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Glasgow Rangers are interested in Coventry City midfielder Gustavo Hamer according to Football League World.

The Lowdown: Gers plan for the future

With the Premiership title already wrapped up, the Gers can plan ahead for the future. As they prepare for a Champions League campaign next season, there are likely to be upgrades made to the playing squad.

In midfield, the likes of Glen Kamara are being linked with a move away (via The Daily Mail), while Ryan Jack is recovering from surgery (via Sky Sports). As such, a new midfielder could be on the radar.

The Latest: Gerrard eyes Hamer

It has therefore been reported that the 55-time Scottish champions are interested in signing Coventry’s Hamer.

They are one of a number of clubs said to be in pursuit, with Norwich, Brentford and even Premier League side Brighton also mentioned.

The Verdict: Plenty of talent

Hamer has enjoyed a good season with the Sky Blues this campaign, managing five goals and three assists in 43 games in all competitions (Transfermarkt). With 1.5 key passes and 1.4 tackles per game (WhoScored), he has proven to be a versatile midfielder and has even been compared to Steven Gerrard’s assistant manager Gary McAllister thanks to the quality of his deliveries (via The League Paper).

Currently valued at £1.8m (Transfermarkt) and with two years left on his contract, it could take a substantial bid for the Gers to prise him away from the Ricoh Arena. If they were able to capture him, though, they will be getting a player with plenty of ability – Ali Maxwell said on the EFL on Quest highlights show that Hamer is a ‘class act’ (via The Coventry Telegraph) – and who has plenty of years ahead of him at just 23 years of age.

In other news, this pundit believes Steven Gerrard will be delighted at transfer interest in one Rangers man.

Speaking exclusively to Football FanCast, former Sheffield United striker Brian Deane has tipped Rhian Brewster to make an impact in the Championship next season.

Brewster has really struggled at Bramall Lane this term following his £23.5m move from Liverpool, failing to score a single Premier League goal for his new club.

However, back in the 2019/20 Championship campaign, the division Brewster will be playing in come August, the 21-year-old forward excelled.

During his loan spell at Swansea City, Brewster managed to score 11 goals in 22 appearances after arriving at the Liberty Stadium in January 2020, proving his credentials in that league. And Deane is expecting more of the same once he returns to English football’s second division.

When asked if Brewster could help fire Sheffield United back into the Premier League, Deane told FFC:

“I don’t see why not. He obviously is very comfortable in the Championship. I think the other thing you have to understand is that, you know, you can buy a player, but do you have the infrastructure and the support networks for somebody like that both on and off the pitch?”

While Brewster has certainly had a difficult time this season, the England U21 international is not the only Sheffield United striker who has struggled in front of goal.

Team-mate Oliver McBurnie has only managed to find the back of the net on a sole occasion in the current campaign.

Plenty have been calling for Tottenham Hotspur to appoint Marcelo Bielsa as Jose Mourinho’s successor this week…

What’s the word?

The ‘Special One’ was sacked after 17 months at the helm, with former midfielder Ryan Mason taking the reins until the end of the season, when Daniel Levy will look to appoint a permanent replacement.

Several names have been linked with the vacant role, ranging from mooted number one target Julian Naglesmann to Brendan Rodgers and even Athletic Bilbao’s Marcelino, but it is Bielsa’s name which is on the lips of many.

Speaking exclusively to Football FanCast, Dean Windass claimed the Leeds United boss “would be the one on the lips of Daniel Levy” and he’s not the only one thinking this.

Former Spurs midfielder Jamie O’Hara stoked the fire even more when he told talkSPORT: “I think he’d be absolutely brilliant and the fans would love him. If you can try and prise him away form there it’d be unbelievable.”

Meanwhile, according to Tony Cascarino in his column for The Times, Bielsa “could regenerate Tottenham”.

Could ruin Kane

The 65-year-old is a very intriguing option to consider, but there must be a few question marks over whether or not he’s actually the right fit for Levy and Tottenham.

He has exceeded expectations at Elland Road and has delivered a strong maiden season back in the Premier League, especially as he’s largely been deploying what is the bulk of his Championship title-winning squad.

They sit tied on points with Arsenal in 10th place and have won away to Manchester City and Leicester, who occupy two of the top three spots.

Mauricio Pochettino is a huge admirer of his, having played under him at Newell’s Old Boys. “For me, he’s a person I will always admire,” revealed the former Spurs manager. “He’s a genius. A person with charisma and a personality very different from us normal coaches, and that’s what makes him special.”

