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O que soava como uma mera expectativa vai ganhando ares de definitivo no São Paulo: a saída de jogadores na abertura da nova janela de transferências, no próximo dia 3 de julho. E os contornos oficiais do que já soa como uma despedida de algumas peças do plantel veio de Muricy Ramalho, coordenador técnico do clube do Morumbi.

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Em entrevista ao canal ‘Arnaldo e Tironi’, o ex-treinador tricolor foi sincero. Expôs sua opinião sobre a situação, de que sim, para manter um grupo forte é necessário segurar seus jogadores. Mas por outro lado ponderou que reconhece a dificuldade em meio à crise financeira pela qual passa o clube. E pontuou seu exemplo com dois nomes que parecem com data marcada para serem vendidos: Beraldo e Pablo Maia.

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– Eu e o Dorival, a gente fala muito, eu sou o chato do negócio, tenho que ser o chato. Se a gente tem dificuldade pra contratar, não pode vender esses jogadores. E o presidente está fazendo o possível pra que não venda, pode ser ano que vem, mas não esse ano. O que a gente mais fala com o presidente…vai haver proposta, não tem jeito, os dois moleques (Beraldo e Pablo Maia) estão jogando muito.

– O Pablo cresceu muito, marca demais, está batendo em gol. O Beraldo também, estava sendo preparado, o Rogério (Ceni) o ajudou muito. Se vender, você pega o dinheiro e não dá pra contratar, o dinheiro vai pra outras contas. Eu sei que a parte financeira é um problema, mas você a recupera ganhando títulos, com os prêmios das competições. Eu respeito os caras que lidam com o dinheiro, mas vejo o meu lado e o do torcedor, que quer títulos. O problema financeiro é do São Paulo. O torcedor quer títulos. Se vender, as suas chances ficam menores. Agora, os clubes vão se reforçar na janela. Se você quer um time competitivo, não pode vender – destacou Muricy na entrevista.

O coordenador aponta como funcionam os bastidores. Em sua fala, se declara como o ‘chato’, que lembra constantemente a diretoria liderada por Julio Casares da importância de segurar os jovens. Pelo menos neste ano.

– Eu e o Dorival Júnior (técnico) falamos com o presidente (Casares). Eu sou o chato. Se temos dificuldades para contratar, não podemos vender. O presidente vai fazer o possível pra não vender agora. Pode ser ano que vem, mas agora não. Respeito muito os caras lá que mexem com dinheiro, mas tenho que ver meu lado, do torcedor, o torcedor do São Paulo quer título. E a gente tem que fazer de tudo pra dar o título pra eles. Você vendendo jogador diminui as suas chances. Agora os clubes vão tudo se reforçar, a gente está por dentro do assunto, vão vir tudo forte depois da janela. Você desfazer dos seus principais jogadores, você vai ter dificuldades.

– Sei que os clubes fazem aquele negócio de ‘tem que vender não sei quantos milhões. Só que se você vender não tem chance nenhuma de nada. O dinheiro entra, mas tem muitas contas pra pagar. Sei que eles têm lá o negócio da parte financeira, mas só se recupera ganhando título hoje em dia. Você ganha uma Copa do Brasil, quanto que é o prêmio? Você tem que jogar assim também, porque se levar tudo ao pé da letra e aí? Quem vai responder pelo negócio, pelo time? – completou Muricy.

Intocável mesmo, só um nome: Calleri. O argentino, dono do maior salário do atual elenco são-paulino, é visto como o principal ídolo e peça no esquema de Dorival, fundamental para as pretenções do clube na temporada. Com o camisa 9, especificamente, a ordem é sequer ouvir propostas, revelou o coordenador.

– De jeito nenhum, não tem acordo. Vi as notícias, mas como vou vender o Calleri? O maior ídolo do São Paulo, goleador, um líder positivo, profissional, um exemplo. É impensado. Não sei se haverá uma reviravolta, mas o pensamento é nem ouvir propostas, pois se ouvir você pode se coçar. Não há pensamento nenhum de vender – reiterou Muricy na entrevista.

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PABLO MAIA
O volante, promovido ano passado ao time principal, é a maior cria de Cotia no elenco, titular absoluto de Dorival e objeto de desejo por parte de clubes ingleses.

NESTOR
Uma das revelações da base há mais tempo no profissional, homem de confiança dos últimos três técnicos do clube, o meia recebeu sondagens do futebol turco.

BERALDO
Maior surpresa do ano, o zagueiro virou ídolo da torcida e titular absoluto da defesa. Com 19 anos, são esperadas propostas inglesas pelo seu futebol.

