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Newly-appointed West Ham manager Nuno Espírito Santo’s arrival is set to spark a significant shake-up of the Hammers squad, according to reports in the last few days.

West Ham planning to back new manager Nuno Espírito Santo in January

Vice-chairman Karren Brady was reportedly a key driving force in West Ham’s decision to hire Nuno, who swiftly jumped into Graham Potter’s shoes just hours after the east Londoners announced his departure.

Potter left Rush Green despite significant support from senior members of the West Ham squad (The Telegraph), and Nuno took West Ham training that same day as the Portuguese quickly got to work ahead of his debut clash in the dugout against Everton.

His first match ended in a 1-1 draw at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Jarrod Bowen’s excellently-taken equaliser cancelling out Michael Keane’s early opener — largely thanks to some impressive work down the left by summer signing El Hadji Malick Diouf.

Everton 1-1 West Ham – best players of the match

Match rating

Michael Keane

8.0

Max Kilman

7.3

Alphonse Areola

7.3

Jarrod Bowen

7.3

James Garner

7.1

via WhoScored

The latter is standing out as a shining light in an otherwise dismal season for West Ham so far, with members of the media already calling Malick Diouf one of the best finds of 2025/2026.

All signs suggest that the Senegal international could be a key player for Nuno, but West Ham are also prepared to bring in new January recruits to support the 51-year-old’s attempts to save the Irons’ season.

West Ham committed to a long-term deal with Nuno by agreeing a three-year contract, even if chairman David Sullivan was initially contemplating a reunion with former manager Slaven Bilic on an interim basis until the end of the season (Pete O’Rourke).

The club must go all in with their new manager, who guided Nottingham Forest back to Europe for the first time since 1995 last season, with West Ham apparently ready to make winter signings in the forward areas to back Nuno.

The ex-Tottenham and Wolves boss will already have a good idea of the players he wants out too.

Nuno caused a stir when he dropped midfielder James Ward-Prowse from the matchday squad against Everton.

The Englishman’s omission was solely Nuno’s tactical decision and not due to injury, with a report now shedding more light on his long-term future at the London Stadium.

James Ward-Prowse resigned to leaving West Ham after Nuno's arrival

According to GiveMeSport and reporter Andrew Dillon, Ward-Prowse is resigned to quitting West Ham in January after Nuno’s arrival, and the former Southampton star has already been told that he has no place in the new boss’ plans.

Nuno’s call to axe Ward-Prowse just two days after his appointment apparently sent “shockwaves” through the squad, but the 30-year-old has accepted his fate with professionalism with no behind-the-scenes bust-ups occurring.

Nuno briefly worked with the 11-cap England international at Forest, who signed on a season-long loan there at the start of 2024/2025, but they cut his temporary spell short midway through the season and sent him back to London.

Taking this into account, Nuno has clearly never fancied Ward-Prowse that much, with the player now poised to leave this winter in pursuit of a new club.

Ward-Prowse was a firm regular under Potter, and his threat from set-piece delivery was viewed as a prime reason why David Moyes brought him to Rush Green for £30 million in August 2023.

He’s just one free-kick goal away from equalling David Beckham’s Premier League record of 18, but that’s now unlikely to happen at West Ham.

Potter was always a fan of Ward-Prowse, even calling him a “quiet leader” in the team, but Nuno views the player very differently.

حسم التعادل الإيجابي، نتيجة مباراة الزمالك ونظيره فريق البنك الأهلي، ضمن مباريات الدوري المصري الممتاز. 

وواجه الزمالك فريق البنك الأهلي، في تمام الساعة الثامنة مساء بتوقيت القاهرة، على ملعب القاهرة الدولي، في الجولة الـ12 من مسابقة الدوري الممتاز. 

طالع.. ترتيب هدافي الدوري المصري بعد هدف شيكو بانزا في مباراة الزمالك والبنك الأهلي

وتعادل فريق الزمالك مع البنك الأهلي، بهدف لكل فريق، حيث تقدم فريق البنك الأهلي بالهدف الأول في الدقيقة 30 من عمر الشوط الأول من ركلة جزاء تحصل عليها، لينجح أسامة فيصل في ترجمتها إلى هدف. 

