He's Gyokeres 2.0: Arsenal in talks to sign "one of the best CFs in Europe"

While Arsenal have made their fair share of big signings in summers past, it would be fair to say the way the club has acted in recent weeks is somewhat unprecedented.

Andrea Berta and Co have already secured the services of Martin Zubimendi and Kepa Arizabalaga for a combined £65m, and on top of that, David Ornstein has confirmed that Christian Norgaard’s £15m transfer has been completed.

Furthermore, the links to Noni Madueke don’t seem to be going anywhere, and most exciting of all, it looks more like a matter of when, rather than if, the club will announce the signing of Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres.

The Swedish international could be a total game-changer for the Gunners, and interestingly, if reports are to be believed, the club could be looking to sign another dynamic attacker who’s a lot like him.

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For much of the summer, the forward who looked most likely to join Arteta’s side was Benjamin Sesko. However, since it was revealed that RB Leipzig were asking for up to €100m, which is approximately £86m, the club’s focus shifted to Gyokeres.

The pivot to the Sporting CP star has been rapid, as an agreement on personal terms has already been reached, and talks between the two clubs are progressing, with some reports claiming that the final fee will be up to £70m including add-ons.

Interestingly, the North Londoners do not seem content with just the one forward signing, though, as they are also keen on Ademola Lookman.

At least that’s according to a recent report from The Athletic, which has revealed that Arsenal have held discussions concerning the Atalanta star.

The report claims that while the Gunners are fans of the talented international, they do not want to pay the Italian side’s valuation, which some reports have claimed is as high as £55m.

It could be a complicated transfer to get over the line, but given Lookman’s incredible ability, it’s one worth fighting for, especially as he’s won comparisons to Gyokeres.

How Lookman compares to Gyokeres

When it comes to Lookman’s similarities with Gyokeres, the first place to start is with the statistical side of things.

Ademola Lookman for Atalanta

According to FBref, the Swedish international was the fifth most similar forward to the Nigerian ace in last season’s Champions League.

The best way to understand how they reached this conclusion is to examine some of the underlying metrics in which the pair ranked closely, which include things like goals per shot and shot on target, passing accuracy, key passes and more, all per 90.

Lookman & Gyokeres

Statistics per 90

Lookman

Gyokeres

Goals per Shot

0.18

0.18

Goals per Shot on Target

0.45

0.44

Passing Accuracy

82.2%

80.0%

Key Passes

2.64

2.50

Aerial Duels Won %

33.3%

30.8%

All Stats via FBref for the 24/25 UCL Season

However, the similarities go beyond these statistics, as just like the Sporting star, albeit to a slightly lesser extent, the Atalanta star has been “one of the best forwards in Europe” in the words of journalist Oma Akatugba recently.

For example, in the 22/23 season, he racked up a brilliant haul of 23 goal involvements in 33 games, which he then followed up with an even better tally of 27 in 45 games the following year.

Then, last season, for the third consecutive campaign, the “world-class” 27-year-old, as dubbed by journalist John Bennett, continued to blow opposition teams away by producing another 27 goal involvements, this time in just 40 games.

Ultimately, whether it’s down to their underlying numbers or the sheer weight of goals and assists they produce, it’s easy to make comparisons between Lookman and Gyokeres.

Lookman’s recent form

Season

22/23

23/24

24/25

Appearances

33

45

40

Minutes

1858′

2809′

2871′

Goals

15

17

20

Assists

8

10

7

Goal Involvements per Match

0.69

0.60

0.67

Minutes per Goal Involvement

80.78′

104.03′

106.33

All Stats via Transfermarkt

Therefore, if Arsenal really want to supercharge their attack this summer, they should do what they can to bring in both of them.

