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West Brom have been handed a late setback in their pursuit of Christian Benteke…

What’s the word?

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson poured cold water on the chances of the 30-year-old leaving Selhurst Park amid reported interest from the Baggies.

Indeed, the former Albion manager confirmed that the £8.1m-rated Benteke would be making the trip to Newcastle tomorrow evening, thus ruling him out of a last-gasp move to the Hawthorns.

Benteke blow

According to The Sun’s Alan Nixon only a few days ago, the Eagles had given the ‘green light’ to any Benteke departure ahead of deadline day but as evident above, that does not seem to be the case.

And that’ll come as a late setback for Sam Allardyce, who has managed the 6 foot 3 colossus before, and revealed himself that he’d be “interested” in signing him this window.

The 38-cap Belgian striker was an influential part of the Palace side that Big Sam successfully steered to safety in 2016/17.

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That season, Benteke scored nine times in 22 appearances, as per Transfermarkt, which led to the 66-year-old calling him a “big catalyst” and a “big reason” to why they survived relegation.

He’d surely have wanted the former Villa man in to repeat similar exploits as he’s a vastly-experienced Premier League forward with a pretty decent goalscoring record.

Indeed, Benteke has provided 75 goals in 239 top-flight appearances and even though Mbaye Diagne has been brought through from Galatasaray this window, he has never ever played in English football, so that’s a massive risk.

Only two other teams have conceded fewer goals than West Brom (17), one of which being rock-bottom Sheffield United, so Allardyce could have done with even more options in attack, especially as both Kenneth Zohore and Charlie Austin departed on loan.

That’s two out, one in, and that may not be enough.

The once dubbed an “absolute monster” won’t be joining Albion before tonight’s 11pm deadline and that’s a bad blow towards their survival chances. Benteke’s best returns were under Allardyce, so that could have been a lucrative partnership worth reigniting in the Midlands this month.

AND in other news, West Brom must seal deal for £25k-p/w beast, Klopp once dubbed him “very impressive”…

Sam Allardyce faces an uphill task to keep West Brom in the Premier League this season.

And one of their biggest problems seems to be at the back as they have leaked a whopping 39 goals in 17 matches, six more than any other top-flight team this campaign.

It surely makes defensive reinforcements an absolute priority during the January transfer window and whilst the Baggies have been linked to the likes of James Tomkins and Mamadou Sakho, it’s another mooted target they should be plumping for.

Last month, the Daily Star reporter that Albion were keen to take Manchester United outcast, Phil Jones, on loan for the remainder of the season with the Red Devils expected to pay the bulk of his £120k-per-week wages.

That would suit West Brom immensely as Big Sam is working on a very restricted financial budget – according to the Telegraph’s John Percy, ‘moves for players who will cost in excess of £2 million are rated as seriously doubtful.’

The Baggies only have one domestic loan space left, so using it on a vastly-experienced defender like Jones could make the world of sense.

Similarly, Albion have struck gold with United before when taking on Jonny Evans, who was also struggling for game time at the Premier League giants.

For £6m, the Midlands outfit got every penny back with three consistent seasons where he played at least 28 matches each campaign before they were relegated to the Championship.

Jones would certainly be shades of that very move and he’s a player that Allardyce knows very well too, which is merely another reason to why a stint at the Hawthorns is beneficial.

The 66-year-old unearthed the Englishman at Blackburn Rovers prior to his £16.5m switch to Old Trafford, even tipping him for international stardom in an interview with the Telegraph in 2011, he said:

“He is already growing into what I consider to be a leader. When he gets more experience he will be able to control his team-mates and eventually he will wear the armband for England. It’s a lot to ask of such a young man but he has the all-round outstanding ability to be a very top player.”

Now valued at just £5.4m by Transfermarkt, Jones needs to find another club as he’s only started 17 matches since the beginning of the 2018/19 season.

