Aston Villa are keen on Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Giovani Lo Celso this summer and their pursuit of the Argentina international is 'ticking along' this window, according to talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook.
Could Giovani Lo Celso leave Tottenham Hotspur for Aston Villa?
According to Birmingham Live, Aston Villa have placed Lo Celso on a list of targets and Tottenham are 'likely' to allow the £70k-a-week ace to leave in the final month of the window.
Nevertheless, Spurs will ask for an obligation to buy in any potential loan deal for Lo Celso and his agent has confirmed that he could be on the move this summer, with Napoli also keen on his services, stating in an interview with Radio Punto Nuovo: "They (Napoli and Tottenham) are talking about it, but for the moment nothing is closed yet."
In a major twist, Napoli now look like they have pulled out of the race to sign Lo Celso after Piotr Zielinski put pen to paper on a new contract at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Football Italia understands.
Last season, Lo Celso, who has been called a potential "exciting signing", was out on loan at Villarreal and featured 29 times in all competitions for the Yellow Submarine, registering two goals and three assists, as per Transfermarkt.
Reports in Spain via Sport Witness claim that Aston Villa are also keen on Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, though much will depend on whether Ousmane Dembele remains at the Catalan giants beyond this window.
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, talkSPORT reporter Crook has given an update on the likelihood of either Lo Celso or Torres moving to Villa Park.
Crook stated: “I think Diaby will be one of the most exciting signings of the window. I fancy Villa to do quite well. Emery proved last season what a good manager he is.
“I think we haven't seen the end of their spending yet. They spent big on Pau Torres and Diaby, but I think they'll go again and at least bring in another couple of players.
“Ferran Torres has stated that he wants to stay at Barcelona, but if they need to free up the wage bill to bring in players, I think he'd be one that maybe could be vulnerable.
“Lo Celso has been ticking along for a while. He did well in Spain, and Emery knows him. I could see that one potentially happening. I think he's a player that Spurs will probably be willing to let go.”
What next for Aston Villa?
According to The Daily Mail, Aston Villa are keen on Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams and would be willing to activate his £25 million relegation release clause.
Chelsea, Nottingham Forest and Brighton & Hove Albion are also interested in the United States international, who is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury at Elland Road.
Sport via The Daily Express claim that Aston Villa are also tracking Manchester United goalkeeper Matej Kovar to provide competition between the sticks for Emiliano Martinez and Robin Olsen.
Aston Villa could also submit an official bid for Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos despite the Spain international only penning a new contract at the Santiago Bernebau earlier this summer.
قلص فريق الإسماعيلي، الفارق مع الأهلي، بتسجيل الهدف الأول بالمباراة الجارية بينهما الآن، لتصبح النتيجة 2-1 للمارد الأحمر.
ويحتضن ملعب استاد الجيش ببرج العرب، مباراة الأهلي والإسماعيلي، ضمن منافسات الجولة الـ20 من عمر الدوري المصري “النيل”.
فيديو | بمهارة رائعة واحتفال تريكة.. إمام عاشور يسجل هدف الأهلي الثاني أمام الإسماعيلي
وسجل هدف الإسماعيلي الأول، عبد الرحمن مجدي، عن طريق ركلة جزاء في الدقيقة 75 من عمر اللقاء الجاري الآن.
وكان الأهلي قد تقدم بهدفين عن طريق بيرسي تاو وإمام عاشور في الدقيقتين 33 و57.
ويتواجد الإسماعيلي في المركز الثالث عشر برصيد 19 نقطة، حصدها من 19 مباراة خاضها ببطولة الدوري حتى الآن.
وحقق الإسماعيلي هذا الموسم 4 انتصارات و7 تعادلات، فيما نال 8 هزائم، إذ سجل الدراويش 18 هدفًا واستقبلت شباكه 22 هدفًا.
ويحتل الأهلي حامل لقب النسخة الماضية من بطولة الدوري، المركز الحادي عشر في سلم ترتيب النسخة الحالية برصيد 21 نقطة من 11 مباراة، ويتبقى له 8 مباريات مؤجلة، لم يخوضها بعد.
وجمع فريق النادي الأهلي نقاطه من ست انتصارات و3 تعادلات، فيما نال هزيمتين، سجل لاعبوه 24 هدفًا واستقبلت شباك المارد الأحمر 13 هدفًا. هدف الإسماعيلي الأول أمام الأهلي
Manchester City are now getting closer to completing a deal for RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol, and after new talks, the move could even be completed by the end of this week, according to reports from Italy.