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Kevin Sinclair the latest casualty as Mark Wood steps up pursuit of 100mph

Ben Stokes believes Wood could reach three-figure mark after Windies allrounder brutally bounced out of the series at Trent Bridge

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Kevin Sinclair was bounced out by a brute of a delivery from Mark Wood•Getty Images

Ben Stokes believes Mark Wood could join Shoaib Akthar and Shaun Tait as the only Test bowlers to register a delivery at 100mph.Wood was electric throughout the second Test at Trent Bridge, his first appearance of the summer, beginning with a four-over opening burst on day two. He clocked a top speed of 97.1mph in his third over – the fastest delivery of his Test career – with none of his deliveries in that opening spell registering below 90.But it was a brutal delivery on Sunday that drew the most attention – and winces – fracturing the left forearm ofKevin Sinclair, West Indies’ offspinning allrounder, and ruling him out of the third and final Test at Edgbaston. He will be replaced by Gudakesh Motie.Sinclair, the sixth man out as West Indies were skittled for 143 in Nottingham on Sunday, wore a sickening blow while attempting to fend off a 92mph bumper from Wood. The ball ballooned up into the cordon, where it was taken by Zak Crawley. Sinclair reviewed the dismissal before dropping to one knee and calling for the physio. DRS showed impact with the sweatband of his left glove, upholding the on-field decision, as England moved closer to an eventual 241-run win, and a 2-0 series lead.Related

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Though he did not reach 97 again, Wood maintained high speeds throughout the match. After striking Alick Athanaze on the head at the end of day two, first-innings centurion Kavem Hodge – who had earlier been dropped at slip by Root off Wood’s bowling – jokingly begging for mercy, saying: “Hey, I have a wife and kids at home!”Sinclair was not so lucky, though he had been more than willing to engage Wood on the field. The pair exchanged a few words, and, at one point, Sinclair gestured to Wood that his pace was down after negotiating a previous short delivery with relative ease. He soon discovered the hard way that this was not the case.Mark Wood clocked a top speed of 97.1mph in the second Test•Gareth Copley/Getty Images

Stokes, a close friend of Wood’s for almost 20 years as they rose through the Durham academy, reckons three figures cannot be ruled out altogether but is more than satisfied with the heat his fast bowler has been serving up to date.”He seems to be getting closer and closer to that,” said Stokes. “But I’m happy with what he’s doing right now to be honest.”Being able to sustain that pace is quite phenomenal. Look at his average speeds every time he plays a Test match – it’s always above 90mph. That says a lot about his fitness. It’s all fine and well trying to bowl one spell above 90. But every spell he bowls for England, he’s clocking over 90mph, and that’s a great thing to have as a captain.”I don’t know if he’s actually too bothered about it. One day, everything might click, or the speed gun might be wrong. We probably wouldn’t hear the end of it. Who knows? He’s got it in the tank. He’s been close a couple of times. Maybe one day.”Despite displaying a remarkable consistency of speed and accuracy across 28 overs in the match, Wood only returned one wicket in each innings. It was the continuation of a peculiar theme for the 34-year-old who, unlike most English pace bowlers, boasts better figures overseas than at home.Of his 110 career dismissals, 59 have come away from home at an average of 28.23, compared to 51 at 35.21 in England. His 5 for 34 against Australia at Headingley last summer was his first five-wicket haul on these shores, with one each in West Indies (2019), South Africa (2020) and Australia (2022).Nevertheless, the England management know just how valuable Wood is, and demonstrated as much by handing him a three-year central contract last October. Stokes believes this could well be the home summer Wood blows a batting line-up apart.”Even in his second or third spells, you have to hold your hands up and celebrate what we have there. He’s got the heart of a lion. He runs in spell after spell, ball after ball.”Although he didn’t get the rewards he wanted last week, he knows he affects the game in more than just wickets. That showed last week. I think someone will pay this summer, either West Indies this game or Sri Lanka.””The whole game changes. When his name gets read out, the whole crowd is up, then when the speeds are on the big screen, everyone gets going. Woody is always looking up at the screen as well to see what he’s clocking. That’s part of his place in the team. He knows he’s in the team to not only bowl skilfully, but also fast.”

