Their answer to Saka: £40m "phenomenon" now wants late move to Chelsea

da heads bet: It's been a while since a player was welcomed to Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea last signing Joao Felix in a £46m deal just over one week ago.

da jogodeouro: There's going to be some more movement before the market slams its shutters, with the Blues trawling through the list to identify a prolific centre-forward.

Todd Boehly, Behdad Eghbali and Co are opportunistic fellows, and while Chelsea have an exciting attacking mix, Raheem Sterling is expected to leave, and there's a target who would love to take his place at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea transfer news

Sterling is one of the Premier League's most decorated players, but he doesn't fit into Enzo Maresca's vision. The Italian head coach has been refreshingly candid about that, and so a solution seems probable.

Manchester United have held exploratory talks with the England international, which could pave the way for Jadon Sancho to join Chelsea.

Courted by Juventus, the winger, 24, is reported to be holding out for a move to west London, according to The Guardian, with Sancho available for a reported £40m fee.

What Jadon Sancho would bring to Chelsea

Long-lost prodigious potential, where have you gone? Sancho joined Borussia Dortmund from Manchester City as a teenager and quite quickly got people talking.

Jadon Sancho in action for Man United in the Premier League.

Once dubbed a "phenomenon" by talent scout Jacek Kulig, the 17-year-old rejected a professional deal at the Etihad and sought to make his name in Germany, with an outfit venerated for its youth production and unique fan-club connection.

He made significant headway in the years leading to a £73m transfer to Old Trafford, sending English football into a furore.

The winger, fleet of foot and fast of mind, hasn't been able to bring it all together with Man United, only scoring nine Premier League goals since his arrival three years ago and even being branded a "complete waste of money" by pundit Paul Parker.

But oh there's a player in there. Sancho was ostracised from Erik ten Hag's first team last year before returning to Dortmund for a short-term loan spell in January, but he posted six goals across 21 Premier League starts in 2022/23 and did manage to make something of an impression.

It was enough to suggest that he could have a prosperous future in his homeland, with FBref recording his performances to be similar to those of Bukayo Saka, that term.

Premier League (22/23): Jadon Sancho vs Bukayo Saka

Stat (per 90)

Sancho

Saka

Goals scored

0.32

0.40

Assists claimed

0.16

0.31

Shot-creating actions

4.65

4.56

Progressive passes

4.06

3.09

Progressive carries

4.71

5.07

Successful take-ons

1.76

1.73

Ball recoveries

5.83

3.60

Stats via FBref

Saka, Arsenal superstar, is one of European football's hottest commodities and has been the attacking nucleus of Mikel Arteta's Emirates reign, with the 23-year-old's stylistic approach working wonders.

But as you can see above, the last time Sancho tried his hand in the Premier League with any meaningful consistency highlighted an underlying tenacity through ball-carrying and -passing metrics, also demonstrating his athleticism through a notable number of recoveries.

Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus once pronounced Sancho to be the "perfect player", such is his level, such is his talent. He's demonstrated on the biggest stage that he has the quality to succeed at the height of the game, and given his Saka-like properties, Chelsea might just find success in bringing him to Stamford Bridge.

It's a risk, sure, but the potential plunder could stretch to high-stacked piles, and with Sterling headed the other way, five years Sancho's senior, this could be a brilliant move for a Chelsea team starting to rise.

The next Madueke: Chelsea could forget Sancho by signing £35m sensation

He would thrive alongside the Englishman at Stamford Bridge.

ByEthan Lamb Aug 29, 2024

Spurs in the picture to sign £60m "monster" who’d be unreal with Solanke

da fezbet: Tottenham Hotspur are set to kickstart their Premier League campaign on Monday night with an away trip to newly promoted Leicester City, and while that's no easy task, they should go into the match full of confidence.

da bwin: Ange Postecoglou's side have enjoyed a relatively successful preseason on the pitch this summer with a handful of comfortable wins and a couple of closely fought losses to Bayern Munich, and off the pitch, they've done brilliantly.

