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Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch will have some big decisions to make on a number of his first-team players in the next year or so as the club have a host of contracts expiring in 2024.

The Whites have four senior centre-backs with their deals set to expire at the end of the 2023/24 Premier League campaign, with Pascal Struijk, Liam Cooper, Robin Koch, and Diego Llorente all in that bracket.

Llorente and Cooper will both be in their 30s by that point and Marsch may decide that moving them on and replacing them with youngster options may be the way to go, or the players themselves – including Koch and Struijk – may decide that they do not want to stay.

Either way, Leeds could find themselves needing to sign another centre-back either next summer, if they opt to cash in on one of them instead of allowing them to leave for nothing, or in 2024.

However, Marsch could prevent Victor Orta from needing to spend millions in the transfer market if he is able to unearth 18-year-old talent Kris Moore from the academy side.

The teenage gem does not turn 19 until November and has already racked up 31 appearances for the under-23 side, after featuring in 27 matches for the U18s.

U23 head coach Mark Jackson revealed that he and his staff never doubted the youngster’s quality and backed him to make the step up to the U23 side at the age of 17, saying:

“He’s been training with the group now since the start of pre-season, and last season as well. We had no doubts in Kris’ ability to deal with the situation and the step up and he did fantastically well against a tough opponent in Street up top, who was physical and good in the air. I thought we coped well with it.”

These quotes show that the staff at Elland Road have a lot of faith in his maturity and ability, which bodes well for a potential step up to the first-team in the future.

Whites journalist Joe Donnohue previously described him as “solid” at the back and the reporter hailed his performance against Mansfield earlier this year, writing:

“Encouraging display, leading the team from centre-back. Moore maintained his positioning well through the game, snuffing out danger by simply ensuring he was in the right place at the right time.”

The gem also caught the eye in a 3-2 win over Oldham in the EFL Trophy last season. He earned a SofaScore rating of 7.00 as he won three of his four individual duels, made five clearances, and completed 86% of his passes.

Moore, who was named on the bench in the Premier League during Marcelo Bielsa’s reign, is a promising young player who has shown signs of having the potential to make the step up to the first team, with his accelerated progress at youth level.

Therefore, Marsch could save Orta millions by bringing the youngster through to the senior side and offering him a chance to prove that he can be a viable option for many years to come.

Manchester United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka has suffered an international break injury with Slovakia, The Mirror report.

The Lowdown: Summer move

The Red Devils secured Dubravka’s services late in the summer window on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy from Newcastle United.

The 33-year-old, labelled as ‘top class’ by journalist Josh Bunting and dubbed a leader by The Chronicle’s Mick Quinn, has been on the bench twice for United, missing a Europa League game with FC Sheriff last time out.

Dubravka’s absence didn’t prevent him from linking up with his national side, but it looks as if he has suffered an issue with Slovakia.

The Latest: Dubravka injury

The Mirror shared a story regarding Dubravka on Thursday afternoon.

They claimed that the goalkeeper has suffered an injury in training with Slovakia and has returned to Carrington for further tests, labelling it as a ‘concern’ for Ten Hag.

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The Verdict: Not ideal

Dubravka was seemingly brought in to provide competition and cover for David de Gea, so this injury update isn’t ideal.

You’d expect that he could well be a doubt for the trip to Manchester City next weekend as a result of this news, which could mean that Tom Heaton will be required to take a place on the bench, as he did against FC Sheriff.

Hopefully, Dubravka’s issue isn’t too serious and he’ll be back sooner rather than later, as he could be needed when the games come thick and fast prior to the break for the World Cup.

Tottenham Hotspur have received a timely injury boost ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt…

What’s the latest?

As revealed by manager Antonio Conte during his pre-game press conference, the Italian is able to welcome back versatile defender Ben Davies to his matchday squad, having missed the north London derby defeat over the weekend.

“We have recovered Ben Davies. He will be on the bench. He is available,” he said (via The Athletic).

