Burnley are close to Union Berlin forward Sheraldo Becker, however, they will have to do battle for his signature with Fulham and West Ham United, according to a report.
What's the latest Burnley transfer news?
Burnley are keen on strengthening in attacking areas ahead of their return to the Premier League next season, having submitted two bids for Millwall's Zian Flemming, and with both being knocked back, they are now considering a third.
Vincent Kompany is also targeting Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi in the search for a new striker, with the Japan international potentially being viewed as an alternative option to Nathan Tella, if a deal cannot be struck for their former loanee.
Southampton striker Che Adams has been named as another option for the Clarets, while Becker has also been identified as a target, and a move for the Union Berlin could now be on the cards.
According to a report from Sport Bild (via Sport Witness), the striker wants to move to the Premier League, where a number of potential suitors are waiting in the wings, including Burnley, West Ham and Fulham, who are all "close to him".
Union Berlin are hoping to receive €20m (£17m) for the forward, whose contract expires next summer, meaning there could be a little pressure for him to be gone this summer, as it will be their last chance to receive a transfer fee. The 28-year-old has recently switched agents, now being represented by Sports360, which indicates he may be at the exit door.
Who is Sheraldo Becker?
After coming through the youth ranks at Ajax, the Amsterdam-born forward has gone on to play for the likes of PEC Zwolle and ADO Den Haag, however, he has been at his most prolific in a Union Berlin shirt over the past few years.
Last season, the Suriname international was particularly impressive, recording 11 goals and seven assists in 34 Bundesliga appearances, which placed him at the very top of the goal-scoring charts for Union Berlin in all competitions.
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Over the past year, the former Ajax man ranks in the 84th percentile for assists per 90, highlighting his ability to bring his teammates into the play, while his dribbling ability is showcased by the fact he ranks in the 97th percentile for progressive carries.
Hailed as "brilliant" and "mega-quick" by members of the media, Becker could be exactly the type of singing Burnley need to strengthen their frontline ahead of their return to the top flight.
Liverpool are expected to make an offer for highly-rated Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia, according to an update from talkSPORT.
Who is signing Romeo Lavia?
The future of the 19-year-old has been a big talking point of late, with an exit from Saints widely expected after their relegation from the Premier League to the Championship.
Lavia has been constantly linked with a move to Liverpool, as the Reds look to do major surgery to their midfield, having already acquired the services of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, now seeking their next addition.
The Merseysiders are far from alone from expressing an interest in signing the young Belgium international however, with fellow Premier League powerhouses such as Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea all thought to be eyeing him up.
It looks as though Liverpool could be in pole position to sign Lavia, though, following a positive update that emerged on Monday morning.
According to talkSPORT, Liverpool are now ready to table an offer for the Southampton starlet, as they look to snap him up during the summer transfer window:
"Liverpool are preparing an opening offer for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia, talkSPORT understands. The Reds have moved ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign Lavia, whom Saints have valued at £50million.
"Chelsea’s co-director of recruitment Joe Shields has recommended Lavia to new manager Mauricio Pochettino. But the Blues are thought to be exploring alternative targets for now."
This is a hugely exciting update for Liverpool, with Lavia such a talented footballer who could develop into one of the best defensive midfielders in the world over time, proving to be the perfect long-term replacement for Fabinho.
He is already a senior Belgium international, winning one cap for his country, as well as making 29 Premier League appearances. Not only has he not looked out of his depth, but he has even stood out as possibly Saints' best player over the past 12 months or so, being lauded as "ridiculous" by Southampton reporter Jacob Tanswell for his courage to take the ball from deep and beat the opposition press.
Alongside Mac Allister and Szoboszlai, Lavia could complete a major rebuild of Liverpool's midfield that last well into the future – bringing in Nice star Khephren Thuram would arguably make it a perfect summer at Anfield – and beating big six rivals to his signature would also feel significant.
