يعتقد واين روني، مهاجم مانشستر يونايتد السابق أن آرني سلوت كان محظوظًا بتجنبه الانتقادات بعد هزيمة ليفربول ضد جالطة سراي بهدف في دوري أبطال أوروبا.

وحقق جالطة سراي الفوز على ليفربول بركلة جزاء فيكتور أوسيمين، وكان سلوت قد فاجأ الجميع في تركيا باعتماده على دومينيك سوبوسلاي في مركز الظهير الأيمن وفضل جيريمي فريمبونج على محمد صلاح في الجانب الأيمن من هجوم ليفربول.

وسيخوض فريق آرني سلوت مباراتين ضد ريال مدريد وإنتر ميلان، وتترك هذه الهزيمة ليفربول خارج المراكز الثمانية الأولى في جدول ترتيب دوري أبطال أوروبا.

أقرأ أيضاً.. ضربة قوية.. تقارير تكشف مدة غياب أليسون بيكر عن ليفربول

وقال روني في برنامج “ذا واين روني شو” على قناة “بي بي سي”: “أعتقد أنهم كانوا سيئين للغاية”.

وأضاف روني :”أعتقد أن مصدر القلق بالنسبة لي سيكون خسارتهم للمباراة ويبدو الأمر كما لو أنه حتى مع بقاء قدر كبير من الوقت، فقد وضع كل لاعب هجومي على أرض الملعب وقال حسناً اذهب واكتشف ذلك”.

وواصل: “كان من الممكن أن يصبح الأمر أسوأ بالنسبة لفريق ليفربول مع عدد المرات التي فقدوا فيها الكرة في الخلف وخسروها، وكذلك تعرض أليسون للإصابة”.

وختم: “أعتقد أنه عندما تفوز بالدوري كما فعل آرني سلوت الموسم الماضي مع ليفربول فإن بعض القرارات التي تتخذها تغفل أحياناً، قراره بالاعتماد على لاعب وسط في مركز ظهير أيمن والاعتماد على ظهير أيمن في مركز الجناح الأيمن تمت مقابلتهم بالصمت، على سبيل المثال لو كان هذا مدرب آخر مثل أموريم في مانشستر يونايتد لقام الإعلام بذبحه”.

Rajshahi Division upset the champions Sylhet Division, beating them by 54 runs in the last round of the 2024-25 National Cricket League. The result ended Sylhet’s unbeaten run, which had paved the way for their maiden title.Batting first, Rajshahi were bowled out for 226, with Sabbir Hossain hitting his third first-class century. Sabbir and Habibur Rahman Sohan added 119 runs for the opening stand but Rajshahi collapsed thereafter. Fast bowler Sofor Ali took his maiden five-wicket haul while Tofael Ahmed took four wickets.Sylhet were then bowled out for 212 despite fifties from captain Amite Hasan and Pinak Ghosh. Amite reached 700 runs in the tournament in this innings. Left-arm spinner Nihaduzzaman took four wickets, while Shafiqul Islam, Asaduzzaman Payel and legspinner Wasi Siddiquee nabbed two each.Sofor, Tofael and Nabil Samad took three wickets each as Rajshahi were bowled out for 186 runs in their second innings. Amite struck his second fifty of the match but it wasn’t enough as Sylhet were bowled out for 146 runs in the fourth innings.Nihaduzzaman took 5 for 24, giving him career-best match figures of 9 for 85. It earned him the Player-of-the-Match award. Amite, meanwhile, was adjudged the Player of the Tournament for finishing on 785 runs, and leading Sylhet to the trophy.Dhaka Metropolis finished the competition in second place after they beat Chattogram Division by five wickets in Rajshahi.Batting first, Chattogram were bowled out for 160, with the left-arm spin pair of Rakibul Hasan and Arif Ahmed taking four wickets each.Aich Mollah then struck 57 as Dhaka Metro finished on 268, leading by 108 runs. Left-arm spinner Ashraful Islam Rohan took four wickets. Sajjadul Haque and Nayeem Hasan made fifties as Chattogram reached 246. Arif took five wickets while left-arm quick Abu Hider picked up four.Dhaka Metro then completed the fourth-innings chase of 141 runs in 29.5 overs.Sylhet captain Amite Hasan was named Player of the Tournament•BCB