Despite only being 28, he has proven to be a reliable influence over 200 appearances in the big time, he’s averaged a whopping 5.3 clearances and 1.9 tackles per game during the past decade, via WhoScored, which ranks him above all of Semi Ajayi, Dara O’Shea and Branislav Ivanovic in this current Baggies squad.

Luke Dowling simply has to sanction a swoop for what could be West Brom’s next Evans.

AND in other news, Baggies’ “total nightmare” in GRAVE DANGER of becoming another Nacer Chadli…

Glasgow Rangers weren’t exactly quiet by their standards in the summer, but perhaps they missed out on a potential replacement for Alfredo Morelos, and sporting director Ross Wilson can make amends in January.

What’s the story?

According to Football Insider, Rangers have reached an agreement in principle with Colombian wonderkid Juan Alegria ahead of the winter transfer window, which is set to open in just under a few weeks’ time.

It’s claimed that he will accept the offer on the table before moving to Ibrox in January, although the Gers could face several obstacles to secure his services as his transfer could be disrupted by the government’s ongoing negotiations with the European Union over Brexit.

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, former Rangers full-back Alan Hutton has tipped the 18-year-old for the very top. He said: “I’ve heard little bits, not too much, I think they’ve stopped because of the Coronavirus. I don’t think he’s played so much, it’s more of an impact off the bench but he’s obviously a talented player.

“I think we all know that the scouting system has worked well at Rangers so they obviously see a promising, big talent and he’s only 18, so it’s going to be one to bring in and develop within the squad.

“He sounds a decent prospect and I trust the Rangers scouting team because they’ve done so well in the past. It’s not been bad so far so we’ll have to back them.”

High praise indeed from someone who won the league title with the Gers during his time at Ibrox. There hasn’t been much talk in the press since the news first broke, so Ross Wilson must act swiftly to wrap up a deal at all costs by any means necessary.

Bye Stewart

Two backup strikers were signed in Cedric Itten and Kemar Roofe on four-year deals for undisclosed fees as Morelos was heavily linked with the Ibrox exit.

Jermain Defoe, Itten, Morelos and Roofe are all vying for a place up front, while Greg Stewart is considered surplus to requirements.

Reports in recent times revealed that Rangers are set to cash in on Stewart in January as he has fallen down the pecking order under Gerrard, having made just four appearances across all competitions so far this season.

Morelos himself is currently serving a two-game suspension after he was charged by the SFA for bringing the game into disrepute on the grounds of violent conduct.

It means that Gerrard only has three viable options for the centre-forward role for the time being at least, with Defoe, Itten and Roofe battling it out for their chance to lead the line, which is precisely why he is lining up a move for the teenager, who was recently described as ‘Alfredo Morelos Mk II’ by The Daily Record.

In ten appearances for the Finnish outfit FC Honka this season, the Colombian has scored four goals so far, via Transfermarkt.

Given his age, it looks like the highly-rated striker could be one for the future, although he has made no secret of his desire to move to Ibrox, as he told The Daily Record: “Together with my family, we are studying and finalising details to transfer me to Rangers – a great team who are the best in Scotland and highly recognised in European football.”

The fact that Alegria has made it clear he wants to play for the club should fill Rangers fans with confidence, especially when you consider the fact that Morelos continues to be linked with a move abroad.

Now it’s up to Wilson to get the deal over the line before it’s too late.

AND in other news, Glasgow Rangers must cash in on Greg Stewart in January…

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O momento no qual Miller Bolaños acertou com Grêmio foi divulgado em redes sociais. Em seu perfil no instagram no fim da manhã deste domingo, o meia-atacante equatoriano divulgou uma foto com a camisa do clube gaúcho, na qual posa segurando uma caneta, como se estivesse prestes a assinar contrato.

O jogador de 25 anos selou sua ida para o Grêmio na madrugada de domingo, em Guayaquil (EQU). O acordo aconteceu após uma reunião com o diretor executivo do Tricolor gaúcho, Rui Costa, e o advogado do Emelec, seu antigo clube.

