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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag may turn to one of his former players to bolster his squad on the left-hand side of defence following recent injuries.

What's the latest news involving Manchester United?

The Red Devils have started the Premier League campaign in mixed fashion, securing narrow victories over Wolverhampton Wanderers and Nottingham Forest sandwiched either side of an unconvincing defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, as per Sky Sports.

Nevertheless, Diogo Dalot had to deputise at left-back owing to a muscle injury to Luke Shaw. Tyrell Malacia is also sidelined due to a knock and several targets have become apparent in the final week of the window to strengthen what now appears to be a problem position at Old Trafford, as per 90min.

Chelsea have been contacted over the availability of Marc Cucurella; meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur full-back Sergio Reguilon and Barcelona veteran Marcos Alonso, who has Premier League experience from his time at Chelsea, may also emerge as alternative solutions.

Reports in Spain claim that Manchester United youngster Alvaro Fernandez could move on loan to Spanish side Granada in the coming days, which could deplete Ten Hag's options even further in the left-back department.

Brandon Williams has completed a season-long loan move to Ipswich Town and it is clear that the Red Devils need to do some further work in the market to ensure viable options are available on the left-hand side of their backline until Shaw and Malacia return from their respective injury struggles.

Ryan Bertrand, formerly of Leicester City, has been shortlisted as yet another potential candidate to join Manchester United, according to The Daily Express.

Manchester United could also even come into the question for Leicester City left-back Luke Thomas. However, the Red Devils could have an advantage in the negotiation process due to the fact the Foxes are reluctant to sell or loan him to a direct rival in the Championship, with Leeds also keen, as per The Daily Mail.

Who else could Manchester United acquire?

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has issued an update on Manchester United's state of play surrounding any potential arrivals at left-back and one familiar face who has previously worked under Ten Hag has emerged as an option, as he stated on X:

"Manchester United are still discussing internally about best option for new left back. Contacts took place today again for Cucurella, also Marcos Alonso and Reguilon remain in list. United also called to ask for conditions for Tagliafico deal, well known by Ten Hag."

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£75k-a-week earner Tagliafico is currently on the books of Ligue 1 outfit Lyon, where he has made 42 appearances for the club across all competitions, registering two goals and five assists in the process, as per Transfermarkt.

Having worked previously under Ten Hag at Ajax, Tagliafico, who was once labelled as "top-quality" in the past by pundit Noel Whelan, has demonstrated his quality in both defence and attack in the 2023/24 Ligue 1 campaign, completing an average of 2.7 clearances and 2.3 dribbles averaged out over his opening three appearances in the French top-flight, as shown on WhoScored.

Tagliafico, a World Cup winner, has enjoyed a distinguished career at the elite level and his arrival could be a timely boost for Manchester United if there is scope for any deal to be completed.

Glasgow Rangers kicked off their 2023/24 campaign in disappointing fashion as they lost 1-0 away to Kilmarnock despite a summer of change within the playing squad.

Who have Rangers signed this summer?

Michael Beale has been able to overhaul his Light Blues roster with nine signings since the end of last season but they were unable to avoid an opening day defeat this weekend.

Kieran Dowell, Dujon Sterling, Jack Butland, Cyriel Dessers, Leon Balogun, Jose Cifuentes, Sam Lammers, Abdallah Sima, and Danilo have all been brought in so far, and Sterling was the only player who was not part of the matchday team.

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After 68% possession and 18 shots on goal, the Gers were unable to find the back of the net and another new striker could be on the cards before the window slams shut as they were recently linked with an interest in Sunderland ace Ross Stewart.

How many goals has Ross Stewart scored for Sunderland?

The Scotland international has racked up an excellent 40 goals in 80 competitive appearances for the Black Cats and could form a dream partnership with Todd Cantwell at Ibrox if the club are able to bring him in this summer.

He is currently sidelined with an Achilles injury that was sustained in January and is set to miss the first few weeks of the season, but has been back out on the grass ahead of a return to full training and may not be a long-term absentee.

