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An update has emerged on Celtic as they attempt to add another central defender to their squad ahead of the 2023/24 Scottish Premiership campaign…

What's the latest Celtic transfer news?

According to Football Scotland reporter Mark Hendry, Legia Warsaw centre-back Maik Nawrocki has arrived in the UK to complete his medical with the Hoops.

The journalist has claimed that the Polish battler is now in the process of doing all of his tests and going over his contract ahead of joining up with Brendan Rodgers' squad.

This comes after Hendry reported on Friday that the Scottish giants were closing in on a deal to sign the 22-year-old talent for a fee of around £4m.

What is Maik Nawrocki's preferred foot?

The Poland U21 international does not have a preferred foot as he is able to use both effectively, which means that Rodgers could deploy him on the right or the left of a central defensive pairing.

He could turn out to be the long-term heir to Carl Starfelt on the left side as the Warsaw enforcer is six years younger than the Swedish defender and would come in as a player with potential.

This means that Nawrocki has far more time on his hand to develop in order to be a fantastic player for Celtic for many more years to come, whereas the 28-year-old is already in the peak years of his career and may not have much more growth left to go through.

The Polish titan caught the eye with his performances in the Ekstraklasa last season. He averaged a Sofascore rating of 7.00 across 25 matches and made 2.5 tackles and interceptions combined per game, which was more than any current Hoops central defender managed across the Scottish Premiership campaign.

Nawrocki also showcased his ability to deliver excellent displays in Europe with his 2021/22 outings for Legia in the Europa League. The 6 foot 1 tank averaged a Sofascore rating of 7.20 across four clashes and made 2.8 tackles and interceptions per appearance, whilst he also won an outstanding 78% of his duels.

These statistics suggest that the potential is there for the talented youngster to be a dominant, due to his phenomenal success rate in his individual battles, colossus at the back for Celtic if Rodgers is able to help him translate that form into regular performances at Premiership level.

Starfelt, who has never averaged a Sofascore rating higher than 7.00 in any European competition, won 67% of his league duels for the Bhoys last term but was too prone to mistakes.

The Sweden international made three errors leading to shots or goals for the opposition and conceded two penalties across 28 Premiership games. Meanwhile, Nawrocki did not give away a single penalty and only made one mistake leading to a shot or goal for the other team in his 25 league matches for Legia

Therefore, the £4m-rated brute could be a dream long-term heir to Starfelt if he can develop to a point where his dominant Europa League form becomes a consistent feature of his play, whilst also being a reliable defender who does not make blunders on a regular basis.

Liverpool have been extremely active in the transfer market this summer with both incomings and outgoings still on the cards and now a new update has emerged on a potential target.

What's the latest on Liverpool's interest in Levi Colwill?

According to 90min, Liverpool are ready to make a move for Chelsea centre-back Levi Colwill.

As per the report, it is claimed that the Reds are confident they can tempt the talented defender with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer, despite Chelsea insisting that Colwill is not for sale.

It is revealed that the England U21 star is unsure about his future in West London and despite efforts from his current club to extend his stay, there is nothing advanced at this stage.

How good is Levi Colwill?

There is no doubt that Jurgen Klopp loves to develop and nurture young talent, something he has proven many times over during his six-year stint at Liverpool so far.

One player who has seen the benefits of the German coach's strong presence and talent development is Joe Gomez, who despite being signed by Brendan Rodgers in the summer before Klopp's arrival has been one of his many success stories at Anfield.

Indeed, the English defender has found himself falling out of favour due to long-term injury issues in recent times, but there is no ignoring the impact and influence Gomez made on both the Champions League and Premier League success alongside Virgil van Dijk in the centre-back partnership.

Now Klopp could repeat his Gomez masterclass by bringing in another homegrown talent in Colwill – a left-footed dynamo who is already showing glimpses of his strong capabilities despite never kicking a ball in the top-flight for his parent club.

Colwill thrived at Huddersfield Town in the Championship and was part of the Terriers team that secured a spot in the play-off finals back in 2022 but more recently, the English titan was finally given his opportunity to play regular first-team football at Premier League level with Brighton and Hove Albion – who are reportedly preparing a £40m bid to permanently sign their loanee.

