da realsbet： After confirming the arrival of Stefanos Tzimas, Brighton & Hove Albion have now reportedly agreed a deal to sign their first summer arrival a matter of days following January’s transfer deadline.

Brighton transfer news

da betsul： Whilst’s it wasn’t a hectic window for Brighton, they saved their best move till last to welcome Tzimas on a permanent deal before loaning the forward back to Nuremberg for the rest of the season. With Evan Ferguson heading out on loan to West Ham United at the same time, the Seagulls’ transfer business will certainly be interesting to watch when both young forward re-enter The Amex in pre-season.

Welcoming his new striker with open arms, Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler told the club website: “Stefanos is an exceptional young talent, an out-and-out centre-forward with a natural ability to score goals, and we are absolutely delighted to have signed him.

“He will join up with us in the summer, ahead of next season, but we are really looking forward to working with him, and feel he has a very exciting future ahead.”

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Tzimas’ arrival may yet be a sign of things to come too. According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Brighton have now reached an agreement to sign Clement Bischoff in a deal worth €8m (£7m).

In what will reportedly be the Seagulls’ first summer transfer, the versatile midfielder will arrive and join up with Tzimas in the hope of turning Hurzeler’s side back into one vying for the European places.

Following a dip in form since November – culminating in a 7-0 humiliation at the hands of Nottingham Forest – Brighton will be hoping to turn a corner under their young manager and then welcome two young additions when the summer arrives.

"Excellent" Bischoff is a rising star

Such is their reputation for signing the Premier League’s next stars, Brighton fans have every reason to be excited once again in the case of Bischoff. The Brondby teenager can play both as a left-midfielder and as a left-back in what should offer Hurzeler key versatility and has even earned the praise of Ben Mattinson this season.

The analyst described the midfielder’s two-way dribbling as “excellent” and his crossing ability as “well-weighted in an early-season review of his potential and what could come next.

Having had a hand in as many as 10 goals so far this season, with two goals and eight assists, it’s clear that Bischoff is a threat on the left-hand side whether that is in midfield or from within the backline.

A rising star and another youngster that Brighton have seemingly identified, Bischoff should be one to watch when the summer arrives.

كشف نادي برشلونة عن توقيع شراكة استراتيجية جديدة تمتد لأربع سنوات، تهدف إلى تعزيز التنمية الرياضية المتعددة وتكريس ثقافة الرياضة والسلام مع دولة إفريقية.

وتمثل هذه الخطوة التزامًا قويًا من النادي بدعم الجيل الجديد من الرياضيين في القارة، من خلال نقل منظومته القيمية والتدريبية التي تعد جوهر أسلوبه الرياضي والتربوي.

ضمن هذه الشراكة، سيعمل برشلونة عبر نظام “Barça Academies” على تنفيذ برامج رياضية مخصصة للأطفال تشمل معسكرات وعيادات تدريبية في مجموعة من الألعاب الجماعية، منها كرة القدم وكرة السلة وكرة اليد وكرة الصالات وهوكي الرول.

كما سيُطلق مركز الابتكار التابع لبرشلونة (BIHUB) برامج لتأهيل المدربين الكبار، تركز على التدريب الفني المتقدم، وبناء الهياكل الرياضية العمرية، ودمج العلوم في الأداء الرياضي، وتنظيم فعاليات رياضية مشتركة وفقًا لنهج برشلونة.

وبحسب ما أفاد النادي في بيان رسمي، يأتي عقد الرعاية هذا في إطار اتفاقية تعاون رسمية بين نادي برشلونة وحكومة جمهورية الكونغو الديمقراطية، حيث سيتعاون الطرفان في تنفيذ البرامج والأنشطة المخطط لها، مع منح الشريك الأفريقي صفة “الشريك الرسمي للتمكين في الرياضة والثقافة” على المستوى العالمي.

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ورغم عدم تحديد المبلغ، سيحصل برشلونة على 44 مليون يورو بموجب عقد الرعاية هذا، بحسب ما ذكرت صحيفة “موندو ديبورتيفو” الإسبانية في تقرير لها.