However, the bulk of this success has come down to the 65-year-old’s philosophy – a relentless press, the mantra of putting the side before self, and working on the method before the result.

This means a lot of work is put into training, such as his ‘murderball’ sessions which Leeds’ top scorer Patrick Bamford recently described as “about ten times harder than a [Premier League] game.”

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It’s also claimed that Bielsa’s teams suffer from burnout in the final thirds of the season due to built-up fatigue because his high-intensity system places such serious physical demands on the players.

Ultimately, this may well spell serious trouble for Harry Kane, who suffered another ankle injury this week.

In 2019, BT Sport presenter Gary Lineker expressed his fears over the England skipper in an interview with Goal. He said: “It is always a worry when you get a recurring injury and there is clearly a little weakness in there,” adding: “The more you do it, the more you worry the weakness will become a problem.”

Given Bielsa’s ruthless training sessions, let alone his intense pressing from the front in matches, you’d have to have major concerns over the 27-year-old talisman if the Argentine replaces Mourinho.

Spurs rely heavily on the goalscoring and creative exploits of Kane; he has accounted for 60.7% of their 54 league goals this term through either scoring or setting them up.

There’s one other factor which should put Bielsa down the pecking order, as his Leeds side has often suffered from profligacy. Despite winning the Championship last term, the Whites ranked amongst the five worst teams for goal conversion at just 12.5%.

That hasn’t really risen in the Premier League, with Leeds only converting 8.1% of their 614 shots at goal, as per Transfermarkt. In some games they find the net three, four, even five times, but in others they draw a serious blank despite creating so many chances – Kane could well suffer as a result of that, too.

If Levy listens to the aforementioned calls, then he would risk ruining his superstar striker. As good as Bielsa is, he just isn’t the right man to replace Mourinho in N17.

AND in other news, Levy would be appointing Mourinho 2.0 in “stubborn” 62 y/o flop…

Former Glasgow Rangers defender Alan Hutton believes Filip Helander is too slow to play in the Premier League.

Hutton discusses Helander

Helander has been linked with a move to England recently (Sportbladet), with Leicester City and Aston Villa in particular believed to be interested in his services.

However, speaking to Football Insider, Hutton has raised concerns over his lack of pace. He said:

“That’s an interesting one. What do I think?

“I think he’s a very good player, up in Scotland I thought he’s done excellent.

“In some of the bigger games, yes, his positioning is good but he sometimes lacks a little bit of pace. I think that could always be a problem in the Premier League. The only thing I have in my mind is the pace of the Premier League. 

“The level of everything: technical ability, strength of the game, pace of the game, you’re going up a few notches. It’s the one issue. Everything else, absolutely spot on.

“If you look at some of Steven Gerrard’s decisions as to who plays, it’s been Balogun who comes in because he has that extra yard of pace. If anything, that could be the stumbling block for me.”

Better for Rangers

Hutton may well have a point – the Sweden international could well struggle with the pace of the Premier League. It is a lot different than in Scotland, where teams often deploy a big, strong centre-forward rather than a player with plenty of speed.

Centre-backs lacking pace have succeeded south of the border – John Terry is one of the first who comes to mind – but that doesn’t mean everyone can make it. However, that may be better news for Rangers anyway. Helander has been an important player for Steven Gerrard since signing from Bologna for £3.5m in 2019 (The Scottish Sun) – the Gers are yet to lose a league game with him in the side (Transfermarkt). Given their success with the 27-year-old, why would the Gers want to let him leave?

In other news, Rangers are interested in this 27-goal striker.

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Nesta sexta-feira, a 5° Comissão Disciplinar do STJD absolveu o Grêmio no caso da invasão do campo por uma modelo, após o empate em 0 a 0 com o Palmeiras, na 25° rodada.

Assim, o Tricolor não perderá mandos de campo e nem será multado. O Imortal havia sido enquadrado no artigo213 do CBJD, o Código Brasileiro de Justiça Desportiva.

Relembre o caso

Após o empate com o Palmeiras, a Miss Bumbum de Santa Catarina,Eridiane Morais Jeremias, mais conhecida como Danny Morais, invadiu o gramado da Arena do Grêmio de top, e vestindo uma faixa de vencedora do torneio Miss Bumbum de Santa Catarina.

Na última quarta-feira, a modelo utilizou as redes sociais para pedir desculpas ao clube e aos torcedores.

