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Leeds United have reportedly shown interest in signing Chelsea youngster Conor Gallagher on loan, but he looks set to stay at Stamford Bridge.

The Lowdown: Several loans for Gallagher

The 21-year-old has found himself out on loan a number of times in his fledgling career in order to enjoy guaranteed playing time.

Gallagher has spent this season at West Brom, making 25 starts in the Premier League and chipping in with two goals and two assists apiece for the Baggies, whose relegation was confirmed on Sunday.

With his spell at The Hawthorns now coming to an end, the youngster will be looking to see what the next chapter in his career has in store.

The Latest: Leeds show Gallagher interest

According to journalist Alan Nixon on Twitter, Leeds are among several clubs who have expressed an interest in taking Gallagher on loan next season, with Crystal Palace and Newcastle United also mentioned as potential suitors.

However, it is stated that the midfielder now wants to fight for his place at Chelsea, aiming to catch the eye of manager Thomas Tuchel.

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The Verdict: Look for more experience alternatives

Gallagher is clearly a talented young player, being hailed by his former boss Slaven Bilic as an “energetic” midfielder who “has a lot of everything” [football.london].

However, Leeds may be better looking for a slightly older midfielder, bringing them in permanently in order to settle.

Someone like 26-year-old reported transfer target Rodrigo de Paul would be perfect, in that respect, with the Udinese man scoring nine goals and registering eight assists in Serie A this season, shining in one of Europe’s biggest leagues.

Leeds need to be in a situation where they are signing players who are highly likely to instantly make the squad stronger – while Gallagher has definite potential, that wouldn’t be a given considering his tender age.

In other news, a pundit has been left baffled by one Leeds player’s lack of football this season. Find out who it is here.

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Desde o ano passado, 13 de outubro é uma data a se lamentar no São Paulo. Foi quando Carlos Miguel Aidar renunciou ao cargo de presidente, encerrando um ciclo marcado escândalos. O passado vergonhoso deixou feridas no clube, que, exato um ano depois, ainda tenta se reerguer. Nesta quinta-feira, no clássico contra o Santos, às 21h, no Pacaembu, o Tricolor busca mais um passo para se livrar do rebaixamento no Campeonato Brasileiro e reencontrar o caminho das vitórias. Devolver ao torcedor à alegria tantas vezes vista no municipal.

Mandante, o São Paulo estará longe do Morumbi por conta de um acordo feito entre os clubes no primeiro turno. Mas nem por isso falta inspiração. Em seus 86 anos de história, o Tricolor paulista cansou de comemorar no Pacaembu. Inclusive contra o adversário desta quinta.

Dentre duelos, dois ocupam lugar de destaque. A maior goleada (9 a 1) e o jogo em que “acusam” o time de Pelé de ter fugido (veja mais abaixo). O retrospecto recente, apesar da derrota no primeiro turno por 3 a 0, também anima: três vitórias, um empate e uma derrota nos últimos cinco jogos. Sem contar que a torcida será só de tricolores.

– Teoricamente, é um campo neutro, mas só estarão torcedores do São Paulo. Isso pode nos favorecer. Independente de Morumbi ou Pacaembu, estaremos preparados para fazer um bom jogo – afirmou o zagueiro e capitão Maicon.

Fato é que antes da inauguração do Morumbi, em 1960, o Pacaembu era a casa do São Paulo. A estreia de Leônidas da Silva, em maio de 1942, contra o Corinthians, registrou o maior público da história do estádio: 71.281 pagantes. Depois, vieram seis títulos estaduais (1943, 1945, 1946, 1948, 1949 e 1957).

Bons tempos, que o torcedor quer de volta para apagar um aniversário que não se comemora.

JOGOS HISTÓRICOS NO PACA

9 a 1 no Santos
No dia 18 de junho de 1944, o São Paulo anotou a maior goleada da história do San-São. Curioso é que o Tricolor também meteu 14 a 0 sobre o rival na preliminar. Histórico.

Parou Pelé
Em 1963, o Tricolor fez 4 a 1 no Santos com Coutinho e Pelé expulsos ainda no primeiro tempo tempo. O jogo foi encerrado antes porque o Santos ficou com sete atletas, o que não era permitido. O Tricolor disse que o rival aplicou a tática do “cai-cai” e fugiu do duelo. Dorval e Pepe acusaram lesão na partida.