This means that the Gers could have him available for selection in the not-too-distant future if they snap the prolific forward up before deadline day, even if his current fitness situation is an unfortunate one.

Prior to his injury, Stewart set the Championship alight for Sunderland with an outstanding ten goals and three assists in 13 appearances, which included just 11 starts.

That came after the 6 foot 3 gem, who was once hailed as "unbelievable" by teammate Alex Pritchard, produced 26 goals in 49 League One outings for the English side throughout the 2021/22 campaign.

The 26-year-old talisman could, therefore, be a dream partner for Cantwell as he would provide the former Norwich maestro with a number nine who has the quality to consistently finish off chances, whilst also being able to create for the January arrival.

Last season, the talented technician averaged 1.3 key passes per game and created five 'big chances' for his teammates – only to be rewarded with four assists – as per Sofascore.

No Rangers striker managed more than Antonio Colak's 14 goals and Stewart's form for Sunderland over the last two seasons suggests that he has the potential to be far more lethal at the top end of the pitch if the Scottish marksman can avoid further injury issues.

The Black Cats star also created nine 'big chances' throughout the 2021/22 season from a centre-forward position, which is six more than Colak managed, and could allow Cantwell to thrive as a goalscorer from midfield, after six goals in 15 Scottish Premiership starts last term.

Malik Tillman (ten) was the only midfielder who scored more league goals for the Gers than the English wizard, which is particularly impressive when you consider that he only joined the club in January.

Therefore, Cantwell and Stewart could form a dream partnership in the final third as they are both capable of scoring and assisting goals at an impressive rate for their respective positions.

كشف اللاعب المصري السابق ومحلل شبكة “beIN SPORTS”، محمد أبو تريكة، عن أسباب تفوق مانشستر سيتي على توتنهام في المباراة التي جمعت بينهما في منافسات الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

وفاز مانشستر سيتي على نظيره توتنهام هوتسبير بنتيجة 0/2، ضمن منافسات الجولة الـ 34 المؤجلة من الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، على ملعب “توتنهام هوتسبير”.

اقرأ ايضاً.. رجل مباراة مانشستر سيتي وتوتنهام في الدوري الإنجليزي

وقال محمد أبوتريكة خلال الاستوديو التحليلي لشبكة قنوات “بي إن سبورتس”: “فيما يتعلق بصراع الدوري الإنجليزي بين مانشستر سيتي وأرسنال، أعتقد وبنسبة كبيرة أن مانشستر سيتي حسم التتويج بـ لقب الدوري”.

وأضاف أبوتريكة: “أورتيجا لعب حوالي 25 دقيقة، لكن في رأيي هو رجل المباراة، كان لديه تركيز كبير في بعض التصديات وأبرزها فرصة سون”.

وأشار أبوتريكة: “أورتيجا توقع قرار سون بالتسديد في هذه الزاوية، كان مميزاً في قراءة الهجمة مبكراً، وقرار مشاركة دوكو وأورتيجا كان نقطة التحول في المباراة”.

وأوضح قائلاً: “أحياناً قرارات المدرب لا تنال إعجاب اللاعبين، لكن جوارديولا أتخذ القرارات الصحيحة في إجراء التعديلات”.

وأردف: “خروج إيدرسون كان إجراء إحترازي من الطبيب وجوارديولا، ويجب الأخذ بعين الإعتبار حول كيفية حماية اللاعبين”. تعليق محمد ابو تريكة علي فوز مانشستر سيتي علي توتنهام وتألق اورتيجا

West Bromwich Albion have made contact over a potential loan move to sign a versatile midfielder.

What’s the latest West Brom transfer news?

The Baggies and Carlos Corebran are looking to bolster their squad even further with weeks remaining before the transfer market slams shut on September 1.

Things didn’t get off to the best of starts on the pitch in their Championship opener, falling to a 2-1 defeat at Ewood Park against Blackburn Rovers. New loan signing from Brighton & Hove Albion, attacking midfielder Jeremy Sarmiento, made his debut from the bench last weekend, and the club have also brought in centre-forward Josh Maja on a free transfer after leaving Bordeaux.

