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After missing out on Facundo Buonanotte to Chelsea, Leeds United have now reportedly re-opened talks to sign a priority target before the transfer window slams shut.

Chelsea hijack Leeds' Buonanotte move

Just like Igor Paixao earlier this summer, Leeds are set to miss out on an attacking reinforcement at the death. This time, it’s Chelsea who have jumped ahead of them in brutal fashion to close in on a deal to sign Buonanotte from Brighton & Hove Albion. The news leaves those at Elland Road back to square one and still in need of additions.

Just where Leeds go from here is the big question. The 49ers have just two days to welcome alternative options and complete a squad that must be good enough to avoid the drop.

So far, Leeds have welcomed as many as 10 signings, with the latest arrival being James Justin from Leicester City. Once again, though, he will boost Daniel Farke’s backline rather than add some much-needed goals to his side.

The defender told Leeds’ official website after putting pen to paper: “Obviously to join a club of this size and to have the history it has had, and being back in the Premier League was a massive thing for me, so I’m over the moon to have joined.

“Everyone that I’ve spoken to about the club and the area has had great things to say about it. So I’m excited to join the lads and get to work.

Whilst Justin is a welcome arrival, Leeds have continued their search for an attacking reinforcement and have reportedly turned back towards one of their main targets.

Leeds re-open El Khannouss talks

According to Leeds United News, Leeds have now re-opened talks to sign Bilal El Khannouss from Leicester this week. The attacking midfielder just missed out on a move to Crystal Palace after they decided to sign Yeremy Pino instead. Although that would have been a disappointment for him, it has seemingly allowed Elland Road chiefs to swoop back in for their priority target.

Dubbed a “fantastic talent” by scout Jacek Kulig, El Khannouss was a rare bright spark in a relegated Leicester side last season and could now provide Leeds’ attack with that same spark.

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Sean Markus Clifford

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With their attacking problems clear for all to see, the 49ers must back Leeds one final time to welcome a talent like El Khannouss before the deadline.

Tottenham Hotspur have now confirmed that multiple parties have expressed “interest” in a takeover following Daniel Levy’s departure, with multiple parties said to be keen.

Levy's departure raises doubts over ENIC's future at Tottenham

Levy’s 25-year stint as Tottenham chairman came to an end last week, with the 63-year-old said to have stepped down from the role, although there have been widespread suggestions that the decision was actually taken out of his hands.

The former chairman was a divisive figure to say the least, but Son Heung-min has since come out in his defence, saying: “He achieved something unbelievable, and I wish him the best of luck in whatever path he takes next. Above all, I am truly grateful for everything he did for me.”

Following Levy’s departure, there have since been speculation over whether the Lewis family, who are the majority owners of ENIC, could look to sell Spurs, but a new update suggests that they won’t be going anywhere in the near future.

As relayed by journalist Pete O’Rourke, Tottenham have now confirmed they are “not for sale”, despite receiving “preliminary expressions of interest” from former Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley and another unnamed consortium.

The statement released by Spurs reads: “The Board of the Club and ENIC confirm that Tottenham Hotspur is not for sale and ENIC has no intention to accept any such offer to acquire its interest in the Club.”

As such, it doesn’t appear as though a takeover will be on the horizon anytime soon, but Tottenham fans will be hoping Levy’s departure can be the start of an exciting new era regardless, with Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers now in the north Londoners’ sights following the chairman’s exit.

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It would be wrong to suggest Levy’s tenure has been a complete failure, given that he oversaw the move to the new stadium, with Tottenham also ending their long trophy drought by winning the Europa League final against Manchester United last season.

However, Spurs have largely been starved of success for the last 25 years, with the EFL Cup the only other major honour won during Levy’s time at the helm, so it was probably the right call from ENIC, who could now start spending more money in the transfer market.

That is according to Kaveh Solhekol, who recently revealed what he knows about Levy’s departure, while also suggesting the former chairman was holding Tottenham back, given his unwillingness to pay players big wages.

As such, even though a takeover does not appear to be on the cards anytime soon, there should now be brighter times ahead for Tottenham, who have the facilities and stadium to be competing for major honours, such as the Premier League title, on a regular basis.