Atropelo
Em 8 de maio de 2005, o time campeão do mundo naquele ano aplicou 5 a 1 no Corinthians no BR. A goleada derrubou o argentino Daniel Passarella, técnico do rival.

Internacional
No dia 7 de novembro de 2012, pelas quartas de final da Sul-Americana, goleada de 5 a 0 sobre a Universidad do Chile, atual campeã do torneio. Foi o último título do Tricolor.

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Thousands of Newcastle fans have been voting in a survey by Chronicle Live as to who they next want to see in the dugout at St James’ Park.

A mammoth 95% of the 14,000 supporters who took the survey called for the club to part ways with Steve Bruce. Newcastle are two points above the Premier League drop zone and have a game in hand, but 92% fear relegation under the incumbent manager.

Who do Newcastle fans want instead?

There were 10,000 responses submitted as to the preferred candidate for Bruce’s replacement.

Former Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe led the way with the backing of 25%, although he is presently the frontrunner for the vacant role at Celtic.

Around 1,600 respondents favour a return for Rafael Benitez, who led the Magpies to 10th in 2017/18 and 13th the following season before departing the club at the end of his contract.

In third place was Chris Wilder, who left Sheffield United by mutual consent earlier this month. He ‘narrowly’ placed ahead of another intriguing candidate in the form of Frank Lampard, who was sacked by Chelsea at the end of January.

Transfer Tavern verdict

All four of these candidates would likely be welcomed with open arms on Tyneside.

Howe would look to implement an expansive, ambitious brand of football, almost the polar opposite of the conservative tactics often employed by Bruce.

Benitez has proven that he is a world-class coach, as illustrated by his CV, Wilder remarkably led Sheffield United from League One to the top half of the Premier League and Lampard commendably secured a top four finish for Chelsea following Eden Hazard’s departure in the summer of 2019.

In other news, Lee Ryder dropped an inside claim on this promising Newcastle youngster.

Plenty of Crystal Palace fans have been reacting to a report on social media regarding the club’s summer plans.

According to The Telegraph, the Eagles are planning a £50m summer overhaul in the upcoming transfer window to take advantage of what will reportedly be a buyer’s market.

Palace spent just over £20m for the 2020/21 season, and it appears as if that will increase dramatically over the coming months.

The report also adds that Palace could still have to find a new manager for the 2021/22 season, with Roy Hodgson’s contract up at the end of the campaign.

Burnley’s Sean Dyche has been linked with a move to Selhurst Park in recent days. Palace officials have been in discussion with Hodgson over his future, however, a decision isn’t set to be made until the final few weeks of the season.

Palace fans react

@cpfc_xtra shared The Telegraph’s report on Twitter on Thursday evening. These Palace supporters were quick to give their positive thoughts in reply…

“THIS is the sort of news I want to hear”

Credit: @redandbluesite

“April fools or for real for real??”

Credit: @cpfc_sean

“50 mil with the right manager could be massive”

Credit: @Sumo08112

“Lovely”

Credit: @BMCPFC

“what u love to see”

Credit: @CPFC_Ollie_

“You know it’s past 12pm right?”

Credit: @s_cpfc

In other news: Many CPFC fans buzz over links to Championship ace, find out more here. 

It’s fair to say that this season has been a particularly strange one for Moussa Sissoko at Tottenham.

The Frenchman started the campaign as one of Jose Mourinho’s trusted lieutenants in the middle of the park, even going on a run of starting 11 consecutive Premier League games from early October to mid-December.

The turn of the year has seen him fall out of favour somewhat, with Tanguy Ndombele’s real emergence onto the scene a key factor behind his French compatriot taking a back-seat – the former Lyon man had started the previous 13 top-flight games before being rested against Crystal Palace at the weekend.

In comparison, Sissoko hasn’t completed the full 90 minutes in the league since the 1-0 defeat to Chelsea in early February. But, with a crucial game against Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League on Thursday night, the £16.2m-rated powerhouse should be restored to the starting line-up.

With the first leg at home, Mourinho wil,l of course, want to get off to a good start, certainly picking up a win before the return fixture. But, perhaps most importantly, is ensuring Zagreb don’t get a potentially damaging away goal and give themselves something to hold on to when they head back to Croatia.

Sissoko’s introduction into the side would give Spurs a bit more protection and energy in front of the back four, and help to ensure that Zagreb can’t catch the north London side slacking on counter-attacks or in transitions – the Frenchman averages over one tackle and interception apiece this season, with his 1.2 interceptions per game actually ranking him second among all his teammates.

