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Sheffield Wednesday fans on Twitter have been reacting to Michael Hector’s post on Twitter after he was awarded the club’s Player of the Year award.

The Chelsea loanee has been a star at Hillsborough this season with the centre-back making 36 appearances for the Owls in the league.

The Yorkshire club have enjoyed a half decent campaign following a huge upturn in form after the appointment of Steve Bruce as manager.

Wednesday have narrowly missed out on the playoffs but they are in a strong position to make a real push for promotion this time next year.

If they are to aim for the top two in 2019/20, then one of their priorities this summer must be to sign the Jamaican.

Hector clearly has a soft spot for the club and the fanbase as he tweeted: “Thank you for the amazing support this season.”

His post sparked responses from many Wednesdayites, with the majority of fans congratulating him whilst others were asking him to stay at the club beyond his initial loan spell.

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Here’s what Wednesday fans have been saying on Twitter…

Make sure your back here next season. Oreyt. ?

— Dave Major (@DaveDavemajor00) May 1, 2019

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Speaking to the Wolves club website, commentator Guy Mowbray has singled out Joao Moutinho, claiming that he’s not been surprised with the Portuguese international since he arrived in England.

What’s the word?

Moutinho has been exceptional since being picked up for a bargain price of £5m last summer from Monaco and has quickly become a fan favourite at Molineux.

Wolves have had a tremendous first season back in the Premier League and the midfielder has been one of the driving forces behind their quest for European football ahead of next term.

The 32-year-old has only scored once but has claimed an impressive eight assists, playing from deep in midfield. He’s been Nuno Santo’s go-to man in terms of creativity and he hasn’t disappointed.

With that in mind, Mowbray singled him out for praise when asked by the Wolves website what he thought of him and Ruben Neves. He commented:

“I’ve never been surprised by Joao Moutinho because he was tipped to come to the Premier League years ago and it never quite happened. He’s a Rolls-Royce of a player.”

Moutinho a star

Moutinho’s European pedigree this season has been clear to see and in many ways, he’s outshone Neves who has been one of their best players since Nuno took over.

He’s a luxury player and a lot of his play seems to go unnoticed outside of Wolves. He appears to coast through games, playing a silent but deadly role as he picks the lock of opposition defences.

The Portugal star is indicative of the phenomenal transfer business the club has done in recent years too. They’ve been extremely shrewd with some of the deals they’ve completed and Moutinho is very much at the forefront of that.

For his price tag, he was an absolute bargain and he remains one of the signings of the season. Alongside Raul Jimenez, Wolves have two players capable of taking them deep in the Europa League next term should they make it.

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Swansea’s Daniel James has been a target for Leeds United for months now, and they may finally bag their man if they are promoted through the playoffs.

The Whites had a deal in place to sign the winger in January, but that fell through at the last minute. His excellent form in the new year has attracted interest from the likes of Manchester United, but the Yorkshire club aren’t out of the running yet.

What’s the story?

Leeds’ director of football Victor Orta has reportedly been in direct contact with the youngster in recent weeks imploring him to wait until the Whites’ fate is sealed before he chooses where he wants to play next season.

Orta and James will have of course met when the transfer was all but done in January, and his previous relationship with the club may sway him towards coming to Elland Road this summer.

The Whites will likely have to pay treble what they were quoted back in January, but the 21-year-old could prove to be worth it.

Shows ambition

This conversation between Orta and James shows that Leeds aren’t scared of getting stuck in after their return to the top flight.

If their first signing this summer is a player who was targeted by Man United then that shows a tremendous amount of ambition, and that may work in the Yorkshire club’s favour when attempting to broker any future deals.

Marcelo Bielsa’s side may come and shake things up in the Premier League by immediately trying to rub shoulders with some of the world’s biggest teams.

It has been less than 20 years since Leeds were top four contenders in the top flight, and if they are to conduct business like this by signing top club’s targets then it may not be long until they return to the pinnacle of English football.

At full-back, for a squad that cost so much to assemble, Chelsea are hardly spoilt for choice.

Left-back, in particular, has been an area where the Blues have looked extremely vulnerable this season, with Marcos Alonso having struggled to cope with the team’s transition from a back three to a back four.

