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Arsenal have already enjoyed a fine transfer window thus far, but a fresh report is now suggesting they could be set to take it to another level…

Is Ansu Fati leaving Barcelona?

That's according to Spanish outlet Sport, who state that the Gunners are seriously interested in Barcelona youngster Ansu Fati, having even submitted what the report describes as a 'very tempting offer'.

Despite it having been rejected, the mere bid alone suggests that Mikel Arteta and Edu have set their sights on the Spain international. This summer has showcased they are not to be deterred by a few turned-away offers, as their persistence paid off with their pursuit of Declan Rice.

Read the latest Arsenal transfer news HERE…

The 20-year-old wide man is valued by FootballTransfers at €31.3m (£27m), with his recent injury troubles having seen his stock fall somewhat.

This could therefore mark the perfect time to invest in his future.

How many goals does Ansu Fati have for Barcelona?

Despite having only broken into the first team in 2019, the young speedster already boasts 109 appearances for the Catalonian giants, with goal figures to be proud of. He has posted 29 goals and ten assists during this period, which marks a fine return for someone still so new to senior football.

That's without mentioning the nine caps he has amassed too, to further emphasise his experience.

Arteta would likely love to welcome a player boasting such a bright future, who already has tenure playing at the required level to instantly compete within his side.

After all, he does boast the outright youngest average squad following the relegation of Southampton now, which Fati would only tip further in his favour.

Just last term saw him notch ten goals and assist a further four, as he found his feet once again and avoided injury throughout a title-winning campaign. His 51 appearances across all competitions should offer enough proof that his ailments are firmly behind him.

In looking to the Nou Camp for a wide man, it would be hard not to draw comparisons with the north London outfit's 2014 swoop for Alexis Sanchez, which certainly proved profitable.

The Chilean trickster would feature 166 times across his three-and-a-half-year spell at the Emirates, rising to become one of the Premier League's finest players for a period.

In fact, in 2015, former Manchester City and West Ham United boss Manuel Pellegrini branded him so, noting:

"I’m happy for him because at this time he is the best player in English football."

This came during a season where he scored 30 times across all competitions, assisting a further 18. That statement was far from farfetched.

Whilst Fati is far from the level Sanchez was when he first traded Barcelona for Arsenal, the ceiling he boasts is arguably even higher.

After all, his boss Xavi has branded him a "generational player", lauding his impact for someone so young.

Should he engineer the move to work under another compatriot of his, who is forging a fine project certainly capable of competing with treble winners Manchester City, perhaps he could end up with an even greater legacy than the 34-year-old free-agent, who is still remembered fondly of despite his unceremonious exit.

Tottenham Hotspur have now "targeted" Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic as an "ideal replacement" for Harry Kane, and they have already started to sound out a potential deal, according to journalist Rudy Galetti.

Is Harry Kane leaving Tottenham?

Transfer expert Graeme Bailey has indicated that Tottenham are willing to pull out all the stops to keep Kane in north London, with the club willing to make him the highest-paid player by offering him a deal worth around £400k-per-week.

However, the talisman is yet to put pen to paper on a new contract to extend his stay beyond the end of next summer, and rumours about his future continue to swirl, with German champions Bayern Munich very much interested in signing him.

Bayern's honorary president, Uli Hoeness, is confident the Bundesliga club will buy the striker this summer, as he has signalled he wants the move, however Paris Saint-Germain are also now emerging as potential suitors.

Unlike two summers ago, when the England captain expressed his interest in joining Manchester City, he will not push to leave N17 this summer, but he is keeping his options open, amid interest from Bayern Munich.

PSG are willing to make a formal approach for the 29-year-old, but only if he changes his stance and makes it clear he is willing to leave Spurs, and now the club are starting to run the rule over potential replacements.

One such player is Vlahovic, with Galetti now reporting the Lilywhites have taken "the first steps" to sound out a potential deal, and to better understand the Serbian's current situation at Juventus.

With the possible departure of Kane, Tottenham have now targeted the 23-year-old as he is viewed as the "ideal replacement", presumably by new manager Ange Postecoglou.

