Di Maria & Lo Celso could be Spurs’ next Ardiles & Villa

Tottenham Hotspur have enjoyed fine partnerships over the years, the latest being Harry Kane and Heung-min Son’s telepathic double-act that has seen them consistently deliver goals.

Indeed, they are on the verge of breaking Premier League records this campaign.

Belgian twosome Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen were the defensive wall for Mauricio Pochettino for many seasons, whilst there has to be an honourable mention for Victor Wanyama and Mousa Dembele.

And who could forget the ‘David and Goliath’ pairing of Peter Crouch and Jermain Defoe?

Now the door has opened for Daniel Levy to seal the next deadly duo in north London.

According to L’Equipe, Spurs have made contact with veteran winger Angel Di Maria over a potential free transfer in the summer as he remains out of contract in the French capital at the end of the current season.

Whilst Paris Saint-Germain, managed by former favourite Mauricio Pochettino, is hopeful of keeping hold of the 32-year-old, Jose Mourinho is keen to bring his old Real Madrid man to N17.

And Levy ought to do what he can to convince the £220k-per-week Argentina international to join.

He’s formed an exciting partnership with Spurs midfielder Giovani Lo Celso for both club and country over the years. By bringing Di Maria to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Levy could create the second coming of Ossie Ardiles and Ricky Villa.

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When Keith Burkinshaw secured the two World Cup winners in 1978, it transformed the fortunes of Spurs and sent a stark warning across Europe.

The north London outfit had only just been promoted to the First Division, so the £750k swoop for the Argentinian pair was quite the outstanding coup.

They both struggled to hit the ground running, but soon their influence helped Spurs to two FA Cup final wins.

Levy’s team haven’t secured a piece of silverware since 2008, and the wait goes on, so bringing someone in of Di Maria’s calibre would certainly bolster their prospects of breaking that duck.

He has won La Liga and Ligue 1, and the Champions League too, whilst he was part of the Argentina squad to finish runner-up at the 2014 World Cup.

Di Maria can be Villa, whilst Spurs already have Ardiles 2.0 in Lo Celso.

When playing together, the duo have an impressive 76.5% win-rate and combined, they have delivered a total of 21 goals and 23 assists, per Transfermarkt.

Dubbed “exceptional” by new Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel and “extraordinary” by PSG enforcer Marco Verratti, Di Maria would be an incredible free transfer signing irrespective of his poor stint at Premier League rivals Manchester United.

The £25.2m-rated winger could help Lo Celso thrive with the £55m arrival only delivering seven goals and four assists in the 18 months he’s been at the club.

Perhaps the influence of his international and former PSG teammate can be the spark he needs, and in turn, it may well give Spurs another famous duo – one that is certainly shades of Ardiles and Villa mark two.

AND in other news, Mourinho could give Spurs new threat with £36m “exceptional talent” who idolises Ozil…

What Rangers fans can expect from Ofoborh

The January transfer window proved to be a busy one for Glasgow Rangers as no fewer than three players signed with the Ibrox club.

Most of those arrived towards the end of the window, with Scott Wright, Jack Simpson and Nnamdi Ofoborh all arriving via Bosman moves.

While the first two have already teamed up with Steven Gerrard’s squad, Ofoborh has headed straight back out on loan with Wycombe Wanderers.

The 21-year-old midfielder, who has signed a four-year deal with the 54-time Scottish champions, will spend the rest of the season at the Adams Park Stadium with Gareth Ainsworth’s side.

Whilst there is plenty of information about Wright and Simpson, with the former having previously played for Premiership rivals Aberdeen, admittedly very little is known about Ofoborh, who spent the majority of last season on loan with the Chairboys.

The former Nigeria U20 international was highly regarded at the Vitality Stadium, with Bournemouth Echo sports reporter Tom Crocker revealing former boss Eddie Howe held him in high esteem. He said: “Nnamdi certainly seems to be a lively character, who is always smiling. Eddie Howe always praised how hard-working he was, explaining how he’s always last off the training pitch every day and how popular he was with the first team group.”