Xabi Alonso delivered an update on Trent Alexander-Arnold's injury after the Real Madrid full-back was forced off in their 2-1 Champions League win against Marseille on Tuesday inside the first five minutes. Alexander-Arnold was replaced by veteran defender Dani Carvajal, who was shown a red card in the 72nd minute for headbutting Marseille goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli.

GettyAlexander-Arnold forced off early vs Marseille

Alexander-Arnold returned to the Madrid lineup after starting on the bench against Real Sociedad last weekend. But the ex-Liverpool star's debut Champions League game for his new club lasted less than five minutes due to a suspected hamstring injury as he was forced off the pitch. 

AdvertisementGetty ImagesAlonso's update on Alexander-Arnold's condition

After the game, the Real Madrid boss provided an update on the defender's injury status, as the Spaniard said: "We'll wait a bit; maybe it's not as bad as it seems. We have to be creative in finding solutions. [Raul] Asencio came in well. [Eduardo] Camavinga and Jude [Bellingham] are back and will be able to play on Saturday."

Mbappe secured win for 10-man Madrid

The former Reds defender was replaced by Carvajal but the veteran defender was sent off with 18 minutes still left on the clock. Despite the setback, Madrid eventually emerged victorious as Mbappe's two penalties helped them stage a comeback. USMNT star Timothy Weah had handed Marseille an early lead. 

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Los Blancos will be back in action in this Saturday as they host Espanyol. It remains to be seen if Alexander-Arnold recovers fully before the La Liga encounter, or if Carvajal starts at right-back again.

هاجم أحمد حسام ميدو، نجم منتخب مصر السابق، مسؤولي استاد القاهرة الدولي بسبب ضغط المباريات على أرضيته قبل ساعات من استضافة مباراة القمة بين الأهلي والزمالك.

وكتب ميدو عبر حسابه الرسمي على منصة “إكس”: “استاد القاهرة أُقيمت عليه 8 مباريات خلال 12 يومًا من 18/9 حتى 29/9: مودرن وإنبي، الأهلي وسيراميكا، زد والاتحاد، الزمالك والجونة، البنك الأهلي ووادي دجلة، زد والحرس، مودرن وفاركو، الأهلي والزمالك”.

وأضاف نجم الزمالك السابق: “والنتيجة أننا ندمر أرضية الملعب، النجيلة لها عدد ساعات معين.. عبث لا يحدث إلا في الدوري المصري”.

استاد القاهرة اتلعب علية ٨ مباريات خلال ١٢ يوم من ٩/١٨ حتى ٩/٢٩
مودرن وانبى
الأهلي وسيراميكا
زد والاتحاد
الزمالك والجونة
البنك الأهلي ووادى دجلة
زد والحرس
مودرن وفاركو
الأهلي والزمالك
والنتيجة ان احنا بندمر أرضية الملعب
النجيلة دي ليها عدد ساعات معين
عبث لا يحدث إلا في… — Mido (@midoahm) September 29, 2025

ويأتي انتقاد ميدو في وقت تتجه فيه أنظار الجماهير إلى استاد القاهرة، حيث يحتضن الليلة “كلاسيكو العرب” بين الأهلي والزمالك في الجولة التاسعة من الدوري الممتاز.

ورغم الهجوم، أكدت مصادر داخل الاستاد أن الساعات الماضية شهدت جهودًا مكثفة لإخراج الملعب في أفضل صورة، حيث جرى تجهيز أرضية اللعب بشكل كامل، فضلًا عن غرف الملابس، المدرجات، ومناطق جلوس الجماهير، مع تنفيذ خطة تنظيمية ومرورية لتأمين الحضور.

وتجدر الإشارة إلى أن القمة النارية المنتظرة بين الأهلي والزمالك، يسعى فيها الفارس الأبيض للفوز من أجل الابتعاد بصدارة ترتيب الدوري، حيث يتواجد في المركز الأول برصيد 17 نقطة.

على الجانب الآخر، يسعى الأهلي لتحقيق الانتصار من أجل العودة من جديد إلى المنافسة على لقب بطولة الدوري للموسم الحالي، بعد البداية السيئة، حيث يحتل المركز السابع برصيد 12 نقطة.

