Newcastle United have reached a breakthrough in their pursuit of Anthony Elanga, agreeing a deal worth up to £55 million ($74.8m) with Nottingham Forest. The 23-year-old Sweden international, who starred in all 38 Premier League games last season, will sign a five-year contract and is set to undergo a medical ahead of his move to St James’ Park later this week.

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• Newcastle agree £55m deal to sign Elanga from Forest
• Sweden winger set to sign five-year contract after medical
• Manchester United set to receive a cut from a sell-on clause

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• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Newcastle and Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal worth £52 million plus bonuses for winger Elanga, as per Fabrizio Romano. The Athletic have added that the former Manchester United has has accepted personal terms and will sign a five-year contract after completing his medical in the coming days. The Magpies had a previous offer rejected but returned with an improved package that has now sealed the transfer.

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  Elanga’s move follows a standout 2024-25 campaign in which he contributed 17 goal involvements and played every Premier League game for Forest. His performances helped the club secure a seventh-place finish and qualification for the Europa Conference League. Manchester United are also set to receive a significant cut through a sell-on clause they had included in the Swede's sale.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Elanga joined Nottingham Forest from Manchester United in the summer of 2023 but quickly became one of the most consistent wingers in the Premier League. Newcastle have long admired the Swede and reignited their interest after a failed attempt last year. The Athletic revealed their final push came after Forest rejected the Magpies' £45 million bid in June.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR ELANGA?

  The 23-year-old winger is reportedly set to undergo his medical in the next 48 hours and is expected to join up with his new Newcastle team-mates by the end of the week. The club views him as a key attacking addition ahead of the new campaign. Forest, meanwhile, are expected to reinvest the funds into their summer rebuild.

India captain Rohit Sharma said there was swelling on the knee after the blow on day two; he did not take the field on the third morning either

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Rishabh Pant hasn’t taken part in the ongoing Bengaluru Test after getting hit on the right knee while keeping on the second day (effectively the first day after no play was possible on Wednesday). Dhruv Jurel kept wickets for the remainder of New Zealand’s first innings, but Pant did walk out for a brief throwdown session during the tea break on the third day.India went into tea at 57 for no loss in their second innings, having started with a deficit of 356. Pant is expected to bat if needed, which is likely given the match situation.Pant went out at the interval close to the edge of the boundary near the pavilion wearing just one pad – on the non-injured right knee – but was still hobbling a little bit. He, however, struck the ball cleanly with batting coach Abhishek Nayar keeping a close watch. The focus appeared to be on playing the drives, to stretch and test the knee. At the end of the 15-odd minute session, Pant also played a few aerial shots into the crowd much to their delight.Related

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Rohit Sharma had said on the second evening that Pant had some swelling in the injured area and the team didn’t want to take any risks given Pant had recovered from serious knee injuries sustained in a car crash in December 2022. On the third morning, a BCCI statement said, “The BCCI medical team is monitoring his progress.”In the Bengaluru Test, Pant was hurt in the 37th over of New Zealand’s innings. Attempting to stump Devon Conway off Ravindra Jadeja, he failed to collect the ball and it hit him in the knee He went off the field immediately and was replaced by Jurel.”Unfortunately, the ball hit straight on his knee cap, the same leg on which he has got a surgery done. So he has got a bit of swelling on it,” Rohit said after the day’s play. “And you know the muscles are quite tender at this point in time, so it’s a precautionary measure. We don’t want to take a risk. Rishabh doesn’t want to take a risk because he has gone through a massive surgery on that particular leg. That was the reason for him to go inside.”After suffering career-threatening injuries during the car crash, Pant made his comeback only in IPL 2024.

يشهد اليوم الإثنين 13 أكتوبر 2025 أجواء كروية مثيرة لعشّاق كرة القدم حول العالم، حيث تتواصل منافسات تصفيات كأس العالم 2026 في قارّتي إفريقيا وأوروبا، وسط صراع محتدم بين المنتخبات لحجز بطاقات التأهل إلى الحدث الأهم في تاريخ اللعبة.

في القارة الإفريقية، تتجه الأنظار إلى عدة مباريات قوية أبرزها لقاء تونس ضد ناميبيا، حيث يسعى “نسور قرطاج” لتأكيد صدارتهم بعد حسم التأهل، بينما يطمح المنتخب الليبي لتحقيق نتيجة إيجابية أمام موريشيوس في مواجهة متوازنة، كما تشهد الجولة العاشرة لقاءات مصيرية لمنتخبات الكاميرون، كاب فيردي، وزيمبابوي، في صراع متقارب على النقاط والمراكز المؤهلة.