وضمن بنود الاتفاق، ستضع جميع الفرق الرياضية المحترفة في النادي شعار “جمهورية الكونغو الديمقراطية – قلب إفريقيا” على ظهر قمصان التدريب حتى نهاية موسم 2028-2029.

وسيكون لهذه الشراكة حضور ملموس في مشروع “إسباي برشلونة” المستقبلي، من خلال افتتاح “بيت الكونغو الديمقراطية” في مرافق سبوتيفاي كامب نو الجديدة.

وسيُعد هذا الجناح التفاعلي مساحة لاستعراض التنوع الثقافي والتقاليد الرياضية في الكونغو، بهدف تعزيز العلاقات بين الطرفين، واستقطاب ملايين الزوار من مشجعي برشلونة حول العالم للاطلاع على التراث الغني الذي تمثله جمهورية الكونغو الديمقراطية.

A surprise report has shared why Arsenal could try to sign Bayern Munich superstar and England legend Harry Kane “this summer”, in what would be a surprise move considering his connection to their cross-town rivals.

Arsenal identify striker targets for this summer after uneventful January

As is becoming the norm with Mikel Arteta’s side, the Gunners have already been linked with a host of high-profile strikers for the next transfer window later this year, after they decided not to bring in a new centre-forward mid-season.

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The club confirmed this week that Kai Havertz will miss the rest of this Premier League season, after the German injured his hamstring during their warm-weather training camp trip to Dubai, while Gabriel Jesus has also played his last game of 2024/2025.

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These injuries have decimated Arteta’s attacking options, with both Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka also on the treatment table heading into Arsenal’s next game against Leicester City this weekend.

Havertz’s injury has drawn criticism aimed at Arsenal’s failed recruitment in January, and Arteta will be seriously looking to avoid a similar scenario next season ahead of another potential title challenge.

RB Leipzig starlet Benjamin Sesko is believed to be a top target for Arsenal this summer, after the Slovenian rejected a move to the Emirates last summer in favour of remaining in the Bundesliga for at least one more term (Fabrizio Romano).

Meanwhile, Arsenal have also been tipped by some critics to launch a shock swoop for Tottenham’s all-time top goalscorer, Kane.

The 31-year-old’s maintained his phenomenal goalscoring record in Germany this season, since he swapped north London for the Allianz Arena in 2023, with Kane scoring 73 goals in 74 appearances for Bayern across all competitions in total.

Why Arsenal could try to sign Harry Kane "this summer"

According to a report from Spain, Arsenal could try to sign Kane from Bayern “this summer”. It is explained that they view the £400,000-per-week frontman as Arteta’s “missing piece”, and someone who offers a superior finishing rate compared to crocked duo Jesus and Havertz.

That being said, while there may be some intent, it is very debatable whether Kane would green-light this move considering his obvious ties.

This season, the striker boasts 29 goals and 10 assists from 29 appearances, with Arsenal icon Paul Merson even urging them to make a move for the Three Lions star recently.

“Arsenal will buy him,” said Merson on Sky. “Why not? £64m, why not. Sol Campbell did [make the move]. People will go ‘oh he’s this age and that age’ but Arsenal need now.

“If Arsenal haven’t won the League, you’ve got to take a chance. You’ve got to take a chance, buy someone that’s proven. I wouldn’t be surprised, and when you’re Harry Kane, and you’ve been told you can go for £64m, there’s only a couple of teams who could buy him.”

Tottenham Hotspur have now opened talks to sign an £8.5m “goalscorer” who previously starred at Spurs’ stadium.

Tottenham and Ange eye new signing before deadline

Things haven’t been going to plan for Ange Postecoglou and his side on the pitch, with Spurs now in real threat of finding themselves in a relegation battle following the latest loss at home to Leicester City.

Prior to that defeat, Postecoglou admitted that his injury-hit squad could do with bolstering before the deadline: “I have daily communication with Johan in particular and he’s trying everything he possibly can to get the help we need. I don’t think I’m stating anything other than the obvious and for me to come here and say something else would be disingenuous. This playing group needs help, there’s no doubt about that.

