يواصل النادي الأهلي تحركاته في سوق الانتقالات الشتوية المقبلة، بحثًا عن ظهير أيسر يعوض النقص الذي يعاني منه الفريق في هذا المركز بعد رحيل علي معلول.
ويضع الأهلي عينه على عدد من المواهب الإفريقية، أبرزهم نجم نيجيري صاعد لفت الأنظار في الآونة الأخيرة.
وتأتي هذه التحركات في ظل استمرار أزمة الظهير الأيسر، خاصة بعد إعارة كريم الدبيس إلى سيراميكا كليوباترا، وتذبذب مستوى محمد شكري الذي يعاني من إصابات متكررة خلال الفترة الأخيرة.
اقرأ أيضًا.. حقيقة “الغضب والمشادة” في غرفة ملابس الأهلي بحضور عبد الحفيظ ووليد صلاح الدين
ويُعد أوديناكا أوكورو، ظهير نادي سبورتنج لاجوس النيجيري، أحد أبرز الأسماء المطروحة أمام الأهلي، خصوصًا بعد تألقه مع منتخب بلاده للشباب في كأس العالم تحت 20 عامًا التي أقيمت في تشيلي، حيث شارك في أربع مباريات أساسيًا.
وفي تصريح خاص لـ بطولات، كشف جودين إيناخينا، رئيس نادي لاجوس النيجيري، عن تفاصيل اهتمام الأهلي باللاعب، قائلًا: “علمت من المدير الرياضي للنادي أن الأهلي مهتمًا بلاعبنا وظهيرنا الأيسر، أوديناكا أوكورو، منذ شهر مايو الماضي”.
وأضاف: “لكن ما علمته أيضًا أن الأهلي لم يتقدم بعرض رسمي، ولدينا استعداد لمناقشة الأمر إذا حدث ذلك، وكان عرضه أفضل مما جاء لنا من خارج إفريقيا”.
وأكد رئيس لاجوس في ختام حديثه: “نادينا منفتح على التفاوض مع الأهلي إذا أبدى جدية، لأن هناك رغبة في تطوير اللاعبين ومنحهم الفرصة للاحتراف في أندية كبرى”.
Chelsea wanted to sign a new centre-back in the summer transfer window and were actively exploring options, following Levi Colwill’s disastrous ACL injury which is expected to keep him out for a large portion of 2025/2026.
Enzo Maresca even publicly asked the club to bring in a new central defender, and they were actively pursuing a deal for Dean Huijsen before the Spaniard ultimately opted for Real Madrid.
While the Italian later backtracked on this message, claiming an internal solution was the only option, it is crystal clear from Maresca’s statement there that he’s not happy with Chelsea’s current defensive options.
Colwill’s injury has left them light in that area, with Wesley Fofana also having struggled for consistent fitness since his £70 million move from Leicester City three years ago.
Joao Pedro
Noni Madueke
Jamie Gittens
João Félix
Jorrel Hato
Djordje Petrovic
Liam Delap
Lesley Ugochukwu
Dario Essugo
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Mamadou Sarr
Renato Veiga
Estevao
Armando Broja
Kendry Paez
Carney Chukwuemeka
Alejandro Garnacho
Mathis Amougou
Basir Humphreys
Kepa Arrizabalaga
Marcus Bettinelli
Christopher Nkunku
Nicolas Jackson (obligation to buy in 2026)
Alfie Gilchrist
Lucas Bergstrom
Ben Chilwell
Axel Disasi is part of the Chelsea ‘bomb squad’ with Raheem Sterling, and while Benoit Badiashile has returned to first-team training this week, it is unclear how ready he is to feature for Maresca.
Summer signing Jorrel Hato can play centre-back but is primarily viewed as a left-back and alternative to Marc Cucurella, leaving little wonder why Maresca was so keen on another option to bolster the heart of his defence.
With the UK window closing on September 1, this could still be on the agenda for 2026, with journalist Graeme Bailey reporting that they’re big fans of Club Brugge starlet Joel Ordonez.
Chelsea send officials on midweek mission with Joel Ordonez set to leave Brugge
Speaking to TBR Football, Bailey states that Chelsea scouts were sent to run the rule over Ordonez during Ecuador’s 1-0 win over Argentina on Wednesday.
