Pensando nas alternativas que terá dentro do plantel para a próxima rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro, o técnico Rogério Ceni recebeu uma boa e uma má notícia em relação aos quadros clínicos do lateral-direito Tinga e do zagueiro colombiano Quintero.
Isso porque o defensor não possui qualquer condição de sequer fazer a viagem junto com a delegação para a Baixada Santista onde o Leão enfrentará no domingo (27) o Santos na Vila Belmiro.
A sua lesão muscular, contraída na vitória da última rodada contra o Internacional em casa, não inspira grande preocupação, mas a postura do departamento médico tem sido voltada ao trabalho preventivo. Com isso, é provável que Jackson e Paulão formem a dupla mais próxima da proteção da meta de Felipe Alves.
Já Tinga, que não esteve como opção nem contra o Grêmio nem contra o Internacional também por problema muscular na coxa, apresentou melhora nos últimos dias. Assim, provavelmente estará entre os relacionados e com chance, aliás, de começar como titular.
Apesar de se tratar ainda da 11ª Rodada, o embate já pode ser considerado como o famoso “duelo de seis pontos” onde, enquanto o Santos está em oitavo lugar com 16 pontos, o Tricolor do Pici vem logo na sequência em nono com 15.
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Tottenham Hotspur's late deadline day attempts to sign Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly have taken another transfer twist.
Who will Spurs sign on deadline day?
Spurs and new manager Ange Postecoglou are reliably believed to have finally agreed a deal to sign winger Brennan Johnson from Nottingham Forest.
The Wales international, who has been chased by Postecoglou and chairman Daniel Levy for much of the summer transfer window, looks set to join the likes of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, young centre-back Ashley Phillips, defender Micky van de Ven, playmaker James Maddison, winger Manor Solomon and striker Alejo Veliz in signing for Tottenham.
Fabrizio Romano has even given his famous "here we go" as the north Londoners target travels to the English capital for a medical; coming as brilliant news so late in the day.
However, amid d-day links to both Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher and Bournemouth's Kelly, there is reason to believe Spurs may not be entirely done with Johnson's pending arrival.
Indeed, according to an update in the last hour from The Times and journalist Gary Jacob, Kelly continues to attract serious late interest from Spurs.
Reports today have suggested that Tottenham had a bid rejected for the defender earlier today, but despite that knock-back, Postecoglou could potentially add another defender to his ranks before the 11pm cut off.
Kelly, who started 23 league games for Bournemouth last season as they comfortably avoided relegation in the end, is currently subject to an incoming new and improved offer from Spurs.
Jacob writes, as relayed on their live blog [14:05], that the Lilywhites are "set to increase" their bid for the 24-year-old, coming after they agreed a £45m deal to sign Johnson from Forest.
Little else is said on the nature of this proposal or figures behind it, but there is reason to believe more players could come in tonight, as Spurs historically like to do late deals.
How good is Lloyd Kelly?
The centre-back ranked in Bournemouth's top three for clearances and blocks made per 90 last season, according to WhoScored; possibly highlighting why Tottenham are considering a move for him this late on in the window.
Ahead of a long season, Spurs and Postecoglou arguably need defensive depth in case of serious injuries to the likes of van de Ven or Cristian Romero.
Ange Postecoglou
Former Bournemouth boss Scott Parker, commenting on Kelly's "quality" ability last year, was effusive in his praise for the player during their top flight promotion push.
"I think Lloyd Kelly has got the attributes and the ability to be a top Premier League centre-half," said Parker.
"And I think we are blessed and very, very lucky to have someone of his quality, really.
"You take players like Lloyd probably for granted in the sense of he makes things look very effortless and easy.
"And when you're watching him on the eye, you put someone else in that position of a ball down the side of a defender or one in the channel and getting in a foot race, he makes it look very easy, that you probably never appreciate it.
"The standards he sets are very high as a captain of this team and he's still so young in his age that he's got a lot on him.”
Sunderland's start to the season would suggest they're still recovering from the heartache of losing to Luton Town in the play-offs.
The Black Cats opened their campaign with disappointing defeats against Ipswich and Preston, and recorded their first victory of the season over Rotherham before playing out a goalless draw against Coventry.