They will have to hijack the deal from PSG however, as Galetti has since claimed the French giants have already agreed an €11m (£9.4m) per year salary with the player – though he reaffirms there is still competition from Spurs.

How much would Dusan Vlahovic cost?

The striker would not come cheap, as transfer insider Dean Jones has reported that he could cost as much as £70m, while there is also the small matter of offering him a suitable wage package.

In his current deal, the Serbia international brings home £216k-per-week, meaning Tottenham would probably have to be willing to make him one of their top earners to bring him to N17 this summer.

Despite being hailed as an "absolute monster" by members of the media, the Juventus striker has not been at his best over the past year, averaging just 0.35 penalty goals per 90, compared to 0.55 from Kane during the same time period.

However, at 23-years-old, Vlahovic is still very young, and he has previously demonstrated he is capable of finding the back of the net on a regular basis, scoring 38 goals in 58 Serie A games across the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons.

Tottenham will be hoping that Kane decides to commit his long-term future to the club, but if he is tempted by a move to Bayern or PSG, then they may have already found a brilliant replacement.

Where in previous years, India’s batting comprised the greatest threat to oppositions, their bowling has also turned up strong in this Champion’s Trophy, and Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has noticed.So far, India’s attack has been unstoppable. They dismissed Pakistan for 164 on Sunday, but had also demolished Bangladesh, and skittled New Zealand in the warm-up encounters. The most they’ve taken to bowl a side out since arriving in England is 38.4 overs. With the seamers, particularly Umesh Yadav, being penetrative, Sri Lanka expected a stern challenge on Thursday, on what could be a seam-friendly surface at The Oval.”If you talk about India, the batting line-up has always put teams under pressure, but this bowling lineup is quite different,” Mathews said. “They’re one of the best in the world. You get a good balance of spin and pace, and they’re all different to each other, and they’ve got a fantastic bowling attack. For the batters it will be hard work, especially on this greenish wicket, but we’re just hoping for a good performance tomorrow.”Sri Lanka’s top order faces a particularly difficult task – they have lost one of their most experienced batsmen in Upul Tharanga, and also Chamara Kapugedara, who was ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury. Danushka Gunathilaka, who is in England as a standby, will slot into the XI at the top of the order.Mathews, did, however, take a harsh view of the extremely slow over rate that led to Tharanga’s two-match suspension. Sri Lanka had taken more than four hours to deliver their 50 overs against South Africa, despite warnings from the umpires. Mathews did not play in that game, owing to a calf injury.”The over rate was pathetic,” Mathews said. “I call it pathetic because the whole team, and the captain was warned several times, and there’s no excuse at all but to take responsibility for that because nobody else can take responsibility on it. The whole team is responsible, including the captain.”And I do feel for the captain, I think it’s a very hard job on the field, and he has to look into so many things — tactics, bowling changes, field settings. So the rest of the players have to support them. You see most of the teams playing with four seamers, and they have not had an issue. So we played only three, and we’ve had an issue. So that has been addressed, and it will not happen again.”Thursday’s match will be played at The Oval, which is former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara’s home venue in the County Championship. Sri Lanka hope the knowledge Sangakkara has acquired about batting in England, will confer on them a slight advantage.”It’s unfortunate that we don’t have Kumar anymore, but he’s always willing to help us. He’s always having chats to us on how we should play on these conditions, especially as it’s his home ground. He’s had a lot of chats to all the younger players, including myself.”

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana, with the deal set to be done by the end of next week, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

What does David de Gea's exit mean for Man United?

David de Gea is considered an excellent professional within the club, as his experience makes a positive impact in the dressing room, and the Spaniard's exit means the club are set to act in goalkeeping department.

Prior to the announcement, Fabrizio Romano offered an update on the situation involving the Spaniard and how this affects their pursuit of Onana, saying: "For David de Gea, it’s not about being close to reaching an agreement with him because Man United already had an agreement. That contract has never been signed because they decided to wait and consider other options – with Onana now close,"

"De Gea wanted to continue at Man United but it’s on the club… they will speak with De Gea soon to clarify the situation."

Romano has also taken to Twitter to provide more information on United's pursuit of Onana, detailing that the deal is "really close" after a "positive round of talks", with the final bid expected to arrive soon.

