Sohail Khan and Sharjeel Khan star as Sindh get past Central Punjab
Danyal Rasool02-Oct-2020
Shaheen Afridi picked up five wickets•PCB
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa beat Balochistan by 8 wickets A Shaheen Afridi-inspired Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bounced back from an opening day loss to get their National T20 Cup campaign up and running with an eight-wicket drubbing of Balochistan. The Pakistan fast bowler took five wickets, sending the openers packing early and ripping through the lower-middle order to end up with figures of 4-0-20-5 to restrict Haris Sohail’s side to 152, the lowest first-innings score of the tournament so far.Imran Butt’s 37 was the highest score for Balochistan, but it came in 32 balls, and in a high-scoring tournament, Balochistan never quite looked like they would be able to muster the sort of first-innings total to put pressure on KPK. When Wahab Riaz, whose run-a-ball economy rate was a vast improvement on the 51 he conceded in three overs on Wednesday, cleaned up Butt, there was little substance lower down.There was little drama in the chase. Fakhar Zaman’s cameo ensured KPK jumped ahead of the asking rate nice and early, with Mohammad Hafeez picking up the mantle at No. 3, smashing a blistering 25-ball 45. Mohammad Rizwan offered valuable company, top-scoring with an unbeaten 57, and as the bowlers failed to make any sort of inroads, Iftikhar Ahmed wrapped it up with a breezy 29 off 16. KPK would get to the target with three overs still to spare, drawing level with Balochistan on points; both sides now have a win apiece.Sindh beat Central Punjab by 7 wicketsIn the late game, Sindh got their first win of the campaign in similarly resounding fashion, inflicting a first defeat on Central Punjab. After Central Punjab had managed a stuttering 154, chiefly thanks to Abid Ali’s half-century, Sindh’s 134-run opening partnership ensured they barely needed anyone else to brush the total aside, with Sharjeel Khan’s explosive 56-ball 77 enough to sink Central Punjab by seven wickets.Sindh’s bowling was a team effort, with Sohail Khan accounting for three of the top five, while Mohammad Asghar was economically soundest, taking 2 for 23 in his four. Only one bowler – Mohammad Hasnain – conceded runs at more than eight per over, while Central Punjab’s hero last game, Abdullah Shafique, struggled for fluency today, taking 25 balls to score 17.But while Central Punjab had made short work of chasing a total in excess of 200 the first time out, it turned out defending 154 was a different kettle of fish altogether. Even with a bowling attack spearheaded by Naseem Shah, they were unable to stem the flow of runs or make any inroads into the Sindh batting line-up, with Sharjeel and Khurram Manzoor methodically keeping the scoreboard ticking while putting away loose deliveries to ensure they maintained firm control of the contest. With Sharjeel in a destructive mood, Manzoor could afford to be more circumspect, getting to his own half-century in 45 balls.Both openers did fall in quick succession and as the asking rate crept up, there may have been brief concerns that Sindh might mess the chase up, but a pair of sixes from Azam Khan in the penultimate over sealed the deal. It ensured all four teams that played on the day ended with one win and one after two games each.
Leeds United look to be heading towards another summer of change at Elland Road, with a number of sales expected, on top of many new bodies entering the building ahead of another Championship season.
Daniel Farke will stick it out in the Whites managerial dug-out regardless of what personnel lines up for the first game, hoping to add another promotion to his CV up from the second-tier as boss, after being agonisingly close last campaign, before Southampton spoiled the Leeds party at Wembley.
The centre-back spots are just one position that could look very different in West Yorkshire when a first ball is kicked to start the 2024/25 season, with Joe Rodon back at Tottenham Hotspur for the time being after being a star under Farke, whilst there could also be some exits from this spot on the pitch too who are permanently attached to the Whites.
Charlie Cresswell's future very much hangs in the balance, and with reports suggesting a number of suitors from Europe are eyeing up the forgotten 21-year-old, the reserve figure could finally feel wanted again at a new employer soon, after being chucked to the Leeds periphery for the majority of last campaign.