Over 17 top-flight appearances, the 20-year-old – who was once hailed as a "huge talent" by scout Jacek Kulig – registered two assists, successfully completed 100% of his dribbles and won 65% of his ground and aerial duels combined, as well as averaging 75.5 touches and a whopping 59.8 accurate passes per game, helping the Seagulls in achieving their dream of securing European football.

When comparing Colwill's output with that of Gomez and Joel Matip last season, the Cobham academy graduate had a better pass completion rate (88.2%), completed more successful take-ons (100%) and won more aerial duels (71.4%) than the Liverpool duo, proving that the defender would have no trouble competing for a spot in the first team and would likely push them further down the pecking order.

As a result, with Van Dijk and Matip now both well into their 30s, the signing of Colwill would present a great opportunity for Klopp to bring in another youthful defender alongside Ibrahima Konate to set up the future of the centre-back partnership at Anfield.

Arsenal are reportedly interested in Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, as the Gunners eye a midfield revamp this summer.

The north Londoners have had a successful quest in the transfer market so far, having secured the signing of Kai Havertz along with Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber who are waiting in the wings to be officially unveiled.

A number of quality faces to integrate with the talent already on show at the Emirates is the prominent hurdle standing between Mikel Arteta’s chase of Manchester City, and signing De Jong could be a statement of intent for Arsenal.

What is the market value of Frenkie de Jong?

The future of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been a winding road following the disclosure of the club’s financial woes and the requirement to sell players.

News reported by Arsenal transfer expert Dobbo via Twitter relayed that the Gunners have a ‘genuine’ interest in the Dutchman, adding that it would be a ‘tough deal’ for the Premier League side to pull off.

It’s added that there has been contact made between the club and the £37m-rated player’s representatives, if speculation is to be believed.

A report by GOAL earlier this year claimed that De Jong along with Ansu Fati could be dismissed in order to free up the wage budget at Camp Nou, with a reported €200m decrease required to adhere to La Liga rules.

How good is Frenkie de Jong?

Lauded as a “maestro” by talent scout Jacek Kulig, the 26-year-old has asserted himself as one of the top midfielders in Europe for his performances in both the Eredivisie and La Liga.

Signed by the Catalan giants in 2019 for a fee of £65m, De Jong has showcased his versatility throughout his career, with capabilities of playing both ahead and behind the midfield.

Deployed primarily as a deep midfielder, the Dutchman could be a revelation at Arsenal, particularly in the absence of Granit Xhaka.

The Swiss officially departed north London earlier this week for Bayer Leverkusen, leaving a gap in Arteta’s midfield that was occupied by a player with a recognised passing ability.

One player that flourished in playing in midfield alongside Xhaka was captain Martin Odegaard, who could find himself the perfect partner in De Jong, should he make the switch to the Emirates this summer.

A player with a respectable distribution, the Arkel-born gem sits in the top 3% of midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues when it came to his passing strengths over the past year.

As per FBref, the 26-year-old averaged a pass completion rate of 89.5% per 90, as well as averaging an impressive 78.96 attempted passes per 90 to highlight his involvement in the game in central midfield.

While his ability in keeping things tidy in the engine room is laudable, his distribution going forward could give Odegaard the perfect technician to enhance his own game in the final third.

De Jong averaged a monstrous 9.91 progressive passes per 90 in La Liga last season, including 8.88 passes into the final third and 1.60 key passes per 90, via FBref.

Such strengths could bolster the Norwegian's game in a more advanced central role as a high-scoring midfielder, where he received an average of 5.55 progressive passes per 90, and put them to good use with his 22 goals and assists in the Premier League last term.

Having a competent ball player equipped behind him, the Arsenal captain could take his playmaking and final third threat to new heights, giving Arteta additional ammo in the bid to once again challenge for the title.

Arsenal's deal for West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice is "almost there", with talks progressing on payment terms and the structure of the deal, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

Is Declan Rice signing for Arsenal?

With Manchester City dropping out of the race for Rice earlier this week, Arsenal seemingly have a clear run at the West Ham captain, and they have finalised an agreement in principle over a move totalling £105m, including add-ons.

However, the intricacies of the deal still need to be sorted out, with West Ham eager to receive the initial £100m lump sum before 2025, while the Gunners would prefer to stagger the payments over a period of five years.