The Red Devils have already made an offer of €45m (£38m) plus add-ons for the Inter shot-stopper, and they are expected to come back to the negotiating table shortly.

Personal terms have already been agreed with the 27-year-old, and the deal is set to be sealed by the end of next week, with Man United keen for him to join the squad for their pre-season tour of the USA.

How good is Andre Onana?

Goalkeeping analyst Matt Pyzdrowski has claimed the 27-year-old's best trait is his ability in possession of the ball, as he is able to pass the ball in very tight areas, with the precision of a central midfielder, making him a very important player for Inter.

On the other hand, De Gea has been criticised for his passing ability, with United legend Paul Scholes claiming he "isn't the best footballer", while manager Erik ten Hag has stated he "can't ignore" his poor passing.

As such, the Cameroonian could be an upgrade in that regard, and he has also proven himself as a fine shot-stopper, ranking in the 88th percentile for his save percentage per 90 in the past year, when compared to his positional peers.

Hailed as "outstanding" by members of the media, the £63k-per-week goalkeeper played an integral role for Inter en route to the Champions League final last season, averaging a 7.41 Sofascore match rating – by far the highest figure in the squad.

With Man United set to return to Europe's elite competition next season, they need a goalkeeper they can rely on, and the Inter goalkeeper has proven himself on the highest stage.

While De Gea has been a fine servant to the club, making a total of 545 appearances, it was probably the right time to part ways with the Spaniard, and Onana has proven he could be a fantastic replacement.

كشفت تقارير صحفية بريطانية عن الشروط التي وضعها جناح الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي ليفربول، محمد صلاح، من أجل تمديد عقده الحالي.

ويمتلك محمد صلاح عقدًا مع ليفربول حتى 30 يونيو 2025، لكن هناك رغبة من قبل بعض الأندية في الدوري السعودي لضمه في الصيف المقبل.

وعلى رأس تلك الأندية الاتحاد والهلال اللذين يرغبان في التحرك من أجل الصفقة في نهاية الموسم وتقديم عرض مادي كبير.

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وكان اتحاد جدة في الصيف الماضي قد قدم 150 مليون جنيه إسترليني من أجل الظفر بخدمات، محمد صلاح، ولكن ليفربول رفض رحيل اللاعب بطلب من المدرب، يورجن كلوب.

وبحسب شبكة “Sport Witness” البريطانية أن محمد صلاح لديه شرطين من أجل التمديد مع ليفربول وهما:

أولًا، يريد محمد صلاح أن يعرف خطط ليفربول المستقبلية بعد رحيل المدرب، يورجن كلوب، وثانيًا يريد أن يعرف مشروع ليفربول طويل الأمد قبل الالتزام بعقد جديد.

محمد صلاح لا يمانع الاستمرار مع ليفربول لفترة أخرى ولكن يجب أن يكون هناك اجتماع مع الإدارة الفنية للنادي لحسم قراره النهائي في الصيف.

Lockie Ferguson took two wickets off his first two balls in T20Is and helped restrict Bangladesh to 141. Williamson took over thereafter to seal a six-wicket win

