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A number of Liverpool fans are buzzing with the latest news revolving around Barcelona’s Pedri.

At only 18-years-old, Pedri has made 91 senior appearances at club level and has only missed three Spain games since making his debut in March earlier this year.

Jurgen Klopp was expected to bring in a midfielder replacement for Gini Wijnaldum in the summer transfer window but failed to do so with Ibrahima Konate the only incoming through the door.

Liverpool’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita are likely to be called upon when needed, but with both players carrying a track record of injuries, that area may prove to be difficult for Klopp this season.

According to Spanish reporter Eduardo Inda, [via Anfield Edition on Twitter], Liverpool are interested in signing Pedro and Klopp is ‘in love’ with the teenager.

The journalist has stated that the 2019/20 Premier League champions are willing to pay around £85.9million for Pedro, smashing the club’s previous transfer record.

Liverpool fans react to Pedri claim

These Reds fans took to Twitter to show their excitement about potentially luring the Spain international away from Barcelona.

“YES PLEASE”

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“I’d cry for him to be in a Liverpool shirt”

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“We are serious?’

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“I’m praying”

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“Him or Olmo will do, top players with bright futures”

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“Please sign him”

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In other news, Liverpool fans relieved that midfielder transfer didn’t happen. Find out more here.

أعلنت لجنة الحكام بالاتحاد المصري لكرة القدم، طاقم تحكيم مباراة الأهلي وسموحة غدًا الأربعاء في المواجهة التي تجمع بينهما ضمن لقاءات الدوري المصري.

ويلتقي الأهلي مع نظيره سموحة في المباراة التي تقام على استاد الإسكندرية في إطار مباريات الجولة الثالثة والعشرون من المسابقة المحلية.

طالع | تقارير: الأهلي يفكر في تسريح لاعبه خلال الميركاتو الصيفي

ويدخل الأهلي مباراة الغد وهو يحتل المركز الثالث في جدول ترتيب الدوري المصري، برصيد 44 نقطة، حصيلة 19 مباراة، فاز في 13 وتعادل في 5 مواجهات وخسر مرة وحيدة.

فيما يتواجد سموحة في المركز الخامس برصيد 36 نقطة، لعب 22 لقاء، وفاز في 9 وتعادل في مثلها، وخسر 4 مرات. حكام مباراة الأهلي وسموحة في الدوري المصري

حكم ساحة: محمود البنا

حكم مساعد أول: محمد أبو الرجال.

حكم مساعد ثاني: يوسف البساطي.

حكم رابع: عمرو رمضان.

حكم فيديو: عمرو الشناوي.

مساعد حكم فيديو: محمد محمود لطفي.

Crystal Palace have opened talks to sign Watford midfielder Will Hughes after he turned down the chance to sign a new contract at Vicarage Road, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Playing a regular part in the Hornets’ successful promotion bid in 2020/21, the 26-year-old registered two goals in 31 appearances across the campaign [Transfermarkt], but he could now be set for a move to south London after being frozen out under Xisco Munoz.

After knocking back a new deal with his current employers, Hughes has now opened talks with the Eagles over a move to Selhurst Park [Daily Mail].

He has been training with the under-23 side at Watford in recent weeks, prompting Palace manager Patrick Vieira to try and swoop for the Weybridge native, who can perform in central midfield, attacking midfield or on either flank.

A BBC profile on him in previous years noted his “trickery and the attacking flair” and also made reference to reported interest from Barcelona at the time, indicating the raw talent that the 26-year-old possesses.

In light of this news, plenty of Crystal Palace fans took to social media to express their opinions on the situation.

Crystal Palace fans react

Replying to popular Crystal Palace fan outlet PALACE XTRA on Twitter, here is what some fans had to say about the club’s reported talks over Hughes:

“I’d be happy as a start with Hughes coming in! We need some bite and tenacity in the middle of the park!!”

Credit: @stephenpengi69″Hughes, Amad/Nelson & Nketiah/Dike and I’m happy”Credit: @ReeceJMT”He takes the place of James McCarthy.”Credit: @oliasofcpfc”We desperately need a winger”Credit: @BRL__18″This to me is a player we are crying out for. I’m all for this signing, if we can get him.”Credit: @EaglesPerchCPFC”Is he any good? Will he be an upgraded on what we have? Where is his best position?”Credit: @HalesKeithhalesIn other news, many Crystal Palace fans react to links with a £37m man. Read all about it here.

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley has confirmed Celtic’s approach for Liam Scales, The Scottish Sun report.

The Lowdown: Scales links

Celtic were linked with a move for Scales at the beginning of the week after The Irish Mirror’s Paul O’Hehir claimed the Hoops were in talks with Rovers for the 22-year-old.

