خسر فريق النادي الأهلي، أمام نظيره الشباب، بثلاثية أهداف مقابل هدف، في المباراة التي أقيمت بينهما، اليوم الأحد، ضمن منافسات بطولة الدوري السعودي “دوري روشن”.
وتواجه الأهلي مع الشباب، في إطار الجولة 31، على ملعب استاد نادي الشباب، لمباريات الدوري السعودي للموسم الحالي.
وسجل هدف الشباب الأول، اللاعب محمد الثاني، في الدقيقة 26 من عمر الشوط الأول للمباراة.
وجاء الهدف من مرتدة رائعة من لاعبي فريق الشباب، وصلت الكرة إلى محمد الثاني ليسدد في مرمى الأهلي إدوارد ميندي.
وأضاف الثاني لفريق الشباب، المغربي عبد الرزاق حمد الله في الدقيقة 33، بمراوغة داخل منطقة الجزاء لمدافعي الأهلي ويسدد في مرمى الحارس السنغالي.
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وقلص الفارق للنادي الأهلي، اللاعب الإسباني جابرييل فيجا في الدقيقة 36، بتسديدة من داخل منطقة الجزاء.
وعاد المغربي عبد الرزاق حمد الله، سجل هدفًا ثانيًا له وثالثًا لفريقه، عند الدقيقة 65 من عمر اللقاء، بعدما انطلق بالكرة وراوغ بشكل رائع وسدد في مرمى الفريق الأهلاوي.
وشهدت المباراة، حالة طرد للاعب المغربي عبد الرزاق حمد الله، بعد اشتباك بين لاعبي الفريقين عند الدقيقة 75 من عمر اللقاء. اشتباك شبابي أهلاوي ينتهي ببطاقة حمراء لعبدالرزاق حمدالله
وبتلك النتيجة، يحتل فريق الشباب، المركز السادس بترتيب الدوري السعودي، برصيد 54 نقطة، بينما النادي الأهلي يتواجد في المركز الرابع بـ 61 نقطة.
وكان الأهلي قد توج مؤخرًا ببطولة دوري أبطال آسيا للنخبة، في نسختها الأولى بالشكل الجديد، ليحصد اللقب القاري الأول في تاريخه منذ مشاركته في المسابقة. أهداف مباراة الشباب والأهلي في الدوري السعودي
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Hansi Flick compared Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski to Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Borussia Dortmund clash.
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Barcelona are on the verge of sealing their berth in the last-four stage of the Champions League as they carry a 4-0 lead to Germany to face Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of their quarter-final fixture. Ex-Dortmund star Lewandowski stole the limelight in the clash at Montjuic last week as his brace sealed a comprehensive win for the Catalan giants.
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With the brace against Dortmund, Lewandowski reached the 40-goal mark in a season for the eighth time in his remarkable career. Ahead of the second leg, Blaugrana boss Hansi Flick hailed the Polish forward as he compared the star striker to Al-Nassr icon Ronaldo.
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Speaking to reporters, the German coach said: "When you play at this level at this age… on one hand, it comes down to his fitness, and on the other hand, he takes great care of himself. Like Cristiano Ronaldo, he has an amazing physical structure. He is very professional and controls all factors to deliver optimal performance."
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After facing the Bundesliga club on Tuesday, Flick's side will be back in action in La Liga on Saturday as they take on Celta Vigo at home.
Lamine Yamal has been setting the world alight with Barcelona, and Robert Lewandowski has now revealed how he plans to celebrate with him.
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Barcelona's front three of Yamal, Lewandowski and Raphinha showed exactly why they are being touted as the favourites for the Ballon d'Or this season as the Catalan side beat Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. Yamal, the youngest of the group, scored the fourth goal of the night and celebrated his goal by dancing with Alejandro Balde. Lewandowski, who is also a keen dancer and almost 19 years older than the Spaniard, has revealed that he will dance with Yamal only once he turns 18.