The Report by Mohammad Isam03-Jan-2017
Scorecard and ball-by-ball details0:49

Isam: de Grandhomme’s assault changed the game

Kane Williamson timed his unbeaten 73 beautifully to help New Zealand to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first T20 in Napier. Along with Colin de Grandhomme, he rode out a early wobble as Bangladesh took three wickets in seven overs while defending 141.Williamson struck five fours and two sixes in his 55-ball knock, surviving two chances on the boundary that were down to errors in judgment by Soumya Sarkar and Imrul Kayes who stood too far inside the rope at deep midwicket and long-off respectively.Until 10.1 overs, Bangladesh were threatening New Zealand with a heist. Shakib Al Hasan had taken a stunning catch running from deep square leg to midwicket in the third over to get rid of Neil Broom. Mustafizur Rahman removed Colin Munro for a duck in the next over and Shakib had Corey Anderson caught at long-off. When Sarkar and Mashrafe Mortaza combined to run the debutant Tom Bruce out at the start of the 11th over, the visitors might have felt on top.But de Grandhomme slammed a big six over midwicket in the same Mashrafe over before Williamson struck Shakib for a four – the result of Sarkar standing too far inside – and six. He reached his sixth fifty in T20Is before de Grandhomme thumped two more sixes, the last one over cover to seal the game with 12 balls to spare. The pair added 81 runs for the fifth wicket with de Grandhomme unbeaten on 41 off 22 balls.Earlier Mashrafe believed he was giving his batsmen the best use of the flat McLean Park pitch but apart from Mahmudullah, who reached his third T20 fifty, the rest responded poorly.Kayes edged Matt Henry in the second over and things didn’t get much better after that as Bangladesh lost three wickets in five balls towards the end of the Powerplay.Tamim Iqbal was the first to go, giving debutants Ben Wheeler and Tom Bruce their first wicket and catch respectively. Then Lockie Ferguson became only the second bowler ever to take wickets off his first two balls in T20Is. Sabbir Rahman popped a full toss to mid-on rather tamely but Sarkar was undone by a sharp outswinger that took the edge to gully. The hat-trick ball was a yorker but Mahmudullah jammed down bat just in time.After the worst ODI series of his career with scores of 0 1 and 3, Mahmudullah bounced back with 52 off 47 balls that included three fours and three sixes over midwicket, long-on and long-off. He added 37 and 32 for the fifth and sixth wicket partnerships with Shakib Al Hasan and Mosaddek Hossain, who struck two sixes in his 17-ball 20. New Zealand had to wait until the final over to get rid of Mahmudullah. Ferguson was the successful bowler again, finishing with 3 for 32.Left-arm quick Wheeler also made an impressive debut with his two wickets while de Grandhomme, Santner and Henry picked up one each.

Leeds United's last stint in the Championship lasted far longer than anybody could have expected, as financial woes resigned the former Champions League semi-finalists to a shock relegation back in 2003/04.

The size and stature of the Whites led many to believe it would only be a short stint away from the Premier League, yet 16 years passed before Marcelo Bielsa finally guided them back to glory.

Now, three years on from that success, they are back where they started, once again seeking that same goal they earned in 2020.

That was a year where all the stars seemed to align at Elland Road, with the feelgood factor well and truly surging throughout the famous stadium.

With Kalvin Phillips conducting from deep, Liam Cooper dominating at the back and Patrick Bamford finishing up front, the spine of the team was unparalleled for that level.

And yet, there was arguably one name that stood out above all of them. Should the Yorkshire outfit seek to return to the top flight at the first time of asking, they must find someone willing to take on the mantle that Pablo Hernandez did all those years ago.

Whilst the first team squad is admittedly lacking in quality, one unproven name does stand out, with Georginio Rutter raw but retaining the silky qualities needed to emulate the heroic Spaniard.

Could Georginio Rutter copy Pablo Hernandez at Leeds United?

Having been signed in January for a club-record fee, Jesse Marsch was one of three managers who opted against throwing the Frenchman into the side, as he would make just one Premier League start.

Javi Gracia would later admit that the 21-year-old had been a signing for the future, noting:

"Not only Georginio but all the new players that are coming to a new country and a new competition need time, but not especially Georginio. He is working very well, a good character and I'm sure his future will be brilliant."

But, as they trundled towards the drop, this transfer risk was not rewarded. They had been relegated, and their record signing had played no part in preventing it.

Despite that, when compared to other forwards across Europe on FBref, it is clear to see the areas where the £70k-per-week youngster thrives.

Ranking in the top 7% for tackles and the top 2% for interceptions per 90 showcases his work rate; his position within the top 1% for successful take-ons per 90 outlines him as the "sharp" magician that writer Joe Donnohue once suggested he was; and the fact he sits in the top 19% for assists per 90 perhaps suggests he is far from a free-scoring forward, but rather instead a creative force to be reckoned with.

This could be akin to Hernandez, who also boasted that tireless nature along with his bag of tricks, as well as the tangible qualities that brought Leeds such success. During their promotion campaign, the 38-year-old recorded a 7.35 average rating, with his nine goals and nine assists giving way to 2.3 key passes and 1.3 tackles per game, via Sofascore.

