Atentados contra ônibus e episódios de violência contra as delegações de times brasileiros têm acontecido em frequência alta nos últimos anos. Só em 2022, os jogadores de Grêmio, Bahia e Paraná foram agredidos. O Flamengo passou por situações de risco, em 2019, e adotou medidas visando a segurança dos atletas, especialmente em embarques e desembarques nos aeroportos. Desde então, o clube têm optado por saídas onde não não haja qualquer contato e interação.
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O episódio que marcou a mudança logística foi em 20 de julho de 2019. Após a eliminação para o Athletico, nas oitavas da Copa do Brasil, o elenco foi cercado e intimidado, com os jogadores sendo quase agredidos. O capitão Diego foi um dos mais cobrados pelos torcedores no local, enquanto só o técnico Jorge Jesus parou para ouvir e conversar com os presentes. Dias depois, a equipe do Mister avançou na Libertadores, passando pelo Emelec (EQU) nos pênaltis, e a recepção em Salvador – palco do jogo contra o Bahia pelo Brasileirão – foi de euforia e apoio, mas de muita dificuldade para os atletas chegarem ao ônibus.
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Além da segurança, a logística adotada na “Era Jorge Jesus” também foi visando dar mais conforto e proporcionar um maior descanso e recuperação aos jogadores em meio às muitas viagens. A comissão técnica e o Mister Jorge Jesus viam importância em elevar o padrão do clube nesse aspecto.
Posteriormente, com a pandemia da Covid-19, os protocolos também foram adequados para minimizar o risco de contágio entre os jogadores. O contato mínimo com a torcida em aeroportos, contudo, segue. A interação com a torcida costuma acontecer no hotel, de maneira organizada.
Na chegada e saída do estádio – onde aconteceram os graves incidentes com as delegações de Grêmio e Bahia -, a delegação do Flamengo conta com a escolta das forças de segurança. No caso do Rio de Janeiro, é a Polícia Miliar e o BEPE (Batalhão Especializado em Policiamento de Estádio) que dão o apoio ao clube, tanto no dia das partidas quanto nas reuniões de segurança que as precedem.
Exemplo do “sucesso” da logística implementada pelo Flamengo aconteceu em fevereiro, quando torcedores foram ao Aerporto do Galeão, na Ilha do Governador, após a derrota da equipe de Paulo Sousa para o Atlético-MG, em Cuiabá, na Supercopa do Brasil. A delegação deixou o local por uma saída alternativa, evitando contato com os membros de uma torcida organizada.
أعلنت رابطة الأندية المصرية المحترفة، عن أفضل لاعب في مباراة الأهلي وبيراميدز، التي أقيمت بينهما مساء اليوم السبت، في منافسات بطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز.
وانتهت مباراة الأهلي وبيراميدز، بنتيجة التعادل الإيجابي 1-1، في اللقاء الذي أقيم ضمن مواجهات الجولة الثانية من المرحلة النهائية لبطولة الدوري.
وبهذا التعادل، تظل المنافسة مشتعلة بين الفريقين، حيث يواصل بيراميدز صدارته لجدول ترتيب الدوري المصري، برصيد 44 نقطة.
طالع | ترتيب الدوري المصري بعد تعادل الأهلي مع بيراميدز
بينما على الجانب الآخر، النادي الأهلي يحتل المركز الثاني برصيد 40 نقطة، ويظل الفارق 4 نقاط فقط بين الفريقين.
واختارت رابطة الأندية، اللاعب المغربي محمد الشيبي الظهير الأيمن لنادي بيراميدز، أفضل لاعب في المباراة.
وكان الشيبي هو من سجل هدف بيراميدز أمام الأهلي من تسديدة صاروخية من على حدود منطقة الجزاء، بينما تعادل للمارد الأحمر لاعبه أحمد رضا.
Liverpool are flying high this season, with Manchester City’s staggering collapse raising hope that the Premier League title can be lifted at Anfield. Arne Slot’s Reds are currently four points clear with a game in hand, after all.
But the season is long and winding, and the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea have kept hot on Liverpool’s heels, especially so after the Merseyside derby was called off due to adverse weather conditions last weekend.
