Category Uncategorized

Liverpool have had a £34m bid for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez rejected, with the La Liga champions demanding more for his services.

The Lowdown: Liverpool linked with Saul move

The Reds could be in the market for a new central midfielder this summer following Gini Wijnaldum’s exit to Paris Saint-Germain.

One player who has been linked with a move to Anfield is Saul, who has been such an influential performer for Atletico down the years. The Spanish giants may be willing to let the 26-year-old leave this summer, but only for the right price.

[freshpress-quiz id=“359326”]

The Latest: Reds see bid rejected

According to Mundo Deportivo, Liverpool’s bid of £34m has been turned down by Atletico, who deem the offer to be too low.

It remains to be seen if the Reds will come back in for a higher bid or look elsewhere for an alternative.

[web_stories_embed url=”https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/the-latest-liverpool-transfer-news-6/” title=”The latest Liverpool transfer news!” poster=”” width=”360″ height=”600″ align=”none”]

The Verdict: Worth another punt?

The £36m-rated Saul is a fabulous player, ticking so many of the boxes required to be a success at Liverpool. Indeed, Neil Jones told Redmen TV [via Liverpool Echo] that the midfielder has “got massive admirers” at Anfield.

At 26, he still has a good few years left in him at the top, he possesses quality on the ball – 86.7% pass completion rate in the Champions League last season, bettered by only six Reds players – and works tirelessly for the good of the team, winning 1.7 tackles per game.

For that reason, Liverpool would be wise to make a higher bid for Saul, filling their Wijnaldum-shaped void in the process.

In other news, some Liverpool fans are delighted with a rumour surrounding one Reds player. Read more here.

Stoke City have recently announced that Sam Clucas has signed a new contract with the Potters until the summer of 2023 despite transfer interest from West Brom.

What’s the story?

His contract with Stoke was due to expire this summer, which saw the 30-year-old linked with a move away from the bet365 Stadium.

Football Insider had previously claimed that Clucas had emerged as a transfer target for fellow Championship club West Brom during this summer, but his recent decision to sign a new deal with Michael O’Neill’s side has poured cold water on any potential move to The Hawthorns.

The midfielder first signed for Stoke back in 2018 and has made 100 appearances for the Potters in that time.

It’s a real boost for the Potters

Stoke supporters will likely be delighted to see that Clucas has signed a contract extension, as he has been a key member of their side over the last three years.

O’Neill is also bound to be a happy man after the news was confirmed, with the manager previously singing the midfielder’s praises by chiming: “Clucas has been brilliant, no doubt about that.

“Not only the types of goals that he does score but his all-round play, his quality on the ball, his ability to win the second ball, competition to win the ball in the air. Everything.” [via Stoke Sentinel]

He has a considerable amount of experience of playing in the Championship, having lined out for the Potters and Hull City at this level, whilst also appearing in the Premier League with Swansea and Hull (Transfermarkt).

He will be targeting a return to the top flight with the Potters over the coming months, and Potters fans will surely be eager to see him play his part this season.

Clucas had an average WhoScored rating of 6.81 in 2020/21, the ninth-highest rating among O’Neill’s squad.

He has been an important member of the team in recent seasons, not least for his passing ability. No other player in the top ten of WhoScored’s rating list for the Stoke squad had a higher pass success rate than Clucas’ 80.3%, which makes for good reading for the 30-year-old.

Stoke finished 14th in the Championship last season, which would have been frustrating for their fans after they had previously been in with a strong chance of finishing in the play-offs until a springtime slump.

With Clucas’ future being resolved, it could be a huge relief for O’Neill and Stoke supporters heading into the new campaign, where a top-six finish must be the Potters’ aim.