Gerrard has previously placed a great emphasis on the importance of working hard on the training pitch, suggesting that Ofoborh should feel right at home at Ibrox.

In terms of his playing style, there are obvious comparisons that can be drawn with the ever-reliable Steven Davis. Despite the difference in age, both play in similar positions, with Ofoborh currently averaging one tackle, one dribble and two interceptions per 90 in the Championship.

For context, that’s more interceptions than Davis himself has managed on average per game in the Scottish Premiership this season (1.3), which implies that he could be his heir-in-waiting.

His versatility will also be a big bonus for the Ibrox boss after impressing in a more defensive role in the centre of the defence. He’s capable of playing that role in a back four and has shown that he is willing to put in a defensive shift to frustrate opponents, as evidenced by his 1.1 tackles per game during the 2019/20 season.

With Rangers facing a potential shortage of defensive options in the near future, there’s no doubting the fact that this could make a massive difference next season.

AND in other news, Glen Kamara has become virtually undroppable for Glasgow Rangers…

Carrasco do Corinthians, Oliveira volta à Vila Belmiro: 'Preparado'

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Ricardo Oliveira deu entrevista pela primeira vez após a negociação com o Beijing Guoan, da China, na sexta-feira. Até então, havia dúvidas quanto ao ânimo do camisa 9 e esse foi um dos principais pontos que o atacante quis esclarecer para a torcida do Santos.

– Garanto ao torcedor santista: Não vai faltar empenho, nem vontade, com muita certeza vamos voltar para o lugar que a gente deve estar. Com trabalho, alegria e empenho. Jamais faltará vontade da minha parte – afirmou.

Neste domingo, o camisa 9 volta à Vila Belmiro pela primeira vez após quase ter saído do Peixe. O adversário é o Corinthians, time no qual Ricardo Oliveira marcou três vezes no ano passado, duas no palco do clássico, que será às 16 horas.

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Desinibido, o centroavante da Seleção Brasileira não esconde o desejo de ter ido à China ganhar R$ 50 milhões em dois anos.

– Fiquei triste. Gostaria que as coisas tivessem caminhado de outra maneira? Sim. Vi uma possibilidade muito boa financeiramente, para minha família, e oportunidade extremamente boa para a instituição. Mas passou. Não posso lamentar. Não vou jamais me resguardar. Não vou deixar de correr. Nunca vou fazer corpo mole. Tenho contrato até 2017 e vamos cumprir o contrato – determina.

Contando com o apoio da torcida do Alvinegro, Ricardo Oliveira espera voltar ao caldeirão da Baixada Santista no melhor estilo: com gols sobre o maior rival.

– Estou completamente preparado. Foi um momento difícil. O que está proposta à minha frente é se doar, ajudando, me doando e fazendo gols! Resultado de um trabalho coletivo – concluiu.

Confira o bate-bola com Ricardo Oliveira:

Qual sua motivação para jogar um clássico após a negociação?

Clássico não precisa de motivação, palestra… Clássico contra um dos maiores rivais do clube, dentro de casa, a gente sabe que esses jogos são bons de jogar, não tem jeito, todos querem jogar. É um momento oportuno para conseguirmos uma vitória e tirar qualquer possibilidade de que tentam jogar situações que não existe no nosso elenco. Oportunidade única. Vamos nos empenhar para conseguir essa vitória.

Como vê o ambiente do elenco do Santos no momento?

Chamei eles para conversar a respeito do nosso foco para a temporada. Nos comprometemos a nos dedicar e fazer melhor do que estamos fazendo até agora. Existe uma irmandade.

Como espera ver a Vila Belmiro no dia do clássico?

Espero que o torcedor compareça em massa na VIla, como um só para que a gente consiga vencer esse jogo. Quando vejo aquele estádio inflamado, arrepia, mexe com a gente.

