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This season has not gone to plan for Arsenal at all.
Mikel Arteta’s side may be second in the Premier League, but they sit six points off Liverpool, who have a game in hand, were knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester United and look set to go out of the League Cup at the hands of Newcastle United.
While injuries have certainly played their part in the club’s lacklustre form, poor finishing has arguably been just as much of a problem, especially in the domestic cup competitions.
So, recent reports linking the club to an incredibly exciting young attacker is undoubtedly good news, especially when the player in question has won comparisons to Nicolas Anelka in the past.
Arsenal's hunt for a new forward
The big news breaking this afternoon concerns Ollie Watkins. The Aston Villa forward notably scored against the Gunners a couple of weekends ago and he could now be on the move to the Emirates Stadium.
The Daily Mail’s Sami Mokbel claims that a move has been launched to seal a move for the Villa striker late in the window and that they are pushing to clinch his signature. That said, an initial offer has been rejected.
He’s not the only forward player on Arsenal’s radar in the remaining days of the window…
Indeed, according to a recent report from journalist Graeme Bailey, Arsenal are one of several clubs that intermediaries of Mathys Tel have approached.
Mathys Tel for Bayern Munich
Bailey has revealed that, alongside the Gunners, Manchester United and North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur have been contacted since the 19-year-old prodigy decided he wanted to leave Bayern Munich before the window slams shut next month.
The report names a long list of other European clubs who have also been contacted and made aware of the situation, including Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan and Napoli but does not mention how much the youngster might cost.
Mathys Tel
However, stories from earlier this week claimed that an offer in the region of £40m could be enough to get him out of Baveria, and while that is a lot of money for a teenager, his immense potential could render it value for money down the line for Arsenal, especially as he’s already been compared to Anelka.
Why Tel could be Anelka 2.0
So, it’s certainly a bold claim to make, but it’s worth examining how Tel could be Arsenal’s next Anelka and where the comparison came from in the first place.
Well, in this instance, it has stemmed from respected football analyst Ben Mattinson, who just a few days ago described the youngster as a “deadly finisher with the leadership/personality to deliver in big moments” and that it was this combined with the fat he could play as a nine or inside forward that “reminds me of Anelka.”
Now, while he didn’t stay at Arsenal for as long as many fans would have liked, that does sound an awful lot like the French goalscorer, who also moved to N5 as a teenager, joining Arsène Wenger’s continental revolution at just 17 years old for £500k in February 1997.
He didn’t play much football in his first six months at Highbury, but by the end of his first full season, in the 97/98 campaign, he had racked up a brilliant haul of nine goals and seven assists in 40 games, and when he left the club for Real Madrid in the summer of 1999 for a whopping £31.5m, he did so with a record of 28 goals and 14 assists in 90 games for the club.
It might seem like a lot to expect Tel to match his compatriot’s impact at the club if he were to complete his own winter move this year, but on top of the raw ability Mattinson said he has, he’s also got the underlying numbers to suggest that is possible.
Tel’s FBref scout report
Statistics
Per 90
Percentile
Goal-Creating Actions
0.88
Top 3%
Successful Take-On %
55.6%
Top 3%
Pass Completion %
83.3%
Top 4%
Crosses into the Penalty Area
0.62
Top 8%
Assists
0.35
Top 10%
Shots on Target
1.32
Top 13%
Successful Take-Ons
1.32
Top 13%
Total Shots
3.17
Top 15%
All Stats via FBref for the last 365 days
For example, FBref, which compares players in similar positions in Europe’s top five leagues, the Champions League and the Europa League, places the Bayern “machine,” as dubbed by Mattinson, in the top 3% of attacking midfielders and wingers for goal-creating actions and successful take-on percentage, the top 6% for pass completion percentage, the top 8% for crosses into the penalty area, the top 10% for assists and more, all per 90.
When you add that to that fact that he was able to score ten goals and provide six assists in just 41 appearances, totalling 1406 minutes, for FC Hollywood last season, it starts to become much easier to understand the comparisons to the former French superstar.