The latest on Charlie Cresswell's future at Leeds
There would have been anticipation in the air that when Cresswell returned to Leeds last summer – fresh from a formative loan stint at Millwall – that this would finally be his moment in the spotlight for his boyhood Whites.
Proving himself to be a nuisance for the Lions by netting an unexpected five goals, even whilst operating as a resolute centre-back at the Den, Cresswell would unfortunately never get his Leeds senior career up and running on his arrival back to West Yorkshire, with just seven appearances gifted to him by Farke across the full campaign.
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It's not how the 21-year-old would have envisaged his Leeds career going after impressing in the youth set-ups before being given sparing chances in the senior mix, with his time at the Championship club already now fizzling out.
His stuttering career could be offered a lifeline in the form of a move away to Europe, however, according to reports, with the likes of Toulouse and Hertha Berlin eyeing up the low-on-confidence Whites man according to football journalist Alan Nixon, as Hannover 96 have already ruled themselves out of a move for the Leeds number five.
Only penning a new contract for Leeds at the start of the 2023/24 term, having actually started the Whites' Championship opener away at Birmingham City before his career began to unravel, the script wasn't meant to end with Cresswell just walking away after bitterly disappointing those at Elland Road.
Yet, that looks as if it will be a reality very soon, with Leeds just hoping that the sale of 21-year-old doesn't come back to bite them down the line, in a similar fashion to Leif Davis, who is a Premier League player next season revelling in his old club's woes no doubt.
Former Leeds defender Leif Davis.
Why Cresswell could end up being Davis 2.0
Davis would exit his boyhood club in very similar circumstances to Cresswell back in 2022, but instead of letting the Leeds rejection get the better of him, it's arguably worked as fuel for the tricky full-back to prove doubters wrong, which he did in spades last campaign for Ipswich.
Making the exact same amount of appearances Cresswell has next to his name in the senior mix at Leeds, at 14 appearances, Davis' sale to the Tractor Boys is one the powers that be at Elland Road must rue, with the buoyed on 24-year-old amassing a ridiculous 21 assists last campaign for his promotion-winning side.
Davis' numbers for Leeds/numbers for Ipswich
Season
Games played
Goals scored
Assists
23/24 (Ipswich)
44
2
21
22/23 (Ipswich)
46
3
14
20/21 (Leeds)
6
0
0
19/20 (Leeds)
5
0
1
18/19 (Leeds)
5
0
0
Sourced by Transfermarkt
The left-back would explode into life away from the stifling environment of Leeds, rarely given time to express himself in the senior team before leaving for Suffolk, and Cresswell will hope he can follow in Davis' footsteps soon.
The 21-year-old did shine for Millwall out on loan last season to prove he can can perform in such a tough division in the Championship, helping the Lions to pick up five clean sheets as an aggressive option in the heart of the defence when picked, but that wasn't enough for him to then be selected regularly by Farke.
Once labelled as being "outstanding" by Leeds content creator Joe Wainman when on the cusp of more first-team chances, there will be some Whites supporters who wondered if Cresswell could resurrect his time at the club with the next campaign coming into view, especially with Rodon no longer around.
Now, however, a potential £3m exit stares the academy product in the face, which Leeds will further worry could end up being a bargain for whatever suitor wins him, having once offloaded Davis for a fee in the region of just £1m.
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Leeds' mixed luck losing academy products
Leeds arguably have a reputation for never quite getting the most out of the recent products that have worked their way up through the youth set-up to the point of first-team stardom, minus the obvious example of Kalvin Phillips.
Selling Phillips for £45m remains a masterstroke, but that same year, Davis would exit on the cheap, with his Football Transfers valuation now standing at a far heftier £5.9m.
