Liverpool are now interested in signing an “unbelievable” attacking player who up to this point has only been linked with title rivals Arsenal in the summer transfer window.
Liverpool considering striker options in summer window
The Reds continue to be linked with new signings, including Almeria striker Luis Suarez, with the Reds no doubt loving the idea of him having a similar impact to his namesake at Anfield.
The Colombian scored 27 goals in the league for his current club last season, as well as registering 33 goal contributions (23 goals and 10 assists) in 100 appearances in La Liga throughout his career.
Almeria's Luis Suarez
It has been claimed that Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak remains Liverpool’s dream target, but the Magpies are clearly absolutely desperate to keep hold of one of the best players in the Premier League. If the Reds could strike a deal for him, though, it could be a stunning piece of business.
The reigning Premier League champions are also said to be in the race to sign Benfica midfielder Orkun Kokcu, with the Turk a gifted footballer who could provide Arne Slot with even more quality in the middle of the park, potentially coming in as a replacement for Harvey Elliott, should he depart.
Liverpool eyeing hijack of "unbelievable" star
Now, according to The Independent‘s Miguel Delaney, Liverpool “may come in” for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze this summer, a rumour which has emerged from nowhere considering it’s been Arsenal chasing his £60m signing all summer.
Sporting director Richard Hughes has been hard at work all summer, already racking up over £180m worth of signings including the record deal for Florian Wirtz, but it seems he has no intention of slowing down.
While the Gunners appear to be in pole position to sign Eze, Liverpool should be doing all they can to snap him up instead, with Palace manager Oliver Glasner hailing his brilliance in the recent past.
Eze scored the winner in Palace’s 1-0 win away to Liverpool in 2024, so the Reds have witnessed the quality he possesses up close, and he also netted the only goal in Palace’s FA Cup final victory over Manchester City in May.
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The England international is both an entertainer and a player with genuine substance in his game, and he could be sensational for the Reds over a four or five-year period.
India A made a solid start to their chase but fell away against the home side’s spinners
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Maddy Darke hit an unbeaten century to put Australia A in a strong position (file photo)•Getty Images
India A 184 and 149 for 6 (Shubha 45) need 140 more runs to beat Australia A 212 and 260 (Darke 105*, de Broughe 58, Mani 6-92)Australia A were on course for victory in the four-day game against India A as they worked their way through some stubborn top-order resistance after Maddy Darke’s outstanding unbeaten 105 and set a tough target.Darke, who had her family watching on, helped add 96 further runs in the morning as the lower order, led by Grace Parsons at No. 10, provided important support, but India A gave themselves a good base in the chase before the home side’s spinners combined to do the majority of the damage as the visitors lost 5 for 42 across 21 overs.Related
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“Physically [I’m] probably not in the best shape at the minute, but really goes to show this format of the game, the way it tests you both physically, mentally and tactically as well. Come to see what red-ball cricket is all about,” Darke said after then keeping wicket for the rest of the day.”[It was about] just keeping it really simple, playing the right shot to the right ball as long as possible. Going back out there today, every run was going to be crucial on a wicket that’s getting harder and harder to bat on.”Captain Charlie Knott broke the opening stand by having Shweta Sehrawat lbw and fellow offspinner Lilly Mills ended a second-wicket stand of 52 in 23 overs when Priya Punia was well taken in the covers by Georgia Voll.Legspinner Parsons produced an excellent delivery to have Tejal Hasabnis caught low down at gully then Tess Flintoff provided the only wicket for pace so far in the innings with the key dismissal of Shubha Satheesh, although she did not seem pleased with the caught-behind decision.India A captain Minnu Mani tried to break the shackles but ran past a delivery from Knott and the impressive Parsons struck again to have Sajeevan Sajana caught in the off side. At that stage a three-day finish looked a possibility, but Raghvi Bist and Uma Chetry negotiated through to the close.Australia A had resumed with a lead of 192 but lost Mills early when offspinner Mani took her match haul to 11 wickets. However, Parsons showed her batting prowess to form a ninth-wicket stand of 75 with Darke who was content to give her plenty of the strike.Darke, who had come in with Australia 53 for 4 on the second day, was on 91 when Parsons fell but No. 11 Nicola Hancock was able to see her through to a superb century, brought up by just the fourth boundary of Darke’s innings when she pulled Sayali Satghare through midwicket. It was Darke’s second century of the multi-format tour after her unbeaten 106 in the second one-dayer.”She [Hancock] was definitely playing the team role there and I really appreciate what she did for me,” Darke said. “The whole family is here – mum, dad, brother – think they saw the opportunity for a one-four flight rather than a four-hour one [to Western Australia] so it’s really special. They are massive supporters of me.”
