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Demographics

• Gender: Female
• Race/Ethnicity: East Asian, Japanese
• Residence: California
• Income Bracket: 100k
• Type of School: Public
• Hooks (Recruited Athlete, URM, First-Gen, Geographic, Legacy, etc.): N/A

Intended Major(s): Environmental Science

Academics

• GPA (UW/W): At the time of applying 3.89 UW/4.32 W
• Rank (or percentile): N/A (average standing at school)
• # of Honors/AP/IB/Dual Enrollment/etc.: 11 APs including senior year, took max honor courses, and 3 dual enrollment classes
• Senior Year Course Load: 4 APs: Bio, Calc AB, Lit, Comp Sci Principles

Standardized Testing

I went test optional except for UIUC & Purdue, in hindset I regreted going test optional * SAT I: 1450 * AP/IB: 5s on AP Stats, HUG, Chinese, Lang, 4s on AP Chem, US Hist

Extracurriculars/Activities

List all extracurricular involvements, including leadership roles, time commitments, major achievements, etc.

1. Science Nonprofit
2. Culture Group President/Founder
3. Art Club President
4. Environmental Club President
5. Robotics Club Vice President
6. STEM Summer Research Program
7. Civil Engineering Internship
8. Personal Research w/high school
9. Small Business
10. Published research w/professors

Other ec was sports, key club, sustainability camp, art competition awards etc. probably had combined 500+ hours of service

For UCs I filled up all 20 spots on extracurriculars like I had to combine extracurriculars because there wasnt enough room

Awards/Honors

List all awards and honors submitted on your application.

1. Math Research Competition National
2. Science Research Competition Local
3. Robotics Competition World
4. Science Testing Competition State
5. Gold PVSA

Letters of Recommendation

Science Teacher (100/10) Knew me all 4 years of high school and I talk to them almost everyday, knew me through the thick and thin

Statistics Teacher (9/10) Did research with them outside of class but not as closeish compared to science teacher.

US History Teacher (8/10) Only knew inside class overall typical student.

Interviews

(Briefly reflect on interview experiences, if applicable.)

Dartmouth: (10/10) Vibes so well, they were super young for an interviewer so had lots in common. I thought it went really well but i guess admissions think different

Stanford: (9/10) Not too bad went pretty smoothly I dont have much to comment typical interview no red flags they seemed pretty excited about what I talked about

Essays

Even before decisions came out my essays that I was truly proud of was my UC PIQ and my Cornell essays they encompassed a lot of me and I put my soul into it. I started my UC PIQ in June also which is absolutely overkill but I got to refine it a lot leaving it for a couple weeks and coming back.

Decisions (indicate ED/EA/REA/SCEA/RD)

Acceptances:

UIUC EA Purdue RD Emory-Oxford RD Cal Poly Pomona UC Santa Cruz UC Riverside UC Davis UC Berkeley!! UCLA!!

Waitlists:

Northeastern RD Emory RD UC Irvine UC San Diego UC Santa Barbara Cornell RD

Rejections:

USC EA deferred then rejected Caltech REA Harvard RD Columbia RD Dartmouth RD NYU RD WashU St Louis RD Brown RD Stanford RD Northwestern RD

Overall I am so thankful with what the college application brought me and I have some amazing choices to choose from. I didn't think I would be getting into T-20 schools because my grades aren't 4.0 I definitely think my essays and extracurriculars filled up for my grades but I wanted to share my acceptances so any worried juniors know it's possible!! If anyone has any questions feel free to pm!

Long time lurker, first time poster!

Super excited to embark on my first one bag journey in May. Would love your feedback and thoughts about what I'm packing based on your experience and insights from one-baggin' it, or travelling to these areas!

• Days 1-4: Las Vegas to visit my family. Hiking, hanging at home, one nice meal out, but otherwise lounging at home and taking it easy.
  • Weather likely 15° - 30° C, dry, very sunny
• Days 5-7: Sayulita, Mexico for a wedding with multiple events. Two events have specific dress codes, including a boho beach bonfire and a formal wedding (asking for big dresses and heels). When not at parties, likely outside at the pool in a bathing suit or at the beach, or in casual clothes downtown.
  • Weather likely 22° - 30°C, sunny
• Days 8-9: Mexico City, Mexico. About a day and a half spent eating, exploring, hanging out and being a tourist.
  • Weather likely 12° - 27° C, sunny
• Days 10-14: San José to La Fortuna, Costa Rica. First and last days here spent in San José, being a tourist and enjoying the city. Two days of driving and making our way slowly to and from La Fortuna, where we'll hang out and hike and see sloths and be super active outside.
  • San José weather will likely be 21°C to 27°C
  • La Fortuna weather will include some rain each day, and different climates based on where we are (cooler when hiking, warmer when in our Air BnB). Average temps around 15°C to 21°C.
• Days 15-16: Fly back to Vegas, crash for the night, fly back home to Canada

Outfit for the plane + the fully packed backpack from today's dry run. Not pictured: hiking shoes which will be worn on the plane.