Daniel Levy and Co have sold unwanted players like Joe Rodon and Emerson Royal, signed a couple of exciting youngsters in Archie Gray and Yang Min-Hyeok, and, most importantly, secured the services of Dominic Solanke for £65m.

Kieffer Moore and Dominic Solanke celebrate for Bournemouth.

The former Bournemouth star could be the perfect striker to help take Spurs to the next level this season, although, based on recent reports, the club could still be looking to bring in another quality nine to bolster the squad.

Tottenham Hotspur transfer news

According to a recent report from the Independent's chief football writer, Miguel Delaney, Tottenham remain in the picture for Brentford striker Ivan Toney despite signing Solanke earlier this month.

Delaney claims that, alongside several other teams, including Manchester United and Chelsea, the North Londoners are still considered an outside option for the Englishman.

The main barrier for the Lilywhites, and other sides for that matter, is that the Bees are sticking to their £60m valuation of the striker, although with his contract expiring next year, that price could come down as the final day of the window approaches.

Brentford striker Ivan Toney.

It would certainly be a surprise to see Spurs sign Toney this summer, especially at that price, but if they can wait for a couple of weeks, they may be able to secure his services at a steep discount. And what's better than having one recently signed top-quality striker in the team? Having two, of course.

Why Toney would be a great signing

While this seems like an unlikely transfer, recent reports like the one mentioned above make it clear that Spurs are still in the running to secure Toney's signature this summer, and though some may think his arrival would impact Solanke's game time, that doesn't have to be the case.

Ivan Toney competing against Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa.

There are more matches in today's game than ever before, meaning stars are often played into the ground before a season ends, preventing them from operating at their best throughout the year.

Just look at James Maddison last season. He was on fire at the start of the campaign, racking up eight goal involvements in his first nine games, but only produced five in his final 17, and while that was partly due to injury, it was clear that he was also in desperate need of a rest.

Ange Postecoglou

This problem will only be more acute in N17 as well, as in Postecoglou's incredibly high-energy system, it would be surprising if his attacking talent weren't exhausted by the end of a gruelling season. So, while the former Cherries star looks set to be the club's number-one striker this year, having another top-quality centre-forward in the squad who can come off the bench or start the occasional game to keep him fresh seems like a no-brainer.

Furthermore, while Toney had a mediocre campaign last year due to the impact of his eight-month football ban, the 28-year-old "monster," as manager Thomas Frank dubbed him, has proven himself to be a fantastic forward at this level, racking up 36 goals and 11 assists in 83 appearances for the Bees.

Ivan Toney's PL record with Brentford

Season

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

Appearances

33

33

17

Goals

12

20

4

Assists

5

4

2

Goal Involvements per Match

0.51

0.72

0.35

All Stats via Transfermarkt

Lastly, in certain situations, starting two clinical strikers in the same team could help give the Lilywhites an advantage over other sides.

Imagine if the team needed a late winner in an incredibly tight match, bringing the Brentford star on to play with Solanke, or vice versa, would completely change the game, and we saw in England's game against Slovakia at the Euros that the former Newcastle United ace can provide opportunities for a strike partner.

Ivan Toney for England

Ultimately, while some would potentially see this transfer as a frivolous waste of money, you can never have too many quality goalscorers in a squad. Moreover, if the club wants to get the absolute most out of Postecogolu's all-guns-blazing style of play, then having the opportunity to start a front two of Solanke and Toney is the perfect way to do so.

Kulusevski upgrade: Spurs looking at 'one of the best talents' in Europe

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ByJack Salveson Holmes Aug 14, 2024

D'Alessandro explica a emoção após Gre-Nal do Campeonato Gaúcho

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da mrbet: Na noite da última quarta-feira (09), o meio-campista Andrés D’Alessandro participou de mais um Gre-Nal na carreira e esteve em campo para ajudar o Internacional a vencer o seu maior adversário por 1 a 0 pelo Campeonato Gaúcho, resultado que classificou o Colorado para a semifinal da competição.