Também em seu Instagram, Bolaños registrou quem estava envolvido na reunião. Na legenda, o meia-atacante, que é destaque da seleção do Equador, escreveu:

“Uma nova aventura. #Grêmio”.

Segundo informações do “El Universo”, Bolaños acertou contrato de três anos com o Grêmio. O Tricolor gaúcho teria desembolsado US$ 5 milhões (R$ 20 milhões) por 70% dos direitos econômicos do meia-atacante.

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O turbulento ano de 2015 terminou para o São Paulo com alívio graças a um golaço de Rogério. O atacante decidiu a vitória por 1 a 0 sobre o Goiás na última rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro e terminou a temporada como herói, mas inicia 2016 em cenário um pouco diferente. Nos treinamentos e no primeiro jogo-treino da temporada, o camisa 17 ficou no banco de reservas.

-Acho que cada ano é cada ano. Eu venho tentando buscar minhas metas, treinando bastante, trabalhando… Quando cheguei, consegui meu espaço aos poucos e preciso estar atento para agarra a oportunidade quando ele aparecer.Sou funcionário como todos jogadores do São Paulo. Cheguei e conquistei o espaço devagarzinho, como farei de novo agora – projetou.

A reserva veio após a chegada de Edgardo Bauza, que logo promoveu a entrada de Ricardo Centurión no time titular. Os argentinos têm se entendido bem e o ex-atacante do Racing mostrou bom futebol nas primeiras atividades do ano. Quando ainda estavam em Buenos Aires, o treinador chegou a solicitar a contratação de Centurión para o San Lorenzo, nada que assuste Rogério.

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-Futebol vive de disputa. E eu tenho que fazer sombra, como ele fará se eu for titular. Tem que colocar trevo na cabeça do treinador (risos).Eu posso até jogar como referência, até contra o Palmeiras joguei assim, mas não é a mesma coisa. Gosto de ficar no lado esquerdo, sou mais adaptado, mas em algumas ocasiões posso ajudar como centroavante – explicou o “Neymar do Nordeste”.

Por fim, Rogério falou sobre aquele que será seu parceiro de ataque na equipe reserva, ao menos neste início de temporada. O centroavante Kieza, que espera documentos vindos da China para ser anunciado, já trabalhou no Reffis pela manhã no CT da Barra Funda e ouviu apenas elogios de seu colega dos tempos de Náutico – atuaram juntos entre 2011 e 2013 no Timbu.

-Já conheço de longa data, foram quase três anos juntos no Náutico. Referência, sabe fazer gols e pode somar no time para ganhar os campeonatos.Cada um tem sua característica, ele é brigador mesmo, briga pelo clube, pelos companheiros em campo, vai ajudar a gente, vem se empenhando bem por onde passa. Foi assim que foi artilheiro no Bahia (fez 29 gols em 2015, atrás apenas de Ricardo Oliveira, artilheiro do futebol brasileiro com 37 tentos anotados) – destacou o atacante são-paulino.

Confira outros trechos da entrevista coletiva de Rogério:

EDGARDO BAUZA
Um cara tranquilo, que observa mais do que fala e que já estamos nos adaptando. Temos que adaptar rápido para dar a volta por cima depois de um ano ruim como foi ano passado. Sabemos que ele tem uma personalidade forte, gosta de marcação, de esforço na marcação. É com esse espírito que devemos seguir na temporada toda para ganhar os títulos.

2016
Acho que a gente está trabalhando bastante para o Paulista e para a Libertadores. Depois vamos pensar mais na frente nos títulos. Temos uma semana para consertar o time e conquistar o que não veio no ano passado. A minha meta é ser campeão pelo São Paulo. Esse é meu sonho.

LUGANO
Não conversamos ainda, porque ele ainda está fazendo alguns exames. Ele é ídolo, que chega no lugar do Rogério e poderá ajudar os mais novos, como eu.

Newcastle United are battling Premier League rivals Fulham and West Ham in pursuit of a potential move for Brentford forward Said Benrahma.