Enner Valencia scored the only game of the game as both Moises Caicedo and Nicolas Otamendi were sent off during a tense affair, but Ordonez managed to help Ecuador keep a clean sheet against the world champions.
The 21-year-old, according to reports, is valued at around £40 million by Brugge, and Bailey says that Ordonez is “almost certain” to leave in 2026 amid interest from Chelsea.
Tottenham have also been credited with an interest in the “huge talent”, with his mooted summer move to Marseille falling through. It could only be a matter of time before he’s plying his trade in the Premier League, and Ordonez ticks nearly every box.
أعرب محمد عبد الجليل، نجم الأهلي والزمالك، عن استيائه من تولي حلمي طولان منصب المدير الفني لمنتخب مصر الثاني وعضوية اللجنة الفنية في اتحاد الكرة.
وقال محمد عبد الجليل في تصريحات عبر برنامج “الكلاسيكو” على قناة “ON E”: “هل تضم اللجنة الفنية لاتحاد الكرة شخصًا لديه خبرة حقيقية في قطاع الناشئين أو عمل سابقًا في هذا المجال؟ دائمًا نجد من يسعى للظهور والأضواء واللقاءات والإعلام، بينما لا نجد من يعمل على الأساس”.
وأضاف:” الدنيا (بهدلة) والله لو كان هذا الاستثمار موجودًا في فترة محمد صلاح ومحمد النني مع المقاولون العرب، لما وصل الثنائي إلى ما وصل إليه في عالم كرة القدم (ولا لعبوا كورة)”.
وأضاف: “الكابتن حلمي طولان وعلي أبو جريشة وعبد الظاهر السقا، ومحمد عمر، جميعهم قامات كبيرة في كرة القدم المصرية، لكن السؤال توليت منصب في اللجنة الفنية لاتحاد الكرة لماذا تطمع في قيادة منتخب مصر المشارك في بطولة كأس العرب؟”.
واستكمل: “هناك العديد من المدربين الأكفاء مثل تامر مصطفى وعلي ماهر ومؤمن سليمان وخالد جلال، لماذا لم يتم منحهم الفرصة؟ وماذا سيحدث إذا فشل المنتخب خلال البطولة؟ من سيتحمل المسؤولية وقتها؟ هل سيحاسب أعضاء اللجنة أنفسهم؟”.
طالع.. شوبير يلمح إلى تفاوض الأهلي مع لاعب الزمالك.. ونصيحة لمجلس لبيب
وتابع: “في الظروف الطبيعية، لو لم يكن حلمي طولان ضمن اللجنة الفنية، لكنت أول من يرشحه لتولي قيادة المنتخب الأول، وليس المنتخب الثاني، لكن طالما تولى منصبًا داخل اللجنة، فمن الأفضل أن يبتعد عن تدريب أي منتخب، حتى وإن تعرض لضغوط، ولا مجال لتبرير ذلك بعبارات مثل أنا لا أتقاضى أموالًا”.
واستطرد: “لقد تم تشكيل جهاز فني دخل في خلافات مع المدير الفني للمنتخب الأول قبل انطلاق كأس العالم بأيام قليلة، وكأن الأمر طبيعي، هل رأينا يومًا وليد الركراكي يخرج لتحليل المباريات أو تقديم البرامج أثناء توليه مهامًا فنية؟ لدينا مشاكل كبيرة”.
واسترسل: “أصبح اللاعب المعتزل صحفيًا ومقدم برامج ومحللًا ورئيس مجلس إدارة وعضو اتحاد كرة، بل ومشرفًا على المنتخبات وحتى الحكام أصبح بعضهم إداريين وإعلاميين وتلك موضة جديدة، (خليك في تخصصك)”.
وأتم: “لكل مهنة أصحابها، نحن نعيش حالة من الخلط والفهلوة، من الطبيعي أن يعمل الصحفي في الإعلام ويقدم البرامج والبودكاست، فهذا مجاله، لكن أن يتولى مسؤوليات فنية أو يدير قطاعات كرة القدم، فهذا غير مقبول على الإطلاق”.
O Palmeiras encerrou na manhã desta terça-feira (20), na Academia de Futebol, a preparação para o duelo com o Bahia, que acontece nesta quarta-feira (21), às 21h30 (de Brasília), na Arena Fonte Nova, em Salvador, pela 11º rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro. A grande novidade do treino foi o retorno do zagueiro Gustavo Gómez, que voltou da seleção paraguaia.