أما في القارة الأوروبية، فتتواصل المنافسة المشتعلة في الجولة الثامنة من التصفيات، حيث يخوض منتخب فرنسا مواجهة مهمة أمام آيسلندا سعيًا لتأمين موقعه بين الكبار، بينما يحل المنتخب الألماني ضيفًا على إيرلندا الشمالية في لقاء قوي يهدف فيه “المانشافت” لاستعادة نغمة الانتصارات. كما تشهد السهرة مواجهات مثيرة تجمع بلجيكا وويلز وسويسرا وسلوفينيا، ما يزيد من سخونة الصراع على المراكز الأولى في المجموعات.

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موريشيوس ضد ليبيا، الساعة 7:00 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر Shahid مواعيد مباريات تصفيات أوروبا المؤهلة لكأس العالم اليوم

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They’ve met four times since 2018 – and Sri Lanka have won all four Test matches

Andrew Fidel Fernando24-Dec-2020Galle, 2018. Sri Lanka won by 278 runs
On their previous trip to Sri Lanka in 2014, Dale Steyn had twice scorched his way through the Sri Lanka middle order with the old ball, and delivered his team a series-defining win. This time, he was coming back from injury, and some distance from his best. But it wasn’t really South Africa’s bowlers that failed. Batting first, Sri Lanka made a respectable – but hardly imposing – 287. Opener Dimuth Karunaratne had made 158 of those runs off 222 balls, remaining not out as all of his teammates perished for 26 or fewer runs.South Africa’s response was to collapse, as they took their first step in what became a series-long commitment to zealously and spectacularly sucking against spin. Sri Lanka’s slow bowlers shared seven wickets while South Africa nosedived their way to 126 – Faf du Plessis a figure of lone but insufficient competence with 49. After Sri Lanka got back out and made 190, the visitors plummeted with even more dedication, getting out for 73 inside 29 overs.Karunaratne by himself made 217 through the course of the match; South Africa, 199.Colombo (SSC), 2018, Sri Lanka won by 199 runs
Where Galle has a reputation for taking turn fairly early in the game, there was not a lot wrong with the pitch at the SSC. Sri Lanka made 338 batting first, as South Africa’s quicks had a modest first innings, and Keshav Maharaj was left to pick up 9 for 129. But then, the batting. Dear god, the first-innings batting. Several members of the visiting top order seemed like they would struggle to make contact with a hangar door, let alone a bat. They were all out for 124, and seemed to be heading for a similar score in the second innings, when Theunis de Bruyn and Temba Bavuma came together at 113 for 5 and put on a 123-run partnership – de Bruyn going on to triple figures.Rangana Herath took his customary fourth-inning five-wicket haul, claiming 6 for 98. Some would later comment that despite there only having been two Tests, Sri Lanka basically won 3-0.Sri Lanka’s miracle man: Kusal Perera took Sri Lanka to a one-wicket win•Getty ImagesDurban, 2019, Sri Lanka won by one wicket
The most dramatic and compelling of the matches in this list. Almost two years later, it is still difficult to quite believe what transpired on the fourth day. Although South Africa were in control for much of the game, Sri Lanka vitally scrambled their way back into the match repeatedly. Some half-decent contributions from the lower order enabled the visitors to get within 50 runs of South Africa’s first-innings 235. Then, whenever a South Africa batting pair threatened to bed down for a big partnership, either the left-arm spin of Lasith Embuldeniya, or the left-arm swing of Vishwa Fernando, provided a breakthrough.But even with all that, this was still a crazy chase – Sri Lanka requiring 304 to win. In the 38th over, they were 110 for 5, with Steyn seemingly in scorching touch. But then Kusal Perera produced the greatest Sri Lankan innings, and arguably the best of all time. He quelled Kagiso Rabada, muted Duanne Olivier and, at times, laid into Steyn. When the ninth wicket fell, Sri Lanka still needed 78 and their chances of victory were vanishingly slim. Perera, though, lurched Sri Lanka closer by bludgeoning boundaries at the start of each over, before almost routinely taking the single off the fifth or sixth ball to protect his No. 11 Fernando. The second new ball became due with more than 30 still to get, but Perera squeaked Sri Lanka home sensationally, finishing on 153 not out.Port Elizabeth, 2019, Sri Lanka won by eight wickets
Where the pitches in Sri Lanka suited them, and the Durban match was won on the back of a once-in-a-lifetime innings, this victory perhaps represents Sri Lanka’s best team effort of the lot. Though shaken by the loss at Durban, South Africa were again in control early in this game, taking a 68-run first-innings lead.As had been the case in the first Test, though, Sri Lanka’s bowlers kept picking away at the South Africa batting order insistently, never letting the hosts establish a partnership greater than 60. And in the second innings (which started on the second day), the bowlers imposed themselves on South Africa to devastating effect, dismissing the opposition for 128, to set up a fourth-innings chase of 197.As 19 wickets had fallen on the second day alone (nine of those Sri Lanka’s across the first and second innings, with South Africa’s second dig sandwiched in between), the match seemed like it was headed for a thrilling finish. Sri Lanka needed 137 further runs on the third morning, with eight wickets remaining. Kusal Mendis and Oshada Fernando, however, batted with bracing freedom, and turned a tough chase into a cakewalk. They hit frequent boundaries off each of the home side’s vaunted quicks, and scored those 137 runs off 178 balls without losing a wicket. Mendis finished on 84 not out off 110; Oshada on 75 off 106.