The same report details that personal terms have already been agreed, meaning the last remaining hurdle is agreeing on a payment structure with the Hammers, and a new update from Romano appears to indicate progress has been made in that regard.

Taking to Twitter, the transfer expert has now claimed the deal is "almost there", with Arsenal and West Ham "progressing in talks" to agree on payment terms and the structure of the move.

"Talks will continue" to get the deal done, however, it is now "close", with a £105m package having already been agreed.

"Declan Rice deal, almost there! Arsenal and West Ham are progressing in talks to agree on payment terms/structure of the deal — it’s really, finally close now. Talks will continue to get it done… and then, here we go. £105m package/fee agreed two days ago."

Is Declan Rice a defensive midfielder?

The 24-year-old has most commonly been deployed in a defensive midfield role throughout his career, but he has also been utilised at centre-back on 52 occasions, displaying his versatility.

It is clear the England international is most comfortable in a deeper role, ranking in the 95th percentile for interceptions per 90, and in the 83rd for clearances over the past year, when compared to his positional peers.

However, the central midfielder, dubbed "fantastic" in the media, does also manage to get on the scoresheet from time to time, netting five goals in all competitions last season, including a brilliant solo goal in the Europa Conference League quarter-final against Gent.

That said, if the Englishman is to fulfill his £105m price tag at Arsenal truly, then he probably does need to add a few more goals to his game, and there are indications he will be able to do so, having previously been hailed as West Ham's "best finisher" by Jack Wilshere.

It is exciting news that Arsenal's deal for Rice is edging closer to completion, as he could play a huge role in helping Mikel Arteta's side bridge the gap to Man City next season.

Arsenal have finalised their first move of the summer, but seemingly have no intention to slow down in their pursuit of an even brighter future.

What's the latest on Jurrien Timber to Arsenal?

This newest addition could now come in the form of Jurrien Timber, who is reportedly the latest to close in on a switch to the Emirates.

Having announced Kai Havertz's arrival only yesterday, this creative Dutch defender could provide a fine partner for the German creator, should Mikel Arteta seek to invert him into midfield.

Journalist James Benge would detail Edu's progress with Ajax, with the CBS Sports account tweeting:

"Ajax defender Jurrien Timber is getting close to joining for around $55m (£44m). @JamesBenge understands Arsenal are optimistic that the deal will progress swiftly in the coming days."

Would Jurrien Timber improve Kai Havertz?

Whilst many might scratch their heads as to where the former Chelsea maestro will feature within their team, Arteta sought to clear up the reasons behind his acquisition: "Kai is a player of top quality. He has great versatility & is an intelligent player. He will bring a huge amount of extra strength to our midfield & variety to our play."

This suggests that, whilst his favoured role might be in the ten, perhaps his quality elsewhere could see him deployed deeper.

If so, to be partnered beside Timber could prove the perfect platform for him to truly reach the potential that many would argue he failed to fulfil at Stamford Bridge.

Just 49 goal contributions in 139 games for the west London outfit showcases a struggling figure, especially given he scored 18 times in just one season across all competitions before he departed his homeland.

Joining up with this free-flowing outfit now though could help revitalise the 24-year-old, who boasts experience way beyond his years. It seems that his time in England has added an element of steel to his already excellent offensive capabilities, with the Blues now gift-wrapping an all-around monster to their north London rivals.

After all, when compared to other forwards across Europe, Havertz ranks in the top 6% for pass completion, the top 9% for progressive passes and the top 10% for tackles per 90, via FBref.

Placing this beside the 22-year-old titan, who can also play in midfield, would be impressive. Indeed, the Dutchman has showcased a quality way beyond others in his role, with his work rate and quality in the engine room potentially allowing the £65m magician to recapture his form of old.

When compared to other centre-backs across Europe, Timber ranks in the top 1% for passes attempted, pass completion, progressive passes and progressive carries per 90. This was all whilst maintaining 1.4 tackles and 1.2 interceptions per game in the Eredivisie last term, via Sofascore.

Journalist Casey Evans sought to praise the youngster last summer, as he implored Erik ten Hag to secure a deal for Manchester United. He wrote: "Get him to bring Timber or Martinez with him, both are outstanding."