Mohamed Salah for Liverpool
The festive period is known to foil many a hopeful Premier League team, but Liverpool will be confident in their faculty to overcome any wintry hindrances, especially with key players returning from injury.
Although the Anfield side have eclipsed expectations so far this term, there’s always room for improvement, and it might be wise for FSG to sanction some winter transfer activity.
Why Liverpool need a January signing
Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa have returned to first-team training, which has given a major boost to the fluency and rotation of Liverpool’s frontline.
But several key members of Liverpool’s defence remain sidelined, and though the midfield has been impressive this season, there’s a sense that Liverpool could do with a new part to ensure the hard-working engine room keeps purring as dreams of silver begin to become more concrete over the coming months.
Liverpool missed out on their big summer transfer target last summer, and though this hasn’t affected the midfield, the man in question would have been a wonderful addition – and he might still be.
Liverpool transfer news
As per The Times, Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi is growing accustomed to the idea of leaving the Basque Country in 2025, having rejected the concerted efforts of Richard Hughes to bring him to Anfield at the start of the 2024/25 season.
The £50m-rated Spain international’s openness to moving has again ‘alerted’ Slot and co, although he is also on Man City and Arsenal’s radar. Though Liverpool’s summer efforts will potentially hand them a boost, their Premier League rivals will be sure to present compelling cases.
Zubimendi’s decision to reject the Reds’ approach opened the door for an existing member of Slot’s squad, but there’s no reason why the pair cannot cohabit in the number six role.
What Martin Zubimendi would bring to Liverpool
So far this season, Ryan Gravenberch has started every fixture spanning Liverpool’s Premier League and Champions League campaigns, with his withdrawal after the hour mark at St. James’ Park last week making for the first minutes missed all term.
Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch
Slot clearly has a lot of trust in the dynamic, press-resistant midfielder, but he looked fatigued at Newcastle. Slot doesn’t favour Alexis Mac Allister in the deep-sitting role and Wataru Endo has scarcely featured all season, his tough-tackling style saved for late moments when Liverpool need grit.
Bringing a player of Zubimendi’s ilk could be the dimension provider that Liverpool need to achieve their lofty goals over the business months of the season.
Last term, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool were knocked out of kilter toward the final stages, burned out, and it’s paramount that the same issue does not strike twice under Slot’s wing, for the Reds are in a fantastic position to claim some silverware before the summer.
Ryan Gravenberch vs Martin Zubimendi (24/25)
Match Stats*
Gravenberch
Zubimendi
Matches (starts)
14 (14)
16 (15)
Goals
0
1
Assists
1
1
Touches*
73.8
68.1
Pass completion
89%
85%
Key passes*
0.6
0.6
Dribbles*
0.9
0.8
Ball recoveries*
5.4
4.4
Tackles + interceptions*
3.9
3.8
Total duels (won)*
5.5 (63%)
5.9 (64%)
Stats via Sofascore (* = per game)
Given that Gravenberch has been widely regarded as one of the finest midfielders on English shores this season, it’s curious to note that Zubimendi operates at a similar level over in La Liga, such is his quality, with Spain manager Luis de la Fuente even hailing him as one of “the best centre-midfielders in the world.”
It would be a fantastic deal for Liverpool to make, one that might even elevate Slot’s fledgling project to an even higher level. Who knows, perhaps it would even prove to be the Dutch coach’s own Virgil van Dijk signing.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk
The club’s towering captain has been a pillar of strength and leadership since he arrived from Southampton in January 2018, in a deal worth £75m – a world record for a defender at the time.
Before Van Dijk’s arrival, Klopp’s Liverpool were an entertaining team with an unforgiving frontline, but they lacked balance and security in the defensive third. It was a team that pulled fans from their seats but threw them back down slumped after error-stricken, authority-bereft defensive displays.
Van Dijk changed all that, rewrote the narrative and supercharged a quest toward the biggest honours. It was he who served as the transformative figure and cemented Klopp’s legacy as one of the greatest in Liverpool’s rich history.
Now, Zubimendi can do the same. The 25-year-old Spaniard is already regarded as a “world-class” player in his homeland, as Spanish football writer Alexandra Johnson has said, and is on the radar of England’s biggest and best outfits.