Agora, ela sofre com uma punição: nos próximos dez jogos do time, ela terá que se apresentar a uma delegacia. Se a partida for em São Paulo, onde mora, ela terá que acompanhar o jogo, na íntegra, de dentro da delegacia.

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وافق أشرف صبحي وزير الشباب والرياضة على صرف قيمة الدفعة الأولى من الإعانة المالية السنوية المُقدمة من الوزارة لدعم الاتحادات الرياضية (الأولمبية وغير الأولمبية).

وتقدر الإعانة المالية بمبلغ 16 مليونًا و505 آلاف جنيه للعام المالي 2021-2022، بواقع مبلغ 13 مليونًا و295 ألف جنيه للاتحادات الرياضية الأولمبية، ومبلغ 3 ملايين و210 آلاف جنيه للاتحادات الرياضية غير الأولمبية، وذلك عقب انتهاء العملية الانتخابية التى شهدتها الاتحادات، واستقرار المجالس الجديدة، وإعدادها لخطط نشاطها وأوجه إنفاقها على الرواتب وكافة أوجه نفقاتها الإدارية.

يأتى ذلك في ضوء الدعم السنوى الذى تُقدمه وزارة الشباب والرياضة إلى جميع الاتحادات الرياضية؛ لتتمكن من تنفيذ برامجها وأنشطتها المختلفة، وكان وزير الشباب والرياضة قد وجه اللجنة العلمية بالوزارة – التي تضم في عضويتها عدداً من خبراء الرياضة المصرية، وأساتذة الجامعات، والمختصون بوزارة الشباب والرياضة، ويترأسها الدكتور كمال درويش، بوضع مجموعة من الضوابط الخاصة بصرف الدعم السنوي للاتحادات الرياضية المختلفة بعد عقد اللجنة اجتماعات مع الاتحادات الرياضية؛ لدراسة الخطط الزمنية، والدراسات الفنية، والمتطلبات الخاصة بكل اتحاد رياضى على حدة.

جاءت أبرز الضوابط الخاصة بالدعم للاتحادات متمثلةً فى: “خطة نشاط الاتحاد المحلية، وعدد المسابقات والمنتخبات التى يَشرُف عليها، الهيكل الإدارى والفنى والتنفيذى بالاتحاد، البرامج المتعلقة بتأهيل الكوادر الرياضية، انجازات الاتحاد على كافة المستويات، والنتائج المتوقع تحقيقها خلال المراحلة المقبلة، مساعدة الاتحاد فى تنفيذ خطط الإعداد للاشتراك فى دورات الألعاب “العربية، الإفريقية، الإقليمية، الأوليمبية”، وخطة نشاط الاتحاد الخارجية”.

ومن المقرر أن تصرف وزارة الشباب والرياضة الدفعة الثانية من الدعم السنوى للاتحادات الرياضية لعام 2021-2022 بنفس ذات قيمة الدفعة الأولى، وذلك خلال شهر مايو المقبل استناداً على تصنيف الاتحادات فى ضوء انجاز كل اتحاد، وما حققه من نتائج، وبناءً على تقدير احتياجات الاتحادات الرياضية واستيفاء البيانات المالية المتعلقة بها، وما لديها من التزامات ومصروفات ومبالغ مالية تحتاجها للصرف منها على النشاط الرياضي.

أوضح وزير الشباب والرياضة دعم الوزارة الكامل لجميع الاتحادات الرياضية؛ لتنفيذ رؤيتها وخططها بالتنسيق مع اللجنة الأوليمبية، وإعداد أبطال مصر الرياضيين لمختلف البطولات العربية والقارية والإقليمية والدولية، فى ضوء الحرص على استدامة تحقيق الانجازات فى مختلف المحافل التى يحققها أبناء مصر “الشباب” على مستوى البطولات التى يشاركون بها على مدار العام.

طالع أيضًا.. إصابة وزير الرياضة بفيروس كورونا

طالب الوزير الاتحادات الرياضية بالتفكير فى تعظيم الموارد الذاتية لها من خلال آليات جديدة تُزيد من دخل الاتحاد؛ للإنفاق على الأنشطة والبرامج المُستهدف تنفيذها خلال الفترة المقبلة بجانب الدعم المُقدم من الوزارة، لافتاً إلى التنسيق والمتابعة مع الاتحادات الرياضية على مستوى تنفيذ المعسكرات التدريبية لإعدلد لاعبى المنتخبات الوطنية لمختلف البطولات ودورة الألعاب الأوليمبية بباريس 2024، جنباً إلى جنب مع العمل على توسيع قاعدة الممارسين لمختلف الألعاب الرياضية، واكتشاف الموهوبين على مستوى الجمهورية.