Another midfield addition appears to be of interest to the Baggies, though, with an update emerging on Borussia Monchengladbach teenager Oscar Fraulo.

Journalist Dominik Schneider took to X to share what he’s heard about Fraulo’s future. He stated that Borussia Monchengladbach are looking to loan the player out, with West Brom one of five clubs credited with an interest after the Baggies made contact over a possible transfer.

“Borussia Monchengladbach is looking for loan options for Oscar Fraulo. According to my information there are already some initial inquiries. Hannover96 + SV Darmstadt are interested. Also West Brom + Brondby + Vitesse have been in contact.”

Who is Oscar Fraulo?

Fraulo is just 19 years of age and is primarily a central midfielder who can also play as a holding or attacking midfielder, showing how he could offer plenty of versatility at The Hawthorns.

Already sponsored by Nike, Fraulo holds citizenship in both Italy and Denmark but has represented the latter of the two countries at youth level up to U20s.

The midfielder came through the youth system at FC Midtjylland and made just four senior appearances for the club before leaving for Borussia Monchengladbach in a deal worth around €2m back in 2020.

Since then, Fraulo has once again had to mainly make do with featuring at youth level and has turned out on just two occasions for Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga.

It appears as if the German side now want the player to get senior football out on loan to continue his development, though, with West Brom viewed as a possible destination.

The midfielder was named among the top 50 players to feature in the UEFA Youth League with those in the media describing him as a hard-working player.

“Fraulo is highly rated by Borussia Monchengladbach and is expected to play a key role in the club's future. Fraulo is a hard-working midfielder who is constantly looking to improve his game.”

West Brom and Corberan currently have five holding or central midfield options in Okay Yokuslu, Nathaniel Chalobah, John Swift, Alex Mowatt and Jayson Molumby, so a move for Fraulo could make sense, and by the looks of things, a deal could be one to watch.

The Baggies may need to beat a number of sides to his services, so may have to guarantee the prospect of first-team football ahead of the likes of Hannover 96, SV Darmstadt, Brondby and Vitesse.

The Pakistan board had said it did not want to renew ties until their counterparts in Afghanistan apologised for their comments after an attack in Kabul

Umar Farooq in Lahore29-Jul-2017The PCB wants an apology from the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) for its response after a bomb blast in Kabul on May 31. Ties between the boards were effectively severed in the wake of an attack that left more than 80 people dead and nearly 500 injured. But on Sunday*, after a meeting of the board, the ACB chief Atif Mashal said: “our relations with other cricket boards, including PCB, are based on mutual respect and national interests and we do not see the need for an apology”Soon after the blast two months ago, ACB tweeted that it was cancelling “agreed terms of mutual cricketing relationship” with its Pakistan counterpart. And the issue escalated when the ACB, in an expanded statement, blamed Pakistan for the attack, saying that no agreement could be “valid in a country where terrorists are housed and provided a safe haven”.”One day, their chairman [Mashal] met me and was very positive about having good relations,” Shaharyar Khan, the PCB chairman, said in Lahore. “But next day he gave an extremely political statement about Pakistan, so then we told them that we don’t have anything to do with you. He later did express his regret on making the statement and had also apologised privately. But we, the board, have taken a position that until they apologise in public, we should not be reviving any cricketing ties with them.”Three days before the May 31 blast, a delegation led by Mashal had met Khan in Lahore. After lengthy discussions, the Pakistan board expressed its willingness to provide Afghanistan with venues for training and conditioning camps, and laid the groundwork for Pakistan’s youth and senior teams to play reciprocal tours. Both boards had agreed, in principle, to play T20 friendlies – as opposed to internationals – as part of their efforts to renew ties with each other. The matches were set to take place in Kabul and Lahore in July and August.But, following the blast, the ACB changed its stance. The PCB issued a strong response extending its sympathies to the victims of the attack, but hit back at the “baseless allegations levelled by the Afghanistan Cricket Board”. After the ACB had cancelled the itinerary, the PCB then said that the matches were simply an “informal understanding with ACB”. The Pakistan board also said that the tour was subject to conducive security conditions in Afghanistan and therefore stood cancelled due to the continuous “insecurity and instability” there.Afghanistan were recently awarded Full Member status at the ICC and are now eligible to play Test cricket. The PCB has played a lauded role in Afghanistan’s cricketing progress over the years.That rise, over the past eight years, has been steady ever since they gained ODI status in 2009 after the World Cup Qualifier in South Africa that year. That was followed by three-consecutive promotions starting from the fifth division of the World Cricket League. Over the past 12 months, Afghanistan have been fairly successful against other Full Members, securing three ODI wins over Zimbabwe and tying West Indies in an ODI series in June.*1025 GMT The story has been updated with the ACB’s response