السقا: تعاقد فيوتشر مع عمر كمال لمدة 3 سنوات وسيعود لـ الزمالك في حالة واحدة

كشف عبد الظاهر السقا المدير الرياضي لنادي فيوتشر إف سي، عن أهداف الفريق خلال مشاركته الأولى في الدوري المصري الممتاز، هذا الموسم، وموقف الزمالك من استعادة عمر كمال عبد الواحد في الموسم المقبل.

فيوتشر يستعد لمواجهة الأهلي يوم الأحد 26 ديسمبر الجاري، في إطار منافسات الجولة السابعة من عمر بطولة الدوري المصري.

طالع | فيوتشر يستعد لـ الأهلي بخماسية نظيفة أمام جينيس وديًا

وقال السقا خلال تصريحات لبرنامج “بوكس تو بوكس” على قناة “ETC”: “أول موسم لنا بالدوري، وهدفنا أن نكون متواجدين بقوة ونقدم مستوى مميزًا”.

وأضاف: “إضافة إلى تسويق وتكوين شخصية النادي وشعاره ثم يأتي الجميع بعده، شخصية اللاعبين داخل غرف الملابس كانت أساس اختياراتنا”.

وأكمل: “تعاقدنا مع عمر كمال عبدالواحد لمدة ثلاثة سنوات مع حرية تحديد مصيره بعد الموسم الأول بالاستكمال معنا أو العودة للزمالك، فإذا رغب في الانضمام للأبيض خلال الموسم القادم سيتم ذلك وفقًا للعقد”.

وكان نادي فيوتشر إف سي تعاقد مع عمر كمال عبد الواحد، على سبيل الإعارة بداية من الموسم الحالي، بعد قرار إيقاف القيد في القلعة البيضاء.

وتابع: “لم أتفاجأ من تألق أحمد رفعت مع المنتخب، وحتى الآن لم يستفد المنتخب من إمكانيات اللاعب بشكل كامل رغم تألقه”.

طالع .. فيديو | مباراة ساخنة أذابت ثلوج الإسكندرية.. الاتحاد وسيراميكا يتعادلان برباعية في الدوري

وواصل: “حزين على استبعاد طارق حامد لاعب الزمالك من قائمة المنتخب ببطولة كأس أمم إفريقيا”.

وأتم: “لا يوجد مدير فني مصري قادر على تنفيذ اختيارات كيروش، خبرات المدرب البرتغالي ترجح كفته أمام انتقادات قائمة المنتخب”.

De volta ao Bangu, Mário Marques estreia contra o Voltaço

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No jogo que marca a estreia do treinador Mário Marques – que está de volta após distrato com o Bonsucesso, assumindo a vaga do demitido Emanoel Sacramento – o Bangu vai até o Sul-Fluminense enfrentar o Volta Redonda, pela segunda rodada da Taça Guanabara. O jogo será neste sábado, no Raulino de Oliveira, às 16h.

As equipes vêm de derrotas. O Bangu levou 2 a 0 do Vasco e o Voltaço não passou pelo Boavista, que fez 1 a 0. O jogo tem grande importância. Afinal, os times são rivais diretos por uma vaga para a Série D do Brasileiro.

Mário Marques treinou o time 2014 e 2015, teve bom retrospecto. Em44 partidas, venceu 19, empatou 11 e perdeu 14 (55,6%). Só que elenão teve muito tempo para conhecer o atual elenco e, por isso, deverá manter a base do antecessor. Uma possível novidade será a estreia do zagueiro Rafael Henriques, que foi relacionado contra o Vasco, mas não entrou em campo. Leo Garcia também é outro contratado para a Taça Rio estará no banco e poderá fazer a estreia.

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O Volta Redonda vem apresentando bom retrospecto em casa. Neste Carioca, jogou quatro vezes em seus domínios e acumula três vitórias e um empate. Ciente da força em casa, o técnico Felipe Surian espera uma boa presença de público e mostra confiança com a volta de seu principal jogador, o meia Marcelo – suspenso na derrota para o Boavista.

A ausência será a do zagueiro Luan, machucado. Gabriel fará a dupla com Mailson. Outra possibilidade pode ser a entrada do atacante Lopes Tigrão. O veterano de 36 anos vem entrando durante as partidas, mas desta vez pode ganhar uma oportunidade desde o início.