While Tony Mowbray's side have struggled for consistency so far, they face their toughest test of the season this afternoon as Southampton arrive at the Stadium of Light aiming to extend their unbeaten run.
The Saints have taken to life back in the Championship like a duck to water having recorded three victories in their first four, only dropping points in their thrilling 4-4 draw against Norwich.
What is the Sunderland team news vs Southampton?
Ahead of this fixture, Mowbray is missing Patrick Roberts, who is still recovering from a hamstring injury which means Abdoullah Ba should keep his place down the right flank with Jack Clarke flying down on the other side.
Elsewhere, dynamic duo Pierre Ekwah and Dan Neil will likely continue their partnership as a double pivot in Sunderland's engine room with a back four (from right to left) of Trai Hume, Luke O'Nien, Dan Ballard and Dennis Cirkin.
In their forward line, Jobe Bellingham looks nailed on to keep his place having impressed in the central-attacking role with a brace against Rotherham.
Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray.
The main decision on Mowbray's mind will be deciding who to select out of Bradley Dack, Alex Pritchard and Luis Semedo. While Dack or Pritchard would likely operate behind Bellingham as an attacking midfielder, the introduction of Semedo could see him become Sunderland's focal point up front.
Will Luis Semedo start against Southampton?
Arriving at the club on a five-year deal from Benfica this summer, the Portuguese striker has been restricted to opportunities in the Championship.
Having started in their season opener against Ipswich, Semedo's playing time has since been restricted to cameo appearances off the bench, featuring a combined 47 minutes across their last three fixtures.
Since suffering a long-term injury to Ross Stewart, Sunderland have missed a focal point up top and this has severely impacted their attacking output.
Sunderland striker Ross Stewart.
Despite only featuring 13 times in the Championship last season, Stewart managed to score an impressive ten times and while Semedo would struggle to replicate those returns, he would offer similar attributes to the Scotsman.
Standing at 6 foot 2, Semedo is physically imposing while his ability to drop deep, receive the ball and drive forward at pace are characteristics that Sunderland have missed centrally, forcing Mowbray into a heavy reliance on the threat of Roberts and Clarke from wide.
The "big physical unit", as lauded by journalist Josh Bunting, would not only provide his side with the necessary physical attributes to lead their line, but his clever movement in behind could provide a perfect foil for the Black Cats' teenage starlet, Bellingham.
At just 17-years-old, the "freak of nature", as described by teammate Dan Neil, is threatening to follow in the world-beating direction of his brother.
Since joining the club from Birmingham in June, Bellingham has been a fulcrum in Sunderland's attack, impressing with his tremendous physical attributes and ability to manipulate possession of the ball in tight areas, with the statistics backing up that claim.
Across the last year of action, Bellingham ranks in the top 2% of positionally similar players across the Championship and eight most similar leagues for successful take-ons (64%), top 2% for non-penalty xG per shot (0.18) and top 10% for long pass completion (64.3%), as per FBref.
Meanwhile, it isn't only in the final third where the youngster has made a significant impact, he's shown a strong defensive aspect to his game which means he can press high and win possession back. For blocks, clearances and aerials won, Bellingham is ranked inside the top 10% when compared to his positional peers.
With the Englishman excelling in those key midfield attributes, partnering him behind Semedo is a mouth-watering prospect, and it could pay dividends for Sunderland against Southampton and beyond, should they be patient with the talented Portuguese striker.
Manchester City could make a move for Eberechi Eze if they miss out on Jeremy Doku, but they will have to do battle for his signature with a rival Premier League club, according to a new report.
What's the latest Man City transfer news?
Cole Palmer has impressed Riyad Mahrez with his performances in the early stages of the season, scoring the equaliser against Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup earlier this week, but Pep Guardiola is still searching for a replacement for the Algerian.
At one stage, it was deemed "very probable" that Man City completed a move for Michael Olise, but the Crystal Palace winger has recently surprised everyone by signing a new four-year contract to remain at Selhurst Park.
City have also been linked with a move for Doku, with Kevin De Bruyne said to be driving the move for his Belgium teammate, and journalist Dean Jones believes he could be an interesting addition to Guardiola's squad, saying:
"Doku has got unbelievable potential and ability, but I probably didn't see him making a move like this so soon.
