Celtic are "very interested" in appointing Daniel Farke as their new manager, according to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg.

What's the latest Celtic manager news?

Celtic have identified Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca as one of their main targets to replace Ange Postecoglou, and Football Scotland report the Champions League winners will not stand in his way, should he make it clear he wants to leave.

Former Hoops assistant manager Johan Mjallby has urged the board to look at appointing either Kjetil Knutsen or Graham Potter, with Pat Nevin branding the latter coach "superb" and echoing Mjallby's calls for him to take over at Parkhead.

Other names linked with the vacant post include former Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch, as well as Andoni Iraola, with the former Rayo Vallecano boss set to apply for the job after leaving the La Liga club.

In a recent update on Twitter, Plettenberg has now claimed that Celtic are also interested in appointing Farke, having already made contact with the former Norwich City manager.

The Sky Sports reporter states that "first talks" have already taken place, with the Hoops "very interested in signing him as a replacement for Postecoglou", while the manager himself is "ready to take over a new club".

Should Celtic appoint Daniel Farke?

RB Leipzig manager Marco Rose has hailed the 46-year-old for his "attractive" brand of football, while Chris Kamara also praised him for the "attacking" style of play he implemented to great success against Manchester City in 2019, with his side winning 3-2.

Setting out that way against a team like Man City indicates the two-time Championship winner is unwilling to compromise on his expansive style of play, regardless of the opposition, which suggests he could be a perfect replacement for Postecoglou.

Tottenham Hotspur chairman has recently praised the club's new manager for his attacking outlook, and it could be vital that Celtic appoint a new head coach who is capable of playing a similar way, to ensure a seamless transition.

Hailed as "brilliant" by members of the media, Farke has enjoyed success in England's second tier, however he did not manage to do quite as well in his last job, being sacked by Borussia Monchengladbach after finishing 10th in the Bundesliga.

As such, despite the fact he plays attractive football, Celtic should look at appointing a manager who has more recent experience of success in a top league.

Queensland closed the third day needing a further 314 for victory with nine wickets in hand

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ScorecardDavid Warner scored his 23rd first-class century•Getty Images

David Warner celebrated his 30th birthday by scoring a brisk century against Queensland at the Gabba, continuing his strong recent run of form ahead of the first Test against South Africa. Warner’s hundred came up in 124 balls and he finished with 134 from 160 deliveries, including 16 fours, as New South Wales set the Bulls 365 for victory.Before this match, two of Warner’s three most recent innings had been centuries – 117 and 173 in ODIs against South Africa earlier this month. His hundred in the day-night Sheffield Shield clash also means that three of Australia’s likely top four for the WACA Test – Warner, Shaun Marsh and Steven Smith – have reached triple figures in this Shield round.Warner and Ed Cowan put on 230 for the opening wicket, a stand that ended when Cowan was caught off the part-time bowling of Charlie Hemphrey for 95. Warner fell to legspinner Mitch Swepson just a few overs later, his 23rd first-class century having come exactly a week before the Australians walk out against the South Africans in Perth.Smith compiled 42 and Kurtis Patterson made 38, but the real damage had been done in the opening stand, and New South Wales were able to declare at 7 for 367, leaving Queensland 11 overs to bat before stumps. Hemphrey was bowled by Josh Hazlewood for 4, but Joe Burns and Usman Khawaja survived until the close of play, Burns on 29 and Khawaja on 12, with Queensland needing a further 314 to win.Mitchell Starc, who was playing his first match back having had 30 stitches in his left shin following a sickening training accident in Sydney last month, was substituted out of the game on Thursday as Cricket Australia control his preparation for the first Test. Doug Bollinger came in to the side to replace Starc mid-match.

Unai Emery kickstarted Aston Villa's summer transfer business over the weekend with a swoop for Youri Tielemans on a free transfer.

The Belgian will officially join the group at the start of next month, upon the expiry of his contract at Leicester City, to bolster the club's options in the middle of the park.

