da bet vitoria： Na tarde desta quinta-feira (30), o Palmeiras realizou mais um treino seguindo a preparação para a final do Campeonato Paulista, diante do Água Santa, neste domingo (02), às 16h, na Arena Barueri.O lateral Piquerez, que se apresentou ao Verdão após disputar amistosos com a seleção uruguaia, foi a ‘novidade’ do treinamento na Academia de Futebol.
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Com a volta do camisa 22, o técnico Abel Ferreira agora pode contar com todos os seus jogadores que haviam sido convocados para a última Data Fifa. Depois de realizar um aquecimento com os companheiros, Piquerez fez atividades regenerativas no campo e na parte interna do centro de excelência.
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da premier bet： No início, foram realizado um trabalho de cruzamentos e finalizações e, na sequência, o elenco foi dividido em três equipes que se revezaram em jogos curtos de campo reduzido. O Alviverde volta a treinarnesta sexta-feira (31), às 10h, na Academia de Futebol.
Mesmo com o mando sendo do Netuno, a torcida do Verdão será maioria e ficará com seis dos sete setores da Arena Barueri. A exceção será o setor B, que fica na direção do estacionamento, que será destinado aos torcedores do clube de Diadema.
Palmeiras e Água Santa já se enfrentaram nesta temporada na fase de grupos. Na ocasião, o Alviverde derrotou o time de Diadema por 1 a 0, com gol marcado por Rony. Na história, a única vitória do Água Santa diante do Verdão foi em 2016 pelo placar elástico de 4 a 1. O jogo marcou uma das goleadas mais icônicas da história recente do clube.
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Como teve melhor campanha, o Palmeiras irá decidir o título do Paulistão em casa em busca do bicampeonato estadual e do seu segundo título em 2023. O primeiro foi o da Supercopa do Brasil contra o Flamengo.
Mary Earps has quit social media after receiving a backlash following her decision to retire from England duty ahead of Euro 2025.
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Posting on Instagram, Earps announced that after "a difficult and emotional few days" she would be stepping away from her social channels. She has been criticised for her decision to retire ahead of England's defence of their European title this summer.
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WHAT EARPS SAID
Earps wrote: "It's been a difficult and emotional few days – I can't tell you how much I appreciate every single message of support. I'm coming off socials for a bit. There are a few pre-planned contractual ads that need posting, so my management will be running my account while I'm gone."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Earps reportedly quit the international scene after a meeting with manager Sarina Wiegman in which she was told she would not be the number one goalkeeper at the Euros. Hannah Hampton has impressed in the Lionesses' net over the last 12 months and is set to take the shirt.
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WHAT NEXT FOR THE LIONESSES?
The Lionesses routed Portugal 6-0 in the Nations League at Wembley on Friday evening, with Chelsea striker Aggie Beever-Jones netting a first-half hat-trick. They take on Spain on Tuesday in a winner-takes-all clash at Espanyol's RCDE Stadium on Tuesday before preparation for the Euros becomes the sole focus.
da bwin： With the 49ers set to complete a takeover of Rangers, Ibrox legend Ally McCoist has had his say on what they must change when they officially arrive amid rumours of a £25m transfer kitty.
McCoist tells new Rangers owners to hire sporting director
da premier bet： Following a disastrous campaign in the Scottish Premiership, in which they sit a world away from runaway leaders Celtic, Rangers must get things right on all fronts as the 49ers arrive for their first summer in charge. The new owners will be desperate to translate the Gers’ impressive European form into domestic victories next season in an attempt to bridge a growing gap on their Old Firm rivals.
Those at Ibrox have enjoyed contrasting form in the Europa League and enjoyed yet another moment to remember against Athletic Bilbao when Liam Kelly saved substitute Alex Berenguer’s penalty to help the 10-men of Rangers hold into a draw after Robin Propper’s early red card.
Before Rangers can enjoy such nights again in the Scottish Premiership, however, McCoist believes that the 49ers need to make one crucial change when they arrive.
Asked by Football FanCast how 49ers Enterpises can close the gap to Celtic after rumours of a £25m summer war-chest, McCoist said: “The first thing they have to do is clearly appoint somebody that they’re going to trust with potential finances. I would rather see them take their time if I’m to be brutally honest. I’d rather see hopefully new owners come in with a business plan, because it’s not gonna be an overnight fix. There’s no chance.”