Speaking just last season, Kevin Phillips raved about Sissoko’s ability, saying: “At one point Kane, Son and, Sissoko were the first names on the teamsheet. We keep speaking about Son and Kane and Sissoko goes under the radar. He is a superb player – power, pace and travels with the ball really well. He can take the ball in tight situations with his strength.”

In a piece for The Athletic last year, they wrote: “While he has never been famed for his distribution, Sissoko’s hunger to win the ball back in transitions also stood out last season. It’s tempting to put his skill at doing this down to athleticism alone but Sissoko also possesses a positional intelligence that is often — there’s that word again — underrated. That’s certainly the view of one of his former coaches, who points to the way he anticipates danger and makes tackles.”

That midfield control and protection is something Mourinho will absolutely need, particularly in European competitions, and Sissoko’s return to the side would help offer that. He could well be the Spurs boss’ game-changer, from a defensive standpoint in particular, when Dinamo come to town tonight.

Meanwhile, Spurs played a blinder by selling this man for £17m…

In an exclusive interview with Football FanCast, former Premier League striker Dean Windass has described Gareth Bale as the key to Tottenham’s season.

The Wales captain has looked back to his best in recent matches, which came after Bale had initially endured a difficult spell upon his return from Real Madrid back in September.

Bale started just two Premier League games in the first-half of the campaign, but following some great form shown in the Europa League against Wolfsberger last month, sandwiched between an impressive cameo against West Ham, the flying winger is now getting regular minutes under Jose Mourinho.

Having produced a man-of-the-match display performance against Burnley last Sunday, the 31-year-old was rewarded with another start against Fulham in midweek, although he wasn’t able to continue his purple patch in Spurs’ 1-0 win.

That did continue in the 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace at the weekend where he netted a brace, and Windass is excited by Tottenham’s front-three, and Bale in particular.

He told Football FanCast:

“Zidane has said to Mourinho ‘you can take him on loan, but I want him to play. If he’s going to come to the football club, then he’s got to play’. You don’t become a bad player overnight, but you need minutes and you need to play, but he’s got some starts and he’s had a few goals and assists.

“He needs to play games, and I think if he does, there’s no better three than Son, Bale and Kane. You don’t earn £650,00o per-week if you’re a bad player, and he’s the key now for Tottenham. Forget about Kane and Son, they’re a given. You’re going to get goals and performances from them.”

It’s been a long time coming, but Bale is finally getting back to his best, and if Mourinho can keep him, Heung Min Son and Harry Kane all fit, then it might not turn out to be such a bad season after all for Spurs.

Southampton look to have suffered another transfer setback, as they look to have failed in negotiations with Bournemouth striker Josh King.

It was reported earlier today by The Athletic that the Saints were considering bringing the former Manchester United forward to St Mary’s, in a deal that would see Shane Long move the other way.

However, his proposed move to Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side now looks to be off, as David Ornstein has suggested that his wage demands were more than Southampton were willing to pay.

The Norwegian international has struggled to find form with the Cherries in the Championship this season, having failed to contribute a single goal or assist in the second tier, averaging a poor 6.29 rating.

The 29-year-old doesn’t appear to be willing to give 100% with Jason Tindall’s side having been unable to secure a move away during the summer, and with his contract with Bournemouth set to expire at the current season, it seems unlikely that he will still be a Cherries player next season.

However, he has shown that he is capable of producing in the Premier League, with 16 goals in the top-flight in the 2016/17 season the best return of his career, so perhaps he would’ve been a good addition to Hasenhuttl’s side.

Certainly, if Southampton could have swapped him for the 34-year-old Shane Long, it could’ve been a great deal for the club, as the Irish forward has just two goals in his last 37 Premier League appearances.

He also reportedly earns £60k per week with the Saints, compared to the £45k per week King earns with Bournemouth, so it seems strange that they were reportedly unwilling to match his demands, as they could’ve got Long off the wage book by bringing in the 29-year-old striker.

With time of the window running out, it seems unlikely that the £9.9 million-rated King will be making the move to St Mary’s, which is certainly a blow for Hasenhuttl when you consider that his side have struggled to score goals in recent weeks, with Che Adams and Theo Walcott both disappointing at times.

And, in other news… Hasenhuttl suffers another transfer blow at Southampton with £23k-p/w prodigy

For Wolves, adding further numbers to their squad over the winter window was absolutely imperative.

The Old Gold had lost Raul Jimenez for a prolonged period of time because of a fractured skull and since that issue, they have won only three of their last 11 outings.

