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Manchester United reportedly have a contract agreement in place with Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana, while an official first bid has also been made.

Are Man United signing Andre Onana?

The Red Devils and Erik ten Hag have been heavily linked with a move for the 27-year-old in recent weeks. Reports previously suggested that Man United were leading the race for his services and stories in recent days claimed a bid was expected to be submitted soon.

Inter Milan want €50m plus bonuses for the shot-stopper, a figure Old Trafford officials are rumoured to be willing to pay, and a further update has now emerged.

The Faithful MUFC relayed an update from La Gazzetta Dello Sport regarding Man United and Onana on Monday. They claimed that an Old Trafford salary has been agreed between United and Onana, with Ten Hag keen on bringing in the goalkeeper to replace David de Gea, who is now out of contract in Manchester.

Ten Hag has reportedly assured Onana that Man United will do everything they can to secure a deal with his club after agreeing terms with the player himself.

In a fresh update on all this by Fabrizio Romano, it has now been revealed that a first bid has now gone in for the goalkeeper but has been rejected.

The journalist explained: "Negotiations between Man United and Inter continue for Andre Onana — after £34m bid plus £5m in add-ons rejected. Deal absolutely on. "

What has been said about Andre Onana?

Onana is a player who Ten Hag knows extremely well following their time at Ajax. Hailed as a "superstar" by members of the media, the Cameroon international has made more appearances under Ten Hag than any other manager during his career (145). The United boss labelled Onana as a “masterful goalkeeper” last year before the pair went on to leave the Dutch giants, saying:

“Obviously he’s not yet back at his level from before the suspension.

“But that can’t be expected from him. He has to work hard to get there again and I’m convinced that he’ll succeed. We’ve all seen that he is a masterful goalkeeper.”

Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola is also a big fan, praising Onana’s ability on the ball after the Champions League final last month.

“Identifying the space and emptying the midfield is a special quality. Normally, teams have great keepers, but he [Onana] is exceptional with his feet.

“When you have a goalkeeper like Onana who can read perfectly where everyone is to pass to, with Calhanoglu and Barella, then the strikers hold it up and move the ball around. It is very, very difficult. It would be a tiny bit easier without this goalkeeper, but still very tough.”

Therefore, with De Gea now out of contract at Old Trafford, Onana could be a solid signing ahead of the new season. He enjoyed a solid first season at the San Siro, keeping 19 clean sheets in 41 games in all competitions.

As per FBref, Onana outperforms De Gea in a number of areas, including save percentage, goals against, touches and crosses stopped, showing how he could be a shrewd addition.

By the looks of things, all that needs to be agreed on now is a transfer fee, and who knows, Onana could be the next marquee summer signing after midfielder Mason Mount, with the England midfielder undergoing a medical at Carrington on Monday.

أجرى الاتحاد الإفريقي لكرة القدم اليوم الثلاثاء قرعة دور الـ8 (ربع النهائي) لبطولة كأس الكونفدرالية الإفريقية.

البطولة التي يشارك فيها ناديين مصريين، نجحا في اقتناص بطاقة الصعود لدور الثمانية، وهما الزمالك ومودرن فيوتشر.

وأسفرت قرعة مباريات دور الثمانية لبطولة كأس الكونفدرالية الإفريقية عن مواجهة فريق الزمالك لنظيره مودرن فيوتشر.

طريق الزمالك حتى النهائي في بطولة الكونفدرالية 2023-2024

واحتل الزمالك صدارة ترتيب المجموعة الثالثة التي ضمت إلى جواره فرق أبو سليم الليبي وساجرادا الأنجولي وسوار كوياه الغيني.

ونجح الزمالك في حصد 16 نقطة بعد أن فاز في خمس مباريات وتعادل في واحدة فيما لم ينل أي خسارة.

ويسعى فريق نادي الزمالك للمضي قدمًا نحو حصد بطولة الكونفدرالية الثانية في تاريخه بعد الظفر بلقب 2019.

وتأهل فريق مودرن فيوتشر بعد حصده مركز الوصافة في المجموعة الأولى، برصيد 11 نقطة.

ويطمح في الوقت ذاته لمواصلة المشوار من أجل تحقيق البطولة القارية الأولى في تاريخه. موعد مباراة الزمالك وفيوتشر في دور الـ8 ببطولة الكونفدرالية

تقام مباريات ذهاب الدور ربع نهائي لبطولة كأس الكونفدرالية يوم 31 مارس الجاري على أن تقام مباريات الإياب يوم 7 أبريل المقبل.