A hairline fracture beneath his knee ruled him out of international duty for Wales and he had missed Spurs’ last two outings in the Premier League, though he is now set to be named on the bench this evening.

Big boost for Conte

The 29-year-old is a vital part of Conte’s squad, through both his experience and versatility, and whilst he may not feature from the off at the Waldstadion, he could come off the bench and now he’s also in contention for this weekend’s Premier League clash with Brighton and Hove Albion.

A full-back by trade, Davies has benefitted from the Italian’s three-at-the-back system by being his primary choice for the left-sided central defensive role, where to some extent, he has thrived. It’s a role he knows well from his Wales duties too.

Indeed, when compared to his positional peers across Europe, the former Swansea City ace ranks amongst the top 5% for progressive carries (5.82), the top 6% for shot-creating actions (1.06), the top 10% for progressive passes (4.21) and the top 13% for assists (0.06) per 90, via FBref.

The £60k-per-week talent is clearly astute on the ball, so it’s no wonder that Conte trusts him to start every week when fit – only three other players have registered more minutes under the Italian since his arrival in November 2021.

Speaking about his adaptable defender, Conte has previously lauded the 29-year-old as a “reliable” and “really good” player to the club’s official website, whilst Bundesliga statistician Ben Griffis once dubbed him a “beast of a player” who’s become “truly world-class,” which only adds to just how good he is for club and country.

As such, it’s certainly a big boost to have him back around heading into tonight’s game. Conte will surely be delighted by the news, irrespective of whether he starts over in Germany or is kept back for the trip to the Seagulls this weekend.

AND in other news, Conte could finally ditch £23m “nightmare” in Spurs swoop for 22 y/o “crowd-pleaser”…

Sheffield Wednesday journalist Joe Crann has shared his verdict on the latest injury updates on Akin Famewo and Dennis Adeniran. 

The Lowdown: Injuries

Darren Moore has been unable to call on the pair since August, with centre-back Famewo making just a single League One appearance so far this season.

Central midfielder Adeniran has made four appearances in all competitions, scoring twice in the EFL Cup. The pair have missed the majority of the third-tier fixtures, but it looks as if they could be back sooner rather than later.

The Latest: Crann reacts

Crann took to Twitter on Monday afternoon, sharing a story for The Star regarding comments from Moore on Famewo and Adeniran’s respective injuries.

He said: “Good to hear that Akin Famewo and Dennis Adeniran are on the comeback trail…

“SWFC say they should be back in contention next month if all goes to plan.”

The Verdict: Good news

Wednesday have enjoyed a relatively strong start to the season, averaging two points per game after 13 league games. Moore has had a number of injury problems during that time, with Famewo and Adeniran just two of a number of issues the club have had to deal with.

Therefore, knowing that they are working hard behind the scenes and edging closer to a full return is ideal news for everyone associated with the club, especially as the Owls won’t be stopping when the World Cup gets underway next month.

West Ham United insider Claret & Hugh have moved to rebuff recent exits claims surrounding Nikola Vlasic, sharing an update on the Croatian.

The Lowdown: Vlasic dazzles…

The 2021 Hammers summer signing endured a tough first season under manager David Moyes at the London Stadium, starting just six Premier League games whilst only scoring a solitary goal (WhoScored).

As a result, West Ham saw fit to negotiate a 2022/2023 temporary spell away from east London with the 25-year-old joining Torino on a loan-to-buy deal.

Since completing the move, Vlasic has come on leaps and bounds in Serie A, currently ranking as Torino’s second-best performer by average match rating.

The attacker is also their current top goalscorer and sits in the team’s top two for attempts at goal and key passes made on average per game (WhoScored).

However, recent claims from Italy have suggested that Torino are still hesitant over taking up his option-to-buy – namely because of interest from AC Milan and a mooted £19 million price tag (Calciopolis).

The Latest: C&H share Vlasic ‘reality’…

After this rumour, Irons insider C&H have moved to share the ‘reality’ behind his situation.