“We’re sort of playing with fire by not bringing anyone in, but the flip side of that is the club is trying to change that situation.”

So far, goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky is the only winter window addition in north London, but there have been rumours of another attacker arriving.

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Names including Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel and Lyon‘s Rayan Cherki have been mooted as attacking targets, and the club are now in talks for a Premier League forward.

Tottenham open Yoane Wissa talks

As per journalist Santi Aouna, Tottenham have opened discussions to sign Yoane Wissa from Brentford, who is seen as a concrete target for Spurs before the deadline.

Within his report for Foot Mercato, Aouna states that Tottenham have approached Brentford over a deal and have also been in contact with Wissa and his representatives to express their interest.

Recently, Bees manager Thomas Frank said: “There’s a lot of rumours. For me, he’s a Brentford player, and in my opinion, Wissa is not for sale.”

Frank also hailed Wissa as a “goalscorer” back in 2023 after a 3-0 win over Fulham. “It’s about enjoying the wins that we get. Great goal by Wissa. It’s not as easy as it looked.

“I think they are super players. Wissa, we knew, has always been a goalscorer. He scored seven goals in the first season and seven in the second in the Premier League, for a player that didn’t play much. It’s remarkable. I definitely think he is best as a 9. He’s got that nose for goals.”

The 28-year-old, who cost just £8.5m back in 2021, has been in impressive form this season, averaging a goal every other game in all competitions.

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He has already matched last season’s tally of 12 goals in all competitions in 12 fewer games, so appears to be at the peak of his powers in England and even starred at Tottenham’s stadium back in 2023, scoring and providing an assist in a 3-1 win for Brentford.

It remains to be seen how likely a late January deal is for Wissa, but by the looks of things, it will be one to keep an eye on ahead of the deadline.

Stats highlights from Hamilton where the hosts are in sight of a rare Test win against South Africa

Shiva Jayaraman28-Mar-201715 Number of consecutive Tests New Zealand have gone without a win against South Africa. Their last win had come in Auckland in 2003-04. Since then New Zealand have lost ten matches and drawn five against South Africa. Should the hosts win this Test, it will be only their third win in 28 matches against South Africa since the latter’s readmission to Tests.127 The lowest target defended successfully in the fourth innings at Seddon Park. The home team had been bowled out by Pakistan for 93 in the fourth innings on that occasion. Apart from that instance though, in the other five instances when teams have successfully defended targets at this venue, the targets have been 300 or more. Teams have been bowled out in the fourth innings at this venue six times. Only two of those have been scores less than 150 runs.170 New Zealand’s previous highest individual score at home in Tests against South Africa – by Scott Styris in Auckland in 2003-04. Kane Williamson’s 176 in this Test bettered that.5 Number of 150-plus scores by Kane Williamson in Tests; among New Zealand batsmen, only Brendon McCullum has made more. Stephen Fleming and Ross Taylor have 4 each.4 Number of times a New Zealand Test innings against South Africa has lasted more deliveries than the 162.1 overs played by the hosts in their first innings. Only two of these instances have come since South Africa’s readmission to Tests.3 First-innings lead bigger than 175 runs taken by New Zealand in Tests against South Africa. The last time New Zealand took a higher lead was in Auckland in 2003-04 when the led by 299 runs at the end of the first innings.2003-04 The last time New Zealand had four or more fifty-plus scores in a Test innings against South Africa, which was in the Auckland Test. Overall, this is only the sixth time that New Zealand have had four or more of their batsmen getting fifty-plus scores in an innings in Tests against South Africa.2012 The last time three South African pacers have had to bowled 30 or more overs each in a Test innings. Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander and Morne Morkel had sent down 30, 30 and 31 overs respectively in Australia’s first innings at the Gabba. Philander, Morkel and Kagiso Rabada clocked in more than 30 overs each in New Zealand’s first innings in this Test.71.4 Number of wicket-less overs bowled by Philander since his last wicket in this series – Jeetan Patel in the Dunedin Test. Before this series, Philander had taken 32 wickets at just 15.53 in six matches against New Zealand. He has two wickets in this series at an average of 101.50.5 Number of away Test series Hashim Amla has now gone without making a hundred. His last hundred outside South Africa came in Colombo in 2014 when he made an unbeaten 139. Since that match, Amla has made only 389 runs in 20 innings at an average of 20.55. In a period of five years up until the Colombo Test in 2014, Amla had made 2249 runs at 77.55 with ten hundreds and five fifties in 19 away Tests.