CALLERI
O argentino se viu envolvido em uma especulação envolvendo o Monterrey. Os mexicanos enviaram olheiros ao Morumbi para vê-lo jogar e sinalizaram que poderiam até pagar a multa rescisória para contratá-lo. Único nome que a diretoria se recusa publicamente a negociar.

NATHAN
O lateral-direito voltou ao Morumbi neste ano após empréstimo ao Coritiba, renovou o contrato, perdeu espaço, mas é desejado por clubes portugueses e espanhóis.

LUCIANO
Ídolo da torcida, o raçudo camisa 10 recebeu sondagem de clubes da Arábia Saudita e do México.

OREJUELA
Lateral-direito que custou caro e não engrenou com a camisa tricolor, o colombiano está sendo oferecido pelo clube.

FERRARESI
O zagueiro venezuelano, que começou o ano com status de titular absoluto, se contundiu, passou por cirurgia e depende do Grupo City para saber se o empréstimo, que vence no meio do ano, será prorrogado.

CAIO
Emprestado pelo Fluminense, o lateral/atacante vem se destacando e chamou a atenção de clubes europeus.

Everton’s transfer window has been a fascinating mix of ambition, pragmatism, and sentiment.

Under David Moyes, the Toffees are working hard to reshape their squad following the departures of several key figures, including Ashley Young, Abdoulaye Doucouré, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

The Hill Dickinson Stadium has already seen fresh faces arrive, with Moyes bringing in talent such as Thierno Barry from Villarreal, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Chelsea, Tyler Dibling from Southampton, and Jack Grealish from Manchester City.

The latter made an immediate impression, providing two assists in the club’s 2–0 Premier League victory over Brighton.

Momentum has slowly begun to build.

Everton recovered from an opening-day defeat at a raucous Elland Road with back-to-back wins: the triumph against Brighton and a professional 2–0 dispatch of Mansfield Town in the EFL Cup.

For Moyes, however, the task of reinforcing his midfield remains urgent.

The Scottish manager has never hidden his preference for industrious, disciplined footballers who combine physicality with tactical intelligence.

It is no surprise, then, that his latest target happens to be a player with whom he shares a deep personal and professional bond.

This towering talent could well be cast in the role once played so effectively at Goodison by Marouane Fellaini.

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Reports from Football Insider suggest Everton are preparing an improved bid for a player Moyes knows better than most: Tomáš Souček.

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The Czech Republic international, now 30, was first introduced to English football by Moyes during his second spell at West Ham in 2020.

What followed was a highly productive partnership.

Under Moyes’ guidance, Souček became a mainstay in the Hammers’ midfield, making over 200 appearances and establishing himself as one of the most reliable performers in the Premier League.

West Ham, however, are reluctant sellers.

Having already rejected Everton’s opening offer, the East London club are holding firm at a valuation of £19 million.

With his contract running until 2028, they retain leverage, though the recent arrivals of Mateus Fernandes from Southampton and Soungoutou Magassa from Monaco have added considerable depth to their midfield department.

That recruitment drive, coupled with a poor start to the campaign which has seen the Irons lose heavily to Sunderland and Chelsea, could create circumstances in which a deal becomes feasible.

From Everton’s perspective, the move would represent a deliberate attempt to reintroduce a profile of player Goodison Park has missed since Fellaini left for Manchester United in 2013.

Reports suggest the player himself is keen on the move, eager for another spell under Moyes in what could be one of the more emotive transfers of the summer window.

Why Soucek can be Moyes' new Fellaini

The parallels between Souček and Fellaini go well beyond stature.

Moyes’ Everton sides of the late 2000s were built on work ethic and tactical discipline, but they were also elevated by Fellaini’s unique capacity to blur the line between midfield and attack.

The Belgian was capable of breaking up play, bullying defenders, and popping up with crucial goals – qualities Souček has replicated at West Ham.

During his West Ham tenure, the towering midfielder was trusted implicitly by the Scottish coach.

Souček has netted 42 times and registered 13 assists across 248 games for West Ham, while also writing his name into the club’s history books by helping them win the Europa Conference League in Prague – his hometown – against Fiorentina.

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Goals

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Assists

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Progressive Carries

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Progressive Passes

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On a purely footballing level, the Czech international looks an excellent addition to Moyes’ evolving side.

His statistical profile underscores exactly why Everton are pressing to secure his services.

Standing at 1.92m, Souček has long been regarded as one of the Premier League’s most dominant aerial presences.

According to FBref, last season he averaged 3.47 aerial duels won per 90 minutes, a figure that places him among the most effective midfielders in Europe when it comes to contesting the ball in the air.