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They claim, via a key source, that the fee is actually around €13 million (£11m) and a permanent deal option price is ‘already agreed’ between Torino and West Ham.

The source in question told them:

“Once again it appears to be a case of news sources making up stories as there is no truth in a figure of £19 million.

“The reality is that a figure of €13 million euros has been agreed between the clubs.”

The Verdict: Cheap as chips?

Given the former CSKA Moscow star’s form in Turin, West Ham may regret already agreeing an £11m option for Torino to sign him permanently.

Vlasic’s form right now is an indicator he could even come back to east London and prove a success for Moyes with the right attitude, but alas, if he continues this run, we believe it is likely Ivan Jurić will push his Torino side to seal a fairly cheap move.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte has ‘told’ Fabio Paratici that he wants to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to Serie A journalist Enrico De Lellis.

The Lowdown: Striker links

The Premier League giants have recently been linked with a move for Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez, who the 53-year-old boss worked alongside during his time at the San Siro.

However, it appears that whilst rumours are circulating regarding a reunion with the Serie A star, a different player has been identified as Spurs’ number one attacking target, and the Italian is serious about landing him.

The Latest: Conte makes Osimhen request

Speaking to Calciomercato.it (via Sport Witness), De Lellis revealed that Tottenham’s aim is to sign Osimhen, with Conte already making a transfer request to Paratici to get the deal done.

“In addition to his salary, he will have a budget of around €200m [£175m]. There are rumours about Lautaro, but the real name that Conte told Paratici is Osimhen.

“The Napoli striker is also very popular with Bayern Munich and Manchester United, although the Germans closely follow Sesko as well. Their policy is to carry out operations under 100 million, consequently Osimhen is a secondary option.

“The Nigerian is the classic Premier League footballer and it turns out to be the real goal of Tottenham. But it will be necessary to understand his will: he is demanding for the future and not only from an economic point of view.”

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The Verdict: Kane successor?

Harry Kane’s future has been uncertain for a while amid links to Bayern Munich, but should he leave or simply require a long-term successor, Osimhen would be the perfect candidate.

The Lagos-born talent has scored 32 goals and provided ten assists in just 70 appearances since joining Luciano Spalletti’s side, and currently averages a remarkable 4.8 shots per league game.

Osimhen, labelled ‘unstoppable’ by BBC Africa’s Mimi Fawaz, isn’t likely to come cheap given his record, but if Spurs receive big money for Kane, this sum can be put towards future transfer funds to potentially sign the likes of the Nigerian.

Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves could join Barcelona on an initial loan spell in the January transfer window, according to a new update that has emerged.

The Lowdown: Neves stays put

The Portuguese had seemingly played his last game for the club at the end of last season after waving goodbye to the supporters after their trip to Liverpool in May.

Neves was continually linked with a move to Barcelona throughout the summer, but against all odds, he ended up staying put at Molineux beyond deadline day.

However, it now looks as though the midfielder’s exit could once again be edging closer.

The Latest: January move instead?

According to Sport (via Sport Witness), a six-month loan move to Barca is in the offing this coming January prior to Neves sealing a permanent switch to the Nou Camp next summer.

It is claimed that ‘everything is very advanced’ regarding the transfer and the fee will be ‘far removed’ from the €50m (£43.6m) Wolves demanded in the summer.

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The Verdict: Exit feels inevitable

In truth, it was a massive bonus that Wolves managed to keep hold of Neves this season – Jose Sa has called him ‘amazing’ – considering how nailed-on his exit looked at one point.

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There is almost a feeling of destiny about him ending up at Barca at this point, with the lure of the La Liga giants great for Portuguese players considering past greats such as Luis Figo and Deco played for them.

However, it would be ideal for Wolves to hold on to Neves until the end of the season, with an exit midway through the campaign having the potential to create a huge void in the middle of the park.

Everton could be plotting a move to bolster their forward ranks, with reports earlier this month suggesting that Borussia Monchengladbach marksman, Marcus Thuram, may be in line for a move.