Notable Leeds' Academy products over the years – sale price/price in 2024
Player
Price sold for
Worth in 2024
Kalvin Phillips
£45m
£11.3m
Alex Mowatt
£600k
£1.5m
Lewis Cook
£6m
£5.2m
Jack Clarke
£10m
£7m
Leif Davis
£1m
£5.9m
Sourced by Football Transfers
Despite selling on Jack Clarke for an eye-watering £10m back in 2019, Leeds will regret not attempting to keep a firmer grip on their ex-homegrown gem, considering he has since turned into a star at the same level the Whites find themselves marooned in, scoring 15 goals last season for Sunderland.
Alex Mowatt is another regret, no doubt, who is now a key cog under Carlos Corberan at fellow second-tier side West Bromwich Albion, with fears that Cresswell could end up becoming another skeleton in Leeds' closet over time.
Charlie Cresswell for Leeds United.
Yet, with it looking unlikely that Farke will gift Cresswell more first-team chances next time out, with the German manager stating he wasn't 'mentally ready' at points last season to step up when needed, this will be a sale that's sanctioned regardless.
The decision to sell him on could end up haunting those at Elland Road, especially if the central defender ends up crossing paths with his ex-club down the line like Davis, to have the last laugh.
Great news for Gray: Leeds eyeing up "unbelievable" first signing
The Whites reportedly have the talented young defender on their list of targets.
تحدث أنيس بن ميم محامي سيف الدين الجزيري، لاعب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي الزمالك، عن أزمة اللاعب بشأن مستحقاته المتأخرة، موضحاً حقيقة تلقيه عروضا من أندية مصرية.
وقال أنيس بن ميم في تصريحات عبر قناة “أون تايم سبورتس”: “سيف الجزيري التزم بكل الاتفاقات التي صارت مع النادي، ولم يحصل على راتبه منذ أكثر من 6 أو 7 أشهر”.
وأضاف: “أنا شخصيًا حاولت في تاريخ 27 نوفمبر وتقابلت مع رئيس النادي وبعض أعضاء مجلس الإدارة، وتركت لهم الفرصة لكي يضبطوا الأمور، ورئيس النادي وعدني أنه سيصلح الأمور ويتصل علي وعلى اللاعب وهذا لم يحدث، فكان يجب أن نأخذ هذه الخطوة القانونية لكي أحفظ للاعب حقه، كما أنه كان ملتزمًا بكل شيء لكن النادي لم يلتزم بكل الاتفاقات”.
طالع أيضاً.. الزمالك يهاجم التحكيم ويرد على شكوى الجزيري ومنشور ممدوح عباس
وبسؤاله “البعض من مسؤولي الزمالك يلوم الجزيري أنه غير متحمل ظروف النادي”، أوضح: “لو لاعب يظل أكثر من 7 أشهر لم يحصل على راتبه، وكل 6 أو 7 أشهر يرسل خطاب إنذار للنادي لكي يحصل على جزء من حقوقه المالية فهل هذا يعتبر متحمل أم غير متحمل؟”.
وتابع: “الجزيري لاعب أجنبي محترف لا يتحدث ولا يشير بأي شيء ومتحمل ظروف النادي ومتعاون، في سنة ونصف تقريبًا حصل على نصف مستحقاته”.
وأوضح: “عقد الجزيري تم تجديده لمدة سنتين حتى 2027، مع خطاب رسمي من النادي موقع من رئيس النادي فيه الشروط المالية المتفق عليها”.
وبسؤاله “هل توجد عروض مقدمة من أندية مصرية للجزيري؟”، أجاب: “نعتبرها اتصالات وليست عروضا، اللاعب ملتزم بعقده مع نادي الزمالك ويقدم أفضل ما لديه”.
Camisa 10 e destaque do time sub-20 do São Paulo, Pedrinho marcou um gol e deu uma assistência na vitória por 4 a 2 do Tricolor diante do Palmeiras, pelo Campeonato Brasileiro da categoria. O meia é um dos principais jogadores do time que é líder do campeonato, com 29 pontos conquistados.