Barishal Division picked up their first win of the season after beating Dhaka Division by 122 runs in Bogra.Batting first, Sohag Gazi and Fazle Mahmud made fifties to take Barishal to 289. Rony Talukdar then struck his 12th first-class hundred, to help Dhaka to 310 for 9. Barishal got bowled out for 241, taking their lead to 220 runs.Left-arm quick Ruyel Miah then took six wickets as Dhaka were bowled out for 98.Fast bowler Mehedi Hasan Rana took eleven wickets in the drawn match between Khulna Division and Rangpur Division in Khulna. It was only the second 10-wicket match haul of the season, while it was the first of Rana’s first-class career.He took 7 for 31 to help bowl out Rangpur for just 133, in reply to Khulna’s 244. Khulna then declared their second innings on 147 for 6, before Rangpur batted out the remaining 55 overs to finish on 242 for 7. Rana took four wickets in the second innings.

Tottenham have set their sights on another quality attacking midfielder after seeing Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White commit his future to the City Ground.

£190k-per-week Tottenham star now close to agreeing exit as talks advance

He would be a sore miss.

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Thomas Frank’s side are arguably in dire need of more creativity. The Lilywhites struggled to break down League One outfit Luton Town in the second of their two Saturday pre-season friendlies last weekend, despite fielding a strong side loaded with key first-team players.

While it’s important not to overanalyse summer preparations for the new Premier League season, with Frank’s players regaining match fitness and sharpness right now, the signs were not overly encouraging.

In an ideal world, Tottenham would have welcomed new playmaker Gibbs-White to N17 by now, having scheduled a medical on July 11 whilst attempting to trigger his past £60 million release clause.

However, in what was an unprecedented turn of events, Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis put a halt to the transfer, threatened legal action against Spurs and somehow convinced Gibbs-White to pen a contract extension instead.

Signing the 25-year-old was Tottenham’s priority for the previous fortnight, but those precious two weeks of the transfer window were seemingly wasted. Technical director Johan Lange and his recruitment team must now turn to different attacking targets, with Fabrizio Romano confirming that Tottenham are working on signing alternatives to Gibbs-White.

Despite serious links to north London rivals Arsenal, Spurs have been targeting Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze this window, and whilst Mikel Arteta’s side prioritise outgoings right now (Fabrizio Romano), perhaps Lange can use this time to beat the Gunners to his signature.

Eze would be a phenomenal alternative to Gibbs-White, following his campaign of 14 goals and 11 assists in all competitions at Palace, including their FA Cup-final winning strike against Man City.

However, in the event Arsenal beat Spurs to Eze, there are other viable candidates for the number 10 role at Tottenham.

Tottenham eyeing Leicester City playmaker Bilal El Khannouss

According to TBR Football and journalist Graeme Bailey, one of them is Leicester City star Bilal El Khannouss.

The 21-year-old was a shining light in an otherwise dismal Foxes side who were relegated right back down to the Championship last term, averaging more key passes per 90 in the final third than any of his teammates in the top flight (WhoScored).

Bailey reports that Spurs are now targeting El Khannouss, coming after they unceremoniously missed out on a deal for Gibbs-White and reports that the Morocco international’s contract includes a £22.5 million release clause (talkSPORT).

The clause was tied in with Leicester’s drop to the second tier, and means the young El Khannouss is available for a very astute fee.

Members of the media, like journalist Antonio Mango, have heralded the African as a “genius” attacking player, with El Khannouss now emerging as a very intriguing option for Lange as we enter the final few weeks of the summer.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised Viktor Gyokeres for what he’s “already” doing behind-the-scenes, as the Swede gears up to face-off against his former boss, Ruben Amorim, at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Gyokeres is poised for his highly-anticipated Premier League debut when the north Londoners travel to Man United for their opening top flight game of the 2025/2026 season – a match where former top Arsenal target, Benjamin Sesko, will likely also be making his first competitive appearance for the Red Devils.

