Palmeiras liga alerta na reta final do Brasileirão em busca de vaga na Libertadores

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O Palmeiras vive um momento bastante delicado na temporada. Com a derrota por 2 a 0 para o Atlético-MG na quinta-feira (19), o Verdão emplacou o seu quarto resultado negativo consecutivo no Campeonato Brasileiro e viu as chances matemáticas de estar na próxima Libertadores caírem de forma considerável.

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Com problemas dentro e fora de campo, a equipe de Abel Ferreira liga o alerta na reta final do Brasileirão em busca do que se tornou seu objetivo: uma vaga na próxima edição da Libertadores. O Alviverde conquistou a classificação para a competição nas últimas oito temporadas, sendo o clube brasileiro com mais participações seguidas no torneio continental.

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Diante da fase ruim, os rumos da temporada do Palmeiras mudaram drasticamente. O time que perseguia o líder Botafogo rodada a rodada em busca do título, agora quer apenas se garantir nas quatro primeiras colocações. No momento, o Verdão é o quinto colocado com 44 pontos, dois a menos que o Fluminense, nono colocado. Portanto, na próxima rodada, o Palmeiras corre risco de cair quatro posições e ficar fora até mesmo do G6.

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Vale ressaltar que o Tricolor Carioca e o Fortaleza estão nas finais da Libertadores e Sul-Americana, e caso sejam campeões terminando a competição nas seis primeiras posições, o sétimo e oitavo colocados se classificariam à Pré-Libertadores. Se terminarem no G4, o quinto e o sexto iriam direto para a fase de grupos.

Há mais de um mês sem vencer – incluindo os dois empates com o Boca Juniors-ARG -, o Alviverde agora terá três adversários que brigam na parte de baixo tabela e buscará retomar o caminho das vitórias.

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A equipe de Abel Ferreira enfrentará, respectivamente, Coritiba (fora), São Paulo (casa) e Bahia (casa), e apesar do Choque-Rei no meio da semana, terá uma boa oportunidade antes do clássico contra o penúltimo colocado da tabela. Caso vença o Coxa, o Palmeiras poderá retomar, no máximo, a terceira posição.

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De acordo com a Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Verdão tem 0,4% de probabilidade de ser campeão brasileiro. O que não incomoda o Botafogo, que segue confortável na liderança com 90,5% de chances de título. O alerta do Palmeiras deve estar mais ligado que nunca no que diz respeito à classificação para a Libertadores, já que, segundo a UFMG, o clube alviverde tem 58,6% de chances de garantir vaga na próxima edição do torneio mais importante do continente através do Brasileirão.

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فيديو | سيراميكا كليوباترا يحصد برونزية السوبر المصري بثنائية أمام بيراميدز

حقق فريق سيراميكا كليوباترا الفوز على بيراميدز، بهدفين مقابل هدف، في اللقاء الذي جمعهما اليوم الأحد، ضمن منافسات كأس السوبر المصري.

والتقى بيراميدز مع سيراميكا كليوباترا على استاد آل نهيان ضمن منافسات مباراة تحديد المركزين الثالث والرابع في بطولة كأس السوبر المصري 2025.

طالع.. فيديو | بانينكا رائعة.. أحمد بلحاج يسجل هدف سيراميكا كليوباترا الأول أمام بيراميدز

وسجل أحمد بلحاج، الهدف الأول في الدقيقة 33 من عمر المباراة من ركلة جزاء على طريقة “بانينكا”.

وجاء هدف تعادل بيراميدز في الدقيقة 45 من زمن الشوط الأول، بعد تمريرة مميزة من مروان حمدي لمصطفى زيكو الذي سدد الكرة مباشرة بقوة لتسكن الشباك.

وأحرز هدف سيراميكا كليوباترا الثاني عن أحمد بلحاج في الدقيقة 49 من عمر المباراة من خلال ركلة جزاء أيضًا وضعها على يمين محمود جاد حارس بيراميدز.

وحصد سيراميكا كليوباترا برونزية بطولة كأس السوبر المصري 2025 بعد الفوز على بيراميدز اليوم. أهداف مباراة سيراميكا كليوباترا وبيراميدز اليوم

Joelinton heir: Wilson plots his first Newcastle move for “special” star

Newcastle United had midfield star Bruno Guimaraes to thank yet again on Saturday as the dependable Brazilian bailed his inconsistent Premier League team out once more.

