كشفت تقارير صحفية إسبانية، أن أندية المملكة العربية السعودية، قد وجهت بوصلتها لأحد لاعبي ريال مدريد، للتعاقد معه بعد نهاية الموسم الحالي.
ووفقاً لصحيفة “ديفنسا سنترال” الإسبانية، فإن المملكة العربية السعودية مستعدة لتقديم عرض بقيمة 45 مليون يورو لضم إيدير ميليتاو مدافع ريال مدريد.
وليس من المعروف ما هو النادي السعودي الذي يخطط للتعاقد مع ميليتاو، ويعد المدافع البرازيلي ليس الأول الذي يلقى اهتمامًا من أندية المملكة، حيث سبقه مواطنه فينيسيوس، الذي تلقى عرضاً من أهلي جدة، ولكن لم يفكر ريال مدريد في مناقشته.
ولا ينوي العملاق الإسباني التخلي عن مدافعه البرازيلي، والذي يعد قائدًا في خط الدفاع بعد تعافيه من إصابتين خطيرتين في الرباط الصليبي ويرى ريال مدريد أن اللاعب عنصر أساسي في خططه للمواسم القادمة.
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وقد تعافى ميليتاو من إصابته الثانية في الركبة بشكل مبكر، مما سمح له بالعودة لمستواه القوي في بداية هذا الموسم.
وعلى الرغم من أن ميليتاو لم يصل إلى قمة مستواه، إلا أن ريال مدريد واثق من قدراته ولا يفكر في أي عروض للاستغناء عن خدمات مدافعه البرازيلي.
وكان ميليتاو قد فكر في وقت سابق في الاعتزال ولكنه أصبح ملتزمًا بالبقاء مع ريال مدريد، ورغم الإغراءات المالية التي يحصل عليها من الدوري السعودي ولكنه يقدر الولاء والامتنان للنادي الذي دعمه خلال فترات غيابه الطويلة، ويشعر برغبة في رد هذا الدعم وتقديم أفضل أداء في السنوات القادمة.
With just two weeks remaining until the transfer window slams shut, Newcastle United have reportedly turned their focus towards a Champions League winner to replace Alexander Isak.
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It wasn’t so long ago that Isak was the talk of the toon for all good reasons. The Swede was wheeling away in celebration, ironically pointing back at the Liverpool backline after he sent Newcastle on their way to victory in the Carabao Cup final. Now, a great striker has gone on strike and been at the heart of the saga of the summer.
With the Premier League campaign now underway and Isak nowhere to be seen in the Newcastle squad, just where this saga goes next is difficult to say. Whilst he is doing everything to leave the Magpies – even going as far as moving out of his house in Tyneside – Newcastle won’t budge until their £150m price tag is matched, and they have a replacement.
Having his say on the matter in the build-up to the Aston Villa game, manager Eddie Howe told reporters: “We do [have to forget about Isak] – he’s not here with us.
“We have to focus on who is here and get the best out of them. The players are aware he’s not here, the focus will be on each player playing to the best of their ability. I want him to play. I want him to train. I’ve had those conversations [with Isak] but the details of those will remain private.”
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Meanwhile, the search for a replacement goes on. After missing out on Benjamin Sesko to Manchester United, Newcastle have reportedly looked at the likes of Samu Aghehowa and are closing in on a deal to sign Yoane Wissa, but one more name is also threatening to steal the headlines.
Newcastle "interested" in Gonçalo Ramos
As reported by Sky Sports’ Keith Downie, Newcastle are now “interested” in signing Goncalo Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, in what would be a “big transfer”, although the deal will not be an easy one to pull off.
The Portuguese forward did himself no harm in the shop window earlier this week when he emerged from the bench to equalise late on for PSG against Tottenham Hotspur in the Super Cup final.
The Champions League winner may not be first choice at PSG, but he would be the star man at St James’ Park. After scoring 19 goals in all competitions last season in a squad role, Ramos is more than capable of becoming the main man elsewhere.
Even in a bit-part role too, Luis Enrique was full of praise for his forward last season. The PSG boss told reporters in May: “He’s a wonderful player, capable of very high performances.
“If he plays a minute, he plays it very well. If he’s not on the pitch, he still helps the team. And today, he came into the starting eleven and scored three goals. So he’s a player who always performs at his best, and I would call him a guarantee.”
