Southampton should be regretting not signing Weston McKennie

Southampton were heavily linked with signing Weston McKennie during the summer transfer window and after his bright start to life at Juventus, it looks as if they may have made an error in not signing him.

According to the Daily Express, in July Southampton were leading a five-horse race of Premier League sides interested in signing the USA international but they would ultimately miss out on the midfielder, as he opted to join Juventus instead.

The report from the Express suggests that a deal hinged on whether the Saints could do a deal with Tottenham for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and whilst the defensive-midfielder departed for Spurs, the South Coast side and CEO Martin Semmens were unable to conclude a deal for McKennie.

The former Schalke man has made a solid start to life in Turin, having averaged a strong 6.94 rating across his three appearances in Serie A, in which he has contributed an assist (per WhoScored).

The defensive-midfielder could have been the ideal man to replace Hojbjerg, as WhoScored suggests that his main strengths are defensive contribution, aerial duels, blocking the ball and ball interceptions.

However, the Saints ended up signing Ibrahima Diallo from Stade Brest and he has managed just 18 minutes of Premier League action thus far.

McKennie earned a lot of praise during his time at Schalke, with former coach Domenico Tedesco suggesting:

“Even during those phases when it’s not going so well, he embodies everything that we strive to stand for. He has a good mentality, he’s powerful, down-to-earth and works hard – and he can play as a six, eight or ten. As long as he continues to work hard and keeps his feet on the ground, he’ll only get better. He’s just great!”

He also praised the 22-year-old’s body language, saying:

“The fans love the way he plays, and the work he puts in. His body language is extraordinary. There are players in the team that already measure themselves against him, and let’s not forget that he’s still a raw talent. It’s not like he’s reached his full potential at 20. I’m sure he’ll only get better.” (per Bundesliga.com)

Therefore, it can certainly be argued that Southampton really missed out on McKennie, as at 22, he could have been a staple of Hasenhuttl’s side for a long time and judging by what Tedesco suggested, he is only going to get better.

طارق جبريل: لجنة الزمالك لم تتلق إخطارًا بالرحيل بعد القمة

أكد طارق جبريل، أمين صندوق نادي الزمالك، أن مجلس إدارة القلعة البيضاء لم يتلقِ أي قرار رسمي من قِبل اتحاد الكرة حتى الآن فيما يخص مشاركة محمود عبد الرازق “شيكابالا” في لقاء القمة أمام النادي الأهلي.

وسيغيب شيكابالا عن لقاء القمة أمام الأهلي استكمالًا لقرار الإيقاف الموقع عليه من اتحاد الكرة، والذي يمتد لمدة 8 مباريات منذ انطلاق الموسم الحالي.

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ويرفض اتحاد الكرة المصري تنفيذ قرار لجنة التسوية والتحكيم بإيقاف قرار العقوبة الموقع عليه، إذ أكد المسؤولون أن قرار اللجنة غير مُلزم.

وأوضح طارق جبريل موقف شيكابالا من المشاركة أمام الأهلي: “لم يصلنا أي قرار رسمي من اتحاد الكرة حتى الآن بشأن مشاركة شيكابالا، كان من المفترض أن يصدر القرار قبل لقاء الأهلي ولكن هذا لم يحدث”.

وانتقل أمين صندوق الزمالك لتوضيح حقيقة تقديم شكوى ضد المخرج محمد نصر: “لم نقدم أي شكوى رسمية ضد محمد نصر، لكننا سجلنا تحفظنا على اختياره بسبب انتمائه”.

وكشف طارق جبريل تفاصيل الجلسة التي جمعت مجلس الإدارة مع لاعبي الزمالك قبل انطلاق المران: “حرصنا على التواجد في التدريبات وعقد جلسة مع اللاعبين لحثهم على الفوز بالمباراة، روح اللاعبين عالية ولديهم رغبة كبيرة في الفوز”.

واختتم طارق جبريل تصريحاته بالحديث عن مستقبل اللجنة المكلفة بإدارة الزمالك: “لم نتلقِ أي شئ رسمي بخصوص رحيلنا بعد مباراة القمة، ليس لدينا أي أزمة في تطبيق القانون وتسليم النادي خلال ساعة واحدة من القرار حين يصدر، الزمالك مستمر بنا أو بدوننا”.

يُذكر أن نادي الزمالك سوف يستضيف غريمه التقليدي النادي الأهلي مساء يوم الجمعة المقبل على ملعب استاد القاهرة في إطار الجولة الثالثة من الدوري المصري.