The contents of my one bag, which will mostly be in packing cubes. It worked well in the dry run today. Full list below.

• Top layers: Light rain jacket for hiking + a denim button-up top for airplanes, buses, and covering up from the sun
• Bottoms: One pair of super light flowy pants, one pair of chinos, a pair of casual denim shorts, and 2 pairs of black athletic shorts for hiking
• Tops: 1 athletic crop top that can be worn for workouts or casual events, 2 athletic tank tops, 1 wool shirt that could pass in a casual environment, 2 casual tank tops (cotton)
• Dresses: formal wedding dress + boho beach dress
• Others: bathing suit, 3 sports bras, 4 pairs of wool or athletic socks, 1 pajama set cause your girl likes to be comfy
• Shoes: formal heels for the wedding, hiking shoes (will wear on the plane), Birkenstocks for walking and casual day use
• Toiletry bag: I'll be going as minimal as humanly possible and acquiring items as I go since I can't take things like bug spray and SPF on the plane in the sizes that I actually need
• Not pictured: 2 bras + 5 pairs of underwear + all the random stuff that I know I need to bring (passports, charger converter, electrolytes since everyone who has gone to Sayulita for the last 5 months has gotten norovirus, etc.)

I'm open to any tips, tricks, ideas, feedback, etc. that you have about my packing. Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone, I’m new to this sub, and I just really need some advice, so if you have any time, please please read this and give me some advice if you can. I’m not sure if this is the right sub to be posting this in, but I have borderline personality disorder and I feel like it’s affecting me with this decision, so I just want to hear your guys input. So, I’m currently 19 years old and I’ll be graduating with my AA degree from the community college in my hometown in a couple weeks. I live in California, and I applied to a ton of UC’s and CSU’s, and I recently found out I got accepted to San Diego State University. I love love San Diego and SDSU is a great school and perfect for my major, plus it’s much less expensive than the UC’s here in Cali. San Diego is about a 4 hour drive from where I currently live, so it’s not super far away, considering that I had actually previously wanted to go all the way to the east coast for college.

However, my family and I went through a very traumatic and terrible experience about six months ago. (Trigger warning for this next part). In October of last year, my brother unalived himself. He was only 24, and he had depression and bipolar disorder. To make matters worse, he did it in the early morning while me and my parents were awake and getting ready for the day (he still lived at home with us and he did it in his room which is right next to mine). Before this, I was super motivated and excited to get as far away as possible from my hometown and transfer to a university because I have been working my ass off at my current community college, and my GPA is a 3.9, something that was not an easy thing to do, especially with my brother’s passing last semester. Now that I have gotten into SDSU, I want to go extremely badly, but I feel like it would be so selfish to just leave my parents here while I chase my dreams in light of our situation. I’m all that my parents have left because my brother was my only sibling, and I feel so conflicted. I love my family more than anything, but I’ve worked so hard to get into a great university, and I just don’t know what to do. I know you guys don’t know me and im a total stranger, but I would really appreciate any advice. Thank you for reading ❤️

Hello, currently prepping for the Steps, like im sure many of us here, gotttaaa slayyy that dragon! but i would like to apply to any job related to healthcare, if it offers clinical experience even better! Not sure if PCT is good example or a Medical Assistant but i see many need certification of which I don't have.

Any advice or suggestions on where to look or apply and or routes any one has taken that worked well for them.

Thank you in advance and God Bless!

Howdy.

I'm 27, 6'2 tall, overall pretty lanky dude, from Texas, working in product management, entertaining the idea of doing a part-time masters degree, just as a heads up, I have a couple of chronic diseases.
In terms of interests I like all kinds of sports, personal finance, making cold brew, museums and history, anything technology or cybersecurity related, learning about spies and drug cartels, video games, and lots of other awesome nerdy stuff.

I'm looking for:

• Someone 23-30
• Active, relatively in shape, not overweight
• Working or in school
• Have at least a few common/shared interests
• I’m pretty flexible location wise within the USA, and open to talk to people / travel outside of the states but fully relocating internationally isn't on the table for me.

I like kids but don’t want them for several reasons, to name a few: I value my time and want to keep the power to shape my life every day, chronic disease, societal concerns.