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Speaking after the game, Lewandowski was asked why he hasn't danced with Yamal yet, to which the Polish striker told CBS Sports: "Because he is not 18 yet. We will wait until he is, and then we can hang out together… I tell him 'Lamine, we should wait until you're 18, then maybe we can dance somewhere."
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Lewandowski scored twice against his former side, Borussia Dortmund, on Wednesday evening and brought up his 40th goal of the season for Barcelona. However, the 36-year-old has now revealed that he has completely lost count of how many goals he has scored so far. In an interview with CBS Sports Golazo, Lewandowski was asked whether he knew how many goals he has scored, and replied: "Over 40? 41, 42 something like that?"
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WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?
Yamal, Lewandowski and Raphinha have scored a total of 82 goals so far this season, and they are looking to lead Barcelona to their third European treble. They are currently leading the standings in La Liga, are in the final of the Copa del Rey and have one foot in the Champions League semi-final.
Manchester City have held back with their spending in the January transfer window. A terrible run of form between October and December meant the Citizens are only fourth in the Premier League, with 38 points to their name. The 12-point gap between them and Liverpool seems like it could be too big to close.
Yet, that has not stopped them from spending copious amounts of money to try and fix the issues. Two of those have been defensive signings, bringing in Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens for £33.6m plus add-ons. Brazilian talent Vitor Reis also joined the club from Palmeiras for £29.6m.
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Not only have they brought in some defensive reinforcements, but City have also added some attacking depth to the squad, notably signing Omar Marmoush.
Why Man City signed Omar Marmoush
The deal for City to sign Marmoush was confirmed on Thursday morning, just hours after their 4-2 defeat away to Paris Saint-Germian in the Champions League. The Egyptian forward cost an initial £59m, with City set to pay an extra £4.2m in add-ons.
It has been a really impressive season for the 25-year-old so far. The forward has 20 goals and 14 assists in just 26 games across all competitions for Eintracht Frankfurt, registering a goal involvement in all but seven matches.
Perhaps the best contribution from the Egyptian this term came against Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. He scored twice and assisted once in a 3-3 draw versus Vincent Kompany’s side, a hugely impressive performance against one of Europe’s heavyweights.
Although he can play out wide or as a second striker, Marmoush has mainly played as a centre-forward this term. That is exactly what the Citizens need, with Erling Haaland the only recognised number nine in the first-team squad.
However, if the 2022/23 treble winners had put their faith in the academy talents they produce, there is another player who could have seamlessly fitted into the City squad this season.
The academy star Man City let get away
The player in question here is Ipswich Town striker and former City academy star Liam Delap. It has been an extraordinary season so far for the 21-year-old, since making a £20m move to East Anglia over the summer.
Delap was part of a golden generation in the City academy, which included the likes of Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers. There is certainly an argument to say that City should have kept all of those players, given what they have gone on to achieve. However, selling Delap should be right up there given they sold Julian Alvarez last summer.
So far this season, the England U21 international has eight goals and two assists in 21 games for the Tractor Boys. That is impressive in itself, but even more so when you consider how much Kieran McKenna’s side are struggling; they currently sit 18th in the Premier League.
The former City star has scored and assisted in the same game three times this season, including matchwinning contributions away to Tottenham Hotspur and at home against top-four contenders Chelsea.
He has proven why he is a “top striker in the making”, as football talent scout Jacek Kulig described him.
His underlying numbers via Sofascore this term are impressive. Like Marmoush, he is clearly a clinical striker, with a 22% conversion rate to go along with his eight goals. Delap also works hard off the ball, winning 4.5 duels per game.
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Valued at a reported £50m by Ipswich according to journalist Simon Phillips, the striker’s trajectory this season has been immense. Whilst his numbers are not on the same level as Marmoush, he is playing for a side threatened with Premier League relegation.
Perhaps Pep Guardiola’s side could have saved themselves the money and kept Delap rather than buying the Egyptian striker. Although the Frankfurt talent joins the club on the back of some good form, maybe the Citizens should have put trust in a key member of their 2020 FA Youth Cup-winning side.