وسريعا ما عادل فريق الزمالك النتيجة في الدقيقة 32 من الشوط ذاته، عن طريق الأنجول شيكوبانزا، بعد جملة مميزة داخل منطقة الجزاء ليسددها الأنجولي فيتصدى لها البلعوطي حارس مرمى البنك الأهلي، لينجح في متابعتها شيكوبانزا ويتعادل للأبيض. 

وكاد أن يحرز ياو أنور الهدف الثاني لفريق البنك الأهلي في الدقيقة 82 من الشوط الثاني، بعد كرة طولية ليسددها ياو أنور ولكن تخرج الكرة بجوار مرمى الزمالك. 

وبهذه النتيجة رفع فريق الزمالك رصيده إلى 19 نقطة في المركز الرابع في جدول ترتيب الدوري المصري الممتاز، بينما رفع فريق البنك الأهلي رصيده إلى 15 نقطة في المركز التاسع في جدول ترتيب الدوري. 

أهداف مباراة الزمالك والبنك الأهلي في الدوري الممتاز 

  هدف التعادل لصالح الزمالك امام البنك الاهلي 

 

 

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O zagueiro Roger Ibañez mais uma vez aparece na lista da Seleção Brasileira. embora o zagueiro de 24 anos tenha passagem pelo Fluminense no Brasil, ainda é um nome estranho aos que não estão familiarizados com o futebol saudita. Isso porque, Ibañez é destaque no país e, quando atuava na Roma (ITA) era um homem de confiança de José Mourinho.

Em 2022, o zagueiro também recebeu uma convocação do então técnico da canarinho, Tite. Inclusive, a última convocação para amistosos antes da Copa do Mundo, em que o zagueiro recebeu uma chance de teste. Mas, no fim das contas, não apareceu na lista final, perdendo lugar para outro brasileiro que atua no futebol italiano, Bremer, que atua pela Juventus (ITA)

Gaúcho da cidade de Canela, Ibañez chegou ao Fluminense em 2018, ainda atuando como volante. No entanto, o técnico Abel Braga percebeu as qualidades de marcação do então jovem de 19 anos, e o recuou para a defesa. Foi suficiente para despertar o interesse da Atalanta (ITA). Na temporada seguinte, chegou à Roma, onde conseguiu ter oportunidades até ganhar a titularidade e a confiança de Mourinho.

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Com a equipe italiana, participou do título da UEFA Conference League, primeiro título europeu da Roma, sob o comando de Mourinho, na temporada 2021-22. Assim, na temporada passada, o zagueiro somou 48 jogos e três gols marcados. Apenas no Campeonato Italiano foram 33 partidas, que deu a Ibañez o status de titular absoluto.

Ibañez chega a seleção para o jogo contra a Bolívia como um possível titular ao lado de Marquinhos, o único remanescente da zaga convocada a Copa do Catar.

Second half-centuries in the match for Ben Slater and Joe Clarke keep them there

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Mohammad Abbas was in the wickets again•Getty Images

