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Tottenham Hotspur are now closely monitoring an “exceptional” attacking midfielder, who is also a target for Champions League semi-finalists Paris Saint-Germain, according to a report.

Spurs set sights on new midfielder

Tottenham have fallen way short of expectations in the Premier League this season, but they took a huge step towards Champions League qualification by progressing past Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League earlier this week.

With Ange Postecoglou’s side set to take on Bodo/Glimt in the semi-final, they should, on paper, stand a very good chance of going all the way in the competition, which would allow them to compete for some top players in the summer transfer window.

A new midfielder is of particular interest to Spurs, and they have recently been handed a boost in their pursuit of Frankfurt’s Hugo Larsson, with it being revealed the 20-year-old is privately considering a move to north London, despite interest from Manchester City.

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There appears to be a focus on youth ahead of the summer window, with it being revealed Tottenham are also keen on signing Sunderland starlet Jobe Bellingham, who could be available for around £20m.

A move for Bellingham wouldn’t break the bank, but there is another target on the shortlist who could also be available for a relatively low fee, with a report from Spain revealing Spurs are interested in signing FC Como’s Nico Paz.

Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are also in the race for Paz, while Real Madrid hold a buy-back clause, which allows them to snap up their former player for just €9m (£8m), giving them an advantage over the other interested clubs.

That said, the Lilywhites are doing everything they can to win the race for the 20-year-old, whose market value could increase considerably, should he maintain his current levels of performance.

"Exceptional" Paz flourishing in the Serie A

The former Real Madrid man was unable to make the grade in La Liga, but he has flourished since making the move to Como last summer, picking up six goals and seven assists in 30 Serie A appearances.

It should be little surprise that the Spanish-born midfielder is performing very well in Italy, however, given that former Real Madrid man Toni Kroos spoke very highly of him during his time at the Bernabeu, saying: “This lad (Nico Paz) should be training with us every day because he’s exceptional.”

Not only that, but manager and fellow legendary midfielder Cesc Fabregas has also praised the Como star this season, saying: “Nico enjoys playing, he can play different roles and he is a very complete player.”

“I see a very, very big potential in him.”

As such, Paz could be a fantastic signing for Tottenham this summer, but it could be difficult to compete with Real Madrid, should the Spanish side formalise their interest.

Weekly Waiver Wire Report

CatcherDanny Jansen, TOR

The Blue Jays placed the rising Alejandro Kirk on the injury list with a hip issue. They expect him to miss a couple of months. Toronto will be forced to give Jansen the majority of starts. His bat projected to have upside coming into the majors, but he only hit .189 over his last 530 at-bats with 66 runs, 21 home runs, and 67 RBI. Jansen will take walks (9.7 percent) while being about league average in his strikeout rate (20.8). Over two games coming into Saturday, he hit a pair of home runs with three RBI. The catching pool lacks talent due to some injuries, giving Jansen some attention in the free-agent market as a C2 in deep leagues.

William Contreras, ATL

Travis d’Arnaud suffered a torn ligament in his left thumb that required surgery. They expect him to miss at least three months. Contreras project to receive the bulk of playing time if his bat is up to the task. He flashed in 2018 at Single-A (.293 with 11 home runs and 39 RBI over 307 at-bats). The following season, Contreras took a step back offensively (.255 over 381 at-bats with six home runs and 39 RBI) between High A and AA. His brother (Willson Contreras) has been a top catcher for the Cubs, which helps the intrigue with his game. Over his first three starts with Atlanta, he had four hits in 10 at-bats with three runs, one home run, and three RBI. Contreras is viable C2 in all formats.

First BaseBrandon Belt, SF

Belt is owned in only 40 percent of 12-team leagues in the high-stakes market. His counting stats (19 runs, six home runs, 18 RBI, and two steals) over his first 88 at-bats grade well, but he does have 34 strikeouts with risk in his batting average (.216). Belt has a minimum of one home run in each of the past five weeks. He is a must-own in 15-team leagues while being better than many of the corner infield or DH options in 12-team formats. I expect a correction in his batting average, making his overall package much more attractive.