Ross Wilson can land Joe Aribo deputy in boyhood Rangers fan Kenny McLean

Glasgow Rangers sporting director Ross Wilson has hardly put a foot wrong since he first arrived at the Ibrox outfit from Premier League side Southampton. Now he has a chance to give a lifelong fan a dream chance to play for Steven Gerrard’s side if recent reports are to be believed.

What’s the story?

According to The Sun’s Alan Nixon, Rangers are considering a shock move for Norwich City midfielder Kenny McLean in January.

It’s claimed that Gerrard is closely monitoring the situation as he is well aware that McLean has been in and out of the Canaries first team since they were relegated from the Premier League.

The Ibrox boss is believed to be eyeing a swoop for the Scotland hero in the winter transfer window after he helped Steve Clarke’s side secure their spot for the Euro 2020 Championships next summer by scoring his penalties in the play-off shootout victories over both Israel and Serbia.

Rangers are reportedly lining up either a deal to be paid in instalments or an initial loan deal with the option to buy in the summer. However, McLean signed a new contract with the Canaries only a couple of months ago, which ties him down at Carrow Road until 2023.

Wilson’s time to shine

This is Wilson’s time to shine as he notoriously drives a hard bargain, having developed a reputation for being the key figure in the club’s recruitment during his time at St Mary’s. He oversaw the arrival of former Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk before selling him to Liverpool for a huge profit.

McLean has scored one goal in eight games in the Championship so far this season, despite the fact he has only started four of those games. The Scottish international may decide a change of scenery is in his best interests with the Euros just around the corner.

With the 28-year-old potentially looking to leave Carrow Road and with Norwich feeling the impact as a result of these unprecedented circumstances, the Canaries may have to cash in on the Scotsman sooner rather than later.

McLean, whose market value is estimated at £2.88m via Transfermarkt, has made 72 appearances for Norwich, scoring five goals and supplying eight assists in all competitions so far.

Once hailed as an “irreplaceable” dynamo by Norwich boss Daniel Farke, the former Aberdeen and St Mirren man should be able to hit the ground running. He also has experience of playing in the Europa League qualifying rounds, which is surely an added bonus.

The centre-midfielder, who can also be deployed as an attacking midfielder or out wide, could be the perfect deputy for Rangers star Joe Aribo, who himself has become a versatile option under Gerrard, having replaced Ianis Hagi on the right-wing in recent weeks before the international break.

However, the Gers are hardly short of options in the midfield, as Gerrard can call upon the likes of Steven Davis, Bongani Zungu, Glen Kamara, Ryan Jack and Scott Arfield as well. However, Arfield isn’t getting any younger, whilst it remains to be seen if Davis will be offered a new deal or not, as his current contract will run out in 2021.

Wilson may feel that he will be able to negotiate a cut-price deal with the Canaries for McLean in the coming months as the Euros loom ever nearer, with the Scotsman keen to add to his 16 caps for his country so far.

AND in other news, Watch out Arfield: Bongani Zungu sends a timely reminder to Steven Gerrard with South Africa display…

تشكيل ليفربول ضد وست هام يونايتد في الدوري الإنجليزي

أعلن يورجن كلوب المدير الفني للفريق الأول بنادي ليفربول، عن تشكيل الريدز لمواجهة وست هام ضمن الجولة الحادية عشر من الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

ليفربول يسعى لاستغلال تعثر تشيلسي وتعادله مع بيرنلي، بهدف لمثله أمس على ستامفورد بريدج.

الفوز يقرّب ليفربول ويقّلص الفارق مع تشيلسي إلى نقطة واحدة، ويصبح الريدز في المركز الثاني.

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تشكيل ليفربول شهد تواجد الدولي المصري محمد صلاح في الهجوم، بجانب ساديو ماني وروبرتو فيرمينو.

ويعتمد يورجن كلوب على ثلاثي في وسط الملعب، فابيينو، تشامبرلين، جوردان هندرسون، في ظل إصابة نابي كيتا. تشكيل ليفربول ضد وست هام في الدوري الإنجليزي

حراسة المرمى: أليسون بيكر.

خط الدفاع: أرنولد، فان دايك، ماتيب، روبرتسون.

خط الوسط: فابينيو، هندرسون، تشامبرلين.

خط الهجوم: محمد صلاح، ساديو ماني، روبرتو فيرمينو.

مقاعد بدلاء ليفربول

كهيلر، كوناتي، ألكانتارا، مينامينو، تسيميكاس، أوريجي، نات فيليبس، ويليامز، مورتان.

