Liverpool are reassembling the squad after a forgettable campaign, and while the onus is on the midfield, Juventus' Federico Chiesa remains a target to bolster the attacking ranks.

What's the latest on Federico Chiesa to Liverpool?

This comes after Calciomercato's report that the Old Lady consider the Italy international expendable and will consider his departure from Turin if their €70m (£60m) valuation is met.

Several clubs, including Liverpool, have made enquiries this year but are yet to have tabled a formal offer, and given the Reds' expenditure and emphasis on the midfield and defence, would likely only make a move for the 25-year-old if Juventus would be open to a sale for a smaller fee.

Despite this, prior reports confirming Jurgen Klopp's desire to see Chiesa at Anfield suggest that there is concrete intrigue there, and the possibility remains that discussions could intensify before the summer window swings its doors shut.

How good is Federico Chiesa?

If Klopp does decide to give the green light and rumours surrounding Chiesa take a more tangible form, then Liverpool's offensive force would be completed with a dynamic and tenacious new winger.

The 42-cap ace suffered an ACL injury in January 2022 to disrupt his progress with Juventus, and while the 22/23 campaign was marred by his fitness issues, the 41-cap gem started to return to form in the closing weeks and clinched four direct contributions across the final five matches of the Serie A term.

Described as a "wizard" by Liverpool reporter DaveOCKOP, Chiesa ranks among the top 4% of attacking midfielders and wingers across Europe's top five leagues for assists, the top 15% for progressive carries, the top 16% for successful take-ons and the top 13% for tackles per 90, as per FBref, which illustrates his prowess and energy as a driving force on the wing.

The £153k-per-week gem would be bolstered by the efforts of Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is renowned as one of football's most creative and naturally talented pass masters, having been hailed as "sensational" by commentator Martin Tyler.

The 24-year-old ranks among the top 8% of full-backs for assists, the top 4% for shot-creating actions, and the top 2% for passes attempted and progressive passes per 90, which further underscores his ball-playing skills that could complement the forward-surging game of Chiesa.

It could prove to be a "devastating" concoction – as the Juventus star has been called by Paolo Di Canio – with Chiesa's 22 goals and 20 assists with Juventus confirming that he boasts the varied approach to open up several dimensions to the attack, consequently adding to the overall flow of Klopp's side as they look to rekindle the intensity that was essential to the illustrious success of recent years.

Dubbed a “diamond” by U23 scout Antonio Mango, Chiesa would glisten at Anfield and could wreak havoc in and around the danger area with a first-rate star such as Alexander-Arnold behind him, orchestrating the play, and Liverpool's attack could cement itself at the forefront of European football for years to come.

While there may be hefty competition for the former Fiorentina man's signature, Klopp would be wise to steal a march on those rival suitors.

Manchester City’s interest in Crystal Palace attacker Michael Olise has been confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, who described a deal as “one to follow in the next days”.

Are Man City signing Josko Gvardiol?

The Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League winners have added to their ranks already this summer with a move for midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea, and fellow Croatia international Josko Gvardiol looks set to be the next Etihad arrival.

The RB Leipzig defender has been a top target for Pep Guardiola’s side, however, Gvardiol has also caught the eye of top-flight rivals Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United, who all allegedly submitted offers of their own recently.

It does look as if a transfer to City will materialise, though, with Sky Sports recently reporting that a €90m (£77.6m) deal has been agreed between the two clubs, a figure under the Bundesliga side’s €100m asking price.

City may not stop there, though, with a new winger to replace Riyad Mahrez who left for Saudi Arabia appearing to be on the cards.

Do Man City want to sign Michael Olise?

Olise has been linked with a move to the blue side of Manchester in recent weeks, with Romano saying last month:

“Chelsea and Manchester City have both Michael Olise in their list. Understand there’s release clause into his contract – around £35m. Both clubs are waiting for clarity about his conditions as he picked up injury last month.”

Since then, City have also been linked with Rennes attacker Jeremy Doku, but it looks as if a move could soon be made for Olise.

In a new update, Romano took to Twitter on Thursday morning to confirm the interest and the rumoured release clause of the Palace man.

“Release clause confirmed. Man City and Chelsea interest confirmed. Olise, one to follow in the next days/weeks.”

Olise is primarily a right-winger, something City which don’t currently have following the exit of Mahrez, as per Transfermarkt, whereas the Palace man is also able to turn out in a central attacking midfield role if needed.