Rowdy Tellez, TOR

The Blue Jays optioned Tellez to AAA after George Springer came off the injured list on April 28th. With Springer hurt again, he gets a second chance in the majors. Tellez only hit .172 over his first 64 at-bats with five runs, one home run, and three RBI, but his swing looked on the rise in 2020 (.283 with eight home runs and 23 RBI over 113 at-bats). He’ll see minimal at-bats against lefties, making Tellez only viable in deep leagues as a DH option or short-term injury replacement at first base. With 450 at-bats, he has the power to deliver 25+ home runs with a chance to surprise in batting average.

Second BaseStarlin Castro, WAS

Fantasy owners have started to launch Castro back into the free-agent pool in 12-team leagues (39 percent owned) after a slow start to the year (.253 over 83 at-bats with three runs, one home run, and 13 RBI in April). Heading into Saturday, he has quietly strung together a five-game hitting streak (7-for-19 with two runs, one home run, and three RBI). With Juan Soto back on the field, Castro will have plenty of RBI chances, and his career resume paints him as a 20+ home run hitter. A correction in his stats is coming.

Cesar Hernandez, CLE

Hernandez should be a much more productive hitter based on his approach (18 walks and 22 strikeouts over 133 at-bats), but he is only hitting .200 with two home runs and five RBI. Over his previous six games, Hernandez hit .292 with three runs, one home run, and four RBI over 24 at-bats. Cleveland will bat him at the top of the batting order on most nights, which helps his counting stats. He projects to be only a steady player with a 15/10 type skill set. Hernandez looks ready to find his rhythm, and he can be found in 70 percent of 12-team leagues in the high-stakes market.

Third BaseBrian Anderson, MIA

After an 11-game stint on the injured list with an oblique injury that appeared to be most serious, Anderson found himself in the free-agent pool in 65 percent of leagues in the 12-team high-stakes market. His season started with only 12 hits over 60 at-bats while delivering one home run and five RBI. Anderson has a three-game hitting streak (3-for-10 with three runs, one home run, and four RBI) since returning from the injury list. He should be own in all formats.

Miguel Andujar, NYY

Over the last week, the Yankees lost Rougned Odor, and Gio Urshela looks to be on a path for a trip to the injured list. They recalled Andujar on Friday night (6-for-13 at AAA with three home runs and five RBI), earning him a start at first base. His bat hit the ground running in 2018 (.297 with 27 home runs and 92 RBI over 573 at-bats), but a shoulder injury derailed his next two seasons (.193 with one home run and six RBI over 109 at-bats). His window to start looks short with Luke Voit expected back next week, and the injury to Urshela may be minor. Either way, Andujar is worth a one-week look as a hot bat could put him one injury away from full-time at-bats. For now, he looks like a buy-and-hold in deep leagues.

Marvin Gonzalez, BOS

The Rex Sox placed Enrique Hernandez on the injured list with a hamstring issue, creating a bump in playing time for Gonzalez. He has a five-game hitting streak (6-for-21 with a run and three RBI) heading into Saturday night. His bat has been quiet in 2020 and 2021 (.211 with six home runs and 31 RBI over 266 at-bats) while being much more serviceable from 2017 to 2019 (.271 over 1,369 at-bats with 54 home runs, 213 RBI, and 11 steals). Gonzalez looks ready for a hot ride while working as a replacement player in deep formats.

ShortstopAmed Rosario, CLE

Despite sitting out a pair of games over the past 10 days, Rosario shows signs of breaking out of his slump. He has eight hits over his last 28 at-bats with five runs, one home run, four RBI, and a steal. The slumping Andres Gimenez has opened up more playing time at shortstop. Rosario has a balanced skill set, but he needs to be productive to hit higher in the batting order. The chance at a bump in steals is his attraction to a fantasy team.

Niko Goodrum, DET

Over his last 45 at-bats, Goodrum amassed a frustrating 23 strikeouts. Despite his ugly stat line, his bat has picked up over his past seven games (10-for-27 with four runs, one home run, five RBI, and three stolen bases). He is playing better, but Goodrum is only a flash player in deep leagues while offering help in home runs and steals.

OutfieldHunter Renfroe, BOS

A favorable schedule for Boston over the last week helped Renfroe up his form. He has nine hits over his previous 27 at-bats early in his matchup against the Orioles with six runs, two home runs, and eight RBI. His power is streaky, and he’s flashing that pattern in May.