Considering that, with Jay Dasilva now possibly heading for the exit door, the Stamford Bridge hierarchy could end the summer with a lot of questions to answer.

All things considered, the 21-year-old looks an ideal option in this moment of time and could have been a great addition to the squad amid the west London club’s transfer ban, providing adequate competition for Emerson.

But with Bristol City manager Lee Johnson hinting Dasilva’s loan move could be about to become a permanent (Sound of the City via Bristol Live) one, the Chelsea faithful will probably now never know.

Given Dasilva’s ability and potential, it is a surprise the Blues have come to such an arrangement with Bristol.

Technically, the England U21 international is superb. He can take the ball past his opponent and get out of tight spots with the skill he possesses.

For an offensive-minded coach, Dasilva is close to being the dream full-back.

The above does not necessarily mean Dasilva would come in and be an instant fix for the Blues but the foundations are there for him to go on and make a name for himself.

It really would be a disaster if he was to leave as he has all the ingredients to become a star at Stamford Bridge and they’re not exactly blessed with the best of options at left-back. And, with the transfer ban hanging over Chelsea’s head at this moment in time it would be very stupid of them to let a player like Dasilva leave permanently.

Chelsea have been known to sell players who have gone on to become superstars, with Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne being fine examples of that. And, Dasilva could be the next if he ends up leaving.

Chelsea fans, would you be disappointed to see Dasilva leave the club? Join the discussion by commenting below.

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Celtic right-back Cristian Gamboa is on the verge of a Parkhead exit, with FC Copenhagen his likely destination, according to The Scottish Sun.

What’s the story?

The Costa Rican international’s contract expires at the end of the season and the paper say he is certain not to receive an offer to continue his Celtic Park stay.

The report states he will reject a return to his homeland after being offered a deal by Deportiva Alajuelense, opening the door for a potential switch to Denmark.

Gamboa has managed to make just seven appearances this season for the Hoops, with Celtic signing Jeremy Toljan on loan in January and effectively ending the 29-year-old’s hopes of playing regular matches.

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He’s not the only right-back that could leave Celtic Park this summer either, with Mikael Lustig receiving lucrative offers and Toljan heading back to parent club Borussia Dortmund.

Can Anthony Ralston step up?

The jury is out on whether Ralston can be a regular at Celtic, but the departure of players such as Gamboa and Toljan certainly gives him a bit of room to get more appearances under his belt and develop further.

Ralston made his debut aged 17 and his initial appearances at the club drew favourable comparisons to Kieran Tierney, who broke through into the team as a full-back at a similar age.

Since then he’s failed to really kick on and recent performances, like in the recent match against Hearts, haven’t drawn incredible reviews from supporters.

Nonetheless it’s important to remember he is still very young and his contract at Celtic doesn’t expire until 2022, meaning he has plenty of time to make his name in green and white.

There’s absolutely no doubt that the Hoops need to go out and sign a quality right-back this summer, but since they have Ralston they arguably don’t need to buy two.

He may not quite have the talent Tierney has but he has only made 15 career appearances for the club and it’s far too soon to write him off yet. Getting rid of mediocre talent in his position can only be a benefit to him.

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Sunderland have received a big boost ahead of the play-off final on Sunday, as Charlton striker Igor Vetokele is unlikely to be fit.

What’s the word?

Vetokele has missed four out of the last six games for the Addicks, including the last three because of a thigh problem.

And Lee Bowyer’s comments on Friday morning suggest it is unlikely that the striker will return for the big one at Wembley this weekend: “The boys are all looking sharp and fit. We were hoping Igor could be training today, but that looks unlikely,” he said, as reported by The Sunderland Echo.

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Bad news for Taylor

Vetokele is by no means one of League One’s finest goalscorers, but his absence will definitely hurt Bowyer’s side.

The 27 year-old has taken a more prominent role since Karlan Grant left The Valley in January, and has formed an impressive partnership with Lyle Taylor.

The Angolan has mustered five goals and five assists in all competitions, while Taylor has benefitted massively from their partnership, scoring nine and adding three assists in his final ten appearances of the season.