Ultimately, Arsenal require attacking reinforcements this month, and while it is a lot of money to spend on a teenager, they should do all they can to sign Tel, as he might just be their new Anelka.
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Plays of the day from the third match of the ODI tri-series, between Australia and South Africa at Providence
Firdose Moonda07-Jun-2016Technology not needed and not usedAustralia had the opportunity to make first use of the Decision Review System when Josh Hazlewood had an appeal against Hashim Amla in the first over. Hazlewood delivered a full fourth ball of the over, which moved in as the others had, and struck the opener in front of leg stump. Umpire Joel Wilson probably thought it was going down leg and gave it not out. Had he thought it was clipping and given it out, he would have been just as correct. Replays showed that a major chunk of the ball would have gone on to hit leg stump and that Wilson’s on-field call – whatever it was – would have stood. Luckily for Amla it was not out. Luckily for Australia, they did not ask for the review.Technology needed and used Four overs later, Hazlewood was asking questions around the pads with a full length. He got one to curl into Quinton de Kock, who missed the flick and subsequently ran a leg bye. Umpire Wilson gave it as runs, even as Hazlewood appealed. Steven Smith decided to ask for the third umpire to have another look. Several replays revealed two noises but with no evidence of an inside edge, they seemed to come from the ball hitting the front pad and then the back one. Ball tracking showed it would have gone on to hit the stumps. Still, the evidence was scant and the South African dressing room thought so as they crowded around to peer at a television screen. When Wilson’s call was overturned, all of them, including coach Russell Domingo, demonstrated their disbelief but de Kock had to go.Technology not needed but used South Africa were in early trouble and their top-scorer from the opening match, Rilee Rossouw, was given out to a Nathan Lyon delivery by Umpire Richard Illingworth. Rossouw called for a review even though he looked out, with the ball straightening and striking him in front of off stump as he pushed forward and missed. The tracker revealed he was as out and Illingworth was vindicated.Forget technology – out is out In the second over of the chase, another batsman’s pads were rapped. Wayne Parnell, making his return after 11 months out of the national team, delivered a full, straight ball that jagged back and hit David Warner in front of leg. It was given out and Warner decided it would stay out. He walked off without even considering the review – which would likely have been umpire’s call – to give South Africa an early breakthrough, setting the tone for the rest of the innings.Beginner’s (bad) luck In his first appearance for South Africa, chinaman bowler Tabraiz Shamsi got the biggest endorsement a new player could ask for when AB de Villiers decided to review his first appeal. Shamsi believed the second ball he bowled, to Aaron Finch – a flat, ripping legbreak which pitched outside off and struck him in front of off – would have gone on to hit the stumps and de Villiers agreed. The ball was turning so much that initially it seemed it would miss leg stump, but replays showed the ball to be clipping. It was South Africa’s most convincing review of the game, even though it was unsuccessful. Beginner’s good luck Shamsi did not have to wait long to get his first wicket. Three balls later, Shamsi delivered another leg break, around middle stump, to Glenn Maxwell and it seemed to be missing leg but Umpire Wilson did not think so. He sent Maxwell on his way and Shamsi into celebration. A review would only have spoilt his mood as replays showed the ball was missing leg stump.