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The Rangers legend went on to say: “Although changes are needed at Rangers, and some big ones, I don’t see them making them all at once. I see them coming in, taking their time, having a business plan, appointing someone and moving the club forward gradually.
“I think that’s a far better idea than just going out and spending money willy-nilly on four or five players. I think there has to be a business plan, you’ve gotta build and take it from there – a steady improvement all of the time.”
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The frustration around Rangers is certainly justified and McCoist has been among those disappointed by just how far the Gers have fallen this season, from Philippe Clement’s reign to Barry Ferguson’s spell as interim manager.
Expressing that disappointment, McCoist said: “The disappointing thing for me has been the dramatic decline since they were a penalty kick away from winning the Europa League. It’s just went south very very quickly for whatever reasons. But I don’t think it’s gonna be an overnight fix. I just hope that the new owners can come in.”
Whilst their European exploits have remained, Rangers desperately need a long-term vision if they are to dethrone Celtic once again in the Scottish Premiership, and that all starts with getting the right men in the sporting director seat and in the dugout this summer.
The offspinner is closing in on 500 Test wickets and the season starts at a prolific venue for him
Andrew McGlashan01-Dec-2023Nathan Lyon’s hunger for Test cricket has never been greater as he prepares for his return after the Ashes-ending calf injury earlier this year and he is particularly excited about the challenge of bowling against “superstar” Babar Azam.Lyon has put together three Sheffield Shield outings over the past month after lengthy rehab from the first major injury of his Test career and will resume in match number 101 against Pakistan as a critical part of Australia’s attack.Optus Stadium in Perth, the venue for the opening Test of the season, is a happy hunting ground for Lyon where he has taken 22 wickets in three matches but he is expecting a tough challenge from Pakistan, and inparticular Babar who he rates extremely highly.Related
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Babar, who recently resigned the Pakistan captaincy, averages 44.38 in 10 Tests against Australia and made a magnificent 196 in Karachi last year to save the match before Lyon removed him at a crucial stage of the decider in Lahore. He was also one of the few positives from their last visit to Australia in 2019-2020 when he made scores of 97 and 101.”Babar, firstly, has been a pleasure to play against but he’s also been a massive challenge,” Lyon told ESPNcricinfo. “He’s one of the best batters in the world in my eyes, especially against spin. He’s a class player. But think he’s a class player against all types of bowling.”They’ve got some superstars in the side, and if I’m talking superstars he’s the No. 1 in the Pakistan side in my eyes. He played reasonably well out here last time so it’s going to be a big challenge for us for sure.”Following his aborted Ashes series, Lyon will begin the home summer on 496 Test wickets and given his record in Perth there is every chance he can become the eighth bowler, and third Australia, to reach five hundred during the match.”The hunger level for playing Test matches is probably higher than ever, if I’m being honest,” he said. “I’m proper excited about it. Love playing in Perth at Optus Stadium. It’s going to be a challenge against Pakistan, so it’s going to be an exciting battle.”Lyon took four wickets in his three Shield outings for New South Wales and did not have a massive workload in the last match at the SCG which was pace-bowler dominated. But he has been putting in plenty of spells in the nets, including a three-hour stint with mentor John Davison, and is very comfortable with his build-up.”My rehab has been exceptional,” he said. “I’ve had a lot of good people in my corner helping me out, making sure I was ticking every box and making sure I was doing everything required. If I wasn’t coming off cricket I’d been questioning it, but three Shield games, a one-day game a grade game, and a lot of training, [leaves me] feeling really happy with way things are.”There is one more domestic outing in Lyon’s schedule before flying to Perth, and it will be a slightly unusual one as he suits up for his new BBL side Melbourne Renegades for a game against Sydney Sixers, who will feature Steven Smith, at the SCG.”It’s going to be a little bit different coming to the SCG and sitting in the away rooms. I’ve never actually done that,” he said. “But not going to lie, one eye’s on Test cricket.”
When we look back at the 2024/25 campaign, it won’t be remembered for Liverpool’s premature exit from the Champions League.
After such indomitable success in the group phase, Liverpool were rewarded for their first-place finish with an unsavoury meeting against Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16, arguably the toughest opponent possible.