It’s set to be a busy summer transfer window at Newcastle United.
Ahead of the Toon Army’s Champions League return, Eddie Howe will want to bolster his squad, to avoid the mass injury crisis he endured during the Magpies’ last continental campaign two seasons ago.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe
James Trafford is poised to arrive from Burnley for £40m, thereby seemingly taking over from Nick Pope as the number one goalkeeper, but could Newcastle be about to make some attacking additions too?
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As reported by David Ornstein of the Athletic, Newcastle have had a £45m bid rejected by Nottingham Forest for winger Anthony Elanga.
Meantime, speaking on the Totally Football Show, Daniel Storey outlines how Newcastle actually bid £5m more for the Swedish international last summer, who has since enjoyed a “really good season”, and that owner Evangelos Marinakis “will have absolutely none of that”, believing that the “proven, young” winger is worth closer to £60m.
So, with this deal seemingly unlikely to come to fruition, Steve Kay of Football Transfers claims that the Magpies are ready to submit a bid worth £50m to West Ham for winger Mohammed Kudus.
They add that Howe has identified the Ghanaian as a ‘key target’ amidst his ‘uncertain future’ in East London.
Meantime, Jacob Steinberg and Will Unwin of the Guardian note that Kudus’ contract contains an £85m release clause, although he could be available for closer to £60m, given the Hammers’ ongoing concerns surrounding Profitability & Sustainability rules, with Tottenham also looking to do a deal with their fierce rivals.
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So, could Kudus swap the East End for the North East?
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Since joining West Ham from Ajax for a reported fee of £37m two summers ago, Kudus has scored 19 goals and provided 13 assists in 80 appearances for the Irons.
West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus
His performances have come in for widespread praise, with host Dan Woffenden labelling him “electric”, while Ben Mattinson of Breaking the Lines describes him as an “explosive, skilful player”, adding that he possesses a “great burst of acceleration”, while his direct dribbling means he has the potential to become a “world-class winger”.
Adam Scully of Total Football Analysis agrees, asserting that Kudus’ primary attribute is ‘undoubtedly his dribbling ability’, impressed by his ‘sumptuous talents and low centre of gravity’.
Well, statistics from the Premier League since the Ghanaian’s arrival certainly back up these observations.
Premier League most attempted take-ons
Rank
Players 23/24
Attempted take-ons
Players 24/25
Attempted take-ons
1st
Mohammed Kudus
221
Mohammed Kudus
208
2nd
Jérémy Doku
169
Jérémy Doku
201
3rd
Matheus Cunha
140
Morgan Rogers
160
4th
Luis Díaz
140
Iliman Ndiaye
143
5th
Eberechi Eze
140
Eberechi Eze
138
6th
Anthony Gordon
133
Rayan Aït-Nouri
137
7th
Bruno Guimarães
132
Matheus Cunha
137
8th
Raheem Sterling
132
Mohamed Salah
137
9th
Alejandro Garnacho
131
Omari Hutchinson
137
10th
Jordan Ayew
130
Antoine Semenyo
135
Statistics courtesy of FBref.com
As the table outlines, since arriving in the Premier League, Kudus has topped the charts for attempted take-ons both seasons, while only Jérémy Doku, Eberechi Eze and Matheus Cunha have also featured in the top ten both times.
This goal against Freiburg in the Europa League is rather reminiscent of former Newcastle United hero Hatem Ben Arfa.
During his time on Tyneside, the Frenchman scored 14 goals in 86 appearances, but his occasional flashes of brilliance made him, as noted by Louise Taylor of the Guardian, ‘the sort of footballer fans adore’, praising his ‘exquisite touch… superior vision, perfect balance and elusive movement’.
Meantime, Jean-Baptiste Caillet of Opta’s the Analyst asserted that he was ‘France’s best dribbler since Zinédine Zidane’, while Peter McVitie of Goal will always remember his ‘dazzling firepower’ and ‘awesome displays of skill’.
All of Ben Arfa’s talent was never made more abundantly clear than during this goal against Bolton Wanderers in April 2012.
Fair to say, Kudus and Ben Arfa – both left-footers who can operately centrally or on the flanks – share similar characteristics. Both could be described as precocious talents, who are occasionally unstoppable but often lack consistency.