The 21-year-old made the move to Selhurst Park from Reading back in 2021 and has gone on to make 71 appearances for the Eagles, contributing to 25 goals.

The France U21 international has been labelled as "outrageous" by Crystal Palace central midfielder Will Hughes and appears to be going from strength to strength, with his Transfermarkt valuation currently standing at a career-high €38m.

The left-footed forward is thought to be on £45,000-a-week in London and has enjoyed a productive 12 months. As per FBref, Olise ranks in the top 7% of attacking midfielders and wingers for assists per 90, while also ranking highly when it comes to tackles, interceptions and blocks, showing how he could fit into Guardiola’s system both on and off the ball.

Olise also ranks in the top 2% of attacking midfielders and wingers for crosses, showing how he could replicate Mahrez in cutting in from the right on his favoured left foot in Manchester. A move could well be one to keep an eye on, and at his £35m release clause, City may feel they are getting themselves a bargain both in the short and long run, should they manage to seal a deal.

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Com a derrota para o Palmeiras por 2 a 1, no Morumbi, pela quinta rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro, o Santos segue com o jejum de não ter vencido clássicos nesta temporada.

Ainda sob o comando de Jesualdo Ferreira, o Santos empatou com o Palmeiras por 0 a 0, no Pacaembu, e perdeu para Corinthians (2 a 0, na Arena) e São Paulo (2 a 1, de virada, no Morumbi) nesta temporada. Agora, sob a supervisão de Cuca, o jejum aumenta com o revés para o Alviverde.

Sobre a última derrota para o Palmeiras, o técnico Cuca destacou a força do rival e viu o adversário mais preparado.

– Palmeiras tem time mais pronto, é óbvio. Time treinado há mais tempo. Vanderlei tem controle do esquema, peças deixam time melhor. Ele sabe usar bem isso. Temos que reconhecer isso e a luta do Santos com cinco ou seis meninos. Nunca acharemos – afirmou.

A última vitória em clássicos foi diante do próprio Palmeiras, em outubro do ano passado, por 2 a 0, na Vila Belmiro. De lá para cá, além dos clássicos deste ano, o Santos empatou em 0 a 0 com o Corinthians e 1 a 1 com o São Paulo, ainda no Campeonato Brasileiro do ano passado.

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* Sob supervisão de Vinícius Perazzini

Tom Westley rushed for a precautionary x-ray on a hand injury as Yorkshire secured their Division One future, and the news was good for Essex’s England No. 3

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County Championship Round-up: Yorkshire secure safety