A superb six-wicket return from Mohammad Abbas and second half-centuries in the match for Ben Slater and Joe Clarke helped Division One leaders Nottinghamshire seize control of this Rothesay County Championship clash with Yorkshire on day two at Headingley.Pakistani Test seamer Abbas was the chief protagonist with 6 for 45 from 17.3 overs – four of his wickets coming either side of lunch to secure a 49th career first-class haul of five wickets or more – as Yorkshire were bowled out for 159 in reply to a first-innings 228.Former England batter Dawid Malan impressed with a counter-attacking 64 off 45 balls as second-bottom Yorkshire, who started the day on 10 for 2, lost regular wickets. But it wasn’t enough.From early afternoon onwards, Nottinghamshire’s pursuit of a fourth win gathered even more steam, with opener Slater top-scoring with 78 off 125 balls in 227 for 3 from 61 overs, a lead of 296. Clarke provided important support with a fluent unbeaten 72 not out off 92.Left-handed Slater bettered his opening day 52 and shared half-century partnerships with Haseeb Hameed and Clarke, who top-scored with 64 in the first innings.As 35-year-old Abbas claimed his second haul of five wickets or more in three matches for Notts this season, it meant Yorkshire have now only posted first-innings totals of 250 or more on three occasions in seven matches in 2025.They have a mountain to climb to avoid a fourth defeat in seven games this season.Nottinghamshire captain Hameed shared 73 inside 16 overs for the first wicket with Slater in their second innings to more than double a commanding lead of 69. Hameed’s 33 was confidently compiled on a largely gloomy Leeds day.Just as Yorkshire will have been frustrated with their efforts with the bat, they would have been with the ball too. Conditions remained helpful for the seamers, but they failed to apply any pressure.Hameed was caught behind off a beauty from Jordan Thompson which bounced and nipped away before Freddie McCann was unlucky to have been given caught behind off Ben Coad for 15 shortly before tea with the score on 113 for 2, a lead of 179.But Slater, who was eye-catching on the drive, continued. He reached a well-paced fifty off 68 balls and shared 70 for the third wicket with Clarke before edging behind one which nipped away from Matthew Revis’s seam.Clarke went on to reach his fifty off 55 balls and shared a day-ending unbroken 54 partnership for the fourth wicket with Jack Haynes, 13.Earlier, Yorkshire reached lunch at 119 for 7, with seamers Dillon Pennington and Brett Hutton striking twice apiece and 35-year-old Abbas once as Notts strengthened their grip.En-route, they had to survive a counter-attacking half-century from Malan, who played a series of eye-catching shots and made it look like he was batting on a featherbed pitch.Malan drove imperiously and hoisted his quartet of sixes over the leg-side, reaching his fifty off only 34 balls upon his return to the side following three games out with a groin injury.After the early departure of James Wharton – caught at first slip off Pennington, 15 for 4 – Malan shared 37 for the fifth wicket with nightwatchman Jack White, who chanced his arm for 18 before he also edged Pennington into the slips.Hutton had Harry Duke caught behind and Malan lbw playing to leg, and when Abbas claimed his first wicket of the day by rocking back George Hill’s middle stump with one which kept low and jagged back, Yorkshire were 107 for 7 in the 34th over of the innings.After lunch, Abbas claimed his fourth and fifth wickets in successive balls as Yorkshire slipped to 124 for nine. Captain Dom Bess edged to fourth slip and Thompson to first.Revis, with 27, and Coad shared 35 for the last wicket, but it was only brief respite as the former dragged on to Abbas, leaving the visitors with all but two sessions of batting to do through to close. They did it expertly.

تأهل فريق الكرة الأول بنادي المصري البورسعيدي، إلى دور المجموعات من بطولة كأس الكونفدرالية الإفريقية، عقب الفوز على فريق الاتحاد الليبي. 

وواجه فريق المصري البورسعيدي نظيره الاتحاد الليبي، في تمام الساعة التاسعة مساء بتوقيت القاهرة على ملعب السويس، في إياب دور الـ 32 من بطولة الكونفدرالية الإفريقية. 

طالع.. فيديو | محمود حمادة يُسجل هدف المصري الثاني أمام الاتحاد الليبي

وحقق فريق المصري البورسعيدي الفوز على الاتحاد الليبي، بثنائية مقابل هدف، حيث تقدم عبد الرحيم دغموم بالهدف الأول للمصري في مرمى الاتحاد الليبي في الدقيقة 19 من الشوط الأول بعد انفراد تام بحارس مرمى الاتحاد الليبي. 

وفي الدقيقة 75 من عمر الشوط الثاني، من تسديدة مميزة من داخل منطقة الجزاء، ينجح محمود حمادة في تعزيز تقدم المصري على الاتحاد، بينما قلص الفريق الليبي النتيجة في الدقيقة 97 من ركلة حرة مباشرة لينتهي اللقاء بتأهل الفريق البورسعيدي إلى دور المجموعات. 

وكانت مباراة الذهاب بين المصري البورسعيدي والاتحاد الليبي، قد انتهت بالتعادل السلبي، والتي جمعت بين الفريقين الجمعة الماضية.  أهداف مباراة المصري والاتحاد الليبي في الكونفدرالية

 

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O Campeonato Brasileiro está pegando FOGO! Brincadeiras à parte, o clube carioca é líder isolado da disputa, com grande destaque para o camisa nove, Tiquinho Soares. A competição também conta com grandes atuações de jogadores como Vitor Roque, Cano, Arrascaeta, Hulk, entre outros!

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Neste cenário empolgante, fica a dúvida: o que impulsiona o talento desses craques a alcançarem o ápice em campo? Há algo especial por trás de cada chute, drible e gol memorável.