Without the South American popping up with a last-ditch effort, the Magpies would have likely had to make do with a disappointing share of the points versus Fulham.

In the right place, at the right time, to sneak an effort home after a William Osula shot nearly caught Bernd Leno out, Guimaraes has only further cemented his reputation as a Newcastle “talisman” with his heroic moment, as Match of the Day pundit Michael Carrick glowingly labelled him when assessing the dramatic 2-1 win.

Away from the beloved Toon captain, though, it isn’t entirely rosy in the Newcastle midfield ranks at the moment, with Joelinton showing visible signs of rust.

Joelinton's decline at Newcastle

When looking over some of Newcastle’s recent, modern greats, Guimaraes’ fellow compatriot is surely right at the top of the list as one of the Toon’s most loved talents.

Indeed, the £40m battler has now tallied up a mammoth 232 games for Howe’s men, with 31 goals and 21 assists also coming his way, per Transfermarkt. Still, Newcastle won’t want to be bogged down by living in the past too much, with the number seven looking to be “nowhere near his best” so far this campaign, according to Magpies-based reporter Mark Douglas.

It has been a sad decline for the 29-year-old so far this campaign, with both Sandro Tonali and the aforementioned Guimaraes remaining at the very peak of their powers. In stark contrast, Joelinton doesn’t even have a single goal or assist next to his name so far this season in the Premier League, after collecting a weighty seven goal contributions last campaign.

Eddie Howe is clearly frustrated with his stalwart’s drop-off in form, having hooked Joelinton off at the half-time mark against Brighton and Hove Albion in the middle of October. Moreover, while Guimaraes stole the limelight versus Marco Silva’s men, his waning counterpart only managed to muster up one weak effort on Leno’s net.

He did win ten duels, in all fairness, but with Joelinton edging towards being 30 years of age next year, it could soon be an apt time for Newcastle to be on the hunt for some more midfield reinforcements, with the likes of Joe Willock, too, in reserve no longer cut out for the bright lights of the top-flight.

Rumours are circulating that Howe and Co. have their eye on one particular EFL star to boost their midfield options, as a dream Joelinton heir is potentially in the works.

Newcastle plot move for special star

Ross Wilson will view January as the perfect time to try and tie down some of the Toon’s best assets, as well, with talk now centring on the new Newcastle sporting director attempting to iron out an extended contract for Guimaraes.

Reports also suggest that Middlesbrough star Hayden Hackney is on the agenda, with TBR Football recently revealing that the Premier League outfit is monitoring the tenacious Boro ace ahead of a potential January move, alongside top-flight rivals Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, and Crystal Palace.

If Newcastle are searching for fresh blood to eventually replace Joelinton, they would strike gold in landing Hackney, with the “special” 23-year-old – as he was once labelled by analyst Ben Mattinson – very much capable of a fierce strike like the relentless Brazilian, as seen in this superb effort being rifled home last season.

With 111 Championship appearances now under his belt, and with two goals and two assists heading his way this season for Rob Edwards’ men, it really does feel as if Hackney might be the revamp Howe and Co. need centrally, so they don’t have to depend on a diminishing Joelinton as much.

Hackney’s league numbers for Boro (25/26)

Stat – per 90 mins*

Hackney

Games played

12

Goals scored

2

Assists

2

Touches*

80.4

Accurate passes*

52.0 (87%)

Key passes*

1.7

Ball recoveries*

5.3

Total duels won*

4.1

Stats by Sofascore

Staring at the above table in great detail further shows off Hackney’s obvious similarities to those of Joelinton, with 5.3 ball recoveries averaged per Championship clash definitely backing up Edwards’ claims that his number seven is a talent with “loads of energy”.

At his Toon prime, that was what Joelinton was very much known for. Yet, he pales in comparison here right now, with only 3.9 ball recoveries averaged on his end in the league above.

Of course, it’s a risk to assume that Hackney will immediately be as forceful in the Premier League. But, it could be a gamble worth exploring, rather than holding out hope on Joelinton returning to his intimidating peak.

Newcastle star who's in “form of his life” is as undroppable as Guimaraes

This Newcastle United star has now made himself as undroppable as Bruno Guimaraes after another fine display on Saturday.

