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Southampton are in talks regarding a deal which would see Mario Lemina leave St Mary’s this summer.

What’s the talk?

That’s according to a report by French media outlet Le10 Sport (via Sport Witness), who claimed that, following a €4m (£3.5m) offer from Nice being rejected by Southampton, talks are ongoing between the two clubs regarding the midfielder’s potential sale in the summer transfer window.

The report added that, while there is still ground to be made up between the two clubs’ respective valuations of the 27-year-old, talks this weekend could see a breakthrough which may all but secure his switch to the south of France ahead of next season.

Fans surely buzzing

Having cost Southampton €20m (£18.1m) to sign from Serie A outfit Juventus four years ago, it is an easy argument to make that Lemina has not proven fantastic value for money for the south coast club.

Indeed, having featured just 52 times for Saints during his time at the club, as well as being sent out on loan for the last two seasons, it is evident that the £64,000-per-week midfielder is not a key part of Ralph Hasenhuttl’s plans at Saint Mary’s.

The Gabon international has not exactly flopped when given the opportunity in a Southampton shirt, earning an impressive seasonal SofaScore match rating of 6.98 and 6.89 in his first two seasons at the club respectively. However, if the 53-year-old Saints manager has no intention of playing the £9m-rated midfielder, it would indeed seem wise to move him on while he is still under contract with the club.

Furthermore, should Nice pay a fee for the man Garth Crooks dubbed a “powerhouse”, this money – plus whatever is saved on Lemina’s considerable wages – could easily be put towards improving Southampton’s squad ahead of next season. That possibility would surely have fans of the club buzzing.

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Leeds United are closing in on a deal to bring Nahitan Nandez to Elland Road this summer.

What’s the talk?

That’s according to a report by Italian publication Corriere dello Sport (via Sport Witness), who claim that Marcelo Bielsa’s side are very close to completing a deal for the Cagliari Calcio central midfielder, with the Whites having only a few details to sort out before the 25-year-old makes a move to the Premier League club.

The report goes on to state that, despite both Inter Milan and ACF Fiorentina believed to be keen on the Uruguay international, neither side have made a concrete offer for Nandez, leaving Leeds with something of a clear run at the £19.8m-rated man, who is thought to have a €36m (£31m) release clause in his Cagliari contract.

Bielsa will be buzzing

Considering just how impressive Nandez was for Cagliari last season, in addition to how important the midfielder has been for Uruguay at this summer’s Copa America, the news that Leeds appear close to getting a deal over the line for the 25-year-old is sure to have left Bielsa buzzing.

Indeed, over his 32 Serie A appearances for Leonardo Semplici’s side last term, the industrious midfielder made an average of 0.7 interceptions, 1.8 tackles, 1.5 clearances and won 6.1 duels per game.

The £42k-per-week man also impressed for his side in an attacking capacity, scoring two goals, registering two assists and creating four big chances for his teammates, as well as making an average of one key pass per league fixture.

These returns saw Nandez earn a seasonal SofaScore match rating of 6.80, ranking him as Cagliari’s 11th-best performer in the Italian top flight, playing a huge role in ensuring the Sardinian side retained their status as a Serie A team.

The 25-year-old has also featured in every game for Oscar Tabarez’s Uruguay side at the Copa America this summer, making an average of 1.7 tackles and winning an average of 5.7 duels over his three appearances in the competition, averaging a SofaScore match rating of 6.77, helping his side progress to the knockout stages with one group game to spare.

Aside from his impressive displays for club and country, another reason as to why Nandez would be a smart signing for Leeds is the fact that Bielsa currently has no real backup for Kalvin Phillips in the middle of the park, an issue which must be addressed this summer if the Whites wish to push on from their impressive ninth-place finish last season.

As such, if Leeds are indeed close to getting a deal over the line for the man whom Serie A expert Conor Clancy dubbed a “powerful” midfielder and a “machine” this summer, he would appear to be a brilliant first signing of the window for Victor Orta to bring into the club.

In other news: Leeds could strike gold with powerful £17m-rated beast tipped to be “one of the best”

أكد أحمد دياب رئيس رابطة الأندية المصرية، وجوب تطبيق المساواة على جميع الفرق، مشيرًا إلى أن طلب استقدام حكام أجانب بند متوفر في اللائحة يحق لكل نادي استخدامه.

