Em 2023, a equipe feminina do Palmeiras foi a que mais se reforçou para a temporada. A atacante argentina Yamila Rodriguez chegou como uma das grandes promessas e vem tendo bastante destaque, correspondendo às expectativas colocadas com a sua chegada.
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Apelidada de Yami, a jogadora tem convocações frequentes para a seleção argentina e despertou o interesse de clubes brasileiros depois de sua participação na última Copa Libertadores, pelo Boca Juniors.
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Contratada pelo Verdão neste ano, a atacante já marcou três gols em sete partidas. Além disso, é a segunda maior assistente do Brasileirão até o momento, com cinco até o momento. Yamila falou sobre a experiência de disputar a competição e afirmou o desejo de sempre fazer o melhor pelo clube.
– Fico muito feliz que estou conseguindo ajudar a equipe. Cheguei aqui com esse objetivo e vai continuar sendo. Sempre fazendo o melhor pelo Palmeiras e pelas minhas companheiras de time. Jogar o Brasileiro está sendo uma grande experiência para mim e estamos fazendo grandes jogo – disse Yami.
Atual quinto colocado com 14 pontos conquistados, o próximo desafio do Palmeiras no Brasileirão feminino é neste domingo (23), contra o Atletico-MG, às 18h, fora de casa.
Daren Sammy has been named head coach of the West Indies men’s team across all formats. Sammy, who has been the coach of West Indies’ T20I and ODI teams since last year, will take charge of the Test side from April 2025 replacing Andre Coley, the CWI director of cricket Miles Bascombe announced in St Vincent.”It’s always an honour to represent West Indies in any format or any position. For me, this news is not something I was expecting,” Sammy said at the press conference.”Coaching was never something I saw myself doing but I must admit the way that it’s been going, I’ve developed a much stronger passion and a love for the job… I believe in processes, something that we’ve been able to do in the white-ball formats and, with this new role, I’ve already mapped out some of the areas and some of the processes that we’ll have to follow in order for us to be successful [in Test cricket]. I’m a patient man and once I trust that process and understand the requirement from the director of cricket, then the plan gets into action.”So I’m really excited about the added responsibility and the new journey, one that I think myself and my team will be prepared for.”Under Sammy’s leadership, West Indies have won 15 of 28 ODIs since May 2023, winning four of seven bilateral series. In T20Is, the team clinched four series at home – against India, England and South Africa – and lost to Sri Lanka, Australia (both away) and England (home) – this is not counting the ongoing series against Bangladesh. Overall, they have won 20 out of 35 T20Is played during this period.In Tests, West Indies have lost seven matches, and won and drawn two each under Coley since May 2023, their high point being the pulsating eight-run victory against Australia in the Brisbane Test in January this year. They have not won even one series in this phase though, and are at the bottom of the World Test Championship (WTC) points table.”Post our our current World Test Championship campaign, we are going to be expanding Mr Sammy’s role to encompass all formats,” Bascombe announced. “So when we host Australia next summer, Daren Sammy will be the head coach of all senior men’s teams. I want to take this opportunity to thank Andre Coley, who has served well.”He still has to complete his World Test Championship campaign in Pakistan, and he will have our full support. But again, I want to congratulate Mr Sammy. We have been quite impressed with the way that he has charted a course for our white-ball teams, and he has guided them towards consistency of performance, and that is exactly what we want to see in our Test team.”Before he took over the West Indies role, Sammy’s leadership skills, both as a captain and coach, were central to St Lucia Kings’ success in the CPL. In 2020, he captained an unfancied Kings side to the CPL final. In CPL 2021, he was appointed Kings’ T20 cricket consultant and brand ambassador. In 2022, Sammy took over from Andy Flower as head coach and led them to the Eliminator, where Kings lost to eventual champions Jamaica Tallawahs.At the PSL, Sammy had coached Peshawar Zalmi in 2020 and 2021 before being reappointed to the post for PSL 2023. Sammy had been a mainstay for the franchise since the PSL’s inception in 2016, and had been one of the most popular overseas figures in the league.