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da wazamba: Aos 41 anos, D’Alessandro garantiu que, mesmo com a recuperação do time nos últimos jogos, não pretende aumentar o contrato e que vai pendurar as chuteiras em abril. O argentino explicou sua emoção após o jogo.

– Eu estou vivendo um momento para mim único. Últimas semanas, último mês da minha carreira. O encerramento da carreira já está anunciado desde que voltei. Meu pensamento não mudou. Isso que vai acontecer quando acaba o meu contrato, dia 30 de abril. Quero que o clube melhore, que os resultados apareçam, mesmo eu jogando ou não. Meu aporte é muito diferente há anos anteriores, quando tínhamos obrigação de assumir o protagonismo. São outros jogadores que têm que assumir e puxar o grupo – disse D’Ale ao ‘Seleção SporTV.

O ídolo colorado também falou sobre sua expectativa em relação aos últimos passos de sua carreira.

– Está sendo difícil porque está chegando o momento. Consegui administrar bem no começo do ano. Foi algo que falei com o presidente. Não quero saber do momento do clube, momento financeiro, desportivo. Quero é voltar ao clube. Eu tinha duas opções. Inter ou River Plate. Dois times que me deram coisas boas. Vou encerrar minha carreira com 41. Mas ainda vou aproveitar. Acredito muito no profissionalismo, personalidade, entrega, compromisso. Pra mim isso foram palavras que sempre levei comigo’ – completou o jogador.

O Internacional volta a campo no próximo sábado contra o Guarany de Bagé, às 16h30, no Beira-Rio, pela última rodada da primeira fase do Gauchão.

Gayle farewell on the cards with Jamaica set to host West Indies-Ireland series

The series will comprise three ODIs and a one-off T20I, all at Sabina Park

Matt Roller06-Dec-2021

During the T20 World Cup, Chris Gayle had expressed the hope that he would get a chance to play one last international game in Jamaica•Francois Nel/Getty Images

West Indies will play three ODIs and a T20I against Ireland in Jamaica from January 8 to 16, the CWI has announced, with the possibility that the standalone T20I will be used as a farewell match for Chris Gayle.Gayle confirmed after West Indies’ exit in the T20 World Cup that he had played his last game in a major tournament but revealed his hope that CWI would “give me one game in Jamaica to go in front of my home crowd… then I can say ‘hey guys, thank you so much.'”Related

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While Gayle will not be part of the ODI squad, with the series counting towards 2023 World Cup qualification through the Super League, the one-off fixture at Sabina Park could be used as his farewell game. ESPNcricinfo understands that a decision has yet to be made on Gayle’s inclusion but that the issue will be up for discussion at the next meeting of CWI’s board of directors later this month.”It’s whether collectively we all feel that it’s appropriate for him to have one last game at home to say farewell in a one-off game,” Johnny Grave, CWI’s chief executive, told the Mason and Guest radio show in Barbados last month. “That Ireland series would represent that opportunity.”It would certainly be appropriate, as far as I can see it, to treat our players and give them the opportunity to bow out – especially players like Chris who have had unbelievable careers and won trophies for the West Indies.”West Indies vs Ireland fixtures

January 8 – 1st ODI
January 11 – 2nd ODI
January 14 – 3rd ODI
January 16 – Only T20I (D/N)

Ireland will travel to the Caribbean on December 31, immediately after their series against USA which starts on December 22 and comprises two T20Is and three ODIs. They have already named their squads for both tours, with Kevin O’Brien left out and David Ripley taking temporary charge as interim head coach.Ireland last toured the Caribbean in 2020, drawing the T20I series 1-1 and losing the ODI series 3-0. Sabina Park was also the venue for one of the finest moments in Irish cricketing history, their victory over Pakistan in the 2007 World Cup on St Patrick’s Day.”We are pleased to be returning to the Caribbean where we have so many great memories,” Richard Holdsworth, Cricket Ireland’s performance director, said. “The World Cup Super League is a crucial set of fixtures for Ireland as we attempt to qualify for the next Cricket World Cup, and – if the series in 2020 is anything to go by – we look forward to a highly competitive series in January.”