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O Botafogo venceu o São Paulo, por 2 a 1, na primeira rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro. Apesar das equipes sofrerem na criação e construção de jogadas, no final o “coração” prevaleceu e deu a vitória ao Alvinegro, neste sábado, no retorno do Glorioso ao Estádio Nilton Santos depois da reforma do gramado. Tiquinho Soares abriu o placar e Calleri empatou ainda no primeiro tempo. Nos minutos finais, Eduardo desempatou a partida.

Na quarta-feira, o Botafogo entra em campo pela Sul-Americana. A partida será contra o César Vallejo, do Peru, no Nilton Santos. Já o São Paulo joga contra o Puerto Cabello, da Venezuela. O jogo será no Morumbi.

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INÍCIO AGITADO
Logo no começo da partida, o meia Eduardo levantou a bola na área. Tiquinho Soares subiu mais alto do que a zaga do São Paulo e abriu o placar para o Botafogo. Momentos depois, Calleri tabelou com Luciano e empatou a partida. O atacante tricolor ficou livre de marcação e deixou tudo igual empurrando para o gol vazio.

JOGO TRUNCADO
Depois de um início movimentado, os ânimos foram acalmados e os times quase não botaram os goleiros para trabalhar. Apesar disso, o São Paulo teve um domínio maior da posse de bola e tentou triangular mais jogadas.

O Botafogo, por sua vez, buscou pressionar a saída de bola do São Paulo. Mas faltou capricho nos últimos passes para poder desempatar a partida.

SEGUNDO TEMPO POUCO INSPIRADO
Botafogo e São Paulo tiveram dificuldade para criar e articular jogadas no segundo tempo. No início do segundo tempo, o Alvinegro teve a chance de desempatar a partida, mas a bola ficou na zaga tricolor.

Na metade do segundo tempo, o São Paulo assustou o Botafogo e fez Lucas Perri trabalhar. O Tricolor emplacou um contra-ataque, e Michel Araújo chutou forte para uma grande defesa do goleiro alvinegro.

QUE PERIGO
Júnior Santos faz uma bela jogada individual pela direta. O atacante driblou dois jogadores do São Paulo, cortou para o meio e chutou rasteiro. A bola passou tirando tinta da trave defendida pelo goleiro Rafael.

SÃO LUCAS PERRI
Perri teve mais uma atuação segura e determinante para a manutenção da vitória. No final do segundo tempo, Caio Paulista recebeu pela esquerda, dominou com estilo no peito e tocou para Marcos Paulo. O atacante devolveu para o lateral-esquerdo, quebateu cruzado, com muito perigo, obrigando o camisa 12 a fazer mais uma grande defesa.

DESEMPATE
Victor Cuesta cruzou na cabeça de Eduardo. O meia subiu mais alto que a zaga do São Paulo, desempatou a partida e ajudou a assegurar os primeiros três pontos do Botafogo no Campeonato Brasileiro.

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FICHA TÉCNICA
BOTAFOGO 2 x 1 SÃO PAULO – 1ª RODADA DO CAMPEONATO BRASILEIRO
Data e hora: 15/4/2023 (sábado), às 18h30 (de Brasília)
Local: Estádio Nílton Santos, no Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
Árbitro: Ramon Abatti Abel (FIFA-SC)
Auxiliares: Johnny Barros de Oliveira (SC) e Henrique Neu Ribeiro (SC)
VAR: Rodrigo D’Alonso Ferreira (SC)

Gols: Tiquinho Soares (3’/1ºT) (1-0), Calleri (14’/1ºT) (1-1) eEduardo (42’/2ºT) (2-1)
Cartões Amarelos: Di Placido, Victor Cuesta e Eduardo (BOT); Rodrigo Nestor e Calleri (SAO)
Cartões Vermelhos: –

BOTAFOGO (Técnico: Luís Castro)
Lucas Perri; Di Plácido (Luis Segovia – 33’/2ºT), Adryelson, Víctor Cuesta e Rafael (Daniel Borges – Intervalo); Danilo Barbosa, Tchê Tchê (Lucas Fernandes – 16’/2ºT) e Eduardo; Gustavo Sauer (Luis Henrique – Intervalo), Júnior Santos (Matías Segovia – 32’/2ºT) e Tiquinho Soares.

