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Crystal Palace ace Eberechi Eze posted photos out on the training pitch as he steps up his recovery from an Achilles injury.

And, as to be expected, his Twitter antics had a lot of Palace fans sharing their positive thoughts.

Eze is yet to feature under Patrick Vieira at Selhurst Park but appears to be making good progress following a serious injury he suffered in training back in May.

He updated supporters earlier this month by sharing a video on his Twitter page going through an individual drill and has now posted two photos all smiles on the training pitch.

Palace have also shared footage of the attacking midfielder recently, and it appears as if a first-team return is edging closer.

Palace fans react

Palace retweeted Eze’s post on Twitter, which led to these Eagles supporters interacting with the update.

Here’s what some had to say in reply, with many excited ahead of a long-awaited return.

“I’m in love with you”

Credit: @Phillyconcarne

“We can’t wait to see you”

Credit: @liamb0117

“Made my day”

Credit: @SebFUT

“Rass he finally coming back”

Credit: @NvsTheWorld

“Liking that CoD lingo. Sounds like he is almost ready!”

Credit: @TtimeSTL

“Star boy is returning!!!”

Credit: @JoeThompson95

In other news: ‘Seriously?’ – Many CPFC fans react as Newcastle look to bring in Vieira regular. 

Former Premier League midfielder Carlton Palmer has urged Issa Diop to embrace Kurt Zouma’s West Ham arrival and the challenge it has brought with it.

Zouma is likely to be West Ham’s first-choice central defender this season after joining from London rivals Chelsea in a big-money deal.

Diop has not always been a regular under David Moyes, failing to start a single Premier League game this campaign so far, and was linked with a move away from the club during the summer transfer window.

However, the Frenchman remained at the London Stadium and Palmer is now urging him to accept this added challenge his compatriot has brought with his arrival.

“He’s a talented, talented centre-back, isn’t he?” the ex-Leeds United player said to TT. “When they signed him he was a young player; they paid a lot of money for him. Listen, it’s always good to have competition. He’s got to work hard.

“He’s just got to get his head down and work as hard as he can to get back into the team and secure a regular first-team slot – always good to have competition for places because that improves your own performance.”

Diop played a lot in the second half of last season and was not sold during the summer transfer window so is a player still clearly in David Moyes’ plans. Perhaps the arrival of Zouma could help raise his game to the next level as he looks to win and then retain a place in the Hammers’ starting XI.

Leeds United are not under threat of being relegated to the Championship, according to former top flight striker Kevin Campbell.

The Lowdown: Leeds make poor start

Marcelo Bielsa’s side are still without a win in their opening six Premier League games this season, losing and drawing three apiece to date.

Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at home to West Ham was the latest disappointing result, with the Whites a pale imitation of the side who thrived so much in 2020/21.

Leeds are now sitting 18th in the table and in the relegation zone, leading to fears that they face a battle to remain in the division.

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The Latest: Campbell bullish about Whites

Someone who isn’t concerned in the slightest about relegation is Sky Sports regular Campbell, however, who told Football Insider that Bielsa’s men will come good:

“Look, the second season is always the most difficult for a club like Leeds. Last season teams don’t know what it’s like to play against them. Teams can scheme against them now and that is why life is a lot more difficult for them.

“The wins aren’t coming at the moment. The team might have to up it one or two per cent more to get the results they need.

“I wouldn’t say Leeds and relegation in the same sentence at the moment, definitely not. They have too much quality in their team. To tell you the truth, I really think they will be alright.

“One thing we know about them is that they go right to the end. They have great team spirit. When the winter schedule begins I think they will start picking up points. The way they play will stretch quite a few teams.”

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The Verdict: Too early to panic

There is certainly reason for negativity at Leeds currently, but it is also important that there isn’t an overreaction to this slump.

We are still only six matches into a 38-game season and there is no reason why one positive result can’t turn Leeds’ fortunes around, perhaps starting against Watford at Elland Road on Saturday.

It would be a huge shock if they were relegated this season, with Bielsa too good a manager and the team showing too much ability last term for that to be a worry on the agenda right now.

In other news, Phil Hay has made a claim regarding Marcelo Bielsa. Read more here.

Flocking to Twitter, many Liverpool fans haven’t been impressed with the first half performance of attacking star Sadio Mane as they take on Burnley this afternoon. 

Jurgen Klopp’s men are looking to build upon an impressive opening day victory away to Norwich as Liverpool potentially aim to get back to their 2019/2020 heights.

The Reds haven’t exactly been active in the transfer market, with only defender Ibrahima Konate arriving from RB Leipzig in a £36 million deal (Transfermarkt).

Instead, FSG have seemingly focused their attention on keeping Liverpool’s current crop of star players as they announce a plethora of renewals and contract extensions.

Mane is one of the men linked with a contract extension, but Reds supporters certainly don’t seem impressed with his fist half showing at home to Burnley this afternoon.

Among the lowest rated players in Liverpool’s side, the Senegalese international has so far struggled to make an impact, with most of the exciting attacking play coming down the other flank.