'That's playing cricket in England' – Duckett defends umpires' light call

England opener says crowd “saw quite a good day’s cricket” after early close greeted by boos

Valkerie Baynes06-Sep-2024As the booing sounded from a good-sized Oval crowd who felt they were being robbed when the umpires ushered players from the field for a second and final time on a weather-blighted day, Ben Duckett, for one, didn’t see the need to argue.He was already out, having scored a rapid-fire 86 in conditions that should have suited Sri Lanka after they had won the toss, his innings having laid the foundation for England’s impressive 221 for 3 from just 44.1 overs possible on the opening day of the third and final Test. Given the scoreline – and storyline – with Ollie Pope making a defiant run-a-ball 103 not out, Duckett felt spectators had got their money’s worth.”I think they saw quite a good day’s cricket in the short amount of time there was,” Duckett reflected at the end of a day which had included an earlier stoppage for bad light, which lasted nearly three hours through the middle of the day, and the another just before 6pm that sparked the angry reaction in the stands and ultimately led to stumps being called half an hour later.”That’s living in England and playing cricket in England, they’re the conditions. It’s very easy to sit there as a supporter and want to see more cricket but if it does get really dark and more dangerous, we’re the ones out there playing. I did make a joke saying if they wanted to bowl double spinners before lunch they could do. They weren’t conditions for that. Both sides did it at Old Trafford, went double spin, but when the lights were on and the ball was nipping around a bit, the umpires were taking us off and we’re going to have to go with their rules.”Related

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The earlier interruption seemed particularly contentious with conditions not appearing vastly different to those that greeted an on-time start. It did become darker and the faintest mist gave way to a light rain shower while the players were off for the first time but in an afternoon session that ran from 3.10pm to 5.10pm the light was as good as it had been all day. As the gloom threatened to return, it signalled the beginning of the end.Duckett said the batters weren’t consulted ahead of either stoppage, with the umpires directing the players from the field, and while he gave no indication that he wanted to go off for the first – on the contrary he highlighted having to “start again” afterwards – he was resigned to having to abide by their decision.”I’m sure if it was that same Aussie attack last summer, bowling in those conditions, you’d probably want get off the field,” Duckett added. “It does have a big impact when those lights are on and they’re fully on and the ball starts swinging and nipping around a bit more. To be honest, it’s got nothing to do us. You don’t really get the option any more. If the umpires take you off you’ve got to go with their decision.”Sri Lanka had opted for a pace-heavy attack, dropping spinner Prabath Jayasuriya, and clearly missed a trick by failing to take early wickets under overcast skies and following heavy rain through the early hours of the morning.Aaqib Javed, Sri Lanka’s fast-bowling coach, put that down to his charges becoming carried away by the promise of the conditions and failing to execute as a result.”What we did wrong is we didn’t get the good areas because there was a lot going on in the mind, ‘oh this is the best day of swing bowling,’ and that chance of taking wickets and sometimes trying to calm them down, excitement levels, it’s sometimes too much,” he said. “So far I think we’ve been doing really good with the new ball, the bowlers, but today I would say they got carried away with the expectations. When you have high expectations, then you go down very quickly because there are bowlers looking at each other, [saying] ‘oh my God, that was the best opportunity, missed it!'”A little bit of disappointment but there’s still a lot in this game so we have to show our character tomorrow morning, the bowlers will rest and come up with something better than this. We got it wrong in the morning with excitement, overexcitement, I would say.”Lahiru Kumara conceded 81 runs in 12.1 overs for his two wickets, while Asitha Fernando went wicketless for 58 runs from 14 and Vishwa Fernando ended the day with 0 for 29 from seven. Milan Rathnayake was the other wicket-taker with 1 for 34.

أحمد حسن عن تصريحات حسام غالي: علينا الالتزام بما قاله محمود الخطيب

علق أحمد حسن، قائد منتخب مصر السابق، على التصريحات التي أدلى بها حسام غالي عضو مجلس إدارة النادي الأهلي، بشأن الملفات التي تحدث عنها داخل القلعة الحمراء.