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Liverpool have made contact with an “unbelievable” Bayern Munich player over a stunning move to Anfield in the summer transfer window, according to a new update.
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Left-back looks like a key area of the pitch for the Reds to focus on this summer, with Andy Robertson suffering a disappointing season. At 30, the Scot looks past his best, following seven-and-a-half years of intense football at Anfield, while Kostas Tsimikas only feels like a good squad option.
Bournemouth ace Milos Kerkez has been linked with a move to Liverpool, with the Premier League leaders believed to be leading the race to snap him up at the end of the current campaign. The 21-year-old would represent an exciting long term addition, coming straight in as a key player at the same time.
AFC Bournemouth's MilosKerkezin action with Brighton & Hove Albion's Danny Welbeck
Meanwhile, Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes has been mentioned as an option for the Reds, should Arne Slot demand further quality in the middle of the park in the summer. He has averaged 3.1 tackles per game across 20 Premier League appearances this season.
Speaking of midfielders, Real Madrid ace Aurelien Tchouameni also continues to be linked with Liverpool, being seen as an alternative to Martin Zubimendi, who looks increasingly likely to complete a move to Arsenal. The Reds wanted him back in 2022, but he chose to move to the Santiago Bernabeu from Monaco instead.
Liverpool make contact with "unbelievable" star
According to The Boot Room, Liverpool have made contact with Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies about a switch to Anfield at the end of the season, when he will become a free agent despite his €50m (£42m) transfer value.
Arsenal are in the same position as the Reds, but the Canadian is believed to favour a move to Real Madrid instead, telling them both he plans to move to the Spanish capital when his Bayern contract expires.
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Davies is arguably the most exciting possible option to replace Robertson as Liverpool’s first choice left-back this summer, considering he is widely seen as the best player in Europe in his position.
The 24-year-old is a four-time winner of Canada’s Footballer of the Year award, with his electric pace making him such a devastating player to watch. Joshua Kimmich has hailed his £182,0000-a-week Bayern teammate as “unbelievable”, while Rio Ferdinand has heaped praise on him.
Sadly, it does look as though Davies has made his mind up when it comes to his future, with the lure of Madrid difficult to turn down for so many players.
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Should the Bayern superstar be off the table for Liverpool, Kerkez should be considered a fantastic alternative, having registered three assists in the Premier League this season, also averaging 2.5 clearances per match, showing that he can excel both in and out of possession.
There is a bigger squeeze than ever to fit in all the bilateral cricket alongside global events and the expanding domestic leagues
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Test cricket will continue to run alongside the BBL in most years, but white-ball-only players should be available•Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
Mind the BBL gap Cricket Australia have made the BBL a top priority under new chairman Lachlan Henderson with a fresh broadcast deal looming in 2024. It has faced numerous hurdles recently with the proliferation of rival leagues in the UAE and South Africa even as it tries to recover from the impacts of Covid-19. CA had previously said it would like a free window in January, which now has a crunch of leagues, to allow Australia’s international stars to play in the BBL. The plan has been partially successful.Australia don’t have any white-ball commitments in January over the next four years, but there will be Test cricket that will take the multi-format players away. They are scheduled to host West Indies in two Tests in mid-January 2024 as the ODI World Cup in October-November 2023 creates a squeeze on Australia’s home summer. Meanwhile, in January-February 2025, there is a two-Test tour of Sri Lanka. That series will need to be played before the Champions Trophy, which does not leave CA much room to keep the Test players at home for the BBL. Then, in early 2027, Australia will make another unusual summer away trip to India to play five Tests in January and February.CA’s head of scheduling, Peter Roach, confirmed that CA had tried to create a January window. “That was the priority to try and free the white-ball players so they can compete in the whole BBL,” he told ESPNcricinfo. “But we understand Test cricket works in that window as well. So it’s trying to find that balance between the opportunity for everyone to play versus making sure that our Test product is still really strong.”Related