Chelsea could be set to see some further players make the move from west London to Saudi Arabia this summer with Kalidou Koulibaly a potential departure.

How old is Kalidou Koulibaly?

It was a season which Chelsea will be hoping to forget in a hurry after the 2022/23 campaign was only able to offer them a 12th placed finish in the Premier League.

Although many will want to forget the season's failings, it will be important for Todd Boehly to learn from their errors which led to such a disastrous campaign.

And it seems as if the American's hectic transfer strategy could be set to continue into this summer with a number of exits potentially set to be finalised.

Indeed, it has been suggested N'Golo Kante's time at Stamford Bridge is coming to an end with a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia set to see the Frenchman move to the Middle East.

And he may not be the only Chelsea star to make the move this summer with the likes of the 31-year-old Koulibaly also believed to be lined up for a move by Al-Hilal.

Indeed, speaking on his YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano has claimed the Senegal international could be set to bring in around £25m for the Blues this summer:

"From what I told, Chelsea would get around €25m/€30m [£21m/£26m]. This is still under discussion will continue [this] week, but the fee will be around €30m [£26m] for Chelsea for Kalidou Koulibaly.

"This is the expectation between Chelsea and Al-Hilal. It's fair to say that also Inter Milan asked for Koulibaly on loan but Chelsea have been very clear only permanent transfer and this is why now Al-Hilal are the favourites."

How much does Koulibaly earn?

The 31-year-old has only played one season in the English top flight since arriving at Stamford Bridge last summer from Napoli.

It was believed the experienced centre-back signed for the Blues in a deal worth in the region of £33m.

Having signed for the Blues, it is reported the Senegal international was handed a stunning £295k-per-week deal to play in west London.

Despite earning such an enormous weekly wage, the experienced defender only made 20 starts for the Blues in the Premier League over the 2022/23 campaign.

And with this in mind, there is a huge sum of money being spent every week on a player who is not exactly contributing a huge deal to the starting XI.

Considering how heavily Chelsea have spent under the stewardship of Boehly and co, a potential deal to bring in around £25m for a player who is not exactly a crucial part of the starting XI could pose a seriously attractive proposition.

The Blues spent in the region of £600m last season under Boehly, and potential deals like this could possibly help the Londoners to balance their books.

تحدث البرتغالي جوزيه جوميز المدير الفني لنادي الزمالك، عن مباراة فريقه أمام أبو سليم الليبي، التي أقيمت اليوم ضمن منافسات بطولة الكونفدرالية الإفريقية، مشيراً إلى أنهم كان باستطاعتهم تحقيق الفوز بنتيجة أكبر.

وواجه الزمالك نظيره أبو سليم، على ملعب استاد 19 مايو 1956 بمدينة عنابة الجزائرية، ضمن مباريات الجولة الخامسة لدور المجموعات ببطولة كأس الكونفدرالية الإفريقية، والتي انتهت بفوز الأبيض بهدفين مقابل هدف.

وقال جوميز في تصريحات خلال المؤتمر الصحفي عقب المباراة: “كنا نستطيع إنهاء المباراة في الشوط الأول بعدما نجحنا في فرض السيطرة والاستحواذ على الكرة”.

طالع أيضاً.. الزمالك يُعلن تشخيص إصابة زيزو أمام أبو سليم الليبي

وأضاف: “سعيد بأداء اللاعبين خاصة في الشوط الأول، صنعنا أكثر من فرصة وفي كرة القدم يجب أن تستغل هذه الفرص لإنهاء المباراة مبكرًا خاصة أننا نعلم قوة المنافس في الكرات الثابتة ورميات التماس الطويلة، لكل فريق طريقة لعب محددة لكن استطعنا أن نفرض سيطرتنا”.

وأوضح: “أهدرنا  العديد من الفرص مثلما حدث في مباراة الإسماعيلي وكان علينا تدارك هذا الأمر، وحذرت من الكرات الثابتة ورميات التماس وهو ما حدث وجاء هدفهم في مرمانا”.

وأختتم: “بكل تأكيد في الأدوار المقبلة سنواجه فرقًا أقوى، لذلك علينا التركيز في عدم إهدار هذا الكم من الفرص، والتراجع في المباراة في آخر 25 دقيقة أتحمل مسؤوليته خاصة بعد إجراء 4 تغييرات مرة واحدة، ولاعبو الفريق الذين شاركوا كانوا يحتاجون لبعض الوقت للدخول في الأجواء”.

