Contact intensified: West Ham now leading bidding war to sign £20m+ striker

Pushing to land another important attacking addition, West Ham United are now reportedly leading the bidding war to sign a Serie A star for Graham Potter.

West Ham win first Summer Series game

Whilst pre-season is built around shaking off any rust with results for once of secondary importance, there’s no doubt that it still would have felt satisfying to defeat Everton in the Premier League Summer Series. And what made West Ham’s 2-1 victory even better was the winning goal from struggling striker Niclas Fullkrug.

The former Borussia Dortmund star endured a debut campaign to forget at the London Stadium, but could yet become a key man under Potter if he rediscovers his clinical nature in front of goal.

Fullkrug is certainly in a positive mood ahead of his first full season under Potter’s management too, having told West Ham’s official website following the Everton game: “The coach (Graham Potter) works with us not only on the pitch, but also to be a better group, to be a team and to be a family.

“We’re all enjoying our time together – in London, in Germany and now here in the US – and we’re starting to see the impact of what we’ve been doing. On the pitch, I think we’ve improved a lot.

West Ham United's Niclas Fullkrug celebrates scoring their first goal with West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen

“We still have work to do and not everything will be perfect right now, so we have to be patient. But I think we’re seeing what we’ve been working on all coming together.”

As the experienced forward said, however, nothing is perfect quite yet and that perfection could yet come courtesy of the transfer window. Having struggled to find a source for goals in large parts of last season, the Hammers are still reportedly on the hunt for a fresh No.9.

West Ham now leading Piccoli bidding war

According to TuttoCagliari, as relayed by Sport Witness, West Ham are now leading the bidding war to sign Roberto Piccoli from Cagliari this summer. Sporting director and club legend Mark Noble, alongside the rest of his team, has reportedly intensified West Ham’s contact with the Serie A club as they look to welcome the forward in a deal worth around €25m (£21m).

League stats 24/25 (via FBref)

Piccoli

Fullkrug

Minutes

3,127

790

Goals

10

3

Assists

1

2

Expected Goals

12.7

2.2

Whilst there will be some concerns about how Piccoli underperformed in expected output, the forward still managed to reach double figures for goals in Serie A last season and West Ham could have done with those goals.

At just £21m too, if the Hammers can discover the 24-year-old’s clinical side, then pursuing a deal for his signature would quickly prove to be worthwhile alongside the already-arrived El Hadji Malick Diouf.

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It’s also key to point out that, even if Fullkrug is at his best in the coming campaign, he is already 32 years old and will need replacing sooner rather than later, no matter what. That makes this summer the best time to welcome a talent like Piccoli.

Tite? Cuca? Diretoria do Corinthians avalia nomes de treinadores após a saída de Lázaro do cargo

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Após definir pela saída de Fernando Lázaro do comando do Corinthians, o remanejando para a função de auxiliar-técnico da comissão permanente, a direção do clube já conversa nos bastidores para acertar com um novo treinador.

O retorno de Tite é sonhado pela direção corintiana. Porém, em contato com pessoas próximas ao ex-comandante da Seleção Brasileira eles foram informados de que a volta dele para o futebol brasileiro é improvável no momento. O grande desejo dele é dirigir um time na Europa e um regresso ao Brasil, ainda que dirigindo o Timão, só poderia acontecer no ano que vem. A resposta foi a mesma quando o profissional foi tentado no fim do ano passado, depois da saída de Vítor Pereira.

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Cuca foi oferecido à direção do Timão antes mesmo da confirmação da saída de Lázaro do comando do clube. Os responsáveis pelo departamento de futebol corintiano não barraram a ideia, pois consideram um ótimo nome no ponto de vista do futebol e também financeiro. Por outro lado, há o receio de represália da torcida corintiana, principalmente por conta da condenação por estupro recebida pelo técnico na década de 80, quando ainda era jogador e defendia o Grêmio em uma excursão que o clube gaúcho fez à Europa.

Cuca sabe que não é bem-vindo pela torcida corintiana, mas não se incomoda com isso e estaria empolgado para dirigir o clube alvinegro, que é o único entre os quatro principais do Estado de São Paulo que o profissional ainda não trabalhou.