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Qual é a capacidade de público da Arena Barueri, agora controlado por empresa de Leila Pereira?

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A Arena Barueri é um estádio de futebol multiuso, com capacidade para 32.000 pessoas, que pertence a Prefeitura Municipal de Barueri, e que agora está sendo administrado pela empresa de Leila Pereira. A presidente do Palmeiras, por meio de uma de suas empresas, venceu a licitação para controlar a Arena Barueri, estádio na região metropolitana de São Paulo. O contrato, que ainda não foi firmado oficialmente, tem validade de 35 anos e prevê uma série de contrapartidas.

O acordo ainda não foi anunciado, pois ainda depende de alguns detalhes burocráticos, mas é fato que a Crefipar Participações e Empreendimentos levou a melhor em cima da concorrência e vai tomar conta da arena. A empresa é um braço da Crefisa, patrocinadora do Verdão, cuja dona é Leila.

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Com a assinatura do contrato, a companhia da presidente do Alviverde ficará responsável pela modernização do estádio, que inclui até uma cobertura, mas principalmente as condições do gramado. A ideia é colocar uma grama sintética, assim como acontece no Allianz Parque. A decisão da Prefeitura de Barueri para conceder o controle à iniciativa privada é a manutenção onerosa de um estádio, que depende de uma capacidade de investimento que o munícipio não consegue arcar.

O Palmeiras e Barueri se aproximaram nos últimos meses a fim de organizar uma parceria para que o clube possa usar a arena quando o Allianz Parque não estiver disponível. As melhorias do gramado promovidas pelo Verdão já são parte dessas conversas. No dia 8 de outubro, em clássico contra o Santos, o estádio já será utilizado pelo Alviverde.

Nessa data o Allianz sediará os shows do cantor The Weeknd, nos dias 10 e 11 de outubro. No entanto, não será a última vez que o clube precisará da Arena Barueri neste fim de ano. Em novembro, o estádio palmeirense receberá 12 shows, o que fará com que o time precise adotar outra casa nos jogos contra Athletico-PR (32ª rodada), Internacional (34ª rodada) e América-MG (36ª rodada), todos pelo Brasileirão.

تطورات ملف المدرب الأجنبي الجديد لـ الأهلي بعد ريبيرو.. والتمديد لـ إمام عاشور

كشف أحمد شوبير الإعلامي بقناة النادي الأهلي، آخر تطورات ملف اختيار مدير فني جديد للقلعة الحمراء، بعد رحيل الإسباني خوسيه ريبيرو، كما أوضح موقف التجديد لثلاثي الفريق إمام عاشور وأليو ديانج ومصطفى شوبير.

الأهلي كان قد إقال الإسباني خوسيه ريبيرو من تدريب الفريق، عقب سلسلة من النتائج السلبية، وآخرها كان الهزيمة على يد بيراميدز في الدوري المصري بثنائية دون رد.

وقال أحمد شوبير في تصريحات عبر قناة “الأهلي”: “بدأت خطوات اختيار المدرب الجديد للنادي الأهلي، سمعنا أنه يوجد حديث مع كونسيساو مدرب بورتو وميلان السابق، والأخير احترم النادي الأهلي، لكن قال إنه يُفضل التدريب في أوروبا في الوقت الحالي”.

طالع أيضا.. جوزيه جوميز يحسم موقفه النهائي من عرض تدريب الأهلي خلفًا لـ ريبيرو

وتابع: “أيضاً توجد أقاويل عن جوميز، وأنا سأقول قصة جوميز، لم يتحدث معه أحد من الأهلي، لكن هناك وكلاء يتواصلون، لكن النادي الأهلي لم يتحدث إطلاقًا مع جوميز”.

وأوضح: “أنا شخصيًا من المحبين والمقتنعين بـ جوميز، لكن لم يحدث أي تواصل معه”.

وأفاد: “جوميز بعد مجهوده مع الفتح في الموسم الماضي، بما يشبه المعجزة، تم تجديد عقده ووضع شرط جزائي مليون دولار، والنادي يريد أن يُجدد عقده، وهو قال لو جاء لي عرض فأنا تحت أمر نادي الفتح، وحصلت على مستحقات العام الماضي، وأحيانًا تتأخر المستحقات قليلًا لكن أحصل عليها”.