Thus, if Elanga proves unattainable, Newcastle should do all they can to snap up Kudus, given that the Ghanaian would get Geordie supporters off their seats, if nothing else!
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Back in November 1992, Manchester United completed the £1m signing of forward Eric Cantona, in a deal that will certainly be one of the best in the club’s history.
The Frenchman managed to score 64 goals in his 143 appearances over a five-year spell, but it was often his antics without the ball that made him as known as he was at Old Trafford.
In the 1994/95 campaign, the attacker infamously kung-fu kicked a Crystal Palace supporter after receiving abuse as he exited the pitch after picking up a red card.
Eric Cantona
He was subsequently banned for eight months, before returning for the next campaign and spending two more years with the Red Devils before departing back in 1997.
However, in the present day, boss Ruben Amorim has the opportunity to land another star who’s been labelled a similar player to the iconic star due to his own antics.
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Over the last couple of days, United have been linked with a move to sign Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson, as Amorim looks to strengthen his front line ahead of 2025/26.
No bid has yet been made for the Senegalese international, who scored 13 goals across all competitions, but he could be allowed to leave after the arrivals of Joao Pedro and Liam Delap.
However, other moves have also been made, with Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez firmly on their radar this window, according to La Nacion via Sport Witness.
They claim that the Argentinian international is already in negotiations over a move to join the Red Devils this summer, even stating his desire to move to Old Trafford during the off-season.
It also states that the 32-year-old could be available for a fee in the region of £40m this window, with Unai Emery’s side prepared to allow him to depart if they can land a replacement.
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Ollie Watkins has been another player firmly on United’s radar over the last couple of weeks, with the hierarchy wanting to hand Amorim the quality and depth he desires in the final third.
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring their first goal withLeonBailey
The 29-year-old has been linked with a £60m switch to join the Red Devils this window, after netting 17 goals for the Villans across all competitions in 2024/25.
However, it would be a huge investment in a player who’s evidently coming towards the back end of his professional career, arguably having no resale value if he stays at the club for many years.
Other options should be considered in such a department, which could make Martinez a more important addition to the club – especially considering the situation in such a department.
Current number one Andre Onana is out with a hamstring injury and could miss the start of the 2025/26 campaign, opening the door to added investment in such a department.
Martinez, who’s been labelled the “Cantona of his generation” by Sky Sports’ Dougie Critchley, has constantly been a showman during his time in the Premier League, even having an infamous battle with striker Neal Maupay.
When comparing his stats to those of the Cameroonian from last season, the Argentine has massively outperformed him in numerous key areas – highlighting why he’d be a crucial addition to Amorim’s side.
The Argentine managed to concede fewer goals per 90, whilst also achieving a higher save percentage, handing the side the needed defensive reinforcements they desperately need next season.
Games played
37
34
Goals conceded
1.2
1.3
Saves made
4
3.7
Save percentage
70%
68%
Pass accuracy
78%
72%
Long pass accuracy
49%
36%
Penalty save percentage
50%
25%
Crosses claimed
1.6
0.6
Martinez has further impressed in recent times, claiming more crosses per 90 than the current United number one last season, offering Amorim a goalkeeper who can offer a commanding presence within his own box.
The 32-year-old is also a two-time FIFA Goalkeeper of the Year award winner, showcasing his ability to perform at the very top level of European football when required.
Such experience could be crucial in the club’s attempts to rise up the league table and challenge for a place in Europe again in the near future.
There’s no denying that Watkins would hand the side an added focal point, but Martinez would offer an immediate upgrade and fix to a problem position at the Theatre of Dreams.