مران الزمالك | اجتماع بيسيرو مع اللاعبين وتخفيف الحمل البدني استعدادًا لـ ستيلينبوش

اختتم الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي الزمالك، مساء اليوم الثلاثاء، استعداداته لمواجهة ستيلينبوش الجنوب إفريقي، بخوض مرانه الأخير على ملعب كيب تاون، تحضيرًا لذهاب ربع نهائي كأس الكونفدرالية الإفريقية.

وشهد المران اجتماعًا فنيًا عقده المدير الفني البرتغالي جوزيه بيسيرو مع اللاعبين، حيث شدد على أهمية التركيز وبذل أقصى مجهود لتحقيق نتيجة إيجابية تسهل مهمة الفريق في لقاء الإياب، كما استعرض خلال الجلسة بعض التعليمات الفنية التي سيتم تطبيقها خلال المباراة.

الزمالك يسعى لمواصلة انتصاراته في الكونفدرالية أمام ستيلينبوش الجنوب إفريقي

وحرص الجهاز الفني على تخفيف الأحمال البدنية خلال الحصة التدريبية، لتجنب إرهاق اللاعبين قبل المواجهة المرتقبة، كما تضمنت التدريبات تنفيذ بعض الجمل التكتيكية والخططية التي سيعتمد عليها الفريق أمام ستيلينبوش، قبل أن يُختتم المران بتقسيمة مصغرة بين اللاعبين لتطبيق ما تم التدرب عليه.

ووفقًا للوائح الاتحاد الإفريقي لكرة القدم “كاف”، تم السماح لوسائل الإعلام بحضور أول 15 دقيقة من المران، كما أتاح الجهاز الفني للجماهير المصرية التي سافرت لدعم الفريق فرصة متابعة التدريبات من المدرجات، مما أضفى أجواءً حماسية على الحصة التدريبية الأخيرة.

ويحل الزمالك ضيفًا على ستيلينبوش الجنوب إفريقي، غدًا الأربعاء، في تمام الساعة الثالثة عصرًا بتوقيت القاهرة، ضمن منافسات ذهاب دور الثمانية لبطولة كأس الكونفدرالية، على أن تقام مواجهة الإياب في التاسعة مساء الثلاثاء 9 أبريل المقبل على ستاد القاهرة الدولي.

رامي ربيعة: حققنا هدفنا بالتأهل إلى أمم إفريقيا.. ونركز الآن على كأس العالم

أعرب رامي ربيعة مدافع منتخب مصر لكرة القدم، عن سعادته بعد الفوز على إثيوبيا بهدفين دون مقابل، وذلك خلال المباراة التي أقيمت مساء أمس الجمعة في تصفيات كأس العالم 2026.

منتخب مصر واجه إثيوبيا، على ملعب “العربي الزوالي” في الدار البيضاء بالمغرب، ضمن منافسات الجولة الخامسة من التصفيات الإفريقية المؤهلة إلى نهائيات كأس العالم.

وقال رامي ربيعة في تصريحات عبر قناة “أون سبورت”: “كنا مركزين في المباراة، لأن سيراليون فازت أمس، ونحن كنا نريد أن نريح أنفسنا، والحمد لله المباراة كانت في المغرب والأجواء جيدة”.

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وتابع: “هدفنا كان التأهل لأمم إفريقيا وهذا حدث، والآن نركز على كأس العالم، وهذا الجيل يستحق ذلك”.

واختتم: “أعمارنا متقاربة، وكلنا إخوة داخل وخارج الملعب منذ أن كنا صغار، وهذا أمر جيد بيننا كلاعبين، أن نكون كلنا متقاربين”.