India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has undergone a surgery on his finger, but is expected to be fit in time for the IPL, where he will lead Rajasthan Royals (RR). It is understood that Samson will take around a month to recover after his surgery took place on Tuesday. That gives him enough time for be ready for the IPL, which will start in the March 21-22-23 weekend.Samson picked up the injury during the fifth T20I against England earlier this month when he was hit by a Jofra Archer delivery early in the game. Samson scored 16 off seven and was later subbed out because of the injury and Dhruv Jurel kept wickets in his place; he went on to take three catches in India’s massive 150-run win.The injury forced Samson miss Kerala’s quarter-final in the Ranji Trophy, against Jammu & Kashmir in Pune from February 8.Samson didn’t have a great T20I series against England, scoring just 51 runs in five games to average 10.20, while striking at 118.60.He last played an ODI in December 2023 – when he scored a century against South Africa – and after India played just three ODIs in 2024, he was left out of Kerala’s one-day squad in the Vijay Hazare Trophy after he failed to show up for their preparatory camp in the lead-up to the tournament.Samson’s next assignment will be leading RR in IPL 2025. RR made the playoffs under his captaincy last season but were beaten by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the second Qualifier.
La Liga president Javier Tebas believes that Lamine Yamal only missed out on the 2025 Ballon d'Or because of his age. The Barcelona superstar was pipped to the post by Paris Saint-Germain ace Ousmane Dembele, but Tebas believes it is only a matter of time before the teenager picks up the prize as the world's best footballer.
Yamal beaten by Dembele
Dembele was crowned the Ballon d'Or winner on Monday evening as a reward for leading Paris Saint-Germain to treble glory in the 2024-25 campaign. Yamal finished second in the voting, at the age of just 18, and Tebas believes that the Barcelona superstar was only overlooked because of his youth.
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Yamal's superb season
The teenager scored 18 goals and registered 25 assists in 55 games in all competitions last season, as Barca won La Liga and the Copa del Rey, and he was crowned the winner of the Kopa Trophy; the prize given to the best player under the age of 21. Yamal is the first player ever to win the award twice.
Tebas predicts the future
Tebas told reporters: "If he had been older than 23, he would have won it, too, I'm sure, but since he was younger, they gave him the other one [Kopa trophy]."
He added: "If he continues at the level he's at, which seems likely, I think there's no doubt he'll win the Ballon d'Or."
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Yamal nearing return from injury
Yamal has been battling back from a groin injury, and could be given some minutes when Barcelona play Real Oviedo on Thursday. Hansi Flick's side are currently five points behind leaders Real Madrid in the La Liga table, but do have a game in hand on their arch-rivals.
Manchester United have now hatched a plan to sign an “exceptional” £120m star in a swap deal for Jadon Sancho, with Ruben Amorim pushing INEOS to get a deal done, according to a report.
Man Utd still keen to strengthen in several areas
With their Premier League opener against Arsenal a matter of days away, Man United still remain keen on strengthening in several key areas, and Gary Neville believes his former side’s most important task will be to bring in a new goalkeeper.
Neville is relatively encouraged by the additions Amorim has made up to this point, but added: “If they get a goalkeeper, I think that they could get into the top six, but a lot of things have to go on.”
Paris Saint-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma has recently entered the frame as one of the Red Devils’ main targets, but it remains to be seen whether they are able to sign the Italian, given that they are now planning to break the bank on a midfielder…
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Indeed, Man United are expected to make a huge bid for Brighton & Hove Albion’s Carlos Baleba, but they have also hatched a plan to secure the central midfielder’s signature in a different way.
That is according to a report from The Independent, which states Man United would be willing to use Sancho as a makeweight in negotiations with Brighton, although it is deemed unlikely that the Seagulls will be tempted by a deal of that nature.
Instead, owner Tony Bloom is holding out for the huge sum of £120m, and INEOS are now actively trying to figure out a way of orchestrating the deal, amid pressure from Amorim.
The United boss is said to be pushing for the club’s hierarchy to bring in Baleba, with the manager keen on a new midfielder to fit the team together, and the Brighton star has the best profile of any player on the shortlist.
"Exceptional" Baleba very keen on Old Trafford move
With the defensive midfielder thought to be very keen on joining Amorim’s side, the move could be a formality if United are able to agree a suitable fee with Brighton, although they are driving a very hard bargain with the £120m asking price.