For an Everton side that relies on set-piece opportunities, this could prove invaluable.

His influence, however, extends far beyond his heading ability.

His work rate is exceptional, as reflected in his defensive and transitional metrics.

He recorded 1.61 tackles per 90, complemented by 1.44 blocks, providing reliable cover in central areas.

Where Fellaini once provided an outlet for direct balls, shielding possession and driving his team forward, Souček offers the same avenue in a modernised form.

He is adept at progressing the ball through carries, averaging nine progressive carries per 90, which speaks to his ability to break lines and drive his team forward.

While his passing accuracy of 73.8% is not elite, his 74 progressive passes per 90 underline a willingness to take risks and move play vertically, something Moyes has historically encouraged.

In the final third, Souček continues to be a consistent goal threat.

Averaging 1.93 shots per 90, with 0.60 of those on target, he boasts a shot accuracy rate of nearly 31%.

That productivity translated into ten direct goal involvements last season, impressive numbers for a player often tasked with the less glamorous defensive side of midfield work.

His ability to time late runs into the penalty area remains one of his defining attributes, as highlighted by Joe Cole’s description of him being “on fire” when he netted in three consecutive games for the Hammers in 2023.

For Everton, this mixture of stamina, power, and goal threat would offer a dimension currently missing in their midfield.

The loss of Doucouré, who combined industry with forward penetration, has left a void that needs filling.

Souček is one of the few realistic options who can provide comparable output while also bringing proven Premier League pedigree and leadership qualities honed across more than 80 caps for the Czech Republic.

The emotional element should not be overlooked either. Moyes is not simply chasing a functional squad piece; he is targeting one of his most trusted operators.

The Fellaini comparison may feel nostalgic, but it is apt.

Both players are midfielders who thrive when trusted as disruptors rather than facilitators, who can dominate aerially and arrive late in the box to devastating effect.

Everton fans know better than most how valuable that can be. Souček’s familiarity with Moyes’ tactical demands means the adaptation period would be minimal.

The Everton manager has always valued loyalty and understanding, and in that respect, the midfielder is a tailor-made signing.

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Bella James has been ruled out of New Zealand’s ODI series at home against Sri Lanka with a grade-two quadricep strain on her right leg. She is expected to require between three and six weeks of rehabilitation and has been replaced by Lauren Down. A decision on James’ availability for the T20I series that follows will be taken based on her rehabilitation.James sustained the injury during Otago’s game against Central Districts in the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield, New Zealand’s women’s one-day competition. James made her ODI debut against Australia in Wellington last year and scored 51 runs in two games.Head coach Ben Sawyer was disappointed that she won’t be able to build on that “strong start” against Sri Lanka.Related

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“We’re all gutted for Bella,” Sawyer said. “She had a strong start to her international cricket career in December so it’s a shame she doesn’t get the opportunity to back that up this series. But we’re hopeful she’ll be tracking to return for the T20s.”The three-match ODI series will begin on March 4 in Nelson before moving to Napier for the next two games, and will be followed by three T20Is from March 14 to March 18.Down is currently Auckland’s third-highest scorer in the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield, with 280 runs in ten games at an average of 31.11. The 29-year-old was part of the Australia series and has played 35 ODIs, which Sawyer said made her a “strong replacement”.”Lauren brings plenty of experience to the group,” Sawyer said. “She’s been a key contributor for the [Auckland] Hearts this season and we’re pleased she’ll get the opportunity to take that form into this series.”

Matthijs de Ligt continues to endure marriage woes, it is being reported, with the Manchester United defender seeing his estranged wife continue with her "exaggerated" spiritual journey. Netherlands international De Ligt tied the knot with model AnneKee Molenaar in June 2024, but said relationship is said to be on the verge of collapse due to the couple's lifestyle differences.

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AnneKee’s interest in all things spiritual is said to have driven a wedge between her and De Ligt. Her social media channels regularly feature posts relating to crystals, tarot cards and self-affirming quotes. It has previously been suggested, by , that De Ligt can "no longer handle AnneKee’s exaggerated spiriwiri-content".

It first emerged in July that tension in the De Ligt marriage was threatening to drive Matthijs and AnneKee apart. Dutch news outlet reported that their relationship was "definitely over". United centre-half De Ligt was said to have jetted off for a holiday in Ibiza by himself, having already spent a week alone in Barbados.

claimed: "Initially, there was talk of 'some time for themselves' and holidaying separately, but it is now reportedly definitely over. Matthijs is said to have travelled to Ibiza alone this week and was recently in Barbados."