Arsenal's new signings caught the eye as the Gunners bounced back from defeat at Anfield to spoil Ange Postecoglou's return
Arsenal's new recruits were in sparkling form as the Gunners thumped Nottingham Forest 3-0 at Emirates Stadium, emphatically recovering from their defeat to Liverpool before the international break.
Man of the match Noni Madueke was electric in place of the injured Bukayo Saka, while Martin Zubimendi scored twice – including a stunning volley to open the scoring in the first half. The goal was no more than Arsenal deserved at that point in the contest and things got even better straight after the restart, with Victor Gyokeres doubling the lead after just 46 seconds when he turned home Eberechi Eze's excellent ball in.
Zubimendi's header, from substitute Leandro Trossard's cross, made it 3-0 with 11 minutes to go and rounded off a hugely promising afternoon for Mikel Arteta, who will have been delighted with the impact made by his summer arrivals. It was a tough welcome back to the Premier League for Ange Postecoglou, however, who clearly has a big job on his hands to turn things around at Forest.
GOAL rates Arsenal's players from Emirates Stadium…
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David Raya (8/10):
Barely called into action but made one superb save when he just got his fingertips to a Chris Wood effort and pushed it onto the bar.
Jurrien Timber (7/10):
Solid as always. Had a chance early in the first half which he headed over.
Cristhian Mosquera (8/10):
Continues to look a fine addition. The fact Arsenal did not look like they missed William Saliba at all is the biggest compliment you can give the summer signing from Valencia.
Gabriel Magalhaes (7/10):
Missed a great chance from a corner early on. Other than that, he looked in complete control.
Riccardo Calafiori (8/10):
Another fine showing from the Italian, who has had an excellent start to the season. Started the move that led to Gyokeres' goal with a fine pass for Eze.
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Martin Zubimendi (9/10):
What a goal to open the scoring. Yes it took a slight deflection, but the strike and technique were sensational. Great strike and he added a second after the interval with a smart header. Fine display.
Mikel Merino (8/10):
No surprise that he looked full of confidence after his heroics for Spain. Some lovely flicks and link-up play. Saw one good early chance saved.
Martin Odegaard (N/A):
Forced off early with a shoulder injury for the second home game in succession. So unlucky.
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Noni Madueke (9/10):
Such a bright spark. Caused Forest problems every time he got the ball. Excellent performance and got a deserved standing ovation from the crowd. Electric.
Victor Gyokeres (7/10):
Didn't really get a sniff of a chance before the break, but produced the perfect run and finish to make it 2-0 straight after the interval. Almost scored again when he smashed one against the post.
Eberechi Eze (8/10):
Struggled to get into the game in the first half as almost every Arsenal attack went down the right, but came alive in the second. Lovely assist for Gyokeres' goal.
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Ethan Nwaneri (7/10):
Replaced the injured Odegaard early on. Got into the game straight away, showed some nice touches.
Declan Rice (6/10):
Inches away from making it 3-0 but he couldn't quite connect with Timber's cross.
Myles Lewis-Skelly (6/10):
Replaced Calafiori soon after he'd been booked. Slotted in well.
Leandro Trossard (7/10):
Set up Zubimendi's second as soon as he got on the pitch with a fantastic ball in.
Gabriel Martinelli (6/10):
Replaced the electric Madueke but couldn't really get into the game.
Mikel Arteta (8/10):
He will be delighted. Started Eze and Merino and both produced. He has an embarrassment of riches to play with this season and is already showing promising signs of using his squad more.
Liverpool’s Premier League opener against Bournemouth looms large, and for a club that typically shows plenty of restraint in the transfer market, it’s curious to see so many fresh faces.
And there are more yet to come.