Day to day lifestyle wise I’m atheist, not very political (if you are hardcore into either side it probably won't be a match), work from home so can be a bit of a homebody, love cats. I have dietary restrictions. Non smoker, socially drink. I stay active by walking and running, I'm trying to get back into swimming (I was on swim team when I was younger). I like to travel if there are opportunities to visit hiking spots, sports, or museums - I'll be visiting San Diego this week.

My top values are: Integrity, frugality, critical thinking, quality time, and acts of service.

Recent photo: https://i.imgur.com/GTazAIu.jpeg

If you feel we’d be a match shoot me a chat or comment with your MBTI type and what you think mine is. Be sure to include a recent picture of yourself. Won't respond otherwise.

Thanks.

Hello. I am looking to sell the follow Star Wars Legos. The following items are offered New/Sealed in excellent condition packaging unless noted. If you're in the Chicagoland area, I am happy to meet locally for a deal or have you come by to pick up.

Open to reasonable offers if my prices seem out of line.

PROOF PHOTO

77904 - Nebulon-B Frigate - San Diego Comic Con Exclusive - Asking $170 shipped OBO

Death Star II Bundle - Asking $70 shipped OBO

• 40591 - Death Star II
• 30654 - X-Wing Fighter
• Death Star Coin

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Rest of Collection

75359 332nd Ahsoka's Clone Trooper Battle Pack - $20

75345 501st Clone Troopers Battle Pack - $20

75334 Obi-Wan Kenobi vs. Darth Vader - $35

75336 Inquisitor Transport Scythe - $50 - Built, Complete, No Figs/Box

75333 Obi-Wan Kenobi's Jedi Starfighter - $25

75324 Dark Trooper Attack - $33

75320 Snowtrooper Battle Pack - $26

75322 Hoth AT-ST - $40

40558 Clone Trooper Command Station - $30

40557 Defence of Hoth - $20

75319 The Armorer's Mandalorian Forge - $45

75316 Mandalorian Starfighter - $70

75315 Imperial Light Cruiser - $150

75310 Duel on Mandalore - $20

75314 The Bad Batch Attack Shuttle - $160

75298 AT-AT vs. Tauntaun Microfighters - $20

75297 Resistance X-wing Starfighter - $20

75300 Imperial TIE Fighter - $40

75299 Trouble on Tatooine - $20

75283 Armored Assault Tank (AAT) - $40

75280 501st Legion Clone Troopers - $35

75317 The Mandalorian & The Child - $15

75271 Luke Skywalker's Landspeeder - $35

75270 Obi-Wan's Hut - $35

75267 Mandalorian Battle Pack - $18

75266 Sith Troopers Battle Pack - $16

75254 AT-ST Raider - $35

75242 Black Ace TIE Interceptor - $60

I have quite a few transactions here, and hundreds of sales in other subs. Happy to provide any feedback you might need.

Going to be around Torrey Pines / Del Mar for one day, and then around Leucadia a few extra days. Is there any walls in that area I can go either in the morning 7-8am? Or clinic/ rallying I can get in as a guest?

Le samedi 13 avril, il y avait une attaque au couteau à Sydney en Australie. Il avait lieu dans une salle de commerce dans la grande ville australienne, et 6 personnes ont été tuées par un homme de 40 ans. Il était possible que ce chiffre était élevé sans les actions d’un héros français. Damian Guerot, en route à la salle de sport, il a entendu de cris. Pour comprendre ce que qui se passe, il a cours au site de crime. Il a rencontré l’auteur de crime en train de tuer des gens innocents. Il n’a pas hésité, il a attaqué le meurtrier avec un poteau, debout d’un escalateur, empêchant que le criminel pouvait continuer ses actions à un étage supérieur, puis sauvant les vies de quelques personnes.

À l’époque, Damian Guerot était en train de demander une extension de son visa. Le premier ministre a dit qu’il peut rester en Australie pour autant de temps qu’il veut. Il a même octroyé la citoyenneté au héros. Je suis heureux qu’il obtienne l’attention qu’il mérite. Très souvent, les auteurs de crimes obtiennent plus d’attention que les victimes ou les héros.

https://www.rtl.fr/actu/international/attaque-a-sydney-qui-est-damien-guerot-le-heros-francais-7900374797

Hi!! I’m helping my SIL look for a wedding venue along the California coast. Anywhere from Monterey Ca to San Diego CA. She wants to find something Venue only and wants to prong everything herself/find her own vendors. She wants the venue to be 5k or less and to hold about 150 people. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks in advance!!