Steven Patterson and Jack Brooks took three wickets each to help Yorkshire secure their Division One place for another year on the first day of their last Specsavers County Championship match of the season.Yorkshire started the day knowing that a six-point swing with Somerset would finally allay any lingering fears they had of joining Warwickshire in Division Two next season. When Somerset collapsed to 236 all out at Taunton against Middlesex, and lost batting points in the process, Yorkshire knew that a decent bowling display at Chelmsford would ensure their safety.There was a similar sigh in the Essex ranks that it was announced Tom Westley had suffered no more than bruising to his right thumb when rapped on the glove trying to fend off one that reared up unexpectedly from Patterson. The ball looped to second slip, but the Essex No 3 did not hang around to wait for the umpire’s raised finger.Never has a batsman dashed quite so quickly from the scene of his demise. Westley barely broke stride as he bounded up the pavilion steps straight into the physio’s room. With England’s party for the Ashes due to be named on Wednesday morning, the sizeable Chelmsford crowd awaited news of the injury. Westley went for a precautionary X-ray that showed no break; he will bat in the second innings.It was the first of Patterson’s three wickets. Later he would dismiss both Ryan ten Doeschate and James Foster after the sixth-wicket pair that lifted Essex from the depths of 80 for five. That the county champions would take one batting point for their 227 all out was largely due to some lusty late hitting by Neil Wagner and Simon Harmer, who recorded his maiden fifty for Essex.The day started half-an-hour late and ended with 24 overs unbowled because of combination of drizzle and bad light. Varun Chopra made up for lost time, taking 10 runs off Brooks’s first over. He found the pitch sufficiently slow that he was moving several yards down the wicket before the bowler was in his delivery stride. He connected with one from Patterson which sailed so far over long leg that there was a delay while another ball was found.Nick Browne settled into characteristic studiously mode. He took 18 balls to get off the mark before denting Coad’s parsimonious start with an imperious straight-drive to the boundary. Coad gained his reward, however, when he had Chopra, on 28, hanging his bat outside offstump to give Alex Lees the catch at first slip.Westley cover-drove Patterson gloriously for one of three boundaries in his 13 before the same bowler caused him his discomfort.Westley’s departure precipitated a collapse with four wickets in the 11 overs that preceded lunch as the pitch suddenly became spiteful and Essex fell from 63 for one. Dan Lawrence, centurion in the morale-boosting victory at Hampshire last week, was third to go, playing across one from Brooks for eight.Browne, having faced 92 balls, became Coad’s second victim when he played down the wrong line and was bowled for 29, and Ravi Bopara was trapped plumb to Brooks in similar fashion to Lawrence for just for one.Ten Doeschate and Foster set about post-lunch reparations with a stand of 55 in 16 overs that was full of typical sharp singles and some lusty blows. Foster swept Coad effortlessly for six, but the ball after lofting Patterson straight past the bowler for a one-bounce four, the veteran pair were separated.Foster attempted to hammer Patterson over the midwicket boundary but failed to clear Kraigg Brathwaite stationed there for that eventuality, and departed for 25. Ten Doesechate followed seven runs later, nicking behind to give Patterson his third scalp. The Essex captain had faced 50 balls for his 30.Wagner weighed in with a crucial 44 at Southampton, and he carried on in the same vein. He bounced down the wicket and arced Coad over midwicket for six before his big-hitting came to a premature end when he miscued to mid-off to give Brooks a third wicket. The eight-wicket stand with Harmer was worth 41 in nine overs.Harmer was also nimble on his feet to drive spinner Karl Carver through mid-on for four and his eighth boundary, a straight-drive off Patterson, took him to his maiden fifty for Essex from 63 balls. He finally went lbw sweeping at Carver for 64. Jamie Porter’s contribution to a ninth-wicket stand of 39 was a single, and he was last man out when heaving Carver to long-off.

Ravi Rampaul, the former West Indies quick, has signed for Derbyshire on a three-year contract. Rampaul has been playing in county cricket with Surrey for the past two years and does not count as an overseas player due to his Kolpak status.Rampaul will be available in all three formats, as Derbyshire look to continue their rebuilding under Kim Barnett, who came in as Director of Cricket last year before taking on an advisory role at the end of the season.”We identified new-ball bowling as an area we wanted to strengthen for 2018, and we’re delighted to secure someone of the calibre of Ravi,” Barnett said. “He is highly skilled and vastly experienced, with over 100 internationals under his belt, and he will give us the additional firepower we needed alongside the likes of Hardus Viljoen and Will Davis.”Ravi will be available for all forms and has committed to Derbyshire full time, ruling out any clashes with the CPL during the English domestic season. It’s a massive coup for the club and shows our intent that we want to build on the progress we made in 2017 and kick on in 2018 and beyond.”Although Derbyshire finished eighth in Division Two of the Championship, they did enjoy a successful NatWest Blast – under specialist T20 coach John Wright – reaching their first quarter-final in 12 years. Rampaul, a World T20 winner in 2012 who also has experience of the IPL, can be expected to bolster their white-ball attack.Despite not being a regular during his time at The Oval, he claimed 59 wickets overall, including 18 in this year’s Royal London Cup as Surrey reached the final. Rampaul last played for West Indies in 2015, having been capped in 18 Tests, 92 ODIs and 23 T20Is.”I’m grateful to Derbyshire for giving me this opportunity to extend my career in England and play across all forms,” Rampaul said. “The club has ambitious plans for the years ahead and I’m excited by what we can achieve. Hopefully I can play my part, not only on the field helping to win games of cricket, but also help the younger guys in the dressing room.”

قرر الجهاز الفني للنادي الزمالك بقيادة البرتغالي جوزيه جوميز، استبعاد لاعب الفريق من قائمة مباراة سموحة التي تنطلق بعد قليل، ضمن منافسات الدوري المصري الممتاز.

ويلتقي الزمالك مع سموحة، في إطار مواجهات الأسبوع الـ 21 من عمر بطولة الدوري، ذلك على ملعب برج العرب بالإسكندرية.