Assuming he avoids serious injury, the sky is the limit for the Belgian, and the hope is that he would jump at the opportunity to working under Jurgen Klopp.
England allrounder Ben Stokes was bought for INR 14.5 crore ($2.16 million approx) by Rising Pune Supergiants at the tenth IPL player auction in Bangalore on Monday
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How the bidding war for Stokes progressed
England allrounder Ben Stokes has become the most expensive overseas player ever bought at an IPL auction, going for INR 14.5 crore (USD 2.16 million approx) to Rising Pune Supergiants. He is also the second highest paid player among those currently active in the IPL, behind Virat Kohli, who is paid Rs 15 crore by Royal Challengers Bangalore per season.England fast bowler Tymal Mills also set a new record price for a specialist bowler: he was the second most expensive sale at the tenth player auction, in Bangalore on Monday, and bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for INR 12 crore (USD 1.8 million approx). Allrounder Chris Woakes was the third England player to get a hefty payday; he was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 4.2 crore (USD 625,000 approx).Three other England players bought – all at base price – were: batsman Eoin Morgan for INR 2 crore (USD 300,000 approx) to Kings XI Punjab, batsman Jason Roy for INR 1 crore (USD 150,000) to Gujarat Lions, and allrounder Chris Jordan for INR 50 lakhs (USD 74,000) to Sunrisers Hyderabad.While demand for England players was expected, Afghanistan allrounder Mohammad Nabi, 18-year-old legspinner Rashid Khan, and UAE batsman Chirag Suri became the first Associate players after Netherlands’ Ryan ten Doeschate to get an IPL bid. The Afghanistan players were bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad – Rashid for INR 4 crore (USD 595,000 approx) and Nabi for INR 30 lakh (USD 44,000 approx) – while Suri went to Gujarat for INR 10 lakh (USD 14,000).Delhi Daredevils were the most active team in the early bidding. Their purchases of Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews for INR 2 crore (USD 300,000 approx), New Zealand allrounder Corey Anderson for INR 1 crore (USD 150,000 approx), South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada for INR 5 crore (USD 750,000 approx) and Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins for INR 4.5 crore, (USD 670,000 approx) exhausted their quota of nine overseas players in the first 90 minutes of the auction.6:07
IPL auction trends – ‘Left-arm quicks in high demand’
Kolkata Knight Riders, on the other hand, did not bid for any of the first 22 players up for sale despite having a squad of only 13 available players before the auction. They were successful in the first player they bid for, buying New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult for INR 5 crore (USD 750,000 approx).Of the first 108 players that went on sale in the main draw of the auction, only 33 were bought and among them only two from Australia: Mitchell Johnson to Mumbai Indians at his base price of INR 2 crore (USD 300,000 approx), and Cummins to Delhi. More Australians – Nathan Coulter-Nile, Billy Stanlake, Dan Christian and Ben Laughlin – were bought in the second round of bidding after lunch. Coulter-Nile was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 3.5 crore (USD 520,00 approx.) while Stanlake, Christian and Laughlin went at base prices.The trend among Indians was for the more experienced players to get no bids – Ishant Sharma, Irfan Pathan, Pragyan Ojha, Cheteshwar Pujara, Parvez Rasool and RP Singh were unsold – while several uncapped players were picked up at high prices.Fast bowler Mohammad Siraj was bought by Sunrisers for INR 2.6 crore (USD 390,000 approx), left-arm seamer Aniket Choudhary by RCB for INR 2 crore (USD 300,000 approx.), K Gowtham by Mumbai for INR 2 crore ($300,000), T Natarajan by Kings XI for INR 3 crore (USD 445,000 approx), Basil Thampi by Gujarat for INR 85 lakh (USD 125,000 approx), Karn Sharma by Mumbai for INR 3.2 crore (USD 475 approx), Eklavya Dwivedi by Sunrisers for INR 75 lakh ($110,000), Varun Aaron by Kings XI for INR 2.8 crore (USD 415,000) and M Ashwin by Delhi for INR 1 crore (USD 150,000).India allrounder Pawan Negi, who was bought for INR 8.5 crore last year and then released by Delhi, was bought by RCB for INR 1 crore (USD 150,000 approx).