Nomes como Jorge Jesus e Marcelo Gallardo também foram debatidos, mas a parte financeira pesa. O padrão salarial de ambos é alto e eles recebem em moeda estrangeira. Assim, a prioridade neste momento é um técnico brasileiro, que possa ajustar o time, dar a competitividade necessária para o segundo semestre, mas também se enquadre na realidade financeira do clube.

Alguns nomes estão fora de cogitação, são eles: Fábio Carille, Mano Menezes e Rogério Ceni. Os dois primeiros, além de estarem empregados, não estão alinhados com as ideias da diretoria atual. O último, demitido do São Paulo na última quarta-feira (19), tem forte ligação com o Tricolor e histórico de rivalidade com o Corinthians.

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A diretoria do Corinthians, neste momento, conversa com empresários próximos do clube e que podem fazer o papel de intermediários nas negociações com os nomes que forem traçados como planos A, B e C. A ideia é que o anúncio seja o mais rápido possível e o novo treinador fique à disposição já no duelo contra o Goiás, neste fim de semana, em Goiânia, pelo Campeonato Brasileiro.

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Rodgers now believes Celtic hold advantage in race to sign "brilliant" star

As Celtic gear up for yet another title defence, Brendan Rodgers now reportedly believes that they hold a key advantage in the race to sign an impressive midfield star.

Rodgers still aiming to "push" for arrivals

Despite welcoming as many as six fresh faces following another dominant Scottish Premiership campaign last time out, Rodgers admitted that he’s still pushing the Celtic board to secure more additions.

He told reporters: “We have gaps in the squad that are very clear. I have to convince the board to really push to get the players in that we really need. Clearly, I’m not doing that job well enough, but I will continue to push and hopefully we can get the players in by the end of the transfer window.”

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“When you lose important players, you want to fill those gaps. That attacking department is the strength of my team. It always will be. We were very, very good last year in that front in terms of both the score and both the creativity.

“I’m fairly confident that we will do the business that will fill those gaps and with the necessary quality that’s needed to keep the team moving forward, because that’s what we all want. That’s what the supporters want. They want to see a team that’s exciting and that can dominate games and really attack games and that’s our goal.”

Just who those additions will be is the question. It looks as though the Bhoys are at least set to welcome Manchester City youngster Jahmai Simpson-Pusey on loan, but that’s not to say other targets have fallen away from their radar.

Those at Celtic Park have also reportedly set their sights on winning the race to land a bargain deal in the next month and Rodgers believes that they hold one key advantage over the rest of the chasing pack.

Rodgers believes Celtic have advantage in Brownhill race

According to Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider, Rodgers believes that Celtic have the advantage in the race to sign Josh Brownhill this summer thanks to their Champions League place. Whilst the likes of West Ham United and Everton chase his signature, the Bhoys will be able to offer the 29-year-old his first taste of Europe’s elite.

Dubbed “brilliant” by Burnley boss Scott Parker, Brownhill represents one of the few bargain deals still on the market and one that Celtic should go all out to snap up this month.

سلوت عن إصابة لاعب ليفربول أمام ساوثهامبتون: دموعهم تثبت صحة شعورهم

تحدث مدرب ليفربول آرني سلوت عقب مباراة فريقه أمام ساوثهامبتون في كأس رابطة الأندية الإنجليزية، وقيم أداء الفريق، وأوضح حالة لاعبه المصاب.

والتقى ليفربول وساوثهامبتون مساء الثلاثاء على ملعب “آنفيلد” ضمن مباريات دور الـ 32 لمسابقة كأس كاراباو.

وحقق ليفربول الفوز بهدفين لهدف على ساوثهامبتون، وحسم التأهل لدور الـ 16، في مباراة شهدت عدة تغييرات بتشكيلة الفريق.

وقال سلوت في تصريحاته إلى “ITV”: “لم يكن أداءنا الأفضل، هذا متوقع عند اللعب بفريق جديد تمامًا، العديد من اللاعبين لم يلعبوا منذ فترة طويلة”.

وأضاف: “كانت هناك إيجابيات، جيورجي مامارداشفيلي قدم مباراة جيدة، وفيديريكو كييزا وجيوفاني ليوني قدما أداءً جيدًا، سجل ألكسندر إيزاك الهدف الأول له، وسجلنا هدفًا آخر عن طريق هوجو إيكتيكي”.

وأردف: “هناك إيجابيات من المباراة، لكن أداءنا كفريق واحد لم يكن أفضل أداء لنا، لا أنتقص من أداء ساوثهامبتون لأنهم لعبوا بشكل جيد”.