Arsenal attempted to sign Sesko last summer and in January, but that is all ancient history now, with Gyokeres coming to N5 in the Slovenian’s stead after two years of free-scoring for Sporting CP in Portugal.

The 27-year-old joined Arteta’s side in a deal worth up to £64 million, including potential add-ons, whilst putting pen to paper on a five-year contract and officially ending Arsenal’s long hunt for a prolific number nine.

Gyokeres now dons the number 14 shirt, once worn by Gunners legend Thierry Henry (no pressure!), and Arsenal supporters were treated to glimpses of his quality during pre-season.

The ex-Coventry City star scored a thumping header in their 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the Emirates Cup last weekend, attacking the ball with gusto after a great run into the box, and perhaps giving Arteta a small taste of what’s to come.

Gyokeres has been tipped as a potentially game-changing signing in Arsenal’s quest to end their two-decade-long wait for a Premier League title, and nothing Arteta has witnessed so far suggests otherwise.

Mikel Arteta shares what Viktor Gyokeres is "already" doing at Arsenal

In an interview with Sky Sports, Arteta lavished praise on his new centre-forward.

The tactician revealed what Gyokeres has “already” been doing in his first few weeks behind-the-scenes at Arsenal – explaining the one thing that makes the Scandinavian so special.

Gyokeres bagged an incredible 97 goals in 102 appearances during his time at Sporting, helping Rui Borges’ side to their first domestic double in around 20 years last season, and Arteta will be praying for similar heroics at the Emirates.

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Na Arena Fonte Nova, o Bahia confirmou o seu favoritismo, bateu o Volta Redonda por 4 a 0 e avançou para as oitavas de final da Copa do Brasil. Os gols saíram com Cauly, Arthur Sales (2) e Vitor Jacaré. Na ida, o Tricolor havia derrotado o Voltaço por 2 a 1.

O jogo

Com a vantagem obtida na ida, o Bahia tentou ‘cozinhar’ o duelo. Quando tinha a posse de bola, explorava a velocidade de Biel, mas o time não acompanhava o ritmo do camisa 11 e quase nada foi criado.

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Por outro lado, o Volta Redonda se lançou mais, porém faltou qualidade na hora de complementar as jogadas. A melhor chance veio aos 26 minutos. Berguinho recebeu na entrada da pequena área e foi travado duas vezes. Na sobra, Samuel Granada chutou e Kanu salvou o Tricolor.

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Na etapa final, o panorama mudou. O Bahia voltou disposto a definir a sua classificação e usou o lado direito para incomodar o Voltaço. Na primeira chance, Biel recebeu na grande área e tocou na saída do goleiro. O zagueiro salvou em cima da linha. Na segunda não teve jeito. Jacaré achou Cauly, que bateu cruzado: 1 a 0.

O gol derrubou o Volta Redonda e fez o segundo do Esquadrão foi uma questão de tempo. Ademir saiu em disparada e tocou para Arthur Sales finalizar: 2 a 0.

O Bahia estava impossível. Após análise no VAR, o árbitro viu o zagueiro do Voltaço bater a mão na bola. O pênalti foi marcado e Vitor Jacaré converteu: 3 a 0.

No último lance do confronto, Ademir recebeu pela direita, avançou sem marcação e cruzou. Após confusão entre os zagueiros, a bola sobrou limpa com Arthur Sales, que chutou e saiu para o abraço: 4 a 0.

