أرسل نادي الزمالك، مبلغ 15 مليون جنيه، لاتحاد الكرة، قيمة المستحقات المالية المتأخرة، بعد تواجد أحمد سليمان ورامي نصوحي عضوي مجلس إدارة القلعة البيضاء، منذ قليل، في مقر الجبلاية.
وعلم “بطولات”، أنه تم إنهاء الأزمة ليُصبح من حق الزمالك قيد صفقاته الجديدة على (السيستم) الخاص باتحاد الكرة بشكل طبيعي.
وكان الاتحاد الدولي لكرة القدم “فيفا”، أخطر نادي الزمالك بحل أزمة إيقاف القيد، بشكل رسمي، بعد تسوية كل المستحقات.
طالع أيضًا | خاص | الزمالك ينهي الاتفاق مع بيراميدز على ضم عبد الله السعيد والإعلان خلال ساعات
وفي سياق أخر، الزمالك قد توّج ببطولة كأس التحدي الودية، التي أقيمت في دبي، بمشاركة الأهلي السعودي والرجاء المغربي ووهان الصيني.
وانتصر الزمالك في مباراة نصف النهائي على الرجاء المغربي، وفي مواجهة النهائي أمام الأهلي السعودي فاز بنتيجة 3-0.
Tottenham Hotspur have been named as one of the sides "fighting" to sign Roma striker Tammy Abraham as they target possible Harry Kane replacements.
What's the latest Spurs transfer news?
It is set to be one of the busiest summers in recent memory at Spurs, with chairman Daniel Levy and the club actively looking to replace a number of key figures.
Their search for a new manager is currently taking centre-stage as Antonio Conte, who departed nearly two months ago, still hasn't been officially replaced.
Tottenham are also scouring the market for a new director of football despite the appointment of Chief Football Officer Scott Munn, with former transfer chief Fabio Paratici forced to resign after losing his 30-month worldwide ba appeal.
Amid all of this chaos, Spurs must also get to work on identifying their transfer targets for the summer window, with reports suggesting they're looking to strengthen all over the pitch.
The north Londoners may have to contemplate signing a new striker, too, with Kane's current contract set to expire next year as things stand.
If they cannot agree a renewal, bringing in a capable replacement for Kane is imperative, with one Spanish source claiming Abraham is well and truly in their thinking.
According to the report out of Spain, Tottenham are one of the teams "fighting" to sign the former Chelsea striker, who Roma value at £40 million.
The Lilywhites are apparently "looking for" Kane's possible replacement and Abraham may well fit the bill, with Premier League rivals Chelsea, Man United, Liverpool, Newcastle United and Aston Villa all in the mix as well.
The Englishman, called one of Roma's most prominent strikers, could be considering a return to his homeland this summer as Spurs allegedly take an interest.
What could Abraham bring to Spurs?
Kane is essentially irreplaceable and there is an argument to be made that, no matter who comes in, they won't able to replicate his impact.
Abraham is a fantastic player at his best, though, with pundit and former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell saying this on him last year to Football Insider:
"He has done really well in Serie A.“He is big, mobile and scores goals. I would love to see him come. He is an option in behind and from crosses."
However, the ex-Aston Villa forward hasn't exactly been prolific in front of goal this season, netting just eight in Serie A and three assists over 2022/2023.
To succeed Kane, if it comes to that, Spurs need a serial goal-getter and it is debatable whether Abraham could provide that as consistently as Tottenham's prodigal son.
استقر الجهاز الفني لفريق الكرة الأول بنادي الزمالك بقيادة معتمد جمال، على اصطحاب لاعبين من فريق الشباب بمعسكر الإمارات المقبل.
ويستعد الزمالك للمشاركة في بطولة نادي الوحدة الإماراتي الودية في أبوظبي والمقرر إقامتها خلال الفترة من 18 وحتى 24 يناير الجاري بمشاركة أندية الوحدة الإماراتي والاتفاق السعودي وأم صلال القطري.
الزمالك يفوز برباعية على الشباب الكويتي وديًا.. واللاعب الصاعد يتألق
ويعقبها المشاركة في بطولة كأس دبي للتحدي، خلال الفترة من 26 وحتى 28 يناير، بجانب أندية الرجاء المغربي والأهلي السعودي ووهان ثري تاونز الصيني، على أن تقام المباريات على استاد آل مكتوم.
