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كشف مصدر خاص بنادي الزمالك، النقاب عن تطورات صفقة القلعة البيضاء الجديدة، بالتعاقد مع لاعب بيراميدز، محمود صابر.

وكان صابر قد فسخ تعاقده مع نادي زد، الذي كان معارًا إليه من بيراميدز، بعد أن كان مقررًا نهايتها بنهاية الموسم.

وعلم “بطولات” أن نادي الزمالك يستعد لمخاطبة بيراميدز، من أجل التفاوض حول ضم محمود صابر بعد قطع إعارته من نادي زد.

معتمد جمال: أردنا الاطمئنان على ثنائي الزمالك في ودية عثماثون طنطا.. وتسجيل 8 أهداف أمر إيجابي

وأوضح مصدر خاص أن نادي الزمالك أنهى الاتفاق مع اللاعب على معظم تفاصيل التعاقد، وينتظر إنهاء التفاوض بين الناديين.

ومن المقرر أن يحسم الزمالك الصفقة، بعد أن يتم الانتهاء من فتح باب القيد وإنهاء الملف رسميًا خلال الأيام القليلة المقبلة.

الجدير بالذكر، أن محمود صابر يستعد لخوض غمار منافسات دورة الألعاب الأولمبية بباريس “أولمبياد” 2024، في أغسطس المقبل.

وكان محمود صابر قد شارك في 8 مباريات من أصل 10 مع نادي زد في الدوري، سجل خلالها هدفاً واحداً من ركلة جزاء وصنع أخر.

Liverpool could be set to lose James Milner this summer, with the club yet to enter talks about a new contract, according to a report from The Athletic.

Which Liverpool players are leaving this summer?

There has been a changing of the guard at Liverpool in recent times, with Sadio Mane choosing to join Bayern Munich in a £35m deal last summer, and now Roberto Firmino also looks to be heading towards the exit. The Brazilian forward has informed Jurgen Klopp he will be leaving at the end of the campaign, when his current contract is set to expire, news that came as a real blow to the manager, who wanted to keep him.

One player that Klopp has always been keen to keep hold of is Milner, with the £120k-per-week midfielder signing another one-year contract extension last summer, however it now appears as though his time at Anfield could be coming to an end…

As per a report from The Athletic, Liverpool are yet to open contract talks with the 37-year-old, despite the manager's eagerness to tie him down for an additional season, because he values his experience, leadership and versatility. The Englishman is keen to carry on playing and ideally wants to stay at Anfield for another year, but there has been no progress made since Klopp spoke about the possibility of a new contract way back in January.

As such, there is now a possibility that the veteran midfielder could leave the club in the summer, as he will be free to move elsewhere if no new deal is agreed before the end of the campaign.

Will Liverpool keep James Milner?

Considering the Liverpool boss is eager for the former England international to stay, and the player himself is willing to commit to a new contract, it seems a little strange that no progress has yet been made. It raises the question of whether senior figures at the club perhaps want to focus on bringing in younger options to bolster the midfield, with the Reds still said to be leading the race for Jude Bellingham.

That said, the former Leeds United man has proven himself as a reliable back-up option, being hailed "superb" by the media earlier this season, and Klopp clearly values his influence in the dressing room.

As such, Liverpool should look to offer Milner fresh terms in the near future, as he is still thought of in high regard by the manager, and he can always be relied upon to step in when required, making 32 appearances in all competitions this season.

Arsenal are reportedly eyeing up a potential move for Fulham defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha this summer.

The Lowdown: Another win

Arsenal secured another big win under their belt in terms of the Premier League title race, dismantling Fulham 3-0 at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon with all three goals coming in the first half.

Palhinha was out with suspension, and the game showed just how much the hosts missed him and how important he is to their midfield.

The Latest: Palhinha interest

As per The Sun, the Gunners are ‘monitoring’ Palhinha ahead of a potential move this summer, but will face competition from Manchester United, Newcastle United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur for his signature.

His value has more than doubled to £40m+ since Fulham signed him from Sporting for £17m last summer, after an impressive run of performances this season.

The Verdict: Sign him and Rice

It has been reported that Declan Rice is ‘likely’ to sign for the North Londoners from West Ham United this summer, and adding Palhinha would boost Mikel Arteta’s options in midfield in terms of quality significantly.