But you’ve got to beat the best to be the best, as the maxim goes, and Liverpool can issue little complaint over their shootout agony, for PSG were well worth their victory over the two legs.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot on the touchline against Lille
Anyhoo. Liverpool’s first campaign with Arne Slot at the helm will be remembered for winning the Premier League (fingers crossed). With nine matches to play, the Reds are 15 points clear at the top of the table. It’s turning into a procession.
However, Slot’s not one to forget a defeat and Liverpool’s Champions League defeat will rankle for some time.
It will also have confirmed in the Dutch coach’s mind – were it not already sealed – that Liverpool need a new striker. But will it be Alexander Isak?
Will Liverpool sign Alexander Isak?
Back in December, Jamie Carragher hailed Isak for being “the best striker in the Premier League right now,” with his goalscoring quality, powerful running and intelligent movements proving too much for the division’s defences.
Premier League 24/25 – Top Scorers
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Player
Apps
Goals
1.
Mohamed Salah
29
27
2.
Erling Haaland
27
20
3.
Alexander Isak
24
19
4.
Chris Wood
28
18
5.
Bryan Mbeumo
28
15
Stats via Premier League
As you can see, Isak is indeed one of the best forwards across English football, though that man Mohamed Salah still stands mightily above him in the charts.
Though Isak would be a brilliant addition to Liverpool’s ranks, certainly an upgrade on the misfiring Darwin Nunez, it’s been reported Newcastle will demand in excess of £150m for his signature this summer, with further Tyneside reports revealing Eddie Howe hasn’t received any inkling his talisman wants to leave.
Liverpool will be there, but their options stretch beyond that of one man, evidenced when the pursuit of Jude Bellingham was abandoned and an amalgamation of midfield talent was signed instead (Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo).
Whatever FSG do this summer, it’s clear a striker needs to be signed. With Nunez reportedly set to depart, Liverpool should have funds to invest, however sporting director Richard Hughes may want to think about selling Diogo Jota too.
Liverpool need to cash in on Diogo Jota
Liverpool may lift some silverware by the end of the season, but there’s going to be plenty going on this summer, especially with Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk’s contract quandaries still unresolved.
Market Movers
Although selling both Nunez and Jota would be something of a bold move, opening space for not one but two new centre-forwards, it might be worth the hassle. Both stars have flattered to deceive for much of the campaign and Slot needs to stamp his design on Liverpool’s first team.
Jota, typically regarded as one of the most clinical players in the Premier League, has cut a frustrated figure in recent weeks, going eight games without a goal after suffering more injury misfortune. His interminable fitness problems finally appear to be wearing him down.
With only eight goals all season, the one-time Wolverhampton Wanderers talent admitted “I don’t feel my best” at the moment, toiling to little avail.
And anyway, the Portugal international is entering the penultimate year of his £140k-per-week deal. He’s still worth a hefty figure at 28, but if his fitness problems and loss of potency in front of goal persist, Liverpool might find themselves taking a far more minimal fee.
Liverpool striker Diogo Jota
According to Football Transfers, Jota has actually been deduced to be worth about £50m in the current market, which makes an interesting comment on his underlying quality, even if he’s out of sorts at the moment.
Indeed, across the past 365 days, he ranks among the top 19% for shot-creating actions, the top 15% for progressive passes, the top 7% for progressive carries and the top 17% for assists per 90, as per FBref.
There’s a real player in there, evidenced by Jota currently boasting a worth higher than Salah (£25m) and Alexander-Arnold (£45m).
Mohamed Salah celebrates for Liverpool
Of course, both stars are out of contract at the end of the season but this still highlights the high regard Jota is held in from a financial standpoint, with all but a select few Redmen towering above the £50m-rated Iberian, it may indeed be worth cashing in now that signs of regression are starting to show.
In fact, Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg revealed at the beginning of the week that “a reshaping of the squad is planned,” with Jota among the potential sales.
He’s been a terrific servant for the club, scoring 64 goals and providing 22 further assists across 173 outings, winning the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup twice, maybe making that thrice after the weekend. Of course, Liverpool are also 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League, all but set to lift the title in May.
Liverpool signed him from Wolves for £45m in September 2020 and he’s more than paid his due since, but Jota’s time may be coming to an end, with Slot set to welcome some fresh faces to freshen the ranks and continue the pursuit of glory.
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota
BBC analyst Raj Chohan hailed him for his “deadly” goalscoring instinct in the past, but with that trait beginning to desert him, Liverpool indeed need to act before his lofty value starts to depreciate.
