Back in February, reports emerged that Arsenal were set to spend big this summer. It was alleged this would be an unprecedented transfer window.

Well, the Kroenke’s have certainly put their money where their mouth is. This has indeed been a remarkable few months on the transfer front.

Having hired Andrea Berta to replace Edu in the early months of the year, the Italian has performed incredible work with regard to incomings.

The Gunners have added their elusive centre-forward at long last, welcoming Viktor Gyokeres to the Emirates Stadium.

They’ve signed back-up to Bukayo Saka in the form of Noni Madueke, they’ve replaced midfield departees with Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard, while they’ve strengthened the rearguard too.

Cristhian Mosquera arrived in a bargain deal from Valencia and Piero Hincapie, providing Jakub Kiwior leaves, also looks poised to arrive in north London.

But, of course, the standout addition in recent weeks has been Eberechi Eze. Could we smell another repeat of that in the last six days of the window? It’s unlikely, but there’s another player lusting after signing for the club he supporters.

An Eze repeat for Arsenal

A week ago to the day, Berta completed a remarkable hijacking, one we’ve very rarely seen in the Premier League in recent years.

Eze was all set to sign for Tottenham Hotspur. The Crystal Palace playmaker had agreed personal terms and the Eagles were just putting the finishing touches on a deal with Spurs.

Yet, after a last-minute phone call with Mikel Arteta where Eze enquired about the possibility of signing for Arsenal, the decision makers met later that day and a deal was agreed by the evening.

It was a remarkable turn of events as the England international headed to the red side of the capital in a move worth an initial £60m.

This has been a brutal window for Spurs and should the Gunners conclude a move for Hincapie, it will have been another hijacking of sorts. Fabrizio Romano revealed that the Lilywhites had made a bid before their noisy neighbours came calling.

But, if Arsenal have their way, they could sign another Spurs target. Reports on Tuesday indicated that as Tottenham gear up for a busy end to the window, they have made calls to sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth.

Valued as highly as £69m, this news is significant because, as is well-documented, Semenyo is a boyhood Arsenal fan like Eze.

Earlier in the window it was reported that Semenyo was indeed keen on the idea of playing for Arsenal. So, why should they make a move?

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Why Semenyo could be the new Saka for Arsenal

It must be stated that the idea of Arsenal signing another forward after Eze this summer is highly unlikely.

However, there are still some supporters who believe Arteta’s side is lacking genuine quality on the flanks, Saka aside.

Eze might well take a role on the left side of the pitch but the jury remains out on fellow new signing, Madueke, while concerns have been held about Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard’s inconsistent form for over a year now.

Martinelli, in particular, is a cause for concern. He’s usually the first to be subbed and it was rather damning that he played zero minutes during Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Leeds.

There has been talk of a move to Saudi this summer and if that did occur, it could well grant the Gunners the freedom to sign another forward, whether it be in the final week of the window or in future windows.

Semenyo has been a mighty fine player for Bournemouth. He’s two-footed, a “duel monster” in the words of data analyst Ben Mattinson, and he can play on either flank.

Arteta loves positional versatility and that’s what the Cherries attacker would offer to the Spaniard if he moved to the club.

Last season, no player had more shots in the Premier League than Semenyo, a fact that rubberstamps the immense threat he holds in the final third. His performance against Liverpool on the division’s opening night was also really rather special.

But, with an ability to glide inside from the right and beat his man, there are shades of a certain Saka.

Goals

0.31

0.31

Assists

0.14

0.52

Progressive passes

3.06

3.65

Progressive carries

3.93

5.00

Successful take-ons

1.94

2.14

Carries into final 3rd

1.94

1.67

While Saka was evidently streets ahead as far as assists were concerned in the top-flight last term, their carrying ability is very similar.

Indeed, when it comes to take-ons and movement into the final third of the pitch, in particular, there’s not a lot to separate them.

