Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne's entourage has reportedly held transfer talks with officials from new MLS side San Diego FC.
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Glamorgan reached 167 for 5 on a rain-affected first day of their Specsavers Championship match at the St Helen’s ground in Swansea. Four batsmen were dismissed between 28 and 37 as a day that started late was ended by bad light 24.3 overs before the scheduled close.Derbyshire’s seamers kept a tight rein and made the batsmen work hard for their runs, Marnus Labuschagne the only man to prosper while hitting six fours and a six in 37 from 36 balls.There was no play before lunch and following an uncontested toss Tony Palladino struck with the fourth ball of the innings when he had Nick Selman leg before – the batsman attempting to turn a straight ball to leg.Labuschagne and Charlie Hemphrey then shared a partnership of 54 for the second wicket, with Labuschagne the dominant partner. The Australia Test batsman scored freely and it came as something of a surprise when he edged a catch to slip in Luis Reece’s opening over.Hemphrey played a more patient innings, taking 74 balls to score 32, before he was also trapped leg before by Palladino, who bowled a steady second spell on a pitch where was enough encouragement for the five Derbyshire seamers.Glamorgan’s acting captain David Lloyd, who has been short of runs recently, struck some early boundaries, and started to get into his stride when he drove Logan van Beek to cover, where Tom Lace did well to hold on to a low catch.After his career-best 229 against Northants last week, Billy Root struck some early boundaries, but after scoring 28, sliced a catch to slip, where Wayne Madsen, in the freezing conditions, held on to a sharp catch.Owen Morgan, who has deserved his chance in his first Championship game of the season after some impressive performances for the 2nd XI, was undefeated on 28 with Dan Douthwaite on 5 when the umpires mercifully ended play on a day more suited to November than early June.”We would have taken that score after the uncontested toss,” Lloyd said at the close. “It was quite tricky at times and although most of the batsmen got into the thirties, no one managed to kick on. You never felt in, although they bowled well throughout. It is up to us to kick on in the morning and build on the overnight score.”
Stefan Ortega made a horrific mistake in the FA Cup final as Manchester City gifted Manchester United the lead at Wembley.
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Manchester United appear to be keen to get deals over the line this window and are now reportedly willing to trigger the release clause of a key target at Old Trafford.
Man Utd look to secure new arrivals…
Differing verdicts have emerged over the potential Manchester United have to bring in players this window despite football director John Murtough hinting that business may be minimal at the Premier League giants over the course of the month as they look to comply with Financial Fair Play concerns.
Erik ten Hag clearly needs bodies in the door to rectify his side's erratic start to the campaign and Sky Sports News journalist Dharmesh Sheth has claimed that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his associates will have had a say on potential incomings and outgoings.
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He told GIVEMESPORT: "So just going back to INEOS with regard to any kind of decision that gets made, even though the deal hasn't been formally ratified, they would have to be consulted about any deal that happens. I'm told that when they signed that agreement, even though as I said it hasn't been ratified, the transfer strategy was relayed to them. So, they would have had a say in what will be happening in this January transfer window."
This news may come as a relief to Red Devils supporters; however, there is still no clear indication of who could arrive in the North West this window as their side quietly ponder who to pursue according to their specific needs. Now, fresh information has emerged claiming that Manchester United are willing to meet the release clause of a talented midfielder this month, as per reports.
Man Utd ready Javi Guerra move
According to Catalan reports, Manchester United are keen on Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra and have already initiated first contacts regarding a move for the Spain Under-21 international this month.
Javi Guerra key statistics in 2023/24 (Sofascore)
Tackles per game
1.4
Clearances per game
1.2
Balls recovered per game
5.6
Accurate passes per game in own half
9.6 (85%)
Shots per game
1.2
Big chances created
2
The outlet claim that Guerra has a release clause worth in the region of €40 million (£34.4 million) that the Red Devils are willing to pay that sum to bring the playmaker to Old Trafford. Viewed as someone who could be very important to the future of Ten Hag's engine room, the Valencia-born man is seen as a value-for-money option and would be guaranteed a high salary in England should he move to Manchester United.
Labelled a "deep-lying orchestrator" by talent scout Jacek Kulig, Guerra has made 19 appearances in all competitions this term for Valencia, registering three goals and one assist (Guerra statistics – Transfermarkt).
Manchester United may need more variation on the field to try and reverse their inconsistent form and Guerra could add a different dimension to their engine room moving forward, both in the short and long term, making this a deal to watch.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have been an impressive force in the Premier League this campaign and have now made contact regarding a potential arrival this window, according to a report.
Without a doubt, some in footballing circles probably didn't expect much of Wolves this campaign following a summer of issues with Financial Fair Play that led to the eventual departure of Julen Lopetegui; however, the Old Gold have exceeded expectations and have been a real surprise package under Gary O'Neil.
Sitting 11th in the Premier League, the West Midlands-based outfit are only a handful of points away from the European slots and could potentially challenge for continental qualification between now and the end of 2023/24, though January reinforcements are likely to be necessary if they have elevated ambitions at Molineux.