"He does always get me excited though when I watch him play. He's capable of really special things and is available at a very reasonable price as well, and that makes the deal potentially even more intriguing."
However, there will be stiff competition for the Belgian youngster, with The Independent reporting that West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur are also on his trail, and the former have already submitted their opening offer.
The Sky Blues remain confident about getting a deal over the line, however, as they can make persuasive claims about coming to a club competing at the very top level, but they do have an alternative in mind if they miss out.
In fact, there is a feeling that all three clubs will pursue a move for Eze if they miss out on Doku, if the Palace winger does not commit to a new deal, with talks currently ongoing.
How many goals has Eberechi Eze scored?
Palace's £30k-per-week star has a total of 40 professional goals to his name, across spells with the Eagles, Wycombe Wanderers and Queens Park Rangers, and his 2022-23 season was his most impressive yet.
Having featured in every Premier League game for Palace, the 25-year-old registered four assists and ten goals, reaching double figures for the first time in the top flight, and his experience in English football could make him a decent alternative to Doku.
However, the Rennes winger is four years Eze's junior, and he is already performing better on some key metrics, including dribbling, ranking in the 99th percentile for successful take-ons and progressive carries per 90 in the past year, having completed over twice as many than City's other target.
Although it must be noted he has been playing in Ligue 1, a weaker league, the 21-year-old has also weighed in with more assists and non-penalty goals, displaying he should be Guardiola's main target this summer.
Eze has been hailed by Guardiola in the past, as well as being branded "outstanding" by members of the media, but there are clear indications that Doku would be a better addition to the squad.
The tournament is split across free-to-air and pay television broadcasters, highlighting Australian cricket’s wide open broadcast rights future
Daniel Brettig29-Jan-2018Australian cricket’s wide open broadcast rights future will be underlined when the Twenty20 triangular series is split across free-to-air and pay television broadcasters because its conception took place after the soon-to-expire current deals were inked in 2013.While Channel Nine will air the first three matches of the tournament between Australia, England and New Zealand in Sydney, Hobart and Melbourne, Fox Sports will be the only network airing the remaining matches on the other side of the Tasman, including the tournament final at Eden Park in Auckland on February 21.Viewers in Britain will also face a somewhat disjointed broadcast arrangement, with BT Sport to air the matches in Australia and Sky Sports to take over for the New Zealand leg. This reflects the deal struck by BT last year to air all televised cricket played in Australia, whereas Sky retain the rights to matches played in New Zealand.Fox Sports’ broadcast of the pointy end of the series beginning in Australia may be part of a pre-existing deal, but it is a harbinger of the future, as the subscription television carrier is likely to be a key player in the next round of broadcast deals as both Nine and Ten look to retain cricket’s popular place on their networks while also trying to find ways to balance the growing cost of the rights. Official meetings with interested parties are set to begin this week after plenty of less formal discussions in the corporate hospitality areas of Ashes and Big Bash League venues over the past two months.Five years ago Cricket Australia, led by their general manager for media rights Stephanie Beltrame, was able to generate genuine competition for the rights to the game for the first time since Kerry Packer’s World Series Cricket breakaway. Ten, then desperate for high rating content after a string of failed shows, put in a A$500 million bid for the rights, forcing Nine to match that figure including a commitment to fund CA’s nascent digital arm to the tune of A$40 million.Ten then took the rights to the then unknown quantity of the Big Bash League for A$20 million a season over five years, a figure that is now seen as a huge win for the network, which was recently refinanced by the American broadcasting giant CBS. Conservative estimates for the BBL and WBBL have the tournament doubling in season-by-season value, with the prospect of more games being added to the calendar and more made of the finals series.Getty ImagesHowever, both networks are thought to be looking for ways to balance the value of the rights with their mounting cost, with Fox Sports looming as a likely option to add financial heft to the deals. At the same time the pay TV operator is eager for cricket, having lost a significant part of its summer programming when CA awarded the BBL to Ten without giving Fox Sports the opportunity to bid – so important did the governing body deem the goal of free-to-air audiences for the tournament.Though some analysts have suggested that Fox Sports would require a significant exclusive component of cricket to sign on, the network would also find the ability to sell any simulcast matches on an “ads free” basis, as it does for events such as Australia’s home rugby union internationals and major AFL fixtures. At the same time CA would be hesitant to place too much of the game behind a paywall, mindful of how cricket’s English audience has shrunk over the past 13 seasons, irrespective of the rich bounty paid for the UK domestic cricket rights by Sky.James Sutherland, the CA chief executive, has said that any future deal with Fox Sports would have to suit the wider interests of the game. “They’ve always been heavily involved in cricket, but they’ve invested in overseas cricket more so than domestic cricket,” Sutherland had said earlier this month. “They started the BBL the first two years, they’ve supported our domestic one day competition and did a very good job when they were partners there.”The question mark now is how much do they want, what do they want and what are they interested in. While we understand they may be interested, it is then a matter of how that fits with everything else. Clearly the observation I’d make right now is that cricket’s blessed to have all of our valuable content on free-to-air television and two partners in Nine and Ten who do it in their own special way and both attract huge audiences and are extremely professional and care a lot about their production of cricket.”We’re in a really good position, hopefully the product is still sought after by them and others as well.”