Stats highlights from the first day’s play of the third Test between Australia and West Indies at the SCG
Bharath Seervi03-Jan-20165 Spinners who have taken 100 or more Test wickets in Australia. The latest addition to this list is Nathan Lyon, who took his 100th Test wicket in Australia when he dismissed Kraigg Brathwaite.32 Overs bowled by Lyon on the first day at the SCG – the most by a spinner on the first day of a Test in Australia since 2010. The previous best was Graeme Swann’s 29 overs on the first day of the Adelaide Test in 2010. Overall, there are only five instances when a spinner has bowled more overs than Lyon in a day’s play of a Test in Australia since 2010. Lyon himself had sent down 35 overs on the fifth day of the Adelaide Test against South Africa in 2012, the most on the list.6 Fifty-plus scores in away Tests for Kraigg Brathwaite, including his 85 in this innings. The knock is also his second fifty of the series: he had made 94 in the second innings of the Hobart Test. Brathwaite has made 844 runs at 32.46 in Tests outside the West Indies, two more than he has made at home. Overall, this was Brathwaite’s 12th fifty-plus scores in Tests. He has scored 1686 runs at 34.40 so far in the format.2006The last time Australia played with two frontline spinners in a Test at SCG – Shane Warne and Stuart MacGill against South Africa. The spin pair took only six wickets between them in that Test. Australia are playing this Test with Nathan Lyon and Steve O’Keefe. Incidentally, spinners have averaged 47.78 at this venue in Tests since 2006, the second worst average among all venues that have hosted at least five Tests.65 Runs by Marlon Samuels in his last nine Test innings, including the 4 he scored in West Indies’ first innings in Sydney. The highest he has managed in these innings is 19. In his previous nine innings before the slump, he had accumulated 380 runs with a century and two fifties. This is also the longest he has gone in Tests without a fifty-plus score. Before this, he had an eight-innings streak – between April 2003 and November 2005 – when he did not score a single fifty. He was also run-out for the first time in 114 innings on Sunday.2013 The previous instance of West Indies scoring 100 runs before losing their second wicket in an away Test. A 91-run stand for the second wicket in this innings at SCG ensured that West Indies had scored 100 runs before they lost their second wicket. This innings was the first time in ten away Tests and 18 innings that they managed to put 100 runs on the board before losing their second wicket. The previous instance when they recorded this statistic in any Test came last year in the second innings in Grenada against England, 15 innings and eight Tests ago.3 Partnerships between 90 and 99 runs for West Indies in this series, including the 91-run stand between Kraigg Brathwaite and Darren Bravo in the first innings of this Test. Bravo has been part of all three stands. He had a 99-run partnership with Kemar Roach in Hobart and added 90 runs with Carlos Brathwaite in Melbourne. Only in two previous series, irrespective of number of matches, have West Indies had more partnerships in the nineties .
Ashes-bound spinner takes 3 for 16 as Bears edge past Northants in low-scorer
ECB Reporters Network09-Jun-2023
Moeen Ali celebrates a wicket with team-mates•Getty Images
Birmingham Bears returned to winning ways in the Vitality Blast with a 30-run victory over Northamptonshire Steelbacks in a low-scoring contest on a turning track at Edgbaston.Spinners dominated as the Bears, having chosen to bat, were bowled out for 137 in 18.5 overs after left-arm wristspinner Freddie Heldreich continued his excellent Blast campaign with a career-best 4 for 27. Heldreich took a wicket in each of his four overs as only Sam Hain (35 from 31 balls) and Alex Davies (32 from 18) passed 15 for the home side.The Steelbacks reply was then even more emphatically smothered – 107 for 9 from 20 overs – by the four-pronged home spin attack. Dan Mousley took 3 for 14 and Moeen Ali 3 for 16 to help his side to their first win in four attempts under his leadership before he now leaves to join England’s squad ahead of next week’s Ashes opener.Davies supplied the Bears with a punchy and, it was to prove, priceless start despite quickly losing two partners. Rob Yates lifted Tom Taylor to deep square leg and Moeen’s unproductive batting return to the Bears was completed when he skied David Willey to mid-off. The England player departs for Test duty on the back of 48 runs in four Blast knocks.Davies perished in pursuit of his third six when Saif Zaib took a well-judged catch