Entre os detalhes que impactam a performance desses astros, certamente escolher a chuteira adequada é um diferencial, e se engana quem pensa que elas são um mero acessório. Pensando nisso, o Lance! listou os jogadores em destaque no Campeonato Brasileiro de 2023 e as chuteiras que brilham com eles em campo. Confira, abaixo!

Tiquinho Soares é ‘Fogo’

Apesar da atual lesão, o camisa 9 tem sido decisivo para que o Botafogo sonhe com títulos. Além dos gols marcados, Tiquinho Soares faz a diferença com a boa visão de jogo e distribui passes, abrindo caminhos para que seus companheiros levem o Alvinegro às vitórias.

Nos pés do craque, brilha a chuteira Nike Zoom Mercurial Vapor 15, que possui tecnologia Zoom Air, proporcionando amortecimento, flexibilidade e agilidade em campo. Veja a chuteira do camisa 9 do Fogão e saiba o valor para comprar clicando AQUI!

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!Hulk Esmaga!

Decisivo e artilheiro, Hulk marcou quase 1/3 dos gols da equipe até o momento no Campeonato Brasileiro. Apesar da campanha irregular do Galo, o atacante mantém seu protagonismo na competição. O astro calça com maestria a chuteira Adidas X Crazyfast Luxury.1, mesmo modelo do melhor do mundo, Lionel Messi. Veja, abaixo:

Uma curiosidade sobre a chuteira do atacante é que ela foi criada em colaboração com a mundialmente famosa marca de moda Prada. O calçado usa a tecnologia Speedframe da Adidas, que tem como foco a leveza e a velocidade.

O modelo tradicional está disponível nas principais lojas. Clique AQUI para comprar a sua!

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Toca no Calleri que é gol

Calleri é o principal atacante do elenco do São Paulo e muito querido pela torcida, não só pela raça que deixa em campo como também pelo seu faro de artilheiro. No Brasileirão, realizou 14 jogos, com seis gols marcados e duas assistências.

Nos pés, o camisa 9 do São Paulo calça a chuteira Nike Phantom GT2, que possui textura aderente na parte de cima estrategicamente posicionada para permitir um toque preciso ao chutar, passar e driblar. Clique e veja o valor da chuteira do atacante!

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Faz o L

Artilheiro do Fluminense na temporada com 28 gols marcados, Germán Cano balançou as redes dos adversários e fez o L cinco vezes no Campeonato Brasileiro e vem sendo o protagonista do Tricolor em 2023.

Assim como o artilheiro do Galo, a chuteira de Cano em 2023 é a Adidas X Crazyfast Luxury.1.

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Olê, Olê, Olê, Olá, Veiga, Veiga

Raphael Veiga é o destaque do Palmeiras neste Brasileirão. Jogador da Seleção Brasileira, o meia é também aquele que mais participa dos gols do time na competição com cinco bolas na rede e três assistências.

A chuteira escolhida pelo astro é a Nike Mercurial Superfly VIII Elite que possui uma placa inovadora no solado e proporciona agilidade imediata para cortes mais rápidos em alta velocidade. Veja, abaixo:

A chuteira de Raphael Veiga está disponível a partir de R$1369,99.

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!Pistola carregada!

Um dos artilheiros do Grêmio e principal nome do Imortal no Brasileirão, Luis Suárez dispensa apresentações. Apesar dos problemas físicos, o uruguaio mantém o seu alto nível de letalidade ao gol adversário.

Inspirada no estilo de jogo do Neymar, a chuteira de Suárez em 2023 é a Puma Future Ultimate, que possui cabedal texturizado com diferentes níveis de aderência para drible, passe e finalização.

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O Mago

Um dos maiores ídolos da atual geração, Arrascaeta tem um grande poder decisivo no Flamengo e, não à toa, é o destaque rubro-negro no Brasileirão 2023. Com o camisa 14, o Mengo continua buscando o topo da tabela e o título nacional.

Dos pés do craque saíram três gols e cinco assistências, números fundamentais para a posição do Fla na classificação. A chuteira escolhida pelo jogador uruguaio em 2023 é a Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 e o modelo pode ser encontrado no site da Nike a partir de R$1799,99.