Although the club underwent a summer of rebuilding that saw eight major deals completed, one area that still appears somewhat depleted is upfront.

Despite the acquisition of Neal Maupay appearing to have satisfied his desire for another striker, Frank Lampard still seems unhappy with the quality of his options. 

Journalist Dean Jones had made it clear in the summer just how imperative it was for the Toffees, as he claimed: “Lampard specifically wants to know a fair bit about whichever striker he ends up signing because he wants to have somebody that he knows he can get the best out of pretty early on.”

As per journalist Graeme Bailey, the Blues are now among plenty of Premier League sides who seem keen on the free-scoring Frenchman.

He was quoted as saying on the Talking Transfers podcast: “Yeah, Palace, Leicester, Everton, Fulham and Wolves. He’s doing very well this season and he’s a player that a lot of Premier League clubs have kept a close eye on, but he’s doing a good job in the Bundesliga now. He’s available on a Bosman in January, he’s 25, he’d just be a very useful signing for a lot of teams.”

It is thought that despite Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s recent return to fitness, the club cannot yet rely on him to be available for a whole season. Perhaps this added quality recruit might be the final piece in Lampard’s attacking puzzle.

He would certainly thrive with the likes of Demarai Gray, who has had cause for frustration in recent weeks as his creative exploits have gone unappreciated.

As aforementioned, the Monchengladbach man has a deal that is set to expire at the conclusion of this season, leaving him available for cheap in January or free in the summer.

The other suitors mentioned are all at a similar standing to Everton, so the Merseyside outfit will feel a certain level of confidence that should they want him, they could land the “phenomenal” figure in the near future, as described by former teammate Denis Zakaria.

The 6 foot 4 powerhouse has more than shown his quality in Germany of late, proving himself one of the better strikers in the division.

A return of eight goals with two assists in just 12 Bundesliga games is indicative of this. However, his exploits have only taken his side to 11th in the table.

His record far outperforms both of Everton’s current strikers from this season, with Maupay and Calvert-Lewin having scored just one each.

Thuram also has earned praise for his impressively quick feet to partner his hulking physique, highlighted by the fact that he ranks in the top 7% of positionally similar players across Europe’s top five leagues for dribbles completed.

He might benefit even more from the deliveries that some of the Toffees’ wingers would produce, as in their game over the weekend against Fulham, Gray was a shining light throughout an otherwise dull display.

The English wide man made three key passes and created two big chances, yet his team did not manage to score all game. 

Were Everton to tempt Thuram to Goodison Park, not only would it mark a huge coup and a success over half of the Premier League that want him too, but they would be getting a striker in red-hot form who would seldom squander the chances that Gray would provide.

For a team that has scored just 12 goals this term, they are crying out for someone to relieve the burden from Calvert-Lewin, who also possesses more quality than Maupay.

Any reservations regarding his ability to step up to a seemingly higher level in England can be put to bed with his brace against Real Madrid the season before last, where they actually would go on to reach the semi-finals of that Champions League campaign.

While there may well be fierce competition for his signature, the Toffees would be hard-pressed to find a better deal in Europe at the moment when it comes to reliable goal scorers.

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Após dois dias de folga, o elenco do Corinthians se reapresentou, na tarde desta segunda-feira, no CT Joaquim Grava, para dar sequência na preparação para mais um clássico. No próximo domingo, às 18h15, na Neo Química Arena, o Timão recebe o São Paulo pela 25ª rodada da competição. A novidade do dia foi o retorno de Jemerson, que novamente está integrado ao grupo.

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O zagueiro, recuperado da Covid-19, cumpriu o período necessário de quarentena e foi o reforço para a comissão técnica na atividade desta segunda. De olho no Majestoso, o camisa 3 realizou aum complemento após o treinamento com o auxiliar técnico da equipe, Anderson Batatais. Recém-contratado, ele ainda não pôde estrear com a camisa alvinegra.