What's the latest on Josko Gvardiol to Man City?
Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth has recently offered on Man City's pursuit of Gvardiol, which suggests the defender could end up staying at RB Leipzig, as his contract situation means the Bundesliga club are under no real pressure to sell him.
Sheth said: "With Gvardiol, that's a different one. There were lots of reports last week about a deal bring agreed, a medical having been done, but the information we were getting was that was quite wide of the mark.
"There's no agreement, there's been no medical in fact, and in fact RB Leipzig could end up keeping Gvardiol, because they're under no pressure to sell him. But also, they want €100 million guaranteed for Gvardiol.
"It will be interesting to see if City would stretch that far, but it's obvious that they've got an interest in the player."
The Croatian is currently contracted until June 2027, meaning Leipzig are in the position of power when it comes to negotiating a transfer fee, however a more recent update now suggests that Man City could be close to completing a deal.
According to reports from Italy (via Sport Witness), the Sky Blues are "getting closer" to securing a deal for the 21-year-old, with a move in the works for a fee of €100m (£86m), plus a percentage of the transfer fee from any possible future sale.
The deal could even be wrapped up by the end of this week, providing there are no new twists, with the new talks accelerating the centre-back's move to the Etihad Stadium.
Leipzig sporting director Max Eberl has already admitted the 6 foot 1 defender is keen on a move to Man City, and it now appears as though Pep Guardiola is close to getting his man.
How good is Josko Gvardiol?
The Croatia international was lauded as "incredible" by members of the media for his performances at the 2022 World Cup, and he has also impressed at club level, with his passing ability making him the perfect fit for a Guardiola side.
Over the past year, the Zagreb-born defender has attempted an average of 87.18 passes per 90,which places him in the 99th percentile compared to his positional peers, while he also ranks in the 84th percentile for his pass-completion rate.
RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol.
There are still a few things that the RB Leipzig star will need to work on, given that he places in a low percentile for tackles and aerials won, but he is still very young, and he has plenty of time to develop his game further.
All in all, it is great news that Man City are now closing in on a move for Gvardiol, and they will be hoping it can be wrapped up by the end of the week.
Newcastle United will host Liverpool and Mohamed Salah on 27th August in the third week of the Premier League season. It's a massive game for both sides.
The Magpies will hope to build on their fourth-placed finish last season, while Liverpool will hope to push them out of the Champions League spots and rebound after a terrible campaign last time out. Of course, the Reds will turn to Salah to lead them.
But how likely is it that he gets one over on Newcastle United? Football FanCast delves into the stats to see just how well Salah plays against Newcastle.
What is Mohamed Salah's goal record against Newcastle?
Salah has played 13 times against Newcastle, with all fixtures coming in the Premier League, though not all of them were for Liverpool.
He actually played once for Chelsea – the Egyptian played 12 minutes in 2014 at Stamford Bridge. That, of course, was a very different Salah as the forward was transformed into a goalscoring machine on his move to Anfield.
And that shows in his record. Salah has six goals in 12 games against Newcastle for Liverpool. It's a great haul, but far from his most dominant – that's actually quite middle of the road in the Premier League for the Reds' star man.
What is Mohamed Salah's assist record against Newcastle?
Of course, Salah isn't just a goalscorer, but a creator too. And he has a fair few assists against Newcastle, with three in his last two games against the club.
In total, he boasts four across his 13 games to go along with his six goals, having been credited with a hand in three of the four scored by Liverpool against the Magpies last term.
What is Mohamed Salah's head-to-head record against Newcastle?
Newcastle have never actually beaten Salah's sides, whether he was on the pitch for Chelsea or Liverpool. His record stands at 13 played, 10 won, 3 drawn and zero defeats.
That record is actually Salah's best against any opponent across all competitions. He's never won more against a team without losing once – in fact, the only team he's ever defeated more than 10 times is Tottenham Hotspur (11).
And given all of his games came in the Premier League, there's a points tally. Salah has picked up 33 points in total against the Mapgies – just six shy of perfection.
What is Mohamed Salah's record at St James's Park?
It won't be a shock to learn that it's very good. Salah has played a total of six games at Newcastle, all coming for Liverpool.
He hasn't lost any of those meetings, of course, and has won four of them, drawing the other two. Though, it is notable that Salah has only ever scored once at St James' – that came back in 2019 and was a game where he also picked up an injury.
His team might do well there, but on an individual level, Newcastle isn't a particularly happy hunting ground for Salah:
Games – 6 Wins – 4 Draws – 2 Losses – 0 Goals – 1 Assists – 1 Who has Mohamed Salah scored against the most?