وقرر معتمد جمال اصطحاب ثنائي فريق الشباب مواليد 2005، محمد السيد وعمار ياسر.
تشكيل الزمالك أمام الشباب الكويتي وديًا.. لاعب 2005 أساسيًا
وكان محمد السيد قد شارك أساسيًا في مباراة الزمالك الودية اليوم أمام الشباب الكويتي التي انتهت بفوز الأبيض برباعية دون رد.
Journalist Dean Jones has dubbed striker Anthony Martial "unreliable" due to his inability to get regular minutes at Manchester United.
What's the latest on Man United and Anthony Martial?
It could be a difficult final end to the season for the Red Devils as they've suffered some unfortunate injury setbacks recently.
Indeed, Lisandro Martinez has been ruled out for the rest of the campaign after fracturing a metatarsal bone in his foot, while Raphael Varane is also expected to be out for a few weeks.
On top of that, Marcus Rashford is also out with a muscle injury. This has, however, opened the door for Martial to impress. And the Frenchman really took his chance as he delivered a headline-grabbing performance in the week against Sevilla.
Even so, while speaking on the latest edition of the Chasing Green Arrows podcast, insider Jones explained that he just isn't able to play enough to ever truly be a reliable option for the club.
He said: “He is so unreliable, isn't he? He is so unreliable.
"Not in terms of playing well when he is playing – in terms of actually getting him on the pitch, that's the problem."
Will Martial start and finish the game for Man United against Nottingham Forest?
Martial certainly delivered for Man United mid-week. For instance, journalist Samuel Luckhurst handed him an 8/10 score in the player ratings for Manchester Evening News and wrote: "His assist for Sabitzer's second goal was one of his best pieces of play in a United shirt. His first start in almost three months and he didn't disappoint."
However, within that praise, you can see why Jones has his doubts about the player. Indeed, this was Martial's first start in three months with a series of injuries limiting him to just six starts in the Premier League this term.
Despite his limited game time, the £250k-per-week star has still managed to score seven goals and provide three assists in all competitions, showing glimpses of his quality.
Still, spread across his last three seasons in the Premier League, he has just nine goals in 32 outings – so it's not as if he's been doing enough to make himself a regular in the starting team.
And even with Rashford out, it seems as though manager Erik ten Hag doesn't feel as though he can rely on Martial to play the full 90 minutes in games, either.
He told the press ahead of this weekend's clash against Nottingham Forest (via Manchester Evening News): "Maybe he can but it's a risk and we can't take that risk in this moment," the manager said of Martial starting and finishing a match.
"Because we don't have so many options in the frontline with Rashford injured and [Alejandro] Garnacho injured, so we don't have so many options there.
"We have to be careful and also in the individual prospect we know when there's a lot of load he gets injured. So we have to build it, especially when the games come quick after each other, the recovery time is less, we have to take that in mind, manage that [well] and very carefully."
As a result, it is plain to see why Martial continues to frustrate at Old Trafford.
Arsenal only managed a draw against Sporting Lisbon in the first leg of their last-16 Europa League tie last week, and will need a more cohesive performance to clinch victory at the Emirates tonight.
The Premier League table-toppers are five points clear in the top flight, and will be confident that current champions Manchester City can be kept at bay to land the first divisional triumph in almost two decades.
But given the strides taken this season, the outfit will certainly have one eye fixed on advancing to the final of the European competition, with Arsenal yet to lift silverware across their distinguished history on the continental stage.
Drawing in a four-goal affair last time, both sides will know that only victory in 90 minutes will avoid the strenuous stretch of extra time, though manager Mikel Arteta will be bolstered by the knowledge that Sporting have failed to win in any of their past nine away ties against English opposition in European football.
Regardless, the Leões are a dangerous foe, with London rivals Tottenham Hotspur failing to beat them across two attempts in the Champions League group phase earlier this term.
Should Arteta drop Jakub Kiwior vs Sporting?