Find out what many fans think as we gather their opinions from Twitter down below.

Liverpool fans slam Mane

“Mane needs to wake up”

Credit: @Corballyred

“Mané is gone so so so bad”

Credit: @ryaneades10

“Mane has been atrociously bad”

Credit: @wolfymoore

“mane dropping another stinker please get him out of this club”

Credit: @RobTGF_

“As said last season it shouldn’t be a Jota or Firmino thing when Mane is this bad”

Credit: @sheepdogx3

“Anyone know what’s wrong with Mane? Looks massively off the pace opening 20mins”

Credit: @JDRedford96

“Mane stinking again sighhh”

Credit: @trent66hive

In other news: ‘We are almost done’…Liverpool man now on verge of move away from Anfield, find out more here.

Leeds United could still make a late move for Denmark star Mikkel Damsgaard this summer, as deadline day edges nearer all the time.

The Lowdown: Damsgaard linked with Leeds move

Damsgaard enjoyed a memorable Euro 2020 campaign with Denmark, arguably standing out as one of the best attacking players in the competition after his stunning free-kick in the semi-final at Wembley.

The Sampdoria man has been linked with a move to Leeds this summer, but as of yet, nothing has materialised.

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The Latest: Fresh update provided

It looks as though it could be a transfer saga that goes to the wire, however, with La Repubblica [via Sport Witness] claiming that the Whites are ‘eligible candidates’ to sign him, along with Liverpool.

Tottenham are believed to have dropped out of the race, while Aston Villa are also mentioned as possible suitors.

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The Verdict: Exciting late addition?

Leeds’ transfer business has been relatively low-key, but it would be exciting to see someone like Damsgaard added to the squad late in the day.

The attacking midfielder possesses the creativity to provide even more guile in the final third – he averaged 1.2 key passes and 1.8 dribbles per game at the Euros – and at 21, he would be a long-term signing who great potential.

Damsgaard can also play out wide, if required, so his versatility could appeal to Marcelo Bielsa, who may still be looking for depth in wide areas after the loan departure of Ian Poveda.

In other news, Leeds have reportedly pulled out of the race to sign one player. Find out who it is here.

Former Nottingham Forest striker Nigel Jemson is certain that Harry Kane will be a Manchester City player on September 1, with The Athletic’s Sam Lee claiming the Premier League holders are confident Tottenham will sell.

The England striker’s potential move to the Premier League champions took a major twist last week when he was absent from training.

Kane has already expressed his feelings about wanting to leave to challenge for major trophies and play in the Champions League.

However, chairman Daniel Levy is set to demand a Premier League record fee to prise the 28-year-old away from north London, which will test City’s finances following the £100m signing of Jack Grealish.

Kane is set to report back to Hotspur Way to resume training and undergo all the regular medical tests after returning to the UK following his break from the EUROs.

Daniel Levy could to dig his heels in further to keep Kane at Spurs after the recent events, but Jemson exclusively told Football FanCast that he can only see one outcome:

He said: “Harry Kane has been a great servant for Tottenham, he seems a really popular fella and his record is second to none.

“He wants to win trophies, but something has obviously happened. He’s got a verbal agreement with Daniel Levy about leaving this season. But I think if they can get £120m, that’s good money, and, it’s good for Harry Kane.

“Daniel Levy isn’t going to be a popular man anyway, he’s going to leave it until the last minute, but I can’t see anything else apart from him going to Manchester City.”

Steve Howey believes Steve Bruce should bolster his Newcastle United midfield by signing Boubacar Kamara.

A second-half turnaround from West Ham United resulted in the Magpies being consigned to a 4-2 defeat on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.

Newcastle were unable to include Joe Willock, their only signing of the transfer window so far, in their squad following the midfielder’s arrival from Arsenal.

While Willock will add goals after scoring eight in 14 appearances during his loan spell at St James’ Park last season, former Magpies defender Howey believes Bruce needs more steel in the middle of the park.

Newcastle have shown an interest in Marseille’s Kamara and even lodged a bid.

Kamara, 21, made 43 appearances for the French outfit last season and showed his versatility by also being deployed at the heart of the defence.

Despite entering the final year of his contract, Kamara has played every minute of Marseille’s new Ligue One campaign so far.

But Howey has called on Newcastle to make their move ahead of the transfer window closing at the end of the month.

Speaking exclusively to Football FanCast, he said: “He’s versatile and sometimes when you go abroad you can pick up a player for cheaper than in the Premier League.

“He could turn out to be an excellent signing. We’ve seen when Newcastle brought in other French lads, like Yohan Cabaye, they turned out to be outstanding signings. He could possibly be one of them.”

Derby County striker Bobby Duncan looks set to leave the club this summer, according to an update from journalist Pete O’Rourke.

The Lowdown: Duncan struggles at Derby

The 20-year-old joined the Rams on a three-year deal last summer, but has struggled to make his mark at the club.

Duncan made seven appearances for Derby’s Under-23 side, failing to score a single goal, and didn’t play once for the first team in the Championship.