To potentially have a couple of ball-playing leaders in such key positions could see Arteta enact even more control over each game next campaign, with Edu's stellar recruitment continuing to impress.

Leeds United have offered Adam Forshaw the chance to extend his stay at Elland Road, according to reports.

Is Adam Forshaw out of contract?

The Whites’ central midfielder has been a long-time servant in LS11 having first arrived from Middlesbrough back in 2018, but with the 31-year-old not getting any younger and suffering several long-term injuries, he’s started to fall out of favour.

The Elland Road veteran was handed just five starts in the Premier League last season across the reigns of Jesse Marsch, Javi Gracia and Sam Allardyce, so he’s significantly low down in the pecking order.

The Liverpool-born talent’s contract is currenlty going to expire tomorrow and he was all set to depart upon it’s conclusion having been named on the released list alongside Joel Robles, Will Brook & Stuart McKinstry, but it seems that club chiefs have had a late change of heart regarding his future in Yorkshire.

Have Leeds offered Forshaw fresh terms?

According to TEAMtalk, Leeds have “offered a new contract” to Forshaw in what they describe as a "U-turn". The Whites have “invited” the midfielder to link up with the squad for pre-season training and the two parties are “in talks” about the possibility of staying on the books ahead of the new season in the Championship.

The 49ers’ fresh offer has been tabled on “reduced terms” and it’s stated that he is now “weighing up his options” because he has “several other clubs” monitoring him.

Should the 49ers keep or sell Forshaw?

Leeds will know that Forshaw doesn’t contribute in the final third having posted zero goals or assists across all competitions last season, and whilst he won’t be a regular starter moving forward, he’s still a valuable asset to keep in the building should unforeseen circumstances occur.

The Wasserman client loves to get stuck in having won nine out of his 12 tackles during the previous campaign, not to mention he also recorded an 84.2% pass success rate which was higher than any other of his first-team peers.

Hailed a maestro that causes “all sorts of problems” with his pass selection by journalist Josh Bunting, the £20k-per-week earner provides the manager in charge with wonderful versatility with his ability to operate in all five positions in the centre of the park which is a great quality to possess.

Finally, Forshaw knows what it takes to compete and be successful at the required level having been part of the squad that achieved promotion back in 2019/20, so his experience will be vital to retain to help try and get out of the second tier at the first time of asking.

Burnley are leaving no stone unturned in their quest to retain their Premier League status in their first season back in the top flight.

The Clarets earned promotion in style last season, going up with triple digits in terms of points, but impressive head coach Vincent Kompany is not resting on his laurels.

Kompany's side have been linked with new players in every position since the Championship campaign came to a close last month, including in the heart of defence.

Indeed, French outlet L'Equipe reports that Burnley are in advanced talks to bring in teenage centre-back Soumaila Coulibaly from Borussia Dortmund.

Who is Soumaila Coulibaly?

The 19-year-old came through Paris Saint-Germain's academy before making the move to Dortmund, where he spent a year in the reserve side prior to making his first-team debut last season.

Coulibaly made two appearances for BVB, both from the bench, including an 18-minute cameo in a Champions League group draw away at Copenhagen.

Despite being highly regarded at the Westfalenstadion, it is reported that Dortmund are happy to let the France U17 international find his feet elsewhere on an initial loan basis.

Where would Soumaila Coulibaly fit in at Burnley?

Coulibaly hails from Ile de France, which is the same region that Kylian Mbappe and Paul Pogba originate. Coulibaly may play in a different position to those two, but he will hope to rise to the very top in the same way as those global superstars.

Mbappe made his senior debut with Monaco at 16 years and 347 days, whereas Coulibaly has just a couple of appearances under his belt for Dortmund at the age of 19.

But that is not to say the Frenchman cannot make a name for himself, with this proposed move to Burnley providing a chance to do just that in the Premier League.

The £23k-per-week youngster may be young but you would not know that by looking at him, measuring as he does at 6 foot 2. Indeed, his stature and ability on the ball has earned him comparisons with Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano.

The youngster previously revealed he looks up to Presnel Kimpembe, whom he worked with at PSG, given they are both left-footed centre-backs. For that reason, Coulibaly would be a perfect replacement for Taylor Harwood-Bellis at Burnley.

