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Leeds United continue to monitor their long-term transfer target John Swift…

What’s the word?

That’s according to reliable journalist Pete O’Rourke, who delivered a fresh claim on the Yorkshire giants’ interest in the Reading playmaker to GIVEMESPORT earlier this week.

“They’ve been watching him for a long, long time now,” he said. “He’s obviously somebody that they think can fit the profile of the type of player that Marcelo Bielsa does like at his disposal.”

Back in November, The Sheffield Star claimed that the Whites would rival fellow Premier League sides Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley for his signature this winter.

Meanwhile, The Athletic’s Phil Hay has previously backed the addition of a midfield maestro, even suggesting that Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa likes the look of Swift.

“I can definitely see the value in signing a centre mid in the window, partly to help this season but partly to create one less job for the summer window (which will be far more active). [It] was interesting to see John Swift linked over the weekend because Swift is someone Bielsa quietly admires.”

January swoop?

Despite the Royal’s league struggles, Swift has been one of the stars of the Championship so far this season and indeed, he rates out as the biggest creator.

As per WhoScored, he leads the goal-creating charts with nine assists and also tops the charts for key passes per game (2.9). He has also provided eight goals, which is the most of any central midfielder in the second-flight, too.

Swift’s presence would surely be instantly felt at Elland Road, considering he has bagged the same number of goals as United’s top goalscorer, Raphinha (eight), who is the only player to score more than twice in the Premier League.

Similarly, none of Bielsa’s current squad have managed more than two assists either.

The fact that the Argentinian head coach admires him is encouraging and should be enough for director of football Victor Orta and chairman Andrea Radrizzani to pull the trigger this month.

In doing so, they could well secure their manager a dream signing and one that would ultimately help the struggling Yorkshiremen in abundance.

It’s also believed that his asking price has dropped below a previously sought-after £7m, which makes him of incredible value – a bargain, really.

The Reading star, who has been dubbed a “grafter” and as being “super-talented in the past, would be an ideal mid-season signing for Bielsa. United’s hierarchy must look to seal his signature before Deadline Day on January 31st.

Those around west Yorkshire should be absolutely buzzing by the prospects of signing Swift, especially after O’Rourke’s latest claim.

AND in other news, Leeds eye swoop for “talented” 20 y/o who’s “very quick”, he could be Bielsa’s new Alioski…

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium, which has hosted the most number of ODIs, has been named Afghanistan’s “home ground” for ODI and first-class cricket

Cricinfo staff20-Feb-2010

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium, which has hosted the most number of ODIs, has been named Afghanistan’s “home ground” for ODI and first-class cricket. The grant was made by a prominent patron of cricket in the UAE, Abdulrahman Bukhatir.”Bearing in mind the difficulties they have in Afghanistan, the cricketers deserve to have a place somewhere where they can come and feel that they are at home, ” Bukhatir was quoted as saying in an Asian Cricket Council (ACC) media release. “Here they have good local support and they can make use of all the practice facilities in Sharjah Stadium, the gymnasium and nets as well as the grounds at Al Dhaid Cricket Village.”Afghanistan are currently playing Canada in Sharjah. They recently qualified for this year’s ICC World Twenty20, beating Ireland by eight wickets in the final of the World Twenty20 Qualifier in Dubai, where they were well supported. They received ODI status last year, but fell short of qualifying for the 2011 World Cup.”Afghanistan is not only the team doing the best at present in the developing world of cricket, they are also the team with the most potential,” ACC chief Syed Ashfaqul Haq said. “Being able to practise and play with frequency at Sharjah, to be able to invite other teams to their new ‘home ground’ can only help them improve as cricketers.”UAE Cricket Board administrator Mazhar Khan said: “7000 Afghan fans is what we have come to expect at every big match featuring Afghanistan in the UAE and giving Afghanistan use of Sharjah and Al Dhaid is not only a feather in the cap for cricket here but a revitalisation of cricket in the country. Sharjah Cricket Stadium, having marked its 200th ODI this week, is on course to keep on adding to this mark.”

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O Atlético-MG voltou à Cidade do Galo nesta sexta-feira para continuar sua preparação visando a partida contra o Corinthians, que acontece às 17h deste domingo, no Itaquerão. Apesar de Oswaldo de Oliveira já vir esboçando a formação titular, o time pode sofrer alterações. O lateral-esquerdo Fábio Santos deixou a atividade mais cedo e virou dúvida para a partida.