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O jogador falou sobre a preparação e a atuação da equipe no Choque-Rei.
– O time inteiro estava muito focado na partida. Falamos bastante sobre a parte inicial da partida, que era muito importante começar o jogo muito ligado, e foi o que aconteceu. Começamos o jogo em uma intensidade muito alta e fizemos o que trabalhamos durante a semana. É importante manter os pés no chão, somos líderes da competição, mas não chegamos em lugar nenhum ainda. Vamos continuar trabalhando forte para alcançar nossos objetivos – afirma Pedrinho.
O ex-jogador Alex de Souza, atual treinador da equipe da base do São Paulo, que foi um grande meia do futebol brasileiro, recentemente em entrevista elogiou Pedro Vilhena e afirmou que viu muita qualidade no jogador, inclusive comparando com suas características quando era jogador. O jovem de 19 anos elogia o treinador e agradece pela oportunidade.
– O Alex é uma pessoa incrível, teve uma carreira de atleta que não preciso nem comentar, mas mesmo assim sempre está disposto a nos ensinar e aprender todos os dias. Por eu jogar na mesma posição que ele, sempre me dá dicas e atalhos da posição. Me inspiro muito nele – comentou o jovem meia.
Seu contrato com o São Paulo ia até junho de 2022, mas foi prorrogado por mais duas temporadas, terminando apenas em 2024. Pedrinho está no São Paulo desde os 10 anos de idade e sempre foi destaque nas categorias de base do clube. O meia se mostrou feliz emrenovar com o Tricolor do Morumbi.
– O melhor sentimento possível, renovar meu contrato com o clube que me acolheu quando eu tinha apenas 10 anos é muito gratificante pra mim. Apenas agradecer a todos pelo que fizeram e fazem por mim até hoje, como atleta e ser humano – agradeceu.
O técnico do time principal, Hernán Crespo, acompanha a base de perto e, recentemente relacionou Pedrinho para a partida contra o Grêmio. O atleta vem chamando a atenção da comissão técnica do profissional, que o inscreveu na Libertadores.
Pedrinho contou como foi que recebeu a notícia de que seria relacionado para o time profissional.
– Eu estava pra sair de folga quando o Biasotto me mandou mensagem dizendo que o Muricy havia falado com ele e que eu estaria relacionado para o jogo contra o Grêmio no dia seguinte. Senti uma alegria imensa. Isso significa que o trabalho aqui na base está sendo bem feito – conclui.
Pedrinho já foi convocado para a Seleção Brasileira sub-17, em 2019, e já conquistou dois títulos eplas categorias de base do São Paulo: o Base Brasil 2020, pelo sub-13, em 2015, e a FAM Cup, pelo sub-17, em 2019.
Andre Russell, Lendl Simmons and Evin Lewis were unavailable for selection
George Dobell16-Oct-2020
Shai Hope has scored only one half-centruy in his last 13 Tests•Getty Images
Shai Hope has been tipped for “a tremendous future in Test cricket” despite being dropped from the West Indies Test squad for the tour of New Zealand.Hope, now aged 26 and a veteran of 34 Tests, has long been viewed as one of the most talented batsmen in the Caribbean. But despite performing well in ODI cricket – he is currently placed at No. 12 in the ICC’s batting rankings in the format and was at No. 4 midway through 2019 – he has endured a grim run of form in Test cricket. He has averaged 19.48 since December 2017 and just 14.45 since February 2019. His career average in Test cricket has slipped to 26.27. As a result, he has been omitted from the touring squad and will instead work on his game in Barbados.”I think we would all agree that he’s not been at his best in Test cricket for quite a while,” Roger Harper, CWI lead selector, said. “He’s performed very well in the 50-over version, but in Test cricket he’s not been anywhere close to his best and this has gone on for a while.West Indies touring party
Test squad: Jason Holder (capt), Jermaine Blackwood, Kraigg Brathwaite, Darren Bravo, Shamarh Brooks, John Campbell, Roston Chase, Rahkeem Cornwall, Shane Dowrich, Shannon Gabriel, Shimron Hetmyer, Chemar Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Keemo Paul, Kemar Roach Test Reserves: Nkrumah Bonner, Joshua DaSilva, Preston McSween, Shayne Moseley, Raymon Reifer, Jayden Seales T20I squad: Kieron Pollard (capt), Fabian Allen, Dwayne Bravo, Sheldon Cottrell, Andre Fletcher, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Rovman Powell, Keemo Paul, Nicholas Pooran, Oshane Thomas, Hayden Walsh Jr, Kesrick Williams