Fora do Santos, Leonardo acerta com turcos e Ledesma é alvo de italianos

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Contratado pelo Santos por indicação de Robinho após a disputa do Paulistão do ano passado com a camisa do Ituano, o zagueiro Leonardo rescindiu com o clube nesta quarta-feira e já tem destino certo para a sequência da carreira. Por dois anos e meio, e salários superiores ao que recebia na Vila Belmiro, o jogador de 29 anos agora defenderá oMersin Ídman Yurdu, clube da Primeira Divisão da Turquia, que não desembolsou nada pela contratação. Leonardo foi um dos 11 jogadores que deixaram o Peixe no fim de 2015 para o começo de 2016, e nem todos têm futuro definido.

O volante Ledesma, por exemplo, ainda não definiu em qual time atuará nesta temporada. Ele negociou com o Crucero del Norte, da Segunda Divisão da Argentina, mas as conversas esfriaram depois de uma sondagem do Frosinone, modesta equipe que disputa a elite do Campeonato Italiano. O jogador, que defendeu o Peixe em apenas quatro jogos, deseja voltar para a Itália, onde fixou residência, e está próximo de um acerto com o novo clube. Segundo seu estafe, o volante de 33 anos só “trocaria” a volta à Itália por um clube que dispute a Libertadores de 2016. Nas últimas horas, motivados pela rescisão com o Peixe, alguns clubes brasileiros entraram em contato com os agentes, mas a possibilidade de permanência no país é baixa.

Nesta quinta-feira, também, o Santos acertou a venda de Rafael Galhardo ao Anderlecht, da Bélgica. Além dos três, também deixaram a Vila Belmiro os seguintes jogadores: Nilson (fora dos planos, sem destino certo), Leandro (fora dos planos, foi emprestado pelo Palmeiras ao Coritiba), Chiquinho (fora dos planos, agora do Flamengo), Crystian (fora dos planos, agora do Paysandu), Werley (não acertou a renovação e volta para o Grêmio) e Marquinhos Gabriel (não acertou a renovação e volta para o Al Nassr, da Arábia Saudita).

O Santos ainda emprestou o goleiro Gabriel Gasparotto ao Capivariano, que disputa a elite do Paulistão em 2016, e o atacante Diego Cardoso defenderá o Villa Nova-MG até o fim da temporada.

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لاعب روما السابق: تأهل منتخب مصر لـ كأس العالم سيساعد محمد صلاح للفوز بـ الكرة الذهبية

أكد مانويل بلازي لاعب روما والعديد من الأندية الإيطالية سابقًا، أن تأهل منتخب مصر سيكون نقطة إيجابية لصالح محمد صلاح نجم فريق ليفربول.

منتخب مصر تأهل في صدارة مجموعته بتصفيات إفريقيا المؤهلة لكأس العالم، وينتظر منافسه في مارس المقبل لحسم تأهله للمونديال.

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وقال بلازي في تصريحات لقناة “الأهلي”: “إذا تأهل منتخب مصر لنهائيات كأس العالم، ستكون نقطة إيجابية لصالح محمد صلاح في المنافسة على الكرة الذهبية”.

وأضاف: “لن أقول إن محمد صلاح ضمن أفضل 10 لاعبين في العالم، بل هو من أفضل 3 لاعبين، بعد تألقه اللافت خلال الفترة الماضية”.

واختتم: “صلاح يستطيع اللعب في أي دوري بالعالم، لديه المقومات التي ستساعده على ذلك، سواء في الليجا أو الدوري الإيطالي”.

Sebastien Haller: David Moyes could listen to offers for West Ham striker

West Ham United may be about to pay the price for Manuel Pellegrini’s calamitous decision to sign Sebastien Haller in a club-record deal, with David Moyes potentially open to selling the striker in January.

What’s the word?

According to ExWHUemployee, while speaking on the West Ham Way Podcast, there is a chance Moyes will listen to offers for Haller in the upcoming transfer market as the Scottish coach “isn’t convinced” by his potential.

Moyes may be forced into handing the 26-year-old his fourth start of the Premier League season when the Scot welcomes his former employer Manchester United to the London Stadium on Saturday, with Michail Antonio questionable after being replaced 45-minutes into his return from a hamstring injury.

But Moyes does not rate Haller highly, and may inform the Irons hierarchy that he would be comfortable with the east London side entertaining offers for the attacker Pellegrini brought to the club for £45million in 2019.

Haller struck his second goal of the league campaign in fine fashion to seal all three points for the Hammers at Sheffield United last month before falling to the bench against Aston Villa, while netting seven in 32 top-flight appearances during his maiden campaign.

