Everton are now preparing a fresh offer for a player who is valued at £40m by his current club, according to a new update from journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Everton "not ready" for new Premier League season
Blues supporters may be growing a little restless at the lack of activity on show at the club this summer, even though The Friedkin Group have made plenty of funds available for David Moyes.
While it is clearly a case of bringing in the right players rather than rushing into deals, Moyes has admitted that Everton are “not ready” for the start of the Premier League season currently, which may cause some alarm among the fanbase.
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That’s not to say that the Blues haven’t already conducted some strong business, including Thierno Barry and Carlos Alcaraz, but more new faces are needed if the Merseysiders are to make a genuine impression next season.
Southampton youngster Tyler Dibling has emerged as a hugely exciting target, with the reliable Paul Joyce of The Times reporting that they have seen a £27m bid turned down for the Englishman.
Everton preparing second offer for "special" £40m star
According to Romano on X, Everton are now preparing a new offer for Dibling – one that is likely to be closer to the £40m that Saints reportedly value him at.
The idea of Dibling in a Blues shirt is mouthwatering, with the attacking midfielder one of the few bright sparks for a Southampton team that were comfortably relegated from the Premier League last season.
The 19-year-old popped up with two goals apiece in the league and the FA Cup, catching the eye with his left foot from either a right-sided or central role, both of which have to be areas of focus for Everton this summer.
Dibling has shown that he can excel in the Premier League in a struggling team, so hopefully, he will shine even more alongside superior players than at Southampton.
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India opener KL Rahul fell to a debatable DRS decision before lunch on the first day of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Perth, with Sanjay Manjrekar saying such an “important decision” should have been made with more visual evidence.Rahul, batting on 26, had been given not out by on-field umpire Richard Kettleborough, after the bowler Mitchell Starc and the other Australian players appealed for an edge to wicketkeeper Alex Carey. Australia went for the review and Snicko showed a spike as the ball passed the bat, with KL Rahul indicating the bat hit the pad. Third umpire Richard Illingworth asked Kettleborough to reverse his decision as Rahul walked off shaking his head following a 74-ball effort. The wicket left India on 47 for 4 after choosing to bat.Manjrekar said it was a “poor supply of technology” and that the TV umpire shouldn’t have asked the on-field umpire to overturn the decision if it was inconclusive.”First of all, disappointed with what was provided to the TV umpire,” Manjrekar said on . “He should have got more evidence. Based on just a couple of angles, I don’t think such an important decision in the match should have been made. My point is, with the naked eye there’s only one certainty and that’s the pad being hit by the bat. It’s the only visual certainty we’ve got that with the naked eye. For everything else, you needed the aid of technology, which is Snicko.”So ideally, if there was bat, as an edge to the ball, there should have been an earlier spike because clearly two events there, and the umpire obviously heard one noise. The visual certainty was bat hitting the pad. If that was the spike, then there wasn’t an outside edge. If we were shown two spikes, then you could say the first one was the bat. So it was a poor supply of technology to TV umpire, and he should have said he can’t nail it.”Manjrekar also called the moment a “travesty” considering India’s position in the match.”If there weren’t two spikes, they should have gone with the visual evidence which was bat hitting the pad. I think it was poor all around, and I don’t blame the on-field umpire. You got to feel for KL Rahul, the amount of hard work that’s been put opening the innings. And such a big moment personally for him when you look at his career and for India too. Travesty in a way.”
Former international umpire Simon Taufel was of the view that the ball did graze Rahul’s outside edge but the bat may also have hit the pad, which may have caused a bit of a confusion.”Umpires are looking for conclusive evidence. There were a few gremlins at the start of that review, being the first Test where he didn’t get some camera angles he was asking for,” Taufel said on the broadcast. “Richard Illingworth had a tough job there, but this camera angle is probably the best one for me, it shows that the ball does graze the outside edge. In my view the ball does graze the outside edge which has caused the scuff marks, but then the bat goes on to hit the pad. So I think from a batter’s perspective, they are looking to see that evidence on the big screens as the decision is made. I think that’s exactly why KL Rahul has a question mark on his mind and Richard Kettleborough as well. I imagine there will be an interesting discussion in the umpires room in the lunch break.”