on the rope in front of the Hollies Stand off Heldreich. That was the spinner’s fourth ball – he struck another big blow with his tenth which Glenn Maxwell, having hit the previous ball into the Hollies, chipped tamely to extra cover.Heldreich’s 17th delivery inflicted further damage when Mousley missed an attempted pull and fell lbw and when his 19th ousted Chris Benjamin, to another well-judged catch by Zaib at deep mid-wicket, the Bears were 93 for 6. As so often, the burden of responsibility fell on Hain and when he was bowled, making room to cut Zaib, a moderate total was assured.The Steelbacks found the going even tougher against the twirlers, notably Mousley who took two crucial wickets for eight in his first two overs. The 21-year-old bowled Chris Lynn and Josh Cobb either side of taking a fine catch in the deep to remove the dangerous Emilio Gay off Maxwell.Moeen then struck twice as Willey edged behind and Lewis McManus heaved to deep midwicket where the effervescent and ubiquitous Mousley took the catch. After ten overs, the Steelbacks had stuttered to 50 for 5 with 88 needed from the last ten.Scoring at that rate in such conditions was out of the question. Zaib and Taylor nurdled 29 from 30 balls but Mousley returned to the attack to have Taylor caught at extra cover and Danny Briggs hit James Sales’ middle stump to collect his 249th T20 wicket.A quest for 63 from the last five overs was hopeless. Zaib (25 from 29 balls) was bowled behind his legs sweeping at Moeen and the Steelbacks subsided swiftly under the shimmering mosaic of pinks, oranges and ochres in the dazzling iridescence of a Birmingham sunset.
da stake casino： Well, it looks like David Moyes is gearing up to make a stunning return to Goodison Park for the final months of the Everton Stadium’s journey.
da esport bet： How poetic. However, Moyes has been targetted by The Friedkin Group due to his expertise and track record with struggling Premier League outfits, leading West Ham United to European glory in similar conditions back in December 2019. That, incidentally, was also the 61-year-old’s second stint with the Hammers.
You’d think that the Scotsman would be seeking assurances in the transfer market this month as he looks to steer away from the negative football that Sean Dyche employed before his dismissal, all the while keeping a strong and structured base.
Up front, Dominic Calvert-Lewin has flattered to deceive this term and has gone 15 top-flight matches without a goal or assist. With Armando Broja’s fitness levels raising question, it’s crucial that a new forward is signed.
Everton's striker search
Everton supporters have celebrated 15 goals in the Premier League this season, making it the second-lowest return in the division and worthy of a final place in the bottom three.
Premier League 24/25 – Fewest Goals Scored
Rank
Club
Goals scored
15.
Man Utd
23
15=
Leicester
23
17.
Crystal Palace
21
18.
Ipswich
20
19.
Everton
15
20.
Southampton
12
Stats via Premier League
The hope is that Moyes can maintain the defensive security that has been a staple of Dyche’s style while rekindling the Toffees’ attacking verve, and he could achieve that through a new forward: namely, Georges Mikautadze.
Toward the end of December, French outlet Foot Mercato revealed that Everton are one of the clubs in the running for Lyon’s Mikautadze, who joined the club from divisional rivals Metz for joined the club from divisional rivals Metz for €18m (£15m) last summer but could be made transferrable due to the stricken club’s financial issues.
The return of Moyes might convince the Georgia international – who has scored seven goals in all competitions this season – to make the somewhat risky move to Merseyside, not least because he could be the Scottish manager’s next version of Jarrod Bowen.
Mikautadze could be Moyes' next Jarrod Bowen
When Moyes returned to east London in December 2019, he didn’t leave it long until he forked out £22m for Hull City’s Bowen, viewing the versatile forward as the perfect mid-season signing option to lift West Ham away from the relegation fodder.
Bowen now captains the Irons and scored the winning goal as they won the Conference League in 2023, posting 107 goal contributions across 223 appearances in total. He’s been praised as a West Ham “legend” by presenter Tom Rennie.
Mikautadze could be Everton’s talisman in the same vein as the Three Lions star, for he ranks among the top 12% of forwards across Europe’s top five leagues over the past year for progressive passes, the top 8% for progressive carries and the top 4% for successful take-ons per 90, as per FBref, emphasising his own dynamic skill set.
