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Already closing in on Bryan Mbeumo, Manchester United are now reportedly very keen to sign an upgrade on Casemiro in the form of a £35m midfield star this summer.

Man Utd submit fresh Mbeumo bid

It hasn’t been the easiest deal to negotiate and the winger is yet to sign on the dotted line, but Manchester United’s latest bid to sign Mbeumo could yet prove to be successful at long last. The Red Devils have reportedly offered Brentford over £60m to sign their talented star who looks destined to become the second summer arrival at Old Trafford sooner rather than later.

Mbeumo’s arrival would take United’s spending to over £160m for the summer despite missing out on European football and often watching on as INEOS implemented several money-saving plans.

Success on the pitch has been given the priority no matter what, however, and the pressure will now be on Ruben Amorim to get the best out of his side next season.

What’s more, it seems unlikely at this stage that it will just be Cunha and Mbeumo who arrive. The likes of Emiliano Martinez have threatened to steal the headlines in recent weeks as Aston Villa attempt to comply with PSR rules, as has Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike.

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Both arrivals would again offer Amorim much-needed upgrades on Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund, who has been linked with a move to Inter Milan in recent weeks.

Before Martinez and Ekitike enter Old Trafford, though, United may turn their focus towards a talented defensive midfielder worth just £34m this summer.

Man Utd very keen to sign Jashari

According to HLN, as relayed by Get Belgian & Dutch Football News, Manchester United are now very keen to sign Ardon Jashari from Club Brugge and, unlike others, are not put off by his €40m (£34m) price tag.

The Red Devils would be signing a player who was just voted the best player in Belgium – winning the Player of the Season award in the Belgium Pro League – and one who would be an instant upgrade on the ageing Casemiro.

Dubbed “impressive” by U23 scout Antonio Mango, Jashari certainly isn’t short on suitors this summer but it’s a race that Manchester United could have the financial power to win once again.

If the 22-year-old was the follow Cunha and Mbeumo through the Old Trafford doors then Amorim would instantly have three very impressive signings to work with this summer.

Brazilian sensation Wesley became the 46th Brazilian player to join Roma. The full-back explained his tough beginnings and what it took to reach Europe.

• Wesley completes switch to Roma
• Former Flamengo star explained his journey
• Admitted he nearly quit the sport during initial days

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• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Wesley's rise to the top of football is anything but ordinary. The 21-year-old right-back, who didn’t even kick a ball until he was 17, has gone from nearly quitting the sport to sealing a €30 million (£26m/$35m) move to Serie A giants Roma. His journey, however, took a dramatic turn after being noticed by Flamengo, where he quickly proved he belonged on the big stage. Roma's latest signing sheds light on his tough beginnings, stating that his initial days were filled with self-doubt.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Wesley has signed a five-year deal with the Giallorossi and will wear the No.43 jersey. The young defender stated in his first interview with the club that he hopes to emulate national icon Cafu, who played for Roma in the same position. Despite his preference to play in a four-man defence, the former Flamengo sensation can comfortably slot in a right-wing back role, providing tactical flexibility to new head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. With his €30m move, he becomes the most expensive non-EU signing in club history.

• WHAT WESLEY SAID

  Speaking in his first interview as a Roma player, Wesley said: "I kicked my first real footy in 2017, when I started trying seriously in the youth teams. During that period, I started going on trials and failed four or five times, at Figueirense and Tubarão. I finally passed the trial with Figueirense, but the club wasn't in good financial shape. So I was informed that if I found a better option, I should notify the club, and they would let me go.

  "As soon as I started playing for Tubarão, Covid hit. At that moment, I thought about stopping playing and starting working. It seemed like a sign of destiny: I wasn't supposed to play football. So I started working with my mom and sister in a restaurant where my mom was a chef. I worked there as a parking attendant and by then I had little faith in football. I had just started and everything had gone wrong because of Covid.

  "[My sister] kept sending me messages on Instagram. They were motivational texts; she wanted to push me to get back into football. So at the end of 2020, I decided to return to playing after a year off, during which I hadn't trained at all. Tubarão contacted me asking if I would be willing to play five games with them. I accepted, since I wasn't doing anything. But I wasn't playing much.