BAHIA 4 X 0 VOLTA REDONDA

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Data-Hora: 27/4/2023 – 19h
Árbitro: Savio Pereira Sampaio (DF)
Auxiliares: Daniel Henrique da Silva Andrade (DF) e Lehi Sousa Silva (DF)
VAR: Frederico Soares Vilarinho (MG)
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Cartões amarelos: Vitor Jacaré, Daniel, Cicinho (BAH), Bruno Barra, Gabriel Bahia, Marcos Pedro (VRE)
Cartões vermelhos: –
Gols: Cauly, 11’/2ºT (1-0), Arthur Sales, 22’/2ºT (2-0), Vitor Jacaré, 30’/2ºT (3-0), Arthur Sales, 48’/2ºT (4-0)

BAHIA: Marcos Felipe; Kanu, David Duarte e Rezende; Vitor Jacaré (Cicinho, 31’/2ºT), Acevedo, Daniel (Yago Felipe, 12’/2ºT), Cauly (Diego Rosa, 32’/2), Matheus Bahia e Biel (Ademir, 21’/2ºT); Everaldo (Arthur Sales, 12’/2ºT). Técnico: Renato Paiva.

VOLTA REDONDA: Vinicius Dias; Wellington Silva, Gabriel Bahia, Marco Gabriel (Douglas Skilo, 17’/2ºT) e Marcos Pedro; Bruno Barra, Dudu (Henrique Silva – intervalo) e Samuel Granada (Macário – intervalo); Caio Vitor, Luizinho (Marcelo, aos 10/2ºT) e Berguinho (Mathus Alessandro, 10’/2ºT). Técnico: Rogério Corrêa.

Asked to bat first at the toss, Australia’s openers ensured they did not lose a wicket against the new ball in brief spell of play

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Only 13.2 overs were possible on a rain-hit first day in Brisbane, where India strove without success after choosing to bowl first in the third Border-Gavaskar Test match.Overcast conditions and a grassy pitch prompted India to insert Australia after winning their third straight toss, and perhaps recent history informed their decision too, with the team bowling first having won six of the last seven Tests at this venue. It took a while for India’s quicks to find their lengths, however, and the openers looked mostly untroubled in the first 5.3 overs before a drizzle sent the players off the field, with Usman Khawaja putting away anything a touch too straight or short while getting to 13 off 22 balls.Related

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Play resumed after a half-hour interruption, and the bowlers began to ask more questions, shifting their lengths fuller and finding more movement. Akash Deep, who came into the side in place of Harshit Rana, looked particularly impressive as first change, swinging and nipping the ball into the right-handed Nathan McSweeney and getting the odd ball to climb awkwardly too.But just as the contest was beginning to heat up, with India conceding only nine runs in 7.5 overs after the break, the rain returned, this time with greater intensity. The fast-draining Gabba outfield promised a quick resumption as and when the rain stopped, but the wait for that to happen dragged on and on, taking in both the lunch and tea breaks. The downpour relented at around 3 pm but returned soon after. Play was eventually called off at 4.13pm.Apart from Akash Deep, India also brought Ravindra Jadeja into their side for his first appearance of the series, in place of R Ashwin. This change meant they had played three different spinners in each of the first three Tests. For Australia, Josh Hazlewood returned after recovering from his side strain, displacing Scott Boland from the pace attack.

After three successive years of finishing in second place in the Premier League, Arsenal fans will undoubtedly be getting tired of their inability to end their drought without a league title.

The Gunners have now gone over two decades without a Premier League triumph, with patience potentially running thin among the fanbase should Mikel Arteta fall at the final hurdle once more.

The hierarchy have already backed the manager in his quest to reach the next level at the Emirates, spending upwards of £200m on new additions, subsequently improving various areas of the pitch.

Christian Norgaard and Martin Zubimendi have already been added to the midfield department, adding key depth after various departures earlier this summer.

However, despite the huge funds already splashed on various new additions, countless other options are still being considered by the club in an attempt to further their ambitions of finishing top of the pile.

The latest on Arsenal’s hunt for new additions this summer

Despite the addition of Noni Madueke this summer, Arsenal are targeting the addition of Real Madrid star Rodrygo in an attempt to bolster the attacking department.

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However, any deal for the Brazilian would see them face competition from various sides, such as Manchester City and North London rivals Tottenham, for his signature.

He’s not the only attacker currently in their sights between now and the end of the window, with Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze also high up on their shortlist, according to one Spanish outlet.