وكان حسام غالي أدلى بتصريحات في إحدى البرامج حول موقفه من الترشح في انتخابات الأهلي، كما تحدث عن الملفات التي تدور داخل مجلس إدارة الأهلي، مما أدى جود حالة من الغضب داخل مجلس إدارة القلعة الحمراء.

وقال حسن خلال برنامجه “الكابتن” المذاع على قناة “النهار”: “ليس لدي تعليق على تصريحات حسام غالي، لكن لا أحد يشكك في حسام غالي أنه رجل صاحب مواقف وشخصية وواضح، أنا حديثي عن الاختلاف في وجهات النظر”.

وأضاف: “حسام غالي أخطا أو لم يخطئ ليس موضوعي، لكن لماذا في خلال 24 ساعة فقط تم الهجوم على غالي بهذا الشكل من خلال لجان إلكترونية وشن هجوم غريب ضده”.

وتابع: “أريد أن أسال سؤال، بمناسبة التوقيت، حسام غالي لو تحدث بعد خروجه من مجلس الإدارة كان سيقال له لماذا لم تتحدث وأنت موجود، عندنا تحدث وهو موجود يُلام ويقال التوقيت خطأ، هو تحدث وانتهى وأوضح رأيه، لماذا التشكيك فيه أنه لا يحب النادي الأهلي ويغل على النادي الأهلي؟ الجميع يخرج له الدفاتر القديمة”.

وأكمل: “لما لا توجد ثقافة اختلاف، لا اختلاف أن حسام غالي هو تاريخ وأسطورة في النادي الأهلي، لماذا نهدر تاريخ شخص عندما يتحدث عن وجهة نظره؟ قد تصيب وتخطأ”.

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وواصل: “حسام غالي كان داعمًا لـ محمود الخطيب، وجماهير الأهلي هي من أطلقت عليه أسطورة وكابتانو وترى فيه رئيس الأهلي القادم، لماذا تم محو كل هذا بعد الإعلان عن وجهة نظره”.

وأتم: “مثلما قال الكابتن محمود الخطيب، الكيان هو الباقي، فلابد من الالتزام بذلك واحترام وجهات النظر للجميع، إذ يوجد خطأ في توقيت الحديث من حسام غالي، نتحدث معه ولكن لا نمحوا كل شيء”.

Man Utd now "fully expect" to seal deal for "sensational" £70m star soon

Manchester United now “fully expect” to sign a “sensational” £70m star soon, as they want him to take part in their pre-season tour, according to transfer expert Graeme Bailey.

Man Utd looking to sign new forward

It has been a slow start to the summer transfer window for Man United, with Matheus Cunha their only high-profile arrival to date, and they have also faced issues getting some of their own players off the books.

There has been a great deal of speculation surrounding the futures of Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford, with Liverpool even reportedly coming forward to sign the England international, although Barcelona seems like a more likely destination.

However, United legend Teddy Sheringham has now weighed in on Rashford’s situation, making the bold claim that he hopes Rashford doesn’t end up at the Spanish side, as he doesn’t deserve the move.

The other main transfer saga surrounding Man United this summer centres around Bryan Mbeumo, with Ruben Amorim identifying the Brentford forward as a player who could help solve his side’s attacking issue.

There has now been a new update on United’s Mbeumo pursuit, with Bailey telling The Boot Room that the Cameroonian is growing frustrated by the lack of progress.

The transfer expert said: “United are very frustrated, as is the player. But again, they are keeping pretty quiet. Officially.

“The guaranteed money is the main obstacle still… this was seen as a minor issue two weeks ago, yet that is still the main problem. Man United are telling Mbeumo they still fully expect him to be on their pre-season tour.”

It is little wonder that the Red Devils are starting to grow tired of the negotiations, given that Brentford have recently raised their asking price to around £70m, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe determined to pay no more than £65m.