Whoever is selected to be the next long-term successor to Sam Allardyce in Yorkshire must surely put Rutter at the heart of their plans, in an effort to emulate a former favourite to propel them back to the Premier League.

Manchester United are seemingly set to rekindle their interest in Juventus midfielder, Adrien Rabiot, having missed out on a move for the contract rebel last summer.

What's the latest on Rabiot to Man United?

According to transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano, United boss Erik ten Hag is said to be an admirer of the 28-year-old ahead of the summer transfer window, with the former Paris Saint-Germain maestro set to be available on a free transfer at the end of the season amid his expiring contract in Turin.

Writing on Twitter, the respected insider revealed: "Manchester United are still interested in Adrien Rabiot after talks collapsed last summer, appreciated by ten Hag. Nothing advanced yet as there are many clubs in the race [Bayern like him] and timing depends on club sale. Juve offered him new deal but still unlikely."

As Romano noted, the Red Devils saw a move for the 6 foot 3 ace collapse back in August due to the player's hefty wage demands, despite having agreed a deal for a reported fee of just £15m with the Serie A giants.

Should Man United sign Rabiot?

Talk is rife at present regarding the prospect of potential high-profile midfield additions at Old Trafford, with the Daily Mail's Sami Mokbel revealing on Wednesday that the Carabao Cup winners are set to "launch" a £55m bid for Chelsea's, Mason Mount.

As The Athletic's David Ornstein also revealed, the England international is said to be "leaning" towards a move to the Theatre of Dreams if the Blues are to sanction a sale, with the 24-year-old facing an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge with just 12 months to run on his existing deal.

It would certainly be a bold move if Ten Hag was to swoop for both Mount and Rabiot ahead of next season, with the pair able to provide real quality depth to United's current options in the centre of the park.

In the case of Mount, the Three Lions star has enjoyed a disappointing campaign in west London with just three goals and six assists across all fronts, although the Portsmouth-born ace previously shone under Thomas Tuchel last term, reaching double figures for both goals and assists in the Premier League.

An attacking midfielder by trade, the 36-cap ace could well provide competition and cover for Bruno Fernandes in that playmaking berth, although the versatile talent also has the ability to feature in a number eight role or on the flanks if required.

Despite his relative youth, the one-time Derby County loanee has already racked up almost 300 club appearances at first-team level to date, having also helped his current side to Champions League glory back in 2021, registering a crucial assist for Kai Havertz in the showpiece.

That winning experience is also shared by Rabiot, with the £152k-per-week sensation having claimed seven league titles during his time in France and Italy – among other honours – while also playing a part in France's Nations League success in 2021.

As for the current campaign, the 37-cap menace has proven why he is an "extraordinary" player, according to Juve legend, David Trezeguet, having bagged 11 goals and provided six assists in all competitions, proving – much like Mount – that he can make an impact in the final third.

While there may be a scenario in which the Englishman and Rabiot could both be competing for a midfield berth alongside Fernandes and Casemiro, Ten Hag will likely be licking his lips at that potential wealth of options.

Journalist Ben Jacobs has revealed that pictures of Manchester United co-owner Avram Glazer at a hotel owned by the father of Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani is nothing more than a "red herring".

Why was Avram Glazer at a Qatari-owned hotel?

It feels as though the ownership saga and Old Trafford could soon be coming to an end, but there may well be a few twists and turns remaining yet in this story.

After all, it has recently been reported that the Glazer family prefer the proposition made by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS that will be a joint-ownership model instead of a full takeover.

However, it has since been revealed by Fabrizio Romano that Sheikh Jassim has "made another increased bid" and so he remains very much in the race.

Only adding fuel to the flames of recent speculation, pictures published by The Mirror showed Avram Glazer recently outside the Qatair-owned Claridge's Hotel in Mayfair, London.

Despite the excitement this may have caused for some fans, Jacob has poured cold water on the rumours, explaining that even contacts from Sheikh Jassim's side state they are not relevant.

While talking on UnitedPeoplesTV, the journalist said (32:19): "It's a total red herring.