South Africa will seriously consider an all-pace attack as they seek to whitewash India at the Wanderers this week. The hosts have fielded four quicks in each of the first two Tests along with their sole specialist spinner, Keshav Maharaj, but may bench Maharaj in favour of a fifth seamer on what is expected to be a spicy surface.”It is definitely something we are speaking about in our selection. It’s an option,” Faf du Plessis said, on the eve of the match. “The wicket looks like it should be a normal Wanderers wicket. Tomorrow morning, we’ll just see what the pitch looks like and if there is the same amount of grass on it. Keshav is an extremely talented spinner and we are very lucky to have him. If we do think of leaving of him out, you have to be 100% sure that we have enough.”The last time South Africa went without Maharaj, who has been the only spinner to feature in their starting XI since December 2016, was at the same ground against Sri Lanka last January. Sri Lanka had already lost the series 2-0 and, to rub their noses in it, South Africa chose to field four quicks – Kagiso Rabada, Vernon Philander, Wayne Parnell, and Duanne Olivier on debut – and blasted Sri Lanka out for under 200 both times, to win by an innings and 118 runs.South Africa want to try and do the same to India. Though India are no Sri Lanka, they have also lost the series, their batsmen barring Virat Kohli are struggling, and their hold on the No.1 ranking could be closed down to a mere fraction if South Africa win 3-0. It’s little surprise that the prospect of a clean sweep is being spoken about as “big” in the South African camp. “Playing against India, you don’t get the opportunity a lot to be in a position of strength where we can beat them three-nil,” du Plessis said. “By no means is anyone in the team thinking this is an opportunity to take our foot off the gas. We are really motivated to get a three-nil win.”But there are some cautionary tales South Africa need to bear in mind before going all guns blazing in the series finale. One is that India have never lost a Test at the Wanderers, something du Plessis admitted surprised him. “If you asked me if they’ve ever lost a game here, I’d definitely put something on it and say they’ve lost here,” he said. “With some grounds, you just get a bit of confidence in the way that you play and then you run with it. I can think of Perth in Australia, where we’ve never lost and we get there and we’re confident and we can perform. I’m sure they will rely on that.”The other is that South Africa’s own batsmen have also struggled at the Wanderers in recent years. In January 2016, South Africa went for four quicks against England and were bowled out for 83, their lowest total since readmission. Ten years before that, India bowled the hosts out for 84 and recorded their first of only two wins in South Africa and du Plessis seems to be wary that his line-up could get into similar trouble. “India have played some good cricket here. Their bowling is good,” he said. “They’ve come this time around with a very good seam attack and if you have that you will be able to compete.”That’s why South Africa are not only choosing between Maharaj and a fifth seamer but also between Maharaj, a fifth-seamer, an extra allrounder and an extra batsman, as they ponder whether they will need more security in the batting department. With Aiden Markram declared fit to play after a quad strain kept him off the field in Centurion and Chris Morris on paternity leave the choice is between Andile Phehlukwayo and Theunis de Bruyn, who had long net sessions on Monday and Tuesday. “It’s whether we go for an allrounder to give that option from a batting and bowling point of view or play seven batters and four seamers,” du Plessis said.Whatever combination South Africa decide on, their approach remains the same: to keep their foot on the throats of India’s batsmen and try to make them feel as uncomfortable as possible at the country’s most intimidating venue.”We have got a fantastic seam attack as well so it will be the battle between those two [attacks]. The pressure is in making sure we keep their batsmen under pressure. It’s been a pretty quiet series for most of them and if we can keep doing that, we will change that stat (of India never having lost a game at the Wanderers),” du Plessis said. “They are a team that’s under pressure being two-nil down in the series. The way that we start is really important. If they have a good start with the bat or ball, that’s when you can put a team down. They will have something that first day or that first hour and if we can be really solid, the fighting spirit will slowly go away.”