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Lionel Pec

Apesar do Vasco estar em má fase no Campeonato Brasileiro, Gabriel Pec tem motivos para comemorar a temporada que vem fazendo pelo clube. O atacante marcou 9 gols no ano, melhor marca na carreira, é o artilheiro do time em 2023 e no Brasileirão, com 3 gols.

Nos pés do atacante, não ironicamente, brilha também o modelo usado por Lionel Messi.A chuteira Adidas X Crazyfast Luxury.1 faz sucesso entre os astros do futebol!

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Homem gol Colorado

Contratação recente do Internacional, Enner Valencia é a esperança de gols do Colorado no Brasileirão. Uma recuperação na tabela pode passar pelas boas exibições do equatoriano.

Nos pés, o atacante calça a chuteira Nike Mercurial Superfly VII, o mesmo modelo de astros como Kylian Mbappé, Cristiano Ronaldo e Vinícius Junior.

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‘Rei’nato Augusto

Com a saída do Róger Guedes para o futebol do Qatar, Renato Augusto tornou-se o principal jogador do Corinthians. Nesta temporada, mais do que nunca, ele é o cara que faz o meio-campo corintiano funcionar e com uma técnica diferenciada no futebol brasileiro.

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Menino da Vila adotado

Jean Lucas revelou que negou propostas de Flamengo e Palmeiras para retornar ao Santos em 2023. Após passagem que deixou saudade nos santistas em 2019, Jean Lucas volta com status de titular absoluto e com ainda mais apoio da torcida alvinegra, com a promessa de tomar conta do meio-campo e ser o cara do time.

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Sunderland might be without Jobe Bellingham for their nerve-wracking Premier League adventure, but at least Regis Le Bris still has Chris Rigg to call upon for now.

Amazingly, Rigg is only 18 years of age, despite featuring a colossal 47 times last season for Le Bris’ promotion-winners.

The teenage sensation has rightly garnered lots of attention from higher up suitors; therefore, with Manchester United once reportedly keen on adding the breakout Black Cats star to their star-studded camp.

However, with Bellingham gone, Sunderland must do everything in their power now to keep Rigg at the Stadium of Light for the foreseeable future.

Sunderland interested in move for Rigg 2.0

Le Bris could well land his next iteration of Rigg this summer with a new target – one who’s three years older than Rigg – now on the radar.

Indeed, as per a new report from SportsBoom, Sunderland has made some initial enquiries about landing emerging West Bromwich Albion midfielder Isaac Price.

Burnley and Portsmouth are also named as being in the conversation about snapping up the young Northern Irishman, but Sunderland’s glittering track record with up-and-coming talents might well sway Price’s decision-making to swap the West Midlands for Wearside.

Whilst Price has shown flashes of his excellence from his short stay at the Hawthorns to date, he could really find that his game is elevated by moving to the Stadium of Light.

How Price could be Le Bris' next Rigg

Whilst Rigg had been in and around the senior mix for some time before Le Bris’ arrival, he hadn’t yet captivated the Sunderland masses regularly until the ex-Lorient boss stormed through the door. It’s fair to say he now certainly has.

Rigg’s numbers for Sunderland (senior/youth) by season

Season

Games

Goals scored

Assists

24/25

47

4

1

23/24

30

4

0

22/23

17

0

2

21/22

9

2

2

Sourced by Transfermarkt

The teenager had excited fans at the Stadium of Light with his promising displays in youth circles for some time now but his first real breakout season in the senior side came just this campaign.

Amazingly, that would coincide with promotion being reached, with Rigg now desperate to prove himself in the Premier League, alongside his new potential teammate in Price who will be equally eager to cut his teeth at an elite level.

Much like the 18-year-old starlet, Price has been thrust into the spotlight from a very early age, with his debut for the Northern Ireland senior team coming when he was just 19 years of age.

This has proven to be a wise call ever since, considering the promising Baggies number 21 is up to six strikes already for his national side, despite only receiving 16 caps.

He has also shown why West Brom splashed out a rumoured £2.5m to win his services just this January, with Price managing to pick up one goal and one assist for his new employers from 15 appearances, even as their promotion hopes started to crumble.