Liverpool need to prepare for the summer ahead, and if Hughes and co fail to tie down the likes of Salah and Trent to new deals, it may well be that Liverpool need to cash in on Jota as well as Nunez, for a spree of spending will be required to revamp the squad.
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da aviator aposta： Newcastle United are on course for Champions League qualification for the second time in just three seasons after a 4-1 win over Manchester United.
da jogodeouro： Last time out, they struggled on the big stage, despite securing a stunning home victory over PSG. Should they make the group stages again, Eddie Howe will have his men better prepared. That’s a certainty.
In order to do this, however, he will have to invest when the summer transfer window opens in a couple of months.
Newcastle United manager EddieHowe
The lack of a big-name signing is perhaps the only thing the Toon faithful have to say against the club right now, but this should be corrected ahead of next season.
There are plenty of areas to improve on in the first-team squad, which could see Howe being an extremely busy man once the current campaign comes to an end.
Several players might need to be sold to comply with the Premier League profit and sustainability regulations, something which the manager has done rather well during his time in charge of the Magpies.
Bringing in young talent and developing them into world-class players is another thing Howe has done well. Take a look at Alexander Isak for example, who is now being courted by Liverpool and Arsenal.
Could Newcastle bring in a player who is attracting interest from several European heavyweights this summer?
Newcastle eyeing move for teenage superstar in waiting
According to the Sun, Scouts from Newcastle were present at Hampden Park last month to witness Konstantinos Karetsas become Greece’s youngest-ever starter and then their youngest-ever scorer during their 3-0 victory over Scotland in the Nations League.
The Premier League outfit aren’t the only club to be keeping a close watch on the winger. Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich want to bring him to Germany, while Liverpool and Manchester United are admirers from England too, with fellow Premier League sides Aston Villa, Man City and Nottingham Forest also having scouts present in Glasgow a few weeks ago.
The 17-year-old currently plays for Belgian side Genk and has a contract at the club until the summer of 2027.
Luckily for Newcastle, there is a £35m release clause inserted into the deal, which is a very affordable fee for the Magpies.
Securing Champions League football this term would go a long way to enticing the youngster that St James’ Park is the best place for his development, especially as he could likely get more playing time compared to the other clubs interested.
Greece's KonstantinosKaretsascelebrates after the match
Such is his emergence onto the European scene that the Greek wonderkid is showing a similar meteoric rise that Lamine Yamal has shown over the previous 12 months.
Why Konstantinos Karetsas could be Newcastle's own Lamine Yamal
Yamal made his senior club debut back during the 2022/23 season and, is still aged only 17. He has since gone on to make 95 appearances for Barcelona, scoring 21 times while grabbing 30 assists in the process.
If Howe does manage to lure Karetsas to the club, could he have his very own version of the Spanish sensation at his disposal? It certainly looks that way.
Perhaps his greatest contribution has been at international level with Spain. Making his debut in September 2023, aged only 16, the winger duly scored on his debut against Georgia and hasn’t looked back since.
Lamine Yamal for Barcelona
Indeed, he secured a place in the Euro 2024 squad, going on to play a part in every game during the victorious campaign, with the highlight being a stunning curling effort against France in the semi-final.
Such was his maturity; Yamal grabbed an assist in the final as Spain defeated England to win their fourth European Championship.
Both quick with a keen eye for goal, Karetsas has shown plenty of similar qualities in recent months. Like Yamal, who made history as Spain’s youngest-ever player when he made his debut, the Greek star was aged just 17 when he came off the bench against Scotland during a 1-0 loss last month.
A few days later, he made history of his own. In the return leg against the Scots, the attacking midfielder scored a delightful lob over Craig Gordon in the Scotland goal, making him the youngest-ever scorer for the Greek national team in the process.
Yamal has made his mark at a club like Barcelona. Could Karetsas do the same should he move to a European giant this summer?
Konstantinos Karetsas' best attributes
This season, the teenager has been in excellent form for Genk. Across 33 matches in all competitions, he has scored three goals while recording four assists.
In the Belgian top flight, Karetsas has created seven big chances for his teammates, averaging 1.6 key passes per game while succeeding with 1.1 dribbles each match.
Compared to his teammates, he ranks third for big chances created, third for key passes and second for successful dribbles, showcasing Yamal-like traits and demonstrating that he is already one of the best players in the team, despite his tender years.