“Sometimes, by continuing to select a player, you do them more harm than good. So, we’ve given him an opportunity to go away and work on his game. The head coach, Phil Simmons, has put a programme in place to help him get back to his best. He’s not being left to his own devices.”He has an important part to play in the future of West Indies cricket. There’s a tremendous future for him in Test cricket, but he needs to get his batting back to where we know it can be. That’s what this is about: giving him that opportunity to find his mojo again in Test cricket and come back a stronger and better player.”John Campbell may consider himself fortunate not to have suffered the same fate. Campbell, who has a top score of 55 after nine Tests, actually scored fewer runs than Hope in England but, while Harper admitted there was “a lot of discussion” over his position, he has held his spot.”There was a lot of debate about this,” Harper said. “And there were a lot of other players considered, including Kieran Powell. But in the end, the panel decided to give him another opportunity to cement his place in the team.”While Harper admitted the batting, especially the top order, had been a concern for a while, he was hopeful the return of Darren Bravo and Shimron Hetmyer would add some solidity. Both men have earned recalls – Hetmyer is also in the T20I squad – after having opted out of the tour to England on health grounds.”The return of these guys is very important,” Harper said. “Our batting at the top has been a bit of a problem. It is an area that has been concerning us for a while. We’re hoping that the return of Bravo will add some solidity and leadership at the top of the order. We hope it will help us lay the foundations to build big totals. He’s been making runs consistently in every format.Rahkeem Cornwall retained his place in the Test squad despite an underwhelming performance in England•Getty Images
“We know how talented Hetmyer is and he gives us a lot more depth, quality and ability in the middle order. He’s hungry to get back and anxious to show what a quality player he is, especially in Test cricket. I personally believe he has the ability to be one of best batsmen in the world in Test cricket. We hope he’ll be able to seize the opportunity to show how good he is.”With quarantine regulations in the Caribbean rendering a training camp difficult to arrange, the squad is expected to depart for New Zealand early and have a camp there. The tour will also see an A side made-up of the reserves, the T20I squad, and those not required by the Test team, play two four-day first-class games during the Test series. Nicholas Pooran, who has only played three first-class games, is one of those expected to feature in these matches. “A lot of consideration was given to [selecting] him [in the Test squad] and we’re still considering,” Harper said.Meanwhile, Harper insisted that both Chris Gayle, who last played T20I cricket in March 2019, and Sunil Narine, who has recently been reported as having a suspect action, remained under consideration for T20 World Cup selection.”Chris is a world-class player,” Harper said. “We know what he’s capable of, so he’ll be considered going forward. And Sunil is a world-class performer. We know what he can do. He understands the process of getting through these challenges. Once he’s available, we’ll look at him.”Andre Fletcher, meanwhile, returned to the T20I squad for the first time since 2018, while there is a first call-up in the format for Kyle Mayers, who enjoyed a good CPL campaign. Rahkeem Cornwall retained his place in the Test squad, too, despite an underwhelming performance in England.”Of course we kept faith in him [Cornwall],” Harper said. “You have to remember, two Tests ago, he has a ten-wicket haul in Test cricket. It was one Test in England. A little bit of inexperience showed there. We expect he can raise his game if called upon again.”Andre Russell, Lendl Simmons and Evin Lewis opted not to participate in the tour. Health concerns and the demands of life in lockdown are understood to be have been key factors, while Lewis told the selectors he was injured. A statement from CWI said it “fully respects their decision” and that it “will not impact consideration for future selection”.