Josh Naylor, CLE

I may be Naylor’s biggest supporter in the high-stakes market, but I doubted my research and opinion in April (.254 over 71 at-bats with six runs and three RBI). His power stroke looked playable over the first week in May (7-for-27 with four runs, two home runs, and six RBI) while also chipping in with a steal. I see a .280+ hitter with the potential to hit 20 home runs and drive in 80 runs. Not quite ready to be a play in 12-team leagues, but I would snap him up if he somehow slipped through the cracks in deeper formats.

Kevin Pillar, NYM

After earning starting at-bats, Pillar made the most of his opportunity when Brandon Nimmo landed on the injured list with a finger issue. He has nine hits over 25 at-bats with four runs, two home runs, five RBI, and one steal. Pillar is two years removed from a .259/21/88/14 season. His only downside next week is that the Mets only play five games.

Starting PitchingDavid Price, LAD

The Dodgers won’t need a fifth starter until May 15th, which looks like enough time for Price to return from his hamstring issue. He’s back working off the mound, suggesting his return isn’t that far off. His season started with two disaster showings (five runs, 11 baserunners, and three home runs over 3.2 innings) before looking much sharper over his next five games (one run over five innings with nine strikeouts). I would look to roster him in 12-team leagues or smaller.

Alek Manoah, TOR

Injuries have cost the Blue Jays the back of their starting rotation. They should have Nate Pearson back this weekend, but they still need another upside arm if they want to stay in the playoff hunt. Manoah dazzled in his first AAA start (no runs over six innings with a dozen strikeouts). In his limited experience in the minors in 2019, he posted a 2.25 ERA over 20 innings with seven walks and 34 strikeouts. Manoah is a player to follow for now.

Elieser Hernandez, MIA

The Marlins hope to have Hernandez back in a couple of weeks after making progress with a right biceps issue. Fantasy owners pushed up his value in the late draft season after pitching well in spring training. In 2019, Hernandez posted a 3.16 ERA and 34 strikeouts over 25.2 innings. For a fantasy owner looking for help, he should be available in about 40 percent of 12-team leagues in the high-stakes market. 

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Chasing 249 set by Queensland, Carey hit a composed 111 from 135 balls to control the hosts’ innings and get them home with 14 balls to spare

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Nicola Carey hit Tasmania to a WNCL three-peat, with an unbeaten century lifting them to a six-wicket win over Queensland in the final.Chasing 249, Carey hit a composed 111 from 135 balls to control the hosts innings and get them home with 14 balls to spare at Blundstone Arena.Perennial battlers in the 50-over competition for their first 10 seasons after joining in 2010-11, Tasmania only won their first title in 2022 before backing it up with two more.And they can thank Carey for the latest one. Not picked for Australia since December 2022, Carey knocked back a national contract last April in a bid to rejuvenate her game with a full winter at home. The decision has paid dividends. The one-time bowling allrounder topped the run-scoring charts in this summer’s WNCL, with Saturday’s runs taking her past 696 for the season. Carey’s runs came at an average of 69.6, a mark only bettered by Meg Lanning this season.On Saturday, Carey barely offered a chance, pulling powerfully and twice reverse-sweeping spinner Charlie Knott to the boundary. She brought up her century off 128 balls, after previously forming a 132-run partnership with Heather Graham (63 off 75) that swung the match.Queensland briefly had a sniff when Graham was bowled trying to reverse sweep Georgia Voll, before Naomi Stalenberg was caught three balls later for a duck. At that point Tasmania needed 67 runs from 68 balls with six wickets in hand, but Carey and Emma Manix-Geeves ensured there would be no late jitters.”I’m relieved, that was stressful,” Carey said. “I felt scratchy but Heather and EMG made my life so much easier. I love batting with Heather, it’s always good fun. She makes it look really easy and I make it look harder.”Earlier, Graham also took 3 for 39 with the ball to stop any hope of Queensland setting an unattainable target. With Queesland 115 for 2 in the 28th over, Graham got a ball to skid on and bowl Lauren Winfield-Hill for 28. She then had Mikayla Hinkley lbw on 33, before bowling a hard-hitting Knott for 73 late in the innings to keep Queensland to 248 for 7.Tasmania’s victory makes them the second state to achieve a hat-trick of titles in the WNCL, with NSW having at one stage won 10 straight between 2005-06 and 2014-15.