Benrahma has been the subject of interest throughout the transfer window, having enjoyed an impressive season last year with Brentford in the Championship. The attacker is now attracting the interests of Newcastle, West Ham and Fulham ahead of the domestic deadline on Friday, as per the Daily Star.

Newcastle facing multiple challenges in Benrahma pursuit

The Magpies were unable to add to their squad during the closing stages of the European transfer window, with Steve Bruce’s side missing out on both Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Ross Barkley, as per Chronicle Live. Newcastle were unable to shift their fringe players, which meant that wages were not available to bring in the Chelsea midfield duo.

Benrahma is valued at around £20m by Brentford, who are hoping to keep hold of to help them challenge for promotion to the Premier League this season. It has been reported that the 25-year-old is nearing a move to West Ham, with the Irons reportedly in advanced talks with the Bees over a move, as per Sky Sports.

However, both Newcastle and Fulham could now be prepared to rival West Ham in the race to secure Benrahma’s signature, as per the Daily Star. That could drive up the price, with three clubs competing for the attacker with just under a week remaining in the window.

Benrahma would add another exciting attacking dimension

Newcastle already have Allan Saint-Maximin in fine form at the start of the campaign, with the winger having scored one goal, registered one assist and completed 2.3 successful dribbles per game so far (via Sofascore). Adding Benrahma to the team should only enhance the Magpies ability to create and take chances in the final third.

Indeed, such is the Algerian’s raw talent that Brentford B assistant coach Sam Saunders once said that the winger “could nutmeg a mermaid”.

Benrahma excelled last season for Brentford, hitting 17 goals, registering eight assists, averaging 2.1 key passes per match and also completing 3.1 successful dribbles per game (via Sofascore). That kind of dynamism would make him a real coup for the Magpies, but with other rivals in the mix, it could be real challenge for Steve Bruce to land this particular target.

Geordies, should Newcastle go all-out to secure Benrahma? Let us know your thoughts by commenting below!

أعلن نادي إنتر ميلان الإيطالي، في بيان رسمي قبل قليل، تجديد عقد نجمه الأرجنتيني لاوتارو مارتينيز.

وبحسب البيان الرسمي، توصل إنتر ميلان لاتفاق مع لاوتارو، وجدد المهاجم الأرجنتيني عقده حتى يونيو 2026.

ووفقًا للتقارير الواردة، سيحصل لاوتارو على راتب 6 ملايين يورو في السنة بالإضافة للمكافآت.

وتم إلغاء الشرط الجزائي في عقد لاوتارو، والبالغ 111 مليون يورو، مما يعني أن أي ناد مهتم بالتعاقد معه في المستقبل سيحتاج إلى التفاوض بشأن رسوم الانتقال مع أبطال الدوري الإيطالي.

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انضم لاوتارو إلى إنتر ميلان في صفقة بقيمة 25 مليون يورو من راسينج في عام 2018.

أحرز 54 هدفًا في 144 مباراة مع إنتر ميلان، وحاول كل من توتنهام وأتلتيكو مدريد التوقيع معه في الصيف، وكان محل اهتمام لبرشلونة.

فاز اللاعب البالغ من العمر 24 عامًا بأول لقب له مع إنتر ميلان، في الموسم الماضي عندما أصبح النيرازوري بطلًا للدوري الإيطالي.

Tottenham Hotspur are in the mood to do business this summer transfer window and next on the list of priorities is surely a striker, of which one target makes a ton of sense…

What’s the word?

According to the Guardian, Spurs boss Jose Mourinho is keen to bring Frankfurt attacker Bas Dost to the Premier League before next month’s deadline.

They claim that the Bundesliga outfit value the 31-year-old veteran at just €5.5m (£5m), though the north Londoners would prefer a temporary loan agreement instead.

Mourinho views Dost as the perfect alternative to Harry Kane due to his imposing physical stature. Having failed to sign a back-up option in January, Daniel Levy must deliver this window.

Jose’s new Costa?

If Spurs wanted to find a carbon-copy of Fernando Llorente, then they’re staring right at him in Dost. The former Netherlands international stands 6 foot 5 inches tall and is an absolute powerhouse.