He could be joined by Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who is also set to be a free agent at the end of June. talkSPORT have claimed that Villa have held talks with the former England international over a possible move to be their second addition.

The Villans are also reportedly eyeing up West Ham United ace Manuel Lanzini, who is another Premier League player who is on the verge of being available on a free transfer.

How did Manuel Lanzini perform this season?

The Argentine attacking midfielder only played 19 times in the Premier League and the Europa Conference League combined but produced impressive progressing passing numbers that suggest he could be a bargain signing for Villa.

Over the last 365 days, Lanzini ranks in the top 12% or higher of players in his position in the Men's Next Eight Competitions for shot-creating actions, progressive passes and progressive carries per 90.

This means that the West Ham ace has been one of the best midfielders in that group of players at moving his team up the pitch and opening up space to either create a chance or allow one of his teammates to provide the creativity.

The Hammers wizard, who was once hailed as "magical" by West Ham Fan TV co-founder Nicky Hawkins, excels at breaking lines and dribbling past the opposition to make things happen in the final third, suggesting that Lanzini could be an excellent option for Villa when they are trying to break down a low block.

Emery could call upon the 30-year-old in tight matches where his side will need to find ways of progressing the ball up the pitch quickly and effectively, which the Argentine gem is seemingly superb at doing.

Lanzini, who has scored 27 goals in 179 Premier League appearances, is a proven top-flight performer in England and could be a shrewd addition to Villa's squad as they would be getting someone who can hit the ground running and instantly perform.

This is also the case with Oxlade-Chamberlain, who has featured in 235 games in the division throughout his career, and Tielemans, who played 151 times in the league during his time with the Foxes.

Such a dynamic and fluid midfield trio would no doubt boost Emery's ranks next term and to get three hugely experienced Premier League players for £0 would be remarkable business.

Indeed, this has the potential to be a masterclass from Emery if he can get these three deals over the line and, hopefully, the Spaniard will be able to do just that in the coming weeks.

Newcastle United have identified Everton midfielder Amadou Onana for transfer this summer and could ramp up their interest in short time as Eddie Howe looks to bolster his thriving squad.

That's according to iNews, who claim that the Magpies are 'monitoring' the Belgian midfielder ahead of a possible swoop, with Onana impressing for Everton during his side's relegation-threatened campaign.

Despite only signing the combative ace one year ago for £33m from Lille, the Toffees are in need of funds to fuel a summer rebuild and have been reported to consider the sale of one of their most coveted assets due to his skyrocketing value, with £60m enough to prise him away from Goodison Park.

Newcastle have been imperious across the board this term but there is a sense that several well-placed acquisitions would be enough to consolidate the club's newfound strength, and Onana could integrate into the fold on Tyneside with seamless ease.

Should Newcastle sign Amadou Onana?

In the perfect world of Everton owner Farhad Moshiri, the £60m demand for Onana would be met, but with conflicting reports that the Blues would sanction a sale for £50m, Toon technical director Dan Ashworth might be able to whittle down the price considering Onana's outfit are desperate to grow their purse.

Once hailed by former Belgium manager Roberto Martinez as "one of the most talented young players in Europe", Onana finished his first Premier League campaign with an average Sofascore rating of 6.92, completing 84% of his passes, averaging 2.2 tackles and 1.1 interceptions and clearances per match, also winning 59% of his ground duels.

The £100k-per-week ace is a tenacious tackler and an imposing aerial presence, with Richard Buxton describing him as "superb" for his seasonal endeavours, and he would only burgeon as a prospect among the established likes of Joe Willock, Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes, with the latter in particular possibly the perfect partner for Onana to blossom into a world-class engine.

Guimaraes was one of the first to sign for Newcastle following the PIF takeover in October 2021 and has since made 57 appearances, scoring ten goals and supplying six assists more following his £40m transfer from Lyon in January 2022.