انتهى موسم الانتقالات الصيفي لعام 2025، في مختلف أنحاء أوروبا، بعد إثارة شهدها اليوم الأخير خاصة في إنجلترا، وتحديدًا فيما يخص نادي ليفربول.

وانطلقت نافذة الانتقالات الصيفية بصفة استثنائية في شهر يونيو الماضي في الفترة من يوم 1 إلى 10، للأندية التي شاركت في كأس العالم للأندية بالولايات المتحدة الأمريكية.

وأبرمت الأندية عدة تعاقدات حيث ضم مانشستر سيتي لاعبين مثل ريان شرقي، ريان آيت نوري، تيجاني ريندرز، كما ضم جيمس ترافورد.

وريال مدريد تعاقد مع ترينت ألكسندر أرنولد، ألفارو كاريراس، ماستانتونو، ودين هويسن.

في حين ضم برشلونة كل من خوان جارسيا، روني باردجي، إلى جانب صفقة ماركوس راشفورد على سبيل الإعارة.

وتفاعلت الأندية بصفقات مميزة في السوق الصيفي، حيث أبرم ليفربول صفقات عديدة، وضم لاعبين مثل فلوريان فيرتز، هوجو إيكتيكي، ميلوس كيركيز، جيوفاني ليوني، جيريمي فريمبونج، أرمين بيتشي، ووفريدي ودمان.

وأعلن ليفربول أخيرًا صفقة تعاقده مع ألكسندر إيزاك، بعد التوصل إلى اتفاق مع نيوكاسل يونايتد في اليوم الأخير، مقابل رسوم قياسية بلغت 130 مليون جنيه إسترليني.

بينما فشلت صفقة انتقال مارك جويهي من كريستال بالاس إلى ليفربول، في آخر أيام الانتقالات، رغم اتفاق الناديين على الأمور بشكل تام.

ولم يعلن نادي مانشستر سيتي بعد عن صفقة تعاقده مع حارس مرمى فريق باريس سان جيرمان، جيانلويجي دوناروما، رغم وجود اتفاق حسب التقارير الصحفية.

بطولات قدم تغطية حية ومباشرة لليوم الأخير في سوق الانتقالات الصيفي على مدار اليوم

رسميًا | مانشستر سيتي يعلن التعاقد مع الحارس الإيطالي دوناروما من باريس سان جيرمان.

رسميًا | مانشستر سيتي يعلن رحيل مانويل أكانجي على سبيل الإعارة لإنتر ميلان الإيطالي.

رسميًا | مانشستر سيتي يعلن رحيل حارس المرمى إيدرسون (طالع التفاصيل من هنا).

رسميًا | إنتر ميلان يعلن انتقال بافارد إلى مارسيليا على سبيل الإعارة مع خيار الشراء.

رسميًا | باريس سان جيرمان يعلن رحيل ماركو أسينسيو إلى فنربخشة، وكارلوس سولير إلى ريال سوسيداد، وانضمام راندال كولو مواني على سبيل الإعارة لتوتنهام الإنجليزي (طالع التفاصيل).

رسميًا | مانشستر يونايتد يعلن تعاقده مع الحارس سيني لامنس من أونتويرب على سبيل الإعارة.

رسميًا | كريمونيزي الإيطالي يعلن تعاقده مع جيمي فاردي في صفقة انتقال حر لمدة عام.

رسميًا | بايرن ميونخ يعلن تعاقده مع نيكولاس جاكسون من تشيلسي على سبيل الإعارة.

رسميًا | آرسنال يعلن رحيل زينشينكو إلى نوتينجهام فورست على سبيل الإعارة.

رسميًا | برشلونة يعلن إعارة هيكتور فورت إلى إلتشي (لمطالعة التفاصيل من هنا).

رسميًا | ليفربول يعلن رحيل هارفي إليوت إلى أستون فيلا على سبيل الإعارة (لمطالعة التفاصيل من هنا).

رسميًا | مانشستر يونايتد يعلن رحيل جادون سانشو إلى أستون فيلا على سبيل الإعارة (لمطالعة التفاصيل من هنا).

