Manchester City are eyeing a shock move to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, according to reports.
The Lowdown: Three-horse race
The 19-year-old’s contract in the Bundesliga isn’t set to expire until 2025, but it’s believed he’s keen on making the move back to England and he isn’t short of potential suitors.
Premier League rivals Manchester United and Liverpool have both been credited with an interest in the England international, but the Sky Blues’ name has now entered the fold, and it’s set to become a three-horse race for his signature.
The Latest: Man City eyeing Bellingham
According to The Athletic (via City Xtra on Twitter), Pep Guardiola’s side are monitoring Bellingham, though will have to seriously splash the cash if they want to be successful in their pursuit.
“Man City are one of several clubs retaining a strong interest in Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham. If Bellingham pushes for a move, Dortmund are adamant he is valued at around €150M (£130m).”
The Verdict: One for the future
City’s current midfielders – the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan (both 31) – aren’t getting any younger, so it would be beneficial to make a more youthful, longer-term signing, and Bellingham would be the perfect candidate to play in front of Kalvin Phillips long into the future.
The ‘outrageous’ Euro 2020 star, as hailed by football talent scout Jacek Kulig, currently averages 2.9 tackles and 2.6 shots per league game for Dortmund (WhoScored), highlighting his ability to impact the game at both ends of the pitch.
Bellingham will know Erling Haaland well having played together at the Westfalenstadion, so this existing connection could give City an advantage over their competitors in the race to sign the Stourbridge-born talent.
Wolves could still sign free agent Jason Denayer, with the latest reports suggesting that the Belgium international is considering an offer from Bruno Lage’s side.
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After a deal for Craig Dawson fell through on deadline day, Wolves have seemingly turned their attention to Denayer, who is available on a free transfer after leaving Lyon at the end of last season.
In a recent interview with GIVEMESPORT, journalist Dean Jones provided the latest on Wolves’ potential signing of the 27-year-old.
He said: “He’s still on the radar. The player himself is weighing up that move and whether it will be right for him.
“I think he needs convincing of his first-team opportunities and how this team is actually shaping up.”
Would Denayer be a good signing?
The Old Gold look short of centre-back options following the departures of Conor Coady, Willy Boly and Romain Saiss this summer, with only Nathan Collins arriving at Molineux as a replacement.
While the former Burnley man and Max Kilman have formed a strong partnership at the back for Lage’s side, earning three clean sheets in their first six Premier League games as a centre-back duo, Wolves could be in real trouble if either of them were to pick up an injury, with only the inexperienced Toti and Yerson Mosquera available as back-ups.
Considering the lack of depth at centre-back, an experienced international such as Denayer could be a great addition to Lage’s side, even if he does struggle to oust either Kilman or Collins from the first team.
The former Manchester City man made 139 appearances during his time with Lyon and has 35 caps for a strong Belgium side, so certainly represents an attractive option on a free transfer.
Lyon’s recruitment chief Florian Maurice was full of praise for Denayer in 2019, saying:
“He has all the characteristics we sought: he can play in every role across the defence, he’s got game intelligence, a good positional sense, he’s quick and he’s powerful in duels.”
Indeed, being quick and powerful are certainly the attributes you need to thrive in the English top-flight with the pace of the game often being rather frantic compared to other divisions in Europe.
Crucially, he also has previous Premier League experience with Sunderland and Champions League experience with Lyon and Galatasaray, so to bring him in for no transfer fee seems like a no-brainer for Lage given a lack of options.
While the focus is on bringing in Diego Costa as a free agent striker, a centre-back is also needed so Wolves should prioritise a move for Denayer as the Spaniard closes in on his own switch to Molineux.
Arsenal reportedly tried to sign Ferran Torres towards the end of the transfer window.
The Lowdown: Winger wanted
Mikel Arteta’s side ideally wanted to sign a new winger as cover for Bukayo Saka, who played in every Premier League game last term (Transfermarkt), and so is at serious risk of being burned out.
They were linked with moves for the likes of Noa Lang and Mykhaylo Mudryk towards the end of the window, after missing out on Raphinha to Barcelona.
The Latest: Torres offer
As per Spanish news outlet El Nacional, Arsenal made an ‘unexpected offer’ towards the end of the transfer window for Torres.
They offered Barcelona a fee of €30m (£26m) for the winger, who the La Liga club were open to selling, but manager Xavi ruled out any potential move.
The Verdict: January move?
If Xavi could be persuaded to sell, Arsenal could then explore a potential move for Torres in January.