SÃO PAULO (Técnico: Rogério Ceni)
​Rafael; Rafinha, Arboleda, Alan Franco e Caio Paulista; Jhegson Méndez (Pablo Maia – 19’/2ºT), Rodrigo Nestor (Alisson – 19’/2ºT) e Michel Araújo; Wellington Rato (Gabriel Neves – 36’/2ºT), Luciano (David – Intervalo) (Marcos Paulo – 26’/2ºT) e Calleri.

Chelsea continue to be extremely busy in the transfer market.

Just last week, both João Pedro and Jamie Gittens arrived, with the Brazilian thrown straight in for his debut off the bench against Palmeiras in Friday night’s Club World Cup quarter-finals.

That 2-1 victory in Philadelphia means Enzo Maresca’s team faced Fluminense in the semi-finals, and Pedro truly delivered, scoring twice as the Blues progressed through to Sunday’s final, where Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid will await at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Meantime, back at home, Chelsea’s recruitment staff continue to be the hardest-working people in football, so could the Blues snap up yet another highly-rated young talent?

Chelsea's search for more attacking talent

With all their arrivals, The Times are reporting that Chelsea ‘need to raise’ in excess of £60m through player sales to be compliant with UEFA’s Financial Fair Play Regulations.

With that in mind, reports suggest that Arsenal are ‘advancing their pursuit’ of Noni Madueke, who they believe is valued at around £50m, noting that personal terms have already been agreed.

If that deal goes through, will they be able to use that money to sign another English talent?

Well, Simon Johnson of The Athletic notes that the Blues are ‘big admirers’ of Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, adding that Chelsea’s summer transfer activity is unlikely to be finished yet.

One sticking point is likely to be the player’s price, with talkSPORT previously quoting that the England international is valued at something in the region of £100m.

How Morgan Rogers would improve Chelsea

Should this come to fruition, he would be yet another former Manchester City academy player, or indeed coach, to end up at Stamford Bridge.

Enzo Maresca

2022-23

2024

Cole Palmer

2010-23

2023

Liam Delap

2019-20

2025

Jamie Gittens

2018-20

2025

Roméo Lavia

2020-22

2023

Tosin Adarabioyo

2003-20

2024

Rogers featured for Manchester City in the UEFA Youth League, EFL Trophy, FA Youth Cup and PL2, without ever making a senior appearance, departing for Middlesbrough before exploding on the scene at Aston Villa.

Now though, could the 22-year-old swap the West Midlands for West London?

Rogers certainly impressed at Villa this season, registering 14 goals and 15 assists across all competitions, including a Champions League hat-trick against Celtic in January.

Jacek Kulig of Football Talent Scout asserted that he enjoyed a “magnificent campaign”, while former defender Jamie Carragher noted that he was truly “unstoppable” in the Premier League.

Another former Spurs manager Tim Sherwood, also an ex-Villa boss of course, believes Rogers is worth at least £80m, underlining his exponential improvement, having joined the Villans for up to £15m just 18 months ago.

But the question remains: is Rogers a bigger talent than the recently arrived Gittens, as well as the potentially departing Madueke? Let’s find out.

Games

54

45

49

Minutes

4,496

2,625

2,803

Goals

14

11

12

Assists

15

5

5

Stats below: per-90 league & UCL only.

Shots

1.5

2.6

1.8

Shooting accuracy %

50.84%

56.14%

50.74%

Chances created

1.5

1.4

1.1

Take-on success %

50.3%

49.45%

49.53%

Touches

46

47

49

Touches in the box

4.6

8.8

6.2

As the table outlines, many of the attacking metrics included are generally comparable across all three players assessed.

Rogers scored more goals and registered significantly more assists than both Madueke and Gittens, albeit doing so in almost twice as many minutes on the pitch, albeit he also came out on top for chances created, on a per-90 basis, and take-on success percentage too.

That suggests that Rogers isn’t just a livewire in the final third but he’s also got the end product to boot.