Found my third blue azbat east county San Diego. I left the red one behind for someone in my local toy group. Keep calling stores and give them that DPCI number. If they don't have it ask for local stores. Show up find someone around electronics and ask. I've noticed it makes a difference if you tell them " hey I called another store and they said it's likely you guys have them." Today at the store i went to " Oh we have them but their street dated " to "oh I couldn't find them back there". After I mentioned the gal I talked to earlier confirmed they had two, "oh I found them sir. " You gotta be persistent with these. Lots of gate keeping employees out there. Good luck to you all.

Potential Arrivals and Players known to have been subject to scouts watching them:

Mike Maignan (G) Of interest to Chelsea, but not first choice, and Milan won't look to sell but the player has not yet signed a new contract. Manchester United may be interested if Onana were to move on. Bayern have an interest in taking him to replace Manuel Neuer.

Diogo Costa (G) Manchester United need to make a decision over their goalkeepers moving forward and Costa is a player they have been looking at for some time, but so have Spurs, Chelsea and Roma. Porto will resist a sale unless and offer of €80M plus arrives.

Patrick Schulte (G) Columbus Crew goalkeeper Schulte has attracted scouts from RBL, Arsenal and Manchester United. A Work Permit may prove an issue in moving to England unless paying over the odds.

Denzel Dumfries (RB) Bayern Munich interest has gone. Inter offered him to Chelsea as a CA replacement - and that may yet be an option but Chelsea opted for another. Arsenal could be interested as they have been playing Ben White out of his natural CB position. Spurs and Manchester United offer options and he may well be first choice for Manchester United .

Miguel Gutierrez (LWB) Moved to Girona from Real Madrid who retain a nominal 50% of his rights and can buy him back for a fixed fee of double what they sold him for - so €8M total. Bayern Munich fear losing Alphonso Davies and have Gutierrez as their first choice replacement if that happens. Manchester United may yet look to an offer after sending scouts. Chelsea have spoken to Girona about the player but have preferred options and Manchester City have sent scouts.

Devyne Rensch (RB/LB/CB) No interest in joining Manchester United as cover but attracted to them if first choice. Interest in the very versatile Devyne Rensch will likely leave with ten Hag. Inter might make a declaration of interest after having him scouted as a possible Darmian replacement.

Michael Kayode (RB) Manchester United has a declared interest but Fiorentina will not wish to sell. Inter consider him a replacement for Denzil Dumfries.

Jeremie Frimpong (RB/RWB/RM/LB) Bayer Leverkusen would not be open to offers unless someone is paying well over the odds. Being versatile has made him attractive to Chelsea. 10 years at Manchester City might be against a move to Manchester United, but they have looked.

Milos Kerkez (LWB) Only joined in the summer after picking Bournemouth over Lazio for game time. Down the list for Chelsea who have a much preferred target. Manchester United have been sending scouts.

Antonee Robinson (LB) Fulham are open to selling but have priced him as €45M which Marseille see as far too high. Newcastle may offer an option. Fallback position for Chelsea - an exchange may be possible. Manchester united and Liverpool have sent scouts.

Marc Cucurella (LB) Attracting interest from Atletico and Manchester United still. Real Madrid enquired but they should now be able to secure their first choice. Wants to stay at Chelsea but he will be made available.

Rayan Ait-Nouri (LWB) Barcelona's interest in Ait-Nouri has likely moved on as they focus on another. The player is on the list of LB options Chelsea are considering but they have a far preferred option. Potential option for Arsenal who need to bolster the position or Liverpool if they look to upgrade on Robertson although his injury issues seem to now be behind him. Watched by scouts from Manchester United who are likely to start to push. PSG have declared an interest in Ait-Nouri to replace Kurzawa and it is where his agent would like him to move to - but he would not be first pick.

Alejandro Balde (LWB) Barcelona do not wish to sell but coming in to the last year of his contract are concerned that negotiations for a new contract will hinge on what Mendes may ask for in terms of wages knowing that interest in the player remains for the Chelsea Vision 2030 project after attempts to sign him over the past three years failed. He has the opportunity to take the LB position in the first team at Chelsea and it is possible a player plus cash option might be acceptable to Barcelona. The clubs will again meet to discuss potential options. A wildcard option for Manchester United.

Odilon Kossounou (CB/RB) With Tapsoba, Tah and Hincapie all attracting attention Bayer Leverkusen will not want to lose Kossounou as well. Versatility to play at both CB and RB as attracted scouts from both Manchester sides and Real Sociedad who may be forced to replace Robin Le Normand.

Matthijs de Ligt (CB) Player has been happier with Tuchel as coach and will likely stay where he is when a new coach arrives in the summer, as long as he gets the playing time he desires. In the unlikely event that ten Hag is still at Manchester United he may well be interested but he would not be top of the list at all. Bayern have no interest in selling although they are persisting in chasing another CB themselves.