Price’s career numbers by position

Position played in

Games

Goals

Assists

CM

60

2

2

DM

24

2

3

AM

20

0

2

RM

20

0

0

RW

2

0

0

LM

2

0

0

CF

1

0

0

RB

1

1

0

CB

1

0

0

Sourced by Transfermarkt

He could kick on even more with Le Bris by his side, therefore, having seen what the ex-Lorient boss has managed with Rigg, with Price’s flexibility to play in a whole host of positions also drawing similarities to the Red Devils-linked youngster. Last season, the 18-year-old wildly lined up as a centre-forward on five occasions.

Dubbed as “outstanding” by former teammate Asmir Begovic when Price was a wide-eyed teen himself at Everton, this could be finally the time the Pontefract-born ace proves himself in the Premier League.

Sunderland’s approach of gifting up-and-coming youngsters plenty of minutes has worked wonders in the past, with that perhaps continuing if Price joins Le Bris’ growing camp very shortly.

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Posts ByKelan Sarson Jun 17, 2025

Manchester United had problems aplenty last season, but one of the most damning issues was the inability to produce the kind of slick attacking performances that would have merited a European-qualifying finish or indeed a trophy.

Bruno Fernandes did all he could, posting 19 goals and assists apiece across all competitions, but it wasn’t enough to stop Erik ten Hag’s dismissal, nor did it amount to silverware, or a respectable Premier League finish.

But the Red Devils can now look forward to a pre-season of preparation under the wing of Ruben Amorim, and despite all the issues, optimism remains that a corner can be turned, especially with the prestigious club’s pull still firmly intact.

Perhaps the greatest British outfit of all time, United fell by the wayside last term, but Old Trafford remains one of the most attractive destinations for high-quality players, with Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Matheus Cunha rejecting offers from teams like Arsenal to complete a “dream” £62.5m move to Manchester this week.

The Brazilian forward has been hailed as “one of the most coveted players in the league” by content creator Dev Bajwa.

However, he’s not the only top Premier League forward INEOS have pushed to reel in this summer, with Bryan Mbeumo in talks to move to the Theatre of Dreams.

The latest on Bryan Mbeumo to Man Utd

Man United’s reputation as one of Europe’s big boys was underscored when Brentford’s Mbeumo intimated his preference to join Old Trafford this summer, even though Arsenal, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur, all of whom have Champions League football to look forward to, have been firmly in the race.

After scoring 20 goals across 38 league outings, the intrigue is understandable, and also points toward a revised United strategy to strengthen by securing Premier League-proven players.

However, Mbeumo’s stock is high, and while he is hoping to make the move to Old Trafford, Spurs’ appointment of Thomas Frank has thrown something of a spanner in the works, with the former Bees boss’ arrival giving the Londoners renewed optimism that they could strike a deal for the Cameroon international.

United will remain confident that they can complete a statement signing, but if not, why not turn to an alternative who has also enjoyed success on English soil over the past couple of years?

Man United join race for PL star

As per Caught Offside, Manchester United have joined the race for Bournemouth’s Justin Kluivert, who’s coming off the back of a prolific campaign in the Premier League.

The Dutchman, 26, is highly regarded at the Vitality Stadium, who are under no pressure to cash in. However, if suitors were to make an offer worth roughly €55m (£47m), they might just be tempted.

A host of rivals, such as Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham, are also keen, but the Red Devils registered their interest some time ago and could use their peerless pull once more to bring him in.

Why Man Utd want Justin Kluivert

Kluivert has truly stepped out of his famous father’s shadow to become his own player, joining Bournemouth from Roma two years ago in a deal just shy of £10m.

Across his two campaigns at the club, the Netherlands international has scored 22 goals and supplied ten assists, though it’s been his “red-hot” 2024/25 season that has taken him into another sphere, as has been noted by journalist Ryan Taylor.

If Man United do miss out on Mbeumo, Kluivert could prove the perfect alternative. As per Sofascore, he only missed six big chances in the league, putting away 12 more chances. Moreover, he averaged 1.4 key passes and 1.1 dribbles per game while completing 81% of his passes, bespeaking technical control and indeed the right application of his abilities.

This offers shades of Mbeumo, in a way. The Brentford sensation, 25, supported his prolific success through a base range of talents, averaging 1.8 key passes, 1.4 dribbles, and 4.7 successful duels per game.

Kluivert was utilised across a range of attacking areas by Andoni Iraola last season, and that is in keeping with his career at large, suggesting he could perform across different berths for Amorim, whose three-pronged attacking set-up could see him dovetail right in.