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The PCB is confident that Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and the National Stadium in Karachi will be ready in time to host the Champions Trophy next year, though ongoing work could continue to impact their bilateral commitments this season, including the Test against England in Karachi.The board has already moved the second Test against Bangladesh, originally scheduled in Karachi, to Rawalpindi. Speaking to reporters on Monday in Lahore, Mohsin Naqvi, the PCB chairman, acknowledged that “matches [during the season] may move back and forth but the main target is that these stadiums are ready before the Champions Trophy”.England play their second of the three Tests in Karachi, from October 15-19. In announcing the switch of Bangladesh’s Test to Rawalpindi on Sunday, the PCB did not exactly nail down Karachi as a venue for England.Related
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“At this stage, we will not like to speculate on the hosting of the second Test in Karachi from 15-19 October and will continue to work closely with the architects and construction experts on the safe and secure hosting of the match, while keeping the England and Wales Cricket Board updated,” the statement said.The fluidity of the situation is evident in how the switch in venues for Bangladesh occurred. Two days after posting ticket prices online, the PCB announced the Karachi Test would be played behind closed doors with no spectators. Then on Sunday they announced they were moving it to Rawalpindi, because they wanted to ensure the renovation work went on uninterrupted and that hosting a game while such major work was being undertaken could have an impact on the game.Naqvi confirmed on Monday the reasons for the move. “Our calculation was that we could do matches without crowds, but various security institutions and the police said that even if there are people working inside, you shouldn’t host a match.”That talk with journalists has led to some reports that Naqvi implied a change in venues or dates for the Champions Trophy from the draft schedule the PCB has submitted to the ICC. In a statement on Tuesday the PCB emphatically denied that was the case.”During the media talk, which is available on the PCB’s official YouTube channel, the PCB chair clearly stated that the redevelopment and redesign of the three designated stadia would be completed on schedule, ensuring readiness to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The PCB chair also mentioned that while some domestic matches may need to be shifted to facilitate uninterrupted construction work, this in no way pertains to the ICC Champions Trophy, which remains a priority for the PCB as a premier eight-team international event.”During that media talk, Naqvi did point to the pressing need for this renovation work. “Our stadiums and those abroad, there is a massive difference,” he said. “In no way were our stadiums international-standard stadiums. None of our stadiums could qualify internationally. Not the seats, not bathrooms, and a view that looks like you are watching from 500 metres away. If I want to stay in a 1980 model then great, but the world has gone far ahead.”Naqvi pointed out that while both stadiums in Lahore and Karachi are eventually undergoing total upgrades, partial renovation between now and early next year will mean they are ready in time for the Champions Trophy.”Right now we have five months,” he said. “In that time, definitely the two enclosures on either side [in the Gaddafi stadium] and the main building [will be ready], that is the focus for now.”The stadiums will be totally upgraded. Not just this but we plan to have a new stadium in Islamabad, in Abbottabad, we want to work on that as well. A few stadiums that we don’t operate – we’ve written to the local authorities that either you upgrade it or hand it to us so we can host domestic and even international cricket there. These stadiums will be 100% upgraded but in the next five months, the target we have, we hope to complete that.”The New York stadium [for the T20 World Cup] was completed in the last 10-15 days. We will be ready well before that timeline.”
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.
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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.
يشهد اليوم السبت الموافق 13-9-2025، العديد من المباريات الهامة والمرتقبة على مستوى منافسات بطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز، بالإضافة لمواجهات مُثيرة بالدوريات الأوروبية الكبرى.
في الدوري المصري، يترقب جمهور القلعة البيضاء صدامًا مرتقبًا بين الزمالك والمصري البورسعيدي ضمن منافسات الجولة الجديدة من الدوري الممتاز، وهي مواجهة تحمل طابعًا خاصًا نظرًا لقوة الفريقين ورغبة كل منهما في حصد النقاط الكاملة لتعزيز موقعه في جدول الترتيب، إلى جانب مباريات قوية أخرى أبرزها مواجهة سيراميكا كليوباترا ضد سموحة.
أما في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، فتتجه الأنظار إلى مباراة برينتفورد وتشيلسي في قمة اليوم، بينما يسعى آرسنال لتخطي عقبة نوتنجهام فوريست لمواصلة صراعه على القمة، كما سيكون هناك صدام قوي بين وست هام وتوتنهام على ملعب لندن الأولمبي.
وفي إسبانيا، تخطف مواجهة ريال سوسييداد وريال مدريد الأضواء، حيث يدخل الملكي اللقاء بهدف الحفاظ على صدارته، بينما يأمل سوسييداد في استغلال عاملي الأرض والجمهور لتحقيق مفاجأة، كما تُقام قمة أخرى لا تقل أهمية بين أتلتيكو مدريد وفياريال في ختام مباريات الليجا اليوم.
وعلى الصعيد العربي، تتجه أنظار الجماهير السعودية إلى مباراة الهلال والقادسية في الدوري السعودي، حيث يسعى الزعيم لمواصلة انطلاقته القوية، إلى جانب لقاءات مثيرة مثل الخليج ضد الفيحاء والأخدود أمام التعاون.