AdvertisementDe Ligt's marriage to Dutch model

De Ligt and AnneKee dated for several years before tying the knot, having first got together when the former was making his senior breakthrough as a talented teenager with Eredivisie giants Ajax. The couple moved to Manchester together when a transfer to Old Trafford from Bayern Munich was completed in 2024. AnneKee’s interests should come as little surprise to her husband.

AnneKee is, however, said to have stepped up her spiritual interests since launching "Annie’s Alchemia". Her content relating to that line of work has intensified of late. She has revealed to her followers that she recently attended her first "cacao ceremony" – a gathering that involves drinking ceremonial-grade cacao, which is supposed to help nourish the heart and mind. She has also been promoting products connected to "Annie’s Alchemia" and tarot card reading. AnneKee has not featured on Matthijs’ feeds for almost two months.

One quote to feature in AnneKee’s posts reads: "Sometimes the universe takes you on a journey you didn't know you needed, to bring you everything you ever wanted. Trust the plan." According to the latest reports, she is heading down that path on her own.

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The couple were said to be planning a party in Italy over the summer of 2025 to celebrate their wedding anniversary, with friends and family being invited along for the ride. Said event was cancelled as De Ligt soaked up sun elsewhere.

Late revision of plans is nothing new for the couple, with De Ligt having been forced to leave his own wedding early as he had to link up with the Netherlands squad for Euro 2024. AnneKee once told Dutch : "It's actually funny because the way the planning for our civil wedding went is a reflection of our relationship in general. At first, we planned to get married at the end of May, on our anniversary, but then it looked like Matthijs would make it to the Champions League final with Bayern Munich. So, we had to reschedule everything at the last moment."

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De Ligt's on-field struggles

De Ligt is into his second season as a Manchester United player, having moved to Old Trafford for £39 million ($52m). He endured a testing debut campaign in England, as the Red Devils did as a collective, with inconsistency costing Ruben Amorim’s side a place in European competition for 2025-26.

More struggles have been endured at the start of the current campaign, leading to questions being asked of Amorim’s future, but United did return to winning ways last time out in a battling 2-1 victory over Chelsea. They will – with seven points being picked up from five games so far – be back in action on Saturday lunchtime when taking in a trip to Brentford.

Decision taken ahead of Hundred’s final retentions for 2025, and follows international retirement in September

Matt Roller24-Feb-2025Moeen Ali intends to retire from English domestic cricket after the T20 Blast and will skip the Hundred in 2025, ESPNcricinfo has learned.Moeen, 37, has remained active on the franchise circuit since announcing his international retirement in September. His decision to quit English cricket will enable him to take up further opportunities overseas as he heads into the final stages of his career, with the ECB’s policy on No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) otherwise limiting his movement during the English summer.Now in the third and final year of his contract with Warwickshire, Moeen will accelerate his move into coaching during the T20 Blast this year with a player-coach role at Birmingham Bears and has decided to skip the Hundred. It is understood that he will not be available to play in the knockout stages in September, should the Bears qualify.Moeen has captained Birmingham Phoenix across the first four seasons of the Hundred but will not play for them in 2025. The eight Hundred teams had until 1pm on Monday to finalise their retentions for 2025, keeping hold of up to 10 players in both the men’s and women’s competitions at a mutually-agreed salary band.Related