وقال دياب في تصريحات تلفزيونية عبر برنامج “الماتش”: “يجب أن نطبق المساواة على جميع الأندية، ولذلك لن يتم تأجيل مباراة فريق بيراميدز المُقبلة أمام سيراميكا كليوباترا بعد طلبهم، أسوة بما حدث مع المصري من قبل”.

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وأضاف: “جدول الدوري سيُعلن غدًا، وسيتم تحديد بعض الجولات وليس باقي مباريات الدوري”.

وأردف: “الأمر الواقع هو إننا سننهي كل البطولات التي بدأت، ولذلك كأس مصر نسخة الموسم الماضي سيتم استكماله”.

وواصل: “أما عن خلق توقفات من أجل منتخب مصر بخلاف فترة التوقف الدولي، فالوضع صعب، لكن المنتخب له الأولوية في كل شيء”.

واستكمل: “ننتظر الاجتماع بيننا وبين الاتحاد وإيهاب جلال، وسنفعل كل شيء من أجل دعم المنتخب”.

واستطرد: “التوقف الدولي المقبل من 30 مايو، وحتى الرابع عشر من يونيو، سيلعب به مباريات كأس الرابطة وكأس مصر، والموسم سينتهي في أغسطس، وإذا امتد سيكون أيام قليلة من سبتمبر”.

وأتم: “وضعنا في لائحة المسابقة أنه يحق لكل ناد أن يطلب حكامًا أجانب بعد أن يُسدد الرسوم، وهذا حق مكفول لكل الأندية، التحكيم عنصر مهم في كرة القدم، ونحن على تواصل مع لجنة الحكام باستمرار لمعرفة كيفية التطوير، ونحن ندعمهم، وكل شكاوى الأندية نرسلها للاتحاد ونتواصل دائمًا”

واختتم: “لجنة الحكام لن تنضم لرابطة الأندية هذا الموسم، لكن مع بداية الموسم الجديد إذا كان للأندية رغبة سندرس الأمر، وسواء كانت تابعة للاتحاد أو للرابطة سنظل نبحث عن التطوير”.

كشف أحمد دياب رئيس لجنة رابطة الأندية المحترفة، عن تطورات شكوى الأهلي الذي تقدم به للرابطة واتحاد الكرة بشأن أخطاء التحكيم، كما أوضح موقف الرابطة من تأجيل مباريات في بطولة الدوري من أجل إعداد معسكر لمنتخب مصر مع إيهاب جلال.

وقال دياب خلال تصريحات لبرنامج “جمهور التالتة” على قناة أون “تايم سبورتس1”: “ذكرنا من قبل أن هذا الموسم استثنائي وصعب، ولكن بالتنسيق مع اتحاد الكرة سننهي الدوري في التوقيت المحدد سلفًا، وسنحاول بعد ذلك أن ننهي المسابقة في الأوقات الطبيعية”.

وأضاف: “نراعي أن كل الأندية مضغوطة، خاصة الأندية التي تشارك في إفريقيا، (لكن معلش).. هو موسم استثنائي ونريد أن نتحمله”.

عن ملف التحكيم وشكوى الأهلي، أوضح: “لا توجد ثوابت، وكل عناصر الكرة تخطئ، ونحن نتضامن مع الأندية في شكواها لأننا نُمثل الأندية، الفترة الماضية لجنة التحكيم استعانت بخبير في تقنية الفار، وهناك خطة لتطوير الحكام، نحن ندعم الحكام المصريين ونريدهم أن يُمثلوا مصر في المحافل العالمية، وليس معنى وجود أخطاء أن نضغط عليهم، لكن يجب أن ندعمهم”.

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وبسؤاله “هل ستوافقون حال طلب إيهاب جلال إقامة معسكر للاعبين المحليين؟”، قال: “سننظر للخطة التي سيضعها المدير الفني، وطالما أن الأولوية لمنتخب مصر سنتفادى الأخطاء التي حدثت من قبل بشأن فترات الإعداد والمباريات الودية، وسنبذل أقصى مجهود لخدمة المنتخب”.

وأردف: “لم نبحث مقترح تقليص عدد أندية الدوري، ولم يطلب كيروش هذا الأمر”.