Both players ooze quality, they glide across the right-hand side of the field with ease and they have proven themselves to be two of the most dangerous forwards in English football.

Admittedly, a deal is unlikely, but wouldn’t it be nice to steal another player away from Spurs?

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Royals captain further said they want to be a team that also wins while chasing, not just batting first

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Jaffer: Quality of RR’s squad after auction is questionable

Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson has pulled up his bowlers for veering off from the team’s death-overs plans during their 58-run loss to Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad.RR started well with a fiery spell from Jofra Archer, who dismissed Shubman Gill for 2 and made use of the movement and bounce on offer, but the team leaked 72 runs in the final five overs that lifted GT from 145 for 2 to 217 for 6. They also conceded 17 runs in all through wides.”There was definitely some purchase in the wicket, “Samson said in the post-match presentation, “having someone like a Jofra to bowl first, the way he started taking Shubman Gill’s wicket and the way we started in the powerplay, that’s what we planned.Related

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“We just went off the plan in the death overs. I think, a few plans… we prepared something else, the bowlers executed something else. So we need to look back maybe tomorrow or day after in the meeting and we’ll come back and try to execute the same.”They [GT] also batted really well but I think a couple of sixes or 15 to 20 runs, we gave away in the bowling.”Even though Maheesh Theekshana dismissed M Shahrukh Khan in the 16th over, he also leaked 18 runs off it before Sandeep Sharma sent down the 17th for 13 runs. Archer then returned for an 11-run 18th over – that conceded just one boundary – but then Tushar Deshpande bowled the 19th over for 14 runs and Sandeep’s last went for 16, as Rahul Tewatia went on the charge.RR’s spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule also said in the press conference that “it was a very good track to bat on” but they expected the par score to be around “180 to 200″ and not 217.”Yeah, we could have maybe given about 20 runs less but I think they batted well,” he said. “[B] Sai Sudharsan came out of the powerplay very strongly and they had better partnerships than what we did, and that’s how they got a total, which was big but I personally feel we could have got closer to that only if we had some partnerships going.1:10

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“T20 is a format where sometimes the execution doesn’t go the way you want it to. They [RR’s bowling attack] obviously had plans but unfortunately the execution didn’t happen the way they wanted. We are going to bowl some wides [in T20s], but overall the bowling unit definitely did their best on a track which was full of runs.”RR went into the game on the back of wins against Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), both after batting first. But Samson, who opted to bowl on Wednesday, backed to his decision despite the loss and said RR didn’t want to be a team “that’s only good at defending totals”.”When you lose games, we also feel that ‘should we have chased first’ or ‘should we have done something else?’ But I think the conditions, we were expecting this, and this was a really good wicket to chase on,” he said. “We’d like to stick in and respect the conditions and do what the condition requires. We don’t want to end up being a team that’s only good at defending totals. We also want to win games while chasing, not just while batting first.”

Looking to follow up their recent deal to sign Emanuel Emegha in 2026, Chelsea have reportedly joined the race to sign a teenage gem ahead of their Premier League rivals.

Chelsea agree deal to sign Emegha

Once again using BlueCo’s connection to Strasbourg – another club that they own – Chelsea have officially announced a deal to sign Emegha. The talented striker will join the club in 2026 after one more season in France and represents the fifth player to move to either Chelsea or Strasbourg in the last 12 months.

Emegha’s pending arrival will lead to questions about Nicolas Jackson’s future once again. The forward is currently on loan at Bayern Munich, but even though that deal has an obligation to buy if certain conditions are met, Bayern chief Uli Hoeneß recently made it clear that it is unlikely that he reaches those conditions.

He told reporters: “It’s not a €16.5m loan fee, because the player and his agent are contributing €3m, so that leaves €13.5m. And there will definitely not be a permanent contract. That only happens if he plays 40 games from the start. He will never do that.”

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If that proves to be the case, Chelsea will have as many as four strikers at their disposal in 2026 with Jackson’s sale still on their list of priorities. That’s not to say their spending is about to end, however.