Canterbury were put through their paces today at Jade Stadium in fitness tests, in one of the few summer-like days of the season to date

Lynn McConnell14-Nov-2002Canterbury were put through their paces today at Jade Stadium in fitness tests, in one of the few summer-like days of the season to date.A full programme over the next fortnight has been set up for the under-performing side of the last couple of seasons, and with the prospect of having international players available for the start of the summer, and perhaps later, coach Michael Sharpe is keen to have the side hitting the State Championship running and ready to take every opportunity they can.Early points may well be vital with so much international cricket on later in the summer.After their full training session today, the players were being given tomorrow off as it is a public holiday in Canterbury. They will have club cricket on Saturday and then a two-day trial match at Hagley Park on Sunday and Monday.Tuesday has been set aside for pool rehabilitation and peripheral activities with sports psychology and nutrition on the agenda.The selectors are looking to name their team on November 22.Sharpe said there is good all-round strength in the region this year and after the good first seasons last year for Wade Cornelius, Michael Papps, Shanan Stewart and Peter Fulton, he is looking for them to build on that and to benefit from having the international players for the first two matches of the year.”They always add something to the team and it is good for the young players to rub shoulders with them,” Sharpe said.”It is very, very good to have them for some of our play and when they move into the internationals it gives others chances.”The recent good form shown by Canterbury sides in the national age-group competitions was starting to bear fruit by strengthening up the next tier of the game.Players had enjoyed a lot of club cricket on grass so far this summer, especially when compared to other regions and it was a case of everyone getting into the groove and going forward together he said.

MatériaMais Notícias

Ganhar ou perder a Taça Guanabara não faz a menor diferença. Em nada isso vai mudar a história do Flamengo ou Fluminense. O que está em jogo neste fim de semana é muito mais do que isso. É a própria essência do futebol, é o futuro dos clubes, é a relação com suas torcidas, muito além dos problemas – reais e insuportáveis – criados pelas chamadas organizadas.

A hora é de ter coragem. O que a dupla Fla x Flu deve fazer, se a decisão esdruxula não for derrubada numa instância superior, é simples: NÃO ENTRAR EM CAMPO NO DOMINGO. Se vai haver WO duplo, se o título vai ser declarado vago, se o jogo vai ser remarcado, não importa. O que não podem, como atores de um dos mais importantes clássicos do futebol do planeta, é compactuarem com tamanho absurdo.

Não se trata de descumprir uma decisão judicial. Mesmo porque, o que foi estabelecido pela Justiça é que o jogo não terá torcida mista. Não que os clubes têm obrigação de jogar com torcida única.

Atlético-PR e Coritiba, como se sabe, rebelaram-se contra uma ordem da Federação Paranaense e se recusaram a jogar se não pudessem transmitir o jogo em seus canais de internet. Tiveram a dimensão de que, não era mais um Atletiba, mas o futuro de todos os Atletibas, a garantia de sua autonomia, o que estava ameaçado. Foi uma decisão histórica e que deve se seguida agora no Rio.

Fazer uma decisão de Taça GB com torcida única é um disparate. Não há outra palavra a definir isso. É um crime contra a cultura, um desrespeito ao direito de ir e vir do cidadão de bem, do torcedor apaixonado, daqueles que querem decidir onde e quando ver o seu time, por conta própria e não sob a tutela de um promotor público ou uma decisão judicial.

Faz tanto mal quanto a violência causada pelas organizadas, a ação do senhor Rodrigo Terra. É algo que vai contra, além dos clubes, à própria posição do Gepe – responsável pela segurança dos estádios – e que já se posicionou a favor da derrubada da liminar. Trata-se, portanto, de mera judicialização do que não precisava ser judicialiazado.

Fla e Flu têm de decidir-se. Ou vão escrever uma nota de pé de página de mais um jogo, um título como tantos outros, ou vão, de fato, agir para entrar na história. Os presidentes Bandeira de Mello e Pedro Abad estão com a caneta na mão e as páginas do livro em aberto.