This goes against the sports minister’s directive and may result in serious consequences
Firdose Moonda12-Nov-2020
Cricket South Africa is navigating through troubled waters•Alex Davidson/Getty Images
Cricket South Africa members’ council – the highest-decision making body within the organisation, which consists of the 14 provincial affiliate presidents – will not appoint the interim board imposed on them by sports minister Nathi Mthethwa, leaving the game in administrative limbo. The Members’ Council and the interim board, the two bodies that were due to work together to clean up CSA’s governance structures are now, effectively, at an impasse.In a statement issued on Thursday afternoon, the members’ council revealed that they have written to Mthethwa to raise “material concerns,” over the interim board and stressed that they “are not prepared” to let the interim board do its work. This decision goes squarely against Mthethwa’s directive and may result in the minister intervening in CSA, as he threatened to last month. Mthethwa has the power to withdraw funding from CSA and to strip them of their status as the governing body of cricket in South Africa.The interim board responded shortly after with a statement of their own, confirming that they have received a letter from the members’ council, which raised concerns about how the interim board was constituted and over conflicts of interests in relation to one member, Haroon Lorgat. While the statement from the interim board did not detail Lorgat’s conflicts, as former CEO of Cricket South Africa, Lorgat would have been in charge during the period under review in the forensic report, which was used to fire his successor Thabang Moroe.The interim board have already begun work and indicated their intention to continue, calling the members’ council position “obstructionist.” In a statement the interim board said, “The current situation is untenable and we are thus dismayed to be in receipt of what we can only describe as an obstructionist, legalistic letter from the Members’ Council while we have tried to put structures in place and hold individuals within CSA to account. We are of the view that the conduct of the Members’ Council is an attempt to stymie the work of our Board.”As a result, a saga that began with Moroe’s suspension in December last year (and subsequent dismissal for financial misconduct in August) and came to a head when the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) asked CSA’s board and executive to stand down in September has entered a new stage of standoff. Now, the members’ council and the minister-appointed interim board are in disagreement over who should clean up the mess in South African cricket, with the members’ council insisting they will “take the necessary steps to ensure that the concerns, which Minister Mthethwa and SASCOC have previously raised, are addressed efficiently and professionally.”The members’ council pointed to their role in convincing the previous CSA board to resign en masse following repeated calls from stakeholders including SASCOC and the South African Cricketers’ Association for them to stand down as evidence that they have the game at heart.”The Members Council embarked on a process last month to facilitate the resignation of the then-incumbent board members of CSA, with the intention of appointing an Interim Board that would work collaboratively with all stakeholders,” the members’ council statement read. “The main objective of the new Interim Board was to work closely with the Members Council and CSA executives, to achieve necessary change within the organisation and to take cricket forward until a new board is elected at the annual general meeting.”However, the members’ council and interim board were unable to form a constructive alliance with the members’ council concerned with |unresolved matters including a “conflict of interest relating to a proposed member of the Interim Board; opposition to outlined roles, responsibilities and reporting lines as outlined in the Memorandum of Incorporation; unprofessional conduct; non-cooperation; and misalignment.” The members’ council believe that if they had continued to work with the interim board they would have “failed to ensure that it acts in the public interest at all times.”The interim board disputes this assertion and said the members’ council have been “unwilling to cooperate,” and have “acted in bad faith and contrary to the consensus it reached with Mthethwa.” The interim board said it is “determined to continue our work in the public interest and in the best interests of cricket in South Africa.”
A Fiorentina demonstrou interesse pela contratação de Gabriel Menino na reta final da janela de transferências do verão europeu. A informação foi publicada pelo repórter Bruno Andrade, do UOL, e confirmada pela reportagem do LANCE!/NOSSO PALESTRA.