The future looks bright indeed for the player and Newcastle must make sure they are there or thereabouts when it comes to trying to secure his signature this summer.
Football talent scout Jacek Kulig lauded the youngster for his antics against Scotland recently, suggesting he is “one of the most electrifying teenage talents in Europe.”
Karetsas’ game in numbers vs Scotland (23/03/2025)
Goals
1
Assists
0
Key passes
1
Big chances created
0
Touches
39
Total duels won
6
Passes
18/19
Via Sofascore
Given the nature of the transfer market now, with players going for inflated fees, paying just £35m to sign Karetsas could turn out to be one of the best signings a club could make this summer.
Much will depend on just how strong the Magpies finish the season. With the top five securing a spot in the promised land of the Champions League, the incentive is there for Howe’s men.
If so, a talent like Karetsas may just be willing to make the move to the northeast when the window opens.
8/10 Newcastle star who won 100% duels was even better than Barnes
Newcastle sealed a 4-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday evening.
Manchester United’s dismal season in the Premier League continued to hit new lows after a 1-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Vitor Pereira’s side, who have been battling relegation all season, are now level on points with the Red Devils on 58 points, only behind them on goal difference.
A stunning free-kick from Pablo Sarabia was the difference between the two sides in Manchester, as a moment of quality decided the match in a stadium where that has often been the case for the home team in the Premier League era.
A lack of quality sums up where United are at this moment in time – sat 14th in the league table – and their selection of strikers is a damning indictment on the recruitment work done behind the scenes in recent years.
Rasmus Hojlund
Rasmus Hojlund, signed from Atalanta in a £72m deal in 2023, started against Wolves and failed to score, which means that he has scored three goals in 28 Premier League matches.
Joshua Zirkzee was unavailable and is set to miss the remainder of the season due to a hamstring injury, but he has rarely provided the quality that United need in the final third.
Why Man Utd could move on from Joshua Zirkzee
The Red Devils reportedly paid a fee of £36.5m to sign the Netherlands international from Serie A side Bologna last summer to compete with Hojlund for a spot in the starting line-up.
Unfortunately, neither of them have performed well enough to nail down the position of Manchester United’s first-choice number nine, instead taking turns at struggling at the top end of the pitch in the Premier League.
Zirkzee has started 14 of his 32 appearances in the division, which shows that he has failed to perform well enough to be a consistent starter, and scored three goals from 4.82 xG in that time.
Non-penalty xG
0.31
Bottom 36%
Non-penalty goals
0.19
Bottom 16%
Shots
1.89
Bottom 9%
Assists
0.06
Bottom 19%
Expected Assisted Goals
0.10
Bottom 41%
Shot-creating actions
1.99
Bottom 31%
As you can see in the table above, the Dutch centre-forward ranks incredibly lowly among strikers in the Premier League in a host of key goalscoring metrics.
These statistics show that Zirkzee does not get into high-quality goalscoring positions on a regular basis and that he fails to make the most of his opportunities when they do come his way.
Joshua Zirkzee
The former Bayern Munich gem turns 24 next month, almost two years older than Hojlund, and could be moved on this summer to make room for a new striker. He cost more than £30m less than the Danish prospect, which could make it more appealing to sell to limit any losses on their initial outlay.
Man Utd reach agreement with £30m striker
According to Africa Foot, as relayed by TEAMtalk, Manchester United have already reached an agreement with Victor Osimhen and his representatives ahead of a possible transfer.
The report claims that the Red Devils have struck a deal with the Nigeria international ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window, as they look to bolster their options at the top end of the pitch.
Galatasaray's VictorOsimhenreacts
It reveals that Osimhen wants to move to the Premier League to take the next step in his career, and he has now given the green light to a transfer to Old Trafford.
The outlet adds that a permanent exit from Napoli is on the cards for the striker this summer, despite his contract not ending until 2026, and that a fee of up to £30m could be enough to secure his services.
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Whilst an agreement may have been reached with Osimhen and his representatives, Manchester United still need to agree a deal with the Italian club to ensure that the forward is part of Ruben Amorim’s squad for the 2025/26 campaign.
The agreement with the player does suggest that they are closing in on the Galatasaray loanee, though, and that may not be good news for Zirkzee and his future in Manchester.