طالع | تشكيل الزمالك لمباراة سموحة في الدوري.. سيف جعفر وموتيابا أساسيان

وإفاد مراسل بطولات أن جوميز قرر استبعاد سامسون أكينيولا من قائمة مباراة الزمالك أمام سموحة.

وأشار إلى أن استبعاد أكينيولا جاء لمنح اللاعب راحة أكبر قبل نهائي كأس الكونفدرالية أمام نهضة بركان المغربي.

ومن المقرر أن يلتقي الزمالك مع نهضة بركان المغربي يوم الأحد المقبل 12 مايو، في المغرب ضمن مواجهة الذهاب لنهائي كأس الكونفدرالية الإفريقية.

Arsenal are "much more likely" to sign Brentford goalkeeper David Raya than competitors Bayern Munich, with the goalkeeper making it clear he prefers Mikel Arteta's side.

Who will Arsenal sign?

Sporting director Edu Gaspar and co have done wonders to back Arteta this summer transfer market, having made moves for Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice in a trio of marquee moves.

The north Londoners, after falling just short of a league title to eventual treble-winners Man City last season, appear determined to mount a serious challenge for silverware again.

Arsenal have spent just over £200 million on new signings, and as we enter the final phase of the window, there is reason to believe they could strengthen further.

Brentford keeper Raya, who has already agreed personal terms with Arsenal, is one major target as Arteta seeks to provide competition for current number one Aaron Ramsdale.

Read the latest Arsenal transfer news HERE…

The club have already submitted an official bid and remain locked in talks with the Bees over a move for their sought-after keeper.

Journalist Sam Dean of The Telegraph, writing a piece for the reliable news outlet, has made a further exciting claim – with Arsenal in pole position for Raya's signing over Bundesliga giants Bayern.

Sharing news from "sources close to the deal", it is believed the 27-year-old is "much more likely" to join Arsenal over Thomas Tuchel's side, and Raya has made it clear that his prefence would be the Emirates.

"Brentford goalkeeper David Raya has made it clear that his preference is to join Arsenal this summer," wrote Dean.

"Arsenal and Brentford are now in talks over a deal for Raya, who is keen to make the move to the Emirates Stadium and compete with Aaron Ramsdale for a starting role in Mikel Arteta’s team.

"Telegraph Sport understands that Bayern are still pushing to convince Raya to swap the Premier League for the Bundesliga, although a move to Arsenal is now regarded as much more likely by sources close to the deal."

The former Blackburn Rovers star would also be happy to accept the conditions of his contract ahead of a possible move to Arsenal. Their interest in the shot-stopper goes back as far as 2020, with the Gunners having a £10 million bid rejected that year.

How good is David Raya?

No other Brentford player featured over more league minutes than Raya last season, highlighting what a truly indispensable player he is for Thomas Frank.

Raya also ranked among Brentford's best-performing players per 90, according to WhoScored, with it being clear the keeper can provide serious strength in depth for Arsenal.

Frank, commenting on Raya's first ever call up to the Spain national team last year, hailed his star's "very aggressive" style of goalkeeping and admitted the nod was fully deserved.

"His clear and obvious abilities in terms of playing with his feet, high position, very aggressive in terms of his positioning and going for crosses, he definitely deserves this," said Frank.

"He's been on the radar from the Federation of Spain, I'm pleased to see him there. I think it shows definitely a lot of credit to him because there's a lot of good goalkeepers for Spain."

Manchester United are still in the market to sign another midfielder despite their Premier League campaign kicking off tomorrow, and now a fresh update has emerged on a potential target.

What's the latest Man United transfer news?

According to the Daily Mail, Manchester United are plotting a move for Everton midfielder Amadou Onana.

As per the report, the Red Devils are assessing an approach for Onana as an alternative for top target Sofyan Amrabat, due to Juventus preparing to challenge the club for the signing of the Moroccan midfielder.

Read the latest Man United transfer news HERE…

It is noted that a move for Onana will depend on Everton's valuation of the player.

How good is Amadou Onana?

There is no doubt that Erik ten Hag will be keen to get business wrapped up as soon as possible, with Man United playing their Premier League opener against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday.

It is no secret that the Dutch coach has his sights set on snapping up the services of Amrabat, however, should that not be an option it will be important to identify alternatives who possess the profile, experience and quality to match what Ten Hag needs in the role.