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No campo, os jogadores começaram com um trabalho de enfrentamentos. Na sequência, foi colocado em prática um recreativo e, por fim, os atletas, sob o comando da comissão técnica de Abel Ferreira, aprimoraram jogadas de bola parada.
Apesar do retorno de Gómez, Abel não deve poder contar com Weverton, Raphael Veiga e Rony, que disputam o amistoso da Seleção Brasileira contra Senegal nesta terça, em Lisboa, e Piquerez, que está com a seleção uruguaia e enfrenta Cuba também nesta terça, em Montevidéu. Logo, esses jogadores devem receber descanso visando ao duelo do domingo (25) diante do Botafogo, no Allianz Parque, que vale a liderança do Brasileirão.
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Ainda, a expectativa é que o zagueiro Murilo, recuperado de luxação no ombro, esteja entre os relacionados para a partida contra o Tricolor de Aço. Com isso, a provável escalação do Palmeiras para enfrentar o Bahia é: Marcelo Lomba; Mayke, Gustavo Gómez, Luan e Vanderlan; Zé Rafael, Gabriel Menino e Bruno Tabata (Luis Guilherme); Artur, Dudu e Endrick (López).
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O elenco alviverde embarca nesta tarde para a capital baiana. Já classificado para as oitavas de final da Libertadores e nas quartas da Copa do Brasil, o Palmeiras é o atual segundo colocado do Brasileirão com 22 pontos, sendo o único invicto após dez rodadas disputadas. A diferença para o líder Botafogo é de apenas dois pontos.
Vinicius Junior has revealed that teachings from former Real Madrid team-mate Luka Modric led to him scoring "one of his best goals ever" against Levante. The Brazilian winger opened the scoring for Los Blancos with a brilliant trivela shot before Franco Mastantuono doubled the lead in the first half. Kylian Mbappe then scored a brace to seal a thumping 4-1 win for the Spanish giants.
Vinicus Junior scores outrageous goal
Vinicius Junior mesmerised supporters with a stunning goal as he broke the deadlock against Levante in the 28th minute of the match. The Brazil international picked up the ball on the far side of the box before bending a superb shot into the net with the outside of his right foot.
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'Luka Modric taught me'
After the match, Vinicius Jr credited Modric for inspiring the goal, as he told Real Madrid TV: "Luka Modric taught me [that kind of shot]. I miss him. But I'm very happy with the game, and with the win. Let's hope I can score more goals like that. It's one of the best goals I've scored with the outside of my foot."
Vinicius in contract standoff with Real
The Brazilian winger, who still has two years left in his existing deal at Santiago Bernabeu, is yet to agree to sign a new contract as he is reportedly demanding wages similar to Kylian Mbappe. Madrid are standing firm on their current stance and will not change their contract offer.
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Madrid derby next for Los Blancos
Vinicius and Real are now preparing for a derby clash against Atletico Madrid on Saturday. They are set to face Kairat in the Champions League three days later. Modric, meanwhile, is due back in action with new club AC Milan against Napoli in Serie A on Sunday.