ناشد هاني أبو ريدة عضو المكتب التنفيذي للاتحادين الإفريقي والدولي لكرة القدم، جماهير الكرة المصرية بالحضور في مباريات بطولة كأس عاصمة مصر الودية الدولية.
وتقام بطولة كأس عاصمة مصر في القاهرة من الفترة من 22 حتى 26 مارس الجاري، بمشاركة منتخبات مصر وكرواتيا ونيوزيلندا وتونس.
طالع.. كأس عاصمة مصر | وفد إعلامي كرواتي يصنع فيلمًا عن محمد صلاح.. واستبعاد ثلاثي نيوزيلندا قبل مواجهة مصر
ويلتقي منتخب مصر مع نيوزيلندا يوم 22 مارس في مباراة دور نصف النهائي للبطولة الدولية الودية في تمام الساعة 10 مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة على ملعب استاد مصر في العاصمة الإدارية.
وإذا حقق منتخب مصر الفوز، سيلتقي مع الفائز من مباراة نصف النهائي الثاني بين كرواتيا وتونس في المباراة النهائية للبطولة الودية “كأس عاصمة مصر” يوم 26 مارس.
وقال أبو ريدة خلال تواجده في مران منتخب مصر اليوم، في تصريحات صحيفة نقلها مراسل بطولات: “أتمنى حضور الجماهير بكثافة في مباريات البطولة من أجل ظهور الاستاد بشكل جيد والترويج له يكون بشكل رائع”.
وأضاف: “البنية التحتية في مصر تتطور، نسعى لتحسين كل الاستادات المصرية، مصر بلد هامة في كرة القدم”.
A seven-wicket haul from Simon Mackin and Chadd Sayers’ 4 for 52 were the highlights of a 13-wicket second day at the Adelaide Oval that ended with Western Australia seven down in their second innings and 150 ahead
ESPNcricinfo staff02-Feb-2017 ScorecardFile photo – Chadd Sayers now has 38 wickets this season, and is 11 clear on top of the Sheffield Shield wicket-taking list•Getty Images and Cricket Australia
Chadd Sayers is eyeing what could become his second ten-wicket match of the summer in a low-scoring contest between South Australia and Western Australia at the Gliderol Stadium. By the close of play on day two, the Warriors were already 7 for 196 in their second innings, with Josh Inglis on 12 and Josh Nicholas on 8, after Simon Mackin’s career-best 7 for 81 consigned the Redbacks to 247 all out.But Western Australia’s lead was a slender 150, with Sayers following up his first-innings five-for with 4 for 52 in the second innings so far, putting him 11 wickets clear on the Shield wicket-taking list for the season. His victims included Hilton Cartwright for 30 and Adam Voges for 9, but it was opener Cameron Bancroft who resisted for 150 deliveries before being bowled by Kane Richardson for 56.The Redbacks had started the day on 4 for 156 but Mackin ran through the lower order to finish with seven wickets. Jake Lehmann top scored for the Redbacks with 77.
وجه نجم ريال مدريد ومنتخب البرتغال، لويس فيجو، نصيحة للمهاجم الفرنسي كيليان مبابي، المرشح بقوة للعب لصفوف ريال مدريد بداية من الموسم المقبل.
وكشف لويس فيجو أيضاً عن موقفه من أن يصبح رئيساً لنادي ريال مدريد الإسباني، خلفا للرئيس الحالي فلورنتينو بيريز.
اقرأ ايضاً.. أوساسونا يرد في بيان رسمي على ريال مدريد وينفي الهتافات العنصرية ضد فينيسيوس
وفي حوار نشرته صحيفة ماركا الإسبانية قال لويس فيجو: ” نصيحتي لـ مبابي هو أن يكون سعيد فهذا هو أهم شيء في الحياة. كنت أبحث عن سعادتي وكنت محظوظاً بما فيه الكفاية للقدوم إلى ريال مدريد والبقاء هنا لمدة خمس سنوات”.