Where he would fit in, and how much it would cost to get him out of Aston Villa, well, those would be the tough questions? Either way, coming off the back of an outstanding campaign, he would well be set to better Madueke and Gittens.

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Southampton are now plotting a move for a “really exciting” midfielder, who could jump at a move to St. Mary’s this summer, according to a report.

Still looking to build promotion-winning squad

In his first season as Saints manager, Will Still’s aim will undoubtedly be to return to the Premier League at the first opportunity, and Tony Pulis has insisted that nothing but an immediate return to the top flight will be deemed good enough next season.

Pulis said: “He will have the opportunity and the chance to definitely be successful in his first year and success there is promotion, nothing less than promotion.”

As such, Still has set out to build a promotion-winning squad, with Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg revealing the negotiations over a deal for FC Köln striker Damion Downs are now at an advanced stage, as the centre-forward has emerged as a top target for the Championship promotion-hopefuls.

Having a reliable goalscorer is, of course, a major factor in any side’s success, but it is equally important to have players capable of creating chances, and Still’s side have now set their sights on a new midfielder.

That is according to a report from Football League World, which states Southampton are now plotting a move for RB Salzburg maestro Bobby Clark, who joined the Austrian side from Liverpool for a fee of £10m last summer.

However, the move to Austria hasn’t panned out how Clark would’ve hoped, having recently been left out of the squad for the Club World Cup, meaning he could jump at the opportunity to move to St. Mary’s this summer.

Speaking about why the midfielder was left out of the squad entirely, RB Salzburg manager Thomas Letsch said: “I decided on other players. I wasn’t satisfied with Bobby’s training week and therefore told him he wasn’t in the squad.”

"Really exciting" Clark could reignite his career at St. Mary's

There may be some concerns over the fact the 20-year-old hasn’t been training well at Salzburg, but there are signs he could reignite his career at St. Mary’s, having previously displayed some promising signs at some of England’s top clubs.

During his time as a Newcastle United youth player, the starlet was lauded by reporter Lee Ryder, who said: “Bobby was Newcastle’s most promising youngster. He is a really exciting player with bags of skill and talent.”

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The Newcastle-born starlet then decided to move to Liverpool, where he went on to put in some impressive performances at youth level, despite never quite making the grade as a first-team player, picking up 11 goal contributions in 37 games for the U21 side.

At this stage of his career, a move to a promotion-chasing Championship side could be ideal for Clark, and his exploits at youth level indicate that he could be a solid signing for Southampton, capable of setting up chances for Downs.

Bangladesh could qualify even if they lose, but one more point will assure them of the Super Eight spot