Mo Salah
In total, Salah has scored against 11 teams more than he has against Newcastle. As previously mentioned, that figure of six isn't necessarily a standout for the Egyptian.
Sitting right at the top of that pile is Manchester United. Salah's record against them is incredible, scoring 12 times in 12 games and managing another four assists. Manchester City come next – 11 goals and five assists in 19 meetings.
Tottenham's 18 meetings with Salah have seen them ship 11 goals, too, along with a single assist. Meanwhile, Arsenal, West Ham United, Watford and Leeds United have all conceded nine times to the Liverpool star.
Bournemouth have been the unlucky opponent on eight occasions, while Crystal Palace, Chelsea, and Southampton have all shipped seven.
How many goals does Mohamed Salah have in August?
Sticking to the Premier League, Salah has scored 12 goals in the month of August. It's a fantastic haul that, on the face of it, averages out to two August goals each season for the Egyptian.
It's actually slightly better than that, however. There were no August games in the 2020/21 Premier League season, which kicked off in September. If you count that as the equivalent of August in a regular season, you can add three more to Salah's total, with the winger bagging a hat-trick on the opening day against Leeds United).
What is Mohamed Salah's overall Liverpool goal record?
Salah was never really known as a goalscorer in his younger professional days – even his record with Basel was so-so. But once he left Chelsea for AS Roma, the Egyptian started to find his feet as a true goal threat.
29 goals in two Serie A seasons suggested something was there, but no one could have foreseen his explosion at Liverpool. Salah immediately broke the Premier League's goalscoring record for a 38-game season, scoring 32 times in his debut campaign.
Overall, the forward heads into the upcoming campaign with 137 Premier League goals for Liverpool, all coming in 218 games. That stretches to 186 in 305 across all competitions.
In all, he's one of the most dangerous forward players on the planet and has been for some time. Even if, for whatever reason, Newcastle usually find a way to handle him at home.
What is Mohamed Salah's Premier League record?
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah.
Salah's 137 Premier League goals for Liverpool, combined with the two he got for Chelsea in his brief spell there lead to a grand total of 139. It's an incredible haul – only 13 players have managed more since the start of the league in 1992.
And so, even if Salah matched his lowest goals total for Liverpool in a single year (19) this coming term, he'd move onto 158 goals. That would be enough to leapfrog Michael Owen in 10th on the all-time list. He likely won't have reached this point by the time he faces Newcastle – but he'll hope to draw closer against the Magpies.
What is Mohamed Salah's assist record?
Mohamed Salah has cemented his place as a Liverpool great
Salah's 139 Premier League goals are a fantastic amount – but they're not all he can boast about. He's also claimed 59 assists in England's top flight, with two of those coming in Chelsea blue.
That has him sitting in 22nd place all-time and Salah will almost certainly enter the top 20 in the coming season. As Newcastle know very well, he doesn't just hurt you by scoring goals.
What is Liverpool's record against Newcastle?
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson.
Liverpool and Newcastle have met a lot over the decades – their history as opponents dates all the way back to 1893. And as with just about everyone else in English football, the Reds boast a good record.
They've competed 185 times in their history, with Liverpool winning 91 of those. Newcastle have then won 50 themselves, leaving 44 games without a winner.
But what about in the Premier League? There have unsurprisingly been a fair few meetings since England's top flight rebranded – 56 in total – with Liverpool taking the vast majority of those points.
The Reds have won 33 of the 56, with Newcastle settling for a mere 11. In fact, the Toon have drawn more than they've won, with the points splitting 12 times.
What are Liverpool's recent results against Newcastle?
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool have been dominant in recent times against Newcastle. Even last season – a campaign where the Reds struggled and the Magpies shone – Jurgen Klopp's side won both games.
The most recent was a 2-0 win at St James' Park that followed a dramatic 2-1 win at Anfield – Fabio Carvalho squeezed in a winner with seconds to play. In fact, Liverpool have won the last four clashes, having taken the points on both occasions in the previous season, too.
There were a couple of draws before that – 0-0 in Newcastle in 2020 and 1-1 in Liverpool in 2021. But you're probably noticing that there isn't a single win for the Magpies to mention here.
That's because you need to head all the way back to 2015 for the last time Newcastle beat Liverpool. That game finished 2-0 at St James' and was the second consecutive year that the victors wore black and white.
When is Newcastle vs Liverpool?