After winning the Premier League with relative ease last season, Arne Slot has strengthened his attack with fast-rising striker Hugo Ekitike and a new playmaker in Florian Wirtz, who is considered one of the most exciting talents in world football.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has left for Real Madrid, the 31-year-old Andy Robertson has lost a yard and Kostas Tsimikas is edging toward an Anfield exit, so adding Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong to the defensive flanks has perhaps reinforced the widths for years to come.
Richard Hughes and Arne Slot
Led by Richard Hughes, this summer’s approach feels very different, but it’s unlikely to be the new normal. Undergoing a period of transformation, the Merseysiders are laying the foundations for a new era, and there are still several stunning deals which may be completed.
Liverpool planning for more signings
The interminable pursuit of Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak continues. Liverpool desperately want the striker; the Magpies desperately don’t want him to leave. Isak, for what it’s worth, is perhaps the most desperate of them all, so intent on joining Slot’s squad this summer.
It all hinges on Newcastle signing replacements, which will need to be found in the aggregate, rather than just one new goalscorer.
Liverpool have already seen an initial £110m offer rejected by Eddie Howe’s side, but with the Sweden international refusing to reintegrate into the Tyneside squad, it’s clear that Liverpool stand more than a swinging chance of getting it done before the end of the month.
Elsewhere, talks continue for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, who would be the perfect man to complete Virgil van Dijk’s backline.
However, there are plenty of variables at play with that one, with conflicting reports leaving the jury out.
Though Liverpool want the England defender, the urgency has been tempered somewhat by the completion of another deal for a rising talent destined for the top.
Key target travelling to Merseyside
As confirmed by Sky Sports, Liverpool have agreed a deal with Serie A side Parma for the transfer of centre-back Giovanni Leoni, who is slated to arrive for an initial £26m fee.
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And Fabrizio Romano has since informed the masses that the 18-year-old is on his way to Merseyside for a medical, with the player and his agent set to be in Liverpool today.
Despite competition from the Premier League and various Italian clubs, Liverpool have succeeded in winning the battle for the sought-after defender, who has made the brave decision to leave his homeland while still in the fledgling stage of his career.
Why Liverpool are signing Giovanni Leoni
Such a prodigious defensive talent eases the woes from the failed bid to sign Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth in May, the 20-year-old instead signing for Real Madrid.
It also provides Slot with his own version of Alexander-Arnold, who also emerged onto the scene as a youngster, so clearly cut from expensive cloth when Jurgen Klopp watched him curl a free-kick over the wall and into the back of Hoffenheim’s net in 2017, thus starting a remarkable journey to the apex of the game.
Though Trent’s decision to leave Liverpool for Los Blancos at the end of his contract last season left a bitter taste in fans’ mouths, there’s no denying the 25-year-old is one of the greatest Redmen in modern history, having played 354 matches for his boyhood club, scoring 23 goals, providing 94 assists and winning the whole gamut.
In any case, he will be missed, for his playmaking abilities stretch beyond what is expected or even conceivable for defenders to have within their locker.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold
254
64
Andy Robertson
302
60
Leighton Baines
420
53
Graeme le Saux
327
44
Antonio Valencia
325
39
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Liverpool’s staggering summer spending has eased his departure, that and winning last year’s Premier League title, but in Leoni, Slot could land his answer to the all-inspiring right-back, landing a talented defender with hype around his name at such an early stage.
Leoni, despite only breaking into Parma’s first team last season, has earned a reputation for his strong protective ability and his expansive technical game.
Talent scout Jacek Kulig has already declared him to be “one of the most complete teenage centre-backs in Europe”, and having started 14 Serie A games last season, all of which came from November and beyond, he’s clearly established himself as a reliable option in Italy.
Indeed, he completed 89% of his passes and won 63% of his aerial battles in the Italian top-flight last year, emphasising a precocious understanding and reading of the game.