شهد الجهاز الفني للفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي الزمالك استقالة أحد أعضاء الطاقم المعاون للمدير الفني البلجيكي يانيك فيريرا خلال الساعات الماضية، في خطوة مفاجئة جاءت بالتزامن مع استعداد الفريق للمرحلة المقبلة من الموسم.

وقدّم حازم إمام، مدرب الفريق، استقالته رسميًا إلى الكابتن عبد الناصر محمد مدير الكرة بالنادي، قبل أن يتم مناقشة الأمر بين المدير الرياضي جون إدوارد والمدير الفني يانيك فيريرا، حيث تم قبول الاستقالة بشكل رسمي.

ووجّهت إدارة الكرة في نادي الزمالك الشكر للمدرب على جهوده خلال الفترة الماضية ودوره مع الجهاز الفني، مؤكدة تقديرها لما قدّمه للفريق.

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ومن المنتظر أن يعقد رئيس النادي الكابتن حسين لبيب جلسة مع جون إدوارد خلال الأيام القليلة المقبلة لحسم هوية المدرب الجديد الذي سينضم للجهاز المعاون لفيريرا بعد التشاور مع المدير الفني البلجيكي.

يذكر، أن الزمالك سيواجه نظيره فريق ديكاداها في إياب دور الـ32 من بطولة الكونفدرالية، يوم الجمعة الموافق 24 من شهر أكتوبر الجاري، بعد أن حسم لقاء الذهاب بسداسية نظيفة.

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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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.

Luka Modric has landed in Italy and his choice of shirt number at AC Milan has sparked talk of a subtle tribute to former boss Carlo Ancelotti.

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• Modric arrives at AC Milan, signs deal until 2026
• Picks number 14 shirt previously worn by Ancelotti
• Will start training with Milan under Allegri

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  According to a report from , Modric has officially arrived in Milan to undergo medicals and finalise his free transfer to the Italian club after ending his 12-year spell at Real Madrid. The Croatian midfielder has opted to wear the No. 14 shirt for the 2025-26 season, which was occasionally worn by former Milan player and manager Ancelotti during his playing days at the club.

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  Modric, 39, has signed a deal with Milan until June 2026, with an option to extend for a further year. The move reunites the 2018 Ballon d’Or winner with Serie A, where he is expected to play a pivotal role under head coach Massimiliano Allegri. His arrival follows the departure of Tijjani Reijnders to Manchester City, leaving a gap in midfield leadership that Modric is set to fill. Reijnders wore the No. 14 shirt last season.

  He spoke to the media briefly on Monday after arriving in Milan, saying: "I'm very happy to be here, great challenges await me, I will have time to talk about all this."

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  Modric featured in 63 matches for Real Madrid in the 2024-25 season, recording four goals and nine assists across all competitions. Despite his age, he logged 2,984 minutes of action.