Harwood-Bellis started 31 of Burnley's 46 Championship matches last season, but he has now returned to parent club Manchester City. Jordan Beyer's loan from Borussia Monchengladbach has been made permanent, however, making him a natural partner for Coulibaly in a back four.

Coulibaly may only have played a couple of games at senior level, but it is clear to see he is a defender who has an eye for a pass. Indeed, his 12.9 progressive passes per 90 minutes last season – completed passes of at least ten yards, as per FBref – is more than any Burnley player managed.

For comparison, Harwood-Bellis registered 5.77 per 90 minutes last term. Coulibaly also completed 96.7% of his passes, which was better than that of Harwood-Bellis' 85% success rate.

It must be factored in that Coulibaly's figures are over a far smaller sample period, and it remains to be seen if he can have the same impact as Harwood-Bellis – let alone a career even half as special as compatriot Mbappe.

But the initial signs are promising, and Kompany has shown during his time as Burnley boss that he knows a talent when he sees one.

Leeds United are still on the search for a manager to lead their Championship campaign next season and now a new update has emerged on a promising candidate.

What's the latest on Leeds' interest in Daniel Farke?

According to The Telegraph, Daniel Farke is now on the shortlist to become the next manager at Elland Road.

As per the report, the club's hierarchy intend to finalise their search next week after they have spoken to all of the contenders in the coming days and Farke has joined Scott Parker and Carlos Corberan on the shortlist.

Is Daniel Farke the right man for the Leeds job?

The German coach has amassed a wealth of experience over his career so far and especially excelled in the Championship during his four-year tenure at Norwich City.

Farke managed the squad at Carrow Road from July 2017 to November 2021 masterminding promotion to the Premier League twice and averaging 1.50 points per game over 208 fixtures, but was ultimately sacked after failing to continue the success and provide consistency in performances in the top flight.

Despite being axed in the end, Canaries legend Chris Sutton was massively impressed with the brand of football that was being played under Farke's guidance, telling BBC Radio 5 Live back in 2019:

"I have been shocked in a pleasant way with Norwich City this season, I think their brand of football has been absolutely incredible, I really, really do,"

"They have got up playing a brilliant, exciting, attacking brand of football with good players and what they’ve gone back to is the days when i was there and they were developing from within."

Norwich scored 294 goals and won 83 games during Farke's reign – with the side scoring a whopping 93 goals in his first season to win the Championship and 75 goals to finish top of the second tier table in the 2020/2021 season too, demonstrating the formidable attacking force that the coach had curated at Carrow Road.

More recently, the 46-year-old returned to his native Germany to manage Borussia Mönchengladbach leading them to a tenth-place finish and securing victories over Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich during his short spell at the Bundesliga outfit, but after just one season in charge mutually parted company with the club.

Leeds could massively benefit from Farke's Championship experience and proven success with the 49ers surely keen to get the West Yorkshire club back in the Premier League as soon as possible.

Farke has been the recipient of high praise of his peers in the past, with his compatriot and former Dortmund colleague Thomas Tuchel complimenting the manager's attributes when Chelsea faced Norwich in the top flight:

"I like him a lot, first of all as a person. He is a very nice and humble person."

"He is a very good manager in terms of also people management. I would have liked to be a player under him because I can imagine he gives you a lot of confidence and a lot of trust."

Tuchel's comments about Farke's 'people management' highlights a great attribute that would be massively beneficial to the Leeds squad, who will be currently feeling dejected and low on confidence as a result of their relegation troubles.

With that being said, there is no reason why Farke wouldn't be a good fit for Leeds in their pursuit for promotion, however, he could be a short-term solution for the 49ers if they do return to the Premier League as the manager has failed to prove he can keep up with the demands of the top flight.

Glasgow Rangers are in full-on transfer mode this month as they attempt to improve their squad after failing to secure a single trophy in the 2022/23 campaign.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst was dismissed from his duties during the break for the 2022 World Cup and his replacement, Michael Beale, was unable to claw back the Scottish Premiership or win either of the domestic cups.

The English head coach is now hard at work to recruit new players for his team and has already wrapped up deals for Kieran Dowell and Dujon Sterling, who will join at the start of next month from Norwich and Chelsea respectively.