RelacionadasFutebol NacionalLiminar é mantida, e a final da Taça Guanabara terá só torcida do FluFutebol Nacional02/03/2017FlamengoFlamengo renova com Gabriel até dezembro de 2019Flamengo02/03/2017FlamengoEm grande fase no Flamengo, Diego afirma: ‘história só está começando’Flamengo02/03/2017

Manchester City right-back Yan Couto enjoyed a superb campaign on loan with Girona and he could well prove to be the next Joao Cancelo in Pep Guardiola’s side in the future.

The Brazilian defender, who was signed from Brazilian Serie A side Coritiba in March of last year, looks to have an extremely bright future if his performances on loan are anything to go by.

Last season saw the 19-year-old join Manchester City’s sister club Girona on loan in the Spanish second division, and he was a key player for Juan Carlos Unzué’s side throughout the campaign.

The right-back, who can also feature further forward down the right-hand side, would play 29 times in all competitions for the Spanish side, in which he contributed two goals and five assists.

As per Football Talent Scout Jacek Kulig on Twitter, the teenage defender was named “the best” right-back in the division last season, whilst he also dubbed him a “superb talent”.

[snack-amp-story url=”https://www.footballfancast.com/web-stories/read-the-latest-manchester-city-transfer-rumours-and-news” title=”Read the latest Manchester City transfer rumours and news!”]

He suggests that the youngster averaged one key pass, 1.8 dribbles, 1.3 tackles and 0.8 interceptions per 90 minutes for Girona, which is extremely similar to the numbers averaged by Cancelo in Guardiola’s side last season.

The Portugal international would average 1.6 key passes, 1.7 dribbles, 2.4 tackles and 1.5 interceptions in the Premier League, in a campaign where he was one of the most consistent players in Guardiola’s side.

Whilst he has the better of Couto overall for now, there is no reason why the Brazilian won’t be producing these sorts of numbers at the Etihad in the future.

He looks to be an extremely attacking full-back, so could fit in well with City’s current tactic of pushing the right-back high up the pitch and into midfield, whilst the left-back usually plays a more conservative role.

[freshpress-quiz id=“577936″]

Although Guardiola will most likely stick with Kyle Walker and Cancelo as his first-choice right-backs next season, he will surely have been made aware of Couto’s superb performances out on loan, so fans may not have too long to wait until they see the Brazilian pull on a Man City shirt for the first time.

And, in other news… Txiki must sign “world class” beast for Man City 

يواصل فريق الكرة بالزمالك مشواره المحلي عندما يواجه منافسه المصري البورسعيدي، في المباراة التي ستجمع بينهما في بطولة الدوري الممتاز.

وتمكن الزمالك من الفوز بثنائية أمام الاتحاد السكندري، خلال اللقاء الذي أقيم بينهما مساء اليوم في برج العرب بالإسكندرية. طالع التفاصيل

وتأتي مباراة الزمالك أمام المصري ضمن لقاءات الأسبوع السادس عشر من الدوري المصري. أهداف مباراة الزمالك والاتحاد السكندري 

ويتصدر الزمالك جدول ترتيب الدوري المصري ولديه 35 نقطة، بينما يحتل المصري المركز السابع ولديه 19 نقطة. موعد مباراة الزمالك القادمة في الدوري المصري

تقام مباراة الزمالك والمصري يوم الخميس بعد القادم الموافق 28 أبريل 2022، في تمام الساعة 09:30 مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، 10:30 بتوقيت مكة المكرمة.

Leeds United youngster Oliver Casey is reportedly in talks to join Blackpool this summer, allowing him regular football away from Elland Road.

The Lowdown: Casey impresses in academy

The 20-year-old has been a key performer in the Whites’ academy in recent years, making a total of 23 appearances for the Under-23s.

The 6 foot 2 centre-back has also appeared three times for Leeds’ first team, with his first game coming in the Championship in 2019/20.

There is no denying that minutes are going to be hard to come by for Marcelo Bielsa’s side, however, given the centre-back depth at the manager’s disposal.