Like Gravenberch, he plays a loose and influential role in the centre of the field, capable of collecting and driving forward while playing balls to well-placed teammates, who can then surge into dangerous areas. Think of Mohamed Salah, arcing in from the right, finding a sharp delivery that is not only perfectly weighted but posted at the perfect time. With regularity.
Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi
He could combine with Trent Alexander-Arnold, while enhancing the qualities of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, perhaps providing the latter with more opportunities to raise his potency in front of goal.
While £50m would be a big winter outlay for FSG, it feels unreasonable to expect Gravenberch to continue without any real competition across the duration of the campaign. Imagine if the Netherlands star picks up a month-long injury in the new year. Detrimental.
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It’s a deal that needs to be completed, especially with Arsenal and City lurking. Having patiently waited to land Van Dijk after missing out in the summer of 2017, perhaps a similar scenario can also occur with regard to Zubimendi’s capture.
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Em meio à preparação para o início do Campeonato Carioca Sub-20, o Vasco entrou em campo neste sábado, emamistoso realizado no Estádio Nivaldo Pereira. O adversário foio time profissional do Porto Real, e os meninos da Colina venceram por 4 a 0. Os gols vascaínos foram marcados por Barros, Julião, de pênalti, Tavares e Paixão.
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Vale destacar que este foi o último confronto antes da estreia no Campeonato Carioca da categoria. A primeira partida da temporada será no sábado (26/3), diante do Madureira, às 10h.
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Na rodada seguinte, os meninos encaram o primeiro clássico da competição contra o Botafogo. O confronto está marcado para o dia02 de abril, sábado, às 15h, no CEFAT.
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No primeiro tempo, o sub-20 do Vasco entrou com a seguinte escalação:Cadu, Hygor, Pedro Lucas, Roger e Julião; Barros, Ray e Marlon Santos; Cachoeira, Erick Marcus e Tavares.
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Na volta do intervalo, o treinador Igor Guerra colocou em campo os seguintes jogadores:Pablo, Wesley, Kayllan, Pedro Lucas (Roger) e Kauã Lucas; Kauã Moura, Barros (Eguinaldo) e Ykaro; Paixão, Léo Guerra e Juan.
With Dinesh Karthik in red-hot form, LSG could look to target his legspin weakness and hold back Ravi Bishnoi
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Is the opening partnership a concern for Royal Challengers Bangalore?
Big pictureRoyal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants have four wins each from six games so far this season, with only net run rate separating them on the points table. With their closest contenders, the table-topping Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad, not scheduled to be in action until Saturday, this is a chance for both Royal Challengers and Super Giants to shake things up at the top of the table.Related
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Royals Challengers and Super Giants have had contrasting paths, more so on the batting front, in this IPL. Dinesh Karthik’s finishing skills have carried Royal Challengers’ otherwise shaky batting line-up, with their captain Faf du Plessis even admitting that the top order is yet to fire. As for Super Giants, their openers KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock have clicked together at the top, easing the burden on the middle order. The No.3 spot, in particular, has been a revolving door for Super Giants, with Evin Lewis, Manish Pandey, and K Gowtham all getting look-ins.The bowling attacks are more or less evenly matched, with the arrivals of Josh Hazlewood and Marcus Stoinis providing more options for Royal Challengers and Super Giants respectively.Likely XIsLucknow Super Giants: 1 KL Rahul (capt), 2 Quinton de Kock (wk), 3 Manish Pandey, 4 Ayush Badoni, 5 Marcus Stoinis, 6 Deepak Hooda, 7 Krunal Pandya, 8 Jason Holder, 9 Dushmantha Chameera, 10 Avesh Khan, 11 Ravi Bishnoi.Royal Challengers Bangalore: 1 Faf du Plessis (capt), 2 Anuj Rawat, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Glenn Maxwell, 5 Suyash Prabhudessai, 6 Shahbaz Ahmed, 7 Dinesh Karthik (wk), 8 Wanindu Hasaranga, 9 Harshal Patel, 10 Mohammed Siraj, 11 Josh Hazlewood.LIVE in the USA
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Strategy puntKarthik has been particularly brutal on any kind of pace – even Mustafizur Rahman’s grippy offcutters weren’t spared. However, he hasn’t been as strong against wristspin, so there is a case for Super Giants to hold back at least an over of Ravi Bishnoi for Karthik.Since 2020, Karthik has managed only 42 off 47 balls against right-arm wristspinners while being dismissed seven times in 14 T20 innings. Bishnoi hasn’t dismissed Karthik yet in 20 balls but has conceded just 25 runs.Stats that matter Jason Holder seems to enjoy playing against Royal Challengers. He has taken two or more wickets three times in five innings against them. In all, he has picked up nine wickets in five innings against them at an average of 14.33 and economy rate of 7.58. Glenn Maxwell has dismissed Rahul twice in four T20 innings while giving up just 20 runs off 18 balls. Karthik’s first-ten-balls strike rate of 214 is the best among batters with a minimum of 75 runs this season. Super Giants (8.61) and Royal Challengers (7.86) have the worst and third-worst economy rates in the powerplay in IPL 2022. Avesh Khan has bagged five wickets each in the powerplay and death in IPL 2022. T Natarajan is the only other bowler with at least five wickets each in these two phases.