The Latest: Striker set for exit

According to O’Rourke on Twitter on Tuesday, Duncan is in Denmark looking to complete a summer move to Vejle Boldklub.

It isn’t stated whether or not the potential move would be temporary or permanent, but given Derby’s use of him, it could well be the latter.

The Verdict: Career stalling

Duncan’s career has stalled badly after being seen as such a bright emerging talent at Liverpool, leaving on bad terms to join Fiorentina and not kicking on ever since.

For his sake, a move away from Derby could do him the world of good, with the youngster in need of playing regular football and finding his feet again – an inferior league could help him find his form.

His exit could hopefully generate some modicum of transfer funds for Wayne Rooney if it is a permanent deal, should the Rams’ transfer embargo be loosened.

In other news, some Derby fans have bemoaned an update regarding manager Wayne Rooney. Read more here.

An update has emerged regarding Everton’s interest in Inter defender Stefan de Vrij.

What’s the talk?

According to Calcio Mercato, Everton and Atletico Madrid are both showing an interest in the Dutch centre-back, although neither club have made an official offer as of yet.

The report claims that the Italian giants want to keep the defender and are currently working to extend his contract through to 2025.

Imagine him and Godfrey

Rafa Benitez must seal what could be a dream transfer for Everton this summer by bringing De Vrij to the club as he could be a terrific addition to the side. The 29-year-old has proven himself to be a reliable performer in Serie A and the Champions League throughout his career and could come in as a readymade starter, rather than a young player with a degree of unpredictability.

Ben Godfrey enjoyed a sensational first season at Goodison Park and was named the club’s Young Player of the Season as a reward for his efforts. Placing the 23-year-old alongside an experienced campaigner like De Vrij could only help improve his game further, as the Inter man could give him tips and show him the fine margins it takes to play at the very top level.

Former Lazio defender Mauricio hailed the Dutchman as a monster and praised his ability on the ball to play out from the back. He said: “We had a good understanding.

“We took Lazio into the Champions League after six seasons, finishing ahead of Napoli who were our big rival that year. Stefan is a great defender and deserves to be at a big club. He’s very tall, he’s strong and fast, he runs a lot – he’s a monster!

“He also has excellent technique and knows how to play the ball like few others, and that’s the difference between him and other players.

“He’s a calm defender who never gets agitated. He is a great person and a great friend, outside the pitch we were always together and that helped in our relationship too.”

The £124k-per-week beast has played well over 200 games across Serie A, Europa League and Champions League for Lazio and Inter in his career, with an excellent average WhoScored rating of 7.03. This shows that he has been consistently impressive whilst playing for massive clubs in some of the highest levels in football, which suggests that he could be a superb signing for Everton.

He could use his experience and quality to form a solid defensive partnership with Godfrey, which will hopefully help the former Norwich man take his game to the next level again. Therefore, Benitez should be doing all he can to get this move done and dusted.

AND in other news, Brands could complete Everton’s attack with deal for 86 G/A gem who “has everything”…

West Ham United are set to launch a bid in an attempt to bring Alberth Elis to the London Stadium this summer.

What’s the talk?

That’s according to a report by Portuguese media outlet A Bola, who claim that the Hammers, as well as Brighton & Hove Albion, Celtic and Southampton, are considering a move for the Boavista centre-forward in the summer transfer window.

The report continues by stating that the 25-year-old would be open to a Premier League switch, while the Liga NOS side are also eager to sell the Honduras international in order to raise funds, with it being reported that an offer of €10m (£8.5m) should be enough to get a deal over the line.

Fans should be worried

While it is undeniable that West Ham are in need of attacking reinforcements this summer, with David Moyes currently only having the option of Michail Antonio as an out and out centre-forward in his first-team squad, fans of the club should be slightly worried if Elis is the man the club bring in to provide competition for the 31-year-old Hammers striker this summer.

The £3.6m-rated man did enjoy a fine season last time out for Boavista, scoring eight goals, registering six assists and creating seven big chances over his 31 Primeira Liga appearances for Joao Pedro Sousa’s side, as well as taking an average of 2.6 shots and making one key pass per game.

These returns saw the forward, who can play on the left, through the middle or on the right of a front three, earn a seasonal SofaScore match rating of 6.75, ranking him as the Portuguese club’s 12th-best performer in Liga NOS.

His Honduras teammate, and former Celtic star, Emilio Izaguirre, said of him: “He’s a very good, fast player. He’s very fast and strong and he’s good in the air. He’s played a lot of football and is good on the ball.”

However, with West Ham playing in the Europa League next season, as well as being linked with the likes of Tammy Abraham and Youssef En-Nesyri in the summer transfer window, the argument is not too difficult to make that the Hammers could do with the addition of a striker who is slightly more proven, as well as clinical, than the 25-year-old Boavista man.

As such, while a move for either Abraham or En-Nesyri may not come off, these are very much the calibre of centre-forward that David Gold and David Sullivan should be considering this summer, rather than placing their faith in a somewhat unknown quantity after a relatively decent campaign in Portugal.

In other news: West Ham handed big transfer boost over “monstrous” Euro 2020 gem, GSB surely buzzing