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Let’s look at how that compares with Bowen’s own metrics within the same parameters. The 28-year-old ranks among the top 12% for assists, the top 14% for shot-creating actions, 4% for progressive carries and the top 14% for successful take-ons per 90.
A menace at Euro 2024 with Georgia, the 24-year-old Mikautadze – who, like Bowen, can operate on flanks or through the middle – scored three goals from four matches, also creating five key passes and completing seven dribbles, as per Sofascore.
With Lyon in the trenches, he does have some experience in battling through adversity, but this dynamic and positionally flexible talent carries the same kind of mechanics as Bowen – and Moyes knows a thing or two about getting the best out of such a profile.
With the aforementioned Calvert-Lewin struggling to fire and out of contract this summer, such an addition could be crucial to Moyes’ hopes of success back at Goodison.
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Maiden ton for Hackney but NSW end one of their worst-ever Shield seasons winless after South Australia held on for a draw
AAP and ESPNCricinfo staff17-Mar-2023
Ryan Hackney celebrates his maiden first-class century•Getty Images
South Australia’s push for an unlikely winning run-chase turned into a game of survival with the Redbacks ultimately hanging for a draw in their final-round Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales in Adelaide.Set a challenging 386 from 87 overs for victory at Karen Rolton Oval, South Australia ended at 290 for 7. The Redbacks were in the contest at five wickets down, and with 144 required from the final 20 overs, but the dismissal of captain Jake Lehmann forced the home side to bat for a draw.The result means South Australia finished ahead of Tasmania in fourth on the Shield standings but means New South Wales have gone through the season winless for the first time since the competition became a home and away 10-game season in 1982-83.Daniel Drew scored 84 at No.3, completing an excellent match having made 85 in the first innings, as South Australia built slowly after a relatively cautious start.Lehmann kept the run rate high, scoring 74 from 83 balls, following on from his first innings century, while Liam Scott made 40 only to be undone by a stunning catch at square leg by Blake MacDonald off Ben Dwarshuis. Scott smoked a pull shot only for MacDonald to pluck it one-handed diving full length to his right.Lehmann was adjudged lbw off Chris Green, before Harry Nielsen and Nathan McAndrew ensured the home side secured a draw.Earlier, New South Wales batted for seven overs during the morning, before declaring at 247 for 3. Young opener Ryan Hackney was the only wicket to fall but not before he completed his maiden first-class century. He slept overnight on 98 not out but found the extra two runs for his first Sheffield Shield century before falling for 102.
The Real Madrid ace carried the team all evening, and he was rewarded as his stunning strike at the death sealed all three points
A moment of pure magic from Vinicius Junior lifted Brazil to a thrilling 2-1 victory over Colombia in CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying on Thursday. The Real Madrid star played a key role in the opener and sealed the win with a stunning late strike.
However, the night wasn’t without setbacks, as injuries to midfielder Gerson and goalkeeper Alisson added to manager Dorival Junior’s growing list of absentees, which already includes Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, and Neymar Jr.
Brazil struck first just six minutes in when Raphinha converted from the penalty spot after Vinicius was brought down by Daniel Munoz. The Selecao would suffer a blow after 28 minutes, however, as Gerson was forced off with an injury, replaced by Newcastle’s Joelinton. Just before halftime, Colombia capitalized on a mistake from the substitute, as James Rodríguez threaded a perfect pass to Luis Díaz, who fired home from 18 yards to level the score.
After the break, Colombia took control of possession, and the match had a scary moment in the 70th minute when Davinson Sanchez collided with Alisson, leading to a lengthy stoppage. Sanchez was stretchered off, while Alisson, after receiving medical attention, walked off and was replaced by Bento in goal.
As stoppage time stretched past 10 minutes, Brazil pushed for a winner. Guilherme Arana squandered a golden chance at the far post before Vinicius produced a moment of brilliance with just minutes to spare. Cutting in from the left, he unleashed a breathtaking 30-yard strike that soared over the defense and into the net, stunning the stadium.