رسميًا | ميلان يعلن تعاقده مع أدريان رابيو من مارسيليا.

رسميًا | ليفربول يعلن تعاقده مع ألكسندر إيزاك من نيوكاسل يونايتد (لمطالعة التفاصيل من هنا).

رسميًا | توتنهام يعلن تعاقده مع راندال كولو مواني من باريس سان جيرمان، على سبيل الإعارة لمدة موسم.

رسميًا | آرسنال يعلن تعاقده مع المدافع بيير هينكابي من باير ليفركوزن على سبيل الإعارة (لمطالعة التفاصيل من هنا).

تقارير | انهيار صفقة انتقال مارك جويهي إلى ليفربول بسبب فشل كريستال بالاس في التعاقد مع بديل مناسب (لمطالعة التفاصيل من هنا).

رسميًا | مانشستر يونايتد يعلن رحيل أنتوني إلى ريال بيتيس، وإعارة هويلوند إلى نابولي (لمطالعة التفاصيل من هنا).

رسميًا | بلال الخنوس ينتقل من ليستر سيتي إلى شتوتجارت على سبيل الإعارة لمدة موسم (لمطالعة التفاصيل من هنا).

تقارير | إيلكاي جوندوجان يقترب من مغادرة مانشستر سيتي إلى الدوري التركي وتحديدًا نادي جالطة سراي (لمطالعة التفاصيل من هنا).

رسميًا | فاكوندو بونانوتي ينضم من برايتون إلى تشيلسي على سبيل الإعارة لمدة عام واحد، مع وجود خيار الشراء النهائي في نهاية شهر يونيو من العام المقبل (لمطالعة التفاصيل من هنا).

رسميًا | أعلن نادي أستون فيلا التعاقد مع فيكتور ليندلوف لاعب مانشستر يونايتد السابق، في صفقة انتقال حر.

رسميًا | غادر أليكس ماتوس، لاعب تشيلسي، النادي للانضمام إلى شيفيلد يونايتد بعقد لمدة ثلاث سنوات، لم يُكشف عن قيمة الصفقة.

رسميًا | إيدون زيجروفا لاعب ليل الفرنسي، ولويس أوبيندا لاعب لايبزيج، ينضما إلى يوفنتوس الإيطالي.

رسميًا | باير ليفركوزن يعلن التعاقد مع المغربي إلياس بن صغير قادمًا من موناكو الفرنسي، ويوقع على عقد حتى يونيو 2030.

تحدث هانز فليك المدير الفني لفريق برشلونة الإسباني، عن لاعبه الشاب لامين يامال، ووصفقه بالعبقري، مشيدًا بنضجه رغم صغر سنه (18 عامًا).

وافتتح برشلونة موسمه بفوز أمام ريال مايوركا بثلاثة أهداف دون مقابل خلال مباريات الجولة الأولى للدوري الإسباني.

وفي الجولة الثانية تمكن برشلونة من الفوز على حساب ليفانتي بثلاثية لهدفين في الوقت المحتسب بدلاً من الضائع.

وقال فليك في تصريحات لصحيفة “بيلد” الألمانية: “لامين يامال عبقري بحق، خاصةً في سنه الثامنة عشرة، يحسم المباريات بمفرده”.

اقرأ أيضًا | فليك يصدم تير شتيجن: لا أقدم وعودًا

وأضاف: “إنه على الطريق الصحيح، كما أنه ذكي للغاية، لكن، بالطبع، لا يزال صغيرًا جدًا، في الثامنة عشرة من عمره، وعليه أن يتعلم من الآخرين”.

وأتم فليك تصريحاته: “نحن ندعمه، أنا واثق من أنه سيكون واحدًا من أفضل اللاعبين الذين شهدهم عالم كرة القدم على الإطلاق”.

Man United boss Ruben Amorim has already shared Sporting CP starlet Geovany Quenda’s one major weakness, with Chelsea now putting pen to paper on a £42 million deal for the winger.

Chelsea reach agreement to sign Geovany Quenda for 2026

News broke early this morning that Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Quenda from Sporting, but he is set to remain in the Primeira Liga next season before eventually making the switch to Stamford Bridge in 2026.