There is a potential banana skin awaiting Arteta's Gunners, who will indeed need to channel the imperious energy that has coursed from the Emirates so sublimely throughout the campaign.
And as such, £20m January signing from Italian outfit Spezia Jakub Kiwior must be ditched for the knockout fixture, with his performance against Sporting one week ago leaving much to be desired.
As per Sofascore, the Polish titan recorded a lacklustre match rating of 6.1, the lowest of any Arsenal player on the pitch, and failed to make the impact he would have hoped on his debut for the Premier League giants.
Making a detrimental error after confusion with goalkeeper Matt Turner, resulting in centre-back Goncalo Inacio thumping home a header from a corner, Kiwior did not assert the authority or assurance that Arteta will demand as his side chases glory, with the 23-year-old also losing all five of his duels, hardly the iron-clad presence to divert danger.
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Dribbled past on one occasion, failing to complete a single tackle, and substituted in the 71st minute, it was definitely one to forget for the budding talent, who remains an exciting prospect but perhaps should not be entrusted with a successive starting berth in the competition with the north London side chasing silverware across multiple fronts.
Branded “rusty and timid” by the Athletic's Dennis Esser, Kiwior might be better suited integrating more softly, perhaps coming off the bench to add a defensive dimension if Arsenal require reinforcements to preserve a lead over their Portuguese opponents.
With so much at stake, instilling a more formidable layer over the central defence would be worthwhile, with Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba the first-choice pairing, Arteta might choose to invest in his preferred formula for European success.
Rangers midfielder Steven Davis has been ‘brilliant for years’ and deserves a new contract, according to pundit Frank McAvennie.
The Lowdown: Injury blow
Davis suffered a season-ending knee injury at the end of December, which cast doubt on whether Rangers would choose to extend his contract beyond the end of the campaign, when is it due to expire.
However, Football Insider reported earlier this month that a new contract is ‘very likely’ to be offered to the midfielder, who would become a player coach, having already started work on obtaining his coaching badges.
The Latest: McAvennie reacts
In an interview with Football Insider, McAvennie has claimed that the Gers should keep the 38-year-old around in some capacity, due to the positive influence he could have on their younger players.
When asked whether Michael Beale should offer him a new contract, the pundit said: “Davis is a player that I would look up to. He has been there, seen it and done it. I do not get why he would not want to keep him around the place in a coaching role.
“Defoe was great for [Alfredo] Morelos, just watching him every day. No matter what people say Davis is a great, he has been brilliant for years. If I was a Rangers players I would want to train with him every day and listen to him.He’s a huge figure for them.”
The Verdict: Worth keeping?
If the Northern Irishman is able to make a full recovery from his knee issue, then he would be a trusty back-up option for Beale in midfield, having made 16 appearances for Rangers in all competitions prior to his injury.
However, given his age, the most important reason to keep him is because he knows the club inside and out, having made a total of 360 appearances across his spells with the Teddy Bears, while he also has 306 Premier League appearances to his name.
This experience is vital to have in any dressing room, and he could have a real impact on some of the club’s younger midfield players, including Malik Tillman, who they have been given the green light to sign permanently in the coming months.
As such, letting Davis’ contract run out would be a mistake on Rangers’ behalf, and Beale should offer him a player-coach role to make sure he stays at Ibrox.
As Newcastle United gear themselves up for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final encounter with Manchester United, one man who will likely be feeling that mix of nerves and excitement more than most is academy graduate, Sean Longstaff, with the North Shields native hoping to help steer his boyhood club to long-awaited glory.
As the 25-year-old has himself admitted, he is simply “living the dream” at present under Magpies boss Eddie Howe, having shaken off a tough spell under former manager Steve Bruce to emerge as a leading figure for the resurgent outfit.
The local lad will almost certainly be handed a starting berth for this weekend’s highly-anticipated meeting at Wembley, with that involvement set to come just under five years on from the midfielder making his senior debut for the club in the competition back in August 2018.
That early impact under Rafa Benitez had seen the towering gem catch the eye of upcoming opponents, Man United, in the summer of 2019, albeit with the Red Devils ultimately walking away from any deal having baulked at the Tynesiders’ reported £50m asking price.