Can Virat Kohli become the first batsman in IPL history to score 1000 runs in a season? He will have a task at hand against the competition’s best bowling unit

S Rajesh28-May-20169.60 Run rate for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the season; they are the only team with a rate of more than nine. Sunrisers Hyderabad have a run rate of 7.99, which is the sixth best. Between overs 6.1 and 20, Royal Challengers have a run rate of 10.32, while the next best is 8.62, by Mumbai Indians.7.82 Sunrisers’s economy rate; they are the only side to concede fewer than eight runs per over, and have the best run rates in the Powerplays (6.77) and the last five overs (8.97). Royal Challengers have an economy rate of 8.71, the poorest among all teams.74 Percentage of runs scored by Royal Challengers’ top three; they have scored 1967 out of 2672 runs. Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers have scored 60% of the team’s runs.78 Wickets for Sunrisers’ seamers, easily the highest among all teams this season. The next best is 54, by Gujarat Lions. The Sunrisers’ seamers average (24.58) and economy rate (7.50) is also the best among all teams this season.5 Wickets for Sunrisers’ spinners, the lowest among all teams this season. Their average (86.20) and economy rate (8.88) are also the worst among all teams.20 Wickets for Yuzvendra Chahal, four times as many as the number that Sunrisers’ spinners have collectively taken. Chahal’s haul is the best among all spinners this season; the next best is 13, by Amit Mishra and Axar Patel. In his last six games, Chahal has taken 13 wickets at an average of 13.23 and an economy rate of 7.47; in his first six, he took seven wickets at an average of 27.71 and an economy rate of 8.75.1 Win-loss ratio for both teams when batting first; Royal Challengers have a 5-5 record, while Sunrisers have won and lost four each. They are the only teams to win as many games as they’ve lost when batting first. All other sides have lost at least twice as many games as they have won when batting first.16.79 The average runs per wicket for Sunrisers’ middle order (Nos. 3-7), the poorest among all teams. Their strike rate of 114.85 is also the least among all teams. Royal Challengers’ middle order have the best average (36.86) and the best strike rate (155.83).34 Percentage of RCB’s runs scored by Kohli – 919 out of 2672 (excluding extras). Warner has scored 33% of Sunrisers’ runs – 779 out of 2355. The aggregates for Kohli and Warner are the two highest ones for any batsman in an IPL season.668 Partnership runs for the first wicket between Warner and Shikhar Dhawan, the most by any opening pair in an IPL season. The previous record also belonged to them: last year, they added 622 runs in 14 innings. The overall record for any wicket is 913, by Kohli and de Villiers this season.

With the transfer window now over, Crystal Palace will reportedly turn their attention towards one particular deal that Steve Parish will move “heaven and earth” to complete.

Crystal Palace transfer news

Having opened the January transfer window by signing Romain Esse from Millwall, Crystal Palace ended it by welcoming the more experienced Ben Chilwell from London rivals Chelsea. Putting an end to the left-back’s Stamford Bridge misery, the Eagles will be hoping to benefit once again from the Blues’ discards just as they had begun to do so in the case of Trevoh Chalobah before he was recalled.

There will also be some relief around Selhurst Park that the transfer window has slammed shut after Tottenham Hotspur reportedly saw a late £70m bid to sign Marc Guehi turned down.

Out of time to sign a replacement, Palace managed to keep hold of Guehi but will be well aware that this saga is unlikely to be over ahead of the summer transfer window. Before that arrives, the Eagles will hope to ensure that both Guehi and Jean-Philippe Mateta stay put.

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The forward is currently on course to leave the South London club in the summer of 2026 and is yet to put pen to paper in renewal talks. That could yet change, however.