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Moeen joins his long-time England team-mate Alex Hales in skipping the Hundred this year as a result of the ECB’s hardline stance on NOCs, which is designed to stop players picking and choosing which leagues they play in during the English summer. James Vince, Hampshire’s captain, recently spoke out about the stance in an interview with ESPNcricinfo, after confirming his retirement from red-ball cricket ahead of this season.Hales confirmed last week that he will not play at Trent Bridge this year, and has instead signed with the Knight Riders franchises in Major League Cricket and the Caribbean Premier League. Moeen’s decision could see him return to Guyana Amazon Warriors in mid-August, having represented the franchise in the CPL and the inaugural Global Super League last year.Warwickshire confirmed ESPNcricinfo’s story on Monday afternoon. “This is a big decision for me and not one I’ve taken lightly,” Moeen said in a club statement. “But I’ve reached a decision in the last few days, taking into account what I feel is best for me and my family at this stage in my career.”I’m still passionate about the game and want to play as much as I can. I still love playing. I still have passion for the game and I love being in a team environment. “I also enjoy talking to players about cricket, the tactics, and I think that’ll help me move smoothly into coaching after my playing days are over.”I came back to Warwickshire with an aim of trying to help them win the Blast and I still want to play a role this year. I’ll be available to play throughout the Blast group games, and would love to be involved as a player-coach.”Moeen has stayed active on the franchise circuit since his international retirement•Getty ImagesMoeen is not the only England player set to leave the Phoenix, with Jamie Smith and Chris Woakes also departing. ESPNcricinfo understands that London Spirit have lined Smith up as their designated centrally-contracted player, while Welsh Fire are thought to be interested in bringing Woakes in.The Phoenix’s men narrowly missed out on the final last year and have retained a strong core. Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone, Ben Duckett, Dan Mousley, Will Smeed and Benny Howell are all staying put, while Dan Vettori’s side will field an all-New Zealand pace attack comprising Adam Milne, Tim Southee and new direct signing Trent Boult.At least two other Hundred teams are releasing their men’s captains. Lewis Gregory, who captained Trent Rockets to the 2022 title, is set to head back into March’s draft, as is Dan Lawrence, who captained London Spirit for the last two seasons but will be replaced in the role by new signing Kane Williamson.Moeen, who is studying for his ECB Level Three coaching qualifications, will form part of a new-look Warwickshire coaching staff during the Blast, with Ian Westwood replacing Mark Robinson as head coach and Matt Walker joining as batting coach after leaving Kent. The Blast starts on May 30, soon after Moeen returns from his IPL commitments with Kolkata Knight Riders.2.45pm GMT – This story was updated after confirmation from Warwickshire.

Arsenal didn’t sign Alexander Isak this summer but they did enjoy an unprecedented transfer window, shelling out around £300m on strengthening Mikel Arteta’s squad, making it ready for the demands of another Premier League title charge.

Many pundits insist that the Gunners simply have to win it this year. It’s hard to disagree with that, but Liverpool have also had a rip-roaring window, ending it in style by welcoming that man Isak to Anfield.

A long-term target for the north Londoners, there may well be some disappointment on Arteta’s end that he’s gone to a title rival but this has been a successful window for Arsenal.

Viktor Gyokeres has arrived and hit the ground running, scoring twice against Leeds. A boyhood Gooner in the form of Eberechi Eze has also arrived, joining Noni Madueke in the forward line.

The midfield has been bolstered by the arrivals of Spaniard Martin Zubimendi and Brentford’s former captain Christian Norgaard. At the back, Cristhian Mosquera and deadline day signing, Piero Hincapie, have rounded things off nicely. Mosquera was imperious at Anfield on Sunday, standing in for the injured William Saliba phenomenally.

But, did the Gunners miss a trick? Perhaps.

Arsenal's failed pursuit of a new left winger

Those in charge of the recruitment at Arsenal did a phenomenal job this summer and will point towards Eze and Madueke as genuine options on the left-hand side of the attack.

Madueke began the game against Leeds on the left but certainly made a better impact when employed on the right with Saka out injured last weekend.

The more natural option on the left flank is Eze. A central attacking midfielder by trade, he enjoys playing in the pockets on the left side of the pitch and showed that against Liverpool, making an instant impact when he skipped into the penalty area before being brought down by Joe Gomez. So we thought, anyway; a penalty was not given.

But, what they really missed was a blockbuster left winger. During the course of the summer window, they were linked with moves for Rafael Leao and Rodrygo.

The latter was one of the most-linked players to Arsenal in the last few months, with talks reportedly being held on several occasions to sound out a move.

Having barely kicked a ball since Xabi Alonso’s arrival in the Spanish capital, he should have moved but has ultimately stayed with Madrid where he’ll fight for a place in the team.

Rodrygo would have been a superb capture. He’s capable of scoring goals, registering 14 strikes last term. He can also create, posting 11 assists in all competitions. Alas, Arsenal are happy with their options.

Eze and Madueke will be a huge help but you can’t help but think they have missed a trick with Gabriel Martinelli.

Why Arsenal need to move on from Gabriel Martinelli

The Brazilian has been a wonderful servant for Arsenal in the last few years and has been one of the poster boys for the Arteta project in London.

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Back in 2022/23, the winger registered 15 goals, ending the term as the club’s joint-top goalscorer alongside Martin Odegaard and Saka. It was at that time that Jurgen Klopp described him as a “talent of the century”, such was his raw potential.

However, since then, he’s failed to kick on. In 2023/24 he found the net on eight occasions and in 2024/25, he only bagged ten times. Not awful numbers by any means, but considering he is the regular starter, you need and want more.

Well, Martinelli only compounded why he’s become a scapegoat when he faced Liverpool on Sunday. It wasn’t long before fans were crying out for Eze. Embarrassingly, he was locked up by a makeshift full-back in the form of Dominik Szoboszlai, the man who scored the winning goal.