رد ظهير أيمن الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي برشلونة، جواو كانسيلو، على انتقادات أسطورة مانشستر يونايتد، ريو فرديناند، بعد مباراة باريس سان جيرمان في دوري أبطال أوروبا.

وتلقى كانسيلو انتقادات عديدة بعد مباراة برشلونة وباريس سان جيرمان، خاصة أنه تسبب في ركلة جزاء لصالح المنافس بعد عرقلة عثمان ديمبلي داخل منطقة الجزاء.

اقرأ ايضًا.. كريستنسن يوضح حقيقة رحيله عن برشلونة في نهاية الموسم

وتحدث البرتغالي عن انتقادات فرديناند الذي وصف كانسيلو بالساذج بعد ما فعله في المباراة خلال حوار مع شبكة “ESPN”، وقال: “فرديناند كان لاعبًا رائعًا، لكنني متأكد من أنه كان يرتكب أخطاء أيضًا”.

وتابع: “كلنا نفعل ذلك، لكن وظيفته الحالية هي تحليل الأداء، يقول ما يفكر فيه، أتقبل كل الانتقادات، وبالنسبة لي أصف ما فعلته بأنه كان خطأً طفوليًا لكن هكذا سار الأمر في المباراة”.

واعترف كانسيلو في حواره بأنه تلقى رسائل تتمنى موت ابنته، وقال: “هناك تعليقات على إنستجرام تتمنى الموت لابنتي التي لم تولد بعد، رسائل مسيئة لشريكتي وابنتي، لكنني لم أعد أعرف ماذا أقول؟”.

واستمر لاعب برشلونة: “تمني موت طفل هو أمر خطير للغاية، الناس لا يفكرون بما يمر به اللاعب، نحن بشر ولدينا مشاعر، نحن متساؤون”.

Manchester United seem set to continue their summer spending, highlighting a new key position that will bolster Erik ten Hag's squad massively.

Is Sofyan Amrabat joining Manchester United?

The latest on the fresh pursuit comes via Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna, who took to Twitter to suggest that the Red Devils have made a huge step towards tempting Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina.

He would write:

"MU have made an initial verbal offer to Sofyan Amrabat's agent. Al-Ahli have also made an offer (€15M). But for now, he is not interested and is still dreaming of Liga. He prefers to stay at Fiorentina if he doesn't get a good club. Many big clubs are monitoring his situation."

Fabrizio Romano had detailed a reported price tag of around €40m (£35m) back at the start of the month, suggesting that this could end up being another lucrative deal for a side seeking to make the necessary additions to truly turn them into Premier League title challengers.

How good is Sofyan Amrabat?

Whilst the Moroccan midfield general shot to fame due to his stellar World Cup performances, the 26-year-old has actually been a consistent performer for his club during the 2022/23 campaign too, further emphasising his preparedness for a step-up such as this.

In the Serie A, his 90% pass accuracy showcases his ability to dictate the play, whilst his 1.3 tackles per game help outline his defensive security, via Sofascore. He is combative, relentless and impressively clever in the engine room, only throwing himself into tackles at the perfect moment and otherwise simply blocking the space.