Giorgio Scalvini (CB/DM) Milan, Chelsea, Manchester City, Inter, Manchester United, Spurs, Juventus and Southampton have shown an interest in the young centre back who has also covered for Koopmeiners as a DM. Southampton can be discounted, and probably Spurs with the Italian management gone. Napoli and Atletico offer wildcard options. Milan are well placed to strike a deal.

Ronald Araujo (CB) Bayern Munich and Manchester United have an interest. Barcelona wants the defence rebuilt but need funds and €80M for Araujo would help but will likely opt for extending the player’s contract and looking to other sales. Bayern rejected an exchange proposal.

Edmond Tapsoba (CB) Arsenal and Leicester interest has gone. With the injury to Timber, that interest of Arsenal may return. Leverkusen are open to selling. Spurs interest will now have gone, and Newcastle interest will only return if there is a departure. Scouted by Chelsea but not a first choice option for them. West Ham interest was of no interest to the player. Manchester United have him on a shortlist of Harry Maguire replacements but the player has said he has no interest in moving to Manchester United.

Antonio Silva (CB) Benfica say that "many scouts" have been to watch the player - perhaps they are looking for someone to pay his €100M buy out clause - a move at that price seems unlikely but PSG are keen. Juventus and Napoli would want a reduction in the asking price to make any move viable. Looked at by Spurs and Manchester United. For Liverpool perhaps a Konate replacement but very unlikely. Discussed with Chelsea during a conversation about another player and perhaps number two or three on their list.

Jean-Clair Todibo (CB) Various scouts, including a very high-end independent scout and ex-PL player who has recently been helping Manchester United and Liverpool, together with scouts from Newcastle, Aston VIlla and Lyon have been looking. Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Spurs, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United have declared an interest, but Nice are still looking for perhaps €50M to sell but Manchester United and Chelsea have a preferred first choice additions - and Nice would ask for the loan of Lesley Ugochukwu as part of any deal with Chelsea. Nice will look to block a sale to Manchester United fearing a backlash from their fans. Spurs might provide a wildcard option but I would expect Liverpool to look to other options first. Player has made clear his preference is for a return to Barcelona.

Gleison Bremer (CB) Juventus do not want to sell and the player wishes to stay but the club need to raise funds which has led to his representatives testing the waters with Manchester United, Spurs and Chelsea to see if there is interest. He may well emerge as a first choice target for Spurs and Manchester United – will cost perhaps €70M.

Jarrad Branthwaite (CB) Everton want a new contract but Spurs, Manchester United and Newcastle have an interest. Ancelotti has spoken to Solari about him and scouts were sent to watch him against Newcastle, but Solari is not convinced that English players settle well on the continent. Manchester United will likely need a complete rebuild at CB with departures in the summer and so he will likely be an option. Spurs have a need for a CB. Newcastle has a compelling need to add one or two younger CBs. A wildcard would be Manchester City.

Marc Guehi (CB) Arsenal has a declared interest but prior interest of Spurs likely went with Conte. Chelsea have a first refusal but it is doubtful they would wait to invoke it and will be happy to either make a cash or part exchange offer or take funds from the sell on clause although Chelsea do see the return of Guehi as a potential long-term Silva replacement when he leaves in 2024 and may yet offer Conor Gallagher as part of the deal. Newcastle may make an offer but right now are in talks over Inacio but they will turn back to Guehi if they cannot sell their project to Inacio. Manchester United offer a wildcard option but have preferred targets. A number of Premier League and Serie A clubs have sent scouts. Crystal Palace do not want to sell.

Tosin Adarabioyo (CB) Spurs interest may remain as they struggle to sign their preferred options and are still light at CB - although they may not guarantee a starting role. Free Agent in the summer and expect MIlan and Monaco to make an approach for discussions before then. Milan fear the departure of Fikayo Tomori with Monaco being light at CB and running the chance that Guillermo Maripan will move on. West Ham will also consider making the player an offer. Wildcard may be Liverpool or Manchester United. Fulham will look to a new contract.

Joshua Kimmich (DM) Bayern Munich may now make him available, a significant fee would be sought - well beyond what interested sides Barcelona or Manchester City would pay for a 28 year old on €400k per week although Manchester City may well look to find a solution that suits everybody. A wildcard option would be Manchester United or Arsenal. New coach will have a say at Bayern Munich.

Kenneth Taylor (DM) Seen as an option to replace Luiz if he departs Aston Villa. Manchester City consider him an option to replace Phillips and Manchester United an option to replace Casemiro although interest may depart with ten Hag.