Moreover, the 6 foot 5 sensation has an aggressiveness and progressiveness to his game, which allows him to step beyond what is required for someone of his position.
In this way, he could actually serve as the symbolic successor to Alexander-Arnold’s position at Liverpool, joining the manager’s Slot in its infancy. If a bit more substance is needed, Leoni also played three matches as a makeshift right-back last season, further underlining his athleticism and capacity to succeed.
While Liverpool still hope to sign Guehi before the end of the month, it’s clear that Leoni has what it takes to become a superstar of a defender, and he might just reach the heights and the success on Merseyside to establish himself as Slot’s answer to Alexander-Arnold.
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تنطلق بعد ساعات قليلة واحدة من أكثر مباريات دوري أبطال أوروبا ترقبًا هذا الموسم بين برشلونة وباريس سان جيرمان على ملعب “مونتجويك”.
والتقى كل من خوان لابورتا رئيس برشلونة وناصر الخليفي رئيس باريس سان جيرمان قبل انطلاق المباراة في غداء تقليدي للمسؤولين التنفيذيين.
وتفاعل لابورتا مع وسائل الإعلام خلال اجتماع الغداء، حيث أبدى رأيه في مباراة برشلونة وباريس سان جيرمان وتأثيرها على الفريق.
وقال رئيس برشلونة: “مباراة برشلونة وباريس من أفضل المباريات التي يمكنك مشاهدتها في دوري أبطال أوروبا، كنا نرغب في ذلك بالفعل العام الماضي، لكن ذلك لم يحدث، آمل أن تكون مباراة كرة قدم رائعة وآمل أن نفوز”.
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وتذكر لابورتا تفوق باريس سان جيرمان على برشلونة في 2024 وقد أصر رئيس برشلونة أن مباراة اليوم تعد فرصة للثأر من بطل دوري أبطال أوروبا: “كانت ستكون أفضل مباراة في الموسم الماضي لكنها لم تتحقق لأننا لم نصل للنهائي، هناك أيضاً حافز آخر لدينا وهو فوزهم علينا هنا، مع طرد أراوخو”.
وحول غيابات الفريقين اليوم بسبب الإصابات أجاب لابورتا :”إنها مباراة تنافس شديد، لدينا فريق تنافسي للغاية، تماماً مثل باريس سان جيرمان”.
واكمل: “يفتقد كلا الفريقين لاعبين وهو آمر مؤسف، لأنني كنت أتمنى أن يكون الجميع متاحاً لكن لا توجد أعذار”.
وعبر عن إعجابه بمدرب باريس سان جيرمان، لويس إنريكي: “إنه مدرب محبوب للغاية من جماهير برشلونة ونحن نحبه كثيراً”.
وسئل عن تصريحات فليك حول كون برشلونة من بين المرشحين للفوز بدوري أبطال أوروبا: “لو قال فليك ذلك لتخيلوا ما كنتم ستفعلونه، سأكون في غاية السعادة لأنه يرى أن الفريق في قمة مستواه، يسعدني أن مدربنا يثق بفريقه ويرى أن لديه فرصة جيدة للتألق في دوري أبطال أوروبا، آمل أن يتحقق ما يقوله، إذا قاله، فذلك لأنه يرى الأمور بهذه الطريقة”.
وقال عن تصريحات فليك حول ضرورة بذل لامين يامال قصارى جهده للوصول إلى القمة: “لن أخوض في هذا الموضوع، لدينا فريق تنافسي للغاية، جميع اللاعبين ممتازون، لدينا لاعبون رائعون مثل لامين وسحرة مثل بيدري لكن الأمر يتعلق بالفريق، مفتاح برشلونة اليوم هو الفريق، نعتمد على فريق تنافسي يضم مجموعة رائعة من اللاعبين”.