That said, there are some signs the Cameroon international could be worth the huge outlay, having performed extremely well on some key defensive metrics over the past year compared to other midfielders.
Statistic
Average per 90
Interceptions
1.56 (90th percentile)
Blocks
1.59 (85th percentile)
Tackles
2.67 (79th percentile)
Lauded as “exceptional” by scout Ben Mattinson, the 21-year-old is also Premier League proven, which is crucial, given that previous signings, such as Rasmus Hojlund, have failed to adapt to life in England after joining for huge transfer fees.
It seems unlikely that a swap deal for Sancho will be possible, but it is exciting news that Amorim is pushing to get a deal for Baleba over the line.
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.
Celtic head into the first international break of the season off the back of a disappointing performance in the Scottish Premiership against their city rivals.
The Hoops travelled away from Parkhead to take on Russell Martin’s Rangers side at Ibrox on Sunday, and were held to a drab 0-0 draw in the derby clash.
There were a number of disappointing performers across the park for Brendan Rodgers in the bore-draw, including Benjamin Nygren on the right flank.
Benjamin Nygren's performance in numbers
The Sweden international has mainly played on the right of the midfield three for the Hoops since his move to the club in the summer, but the manager opted to play him on the right wing ahead of Hyun-jun Yang and James Forrest.
Unfortunately, Nygren failed to offer much of a threat up against the pacey Jayden Meghoma at left-back for Rangers, failing with all five of his attempted dribbles. He ended the 90 minutes with zero key passes and zero shots on target, per Sofascore, which speaks to his lack of impact on the game.
The left-footed star did, however, work his socks off out of possession to help his team out defensively, winning nine duels and making six tackles and one interception, per Sofascore.
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Whilst Nygren’s performance lacked a cutting edge at the top end of the pitch, Rodgers can still be pleased with his physical and defensive contributions, which cannot be said for Arne Engels.
Why Arne Engels should be dropped
The Belgium international was brought into the midfield three for this game, thanks to Nygren’s move to the right wing, but did not do enough to suggest that he should keep his place.
Rodgers must ruthlessly ditch the former Augsburg man for the clash with Kilmarnock after the international break because he was poor in and out of possession against Rangers in midfield.
The club-record signing played alongside Reo Hatate and Callum McGregor in the middle of the park and did not offer any creativity or a goal threat on the ball.
Minutes
65
Pass accuracy
76%
Big chances created
0
Crosses completed
0/2
Shots
0
Ground duels won
1/7
Aerial duels won
1/3
Tackles + interceptions
0
As you can see in the table above, Engels did not create anything of note for his side and was incredibly weak out of possession, losing eight of his ten physical duels.
This shows that the Rangers midfielders, Mohamed Diomande and Connor Barron, found it far too easy to get the better of him in midfield in physical battles for the ball, and shows that he was even worse than Nygren, who found success in his defensive actions.
Sky Sports commentator Ian Crocker noted that the Belgium international “offered little” for Celtic before he was substituted by Rodgers in the 65th minute of the match, with Forrest coming on so that the Swedish ace could play in that right-sided midfield role.
This suggests that the manager felt that Nygren was better suited to seeing out the game in the position that Engels was hoping to impress in, which says a lot about who the preferred option in that role may be when they play Kilmarnock in a fortnight.
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Therefore, Rodgers should be looking to ruthlessly ditch Engels from the starting XI after he flopped at Ibrox, moving Nygren back into his central midfield berth.
The mood around Chelsea is undeniably electric at the moment.
Enzo Maresca’s side more than made up for their opening-day stumble at home with an emphatic win away to West Ham United on Friday, and look ready for what should be a massive season in the Premier League and beyond.
The club have more than backed the manager over the last few months, and with the window open for another week, looks set to make at least a couple more additions to his squad.
In fact, if reports are to be believed, Chelsea may be closing in on an international ace who’d be their own version of Eberechi Eze.
Chelsea target their own Eberechi Eze
They haven’t been the biggest spenders in the league this summer, but Chelsea have undoubtedly made the most out of the window so far.
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In attack, the Conference League champions have added the likes of Jamie Gittens, Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, while the defence has been reinforced by the tremendously exciting Jorrel Hato.
Yet, even with all the business the West Londoners have done over the last few months, they now look set to complete another signing, someone who could be their own Eze.