Dermot Desmond has a 25 per cent stake in the Irish champions, and a move for Scales could cost Celtic a ‘significant’ six-figure fee.

Scales can play at centre-back, left-back, left-midfield or defensive midfield and the Hoops were willing to pay €700,000 for his services.

The Latest: Bradley’s comments

Shamrock Rovers manager Bradley recently spoke out about Scales and the rumours of a move away.

His comments were relayed by The Scottish Sun, with Bradley confirming Celtic’s approach for the versatile defender.

“I expect him to be with us (next week). I speak to Stephen daily and I’m well clued in on where it is and who is interested and the timeline on it.

“I fully expect Liam to be with us next week. But there is a lot of serious interest from the English Premier League and Scotland.

“It’s always been there for the last year. We’ve had a number of managers ring myself and Stephen (McPhail) regarding Liam and watching him on a weekly basis.

“That has been there as well as Celtic and others. There is a lot of interest. There have been bids put down.”

The Verdict: Time to move

With interest from the Premier League, it seems as if Celtic need to look to wrap up a deal relatively quickly.

The longer talks go on, the more expensive Scales could come, should a Premier League club with superior finances enter a bidding war with the Hoops for the Irishman.

Celtic have already brought in three players to Ange Postecoglou’s senior squad under the age of 22 in Liel Abada, Liam Shaw and Osaze Urhoghide, so adding Scales to their ranks could be another shrewd step in the club’s long-term plan.

In other news: Celtic ‘in talks’ to sign 25 y/o who has same agency as superstars like Son and Varane. 

West Ham would be a good fit for Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard, says Get French Football News’ Adam White.

Edouard continues to be linked with a move to the Premier League, with Brighton the latest club said to be interested in the 23-year-old.

Meanwhile, West Ham are reportedly chasing Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham, though he is currently thought to be set on a move to another London team in Arsenal.

So if the Hammers do end up missing out on Abraham and are forced to turn elsewhere, White believes Edouard could be a good option for them. The GFFN writer told TT:

“West Ham would be a good fit. He’d get a lot of support from players like [Pablo] Fornals and [Jarrod] Bowen.

“There’s a lot of moving parts in that West Ham attack at the moment under [David] Moyes, so I think he’d be a nice fit.”

Edouard has been so prolific for Celtic, scoring 22 goals in all competitions for the Glasgow club last season.

Of course, the quality of the opposition he has faced can be questioned. But if Moyes really needs a new striker and someone like Abraham is off the table, then the Frenchman, who is still so young and has time to develop, looks worth a shot.

عاد التونسي حمزة المثلوثي الظهير الأيمن للفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي الزمالك إلى القاهرة بعد العودة من المشاركة مع منتخب تونس.

وتواجد المثلوثي في تدريبات الزمالك التي تقام على ملعب عبد اللطيف أبو رجيلة بمقر القلعة البيضاء.

طالع أيضا.. مدحت عبد الهادي: إدارة الزمالك لم تستجب لطلبي بشأن فرجاني ساسي

وأدى حمزة المثلوثي تدريبات تأهيلية منفردة بالجري حول الملعب، لتجهيزه للمباريات المقبلة للفريق.

ويستعد الزمالك لمواجهة الداخلية يوم 13 يونيو المقبل، في إطار منافسات دور الـ32 من كأس مصر للموسم الحالي 2022.

Crystal Palace announced the signing of former Sunderland goalkeeper Remi Matthews on Tuesday.

And, as to be anticipated, the confirmed transfer had a number of Palace fans talking on social media.

The Eagles revealed that both Wayne Hennessey and Stephen Henderson have left the club, with Matthews now brought in as a third ‘keeper alongside Vicente Guaita and Jack Butland.

Matthews has signed a two-year contract at Selhurst Park and becomes the club’s second summer signing alongside Michael Olise.

The 27-year-old has made over 100 senior appearances during his career, representing Bolton Wanderers, Hamilton, Plymouth Argyle, Burton Albion, Doncaster Rovers and Sunderland.

Matthews was pictured in the club’s new goalkeeping jersey, with the club sharing a closer look at the top later in the day.

Palace fans react

Palace posted the news on Matthews on their official Twitter page. This is what these Eagles fans had to say in reply to the move, with one describing the transfer as ‘cool’.

“Oh my”Credit: @joelcpfc_”YESSSSSSSS”Credit: @BMCPFC”we’re going to europe”Credit: @BobbyCPFC”Cool”Credit: @amancpfc”Vieira pull”Credit: @paIaceawayy”Welcome to the Palace Remi”Credit: @jackstacpfc

In other news: ‘Kidding me?’ – Many Palace fans fume as transfer talks emerge, find out more here.

New Zealand domestic cricket lost one of its longest-serving players of the modern generation today when Northern Districts stalwart Grant Bradburn decided to retire

Lynn McConnell18-Sep-2002New Zealand domestic cricket lost one of its longest-serving players of the modern generation today when Northern Districts stalwart Grant Bradburn decided to retire.His announcement completed 16 years of first-class cricket for Northern Districts.In the summer of 2000/01, Bradburn had reward for his unstinting service to his province when regaining his international status after a 10-year absence.The tall, off-spinning batsman played 127 first-class matches and scored 4978 runs at 27.81 while taking 250 wickets at 32.69. He scored 2289 runs in limited overs matches and took 101 wickets with a career economy rate of 3.73.He played seven Test matches and 11 One-Day Internationals and ended his career as the player with most matches for ND with 115 matches, 4614 runs at an average of 27.96.Bradburn remarked: “My love of the game is still very much alive and I will certainly miss the enjoyable moments that playing the game brings, however, with a wife and two young boys to share time with and a sports retail store to run, it is time to close the book on my playing days.”ND chief executive John Turkington said today: “Grant’s record stands for itself. He has been a loyal servant of Northern Districts cricket since 1985 and in that time his dedication to the Association has been exemplary. We know that Grant will maintain an interest in Northern Districts cricket and wish him all the best for the future.”

Former Leeds United defender Danny Mills believes Kalvin Phillips’ superb Euro 2020 campaign can only be a good thing ahead of next season.

The Lowdown: Phillips outstanding for England

England lost to Italy in the final on Sunday night, but there is no denying that a number of players stood out for the Three Lions.

Phillips was one of them, with the Leeds hero starting every game in the tournament and showing incredible energy levels in the middle of the park.

If Whites supporters already knew how good the 25-year-old was, the rest of the country has now sat up and taken notice, too.

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The Latest: Mills tips Leeds star to improve further

Speaking to Football Insider, claimed Phillips’ all-round game has shone throughout this summer, tipping him take his form with him to Leeds and go up a further gear:

“Going through those experiences, the highs and the lows, playing against quality opposition under severe pressure is so difficult to do.

“He’s made that step up really quickly and looks at home really quickly.

“That bodes well for Leeds for the rest of the season. He’s shown he’s not just a holding midfield player, he’s got more to his game. Most Leeds fans will have known that. It’s mind-blowing.”

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The Verdict: Most important player?

There is a strong argument to say that Phillips is Leeds’ most important player and he is going to be enormous for the Whites next season if they want to finish higher than last term’s ninth.

The Englishman is the heart and engine room of Marcelo Bielsa’s team – Gary Neville has hailed him as ‘amazing’ – but he also possesses great quality on the ball, completing 84.7 percent of his passes in the Premier League last season.

It’s nice to hear a pundit discuss what the now-England star will offer Leeds next season rather than debating fictional moves away.

In other news, Leeds have been tipped to sign a Euro 2020 star this summer. Find out who it is here.

Tottenham Hotspur winger Heung-min Son is set to remain with the club ahead of the 2021/22 season, after telling Nuno Espirito Santo that he’s looking forward to next term, according to Football Insider. 

The lowdown: Son linked with Tottenham Hotspur departure

Son has caught the eye with a number of strong performances for Tottenham Hotspur over the years, with the winger scoring 107 goals in 280 appearances for the club so far.

It appears as though those impressive showings haven’t gone unnoticed though, with Bayern Munich reportedly previously being keen on reaching an agreement to land Son’s signature in the future.

Spurs reportedly offered Son a new contract worth more than £200,000 per-week, and he was close to agreeing a new five-year deal before Christmas 2020, but an agreement was never reached.

The latest: Decision made on Son’s short-term future

Despite talks over a new deal seemingly stalling, a Spurs source has reportedly told Football Insider that Son will stay put.

They have claimed that he has already told newly-appointed Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo that he is looking forward to working under his management next term.

Son is contracted with Spurs until 2023, but it remains to be seen as to whether his long-term future remains with the London-based club moving forwards.

But for the time being, this will come as a huge relief to the Lilywhites hierarchy and fans.

The verdict: Huge boost for Spurs

This is a huge boost for Tottenham Hotspur, and the club’s supporters will be delighted if this recent update from Football Insider is true.

Son has become even more crucial recently, having netted Jose Mourinho called him ‘incredible’ and an ‘animal’.

With Harry Kane’s future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium looking bleak, it will be vital for Nuno to build his new squad around a player of Son’s quality heading into the 2021/22 campaign.

Make no mistake about it, the South Korea star’s desire to stay is a huge boost for everyone at the club in what could have been an incredibly difficult rebuild if he and Kane were both to leave.