Why Manchester United should sign Victor Osimhen
The Red Devils must continue on their path to signing Osimhen from Napoli this summer because he could come in to solve the problems that they have had in the striker position this season.
The 26-year-old marksman is a prolific and reliable goalscorer who has proven his quality at the top end of the pitch in recent seasons, in Italy, France, and Turkey, whilst the United front two have struggled throughout the 2024/25 campaign in the Premier League.
24/25
Galatasaray
33
29
23/24
Napoli
32
17
22/23
Napoli
39
31
21/22
Napoli
32
18
20/21
Napoli
30
10
19/20
Lille
35
17
As you can see in the table above, Osimhen has scored 17 goals or more in five of the last six seasons for Lille, Napoli, and Galatasaray, with a staggering 29 goals in 33 matches in the current campaign.
The Napoli forward, who was once described as a “monster” by analyst Ben Mattinson, was particularly impressive in the 2022/23 Serie A season, scoring 26 goals to guide his side to the title.
Zirkzee, meanwhile, has only scored seven goals in 48 matches in all competitions in his debut year in England, which would be Osimhen’s lowest tally in any of his last six years.
This suggests that Osimhen, who currently ranks within the top 1% of forwards in the Men’s Big 5 Leagues and European competitions for non-penalty xG per 90 (0.98), would come in as a significant upgrade on both Zirkzee and Hojlund due to his ability to consistently and reliably find the back of the net, adapting to new countries and leagues with ease.
Galatasaray's VictorOsimhencelebrates scoring a goal that was later disallowed
In terms of what that would mean for the current United strikers, Zirkzee being older and less expensive than Hojlund could result in him being the one to be sent packing to make room for the Nigerian striker ahead of next season.
Therefore, the news that United have reached an agreement with Osimhen should come as bad news to the Dutch attacker, whose days at Old Trafford may already be numbered.
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It is now down to the board to ensure that they can reach an agreement with Napoli, whether that is for a fee of £30m or not, to bolster Amorim’s attacking options.
Strikers have captured the hearts of supporters over the years at Chelsea, but none more so than Didier Drogba given his time as a player at Stamford Bridge.
The Ivorian joined the Blues under José Mourinho back in the summer of 2004, with not many knowing what to expect after he arrived from Ligue 1 outfit Marseille.
However, he would provide the goods on a consistent basis, notching a total of 147 goals over two separate spells – spanning a total of nine years in West London.
Such a record has cemented him in the club’s history forever, currently sitting as the Blues’ second-highest Premier League goalscorer behind the iconic Frank Lampard.
Fast-forward to the present day, boss Enzo Maresca has the opportunity to land another version of the Ivorian with a move for a star currently plying his trade in France’s top division.
Chelsea plot summer move for new talisman
According to French journalist Mohamed Toubache, Chelsea are keen on a summer move to land Strasbourg striker Emanuel Emegha to improve the current forward department.
The 22-year-old, who’s currently plying his trade for the Blues’ sister club, has notched a total of 12 goals in all competitions this campaign, in what has been a breakout year as a professional.
He’s in his second year at the French outfit after joining from Sturm Graz in the summer of 2023 but has enjoyed a rapid development over the last couple of months.
Whilst no fee has been touted for his signature over the off-season, it’s likely the Dutchman could demand a decent fee given his form in Ligue 1 throughout 2024/25.
Emegha may not be many supporters’ first choice to improve the current situation, but when comparing him to the other options on the table, he’s managed to match or better them in numerous key areas.
How Emegha compares to other strikers linked with Chelsea
Although the summer transfer window is yet to open, Chelsea have wasted no time in targeting a new talisman to aid Maresca’s first-team squad next season.
Wolverhampton Wanderers' MatheusCunhareacts
Matheus Cunha is just one player linked with a move to West London, with the Brazilian stating his desire to leave Wolves this summer to reach the next level in his career.
The 25-year-old also has admirers from the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Nottingham Forest, with a real battle facing the sides upon the opening of the window.
Dušan Vlahović is another player on the club’s shortlist, once again appearing on the radar after previously being of interest back in the January transfer window.
However, despite the previous names mentioned, Emegha, who’s previously been labelled “phenomenal” by talent scout Jacek Kulig, has managed to produce stats way beyond the levels of the pair.