وتعتزم وزارة الشباب والرياضة من خلال اللجنة العلمية بالوزارة تقديم دراسات علمية وفنية تتضمن الإجراءات الخاصة بإعداد اللاعبين، وإنشاء ملف خاص بكل لاعب يحتوى كافة القياسات البدنية والحركية والجسمانية والصحية والنفسية، بالإضافة إلى قياس المؤشرات الوظيفية وعلاقتها بفاعلية الأداء.

وسيتم الاعتماد عليها في تقييم وتقدير الدعم الخاص بالاستعدادات لدورات الألعاب الأوليمبية التى تأتى المرحلة الأولى منها الاستعدادات للدورة الأوليمبية المقبلة باريس 2024، والمرحلة الثانية تتضمن الاستعداد لدورة الألعاب الأوليمبية لوس أنجلوس 2028.

كما ستتضمن الدراسات الفنية للجنة العلمية التوسع في المشروع القومي للموهبة والبطل الأولمبي بغرض تخريج لاعبين مؤهلين لخوض مختلف المنافسات الرياضية العالمية والدورات الأوليمبية سواء في باريس 2024 أو في لوس أنجلوس 2028.

According to reliable club insider ExWHUemployee, via West Ham News, the Hammers do in fact want to sign Jesse Lingard on a permanent deal this summer with the player himself also desiring an east London stay – and it is also believed an agreement could be reached in the region of £15 million.

Numerous reports have linked Lingard with a permanent switch to the London Stadium at the end of this season, especially after an impressive start to life under manager David Moyes, with Spanish outlet Fichajes even claiming that talks have taken place.

Providing his update on the saga, ExWHUemployee has revealed that the Irons and GSB are in fact keen on securing Lingard with the Englishman also wanting to stay with West Ham.

On top of these promising claims, Ex also believes that a deal could be reached in the region of £15m – arguably a small price to pay for a player who has hit the ground running.

As a result, it’s safe to say many West Ham fans are buzzing – find out more here.

West Ham fans go wild at ExWHUemployee reveal

“Hope this happens and if it does . its crazy to think that we would of got soucek,coufal and lingard for less than we paid for haller or Anderson.”

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“limbs”

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“Big for the club”

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“Get it done. I won’t tell you again”

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“Peanuts, get it done”

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“JUST DO IT”

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“If West Ham get deal done and get him for that. It’s another Brilliant signing! Absolute Bargain!”

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“Absolute bargain. Unbelievably low price tag in today’s game”

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In other news: West Ham fans also flocked to this journalist’s transfer claim, find out more here.

يقترب نادي إنبي من التعاقد مع الغاني سايكو كونته لاعب وهداف فريق السكة الحديد، في فترة الانتقالات الشتوية الحالية.

وعلم “بطولات”، أن إنبي قطع شوطاً كبيرًا في المفاوضات وخلال أيام سيتم التعاقد بشكل رسمي.

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وأشار إلي أن ناديي الإسماعيلي والبنك الأهلي وأحد أندية القسم الثاني بالدوري السعودي كانوا قد دخلوا أيضا في مفاوضات جادة مع مسؤولي السكة الحديد للتعاقد مع اللاعب.

يذكر أن إنبي يحتل المركز الحادي عشر في ترتيب جدول الدوري المصري، بـ 9 نقاط.

West Ham United are closing in on the signing of Jesse Lingard on loan from Manchester United.

According to Sky Sports, the 28-year-old attacker rejected advances from other Premier League teams and is set to complete a move to the London Stadium shortly.

With only four days to go until the deadline, David Gold, David Sullivan, and Karen Brady must top off their January window by fulfilling one of David Moyes’ biggest needs.

A new striker.

The Hammers have been linked with an array of names over the past three-and-a-half weeks, but one name sticks out the best option.

Earlier this week, the Daily Mail claimed Frankfurt talisman Andre Silva was among the options on Moyes’ transfer shortlist, and it’s easy to see why given his form this campaign.

The 25-year-old Portugal international has delivered 15 goals from 19 appearances in all competitions, via Transfermarkt, averaging a goal every 109 minutes.