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  After taking a massive pay cut, Modric is scheduled to begin training with AC Milan on August 4 at Milanello. The club’s pre-season continues with upcoming friendlies before their Serie A opener later in August. Allegri is expected to deploy Modric in a central role to anchor a midfield including Loftus-Cheek, Ricci, and Fofana, as Milan push to reclaim the Scudetto.

da dobrowin： Nottingham Forest have now tabled an offer to sign a “brilliant” £13 million winger from Championship side Norwich City, according to a new report.

Harry Toffolo reacts to City Ground exit as Nottingham Forest identify his replacement

da mrbet： As every club does at this time of the year, Forest announced their retained list this week, and they revealed that left-back Harry Toffolo will be leaving the club once his contract expires at the end of this month.

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Toffolo joined the club back in 2022 and made 57 appearances for the Reds, but he only played four times in the Premier League last season, so his departure may not come as too much of a surprise. After confirming his exit, Toffolo took to social media to thank the club and stated Forest and the supporters have “given me moments I’ll never forget” and the current crop of players are a “special group”.

Toffolo’s exit from the City Ground means Forest are likely to be in the market for a new left-back, and according to Ben Jacobs, they have made an approach to sign Reinildo on a free transfer. The defender is set to stay with Atlético Madrid for the Club World Cup, but once that is finished, he is expected to depart. As well as Forest, Sunderland, Leeds and teams from Saudi Arabia and Turkey have also made offers to sign him.

Nottingham Forest submit bid to sign "brilliant" Sainz

It is not just a new left-back that is on the Reds’ agenda, as according to Spanish outlet Marca, relayed by Nottingham Forest News, Forest have submitted a £13 million bid to sign Borja Sainz from Norwich.

Portuguese side FC Porto had already submitted a bid for Sainz, and now Forest’s bid has matched that of Porto. The report claims that the Canaries are weighing up the offers, but they may not get an answer back straight away, and that is because Athletic Bilbao have identified the Championship winger as someone who could replace Nico Williams, should he leave this summer.

The former Spain under-19 international scored 18 goals and registered four assists in 41 Championship games this season. He ended the campaign as the league’s second-highest goalscorer alongside Burnley’s Josh Brownhill, averaging 0.45 goals per game and a goal conversion rate of 15%.

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Forest do already have the likes of Callum Hudson-Odi, Anthony Elanga, and Jota Silva as wide options, but Nuno may want to add more goals and creativity to his side as they have Europe to deal with next season. Sainz really impressed during 2024/25, with former Norwich boss Johannes Hoff Thorup labelling the Spaniard as “brilliant”.

“Also, he raises a good atmosphere with the crowd. He’s one of these players who can create that atmosphere in the stadium.

“He can do something on his own once in a while, and he can do brilliant shots and dribbles and stuff like this. I’ve been pleased with his pressing game because he’s covered a lot of ground. I think he’s definitely moving in the right direction.”

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Daya Sagar20-Oct-2024

File photo: Yash Dhull is back in business after a heart surgery•PTI

Following his Ranji Trophy century for Delhi against Tamil Nadu on Sunday, batter Yash Dhull expressed his gratefulness to be back in action following a heart surgery in July. It was a “minor” issue, he said, but one that could have caused serious issues later on if not addressed.Dhull held Delhi together with an unbeaten 103 out of 264 for 8 in reply to Tamil Nadu’s mammoth 674 for 6 declared at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. This is Dhull’s first competitive tournament since his surgery.”This was a very important innings for me because this is after surgery,” Dhull said after the day’s play. “I have seen a lot. When you come back to playing on such a platform and start a new innings, this is good motivation and a positive sign.”Speaking of the issue that forced the surgery, Dhull, who will turn 22 in November, said: “I got to know it is minor and from birth [congenital]. [But] I am playing at the ground again, this is God’s doing. I am blessed.”I got to know [of the issue] during a camp at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. This is life. Something or the other happens.”This was a congenital problem. Normally the surgery happens after birth. Mine has happened very late. That we got to know was very important. Because after the age of 35, this would have harmed. Being back on the field makes me very happy.”Dhull, who has previously captained India’s Under-19 team, completed his sixth first-class century here, in his 25th first-class game. He scored 10 in his previous game, against Chhattisgarh, which was his first since February. He said he was just looking to go about his batting as usual. “I haven’t made any changes. I am focusing on doing what I have always done and I believe in that.”This was a very important innings personally. I told to myself that and visualised [what I would do].”With one day to go in the game, Delhi will be looking to hold Tamil Nadu off and prevent them from growing their lead at the top of Group D.