O jogador sofreu uma torção no tornozelo direito em uma jogada aérea com o atacante Rafael Moura e apresentou dores no local. Ao sair de campo, Fábio iniciou tratamento com gelo, mas passará por avaliação para saber se terá condições de enfrentar o atual campeão brasileiro.

Caso não se recupere, o lateral será substituído por Mansur, que atuou na equipe B do Atlético durante parte da temporada. No treino na Cidade do Galo, o técnico Oswaldo de Oliveira comandou uma atividade técnica com foco em finalizações e jogadas de bola parada.

Na oitava colocação do campeonato, com 50 pontos, o time mineiro tem a missão de garantir a vitória sobre o Corinthians para conseguir a sonhada vaga na Libertadores de 2018. Para isso, a equipe precisa apenas estar entre os sete primeiros times, já que o Cruzeiro tem vaga garantida no torneio por ter conquistado a Copa do Brasil.

Para o jogo em São Paulo, o Atlético-MG será formado por Victor; Rocha, Léo Silva, Gabriel, Fabio Santos (Mansur); Yago, Elias; Otero, Robinho, Fred, Valdivia.

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أمطر فريق مانشستر سيتي الإنجليزي شباك ضيفه كوبنهاجن الدنماركي بخمسة أهداف دون مقابل، في منافسات بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا، مساء اليوم الأربعاء.

وحل كوبنهاجن ضيفًا على مانشستر سيتي بملعب “الاتحاد”، ضمن مباريات الجولة الثالثة لدور المجموعات.

وافتتح النرويجي إيرلينج هالاند التسجيل سريعًا لمانشستر سيتي بهدف في شباك كوبنهاجن في الدقيقة السابعة من اللقاء.

وعقب 10 دقائق أهدر هالاند فرصة هدف لأصحاب الأرض، حيث تصدى له حارس كوبنهاجن.

تواصل ضغط السيتي بأربع فرص متفرقة لجوندوجان ومحرز وأخرى لهالاند، تلاها فرصة لجريليش وتصدى لهم جرابارا حارس الخصم.

ثم أضاف هالاند الهدف الثاني له ولفريقه في الدقيقة 33، بعد تمريرة وصلت له من سيرجيو جوميز.

وفي الدقيقة 39 سدد سيرجيو جوميز تسديدة خادعت لاعب كوبنهاجن واصطدمت به ليسجل خوتشولافا هدفًا عكسيًا في شباك فريقه، وتصير النتيجة ثلاثية نظيفة للسيتي.

ومع انطلاق شوط المباراة الثاني، فضل جوارديولا إراحة هالاند، وقام باستبداله ودفع ببالامر بديلًا له.

وواصل فريق جوارديولا ضغطه المعتاد، وشهدت بداية الشوط محاولة لجوندوجان لكن تصدى حارس المرمى له.

ثم تحصل مانشستر سيتي على ركلة جزاء بعد تدخل من ستامنيك على لابورت، ليحصل لاعب كوبنهاجن على بطاقة صفراء.

ونجح رياض محرز في تحويل ركلة الجزاء إلى هدف رابع لمانشستر سيتي في الدقيقة 55.

وقرر جوارديولا إجراء تبديل في صفوف مانشستر سيتي ليشارك ريكو لويس بدلًا من كانسيلو في الدقيقة 57، ثم شارك ويلسون بدلًا من برناردو سيلفا في الدقيقة 66.

وفي الدقيقة 76، مرر محرز كرة وصلت إلى ألفاريز ليسدد على الفور في الشباك، معلنًا الهدف الخامس لمانشستر سيتي.

انتهت المباراة بفوز مانشستر سيتي بخمسة أهداف دون رد، ليرفع رصيده إلى 9 نقاط في صدارة المجموعة.

وفي المجموعة ذاتها فاز بوروسيا دورتموند على إشبيلية بنتيجة (4-1)، ليصبح رصيده 6 نقاط في المركز الثاني بالترتيب.

وتجمد رصيد إشبيلية عند نقطة واحدة في المركز الثالث، ويتذيل كوبنهاجن بنقطة واحدة.  أهداف مباراة مانشستر سيتي وكوبنهاجن

Yorkshire have signed South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs as their second overseas player for the coming season’s Friends Provident Twenty20 competition.