Joao Palhinha (DM/CM) Fulham will not look to sell unless a huge offer is made and the player asks for a move. All interest except that of Bayern Munich, Arsenal and possibly Newcastle will have gone with the signing of a new contract although Manchester United and Liverpool have had a will respected ex PL and high-end independent scout watch the player on their behalf - although both have other targets. Fulham will still look to replacements as they fear the player could have his head turned by Bayern Munich or Arsenal, who see him as an option to Trindade, who Fulham are also keen on.

Amadou Onana (DM/CB/CM) Only moved to Everton in 2022 and they are not looking to sell him but with troubles mounting they may have to listen to offers. West Ham interest has returned and Arsenal may look again after failing to agree alternatives, but they must now be seen as a wildcard option. Newcastle spoke with Everton in the summer and have failed to sign their primary DM/CM target but could return again this summer. Manchester United had him a long way down their list of targets but failed to sign preferred options in the summer and he may still be of interest, but I rather doubt it. Chelsea have him on a list of midfield options but not at the top, and Barcelona may look to some horse trading but they have to deal with their own financial issues. Real Madrid may look to a player plus cash deal, but he would largely be used as cover. Another wildcard could be Bayern Munich if the cannot sign Palhinho - but they will have a new coach in the summer.

Youssouf Fofana (CM/DM) An approach from Crystal Palace was rejected by Monaco who told them they will be negotiating a new contract, although that has not yet happened. Interest of Lyon has gone. Chelsea have strong ties with Monaco and the clubs have discussed him but he is not first choice for Chelsea. Nottingham Forest interest was turned away with a bid being rejected. West Ham have now replaced Rice so their interest has likely gone unless they lose Soucek or plan to use him exclusively as a CM player. Manchester United may see him as an option but he would not be a direct Casemiro replacement. However, Juventus have declared an interest and the wages would not be an issue with local tax laws being favourable but I suspect they will opt for another. I am not aware of Liverpool interest. Wages might be an issue for some clubs.

Khephren Thuram (DM/CM) Nice felt they were messed around by clubs last summer and then the player picked up an injury. Interest of Spurs and, in particular, Juventus remains but Liverpool will look to other options. Interest of Newcastle will likely of fallen away. Milan may offer an option. If interest further grows his price will rise and the club would sell given the emergence of Alexis Beka Beka regardless of impressive youngster Reda Belahyane being sold to Verona. Nice do not want to sell and again a move to Old Trafford will not be welcomed by the Nice supporters. Real Madrid have him on a list of potential additions given they are facing midfield departures in the summer - and I would not rule them, or indeed Manchester City or Barcelona, out. Player wants PSG but they have no interest at this time - but his representative is pushing PSG as well as Real Madrid and will encourage the player to wait and see what happens.

Hayden Hackney (DM) Manchester United and Spurs have sent scouts. The issue will be playing time if he moves from Middlesborough.

Joao Neves (DM/CM) Discussed with Chelsea when meeting over another player as they were seeking a replacement for Loftus-Cheek. Potential Casemiro replacement for Manchester United. Huge buy out clause and Benfica will not look to sell but recognise there will be growing interest. Versatile but falls over easily. I expect Manchester United to push.

Morten Hjulmand (DM/CM) Arrived from Lecce in the summer of 2023 - not available unless an offer that meets his huge release clause is made - and even then the player may not be interested in a move so soon after joining. Arsenal are looking at Elneny and Jorginho leaving as Free Agents in the summer and have sent scouts. He is also seen as an option for Manchester United but currently not first choice.

Frenkie de Jong (CM/DM) Barcelona will look for a new contract with reduced wages else he will be sold in the summer with possible interest remaining from Manchester United. PSG have spoken with his agent and additionally his agent has raised his availability with Chelsea whist discussing another player.

Manu Kouadio Kone (CM/DM) Prior interest of Milan has gone. Newcastle did approach Borussia Muenchegladbach but they will resist a sale and try and agree a new deal, but Newcastle remain keen. RBL are keen to add Kone to replace Laimer. Watched by a number of other Premier League sides including West Ham, Manchester United, Liverpool and Brighton. A wildcard maybe PSG. Player wants Chelsea move but they have other targets. Asking price will by €60M including add ons.

Taylor Booth (CM/RW) Utrecht know they will get offers in the summer with scouts from a number of sides including Brighton, Manchester United and Leicester City having attended games. A Work Permit will be difficult.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (CM) Manchester United could look to KDH to help refresh their midfield. Brighton are keen. Brentford, Spurs and Fulham offer options. An Everton enquiry will go no where. I suspect one for the summer but promotion and FFP issues may be relevant.