[freshpress-quiz id=“355458″]

The Latest: Blackpool linked with move for youngster

According to Football Insider, Blackpool want to sign Casey, having secured promotion to the Championship.

They see the youngster as a promising talent who would represent a good option in the second tier, and the Whites are happy for him to leave on a permanent deal.

A Thorp Arch source has allegedly told the outlet that negotiations are now underway to see the young talent leave the club for good this summer.

[web_stories_embed url=”https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/latest-leeds-united-news-copy/” title=”Latest Leeds United news! (Copy)” poster=”” width=”360″ height=”600″ align=”none”]

The Verdict: Right time to leave

While it is also nice to see young players make the grade at Leeds, for Casey’s sake, a move away makes far more sense at this stage in his career.

In Diego Llorente, Robin Koch, Liam Cooper and Pascal Struijk, Bielsa already has four strong centre-back options to call upon, meaning the Englishman could stagnate if he stays put.

Casey could find his level in the Championship, proving to be a key man for Blackpool and going on to enjoy a strong career – perhaps the Whites can even insert a buy-back clause in case his development in the second tier is really impressive.

In other news, Leeds could be pipped to the signing of one player this summer – find out who it is here.

MatériaMais Notícias

Apesar da confiança manifestada por dirigentes do Corinthians nos últimos dias, a negociação pela contratação do meia Jadson não tem sido tão simples. A pedido do próprio clube, uma reunião que estava prevista para ocorrer nesta quinta-feira foi adiada – a explicação dada foi a apresentação de uma proposta oficial do Fenerbahce (TUR) para contratar Rodriguinho, e as conversas sobre o assunto se estenderam além do esperado. Enquanto o Timão tenta driblar os problemas internos para sentar-se com Jadson, os empresários do meia de 33 anos recebem o assédio de outros clubes brasileiros interessados no jogador, que está livre de contrato com o Tianjin Quanjian (CHN) há dez dias.

Nas últimas horas, o Grêmio retomou contatos, negociou sobre a pedida de Jadson em relação a salário e tempo de contrato e decidiu preparar uma oferta. Não houve, pelo menos até o momento, apresentação de proposta, mas as conversas têm sido “proveitosas”, segundo uma pessoa ouvida pelo L!. Os principais entraves do clube gaúcho, no entanto, são financeiros. O Corinthians, por exemplo, já passou desta etapa.

continua após a publicidadeRelacionadasCorinthiansFenerbahce apresenta proposta por Rodriguinho, e Corinthians negociaCorinthians26/01/2017CorinthiansEles foram campeões da Copinha pelo Timão: relembre os destaquesCorinthians26/01/2017CorinthiansTimão aguarda resposta de Jadson e dá tempo para Drogba sondar famíliaCorinthians26/01/2017

A reunião desta quinta serviria para ajustar os ponteiros em relação ao que o jogador pede e que o Timão oferece, mas já houve um entendimento de salário próximo do que Jadson recebia na primeira passagem pelo clube e luvas na metade do valor inicial pedido, que era de R$ 10 milhões. No caso do Timão, a barreira está no tempo de contrato: o clube acha que três anos é um vínculo longo demais e oferece só dois de – as luvas, assim, também se reduziriam para haver o encaixe no orçamento. A questão é que Jadson bate o pé por um contrato mais longo.

-Não diria que contrato de três anos inviabiliza o negócio, mas estamos insistindo em dois. Mas vamos ver. Eles têm todas as informações, aguardamos respostas – disse, nesta quinta-feira, o diretor de futebol corintiano, Flávio Adauto.

O Corinthians é o único clube que apresentou uma proposta oficial a Jadson após a rescisão no futebol chinês, mas nada está fechado. O clube segue confiante em acertar a contratação do jogador campeão brasileiro de 2015.