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It’s safe to say it was a horror afternoon for Martinelli, failing to have a shot or complete a key pass.

Playing away at Anfield is never easy and you can forgive a quieter display but when Arsenal had such amazing options on the bench, you have to question why he started.

One might also question why he’s still at the Emirates. There were quiet murmurs of a move to Saudi Arabia happening but that never materialised.

Arsenal aren’t tight on the Premier League’s PSR rules but there are growing concerns surrounding UEFA’s financial fair play restrictions. Selling Martinelli would have alleviated that or even funded a move for the likes of Rodrygo or Leao, both of whom would serve as big upgrades for Arteta.

For now, however, Arteta will be happy. He has every right to be. This is the best window Arsenal have had in years; they looked well prepared to fight for major silverware this season.

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Manchester United are now genuinely planning to break the bank for a £100m+ “beast”, having already held talks over a potential deal, according to a report.

Man Utd vying to sign midfielder amid Casemiro concerns

Casemiro was subjected to a lot of criticism last season, with Gary Neville criticising the Brazilian’s ability to get around the pitch after a 2-0 home defeat against Newcastle United.

Referring to Christian Eriksen and Casemiro, Neville said: “When I saw the team sheet I thought it would be difficult for Man Utd to play well. [They have] two centre midfield players who can’t run.”

Consequently, the Red Devils have set out to bring in a new, much younger midfielder this summer, and there have been widespread reports they have now submitted a bid for Barcelona’s Fermin Lopez.

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However, there is also an option from much closer to home, namely Brighton & Hove Albion’s Carlos Baleba, and it has been suggested that an offer could be made for the 21-year-old imminently.

According to a new report from TEAMtalk, Man United are now planning to break the bank to secure Baleba’s signature, with Brighton set to hold out for over £100m.

There is now a genuine desire to go all out for the central midfielder, despite executives being aware that a deal would blow the budget, as they believe he possesses rare qualities, and could provide long-term value to Ruben Amorim’s squad.

Talks have already been held over a deal for the Brighton star, and there is a feeling that another approach could be made before the weekend, although there is an awareness the Seagulls will drive a hard bargain.

"Beast" Baleba could be statement signing for Man Utd

There have been reports that Manchester City have been left shocked by United stepping up their interest in the Brighton maestro, given that Pep Guardiola’s side were planning to launch an offer next summer.

Liverpool and Arsenal are also in the race for the Cameroonian’s signature, displaying just how highly he is rated by some of the Premier League’s top clubs, and Amorim’s side would be making a statement if they were able to pull off a deal.

Not only did the starlet impress with his dribbling and tackling ability, but he was also praised by teammate Matt O’Riley, who said: “He is strong. To put it simply he is an absolute beast. It’s nice to play alongside someone like that because he just smashes everyone and makes my life quite easy.”

As such, it could be worth taking a gamble on Baleba, but it would be disappointing if doing so means Man United are unable to compete for Gianluigi Donnarumma’s signature.

اتسمت الاستعدادات لمباراة تصفيات كأس العالم 2026 بين منتخب النرويج وإسرائيل، مساء اليوم السبت، باحتجاجات وإجراءات أمنية مشددة.

ووفقًا لصحيفة “إندبيندينت” البريطانية، هناك حالة انقسام قد سادت بين المشجعين النرويجيين، بشأن مشاركة الكيان الصهيوني في البطولة، بسبب الحرب في غزة.

وكان مئات المؤيدين لفلسطين قد تجمعوا خارج البرلمان النرويجي للاحتجاج، وارتدى الكثير منهم قمصان المنتخب الفلسطيني.

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وذكر أحد المشجعين النرويجيين يوهان والذي كان يرتدي قميص يحمل شعار المنتخب الفلسطيني: “ما كان ينبغي أن تلعب هذه المباراة، إذا تم طرد روسيا فإنه يجب طرد إسرائيل، ولكن عندما تقام المباراة فإن أفضل ما يمكن أن تفعله النرويج هو تدمير آمال هذا المنتخب في كأس العالم، إنها مباراة بين المر والحلو”.

وكان المتظاهرون قد انطلقوا نحو ملعب أوليفال حاملين الأعلام الفلسطينية والمشاعل وتجمعوا في الخارج، وتعهدوا بالاستمرار حتى انطلاق المباراة، بينما علقت لافتات مؤيدة لفلسطين على شرفات المباني المجاورة.

وقد عزز الأمن تشديداته حول الملعب، حيث أغلقت الشرطة عدة مداخل قبل ساعات من بدء المباراة وأجرت عمليات التفتيش للحقائب، وقامت بتقليص عدد الجماهير المسموح لهم بالدخول.