Previous speculation has suggested Moyes favours Antonio over Haller purely through the English centre-forward’s relentless desire and high work rate to occupy the sole centre-forward position, while the former Everton head coach has also called for the Ivory Coast international to offer more.

Speaking on Haller and Felipe Anderson following West Ham’s Carabao Cup win over Charlton Athletic in September, via quotes by the Evening Standard, Moyes said: “I’ve got to say the two of them are great to work with, the two of them are really good lads – I like them a lot. Felipe is a terrific lad, so is Seb. But what I want them to be is terrific players every time they play, and I want them to make a difference.

“I think Seb, a 6 ft 4 centre-forward and you’re leading the line, I think you are expecting much more of that. Maybe Seb isn’t completely that type. We are still finding out exactly what Seb’s attributes are in that case.”

A costly blunder by Sullivan and Pellegrini

Should West Ham indeed listen to offers for Haller in January like ExWHUemployee has suggested could be the case, the decision would mark one mighty and expensive blunder by co-owner and Chairman David Sullivan, along with Pellegrini.

Since signing Haller from Eintracht Frankfurt for a club-record £45m in July 2019, the Irons have seen the striker’s TransferMarkt valuation drop to just £27m.

Add in the forward’s £115,385-per-week contract over the 72 weeks since his arrival, and West Ham would stand to lose £26.3m should they only receive offers matching Haller’s current TransferMarkt valuation.

West Ham’s decision to sign Haller can be deemed a failure in other ways, too, with the two-time Ivory Coast international so far costing the club £1.15m per appearance after 46 games or £4.1m per goal after 13 strikes in claret and blue across all competitions.

With his output reflecting those figures, Sullivan will surely urge Moyes to persist with handing Haller opportunities to impress rather than cashing in at one almighty loss come January.

AND in other news, David Sullivan is heading for another blunder in West Ham’s chase of an underwhelming £18m target.

Meia se diz otimista para a participação da Ferroviária no Paulistão

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Considerada uma das principais contratações da Ferroviária para esta temporada, o meia Fernando Gabriel falou sobre a preparação da equipe para o início do Campeonato Paulista. Segundo o jogador, o grupo vem evoluindo a cada semana de trabalho e vai entrar com tudo na competição.

– Estamos evoluindo muito nas últimas semanas e isso deixa o grupo satisfeito. Agora temos que manter essa pegada para continuar melhorando. Vamos ter um campeonato forte pela frente e que podemos chegar longe. Precisamos ter concentração total e continuar trabalhando forte até a estreia – disse Fernando.

De acordo com o atleta, o objetivo da equipe paulista é passar para a segunda fase do estadual.

– Nosso objetivo é fazer uma primeira fase forte e regular para sonhar com uma classificação. Sabemos que é difícil, pelo equilíbrio do grupo que estamos, mas vamos lutar para chegar à segunda fase – afirmou o jogador.

Capitão do Avaí crê em classificação diante do Ituano na Copa São Paulo

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Único time remanescente de Santa Catarina na Copa São Paulo de Juniores, o Avaí terá um jogo importante neste sábado pelas oitavas de final da competição. Às 10h30, no Estádio Novelli Júnior, a equipe enfrentará o Ituano, dono da casa.

Zagueiro e capitão do time, Gabriel confia que o time pode ir ainda mais longe.

– Estamos fazendo uma campanha muito boa. Não só pela fase que chegamos, mas também pelo futebol apresentado. Conseguimos fazer bons jogos contra equipes que vieram forte para a competição – diz o jogador que participou de quatro dos cinco jogos do time no torneio.

O fato de jogar na casa do adversário não preocupa o capitão do Avaí.

– O Ituano chegou aqui pelo bom trabalho feito. Assim como nós, que treinamos forte antes e durante a competição. Mesmo com a maioria da torcida contra, acredito que temos totais condições de seguir no torneio. Vamos entrar cientes do que temos de fazer para vencer – declarou.

Para chegar até esta fase da competição, o Avaí teve de encarar duas vezes o Primavera. Na primeira fase, o clube paulista venceu os catarinenses por 2 a 1. Já na terceira, o Leão levou a melhor nos pênaltis, após empate sem gols no tempo normal. Agora, se passar, a equipe enfrenta o Corinthians, que derrotou o Internacional.

– Mesmo sem vencer o Primavera nesses dois jogos, nós conseguimos jogar bem. Demos muito sufoco a eles também. Ganhar a disputa de pênaltis não surpreendeu porque esse tipo de treinamento é normal no nosso dia a dia – explicou Gabriel.

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