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While Ratcliffe should not be pressured into forking out an amount above his valuation of the Brentford star, the saga needs to come to an end soon, especially with the player himself now growing frustrated by the lack of progress.

£70m is, of course, a lot of money to spend on a player who is unproven at the highest level, but the former Troyes man performed remarkably well in the Premier League last season, amassing 27 goal contributions in 38 outings.

Lauded as “sensational” by Sky Sports commentators, Mbeumo could be a fantastic signing for United, so it is promising news they expect him to take part in their pre-season tour, with Amorim’s side set to take on Leeds United in Sweden in two days’ time.

Rodrigues challenges India to bounce back from shock New Zealand loss

Early setback leaves form team with ground to make up in highly competitive Group A

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How India bounce back from their T20 World Cup upset at the hands of New Zealand will demonstrate the character of the side, Jemimah Rodrigues says.It will also have a huge bearing on their semi-final prospects with Group A – the tournament’s ‘group of death’ – delicately poised just two days in following New Zealand’s 58-run victory in Dubai on Friday and Pakistan’s fightback against Sri Lanka in Sharjah on the opening day.Australia, the defending champions and title favourites, open their campaign on Saturday against Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, South Africa defeated West Indies by 10 wickets in the earlier game on Friday to join Bangladesh at the top of Group B, with Bangladesh to play England on Saturday.And it will require some turnaround from India. Bowled out for 102 chasing 161 for victory, none of their batters passed captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s 15 runs from No.3, and only five reached double-figures, including Rodrigues with 13 batting at No. 4. For New Zealand, seamers Rosemary Mair and Lea Tahuhu took 4 for 19 and 3 for 15 respectively.”Today would be the game we would like to forget, because this is a World Cup,” Rodrigues said. “We need to keep moving on and keep picking ourselves up. We can’t stay stuck at this game. We need to pick ourselves up, and I think that will show the character of this team.”We know every game from here is so crucial for us. We know that, but at the same time, we’re going to go one game at a time and just make sure we stick to our process and do our job well. If we can do that, I think we play our best cricket, I think we can win matches.”New Zealand laid the foundation for victory with a 67-run opening stand between Suzie Bates and Georgia Plimmer, who attacked the powerplay, followed by captain Sophie Devine’s powerful 57 not out from 36 balls.Related

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It was quite the turnaround for a side whose T20 World Cup in 2023 was over as soon as it had begun with heavy defeats to Australia and South Africa, and who lost all eight games they played – including five T20Is – against England in June and July.But Rodrigues said her side wasn’t necessarily caught off-guard by New Zealand attacking in the powerplay.”They came out with a lot of intent,” she said. “We did create opportunities, but unfortunately we didn’t make the most of them. Then the way we came back after the start was … I mean, not many positives in this game, but still, going forward, we need to have the right approach because the tournament is not over. We need to take some positives from this game and a lot of learnings from this game.”It’s not the easiest of conditions, it’s really hot here in Dubai, but I think we’ve got enough time to get used to the conditions so we don’t give an excuse, like it’s too hot or whatever it is. We just need to do our job and win the match for the team. So when it comes to conditions, I think we are very used to the conditions. It’s got better from the first day we’ve come here. So I think we are very prepared for this and all of us stay in India, so we are very familiar to such conditions.”Rodrigues also said India weren’t rattled by a controversial moment in the 14th over of New Zealand’s innings. India thought they had run out Amelia Kerr, who had hit a Deepti Sharma delivery towards long-off and run a single with Devine. As Harmanpreet Kaur gathered the ball, the batters attempted a second run, just as Deepti took her cap back from the umpire. Harmanpreet threw the ball in and Richa Ghosh broke the stumps with Kerr short of her ground but the ball was deemed to have been dead, sparking heated discussions between Harmanpreet and the India team management with the umpires. As it turns out, Kerr was dismissed two balls later.”We know how important Amelia Kerr’s wicket is and yes, at that moment it felt a little, ‘why didn’t it go in our favour?'” Rodrigues said. “But at the same time, I think we did what we could. We spoke to the umpire, then we had to accept the decision of the umpire and move on. I think that’s what we did really well, that we just moved on from that and we got her out pretty soon. So that worked for us.”