وبسؤاله عن موقفه من أن يصبح رئيس ريال مدريد أجاب فيجو قائلاً: “لم أخطط قط لمشاريعي وفرصي في حياتي كما أريد أن أكون هذا أو ذاك. طريقك في الحياة يقودك إلى اتخاذ قرارات ومن ثم تكون على صواب أو على خطأ. وهذا ما فعلته دائمًا في حياتي. لم أفكر أبدًا في أنني سأعمل على أن أكون هذا أو ذاك خلال ثلاث سنوات”.
وعن علاقته مع فلورنتينو بيريز أشار فيجو: “هي علاقة احترام وإعجاب، ولكن في نفس الوقت هناك أشياء كثيرة نختلف عليها. حتى عندما كنت لاعبًا لم أوافق على ذلك وأخبرته بذلك”.
وعن مستوى بيلينجهام مع ريال مدريد أوضح فيجو: “لقد فوجئت بسرعة تأقلمه ولكن ليس بالجودة لأنني أعرفه. من المنطقي أنه عندما تصل إلى نادٍ ما فإنك تحتاج إلى وقت للتأقلم لكنه فعل ذلك بشكل سهل جدًا وجيد للنادي وله”.
وبشأن مستوي ريال مدريد هذا الموسم أكد فيجو: “أراه جيداً، وأعتقد أنه يحسم مبارياته بصعوبة أكثر أو أقل والأفضل أنه يعطي مظهراً بأنه يفوز بسهولة. لديهم فريق ذو جودة، شاب ومتعطش للألقاب ومع مدرب عظيم. أعتقد أنه سيكون البطل هذا الموسم”.
وعن برشلونة: “برشلونة فريق من أفضل الفرق في العالم والمؤسسة باقية دائمًا، لكنهم بالتأكيد ارتكبوا العديد من الأخطاء. من الناحية الرياضية، لا يلعبون بشكل منتظم، لكن علينا دائمًا أن نأخذ ذلك في الاعتبار ونحترمه”.
Newcastle United’s investment thus far has been near-faultless, with their transfer dealings fulfilling their every need without having had to spend recklessly.
This summer they will hope to replicate this form, with the wide array of options that Champions League football is set to bring them.
However, they cannot afford to allow the big names that will become available to blind their long-term mission, to once again bring sustainable and consistent success back to St James’ Park.
With James Maddison a man that was consistently linked with a switch to Tyneside, Tottenham Hotspur have now won the race for his signature, announcing him as a new signing on Wednesday evening.
As is always the way though, a fine alternative has shown up, with all the assets to align with their current transfer policy that has already brought fine results.
That man is Arda Guler, and whilst reports are suggesting a bid in excess of £20m will pry him from his homeland, this is a huge coup compared to the £40m Leicester City brought in for Maddison.
Is Arda Guler good enough for the Premier League?
Despite being only 18 years old, this midfield maestro has already been capped four times by Turkey, having shone for Fenerbahce of late.
Last campaign saw the teenager record 13 goal contributions in all competitions, with his ability to play off either wing comparable to the Foxes 26-year-old star.
Such imperious form over recent years caught the attention of journalist Tom Maston, who took to Twitter to brand him “the new Ozil”.
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Given the level that the German creator reached, winning a World Cup alongside a host of domestic honours in both England and Spain, Guler should be flattered.
The now-retired star was also a key asset at Arsenal for some time, taking English football by storm and recording 123 goal contributions across 254 games at the Emirates.
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It is this comparison that lends to the notion that he could even be a better option than Maddison, given how on Tyneside he would be afforded a slow integration, with less pressure upon his shoulders to instantly shine.