Wrexham's winless run at home to start life in the Championship continued after a brilliant Ben Brereton Diaz goal denied them all three points against Derby on Saturday. The Red Dragons had taken the lead in the 59th minute after Lewis O'Brien nodded home a delightful Issa Kabore cross. The former Nottingham Forest man was lucky to still be on the pitch after the referee only showed him a yellow for a reckless tackle.

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  Derby created the best chance of the half in the opening 15 seconds of the game. Wrexham failed to deal with a long ball forward from goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom straight from the kick-off, as a Brereton Diaz knockdown fell to Patrick Agyemang. The striker opted to place the bouncing ball, opting for a side-footed volley when the ball was begging to be lashed home. In the end the American's tame effort lamely flew past the post of the Red Dragons' goal.

  That early scare seemed to gee up the Wrexham players, almost to their detriment. Eight minutes in, Lewis O'Brien almost left his teammates in a perilous situation when he flew into a tackle on Ebou Adams. High, and not entirely in control, the midfielder was lucky to only be shown a yellow.

  While Derby enjoyed the lion share of the possession, it was Wrexham that worked the keeper. Ben Sheaf's long-range effort brought a comfortable save out of Widell Zetterstrom. A few moments later, a well worked cross by Kabore brought a diving headed effort from Keiffer Moore, but Derby were able to clear. Quickly recycling the ball, Kabore's deflected cross fell to Ryan Longman on the opposite flank. His shot was likely going wide, but brought a save out of the Derby keeper on the stroke of the 18th minute.

  That was the last meaningful moment of action in a meandering first half. Derby were content to sit in possession, with Wrexham's counter attacks often breaking down as key players in attack continue to get used to each other's tendencies. 

  Wrexham looked far more fluid in the opening moments of the second half, quickly moving the ball and fashioning crossing opportunities with ease. However, this time Kabore's final ball was routinely unable to find Jason Windass and Moore waiting in the Derby box. Shortly after, Windass took matters into his own hands dropping off his marker to pick up the ball in the number 10 position and unleashing a dipping effort that forced Zetterstrom into a diving save from 25 yards. 

  That brought the game to life. Another Kabore cross fizzed across the face of Derby's goal, forcing Max Johnston into a clearance. The right back tried to sweep the ball behind, but instead cannoned his clearance off his own post. Less than a minute later, Johnston had almost converted at the right end of the pitch, hooking a Carlton Morris cross towards the Wrexham net. Arthur Okwonkwo clawed his effort away, and then smartly stopped Morris' effort with a spreadeagled save after Derby kept up the pressure. 

  A goal was definitely coming, and it was only right that it came off the back of a Kabore cross. The wing-back from Burkina Faso delivered another beautiful ball to the near post, allowing O'Brien to steam onto the ball and not past a helpless Zetterstrom.  

  Chasing their first home win of the season, Wrexham continued to press for a second, but it was the Rams who would equalise in the 71st minute. Brereton Diaz latched onto an Agymenag flick-on in the inside left channel. The Chilean international deftly slipped the ball through Lewis Brunt's legs, pushed the ball out of his feet and curled a 25-yard shot past a sprawling Okwonkwo. An outstanding goal to open your account with a new club.

  Phil Parkinson rung the changes in the dying embers, looking to force a result as the Red Dragons pushed for that first home win in the league this term. However, neither side could create a clear cut chance as the game petered out en route to a 1-1 draw. A fair result, but a missed opportunity for Wrexham to secure all three points. 

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  Kabore provided a constant outlet on Wrexham's right. Willing to take on his man, and cross from deep, the Manchester City loanee has quickly established himself as a key cog in this Wrexham side. Red Dragons fans will hope his substitution with an ankle injury was simply a precaution.

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  While Wrexham have made a steady enough start to life in the Championship, dropping points from winning positions at home is a real cause for concern. Phil Parkinson will know that whatever the Red Dragons hope to achieve this season, this winless run at home simply cannot continue much longer. 

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  Wrexham's pursuit of their first home win in the league this season will continue when they re-ignite their 'Hollywood' rivalry with Birmingham City next Friday. Before that assignment, the Red Dragons have a tricky away day, as they take on Leicester at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday night. 

Tottenham Hotspur fell by the wayside in the Premier League last season, but they picked themselves back up and won the Europa League as part of Ange Postecoglou’s last hurrah.

The Australian coach’s will to win and promise kept have immortalised his name and legacy down N17, but chairman Daniel Levy made the tough call to axe his hero after abject league form and consistent inconsistency.