According to former Premier League scout Mick Brown, Steve Parish will now move “heaven and earth” to renew Mateta’s contract at Crystal Palace. Brown told Football Insider: Based on the way he’s played and the goals he’s scored, I think they’ll be prepared to shift heaven and earth to secure his services.

“So that’s something they’re going to have to sit down and talk about with him in the near future. Even if it takes a big pay-rise, I think he’s earned that with the way he’s played.

“Now that the transfer window has closed, it gives them a chance to focus their efforts on getting key players tied down to new contracts. And from what I hear and what I’ve seen, he’s happy at Palace, so I don’t think there will be any issues on that front.”

Mateta has become crucial at Crystal Palace

There was once a time when Mateta looked destined to bow out with a whimper at Crystal Palace, but then everything seemed to click for the Frenchman. Those struggles are now, of course, long behind him and almost absurd to consider a possibility, such is his importance to Oliver Glasner’s side.

From Selhurst Park struggles, Crystal Palace could now become the victim of Mateta’s success as interest in his signature grows and his current contract continues to tick down.

The likes of Nottingham Forest have already been tipped for a summer move, but Palace must simply keep hold of their star man. With 10 goals to his name and counting this season, Mateta has picked up where he left off in the previous campaign to cement his place as the man in the spotlight in South London.

Each of the IPL’s ten highest totals came from sides batting first, and eventually proved match-winning by varying margins

ESPNcricinfo staff16-Mar-201710. “Papa, you are not scoring runs”226 for 6, Kings XI Punjab v Chennai Super Kings, Qualifier 2, IPL 2014Result – Kings XI won by 24 runsKings XI edged out Super Kings in a knock-out game which is now associated with Suresh Raina’s 25-ball 87 in a chase of 227. Earlier, however, Virender Sehwag had played one of the IPL’s most destructive knocks, slamming 122 off just 58 balls, before going on to reveal how his son kept telling him “Papa, you are not scoring runs” through his lean patch that season. Sehwag’s reply to his son? “There is still time”.9. Gayle fails; the other two do the business227 for 4, Royal Challengers Bangalorev Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2016Result – Royal Challengers won by 45 runsAB de Villiers, after a Man-of-the-Match performance of 82 off 42, talked about how he was “scratchy, even in the nets”. His 157-run stand with Kohli was followed up with a late blitz by Sarfaraz Khan to take them to 227. Khan’s innings included a 28-run assault on Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s 19th over. Alas, when things really mattered in the final between the two sides, the bowler had the last laugh.8. A Miller-Maxwell special that set a new IPL record231 for 4, Kings XIv Super Kings, IPL 2014Result – Kings XI won by 44 runsAfter a steady start took them to just 69 from the first 10 overs, Glenn Maxwell and David Miller came together to put up an IPL record of 162 runs off the last ten overs, including 78 from the last five. The eventual margin is flattering for Super Kings, considering they were never in the game at any point during their chase.Virender Sehwag and David Warner added 146 in just 70 balls•AFP7. Green track? No problem231 for 4, Delhi Daredevilsv Kings XI, IPL 2011Result – Daredevils won by 29 runsSehwag and David Warner put on a show for the Feroz Shah Kotla crowd, on a green deck with enough assistance in it for the bowlers. It was a dream batting combination that proved how destructive it could be on its day. Both ended up with 77 runs, and their innings were almost overshadowed by Shaun Marsh’s spirited 95, which meant his side were in with a shout for the better part of the chase.6. When Churchy went to town232 for 2, Kings XIv Royal Challengers, Dharamsala, IPL 2011Result – Kings XI won by 111 runsThere was lightning and thunder in Dharamsala before this game, but the fireworks came from the bats of Adam Gilchrist and Shaun Marsh. The former rolled back the years and put on a display of clean hitting, which his partner described as a “privilege to watch from the other end”. Gilchrist duly followed it up with a breathtaking catch to send Gayle off and derail the Royal Challengers chase, which folded up all too soon.5. Yet another Kohli-ABD show235 for 1, Royal Challengers Bangalorev Mumbai Indians, Mumbai, IPL 2015Result – Royal Challengers won by 39 runsFor a change, The Wankhede Stadium was the theatre as Kohli and de Villiers went hell for leather against a hapless Mumbai Indians attack. Special treatment was reserved for youngsters, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, whose combined figures read 7-0-103-0. At that time, their 215-run stand was the highest in T20 history, only to be broken by the same duo a year later.Michael Hussey’s 116 kick started Chennai Super Kings’ era of dominance in the IPL•BCCI4. Mr Cricket kick starts Super Kings’ IPL dominance240 for 5, Chennai Super Kingsv Kings XI Punjab, Mohali, IPL 2008Result – Super Kings won by 33 runsThe IPL was just one game old and Brendon McCullum had just put up a performance for the ages on the opening night. Michael Hussey, more steady accumulator than T20 destructor, struck a 54-ball 116 to fulfil his captain’s goal of “putting runs on the board and pressure on Yuvraj”. In the process, he went one-up on brother David, who had ribbed him about his higher auction price. Mr Cricket 116, Bomber 0.3. Vijay announces himself on the big stage246 for 5, Chennai Super Kingsv Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2010Result – Super Kings won by 23 runsAn in-form M Vijay plundered 127 memorable runs on a track tailor-made for batting dominance. Just when things seemed like they could get no worse for Royals, he joined hands with Albie Morkel to smash 155 from the final ten overs. If there was any slim chance of Royals chasing the total down, debutant Doug Bollinger’s dream spell of 4-0-15-2 snuffed it out.2. Yet another Kohli-ABD show : Part II248 for 3, Royal Challengers Bangalorev Gujarat Lions, Bengaluru, IPL 2016Result – Royal Challengers won by 144 runsRemember the game when Kohli and de Villiers broke the IPL partnership record? This is the time when they outdid themselves, and became the first pair ever to own two partnerships of over 200 in this format. Fast bowlers, conventional legspinners, a mystery spinner – they all tried, to no avail. Royal Challengers’ bowlers joined the party, as they inflicted one of IPL’s heaviest defeats.1. When the Universe Boss hit stratospheric heights263 for 5, Royal Challengersv Pune Warriors, IPL 2013Result – Royal Challengers won by 130 runsGayle’s record-breaking assault was incredible even by his standards, as he went about cranking up gears as the innings progressed. One hit into the Bengaluru skies followed another, and by the end of it, Royal Challengers had put up T20’s highest-ever score. He even bowled an over for fun, picked up two wickets, and did a Gangnam to toast a fine day at the office. Life truly was a beach that evening for the Universe Boss.