  “I recorded a video and my agent sent it to all his friends. From that moment on, they started contacting me for trials, then Flamengo called, again in 2021, and that changed everything.”

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  WHAT NEXT FOR WESLEY?

  The Brazilian international will be hoping to make his unofficial debut for the Serie A giants in their upcoming friendly, scheduled for July 31 against French fourth-tier side Cannes.

da supremo： With Nico Williams set to reject Arsenal in favour of Barcelona, the Gunners have reportedly set their sights on an unexpected move to sign a Chelsea star this summer.

Arsenal set to miss out on Nico Williams to Barcelona

da bet7k： There was a time when Williams looked like a serious option for Arsenal both last summer and this time around. In the end, however, the temptation of a potential Barcelona move proved too strong for the winger to turn down.

Now, as reported by Fabrizio Romano, the Catalan giants have agreed personal terms with the Spanish international and are now working on an agreement with Athletic Bilbao.

It’s a frustrating blow for Arsenal whose attacking limitations saw them miss out on the Premier League title once again – this time at the hands of Liverpool. And as the Reds continue to strengthen themselves, those at The Emirates must ensure that Mikel Arteta’s side are not left behind this summer.

It’s a big task for new sporting director Andrea Berta, but signing an alternative for Williams should now be seen as one of the top priorities at Arsenal in the coming months.

On that front, names such as Real Madrid’s Rodrygo have already threatened to steal the headlines and there’s no doubt that his arrival would make the required statement.

Whether Arsenal are willing to spend big to secure the Brazilian’s signature is another question, however. Instead, as per recent reports, the Gunners could turn towards a London rival in an unexpected move.

Arsenal intensify interest in Chelsea's Madueke

According to Caught Offside, Arsenal are now intensifying their interest in Noni Madueke as an alternative to Williams. Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is reportedly open to offers for the winger as the Blues welcome even more fresh faces and that has seemingly left the door open for the Gunners to make their move in the coming months.

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What’s more, although Chelsea initially valued their winger at as much as €65m (£56m), it is now reportedly believed that they could accept offers worth just €50m (£43m). Given that Madueke is still just 23 years old, that deal could quickly turn into a summer bargain.

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1,729

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6

8

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3

10

4

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1.99

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Although he lacked consistency at times, Madueke’s numbers from last season represent a player full of potential with his ability to take players on particularly standing out compared to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.

England boss Thomas Tuchel recently described the Chelsea star as “dangerous” in the post-season international break and that’s the type of praise that should catch Arsenal’s eye.

If those in North London sign Madueke from a rival club for a cut-price and then get the best out of him, then it would quickly look like an act of genius from Berta.

One club are willing to sell their star midfielder to Tottenham Hotspur this summer and plan to replace him with Sunderland ace Jobe Bellingham, according to an intriguing report this week.

Tottenham target midfielder after 2024/2025 injury crisis

Ange Postecoglou was left desperately short of options in numerous areas throughout 2024/2025, which undoubtedly played a key role in their lowly 17th-placed finish and record number of Premier League defeats.

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Injuries threatened to dampen their Europa League final success as well, particularly in midfield, with Lucas Bergvall and James Maddison both forced to sit out of their eventual 1-0 win over Man United in Bilbao.

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6.84

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Star midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has suffered fairly frequent lay-offs over the last two campaigns as well, and the South American’s presence is always missed when unavailable.

Postecoglou or any new manager is also facing the looming threat of AFCON midway through 2025/2026, with both Pape Sarr (Senegal) and Yves Bissouma (Mali) set to compete at the tournament in Morocco.

The Lilywhites face being left very short in the middle through a combination of possible injuries and international obligations, leaving little surprise that chairman Daniel Levy reportedly has his eyes on new options.

Lille midfielder Angel Gomes is a reported target for Tottenham, with the England international recently confirming that he’s set to quit his club this summer after his contract expires.

“After four unforgettable years at LOSC Lille, it’s time for me to say goodbye,” he said.