It has been a torrid time for Nuno Santo who has witnessed his side more or less fall apart over the last month or so.

The club’s woeful performances were highlighted in the FA Cup when they could only surpass non-league Chorley 1-0.

Thus, Wolves could do with a few more additions before the transfer market closes. They have, of course, welcomed Willian Jose on loan but we’re tipping two more incomings.

Here is the XI that could line-up for Wolves once the deadline closes.

You will notice two new faces in the side, one of which is Douglas Costa. Rumours surfaced over the last week linking the Brazilian with a loan switch to Molineux.

Juventus have grown tired of his lack of game time during his temporary stint at Bayern Munich, and thus, the Premier League has emerged as a potential destination for the second half of the campaign.

If he does come to Wolves, he may take the place of Adama Traore on the right-wing. After all, we’ve already discussed the vast similarities between the duo on FFC.

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Another change is in midfield where Christian Eriksen starts. Tim Spiers claimed a deal for the Dane was a non-starter this month but fresh reports from Italy revealed that talks have been held with his entourage.

Eriksen is a proven Premier League creator and in over 300 appearances for Tottenham, registered 69 goals and 89 assists. Thus, he would simply have to play behind Willian Jose if he comes to the Midlands.

Behind that, we’re not expecting any incomings. Although, we do think Wolves could persevere with four at the back with potentially up to three attacking additions in January.

AND in other news, Shi must seal Wolves swoop for “outstanding” 6-goal gem, he’s shades of Bakary Sako…

The Athletic have recently issued an update about the situation of Aston Villa’s young midfielder Jacob Ramsey.

Ramsey, currently 19, is a product of Villa’s youth academy and broke into the club’s first-team only earlier this year, but there seems to be interest in the young midfielder.

Championship interest in Ramsey

The Athletic released an update on Keinan Davis, but the piece also carried some bits of information about Ramsey’s situation at Villa Park. The article revealed that Ramsey is on the target list of many Championship clubs right now but as things stand, Villa expect the youngster to stick around.

Ramsey was loaned out to Doncaster in January 2020 earlier this year but returned to Villa Park in the summer of 2020 (as per Transfermarkt).

Birmingham Mail had reported about Ramsey last month, saying that Championship clubs are indeed interested in him. The report from the Athletic though, could be a positive considering how Villa expect the 19-year-old to stay.

Gabriel Agbonlahor has previously praised Ramsey and said: “As an Aston Villa player who went through the academy and made my debut at the same age, it’s amazing to see.

“Hopefully the rest of the Under-18s and Under-23s can see him as someone to look up to and try and get into that first-team as well because Dean Smith has proved if you’re good enough, he’ll play you.”

Loan move might benefit Ramsey

In the Premier League this season, Ramsey has made five appearances and he has played only 122 minutes of football in the competition. He has played more in the League Cup and keeping that in mind, the upcoming FA Cup may allow him more game time (as per Transfermarkt).

Having said that, the 19-year-old might need more game time to develop and because of how well the first XI are playing, Villa may not give him that. So it might make more sense for the club to loan Ramsey out – especially considering how well he had done at Doncaster last season.

In other news, Villa fans have been delighted about the news about a potential exit of a player – read more about it here.

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O diretor de futebol do Coritiba, Valdir Barbosa, não escondeu sua expectativa com a possibilidade de o clube anunciar a contratação de Jorge Ortega. Em entrevista à Gazeta do Povo, o dirigente revelou que o atacante paraguaio é aguardado em breve na capital paranaense:

-Está tudo certo, estamos trabalhando para ele chegar na segunda-feira. Temos que ver apenas se vamos conseguir marcar os exames necessários porque nesse período de Carnaval tem uma certa dificuldade.

O jogador de 24 anos, que se desligou recentemente no Sporting Luqueño (PAR), teria visto com bons olhos a possibilidade de desembarcar no Couto Pereira:

-Ele assinou uma proposta contratual, que não é o contrato propriamente dito, e já pediu que encaminhasse a passagem.

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Ortega chegaria ao Coritiba com a responsabilidade de ser um centroavante de área:

-Nos chamou a atenção a performance dele como atacante 9, jogador de área, que nos últimos anos teve boas participações no Campeonato Paraguaio e na Copa Sul-Americana. Não é possível ter uma garantia, mas esperamos que seja o jogador para resolver o nosso problema na posição – afirmou Barbosa.