With Burger, Williams and Nortje also injured, SA may need to dig deep into their reserves to fill a fast-bowling position for the Champions Trophy
Firdose Moonda17-Jan-2025 • Updated on 19-Jan-2025South Africa’s bowling stocks have taken another hit after Gerald Coetzee, who was expected to be named as Anrich Nortje’s replacement in the the Champions Trophy squad, missed Joburg Super Kings’ match against Pretoria Capitals with a hamstring injury on Thursday and was subsequently ruled out of the remainder of the SA20 on SundayCSA, however, said Coetzee “remains in contention for selection” for the Champions Trophy and that a decision on his inclusion would be made in the first week of February. The deadline for submitting the final squads to the ICC is February 11.Coetzee had played JSK’s previous match against Durban’s Super Giants at Kingsmead, which was his first competitive game since the Test against Sri Lanka in Durban, where he injured his groin. He was ruled out of the rest of the international summer, after he had come back from a hip niggle and a 12-week conditioning block. He did not play any cricket between a game at the MLC in July (his only one in the competition) and a domestic match for the Titans in October. Then, he appeared fitter and faster than before, playing in all four of South Africa’s T20I fixtures against India, and took 4 for 85 in the first Test against Sri Lanka before he was ruled out again.Related
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It was confirmed by South Africa’s white-ball coach Rob Walter that Coetzee had been in line for a Champions Trophy place but left out in favour of the more experienced Nortje. With Nortje sidelined with a back problem and Coetzee now injured as well, Walter, who is the sole selector of the team, will have to mine the depths of the reserves.With Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder already in the squad, Walter could look to 18-year old tearaway Kwena Maphaka or South Africa’s most recent ODI cap, Corbin Bosch, if he is looking for pace or may have to move away from that entirely. Death-bowling specialist Ottneil Baartman is another option with almost everyone else in contention currently injured.Nandre Burger will not return to action this summer after suffering a lower-back stress fracture while Lizaad Williams is recovering from knee surgery. Daryn Dupavillon, who was playing for Pretoria Capitals, is also ruled out of the SA20 with a hamstring concern.Dupavillon is the eighth seamer to be injured this summer. The others were Ngidi (groin), Coetzee, Mulder (broken finger), Nortje (broken toe, then back), Williams, Baartman and Burger. Barring Burger, Nortje, Williams and now, Coetzee, the others have returned to action.
It’s no surprise to see Manchester United working tirelessly in the summer transfer window, especially after the dismal 2024/25 campaign which saw them break records for all the wrong reasons.
The Red Devils registered their lowest-ever Premier League finish since the division’s formation, notching just 42 points in their 38 matches – achieving another club-low tally.
Ruben Amorim will desperately be wanting added reinforcements to his first-team squad, needing strength and depth in numerous key areas if he is to be a success at Old Trafford.
Manchester United manager RubenAmorimbefore the match
The 40-year-old’s time in the role has failed to take off, unable to transform the situation after taking the reins from Erik ten Hag following his dismissal back in November.
With the window now fully underway, countless names have already been mentioned, with work needing to be made in the next few weeks to get the additions through the door.
The latest on United’s hunt for new additions
Ollie Watkins has been a name massively linked with a move to United this window, with the 29-year-old costing a fee in the region of £60m during the off-season.
A move would hand Amorim the centre-forward he desires, potentially being a key talisman given his record of 17 goals across all competitions for Aston Villa last season.
However, another name that has been constantly touted with a move to Old Trafford is Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo, with a deal edging ever closer, according to Fabrizio Romano.
He claims that the Red Devils are advancing talks to land the 25-year-old’s signature this summer, with a transfer expected to be completed by the end of next week.
The journalist also states that despite the delay, the Cameroonian only wants a move to the Theatre of Dreams, but his £65m asking price will need to be met for any agreement.
Why United’s £65m target would be a better signing than Watkins
There’s no denying that Watkins would be an excellent option for United this summer, with his goalscoring prowess in the Premier League crucial in the club’s hunt for success.
The Englishman has registered 75 top-flight goals for Unai Emery’s side, breaking the record and being their highest-ever goalscorer in the competition.
However, as previously mentioned, he would cost a pretty penny, as is expected from a striker in England, with talismen in this country always commanding a higher price tag.
There’s no denying his goalscoring ability, but at 29, he’s undoubtedly coming into the back end of his career at the top level, with no resale value coming from their big-money investment.
As a result, Mbeumo would be a better option for the Red Devils this window, offering a more expensive option, but younger and more impactful given his form in recent times.
When comparing his stats to those of Watkins from the 2024/25 campaign, he’s managed to massively outperform him in numerous key areas, subsequently demonstrating the talent he possesses.
Mbeumo, who has been labelled “phenomenal” by one analyst, has registered more combined goals and assists, along with a higher shot-on-target accuracy rate – handing the United side the added threat they’ve been lacking in front of goal.
Games played
38
38
Goals & assists
27
24
Shot on target accuracy
44%
43%
Progressive carries
3.4
1.9
Progressive passes
3.7
1.1
Key passes made
1.9
0.8
Take-on success
47%
24%
Carries into final third
1.8
0.7
He also registered a higher tally of progressive passes and key passes per 90, potentially having the tools to offer other attackers the chance to improve their own tallies.