وواصل: “ستسمع أسماء كثير في الفترة الحالية، لذلك الأهلي يثقل قدمه من أجل اختيار مدرب جيد، ولا يريدون أن يسقطوا مرة أخرى في نفس الخطأ بعد ريبيرو، ويحاولون تغيير الفكر والمدرسة”.

وأكمل: “الأهلي منح الثقة للجهاز الفني الحالي، وقد يكون هناك جهاز فني جديد حسب المواصفات التي يضعها النادي، والأهلي (مش بيسترخص) في المدربين، فما زال التفاوض جاريًا والأهلي لم يصل لاتفاق حتى هذه اللحظة”.

واستكمل: “وليد صلاح الدين تولى ملف التمديد لـ إمام عاشور، اللاعب يتبقى في عقده سنتان، والأهلي من باب التقدير للاعب والتكريم إنه يزيد عقده من الآن لأنه كان له دور كبير في فوز الأهلي بالبطولات”.

وأتم: “إمام عاشور لديه مطالب مادية وهذا حقه، التفاوض سيستمر وسنرى ماذا سيحدث، والنادي يريد أن يُمدد عقد مصطفى شوبير أيضاً رغم أنه يتبقى في عقده سنتان، وكذلك أليو ديانج”.

He's like Isak & Saka: Arsenal in talks to sign 'one of the best in Europe'

Take out Erling Haaland from the equation, and it’s likely most clubs in European football, Arsenal included, would choose to sign Alexander Isak this summer.

The Gunners have had a long-vested interest in the Swede, dating back to before he was even a Newcastle player.

Sadly, after a campaign in which the Toon’s star man bagged 27 goals in 42 games, he looks like he’s staying in the north east.

Asking prices from £150m to £200m have been touted, making this move nigh on impossible for anyone, let alone the Gunners.

Liverpool are reportedly at the table too and if Arne Slot’s men were to prise the forward away from Newcastle, it would be a colossal kick in the teeth for Arsenal.

Still, there are alternatives, and alternatives that share similar traits to the Swedish superstar.

The latest on Arsenal's hunt for new attackers

With moves for Kepa Arrizabalaga, Christian Norgaard and Martin Zubimendi set for completion in the not-too-distant future, Andrea Berta and Mikel Arteta are getting a move on with their summer business.

Still, a new forward continues to elude them amid ongoing talks to sign Viktor Gyokeres or Benjamin Sesko.

Arsenal have also been looking at wingers, namely Real Madrid’s Rodrygo, Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa and Crystal Palace’s playmaking sensation, Eberechi Eze.

Well, what if they could find a player with the ability to play on the flanks and through the middle? That fact is certainly true of Ademola Lookman.

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According to Caught Offside, the Gunners are now in active negotiations to sign the Nigerian attacker from Italian outfit Atalanta.

After previous spells in England with Charlton, Everton, and Fulham, Lookman has more than proven himself in Italy and appears to be keen on coming back to the Premier League.

Ademola Lookman for Atalanta

While Arsenal will face competition from Liverpool for his signature, the 27-year-old is said to be valued at around €45m to €50m (£38m – £43m) plus add-ons.

How Ademola Lookman could improve Arsenal

Let’s take you back to the year of 2020 for a moment. Football is being played behind closed doors due to the pandemic and Lookman has just missed one of the worst penalty attempts you will ever see.

A panenka looks great when it comes off, but in this instance, it disgraced and embarrassed a young Lookman.

Since then, the attacker has become “one of the best prospects in Europe”, in the words of former Man City defender-turned pundit Nedum Onuoha.

Why? Well, who could forget the Lookman final, a game where Atalanta won the Europa League in 2024 courtesy of the Nigeria international who scored a stunning hat-trick to seal a 3-0 win over Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen.

It was genuinely one of the best individual performances you will see on a big stage and he’s not slowed down since that moment.

During the 2023/24 campaign, Lookman scored 17 goals and supplied ten assists in all competitions. In 2024/25, he was even better in front of goal, netting 20 and registering seven assists.