“This club has been more than just a team – it’s been a family, a home, and a place that has shaped me both on and off the pitch. Like any journey, there were ups and downs, highs and lows, but I’m truly grateful to my team-mates and the fans for sticking with me throughout.”

Gomes’ availability at zero transfer cost makes him a prime candidate to reinforce Spurs’ midfield, but he’s by no means their only target.

Eintracht Frankfurt prepared to sell Larsson to Tottenham

According to GiveMeSport, Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Larsson is on their radar as well, following his very productive campaign with the Bundesliga side.

GMS report that Eintracht are “prepared” to sell Larsson to Tottenham, if Levy pays the required £50 million to secure his signature, and Dino Toppmoller’s side are targeting Sunderland’s Bellingham as a replacement for the 20-year-old.

However, while the door is described as open for Spurs to move ahead with negotiations, the £50m asking price could still prove to be a sticking point, despite the riches acquired from qualifying for next season’s Champions League.

The Sweden international could be considered an elite midfield technician, having registered an 87.4% passing accuracy in the Bundesliga this season (WhoScored), and he’s even been compared to Balon d’Or winner Rodri by some.

His “skillfulness” and “close control” also has shades of Man City legend Kevin de Bruyne, as per the Bundesliga website, so Spurs risk missing out on a potentially world-class talent.

Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney will now be known as Rob Mac. What prompted the Always Sunny In Philadelphia star's decision?

Wrexham co-owner changes nameMcElhenney to go by MacWrexham preparing for Championship seasonFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

McElhenney recently announced that he would instead be known as Rob Mac, after legally applying to change his name. The Wrexham co-owner has explained his reasons, with the alteration coming as a result of business considerations.

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McElhenney has explained that the change is to make his name more accessible to potential foreign business partners. As he continues to do business in South America, he believes his multi-syllabic name could cause issues.

He told Variety: “As our business and our storytelling is expanding into other regions of the world and other languages in which my name is even harder to pronounce, I'm just going by Rob Mac.”

DID YOU KNOW?

Wrexham have enjoyed a rapid rise up the English Football League and are now preparing for life in the Championship. Mac and Ryan Reynolds set out a dream to reach the Premier League, and are now just one promotion away from reaching the promised land.

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Wrexham face Southampton on August 9 as they begin their Championship journey.

Opening Day lived up to expectations with more stolen bases, some upset wins, and dominant performances from both pitchers (Gerrit Cole, Dylan Cease) and hitters (Adley Rutschman, C.J. Cron).

We also saw more than a few aces struggle (Jacob deGrom, Corbin Burnes, Alek Manoah) and Aaron Judge pick up right where he left off, hitting a home run in his first at-bat of the season.

So, what will Friday have in store for us? I don’t know about you, but I’m eager to find out.

Here are a couple of game bets and player props that are presenting good value at plus money odds for Friday’s slate.

Dodgers -1.5 (+115) over the Arizona Diamondbacks
Mookie Betts over 1.5 total bases (+155)

We haven’t seen much of Dustin May, and he’s unlikely to go much deeper than five innings in this one.

Dodgers hitters have seen a lot of Merrill Kelly, however, and usually with success. Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, Max Muncy and Will Smith all have had major success vs. the veteran pitcher.

But most specifically, Betts has Kelly’s number. Across 23 career at-bats, he is hitting .304 with three home runs and an OPS of 1.124. Betts had 78 extra-base hits in 2022 (third in MLB), making this total bases prop look like a nice one.

تحدث مصطفى عبده، نجم الأهلي السابق، عن فوز الأحمر بهدفين مقابل هدف، على الزمالك في اللقاء الذي جمع بين الفريقين مساء اليوم الإثنين، ضمن منافسات مسابقة الدوري المصري الممتاز.

وتحدث عبده عبر قناة MBC مصر 2: “الزمالك أهدَر الفوز في الشوط الأول، بينما سيطر الأهلي على الشوط الثاني، الأهلي يمرض ولا يموت”.

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وتابع: “الأهلي اليوم عاد، ولو خسر أو تعادل كان سيدخل في متاهات كبيرة، ولكن عودته بهذه المباراة كانت فارقة، وحجم النجوم الذين انضموا للفريق كبير جدًا”.