Em confronto na parte de cima da tabela do Brasileirão Série B, Ponte Preta e Juventude entraram em campo na noite deste sábado (3), pela 13ª rodada, no estádio Moisés Lucarelli, em Campinas.
Com o resultado de 3 a 1, a equipe comandada por Pintado subiu para a 4ª colocação, somando 22 pontos agora. Já o time que será dirigido por Marcelo Oliveira, anunciado como o novo treinador para a sequência da temporada, acabou deixando o G4, caindo para a 5ª posição com 21 pontos.
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O jogo
Jogando sob seus domínios a equipe da Ponte Preta iniciou o confronto criando as melhores chances. Antes dos 10 minutos completados, Moisés, de fora da área, já fez questão de dar trabalho ao goleiro Marcelo Carné, seguido por Apodi, que até conseguiu marcar o gol, mas que não valeu por conta de um impedimento no lance.
Passado o momento de pressão por parte do time de Campinas, aos 11 foi a vez do Juventude responder com Dalberto. O atacante, por sua vez, mesmo desequilibrado conseguiu cabecear a bola na área rival, assustando o sistema defensivo dos donos da casa.
E a tentativa acordou os gaúchos. Após mais algumas investidas, aos 23 minutos, Igor abriu a contagem no Moisés Lucarelli. Após Dalberto cair e pedir falta no lance, a bola sobrou para o lateral que tabelou com Gustavo Bochecha antes de mandar a bomba para o fundo das redes. 1 a 0.
Com o gol sofrido, a Ponte não quis saber de ficar atrás. Sendo assim, até meados dos 35 minutos, passou a ter chances claras de gol como as de Matheus Peixoto e Apodi, deixando o técnico rival, Pintado, apreensivo com as investidas do rival.
Perdendo um pouco do ritmo acelerado, ambos os times acabaram caindo de produção na reta final de etapa. Sendo assim, foram poucos os lances de perigo, dando a deixa para a arbitragem mandar os jogadores para os vestiários.
Com os times voltando para o segundo tempo, apenas Pintado optou por uma troca no intervalo. Em uma mudança no meio-campo, Renato Cajá entrou no lugar de Renato. Porém foi a Ponte quem começou melhor. Logo aos 8 minutos, após pênalti sobre Bruno Rodrigues, o atacante Matheus Peixoto, batendo no meio do gol, deixou tudo igual em Campinas. 1 a 1.
Na sequência, mesmo com o time local embalado pelo gol de igualdade, o Juventude não estava disposto a sair apenas com um ponto somado. Com isso, aos 25, os visitantes, com Gustavo Bochecha, aproveitando bom passe de Dalberto, bateu bonito sem chances para Ivan. 2 a 1.
Atrás novamente no placar, a Ponte, comandada por Fabio Moreno, ainda optou por duas trocas em seu sistema ofensivo, entre elas colocando Camilo no lugar de Luan Dias. Não deixando o rival jogar, o Ju, aos 36, chegou ao seu terceiro tento, desta vez com João Paulo, em cobrança de pênalti cometido por Apodi após a bola bater em seu braço. 3 a 1. Nos últimos momentos, o Juventude apenas segurou o resultado até os acréscimos tentando diminuir os espaços para o adversário, conseguindo ter sucesso em sua investida, garantindo os 3 pontos que o mantém na briga pelo acesso.
Chelsea defender Thiago Silva was unfortunate not to win a penalty for his side on Friday night when he appeared to be pulled down inside the box only for referee Robert Jones to miss the incident – while VAR failed to intervene as well.
What's the latest on VAR and Chelsea?