Despite that initial promise, though, the 5 foot 11 machine was subsequently restricted to something of a bit-part role in the years that followed, having never made more than 15 Premier League starts in a single season prior to the beginning of the current campaign.
That lack of action now appears a distant memory for the club’s “unsung hero”, however – as lauded by pundit Tam McManus – with the Englishman having already started 19 league games this season, proving influential in the club’s rampant run of form both in the top-flight and in the cup.
For all the expectancy that Newcastle would simply splash the cash following the change in ownership, it is a testament to the work of Howe that he has more than put his faith in those already at the club, with Longstaff one of the more obvious beneficiaries of the 45-year-old’s appointment.
How much is Longstaff worth?
The playmaker’s rise of late is illustrated by the fact that he is now set to be worth in the region of £16m, according to Football Transfers, with that a rather sizeable sum considering that the £50k-per-week man cost the club nothing to develop him in the youth ranks.
Not that the northeast side will be looking to cash in any time soon, however, with Longstaff currently blossoming in the centre of the park, having scored three goals and provided three assists in 30 games in all competitions this season.
Praised for being “absolutely everywhere” in the midfield by the aforementioned McManus, the one-time Blackpool loanee has showcased his defensive prowess by averaging 1.3 tackles per game in the league this season, while also offering a threat creatively as he laid on five big chances from his 23 top-flight outings.
The relentless gem’s most telling contribution this term, however, came during the semi-final triumph over Southampton last month to help steer his side to the showpiece, having netted twice in the second-leg victory at St James’ Park.
It would no doubt be fitting if Longstaff were to again prove the hero come Sunday, although no matter the outcome of that mouthwatering clash, Newcastle do appear to have struck gold by persisting with the youth product.
Arsenal could return for Moises Caicedo in the summer, after failing to sign him in the January transfer window, Pete O’Rourke has claimed.
What’s the word?
The Gunners had a number of large bids rejected for the Brighton midfielder late in the window, and the Ecuador international expressed his desire to join the league leaders.
However, Brighton remained firm in their stance that he was not for sale, and Mikel Arteta ultimately signed Jorginho from Chelsea instead.
Speaking to GiveMeSport, O’Rourke claimed that Arsenal could return for Caicedo in the summer, as their interest will likely still be alive as they search for a long-term solution in midfield.
“Moises Caicedo, obviously, admitted in a social media post that he would be keen to move on from Brighton and he wanted the opportunity to join a top club like Arsenal or Chelsea,”
“I’m sure Arsenal’s interest will remain and it’s a deal that they will try to rekindle in the summer.”
Caicedo or Rice?
Now that Jorginho has joined, it may be the case that Arsenal only pursues one of Caicedo and Declan Rice, whom they have reportedly made their top target.
Rice is older, and more experienced in the Premier League as well as being a full England international.
Caicedo, whose potential move deal with Arsenal was described as “outrageous” by Lee Hendrie, ranks more favourably for tackling as per FBref, indicating that he may be stronger at pure defending, but Rice ranks higher for passing and clearances, and may also bring a better sense of leadership to the club.
Arteta has brought in some strong personalities with the likes of Oleksander Zinchenko and Martin Odegaard, both of whom captain their national sides, and Rice’s experience as West ham captain may swing Arsenal’s preference towards him.
Wolverhampton Wanderers will be hopeful of ending the transfer window with a bang by adding another one or two new faces to the squad as Julen Lopetegui continues his renovation of the team.
Bringing players such as Mario Lemina, Pablo Sarabia and Matheus Nunes to the club is a key step in the right direction, with the Spaniard aiming to beef out his midfield and attacking options, however, he shouldn’t be forgetting to improve positions that have proven problematic during the campaign.
The right-back area has seen Nelson Semedo struggle so far this campaign, registering a Sofascore rating of 6.67/10 and being susceptible to defensive lapses which have culminated in Wolves conceding 30 goals in the Premier League this term already.
The Old Gold have been linked with a move for Brighton and Hove Albion defender Tariq Lamptey to bolster their options on the right side of their defence, however, having missed 36 games through a variety of injury problems since 2020, the Molineux outfit might be better off signing someone else.