The Brentford star has further impressed by notching a higher take-on success rate, whilst making more carries into the final third – having the ability to thrive with the ball at his feet.
Whilst £65m may appear to be a hefty sum, it’s one that would hand the side an added threat, whilst offering a better option than fellow transfer target Watkins.
If he can replicate his form at Old Trafford, Mbeumo will certainly be a key addition, with the club hopefully finally landing their man given their long-standing pursuit of the attacker.
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Manchester United could be about to make a huge move in the transfer market this week.
In search of completing a 10-man overhaul at the club this summer, Everton are now reportedly progressing towards a deal to sign an impressive talent.
Moyes confirms Everton need "9 or 10 players"
Having so far welcomed just three players in Thierno Barry, Carlos Alcaraz and Mark Travers, Everton boss David Moyes revealed at a recent Men in Blazers event in New York that Everton still need “9 or 10 players” before next season gets underway.
With that being the case, The Friedkin Group could be in for a busy month or so away from the action on the pitch as Everton get their pre-season underway.
The big question on Everton fans’ lips will be who those nine or 10 players could be this summer.
Already, the Toffees have reportedly submitted an opening offer to sign Juventus’ Douglas Luiz, with finding a replacement for Abdoulaye Doucoure one of their main priorities in the next few weeks, while James McAtee also remains a top target.
Earlier reports indicated that Friedkin are in a position to spend around £150m this summer if they see fit and that makes Moyes’ desire to welcome a much-needed overhaul all the more realistic.
Douglas Luiz in action for Juventus.
Luiz’s arrival would particularly make a statement. The former Aston Villa man may have endured a nightmare spell at Juventus, but Premier League fans will still remember the quality that he had when leading the Villans to Champions League qualification.
Signing players from some of Europe’s best seems to be Everton’s chosen plan too, with those at the Hill Dickinson Stadium now turning their focus towards a Bayern Munich sensation.
Everton progressing towards Adam Aznou deal
As reported by The Athletic’s Patrick Boyland, Everton are now progressing in their deal to sign Adam Aznou from Bayern Munich this summer.
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Still just 19 years old, Everton could land quite the coup if they manage to welcome Aznou. The teenage left-back endured a difficult loan spell at Real Valladolid last season, as the La Liga side finished bottom of Spain’s top flight, but will now be hoping for better fortunes if he completes a summer switch to Merseyside.
League stats 24/25 (via FBref)
Adam Aznou
Vitaliy Mykolenko
Minutes
893
3,082
Assists
0
2
Tackles Won P90
2.12
1.11
Ball Recoveries P90
5.76
2.57
Although his work going forward needs improving, there’s no denying that Aznou would provide Everton with a high-energy player out of possession and that could eventually see Vitaliy Mykolenko replaced.
Dubbed a “generational talent” by scout Jacek Kulig, the Bayern starlet is one to watch wherever he plays his football next season. And if it is to be at the Hill Dickinson, then Everton fans could be in for a treat.
Elsewhere, Fabrizio Romano suggests that the deal for Aznou is actually further along, even giving his famous ‘were we go’ tagline, but a deal is never done until the player signs on the dotted line.
Newcastle United are beginning to motor this summer and could now be in the running to sign one of Europe’s most prolific marksmen, according to a report.
Newcastle United look to follow up Anthony Elanga's arrival
Eddie Howe has taken a measured approach this window and had to bide his time in the hunt for a big-money signing to follow Antonio Cordero’s arrival in the North East.
However, Anthony Elanga is now officially a Newcastle player after joining on a long-term deal from Nottingham Forest in a transfer said to be worth around £55 million.
Nottingham Forest's AnthonyElangareacts
Signalling his intention to hit the ground running at St James’ Park, he stated: “I’m ready to put on this black and white top to really fight for this team and give everything for the passionate fanbase that lives and breathes football.
“I had an amazing two years at Nottingham Forest, they really helped me to become the player I am today, but I’m really happy to be here now. The club won a trophy last season and are building something unique, something special that I really want to be part of.”
Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike is also on Newcastle’s radar and could represent a statement piece of business at the club. Meanwhile, Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins could be a left-field solution to strengthen their forward line.
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Missing out on Joao Pedro to Chelsea will have come as a body blow in the North East. However, with Champions League football on the table, there is far more in the way of optimism than pessimism on Tyneside.