As a result, the signing of Onana would be a great piece of business as he not only boasts Premier League and Champions League experience but would be a worthy alternative to the Fiorentina ace.

Despite being in a difficult relegation scrap last season, Onana was a stand-out performer at Goodison Park offering consistency and quality in the centre of the pitch throughout the campaign, something he displayed again in Everton's opening clash with Fulham on Saturday.

Over his 90-minute performance, the 21-year-old was the highest-rated outfield player on the pitch (7.7), as per SofaScore – delivering three key passes and creating two big chances, as well as tallying up an 87% pass completion rate, winning three duels and completing 100% of his long balls during a display that encompassed the all-round package he provides.

Not only that, Onana – who has a reported £55m price tag – ranked in the top 6% of his positional peers in the Premier League last season per 90 minutes played for tackles in the middle third, percentage of dribblers tackled, passes blocked and aerial duels won, demonstrating his strengths in the defensive attributes needed in his role.

The Belgium international has earned high praise over his short career so far, with ex-Belgium coach Roberto Martinez waxing lyrical about Onana's qualities after selecting him for the 2022 World Cup squad:

"Another unique profile. Someone with such physical presence and dynamism is needed, just think of Fellaini in 2018. He is also a leader on the field who has made strides in his career. From Germany, to France and now the Premier League… He deserves this selection."

With that being said, if Man United could seal a deal for Onana this summer there is no doubt he possesses the perfect profile to fit the role that Ten Hag is keen to fill, and in doing so, could take his career to the next level by being a key influence in the midfield at Old Trafford for years to come.

Manchester City have made a “fresh” approach for Lyon forward Bradley Barcola, and a reliable journalist has shared the club’s stance on a deal taking place.

Who is Bradley Barcola?

Barcola, primarily a right-winger, is an academy graduate at the Groupama Stadium having worked his way up through the various youth ranks to get promoted to Laurent Blanc’s first team back in January 2022, and since that time he’s gone on to make a total of 44 senior appearances to date.

The France youth international still has another three years to run on his contract in his homeland, but having established himself as the Ligue 1 outfit’s third best-performing offensive player last season, he’s grabbed the attention of Pep Guardiola and chiefs at the Etihad.

According to 90min, the Sky Blues regularly scouted the 20-year-old during the previous campaign, and after being hugely impressed by the talent they saw on offer, have reportedly identified him as an ideal replacement for Riyad Mahrez who left last month to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli in a £30m move.

Are Man City signing Bradley Barcola?

Taking to Twitter X, Gianluigi Longari revealed that Man City have taken their initial interest in Barcola one step further by holding preliminary discussions with Lyon to discover what it would take to bring him to the Premier League before the end of the transfer window. He wrote:

“Fresh contact between Manchester City #MCFC and Olympique Lyon #OL for Bradley #Barcola. He’s one of the City’s target.”

How good is Bradley Barcola?

Man City have reportedly seen an opening £70m offer for West Ham United’s Lucas Paqueta turned down, but with outlets claiming that a second bid is being prepared, Barcola could be following in the formerly mentioned player’s footsteps to put pen to paper with the reigning champions should negotiations continue in a positive manner, and what an exciting double move it would be.

Lyon’s £6k-per-week earner has posted 19 goal contributions (12 assists and seven goals) in 44 senior outings at his club, not to mention that last season he ranked in the 94th percentile for attacking touches in the opposition’s penalty area, highlighting his desire to create chances for himself and his fellow teammates in the final third, and this form saw him receive three man-of-the-match awards from WhoScored.

The Villeurbanne native, who has been dubbed an “elite” player by talent scout Jacek Kulig, also has the versatility to operate everywhere across the frontline and even on the left side of the midfield, so he would give the manager great flexibility when it comes to choosing his formation and team selection should he want to include several different players altogether.

Finally, Barcola shares the same agent, Gestifute, as Ederson, Ruben Dias, Joao Cancelo and Bernardo Silva, as per Transfermarkt, so this existing connection that his representative already has to the club could them a potential small advantage should they decide to continue pursuing a deal for the attacker in the closing stages of the summer market.

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Herói da vitória com um gol nos acréscimos, o atacante Keno comemorou muito o seu primeiro gol pelo Galo. As equipes voltam a se enfrentar no domingo, na finalíssima do Campeonato Mineiro, às 16h (de Brasília), no Mineirão.

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