O Palmeiras está classificado para a semifinal do Campeonato Paulista. Entretanto, após a vitória por 2 a 0 sobre o Ituano, na quarta-feira (24), no Allianz Parque, o técnico Abel Ferreira fez questão de minimizar o favoritismo do Verdão, que continua invicto na competição e possui outros recordes, como a menor média de gols sofridos na história.
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– Tem equipes que tiram mais que nós. Que tem jogadores mais experientes do que nós. Treinadores mais experientes que eu. Eu sempre disse, nossa prioridade não era o Paulista, era a Recopa (Sul-Americana), o Mundial de Clubes. E há equipes que tem muita mais pressão e responsabilidade de ganhar essa competição do que o Palmeiras. Mas uma coisa é certa, o Palmeiras quando entra em uma competição, é para ganhar.
Para justificar a sua fala, o treinador que conquistou os corações palmeirenses com mantras, lançou um novo bordão na entrevista coletiva: ‘o trabalho duro não nos garante vitórias, mas sem trabalho duro não se ganhar nada.’
– Não sei se vou ganhar (o título paulista). Acho piada quando às vezes vocês (jornalistas) querem adivinhar o futuro. Ninguém consegue garantir quem vai ganhar o Paulista. E isso nem me preocupa. O que me preocupa é amanhã acordar, trabalhar e organizar os meus jogadores.
Sobre a partida, Abel destacou a importância de marcar um gol logo no primeiro lance, no caso o pênalti convertido por Raphael Veiga aos dois minutos de partida.
-Quando os jogos estão muito encaixados, os gols alteram a coisa. Está no subconsciente do jogador, quem jogou futebol sabe do que estou falando. Há uma relação de quem está a perder ou está a ganhar. E entramos muito fortes, procurando resolver o mais rápido possível o jogo. Tínhamos a obrigação de ganhar porque somos melhores.
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وجه أيمن يونس لاعب الزمالك الأسبق، التهنئة للجهاز الفني ولاعبي القلعة البيضاء، بعد الفوز على حرس الحدود، بهدفين دون مقابل، وذلك خلال المباراة التي أقيمت اليوم ببطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز.
وأقيمت المباراة بين الفريقين على استاد برج العرب بالإسكندرية، ضمن منافسات الجولة الثانية من المرحلة الثانية لبطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز (مجموعة حسم اللقب).
وقال أيمن يونس في منشور عبر حسابه الشخصي على موقع التواصل “إكس” تويتر سابقاً: “مبروك لفريق الزمالك أداء رجولي وفنيات جيدة ومقبولة، من الجيد عودة الثقة في هذا التوقيت، والفريق فاز بجدارة”.
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وتابع: “محمد شحاتة يستحق رجل المباراة، وبرافو للاعبي الزمالك وأقول لكم استمروا، جمهور الزمالك شئ عظيم، (ايه الحلاوة دي)، شكراً لكل الجماهير”. وبهذا الفوز، رفع الزمالك رصيده إلى 38 نقطة في المركز الثالث بجدول ترتيب مجموعة حسم اللقب من الدوري المصري، بعد أن حقق فوزه الحادي عشر هذا الموسم، مقابل خمس تعادلات وثلاث خسائر.