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Homeward March There is another significant knock-on effect of the five-Test tour of India in 2027. Australia have not hosted a Test in March since 1979 with their home matches played almost exclusively between November and January each year, with the exception of the rare winter series. But, in the new FTP, there will be two Tests against Bangladesh in March 2027 with the home summer essentially split in half by a trip to India. Australia begin that home summer with limited-overs matches against England in November 2026 before hosting Tests against New Zealand over Boxing Day and New Year. Then, after heading to India, they will return to host Bangladesh at a time when traditionally only Sheffield Shield cricket has been played in Australia. It will also be just the second time Bangladesh have played a Test series in Australia, with the first coming way back in 2003. It will also complete a run of ten Tests in four months for Australia to finish their 2025-2027 WTC cycle.Back-to-back West Indies One of the vagaries of Australia’s new FTP is that they will host West Indies for Test matches in consecutive home summers because of the new World Test Championship starting next year. They visit for two Tests in December this year during the final stages of the current WTC cycle, but the new one starts afresh thereafter and Australia are drawn to host them again the following summer for two more Tests. It’s understood CA did try to change the order of the series to avoid the back-to-back visits but it was unable to find a solution. Australia will also travel to the Caribbean in 2025 for three Tests and three ODIs.In 2027, Bangladesh are scheduled to play their first Tests in Australia since 2003•AFP via Getty Images
Winter cricket back in northern Australia Australia are hosting Zimbabwe and New Zealand in the coming weeks during late winter in the north of the country and will have more internationals during that period in years to come with the climate in the Northern Territory and North Queensland perfect for cricket. Australia have experimented with winter cricket previously, starting with ODIs under the roof at Docklands in Melbourne in 2000 and 2002, to Test matches in Darwin and Cairns in 2003 and 2004, before abandoning the concept after an ODI series against Bangladesh in 2008.It wasn’t a popular offering for local broadcasters as it clashed with the football codes that dominate the winter airwaves. But they will host ODIs and T20Is with South Africa in August of 2025 and then a Test, and T20Is ODIs against Afghanistan in July and August of 2026. “We hope that [winter cricket] becomes a little bit more regular,” Roach said. “I don’t think it’ll be every year but we know those games will be really well supported by all those fans and we also know the fans around the country, whilst they’re deep into their footy season, still relish the opportunity to watch some cricket during our winter months.”The Afghanistan question Australia were set to host Afghanistan in a one-off Test last year prior to the Ashes but it was postponed after the Taliban seized control in Afghanistan with CA taking a stance on women being prevented from taking part in the sport (the game had previously been postponed from 2020 due to Covid-19). Australia have two bilateral commitments against Afghanistan in the new FTP – an away T20I series in August 2024 and the aforementioned tour in northern Australia in 2026 – which will mean the CA board may have to make another decision on their position depending on the situation when the series are played.More broadly, CA knows it will need to pull its weight in playing the developing nations and alongside the away T20Is against Afghanistan will also tour Ireland for white-ball matches in 2024.”We want world cricket to be really strong, and