Lewis Hatchett, the Sussex left-arm pace bowler, has announced his retirement on medical advice having defied the odds to have a professional career

ESPNcricinfo staff24-Sep-2016Lewis Hatchett, the Sussex left-arm pace bowler, has announced his retirement on medical advice after having defied the odds to have a professional career.Hatchett, 26, was born with Poland Syndrome, a condition which appears in only one in 100,000 births, and leads to problems down one side of the body. For Hatchett it meant he was missing his right pectoral muscle and two ribs, leading to a weak delivery arm and a right shoulder that sits higher than his left, causing sharp pain after a day’s play. Yet he overcame those obstacles to have a six-year career with Sussex.But his 2016 season was curtailed by a lower-back injury that forced to an end to his career.”It is with great sadness that I have to announce my retirement from professional cricket due to injury,” he said. “Following medical advice, my long-term health is most important to me and I have to listen to my body.”To have to end my career in this way has been devastating, but to play six years at my home county has been a dream come true.”I will forever be proud that I managed to realise my dream of playing for Sussex and considering the journey I have had, fills me with further pride.”I’ve met some incredible people throughout my career, especially at Sussex. I’ve made friends for life through this sport and it was a huge honour to wear the Martlets on my chest every time I played. I wish the team all the success in the future and will watch fondly.”Finally, I will forever be grateful to my parents for their support all throughout my career, from a young age even to this day. I could not have done it without them. And to my brother, Bradley, for not only his support but for all the fond memories from playing cricket in the garden as kids to playing together at club level.”Hatchett took 72 first-class wickets at 35.08 along with 19 in List A matches and 11 in T20s. In what would become his penultimate first-class match, against Derbyshire in May, he claimed 5 for 58.In an interview with the in July, where he spoke for the first time about his condition, Hatchett said: “Getting told I was getting a full-time contract was like my ultimate goal being achieved – I don’t think I have ever been happier than that day. There were times when I had doubts as to whether I was doing the right thing and injuries did, and still do, take a lot to come back from. But if my career ends tomorrow I will be happy with what I have achieved. I have made myself into a professional cricketer.”Sussex’s head coach Mark Davis said: “I would like to congratulate Hatch on everything he has achieved at Sussex. He is somebody that despite real challenges has made the most of himself as a county cricketer.”Lewis will be successful at whatever he chooses to do post-cricket, due to his extraordinary work ethic and drive. I wish him all the best for the future.”

Leeds United have found themselves in an incredibly unstable situation in the Premier League after suffering a defeat to West Ham United this afternoon and Sam Allardyce will be feeling the pressure ahead of the final day of the season.

The Whites will see out their must-win final fixture against Tottenham Hotspur in front of the home support next weekend and an improved performance must be put on if the west Yorkshire club have any hope of staying in the top flight next season.

On their visit to east London today, Leeds failed to dominate possession (41%), had fewer shots on goal (12 v 19) and created fewer big chances (0 v 4), which ultimately cost them all three points.

A glimmer of hope was delivered when Rodrigo found the back of the net in the 17th minute, but what looked like a team fighting for survival quickly deteriorated when Declan Rice equalised less than 15 minutes later.

Things didn't get better for Allardyce's side when the final 45 minutes commenced, with Leeds allowing the Hammers to dominate which led to further goals from Jarrad Bowen and Manuel Lanzini making it a 3-1 defeat at the final whistle.

Weston McKennie once again looked rather abject in the middle of the park and even he did assist Rodrigo's goal, the £75k-per-week loanee failed to do the job he was tasked with in midfield alongside Robin Koch and Adam Forshaw when it mattered most.

How did Weston McKennie get on vs West Ham?

It is no secret that the Juventus midfielder has not been a hit with the supporters since his arrival in January, but McKennie has done himself no favours with uninspiring performances following one after the other at a time when Leeds need to be at their best.

Over his 84-minute performance, the 24-year-old flop was dubbed "poor" by journalist Beren Cross in a dismal performance that ultimately saw the midfield lightweight lose 75% of his defensive battles as he was dribbled past once and failed to complete a single tackle.

The American also struggled in possession having failed to complete a dribble while his 24 passes were unsurprising when you consider he also lost possession of the ball ten times.