Captain scores second ton in as many games, Pollock and Barnard chime in with fifties
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Brett D’Oliveira celebrates reaching his century•Getty Images
Brett D’Oliveira struck his second century in two games since becoming Worcestershire club captain on the opening day of the LV= Insurance County Championship match with injury-hit Sussex at New Road.The 30-year-old followed up his unbeaten 134 against Leicestershire at the Uptonsteel County Ground with another superb knock of 106 not out to steer his side to 338 for 5 by the close.Opener Ed Pollock’s rapid 77 got the innings off to a flying start and then D’Oliveira and Ed Barnard, who made 75, pressed home the advantage during a fifth-wicket partnership of 166.Sussex stuck to their task on a wicket which was not straightforward for batting with some movement all day. But they were left to regret Tom Alsop at first slip dropping D’Oliveira on 19 off Henry Crocombe.Worcestershire ended the day in a position of strength and looking to press on for maximum batting points in the morning.D’Oliveira took over as skipper from Joe Leach this summer and is thriving on the extra responsibility. He is the first member of his famous cricketing family to be Worcestershire’s official captain, a feat not achieved by grandfather Basil or father Damian.D’Oliveira has been described as the “heartbeat” of the team by head coach Alex Gidman and was told to make no changes to his approach after taking on the leadership role.Sussex were decimated by injuries and handed a debut to all-rounder, Grant Stewart, and pace bowler, George Burrows.Stewart, 28, has made the temporary switch from Kent and has played six T20Is for Italy while Burrows, 23, has moved to Hove on a short-term contract after being released by Lancashire last summer.Steven Finn, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, George Garton, Dan Ibrahim and Jack Carson are all sidelined along with Jofra Archer, while fellow England bowler, Ollie Robinson is unavailable as he requires dental treatment after suffering a tooth infection.D’Oliveira, opted to bat on winning the toss and New Road looked a picture in warm sunshine with a sizeable crowd watching cricket at the ground in April for the first time in three years. It is just seven weeks since the ground was under several feet of water due to the flooding of the adjacent River SevernWorcestershire chose an unchanged side to that which impressed in coming so close to forcing victory in the opening game away to Leicestershire.Pollock had scored a superb century in the second innings of that match, his first County Championship appearance, and he again looked in excellent form when opening with Jake Libby. He had a slice of good fortune on 36 when he aimed a big hit against Stewart and the ball was helped over the boundary for six by Burrows fielding at fine leg. But Pollock continued to play with great freedom and brought up a half-century off only 47 balls.Libby played a solid support role during an opening stand of 85 but then was the first of three wickets to fall in four overs. He nibbled at a delivery from Sussex captain Tom Haines and Alsop clung onto a low, sharp chance at slip.There was warm applause for Pakistan Test star, Azhar Ali, as he made his way to the wicket on his home debut for Worcestershire.Haines struck again when Pollock, on 77, forced a delivery off the back foot and was caught at backward point. He faced just 74 deliveries and hit one six and 14 fours.Jack Haynes flicked a delivery from Burrows off his legs into the hands of square leg and, after making 20, Azhar was lbw to one angled back into him by Haines at 133 for 4.D’Oliveira blossomed after his let-off and a back foot cover drive for four off Jamie Allen was one of several sumptuous strokes reeled off by the 30-year-old.Barnard had been the ideal ally when launching a recovery with D’Oliveira at Leicester and the pair combined well again during the afternoon session today, the allrounder showing his class with a delicate late cut for four off Tom Clark. After tea, the fifth-wicket pair consolidated Worcestershire’s position and increased their partnership to 166.The second new ball brought about a breakthrough when Barnard was lbw to Stewart for 75.D’Oliveira was made to work hard for his runs in the 90s but a single off Crocombe took him to three figures off 216 balls with 11 boundaries. Haines ended the day with figures of 17-3-46-3.
With the extent of Ruben Amorim’s task becoming clearer by the day, Manchester United are now reportedly interested in beating Liverpool to one of their priority targets in 2025.
Man Utd transfer news
The Red Devils very nearly made it a third-straight game without victory against Viktoria Plzen, only for Rasmus Hojlund’s late second to snatch all three points to avoid what would have been a disaster start under Amorim. The former Sporting boss has so far struggled to make an instant impact, but given the mess left behind by Erik ten Hag, United’s struggles have come as little surprise.