In the Bundesliga last season, the colossus won a career-high 5.4 aerials duels per game on average, via WhoScored. His aggression and strength also makes him hard to beat having only been dispossessed four times in 24 appearances.

He’s been likened to Edin Dzeko in the past but perhaps a better comparison could be Diego Costa, who Mourinho managed to a Premier League and League Cup double in 2015.

It is evident that this is the sort of striker profile he’s after – a mean brute who can bully teams into submission and that’s what Dost would bring say over someone like Joshua King or Villa’s new signing Ollie Watkins.

The Dutch forward has been described as a “top-level” talent who’d have no trouble adapting to the demands of an elite division whilst another one of Mourinho’s former players, the now-retired Andre Schurrle, believes Dost is “phenomenal” and “unbelievable”.

For just £5.5m, Levy should be all over this move.

AND in other news, Spurs could deliver upgrade on a Mourinho favourite with £45m swoop…

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O dia é de festa na Gávea, pelas comemorações dos 120 anos do Flamengo. Em compensação, o dia também é de trabalho debaixo de sol forte para os jogadores rubro-negros no Ninho do Urubu, em preparação para o amistoso deste domingo, contra o Orlando City, no Maracanã. E a atividade foi marcada por novidades.

O técnico Oswaldo de Oliveira comandou uma atividade tática e técnica em campo reduzido com o elenco na manhã deste sábado.Depois, os jogadores rubro-negros realizaram um leve rachão, com direito a Pará e Emerson Sheik como goleiros durante a descontraída atividade.

O principal destaque ficou pela participação de Ederson na atividade. Contratado para ser o 10 da equipe na temporada, ele participou normalmente do treinamento e está a disposição para o amistoso desse domingo. Sua última partida foi no clássico contra o Vasco, na Copa do Brasil, no dia 26 de agosto. Desde então, ele se recupera de lesão no joelho direito.

O time que de irá a campo contra o Orlando City deve contar comPaulo Victor, Pará, Wallace, César Martins e Armero; Jonas, Márcio Araújo e Alan Patrick; Gabriel (Ederson), Sheik e Kayke.

Depois do amistoso festivo, o Rubro-Negro volta suas atenções para o Campeonato Brasileiro, onde enfrenta o Santos, na quinta-feira que vem, na Vila Belmiro. O Flamengo se encontra na 11ª posição na competição, com 47 pontos ganhos.

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أعلنت لجنة الحكام بالاتحاد الأوروبي لكرة القدم “يويفا” عن أطقم الحكام لليوم الثاني من مباريات الجولة الثانية من دور المجموعات في بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا موسم 2021/2022.

وتُقام 8 مباريات يوم الثلاثاء وتستكمل الجولة بنفس العدد يوم الأربعاء وأهمها مواجهة تشيلسي ضد يوفنتوس، برشلونة ضد بنفيكا، مانشستر يونايتد ضد فياريال وبايرن ميونخ ضد دينامو كييف.

اقرأ أيضًا.. حكام دوري أبطال أوروبا | طاقم روسي لـ مباراة ليفربول وبورتو.. وإسباني لـ باريس سان جيرمان ومانشستر سيتي

حكام اليوم الثاني من دوري أبطال أوروباتشيلسي ويوفنتوس

الحكم الإسباني: خيل مانزانو. برشلونة وبنفيكا

الحكم الإيطالي: دانيلي أورساتو. مانشستر يونايتد وفياريال

الحكم الألماني: فليكس زفاير. بايرن ميونخ ودينامو كييف

الحكم الإيطالي: ماركو جويدا. فولفسبورج وإشبيلية

الحكم البلغاري: جورجي كاباكوف. سالزبورج وليل

الحكم التركي: خليل أوموت ميلير. زينيت ومالمو

الحكم اليوناني: تاسوس سيديروبولوس. أتالانتا ويونج بويز

الحكم الألماني: فيليكس بيريش.