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The Portuguese is also expected to sign a seven-year deal at Chelsea as BlueCo add yet another very promising youngster to their books (Kaveh Solhekol), and one who has even drawn comparisons with Arsenal superstar Bukayo Saka.

“Geo is so demanding with himself in the defensive moments,” said former Sporting academy coach, Fabio Roque, to Sky Sports.

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“To close, to recover fast, to win the defensive duels for his teammates. It reminds me of Bukayo Saka at the beginning of his career when he played as a full-back.

“There is only one Geovany Quenda. He is different from any other player I trained. He can create a mark on football that is totally different. We are talking about, with Lamine Yamal and Estevao Willian, probably the best players in that generation born in 2007.”

This is high praise indeed for the 17-year-old, who’s been a mainstay for his side throughout 2024/2025 with an impressive 43 appearances in all competitions, despite being at such a young age.

In that time, Quenda’s racked up 10 goal contributions (two goals, eight assists), and he was given the starting nod in almost all of Sporting’s Champions League games before they were knocked out by Borussia Dortmund.

Chelsea also hijacked Man United’s expected deal for Quenda, with the Red Devils missing out on his signature to their English rivals.

What Ruben Amorim thinks about new Chelsea signing Quenda

However, he is by no means the finished product, and Amorim has already shared the one main weakness in Quenda’s game.

Speaking in an interview with O Jogo late last year, Sporting’s ex-head coach explained that the teenager really needs to work on his end product, as he has a very real tendency to shoot over the crossbar.

“I’ve already said everything I had to say about Quenda,” said Amorim. “He’s a very talented kid, very strong physically, very focused, with his feet firmly on the ground. That’s very important for a young player.

“I didn’t know he was the youngest ever to score. Congratulations. I think he has to improve a lot in his finishing. The amount of times he comes inside and shoots over the bar. He doesn’t put the ball in the goal well, that’s a detail he has to improve.

“He showed up well there. But that’s what I said at the beginning of the season. He had the opportunity and there was no chance to take him away, to have doubts, nothing. I think he’s going to be a great player, but let’s give it time.”

The Portugal Under-21 international can play on both wings and is seen by many as the “biggest wonderkid” in his country right now (Joao Paiva), but this bad habit of blazing the ball over will need to be worked on if he is to be successful in the Premier League.

Everton have made contact with another Premier League club over the signing of a £25m-rated youngster, according to a new transfer update.

Everton targeting attacking reinforcements

A new era is on the horizon for the Blues, with life at their new Bramley Moore Dock stadium beginning next month, hopefully heralding the beginning of a more positive period in the club’s great history.

New signings are vital if David Moyes’ Everton side are to kick on in 2025/26, however, and plenty of players are being linked with moves, including Ipswich Town winger Omari Hutchinson. It is claimed that he would love the chance to remain in the Premier League, following his relegation to the Championship back in May.

The Blues are also believed to have held talks with Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz over a summer switch to Merseyside, which could be a fantastic piece of business. The Brazilian was a huge hit at Aston Villa, so Moyes doesn’t have to worry about him adjusting to the pace and power of the Premier League.

It is clear that extra attacking quality is needed at Everton, especially following the departure of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and now a hugely talented young player has been revealed as a target.

Everton make contact for McAtee signing

According to a new report from The i Paper, there “has been dialogue” between Everton and Manchester City over a summer move for James McAtee.

The Englishman is valued at £25m and Moyes is said to be a “big admirer”, with the attacking midfielder fresh off the back of European Championship glory with England’s Under-21s.

This feels like it could be a perfect move for everyone concerned, allowing McAtee to be a regular starter away from City, and getting him off their wage bill in the process.

The 22-year-old is too talented to be warming the substitutes’ bench most weeks, and he showed his quality at the aforementioned recent Euros, scoring once and helping Lee Carsley’s side go all the way in the tournament.

Meanwhile, former Sheffeld United striker Carl Asaba has even compared him to Arsenal star Martin Odegaard, saying: “He’s a bonus player in that he plays midfield and you have an extra number in there but then he can just attack. He’s like Odegaard. You play him in midfield so he’s defending for you, he’s another body for them to try and navigate away from but he likes the ball 30 yards out because he can go past you like you’re not there.”

There are few negatives to Everton signing McAtee, with his price tag far from extortionate, and the fact that Moyes rates him highly can also only be a good thing.