Gianluigi Donnarumma has revealed his "dream" is to win the Champions League with Manchester City following his summer switch from Paris Saint-Germain.
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Donnarumma joined City in a £26 million (€30m/$35m) move from the French giants on transfer deadline day. The 26-year-old had been made surplus to requirements after PSG decided to sign goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier from Lille for £34.5m (€40m/$47m).
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Donnarumma played a key role in helping PSG win the first Champions League trophy in their history in 2024-25, producing a clean sheet in the final as Luis Enrique's side defeated Inter 5-0. And having now had a taste of what lifting Europe's premier club competition is like, the Italy international is hoping to win his and City's second title in his first season at the club.
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Speaking for the first time following his move to City, Donnarumma outlined his ambition to win the Champions League again, saying: "It is one of our goals, I’m not going to hide it.
“Lifting the Champions League trophy with City would be a dream for me. I think the Champions League is the best trophy for a football player. It was an indescribable emotion [winning it with PSG].”
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City secured their first and only Champions League crown as part of a historic treble in 2022-23. Pep Guardiola's men also defeated Serie A side Inter in the final, with Rodri scoring the only goal of the game to add the Champions League to City's Premier League and FA Cup titles that season.
Angel Di Maria showed that form is temporary and class is permanent with a remarkable Olimpico goal for Rosario Central against Boca Juniors. The 37-year-old stunned fans at Estadio Gigante de Arroyito after scoring directly from a corner kick at the weekend.
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The former Real Madrid star rolled back the years on Sunday when he scored a rare Olimpico in his team's 1-1 draw with Boca Juniors. And quite rightly, the ex-Argentina international and his Rosario team-mates went wild over his moment of magic.
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Despite entering his late 30s, former Manchester United man Di Maria is still showing he has something to give to the game of football. The ex-Paris Saint-Germain attacker scored 36 goals in 92 games in his second stint at Benfica and after leaving the Portuguese giants this summer, he has started brightly at Rosario – scoring three goals in four games. And goals like these show his quality is still there.
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Di Maria's side, who sit sixth in Group B of the second phase of the Argentine Primera Division, are back in league action on Sunday when they host Talleres Cordoba. Realistically, they need to win that game against the second-from-bottom side if they want to progress to the next stage of the competition.
It’s no secret that Newcastle United have been casting their net wide this summer.
In a window shaped by Financial Fair Play constraints and lingering uncertainty around the futures of key attackers, the club’s recruitment team is under pressure to unearth value and vision in equal measure.
Even with a midfield trio of Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali and Joelinton, Newcastle still lack a true creator – someone who can connect midfield to attack, unlock defences, and provide the unexpected.
While Eddie Howe’s midfield has often leaned on structure and industry, typified by Sean Longstaff, it has lacked the spontaneous, technical spark of a true number ten.
With ambitions of European consistency and attacking evolution, the Magpies appear to be monitoring a player who might just fill that void.
A player, some believe, who has echoes of one of St James’ Park’s most dazzling and divisive cult heroes.
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TBR Football report that Newcastle United are seriously tracking Bilal El Khannouss, the 21-year-old Moroccan international who joined Leicester City last year in a £21m switch from Genk.
Despite Leicester’s relegation from the Premier League, El Khannouss was one of the few creative bright sparks in a disjointed side – with Pep Guardiola even praising his performance during a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City.
A technically gifted, versatile attacking midfielder who can also operate off the left, El Khannouss contributed two goals and three assists in 32 Premier League appearances, solid numbers considering the Foxes’ overall struggles.
Still under contract at Leicester until 2028, he is expected to move this summer, with several top-flight clubs circling.
Tottenham and Arsenal are both keen, while Crystal Palace have also registered interest.
Abroad, the likes of RB Leipzig, Monaco, Atalanta, Valencia and Eintracht Frankfurt are all keeping close tabs.
Graeme Bailey, Chief Correspondent at TBR Football, called El Khannouss “a fascinating player – very similar to Rayan Cherki in terms of talent. Many clubs rate him as one of the finest technicians of his generation.”
Analyst Ben Mattinson also labelled him “a sensational prospect,” praising his ability to influence the game across multiple zones.
A modern echo of Ben Arfa
For many Newcastle fans, Hatem Ben Arfa remains one of the most naturally gifted footballers to wear the shirt in the last two decades.