حارس مارسيليا يروي كواليس واقعة طرد كارفاخال في مباراة دوري أبطال أوروبا

تحدث حارس مرمى نادي أوليمبيك مارسيليا، عن تفاصيل الواقعة التي حدثت بينه وبين قائد ريال مدريد، داني كارفاخال، والتي أدت إلى طرد الأخير، خلال مواجهة الفريق الفرنسي مع العملاق الإسباني يوم أمس الثلاثاء بدوري أبطال أوروبا.

كارفاخال تعرض إلى الطرد بعدما دخل في احتكاك مع حارس مرمى نادي مارسيليا، جيرونيمو رولي، حيث تمت مراجعة اللقطة من قبل تقنية الفار وطرد الظهير الأيمن بعد ذلك.

واستطاع ريال مدريد قلب تأخره بهدف أمام مارسيليا إلى انتصار مثير بهدفين مقابل هدف واحد على ملعب سانتياجو برنابيو.

واعتدى كارفاخال على رولي بدون كرة وضرب حارس المرمى بالرأس، ما أدى إلى طرد اللاعب البالغ من العمر 33 عامًا في النهاية.

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واعترف رولي في تصريحات نقلتها صحيفة “ماركا”، أن كارفاخال كان يعلم أنه أخطأ في هذه اللعبة والتي أدت إلى طرده في النهاية.

وقال رولي عن طرد كارفاخال: ”كانت لحظة فاصلة في المباراة، كان كارفاخال وحيدًا وكنت أقترب منه بيدي، حيث أنادي زميلي ليأتي ويغطي أمامه، ثم أبعد يدي”.

واختتم رولي في حديثه: ”بدأنا نتجادل أنا وكارفاخال، ثم اقترب مني وضربني برأسه من أسفل أنفي إلى أعلى، ربما بسبب فارق الطول، لم أبالغ قط في ردة فعلي وأدرك فورًا أنه أخطأ، هذا كل شيء لكن أنفي بخير، كان يؤلمني لكن كل شيء كان على ما يرام”.

وقدم رولي مباراة بطولية أمام ريال مدريد، حيث حقق حارس مرمى ريال سوسيداد السابق رقمًا قياسيًا وأصبح أكثر حارس مرمى يقوم بعدد تصديات في شوط واحد من بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا منذ موسم 2004.

Romano: Man Utd now in contact over move for 23 y/o star on main shortlist

Manchester United are beginning to lay their transfer priorities on the table and have stepped up their interest in a key target at Old Trafford, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Man Utd finalise Bryan Mbeumo deal

There have been weeks of speculation surrounding Bryan Mbeumo’s move to Manchester United from Brentford. However, he has now arrived at Carrington and is set to seal a transfer to the Theatre of Dreams imminently.

The Cameroon star is set to bolster Ruben Amorim’s attack for a fee that could reach £71 million, inclusive of add-ons, and Romano has delivered the decisive news that he will officially join the Red Devils in time for the Premier League Summer Series.

In light of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro coming in at Chelsea, Manchester United have also turned their attention to Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson after missing out on Hugo Ekitike and Viktor Gyokeres.

Despite his £100 million valuation, Jason Wilcox is keen to cut a deal at a more affordable figure if the Senegal international is permitted to leave Stamford Bridge permanently.

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Modern-day transfers take a different form when it comes to their structure. Manchester United are reported to have agreed personal terms with Valencia midfielder Javier Guerra. Still, it remains to be seen whether they can reach a club-to-club arrangement on a fee.

Entering a transitional period following a poor showing last year, the Red Devils will look to offload several fringe players to ensure they can recruit new personnel without violating PSR regulations.