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According to The Telegraph, Wolves are keen on Southampton striker Che Adams, who has just six months remaining on his contract at the Championship outfit. West Ham United striker Danny Ings has also been discussed in previous transfer windows, though a move for the veteran seems unlikely at this point, while the Old Gold missed out on Rafiu Durosinmi, who has completed a transfer to Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt.
Austria international Sasa Kalajdzic could also be on his way to partner Durosinmi in Germany at Deutsche Bank Park; nevertheless, the 2022 Europa League winners are waiting to see if O'Neil will sanction his exit this month.
Now, contact has been initiated as Wolves look to bring another exciting player into the building that could help to boost their creativity in the final third, according to reports.
According to journalist Rudy Galetti, Wolves are keen on bringing in Liverpool youngster Fabio Carvalho on loan and have made contact to ask about his situation following the Reds' decision to recall the 21-year-old from his temporary spell at RB Leipzig.
Football Insider claim that Liverpool still have high hopes for the Portugal Under-21 cap despite being willing to sanction a loan exit once again this month and will prioritise finding him a destination where he can play regular football after a disappointing spell on the continent.
Nevertheless, any option to buy is likely to be absent from a deal as Liverpool are in "no rush to cash in" and they are keen to take a prolonged look at Carvalho's progress closer to home, with Leicester City and Everton also mooted to be keen on his services.
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Fabio Carvalho's spell at RB Leipzig in numbers – all competitions (FBRef) |
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Matches played |
12 |
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Minuted played |
288 |
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Goals |
0 |
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Assists |
0 |
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Expected goals |
0.2 (Bundesliga), 0.1 (Champions League) |
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Expected assists |
0.2 (Bundesliga), 0.0 (Champions League) |
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Shot-creating actions |
7 |
Wolves could do with some added ingenuity in the middle of the park and their upward trajectory may be seen as a positive by Carvalho as he looks to take his next career step.
No. 1 allrounder needs surgery on injured shoulder
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Deandra Dottin slog-sweeps during her 46•ICC via Getty
Deandra Dottin will miss West Indies’ tours of Ireland and England because of a shoulder injury.Dottin, who recently became the No. 1 allrounder on the ICC’s women’s T20I rankings after being named Player of the Series during the February tour of Pakistan, needs surgery on her right shoulder and has been replaced by Britney Cooper in the squad.Cooper has 422 runs from 40 ODIs with a strike rate of 57.18 and 452 T20I runs from 59 matches. She was part of West Indies’ squad during the ICC Women’s World T20 in the Caribbean last November. An agile fielder and big hitter, Cooper earned her place in preparations for the Ireland and England tours on the back of a strong showing in the Cricket West Indies Women’s Championships in Guyana in March.”She is certainly a key player for us and we wish her a speedy recovery to come back and win matches for the West Indies,” interim chairman of selectors Robert Haynes said. “Britney has previous experience at the international level and we believe she will make a positive contribution.”West Indies are at a training camp in Antigua after being strengthened by the return of captain Stafanie Taylor, vice-captain Hayley Matthews, and pace bowler Shakera Selman from the Women’s T20 Challenge in India.They face England in three ODIs between June 6 and 13 and three T20Is between June 18 and 25. Before the England tour, they play Ireland in three T20Is starting May 26.West Indies are seventh on the ICC Women’s Championships points table with 11 points.West Indies squad: Stafanie Taylor (capt), Hayley Matthews, Britney Cooper, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Chedean Nation, Chinelle Henry, Kycia Knight, Kyshona Knight, Shakera Selman, Shamilia Connell, Shemaine Campbell, Natasha McLean, Stacy Ann King.
With just one week to go until the January transfer window slams shut, Rangers are yet to solve some key issues within Philippe Clement's squad. The Gers signed Fabio Silva on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers at the start of the month, but have been unmoved when it comes to further additions.
Given their particular need to sign a new left-back, however, they could be in for a busy seven days, with a new target reportedly emerging.
Rangers' left-back problem
Whilst it's easy to focus on Rangers' attacking issues, especially following the news of Abdallah Sima's long-term injury blow, Clement and co should have their attention on welcoming a new left-back this month. As things stand, the Gers have just Ridvan Yilmaz and Borna Barisic to call on, with the former's future in doubt and the latter set to leave upon the expiry of his contract this summer. In the worst-case scenario, Rangers will be left without a single left-back to call upon by the end of the season, meaning that now would be an ideal time to act.
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Throughout the winter window, the Scottish giants have been linked with the likes of Cameron Pring and David Jurasek, but they have now reportedly shifted their focus elsewhere in search of a new left-back. According to The Daily Mail, via Rangers News, Rangers are eyeing a "deadline beating" move to sign Luke Thomas. The Leicester City full-back was on loan at Premier League side Sheffield United, before seeing his loan terminated. Now back at the Foxes, he could yet seek another departure.
With Premier League experience to his name, Thomas could certainly put an end to Clement's left-back woes, but it remains to be seen whether Rangers will turn their interest into a serious move to sign the defender before the end of the month.