Eddie Howe
Newcastle will host Liverpool on Sunday, 27th August at 4.30pm UK time. It promises to be one of the biggest games of the season's early stages, with both sides looking to make a big statement.
Newcastle need early momentum if they're to prove that last season wasn't a fluke. It won't be easy, however – this isn't even their first big test. It comes one week after a trip to Manchester City as the Magpies face as tough an early test as you can get.
Liverpool, of course, need to make a statement of their own. They were truly awful at times last season, falling out of the title race almost immediately and then struggling to even compete for European spots. A late charge saw them briefly battle for fourth, but they'll be a Europa League side this season.
The winner will take a huge confidence boost from this one, then, and the Reds will turn to Mohamed Salah as their leader up top. His record in Newcastle isn't exactly sparkling, but he almost always returns home a winner.
It has been confirmed that the ever-reliable Roy Hodgson will lead the post-Patrick Vieira era after a successful interim role at the end of last season. The 75-year-old transformed Crystal Palace’s attack and guided the club to a comfortable mid-table finish by playing far more dynamic and free-flowing attacking football.
While Wilfried Zaha’s uncertain future still hangs over Selhurst Park, the south Londoners must begin to look forward and add more reinforcements to keep their distance from the relegation zone.
The ideal way to move forward from the possible loss of their mercurial winger would be to secure the signing of Arsenal's Folarin Balogun.
What’s the latest on Folarin Balogun to Crystal Palace?
The Daily Express’ Ryan Taylor previously revealed that the 22-year-old is on Palace’s radar, but there are many other sides who are also interested.
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, he said: “They are looking at him, from what I understand. I've had conversations about Balogun's future. There are a lot of clubs informed on his situation. Palace are one, Inter Milan, Monaco, Marseille, Leipzig, AC Milan.”
However, in his most recent update, he expressed concerns over Palace’s budget, but feels it would be a “sensational” coup: "I'm not sure how much money Palace have. Obviously, if Zaha doesn't stay, which looks quite likely at the moment that he's not going to, I think that will free up a bit of cash in terms of wages.
"But Palace aren't a team that have had a lot of money to spend in recent years, so I'm not sure whether they can match the kind of money but to answer your original question. – yes, I think he'd be a sensational signing."
It is understood that a bid of around £50m would tempt the Gunners hierarchy to sell the youngster.
Speculation around Balogun has been fuelled by his declaration that he “definitely won’t go on loan again.”
Who can Folarin Balogun link up with at Crystal Palace?
In August 2022, the United States international joined Reims on loan and his adaptation to Ligue 1 proved simply magnificent such was his wonderful, goalscoring form.
In 37 appearances, Balogun scored 21 times at a rate of 0.63 goals per 90, the fourth-best total in the division.
Reims manager Will Still was full of praise for the two-cap international’s impact and said: “He is a super complete striker, he is able to play with his back to goal, in-depth. It is technically very clean. He scores, he is decisive.”
A player of this quality and potency can provide a formidable focal point for Eberechi Eze, who can seemingly be the man to supply quality service to the "golden" Gunners ace – as hailed by talent scout Jacek Kulig.
The playmaker is a real creative force for his side and was in imperious form throughout last season, having created six big chances in 38 league outings – second to only that of Michael Olise (11) among his Palace teammates, as per Sofascore.
The Englishman recorded 14 goal contributions in the Premier League, the highest in the squad, and his skill, elegance, and technique were arguably untouchable at times, having been described as "mesmerising" by teammate Joel Ward.
Eberechi Eze
Coupled with his impressive productivity, the 25-year-old was a pivotal figure within offensive sequences and consistently showcased his mesmeric dribbling. The 25-year-old ranks within the best 6% in Europe’s top five leagues among his positional peers for successful take-ons per 90 and shot-creating actions per 90.
The prospect of a scintillating attacking partnership between Eze and Balogun is extremely exciting and will help to ease the potential departure of Zaha.
كشف المدير الفني لمنتخب فرنسا الأول، ديديه ديشامب، قرار ريال مدريد بشأن مشاركة لاعبيه في دورة الألعاب الأولمبية التي ستقام في باريس بالصيف المقبل.
وتنطلق أولمبياد باريس في 26 يوليو المقبل وتستمر حتى 11 أغسطس، وكانت هناك آمال من قبل إدواردو كامافينجا للمشاركة.