With this, plus his hulking figure and unbridled physicality, it is hard not to immediately draw comparisons with Ten Hag's current enforcer, Casemiro.

Signed just last summer, the 31-year-old had an instant impact at Old Trafford, adding the necessary steel into midfield to finally allow them to take ahold of games.

In the Premier League, the Brazilian maintained a 7.21 average rating, buoyed by his 79% pass accuracy, 3.2 tackles and 2.1 clearances per game, via Sofascore. His solidity was exactly what was needed to allow Ten Hag's philosophy to shine.

Whilst he is not getting any younger, the similarities between these figures and Amrabat's World Cup campaign should make for pleasant viewing, given he could now be chosen as his successor.

Across seven games in their historic run to the semi-final, his 6.83 average rating perhaps belied his importance. He would record an 85% pass accuracy but saw his tackles rise to 2.3 per game, and his clearances to 1.4 per game, via Sofascore.

Such displays even led journalist Carlo Garganese to claim: "Amrabat the best centre midfielder in the tournament. MONSTER."

Should he choose to move to Manchester now, he could enjoy a few solid years under the tutelage of such a legendary midfielder, before eventually taking his place as the former Real Madrid stopper moves on.

Especially considering One-Versus-One helps to draw further comparisons between the two, as they rank similarly for fouls per 90 (1.85 v 2.33), passes into final third per 90 (8.69 v 9.71) and challenges won per 90 (37.81 v 38.23). He could easily slip in as the disruptive, progressive and defensive hero that is needed within such a system.

Casemiro could then leave safe in the knowledge that his presence helped underpin Ten Hag's regime and offered the necessary platform for their return to the Champions League and subsequent successes.

If Amrabat enjoys half as successful a career as the one the ageing general has had, then this will prove to be an extremely fruitful signing for Manchester United.

West Bromwich Albion missed out on the Championship play-offs by just three points as they finished ninth in the table at the end of the 2022/23 campaign.

Carlos Corberan now has the summer transfer window to bolster his squad with the aim of competing for promotion to the Premier League next season.

One area in which the Spanish head coach may look to strengthen in is the forward department. No Baggies player managed more than seven goals and Karlan Grant, in particular, endured a difficult year in front of goal.

The former Huddersfield gem only scored three goals in 31 Championship matches for the club and the service to him was not the issue as he missed nine 'big chances'.

Corberan could land an upgrade on the profligate dud by signing Jerry Yates in the coming weeks, as both players are strikers who can also play on either flank.

How did Jerry Yates perform last season?

Despite Blackpool's relegation from the second tier, the 26-year-old marksman enjoyed an excellent campaign for the Tangerines and his form suggests that the potential is there for him to be a superb addition to West Brom's squad.

Yates, who is a reported £4m transfer target for the Baggies, plundered 14 goals in 41 league appearances, whilst he only missed eight 'big chances'.

The English finisher proved himself to be a reliable goalscoring option at that level, which is something Corberan did not have in his roster last term.

He scored twice as many goals as any member of the Spaniard's side and almost five times more than Grant, who played out wide or through the middle, produced. This means that the 5 foot 9 dynamo could, therefore, provide the club with a huge attacking boost.

Along with his predatory instincts in the final third, the £6.1k-per-week hotshot also showcased his creative ability with four assists and nine 'big chances' created for his teammates.

Meanwhile, Daryl Dike was the only Baggies no9 with at least one assist as Grant failed to create a single 'big chance' or register any assists in the Championship.

Yates' 0.8 key passes per match would place him in the top five performers for West Brom and above every other centre-forward at the club, which means that he provided his fellow attackers with more opportunities in front of goal.

These statistics suggest that the Blackpool ace, who was lauded as "immense" by journalist Sean McGinlay, would be a significant upgrade on Grant due to the threat he poses at the top end of the pitch as a goal scorer and creator.