"Brilliant" Thomas can solve Clement's problem
Still only 22-years-old, Thomas can provide Clement with a long-term solution to his left-back problem if Rangers made their move for the Leicester man this month. Thomas, himself, could do with the move too. He struggled to make an impact at Sheffield United, starting just 11 games, and is now in need of the fresh start that the Scottish Premiership could offer.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers certainly knows all about the player that his rivals could be getting, having worked with Thomas at Leicester previously. Rodgers is among those to have praised the 22-year-old, even as he missed a penalty in a Carabao Cup tie against Liverpool back in 2021. He told The Leicester Mercury: “I said to him afterwards that he was brilliant during the game.
"He’s developing so well. It’s another great experience for him. The atmosphere was great as it always is at Anfield. It was a really good game. It was unfortunate for him to miss the penalty, but in the game he was exceptional. He’s a tough boy and he will move on.”
Now, it could be Clement and Rangers who benefit from the Celtic manager's early work with their latest left-back target in what would be a welcome twist in the Scottish Premiership.
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With the January transfer window now approaching the final stretch, West Ham United are yet to conclude any business, though David Moyes is certainly working toward bringing in some fresh faces.
Last year, the Hammers finished 14th in the Premier League after successive top-seven finishes. However, the Europa Conference League was conquered to provide a pathway into continental competition for a third successive season.
West Ham are back on track this season and sit sixth in the table, also advanced to the last 16 in the Europa League, but there's a lack of depth that needs countering before the market draws its shutters at the end of the month.
The player West Ham could sign after Phillips
As per The Guardian, West Ham are hoping to complete the loan signing of Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips this month and are working on a compromise on City's demands of a £7m loan fee.
This is not the only move in the works, however, with the publication also revealing that West Ham are looking at potentially signing Chelsea striker Armando Broja after rejection from Aston Villa in a bid to land Jhon Duran on loan.
Chelsea could demand up to £50m to sign the 22-year-old and this would prove a sticking point for the Irons, but then, frankly, few teams would likely meet this figure.
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ByEmilio Galantini Jan 23, 2024 Why West Ham want to sign Armando Broja
Broja, aged 22, missed the majority of the 2022/23 campaign and the start of the current season after suffering an ACL injury, and while he is back in the mix at Stamford Bridge, he has only started five games in the Premier League under Mauricio Pochettino, scoring one goal.
Also netting against Preston North End in the FA Cup earlier this month, the 17-cap Albania international, who has been described as "athletic and powerful" by talent scout Jacek Kulig, has the quality to succeed in the Premier League and would be wise to consider a move to a team such as West Ham.
With Michail Antonio ageing and injured and Danny Ings proving unreliable in front of goal for the London Stadium side, netting just three times from 42 appearances, the 6 foot 3 Broja could finally return to the kind of form that got English football buzzing during his loan spell with Southampton.
With a six-goal return across just 21 starts in the English top-flight with Saints, his first real taste of the division, Broja displayed his goalscoring faculty in all its bright colour, with journalist Jacob Tanswell even declaring him an “animal” for his tenacious and imposing performances.
As per FBref, the £40k-per-week ace ranks among the top 1% of forwards across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for pass completion, the top 4% for successful take-ons, the top 6% for touches in the attacking box and the top 10% for blocks per 90.
Considered a comparable player to Newcastle United talisman Alexander Isak via FBref's 'Similar Players' model, perhaps Broja's signature would be worth a punt in east London.
Way back in 2016, West Ham coincidentally pursued a deal for the Swedish striker when he played in his homeland for AIK, though nothing came about in the end. That said, the Irons were enticed by his skill set and could now rectify the failed venture with a successful swoop for Broja.
This season, Newcastle haven't reached the same heights that saw them clinch Champions League qualification last year but Isak has been emphatic in offence, scoring 14 goals from 23 outings.
Like Broja, he is more than just a sharpshooter, with the 24-year-old ranking among the top 13% of positional peers in Europe for pass completion, the top 11% for progressive carries and the top 12% for successful take-ons per 90, with technical quality and a progressive nature to rival Broja.
The Chelsea striker will want to play a prominent role as he looks to make a name for himself in the English game, and with West Ham in need of a talisman, it could be a match made in heaven.
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O duelo entre Caldense e Vasco ficou marcado pela estreia do lateral Zeca com a camisa do Cruz-Maltino. Com o empate, a equipe garantiu a classificação para a segunda fase da Copa do Brasil, e agora encara a Tombense, também de Minas Gerais. Na saída de campo, o atleta ressaltou a importância do resultado e que o técnico Marcelo Cabo ainda está no começo do trabalho.
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– Acho que a gente está no começo de trabalho, o professor conversou bastante está fazendo um excelente trabalho como o Pássaro e toda a comissão. Fico muito feliz de fazer parte disso e tenho certeza que será um grande ano para gente. Vou dar uma nota 6 ou 7 porque a gente se empenhou, corremos bastante, sabíamos das dificuldades da partida, dos problemas do campo também. Cansamos um pouco, mas é o início de um trabalho e de uma história que será escrita bem bonita – garantiu.
Após garantir a classificaçãona Copa do Brasil, o Gigante da Colina terá pela frente o seu primeiro clássico na temporada no domingo, às 18h (de Brasília), em São Januário, contra o Botafogo.