This could allow him brief cameos as Eddie Howe moulds the youngster in his image, before eventually unleashing him on the league.
For the fee the England international would have commanded, the fanbase will have expected fireworks. Indeed, ten goals and nine assists in the league for a relegated side was a seriously impressive feat.
Guler, however, represents a cheaper alternative with a truly glistening future, having already showcased his talents in the Turkish top flight as a teenager. Whilst not quite the star name fans might crave, he should still be deserving of plenty of hype given his immense potential.
حقق منتخب جورجيا مفاجأة قوية بعدما تأهل إلى منافسات بطولة كأس أمم أوروبا، 2024، على حساب منتخب اليونان في مباراتهما اليوم.
وتلاقى المنتخبان في إطار مباراة نهائي المسار الثالث في الملحق المؤهل إلى منافسات يورو 2024، حيث فازت جورجيا بفضل ركلات الترجيح.
واضطر منتخب جورجيا إلى اللعب بـ10 لاعبين فقط منذ حصول لاعب الفريق جيورجي لوريا على بطاقة حمراء في الدقيقة الثالثة من الوقت المحتسب بدلَا من الضائع للشوط الأول.
كان الوقت الأصلي من المباراة قد انتهى بالتعادل السلبي بين المنتخبين، ليحتكما إلى الأشواط الإضافية التي لم تأتِ بجديد.
ولجأ المنتخبان إلى ركلات الترجيح والتي حسمها منتخب جورجيا لصالحه بنتيجة 4-2.
وحصل منتخب جورجيا بذلك على بطاقة التأهل إلى منافسات يورو 2024 للمرة الأولى في تاريخه، وسط فرحة عارمة من قِبل الجماهير التي اقتحمت الملعب احتفاءً باللاعبين والتأهل التاريخي.
وتواجد منتخب جورجيا بذلك في المجموعة السادسة في البطولة الأوروبية، والتي تضم كل من البرتغال، تركيا والتشيك.
Jake Ball could be forced out of England’s Caribbean tour after suffering an injury to his right knee
George Dobell27-Feb-2017
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Jake Ball could be forced out of England’s Caribbean tour after suffering an injury to his right knee.Ball, who played all three of the ODIs in the recent series in India, limped off the field after the first delivery of his third over in England’s final warm-up game before the three-match ODI series against Wets Indies. He subsequently broke down when attempting to run in the net area as the England support staff tried to assess the extent of the problem. He will play no further part in the match against a WICB President’s XI.The England management hope to arrange a scan on Ball’s knee in St Kitts today, but may be obliged to wait until the tour party reach Antigua tomorrow. They believe the problem is at the back of the right knee.If Ball is forced home, the tour management may well consider calling up a replacement seamer. Chris Jordan, who has recently been playing in the PSL, would be one obvious option, while one of the Curran brothers might be another. Stuart Broad, who performed well in the BBL and has made no secret of his desire to return to the ODI side, is also a possibility.The England squad is already without Mark Wood, David Willey and Reece Topley due to injury, while Jason Roy was left out of the side for the second warm-up game due to a badly bruised right hand sustained as a result of several recent tough sessions of fielding training.They had better news as regards Alex Hales, though. He will fly out to Antigua on Tuesday and continue his rehab with the rest of the squad following a hand injury. He has not, as yet, been officially added to the squad but that could change in the coming days if the medical team deem his recovery complete.The first ODI takes place in Antigua on Friday.George Dobell is a senior correspondent at ESPNcricinfo. He will be covering England’s tour of the Caribbean in association with Smile Group Travel, specialists in hosted supporters’ packages.
FootballFanCast previews Mauricio Pochettino's first game in charge at Chelsea, a Stamford Bridge clash against Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool on the first Sunday of the 2023/24 Premier League season.
When is the match and is it on UK TV?
The match takes place on Sunday, August 13th, with the game slated to kick off at 4:30pm GMT.