Heerenveen youngster Milan van Ewijk is another defender linked with a switch to Wolves and the Dutchman could be a more reliable option for Lopetegui.
The 22-year-old has played 18 times in the Eredivisie this season, achieving a Sofascore rating of 7.13/10 while showcasing his attacking ability by scoring three goals, creating two big chances and making 0.8 key passes per match.
Despite his age, Van Ewijk is also extremely mature and combines attacking intelligence with defensive ability to great effect, helping his team keep seven clean sheets in 18 matches this term.
He has also made an average of 1.5 tackles, 1.2 interceptions and 2.1 clearances per game in the league, while also winning 59% of his duels and the defender even praised himself while discussing his strengths back in 2019.
He said: “I’m a fierce right back who can attack well, but also defend well and I’m in good shape. I can certainly be found in the front. Last season I also gave a number of assists. I’ll show the rest during the matches.”
Another attribute that could stand him in good stead in the Premier League is his speed, with the official Eredivisie Twitter account sharing that the young defender was the fastest player in the top flight before Christmas, with a top speed of 34.66kph and the speedster would work well bombing up and down the right flank under Lopetegui.
A move for the Dutchman could certainly help solve Wolves’ issues on the right side of the defence and with just a few days left of the transfer window, the 56-year-old will need to act fast to secure a deal for Van Ewijk.
Newcastle United are reportedly interested in RC Lens defender, Kevin Danso, with sporting director Dan Ashworth seemingly keen to strengthen the club’s centre-back ranks.
What’s the word?
According to French outlet Jeunes Footeux, the Magpies are said to be ‘actively working’ to improve their squad ahead of next season, with the Austria international one of those who the northeast side are currently tracking.
The report suggests that a switch could potentially occur at the end of the season, albeit with any deal set to cost as much as €40m (£35m), with the 24-year-old’s existing deal with the Ligue 1 outfit set to expire in 2026.
The 11-cap sensation has previous, albeit brief, Premier League experience which may be attractive to the St James’ Park outfit, having spent the 2019/20 season on loan at Southampton.
Bye-bye Lascelles
Although that stint with the Saints proved somewhat underwhelming, as the 6 foot 3 brute only featured ten times across all fronts, the former Augsburg man has since gone on to sparkle after moving to France back in the summer of 2021.
The £8.5k-per-week sensation enjoyed a fine debut campaign last term after averaging 1.2 tackles and 1.2 interceptions per game from his 33 appearances, while also proving a real threat going forward after providing four goal contributions in that time.
The one-time MK Dons youth asset has continued that stellar form in the current campaign after playing a vital role in Lens’ remarkable title surge, having kept eight clean sheets in his 17 Ligue 1 starts, while winning 77% of his aerial duels and recording 1.1 tackles and 1.2 interceptions.
The “powerful” titan – as described by Saints journalist Adam Leitch – was notably part of the side that triumphed over Paris Saint-Germain on New Year’s Day, having made a whopping five interceptions and six clearances against the European giants, while also enjoying a 93% pass accuracy rate as a marker of his stunning composure on the ball.
As such, were Ashworth able to bring Danso to Tyneside, the Austrian ace could well prove an ideal upgrade on club captain, Jamaal Lascelles, with the Englishman reportedly one of a handful of Magpies assets who could be allowed to depart this month.
That exit talk has come following the 29-year-old’s slide down the pecking order under manager Eddie Howe, with the long-serving figure having only made seven appearances so far this term, including just four league outings.
The forgotten man has underwhelmed when he has featured in the top flight as he averages just 0.3 tackles and zero interceptions per game this term, having kept only two clean sheets in 26 league games last season after averaging 0.8 tackles and 0.6 interceptions – a record far inferior to that of Danso.
Equally, while the latter man was helping to keep Kylian Mbappe and co at bay a week ago, Lascelles’ latest outing saw the £40k-per-week dud struggle to contend with a Josh Windass-inspired Sheffield Wednesday side, as the League One outfit claimed a shock FA Cup triumph.
That display – which saw the defender endure some ‘tough moments’ according to the Chronicle’s Lee Ryder – has laid bare the need for a fresh face in the backline, with Danso seemingly the upgrade that Newcastle are craving in order to wave farewell to their current skipper.