With the win, Brazil surged from sixth to second in the table, now sitting on 21 points from 13 matches. They trail only Lionel Messi’s Argentina (25 points), whom they face on Tuesday in their final March qualifier.
GOAL rates Brazil’s players from Arena BRB Mane Garrincha…
AFP
Goalkeeper & Defence
Alisson (7/10):
Nothing he could do about Diaz's strike, but was as reliable as ever while on the pitch. Removed in the second half due to injury
Guilherme Arana (6/10):
Held his own on the flank defensively, but struggled progressing effectively into the final third.
Gabriel (7/10):
Really solid when playing out from the back, and a towering presence at set pieces. Picked up a needless yellow card, though.
Marquinhos (7/10):
Calm and composed on and off the ball. Didn't put a foot wrong.
Vanderson (5/10):
Struggled to get to grips with Luis Diaz for Colombia's opening goal and found it hard to contain the Liverpool ace for most of the evening.
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AFP
Midfield
Gerson (N/A):
Subbed off 28 minutes into the match due to injury.
Bruno Guimaraes (6/10):
Solid in the middle of the park as normal, but was overwhelmed at times by Colombia's press. His partnership with Joelinton felt more natural after Gerson's departure, but that was expected for the Newcastle duo.
AFP
Attack
Raphinha (8/10):
Scored his penalty well. Played out of position as a No.10, and did well to pull the strings going forward.
Vinicius Junior (9/10):
Brazil needed their star man to show up, and he absolutely did. He drew the penalty for the opening goal and smacked home the winner with minutes to spare.
Joao Pedro (5/10):
The Brighton man got little to no service but his hold-up play was decent at times. Dorival's still to find the right striker for his system.
Rodrygo (5/10):
Showed flashes in moments, but was largely absent in attack. Not his best performance.
AFP
Subs & Manager
Joelinton (4/10):
Came into the match early due to a Gerson injury and immediately committed an error, leading to Colombia's opening goal. He recovered well in the second half, but that mistake loomed large until Vini's winner.
Matheus Cunha (5/10):
Replaced Joao Pedro, but was a ghost on the field. Completely absent.
Bento (N/A):
Replaced Alisson due to injury.
Estevao (N/A):
Subbed on late, brought life to the attack, but there was not enough time to make an impact.
Savinho (N/A):
Introduced in the 77th minute. Brought energy, but lacked a finish. Andre (N/A):
Replaced Guimaraes late on. Adapted fast to the tempo of the match. Wesley (N/A):
Subbed on late and had a decent chance but fired it over the bar.
Dorival Junior (5/10):
He has yet to solve Brazil’s issues up front. Joao Pedro and Matheus Cunha struggled, and Neymar's absence remains a glaring void. The attack lacked cohesion, with Vinicius’ late magic masking an otherwise uninspired performance. While Brazil’s win was deserved over the course of the 100+ minutes, it wasn’t a complete display. That all being said, it's a victory that's secured a vital three points to provide crucial momentum heading into Tuesday’s clash.
In what would be one of the most shocking moves of 2025, Manchester City have reportedly opened talks with the representatives of a Premier League title rival’s player in an attempt to land a Raheem Sterling repeat.
Man City transfer news
For the first time since Pep Guardiola’s debut campaign, Manchester City are in need of a host of reinforcements. From an ageing backline to similar issues in midfield, the Premier League champions must turn towards the transfer window in 2025 if they want to prevent their recent blip from becoming a gradual fade away from the title picture.
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With that said, it’s no surprise that the Citizens have been linked with Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes in recent weeks. The Brazilian midfielder would be an instant upgrade on Ilkay Gundogan, whose return included plenty of sentiment, but ultimately failed to make the positive impact that City had hoped.
The German, now 34 years old, is past his best and among the players that City will need to replace when they get the opportunity to do so. And Guimaraes isn’t the only Premier League talent that they could turn to in terms of reinforcements.