Of course, it would be yet another former Manchester City ace that they would be trying to sign, as they had three bids rejected for now Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, and have already brought in Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko from the reigning Premier League champions.
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Nonetheless, having let Nicolas Pepe go out on loan to Nice in Ligue 1, the Gunners could do with some quality competition for Saka in the second half of the campaign.
O São Bernardo, do técnico Márcio Zanardi, enfrenta o Corinthians por uma vaga na terceira fase da Copa do Brasil, mas o treinador quase parou no lado alvinegro do confronto.
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Após demitir Mano Menezes, a diretoria do Timão havia definido Márcio Zanardi como plano A para assumir o clube, inclusive alinhado com o profissional a proposta contratual. No entanto, o regulamento do Paulistão não permitiria Zanardi comandar duas equipes na mesma edição, fazendo o Corinthians recuar e contratar António Oliveira.
Um mês após o quase, Zanardi não demonstrou frustração e segue confiante que o convite para dirigir uma grande equipe do futebol brasileiro vai aparecer.
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– Foi um timing. O futebol é timing. Não pude ir por causa do regulamento e a gente tem que respeitar. Fiquei muito feliz e lisonjeado. O Augusto Melo foi meu diretor, a gente trabalhou juntos lá no Corinthians. Mas não fico me amargurando. Em momento nenhum [ficou a frustração]. Estou muito feliz. A oportunidade aparece para quem é competente e trabalha – revelou o treinador à ESPN.
Apesar de ter derrotado o Corinthians na fase de grupos do Paulistão, Zanardi jogou o favoritismo do confronto para o Timão.
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– O time grande é sempre favorito. O time grande sempre tem as melhores condições, tem os melhores jogadores, estrutura incrível. Mas a gente consegue colocar o São Bernardo em um nível importante, de fazer jogos de igual para igual. A gente precisa entender onde estamos – afirmou.
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Velho conhecido do Corinthians, Zanardi trabalhou por seis temporadas na base do Timão. No período, o treinador conquistou o Mundial Sub-17 e participou da comissão técnica que faturou a Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior em 2012. Inclusive, o treinador trabalhou junto com Augusto Melo, atual mandatário corintiano, na base alvinegra, em 2017, onde criaram uma relação de proximidade.
Há um mês se recuperando da cirurgia no joelho, Dudu demonstrou seu apoio para o Palmeiras antes da decisão contra o Boca Júniors, pela Copa Libertadores. O meia-atacante passou recentemente por um procedimento para a reconstrução do ligamento cruzado anterior e também correção do menisco, lesionados na partida contra o Vasco, pela 21ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro.
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A partida dessa quinta-feira (5) será válida pela semifinal da Copa Libertadores. O time vem de um empate sem gols, do jogo de ida, e terá que decidir seu futuro na competição no Allianz Parque. Dudu declarou que queria estar presente, mas destacou a confiança no elenco e em seus companheiros de equipe. Afirmando estar na torcida, disse que o Palmeiras mostrou várias vezes que ‘foi capaz’.
– Obviamente, queria estar dentro de campo, lutando ao lado de meus companheiros, mas, infelizmente, não posso. Só que eu confio, demais, nesse grupo. Nosso elenco é muito forte e, por diversas vezes, já provou do que é capaz. Hoje, será uma noite especial e tenho certeza de que o Allianz Parque estará lotado e a nossa torcida nos empurrará do primeiro ao último minuto. Juntos, conseguiremos fazer um bom jogo. Ainda não sei, mas farei um esforço tremendo para ir ao jogo e me juntar à torcida para empurrar o nosso Verdão – disse.
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Neste período de recuperação, Dudu tem apresentado uma boa evolução. Com o corpo respondendo de forma positiva, a tendência é que volte – em breve -, a apoiar os pés no chãos. O atleta afirmou que a palavra-chave é ‘paciência’, mas que ‘sente que está cada vez melhor’.
– Sei que essa é uma recuperação lenta e tenho que ter muita paciência, mas tudo vem dando certo. No começo, é difícil, doloroso e o fato de não poder colocar o pé no chão complica um pouco a rotina. Mesmo assim, sigo direitinho todas as orientações que os médicos do clube têm me passado. Cada dia que passa, sinto que estou melhor e que o meu corpo está respondendo super bem – explicou.
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Um dos maiores ídolos da história do Palmeiras, Dudu soma 443 jogos e 11 títulos pelo clube: Campeonato Brasileiro (2016, 2018 e 2022); Campeonato Paulista (2020, 2022 e 2023); Conmebol Libertadores (2020 e 2021); Copa do Brasil (2015); Recopa Sul-Americana (2022) e Supercopa do Brasil (2023). Com 88 gols marcados e 102 assistências, é o maior artilheiro do Século XXI e principal garçom do atual elenco.