وأكمل: “في الشوط الثاني، كان الأهلي مسيطرًا على المباراة وقدم كرة الأهلي التي عودنا عليها وهناك لاعبان أثبتا أنهما لا يستحقان الجلوس على دكة البدلاء، مثل حسين الشحات رغم أنني كنت زعلان منه، وأليو ديانج لاعب ممتاز، وعبد القادر يستحق المشاركة”.

وواصل:” تريزيجيه فعل كل شيء في الملعب، وكنت خائفًا منه في ضربة الجزاء، وهذه التجربة ستمنحه ثقة كبيرة”.

Broadcaster set to move across from President role in October, following Bruce Carnegie-Brown’s tenure

ESPNcricinfo staff18-Mar-2024Mark Nicholas is set to take over as MCC’s chair when his one-year term as President expires in October, after being recommended as Bruce Carnegie-Brown’s successor in the role.Nicholas, 66, will be recommended as the new chair at the club’s AGM in May, working in conjunction with the chief executive, Guy Lavender. He has been a member of MCC since 1981, and has served on the club’s Cricket, Marketing and Main Committees since the 1990s.In his playing days, Nicholas scored over 25,000 runs and took 173 wickets in a professional career spanning over two decades. As captain of Hampshire, he guided the side to four trophies between 1986 and 1992, including three victories in Lord’s finals, and he also captained England A.The position of MCC chair has existed since 2000, and Nicholas is set to become its seventh incumbent, but the first former professional cricketer in the role. In the course of his presidency, he has expressed the opinion that MCC should take over the ownership of the Lord’s-based Hundred team, London Spirit, and this move may be an indication of the club’s ambition on that front.Nicholas is currently chair of the Hampshire-based Southern Brave team; a non-executive director of the media rights agency, River Media Partners, and co-founder/director of Century Cricket which runs IPL-style T20 tournaments for club and junior cricketers in Australia.In 2005, he co-founded Chance to Shine, the cricket charity that has helped to re-introduce the sport to 4,000 state schools in England and Wales, and given 6 million children a chance to play the game. His long and successful media career is synonymous with the Ashes summer of 2005, for which he anchored Channel 5’s coverage. He has worked extensively with Channel 9 in Australia, Supersport in South Africa, and also writes columns for The Telegraph and ESPNcricinfo.”The role of MCC chair is a huge responsibility and I am honoured to have been named as the Committee’s recommendation to the membership,” Nicholas said. “Amongst many aspects of the club’s immediate future, is the need to engage more with Members. In addition, we are embarking on many new projects and opportunities as we look to embrace this ever-changing game. I hope to ensure that we can play our part in cricket’s development over the coming years.”Chris Rogers, MCC Treasurer, said: “The Nominations committee found that Mark was the outstanding candidate for the role, noting that he has a deep and personal knowledge of the game. In making its recommendation, the MCC Committee feels that his experience, as a player, broadcaster, journalist and administrator, would be of huge benefit to MCC.”

Also: most double-century stands in ODIs, and the fastest T20I hundred

Steven Lynch31-Oct-2017Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli shared their fourth double-century partnership in ODIs the other day. Was this a record? asked Jamie Stewart from Canada

That’s a good spot, as the stand of 230 between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in Kanpur at the weekend made them the first pair to share four stands of 200-plus in one-day internationals. Kohli has also had three with Gautam Gambhir, while Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar also shared three double-century partnerships. The only non-Indian pair with as many is Sri Lanka’s Mahela Jayawardene and Upul Tharanga.Which two players have opposed each other in the most Test matches? asked Graham Montague from England

The clear leaders here are Allan Border of Australia and England’s David Gower, who were on opposite sides in 39 Test matches between 1978-79 and 1990-91. That’s six more than any other pairing: Syd Gregory and Archie MacLaren met in 33 early Ashes Tests, while Ian Bell and Michael Clarke also locked horns in 33 such matches. The most outside the frequent rivalry of the Ashes is 31 Tests, by Border and Desmond Haynes of West Indies. Don Bradman only played 52 Test matches, but was up against Wally Hammond in 31 of them.The one-day international record is held by Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya, who opposed each other in 71 matches; next come Border and Haynes, with 60. In Twenty20 internationals it’s 14, by Tillakaratne Dilshan and Shahid Afridi.Was David Miller’s hundred at Potchefstroom the fastest in a Twenty20 international? asked John Campbell from South Africa