Hailed as a ‘special player’ by his former manager at Sporting Ruben Amorim, and ‘sensational’ by journalist Josh Bunting, Palhinha has been one of the standout midfielders not just in the Premier League, but in Europe over the past year, ranking in the 99th percentile for tackles per game as well as in the 93rd for clearances and 91st for aerials won per match (FBRef).

Lauded as an ‘artist’ by Bunting, the six-foot-three colossus is also tidy on the ball, and so would fit in nicely at the Emirates Stadium.

Manchester United remain interested in making a move for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice this summer despite reports to the contrary, according to a fresh transfer update.

The Lowdown: Rice rumours swirling

The England international will be a wanted man at the end of this season, with his current Hammers deal expiring in 2024 and no sign of him extending his stay at the club.

Rice has continued to be a vital player for West Ham this season, starting all 24 of their Premier League matches and averaging 2.1 tackles per game.

United had been linked with a move for the 24-year-old a number of times but a recent report from GiveMeSport claimed Erik ten Hag isn’t keen on signing him.

However, the saga seems to have taken another twist with this latest news…

The Latest: United still keen

According to Football Insider, the Red Devils are in fact ‘still hopeful’ of acquiring Rice’s services this summer, even though he would prefer to ‘stay in London’.

United believe they ‘can still convince’ the West Ham star to join them, with the midfielder described in the report as ‘one of the most sought-after players in world football’.

The Glazers apparently want to blow rival suitors Arsenal away with a monster move – Rice is expected to cost upwards of £100m.

The Verdict: Could be a sensational signing

Rice has already become such a dominant and influential player for England across two major tournaments, winning 39 caps to date, and he could be a fantastic signing for United.

The £60,000-a-week midfielder could complement Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes beautifully, possessing the box-to-box energy that someone like Christian Eriksen can’t provide week in week out.

Not only that, but Rice is someone who has the potential to become world-class in the coming years, with 24 still such a young age in a footballing sense, so United could be signing a future captain and real rising star in the middle of the park.

The price tag is likely to be eye-watering, which isn’t ideal, but with Ten Hag looking to turn his side into an even stronger outfit moving forward, it is hard not to see Rice improving them further, having been described as ‘magnificent’ by journalist Joe Chapman during the 2022 World Cup.

Chelsea are still interested in making a move for Borussia Dortmund and England ace Jude Bellingham this summer, according to journalist Matt Law.

The Lowdown: Bellingham Europe’s most wanted

The England international is one of the world’s most sought-after players at the moment, having produced a string of influential performances for club and country.

Bellingham is already a star man for Dortmund but he looks likely to leave this summer and Chelsea have been linked with a big-money swoop for him.

The Blues face plenty of competition for the 19-year-old’s services, however, with a number of their Premier League rivals keen on snapping him up.

The Latest: Chelsea still keen on signing

According to The Telegraph‘s Law, Chelsea are still keen on signing Bellingham in the summer, despite landing Enzo Fernandez in January.

The Blues are accepting that they are not necessarily the favourites to get their man, however, with others in front of them in the pecking order currently.

The Verdict: Game-changing addition

Bellingham could be a sensational signing for Chelsea if they managed to entice him to Stamford Bridge, with few players on the planet possessing more potential right now.

At 19, he has already won 22 caps for England and made 119 appearances for Dortmund, being described as a ‘superstar’ by Manchester United legend Roy Keane.

Bellingham could help transform Chelsea’s midfield, dovetailing beautifully with the similarly prodigious Fernandez and forming a world-class midfield for many years.

Despite his tender years, the Dortmund maestro already looks like a complete midfielder, averaging 3.2 tackles per game for England at the 2022 World Cup and also scoring ten times for his club side this term, in all competitions.

Liverpool have previously ‘looked at’ a deal to bring Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez to the Premier League, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.

The Lowdown: Revamp expected

Jurgen Klopp is expected to undergo a central midfield revamp in the summer and has already been linked with the likes of Jude Bellingham and Matheus Nunes, but another target has emerged in the form of the 25-year-old Mexico international.