تحدث الهولندي فرينكي دي يونج، لاعب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي برشلونة عن زميله روبرت ليفاندوفسكي قبل المباراة التي ستجمع منتخبهما ضمن منافسات تصفيات كأس العالم.
ومن المقرر أن يخوض منتخب هولندا مباراة حاسمة أمام بولندا في العاصمة البولندية وارسو يوم الجمعة المقبل، ضمن منافسات تصفيات كأس العالم 2026.
وقال دي يونج، في تصريحات نقلتها صحيفة “موندو ديبورتيفو”: “مع عودة ليفاندوفسكي، أصبح فريقنا أفضل بالتأكيد فالفارق الذي يُحدثه هائل ومذهل والجميع يعلم ذلك”.
وأكد لاعب الوسط الهولندي: “لقد أثبت روبرت جدارته منذ ما يقرب من 15 أو 20 عامًا، مسجلًا الأهداف الرائعة دائمًا، إنه مهاجم من الطراز العالمي”.
وعن سبب تجديد عقده: “لطالما استفسرت أندية عن التعاقد معي لكنني لم أكن منفتحًا على ذلك أبدًا”.
وأوضح: “كرة القدم، بالطبع هي الأهم، وأعتقد أن لدينا فريقًا يُمكننا المنافسة معه على الألقاب الكبرى، أشعر بالتقدير والأهمية في برشلونة وعائلتي سعيدة وتعيش حياة رائعة أيضًا”.
وعن أفضل ذكرياته في برشلونة كشف: “ربما كان الموسم الماضي هو الأفضل لي هنا، مع الدوري الإسباني وكأس الملك وكأس السوبر الإسباني”.
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وتابع: “أصبت في كاحلي مطلع العام الماضي وأردت أن أرى كيف يمكنني التعافي أولًا، من الناحية التكتيكية ليس من الحكمة تمديد عقدك وأنت في حالة تراجع، من الأفضل القيام بذلك وأنت تلعب بشكل جيد لكن نية البقاء كانت موجودة دائمًا، عندما وقعت أول عقد لي مع برشلونة، كنت آمل أن ألعب معهم لـ 10 أو 12 سنة، يبدو أن هذا قد يحدث”.
واستطرد: “إذا لعبت مع برشلونة لـ 6 أو 10 سنوات، فعليك الفوز بدوري أبطال أوروبا مرة واحدة على الأقل لذلك لا يزال أمامي عمل لأقوم به”.
وأردف: “يبدو مستقبل برشلونة مشرقًا أيضًا بالنظر إلى الفريق الحالي وأكاديمية الشباب، كان من المنطقي تمديد عقدي، أنا سعيد هنا في برشلونة”.
واسترسل: “هل يجب الانتقال إلى الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز لأثبت جدارتي؟ لا أعتقد ذلك، لقد تلقيت عروضًا لكنني سعيد في برشلونة، الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز هو أفضل دوري حاليًا بلا شك تمامًا كما كان الدوري الإسباني قبل حوالي 10 سنوات لكن هذا لا يعني أن عليك اللعب هناك لإثبات أنك لاعب رائع، لقد كان لديّ هذا الحلم منذ صغري مع برشلونة”.
وعن تلقيه بطاقة حمراء أمام سسيلتا فيجو: “من الواضح أنني منزعج من غيابي عن المباراة القادمة مع النادي ولكن على أي حال، أشعر بأهميتي وهذا تأكيد إضافي لي”.
واختتم حديثه حول إلغاء مباراة برشلونة وفياريال في ميامي: “لا أعتقد أن السبب كان تصريحاتي، ولا أعرف تحديدًا سبب عدم حدوث ذلك ربما كان بسبب الانتقادات ولكن على أي حال، من الجيد ألا نضطر للسفر”.
Arsenal cruised to a 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday evening, leading Paul Merson to fire a warning to the rest of the teams in the competition.
In what was billed as a battle of defensive, tactical football between two managers who pride themselves on being tough to beat, Mikel Arteta made a mockery of the pre-match predictions as his side demolished Diego Simeone’s men in an enthralling second-half at the Emirates.
Viktor Gyokeres ended a seven-match goal drought with a quickfire brace to round off the scoring, taking Gyokeres’ tally for his new club to five following his £58million transfer from Sporting Lisbon, where he scored 97 times in 102 appearances.