"And if you were to hold a direct meeting with representatives from the Nine Two Foundation, then you're not going to do it in Claridges or any other HBJ-owned [Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani] hotel. It's simply not how a meeting of that importance would take place.

“And I think if you look at the Glazers, and when they've come over to England, these type of hotels are where they stay or visit, and that's just normal.

“So people will read a lot into it. But I'm told, even from sources on the Qatar side – and you would expect them to fuel it if it was something significant – that where Avram Glazer was pictured was a total red herring."

What does this mean for the MUFC takeover?

And so, it sounds as though the Glazers are simply the sort of family who will stay in the best hotels across London, and it just so happens that Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani owns a fair few of those.

With that being the case, it seems wise to read nothing into this particular development – even if some fans are probably desperate for any nugget of potential information that could explain how this saga will eventually conclude.

But what is apparent is the Qatari bid is not going away any time soon despite the reports of the interest towards the proposal from Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Indeed, there's been suggestions that Sheikh Jassim's interest in the Red Devils goes beyond whether they're able to secure Champions League football this season.

For now, though, the MUFC takeover still remains up in the air.

Arsenal are known for giving a platform to young stars to succeed and have stuck by their philosophy under Mikel Arteta, which has paid dividends in a successful 2022/23 campaign that has yielded Champions League qualification.

Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli have blossomed this term under the Spaniard while William Saliba has become a mainstay in the backline at the Emirates.

One talent who has struggled to break into the side over the last year has been Emile Smith Rowe, who has made just 14 appearances in competitions for the Gunners, registering a solitary assist, as per Transfermarkt.

Incredibly, Smith Rowe is still only 22-years-old and there is every chance that he could return to the fold in 2023/24 and play a key role for his boyhood club in north London.

What's the latest news involving Emile Smith Rowe?

As per talkSPORT, Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Smith Rowe in the summer transfer window and are willing to 'chance their arm' to see if they can land the England Under-21 international.

Unai Emery, who gave the London-born midfielder his debut at Arsenal, is said to be the motivation behind their interest as he eyes adding some gloss to his Aston Villa side.

The Daily Mail report that Smith Rowe could be part of a four-man clearout this summer alongside Folarin Balogun, Kieran Tierney and Rob Holding as Arteta looks to raise funds for a transfer window spending spree.

On the contrary, Football London's Kaya Kaynak has signalled that there might be a twist in the tale in an online Q&A that Smith Rowe has been training in a different position from his usual number ten role at London Colney, writing: "It's a bit of a mystery why he’s [Smith Rowe] hardly playing. I guess you could argue that Reiss Nelson is ahead of him at the moment, but Smith Rowe has been training as a central midfielder, so it's probably more apt to say that it's Fabio Vieira whose in front of him in the queue."

Kanak then added: "I'd be surprised if he were to leave this summer myself. He's got three years left on his deal still, and would probably need to force a move away if he wants one. No doubt there's plenty of interest from teams in the Premier League and abroad, but I think he'll stay put as things stand."

It is difficult to judge his exploits this term; however, in 2021/22, Smith Rowe bagged an impressive 11 goals and two assists in 37 outings, showing that he can be an important asset to Arsenal when fully fit, as per Transfermarkt.

Altering his position slightly could also help the Gunners to save significant expenditure in the transfer market and avoid paying over the odds for the likes of Declan Rice, Mason Mount or Moises Caicedo, all of whom have been mentioned as potential transfer targets.

Journalist Mark Mann-Bryans has previously labelled the £40k-a-week ace as a "game-changer" and it is easy to see why, taking his talent into account.

Speaking to Football FanCast, journalist Paul Brown has predicted that Smith Rowe will be given an opportunity to shine next season.

Brown told FFC: "I think he knows he'll get minutes next season, he'll get a chance to force his way back into that team. The only way I think Smith Rowe leaves Arsenal is if another big Champions League team comes in for him and says you're going to go right in, you'll be playing virtually every week; this is where we're going to give you a key role. But is there a Champions League team that wants to do that? I don't think there is."

Smith Rowe's ability isn't in doubt and he deserves a place in Arteta's squad next year to show his capabilities on a weekly basis.