Cricinfo staff22-Feb-2010

Yorkshire have signed South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs as their second overseas player for the coming season’s Friends Provident Twenty20 competition.Gibbs will join up with the Yorkshire squad before the game against Durham Dynamos on June 10 and will be available to play in all of Yorkshire’s Twenty20 matches from then on.”I’ve always enjoyed playing cricket in the UK and have very good memories of Headingley as I got my first World Cup hundred there in 1999,” Gibbs told . “I’m really looking forward to playing over there and I’ll hopefully help to lead the troops towards some sort of success.”I think Twenty20 cricket is consistently the flavour of the month with regards to spectators, and the following worldwide has grown enormously over the last few years,” he added. “I’m still yet to get a hundred in Twenty20 cricket and I did promise myself that I’d get at least a few before I call it quits one day.”There are a lot of challenges that I’d still like to achieve and overcome, and I’m probably enjoying my cricket now more than ever before, so I’m really looking forward to the challenge.”Gibbs, who will have turned 36 by the beginning of the season, is a veteran of 90 Tests and 246 ODIs, and also has extensive experience in Twenty20 cricket, with 1627 runs in the format.He will join Ryan Harris, the Queensland and Australia allrounder who is also his Deccan Chargers teammate in the IPL, at the county, who have also signed Daryl Tuffey as early season cover for Harris.”Herschelle will add power, runs and experience to our batting line-up in this year’s T20 competition and he is also a fine fielder,” added Martyn Moxon, Yorskhire’s Director of Professional Cricket.”He’s a vastly experienced international cricketer with the ability to win matches on his own if he hits his best form. I’m looking forward to seeing him play for Yorkshire this year and I’m sure our members and supporters will enjoy Herschelle’s style of cricket too.”

يستهدف نادي يوفنتوس الإيطالي ضم أحد لاعبي مانشستر سيتي الإنجليزي، وفقًا لتقارير صحفية.

وسبق وأبرم يوفنتوس صفقة تبادلية مع السيتي شهدت انضمام جواو كانسيلو للفريق الإنجليزي، وانتقال دانيلو للبيانكونيري.

ذكرت تقارير أن نجم مانشستر سيتي إيلكاي جوندوجان مستهدف من قبل يوفنتوس مع انتهاء عقد لاعب خط الوسط في نهاية الموسم.

ينتهى عقد اللاعب البالغ من العمر 32 عامًا الصيف المقبل حيث سيسمح له بالخروج من النادي مجانًا.

كان جوندوجان أول توقيع لبيب جوارديولا في عام 2016 وكان دائمًا عضوًا مهمًا في الفريق في آلة الفوز التي بناها الإسباني.

لكن يوفنتوس يحلق الآن في شكل دائري حيث يتطلعون إلى تعزيز خط وسطهم.

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أفادت صحيفة “ّذا صن” البريطانية نقلاً عن “كالتشيو ميركاتو” أن ماسيميليانو أليجري، المدرب تحت الضغط، وحريص على إضافة المهارة والمكر إلى منتصف الملعب.

وقد واجهت السيدة العجوز بداية صعبة للموسم على الصعيدين المحلي والأوروبي، ولم يساعد أليجري بإصابات لاعبين كبار مثل بول بوجبا وفيديريكو كييزا.

إذا لم يجدد النجم الألماني عقده في الاتحاد، فسيكون متاحًا مجانًا الصيف المقبل للتوقيع على عقد مسبق مع الأندية الأجنبية اعتبارًا من يناير.

لكن جوندوجان لا يزال يلعب دورًا رئيسيًا في مانشستر سيتي، وقد بدأ ست من مباريات السيتي في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز التسع حتى الآن هذا الموسم، وسجل هدفين وصنع هدفًا واحدًا.

Newcastle United are reportedly now ‘eyeing’ a move to sign Marcos Senesi in the January transfer window.

The Lowdown: No Botman?

Sky Sports have reported that the St. James’ Park faithful have had a second bid rejected for Sven Botman, with Lille valuing him closer to £35m.

Despite their riches, it is a lot of money to pay for a player in January, and so the North East club may now look at other targets in the centre-back position, with Monaco’s Benoit Badiashile being mentioned as a potential alternative.

Nonetheless, with Kieran Trippier already through the door and Chris Wood looking like he will follow, it is set to be a very busy window for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) consortium.

The Latest: Senesi eyed

As per journalist Pete O’Rourke, the Tyneside outfit, as well as Brighton and Hove Albion, are now ‘eyeing’ up a move for Senesi, as they look to strengthen their options in the heart of the defence.

The Magpies have the joint-worst defensive record in the Premier League this season, and so bringing in a new centre-half will be one of the priorities for the new owners over the next few weeks.

The Verdict: Get it done

If Botman becomes unattainable, then Senesi could be a cheaper and in some ways maybe even better alternative.