Speaking after the thumping win, Arteta challenged Gyokeres to keep the goals coming, with the north Londoners back in domestic action against Crystal Palace at the Emirates on Sunday.
And Gyokeres, 27, said: “I’m more hungry now. You always want to contribute with work rate and other stuff, but when you score goals as well, it’s a bit special. So that’s something I always want to do.
“The group we have and the spirit is something different and something very special.
“When you win games and you do these performances, it builds confidence in the team. The belief has to always be there, but of course this helps to boost it. We just want to keep going like this.”
Arsenal's message to the rest of Europe
Gyokeres was not the only man receiving plaudits, as Merson was full of praise for Bukayo Saka during his commentary on Sky Sports, claiming he had Atletico stars like Koke “on toast”.
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And the former Gunners star believes his old team sent out a warning to the rest of Europe after accomplishing something that “no one” does.
Arsenal have won their three games in Europe so far with as many clean sheets. Remarkably, Arteta’s men have conceded just three times – away at Liverpool and Newcastle and at home to Manchester City, with just one of those coming from open play – in their first 12 fixtures.
Goalkeeper David Raya, who has recorded five consecutive shutouts, said: “I give clean sheets the same credit as goals.
“If we’re keeping clean sheets, it’s going to make games easier to win. It’s really, really important for the whole team, not giving away that many chances and being very, very solid.
“The depth of the squad is incredible. We have a lot of players who can play in two, three or four positions.
“(Mikel) Merino came on as a striker (against Atletico), but he can play as a number six, eight, or as a number 10, and that is the variety that the boss has and he is using it to our advantage.
“It gives us an extra level in training and in games, because if you are not at it you can lose your spot and everybody is on board with that.”
Arsenal will head into this weekend’s round of league fixtures with a three-point cushion over second-placed Manchester City. Defending champions Liverpool are a further point off the pace.
O Botafogo divulgou nas suas redes oficiais que 25 mil ingressos já foram vendidos para partida contra o Goiás, na segunda-feira (2). Os setores Leste Inferior e Leste Superior já estão esgotados para o jogo válido pela vigésima quinta rodada do Brasileirão.
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O Alvinegro volta a jogar no Nilton Snatos depois de duas rodadas afastado da sua casa. Os dois jogos como visitante não renderam pontos ao Botafogo. O time de Bruno Lage, que construiu sua liderança muito por conta do desempenho em casa, precisa voltar a vencer para manter distância dos concorrentes no campeonato.
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This summer will be vital in Thomas Frank’s tenure at Tottenham Hotspur, needing to land the right players in key positions if he is to be a success at the club.
The Dane took the reins earlier this month on a three-year contract, taking the next step in his managerial career after spending the last seven years at Brentford.
He will be looking to take the Lilywhites up the Premier League throughout 2025/26, taking them back up the table after their dismal 17th-placed finish this campaign.
However, if he is to achieve his goal and be a success in North London, he will certainly need to be backed throughout the transfer window, with Daniel Levy needing to get his chequebook out.
Numerous names have already been mentioned over the last couple of days, but multiple deals appear to be heading in the right direction for the Lilywhites.
The latest on Spurs’ hunt for new additions
Kyle Walker-Peters has been touted with a shock return to Spurs this summer, after the club made contact with his representatives following his departure from Southampton at the end of his contract.
Antoine Semenyo is another player in their sights, reportedly willing to match his £65m asking price this summer after scoring 11 times for Bournemouth this season.
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However, another winger has been thrown into the mix over recent days, with Real Madrid star Rodrygo firmly within their sights, according to Spanish outlet Cadena SER.
They claim the Brazilian is set to leave his window after featuring for just 93 minutes at the Club World Cup, naming Spurs as one side keen on a move for the 24-year-old.
It also states that the player himself wants a move to the Premier League, but any deal would cost a fee in the region of €90m (£76m) during the off-season.
Why Spurs’ £76m target would be a better signing than Mbeumo
After Frank’s appointment, it’s hardly a surprise that Spurs have been touted as a potential destination for winger Bryan Mbeumo, after he starred under the Dane last season at Brentford.
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The 25-year-old found the back of the net 20 times in the league, producing the best season of his professional career, making himself one of the most threatening talents in the division.
However, despite the Lilywhites’ keen interest in his signature, it appears as though they are set to miss out on a deal to take him across the capital, with Mbeumo set for a medical at Manchester United.
Missing out on such a talented player will undoubtedly be disappointing for the supporters, but also the manager, especially considering his form under his guidance in 2024/25.
