan at koln last season

 

Didn't really watch any of Köln's games except for those against Dortmund tbh, only some highlights and clips. Looked a bit stiff to me at times and had a nightmare debut with the decisive own goal etc. but considering he was an emergency loan who was thrown right into their starting-lineup amidst an injury crisis and didn't see much of the field at Celtic it was a decent loan everything considered, I guess. One thing I've read multiple times that he's apparently been by far their best centreback on the ball, starting many attacks with accurety long-balls out to the flanks etc. whilst his defending was a mixed bag on occasions.
He also missed a game for them due to disciplinary reasons (rumour has it their newborn was ill and he drove them to the hospital and hence was late to training). But it can't have been too much of an issue as they were so keen on acquiring him on a permanent.

 

Huge congratulations to U21 #YoungLions head coach Lee Carsley, who has been awarded an MBE for his services to football 🙌

— England (@England) June 12, 2026

 

Tottenham have rejected several approaches for English striker Will Lankshear, with Spurs wanting £20m for the 21-year-old, who impressed on loan at Oxford last season and is being monitored by Sporting. (Hayters)

 

I'm having a hard time believing spurs are demanding 20m for a player who scored 11 in 43 last season. It would not even be clear that he would start for a top end championship side at this stage of his career.

 

Birmingham payed 20 million for Jay stansfield so it wouldn't be a huge shock

 

I don't think 11 in 43 is a bad return considering just how bad Oxford were. Especially when you look at the tallies of the other Championship top scorers.

 

🚨 Jimmy Jay-Morgan from Chelsea to West Brom, here we go! Deal agreed today for £4m total package.#CFC also included a sell-on clause as part of the deal. pic.twitter.com/JNZwT5WCzO

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 17, 2026

 

An interesting move for him, West Brom play 4-4-2 under Morrison, which is much more preferable for developing young strikers.

Also eligible for the next cycle, which is probably what he should be targeting, though it wouldn't take a great deal to put him in contention for this one you would think.

 

A number of Championship clubs are interested in Peterborough United’s English midfielder Brandon Khela, 21, this summer. (Football Insider), external

 

West Ham are interested in Brighton winger Amario Cozier-Duberry. The 21-year-old, a long-standing target, helped Bolton Wanderers gain promotion to the Championship during a season-long loan. #WHUFC https://t.co/BlqpzKFf9F

— Roshane Thomas (@RoshaneSport) June 23, 2026

 

Il @TorinoFC_1906 è su Ben Nelson del @LCFC: avviati i contatti per il difensore classe 2004

— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) June 23, 2026

 

Mikey Moore to West Ham on loan is being discussed as a potential part of the deal for Mateus Fernandes.

— 𝐻𝒾𝓂𝑜𝓉𝒽𝓎 (@HimothyReports) June 24, 2026

 

Him and his family are Millwall fans, he won't go there.

 

15 mins long Moore season highlights

 

🚨Everton are closing in on a permanent deal to sign Tyrique George. Move for 20-year-old winger, who spent four months on loan on Merseyside, to accelerate today. More on @BBCSport https://t.co/sMvTn8MCfG

— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) June 30, 2026

The appointment of Enzo Maresca as boss at Manchester City could lead to a major rebuild with England full-back Rico Lewis, 21, Netherlands defender Nathan Ake, 31, Spanish midfielder Nico Gonzalez, 24, Portugal defender Ruben Dias, 29, and Brazil winger Savinho, 22, all potentially up for sale. (Mail), external

Bristol City have had a bid for Leyton Orient’s English striker Dom Ballard, 21, who scored 23 goals in League One last season, rejected by the east London club. (Football League World)

 

Everton are confident of signing Chelsea winger Tyrique George, 20 - who they had on loan last season - on a permanent basis. (Teamtalk), external

 

🚨⚪️⚫️ EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle send offer to Tottenham for Archie Gray, rejected by Spurs.

Spurs made their position clear following the approach, with no agreement reached between the clubs at this stage.

Told #NUFC remain interested, while Spurs stance is unchanged for now. pic.twitter.com/1dg2RhnKVT

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 1, 2026

 

Leyton Orient have set a price tag of around £5m for their English forward Dom Ballard amid interest from Bristol City in the 21-year-old. (Football League World)