Hailed as "world-class" by teammate Dan Burn, the 25-year-old's success lies in his aptitude to conduct the play and keep the system whirring at full throttle, with the £120k-per-week phenom ranking among the top 13% of midfielders across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for shot-creating actions, progressive passes and successful take-ons per 90, as per FBref.

On top of this, he has averaged 2.4 tackles and 1.1 interceptions in the Premier League this season, and with such a robust option as Onana alongside him, Newcastle's midfield might be awash with dynamism and an iron-clad resolve to leave the opposition quaking.

Onana, dubbed a "leader" by Martinez, would utilise his crisp passing and ball-winning prowess to enhance Guimaraes' own dynamic output, also confirming his imposing flair by ranking among the top 7% of positional peers for aerials won per 90.

He must be signed, Newcastle's midfield is already thriving but the addition of Onana would only enrich the outstanding Magpies centre as Champions League football awaits.

Journalist and chief Arsenal writer Kaya Kaynak has hinted that the Gunners could sell Thomas Partey and he is "more likely to go" than Jorginho.

Who could leave Arsenal this summer?

Much has been made of who manager Mikel Arteta could sign after the north Londoners missed out on their first Premier League title in nearly 20 years.

The Gunners had to settle for second but did secure Champions League qualification for the 2023/2024 season, not to mention they mounted a serious challenge for much of last campaign.

As Arsenal and sporting director Edu return to the drawing board ahead of a crucial summer, with the domestic transfer window now opening, there have been rumours of a deal nearing for West Ham star Declan Rice.

As well as the England international, Arsenal are thought to be chasing a right-back, with Real Valladolid's Ivan Fresneda and Galatasary's Sacha Boey among the targets.

In terms of outgoing to make room, there are a fair few players who could depart, namely Kieran Tierney, Emile Smith Rowe, Nuno Tavares, Sambi Lokonga, Folarin Balogun and long-serving star Granit Xhaka (Goal).

January signing Jorginho, who only joined six months ago from Chelsea, has also been tipped with a surprise return to Italy with just over 12 months remaining on his contract.

However, speaking in a football.london Q&A, Arsenal reporter Kaynak actually suggests that Partey is more likely to leave than the aforementioned star.

When asked if the club will sell Partey, he explained:

"It's hard to say for definite, but I would argue that he's more likely to go than Jorginho right now.

If the Gunners can't get a defender over the line then Partey could be a useful asset to have."

Who is Thomas Partey?

While he is also likely to remain, the fact is sale isn't completely ruled out makes for interesting reading.

The £200,000-per-week star, as per WhoScored, ranked as one of Arsenal's top-five best performers overall last season and was one of Arteta's most regularly selected players in the top flight.

Partey was also called an "important" player by club legend Ray Parlour, and it will be interesting to see if Arsenal do entertain any bids for the Ghana international.

سخر نادي لايبزيج الألماني من تصرف الحكم دافيدي ماسا، تجاه البرازيلي فينيسيوس جونيور، مهاجم ريال مدريد، خلال مباراة الفريقين بدوري أبطال أوروبا.

وحل لايبزيج ضيفًا على ريال مدريد، بملعب “سانتياجو برنابيو” لخوض مباراة إياب دور الـ16 في دوري أبطال أوروبا.

وحسمت المباراة بالتعادل الإيجابي بهدف لمثله، وسجل فينيسيوس هدف ريال مدريد، وتأهل الفريق لربع النهائي، بمجموع المواجهتين (2-1).

وسلط لايبزيج الضوء على شجار فينيسيوس وأوربان، حيث يرى النادي الألماني أنه كان يجب إشهار بطاقة حمراء للبرازيلي.

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وعبر منصة “إكس” نشر لايبزيج تغريدة حول تصرف فينيسيوس تجاه أوربان، وكتبوا: “فينيسيوس يمسك ويلي أوربان من رقبته بكلتا يديه بطريقة غير رياضية”.

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