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O Palmeiras não teria aceitado diminuir a pedida mínima de 10 milhões de euros (R$ 61,5 milhões) pelo jovem jogador e, assim, esfriado o interesse do clube italiano, que acabou contratando o espanhol Álvaro Odriozola, por empréstimo de uma temporada do Real Madrid, para a posição.
O Verdão esperava que a presença de Menino nos Jogos Olímpicos valorizasse seu preço em uma eventual transferência, mas isso acabou não ocorrendo efetivamente, visto que o camisa 25 praticamente não entrou em campo durante o torneio.
A diretoria palmeirense havia traçado uma previsão de negociar alguma das Crias da Academia em 2021 para cumprir a meta de vendas estipulada no balanço financeiro. No entanto, a janela internacional de transferências fechou e nenhuma saída foi concretizada.
Como não há a pretensão de negócio com o mercado interno, os jogadores devem permanecer no clube ao menos até o final deste ano. No momento, Danilo e Wesley tem sido escalados como titulares com maior frequência, mas os demais seguem sendo peças importantes para o plantel.
O contrato de Gabriel Menino com o Palmeiras vai até o fim de 2024 e tem multa rescisória estipulada em 60 milhões de euros (R$ 368 milhões na cotação atual). Ele já foi alvo do interesse de Chelsea e Atlético de Madrid em um passado recente.
Manchester United are still keen on signing a "phenomenal" new forward in the summer transfer window, with a player plus cash move involving a current Red Devils star possibly on the cards.
Man Utd transfer news
Erik ten Hag will be hoping to see his squad improve significantly ahead of next season, following a disappointing campaign overall that saw his side finish eighth in the Premier League table.
It will be fascinating to see which new signings come in at Old Trafford, and it looks as though Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite is still a leading option to come in and boost the defensive options on show. Raphael Varane has left, while Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans aren't the answers, and the England international could be an exciting addition.
Meanwhile, Ten Hag has reportedly personally held talks with Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee over a switch to United in the near future, with the Dutchman seen as someone who could add more goals in the final third. He has 23 goal contributions (14 goals and nine assists) in 58 appearances for Bologna, and at 23 years of age, his best years are likely to lie ahead.
The Red Devils are believed to be willing to double Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo's wages, too, with the Uruguayan currently earning £114,000 per week at the Catalan giants. He could represent a more experienced option to Branthwaite, should the Everton man end up not joining.
Man Utd want "phenomenal" striker
According to La Repubblica [via Sport Witness], Manchester United haven't given up hope of signing Napoli striker Victor Osimhen yet, with the Nigerian expected to leave his current club in the current transfer window for a fee in the region of £85m.
The report says that "in recent months, United have tried to convince Napoli for Osimhen", offering money plus the services of Rasmus Hojlund, which may come as something of a surprise, but the report claims this is an idea which could now be revisited after the arrival of Dan Ashworth.
Napoli star Victor Osimhen
Osimhen is one of the world's leading strikers at the moment, considering he has scored 76 goals in just 133 matches for Napoli, as well as being hailed by Walter Mazzarri, who heaped praise on him: "Osimhen is phenomenal because he runs alone at five players and gets through. If you look at genuine scoring opportunities, compared to the number Napoli created lately, I didn’t see that many."
While the 25-year-old is clearly an elite-level striker who could be a devastating addition for United, selling Hojlund would seem like a strange decision, considering his long-term potential. Granted, he hasn't yet set the world alight at Old Trafford, but he has done enough to suggest that he is a star of the future, scoring 16 times in 43 appearances for the Red Devils.
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That being said, if push truly comes to shove this summer, Osimhen would still represent an immediate upgrade on Hojlund and become a potential icon at Old Trafford, kicking off the Ashworth era in style and acquiring the services of a wonderful footballer.