An enigma with close control and flair, he could humiliate defenders, bend the narrative of a match in his favour, and bring the stadium to life with a single flick or feint.
His mazy solo goals – like the ones against Bolton and Blackburn – live long in Geordie folklore.
But with genius came inconsistency. Ben Arfa often clashed with managers, lacked tactical discipline, and was eventually moved on despite his cult status.
In contrast, El Khannouss offers a more modern, structured version of the same creative promise.
According to data from FBref, he ranks in the 98th percentile for successful take-on percentage (56.7%), and in the 79th percentile for progressive passes per 90 (5.28) among positionally similar players in Europe’s top five leagues, signs of a player confident in carrying and distributing the ball under pressure.
He’s also gritty defensively: in the 91st percentile for tackles per 90 (2.06), and 98th percentile for midfield third tackles.
It’s a rare blend: creativity and craft paired with commitment out of possession.
He won’t make highlight reels as often, but his game is built to thrive in today’s Premier League: tactically aware, comfortable between the lines, and productive in transition.
Where Ben Arfa relied on moments of brilliance, El Khannouss’ game is about sustained influence.
His 170.06 progressive passing yards per 90 (90th percentile) and 88th percentile for midfield third touches (27.02) suggest a player comfortable dictating tempo.
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There’s also maturity to El Khannouss that bodes well. With 22 senior caps for Morocco, including an appearance at the 2022 World Cup, he’s already tested himself against elite opposition.
At 21, he’s younger than Ben Arfa was when he joined Newcastle, but arguably more tactically complete.
If Newcastle were to secure his signature, it would signal a shift. Not just in terms of style, but in identity. A willingness to take risks on creative players again, but with a tighter structure and clearer development path than in the days of Ben Arfa.
For all of Newcastle’s recent success under Howe, they’ve often missed a chaos agent since the departure of Allan Saint-Maximin.
Harry Kane has been warned off a future career in NFL, with the England international told that “monsters” will be waiting to “hit” him in a different form of football. The Bayern Munich striker has been advised to focus on playing soccer until his 40, allowing him to score “a million goals” and retire in peace without having to put his body on the line again.
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Kane, who is a big American football fan, has hinted at exploring a move that would see him become a kicker in the NFL. He would welcome the opportunity to swap goal-getting for points scoring.
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The 32-year-old striker has, however, admitted that he wants to spend as long as possible playing at the highest level in soccer circles before any thought is given to a change in scenery. He could emulate the longevity of all-time greats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Rough treatment: Kane sent warning
If that proves to be the case, then former Manchester United and Italy frontman Giuseppe Rossi – who was born in America and spent time in MLS – believes that Kane should steer well clear of giant physical specimens that would like nothing more than to rough him up.
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Rossi – speaking to , who offer the latest Champions League betting – said: “Listen, there's one piece of advice I'm going to give Harry Kane (about the NFL): Don't do it. You just need to get hit once, and you're done.
“I actually had this debate with two ex-NFL players. I was telling them I could easily play in the NFL. He said, ‘You don't want to get hit by these guys; these guys are monsters.’ I took a quick look at them and thought, ‘You know what?’ You're probably right. Who the hell wants to get hit?’
“Hopefully, he retires at 40 years old because I love watching him play. He retires at 40 years old, and he can kick, but sometimes a kicker does get hit, and you don't want that to happen. So, I hope he stays to play his football and scores a million goals and enjoys himself.”