Undoubtedly one of the most exciting players in Serie A, his rate of productivity in the final third is captivating, but the player’s versatility is also an enormous plus point. Capable of playing on the flanks, as a striker or behind the leading no.9, that versatile nature should be a big box tick for Arteta.

Such an ability to play in a plethora of positions has led data-led website FBRef to proclaim that Bukayo Saka is the third-most similar winger in Europe to Lookman, while Isak is the third-most similar striker. Not bad indeed. But, what makes them alike? We’ve crunched the numbers.

Lookman vs Isak & Saka: 2024/25 league

Stat (per 90 mins)

Lookman

Isak

Saka

Goals

0.60

0.75

0.31

Assists

0.20

0.20

0.52

Shots

3.24

3.10

3.44

Key passes

2.44

1.34

3.02

Progressive passes

2.98

2.88

3.65

Shot-creating actions

5.41

3.01

6.09

Succesful take-ons

1.48

1.37

2.14

Progressive carries

5.68

2.71

5.00

Stats via FBRef.

Blessed with pace, fleet-footedness and low centre of gravity, Lookman possesses a very similar style on the flanks to Saka and his ability to dart in behind and run the channels can draw comparisons to Isak.

That’s certainly seen in the numbers, where the former Fulham man combines the best of both players here.

He’s more potent than Saka in front of goal per 90 minutes but he creates a similar number of key passes. He’s also very progressive with his actions, only slightly falling behind Arsenal’s number 7 for progressive passes but actually ranking higher for progressive carries.

Like Isak, he completes a similar number of take-ons and they’re almost equal for shots taken as well.

So, if Arsenal are not willing to break the bank to sign someone like Sesko or Gyokeres this summer, Lookman could be the next best thing.

It’s a rare opportunity to find someone who combines the best attributes of two of the best players in the Premier League.

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Washout puts Sri Lanka on brink of exit; Nepal hurt by result too but SA confirm Super Eight spot

Sri Lanka now rely on other results, including a washout, for any hope of qualification. Nepal’s road gets tougher with South Africa up next

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Sri Lanka and Nepal had to share points from the washout•ICC/Getty Images

Match abandoned without a ball bowled Sri Lanka vs NepalSri Lanka and Nepal came to Lauderhill searching for their first wins, hoping to put their T20 World Cup 2024 on track. However, incessant rain, heavy enough to trigger flash-flood alerts for local residents, left both teams splitting one point apiece. That means Sri Lanka are almost certainly out of Super Eight contention while Nepal’s chances of qualification also take a hit. South Africa, currently Group D toppers, were confirmed a place in the Super Eight.For Sri Lanka to now qualify, they first need the Bangladesh vs Netherlands fixture on June 13 in Kingstown to be a washout, then they need to defeat Netherlands in their last group game on June 16. They also need South Africa to beat Nepal by a big margin on June 14, and then for Nepal to beat Bangladesh by a small margin on June 16.

Nepal could still qualify if they manage big wins against South Africa and Bangladesh in their last two games, and if Netherlands don’t win both their remaining matches.However, the Lauderhill weather now puts upcoming games at the venue under the scanner. The venue is set to host three Group A games – USA vs Ireland on June 14, Canada vs India on June 15 and Ireland vs Pakistan on June 16 with rain forecast through the week.

Hernandez 2.0: Leeds have genuine interest in "outstanding" £18m EFL star

Leeds United won the Championship title with a whopping 100-point haul in the 2024/25 campaign to earn promotion back up to the Premier League.

Daniel Farke will now be aiming to guide the team clear of relegation, knowing that the last six teams promoted from the second tier have all been relegated at the first time of asking.

The Whites scored 95 goals in their 46 matches in the Championship, and they did so without a natural number ten type magician in the squad, as they had in the past with Pablo Hernandez, and as Farke had in the past with Emiliano Buendia.

Instead, old-school wingers like Manor Solomon and Dan James provided quality in the final third, whilst Brenden Aaronson was the main number ten and ended the season with just two assists in 43 league starts.

Form against the Championship top six

Brenden Aaronson vs

Goals

Assists

Bristol City (A)

0

0

Burnley (H)

0

0

Sunderland (A)

0

0

Sheffield United (H)

0

0

Coventry (H)

0

0

Coventry (A)

0

0

Burnley (A)

0

0

Sunderland (H)

0

0

Sheffield United (A)

0

0

Bristol City (H)

0

0

Stats via Sofascore

As you can see in the table above, the USA international did not deliver a single goal contribution in his ten appearances against the other teams in the top six, as he struggled badly against the better teams in the division.