استفز نيكو ويليامز، نجم أتلتيك بلباو، جماهير نادي برشلونة بتصريح مثير، وذلك بعد فشل انتقال اللاعب إلى صفوف الفريق الكتالوني خلال فترة الميركاتو الصيفي الحالي.
برشلونة أراد التعاقد مع ويليامز خلال صيف العام الحالي، لكن الصفقة تعثرت في نهاية المطاف بعدما اختار اللاعب البقاء مع بلباو وجدد عقده مع النادي الباسكي.
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وأشار ويليامز في تصريحات نقلتها صحيفة “موندو ديبورتيفو”، إلى أنه سعيد حقًا في صفوف بلباو ويخطط للاستمرار لسنوات طويلة مع النادي الإسباني.
وقال ويليامز: “بالنسبة لي، جماهير بلباو بمثابة عائلة لي، أنا سعيد جدًا هنا وأريد مواصلة صنع التاريخ هنا، وآمل أن تكون هناك المزيد من الأمسيات المشابهة”.
ويليامز تألق وسجل هدفًا مساهمًا في فوز مثير لصالح بلباو على إشبيلية بثلاثة أهداف مقابل هدفين يوم أمس الأحد، ضمن منافسات بطولة دور الدرجة الأولى الإسباني.
وأضاف ويليامز عن تصفيق وغناء جماهير بلباو له في لقاء الأمس: ”لا أعرف كيف أصف هذا الشعور، هناك سبب وجيه لبقائي هنا، أنا فخور جدًا بالجماهير، وبدعمهم لي منذ اللحظة الأولى، أريد الاستمرار هنا، وأن أمنحهم حبي وأحاول رد الجميل لهم على أرض الملعب”.
برشلونة اتجه إلى خيار ضم ماركوس راشفورد في نهاية المطاف قادمًا من صفوف نادي مانشستر يونايتد، وذلك على سبيل الإعارة حتى نهاية الموسم الحالي.
حرص نجم فريق إنتر ميامي ومنتخب الأرجنتين، ليونيل ميسي، على تقديم اعتذاره إلى رئيس الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية، جو بايدن، لعدم حضوره لتسلم وسام الحرية الرئاسي.
كان جو بايدن قد قرر منح ليونيل ميسي أرفع وسام مدني في أمريكا، رفقة 19 شخصًا.
جاء ذلك التكريم لإنجازات أولئك المُختارين، إلى جانب ليونيل ميسي في المجالات الخيرية والمؤسسية المؤثرة.
وشهد البيت الأبيض، مساء أمس السبت، مراسم ذلك الاحتفال الذي غاب عنه النجم الأرجنتيني ليونيل ميسي، وسط تساؤلات الكثيرين حول السبب وراء ذلك.
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وقال الطاقم الإداري لـ ليونيل ميسي، في تصريحات لصحيفة “يو إس إيه توداي” الأمريكية: “ميسي يشعر بتكريم عميق وشرف كبير بتلقيه ذلك التقدير”.
وأضاف: “ميسي لم يتمكن من الحضور بسبب تضارب المواعيد والالتزامات المُخطط لها مسبقًا”.
وأعرب ميسي عن تقديره لذلك التكريم المميز، وأوضح إنه يأمل في الحصول على فرصة لمقابلة بايدن في المستقبل القريب.
ويُعد ليونيل ميسي اللاعب الأكثر تتويجًا بالألقاب في عالم كرة القدم برصيد 45 بطولة، رفقة الفرق التي لعب لها، والمنتخب الوطني.
ويحظى ميسي بعطلة طويلة في الوقت الحالي، بعدما فشل إنتر ميامي في بلوغ الأدوار الإقصائية لتحديد هوية بطل الدوري الأمريكي 2024.
من جهة أخرى، سيتنافس إنتر ميامي في بطولة كأس العالم للأندية، نسخة 2025، في شكلها الجديد حيث يتواجد في المجموعة الأولى رفقة كل من الأهلي المصري، بورتو البرتغالي وبالميراس البرازيلي.