Alvarez was a standout performer for his side at the World Cup in Qatar, and his performances in the tournament appear to have caught the eye of a trio of potential suitors from the top flight.

The Latest: Liverpool considered Alvarez

According to Jacobs (via CaughtOffside), Liverpool and Arsenal have both formerly considered a move for Alvarez, but FSG already made up their minds.

“Edson Alvarez is another name who could be on the move this summer.

“Arsenal considered Alvarez in January to a degree, but it became quickly clear Ajax didn’t want to do mid-season business. Liverpool have looked at Alvarez before and chose not to proceed and Newcastle are another club to have him at least loosely on their radar.”

The Verdict: Go for it…

Liverpool’s reasoning for not pursuing Alvarez is unknown, but should the opportunity to sign him arise at the end of the season, the hierarchy should act quickly to get a deal wrapped up.

The Adidas-sponsored star currently averages 2.4 tackles and the same number of clearances per game in the Eredivisie, and ranks in the 99th percentile for most aerial duels won every 90 minutes by midfielders across Europe.

Dubbed ‘charismatic’ and ‘tenacious’ by talent scout Jacek Kulig, Alvarez can also operate at centre-back which will be an attractive attribute to Klopp, making this a no-brainer of a move to add a serious injection of bite and versatility into a struggling midfield.

Wolves are closing in on the €17million (£14.9m) signing of exciting Flamengo midfield Joao Gomes, according to reliable journalist John Percy.

The Lowdown: Gomes strongly linked with move

In recent weeks, numerous reports have linked the 21-year-old with a move to Molineux, as Julen Lopetegui looks for fresh blood in the middle of the park.

Gomes is a highly-rated young prospect who has been catching the eye for Flamengo, already making 117 appearances and shining in a disciplined role.

There had been concerns a deal may fall short with Ligue 1 outfit Lyon swooping in with a higher bid, but it now looks as though Wolves may have got their man, following a significant update.

The Latest: Signing nearly completed

Taking to Twitter, Percy claimed that the move is set to be announced at some point next week once a medical is completed:

“Wolves are set to complete the €17m signing of Flamengo midfielder Joao Gomes. Gomes is expected to fly in for his medical early next week. Big signing for Julen Lopetegui.”

The Verdict: Shrewd midfield addition

This is an exciting piece of transfer business for Wolves, with Gomes someone who can come in and add legs and quality in a crucial area of the pitch.

In 29 Brazilian Serie A appearances this season, the youngster has enjoyed an 87.8% pass completion rate, which is only bettered by Nathan Collins (89%) at Wolves in 2022/23, of those to have made more than one Premier League start.

Gomes’ average of 3.2 tackles per game also highlights his off-the-ball influence and he could be a great foil for someone like Ruben Neves, freeing the Portuguese maestro to be a little more adventurous in attack, hopefully allowing him to register his first league assist of the season.

At 21, the Flamengo man is also a long-term signing for Wolves, and Lopetegui could see him as an influential piece of his jigsaw for many years to come.

Crystal Palace are believed to be interested in securing a reunion with Conor Gallagher in the near future, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.

The Lowdown: Gallagher’s superb Palace spell

The England international caught the eye during a hugely successful loan spell at Selhurst Park last term, winning the club’s Player of the Season award.

Gallagher scored eight goals and registered three assists in the Premier League, with the Eagles’ official website noting how he ‘played an instrumental part’ in a fine campaign which saw the club reach the FA Cup semi-finals.

The 22-year-old is now back at Chelsea but he has struggled to earn regular minutes this season, managing only nine league starts and one in the Champions League.

The Latest: Gallagher reunion mooted

Speaking to GiveMeSport, Jacobs claimed that Palace could look to re-sign Gallagher, with Sky Sports reporting during the week of the club’s interest in bringing him back to Selhurst Park.

The CBS Sports journalist said:

“It’s not unthinkable that an offer comes in for Conor Gallagher. I think Chelsea would be valuing him at around £40million and we know that Palace have always had an interest. Newcastle are there as well.”

The Verdict: Make it happen

This feels like a perfect move for all parties, with Gallagher no doubt keen to nail down a long-term Premier League future and potentially tempted by the thought of being a regular starter at Palace.