Mohammad Isam16-Jun-2024Match detailsBangladesh vs Nepal
June 16, Kingstown, 7.30pm localBig picture: Bangladesh on the cusp of Super EightBangladesh’s Super Eight fate in the T20 World Cup 2024 is in their own hands as one more win is all they need to go through.The only way Bangladesh can miss out is if they lose big against Nepal, and Netherlands beat Sri Lanka by a big enough margin with that game scheduled an hour after Bangladesh vs Nepal. Bangladesh will fancy sailing through as they have looked like the second-best team in Group D so far. They know they can’t take Nepal lightly, more so after their close game against South Africa.But Bangladesh are high on confidence, a side on the mend that, only recently, went down in a T20I series against USA. Their top-order batting remains a concern but their middle-order batters and bowlers have carried them to this promising position.Legspinner Rishad Hossain is the surprise package, with his seven wickets. He has often picked the crucial scalps and his skilful bowling has lifted Bangladesh’s morale. The pace trio of Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman and Tanzim Hasan have provided a strong backbone, and their relentless accuracy this tournament has often brought about well-timed breakthroughs.Nepal are still smarting from their one-run loss against South Africa. They were left wondering how they messed up a chase where they were ahead at one point. Gulsan Jha’s run out on the last ball left their legion of fans heartbroken, but their overall performance against one of the tournament’s top teams gives them confidence for the next challenge. Kushal Bhurtel and Dipendra Singh Airee shared seven wickets against South Africa at the same ground, while Aasif Sheikh comes in fresh off a stylish 42. Their big hitters are an X-Factor too.Nepal have enough firepower to win, but Bangladesh, at this tournament, have shown an appetite for staying in the fight for longer periods. Key battles will be fought between their middle-order and Nepal’s spinners, particularly how they play Sandeep Lamichhane. Bangladesh’s fast bowlers, meanwhile, will look to exploit any lack of experience among the Nepal batters.With Nepal wanting to finish the tournament with one win and Bangladesh equally motivated to take two points, expect another tight game in a T20 World Cup full of thrillers.Form guideBangladesh WLWWL (last five completed T20Is, most recent first)
Nepal LLLLWIn the spotlight: Tanzid Hasan and Aasif SheikhTanzid Hasan hasn’t done anything special yet in the T20 World Cup but the left-hand opener played an attractive innings against Netherlands. His glut of powerplay boundaries gave Bangladesh their best start in the first six, since arriving in North America four weeks ago. Tanzid is strong on both sides of the pitch and shows presence of mind whenever the bowlers ask him tough questions. It is now a matter of staying long enough for a big score.Aasif Sheikh was better known as the Nepal wicketkeeper who won the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award in 2022 for not running out the stumbling Andy McBrine. Those watching him bat for the first time against South Africa saw the other side of Sheikh: an attractive opener who can wow with his flicks. Sheikh’s off side strokeplay also looked promising. After making 42 against South Africa’s attack, he will aim to get even better.Nepal will have to lift themselves after suffering a heart-breaking defeat against SA•ICC/Getty ImagesTeam news: More spinners in the offingBangladesh shouldn’t tinker ideally, but they could consider either left-arm spinner Tanvir Islam or offspin-bowling allrounder Mahedi Hasan on a spin-friendly pitch.Bangladesh (probable): 1 Tanzid Hasan, 2 Najmul Hosain Shanto (capt), 3 Litton Das (wk), 4 Shakib Al Hasan, 5 Towhid Hridoy, 6 Mahmudullah, 7 Jaker Ali, 8 Rishad Hossain, 9 Tanzim Hasan, 10 Taskin Ahmed 11 Mustafizur Rahman.Nepal have left-arm spinners Lalit Rajbanshi and Sagar Dhakal if they want more bowing options.Nepal (probable): 1 Kushal Bhurtel, 2 Aasif Sheikh (wk), 3 Rohit Paudel (capt), 4 Anil Sah, 5 Dipendra Singh Airee, 6 Kushal Malla, 7 Gulsan Jha, 8 Sompal Kami, 9 Karan KC, 10 Sandeep Lamichhane, 11 Abinash Bohara.Pitch and conditionsArnos Vale became a spin haven in the Nepal-South Africa match, producing 12 wickets for the spinners. There’s light rain forecast for Sunday evening in the area and in case there is a washout, Bangladesh will be through to the Super Eight.Stats that matter Mustafizur Rahman boasts the lowest economy rate (minimum three overs), of 2.25 per over, among bowlers in the last four overs at this T20 World Cup Aasif Sheikh’s 42 against South Africa in their previous match is Nepal’s highest score against a Full Member side. Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah and Sompal Kami are the only survivors from the Bangladesh vs Nepal match in 2014 – their only previous encounter – when they faced off at that year’s T20 World Cup.Quotes”If we were going to play on the same wicket, we could say it’s going to be a battle of spin. But we are playing on a completely different wicket, a fresh wicket. So we will expect normal behaviour. We are not thinking anything differently until we bowl the first ball. After bowling the first ball, we might be able to read the pitch.”
“If I had to only speak like a fan from outside, I know that they are capable more than that. But just as a fan who loves the game, I would say Nepal definitely have left their footprints with that game and to let the Test nations know, the world cricket know that they belong. I have a strong belief in this class of 2023, the players who have come together.”

Leeds United could spend up to £90m on three more players alongside a potential deal to sign Everton striker Beto this summer.

Beto linked with move to Leeds this summer

Chairman Paraag Marathe has recently confirmed that Daniel Farke will remain as Leeds United manager following promotion to the Premier League, with the Whites lifting the Championship title on the final days.