Chris Rigg (CM) Kiddie spotted by Chelsea scouts when watching another Sunderland player. Of an age where he can reach the position of being Club Developed as well as Home Grown. Liverpool and Manchester United have sent scouts.

Sebastian Szymanski (AM) Having a great season for Fenerbahce attracting the serious interest of Napoli and scouted as an option by Chelsea, Manchester United and Spurs. Recommended to Liverpool last summer but moved to Fenerbahce from Dinamo Moscow after a successful loan.

Antonio Nusa (LW/RW/AM) Chelsea are looking at preferred options as well as Nusa, who they don't value as highly as the asking price and have now recalled Diego Moreira to likely end their interest. Real Madrid interest has shifted to others. Juventus, Spurs, Manchester United, Brentford and Arsenal have sent scouts with Spurs asking for a price - but it is hard to see where he would fit in without departures. Brentford agreed a price with Brugge but the player was unsure. One to watch for the future but seen as a bit of a flake.

Nico Williams (LW/RW) Young Basque winger and brother to Inaki who has eased himself in to the first team over the last two seasons. Terse response from the Spanish U21 set up (along the lines of "he does not score many goals for an attacker") when told he was changing his allegiance to Ghana, like his brother - and that led to him changing back to Spain. There was plenty of interest in him so a contract extension and buy out clause were awarded to the player at the start of 2022 and again in December 2023, pricing him out of a move to Barcelona at €50M plus a significant signing on fee. The Aston Villa coach wishes to be reunited and they will push for a deal in the summer but he may opt to stay for a year or two more after signing a new contract. Looked at by numerous Premier League clubs including Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal as well as Barcelona and Real Madrid. Chelsea may look to an offer if their first choice is unobtainable.

Luis Guilherme (AM) Manchester United, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool and Barcelona have shown an interest in the player for next summer. Chelsea discussed him during negotiations two other players. Spurs may well have noted him when scouting another Palmeiras player. However, a new contract and a €60M release clause will prove to be an issue.

Dani Olmo (AM/W) Signed a new contract but could still be sold this summer if a significant offer were made. Atletico, Spurs, Manchester City and Barcelona are interested, although Barcelona have preferred options. Chelsea considered him as a Mason Mount replacement but have preferred options. Manchester United may offer a wildcard option. Bayern Munich interest has gone.

Marcus Edwards (RW/AM) Spurs would like to re-sign the player they let leave for Guimaraes and there is interest from West Ham, but that will go nowhere. Crystal Palace have a declared interest. Discussed with Chelsea on an informal basis and on the list of RW/AM players Chelsea need - but they have a preferred options. Could prove a suitable Salah replacement for Liverpool but Sporting may still have no interest in dealing with Liverpool and they have preferred options, but with a change of coach that may change. Manchester United see him as a potential addition and have declared an interest - but much will depend on what happens in the summer with the coach. Sporting has no interest in selling and would demand his full release clause in a single payment.

Takefusa Kubo (RW/LW) Move has worked out well for him. Real Madrid may look to invoke their buy-back option which is about half his buy out clause. This season is going well for him and I doubt he would want to return to RM. Manchester United and Liverpool have sent scouts but neither has declared an interest with his club and the player has signed a new long term contract.

Rafael Leao (LW) Right footed left winger Leao signed a new contract last summer after serious interest was shown earlier in the year by Bayern Munich and Manchester City. Manchester City's interest remains. The interest of Chelsea went with the signing of Mykhaylo Mudryk and even though they are still looking for another similar player they have a far preferred option. I cannot see the player moving to Newcastle who enquired in the summer but PSG have sent scouts and he is seen as an option to replace Mbappe, but not top of the list. Barcelona have him on a lengthy list of wide options for the summer but need to sell. He could also be an option for Real Madrid as they clear the decks - but they would look to including a player in a deal which will cost at least €120M and it would mean Mbappe moving elsewhere - and that is not going to happen. I am not aware of Liverpool making any approach and they have four right footed players who can play on the left side of attack - and they need a left footed right sided forward. As such it would make little sense and costs a great deal of money. A wildcard would be Manchester United. Player likely wants to stay in Milan.

Michael Olise (RW/AM) PSG and Manchester City want him as cover although the departure of Mahrez will mean more opportunities now, but the RW position is effectively Foden's. If de Bruyne or Silva were to depart, he becomes an option again. Crystal Palace has no real interest in selling but know that Chelsea want to take Olise back to Stamford Bridge and Olise has made clear that one day he wants to be playing with his brother. Down the list of AM players Chelsea want but they will again perhaps push for him. His representative has said no other clubs have made an approach for Olise - but maybe Klopp's obsession with Chelsea Academy players will continue as Liverpool have sent scouts - but they will have preferred targets to replace Salah. Manchester United have also regularly sent scouts and he may end up first choice for them. Will be available in the summer when a significant release clause will need to be met.