كما تتواصل الإثارة في الدوري الإيطالي بمواجهة كلاسيكية بين يوفنتوس وإنتر ميلان على قمة الكالتشيو، بجانب لقاء فيورنتينا ونابولي.
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الحدود ضد الجونة، الساعة 5 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة 2 ON Time Sports
سيراميكا كليوباترا ضد سموحة، الساعة 8 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة 2 ON Time Sports
الزمالك ضد المصري، الساعة 8 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة 1 ON Time Sports مواعيد مباريات الدوري الإنجليزي اليوم
آرسنال ضد نوتنجهام فوريست، الساعة 2:30 ظهرًا بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة 1 beIN Sports
بورنموث ضد برايتون، الساعة 5 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة beIN Sports
كريستال بالاس ضد سندرلاند، الساعة 5 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة beIN Sports
إيفرتون ضد أستون فيلا، الساعة 5 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة 5 beIN Sports
فولهام ضد ليدز يونايتد، الساعة 5 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة 6 beIN Sports
نيوكاسل يونايتد ضد وولفرهامبتون، الساعة 5 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة 7 beIN Sports
وست هام ضد توتنهام هوتسبير، الساعة 7:30 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة beIN Sports
برينتفورد ضد تشيلسي، الساعة 10 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة 1 beIN Sports مواعيد مباريات الدوري الإسباني اليوم
خيتافي ضد ريال أوفييدو، الساعة 3 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر beIN Sports HD 3.
ريال سوسييداد ضد ريال مدريد، الساعة 5:15 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر beIN Sports HD 1.
أتلتيك بيلباو ضد ديبورتيفو ألافيس، الساعة 7:30 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة beIN Sports HD 3
أتلتيكو مدريد ضد فياريال، الساعة 10 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر beIN Sports HD 3 مواعيد مباريات الدوري السعودي اليوم
الخليج ضد الفيحاء، الساعة 6:25 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة 1 SSC
الأخدود ضد التعاون، الساعة 6:45 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة 2 SSC
الهلال ضد القادسية، الساعة 9 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة 1 SSC مواعيد مباريات الدوري الإيطالي اليوم
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Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank has identified a priority position to strengthen this summer, according to a recent report, with the Lilywhites also growing increasingly confident they can land a key target.
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A plethora of reports in the last fortnight have indicated that a new winger sits top of Frank, chairman Daniel Levy and technical director Johan Lange’s summer to-do list as they prepare for Spurs’ first campaign back in the Champions League for two years.
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Tottenham have been boosted in their summer recruitment drive by winning the Europa League last month and subsequently sealing a place in Europe’s most elite competition next term, but they may not have it all of their own way.
The Lilywhites’ shortlist of potential wide targets includes West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus, Man City outcast Jack Grealish, Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, Southampton sensation Tyler Dibling and Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, but all these names will command huge fees.
Son Heung-min
7.00
James Maddison
6.98
Pedro Porro
6.95
Dominic Solanke
6.84
Dejan Kulusevski
6.83
via WhoScored
West Ham want £65 million for Kudus amid Tottenham’s interest, while Grealish’s £300,000-per-week salary proves a major roadblock for any potential suitor, including Frank’s side, who’d have to shatter their salary structure.
Semenyo’s price tag is set at around £70 million, with Bournemouth unlikely to be keen on losing yet another star player. Dibling, meanwhile, could also cost around £51 million, despite Southampton’s relegation to the Championship.
Mbeumo is being targeted by Man United as well, and although Spurs have held initial talks, it is believed that the Red Devils are attempting to strike a deal with Brentford by submitting a new and improved £60 million bid.
The need for another wide man is exemplified by Son Heung-min’s uncertain future, with reports suggesting the South Korean could move to Saudi Arabia this summer.
Signing a proven Son replacement won’t be easy, or cheap, and Tottenham may well turn to cheaper options abroad, like the £25 million-rated Lazio winger Gustav Isaksen, who Frank reportedly rates quite highly.
However, if the north Londoners want to make a statement attacking signing, then they can look no further than Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.
Tottenham convinced Eberechi Eze would be keen to join Spurs
As per The Mirror and journalist John Cross, Tottenham are getting “encouraging noises” about the England international’s stance on making the move across London to N17.
The Lilywhites are apparently convinced that Eze would be keen to join Spurs as a result, and Palace would be powerless to stop it if Levy opts to trigger his £68 million release clause.