It has been reported that Leeds have no intention of triggering their £30m option to buy on McKennie this summer and it would be one of the best decisions the club could make given his clear lack of effort and fight to help the club secure a positive future in the Premier League.

In fact, with Mark Roca now available for selection again after making a 16-minute cameo this afternoon, Allardyce could make a bold midfield decision by binning McKennie for the last game of the season and instead relying on Forshaw and Roca to hold together the centre of the pitch.

Indeed, dropping McKennie to the bench would be a move that could well keep them in the division next weekend.

سجل منتخب الكونغو الديمقراطية هدف التعادل أمام غينيا في المباراة التي تجمع بينهما الآن ضمن منافسات بطولة كأس أمم إفريقيا 2023.

ويلتقي منتخب الكونغو الديمقراطية مع غينيا على ملعب الحسن واتارا، في إطار مواجهات دور ربع نهائي بطولة كأس أمم إفريقيا المقامة بكوت ديفوار.

وسجل محمد بايو هدف منتخب غينيا الأول في الدقيقة 21، من ركلة جزاء احتسبها حكم المباراة بسبب دفع المهاجم.

طالع أيضًا.. مباشر بالفيديو | مباراة الكونغو الديمقراطية وغينيا في كأس أمم إفريقيا

وجاء هدف تعادل الكونغو الديمقراطية عن طريق شانسيل مبيمبا بعد استلام كرة عرضية من ضربة ركنية ليسددها في الشباك في الدقيقة 27. هدف تعادل الكونغو الديمقراطية أمام غينيا في كأس أمم إفريقيا

Tottenham Hotspur manager candidate Julian Nagelsmann 'ruled himself out quite early' regarding the vacancy at Hotspur Way, according to journalist Alex Crook.

What's the latest news involving Julian Nagelsmann?

As per The Independent, Nagelsmann has given Spurs an ultimatum if he is to become the new manager of the club. The 35-year-old is said to want to take over in north London in the summer while also demanding that he has the final say on any incoming transfers at the Lilywhites.

The report states that if the German coach doesn't fancy taking up the opportunity of becoming Tottenham boss, then it is likely that Feyenoord's Arne Slot will come into consideration as the 'leading contender'.

Several other candidates have been linked with the role, such as Luis Enrique, Brendan Rodgers, Ange Postecoglou and Vincent Kompany.

Of course, Spurs have already engaged in a managerial shuffle on an interim level this week, as caretaker Cristian Stellini was fired following their dismal 6-1 defeat to Newcastle United last weekend, being replaced by his assistant Ryan Mason who will take charge until the end of the season.

In his first game in charge, Mason and his side will take on Manchester United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday night, in a match that could be pivotal to keeping their slim hopes of Champions League qualification alive.

On the subject of Nagelsmann, journalist Crook has heard information that contradicts some media reports and isn't sure whether the former Bayern Munich boss would consider the Tottenham vacancy.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Crook said when asked about whether Nagelsmann should be Spurs' preferred candidate: “I think if it's true, yeah. But it goes against what I've been told. I was told he ruled himself out quite early.

"So, unless it’s because he's not got the Chelsea job, and he's so desperate to get back in, I think there are more risks for Nagelsmann when taking that job than just waiting to see what else comes available.”

Would Julian Nagelsmann be a good appointment by Tottenham Hotspur?

Bringing Nagelsmann to north London would be an ambitious step by the Tottenham hierarchy that would show they mean business heading into 2023/24.

Despite being 35-years-old, Nagelsmann has already claimed a Bundesliga title as a manager with Bayern Munich in 2021/22 alongside two German Super Cup trophies in 2021/22 and 2022/23, as per Transfermarkt.

When he was at RB Leipzig, the German coach also made history in 2020/21, becoming the youngest manager in Champions League history to reach the semi-final stage at just 33.

Tottenham look to be a club in free fall at the minute and Nagelsmann could finally provide them with some long-term stability following a period of turbulence on and off the pitch.

Celtic may struggle to keep hold of playmaker Matt O'Riley this summer, according to journalist Pete O'Rourke.

What's the latest transfer news involving Matt O'Riley?

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano issued an update surrounding the future of O'Riley last week on Twitter, stating: "Matt O’Riley, understood to be happy at Celtic even after a few Premier League and Bundesliga clubs have shown serious interest in him."