Kaoru Mitoma (LW) Fortunate to get a Work Permit initially and Brighton has no interest in selling him but Manchester City and Manchester United see him as an option.

Vinicius Junior (LW/S) Player was distraught after the abuse and agent has offered him to PSG and Chelsea but the arrival of Mbappe could see further interest. Then you will likely see interest of Manchester United and perhaps PSG making an offer but he is only a second or thirdd choice Mbappe replacement for them. Chelsea has a preferred option but he may not be attainable.

Raphinha (RW/LW) Has struggled to displace Dembele or Ansu Fati on a regular basis and will be sold if Barcelona can recover the fee they paid for him, else they will keep him. Manchester United or Newcastle may be an option. Even Spurs, Liverpool or Arsenal perhaps. Barcelona will look to sell to the Middle East to get the best possible price and have spoken with Michael Emenalo with Al-Hilal interested.

Jonathan David (S/AM) Lille, like many French clubs were hit hard by the loss of broadcast revenue and will need to sell some of their more valuable assets even though they do not want to. Jonathan David is valued by Lille at an unrealistic €50M but moving in to the last year of his contract will need to accept perhaps €30M. Napoli and Spurs no longer see him as a possible addition. Real Madrid have previously declared an interest but their focus has turned away as they wanted to include a player in any deal. He has been recommended to Chelsea by an ex player but they have a preferred targets. The Manchester United coach tried to take him to Ajax and could potentially look to taking him to Manchester United - and I would not discount them even if ten Hag departs. Aston Villa or Milan may offer a viable solution with Milan beginning to push. Joshua Zirkzee (S) Manchester United had a third-party scout watch him in a game against Roma in December. Milan has declared an interest knowing Giroud is coming to the end of his contract but don't know if Zirkzee will match his goal tally. Bayern Munich have an option to buy the player back but will likely not be interested in following up on it. Napoli offer an option when Osimhen moves. Player will not move to become cover or second choice likely ruling out Juventus.

Victor Osimhen (S) Napoli made it clear to Chelsea who enquired in 2021 that even €100M would not buy the player - but they do maintain an interest and he has been first choice and expect an offer to be made in the summer - they have already assured Napoli that they will pay his release clause in full – but that may change. Al Hilal may well have offered Napoli the huge fee they were looking for, but that may not suit the player just yet. Real Madrid could look to him as an option to Haaland but Madrid would want to offer players in exchange. He has signed a new contract and, at the behest of his agent, included a release clause. Arsenal have a preferred option and see the price as too high. PSG have him on a list of potential Mbappe replacements. If Manchester City were to lose Haaland, he would be an option. Manchester United may offer a wildcard option but the change of staff could end any interest. There is a suggestion that Liverpool have negotiated directly with the player and his agent and not spoken to Napoli. Given Napoli registered a complaint against Liverpool over another player last year, it would seem unlikely, or particularly stupid. In the players hands next summer - may decide to stay but there will be a return from Michael Emanalo with a very good offer but I understand that both PSG and Chelsea have already informed Napoli that remain keen - but Chelsea have not had a positive response from the player - perhaps because of the lack of Champions League football. Chelsea are already looking at options but could make a take-it-or-leave-it offer below his release clause with discussions over two other players going on between the clubs.

Benjamin Sesko (S/F) RBL could be offered a quick profit. His agent has not stopped offering the player around since his move to RBL. Described by a well known ex-Premier League player and high-end scout as "raw but improving". Was on the list for Spurs as a potential Kane replacement and Newcastle enquired but continue to struggle to sell their project. Chelsea spoke with his agent but have preferred options – but they are struggling to sign targets so cannot be discounted. Milan offer an option as a potential Giroud replacement. A wildcard may be either Manchester United or Arsenal. Milan will be favourites as they want Sesko and Zirkee.

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (F) Manchester United asked for a loan of the player from Bayern Munich in January. I have no idea why and I assume interest has gone.

Viktor Gyokeres (S) After only joining in the summer Sporting have no interest in selling but fear a club could simply pay his €100M buy out clause in full and try to persuade him to move. Sporting fear Chelsea may do that and have avoided the subject during discussions over another player and a separate issue. He has attracted scouts representing Manchester United and Arsenal with Arsenal seeing him as an option to Toney. Sporting are looking to a new contract and an increase in his buy-out clause.

Brian Brobbey (S) Everton interest remains but so does their financial plight. Eric ten Hag has a remaining interest but I doubt that position is supported by the club and he will leave in the summer.