Games played
22
26
23
Goals & assists
14
17
11
Goals & assists per 90
0.7
0.7
0.6
Shot-on-target accuracy
58%
41%
35%
Pass accuracy
79%
70%
69%
Aerials won
45%
31%
44%
The Dutchman may have registered slightly fewer combined goals and assists than Cunha, but has matched him for contributions per 90 – highlighting the threat he poses in attacking areas.
He’s managed to notch a higher shot-on-target accuracy than the pair, showcasing his accuracy when the ball falls his way, offering Maresca the dangerman he’s been hunting for.
Emegha has also completed more of the passes he’s attempted this campaign, whilst also coming out on top in more aerial battles, demonstrating his all-round ability – something which they’ve desperately been craving.
His 6”4 frame coupled with his pace and ability to run the channels makes him a similar build to Drogba, potentially being the club’s next version of the fan-favourite.
Should the hierarchy complete a deal for his services this summer, it would undoubtedly be an exciting addition, with the Blues getting themselves a future icon should he get anywhere close to the Ivorian’s level after his own move from Ligue 1 over 20 years ago.
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With each passing week, Ange Postecoglou’s position as Tottenham Hotspur manager feels increasingly precarious.
Now, the Australian could still end the season with a European trophy in his hands, but should that not happen, then crashing out of both domestic cups and finishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table might cost him.
With that said, if he is still in the hot seat at the end of the season, he needs to oversee a serious shakeup of the squad to ensure next year isn’t as disastrous.
That means bringing more first-team quality players and shipping out the deadwood, including one of his own signings who was once tipped for greatness by Lionel Messi.
The Spurs stars who need to be moved on
So, before we get to the player in question, it’s worth looking at the other Tottenham players Ange and Co should be looking to sell or let leave in the summer window, such as Pedro Porro.
Now, it’s true that the Spanish full-back had a decent game on Thursday and can offer something in attack, but this season has made it abundantly clear that he’s a problem when it comes to defending.
For example, there have been multiple times this season where he’s been shown up, like away to Arsenal or at home to City.
It might sound harsh, but we are not the only ones to think this, as journalist Mitch Fretton described his display at home to Ipswich Town as a “horror show”, while one podcaster didn’t mince his words when he described his performance in the defeat to Bournemouth as “absolutely terrible.”
The former Sporting CP dud isn’t the only player who must be moved on this summer, though, as Yves Bissouma very much falls into the same camp.
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The former Brighton & Hove Albion ace has had a dreadful campaign this year and so far has featured in just 45% of the team’s Premier League starting lineups.
It’s not hard to see why Postecoglou opts to go with other midfielders these days either, as his last start came in the defeat to Fulham, a game he received a 3/10 match rating for from Alasdair Gold.
Tottenham Hotspur's YvesBissoumaarrives before the match
However, as bad as the Mali international has been, there is another player in the squad, an Ange signing, who’s proved to be even less effective and, therefore, must be moved on.
The Ange signing who needs to be moved on
When it comes down to the worst signing Postecoglou has made during his time in the Spurs dugout, some may go for Radu Dragusin, but for our money, it’s Timo Werner, and unsurprisingly, he’s the player who has to be let go.
Timo Werner for Tottenham
Now, to give the manager and the club credit, while Andy Townsend described the decision as “astonishing,” it didn’t seem like the worst idea in the world to sign him on a short-term loan when they did last season.
After all, while he failed at Chelsea and didn’t exactly set the world alight on his return to Germany, he was once one of the most exciting forwards in Europe.
For example, in his final season before moving to Stamford Bridge, he managed to rack up a pretty sensational haul of 47 goal involvements in 45 games, and about five years before that, Messi named him among the ten youngsters he backed to become football’s next superstars.
Unfortunately, we all know what happened next, and while he did alright in the back half of last season, racking up six-goal involvements in 14 appearances, many were still surprised when his loan was extended for another season.
Appearances
14
27
Goals
2
1
Assists
4
3
Goal Involvements per Match
0.42
0.14
That decision has not panned out whatsoever, and as things stand, the former Stuttgart star has amassed just one goal and three assists in 27 games, which is hardly value for money when he’s making £165k-per-week.
The good news is that Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the club will not be looking to re-sign the former Chelsea flop in the summer, but until the club confirms this, there is always a chance.
Ultimately, while Werner has undoubtedly tried to make it work in North London this year, he’s been a failure at Spurs, and the sooner he is moved on, the better for all involved.
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