Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has already made some high-profile signings while in charge in the Midlands and is now reportedly eyeing a swoop to improve on his options across the final third.
Aston Villa's 2023/24 season…
Following their impressive form last term that saw the Villans go from relegation contenders to booking their place in the Europa Conference League, many wondered how Emery would manage to continue his side's swing in momentum at Villa Park come 2023/24.
Youri Tielemans, Nicolo Zaniolo, Clement Lenglet, Moussa Diaby and Pau Torres were all secured during the summer for Aston Villa and their endeavors, alongside the likes of Ollie Watkins, among others already at the club, have put Emery's men in a commanding position as they look to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League.
With 12 games gone, Aston Villa sit fifth-placed in the English top-flight, having accumulated 25 points from an available 36. Finishing in this position could potentially guarantee entry to the Champions League in 2024/25 for Aston Villa, depending on certain factors, giving the Villans further food for thought as they continue to defy expectations in the West Midlands.
Acquiring quality in the January window could be key to their aspirations of one day hearing the famous Champions League music at Villa Park. According to Football Insider, Aston Villa plan on bringing in a striker come the New Year and former loanee Tammy Abraham is now believed to be on Emery's radar.
The report states that Colombia international Jhon Duran could leave the club temporarily in January, which may pave the way for Abraham to make a return to Villa Park; however, the England international is currently sidelined due to injury. Nevertheless, a fresh report has indicated that Aston Villa have now identified a possible alternative striking target to Abraham as Emery looks to widen his options in the final third.
Inaki Williams emerges as an Aston Villa target
According to a separate Football Insider report, Aston Villa are exploring a move for Athletic Club forward Inaki Williams and see the Ghana international as someone who could fit the bill as an ideal offensive addition at Villa Park, with Monchi and company getting to work on securing new arrivals.
Inaki Williams' La Liga statistics – 2023/24 (Transfermarkt)
Appearances
13
Goals
5
Assists
3
The outlet claim that Emery is a big fan of the 29-year-old, whose age isn't deemed to be a problem due to the fact the Spaniard is keen to install a ready-made striker in his plans for the second half of the campaign.
Labelled as a player "opponents fear" by Athletic Club manager Ernesto Valverde, Williams has been a livewire this term for his current employers, racking up around 2.8 shots, 1.7 key passes and 1.7 passes per match in La Liga (Williams statistics – WhoScored).
Despite England international Watkins being the undisputed number-one striker at Villa Park, Emery could do a lot worse than to turn to Williams as another weapon to utilise in his hunt for a top-four finish.
O LANCE! começará 2021 com uma grande novidade para o torcedor santista: uma parceria com o Diário do Peixe, mídia segmentada do Santos Futebol Clube.
A parceria consiste na produção de conteúdo do Diário para o LANCE!, aumentando ainda mais as notícias do Santos nas diversas plataformas do portal esportivo, no ar desde 1997. O acordo prevê a elaboração de matérias factuais, especiais, conteúdo de vídeo, galerias de fotos, entre outras ações.
A estreia será já em 4 de janeiro, dias antes da abertura das semifinais da Libertadores, com presença santista no duelo com o Boca Juniors.
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– Aumentar a quantidade de parceiros de qualidade é um dos pilares da estratégia do LANCE!. Nos últimos meses trouxemos para o nosso time uma gama de parcerias, como Grande Prêmio, Nosso Palestra, Voz do Esporte, mais conteúdo de NFL. O Diário do Peixe é mais um reforço do peso e apenas uma das novidades do LANCE! para 2021 – diz Daniel Bortoletto, gestor de parcerias do L!.
– O Diário do Peixe completou no mês de novembro três anos e essa parceria com o LANCE! chega para fortalecer ainda mais a nossa imagem de credibilidade no mercado. Somos uma mídia isenta, imparcial e apartidária, que busca trazer o máximo de informações ao torcedor santista, e com o LANCE! conseguiremos atingir milhões de torcedores que ainda não nos conhecem, pois a torcida do Santos é composta por 6 milhões de pessoas e o universo de crescimento que temos é enorme – diz Giovane Martineli, um dos responsáveis pelo DP.
Essa é a segunda parceria com mídia segmentada de clubes de futebol que o LANCE! concretiza. No mês de setembro, foi anunciado um acordo nos mesmo moldes com o Nosso Palestra, para a cobertura do Palmeiras.
Simon Storey, who joined the club in 2012, has overseen impressive growth in the club’s commercial revenue
George Dobell14-Nov-2018
Canterbury in the sunshine•Getty Images
Simon Storey is to leave his role as Derbyshire chief executive for the same role at Kent.Storey, who joined Derbyshire in 2012, has overseen impressive growth in the club’s commercial revenue and managed a significant ground redevelopment.While he has been unable to inspire any improvement in the club’s on-field fortunes, he has developed a fine reputation as a representative for the non-Test-hosting counties and is widely respected among administrators in the game. His family roots are also in Kent which is understood to have been a factor in the decision.Ryan Duckett, who has served as Commercial Director since 2014, has been appointed Interim Chief Executive at Derbyshire.Ben Green, meanwhile, who has been CEO at Kent since February, will move back to the position of chief operating officer. Paul Downton will continue in his role as director of cricket.”It has been a difficult decision to leave Derbyshire after almost seven years,” Storey said. “The Club has moved forward on so many fronts and I would like to say a big thank you to all the people who have supported me during my time as Chief Executive and backed the Club’s vision and pursuit of cricketing success.”The opportunity to lead the growth of the game across the entire Kent Cricket network including community, recreational and professional cricket, and to move back closer to my family roots, is one that I could not turn down.”
كشفت تقارير صحفية إسبانية، عن موعد عودة الدولي الإسباني بيدري جونزاليس، لاعب فريق كرة القدم الأول بنادي برشلونة.
اللاعب الإسباني تعرض لإصابة مع منتخب بلاده الأول في بطولة يورو 2024، أمام ألمانيا بربع النهائي، وهو ما أجبر المدرب دي لافوينتي على اللعب بـ داني أولمو بدلًا منه في مباراتي فرنسا وإنجلترا، في نصف النهائي والنهائي على الترتيب.
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بيدري جونزاليس يعاني من إصابة في ركبته، وعاد إلى تدريبات برشلونة اليوم لأول مرة منذ نهاية يورو 2024، رفقة الثنائي فيران توريس ولامين يامال.
صحيفة “سبورت” الإسبانية، أكدت أن بيدري من الصعب أن يشارك في افتتاحية الموسم بالدوري الإسباني أمام فالنسيا بملعب ميستايا، بسبب عدم تعافيه بشكل كامل.
برشلونة يواجه ميلان ثم موناكو وديًا قبل مواجهة فالنسيا في افتتاح الدوري الإسباني يوم 17 أغسطس الجاري على ملعب ميستايا.
وأشارت التقارير إلى أن بيدري قد يكون جاهزًا للمشاركة كبديل في مواجهة أتلتيك بلباو بالجولة الثانية، والتي ستكون يوم 24 أغسطس على ملعب لويس كومبانيس (المونتجويك).
Everton are weighing up a move to bring a promising young talent back to the Premier League next summer, according to a fresh report.
Everton's season so far
The Toffees have made a disappointing start to the new campaign having won just four, drawn two and lost seven of their opening 13 fixtures, and whilst things haven’t been going as hoped on the pitch, they have been a lot worse off it.
Victories
Draws
Defeats
Brentford (3-1)
Sheffield United (2-2)
Fulham (1-0)
Bournemouth (3-0)
Brighton and Hove Albion (1-1)
Aston Villa (4-0)
West Ham United (1-0)
Wolves (1-0)
Crystal Palace (3-2)
Arsenal (1-0)
Luton Town (2-1)
Liverpool (2-0)
Manchester United (3-0)
After being found guilty of breaching the top-flight’s profit and sustainability rules, Sean Dyche’s side recently received a ten-point deduction meaning that they now find themselves in the relegation zone and second from bottom in the table.
The Goodison Park outfit could therefore be limited as to how active they are in the market in the new year, but with their sights firmly set on making new additions later in the summer, they have highlighted Leicester City’s right-winger Kasey McAteer as a potential ideal target.
The Foxes star has worked his way up through his club’s youth ranks to get promoted to their first-team, where he’s made a total of 17 senior appearances to date (Transfermarkt – McAteer statistics), and the 22-year-old’s form has caught the eye of the owner.
Farhad Moshiri monitoring Kasey McAteer
According to Football Transfers, Everton are keeping tabs on McAteer, alongside Crystal Palace as both admirers consider making an approach where a deal could be available next summer.
"Everton and Crystal Palace are monitoring Leicester City’s Kasey McAteer, FootballTransfers can reveal. Sources have informed us that Everton's league position will be a factor in any decision that McAteer makes. His ambition is to be in the Premier League and does not wish to sign for a club that could drop back down to the Championship.
"McAteer is also enjoying his time at Leicester during their push for promotion and it's thought that any move may be made in the summer transfer window instead of halfway through the season."
Leicester City forwardKasey McAteer.
Everton could recruit "extreme talent" in McAteer
Despite not having loads of senior experience under his belt, McAteer has scored five goals in 13 appearances across all competitions this season, so he’s really showing what he’s capable of in the final third when it comes to posing a threat to the opposition’s defence.
The Northampton-born starlet is also a versatile operator having been deployed in eight different positions over the pitch since the start of his career, including on both the left and right flanks, four roles in the midfield and two in the defence, and Dyche would surely love the chance to mould that versatility to fit his needs.
Enzo Maresca’s “extreme talent”, as hailed by journalist Josh Bunting, additionally only pockets £5k-per-week (Leicester salaries), so he would be a nice and affordable option to bring on board, making this a deal that chiefs surely have to pursue if financially possible at the end of the current campaign.
O Palmeiras foi o único vencedor nos três jogos que abriram a 29ª rodada do Brasileirão neste sábado. A equipe alviverde superou o Sport, por 1 a 0, fora de casa, e se manteve firme no G6. Já o Grêmio empatou sem gols com o Fortaleza, também longe de seus domínios, e desperdiçou a oportunidade de assumir a vice-liderança. Coritiba e Athletico também não saíram do zero.
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The PSL franchise said the former Pakistan captain had agreed to be a mentor for the 2019 season, but then changed his mind and wanted to play in the league
Umar Farooq19-Nov-2018
The two captains, Darren Sammy and Misbah-ul-Haq pose with the PSL trophy•Associated Press
Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has backtracked on his agreement to be a mentor with Islamabad United in the PSL, because he wants to play in the 2019 season, according to the franchise. Misbah, it is understood, is likely to be picked by Peshawar Zalmi in the Gold category.Islamabad said it had reached an agreement with Misbah, 44, in the lead up to the PSL player draft on November 20, but he had changed his mind and did not want to be just a mentor. Before changing his decision, Misbah reportedly offered Islamabad – his former franchise – his services as a player but the franchise was not keen.Misbah played eight matches for Islamabad in the 2018 PSL and batted only four times – making 57 runs at a strike-rate of 75. He has not played T20 cricket since March this year.”Islamabad United, the winners of the inaugural HBL PSL and the defending PSL champions, would like to update our fans that Misbah-ul-Haq might not be a part of the franchise in the fourth edition of the Pakistan Super League, due to a late change of decision,” the franchise said. “In the weeks leading up to the draft, Islamabad United had reached an agreement with Misbah-ul-Haq regarding his appointment as the mentor of the franchise for PSL 4 and the editions going forward. This is in line with ISLU’s ethos of developing and nurturing not only emerging players but also senior players as they move to the next phase of their careers. ISLU was hence delighted to receive the written confirmation to this affect.””Despite having reached that agreement the franchise was informed yesterday that Misbah wished to stay in the player draft for PSL4 for consideration as an active player. As Islamabad United has already announced its retentions and has a specific strategy for the draft, picking Misbah as a player may not be possible for the franchise.”While this is an unexpected turn of events, we respect Misbah’s decision and would like to thank him for invaluable contribution to the rise of ISLU, and would like to wish him the best in his future endeavours.”On November 20, the six PSL franchises will gather in Islamabad to pick players and complete their squads ahead of the 2019 season, which is scheduled to begin on February 14 in Dubai. Last week, the teams had finalised which players had been retained from the 2018 squads and which players had been let go.
Manchester United may still be the Premier League's form side – with five wins from their last six top-flight outings – yet it certainly doesn't feel that way for those of a Red Devils persuasion, particularly amid their woes on the continent.
While Erik ten Hag's men still have a slim chance of securing progression to the knockout stages of the Champions League heading into the final game week, their hopes were largely extinguished following another errant showing away to Galatasaray in midweek.
As has been the way for United in Europe this season, their woes defensively overshadowed a spirited attacking display, having been held to a 3-3 draw despite having led both 2-0 and 3-1 throughout the thrilling contest.
That high-scoring affair has ensured that the Old Trafford outfit have now conceded 14 goals from just five group games so far this term, with that undoubtedly not the record of a side that would be deserving of booking their place in the last 16.
Although the club's fortunes in the league have been somewhat improved of late, Ten Hag must surely learn some lessons from Wednesday's draw, ahead of another mouthwatering meeting away to Newcastle United at St James' Park.
The major talking point heading into today's match-up with Eddie Howe's side will be the selection of under-fire goalkeeper, Andre Onana, with the Cameroonian's head potentially on the chopping block following yet another chaotic and errant outing in Istanbul.
Andre Onana's performance vs Galatasaray
It is fair to say that Onana's time at United got off to a shaky start, notably making a colossal blunder against Bayern Munich in the Allianz Arena in the opening game of the group, while also producing a calamitous display at home to Galatasaray – having memorably been chipped by Mauro Icardi from close range.
The 27-year-old – who signed on a £47.2m deal from Inter Milan over the summer – had appeared to have turned a corner, however, following a last-gasp penalty save against FC Copenhagen, while in the league he has now helped to keep the joint-most clean sheets in the division.
With things beginning to look brighter for the polarising stopper, his midweek showing has thrust him back into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, having first been wrong-footed by Hakim Ziyech's first-half free-kick, before again turning his former Ajax teammate's set-piece into his own net in almost comical fashion.
Such a dismal display – which earned the man in the sticks a lowly 5.9 match rating, as per Sofascore – has ensured that questions are once again being asked of his status as Ten Hag's first-choice pick, with Turkey international Altay Bayindir still waiting in the wings.
If the latter man is not able to get a chance now after Onana's European horror show, then when will he ever be able to get a look in?
With reports indicating that the ex-Inter man is fearing he may lose his place if he heads off to AFCON in the New Year to represent his country, Ten Hag could make the change even sooner starting with the trip to Tyneside.
Andre Onana drew attention away from how poor 6/10 Man Utd man was v Gala
This 6/10 man let Manchester United down alongside Andre Onana in the side’s 3-3 draw with Galatasaray.
ByAdam Scully Nov 30, 2023
Not that Onana should be the only casualty of the midweek collapse, with teammate Victor Lindelof another who deserves to be plonked back onto the bench.
Victor Lindelof's game by numbers vs Galatasaray
With the likes of Jonny Evans and Lisandro Martinez currently sidelined – and with Raphael Varane not considered an option at left centre-back by the United boss – Lindelof has been the preferred pick alongside Harry Maguire of late in the heart of the backline.
That selection has been centred around the Swede's perceived superior quality on the ball to Varane in that left-sided berth, notably spraying a delightful lofted pass out to Marcus Rashford in the build-up to Alejandro Garnacho's stunner against Everton.
Victor Lindelof
Such ability in possession can not cloud the 29-year-old's shortcomings as a defender, however, as he was no doubt exposed in the end-to-end nature of Wednesday's encounter.
As journalist Alex Turk noted, the former Benfica man just "isn't very good at defending", while content creator Alice Abrahams noted that it looks as if he is "scared of defending", albeit while winning five of his five aerial duels.
Previously a player whom Jose Mourinho suggested can get "bullied" in the centre of defence, the experienced asset undoubtedly had some 'meek moments' against the Turkish giants, as per Manchester Evening News' Samuel Luckhurst, who awarded him just a 6/10 match rating as a result.
Victor Lindelof's 2023/24 Premier League season by numbers
11 games (9 starts)
1 goal
1 assist
90% pass accuracy rate
0.8 tackles per game
0.7 interceptions per game
33% aerial duels won
40% total duels won
Stats via Sofascore
Such woes were evidenced by the fact that Lindelof also lost possession on eight occasions and enjoyed a pass accuracy rate of just 79%, with his match rating of 6.3 the lowest of any starting player for the Red Devils.
The reasons why Victor Lindelof shouldn't start against Newcastle
If Ten Hag is keen to stop shipping goals, then ousting Lindelof from his starting berth could be the way to go against a typically rampant and ferocious Magpies side.
In truth, the £120k-per-week asset can get 'bullied' as Mourinho suggested, having won just 40% of his total duels in 11 league appearances this season – Varane, by contrast, has won 70% of his total duels from his eight top-flight appearances.
As much as the Dutch tactician may want to get his side playing out from the back in a free-flowing manner, getting back to basics by turning to an out-and-out defender like the four-time Champions League winner could be an obvious solution.
Alternatively, with Ten Hag previously outlining his preference to have a left-footer in that role, the return of Luke Shaw from injury could present a short-term option, with the Englishman lining up in that berth on numerous occasions last season.
The long-serving full-back has slotted back in smoothly at left-back in recent games – notably providing a deft, flicked assist for Bruno Fernandes' thunderous strike earlier this week – yet with Sergio Reguilon available to take on that attack-minded role, Shaw could move more centrally alongside England colleague, Maguire.
Either way, after the latest car-crash performance from United's defensive unit, Lindelof – as well as Onana – should be resigned to a watching brief at St James' this evening.
O atacante Talles Magno voltou a balançar as redes neste domingo no clássico contra o Botafogo. O Cruz-Maltino venceu por 3 a 0 em São Januário contando com uma excelente atuação do camisa 11 que abriu o placar. Na sequência como titular sob o comando de Vanderlei Luxemburgo, o atacante teve nota de 8.2 segundo o aplicativo ‘Sofascore’, a maior do jogador na competição.
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Com isso, o jovem atleta foi eleito o melhor da partida em seu reencontro com o Botafogo, adversário em sua estreia como profissional em 2019, quando Luxemburgo o promoveu para a categoria principal.
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– Só tenho a agradecer ao Vanderlei por confiar no meu futebol. Ele sempre me ajudou, conversamos bastante na sua chegada, recebi muitos conselhos, estou escutando bastante e voltando a jogar o futebol que sempre joguei. O dia a dia com ele é diferente e com certeza eu consegui recuperar a confiança. O grupo está unido num só objetivo, que é tirar o Vasco dessa situação ruim no campeonato. Sei que temos total capacidade de fazer isso e a atuação de ontem foi um primeiro passo para concluirmos nossa meta até o final do Brasileiro – ressaltou o jogador.
Na atual temporada, Talles Magno disputou 39 jogos, com 3 gols marcados, todos em clássicos estaduais. Além disso, o camisa 11 também concedeu seis assistências, números que fazem dele o maior garçom da equipe Cruz-Maltina na temporada 2020/2021.
É a segunda vez que Luxemburgo e Talles se reencontram. Vale destacar que na primeira passagem do professor pelo Gigante da Colina, em 2019, foram 15 jogos disputados sendo 12 como titular, o tornando peça importante para salvar a equipe do rebaixamento. Desde a chegada do treinador, o Vasco tem contado com novas opções de atletas oriundos das categorias de base e o atacante destacou a importância disso para a equipe.
– Fico feliz em ver o Vasco contando com o meninos que subiram, eu passei pelo mesmo processo e sei como é diferente sair da base e disputar um campeonato tão grande como a Série A pelo time profissional. A categoria tem muita qualidade e provou sendo campeão da Copa do Brasil. Eu sempre vou torcer para que os meus companheiros tenham oportunidade, aumenta a qualidade e a concorrência, mas o Vasco ganha muito com isso – finalizou.