A recent report from the Daily Record claimed that the Light Blues remain keen on a deal to sign Swansea attacker Morgan Whittaker to bolster their attacking options, having previously seen three bids rejected for the youngster in January – the last of which totalled around £2m.

Should Rangers sign Morgan Whittaker?

Beale must secure a swoop to sign the versatile attacker, who can play out wide on the right or through the middle as a centre-forward, as he could form an exciting partnership with current Rangers ace Todd Cantwell in the final third.

Whittaker only started two games in the second half of the 2022/23 campaign for Swansea but the ace was able to showcase his potential on loan at Plymouth Argyle during the first half of the season.

The 22-year-old winger, who talent scout Jacek Kulig described as "flamboyant", averaged a Sofascore rating of 7.10 across 19 starts in League One and contributed with nine goals and seven assists from out wide.

He offered a goalscoring threat and consistently provided his teammates with service as the magician created seven 'big chances' and made 1.3 key passes per match for the English side.

These statistics suggest that the dynamo, who plundered a staggering 31 goals and 13 assists in 53 U18 games for Derby County, has the quality to make a huge impact in the final third by scoring and creating goals for his side, although the club would still be gambling on him being able to adjust to Scottish football.

This could make him an exciting player to watch alongside Cantwell in the number ten position for the Gers. The English playmaker averaged a Sofascore rating of 7.36 and chipped in with six goals and four assists in 15 Premiership starts for the club after joining from Norwich in January.

He created five 'big chances' for his teammates and registered 1.3 key passes per game and this shows that, like Whittaker, the 25-year-old is a game-changer as part of the frontline as the magician can be a match-winner with his ability to punish opposition teams with his finishing and passing abilities.

Therefore, Cantwell and Whittaker could be a dream pairing as part of the attacking trident behind the starting centre-forward, as they could create for each other and finish off the chances that come their way, and that is why Beale must swoop for the Swansea whiz.

Tottenham Hotspur may be set for a hitch in their efforts to try and sign Manor Solomon as Fulham are keen to keep him at Craven Cottage, according to journalist Dean Jones.

What's the latest transfer news involving Manor Solomon?

As per The Athletic, Tottenham are keen on signing Solomon this summer and he would be available for nothing due to the fact that he suspended his contract with Shakhtar Donetsk last year due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The report states that FIFA have ruled that he is free to move for nothing in the off-season and clubs around Europe have been put on alert by this development as he intends to suspend his deal by a further year.

Of course, Solomon is on loan at Fulham and enjoyed a productive campaign at Craven Cottage, netting five times in 24 appearances in all competitions, as per Transfermarkt.

According to The Sun, Fulham also want to sign the Israel international on a permanent basis and will endeavour to secure his signature despite protestations from Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin, who stated in a recent interview: "The over-reaching measures applied by Fifa led to massive loss of player transfer income and a depletion of essential Club revenues. We believe the extension of Annex 7 continues to place clubs like FC Shakhtar in Ukraine in a seriously disadvantaged position with zero protection and threatens our very existence."

Speaking to Football FanCast, journalist Jones thinks that Fulham would be very keen to sign the £20k-a-week earner this summer, potentially derailing Spurs' plans to swoop for his services.

Jones told FFC: "The interest in Manor Solomon is interesting, I know that Fulham anticipate him staying and have been hopeful that they would be able to extend his time at Craven Cottage. It's obviously quite complicated because of the manner of this transfer and how he ended up signing for Fulham in the first place."

Would Tottenham Hotspur suffer a blow by missing out on Manor Solomon?

Given his availability on a free transfer and his promising start to life in English football, it would be a miss for Tottenham if they were to be stumped in their efforts to land Solomon by Fulham.

As per WhoScored, the 23-year-old has managed to complete around one dribble per match in the Premier League this term, illustrating that the Israeli does have the propensity to beat his marker with regularity.

FBRef also show that Solomon is an extremely hardworking player to have in the ranks and he has excelled in comparison to his positional peers across Europe's top five divisions in the art of tackling, successfully winning 3.15 challenges per 90 minutes over the last 365 days, putting him in the first percentile for this metric.

Solomon has a lot to give and can still improve in the coming years and it would be a shame for Spurs if they were to miss out on signing a talented star in the ilk of the Fulham ace, especially when their squad is devoid of offensive depth.