He smacks an unbeaten 62 off just 28 balls to help Hurricanes hunt down 187
AAP05-Jan-2025A brutal unbeaten 62 from 28 balls from Tim David helped Hobart Hurricanes to a fourth straight win and the second-highest run-chase of the BBL 2024-25.David hit six sixes and three fours as Hurricanes chased down Adelaide Strikers’ 186 for 5 with eight deliveries to spare and five wickets in hand at the Bellerive Oval. He hit 40 runs during the power surge in the 14th and 15th overs when the game was on the line.Strikers’ Jamie Overton took most of the punishment and finished with 0 for 54 from three overs after also suffering heavy treatment from opener Mitchell Owen.Owen scored 37 from 16 deliveries, which included three sixes in a row off Overton – one landing on the roof of the members’ stand.David came to the crease at 101 for 4 in the 11th over after Strikers spinners Lloyd Pope and Cameron Boyce (2-23) slowed Hurricanes’ chase. David took some time to get going before notching his fastest BBL half-century.”I’m stoked. It was my turn to put my hand up when they needed me,” David said. “I was like two off eight. I was hitting it pretty badly, but thankfully it changed. We knew the pitch was good … just good cricket shots, hit the ball out of the middle of the bat.”Hurricanes, who are gunning for a maiden title, rose to third on the ladder while Strikers remain second last.It is the first time Hurricanes have won four in a row since 2019 and comes after an impressive 50-run victory over the ladder-leading Sydney Sixers.”We’re building towards a finals crack this year, we’re only halfway through, but we’re in a good spot so far,” David said. “Everyone has contributed so far in our batting order and that’s a great place to be.”Earlier, Chris Lynn top scored for the Strikers with 49 from 27 balls after he was struck on the helmet by a 140kmph bouncer from Riley Meredith in the first over.Lynn, who hit five fours and three sixes, was out in the ninth over, caught in the deep off Waqar Salamkheil trying to clear the rope, leaving the visitors 75 for 3.Skipper Alex Ross steadied the ship with Ollie Pope, before Overton inflicted damage late with an unbeaten 27 from 18.Meredith was the pick of the Hurricanes’ bowlers with 1 for 26 from four overs, including the scalp of Pope in the 16th over.
O torcedor do Palmeiras levou um baque no intervalo do empate em 0 a 0 com o Santos, neste sábado, na Vila Belmiro. Isso porque, Gustavo Gómez, que havia sofrido um choque de cabeça com Lucas Lima, precisou ser substituído por precaução. Além disso, o zagueiro precisou ir para o hospital para fazer exames e descartar uma possível concussão, mas foi liberado e voltará para São Paulo com a delegação alviverde.
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A jogada entre Gómez e Lucas ocorreu no primeiro tempo, quando os dois disputaram uma bola e acabaram tendo um choque de cabeça. Ambos precisaram ser atendidos, mas o palmeirense levou a pior. Apesar de ter parecido um lance de maior gravidade, o paraguaio seguiu em campo no restante da etapa inicial e até precisou tomar um analgésico para aliviar a dor.
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No entanto, segundo informou o auxiliar técnico João Martins, em entrevista coletiva, Gómez mostrou incômodo durante o intervalo e a comissão técnica decidiu tirá-lo por precaução e colocar Naves em seu lugar. Com a preocupação pelos sintomas apresentados, o capitão alviverde foi para o hospital para descartar lesões mais graves na região da cabeça.
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– Sobre o Gustavo Gómez, ele está no hospital, parece que as notícias são boas. Tivemos que tirá-lo no intervalo, porque quando parou de fazer o exercício físico, começou a sentir tonto e mal disposto. Por precaução, não podemos ter um jogador desse e decidimos substituí-lo e ele foi para o hospital para descartar qualquer problema, mas ainda não temos certeza do que aconteceu.
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Após os exames, que descartaram concussão cerebral e foram realizados na própria cidade de Santos, Gómez foi liberado pelo hospital e volta para São Paulo com a delegação palmeirense. Dessa forma, ele deve ficar à disposição de Abel Ferreira para os próximos compromissos do time. Vale lembrar que o elenco, neste momento, conta com apenas três zagueiros: o próprio Gómez, Luan e Naves. Murilo está se recuperando de cirurgia no ombro direito e não tem prazo definido para retornar. O jovem Michel, do sub-20, tem treinado com o grupo.
Derby County are preparing for their third Championship game of the season as they face last year’s play-off contenders Bristol City on Friday.
Ahead of the game, John Eustace spoke to RamsTV about the Bristol game and about last weekend’s dramatic 5-3 defeat at home to Coventry: “Obviously, we’ve got to defend better. To score three goals at home is really pleasing, to concede five is not so pleasing.”
Callum Elder mirrored his manager’s concern with Derby’s start to the season defensively, saying: “That’s the first two games of the season now we’ve taken leads in the league and haven’t been able to see it through.”
As the team trains for Bristol City behind the scenes, the board are pushing to sign one of their most sought-after targets who should help with Eustace’s defensive concerns.