Leeds United have yet to make any new signings during the January transfer window to aid Daniel Farke’s attempts to secure promotion from the Championship at the second attempt.

However, outgoings have already taken place, with the likes of Charlie Crew and Joe Gelhardt both leaving in loan moves for regular game time, joining Doncaster Rovers and Hull City respectively.

Wilfred Gnonto is another player who could join the pair out the door at Elland Road before the end of the month, with the Italian constantly linked with a move to Saudi Arabia in recent weeks.

It would be a huge loss selling a player who’s registered nine goal contributions in 2024/25, but money talks, which could see the hierarchy be tempted to cash in should a big offer fall their way.

Such a departure would leave a huge hole in the Whites’ attack, potentially seeing the German pursue a move for a player who’s recently popped up on their radar.

Leeds target January move for Championship star

According to Football Insider, Leeds are plotting a move for Cardiff City winger Ollie Tanner before the transfer deadline in just a couple of weeks time.

However, the Whites are not alone in their pursuit of the 22-year-old, with Burnley, Leicester City, and Southampton all also in the race for the youngster’s signature.

The report claims that his current side are reluctant to lose the winger, with the aforementioned quartet all lining up offers to land the attacker this month.

Tanner has starred for a struggling Bluebirds outfit in recent months, scoring twice and registering two assists – in what has been a real break-out year for the former Bromley talent.

It’s unclear how much any deal would set Farke and the club back this window, but it would allow the star to form an exciting partnership on either flank with one player currently plying his trade in Yorkshire.