Palmeiras encerra preparação para pegar a Inter de Limeira; veja provável time

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da dobrowin: O Palmeiras finalizou na manhã deste sábado a preparação para a partida contra a Internacional de Limeira neste domingo, às 16h, no estádio Major Levy Sobrinho, pela nona rodada da primeira fase do Campeonato Paulista. Único invicto do estadual, o Verdão lidera o Grupo C com 16 pontos e dois jogos a menos em relação aos rivais da chave.

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A comissão técnica comandou o elenco por mais de 1h atividades táticas. O português Abel Ferreira dividiu o grupo em equipes e orientou ativamente as movimentações e o posicionamento para o confronto em Limeira-SP.

Depois, os jogadores ensaiaram as bolas paradas ofensivas e defensivas e praticaram batidas de falta e cobranças de pênalti.

O meio-campista Gustavo Scarpa avançou na recuperação de um estiramento no joelho esquerdo e realizou trabalhos de transição física à parte acompanhado de membros do NSP. O zagueiro Luan, em recuperação de lesão na coxa esquerda, e Gabriel Menino, com entorse no tornozelo direito, seguiram na parte interna do centro de excelência. Gustavo Gómez, diagnosticado com a Covid-19 na última semana, continua como desfalque.

Vale lembrar que os jornalistas não podem acompanhar as atividades in loco por conta dos protocolos de saúde em decorrência da pandemia de Covid-19. As informações são fornecidas pela assessoria de imprensa do clube.

A expectativa é de que Abel Ferreira poupe alguns jogadores neste domingo por conta da decisão da Recopa Sul-Americana, na próxima quarta-feira. Sendo assim, um provável time seria: Weverton; Mayke, Lucas Freitas, Renan e Jorge; Fabinho (Pedro Bicalho), Patrick de Paula e Zé Rafael (Atuesta); Gabriel Veron, Wesley e Rafael Navarro.

O Verdão faz seu penúltimo jogo pelo Paulistão antes da maratona de clássicos da reta final da fase de grupos (São Paulo, Santos, Corinthians e Red Bull Bragantino). Depois de enfrentar a Inter de Limeira, fora de casa, às 16h, neste domingo, o Alviverde recebe o Guarani, no Allianz Parque, também às 16h, no próximo domingo. Ideia é encaminhar a classificação nessas duas partidas.

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Afghanistan allrounder Mirwais Ashraf set to become new ACB chairman

The ACB CEO said Azizullah Fazli’s term was always intended to be temporary

Umar Farooq11-Nov-2021

Mirwais Ashraf is set to become acting chairman of the ACB•Getty Images

Afghanistan allrounder Mirwais Ashraf has been appointed as acting chairman of the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB). The order was issued earlier this week by Hasan Akhund, patron-in-chief of the ACB and the acting prime minister of the country, and awaits a ratification by the ACB board, which is expected to be just a formality.The change at the top is the second in four months after Azizullah Fazli was earlier named new ACB chairman replacing Farhan Yusufzai, who left the country after the Taliban took over. No proper reason has been given by the ACB about the latest change, but it has been learnt that Fazli’s appointment was always intended to be a temporary one.ESPNcricinfo understands that the country’s government intends to revamp the working structure of the board. “The government is trying to bring in more competent people with expertise in technical aspects of the game – commercial, business and marketing,” a former director of the ACB told ESPNcricinfo. “If Afghanistan can produce world-class players with this broken system back home, then imagine what they can do with a competent board.”Mirwais, a 33-year-old right-arm medium-fast bowler who played representative cricket as recently as in October 2020, was among the initial lot of players who helped cricket in Afghanistan rise to the top table. He made his international debut in 2009 and last played in 2016, featuring in 46 ODIs and 25 T20Is.Fazli had served a ten-month term as ACB chairman following the resignation of Atif Mashal – replaced by Yusufzai after Afghanistan’s bottom-place finish at the 2019 ODI World Cup in England. He was among the early group of players who established the game in the country. He had also served as the ACB’s vice-chairman and advisor in the past, and has been involved in running the country’s domestic and regional set-ups. “But when it comes to the ICC, he was a quiet person who kept his head down,” said the former director.Afghanistan, one of the teams that qualified directly for the Super 12 stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup, were eliminated at the group stage after losing to Pakistan, India, and New Zealand, while winning against Scotland and Namibia.