اقرأ أيضًا.. خاص | منتخب مصر يقرر المشاركة في دورة تولون بـ فرنسا استعداداً لـ الأولمبياد
وتحدث ديشامب عن الأمر في مؤتمره الصحفي اليوم، وقال: “كنت “أعلم من فترة طويلة أن ريال مدريد قد أرسل خطابًا يؤكد من خلاله أنه لن يسمح للاعبيه بالمشاركة في الأولمبياد”.
وتابع: “هذا قرار يعود إلى النادي بكل تأكيد، إذا كان هناك رفض من جانب ريال مدريد فهذا ما سيحدث بالفعل”.
قرار ريال مدريد قد لا يؤثر فقط على كامافينجا بل إذا انتقل كيليان مبابي إلى الملكي قد لا يشارك في الأولمبياد رغم تصريحاته الدائمة بأنه يحلم بتحقيق ذلك.
Left-arm wristspinner Kuldeep Yadav has replaced the lespinner Amit Mishra for the one-off Test against Bangladesh, which begins in Hyderabad on Thursday
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Quick Facts: Kuldeep Yadav
Left-arm wristspinner Kuldeep Yadav has replaced the legspinner Amit Mishra for the one-off Test against Bangladesh, which begins in Hyderabad on Thursday. Mishra, who was part of India’s last Test XI, did not train with the team on Tuesday after having injured his knee. This was the maiden Test call-up for Kuldeep.Mishra sustained the injury while fielding in the last T20 international against England on February 1. He has been advised rest by the India medical team, and will undergo further assessment in due time.Kuldeep played the practice match against the Bangladeshis, returning figures of 1 for 32 and 2 for 2. He has also been named for the three-day tour game against the Australians on February 16. He was part of the Rest of India squad in the Irani Cup match but failed to take a wicket. He has played 22 first-class games for 81 wickets at an average of 33.11.India’s Test squad has three other spinners: R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Jayant Yadav. Jayant, who was injured for India’s last Test, has proved his fitness by turning out for Haryana in the domestic T20 competitions and in the tour match against Bangladeshis.
Liverpool are in the market for reinforcements this summer as Jurgen Klopp looks to freshen up a side that looks set for major changes heading into next term.
Roberto Firmino, Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have already left the club upon the expiration of their contracts, signifying that both midfield and striking positions will need to be replenished in the summer window.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Alexis Mac Allister is set to sign for the Reds, as he updated his Twitter following, stating: "Liverpool have just signed Alexis Mac Allister for… £35m. Reds have now triggered the clause to sign the midfielder after medical tests completed with Brighton’s permission. Documents are being signed. Here we go confirmed."
Another man that Liverpool have been linked with to bolster their midfield is Southampton man Romeo Lavia and they are said to have contacted the South Coast club over the prospect of being able to acquire the 19-year-old, as per Football Insider.
What's the latest transfer news involving Romeo Lavia?
The Football Insider report also states that Lavia's former club, Manchester City, have a buyback clause worth £40 million to purchase the Belgium international; however, this doesn't become active until the summer of 2024.
Speaking to Football FanCast, Redmen TV pundit Ste Hoare has endorsed Liverpool signing Lavia to boost their midfield options and thinks that the talent would be a good fit at Anfield.
Hoare told FFC: "Manchester City have this buyback clause, don't they, in 2024, so you want to get him, you might have to do it now because they might be the only chance you can do. I don't think he's going to stay in the Championship. I think he's too good. My guess is he'll be on the move. Of all the players who went down, I think he'd be the one I would most like Liverpool to sign, he fits into what we do."
Liverpool definitely have the opportunity to get one over their Premier League rivals by signing Lavia, who gained plenty of first-team experience in 2022/23 with Southampton, making 35 appearances in all competitions, registering one goal and one assist apiece, as per Transfermarkt.
Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola paid tribute to the midfielder in April in an interview and detailed why he was let go at the Etihad Stadium to join Southampton, stating: “I am really impressed with what Romeo has done and is doing. We had, and we have, an incredible opinion about him. We thought to keep him, but maybe he would not (get) enough minutes like he has in Southampton."
As per WhoScored, Lavia showed plenty of promise at St Mary's during this campaign and managed to record a pass success rate of 86.4%, illustrating his reliability in possession.
FBRef also take into account that the £25k-a-week earner excels in comparison to his positional peers across Europe's top five divisions regarding successful blocks, having made 1.90 per 90 minutes in the last 365 days, putting him in the fourth percentile for this metric.
According to the same outlet, Lavia, who has been hailed as a "monster", has also made 93 tackles and interceptions combined in 2022/23, demonstrating his capacity to get stuck in and turn over phases of play for his side.