Why Tanner would star alongside James for Leeds

Winger Dan James cost the Whites a whopping £30m during their days in the Premier League, a figure that was seen to be slightly on the pricey side at the time.

He struggled to make an immediate impact at Elland Road, but has recaptured his excellent form over the last 18 months, subsequently playing a huge role in their promotion ambitions.

The Welsh international has registered 32 combined goals and assists across all competitions since the start of last season – often being the shining light in Farke’s side in recent months.

His frightening pace and direct nature are a nightmare for any Championship defender who tries to get in his way, with potential new addition Tanner also possessing a similar skill set.

When delving into the Cardiff winger’s stats from the ongoing campaign, it’s clear why the club are pursuing a move for the 22-year-old, having the tools to provide the difference in their title charge over the coming months.

Ollie Tanner’s stats for Cardiff City in the Championship (2024/25)
Statistics (per 90)	Tally
Games played	23
Goals & assists	4
Shots taken	2.3
Successful dribbles	1.6
Dribble success rate	52%
Duels won	6.2
Touches in the opposition box	3.5
Stats via FotMob

Tanner, who’s previously been dubbed “sensational” by presenter Jason Mohammad, has managed to complete 1.6 dribbles per 90 at a completion rate of 52%, highlighting his direct nature with the ball at his feet.

The Cardiff star has also registered 3.5 touches in the opposition box per 90, producing 2.3 shots – having the attacking quality to produce the goods in the final third, offering an added threat to Farke’s side.

Such quality may cost the club a pretty penny this window, but it’s evident that he has the potential to allow the supporters to forget about Gnonto should he depart this month.

However, given the interest from elsewhere, the hierarchy will have to act quickly to avoid missing out on the talent, allowing him to star on the opposite wing to current star man James.

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da jogodeouro： A Liverpool player who “can do everything” is now reportedly expected to be out injured for a sustained period, joining Trent Alexander-Arnold on the sidelines.

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da heads bet： The Reds couldn’t be asking for a better season currently, with Arne Slot enjoying a stunning first year in charge that is threatening to become legendary in the coming months. On Thursday evening, Liverpool reached the final of the EFL Cup, beating Tottenham 4-0 at Anfield, keeping their hopes of an unprecedented quadruple alive, unlikely though it may be.

On the injury front, the Reds have enjoyed better fortunes this season, having been ravaged by fitness issues in Jurgen Klopp’s final year in charge, with Trent Alexander-Arnold the major absentee currently. He is currently battling a thigh problem picked up in the 2-0 victory away to Bournemouth last weekend.

Liverpool’s vice-captain is hoping to be fit for the crucial trip to Everton in the Premier League next Wednesday, as the leaders look to pull nine points clear of Arsenal in the table. Now, a new injury update regarding another player has emerged, though.

Liverpool youngster out injured for "weeks"

Speaking ahead of Liverpool’s trip to Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup fourth round this weekend, Slot confirmed that Tyler Morton is out injured for at least “four weeks” with a shoulder injury: “Tyler is out with an injury for a while, so that means he was maybe our sixth midfielder and James is taking that position now. Am I allowed to say? It’s his shoulder. Four weeks or longer.”

While the £12,000-a-week Morton may not be a vital player for Liverpool in league action, not having him available is still a blow given the Reds’ busy schedule in so many competitions.

For starters, the 22-year-old would likely have started at Plymouth this weekend, with Slot likely to ring the changes and give youngsters and fringe players an opportunity to shine.

Morton was linked with loan moves away from Liverpool in the January transfer window, but ended up remaining at Anfield, and it’s easy to see why their was so much interest, with Liam Rosenior once lauding him during a temporary stint at Hull City.

“Some of his play, honestly. He can do everything as a midfield player. When we were recruiting in the summer, he fits completely into the way we want to play.”

Morton will hopefully be back for the business end of the season, during which time he may be called upon, in what could be the final few months of his Liverpool career.

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Posts 1 ByAngus Sinclair Feb 7, 2025

The Englishman must surely be considering a permanent move away from the Reds at the end of the campaign, in order to be a regular elsewhere, in a move that may well suit all parties.