Why Leeds needs to sign their next Pablo Hernandez

Aaronson’s lacklustre form in front of goal, despite being a regular starter in a dominant team, suggests that he will not be good enough to make the step up to the Premier League next season.

That thought is, of course, backed up by the fact that he only managed one goal in 36 games in the top-flight during his first year in England in the 2022/23 campaign, which shows that he has already failed to make the step up to that level.

Therefore, Leeds need to acquire a new number ten option to score and create goals in the Premier League, and they should target a traditional playmaker in the Pablo Hernandez mould to improve their options in the middle of the park.

The Spaniard delivered 36 goals and 41 assists in 175 appearances for the West Yorkshire outfit in all competitions, which shows that he provided quality as both a scorer and a creator of goals on a regular basis whilst playing on the wing or as an attacking midfielder.

Hernandez was a joy to watch during his time at Elland Road, as shown by some of the fantastic goals in the clips above, and Leeds do not have a similar kind of player in their current squad.

That is why the Whites should make signing their next version of the Spanish maestro a priority between now and the end of the summer transfer window ahead of their return to the Premier League.

Leeds have interest in Championship playmaker

According to the Yorkshire Evening Post, Leeds United are ‘believed’ to have a genuine interest in Sheffield United attacking midfielder Gustavo Hamer this summer.

The report claims that the Championship champions are one of the teams eyeing up the Dutch playmaker, although it reveals that he has fallen down the shortlist and is not the number one priority at this moment in time.

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It adds that the Whites were interested in a deal to sign the Blades star in the summer transfer window in 2024, and that they had an offer of £13m turned down by their rivals.

Given that he is not at the top of their wishlist for number tens, it remains to be seen if Leeds will snap the 28-year-old star up before the window slams shut at the start of September.

He is reportedly valued at a fee of around £18m by Sheffield United, but this latest report by the Yorkshire Evening Post does not reveal if they would be willing to pay that much for the midfielder.

Why Leeds should sign Gustavo Hamer

The Whites should press ahead with a swoop for the Championship star, despite him not being one of their top targets in that position, because he could be their next Pablo Hernandez.

Sheffield United's Gustavo Hamer celebrates scoring their first goal

Like the Spaniard, Hamer is a diminutive playmaker who can play out wide or in the middle as a number ten, having played off the left 33 times for Sheffield United this season.

The Dutch star, who was hailed as “outstanding” by former boss Chris Wilder, has showcased his quality in the Premier League and in the Championship with the Blades in the last two campaigns.

In the 2024/25 campaign, the former Coventry City magician scored nine goals, created 11 ‘big chances’, and delivered seven assists in the Championship, which shows that he provided quality as both a scorer and a creator of goals.

Hamer’s performances for Sheffield United in the Premier League in the previous season, despite their relegation from the division, suggest that the potential is there for him to be a great addition for the Whites.

23/24 Premier League

Gustavo Hamer

Percentile rank vs midfielders

Goals

4

Top 16%

xG

2.98

Top 24%

xA

4.55

Top 12%

Assists

6

Top 10%

Chances created

70

Top 3%

Crosses completed

33

Top 5%

Dribbles completed

28

Top 13%

Stats via FotMob

As you can see in the table above, the Dutchman ranked highly among his positional peers as both a scorer and a creator of goals from a midfield position, as he was directly involved in ten goals in the top-flight.

This shows that he does have the ability to make an impact in front of goal in the Premier League. Whereas, as aforementioned, Aaronson flopped in his last season at that level.

Therefore, Hamer could arrive at Elland Road this summer as a long-term successor to Pablo Hernandez in West Yorkshire, as he is a natural playmaker who has shown that he can make a difference in the final third with goals and assists at an impressive rate.

Leeds open talks with agent of "talented" Champions League level star

The 49ers mean business this summer…

1 ByTom Cunningham Jun 27, 2025

It is now down to the club to decide who their number one target is for the number ten position, but these statistics suggest that the Blades star would be an excellent choice.