واختم لابورتا عن لويس فيجو وأكد أن سفير الاتحاد الأوروبي لكرة القدم سيستقبل ويعامل باحترام اليوم على الرغم من تاريخه القديم بانتقاله من برشلونة لريال مدريد: “هو عضو في مجلس إدارة الاتحاد الأوروبي وهذا أمر محترم للغاية لنا، كان لاعبنا في برشلونة ونتذكر الفترة الرائعة التي قدمها لنا، ثم اتخذ قراره والحياة استمرت وتطورت، هو سيستقبل بكل الاحترام الواجب”.
Tottenham have set their sights on another quality attacking midfielder after seeing Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White commit his future to the City Ground.
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Thomas Frank’s side are arguably in dire need of more creativity. The Lilywhites struggled to break down League One outfit Luton Town in the second of their two Saturday pre-season friendlies last weekend, despite fielding a strong side loaded with key first-team players.
While it’s important not to overanalyse summer preparations for the new Premier League season, with Frank’s players regaining match fitness and sharpness right now, the signs were not overly encouraging.
Son Heung-min
7.00
James Maddison
6.98
Pedro Porro
6.95
Dominic Solanke
6.84
Dejan Kulusevski
6.83
via WhoScored
In an ideal world, Tottenham would have welcomed new playmaker Gibbs-White to N17 by now, having scheduled a medical on July 11 whilst attempting to trigger his past £60 million release clause.
However, in what was an unprecedented turn of events, Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis put a halt to the transfer, threatened legal action against Spurs and somehow convinced Gibbs-White to pen a contract extension instead.
Signing the 25-year-old was Tottenham’s priority for the previous fortnight, but those precious two weeks of the transfer window were seemingly wasted. Technical director Johan Lange and his recruitment team must now turn to different attacking targets, with Fabrizio Romano confirming that Tottenham are working on signing alternatives to Gibbs-White.
Despite serious links to north London rivals Arsenal, Spurs have been targeting Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze this window, and whilst Mikel Arteta’s side prioritise outgoings right now (Fabrizio Romano), perhaps Lange can use this time to beat the Gunners to his signature.
Eze would be a phenomenal alternative to Gibbs-White, following his campaign of 14 goals and 11 assists in all competitions at Palace, including their FA Cup-final winning strike against Man City.
However, in the event Arsenal beat Spurs to Eze, there are other viable candidates for the number 10 role at Tottenham.
Tottenham eyeing Leicester City playmaker Bilal El Khannouss
According to TBR Football and journalist Graeme Bailey, one of them is Leicester City star Bilal El Khannouss.
The 21-year-old was a shining light in an otherwise dismal Foxes side who were relegated right back down to the Championship last term, averaging more key passes per 90 in the final third than any of his teammates in the top flight (WhoScored).
Bailey reports that Spurs are now targeting El Khannouss, coming after they unceremoniously missed out on a deal for Gibbs-White and reports that the Morocco international’s contract includes a £22.5 million release clause (talkSPORT).
The clause was tied in with Leicester’s drop to the second tier, and means the young El Khannouss is available for a very astute fee.
Members of the media, like journalist Antonio Mango, have heralded the African as a “genius” attacking player, with El Khannouss now emerging as a very intriguing option for Lange as we enter the final few weeks of the summer.