At least that is according to a recent report from transfers expert Fabrizio Romano, who has reaffirmed Chelsea’s interest in Alejandro Garnacho.
More than that, the Italian journalist has revealed that the deal is now “expected” to happen before the window slams shut.
Romano does not mention how much the Manchester United ace might cost, but according to stories from earlier this month, the Blues could try to secure his services for around £25m.
Even if the final fee ends up being higher, Garnacho is worth signing for Chelsea, especially as he could be their own Eze.
Why Garnacho could be Chelsea's Eze
So the first thing to clear up is that no, we are not claiming Garnacho is currently on the same level as Eze.
Manchester United's AlejandroGarnachoduring training
That would be patently untrue and quite unfair to the United ace, as he’s still just 21 years old.
However, there are several similarities between the two, including their transfers.
For example, if the Argentine international does end up joining Maresca’s blue revolution this summer, then he’d be following the Englishman in joining not just a ‘big six’ side, but one based in London that will be looking to challenge for the Premier League this season.
Away from the deal, another key characteristic the Madrid-born ace shares with the former Crystal Palace star is his ability to play in attacking midfield or out on the left wing.
More than that, he’s also as much of a goal threat as he is a creator.
For example, the “superstar” in the making, as dubbed by journalist Liam Canning, was able to score 11 goals and provide ten assists in 58 appearances, totalling 3568 minutes.
Garnacho in 24/25
Appearances
58
Minutes
3568′
Goals
11
Assists
10
Goal Involvements per Match
0.36
Minutes per Goal Involvements
169.90′
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That means he was able to average a goal involvement every 2.76 games, or 169.90 minutes, which is made all the more impressive considering he was playing in a historically terrible United side.
Finally, just as Eze has the ability to pull off the magnificent, so can Garnacho, with his Puskas winning goal against Everton a couple of years ago, the perfect example of this.
Ultimately, it may take some time for the United ace to reach the levels of the new Arsenal star, but the similarities between them are undeniable.
Therefore, Chelsea should do what they can to secure his services as soon as possible.
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For the first time since March 2023, Tottenham Hotspur will be playing in the Champions League tonight and looking to kickstart their European campaign with a win.
The Lilywhites enter the clash against Villarreal in excellent form, winning three of the four Premier League games since Thomas Frank took the reins during the off-season.
He will be looking to build on the club’s recent impressive form in Europe, with the side currently on a 20-game unbeaten run at home – dating back to the 7-2 triumph over Maccabi Haifa in October 2020.
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Frank’s men are taking on Marcelino Garcia Toral’s side, who, like the Lilywhites, have only lost once to date in 2025/26, with such a defeat coming in the recent clash with Atlético Madrid at the weekend.
However, if the Dane is to extend such an impressive European record against the Yellow Submarine, he may need to drop one player from his starting eleven tonight.
Why Frank may need to drop Kudus against Villarreal
Mohammed Kudus joined Spurs in a £55m transfer from West Ham United this summer, looking to add further quality to the first team’s attacking department.
The Ghanaian made an immediate impact for his new outfit on the opening day of the new campaign, registering two assists in the triumph over Burnley in North London.
However, in the three games since, the 25-year-old has failed to manage a single goal or assist, with the likes of Lucas Bergvall outperforming the right-winger.
Despite his lack of tangible success, he did manage to thrive against his former employers last weekend, notching the most chances created and dribbles completed of any player on the pitch.
It has been an impressive start to life for the Lilywhites for Kudus, but he may be dropped from the side ahead of the meeting with LaLiga side later this evening.
The Spurs player who could be their next Gareth Bale
Gareth Bale is a household name to many fans around Europe, which is understandable, given his impressive form for both Spurs and Real Madrid throughout his career.
The Welshman started out as a left-back in the early days of his career, but rapidly transitioned into a winger – especially after his display against Inter Milan in the Champions League.
Back in 2010, Bale’s Lilywhites career catapulted into life after he netted a second-half hat-trick at the San Siro – a feat that catapulted him to huge stardom in North London.
His superb display made him a fan-favourite with the fanbase, allowing him to be a consistent figure within the first-team side after a stop-start first few years in the capital.
Such a situation could be repeated by his compatriot Brennan Johnson, with the winger having the ability to replicate his success in this year’s Champions League campaign.