They claim that an agreement is close between the Gunners and the Eagles over a ‘blockbuster’ £55m deal that would see the 27-year-old move to the Emirates ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

It also states that Oliver Glasner’s side are resigned to losing the England international this summer, but a deal will have to be put on hold until his side land a replacement.

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Expand Collapse Why Arsenal’s latest target would be as exciting as Gyokeres

Viktor Gyokeres is undoubtedly Arsenal’s most high-profile addition during the current window, which is no surprise given his goal tally at Sporting CP.

The Swedish international netted 97 goals in his 102 appearances, having the ability to transform the club’s form in the final third if he can replicate such levels in England.

However, he will have a huge price tag to live up to, after the hierarchy forked out £63.5m, including add-ons, to secure the services of the 27-year-old this summer.

The fanbase are already all aboard the hype train of Gyokeres, after the forward netted his first goal for the club in the recent pre-season triumph against LaLiga side Athletic Club.

However, despite the recent excitement around the move, the club could land a star just as impressive as the Swede should they complete a deal for Eze in the coming weeks.

The 27-year-old would provide a versatile all-round option in the final third, able to feature out wide or in the number ten position – not to mention his experience in England’s top-flight.

His stats from the most recent campaign highlight the ability he possesses in the final third, able to create for others whilst also having the tools to thrive individually.

Eberechi Eze’s stats for Palace in the PL (2024/25)

Statistics (per 90)

Tally

Games played

34

Goals & assists

16

Progressive passes

3.4

Successful take-ons

2.4

Key passes made

2.1

Passes into final third

1.8

Carries into final third

1.7

Shots taken

3.5

Stats via FBref

Eze, who’s been labelled “sensational” by talkSPORT’s Rory Jennings, completed 2.4 take-ons per 90, whilst making 1.7 carries into the final third – having the tools to offer fresh impetus to the side in attacking areas.

He also registered 16 combined goals and assists in England’s top-flight last season, having the tools to provide an end product to his mazy runs into the opposition’s penalty area.

Such tallies highlight his ability to provide for others whilst being able to find the net himself, which is hardly a surprise given his tally of 3.5 shots per 90 – which ranks him within the top 6% of all players in the division.

If he can replicate the levels he’s produced at Selhurst Park in recent times, it would be a superb addition that would further improve the options at the manager’s disposal.

The prospect of Eze linking up with Gyokeres in attacking areas is one to be excited about, potentially catapulting the club to new levels of success in the near future.

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After a summer break that felt far too long, the Premier League is finally back this weekend, and West Ham United travel to Sunderland for their opening game of the campaign.

It’s been a largely positive pre-season for Graham Potter and Co this year, as while they lost 2-1 to Manchester United, they dispatched of Grasshoppers as well as Everton and Bournemouth.

Moreover, while they’ve not pulled up any trees in the market, the Irons have made a few smart additions to a side that’s already strong enough to challenge for a top-half finish this season.

They aren’t done either, as it now looks like West Ham want to sign a midfield talent who has won comparisons to the highly sought-after Carlos Baleba.

West Ham target their own Baleba

While West Ham haven’t been as busy as some of their rivals in the market this summer, they’ve still made some wise additions to the team, while also making a pretty penny on Mohammed Kudus.

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The likes of Kyle Walker-Peters and Mads Hermansen, for example, should help make the side more difficult to play against, while the young El Hadji Malick Diouf looks like he could be a real handful for opposition defenders.

Interestingly, it seems like the Senegalese international might not be the Hammers’ only midfield signing, as they’re now moving for an up-and-coming gem who’d been compared to Baleba.

At least that’s according to a recent report from Sacha Tavolieri, who has revealed that West Ham are very interested in Ngal’ayel Mukau.

More than that, the journalist has claimed that the Irons have already made contact with LOSC Lille over the incredibly exciting talent.

In more good news, it shouldn’t be a prohibitively expensive deal to pull off, as the report states that the French side will demand a fee in excess of €20m, which is about £xxm.