Whenever Taylor is sniffing around there is always danger, but without his partner in crime the Charlton front man should be much easier to nullify.

Josh Parker is likely to start in Vetokele’s place if he is indeed not fit to return, and the 28 year-old has scored just once in 17 appearances as a centre forward this term, so should be much less of a threat to the Black Cats back line.

Make no mistake about it; Vetokele’s absence would make life an awful lot easier for Jack Ross and his defence.

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Leeds United fans on Twitter want to keep Jamie Shackleton’s talent a secret after he was called up to the England U20 squad.

The midfielder has long been regarded as one of the top prospects at Elland Road, and now that he has the chance to show off his talents on a big stage, fans are worried that he will be the subject of interest from other clubs.

Good performances for the England youth teams have often been the catalyst for a player getting a move to a big club, and Leeds supporters are concerned that Shackleton will impress the scouts who will inevitably be watching these games.

The teenager has been brilliant when he appeared for the Whites this season, but he was used sparingly so there hasn’t been much speculation about his future.

The youngster has shown glimpses that he is capable of playing at the top level one day, and the fanbase have every right to be worried that he will be poached if he performs well for the England U20s.

Here’s what the Elland Road faithful have been saying on Twitter…

It is fair to say a lot of Southampton’s signings from recent transfer windows have not worked out.

And that obviously includes Guido Carrillo, who the south coast club spent big money on last January.

The 28-year-old arrived at St. Mary’s from AS Monaco for a club-record fee of £19m (BBC Sport) but failed to make any real impact before being loaned out to Leganes at the start of the now completed 2018/19 season.

Carrillo is now being linked with a return to Argentina, with Boca Juniors said to be interested in his services, according to Sky Sports.

It is not clear whether they are interested in a loan or permanent deal, but the Saints would be wise to force them into opting for the latter.

Southampton have quite a few flops who spent the season out on loan and are probably on decent wages, and now is finally the time to get rid of them for good as Ralph Hasenhuttl looks to take the club forward.

Carrillo should be the first name out of the door with the likes of Wesley Hoedt and Jordy Clasie following shortly behind.

Neither player has been able to come in and deliver what was expected and now is undoubtedly the time for everyone to go their separate ways.

Southampton fans, what do you think? Is it time for Carrillo and co to go or do they deserve another chance at St. Mary’s? Let us know in the comment section below!

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Tottenham Hotspur fans are fearful that Danny Rose could leave the club this summer after he admitted he may be sold, per Sky Sports.

The left-back has been integral to Spurs this season, helping them reach the Champions League final and also finish in the Premier League top-four.

Rose has confirmed that he could be moved on by the club in this transfer window though, with his contract currently set to expire in 2021.

He said: “I don’t know what the future holds now. I’m looking forward to a break. If I’m back at Tottenham next season, great, if I’m not – great. I’ll just have to wait and see.”

And fans have been left concerned about the star’s future, with the left-back having been with the club since 2007.

He has made a total of 198 appearances for Spurs since joining the club from Leeds United and has turned his form around this yearhaving been on the verge of an exit last summer.

And fans are desperate for him to stay around, particularly after such an impressive season.

Take a look at the best of the reaction below!

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Scott Hogan hasn’t enjoyed the best of times since arriving at Villa Park. The 27-year-old’s spell at Aston Villa has been troublesome to say the least and he’s found the net just ten times in 61 games.

However, his stay at the club could now be coming to an end after the print edition of The Mirror (19/06, page 48), claimed that Bristol City are interested in signing the forward.

Taking to Twitter after seeing the news, Villa fans appeared to be delighted that he could be set to exit this summer.

One fan joked that they could arrange a lift for him to move there whilst another claimed they’d drive him to Bristol City themselves.

A further supporter made reference to Adam Webster, who is a £12m target for Villa, per The Sun. They suggested that the Villans should do a swap deal involving both him and Hogan.

The attacker signed for the Midlands outfit back in 2017 for £12m after finding himself in scintillating form for Brentford, scoring 21 in 36 matches.

However, he’s failed to ever replicate that since moving clubs.

Here’s the best of what Villa fans have been sharing on Twitter.