The Welshman, who’s been labelled “phenomenal” by one analyst, has already showcased his talents for the Lilywhites – netting 18 goals in all competitions last campaign, including the winner against Manchester United in the Europa League final.
The 24-year-old has also made an impressive start to the 2025/26 campaign, scoring twice in his first four outings and more than deserving of a start in the Champions League.
Despite his impressive record, he’s followed a similar route to success to his compatriot, struggling to make an immediate impact after his £47.5m transfer from Nottingham Forest.
Johnson was subject to huge abuse 12 months ago, leading to the attacker deactivating his social media accounts, but it’s safe to say he’s silenced his doubters.
Spurs’ top scorers in the PL (2024/25)
Player
Tally
1. Brennan Johnson
11
2. James Maddison
9
= Dominic Solanke
9
3. Dejan Kulusevski
7
= Heung-min Son
7
4. Richarlison
4
5. Pape Sarr
3
Stats via FotMob
However, adding a Champions League goal or two to his record could be the perfect platform to allow him to cement his place in the side and lead Frank’s men to new heights.
Whilst it would be a somewhat harsh decision to drop Kudus from the starting eleven, Johnson is more than deserving of a recall – especially considering his recent goalscoring tally in 2025/26.
If the 24-year-old can match Bale’s feat in Europe’s most competitive competition, he will certainly have the platform to build on and take his career to new heights in North London.
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Antony claims to have been “disrespected” by Manchester United before his summer transfer to Real Betis was completed. The Brazil international enjoyed a productive loan spell with the Liga outfit over the second-half of last season and made it clear that a return to Andalusia was his preference. The Red Devils did not make that process easy, with Antony taking to holing up in a hotel at one stage as he endeavoured to push a deal through.
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Antony eventually got his wish, with United sanctioning a permanent transfer. The Premier League giants took a considerable financial hit on that deal, having splashed out £85 million ($114m) on the South American forward when prising him away from Ajax in 2022. The Red Devils saw just a 12-goal return on that investment across 96 appearances in all competitions, with Antony tumbling down the pecking order.
Having been deemed surplus to requirements, the 25-year-old was allowed to head for Spain in January. He found the target on nine occasions through 26 appearances for Betis, helping them to the Conference League final. When his initial loan agreement came to an end, Anthony was returned to the infamous ‘bomb squad’ at Old Trafford.
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He moved into a hotel at one point, after being forced to train away from the rest of Ruben Amorim’s first-team squad, and has questioned United’s handling of a saga that dragged on for the entire summer transfer window – with a return to Betis only being confirmed on deadline day.
Antony has told : “They were very tough months in England, more than 40 days in the hotel, training separately… I feel like they disrespected me, but that’s not the point. I don’t want to create controversy; that’s life. I’m very grateful for the club; there were bad times, but also good times, with two titles. My family travelled to Seville four or five days before the deal was finalised; I had the house rented.”
GettyWorld Cup target: Antony wants place in Brazil squad
Antony won the FA Cup and Carabao Cup during his time with United, with both of those trophies being captured under the guidance of his former Ajax manager Erik tan Hag. He is now eager to turn the page on a largely forgettable spell in England and start working his way towards future goals.
One of those involves the Brazil national team, with Antony – who has won 16 senior caps for his country – desperate to earn a place in Carlo Ancelotti’s plans for the 2026 World Cup. He said of that target: “It’s a dream. I played in a World Cup, and of course I dream of playing in it a second time. It’s always great to represent your country. I’m going to do my job, like I’m doing, and I hope to be in the squad.”
Antony formed part of Brazil’s ranks at the 2022 World Cup, offering him another taste of major tournament action. He became a gold medal winner with Brazil at the 2020 Olympic Games – which were pushed back a year during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Feel the love: Antony rediscovers his smile
Playing with a smile again should help to bring the best out of Antony. He previously said of his struggles in England, while breaking down in tears: “Only my family knows how hard it was to be there. Training separately. But I knew this incredible moment was coming. Of course, I was afraid it wouldn't happen in the end, but I waited because I had so much faith. Now with more time, there are so many things to do and achieve. I had trouble sleeping after seeing so much love from the Betis fans; there were people waiting at my house at two in the morning.”
Antony intends to reward the affection that has been shown to him by Betis fans, with support being found in Spain that was often denied him in Manchester. His goal account for the 2025-26 campaign has already been opened, with the net being hit in a Europa League opener with Nottingham Forest that ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw.