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Ahead of the Premier League’s return this weekend, Newcastle United supporters are once again excited about the future. Let’s put it this way, it’s a long time since the dreary Alexander Isak saga played out in the north east.

The Magpies enjoyed back-to-back victories prior to the international break, hammering Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 4-0 in Brussels in the Champions League, before beating Nottingham Forest 2-0 at St James’ last Sunday; Bruno Guimarães and Nick Woltemade the scorers.

Next up, Eddie Howe’s team take on Brighton & Hove Albion in Sussex on Saturday, before a certain José Mourinho will bring his Benfica team to Tyneside the following Tuesday.

The Magpies undeniably boast a strong squad, but would this team be even better had they kept hold of talent who’s now giving the skipper, Bruno Guimarães, a run for his money?

Bruno Guimarães' importance to Newcastle

In the Saudi ownership-era, Newcastle United have really had two marquee players.

One is better known on Tyneside as he who must not be named, after he went on strike over the summer to force through a move to Liverpool.

Thus, the actions of Isak has only served to increase the love Geordies have for Guimarães.

Since arriving from Olympique Lyonnais for around £34m in January 2022, the Brazilian has accumulated 163 appearances in black and white stripes, scoring 24 goals and registering 27 assists.

He has been instrumental in Newcastle twice qualifying for the Champions League, as well as winning last season’s EFL Cup, their first major domestic trophy for 70 years.

Speaking on BBC 5 Live, Nigel Reo-Coker asserts that, alongside Sandro Tonalo and Joelinton, Newcastle currently boast the best midfield trio in the Premier League, with Guimarães very much central to that.

However, would this department of Howe’s team be even more formidable had they not been forced to sell a homegrown star?

When Newcastle were forced to sell their new Gazza

Back in the summer of 2024, Premier League clubs in danger of breaching PSR found a loophole involving trading players at massively inflated fees between themselves.

Chelsea, Aston Villa, Everton, Nottingham Forest and Newcastle were all involved in such moves, but the Magpies may have proved to be the biggest victims in the long run.

They were forced to sell Yankuba Minteh to Brighton for just £30m, while a swap, of sorts, was agreed with Forest.

They paid £20m for goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos, who played just 45 minutes for the club, while Elliot Anderson moved to the East Midlands for £35m.

Considering the Greek goalkeeper proved to be a burden more than anything else, currently on loan at Sevilla, essentially, Anderson was sold to Forest for just £15m, which now appears to be an absolute bargain.

His form at the City Ground led to Martin Keown describing him as a “nailed-on” starter for England at next summer’s World Cup, with Peter Crouch adding that he is a “far better player than he is given credit for”.

Anderson has started each of England’s last three matches, set to continue that streak in Latvia on Tuesday, having also started all 33 of Forest’s Premier League and Europa League fixtures since early December.

This underlines how he has become one of the first names on the team sheet for Nuno Espírito Santo and now Ange Postecoglou, as well as Thomas Tuchel, but how did his stats compare to those of Guimarães last season?

Anderson vs Bruno PL 24/25
Stats	Anderson	Bruno
Minutes	2,742	3,282
Goals	2	5
Assists	6	6
All statistics below are on a per-90 basis:
Chances created	1.2	1.4
Pass completion %	82%	84%
Duels contested	15.2	12.8
Tackles	3.1	2.3
Ground duel success %	49%	53%
Aerial duel success %	66%	50%
Clearances	2.3	1.1
Interceptions	1.1	0.8
Blocks	0.3	0.3
Ball recoveries	6.8	5.2
Touches	66	67
Stats via Squawka

As the table documents, Anderson and Guimarães’ statistics in the Premier League last season were actually very similar across the board.

While the Brazilian scored more goals and boasts better passing numbers, the England international comes out on top for the majority of out-of-possession statistics, including duels, tackles, clearances and ball recoveries.

His form has seen an exponential increase in his valuation, with Football Transfers estimating that his current market value is around £47m, more than three times the £15m Forest paid for him.

Born in Whitley Bay, Anderson could have been Newcastle’s next Geordie sensation, had he not been sold, compared to another by Craig Hope who, speaking on talkSPORT, asserted that “there’s something of Paul Gascoigne about him”.

Gazza himself came through Newcastle’s academy before being sold to Tottenham in 1988, and is widely regarded as one of the most talented English players of all time, a key figure as the Three Lions reached the semi-finals of both Italia ’90 and Euro ’96.

Given his form for both club and country, Anderson could do something similar in North America next summer and, considering the 22-year-old’s rapid development, Newcastle must regret selling him, because just imagine how good they would be with both him and Guimarães bossing the middle of the park.

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We all know the adage about having an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other and the battle between them to influence our actions. Kagiso Rabada had a version of that going on in his mind throughout the World Test Championship final and he leaned into the positive one.”There are normally two voices in your head, the one that doubts and the one that believes. The second is the one that we keep feeding, especially in big moments like this, the World Test Championship final,” Rabada told reporters at Lord’s. “That’s why you saw the performances you saw. It’s a testament to our team this season.”In a tense Test that lasted 10 sessions, the advantage was seized early by South Africa when they bowled Australia out for 212 but then squandered it as they tumbled to 138 all out. Limiting Australia in the second innings was crucial to giving South Africa a chance. They had Australia on 73 for 7 at one stage and South Africa could have been chasing no more than 200. That ballooned to 282 but on a flattening pitch Conrad felt it was gettable and credited his bowlers, and Rabada in particular, for setting up their victory.Related

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“Where did we turn it around? Obviously, that bowling performance, because we could easily have fallen asleep in the field and then they would have gotten away from us in a big way,” Conrad said. “As for KG – that’s why he’s the superstar. He knew we had one chance at it.”Rabada refused to see himself in that light. “I don’t see myself as a star,” he said, despite the statistics which suggest otherwise. He is fourth on South Africa’s all-time wicket-taker’s list and has the best strike rate in the game for anyone with more than 200 wickets.”I see myself as someone who’s willing to give my blood for this team and continue working hard and improving. That’s me as a cricketer, always wanting to improve and playing for the badge with a lot of pride. I’ve been working extremely hard, and those second-innings spells, those are the ones that count more, when you’re a bit tired. You could be behind the game, or you could be ahead of the game. This time, we’re behind the game. But I think it was just about staying calm and looking at what’s in front of us. That’s the way I see myself.”He has previously described being part of this team as just playing with a bunch of mates which makes sense considering the make-up of this crop. Three of the XI – Rabada, Wiaan Mulder and Ryan Rickelton – are all from the same school in Johannesburg and two others – Kyle Verreynne and David Bedingham – are from the same institution in Cape Town. Rabada and Temba Bavuma have been domestic team-mates since Rabada’s career began and Rabada and Aiden Markram were in the same, trophy-winning, under-19 side that won the age-group World Cup in 2014. Lungi Ngidi was due to be part of that under-19 side too but an injury kept him out of the tournament.And Ngidi deserves a separate mention. While Rabada took the first three wickets in Australia’s second innings, Ngidi’s scythed through the middle-order in a nine-over spell that brought three wickets and erased the memories of his first-innings performance. It also repaid the faith Conrad had when he picked Ngidi for “bounce, seam and swing movement,” Conrad said. “And he delivered.”Kagiso Rabada – “I’ll never forget this in my life. None of the boys will forget this in their lives”•Associated PressAfter Ngidi’s poor first day, Rabada refused to be drawn into where Ngidi needed to improve and instead suggested a steak, a milkshake and a movie to make him feel better. What did Ngidi do? “He had a milkshake, he had a steak, he watched a movie and he came back,” Rabada joked, smiling towards Ngidi, who he clearly sees as an equal.That goes for the group as a whole. This is a team who have grown up together and in the public eye. Their learnings as a young squad finding their feet have happened on the biggest stage, sometimes painfully, which has made their recent run of success all the more striking. South Africa are on an eight-Test winning streak, and with two to come in Zimbabwe (sorry, neighbours) that should extend to 10 – their longest ever. They have won their first trophy with the word “world” in it. There is a sense that, even as league dollars call, they have a core of players who will put the country first. Rabada leads that list and in many ways this team.”I’ll never forget this in my life. None of the boys will forget this in their lives. Playing against Australia, they’re a well-accustomed team, a bit of an ageing team, with all due respect. Some of those guys were playing when we were still in high school,” he said. “So this is special, special, special. It hasn’t sunk in yet. I can’t really describe.”That’s how a lot of South Africans feel.

With the World Cup less than a year away, GOAL ranks the strikers competing to make Mauricio Pochettino's squad

There is no position as discussed or dissected more than striker. It's always been that way. That fact applies to the U.S. men's national team – and perhaps doubly so after the struggles during the 2022 World Cup. From the moment the USMNT's run in Qatar ended, there was one pressing question: could the U.S. find a No. 9 who could make the difference?

That wasn't the only cause of their undoing at the 2022 World Cup. But throughout that run, the USMNT's lack of presence up top was noticeable. The hope has always been that, by the 2026 World Cup, there would be a solution. And so now Mauricio Pochettino must choose among several candidates. It's a good problem to have, but it doesn't make the selection any less crucial.

Choose right and the USMNT could make a run next summer. Choose wrong? Well, that could be the difference between winning and losing.

Striker is, of course, a position based on form. As much as anything, it's about riding the hot hand and using confidence to your advantage. There are other factors at play, as well – athleticism, timing, decisiveness, chemistry. All will play a part in determining who starts for the USMNT next summer, who comes off the bench and who might just be left out.

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IMAGN5Josh Sargent

It's crazy to think just how different things could be for Sargent with little luck. If he had scored during his chance at the Nations League, who knows where we'd be? If he had gotten the Gold Cup call-up, maybe his goalscoring drought would be behind him. If he had featured against Japan, not South Korea, maybe the conversation would be different.

None of those happened, however. As a result, Sargent still sits on a multi-year USMNT scoreless streak, dating back to 2019, and with so few national team games left before the World Cup, it's going to be tough for him to make his mark.

That's the thing with Sargent: this has nothing to do with club performances, solely his results with the national team. On the club level, he's struggled a bit recently, by his standards. But by any metric, he's still one of the Championship's most lethal finishers. He's a player that can score goals in a variety of ways, and one that could ultimately determined whether Norwich City get promoted or not.

What he hasn't been able to do, though, is score for the USMNT. And with others doing just that in their more recent appearances, the odds are getting longer for Sargent to make the World Cup squad.

AdvertisementGetty Images4Patrick Agyemang

Agyemang is intriguing. Though he still has the most to prove, just a year into his international career, his rise has been rapid. Where will it lead?

Off the heels of his USMNT breakthrough, which began with a performance in January camp that clearly endeared him to Pochettino, Agyemang moved to Derby County over the summer. His impact was delayed due to injury, but despite that, the former Charlotte FC forward did have a goal and two assists for Derby in September.

Agyemang's unique combination of physical gifts make him difficult to deal with, which, in turn, could put position him as a potential supersub in a World Cup setting. He is, however, still very new to all of this, and those ahead of him are significantly more proven at higher levels of the game.

The fact that he was in October camp means he's very much in the mix. It will all depend how he fares with Derby this season.

Getty Images3Haji Wright

There is notable a gap, right nowm between Wright and Agyemang. The reason? The two goals he scored against Australia during the October international break.

Wright is a man in form and currently leads the Championship in goals. The fact that he netted twice against Australia wasn't surprising – those two scores extended a streak in which he had 11 goals in his last 11 games for club and country. It was essentially expected given the way he's been banging them in so frequently for Coventry City.

The quality of the goals, though, cannot be overlooked. On the first, he ran onto a through ball and absolutely rifled a shot into the back of the net, a finish only a confident striker can muster. The second? A patient, curling effort on which the 27-year-old striker breezed past a defender before picking out a corner with both composure and finesse.

Those types of finishes keep Wright in the mix as he looks to make it to a second consecutive World Cup.

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Imago2Ricardo Pepi

It's been challenging to judge Pepi's form, largely because it's been so long since he's worn a USMNT shirt. You have to remember, then, just how good Pepi was in those final months of 2024. In that sort of form, he might just be the starter.

He scored 11 Eredivisie goals in just 693 minutes, a ridiculous goalscoring return. In addition, he netted four goals in the cup and two in the Champions League, emerging as the guy for PSV. Injuries then derailed that, and Pepi is only just now coming back after his season ended in January.

Prior to all of that, Pepi was in great form with the USMNT, too. He scored last October against Panama and then netted in back to back games against Jamaica one month later to emerge as the early star of the Pochettino era. We haven't seen him since due to that knee injury but, when he was working under Pochettino in those first few weeks, Pepi seemed to be a player that could start at a World Cup.

The PSV striker has a point to prove going forward. Is he the same player he was pre-injury and, if he is, is that enough for him be the starter?

Disappointment, frustration and false hope are undoubtedly the best ways to describe the current situation at Manchester United football at present.

The younger generation of supporters will likely have followed in their loved one’s footsteps in following the Red Devils, but many won’t have seen the success achieved in years gone by.

Sir Alex Ferguson put the club on the map with his near 27-year stint in charge, leaving Old Trafford as a footballing legend given his tally of 16 top-division titles.

The Scotsman gave the fanbase a reason to be proud of following the club, subsequently helping them achieve the global status they currently possess.

However, it’s not been all plain sailing for everyone involved at the Theatre of Dreams in recent years, currently enduring a 12-year drought without a Premier League title.

Such a spell doesn’t appear to be coming to an end anytime soon, especially if the man currently leading the side doesn’t change his current philosophy on the field.

The failures of Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system

Back in November, huge excitement was built up within the United fanbase after Ruben Amorim took the reins following the dismissal of Erik ten Hag a few weeks prior.

He won the Liga Portugal title back in the 2023/24 campaign, doing so with a 3-4-2-1 system, which he also brought with him after making the move to Old Trafford.

It was a radical change from the 4-2-3-1 often utilised by former Red Devils managers, but it’s one that has failed to change their fortunes on the pitch since his appointment.

The 40-year-old has only achieved a measly 38% win percentage in the role, winning just eight Premier League games, which resulted in the club’s 15th-placed finish in 2024/25.

Amorim’s fortunes haven’t changed in the new season, only winning one of the last four outings and even losing the most recent outing against local rivals Manchester City.

He also spoke out after the defeat, with huge questions being asked about his current system, but insisted he won’t be moving away from his current philosophy.

However, it’s clear that after 47 matches in charge, he’s been unable to transform the squad, desperately needing a change in system if he is to save his job in the coming weeks.

The player who Amorim must unleash in a system change

Much has been made about the lack of success at United over recent years, but fingers have been pointed to the way of the manager and the hierarchy, given the poor recruitment.

Rasmus Hojlund was Amorim’s number one centre-forward option last campaign, but massively failed to deliver, only scoring four times in the Premier League throughout his 32 appearances.

The Dane was subsequently moved on during the summer transfer window, leaving on loan to join Serie A side Napoli – with the deal potentially turning into a permanent one next summer.

However, he’s already hit the ground running for Antonio Conte’s side, scoring on his debut against Fiorentina last weekend – which could indicate that he was held back by Amorim’s system.

Another player who’s suffered since Amorim’s arrival is academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo, with his career massively stagnating over the last couple of months.

The 20-year-old burst onto the scene in 2023/24, registering 35 appearances in all competitions and finding the net five times from his deep-lying midfield position.

Goals against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City in the FA Cup were memorable moments for the youngster, but also ones that made him a regular starter under Ten Hag.

He was even included in England’s Euro 2024 squad, making six appearances throughout the tournament, which led to Alex Turk labelling him a “£100m-plus footballer”.

However, Mainoo has only been restricted to 22 starts in the last 12 months, none of which have come in the early stages of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign.

As a result of his lack of action, the player requested a loan move during the summer, but it was rejected – a decision that could prove to be a blessing in disguise if Amorim changes his system.

A 4-3-3 formation could allow the Red Devils to have more solidity in the middle of the park, with Mainoo able to regain regular minutes in a trio alongside Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte.

His reduced minutes last season restricted his progress, but the youngster managed to produce some impressive figures, which highlight his ability to play in a box-to-box role.

Games played

25

Minutes played

1656

Pass accuracy

87%

Chances created

1.7

Successful dribbles

1.3

Tackles won

63%

Duels won

5.9

Interceptions made

1.2

Recoveries made

4.8

He created 1.7 chances per 90 and completed 1.7 dribbles per 90, subsequently allowing him to develop the ball into forward areas and find the new £200m trio at the top end of the pitch.

Mainoo also won 63% of the tackles he entered, making 1.2 interceptions alongside such a tally – showcasing his ability to regain possession and have a positive impact at both ends.

If he can replicate such numbers in a system change, there’s no reason as to why he can’t once again be a key component in any future success at Old Trafford.

However, the main focus at present will be on the managerial situation, with Amorim desperately needing to move away from his current philosophy if the club are to overturn their dismal ongoing slump.

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O estafe do atleta tem procurado encaixá-lo em clubes da primeira divisão do Campeonato Brasileiro, já que o desejo do jogador é permanecer no país. Ele foi oferecido para Fluminense e Vasco, mas até aqui não houve abertura de conversas com essas equipes.

O principal motivo para Balbuena não querer voltar para a Rússia e deseje permanecer no Brasil é familiar. A esposa do jogador está decidida a não voltar mais para Moscou e a família dele sempre gostou bastante de residir em território brasileiro. 

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Quando conseguiu um contrato provisório com o Balbuena, se usando de um mecanismo da Fifa, que autorizou que jogadores que atuassem na zona da guerra entre Rússia e Ucrânia suspendesse os seus contratos e aceitassem por um ano com outros times, o Timão cogitava a manutenção em definitivo do zagueiro, campeão brasileiro pelo clube alvinegro em 2017, na primeira passagem do clube alvinegra. Porém, as más atuações do paraguaio fizeram com que a direção corintiana recuasse. De toda forma, os representantes do atleta ainda acreditam que ele tenha mercado na primeira prateleira do futebol brasileiro. 

Arsenal laboured against a spirited Port Vale to ease into the League Cup fourth round, courtesy of Eze's first goal in a Gunners shirt early in the first half and a late strike from substitute Trossard. The Gunners made a flying start to the match, scoring inside the opening 10 minutes and looked like they would blow League One Vale away. But chances were hard to come by and the hosts enjoyed more possession as the match progressed, then Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta introduced Trossard who secured the win with five minutes remaining.

Arsenal were captained by Bukayo Saka, making his first start since suffering injury against Leeds in the season curtain-raiser. And while Arteta will be pleased with the result he'll know his side were efficient, but not impressive on the evening as they struggled to break Vale down. 

The Gunners needed just eight minutes to open the scoring, with Eze sliding home a low finish after a neat team move. The visitors looked set to run away with it after netting an early goal but found it tough going against a resolute Port Vale side.

Arteta threw on reinforcements in the second half, including Viktor Gyokeres and teenage talent Max Dowman, but it was Trossard who came up with the goods again. The Belgium international fired a low shot into the bottom corner with just four minutes of normal time remaining to seal Arsenal's place in the next round.

GOAL rates Arsenal's players from Vale Park…

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Kepa Arrizabalaga (6/10):

Making his first appearance this season, but had little to do all evening. Could've taken a seat in the away end with the travelling Arsenal fans. 

Miles Lewis-Skelly (7/10):

Has been urged by Arteta to make the Arsenal manager's life difficult this season as he battles for a regular starting place and he responded well by being awarded the assist for Eze's opener – but whether he got a touch on it is debatable. 

Cristhian Mosquera (7/10):

Has impressed following his move from Valencia this summer, plays like he's been at the club for years. Happy to shift from central to wide positions later in the game. One risky pass raised a few eyebrows. 

William Saliba (7/10):

Typically composed performance, snuffed out Vale threats, but had to work hard for the clean sheet. 

Ben White (6/10):

Making his return after picking up a knock against Manchester United in the opening day fixture. Made forays forward, but failed to make an impact and hooked off in 71st minute.  

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Mikel Merino (6/10):

Knows he has a battle on his hands to land a starting place in Arsenal's talent-laden midfield. Dealt well with Vale's physical presence, subbed in 71st minute. 

Christian Norgaard (6/10):

Making his first start for Arsenal following his switch from Brentford. Busy presence in midfield as Vale pressed to create chances. Solid. 

Ethan Nwaneri (7/10):

Promising start to the season after signing a new long-term contract in the summer. Worked hard, but struggled to make an impact in the final third. 

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Bukayo Saka (7/10):

Arsenal captain for the evening and will be very pleased to play just over an hour. Offered threat down the right and was very grateful to be able to shake off a very hefty challenge in the second-half. 

Eberechi Eze (8/10):

Confidently scored his first goal for the Gunners in the eighth minute, alive and bright all evening, a constant thorn in Port Vale's side. Taken off in 81st minute. 

Gabriel Martinelli (7/10):

Laboured across the front line all evening and while he deserves credit for the leg work, he struggled to create many chances. Subbed with nine minutes remaining. 

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Subs & Manager

Mikel Arteta (8/10): 

Named a very strong side and, despite the nine changes, his side were dominant from start to finish. His side had 82% possession in the opening 15 minutes. Job done. 

Max Dowman (6/10):

Youngest Arsenal player to feature in the competition, replacing Saka in the 62nd minute.

Gabriel Magalhaes (6/10):

Replaced White in the 71st minute, too few touches to make an impact. 

Viktor Gyokeres (6/10):

Brought on to add more attacking threat, replacing Merino in the 71st minute. 

Declan Rice (N/A):

Introduced with only a few minutes remaining, no significant impact. 

Leandro Trossard (8/10):

Given just under 10mins by Arteta, but did excellently with his control and strike from edge of the box to seal the game for the Gunners. 

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Assim, o Tricolor não deve realizar praticamente nenhum trabalho em campo antes da partida. O voo com a delegação partirá na madrugada desta segunda-feira (22), aproximadamente 3h20 da manhã (de Brasília), rumo ao Panamá – o que dá, mais ou menos, sete horas de viagem.

Depois desta escala, aí sim a equipe seguirá rumo à Valência, cidade venezuelana onde fica localizado o estádio em que acontecerá a partida. Assim, a delegação deve chegar – de fato -, na Venezuela aproximadamente 15h (no horário local). A chegada no hotel está prevista para uma hora depois.

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Desta forma, é possível que não exista nenhum intervalo de tempo propício para a equipe realizar, pelo menos, um treinamento antes do confronto – que pode ser importante para encaminhar a classificação do São Paulo para a próxima etapa.

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A ideia é que, mesmo sem treinos, as orientações para a partida sejam feitas pela comissão técnica na base da conversa. O São Paulo enfrenta o Puerto Cabello às 21h30 (de Brasília), na terça-feira (23).

Everton are starting to make significant progress in the transfer market and could look to the continent to strengthen their engine room, according to reports.

Everton look to secure more arrivals after Thierno Barry

David Moyes has a rebuild on his hands at Everton this summer and will carry a sense of relief after sealing a deal to bring Thierno Barry to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

After becoming the Toffees’ second signing of the window after Carlos Alcaraz, the former Villarreal forward stated: “I’m very happy. It’s very exciting to be here. I just can’t wait to start and I hope to start very quickly.

“Everton is a big club in the Premier League. They have a good history and good players have played here, like Wayne Rooney and Romelu Lukaku. When I was young I liked to watch these players, now I want to do like these players who have gone before.”

Looking to build on their recent news, Everton have been in touch regarding the availability of PSV winger Johan Bakayoko, who is set to leave the Netherlands in search of a new challenge this summer.

Manchester City’s James McAtee is also a target for the Toffees, indicating that they have designs on strengthening from middle to front following a spate of injury issues last term in forward areas.

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Republic of Ireland international Mark Travers has agreed to join Everton, per reports, though it remains to be seen whether he will swap the South Coast for Merseyside to support Jordan Pickford.

However, all of the above show that Moyes and company are beginning to make moves, and they could be set to strike again for a talented midfielder if recent developments are to believed.

Everton battling to sign Spezia midfielder Salvatore Esposito

According to TBR, Everton are one of a clutch of clubs in the mix to sign Spezia midfielder Salvatore Esposito, who is set to leave the Italian outfit this summer after they failed to win promotion to Serie A and is being lined up to head to England.

Brighton & Hove Albion, Burnley, Brentford, Fulham and Sunderland have all expressed interest in a deal. Meanwhile, Scottish Premiership champions Celtic and their rivals Rangers are also looking to bring him north of the border.

Salvatore Esposito in 2024/25 – all competitions

Appearances

37

Goals

7

Assists

10

Capped once by Italy, the 24-year-old is capable of playing in defensive midfield, as an eight or in the ten role, which has made him a prime candidate to become a cog in Everton’s major rebuild at their new stadium.

Talks have been held with unspecified parties over a scenario that could see Esposito leave on loan with an option to buy, though a straight sale hasn’t been ruled out either at this stage.

Everton have made heavy weather of pushing deals over the line so far, but there is a chance they could look to firm up their interest on this front due to the favourable terms involved.

The trio hit 40s as South Africa chased down Pakistan’s 154-run target with nine balls to spare

Firdose Moonda20-Sep-2024South Africa capped off their Women’s T20 World Cup preparations with an eight-wicket win in the series decider against Pakistan, which was also their joint fifth-highest successful chase in T20Is.Chasing 154, Anneke Bosch retired four runs short of a fifth half-century in the format in extreme heat but had done enough to set up victory. Laura Wolvaardt’s 45 and Annerie Dercksen’s unbeaten 44 took South Africa to the target with nine balls to spare.In the first day game played in the series, Pakistan were on the field at the hottest time of the day and lacked intensity with ball in hand despite a good start. Muneeba Ali pulled off an excellent piece of wicket-keeping to stump Tazmin Brits with her foot just in the air, off Sadia Iqbal’s fourth delivery. The wicket was Sadia’s sixth, and made her the leading bowler in the series, but she lacked support.Diana Baig and Fatima Sana were ineffective on a slow surface, Nida Dar was expensive and though Nashra Sandhu and Tuba Hassan were economical, South Africa could treat them with caution with runs coming off other bowlers.A highlight of South Africa’s chase was the batters’ use of their feet against spin, which has been a concern for them previously. Wolvaardt was characteristically strong down the ground while Bosch and Dercksen opened up scoring areas square of the wicket, leaving South Africa in a good place ahead of next month’s T20 World Cup in the UAE.Anneke Bosch set up South Africa’s chase with 46 before retiring hurt•PCBPakistan will feel in the opposite position after they squandered the opportunity to post a bigger total on the back of a strong start. Muneeba and Gull Feroza put on 49 in the powerplay, but they were separated in the next over. Gull chipped a return chance back to Sune Luus, who has been bowling offspin since the tour of India mid-year and took a sharp catch. Two overs later Muneeba was run out and Pakistan needed the middle-order to rebuild.Former captain Nida Dar became Pakistan’s second-highest run-scorer in T20I cricket, and is now only behind Bismah Mahroof. She was given a lifeline when she was dropped on 10 by Nadine de Klerk at deep mid-wicket. But, Dar only added two runs to her score before making room to play for turn against Nonkululekho Mlaba and was bowled. Fatima Sana’s 17-ball 27 was the major contributor in a 46-run fourth-wicket stand with Sidra Amin and set Pakistan up for a strong finish but when she was dismissed, they struggled to add quick runs.Chloe Tryon’s left-arm spin proved particularly difficult to get away. She bowled the 16th and 19th over and gave away just 11 runs to finish with figures of 1 for 23 in four overs. Luus was South Africa’s most economical bowler and conceded just 18 runs in her four overs. Importantly for South Africa, their attack was able to keep Pakistan in check without Marizanne Kapp and Ayabonga Khaka, who were rested from the second and third matches of the series.Fielding remains a concern for both sides, but cost Pakistan more in the final match. They put down Dercksen on 7, which gave her the opportunity to finish the game. In total, according to ESPNcricinfo’s ball-by-ball data, nine catches were put down across the three matches and South Africa were guilty of six of those. Both teams will want to work on their judgement under the high ball ahead, especially with low lights, in Dubai.

Bryan Mbeumo’s deal to join Manchester United this summer appears to finally be heading in the right direction, with the club having a third offer accepted for his signature.

The Red Devils had previously tabled two offers for the 25-year-old Brentford star, the latest totalling £62.5m, which fell shy of the Bees’ valuation of the attacker.

However, Ruben Amorim’s side’s latest proposal is believed to be £65m guaranteed, with a further £5m in potential add-ons, which exceeds the current asking price for his services.

After finally reaching an agreement with Keith Andrews’ side, the player can now complete the formalities of the deal, needing to undergo a medical before he can be announced as a United player.

However, even after a deal for Mbeumo is completed, other additions are likely to be made at Old Trafford, subsequently helping the forward in his attempts to take the side up the Premier League table next season.

The latest on United’s hunt for new additions this summer

Over the last couple of days, Corentin Tolisso has been linked with a potential surprise move to United, as they look to take advantage of Lyon’s current financial woes.

The Frenchman could be available for a fee in the region of £20m this window, a potential bargain given his tally of 10 goals and six assists across all competitions last season.

However, he’s not the only midfielder currently in their sights, with Palmeiras star Richard Rios a player greatly admired at Old Trafford, according to TuttomercatoWeb.

Their report claims that the Red Devils are preparing a £30m bid to try and secure a deal for the Colombian international after Roma appeared to be leading the race.

It also states that, despite the interest from Italy, a move to England would be the priority this summer, opening the door for a late deal to Old Trafford for the 25-year-old star.

Why United’s £30m target would be more important than Mbeumo

There’s no denying that Mbeumo would be a superb addition for United this summer, handing Amorim the creativity and clinical nature he’s craved since taking the reins.

The Cameroonian enjoyed his best-ever goalscoring campaign last time around, registering 20 Premier League goals, helping the Bees notch a top-half finish.

His ability to provide for his teammates was also evident, ending the year with seven assists – the second highest in the squad, with only Mikel Damsgaard setting up more goals.

However, despite his excellent numbers throughout 2024/25, other areas of the pitch are in need of investment ahead of the upcoming campaign.

New addition Matheus Cunha will certainly provide the ammunition needed for any success within the final third, potentially making Rios a pivotal addition given the need for a new central midfielder.

The Colombian has showcased during his time in Brazil that he’s more than capable of having a positive impact at both ends of the pitch, arguably being the perfect box-to-box option in Amorim’s system.

Rios, who’s been labelled a “ball-carrying machine” by analyst Ben Mattinson, has registered 1.6 carries per 90, 1.3 of which were into the final third, backing up the high praise he’s received.

Games played

15

Goals & assists

4

Pass accuracy

82%

Progressive passes

4.2

Passes into final third

3.6

Progressive carries

1.6

Carries into final third

1.3

Tackles won

1.7

Interceptions made

1.2

However, he’s also provided the end product after his mazy runs, completing 4.2 progressive passes, with such a tally undoubtedly providing those ahead of him with the chances they need for any success in the near future.

The midfielder has also thrived without the ball, winning 1.7 tackles per 90 and making 1.2 interceptions per 90, highlighting that he’s more than capable of doing the dirty work alongside the creative side.

£30m for a player of Ríos’ calibre could prove to be another excellent deal from the United hierarchy this window, strengthening their chances of success in the near future.

There’s no denying that Mbeumo would be a phenomenal addition, but Cunha can operate in such a role alongside Bruno Fernandes, putting added emphasis on a new player at the heart of the side – with Rios arguably being the perfect man for the job.

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