It doesn’t get any easier for Amorim’s side either, who square off against Manchester City in the Manchester derby this weekend in a battle between two sides growing more and more desperate to turn their recent slumps around.
Meanwhile, as the action continues on the pitch, the Red Devils have seemingly turned their attention towards potential reinforcements. According to Brazilian outlet UOL, INEOS are now interested in signing Joao Pedro ahead of Liverpool, who have reportedly made the Brighton & Hove Albion forward a priority target ahead of 2025, hoping to sign an upgrade on the struggling Darwin Nunez.
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Manchester United already know all about Pedro’s quality, given that he’s scored three goals in five games against them, including a last gasp winner over the Red Devils from the penalty spot back in August. A thorn in Harry Maguire’s side, the Brazilian came away with the winning goal to his name and on the right end of five duels, whilst his defensive opponent made just one block and was hooked in the 79th minute, as per Fotmob.
"Leader" Pedro would hand Amorim instant Zirkzee upgrade
Whilst Hojlund is beginning to benefit from the arrival of Amorim, the same can’t be said for Joshua Zirkzee, whose best role is yet to be defined as the rumours over a potential exit already commence. By signing Pedro, however, Manchester United would end any attacking doubts and put an end to what is a failing Zirkzee experiment at Old Trafford.
Premier League stats 24/25 (via FBref)
Joao Pedro
Joshua Zirkzee
Minutes
589
594
Goals
4
3
Assists
3
1
Expected Goals
2.4
3
Brighton, like they have been with a number of players so often in the past, will be keen to keep hold of Pedro amid such interest, especially following Fabian Hurzeler’s recent verdict.
The Brighton boss told reporters as relayed by The Guardian after his side defeated Bournemouth: “In possession he is unbelievable. He makes the difference for us today. It’s also very important to see how he works against the ball. He invests a lot out of possession. He does a lot of work in the shadow and the work that is unseen. That’s why it is very good to have him as a leader on the pitch.”
Newcastle United are now leading the race to sign a “special talent” who could cost £30m ahead of the opening of the January transfer window, according to a report.
Newcastle searching for new winger
With speculation mounting over Harvey Barnes’ future at St. James’ Park, Newcastle are keen on signing a new winger, having identified a new right-sided player and centre-back as priority targets ahead of the January transfer window.
The Magpies are believed to be very close to completing a deal for PSV Eindhoven winger Johan Bakayoko, with positive talks over the terms of a deal recently being held between the two clubs.
Johan Bakayoko for PSV
However, there are mixed reports regarding whether the deal for Bakayoko is nearing completion, as there has also been a suggestion that players will first need to be moved on before Eddie Howe is allowed to do any business this winter.
Should Newcastle miss out on the PSV star, they do have some other options in mind, with reports that they are racing Premier League rivals Manchester United to the signature of Southampton’s Tyler Dibling.
Newcastle leading the race for Dibling
Now, there has been a new update from Football Insider, which reveals that the Magpies are now leading the race for Dibling’s signature, as a move to United is unlikely to appeal to the youngster. Regular game time is an important factor for the winger, which he seemingly believes will be a more likely scenario at St. James’ Park, meaning Howe is now in the driving seat to land the £20m – £30m rated 18-year-old.
A move is more likely to happen in the summer, as the Saints will not want to lose such an important player halfway through the Premier League season, but should they be relegated it is ‘inevitable’ the starlet will leave the club.
As such, given that Southampton are bottom of the Premier League table by a considerable margin, it seems likely that Dibling will move on at the end of the campaign.
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The Englishman has been a bright spark in a poor Southampton team this season, underlining his importance by appearing in 14 out of 15 Premier League games up to this point, in what is a real breakthrough campaign.
Lauded as a “special talent” for his performance against title-chasing Liverpool earlier in the season, the Southampton academy graduate is showing great potential, but Bakayoko may be a better signing for Howe.
Dibling is unlikely to be available this January, while PSV are open to selling their winger, and given that Howe wants to strengthen at right wing as a priority, he may be better off pursuing a deal for Bakayoko over the course of the next month.
The Belgian is in fine form this season, with five goals in 14 Eredivisie outings, indicating that he could make a real impact for Newcastle as we enter the second half of the Premier League season.