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The City youngster would add much-needed guile in the No.10 role, scoring and creating at will, and he could grow into an elite footballer as the years pass.

da spicy bet： With Martin Zubimendi already on the way, Arsenal have also now reportedly held positive talks to sign a defensive target over Liverpool who’s worth more than £40m.

Arsenal complete paperwork for Martin Zubimendi deal

da bet7： A year on from deciding to stay at Real Sociedad instead of joining Liverpool, Zubimendi is finally set to become a Premier League player. But it’s Arsenal who have reason to celebrate. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners have now completed all the paperwork and the Spaniard will become an Arsenal player for a fee around the €65m (£58m) mark.

Zubimendi could yet have the task of replacing Thomas Partey in Mikel Arteta’s side. The latter is yet to sign a new deal at the club and remains on course to depart as a free agent at the start of next month.

As replacements go, it’s clear to see why Arsenal have turned towards Zubimendi as speculation continues to grow about Partey’s future. The talented 26-year-old would slot straight in.

League stats 24/25 (via FBref)

Martin Zubimendi

Thomas Partey

Minutes

2,962

2,797

Progressive Passes

195

185

Tackles Won

37

53

Ball Recoveries

140

138

Zubimendi’s best work undoubtedly comes in possession and Arteta’s system should provide him with the perfect platform to showcase that ability in the Premier League.

After agreeing a deal to sign the midfielder, however, Arsenal are not done there. They’re looking to deal Liverpool a blow with a focus on signing a defensive addition ahead of the Premier League champions this summer.

Arsenal hold positive talks to sign Jorrel Hato

According to reports relayed by Football Transfers, Arsenal have now held positive talks to sign Jorrel Hato from Ajax this summer. The Dutchman has also attracted the interest of Liverpool, but the Gunners are now hoping to steal a march on their rivals.

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The deal won’t come cheap, though. Reports are suggesting that Ajax are demanding as much as €50m (£42m) to sell their 19-year-old left-back in the coming months. Alas, it must be said that price tag becomes understandable when assessing just how talented Hato already is at such a young age.

Among those full of praise for the Ajax teenager, scout Jacek Kulig dubbed Hato a player with “immense quality” and a “fantatsic mix of complete full-back, playmaking full-back, and ball-playing centre-back” in traits that tick all of Arsenal’s boxes.

As the chaos of the transfer window continues, those in North London should do everything to ensure that they beat Liverpool to Hato’s signature this summer.

كشفت تقارير صحفية عن موقف ترينت ألكسندر أرنولد ظهير ريال مدريد، من اللحاق بمباراة فريقه أمام ليفربول في دوري أبطال أوروبا.

أرنولد غادر صفوف ليفربول في يونيو الماضي وانضم إلى ريال مدريد الإسباني، وأسفرت قرعة دوري أبطال أوروبا لمرحلة الدوري، عن مواجهة بين فريقه الحالي وناديه السابق.

وعانى أرنولد من إصابة في أوتار الركبة، حيث خرج بعد ثلاث دقائق من المباراة الافتتاحية لريال مدريد في دوري أبطال أوروبا ضد مارسيليا في سبتمبر الماضي.

ويواصل أرنولد منذ ذلك الحين عملية التعافي للعودة والمشاركة بصورة طبيعية مع ريال مدريد، وقد غاب عن عدة مباريات هامة لفريقه أبرزها الكلاسيكو أمام برشلونة.

وبحسب ما ورد في صحيفة “ديلي ميل” البريطانية، سيكون أرنولد جاهزًا لمباراة ريال مدريد وليفربول في دوري أبطال أوروبا، والمقرر خوضها على ملعب “آنفيلد” في 4 نوفمبر المقبل.

ويأتي ذلك في الوقت الذي يعاني فيه ريال مدريد من إصابة ظهير الفريق داني كارفاخال، حيث أعلن النادي بالأمس أنه سيخضع لجراحة تنظير في مفصل الركبة.

ومن المتوقع أن يغيب كارفاخال عن ريال مدريد لمدة لا تتراوح بين 6 إلى 10 أسابيع، في حين أشارت صحيفة “ماركا” الإسبانية إلى أن إصابة كارفاخال قد تجبره على الغياب لمدة تتراوح ما بين شهرين إلى 3 أشهر.