Ayub, Ahmed, Rauf picked up two wickets apiece to bowl Zimbabwe out for 204 in chase of 304
Danyal Rasool28-Nov-2024Kamran Ghulam’s maiden ODI hundred and a clinical bowling performance saw Pakistan ease to a 99-run win in Bulawayo. The victory sees Pakistan seal the series 2-1, their second consecutive come-from-behind ODI series win after similar success in Australia earlier this month.Pakistan posted 303 after a steady start from the openers, with Abdullah Shafique scoring his fifth half-century, while sloppiness at the death from Zimbabwe helped Pakistan plunder 69 from the final five overs. In response, there was limited substantive resistance aside from a Craig Ervine half-century, and with no one else able to push on, Pakistan continued to strengthen their position until the target became unassailable, with the innings wrapped up in 40.1 overs.While rain had been forecast for today, the skies were clear when Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat. While they didn’t quite motor along at the lightning pace they had set on Tuesday, Saim Ayub and Shafique got Pakistan off to a brisk start, bringing up the 50-partnership inside 11 overs. But Ayub fell soon after miscuing his trademark shot as he picked Faisal Akram up over deep backward square leg, straight to Clive Madande on the boundary.Related
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Ghulam was uncertain early on, nearly chipping one straight back to Sean Williams off his eighth ball. When Williams dragged one down the following over, though, Ghulam walloped it over deep midwicket for six, and that seemed to free him up. Alongside Shafique, he helped Pakistan tick over at a steady, if unspectacular rate, and the 100 came up in 22 overs. Sikandar Raza broke that stand soon after, though, trapping Shafique in front as he miscued his sweep, right after he got to his half-century.Rizwan and Ghulam combined to put together the largest partnership of the innings, but even as conditions for batting flattened out, the anticipated uptick in the scoring rate did not follow. Rizwan, in particular, coasted at a strike rate of just over 50 off his first 25 balls, leaving Ghulam to push through the gears. He took a liking to Brian Bennett, forcing him out of the attack after taking 27 off his two overs.Zimbabwe reigned the visitors back again with Williams and Akram before Raza got his side the breakthrough. Rizwan had lofted him for six over long-on off a miscue, and when he tried it again off the next delivery, Dion Myers had a simple catch.Ghulam, by now, was powering along to three figures. Akram was dispatched for successive boundaries before a long hop from Raza was put away to midwicket to bring up the ton. Zimbabwe were finally threatening to accelerate but Richard Ngarava removed Ghulam straight after in an attempt to peg them back again.It was the 46th over that the wheels finally came off for Zimbabwe. The Akram over saw six wides, a no-ball, two fours and a six as 23 came off it, and Pakistan suddenly eyed 300. Even Blessing Muzarabani wasn’t spared, taken for 24 in his final two overs as Pakistan eked over the 300 mark, taking all the momentum with them to the break.File photo: Haris Rauf chipped in with two wickets•Associated PressPakistan needed to wait till just the third over to strike, doing so twice in Ayub’s over. Joylord Gumbie and Myers each holed out in an attempt to keep the run rate up, and it was an approach Zimbabwe persisted with even as wickets fell at regular intervals.Tadiwanashe Marumani didn’t last long but was belligerent as long as he did, and was unfortunate to be given out leg before off Abrar Ahmed with the ball likely going down leg. Sean Williams picked up the run-scoring baton briefly, taking the attack to Agha Salman and Abrar after the end of the first powerplay, while Ervine slapped Haris Rauf for a pair of boundaries in what emerged as a menacing partnership for Pakistan.But, like every Zimbabwean partnership, it ended much too soon to allow them to build any real pressure. Williams was done by extra pace from Haris as he chopped on, and it would mark the start of a Zimbabwean slide.The biggest scare Pakistan got was from suddenly converging clouds before the 20th over had been bowled, but on the pitch, wickets were beginning to fall in clusters. Zimbabwe were still picking up boundaries just about every over, with Ervine bringing up his half-century with a miscued sweep off Faisal Akram.But the end was nigh for him. He was reprieved when Tayyab Tahir shelled the simplest chance at midwicket, but Aamer Jamal would not be denied, inducing him into dragging on a short delivery later in the over. He backed it up by dismissing Raza in his following over, Zimbabwe looked to be at the receiving end of a huge defeat.Those blushes were spared somewhat by an entertaining onslaught from Bennett, who took on the spinners with great successive in an exciting cameo that kept the Bulawayo faithful engaged. It wouldn’t last, though, and when he miscued off Abrar Ahmed following a 27-ball 37, any realistic hopes the hosts harboured were gone.Clive Madande and Ngarava soldiered on for a bit, and ensured Zimbabwe crossed 200 and kept the defeat to two figures. But Pakistan would not be denied an emphatic win, Faisal Akram and Rauf removing the last two off consecutive balls either side of the 40th over to make victory official.
Still seeking reinforcements as the Premier League campaign gets underway, West Ham United are now reportedly ready to step up their move to sign a Championship star.
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It’s not been a summer full of headlines at the London Stadium, but the Hammers have still welcomed a number of solid additions. El Hadji Malick Diouf, Kyle-Walker Peters, Mads Hermansen and Callum Wilson have all arrived to hand Graham Potter a much-needed boost across the squad as he looks to turn what has been a difficult start at West Ham around.
With just two weeks left until the transfer window slams shut, though, there’s still work to be done. Potter’s side are arguably still short in a number of areas and, as such, targets like Aleix Garcia and Lorenzo Pellegrini could still arrive.
Garcia is a particularly interesting target. The Bayer Leverkusen midfielder spent time at Manchester City in the early stages of his career, before eventually working his way back to the top level to join Leverkusen last summer. Now, just one year on from that move, the midfielder has done enough to attract the interest of West Ham.
Of course, however, he’s not the only one on the Hammers’ reported radar. Harvey Elliott has been linked with a move away from Liverpool all summer long, and he remains without a move. Among those interested in the England U21 international, West Ham could yet look to complete a late swoop.
Harvey Elliott celebrates for Liverpool
The same can be said for another impressive talent, with those at the London Stadium now reportedly ready to increase their efforts in pursuit of his signature.
West Ham ready to step up El Khannouss move
According to GiveMeSport, West Ham are now ready to step up their move to sign Bilal El Khannouss this summer. The Leicester City star, who can leave for the value of his £22.5m release clause, has attracted interest from Leeds United, Crystal Palace and the Hammers in recent months, with the London club now seemingly prepared to battle their rivals for his signature.
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That said, it won’t be an easy deal to pull off. There are already reportedly concerns at West Ham that they won’t be in a strong enough position to turn El Khannouss’ head away from other clubs this month and there are reservations over their ability to even afford the deal.
Alas, what they should not be concerned about is the midfielder’s ability, given that Aaron Wan-Bissaka saw it first-hand when El-Khannouss scored and assisted in a 3-1 victory over West Ham last season. In a one-on-one battle against the Leicester man, Wan-Bissaka suffered a rare defeat.
Praised for that “great performance” by then-manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, El Khannouss left Wan-Bissaka guessing all game long in a decisive display which proved his Premier League quality.
There are plenty of reservations over their ability to get the deal done, but West Ham should push as far as they can to sign the Leicester star before the end of the month.
Nottingham Forest are now preparing to make a new bid for a “special” attacking midfielder, having already submitted one offer for his services.
Forest eyeing attacking midfielder despite Gibbs-White's new deal
Possibly Forest’s most important piece of business in the transfer window to date was securing Morgan Gibbs-White’s future at the City Ground, although talkSPORT’s Simon Jordan was left a little bemused by Evangelos Marinakis’ behaviour in the subsequent interview.
Jordan said: “The fact that he stood there and intimidated the hell out of the player, I think actually controlled the narrative.
“Marinakis is a strong character, like him or loathe him. Some of the things I think I’m quite impressed with him, other things I’m not so impressed with him about. He means what he says, and he’s a strong character.”
Marinakis was clearly determined to keep hold of Gibbs-White, but with the Tricky Trees set to embark on a Europa League campaign next season, Nuno may need a deeper squad, and another attacking midfielder is of interest.
In an update on X, BBC reporter James Lewer has now revealed that Nottingham Forest are discussing making an improved bid for Manchester City’s James McAtee, having submitted an offer of around £25m for the attacker, which was knocked back by their Premier League rivals.
However, Man City may still be open to a sale this summer, should Forest be willing to increase their offer, with a fee of £35m being touted amid links to Tottenham Hotspur, while West Ham United and Everton have also been named as potential suitors.