It obviously hasn't been the best week for VAR and Chelsea after former referee Mike Dean admitted in the week to not sending off Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero for a violent yank on Marc Cucurella’s hair – all simply because he didn't want to put his friend and fellow official Anthony Taylor in an awkward position.
He said: “I said to Anthony afterwards: ‘I just didn’t want to send you to the screen after what has gone on in the game’. I didn’t want to send him up because he is a mate as well as a referee and I think I didn’t want to send him up because I didn’t want any more grief than he already had."
Read the latest Chelsea transfer news HERE…
Well, at least the officials couldn't prevent the Blues from picking up their first win of the 2023/24 Premier League season on Friday as Mauricio Pochettino and co claimed a 3-0 home win against Luton Town.
Indeed, two goals from a scintillating Raheem Sterling established a comfortable lead against their recently promoted opposition, before Nicolas Jackson put the cherry on top with his first competitive goal for Chelsea.
However, the game did not pass without an incident for the PGMOL to mull over this weekend as Luton defender Tom Lockyer clearly grabbed the shirt of Silva inside the box but avoided punishment despite hauling the Brazilian to the ground.
In images shared on social media by the Sky Sports Premier League Twitter account, you can see the incident in question below.
Was this a foul on Thiago Silva? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/YAWWFPuRBI
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 25, 2023
What did PGMOL say about Mike Dean?
On this occasion in the Chelsea win over Luton, referee Jones appeared to miss the incident altogether but seeing as the shirt pull was so blatant – as proven by the images above – it's a surprise that he wasn't called by VAR to check the indent. Had he reviewed the footage, he surely would have pointed to the spot.
In the end, this one dubious decision wasn't enough to sway the game in Luton's favour as the Blues proved too much to handle for Rob Edwards and his side. But on another day, such a questionable decision certainly could have proven to be very costly for the home team.
No doubt, Pochettino will be open for some more favourable calls from the officials as the season goes on.
What's more, after Dean's quotes on his experience on VAR, it's no longer a given that the officials will always follow the correct protocol to arrive at their decisions.
Although, responding to the claims with a statement, a PGMOL spokesperson said (via The Express): “VARs undergo extensive training with the focus centred entirely around effectively working with the on-field team of officials to rectify clear and obvious errors.
"When VARs identify a clear and obvious error by the on-field team and match officials, they should intervene and recommend a review by the referee. We strongly refute any suggestions that VARs do not intervene, for whatever reason, when they have identified a clear and obvious error.”
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has overseen a huge rebuild of the squad at Elland Road in the past few months, and one forgotten Whites ace has made his return to action despite uncertainty over his future in Yorkshire.
What's the latest news involving Leeds United?
The Whites have endured a frustrating time of things since the beginning of the Sky Bet Championship campaign and have taken just six points from a possible 15, placing them 15th in the league standings.
Leeds United boss Farke was desperate to strengthen his midfield in the summer and managed to secure the additions of Glen Kamara from Scottish Premiership side Rangers alongside Ilia Gruev from Werder Bremen. Cited via Leeds Live, Farke spoke of his delight at being able to bring in a couple of bodies in his engine room, stating: "I think it was necessary to bring players in on this position and I'm pretty pleased with Ilia and also Glen because we got players was real quality, so good on the ball but also with experience."
Speaking on the Square Ball podcast, Leeds United chief executive Angus Kinnear has spoken about duo Luis Sinisterra and Tyler Adams leaving Elland Road in the summer, as he said: "There were players who were, perhaps, led by their agents to employ tactics that mean they’re not on our Christmas card list. The avenues Tyler and Luis were exploring had some risk to the club. We were fairly solid in our position but, ultimately, it was a combination of the legal position and their desire to leave.”
Youngster Rory Mahady has signed his first professional contract at Elland Road and is now tied to Leeds United until the summer of 2025.
Where is Helder Costa?
As per ESPN, Leeds forgotten man and Angola international Helder Costa made his first senior appearance in three months against Madagascar in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match that ended goalless.
According to The Yorkshire Evening Post, Costa has attracted interest from Turkey, Russia, Qatar and Saudi Arabia across the last few months, with reports suggesting he could have his contract terminated.
Other nations' transfer windows are slowly closing and if no suitable offers arise for Costa, Leeds are expected to reach an agreement over a payoff to allow the 29-year-old to become a free agent.