it’s not going to be really strong if we restrict ourselves to a handful of opponents,” Roach said. “Having the opportunity to go and play these opponents, developing countries in some respects, is something we’re really focused on doing. Not so much to be a good citizen, it’s the right thing to do because we know what value it brings to our players and also the players in the opposing teams.”Australia’s men’s FTP 2023-2027 (* = home series)2023-24 Jun: World Test Championship Jun/Jul: England vs Australia (5 Tests) Sep: South Africa vs Australia (5 ODIs, 3 T20Is) Sep: India vs Australia (3 ODIs) Oct/Nov: ODI World Cup – India Nov/Dec: India vs Australia (5 T20Is) Dec/Jan: Australia vs Pakistan (3 Tests)* Jan/Feb: Australia vs West Indies (2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is)* Feb/Mar: New Zealand vs Australia (2 Tests, 3 T20Is)2024-25 Jun: T20 World Cup – West Indies and USA Aug: Afghanistan vs Australia (3 T20Is) Aug/Sep: Ireland vs Australia (3 ODIs, 1 T20I) Sep: England vs Australia (5 ODIs, 3 T20Is) Nov: Australia vs Pakistan (3 ODIs, 3 T20Is)* Dec/Jan: Australia vs India (5 Tests)* Jan/Feb: Sri Lanka vs Australia (2 Tests) Feb/Mar: ODI Champions Cup – Pakistan2025-26 Jun: World Test Championship Jun/Jul: West Indies vs Australia (3 Tests, 3 ODIs) Aug: Australia vs South Africa (3 ODIs, 3 T20Is)* Oct: New Zealand vs Australia (3 T20Is) Oct/Nov: Australia vs India (3 ODIs, 5 T20Is)* Dec/Jan: Australia vs England (5 Tests)* Feb: Pakistan vs Australia (3 T20Is) Feb/Mar: T20 World Cup – India and Sri Lanka Mar: Pakistan vs Australia (3 ODIs)2026-27 Jun: Bangladesh vs Australia (3 ODIs, 3 T20Is) Aug: Australia vs Afghanistan (1 Test, 3 T20Is)* Sep/Oct: South Africa vs Australia (3 Tests, 3 ODIs) Nov/Dec: Australia vs England (3 ODIs, 5 T20Is)* Dec/Jan: Australia vs New Zealand (3 Tests)* Jan/Feb: India vs Australia (5 Tests) Mar: Australia vs Bangladesh (2 Tests)*
Everton are eyeing a late move for an “unbelievable” striker following Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s latest injury setback, according to reliable reporter Ben Jacobs.
Calvert-Lewin sidelined with injury
David Moyes has been left concerned by the injury sustained by Calvert-Lewin in his side’s 1-0 Premier League victory away at Brighton & Hove Albion.
The 27-year-old has an undesirable injury record, and his latest setback could keep him on the treatment table until the end of February, meaning a new striker may need to be brought in before the deadline.
There is also doubt about the Englishman’s long-term future at Goodison Park, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season, and with rumours swirling about Beto also departing, Moyes definitely needs to strengthen at striker.
Jacobs has now dropped an update on a forward the Toffees could target before deadline day, revealing they are considering a “late-window” loan for Evan Ferguson, who is now increasingly likely to depart the American Express Stadium.
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West Ham United, AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal are also interested in Ferguson, and Brighton are now willing to sanction his departure, changing their stance after previously being unwilling to let him leave.
David Ornstein has reported Everton are keen on a striker, with Calvert-Lewin and Armando Broja sidelined, but while the Brighton forward is likely to remain in the Premier League, the Merseyside club are not among the favourites for his signature.
Ferguson tipped for future success
Although this season hasn’t been the breakout campaign the Irishman would have been hoping for, he is still very young at 20-years-old, and he has previously been tipped for success by former Brighton staff members.
The young forward has largely been limited to minutes as a substitute this term, but he has previously demonstrated a keen eye for goal in the Premier League, picking up six goals in each of the last two seasons.
Ferguson, who may be valued at £45m by the Seagulls, is not yet the finished article, but it may be worth taking a punt on him this winter, especially considering Everton are short on options.
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A loan move could also suit the Toffees this winter, given their need to comply with financial rules, before re-assessing their options to replace Calvert-Lewin at the end of the season, should he be unwilling to sign a new contract.