Justin Kluivert – Career Stats by Position

Position

Apps

Goals

Assists

Left winger

136

35

25

Right winger

85

20

21

Attacking midfield

57

15

8

Centre-forward

7

2

1

Data via Transfermarkt

He’s proven his capacity to impress across the frontline, which speaks of dynamism in a similar vein to Mbeumo, a right-sided forward by trade but not without his strengths as a focal frontman, actually playing seven times as Frank’s striker over the past year, scoring four goals and laying on one assist.

Kluivert’s demonstrable Premier League success, so clinical and composed, could see him become a star in Amorim’s system. As per FBref, he ranked among the top 6% of forwards in the division for goals and assists per 90, leading the data-driven site to rank Mbeumo up as one of his most comparable players.

United need more goals, and by injecting Amorim’s fold with talents such as Cunha and Kluivert (or indeed Mbeumo), they would take a confident step toward a lifting resurgence.

Furthermore, they’re hardly one-trick ponies. All are physical and multi-faceted players, capable of creating chances and using their athleticism to serve the fluency of the wider team.

Amorim has weathered a storm, all right, but there might just be light at the end of the tunnel. United have been here before, roused by ostensibly effective transfer windows, but there’s a certain astuteness about INEOS’ dealings right now which suggests brighter fortunes may lie around the corner.

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Manchester United have made some key moves in the transfer market over the last couple of weeks, with Matheus Cunha completing his move to Old Trafford ahead of 2025/26.

The Brazilian could be joined at the club by striker Viktor Gyokeres, who could be reunited with boss Ruben Amorim after previously featuring under him at Sporting CP.

He’s registered 54 goals in his 52 appearances throughout 2024/25, leading to keen interest in his services over the last couple of months, with the Red Devils just one side interested in his signature.

It was reported this week that he would be open to a switch to Old Trafford, with Arsenal another side in the race to land the 27-year-old during the off-season.

However, the club should look past a move for Gyokeres, prioritising a move for another talisman instead, helping the club reach the next level in the near future.

The latest on United’s hunt for a new striker this summer

Despite the window only opening on Sunday, United have wasted no time in pursuing options to help Amorim’s squad within the final third of the pitch at Old Trafford.

Antoine Semenyo, Jean-Philippe Mateta and Liam Delap have all been on their radar over recent weeks, but have missed out on the latter after he agreed a £30m deal with Premier League rivals Chelsea.

However, they could make a move to land Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, who spent the current season on loan at Turkish side Galatasaray, scoring 37 times in 41 appearances across all competitions.

A report from Corriere del Mezzogiorno via Sport Witness confirmed that the Red Devils have been in contact with the Serie A outfit over a deal for the Nigerian, who has a €75m (£67m) release clause in his current deal.

Amorim’s side may have received a boost in their pursuit of the 26-year-old, after he rejected a proposal from Saudi side Al Hilal, with the race for his signature wide open this summer.

Why United’s £67m target could be a great signing for Amorim

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been a player who has set the Premier League alight over the last couple of seasons, often being a nuisance to countless backlines.

The Norwegian has scored a staggering 121 times in his 142 appearances for Pep Guardiola’s side, with six of his efforts coming in eight games against United.

Such a talent doesn’t come around very often, with the Red Devils previously passing up an opportunity to land the talisman under the management of Ole Gunnar Solskjær.

Multiple years on, Haaland is now undoubtedly one of the most dangerous strikers in Europe, highlighting the mistake United’s hierarchy made in not pursuing a move for the 24-year-old.

However, this summer, that could all change with United’s latest target Osimhen, being dubbed “even better than Haaland” by agent Andrea D’Amico in recent months.

When delving into their respective stats this season, the Nigerian has managed to better him in numerous key areas, backing up the statement which may have seemed far-fetched.

Osimhen has scored more goals than Haaland throughout 2024/25, whilst also posting a higher shot on target rate – showcasing the clinical edge he possesses over the Norwegian in front of goal.

How Osimhen compares to Haaland in 2024/25

Statistics (per 90)

Osimhen

Haaland

Games played

30

31

Goals & assists

31

25

Shot-on-target rate

52%

51%

Shots taken

7.3

3.4

Aerial won

4.3

1.8

Aerial success rate

63%

53%

Take-ons completed

60%

36%

Stats via FBref

He’s also won nearly three times more aerial battles and posting a higher success rate in such a department – handing Amorim the focal point he’s lacked since taking the reins.