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وبشأن إصابة لاعبه جيوفاني ليوني خلال المباراة، أوضح سلوت: “بالطبع، هو متعب لأنه لم يشعر بالراحة فورًا، لكن هذا أمر علينا تقييمه الآن”.

وواصل: “عادةً لا تحدث هذه الأمور في غضون خمس إلى عشر دقائق، وعلينا الانتظار حتى الغد لمعرفة حالته، ثم ربما إجراء فحص بالرنين المغناطيسي لمعرفة مدى خطورة الإصابة”.

وأتم: “عادةً ما تخبرنا مشاعر اللاعب بالكثير، رأيت خلال عطلة نهاية الأسبوع لاعبًا في الدوري الهولندي الممتاز انفجر باكيًا، بالمناسبة، روبن فان بوميل، لاعب آيندهوفن، وبعد يوم واحد ثبت صحة كلامه، دعونا نأمل الأفضل”.

ويشير سلوت لإصابة مارك فان بوميل لاعب آيندهوفن أمام أياكس بالدوري الهولندي، وقد تعرض لإصابة قوية وخرج من الملعب باكيًا، وأكدت الفحوصات خطورة إصابته وربما يغيب عن الملاعب لفترة طويلة قد تصل لنهاية الموسم.

عمالقة الدوري الإنجليزي يزاحمون السعودية على ضم فينيسيوس جونيور

على مدار العامين الماضيين، شغل مستقبل النجم البرازيلي فينيسيوس جونيور اهتمام العديد من عشاق ومشجعي ريال مدريد، على الرغم من مشاركته منذ بداية الموسم الحالي.

وقد دخل فينيسيوس جونيور على رادار أندية المملكة العربية السعودية التي حرصت على التعاقد مع اللاعب، وكانت مستعدة لدفع مبلغ ضخم لفينيسيوس للتعاقد معه قبل فترة قصيرة، كما ارتبط باريس سان جيرمان بضمه.

ومع ذلك يبدو أن مجموعة من الأندية الجديدة قد انضمت لسباق التعاقد مع فينيسيوس، الذي يبدو مستقبله في ريال مدريد غامضاً على أقل تقدير.

وبحسب “ديفينسا سنترال” الإسبانية، فإنه يبدو أن هناك العديد من أندية الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز قد انضمت لسباق التعاقد مع فينيسيوس جونيور.

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وتتابع أندية مثل مانشستر سيتي وتشيلسي وليفربول وآرسنال عن قرب، موقف اللاعب البرازيلي الدولي الذي لم يوقع بعد على عقد جديد مع ريال مدريد.

ويخوض ريال مدريد وفينيسيوس جونيور مفاوضات منذ فترة طويلة، لكنهما لم يتوصلا لاتفاق بسبب مطالب فينيسيوس المتعلقة بالراتب.

وقد يكون الانتقال إلى الدوري الإنجليزي جذاباً لنجم ريال مدريد خاصة مع قدرة الأندية الإنجليزية على تحمل الراتب الذي يطمح له فينيسيوس جونيور، لذلك سيتم مراقبة موقفه.

Corinthians arranca empate, elimina o Atlético-MG e fica em segundo lugar no grupo do Brasileirão Sub-20

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Já classificado ao mata-mata do Brasileirão Sub-20, o Corinthians foi até Belo Horizonte e empatou por 2 a 2 com o Atlético-MG, na rodada final da fase de grupos. Ambos gols corintianos, anotados por Giovane e Wesley, saíram nos acréscimos do primeiro e segundo tempo, respectivamente.

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O resultado assegura o Timão na segunda posição do Grupo A, com 18 pontos, três a menos do que o Flamengo. Já o Galo ficou em quinto lugar e não avançou para a próxima fase do torneio.

O Corinthians irá enfrentar o Athletico-PR, terceiro colocado do Grupo B, nas quartas de final da competição. As partidas irão acontecer nos dias 22 e 27 de julho, e o Alvinegro decidirá em casa. O Timãozinho volta a campo no domingo (7), às 15h, contra o União Suzano, pelo Paulistão da categoria.

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O JOGO

A partida contra o Galo marcou o retorno do técnico Danilo ao comando do Sub-20. Ele esteve ausente contra o Água Santa pois comandou o time profissional na derrota contra o Palmeiras.

O Atlético-MG saiu na frente do placar aos 35 minutos do primeiro tempo, em cobrança de falta na risca da entrada da área corintiana. Giovane, nos acréscimos da primeira etapa, aproveitou cabeceio do zagueiro Renato em cobrança de escanteio e empatou a partida.

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+ Veja tabela e a situação do Timão no Brasileirão

O Galo, que precisava vencer para chegar ao mata-mata, voltou do intervalo com ímpeto ofensivo e retomou a vantagem. Isaac chutou da entrada da área e contou com falha de Kauê para fazer o segundo gol dos mineiros.

Aos 49 minutos da etapa final, Wesley recebeu na entrada da área e chutou no canto, sem chance para o goleiro. O resultado tirou o Atlético-MG da competição.

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West Ham step up move for £20m-plus attacker who gave Wan-Bissaka nightmares

Still seeking reinforcements as the Premier League campaign gets underway, West Ham United are now reportedly ready to step up their move to sign a Championship star.

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It’s not been a summer full of headlines at the London Stadium, but the Hammers have still welcomed a number of solid additions. El Hadji Malick Diouf, Kyle-Walker Peters, Mads Hermansen and Callum Wilson have all arrived to hand Graham Potter a much-needed boost across the squad as he looks to turn what has been a difficult start at West Ham around.

With just two weeks left until the transfer window slams shut, though, there’s still work to be done. Potter’s side are arguably still short in a number of areas and, as such, targets like Aleix Garcia and Lorenzo Pellegrini could still arrive.

Garcia is a particularly interesting target. The Bayer Leverkusen midfielder spent time at Manchester City in the early stages of his career, before eventually working his way back to the top level to join Leverkusen last summer. Now, just one year on from that move, the midfielder has done enough to attract the interest of West Ham.

Of course, however, he’s not the only one on the Hammers’ reported radar. Harvey Elliott has been linked with a move away from Liverpool all summer long, and he remains without a move. Among those interested in the England U21 international, West Ham could yet look to complete a late swoop.

Harvey Elliott celebrates for Liverpool

The same can be said for another impressive talent, with those at the London Stadium now reportedly ready to increase their efforts in pursuit of his signature.

West Ham ready to step up El Khannouss move

According to GiveMeSport, West Ham are now ready to step up their move to sign Bilal El Khannouss this summer. The Leicester City star, who can leave for the value of his £22.5m release clause, has attracted interest from Leeds United, Crystal Palace and the Hammers in recent months, with the London club now seemingly prepared to battle their rivals for his signature.

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That said, it won’t be an easy deal to pull off. There are already reportedly concerns at West Ham that they won’t be in a strong enough position to turn El Khannouss’ head away from other clubs this month and there are reservations over their ability to even afford the deal.

Alas, what they should not be concerned about is the midfielder’s ability, given that Aaron Wan-Bissaka saw it first-hand when El-Khannouss scored and assisted in a 3-1 victory over West Ham last season. In a one-on-one battle against the Leicester man, Wan-Bissaka suffered a rare defeat.

Praised for that “great performance” by then-manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, El Khannouss left Wan-Bissaka guessing all game long in a decisive display which proved his Premier League quality.

There are plenty of reservations over their ability to get the deal done, but West Ham should push as far as they can to sign the Leicester star before the end of the month.

Jangoo earns maiden West Indies Test call-up for Pakistan tour; Motie back

Shamar Joseph is unfit and Alzarri Joseph has chosen the ILT20 over the Test series in Pakistan

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Amir Jangoo had started his ODI career with a century on debut•Randy Brooks

Trinidad & Tobago batter Amir Jangoo has earned a maiden call-up to the West Indies Test squad for the two-match series against Pakistan, which begins on January 16 in Karachi. Meanwhile, left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie returns to the side, having missed the two Tests against Bangladesh at home last month as he was playing at the inaugural Global Super League in Providence.Motie will be leading West Indies’ spin-bowling contingent, which also has Kevin Sinclair and Jomel Warrican.Jangoo and Motie replace the fast-bowling duo of Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph. While Shamar is suffering from shin splints which forced him to miss the ODI series against Bangladesh earlier this month, Alzarri is unavailable because of a clash with the ILT20 in the UAE, where he will be turning out for MI Emirates, which CWI termed as “other engagements” in their release.Jangoo was rewarded for his consistent performances in the domestic four-day competition in 2023-24, when he scored 500 runs in five matches at an average of 63.50, with two centuries and a fifty, to be Trinidad & Tobago’s highest run-getter. Jangoo also recently smashed a century on ODI debut against Bangladesh to help West Indies ace their third-highest chase in the format.”Motie rejoins the squad to bolster the spin attack, while Jangoo’s selection comes on the back of his consistency across formats in regional cricket, as well as his demonstrated high level of competency against spin bowling,” West Indies head coach Andre Coley said. “For the Test series against Pakistan in January 2025, the focus is on building on what we have done well, and transforming the learnings from 2024 into tangible results.”The rest of the squad remains on expected lines. Kraigg Brathwaite will lead the side, with wicketkeeper-batter Joshua Da Silva as his deputy. Mikyle Louis, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty and Justin Greaves will form the crux of the batting unit.On the fast-bowling front, Kemar Roach will lead the attack, and will have Jayden Seales and Anderson Phillip for company.Next year’s tour of Pakistan will be West Indies’ first Test series there in more than 18 years. They had last played Tests in Pakistan in November 2006, although they did play Pakistan in a Test series in the UAE in October 2016.The 15-member West Indies squad will depart on January 2, and arrive in Islamabad on January 6. The first Test will run from January 16-20 in Karachi, before the teams depart for Multan, where the second Test will be played from January 24-28.West Indies squad for Pakistan TestsKraigg Brathwaite (capt), Joshua Da Silva (vice-capt), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Amir Jangoo, Mikyle Louis, Gudakesh Motie, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Kevin Sinclair, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican

'Muito importante', ratifica Cuello sobre classificação do Athletico na Copa do Brasil

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Uma das novidades do time comandado por Paulo Turra na classificação do Athletico-PR sobre o Botafogo, na Copa do Brasil. foi o retorno de Tomás Cuello entre os titulares.

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Por conta da qualificação, o argentino acredita que o elenco ganha confiança, em muito, por conta da dificuldade do confronto esperada (e que se concretizou) no confronto da última quarta-feira (31).

– É uma classificação muito importante, que nos dá muita moral e confiança. O Botafogo é uma equipe bem qualificada, que vem fazendo uma grande temporada, isso valoriza ainda mais nossa classificação. Sabíamos da dificuldade do confronto, mas lidamos bem com a partida de volta, que tínhamos a vantagem, e fomos muito bem nos pênaltis – analisou Cuello.

Agora, o Athletico tem duas partidas seguidas na Arena da Baixada onde encara o próprio Botafogo, além do Libertad, pelo Campeonato Brasileiro e Libertadores, respectivamente. Diante deste cenário, para o camisa 28 reforçou o elemento da ‘injeção de ânimo’ proveniente do último confronto eliminatório.

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– Temos que aproveitar esse momento de confiança pra buscar uma sequência de bons resultados. Temos partidas difíceis pela frente, tanto pelo Brasileiro quanto pela Libertadores, então temos que trabalhar forte e seguir evoluindo pra buscar nossos objetivos nesse ano – concluiu o avante.

Eddie Jack takes three as South Africa U19s dismissed for 224

Hampshire quick led an accomplished bowling display from England on day one in Cape Town

ECB Reporters Network03-Feb-2025

Jack celebrates the wicket of Van Schalkwyk•Getty Images

England U19s 1 for 0 (Vaughan 1*) vs South Africa U19s 224 all out (James 84, Hansen 63, Jack 3-42)Eddie Jack claimed three wickets as England Men U19s bowled out South Africa Men U19s for 224 on the opening day of the second Youth Test in Cape Town.Jack included the dismissal of top-scorer Paul James (84) in his figures of 3 for 42, while seamers Alexander Wade and Harry Moore shared the load with two wickets apiece.The Young Lions, who fell just one wicket short of victory in the first Youth Test last week, were one without loss at the close.Jack claimed the opening wicket of the day when Jorich van Schalkwyk edged behind to wicketkeeper Thomas Rew who took four catches.After the Young Proteas were reduced to 74 for 5 skipper Bennie Hansen and James shared a 73-run partnership.Young Lions captain Archie Vaughan broke the stand when Hansen looped a catch to Rew from an attempted reverse sweep, before Jack removed James and last man Nathan Rossouw in the same over to end the innings.

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