A knee injury has seen Fakhar Zaman miss out on Pakistan’s squad for the 2022 T20 World Cup, while Shan Masood, who is yet to play a T20I, has been called up.Fakhar was named as one of the travelling reserves, though, along with Mohammad Haris and Shahnawaz Dahani.Shaheen Shah Afridi, who is currently sidelined with a knee injury, was named in the main squad as Pakistan look to get him fit in time for the global event. Mohammad Hasnain, meanwhile, edged out Dahani.Related
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Afridi and Fakhar were also absent from the 18-member roster for the upcoming seven-match T20I series against England.”Fakhar Zaman has also been rested from the England T20Is so that he can recover from the knee injury he sustained when he landed awkwardly while fielding in the final [of the Asia Cup],” chief selector Mohammad Wasim said.A PCB release stated: “Afridi is expected to resume bowling early next month and will join the squad in Brisbane on October 15. Wasim Jr has been included after recovering completely from the side strain he suffered during the Asia Cup.”Changes can be made to the squad till October 15, without needing the approval of the World Cup’s technical committee.Masood is part of the squad for the England series as well, while allrounder Aamer Jamal and legspinner Abrar Ahmed have received maiden international call-ups. Both impressed in the ongoing National T20 Cup. The first match of the series is on September 20 in Karachi, which will host four games in total before the series moves to Lahore for the final three matches.ESPNcricinfo Ltd
After the England series, the team will head to New Zealand, where they play a T20I tri-series against New Zealand and Bangladesh in Christchurch from October 7-14.Pakistan play their first World Cup match against India at the MCG on October 23. They will also play New Zealand, Afghanistan and two qualifiers in the group stage before the top two sides go to the semi-finals.T20 World Cup squad: Babar Azam (capt), Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Shan Masood, Usman Qadir : Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris, Shahnawaz DahaniEngland series squad: Babar Azam (capt), Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Mohammad Hasnain, Haider Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Aamer Jamal, Iftikhar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Haris, Khushdil Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani, Shan Masood, Usman Qadir, Abrar Ahmed
Still looking to sign another defender before the January transfer window slams shut, Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly submitted an opening bid to sign one particular target who Vitor Pereira loves.
Wolves transfer news
With just six days until the deadline, Wolves still have it all to do and find themselves one point adrift of safety to undo the good work that Pereira initially completed on arrival. Already this month, they’ve welcomed Emmanuel Agbadou to boost their defensive options but reports suggest that they’re still looking for further reinforcements in that department.
Names such as Eric Garcia have been threatening to steal the headlines as he looks to complete a departure away from Barcelona, but it remains to be seen whether Wolves will swoop in and secure his signature. The former Manchester City man would certainly be an interesting option given his Premier League experience and those in the Midlands are in no position to wait for the perfect opportunity to arrive.
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If it’s not to be Garcia, however, then it looks as though those in the Midlands have set their sights on a defender who Pereira has worked with in the past. According to AS Marca, Wolves have now made an opening bid worth £1m to sign Bright Osayi-Samuel from Fenerbahce with Pereira keen to work with the versatile right-back for a second time.
With Southampton, Crystal Palace and Fulham also reportedly interested in Osayi-Samuel, Wolves will be hoping that their bid is enough to win the race for a player set to leave Fenerbahce for free when his contract expires at the end of the season.
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In their final opportunity to sell, the Turkish club could hand Wolves a bargain deal before the transfer window slams shut and Pereira the chance to reunite with his former defender in the Midlands.
"Blistering" Osayi-Samuel could replace Ait-Nouri
With Rayan Ait-Nouri’s future still in doubt at Molineux, it should come as no surprise to see Wolves turning their attention towards a player who can play as both a right and left-back this month. If their current star does depart amid links to the likes of Manchester United, then Pereira could swiftly welcome an option who previously played 21 games in his system at Fenerbahce.
A move to Wolves would also be a significant one for the Nigerian, who’d be completing a return to English football for the first time since leaving Queens Park Rangers in 2021.
Bright Osayi-Samuel
It was during his time at Loftus Road that Osayi-Samuel earned impressive praise from former manager Mark Warburton, who told the Brent & Kilburn Times after victory over Cardiff City in 2020: “He’s been very good in spells in games but today he was consistent from the first whistle to the 75th minute. I’m not sure many teams have that blistering pace. As long as he knows how to use it and that’s the key for him learning the game.”
Now, almost four years on from leaving QPR, Osayi-Samuel could finally get the chance to make his mark in the Premier League.
After a dismal run of form in the Premier League over the last couple of months, it’s no surprise to see Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola delving into the market to try and strengthen his squad.
The Citizens went on a run of just one win in their last 13 games before winning three in a row over the last week, as they look to salvage anything they can from the 2024/25 campaign.
They currently occupy sixth place in the Premier League, six points off second place Arsenal, with Champions League qualification possibly still on the cards despite the poor recent form.
With 18 league outings remaining between now and the end of the campaign, anything is possible for Guardiola’s men – but it looks as though they may have to concede the league title to Liverpool given the 12-point game and a game in hand.
However, new additions could inject a fresh impetus into the side, whilst also opening the door for numerous players to depart the Etihad for a new challenge.
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Following the 8-0 FA Cup thrashing of League Two Salford City on Saturday night, Guardiola confirmed that full-back Kyle Walker missed the clash after handing in a transfer request a couple of days prior.
The 34-year-old is undoubtedly coming to the back end of his professional career, possibly having one more final pay day in him, with AC Milan one of the sides reportedly exploring a move for the England international.
Since his switch in 2017, he’s been a fantastic servant to City, making over 300 appearances and winning countless trophies – but it looks as though his time at the club is now coming to an end.
As for incomings, journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed that a deal was edging closer for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush after personal terms were agreed with the Egyptian forward.
The 25-year-old, who has scored 14 Bundesliga goals in 16 games, has an €80m (£67m) price tag on his head, but Romano confirmed that positive talks were held between the two clubs, with a deal expected to be done next week.
However, Marmoush may not be the last deal completed by the board in January, with rumours murmuring over a potential deal for another star in the coming weeks.
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Manchester City's dream Kevin De Bruyne upgrade
Belgium international Kevin De Bruyne will finish his career as one of the best midfielders to ever grace England’s top flight with his stupendous passing range allowing for countless goals during his spell in Manchester.
He joined City in a £55m deal from Wolfsburg back in the summer of 2015, subsequently going on to make over 400 appearances during his near decade as a player at the Etihad.
De Bruyne has registered 165 assists – an average of one every 2.4 games he’s featured in over a 10-year period – a staggering feat, but like Walker, the 33-year-old is entering his final years as a professional with injuries starting to frequently creep in.
As a result, rumours linking Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala over a move to the Etihad have persisted, with the latest coming last week from German outlet BILD.
His current deal with the German giants expires in the summer of 2026, opening the door to a potential switch to the Premier League to join up with Guardiola’s side either this window or in the near future.
Germany star Jamal Musiala
When comparing his stats to current star De Bruyne, the 21-year-old has massively outperformed the experienced ace, potentially being the perfect player to replace the fan-favourite in the North West.
Musiala, who’s previously been dubbed “one of the best players in the world” by Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer, has registered more combined goals and assists in 2024/25, offering the likes of Erling Haaland and potentially Marmoush more opportunities to boost their already goal tallies.
Games played
13
13
Goals & assists
11
5
Progressive carries
3.6
2.6
Shot-on-target accuracy
48%
29%
Pass accuracy
82%
77%
Take-ons completed
3.3
0.9
Take-on success
51%
47%
The German has also completed more progressive carries per 90, whilst achieving a higher take-on success rate, having the quick feet and speed to glide past the opposition, something which De Bruyne may struggle to do towards the back end of his career.
It’s a real shame to be talking about the potential end for such a fan-favourite given all of his achievements since moving to the club, but it’s vital the hierarchy work quickly to identify replacements for such players as their career winds down.
Musiala – who initially came through the academy at Chelsea – has showcased in recent years he has all of the tools to be a success at the very top level for years to come, with the 21-year-old having bags of time to develop further and cement himself as an elite attacking midfielder.
It’s unclear how much a deal for the Bayern star would cost in the current window, but it would be worth testing their resolve given his contract scenario – enabling Pep to land the perfect upgrade on the Belgian superstar.
After Marmoush: Man City chase £70m ace who's "very similar to Bellingham"
After Omar Marmoush, Manchester City are looking to further raid Eintracht Frankfurt for a highly-rated midfielder compared to Jude Bellingham.