Crystal Palace's EberechiEzecelebrates with the trophy after winning the FA Cup
The Mirror reiterates that Frank is prioritising a new wide player amid the very real prospect of losing Son, and Eze’s £100,000-per-week wages potentially make this transfer doable in terms of salary, unlike other reported targets like Grealish.
The 26-year-old bagged 14 goals and 11 assists in all competitions last term, with one of his strikes coming in a 1-0 FA Cup final win over Man City which ended Palace’s history-long wait for a piece of major silverware.
Able to play out wide and through the middle as a CAM, there is little denying he’d be a truly excellent addition for Frank.
Former opener also feels “home advantage in Australia has been taken away quite a lot”, particularly under lights
Vishal Dikshit21-Aug-2024Former Australia batter Matthew Hayden believes Australia’s home advantage “has been taken away quite a lot” in recent years, and that runs are going to come at a “premium” in the forthcoming five-match Test series between Australia and India to be played from November 2024 to January 2025.As for the nature of pitches at the five venues – Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney – Hayden said on the sidelines of the CEAT cricket rating awards that “three [Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne] out of five are drop-in wickets”.”One is a day-night Test match [in Adelaide] – the second Test match,” he said. “Again, once you get those overhead conditions under that twilight zone, they can be really difficult [to bat on]. I would go as far as to say that the home advantage in Australia has been taken away quite a lot, simply on the basis that if you get the wrong side of a certain session, be that you’re 4 for 130, at twilight you can be 8 for 150.Related
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“So there’s no chance to naturally dominate a game. It’s quite even the whole time, so it’s a very different type of cricket, because you don’t have those traditional surfaces.”Australia have not only lost their last two home series against India, thus losing their grip on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for ten years now, but also saw their fortress in Brisbane breached twice in three years: the defeat to India in January 2021 followed by one against a much lower-ranked West Indies in January earlier this year, which resulted in a 1-1 drawn series.That slim, eight-run loss to West Indies was also Australia’s first in a day-night Test after 11 straight victories.Expecting the upcoming contest against India to be an “unbelievable and historic series” between the top-two-ranked Test teams in the world, Hayden couldn’t pick a favourite for the series, unlike his former captain Ricky Ponting, who has pipped Australia to win 3-1.”Those two, coming now to the later pages of their career, will be keen to dominate” – Matthew Hayden on Virat Kohli and Steven Smith•BCCI”You look at the line-ups, and it’s hard to really tell who’s got the edge,” Hayden said. “I sense that it’s going to be runs that are going to be the point of difference. So the best need to stand up in this series; runs are going to be at a premium. And I also feel like the structure of the tournament being from the west to the east is a bit of the unique way that the Australian landscape of cricket is going to be played out. It’s usually the other way around. It’s going to be a great summer.”For runs, a lot of eyes will be on the experienced Virat Kohli and Steven Smith – the leading run-scorers in Tests for their teams among active players, and also prolific scorers against the teams they’re going to face soon. While Kohli averages 47.48 against Australia and 54.08 in Australia, Smith averages an even better 65.87 against India.”I’m sure those two players, coming now to the later pages of their cricket career, will be very keen to dominate the landscape through the summer,” Hayden said. “That’s their nature: they do it in very different ways, [and] very different styles, but certainly, they really are the keys to the Australian summer.”
“His strokeplay is superb. His ability, in particular, to hit on the up through the covers is phenomenal. [But] that’ll also have its vulnerabilities. I’m looking forward to seeing how he adjusts on bouncy tracks”Matthew Hayden on Yashasvi Jaiswal
Hayden also pointed out the kind of challenge India’s batters will have to face in Australian conditions because of the steeper bounce and the size of the grounds across the country. When asked about the kind of impact a young and promising batter like Yashasvi Jaiswal could make, as was pointed out by Nathan Lyon recently, Hayden said Jaiswal had “superb” strokeplay, but that he’ll be challenged by three “world-class speedsters”.”I think he’s a package,” Hayden said of Jaiswal. “Yes, his strokeplay is superb. His ability, in particular, to hit on the up through the covers is phenomenal. [But] that’ll also have its vulnerabilities. I’m looking forward to seeing how he adjusts on bouncy tracks. We did notice a few times in the IPL that he’s a very hard hitter of the ball – [with the] pull shots in particular.”But that’ll be challenged by three world-class speedsters, assuming they’re all fit, and on much bigger grounds as well – grounds where it has to almost be the perfect contact for that ball to sail over for six. You can get caught easily, three-quarters of the way in the fence. So they have little adjustments that world-class players like Jaiswal will make for sure.”