Football Insider have also backed up claims that the 22-year-old is a sought-after presence this summer, revealing that Celtic are 'expecting bids' for his signature amid interest from the Premier League and Championship.

The report states that there is a 'strong level' of suitors keen to make a move to sign the Danish playmaker in the off-season, though it is unclear how much they would need to part with to tempt the Hoops into selling one of their prize assets.

This season, £12k-a-week earner O'Riley has produced some impressive showings, registering four goals and 12 assists from 45 outings across all competitions, as per Transfermarkt.

As per Football Scotland, former Celtic midfielder Morten Wieghorst has tipped O'Riley to win his first senior international call-up with Denmark, stating:

"The competition for the midfield (with Denmark) is great and he is up against English Premier League players too so we need to remember that. But he looks like he is going to win the title with Celtic and that's really good for the players. Usually what happens is if you finish as a champion, you get to play international football too. So from our point of view it's great."

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, journalist O'Rourke thinks that the financial muscle of clubs around Europe may prove to be a roadblock in the Hoops' attempts to keep hold of O'Riley this summer.

O'Rourke said: "Celtic are not considering selling him right now. But as we all know, these big Scottish clubs will struggle to compete with other top European clubs when it comes down to transfer fees and also when it comes down to contract offers as well.”

Will Celtic be able to keep hold of Matt O'Riley this summer?

It's very possible, especially when you consider the carrot of Celtic being involved in the Champions League group stage next campaign, which is now a formality given they need just three more points to secure the Scottish Premiership title.

Undoubtedly, O'Riley will be keen to once again test himself against the elite of European football, which is something he likely wouldn't get to do unless a top-four English side tried to secure his signature.

WhoScored shows that the 22-year-old has earned a rating of 7.25/10 for his exploits this season, making him the fourth most consistent performer at Parkhead this year behind Carl Starfelt, Yuki Kobayashi and Jota.

For now, at least, both O'Riley and Celtic's attention will be on finishing 2022/23 in a strong fashion, as they can potentially secure a historic treble if they add the Scottish Cup to their impending Scottish Premiership triumph.

O'Riley has been hailed as a "pressing machine" by his previous manager Russell Martin but it seems his efforts in Scotland may see him receive a lot of interest in the coming months.

West Ham are reportedly considering a move for Stade de Reims manager Will Still as they look for a long-term successor for David Moyes at the London Stadium.

The 30-year-old’s incredible start to life as a manager with the Ligue 1 side has seen him attract attention from across Europe and he could be the ideal man to replace Moyes given the Hammers’ woeful Premier League performances so far this campaign, which leave them in the relegation places with just 12 games to play.

Could West Ham appoint Will Still?

According to French news outlet Foot Mercato, the Hammers appreciate Still’s profile for next season and the young Belgian could be tempted by a switch to the London Stadium, given he has already admitted to being a West Ham fan.

The 30-year-old has progressed through various roles in football, starting out as an academy manager for Preston North End, before spending time working as a video analyst under Yannick Ferrera with Sint-Truiden and Standard Liege in Belgium.

Another analyst role with Lierse SK would follow before he became assistant manager, and then manager for eight games, winning seven during his brief time in charge, which saw him change tact and take on more coaching roles with his future clubs.

Still was assistant manager with Beerschot, Stade Reims and Standard Liege, before he returned to France with Les rouges et blancs again in 2022.

After just over 100 days as assistant manager to Oscar Garcia, the Belgian was appointed first-team manager in October of last year and has taken Stade de Reims to ninth in the French top flight.

Still would take the French side on a 19-game unbeaten run in Ligue 1, which included an away draw at PSG and an impressive away win at Monaco, before the run was finally brought to an end with a 2-1 home defeat by Marseille last weekend.

Journalist Robin Bairner labelled the unbeaten period an “incredible achievement” by Still and Reims, and it seems as if the 30-year-old will only continue to win plaudits as a manager, with a long career ahead of him.

Although he doesn’t currently have a professional UEFA coaching license, which sees Reims fined every time he takes charge of game, he has proven himself to be more than adequate in the dugout, averaging 1.95 points per game so far this season.

Considering Moyes has managed just 0.92 points per game in the top flight so far this term, the Scottish manager clearly needs replacing, and who better to succeed him than an exciting young manager in Still who already holds the club close to his heart? It would be a gamble, but perhaps one worth taking for David Sullivan and co.