The fact that he already knows Vieira and the club so well after last season means that it wouldn’t be a risky move despite the £40m fee being quoted, and at 22, he should only improve even more in the coming years.

Chelsea boss Graham Potter recently described Gallagher as ‘fantastic’, and his average of 1.5 tackles per game this season – bettered by only four Eagles players – shows that he can be effective in his defensive work as well as going forward.

He could add the spark that Palace are perhaps missing in central midfield, providing chances for the likes of Wilfried Zaha, Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise ahead of him.

Liverpool have suffered their worst start to a Premier League season in a decade so far and unfortunately, the inconsistency in the team’s performance cost the side their progression in the Carabao Cup last night.

The Reds returned to action against Manchester City last night at the Etihad Stadium losing 3-2 which saw them crash out of the competition ahead of the quarter-finals.

However, Liverpool will have no time to rest on their laurels as their Premier League campaign resumes on Boxing Day when they visit Villa Park for their clash with Unai Emery’s Aston Villa.

Jurgen Klopp revealed some early team news ahead of the fixture claiming that Roberto Firmino has suffered a small injury, which has left the Liverpool forward line even further weakened.

Both Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota are out of action with long-term injuries over at least the next six weeks, leaving just Darwin Nunez and Mohammed Salah as the only natural forwards fit in the squad.

As a result, it may be worth exploring the transfer market when it reopens in the new year to bolster the attacking threat with Liverpool already linked to Ajax star Mohammed Kudus.

The Daily Mail have reported that the Reds are one of the clubs vying for the versatile attacking midfielder’s signature in 2023, and he could be just what Klopp needs to add depth.

Over 14 Eredivisie appearances this season so far, the versatile gem has scored five goals and completed 70% of his dribbles, as well as averaging 1.8 shots on goal and 2.6 duels won per game.

Not only that, the talented attacker ranks in the top 1% of his positional peers for pass completion and dribbles completed, as well as ranking in the top 5% for non-penalty goals, touches and progressive passes received, proving that he is one of the hottest prospects in Europe right now.

The Liverpool boss has already vocalised his admiration for the 22-year-old with Klopp hailing Kudus as “incredible” after he scored a stunning goal against his team in the Champions League.

Not only is Firmino currently injured but the Brazilian will also be out of contract at the end of the season, which could make way for Kudus to replace Liverpool’s number nine at Anfield.

Indeed, Kudus is not a number nine, however, Firmino is renowned for playing a much deeper false-nine role for the Reds and after the signing of Darwin Nunez, Klopp could replace Firmino with a player who can replicate the strengths he possesses in the deeper role instead.

With that being said, the signing of Kudus – who is likely to cost in excess of €40m (£35m) – could be a great piece of business for Liverpool especially if they can secure his signature in the new year, as adding depth in the more advanced positions could improve their performances in 2023.

Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Julen Lopetegui will have to make a decision regarding the future of Adama Traore in January, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

The Lowdown: Traore’s future

Traore has featured 12 times in the Premier League for Wolves this season, but his future at Molineux is uncertain, amid links to the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United in England, while Napoli, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid are pinpointed as potential options abroad.

The Spaniard’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season, leaving new boss Lopetegui with a key decision to make regarding his future…

The Latest: O’Rourke’s comments

In an interview with GIVEMESPORT, O’Rourke highlighted the choice that the manager is left with in the January window, saying:

“Do they decide now in this January transfer window to cash in on him rather than letting him walk away on a free transfer? That’s going to be a decision that they’re going to have to make.

“The new coach, Julen Lopetegui, will he decide to let him leave or maybe put him back in the team to try and help Wolves climb away from relegation trouble?”

The Verdict: Cash in

Although Wolves are undoubtedly now in a relegation dogfight, they may as well cash in on the winger, who has flattered to deceive for them throughout this Premier League campaign.

Despite once being lauded as ‘unique’ by former manager Nuno Espirito Santo, the £43k-per-week earner has been nothing of the sort since returning to Molineux from a loan spell with Barcelona, registering just one goal in 12 league outings this term, while not even featuring in the top ten highest performers at the club, as per SofaScore.

Consequently, Lopetegui should look to receive some money for Traore while he still can by selling him to an interested English club, with the funds raised then able to be used to strengthen the squad elsewhere.