The decision polarised the fanbase and the wider football community, no doubt, but Levy will feel somewhat vindicated after some impressive early-season form from Spurs, now led by new manager Thomas Frank, winning 3-0 at home to Burnley before confidently dispatching Manchester City at the Etihad.

Mohammed Kudus is off to a flyer after his summer switch from West Ham United, while Joao Palhinha got on the scoresheet against Pep Guardiola’s side. It’s coming together.

However, Tottenham need more before the window slams shut, with sights set on bringing in a new attacking midfielder.

Spurs' search for an attacking midfielder

During a pre-season match against Newcastle United, James Maddison pulled up after going in for a challenge. It was innocuous, but it was clear from the outset that something wasn’t right.

The England international will miss much of the campaign with an ACL injury, and with Dejan Kulusevski currently out of action too, the need for a number ten is clear.

Many efforts have been exhausted this summer, missing out on both Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White and Crystal Palace superstar Eberechi Eze, who has joined Arsenal after a late hijack.

Attention has since been turned to Como’s Nico Paz, but the former Real Madrid prospect, 20, wishes to remain in Italy in hope of a future return to the Santiago Bernabeu.

Paz would be a fantastic addition, but he is young and raw and would likely need a bedding-in period on English shores, and Frank’s side need to make real, instant headway in the Premier League this season.

Spurs showing late interest in Premier League star

According to Caught Offside, Tottenham are gearing up for a late-window move for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers, who has been priced at £80m as Unai Emery’s side look to ward off suitors.

Chelsea are ready to tussle with their London neighbours, with both sides showing ‘strong interest’, though it’s worth stressing that the Blues remain focused on signing RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons, their top target.

And Tottenham? Well, having struggled to land a new midfield playmaker after Maddison’s injury, it’s been suggested by sources that he is viewed as the perfect profile to complete Frank’s squad.

What Morgan Rogers would bring to Spurs

Once a speck in Manchester City’s youth academy, Rogers bit the bullet and joined Middlesbrough in the Championship as he sought to make a name for himself.

And a name the Three Lions sensation has made. Hailed as “a machine” of a player by The Athletic’s Jacob Tanswell, Rogers fostered his potential with Boro and earned a move to the Midlands, getting stronger and stronger and notching 30 goal contributions across the 2024/25 campaign.

The 23-year-old’s exploits saw him crowned the PFA Young Player of the Year earlier in August, thus underscoring his potential and the reasoning behind Tottenham’s bid.

His athleticism, dribbling and ever-growing potency make a telling comment on his capacity, and perhaps suggest that he could even prove to be an upgrade on Maddison and Como’s Paz.

Paz, who joined Como in Italy one year ago, is a silky and creative player with a combative approach to his defensive work. Through statistical analysis, data-led platform FBref have revealed he is comparable to Eze, so it’s clear to see why the Lilywhites have registered their interest.

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But such data cannot stretch much further back than the 2024/25 campaign, for the Spaniard previously played in Real Madrid Castilla (Los Blancos’ second team), and was afforded four first-team appearances across the 2023/24 season.

Given that the outlay mooted would fall into the same £60m ballpark that Eze and Gibbs-White’s signatures were priced at, it would perhaps be worth forking out an extra £20m or so for a Prem-proven player like Rogers, who would add something to the berth while bringing his own tactical flavour.

The 28-year-old Maddison, after all, hasn’t been sold, and will be desperate to make a fluent return to form when he does haul himself out of the infirmary.

Rogers, still improving, isn’t cut from quite the same cloth as Maddison, who is more of a ball-playing specialist, but the injured Spurs stars’ compatriot offers much in the way of strength and impetus and directness, actually remarked to be “unstoppable” during a match against Everton by Sky Sports’ Jamie Carragher last year.

As per Sofascore, Rogers didn’t just maintain a threat in front of goal, scoring eight times in the Premier League, assisting ten strikes too, but he proved himself consistent and reliable through reinforced underlying data, creating 16 big chances and averaging 1.2 tackles, 1.4 key passes and 4.7 successful duels per game.

The England man’s durability and wherewithal, coupled with an aptitude for the technical side of the game, suggest that he could be exactly what Frank’s Tottenham need, adding quality and depth at number ten and out on the left flank.

While a deal will be hard to pull off as the transfer window enters the final stretch, there’s no question that Tottenham’s interest is genuine, and with Chelsea still prioritising a move for Simons, Levy and co might want to act as swiftly as possible, lest they miss out on another top target at this critical early juncture of the campaign.

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