While that is still a lot of money to spend on a young talent, Mukau looks like he’d be worth the risk, especially as he’s been compared to the sensational Baleba.

How Mukau compares to Baleba

As things stand, it looks like Manchester United are going to go all out for Baleba, who, according to some reports, is valued at more than £100m by Brighton & Hove Albion.

So, while nobody is suggesting that Mukau is at that level at the moment, it’s certainly encouraging that those in the know, such as respected analyst Ben Mattinson, are comparing him to the Seagulls ace.

Mattinson made the bold claim that, due in part to just how “well balanced” the 20-year-old is, he specifically makes him think of the now in-demand Cameroon international.

Interestingly, the opinion that the two players share similar characteristics must be shared by Lille themselves, as just a year after selling the Brighton ace, they signed the Antwerp-born gem to play in the same positions.

Moreover, just as the United target is known for his lung-busting runs from deep and ability to do a bit of everything in the middle of the park, the young Lille gem can excel as a box-to-box midfielder, in part thanks to his “ability in tight spaces and arriving into the box,” per Mattinson.

With that said, while the comparisons to a rising star of the Premier League are encouraging, they are not the only argument for signing the “tenacious” ace, as dubbed by U23 scout Antonio Mango, as he also has some seriously impressive underlying numbers to his name.

For example, FBref ranked him in the top 3% of midfielders in the Champions League last season for goal-creating actions from shots, the top 4% for goals per shot, the top 6% for dribblers tackled, the top 12% for aerial duels won and more, all per 90.

GCA (Shot)

0.16

Top 3%

Goals/Shot

0.40

Top 4%

Pass Completion % (Long)

94.7%

Top 4%

% of Dribblers Tackled

75.0%

Top 6%

Goals – xG

+0.19

Top 7%

Non-Penalty Goals – npxG

+0.19

Top 7%

npxG/Shot

0.17

Top 9%

Non-Penalty Goals

0.32

Top 12%

Goals/Shot on Target

1.00

Top 12%

% of Aerials Won

71.4%

Top 12%

Goals

0.32

Top 13%

Carries into Final Third

2.24

Top 16%

Ultimately, Mukau might not be a particularly well-known name to fans of English football at the moment, but he looks set for a bright future, and the comparisons to Baleba are simply more evidence of that.

Therefore, while it won’t be cheap, West Ham should be doing all they can to sign him this summer.

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It would be fair to say that, overall, last season did not go entirely to plan for Arsenal.

Partly due to injuries and partly due to a lack of form, Mikel Arteta’s side failed to secure the Premier League title.

However, there were still some positives to come from the campaign, notably in the shape of Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri.

The two Hale End talents burst onto the scene around the winter period, and while the former ended up with more of a permanent role in the team, both look to be sensational prospects.

For example, Nwaneri was able to rack up 11 goal involvements in just 1,378 minutes, and so fans should be seriously excited about links to someone who could be Arteta’s next version of the 18-year-old.

Appearances

37

Starts

16

Minutes

1378′

Goals

9

Assists

2

Goal Involvements per Match

0.29

Minutes per Goal Involvement

125.27′

Points per Game

1.95

Arsenal close in on the next Nwaneri

While most headlines and fan attention have focused on the new additions Arsenal have made to the team this summer, such as Martin Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, and now Viktor Gyokeres, the contract renewals have arguably been just as important.

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First, it was man-mountain and fan favourite Gabriel Magalhães who put pen to paper on a new four-year deal, then a few weeks later it was Lewis-Skelly’s turn to do the same with a five-year deal, and most recently, it was Nwaneri who committed the next five years of his career to the project.

The contract for the dynamic teenager came as something of a relief for many fans, as just a couple of weeks ago, there were murmurings that talks were not progressing as well as some at the club would have liked, and that game time was supposedly an issue.

Fortunately, none of those rumours appear to have been accurate, and now, in even more good news, the North Londoners look to have secured another highly-rated youngster who could be the next Nwaneri.

At least that’s according to a recent report from The Athletic, which has confirmed Arsenal’s interest in Salford City youngster Will Wright.