According to CaughtOffside, Manchester City have opened shock talks with Trent Alexander-Arnold over a potential move to the Etihad Stadium when his current £180,000-a-week Liverpool contract expires in the summer.
Trent Alexander-Arnold for Liverpool
To say that the move would shock the Premier League would be an understatement. Alexander-Arnold would likely have a strained relationship with Liverpool fans if he decided to move to Real Madrid, but a move to Man City would end that relationship entirely.
He wouldn’t be the first to swap Anfield for the Etihad, as a certain Raheem Sterling did the same in the summer of 2015, with City splashing out a reported £49m to sign the Liverpool winger, who went on to enjoy incredible success under Guardiola.
Despised by the Reds ever since, Sterling is a prime example of what Alexander-Arnold may have to prepare himself for if he completed such a move.
"Fantastic" Alexander-Arnold would reach new level under Guardiola
Throughout history, there are several examples of dream partnerships which the world of football never quite got to see play out on the pitch, with Steven Gerrard and Jurgen Klopp near the top of that list.
And by the end of his career, the world of football may well be left wondering just how Alexander-Arnold would have excelled under Guardiola unless he shocks the rest of English football this summer.
The England international is undoubtedly one of the best right-backs in Premier League history and we’ve already seen how the detail of Arne Slot’s tactical approach has created a new version of the Liverpool star.
So there’s no telling just how much Alexander-Arnold would evolve under the guidance of one of football’s greatest minds in Guardiola.
Dubbed “fantastic” by former Liverpool manager Klopp last season, it feels unlikely that Alexander-Arnold would shatter Liverpool hearts to such a degree at this stage, but he certainly has a decision to make in the coming months.
da winzada777： Sunderland’s sporting director has delivered an exciting update on the Black Cats’ January transfer plans.
Sunderland struggling
da blaze casino： After a storming start to the season that saw them win nine of their first 12 games in the Championship, Regis Le Bris’ side are now without a win in six. After drawing five in a row, they were most recently beaten 1-0 by league leaders Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
Speaking after the defeat to the Blades, Le Bris said: “How can we dominate a strong team like that and still lose in the end? It’s incredibly frustrating.”
Sunderland winger Patrick Roberts.
The Frenchman also highlighted the area that he feels his side needs to improve on the most.
“We were confident and dominant, but the missing piece was finishing. Scoring a goal is my main concern right now,” he explained, adding: “It’s not just a matter of luck; we need to focus on the small details, work hard, and find solutions.”
Speakman: "We have to be optimistic"
The solution to Sunderland’s recent problems could come in the form of some new arrivals in the January transfer window. The Black Cats have recently been linked with a number of players, including Celtic wonderkid Daniel Cummings, Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Sam Tickle and Peterborough United winger Kwame Poku, and fortunately for Le Bris, it appears he will indeed be given money to spend after the New Year.
Speaking with Sunderland’s media team earlier this week, the club’s sporting director Kristjaan Speakman provided a candid update on how the club intend to do business next month.
“First of all, it’s about assessing the squad. I think we’re coming from a position of strength. I think the group’s in a really good place. We’ve got loads of preparation going on.
“We’ve just got to be really diligent in the moment, able to react and action things really quickly within the month of January,” he said, before closing with 8 words which should be music to fans’ ears ahead of the winter window.
Jobe Bellingham update
While Sunderland could soon be about to recruit some new players, they could also be about to lose one very important one. According to Sky Sports in Germany, Borussia Dortmund have recently been “in contact” with midfielder Jobe Bellingham about a potential move to the Westfalenstadion, where his older brother, Jude, spent three seasons before moving to Real Madrid in the summer of 2023.
Sky said that Dortmund, and especially chief scout Sebastian Krug, still maintain a close relationship with Bellingham’s family, and that his “development is being closely monitored”.
Bellingham has been one of Sunderland’s standout players since moving to the Stadium of Light last year, catching the eye with his commanding performances in the middle of the park.