Sixteen months ago, they were involved in a sledging tirade during an Ashes battle. Now, they’re opening the batting together and smashing records

Hemant Brar in Hyderabad31-Mar-2019Just over 16 months ago, David Warner and Jonny Bairstow were in the cauldron of an Ashes battle. During the first Test at the Gabba, the stump mic picked up Warner telling Bairstow “you shouldn’t headbutt our mates” in response to Bairstow’s head contact with Cameron Bancroft at a pub in Perth. This verbal volley riled Bairstow up and he was dismissed soon after while attempting an uppercut. In the third Test at Perth, Bairstow celebrated reaching his century by headbutting his helmet.Now in 2019, in another Ashes year, Bairstow walks out to open with Warner. What do they do? They break IPL records, by putting together three successive century stands.Against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, they added 118 in 12.5 overs with Warner making a bruising 53-ball 85. Bairstow played second fiddle with a 35-ball 39. In the next game, the duo went on to add 110 in just 9.4 overs against Rajasthan Royals at Hyderabad to orchestrate a 199-run chase – the highest successful chase for Sunrisers in the IPL.Once again Warner led the way with a 37-ball 69, but this time Bairstow too struck at a strike rate of 160, scoring 45 off 28. At one point during their stand, Warner had faced 18 balls with Bairstow being on strike for just three balls, and then when the ball count for Warner was 27, Bairstow’s was still seven. In both games, Warner took first strike.”Me and Jonny have partnered quite well since Kolkata,” Warner would say after the game. “There have been a few hiccups with him trying to get off the mark, I have been hogging the strike a little bit.”Their stand paved the way for Sunrisers’ victory after they had started with a loss against Knight Riders. Until then it was Warner who hogged the limelight by scoring runs like he was never away from cricket. One wondered if he had hired Shane Warne’s scriptwriter.Until then Bairstow was to Warner what Robin is to Batman. However, it wasn’t to be the case for long. On Sunday, Virat Kohli tossed the ball to Moeen Ali after winning the toss. It’s not like Warner has any weakness against offspin. On the contrary, no fingerspinner (except Sunil Narine, who isn’t a traditional offspinner) has dismissed him in the Powerplay in the IPL since 2011.Still, perhaps to be on the safer side, Bairstow took first strike, and swiped the second ball of the over for four. Moeen ended up conceding 14. In the next over, Warner lofted Umesh Yadav’s first ball over long-on for a six. The pair took off once again as Sunrisers walloped to 59 in the Powerplay. After eight overs, both batsmen were neck to neck, Warner on 35 off 23 and Bairstow 36 off 25.In his next eight balls, Bairstow struck three sixes and two fours and raced to 67 off 34 at the halfway stage. It’s not often that Warner is the mellower of the two batsmen in a century stand. Though he was striking at a healthy 146, it paled in comparison to Bairstow’s 197. The two added 185, the highest opening stand in the IPL. En route Bairstow brought up his hundred off 52 balls, resulting in Warner embracing him in a hug. In the final over of the innings, Warner too reached the landmark, taking just two balls more than his partner.After Sunrisers’ innings, it was Bairstow who handed Warner the Orange Cap for becoming the leading run-scorer of the season. When Kevin Pietersen interviewed the duo, Warner – still catching his breath – didn’t forget to praise Bairstow’s knock, giving a pat on the latter’s shoulder. “Twelve months have done me well,” Warner said. “I am [feeling] nice and refreshed, but what a terrific innings by Jonny. Fantastic partnership by both of us there.”Bairstow was quick to return the favour. “Fantastic to bat in the middle with him [Warner],” he said. “He is a fantastic player and has done [well] for a long, long time. That’s why he has got the Orange Cap.”The understanding between the unlikely pair was on display throughout the innings. While Bairstow scored 90 of his 114 runs in boundaries, he ran ten twos and 20 singles for his partner as Warner exploited the long square boundaries by consistently nudging the ball in the gaps.With the World Cup just two months away, and the Ashes to follow soon after, these two would once again be competing against each other. But for now, they are busy pushing each other, helping each other out, and enjoying each other’s success as if it’s their own. And to borrow from the movie , who knows it might prove to be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.