Truly, it feels like there is nobody off-limits bar a select few, so it will come as no surprise to hear Amorim is keen on adding competition to an area that has proved problematic in recent years.

Romano: Man Utd make contact regarding Senne Lammens

According to world-renowned transfer reporter Romano, Manchester United have made “initial contact” to be informed on Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens’ situation, and the 23-year-old is said to be on their “main” shortlist if Amorim chooses to change tact between the sticks.

Aston Villa stopper Emiliano Martinez is another name being closely watched, albeit any move for the Argentina international would come at a greater financial cost.

Putting Andre Onana’s future in doubt, Lammens kept 10 clean sheets in 44 appearances last term across all competitions, conceding 56 goals.

Senne Lammens for Royal Antwerp.

Labelled “exciting” by Football Talent Scout – Jacek Kulig, the 23-year-old maintained a save percentage of 81.9% over the last 365 days relative to his peers and is a rising star who could be a future number one at Old Trafford for years to come.

However, you get the feeling any deal would be reliant on Onana moving elsewhere, which may create a waiting game for all concerned.

ترتيب هدافي الدوري الإسباني بعد ثنائية فيران توريس وهدف مبابي

عزز الفرنسي كيليان مبابي مهاجم ريال مدريد، رصيد أهدافه في جدول ترتيب هدافي الدوري الإسباني، بعدما أحرز هدفًا في شباك إسبانيول.

وواجه ريال مدريد خصمه إسبانيول على ملعب “سانتياجو برنابيو” ضمن مباريات الجولة الخامسة للدوري الإسباني لموسم 2025-2026.

وسجل مبابي الهدف الثاني لريال مدريد بشباك إسبانيول في الدقيقة 47 مع بداية شوط المباراة الثاني، بعد تمريرة من فينيسيوس جونيور.

ورفع فيران توريس رصيده في ترتيب الهدافين حيث أحرز هدفين لصالح برشلونة أمام خيتافي، بمنافسات الجولة ذاتها في الدوري الإسباني. ترتيب هدافي الدوري الإسباني

1. كيليان مبابي، ريال مدريد، 5 أهداف.

2. فيران توريس، برشلونة، 4 أهداف.

3. فيدات موريكي، مايوركا، 4 أهداف.

4. إيتا إيونج، ليفانتي، 3 أهداف.

5. رافينها، برشلونة، 3 أهداف.

6. تاجون بوكانان، فياريال، 3 أهداف.

7. أدريان ليسو، خيتافي، 3 أهداف.

8. مير، إلتشي، 3 أهداف.

9. روميرو، ليفانتي، 3 أهداف.

10. لامين يامال، برشلونة، هدفان.

11. فينيسيوس جونيور، ريال مدريد، هدفان.

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Unadkat extends contract with Sussex till 2026

The left-arm quick first played for them in 2023 and then helped them to the Division Two title in 2024

ESPNcricinfo staff11-Oct-2024

Jaydev Unadkat celebrates a breakthrough with Jack Carson•Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Jaydev Unadkat will continue his association with Sussex after extending his contract with them for the 2025 and 2026 County Championship seasons. He will be available for the final run-in in both seasons.”When I came to Hove last year, I wasn’t sure what was on offer in the County Championship and how would I adapt to it. But after a few games now, I can definitely say Hove is my home away from home and Good Old Sussex by The Sea has my heart,” Unadkat was quoted as saying in a release by the team.”Everyone at Hove is very pleased and excited that Jaydev [Unadkat] has signed a two-year extension and will be returning to the Club for the next two seasons,” Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace said.”Jaydev’s quality on the pitch has been so evident for everyone else to see, but just as importantly his qualities as a person make him one of the most popular and nicest guys any team could wish for.”Unadkat first signed for Sussex in 2023, and took 11 wickets in three matches. He returned to the team in 2024 and took 22 wickets at an average of 14.40 in five games, helping Sussex win the Division Two title.Unadkat is currently leading Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy, which got underway on Friday.

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