Tudo sobre

CorinthiansGrêmiojadson

Central Zone were 339 for eight at the close of play on the first day of their four-day Duleep Trophy encounter against North Zone at the Maharani Usharaje Trust Cricket Ground in Indore on Tuesday.

Staff Reporter03-Apr-2002Central Zone were 339 for eight at the close of play on the first day of their four-day Duleep Trophy encounter against North Zone at the Maharani Usharaje Trust Cricket Ground in Indore on Tuesday.Devendra Bundela was on the verge of a well-deserved hundred (98*) as he took Central Zone to relative safety by the close of play. At one stage, Central were 175 for five and facing a real danger of being shot out for a low score after having elected to bat first.Earlier, Central had got off to a chocking start, losing Gagan Khoda bowled by Vinay Sharma for a duck in the very first over. Sharma struck again in the following over as the timbers rattled again, this time the victim being Paresh Sutane (9). Yere Goud (2) struggled for 28 balls before being caught by Vikram Rathour off the bowling of off-spinner Sarandeep Singh.Central were reeling at 38 for three in the 14th over, but the new pair of Jyoti Yadav and Jai Yadav then set about repairing the floundering innings. Jyoti Yadav, who opened the innings, went on to make 80 runs off 131 balls, striking a dozen fours and a six. The two batsmen added 111 valuable runs for the fourth wicket before Jyoti Yadav was caught by Yashpal Singh off Sarandeep Singh in the 40th over with Central on 149.Jai Yadav was the fifth batsman to be dismissed when, with the total at 175, he was caught by Shafiq Khan off Rahul Sanghvi. Yadav made 68 off 103 balls, relying more on the big strokes that produced 10 boundaries and two sixes.Then it was all Devendra Bundela defying the North Zone bowling to take Central Zone to safety. He got admirable support from Harvinder Singh (31), and the two batsmen added 86 crucial runs for the seventh wicket. Bundela faced 166 balls and struck 16 fours and a six in his brilliant unbeaten knock.Sarandeep Singh was the best of the North Zone attack, bowling a marathon spell to finish the day with the figures of 31-3-142-4.

Sheffield Wednesday have been dealt a huge blow to their chances of landing Reece James this summer.

What’s the talk?

That’s according to a report by the Sheffield Star, who claim that, following the Owls’ relegation to the third tier of English football, a deal for the 27-year-old Doncaster Rovers left-back will now be a great deal harder to get over the line for Wednesday.

The report goes on to state that Doncaster are extremely keen to keep the £540k-rated man at the Keepmoat Stadium this summer, and have subsequently offered James a new deal, with the defender’s current contract set to expire next month.

Moore will be gutted

If a move for James is indeed scuppered by Wednesday’s relegation to League One, it will undoubtedly come as gutting news for Darren Moore, who knows the left-back incredibly well – with the 47-year-old having managed him during his own spell at Doncaster.

Indeed, considering how well the left-back performed for Rovers last season, it would indeed appear as if he would have been an exceptional signing for the Owls ahead of their campaign in the third tier.

Over the £3.7k-per-week man’s 43 League One appearances last term, he scored seven goals, registered two assists and created two big chances, as well as making an average of one interception, 1.7 tackles and 0.9 key passes per game, culminating in an average SofaScore match rating of 6.95 – ranking him as the club’s fourth-best performer in League One.

As such, with Moore having to rebuild his Wednesday side from the bare bones this summer – as 17 of the Owls’ first-team players are on contracts that expire in the coming weeks – the addition of a player who has excelled at League One level, who the manager knows extremely well and who could be available on a free transfer would have been something of a jackpot for the club.

However, there does still remain a chance of Moore convincing James – whom the Wednesday manager himself dubbed an “adaptable” player – of a move, but he will have to do so extremely in order to stop any other interested sides snapping the 27-year-old up.

In other news: Chansiri set for grave error over “exciting” SWFC gem who’s a “big part of the future” – opinion