Nicknamed ‘The Gladiator’ by Feyenoord fans, the six-foot-one colossus is exactly the kind of character needed for a relegation battle, and at 24 years of age, still has his best years ahead of him.

Comparing him to Botman in their respective domestic leagues so far this term, Senesi actually averaged more tackles and interceptions per game, while he has also chipped in with two goals and two assists from centre-back (WhoScored).

Nonetheless, he could be a great alternative to Botman, should they be able to get a deal over the line.

In other news, find out who NUFC are now set to bid for here!

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A zaga do Botafogo versão 2018 terá uma peculiaridade: Quatro dos cinco jogadores da posição são garotos, todos formados nas categorias de base do Alvinegro. São eles: Helerson e Kanu, ambos de 20 anos, que serão promovidos aos profissionais nesta pré-temporada, e os ‘veteranos’ Igor Rabello, de 22 anos, e Marcelo, que fará 22 no próximo dia 07. O quarteto se une ao argentino e mais experiente Joel Carli, capitão do Glorioso, de 31 anos. Diante deste cenário, a média de idade dos jogadores da posição é 23.

A pré-temporada do Botafogo começa no próximo dia 04 e três dias depois, o Alvinegro se muda para Domingos Martins-ES, onde ficará até a estreia no Carioca, contra a Portuguesa, no Nilton Santos, no dia 17/01. O time de Jair Ventura terá essa configuração na próxima temporada porque Renan Fonseca não teve o contrato renovado, Emerson Silva terá o mesmo destino e Emerson, outro formado em General Severiano, acertou com o Palmeiras. E a julgar pela movimentação do Botafogo no mercado, mais focado no setor ofensivo, o Alvinegro não trará ninguém para o setor.

Inexperiência de Kanu e Helerson vai pesar?

A inexperiência do quarteto comprometerá o próximo ano? Isso só o tempo dirá, mas o certo é que os quatro têm boas credenciais. Kanu e Helerson chegaram a completar um treino da Seleção Brasileira principal, em outubro, na Granja Comary. O primeiro até foi inscrito no último Campeonato Carioca, mas não chegou a jogar. Treinar com os principais não será uma novidade para ele, que fez o gol do título do Brasileirão Sub-20 de 2016 e talvez seja por isso que o segundo, Helerson, crava: a inexperiência não vai atrapalhar o Botafogo.

– Eu e o Kanu subimos agora, ainda não tivemos a chance de jogar nos profissionais, mas o convívio lá em cima e os treinos diários nos darão experiência para quando a oportunidade pintar a gente não comprometer. É bom saber que o Botafogo está dando essa chance aos jovens. Isso mostra que acredita no nosso potencial. E dos quatro, dois já têm uma boa experiência – contou Helerson, em contato com o LANCE!

Marcelo, o homem de gelo

Marcelo é conhecido pela ‘personalidade’. Ele foi eleito o melhor em campo na primeira final do Brasileirão Sub-20 do ano passado, temporada que oscilou entre base e profissional, após chegar por empréstimo do Fluminense, no início de 2016. Convenceu e o Alvinegro comprou 60% dos direitos do jogador, que terminou aquela temporada com um jogo no profissional, justamente contra o Flu, e relacionado para mais outros 11 jogos.

Ele foi promovido em definitivo no início de 2017. Em março, veio uma renovação até o fim de 2020 e aumento da joia. Há torcedor, inclusive, que implora para que Jair Ventura o escale ao lado de Igor Rabello, que já é mais conhecido do torcedor, titular.

Igor Rabello tem 2017 especial

Recém formado em Educação Física, o ‘General’ é frio e já mostrou que um dos seus pontos fortes é a jogada aérea. Talvez por isso tenha recebido uma proposta da Udinese, da Itália, no meio deste ano, e é monitorado por outras equipes como o Anderlecht, da Bélgica.

No clube desde 2012, ele foi promovido em 2014, relacionado para alguns jogos, mas não estreou. No ano seguinte, com o time na B, revezou entre os profissionais e a base, mas tudo o que colheu nos profissionais foi ser relacionado para um jogo na Copa BR. Nos ‘Aspirantes’, marcou no Flamengo.

No ano passado, nova promoção – agora em definitivo. Foi relacionado para dois jogos, atuou em outros dois, mas foi emprestado para o Náutico disputar a Série B. Brilhou por lá, deixou saudade e voltou no início de 2017, mas para ser reserva. Conquistou a titularidade, virou queridinho dos torcedores e dos europeus, fez dois gols e ainda concluiu a graduação.