وأكمل: “بطولة كأس مصر خاصة باتحاد الكرة وليس بالرابطة، ولكن بالتنسيق بيننا سيُلعب الكأس القديم، وجاري تسكين المباريات”.

وأتم: “أشكر كيروش لأنه اجتهد في عمله، تأهلنا إلى نهائي إفريقيا والمباراة الفاصلة في تصفيات كأس العالم، ولكن لم يحالفنا التوفيق وهذا وارد في كرة القدم، لكن يجب أن نُقدم له الشكر ونقتنع أن الكرة بها توفيق وعدم توفيق، وتنازله عن الشرط الجزائي يدل على احترامه لمنتخب مصر”.

Former Southampton midfielder Carlton Palmer has told The Transfer Tavern that free agents are likely to be the way forward for the south coast outfit this summer.

The Saints have already secured the services of Theo Walcott following his loan spell last season on a free after his release from parent club Everton.

According to Transfermarkt, Southampton’s net-spent last season was around £11m, meaning a summer spending spree at St Mary’s is unlikely.

Captain James Ward-Prowse has been strongly linked with a move to Aston Villa following his fine form for both club and country, which could free up some funds, but it’s unlikely Southampton will want to sell their best players.

One player than has already left is Ryan Bertrand, who’ll officially exit the club at the end of this month once his deal expires.

Bertrand’s departure leaves Southampton with no recognised senior left-backs, so Palmer was asked whether he thinks Patrick van Aanholt would be a good addition following his release from Crystal Palace.

When asked about the Dutchman, who was praised by Marcelo Bielsa after Palace’s 4-1 victory over Leeds last season, he exclusively told The Transfer Tavern:

“They haven’t got much money in terms of big salaries, so that’s what they’ve got to be looking at, free transfers, and somebody that can come in and enhance the team. That’s the market they’re in.”

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O Vitória está bem perto de anunciar mais um reforço para a temporada de
2017. É o atacante Carlos, que pertence ao Atlético-MG, mas que tem pouco espaço já que este é o setor com mais opções para o treinador Roger Machado.

Pelo menos é isso que garante o diretor de futebol do Leão, Sinval Vieira. Ele destacou que detalhes separam as três partes do acerto. Ainda de acordo com o dirigente, o atacante viria por empréstimo de um ano, com os salários sendo pagos pelo clube baiano.

– Confirmo que acertamos com ele e com Atlético. Mas ainda não trocamos documentos, Carlos não chegou aqui para assinar. As coisas estão bem encaminhadas. O empréstimo é até dezembro, e o Vitória paga o salário – comentou Vieira ao jornal ” Estado de Minas”. A direção do Galo, porém, não confirma a negociação.

Carlos tem 21 anos e é cria do clube. Embora Roger tenha desejo de contar com o jogador, o alto número de opções no elenco falou mais alto. Além de Carlos, o vitória está perto de anunciar outro atacante: o experiente André Lima, de 31 anos, que estava no Atlético-PR.

Ele desembarca na capital baiana nesta terça-feira. André já defendeu Vasco, Fluminense, Botafogo, Grêmio, São Paulo e Avaí. O Leão já trouxe o atacante Paulinho, ex-Flamengo e Santos, os meias Dátolo, que também estava no Atlético-MG, Cleiton Xavier, Gabriel Xavier.

Além deles, o Vitória também trouxe ovolante Uillian Correia, dos zagueiros Alan Costa eFred e os laterais Geferson e Leandro Salino. Fechando a lista, estão o atacante chileno Pineda e o meia argentino Pisculichi.

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Q: Where did your love of cricket come from and why did you turn to coaching?A: When I was eight I was so bad at school that my parents sent me to a primary school that had small classes to get special attention. They played cricket and rugby as prior to that the only game I knew was soccer and being a Geordie (i.e. from Newcastle, UK), I was soccer mad. I was made to teach physical education classes at school because some of the acade-mic teachers didn’t want me in their classes. Bit disruptive, they said. All I wanted to do was be outside and play sport and I suppose it blossomed from there, so when I had my umpteenth spell on the surgeon’s table for cricket and rugby injuries when I was 25, I turned to coaching full time.Q: Your appointment as coach to the Pakistan World Cup side was big news. How difficult was it to accept the position given the suddenness of the appointment and involvement with the Border Bears?A: Joining the Pakistan team for the World Cup didn’t affect the Border setup as we had already finished the season, it wasn’t a difficult decision (although Ali Bacher wasn’t too happy) because if you’re not aiming to accept the biggest challenges in the game, what are you doing the job for?Q: How would you describe your relationship with the Pakistan team and management during the World Cup?A: All the players were fantastic but the only downside was our manager who was a bumbling idiot. He would order the physio to treat him –for old age! — and the players would have to wait until he had finished. He was later appointed interim chairman of the board after the military coup in Pakistan and it was he who was responsible for sacking me.Q: What were your feelings on learning of your sacking and what do you think the reasons behind it were?A: My feelings were disbelief and anger. The chairman didn’t even have the balls to see me personally, he got one of his henchmen to do it for him. I believe the reasoning behind it was that he didn’t want a foreigner doing the job, it was a political decision made by him and him alone. He didn’t consult the captain, Wasim Akram, nor the manager, before he made it. But what goes around, comes around and he was sacked as chairman shortly afterward! .Q: Looking back, would you have made the same decision to have coached Pakistan?A: Yes,I knew that Graham Ford would be coaching the South African side up to the next World Cup so there wouldn’ be any openings there and when you are invited to coach one of the best sides in the world, where you already have an excellent relationship with the players, you have to accept these challenges. If there hadn’t been a military coup –the army sacked the then cricket board — one day after I signed my contract then I would still be in the job.Q: Do you ever think you will coach South Africa one day. If not, why?A: Not in the near future. I don’t think Ali Bacher is my greatest fan!Q: To the future. What does being back home and coaching the Border Bears mean to you?A: It’s great to be home and to be working with such a great group of guys again. That’s what makes it so special — the relationship with the players.Q: The team has done incredibly well the past two seasons. What do you put that down to?A: A common vision for the whole business, good administrative staff, good support systems, good facilities, good players and above all the best skipper in SA cricket in Pieter Strydom.Q: Losing out in three finals must have been terribly disappointing. Will it be difficult to lift the side mentally this season?A: No, we are hungrier than ever.Q: What do you hope to achieve with the Bears this season?A: Win the SuperSport trophy and Standard Bank Cups.Q: How strong is Border cricket when it comes to current depth?A: Exciting times lie ahead with a nucleus of young players below the age of 24. Mark Boucher, Makhaya Ntini, Geoff Love, Laden Gamiet, Ian Mitchell, Dumisa Makalima to name but a few. Offset this with the experience of our senior players and the future is very positive.Q: What advice would you give a batsman who is struggling to find form. Similarly to a bowler you know can do better?A: Whether it be a batsman or a bowler each individual needs to know where he wants to get to. VISION is important. From there they need to take stock of where they are now, assess their strengths and weaknesses and get a firm plan of how they are going to address these areas, making sure that they focus on positive aspects of their performance to maintain confidence while they turn weaknesses into strengths. They need to utilise their coach to get accurate feedback and to evaluate their progress. In fact this goes for every sport, and not just cricket.Q: Briefly, what makes Richard Pybus tick as a person when he’s not coaching? What are your hobbies and interests, tell us a bit about your family, etc.A: Firstly, my relationship with God takes priority, secondly, spending as much time as possible with my daughter, Jessica. Thirdly, keeping fit — although I do have the odd vice! — and last, but not least, reading and learning about anything and everything, which is probably why I wasn’t teachers pet, as I was never interested in the school syllabus. But for any kids who want to use my earlier comments about school as an excuse not to study, think again. I did graduate from university, so do make sure you pass your exams, those bits of paper come in quite useful later in life.

Rangers were reportedly extremely close to signing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Harry Winks back in 2016 and considering his impressive career since then, you could definitely argue that Mark Warburton missed out on having his quality at Ibrox.

Former Rangers midfielder Andy Halliday confirmed in a recent interview with Open Goal (via Glasgow Live), that:

“I remember doing a warm-up and Harry Winks came in for a day. He didn’t train though.

“I think everything was agreed and he was coming anyway. He was at the training ground being shown about. He didn’t train.

“A day later, it didn’t happen. He stayed at Tottenham.”

The 2016/17 season saw Rangers finish third in the Premiership, whilst their Old Firm rivals Celtic were able to win the league unbeaten, so it is not a memorable one for a lot of Bears fans.

Warburton was sacked as manager in February, with Pedro Caixinha arriving as his replacement a month later, and perhaps if the sporting director at the time Mark Allen had been able to complete the loan deal for Winks, then Rangers’ performances would have improved and Warburton could have kept his job.

Clearly, Mauricio Pochettino and the Tottenham Hotspur staff would be won over by Winks and he would go on to make 21 appearances in the Premier League for the North London club that season, suggesting he would have been more than good enough for the Rangers squad at the time.

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The Argentine manager was a huge fan of the Spurs academy graduate, describing him as “amazing” in 2019 and even comparing him to Barcelona legends Andres Iniesta and Xavi back in 2018, but unfortunately for Winks, he would lose his regular starting spot following Jose Mourinho’s arrival in 2019.

The England international, who is currently valued at £19.8m by Transfermarkt, has made just seven starts in the Premier League this season and a summer exit could well be on the cards for the 25-year-old.

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However, he still possesses a lot of quality and would have undoubtedly been an excellent addition to Rangers’ squad back in the summer of 2016, so it could definitely be described as something of a disaster by Mark Allen to have him at the training ground one day but fail to sign him the next.

And, in other news… Bye-bye Hagi: Wilson should seal Rangers swoop for 16 G/A dynamo

قرر الجهاز الفني للفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي الزمالك، استبعاد محمود عبد الرازق شيكابالا لاعب الفريق من قائمة الأبيض، استعدادًا لمواجهة الوداد المغربي في بطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا.

ويستعد الزمالك لمواجهة نظيره الوداد المغربي غدًا الجمعة، على استاد القاهرة الدولي، في إطار مباريات الجولة الرابعة من البطولة القارية.

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وعلم “بطولات” أن سبب استبعاد شيكابالا من قائمة الزمالك أمام الوداد هو استمرار معاناة اللاعب من الإجهاد في عضلة السمانة وعدم جاهزيته للقاء.

جدير بالذكر أن الزمالك يحتل المركز الثالث في المجموعة الرابعة برصيد نقطتين، فيما يتواجد الوداد في الوصافة برصيد 6 نقاط.

Frank McAvennie has dropped an encouraging transfer claim on Tyler Roberts and whether he would fit in at Newcastle United.

The Lowdown: Newcastle eyeing Roberts

As per Football Insider, the Magpies are closely monitoring the 22-year-old ahead of a potential move from Leeds United once the summer transfer window opens.

He is out of contract at Elland Road in 2022 and is yet to agree an extension, so the Whites may view a deal this summer as a good opportunity to cash in on him in order to gain some value from a transfer fee rather than risk losing him for nothing next year.

The Latest: McAvennie claims Roberts would start at Newcastle

Speaking to Football Insider, McAvennie – who is now a pundit after playing for the likes of West Ham United and Celtic – has claimed that Roberts would be a starter under Steve Bruce at St James’ Park, believing that the Toon Army would instantly warm up to him. The 61-year-old said:

“If he’s not getting a game, I think so.

“If you’re not playing you have to ask to leave. If he goes to Newcastle he’ll be a starter straight away. 

“They have great fans and they will love him up there if he hits the ground running. 

“Roberts can ask for guarantees but the manager can’t give them. He can only give them if he’s playing well. 

“You can’t tell a player he will always start because what if he starts playing badly? It’s a stupid statement.

“At his age, he’s got to be playing.”

The Verdict: Roberts would add to Newcastle squad

Roberts is certainly a player who could add something to the Magpies squad, and with the added experience of playing at Premier League level under Marcelo Bielsa, he would not have to adapt to the demands of the division were he to join Newcastle.

McAvennie’s point about his game-time is also pertinent – while the forward has played in 26 league games this season, only 14 of those have been as a starter.

Also, at just 22 years of age, Roberts should get even better over the next few years, while his added versatility is also a quality which could be very useful to have on Tyneside next season, especially with the amount of injuries the Magpies have incurred to key players such as Allan Saint-Maximin and Callum Wilson.

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The Welshman would certainly seem to be a smart buy should Newcastle look to sign him in the summer.

In other news, Lee Ryder has shared some insight from sources close to the potential takeover of NUFC on a possible timescale for arbitration.