Rangers deal agreed: Gers accept bid to sell Ibrox ace without Martin's approval

Glasgow Rangers and new Ibrox owners 49ers Enterprises have reached an agreement to sell a Gers player without the approval of new manager Russell Martin.

Aarons completes Ibrox medical and set to join Rangers

The Gers have already made midfielder Lyall Cameron the first official signing of the summer at Ibrox, however, the 49ers and Martin are after more before the Champions League qualifier against Panathinaikos and their Scottish Premiership opener at Motherwell.

Rangers’ first 5 Scottish Premiership fixtures

Date

Motherwell vs Rangers

August 2

Rangers vs Dundee

August 9

St Mirren vs Rangers

August 23

Rangers vs Celtic

August 31

Rangers vs Hearts

September 13

Martin admitted he is “excited” at the players Rangers are targeting and is hoping for a “few” to arrive over the coming weeks.

One of those looks set to be Max Aarons, with the right-back on course to arrive on a straight loan deal from Bournemouth. The defender has even been pictured at Ibrox and has already completed a medical.

With Aarons set to sign, it could be a case of one defender in and one out at Ibrox going off a recent update.

Rangers reach agreement to sell Gers defender Robin Propper

According to reports relayed by Sport Witness, Rangers have reached an agreement in principle to sell Robin Propper for €1.5m (£1.27m) to FC Twente.

A deal is yet to be complete, though, ‘due to the recent changes within the technical staff of Rangers’, meaning Martin has yet to give the green light to an exit.

The report adds that ‘a meeting between Propper and the new head coach is planned soon and will be decisive for the further course of the transfer’.

Concern as Rangers now at risk of losing £20m Ibrox star star on the cheap

This would be a real setback for the Gers.

ByHenry Jackson Jun 24, 2025

FC Twente’s manager, Joseph Oosting, has publicly spoken out over a transfer for Propper, saying “I have been in contact with him via the app. We would like to have Robin. Will he come? That is the question.”

Oosting added to another Dutch outlet: “We have been in contact, I hope he returns. No point of discussion. I assume that it will work out. But in football you can never be sure of such things.”

Should a £1.27m deal go through, Rangers will be making a slight loss after spending £1.5m on Propper just 12 months ago.

Dube replaces injured Reddy in India squad for Zimbabwe T20Is

Nitish Kumar Reddy had received his maiden India call-up before being sidelined due to a hernia

ESPNcricinfo staff26-Jun-2024

Nitish Kumar Reddy had a consistent IPL 2024 with Sunrisers Hyderabad•BCCI

Nitish Kumar Reddy will have to wait for his international debut after he was sidelined from India’s T20I tour of Zimbabwe due to an injury. Shivam Dube will take his place in the 15-member squad.While the BCCI did not specify the nature of Reddy’s injury, ESPNcricinfo has learned that he has been ruled out due to a hernia.Reddy, a 21-year-old seam bowling allrounder, had earned his maiden India call-up after an impressive IPL 2024 season with Sunrisers Hyderabad. He made 303 runs in the season at a strike rate of 142.92, while also delivering 13.1 overs for three wickets.In just his second innings of the season, he scored 64 off 37 balls against Punjab Kings, which took SRH to 182 and eventually helped them seal a two-run win. Reddy also scored an unbeaten 42-ball 76 against Rajasthan Royals in a group game later in the tournament. With the ball, his three wickets included Rishabh Pant, Tristan Stubbs and Jitesh Sharma.Reddy has been a part of the BCCI’s target group of young players who have been under the NCA’s watch over the past year.Dube is part of the India squad at the T20 World Cup 2024. While his numbers in the tournament so far have been middling: 106 runs in six matches with a strike rate of 107.07 and zero wickets, he had a tremendous IPL 2024. Coming in to bat primarily in the middle overs, he was Chennai Super Kings’ spin-hitter, finishing the season with 396 runs in 14 games, striking at 162.29. He was CSK’s second highest run-scorer behind Ruturaj Gaikwad.India will play Zimbabwe in five T20Is in Harare which get underway on July 6. With the senior players rested, Shubman Gill will lead the squad which features Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag and Tushar Deshpande, all of whom received maiden India call-ups.India squad for T20I series in ZimbabweᏚhubman Gill (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shivam Dube, Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Tushar Deshpande

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