They needn’t worry, though, especially given the latest update around a potential move for Rodrygo, with the Brazilian providing a better option for Frank in 2025/26.
Real Madrid's Rodrygo
When comparing the pair’s respective figures from the recent campaign, the Madrid star has massively outperformed him in key areas, offering a new dimension to the club’s attack should he move this summer.
Rodrygo, who’s been labelled “world-class” by analyst Ben Mattinson, has notched more progressive passes and a higher tally of key passes per 90, reflecting the creative ability he possesses in attacking areas.
How Rodrygo compares to Mbeumo in 2024/25
Statistics (per 90)
Rodrygo
Mbeumo
Games played
30
38
Goals & assists
11
27
Progressive carries
5.3
3.4
Progressive passes
5.1
3.7
Pass accuracy
86%
66%
Key passes
2.3
1.8
Take-ons completed
2.3
1.3
Carries into final third
4.1
1.8
Stats via FBref
He’s also registered way more progressive carries and a higher take-on success rate, demonstrating his desire to take the ball forward into the opposition’s box and cause carnage – further increasing their goalscoring output in North London.
His experience at the top level of European football is vital for the club too, handing Frank that key option he will need if the club is to be competitive in the Champions League next campaign.
£76m may be a hefty sum, one that would be a club record, but as seen by the figures he’s produced recently, it’s one that could set the side up for future success.
Mbeumo reuniting with the Dane would’ve certainly aided their chances of immediate success, but missing out may prove to be a blessing if it leads them to a deal to land Rodrygo this window.
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank is ready to tackle his first-ever campaign as a Champions League coach after finally sealing a high-profile move to a ‘big six’ side, with the Dane’s private assessment of his new squad now coming to light.
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Following many productive years at Brentford, Frank sealed a switch to Spurs earlier this week as Ange Postecoglou’s immediate replacement, just days after the club announced chairman Daniel Levy’s tough decision to sack the Australian.
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Postecoglou guided the Lilywhites to their first major trophy in 17 years by winning the Europa League on a famous night against Man United in Bilbao, but Spurs cited their woeful domestic form as the catalyst behind his dismissal.
Tottenham’s best-performing regulars in the Premier League – 2024/2025
Average match rating
Son Heung-min
7.00
James Maddison
6.98
Pedro Porro
6.95
Dominic Solanke
6.84
Dejan Kulusevski
6.83
via WhoScored
The north Londoners lost a record-breaking 22 Premier League games under Postecoglou last season and finished just one place above the relegation zone, with Levy showcasing ruthlessness over the emotion surrounding their European triumph by firing Frank’s predecessor.
Yet another new era has now begun at Spurs with Frank’s arrival, and the 51-year-old has now become their fifth manager since Mauricio Pochettino’s exit in 2019.
“Thomas is very personal with the players,” Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard told BBC Radio 5 Live, telling Spurs supporters what they can expect.
“He cares a lot about how we are and how we feel. It’s a very important quality for a manager to have.
“Not every manager has it, and the ones that do seem to have more success. He’s definitely a leader and someone who guides us. He’s done a fantastic job in the years that I’ve worked with him at Brentford.”
However, pundit Chris Sutton believes Levy has taken a major gamble on his appointment.
“Thomas Frank has done a brilliant job at Brentford, but this is a whole different kettle of fish,” said Sutton.
“Because of the expectation at Tottenham, Frank won’t get time to get his feet under the table. He will be under pressure from the off. Postecoglou has just won them their first major European trophy for 41 years and has gone. So already you have to wonder what does Frank need to do this season to keep his job?
“The aim for Frank will be to keep them in the Champions League, and whether that is by making the top four or five, that is not going to be easy.”
Amid reports that Frank is looking to sign Bryan Mbeumo to upgrade his Tottenham squad, journalist Graeme Bailey has shared what the tactician really thinks of his current team.
What Thomas Frank privately thinks about Tottenham's squad
According to the reporter, who spoke to The Boot Room this week, there is a feeling that Frank is privately thrilled with his options at Tottenham, even if they’re reportedly battling Man United for Mbeumo right now.
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“Spurs think there is a need for another player on the right,” said Bailey.
“But, from what I am told, the belief at Spurs is that Frank is a fan of this squad. They think he will love working with it – someone like Brennan Johnson is going to love playing for Frank.”
The Scandinavian has bigger names to manage than ever before, and away from the lack of pressure at mid-table Brentford, far more eyes will be on how Frank does at N17.