West Ham may find themselves in a European spot right now, but defensive midfielder Tomas Soucek is their top-goalscorer with seven for the season. His imposing presence has been a big threat from set-pieces.

Michail Antonio isn’t too far behind with five goals in 12 appearances.

However, recent injuries have put the spotlight on the need for a new frontline addition as Moyes let mega-money flop Sebastian Haller depart for Ajax in a £20m deal at the start of the month.

Some in east London may reserve judgement on Silva, after all, the last signing from the very same Bundesliga outfit hardly set the ground alight, but hold fire as the prolific 6 foot 1 marksman is vastly different.

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It’s not often a player receives substantial praise from one of the game’s greatest-ever players, but Silva has.

During his time at Porto, he caught international teammate Cristiano Ronaldo’s attention, who claimed the Portuguese striker was “doing a phenomenal job.”

Whilst Silva has also been likened to Robert Lewandowski in recent weeks.

His current boss Adi Hutter said: “Andre Silva is the solo forward up top, but he does it really well. His composure on penalties reminds me of Robert Lewandowski, who always turns ice cold.”

Indeed, Moyes deploys a similar system at the Irons – a solitary man upfront – and as evident by those comments and his record this term, the 37-cap beast can fulfil that role immensely, and that makes him vastly different to Haller.

As Portuguese football expert and journalist Tom Kundert told ESPN FC in 2016, Silva is a “goal machine” – he’s found the net wherever he’s been, only dipping below a ten-goal total for a season once in his career, unlike the one-season wonder exploits of the departed Hammers flop.

West Ham could create a dream January duo by securing Silva after Lingard’s arrival. Having the England wizard sat behind him in the no.10 role or on the right-flank could pay serious dividends.

Last term, Lingard, who has been likened to Andres Iniesta, averaged 1.9 key passes per 90, proving his creative exploits. That is a number that isn’t matched by any of Moyes’ current attacking midfield options.

GSB must secure this late double-swoop before Monday’s deadline. Moyes would have a dream partnership if he can get the duo on the same wavelength.

Just imagine Silva and Lingard with a supporting cast of Declan Rice, Soucek, Said Benrahma and Antonio.

AND in other news, Irons could find their next Defoe…

Manchester City are reportedly taking an interest in Brighton right-back Tariq Lamptey and if signed, he could prove to be the ideal long-term replacement for Kyle Walker in Pep Guardiola’s side.

The young defender signed a new long-term contract with the Seagulls last week, which sees him contracted there until 2025, but a report from The Athletic suggests that Manchester City, Arsenal and Everton are unlikely to be deterred by this, in their hopes of signing the 20-year-old.

Since signing from Chelsea in January 2020, Lamptey has been something of a revelation in Graham Potter’s side, first establishing himself in the first-team following project restart last season and he has now made 19 appearances, contributing one goal and four assists in that time.

The youngster has quickly become renowned for his incredible speed, which naturally makes him a potential replacement for Kyle Walker, who has consistently been one of the quickest players in the Premier League in his time with Spurs and City.

However, the England international will turn 31 this year and his pace won’t last forever, so perhaps the Citizens should be starting to look for a long-term replacement for the right-back.

So far this season, Walker has averaged a 6.81 rating for his performances in the Premier League, contributing one goal and one assist in 13 top-flight appearances.

Lamptey, meanwhile, has averaged a 6.73 rating, also contributing one goal and one assist but in two fewer appearances.

The City man has averaged 1.2 tackles and 0.8 interceptions in each game, whereas Lamptey has averaged 1.5 tackles and 1.7 interceptions, which suggests that the 20-year-old is arguably already outperforming Walker from a defensive perspective.

The Brighton man also averages more key passes and the same amount of dribbles per game when compared with Walker, despite playing in a team that is likely to be doing less attacking than Manchester City, which emphasises his attacking potential.

During his time with Chelsea, manager Frank Lampard dubbed the youngster as “fearless” and you feel that if it wasn’t for the emerging Reece James at Stamford Bridge, Lamptey would have been afforded more first-team opportunities.

However, with the Brighton man now valued at €20 million (£18 million) by the CIES football observatory, it looks as if Chelsea made a mistake in letting him go to Brighton.

Therefore, considering the similarity in style of play, and the fact that Lamptey is only 20 and already impressing in the top-flight, Manchester City sporting director Txiki Begiristain must try and sign the defender in the future.

AND, in other news, Forget Stones: MCFC beast who played 3 key passes was Pep’s hero vs CPFC…