Whilst the official UK broadcasters are yet to be confirmed for this game, based upon the timing of the match and the fact that it is two 'big six' teams facing one another, it is assumed that Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League will be the channels to watch the game on.
Who is Chelsea's key player?
Thiago Silva
Despite being 38 years old, Thiago Silva is still the rock that Chelsea builds their defensive success upon.
His reading of the game is still exemplary, and his leadership skills help to bring the best out of those around him.
Whilst Pochettino will be working on fixing the club's misfiring attack, having Silva maintain the side's strong defence will be vital for the Blues
Who is Liverpool's key player?
Mohamed Salah is Liverpool's attacking talisman
Mohamed Salah has lit up the Premier League since the day he arrived at Merseyside, and his consistency and threat are so important for Klopp's side.
The Egyptian has recorded an insane 199 goal contributions in 218 games for the club in the Premier League.
His fantastic dribbling quality in addition to his world-class finishing ability and chance creation could be the difference for the Reds on the opening day against a strong Chelsea defence.
How will Chelsea line up?
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Predicting Chelsea's lineup for the opening day is incredibly difficult, with factors such as the new appointment of Pochettino as well as the potential sales of a number of previous starters making it a tough task.
The London side is heavily linked with Brighton's Moises Caicedo, who would replace the outgoing pair of N'Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic, as well as young forward Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal. T
he club is also linked with moves for a goalkeeper, additional midfielders and a forward as they look to replace a number of their rumoured outgoing players; which include Mason Mount, Kai Havertz, Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy, Hakim Ziyech and more.
The Blues will be hoping that new addition Christopher Nkunku will be fit and ready to play after an injury-hit season with RB Leipzig and can help solve their goal-scoring problems, while both Benoit Badiashile and Armando Broja will be hoping to come back from their long-term injuries.
Pochettino has shown a lot of tactical flexibility in the past and could make a return to the 4-2-3-1 system he utilised at Tottenham Hotspur.
Should he choose to employ that system, Chelsea could line up like this:
Kepa Arrizabalaga; Reece James, Thiago Silva, Levi Colwill, Ben Chilwell, Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Conor Gallagher, Raheem Sterling, Noni Madueke, Christopher Nkunku.
How will Liverpool line up?
Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.
The big question with Liverpool's lineup is whether Klopp will stick with the new system that he used at the backend of last season, which involved Trent Alexander-Arnold inverting into midfield, or return to his more traditional 4-3-3 system.
The Reds recently announced the signing of Argentine midfielder Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton, whilst also being heavily linked with moves for Khephren Thuram, Kouadio Kone, Ryan Gravenberch, Gabri Veiga and Nicolo Barella to bolster their midfield. Reports have also stated that the Merseyside outfit is interested in a centre-back this summer as well.
The return from injury by Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic will be massive for the side, with both Spaniards impressing last campaign, however, they may only be fit enough for a place on the bench.
Should Liverpool stick with their inverted system which brought them success at the back end of last season, they could line up like this:
Alisson Becker; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil Van Dijk, Andrew Robertson, Fabinho, Alexis Mac Allister, Khephren Thuram, Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Darwin Núñez.
What were the last 5 league meetings between the two teams?
The last 5 league clashes between Chelsea and Liverpool have resulted in only one win; for Chelsea in March 2021 when Mount scored the only goal at Anfield.
Since then the two sides have played out four consecutive Premier League draws, six consecutive draws in all competitions, with the most recent two league games being goalless affairs.
The best game between these two clubs in the Premier League recently was the 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge in January 2022, when the Blues came back from 2-0 down thanks to goals from Kovacic and Christian Pulisic to earn a point in an end-to-end contest.
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Who is going to win?
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It looks set to be an entertaining clash between two close-matched sides, however, the amount of uncertainty within Chelsea due to the new manager, the poor 2022/23 campaign and the potentially massive squad overhaul opens the door for a more settled Liverpool side who showcased that they can still perform at their consistent standard at the end of last season to take control of the match and win their first league game at Stamford Bridge in three years.