Now, Newcastle are said to have been contacted over the availability of another exciting marksman who could answer the call to fill one of their striking berths.
Newcastle contacted by Benjamin Sesko's agent
According to TBR, Newcastle have been contacted over RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko’s availability by his agent, and Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United are also being kept in the loop regarding his future.
Arsenal had been heavily linked with a swoop for the Slovenia international earlier this summer, but it looks as if Viktor Gyokeres will move to the Emirates Stadium instead, and there are indications from Sesko’s camp of a willingness to move to England.
Hugo Ekitike in senior football
Benjamin Sesko in senior football
Appearances – 150
Appearances – 251
Goals – 50
Goals – 106
Sesko, who has an asking price of £78m, could now be eager to try his hand at the English top-flight and is on the market after missing out on a move to the Gunners, but the scenario of him staying in Germany for another season hasn’t been discounted.
Should Newcastle accelerate their hunt for a new striker, being able to bring in someone who has claimed a wealth of senior experience despite only being 22 years of age would be a statement of intent ahead of their return to the Champions League.
Glamorgan 177 for 7 (Northeast 67, Carlson 54, Brooker 3-31) beat Middlesex 173 (Andersson 57, Crane 3-28, van der Gugten 3-30) by three wicketsSam Northeast made it over 400 runs in his two visits to Lord’s this season as Glamorgan beat Middlesex by three wickets to win their first ever T20 encounter at the home of cricket.Northeast, who made a record red-ball score of 335 on the hallowed turf in the County Championship back in April struck 67 in 45 balls (1×6 8x4s) as the visitors chased down a target of 174 with 10 balls to spare, despite 3 for 31 for Middlesex quick Henry Brookes.Northeast was aided by Kiran Carlson (54), whose landmark came in only 21 balls with five sixes.Earlier Middlesex were given a wonderful start by Martin Andersson 57, from 34 – his first T20 half-century as he and skipper Stephen Eskinazi (48) shared an opening stand of 108. However, Mason Crane (3 for 28) began the collapse before Timm Van der Gugten’s triple-wicket maiden (3 for 30) including the scalps of Luke Hollman, Tom Helm and Brookes saw Middlesex collapse to 173 all out.Eskinazi provided early impetus before Andersson, employed as a pinch-hitter in the continued absence of Leus Du Plooy, smote Van Der Gugten back over his head for six.Another followed before he was dropped at short fine leg on 29, Dan Douthwaite the unlucky bowler, the ball travelling to the fence. To rub salt in the wound, Andersson struck three further boundaries in the over.With Eskinazi plundering two sixes off Crane the hundred stand came up in the ninth over. However, Andersson’s dismissal stumped attempting a reverse sweep, ending a stand of 108, changed everything.Max Holden went cheaply to Crane and when Eskinazi fell in identical fashion later in the over the hosts hit the skids.Only Luke Hollman cleared the ropes in the remainder of the innings and Van der Gugten’s party piece in the 19th over, helped by a stunning catch from wicketkeeper Cooke left Middlesex looking well short.Noah Cornwell had Eddie Byrom caught at slip from the first ball of Glamorgan’s reply, but Carlson came out bristling aggression, striking first Helm and then Brookes for six.Helm switched to the Pavilion End only for Carlson to club him straight for another maximum as the 50 came up inside five overs.Pace gave way to spin but all were alike to the 26-year-old who planted successive balls from Josh De Caires over extra cover into the Compton Stand to race to 50 in 21 balls.The fun ended when he holed out at deep mid-on from the bowling of Ryan Higgins and when Australian Test opener Marnus Labuschagne was trapped in front by Hollman, at 84 for 3 the Seaxes sniffed a way back.De Caires bowled the dangerous Colin Ingram to heighten the intrigue, but first Northeast and then Cooke were given lives in the 13th over bowled by Hollman, wicketkeeper Davies missing a regulation stumping to reprieve the former on 44, before the latter was spilt at backward point.Middlesex paid for their profligacy, Northeast reaching 50 from 38 balls, while Cooke, who made an unbeaten 113 in this fixture last season, thrashed a Higgins delivery over extra cover for six.Northeast’s first six came soon afterwards and though he and Cooke fell before the end Glamorgan got home.