Everton beaten by Fiorentina in race for Olympics star Amir Richardson

da marjack bet: Having lost Amadou Onana to Aston Villa earlier this summer, Everton were reportedly positioning themselves to sign a replacement who has starred at the Olympics, before suffering a major blow in their pursuit.

Everton transfer news

da bet7: To their credit, even without a solution to their ownership troubles, Everton have spent well this summer. The Toffees have welcomed the likes of Iliman Ndiaye, Jesper Lindstrom and, most recently, Jake O'Brien in a move to hand Jarrad Branthwaite an ideal defensive partner for the long-term future. The former Lyon centre-back impressed in Ligue 1, earning a Premier League switch as a result.

The 23-year-old told Everton's official website after putting pen to paper: "I’m buzzing and so happy to have signed for Everton. I've been dreaming of this kind of move in the Premier League, with such a historic club. It's a very exciting move for me.

“Everton is a huge club with a lot of history behind it and there's a big future as well. When the transfer window opened there were other clubs in for me but there was only one club I wanted to go to – it was Everton. They’ve shown the faith in me so now it's my turn to show why on the pitch.”

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The Toffees could finally get their man…

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The Toffees didn't seem to be done there, either. According to L'Equipe, Everton were positioning themselves to sign Amir Richardson from Stade Reims this summer, having shown interest in the central midfielder earlier in the window.

Standing at 6 foot 5, Everton weren't the only club interested in Richardson, and a fresh report from Fabrizio Romano has now claimed that Serie A giants Fiorentina have won the race for the midfielder's signature in a frustrating blow for the Toffees.

"Complete" Richardson could have replaced Onana

By signing Richardson, Everton wouldn't have just been replacing Onana, but they'd also have received a player who would be more than capable of providing Sean Dyche's side with an attacking boost.

Amadou Onana for Everton

Not just someone who can screen the back four, Richardson is a box-crashing midfielder and a "complete player" as described by analyst Ben Mattinson.

Still just 22 years old, the Morroco international has had quite the summer of football too, helping his nation reach the bronze medal match at the Olympics and scoring in a 3-0 win against Iraq earlier in the tournament, but Everton's search for an Onana replacement goes on.

Khushdil, Tahir, Zia lead Southern Punjab to second straight win

Their win over Central Punjab keeps their hopes of qualification still alive

ESPNcricinfo staff07-Oct-2021

Khushdil Shah stroked Pakistan’s fastest hundred in T20 cricket•PCB

Southern Punjab kept their slender hopes of qualification to the knockouts alive with a second successive win, beating table-toppers Central Punjab by six wickets with an over to spare.Southern Punjab decided to field first after winning the toss, and made early inroads straightaway. Aamer Yamin struck up front to remove Kamran Akmal for a duck, while Naseem Shah dismissed the other opener Mohammad Akhlaq cheaply. Hussain Talat held the innings together with another half-century, his 46-ball 68 the spine of an innings that was falling apart at the other end. Fast bowler Zia-ul-Haq then burst through the lower order, taking four wickets to hobble Central Punjab, who ended up limping to 154.Waqas Maqsood and Faheem Ashraf struck early to give CP hope but saw it dashed by a 92-run fourth wicket partnership that effectively ended any hopes they harboured of getting one over their derby rivals. Tayyab Tahir and Khushdil Shah, each of whom struck half-centuries, shepherded the chase calmly, never really in danger of letting the run rate climb too high. Tahir fell with just three runs needed to win, but by then he had done enough to ensure a Southern Punjab win.

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