The loaner’s dominance hasn’t stopped there, completing nearly two times more take-ons in 2024/25, and having the all-round skillset that would bolster the attacking department at Old Trafford.

After splashing £62.5m on Cunha already this summer, a £67m transfer for Osimhen may seem steep, but it’s one that would transform the side based off his figures from this season.

Should he make the move and get anywhere near close to the levels produced by Haaland in England’s top-flight, it would be an absolute bargain – pushing the club closer towards their former glory.

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When will Rangers unveil their new manager at Ibrox?

On Saturday, the Gers concluded their generally miserable campaign at Easter Road, held to a 2-2 draw, with top-scorer Cyriel Dessers and Rangers Player of the Season Nicolas Raskin on target in Edinburgh.

As Scottish Premiership runners-up, the Light Blues will start next season early with a Champions League second qualifying round tie on 22 or 23 July, currently projected to face one of Brann from Norway, Swiss side Servette or Austria Vienna.

Thus, with that first leg a mere 62 days away already, 49ers Enterprises are under pressure to appoint a new Rangers manager very quickly, so who is on their shortlist?

Rangers' new manager search

According to a report by Sky Sports News, six men are ‘under consideration’ to become the new Rangers manager.

They are: Steven Gerrard, Davide Ancelotti, Russell Martin, Rob Edwards, Danny Röhl and Gary O’Neil.

Ever since it was confirmed that his father, Carlo, will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season, becoming the new Brazil manager, it has been widely reported, including by Madrid-based outlet AS, that Davide is one of the front-runners to land the Rangers job.

Meantime, Gerrard remains one of the leading candidates too, with Mike McGrath of the Telegraph documenting how the 49ers have held a longstanding interest in bringing the Englishman back to Ibrox.

Of the six names mentioned, only Röhl is currently employed by a club, and he is ‘considering’ leaving Sheffield Wednesday, as reported by David Ornstein of the Athletic, but Rangers should not go for him, nor Gerrard nor Ancelotti, with another member of the short list making the most sense.

Who Rangers should appoint as their new manager

Rob Edwards may be a name unfamiliar to a large majority of the Rangers support, but he could be an excellent appointment.

Let’s have a look at the 42-year-old’s senior managerial career so far.

Rob Edwards’ managerial career

Clubs

Tenure

Matches

Wins

Achievements

AFC Telford United

2017-18

49

20

Forest Green Rovers

2021-22

53

26

League Two title

Watford

2022

11

3

Luton Town

2022-25

104

33

Championship promotion

All statistics courtesy of Transfermarkt

Edwards’ biggest career achievement to date is, without question, leading Luton Town into the Premier League which was a miraculous achievement.

The Hatters were relegated after one season in the top-flight, before Edwards departed by mutual consent back in January of this year, with the club actually going on to suffer a second successive relegation, now finding themselves in EFL League One.

Nevertheless, this should take away from Edwards’ impact at Kenilworth Road, with journalist James Cunliffe noting that he did an “outstanding” job at Luton, while Mark Ogden of ESPN praises his “ultra-positive” ​​​​​​​style of play, something that would no doubt go down well with those at Ibrox.

Meantime, Exeter City midfielder Edward Francis, who played for Edwards at youth level, praised his exceptional “man-management​​​​​​​” and “communication skills”, adding “he always treats people well and is honest with them”.

So, Edwards is clearly a young manager on the up, which is in contrast to Gerrard.

The 44-year-old’s time at Aston Villa was disastrous, as documented by Gregg Evans of the Athletic, while he was then also sacked by Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq​​​​​​​ back in January following an underwhelming 18-month stint in the Middle East.

So, Gerrard’s last two managerial jobs do not suggest he is the right man for the Ibrox dugout, although he was successful during his first stint in Govan, delivering the club’s first Premiership title for a decade, historically ending Celtic’s quest for ten-in-a-row.

So, reappointing Gerrard would probably be the safe option, as he is a known quantity in Glasgow, but the 49ers should be braver and hire an up-and-coming coach with the potential to get even better, and Edwards certainly fits that bill.

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