Alongside Ndoye: Nottingham Forest starting talks to sign £65k-p/w winger
The Tricky Trees are set to open discussions over a deal for a forward.
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Dominic Lund
Jul 29, 2025
"Special" McAtee could excel at the City Ground
The 22-year-old has found it difficult to force his way into Pep Guardiola’s star-studded starting XI, but he has impressed at international level as of late, picking up one goal and two assists en-route to England U21s’ recent European Championships triumph.
The Salford-born midfielder was captain of the young Three Lions side, displaying his leadership abilities, while he has also received praise from Guardiola in the past, with the City boss describing the Englishman as a “special” player.
Despite not getting much of a look-in at City, the maestro already has a great deal of senior experience from his time with Sheffield United, picking up 14 goals and eight assists for the Blades across campaigns in both the Championship and the Premier League.
Given that game time at City has been so limited, however, making just 15 Premier League appearances last term, it is evident that McAtee needs to move on this summer, and there are clear signs he could excel at the City Ground.
Dynamo Kyiv's new signing Vladislav Blenuce says he doesn't support Russia as he admitted to his mistake amid war 'propaganda' accusations.
Blenuce at the center of pro-Russian scandal
Scandal came to light just a week after his signing
Forward has issued an apology
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Just one week after signing a long-term contract with Kyiv, Moldovan-Romanian forward Blenuce has found himself embroiled in a major scandal. Dynamo supporters discovered pro-Russian content on his social media accounts, including TikTok reposts of Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov, as well as clips with soundtracks from a Russian TV series that has been banned in Ukraine. The discovery triggered immediate outrage among the club's fiercely patriotic fanbase, with many demanding that the club terminate the player's contract immediately.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The controversy surrounding Blenuce's social media content is particularly explosive due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. The situation was further complicated by the discovery of similar pro-Russian content on the social media of the player's wife, including speeches by Vladimir Putin and nostalgic Soviet-era imagery.
Blenuce was brought in as a key part of the club's squad rebuild following the departure of star forward Vladyslav Vanat to Girona. The Ukrainian club's decision to offer a long-term deal until 2030 showed their trust in him, a trust that has been seriously tested by the backlash. The club was forced to issue an official statement to address the controversy, confirming that Blenuce had acknowledged his mistakes and reaffirmed a pro-Ukrainian stance.
WHAT BLENUCE SAID
Blenuce addressed the controversy directly via the club media, expressing regret for his actions and clarifying his position on the war. He insisted that the reposts were a mistake and that he was unaware of the individuals' roles in Russian propaganda.
"I want to prove to Dynamo fans that I support their opinion on the war," he said. "Russia is an aggressor and encroaches on someone else's property. This is very sad, because Ukraine, defending its land and its citizens, is losing many people in this unjust war. This is definitely a difficult situation for me, because it can be interpreted incorrectly."
He added: "I want to state that I do not support Russia. And I certainly never said anything bad about Ukraine. It was my mistake to repost these posts. I did not know these people and did not attach importance to their role in Russian propaganda. For me they were no-names. When they explained to me who they were, I realized my mistake and realized that I had gotten into a bad situation. I am an absolutely pro-European and pro-Ukrainian person, I am on this side.
"I will demonstrate my sincere support. If anyone has any questions for me, I am open to communication, ready to meet with every fan and explain everything. I will repeat that I do not support Russia. I am on the side of the Ukrainian people."
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WHAT NEXT FOR BLENUCE?
Despite his apologies and affirmations of support for Ukraine, Blenuce's future with the club remains uncertain. The anger among Dynamo's fanbase are deep-seated, and words alone may not be enough to win them over. The Romanian forward will need to prove his commitment to the club and the country both on the field with his performance and off it with his actions. He is expected to make his debut in the team's upcoming UPL match against Obolon.