بدلاء الأهلي أمام فيوتشر في الدوري.. معلول يجاور طاهر محمد طاهر

أعلن بيتسو موسيماني، المدير الفني للنادي الأهلي، عن بدلاء الفريق أمام فيوتشر إف سي، في المباراة المقرر إقامتها اليوم الأحد.

الأهلي يواجه فيوتشر إف سي، ضمن مواجهات الأسبوع السابع المؤجل من عمر بطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز.

طالع | تشكيل الأهلي أمام فيوتشر في الدوري.. موسيماني يدفع بـ عبد القادر وكوكا بدلاء الأهلي أمام فيوتشر

علي لطفي وعمار حمدي ومحمد هاني وكريم فؤاد وطاهر محمد طاهر وعلي معلول ومحمود وحيد وحسين الشحات ورامي ربيعة.

طالع أيضًا.. مباشر بالفيديو | مباراة الأهلي وفيوتشر في الدوري

يذكر أن الأهلي يحتل المركز الثاني في جدول ترتيب الدوري، برصيد 18 نقطة، بينما فيوتشر يتواجد في المركز الثالث عشر بـ 7 نقاط. 

THFC: Mourinho interested in Immobile

According to a recent report, Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho is plotting a summer move for Ciro Immobile should Harry Kane leave Spurs.

The report by Spanish outlet Fichajes (via Sport Witness) claims that the current relationship between Mourinho and Kane is ‘not very good’, with the England captain being linked with a summer move to Mauricio Pochettino’s Paris Saint-Germain.

Should Kane depart north London this summer, it is reported that Mourinho could look to Serie A in order to replace the 27-year-old in the shape of Lazio centre-forward Ciro Immobile, who has 14 league goals to his name so far this season.

Fichajes claimed that the £40.5m-rated 31-year-old is one of the most ‘underrated footballers on the market’, as well as being ‘very much to Mou’s taste’ – before stating that the signing of the £79k per week striker would ‘not be a problem’ for Spurs following the injection of cash from Kane’s potential sale.

Transfer Tavern Take

Recent reports in England have directly contradicted Fichajes’ claim that Kane could be leaving Spurs this summer, with The Telegraph stating that the £108m-rated man looks set to say in London for ‘at least another year’ – if true, this would immediately render the club’s links with a move for Immobile redundant.

However, in the theoretical event that Kane does leave Tottenham this summer, then it would be difficult to argue that the 31-year-old Immobile would be a bad fit for Mourinho’s side, with his proficiency in goalscoring in both European and domestic competitions over recent seasons speaking for itself.

In other Tottenham news, this Spurs transfer admission lifted the lid on a failed Daniel Levy coup with Pochettino – find out more here!

Fim de uma era: São Paulo demite coordenador técnico Milton Cruz

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Milton Cruz não trabalha mais para o São Paulo. Há mais de 20 anos no clube, o profissional foi comunicado de sua demissão nesta quinta-feira. O clube já confirma o desligamento do agora ex-auxiliar.

Antes de ser comunicado da demissão, Milton Cruz participou de seu último treino pelo São Paulo, na tarde desta quinta. Como sempre, ficou próximo do técnico Edgardo Bauza, conversou com jogadores e, no fim, teve uma conversa com o novo diretor de futebol Luiz Cunha. O presidente Carlos Augusto de Barros e Silva também compareceu à atividade. Cunha falou sobre o desligamento de Milton.

– Infelizmente, algumas vezes a gente tem de cortar na própria carne. Pelas circunstâncias e pelo momento, fomos obrigado a fazer. Conversamos com o Milton hoje, falamos que ele é um profissional extremamente bem sucedido no São Paulo, mas estava subutilizado e achamos mais justo e honesto conversarmos francamente. Também atendemos ao momento de restrição econômica e financeira de todo o Brasil e por isso, fizemos o desligamento dele.- afirmou o diretor de futebol.

O dirigente não descartou contratar um ex-jogador para assumir o papel de elo entre a diretoria e os jogadores. Disse, porém, que ainda não há um nome pretendido.

-Sim, pensamos nisso. Precisamos dar uma chacoalhada nesse elenco. A gente já identificou carências, vamos tentar supri-las e vamos tentar alguém que possa trazer o que estamos buscando – declarou Cunha.

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Desde o início da gestão de Leco, em outubro do ano passado, a situação do profissional ficou complicadíssima. Este ano, foi remanejado, a contragosto, para o cargo de condutor do recém-criado departamento de scout. Era o prenúncio. Com a mudança, Milton passou a não acompanhar o time nos jogos, nem viajar.

Também pesou na decisão do São Paulo a relação do auxiliar com o empresário Abilio Diniz. Depois de ajudar a derrubar Carlos Miguel Aidar, que foi sucedido por Leco, Abilio entrou em rota de colisão com a nova diretoria e sua ligação com Milton passou a ser a incomodar os dirigentes.

Milton chegou ao São Paulo para trabalhar na comissão técnica em 1994. Iniciou na base até virar membro da comissão técnica fixa do profissional. Assumiu o time como interino diversas vezes. A última foi no fim do ano passado, no Campeonato Brasileiro, no lugar de Doriva. Classificou o time à Copa Libertadores, mas depois foi escanteado.

Liverpool move for Mbappe in doubt

Liverpool may find that a move for Paris-Saint Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe could now be off the cards.

Mbappe on the rocks?

The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield over the past 12 months and has achieved a huge amount in football during his short career so far.

Mbappe was recently described as “unplayable” by compatriot and international teammate Antoine Griezmann, who says he “will be like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo” – two of the greatest footballers of all time (via talkSPORT).

However, Eurosport have revealed that the World Cup winner will be demanding around £500,000-per-week for his next contract, either with PSG or with his next club.

Liverpool’s joint-top earners are currently Thiago Alcantara and Mohamed Salah who both take home £200,000-per-week, according to Spotrac, which is not even half of what Mbappe is looking for.

Transfer Tavern Verdict

With the current climate that the world finds itself in, and with the Reds not receiving any matchday income, there will of course be significant revenue losses.

Crucially, this will have an effect on their transfer plans and will surely put a spanner in the works of the Merseysiders’ attempts to pull off a blockbuster move for Mbappe.

Check out the latest Kylian Mbappe transfer news on the dedicated GMS Kylian Mbappe Transfer hub

There is no doubt that speculation will continue to grow as time goes on. But whatever happens, it is difficult to see how Fenway Sports Group (FSG) will sanction such a move.

In other news, Liverpool fans furious as Reds suffer new injury ahead of Fulham clash.

فان دايك يصل لمباراته رقم 150 مع ليفربول

حقق مدافع فريق ليفربول فيرجيل فان دايك رقمًا مميزًا مع النادي الإنجليزي، بتواجده في تشكيل مباراة اليوم ضد فريق ليستر سيتي.

ومن المقرر أن يلتقي الفريقان بعد قليل في إطار منافسات الجولة العشرين من الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، على ملعب كينج باور.

وأعلن المدرب يورجن كلوب التشكيل الأساسي لمواجهة ليستر سيتي، حيث يتواجد فيرجيل فان دايك.

وحسب الموقع الرسمي للنادي، تُعد تلك المباراة هي المشاركة رقم 150 لـ فيرجيل فان دايك في مختلف المسابقات بقميص ليفربول.

وكان فان دايك قد انضم إلى ليفربول قادمًا من ساوثهامبتون في يناير من عام 2018.

وشارك فان دايك في 149 مباراة مع ليفربول، قبل لقاء الليلة، في مختلف المسابقات وسجل 14 هدفًا وصنع 7.

وساهم المدافع الهولندي في تحقيق بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي ودوري أبطال أوروبا والسوبر الأوروبي وكأس العالم للأندية تحت قيادة يورجن كلوب.

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