David Miller’s century against Bangladesh in Potchefstroom at the weekend smashed the record for the fastest century in T20Is. It came up from just 35 balls – nine of which he clubbed for six – which was a full ten deliveries quicker than the old record, set by another South African, Richard Levi, against New Zealand in Hamilton in February 2012. That was Levi’s second match, and he only played 11 more, in which he passed 19 only once. Next, at 46 balls, come Faf du Plessis (South Africa v West Indies in Johannesburg in 2014-15) and KL Rahul (India v West Indies in Lauderhill in Florida in 2016). Read more about Miller’s breakneck knock, here.Allan Border and David Gower faced each other 39 times in Test cricket•PA Photos/Getty ImagesJasprit Bumrah took his 50th ODI wicket at the weekend. Is he the fastest to reach this milestone for India? asked Richard Daniels from South Africa

When he dismissed the New Zealand opener Martin Guptill in Kanpur, Jasprit Bumrah brought up 50 wickets in just his 28th one-day international. In all, 17 bowlers have got there quicker than this, only one of them Indian: Ajit Agarkar reached 50 in his 23rd ODI, in September 1998. Mitchell McClenaghan, the New Zealand left-arm seamer, also needed just 23 matches. Only one man has got there quicker: the Sri Lankan spinner Ajantha Mendis reached 50 wickets in his 19th one-day international, in 2008-09.Which trio of sisters represented New Zealand in a Test? asked Cherise Asha Clarke from New Zealand

Unless I’ve missed something I don’t think there is any case of three sisters representing New Zealand in the same Test match. In fact the only instance I can spot of two sisters turning out for them was the Signal twins – Liz and Rose- against England at Headingley in 1984. That was Rose’s only Test, but Liz played five more.However, there was a near miss for Australia, in the first official women’s Test series, against England in 1934-35. Essie Shevill played alongside her married sister Fernie Blade in the opening Test, in Brisbane. Fernie was left out after that, but in the next two matches – in Sydney and in Melbourne – Essie was joined by another sister, Rene. Fernie and Rene were twins; Essie Shevill herself had a twin, Lily, who played for New South Wales but never represented Australia.Beverly and Louise Browne played together in several Tests for West Indies in the 1970s, while their sister, Anne, kept wicket in 11 one-day internationals between 1993 and 1997 (when she was 42). She later coached the West Indian team.Leave your questions in the comments

حقق منتخب السنغال الفوز على نظيره السودان، بثنائية نظيفة، في اللقاء الذي جمع بينهما ضمن منافسات تصفيات إفريقيا المؤهلة إلى كأس العالم 2026.

وأقيمت مباراة السنغال والسودان في الجولة السابعة للمجموعة الأولى من التصفيات الإفريقية المؤهلة إلى كأس العالم، على استاد عبد الله واد.

طالع..  فيديو | بوركينا فاسو تكتسح جيبوتي بسداسية وتهدد صدارة مصر في تصفيات كأس العالم

وتضم مجموعة السنغال في تصفيات كأس العالم 2026، كلًا من: “السودان، الكونغو الديمقراطية، موريتانيا، توجو، جنوب السودان”.

وتقدم المنتخب السنغالي بالهدف الأول في الدقيقة الرابعة عشر عن طريق كاليدو كوليبالي، في حين أحرز الهدف الثاني لأسود التيرانجا اللاعب باب ماتار سار في الدقيقة 41.

وبهذه النتيجة، يحتل منتخب السنغال المركز الثاني برصيد 15 نقطة، ويليه منتخب السودان في المركز الثالث برصيد 12 نقطة، في مجموعة يتصدرها منتخب الكونغو الديمقراطية برصيد 16 نقطة. أهداف مباراة السودان والسنغال اليوم في تصفيات كأس العالم