– Fala Fiel, aqui é o Jemerson, estou de volta aqui aos trabalhos, passei um período longe, mas estou firme e forte aqui, vou trabalhar forte nesta semana para ver se estou bem para atuar contra o São Paulo. Valeu rapaziada! Grande abraço e muito obrigado pelas mensagens de apoio. – disse o defensor.

ELE VOLTOU!

O Jemerson retornou ao CT nesta segunda-feira após ter ficado em isolamento por ter contraído o Covid. Ele já começa a trabalhar forte para poder voltar a jogar o quanto antes!#VaiCorinthians pic.twitter.com/PzuluL2awG

— Corinthians (@Corinthians) December 7, 2020

No Campo 1 (Ronaldo Soares Giovanelli), o preparador físico Flávio de Oliveira comandou o aquecimento. Na sequência, no Campo 2 (José Ferreira Neto), Vagner Mancini promoveu dois trabalhos diferentes. O primeiro foi um técnico em espaço reduzido, em que os times de colete precisavam recuperar a posse de bola dos adversários, que só podiam tocar de primeira.

Depois, Mancini separou o elenco em três equipe e, em meio campo, o time com a posse de bola precisava marcar o gol, enquanto os adversários buscavam recuperar a bola e sair em transição para o ataque. Vale lembrar que a imprensa não pode acompanhar os treinamentos in loco por conta da pandemia de coronavírus. As informações são fornecidas pelo clube.

Para o clássico, o treinador corintiano não poderá contar com Jô, expulso diante do Fortaleza, mas terá as voltas de Jonathan Cafú, que se recuperou de resfriado, e de Bruno Méndez, que cumpriu suspensão do STJD e já está novamente à disposição. Quem deve voltar a figurar entre os relacionados é Boselli, que nem viajou para o Ceará na última semana com o elenco.

Nesta terça-feira o Alvinegro treinará em dois períodos: pela manhã no gramado e, à tarde, fará um complemento de força na parte interna do CT. Atualmente o Corinthians ocupa a 11ª posição na tabela do Brasileirão com 30 pontos. seis à frente do primeiro clube na zona de rebaixamento.

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After Saturday’s disappointing result against Leicester City and the three injuries that Frank Lampard noted after the game, tonight’s EFL Cup fixture with Bournemouth seems to have lost a level of importance to Everton.

The Toffees fell to 16th with their last result, and on the weekend once again travel to the Vitality Stadium to face a side that sits just one point below them.

Instantly the Premier League has regained full focus, as there will be a fear of falling into a similar position that led to such dramatics last season.

With that in mind, Lampard will have a fine balancing act when it comes to the cup game, to put out a side that is competitive but allowing his more important players to rest for the bigger repeat fixture on Saturday.

Both James Tarkowski and Conor Coady have played nearly every minute for Lampard in the league, so it is likely that at least one of them will drop out.

Especially with the recent news that Yerry Mina is back in contention for the match, following his injury sustained in their opening-day defeat to Chelsea.

Although the Colombian would have a tough task displacing either of the aforementioned stalwarts at centre-back permanently, before their summer arrivals he was regarded as the best defender at Goodison Park when fit.

The only issue was, and clearly remains, that he was never fit.

Last season, despite missing large parts of the season, the 28-year-old boasted a 36% win percentage, up from 19% in his absence.

Paddy Boyland outlined this in his tweet, where he claimed that the: “Defence looks much more solid when Mina is there.”

During this time, he averaged 0.9 tackles and 2.8 clearances per game whilst boasting a 67% success rate with the duels he would compete in, via SofaScore.

There is clearly a fine player in there, as outlined by journalist Luis Miguel Echegaray who labelled him “special” as Barcelona completed the deal to sign him.

In the past Everton have been reliant on his fitness to save their defensive woes, but with these newcomers, this burden is somewhat lifted.

Perhaps now he could have the platform to finally build up some fitness without the necessity to rush him back, starting with tonight’s first game of the week against the Cherries.