It has been a year of emotional homecomings at Celtic in 2025, with the Scottish champions having notably welcomed wing wizard, Jota, back into the fold in January, following a grim 18 months for the Portuguese sensation.
While the 26-year-old’s subsequent injury blow has somewhat overshadowed his £8m return, the hope will be that he can be revived under Brendan Rodgers next season, when he is fit and firing again.
The popular wideman has been a welcome addition back into Rodgers’ ranks, although it is Kieran Tierney’s Parkhead return that is arguably the greater story, with the Scotland star sealing a free transfer switch from Arsenal – six years on from his £25m exit from the Glasgow giants.
Although an injury-hit spell in north London has sparked doubts over whether the 27-year-old can flourish back at his boyhood club, his prior record for the Premiership outfit is more than enough reason for encouragement, having notably registered 37 assists in 170 games during his first spell on the books.
The sight of the rampaging full-back bombing up and down the left flank again in green and white will be a real delight, with Tierney seemingly desperate to be a success once again, having “sacrificed” financially in order to come back to Celtic, according to his manager.
A fit and in-form version of the Scotsman could then prove to be a significant acquisition for Rodgers and co this summer. That said, an even bigger coup could be on the cards…
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With Nicolas Kuhn bringing an end to his year-and-a-half stint in Scottish football, in order to join Serie A side Como, the need for reinforcements in the forward ranks has only been heightened – not least with Kyogo Furuhashi having also departed in January.
With Swedish winger Benjamin Nygren already in the door, recent reports have suggested that the 23-year-old could be followed by Shin Yamada and Michel-Ange Balikwisha, albeit with other options still on the table.
Indeed, according to reports, Rodgers is keen on overseeing another high-profile reunion, this time with Tierney’s former teammate, Odsonne Edouard, with Celtic said to be ‘monitoring his situation closely’.
The Frenchman – who left Parkhead to join Crystal Palace on a £14m deal in 2021 – appears to be up for grabs this summer having been ‘put on the market’ by the Eagles, after spending the previous campaign on loan at Leicester City.
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While that temporary stint proved desperately disappointing as the 27-year-old failed to score and made just six appearances for the Foxes, a move back to Glasgow might well be just the solution.
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Six months on from having allowed Kyogo to depart for Stade Rennais on a £10m deal, such a switch still has supporters scratching their heads, with the Japanese marksman having shunned the chance to enjoy Champions League knockout stage action, in favour of joining a struggling Ligue 1 side.
Now, the 30-year-old is in England’s second tier at Birmingham City.
As for Celtic, ample time has passed and a suitable replacement has still not been lined up, with Rodgers currently left with Adam Idah – who scored 20 goals last season – and Johnny Kenny as his only senior options through the middle.
It is for that reason that managing to bring Edouard back into the fold could be such an attractive prospect, with the Palace outcast having at one stage looked like the “best striker since Larsson” at Celtic Park, in the words of Martin O’Neill:
Also described as “magnificent” and an “unbelievable player” by former boss, Neil Lennon, Edouard dazzled following his switch from Paris Saint-Germain on an initial loan deal in the summer of 2017, before signing permanently a year later for £9m.
Former Celtic forward Odsonne Edouard
Over the next few years, the 6 foot 2 marksman chalked up 87 goals in just 179 games in all competitions for the Hoops, alongside providing a further 37 assists. For comparison, Kyogo racked up 85 goals and just 19 assists in 165 games for the club.
Such a record emphasises why Edouard would be a worthy investment this summer, even amid his recent woes, having still registered a respectable, albeit unspectacular return of 21 goals in 103 games at Selhurst Park.
Edouard’s final full Premiership season – 2020/21
Stat (*per game)
Record
Games (starts)
31 (28)
Goals
18
Minutes per goal
130min
Big chances missed
12
Goal conversion
16%
Assists
4
Big chances created
9
Key passes*
1.2
Pass accuracy*
80%
Stats via Sofascore
Like Tierney, a fresh start is needed for the striker, and if he can recapture the form he showcased during his first spell, then Rodgers would surely be on to a winner.
Yes, the signing of a cult hero like Tierney is a joyous sight, but it is the figures at the top end of the pitch who truly make the difference, with few having been quite so successful in a Celtic shirt in recent times as Edouard.
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