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes talked up Lavia's abilities as a deep-lying midfielder last year, as per BT Sport via The Daily Mail, saying: ‘He has got a pass in his locker and he is big and strong and likes to defend. He does not want to get forward too much and sits in-front of the back four and sets the play in motion from there.’
Liverpool need young talent to help phase out some of their ageing midfielders and Lavia could be someone that could become a key player in the coming seasons at Anfield.
Tottenham Hotspur have "set their sights" on signing crucial Galatasary defender Victor Nelsson this summer, according to reports out of Turkey.
Who will Spurs sign this summer?
The Premier League side, after months of searching, have finally landed on their new manager to replace Antonio Conte. Indeed, former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has now joined the north Londoners on a four-year contract.
After announcing his appointment, it is the task of chairman Daniel Levy to back him with key signings, and reports suggest they're set to attempt exactly that this summer.
It is believed that Spurs are looking to strengthen in a number of areas, including further forward, with Leicester City duo James Maddison and Harvey Barnes firmly on the radar. Goalkeeping additions, like Brentford's David Raya, have also been linked.
The Lilywhites' biggest issue appears to be their back line – with Tottenham conceding more goals than any other side above 15th in the top flight last season.
Numbers like that are a real eye-opener and perhaps highlight the need for star defensive reinforcements. Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, among others, are believed to be of interest to Spurs.
According to a report by Turkish newspaper Takvim, though, the north Londoners could widen their scope in search of centre-back signings and Galatasary's Nelsson is a player they're targeting.
The Denmark international, who featured at last year's 2022 World Cup in Qatar, is likely to leave this summer and Tottenham have apparently "set their sights" on signing him.
In a further bit of news, the Turkish Super Lig side are already starting to identify replacements for Nelsson, with Southampton's Mohammed Salisu attracting interest.
The report describes Nelsson as playing a "very important role" over 2022/2023, making "critical interventions" under manager Okan Buruk, and the 24-year-old's contract contains a £22 million release clause.
Who is Victor Nelsson?
The Dane has been a star defender and key mainstay for Galatasary, especially last season, and his numbers suggest there is a real asset there for the taking.
While he is yet to be tested in a more demanding division like the Premier League, it speaks volumes that Buruk selected Nelsson more than any other outfield Galatasary player last season (WhoScored).
The former FC Copenhagen star won more aerial duels per 90 and made more blocks per match than any of his teammates in the league last season – emphasizing why Tottenham have taken an interest (WhoScored).
Journalist Beren Cross has slammed Leeds United winger Jack Harrison after he put in a "poor" display on the weekend as his team slumped to another loss.
What's the latest on Leeds and West Ham?
Coming up against West Ham on Sunday afternoon, the Whites were in desperate need of a win – or at least a point.
In the end, though, Sam Allardyce and co came away with neither and so defeat means they now go into the last round of Premier League fixtures inside the bottom three.
Although Rodrigo fired Leeds into an early lead, they let things slip from there as unanswered goals from Declan Rice, Jarrod Bowen and Manuel Lanzini saw the Irons win the match 3-1.
Evidently, it was a difficult afternoon for a number of men in white but it seems as though Harrison was one of the most disappointing performers on the day.
Indeed, in the player ratings for LeedsLive, the winger was slammed by Cross who gave him a lowly score of just 3/10.
The journalist also wrote: "Poor decisions with the ball when it came to him, poor execution when he seemed to make better decisions or simply not involved enough to make decisions at other times."
How bad was Harrison against West Ham?
On the Whites' last league trip to the London Stadium, Harrison stole the show as he netted a hat-trick to help his side take all three points in a thrilling 3-2 win.
This time around, he couldn't repeat the trick and was comparatively woeful when you consider the heights he scaled with that past outing.
Indeed, Cross wasn't the only one to be left hoping for more from Harrison's appearance, as Graham Smyth handed him a 4/10 in the Yorkshire Evening Post and wrote: "Gave some forward impetus but missed a big chance at the end of the first half. Not enough."
Jack Harrison's contract reportedly includes a release clause.
And when you look at his stats on SofaScore, it doesn't make for pretty reading either. Indeed, the £90k-p/w winger struggled with just 35 touches which is six fewer than goalkeeper Joel Robles.
He also lost the ball eight times despite not being that involved and failed to find a teammate with two attempted long balls, while he didn't help out much defensively either as he was dribbled past twice and made zero tackles, interceptions, clearances or blocks.
All in all, a day to forget for the Englishman as his side takes another step towards relegation.