After a promotion parade through Leeds city centre, attention will soon be on the summer transfer window and what the 49ers Enterprises will do as they look to make Leeds an established top flight club.

Talking about the summer plans, Marathe recently said: “You’ve got to nail your transfers. You’ve got to nail the players that come in that really fit the style of play that you want to have, that fit the club and and play together cohesively.

“I think that’s really important. Some lessons learned from the three years when I was sitting as a vice chairman, watching us do what we did those three years.”

One player who has been heavily linked with a move to Elland Road in recent days is Beto. Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett shared Leeds’ interest in the Everton forward on Wednesday.

The Yorkshire Evening Post have now added that ‘Leeds could test the Toffees’ resolve with a bid before the June 30 accounting deadline’, and that a sale could be possible ‘if Everton sign a new striker and tie Dominic Calvert-Lewin down to a new deal’.

At this stage, the 27-year-old is Everton’s only senior forward under contract for the 2025/26 season, so a transfer could prove tricky as Leeds look to make their mark early in the window.

Beto’s stats at Everton
Games	68
Goals	14
Assists	2
Minutes played	2,729

Alongside Beto, Sky Sports have shared some further information on where Leeds will look to strengthen ahead of their Premier League return.

Leeds willing to spend £90m on three more players

As per Sky Sports, Leeds are looking to improve the spine of their team by signing a new goalkeeper, centre-back and central midfielder alongside a new forward. The 49ers are also ‘willing’ to spend £30m on each position, meaning a £90m spend on three new players along with a striker.

Those areas of the pitch are seen as ‘priorities’ for the Whites and if they manage to get those in, new full-backs and a right-winger could also be targeted, it is added.

There have been previous claims that Leeds and the 49ers will target players with Premier League experience, a category that Beto falls into.

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It promises to be a busy and crucial first transfer market for new managing director Robbie Evans and sporting director Adam Underwood and one Leeds will have long been preparing for.

Tottenham Hotspur are now in the race for an “unbelievable” England international, but they may need to qualify for the Champions League to compete for his signature, according to former goalkeeper Paul Robinson.

Spurs' season hinges on Europa League triumph

The 5-1 battering at Anfield on Sunday afternoon was the latest extremely disappointing performance from Tottenham, in a season where there has been no shortage of poor results, but ultimately the loss is of little importance.

Spurs’ season now hinges entirely on their Europa League campaign, and they should be in a very strong position to reach the final in Bilbao, given that they are set to come up against Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt in the semi-final.

A Europa League triumph would end the Lilywhites’ long wait for a trophy, while also granting them access to next season’s Champions League, which should place them in a strong position to bring in some top players this summer.

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In a recent interview with Football Insider, Robinson has now provided an update on a player Tottenham could target this summer, although he believes they will only be able to compete for his signature if they win the Europa League.

The former goalkeeper said: “Tottenham are in the race for Marcus Rashford; but without Champions League football, without the Europa League trophy, and Tottenham 17th in the Premier League? Sorry, you’re not in the conversation.”

As Rashford’s relationship with Ruben Amorim has “broken down”, the England international is expected to leave this summer, with a move to Barcelona potentially on the cards, while a permanent switch to Aston Villa remains a possibility.

The 27-year-old is not the only England international Spurs have their eye on, however, with a recent report revealing they are also serious contenders to sign Manchester City’s Jack Grealish.

"Unbelievable" Rashford impressing at Aston Villa

After falling out with Amorim, it was clear the left-winger needed to leave United in January, and he has started to look more like his former self since moving to Villa, picking up four goals and six assists in 17 matches.

Having once been lauded as “unbelievable” by Harry Maguire, it is clear the £300k-per-week forward has bags of talent, but United has been a graveyard for top players in recent years, and it is good to see him reignite his career elsewhere.

Should Tottenham manage to win the Europa League, a move to north London could be attractive to Rashford, but the signs are not good heading into their crucial semi-final against Bodo/Glimt.

Spurs have lost their last three Premier League games on the spin, and even if they manage to reach the final, it will be a very difficult task to beat Athletic Bilbao in their own stadium, or three-time Champions League winners Man United in a European final.