Igor Rabello – 50 jogos e dois gols – 22 anos
Marcelo – 27 jogos e um gols – 21 anos
Helerson e Kanu- Ainda não estrearam – Ambos têm 20 anos
Carli – 79 jogos e quatro gols – 31 anos

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Rohit Sharma, the Deccan Charger’s middle-order batsman, believes that despite a five-match losing streak, his side is in with a chance to reach the semi-final stages of the IPL

Cricinfo staff07-Apr-2010

Rohit Sharma, the Deccan Chargers’ middle-order batsman, believes that despite a five-match losing streak, his side are in with a chance to reach the semi-finals of the IPL.”Yes, the boys are disappointed, but we are not down and out,” Rohit told in Bangalore, where Deccan plays their next match on Thursday. “No excuses for losing, but these things happen in Twenty20. We still have five games left. If we win even four of those, we can make it [to the semis], if our run-rate is healthy,” Rohit said.Rohit, whose selection to the Indian team for the World Twenty20 raised eyebrows, has justified his spot with a consistent run in the IPL, where he leads Deccan’s run-charts with 258 runs. However, his performances have failed to inspire his team, which crashed to their sixth defeat of the tournament, against Rajasthan on Monday. Rohit was the last wicket to fall, caught in the outfield with three required from two balls, at the end of an abject collapse where seven wickets fell for 45 in six overs. “I don’t want to prove anything to anyone. I don’t want to take unnecessary pressure on myself. Whenever we have lost, we take it as the failure of the entire team. We don’t blame or single out individuals when we lose a match,” Rohit said.While most IPL teams play half their league games at home venues, political issues in Hyderabad have denied Deccan a homebase this year. Rohit singled this out as a major reason for their indifferent form. “That’s the biggest disadvantage. We played Mumbai Indians at DY Patil [one of Deccan’s designated ‘home venues’, in Mumbai] and not one spectator supported us. Sometimes the crowd factor plays a part. Your supporters give you that extra push in crunch matches,” said Rohit.The inability to stem the flow of runs in the end overs has been another problem area through the tournament, but Rohit acknowledged the marked improvement in the last game. “I know that’s an issue. But on Monday, we gave away only 31 runs and picked up six wickets in the last five overs. Isn’t that a positive,” Rohit said.Rohit praised his captain Adam Gilchrist for ensuring that his side did not get bogged down by failures. “He is a very supportive captain. He brings about a lot of positivity and tells us to forget about setbacks,” Rohit said.

Speaking live on Sky Sports, reporter Dharmesh Sheth has shared some transfer news out of Tottenham Hotspur involving AC Milan star Franck Kessie.

The Lowdown: Top Spurs target…

As reported in recent weeks, the Ivory Coast star is well and truly a target for Spurs and manager Antonio Conte as the Italian seeks to kickstart the N17 rebuild.

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The Telegraph have most recently backed that the Lilywhites and transfer chief Fabio Paratici are considering a move for Kessie before Janaury 31 to avoid a free agent bidding war in the summer.

His San Siro contract expires at the end of this season but Spurs apparently want to get ahead of the competition and sign a player high on Conte’s agenda.

Sharing news on live TV, Sky have now dropped their own update as they back Tottenham’s interest.

The Latest: Sky drop Kessie to Spurs claim…

Sheth, speaking to Sky, reiterates that Tottenham are indeed in the picture in a live-on-air transfer message.

“Another line just reaching us now as well, this was mooted us to by Sky Italy’s Gianluca Di Marzio, you remember, in our Christmas special,” he explained.

“Tottenham manager Antonio Conte a long term admirer of Franck Kessie.

“Tottenham, we’re told, are interested in a deal to sign Kessie in this transfer window, I’ve just messaged Di Marzio just now as well.

“He’s come back very, very quickly – I said ‘look, what’s the latest with Kessie’ and he seems to think there’s a possibility of PSG as well as this Tottenham interest.”

The Verdict: Mixed update…

News of a reliable source backing Tottenham’s interest in the player will come as potentially promising, but the presence of financial powerhouses and Ligue 1 giants PSG in the race could come as a slight blow.

There is little arguing that Kessie’s addition would be a welcome boost for Conte given the midfielder has bagged an impressive 19 goals since the start of 2020/2021 and could leave for much lower than his estimated £43.2 million valuation (Transfermarkt).

Conte’s big name manager status and the pull of the Premier League could be enough to sway the African star as clubs form an orderly queue, but it will be interesting to see if Spurs do in fact win the signing race.

In other news: Spurs allegedly ‘edging closer’ to signing ‘massive’ £15m defender, find out more here.