Derby place third bid for Scotland's Johnston
Derby County have placed a third bid for Sturm Graz right back Max Johnston. The Scottish right back has made 65 appearances for the Austrian side, and this year, he earned his first senior cap for Scotland.
Johnston has been a consistent target for Derby, and the Rams haven’t been put off by their two unsuccessful bids. Derby’s first bid was valued at £1.4 million, and their second bid around £1.6 million.
Sky Sports’ Anthony Joseph has now reported that Derby have bid £2 million. Johnston is currently on £7,900-a-year, meaning to match his current wage, Derby would have to make him one of their six highest-paid players.
Sturm Graz spent just over £300,000 on Johnston in 2023 and will be making a massive return on their investment if they accept this bid.
Johnston may solve Eustace's right back situation
The Rams are currently short-handed at right back as Kane Wilson is recovering from knee surgery, leaving Ryan Nyambe as the squad’s only traditional right back.
Joe Ward has also been used on that right-hand side when playing a back three, but his strengths lie in attack, meaning Eustace is still limited in terms of defensive alternatives. While Wilson did return to training on Monday, the manager hasn’t provided an update as to when he’ll be back playing games, and they will likely have to use him carefully to avoid any aggravation to his knee.
This may explain the acceleration towards a deal for Johnston, after their defensive frailties were put on full display against Coventry. Signing a young talent, who is at a career high market value having scored in his last Austrian Bundesliga outing, may be the catalyst to kick-start Derby’s Championship season.
With Wilson back and hopefully with the addition of Johnston, Eustace will have a range of options to play on his right-hand side. Wilson and Nyambe can serve as the traditional defensive right backs, Ward and the other wingers can be the more offensive options, and Johnston can serve as a hybrid, pitching in both defensively and offensively.
The left-arm spinner remains hopeful of playing the first Test less than two weeks after suffering the injury in the BBL
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Matt Kuhnemann admitted he briefly feared his thumb injury could have ended his hopes of touring Sri Lanka but both he and Steven Smith completed full training sessions on the squad’s arrival in Galle for the Test series.Australia’s premier left-arm spinner Kuhnemann is now pain-free after wearing a ball on his non-bowling hand playing for Brisbane Heat earlier this month. He reunited with the squad in Sri Lanka at the weekend and completed Sunday afternoon’s first full session since arriving on the island for the two-match series.Related
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Stand-in captain Smith, who suffered a minor elbow injury in the BBL, spent as much time batting in the nets as anyone else and did not appear hampered.Every team member attended the optional session, with conditions so humid that top-order option Sam Konstas removed his helmet to finish batting in the nets.Apparently in preparation for the turning conditions, allrounder Beau Webster bowled the right-arm offspin of earlier in his career rather than the medium pace trotted out on Test debut at the SCG earlier this month.Kuhnemann is continuing to wear a brace on his right thumb and medical staff will monitor him. His injury appeared more serious than Smith’s, but Kuhnemann feels fit ahead of the first Test that begins on January 29.Matt Kuhnemann bowls at training with a protection on his injured thumb•Getty Images
“I had a couple of sessions back home and I was obviously cautious batting and fielding and everything but bowling, I haven’t had a problem whatsoever,” Kuhnemann said prior to the first training session. “I did this same thumb a couple of years ago and it was real painful but this one has been fine from the get-go.”As he awaited surgery, Kuhnemann said he was unsure whether he would have the chance to add to his three Test caps in Sri Lanka. The 28-year-old was a late call-up when Australia toured India in 2023, and the lack of subcontinent visits since had robbed him of further chances.”Definitely there were times when I was disappointed. It’s not great timing,” Kuhnemann said when asked whether he feared for his ability to tour. “There was a couple of hours. But I believe everything happens for a reason and you sort of move on. Obviously you do everything you can because these tours don’t come around very often as a spinner.”Kuhnemann could not attend the squad’s preparatory camp at the ICC Academy in Dubai but managed a hit-out with a Cricket Australia XI against England Lions at Allan Border Field last week.”The boys said I didn’t miss out on too much and what I was bowling on back in Brisbane was an eight-day old wicket so it worked out pretty good,” Kuhnemann said. “If it was the off-season then maybe it would be a blow to miss Dubai but we’re in the middle of summer and the workloads and confidence are high. Everything is all good.”