In fact, the report goes even further, revealing that the Gunners have already agreed on a fee with the League Two side, although personal terms still need to be finalised.

While the report makes no mention of how much the teenager is going to cost, stories from earlier this month claimed that the fee is around £200k, which is £100k more than Liverpool supposedly offered.

It might sound like a lot of money for a 17-year-old, but given the ability he has already shown and the potential he has, it could prove to be a bargain years from now, especially as he could be the next Nwaneri.

Why Wright could be the next Nwaneri

Now, comparing a youth product from a League Two side to one of the most exciting youngsters in the Premier League last season might sound like a lot, and that’s because it is.

However, with what Wright has already achieved in Salford’s youth sides and the way those in the know have been speaking about him, we see no reason why he too couldn’t develop into one of the most exciting prospects at Arsenal in the coming years.

Let’s take a look at their numbers for their club’s respective youth sides.

For example, in 52 appearances for the Gunners’ junior teams, Nwaneri managed to rack up a massively impressive tally of 27 goals and ten assists.

In contrast, the Salford gem scored over 40 goals in the academy last season, which is undeniably impressive, and strongly suggests he could be something seriously special.

On top of that, those with a good understanding of junior football are very excited about what the “technically gifted” gem, as dubbed by analyst Bence Bocsak, could develop into.

For example, Total Football Analysis, who take a look at some of the best wonderkids in world football every season, claim he has ‘many of the characteristics to be a top-level centre-forward’ and that, on top of being a prolific goalscorer, he’s also someone who ‘has the ability to connect play.’

Finally, despite being just 17 years old, the sought-after gem is already 6 foot 2, which means he can already physically dominate many of his opponents, and may grow to be even more imposing in the coming years.

Ultimately, it’s notoriously difficult to predict the future careers of young players, but as things stand, Wright appears to be on track to become a future star and potentially emulate Nwaneri’s breakthrough in the coming years.

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تحدث نجم منتخب إنجلترا، عن استبعاد صانع ألعاب نادي ريال مدريد، جود بيلينجهام، من قائمة الأسود الثلاثة خلال فترة التوقف الدولي الجاري، موضحًا أنه يحتاج فقط إلى الوقت لاستعادة مستواه ومن ثم العودة إلى تشكيلة المنتخب.

واستبعد مدرب منتخب إنجلترا، بيلينجهام، من قائمة الفريق خلال فترة التوقف الدولي الحالي، حيث سيلعب رفاقه مباراة ودية اليوم الخميس مع ويلز، ومن ثم سيواجهون لاتفيا الأسبوع المقبل، لحساب تصفيات قارة أوروبا المؤهلة لكأس العالم العام المقبل.

وجاء استبعاد توخيل لبيلينجهام، وذلك في ظل عدم جاهزية اللاعب البالغ من العمر 22 عامًا البدنية، حيث عاد للتو من إصابة على مستوى الكتف.

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ويرى أنتوني جوردون، نجم نيوكاسل يونايتد، أن بيلينجهام سيجد إيقاعه قريبًا ومن ثم سيعود إلى منتخب إنجلترا.

وقال جوردون في تصريحات نقلتها ”Msn”: “أعتقد أننا جميعًا نعلم أنه إذا لعب أسبوعًا تلو الآخر مع ريال مدريد، فسيكون في تشكيلة إنجلترا”.

وأضاف جوردون في حديثه عن بيلينجهام: “بالتأكيد تلاحظ غيابه لأنه لاعب كبير وذو حضور قوي، لكنه تعرض لإصابة ومر بشهرين صعبين، وربما كان ذلك مفيدًا له بصراحة لأنه لعب الكثير من كرة القدم بالنسبة لعمره، إنه أصغر مني على سبيل المثال”.

واختتم: “إنه لأمر جنوني، لقد لعب الكثير من المباريات خلال الفترة الماضية، لكنه خضع لعملية جراحية في الكتف وهذا منحه الوقت الكافي لاستعادة إيقاعه والعودة إلى اللعب”.