In his time at Elland Road, Costa has made 71 appearances across all competitions, registering eight goals and 11 assists, as per Transfermarkt.
Farke has spoken about Costa's ongoing situation at Leeds United as he continues to train with their Under-21 side, stating: "Helder, it's clear. So we were quite open. He was quite open,he wants to leave the club and there will be a decision. So, more or less, from the beginning of pre-season he was not in our plans and we were not in his plan so it's fair to think there will be a solution."
Clearly, his time at Leeds United is at an end and it would make sense to ship Costa elsewhere even if the Whites need to pay up the remainder of his contract.
Leeds United is a football club supported globally. The Whites have had eras of great success, most notably under the stewardship of Don Revie, who guided the club to two top-flight titles.
As a result of its rich history paired with it being a one-club city, there are many high-profile supporters.
Football FanCast takes a look at some of the most famous Leeds United fans.
1 Nasser Hussain
Perhaps not the most loyal fan, but by his own admission, Nasser Hussain was a Leeds United fan for the first 30 years of his life. The former England cricket captain turned Sky Sports pundit spoke of his connection to the Whites back in 2014.
"For the first 30 years of my life I was a Leeds fan but I switched to Arsenal because I couldn’t bear the thought of taking my kids to lower-division games.
"The Western Terrace at Headingley still think I’m a Leeds fan and give me a cheer and I’m not going to tell them otherwise," Hussain told MailOnline.
That decision won't be too popular amongst Leeds supporters…
2 David Seaman
75-cap England international and Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman is a big fan of Leeds and regularly discusses The Whites during his media work. Seaman was on the books of Leeds as a youngster before moving to Peterborough United for just £6,000!
In 1997, the legendary shot-stopper was awarded an MBE for Services to Sport.
3 Josh Warrington
Two-time world featherweight boxer Josh Warrington is a loud and proud Leeds fan. He walks out to the club's Marching On Together anthem and dons the white, blue and yellow colours on his fight attire. Warrington won his first world title at Elland Road in 2018 after defeating Lee Selby via a split decision to mark a memorable night for the city's native.
4 Ricky Wilson
Keighley-born Ricky Wilson, who is the frontman of rock band Kaiser Chiefs, is known to be a Leeds fan. Wilson became a coach of The Voice UK in 2013 and featured on the Masked Singer earlier this year.
His ties with Leeds are clearly locality-based, like many on this list, as his birthplace lies just 21.9 miles away from Elland Road.
5 Mel B
Mel B, who was born in Leeds, is believed to support her local football team. The Singer rose to fame in the 1990s as a member of the Spice Girls. She was nicknamed Scary Spice.
6 Ed Miliband
Former Labour leader Ed Miliband is fan of the West Yorkshire club. His 'About Me' section on Labour's website reads: "In my spare time, I enjoy watching baseball and football, and I am a big fan of both the Boston Red Sox and Leeds United."
Miliband was a pupil at Featherbank Primary in Horsforth, West Yorkshire and His father Ralph was a professor of politics at Leeds University, which might explain the tie.
7 Miniminter
Probably one of the most famous names on this list, 'Miniminter', is a supporter of Leeds United. The hugely successful and popular YouTuber is a member of the Sidemen, of which musician and boxer KSI is apart of.
Simon Minter boasts a following of nearly 20m and is often talking about The Peacocks on social media.
8 Alistair and Jonny Brownlee
Alistair and Jonny Brownlee are Triathlon Olympic gold medalists and are Yorkshire exports. The former was born in Dewsbury whilst the latter in Bramhope, so naturally they are drawn to their birthplace's neighbouring football club.
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9 Matthew Lewis
Matthew Lewis, who starred in the world-famous Harry Potter movies, is a passionate Leeds United and Rhinos fan. The actor played Neville Longbottom and was a Gryffindor student in the film.
He is also a host of the official Leeds United Podcast, which he proudly notes to his 2.5m followers on Instagram.
10 Ralph Ineson
Ralph Ineson, who played Finchy in The Office, is vocal about his love for the West Yorkshire club. His bio on Instagram simply reads: "Acting, dogs, Leeds United."
Ineson is also the voice of the Dacia car adverts.