حقق منتخب مصر الفوز اليوم الجمعة بهدف دون رد على حساب نيوزيلندا في دور نصف النهائي من كأس عاصمة مصر.

لعبت المواجهة على ملعب العاصمة الإدارية في الظهور الأول للمدرب الوطني حسام حسن كمدرب لمنتخب الفراعنة.

وسقط إمام عاشور على أرضية الملعب بعد التحام قوي مع مدافع المنتخب النيوزيلندي في الدقيقة 25، ليقرر حسام حسن المدير الفني استبداله والدفع بحمدي فتحي.

وغادر إمام عاشور الملعب في نوبة بكاء شديدة من قوة الإصابة التي تعرض لها على مستوى الكتف.

وسجل مصطفى محمد هدف مصر الأول والوحيد في اللقاء في الدقيقة 29 من ضربة جزاء احتسبها الحكم لصالح إمام عاشور بعد العودة لتقنية الفار.

وتستضيف مصر بطولة كأس عاصمة مصر، خلال فترة التوقف الدولي الحالي الخاص بشهر مارس، وذلك ضمن سلسلة مباريات الاتحاد الدولي فيفا.

طالع | الاتحاد الدولي يعلن إدراج بطولة العاصمة الإدارية في برنامج (سلسلة الفيفا)

وتقام البطولة بنظام مباراتين لنصف النهائي والفائزان يلتقيان في المباراة النهائية، حيث يلعب منتخب مصر أمام الفائز من تونس وكرواتيا في النهائي.

ويتواجه منتخب نيوزيلندا مع الخاسر من لقاء كرواتيا وتونس في مباراة تحديد المركز الثالث والرابع يوم 25 مارس.

تقام مواجهة تونس وكرواتيا في العاشرة مساء السبت الموافق 23 مارس على استاد القاهرة الدولي. هدف مباراة مصر ونيوزيلندا في كأس عاصمة مصر

Manchester United appear to hold an advantage in their pursuit of Inter goalkeeper Andre Onana as Erik ten Hag eyes his first summer signing.

What’s the latest on Andre Onana to Manchester United?

According to The Guardian, Onana would favour a move to United this summer over joining Chelsea, who are also keen on the Cameroonian.

Inter are demanding a fee in the region of £50m, and with the added benefit of playing in the Champions League group stages next term, it’s no wonder that the Old Trafford side appear to be his preferred choice.

Could Manchester United sign Andre Onana?

Signing a new ‘keeper is certainly at the forefront of Ten Hag’s mind, especially with the uncertainty surrounding David De Gea and his future.

The Spaniard may find himself on the bench more often next season as Ten Hag appears to be searching for a new No 1, and if he does sign an extended contract, the 32-year-old may have to reduce his staggering £375k-per-week salary that he currently earns.

Onana enjoyed an excellent season for the Serie A side, helping them reach a first Champions League final since 2010 while claiming the Coppa Italia for a second year in succession.

During the stunning run to the final of Europe’s premier club competition, the 27-year-old conceded only 0.8 goals per game, keeping eight clean sheets from 13 matches and making 3.6 saves per game – a success rate of 81%.

These performances meant he ranked first out of the Inter squad in terms of overall rating (7.41/10) via Sofascore, and although his side were defeated in the final by Manchester City, it took a solitary Rodri goal to settle the tie.

Pep Guardiola even lavished praise upon the former Ajax star before the game, describing the player as “exceptional with his feet” – and his distribution abilities could make him fit into Ten Hag’s side with ease.

Indeed, over the past year, Onana ranks in the top 11% across Europe’s big five leagues for touches per 90 (43.81) while also ranking in the top 10% for passes attempted per 90 (35.46), suggesting that not only is he comfortable in possession of the ball, he can also pass out often from the back to generate attacks.

He may cost around £50m, but Ten Hag must make his move for the shot-stopper as soon as possible. With the Red Devils facing stiffer competition next term due to the Champions League gracing the Old Trafford pitch once more, it’s evident that improving their goalkeeping options could be vital, and Onana could be a wonderful acquisition.