The Blues have now reportedly turned their focus towards Enzo Maresca’s midfield, joining the race to sign a teenage sensation ahead of their Premier League rivals.

Chelsea racing to sign Jorthy Mokio

According to TeamTalk, Chelsea are now racing to sign Jorthy Mokio from Ajax after sending scouts to watch the 17-year-old midfielder. Compared to Declan Rice and former Stamford Bridge star N’Golo Kante, the Belgian is certainly one to watch in the next 12 months. As ever, Ajax have helped develop an incredibly impressive talent after securing his signature from KAA Gent last summer.

Compared to Kante by TeamTalk thanks to his exceptional recovery ability and positioning during transitions, Mokio could yet follow Jorrel Hato’s path by swapping Ajax for Chelsea as a rising star.

Described as “quick & agile” as well as “intelligent” by U23 scout Antonio Mango last May, Mokio has only improved ever since. Now, as several Premier League sides chase his signature, the midfielder, who can also play centre-back, has a decision to make.

Manchester United are looking to finish the transfer window with a flourish and could now be on the verge of finalising an important exit before the focus on their remaining business, according to Fabrizio Romano.

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Changes will be in the offing, offering the chance for several fringe players to give Ruben Amorim food for thought after a frustrating Premier League start that has yielded one point from a possible six.

Nevertheless, Patrick Dorgu is choosing to remain optimistic with the bulk of the season ahead, claiming his side are laser-focused on their mission to return to continental football this term.

He told BBC Sport: “The facilities help. I think new signings have helped as well. They bring a lot of good energy and quality into the group.

“Everyone has a point to prove this season. We need to get back to Europe, so we need to stick together, be happy and positive and try to do what the coach asks.”

Either way, the hope is there will be more in the way of new additions before the window is over as the Red Devils continue their pursuit of Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba.

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Nevertheless, departures will be necesarry to ensure the club have an adequate budget to draft in new faces. Alejandro Garnacho and Jadon Sancho continue to be tracked by Chelsea and Roma, respectively.

Now, the Red Devils could be close to offloading another high earner as they begin to move the needle in that direction, per recent developments.

Napoli in final stages of Rasmus Hojlund negotiations

According to Fabrizio Romano on X, Manchester United star Rasmus Hojlund is very close to agreeing a deal to join Napoli on loan, but he will effectively leave for good due to a £39 million mandatory purchase option, a significant windfall to boost the transfer coffers.

The £85,000 per week earner is set to sign a contract until 2030 at the Serie A holders, and all that remains is an ‘exit terms’ agreement to sort out before a deal can be ratified.

Struggling to find his best form at Old Trafford, the Denmark international has registered 26 goals and six assists in 95 appearances for the Red Devils. However, Benjamin Sesko’s arrival has meant Hojlund has slipped down the pecking order.

Financially, Manchester United will hope to reinvest money earned into new signings, but it remains to be seen if all parties can finalise terms before the deadline.

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Toluca head coach Antonio Mohamed says his side arrives at Wednesday’s Campeones Cup final against LA Galaxy motivated and hungry for silverware. For him, the clash at Dignity Health Sports Park is more than a shot at a trophy – it’s also a chance to measure the growth and resilience of his squad. Toluca currently sit top of the Liga MX standings.

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The Argentine coach pointed to Toluca’s evolution since their painful elimination on penalties in the Leagues Cup, insisting that the group has grown in resilience and competitiveness.

“We’re motivated to keep competing for every trophy. There’s no clear favorite; it will be a very even match, but we trust in our strengths to reach the goal,” Mohamed told reporters. “We didn’t lose any game on the field, only on penalties. 

"That was hard to take, but since then, the team has improved in many areas – competitiveness, fitness, and mentality. We’re in a much better moment now."

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While the LA Galaxy sit at the bottom of the MLS Western Conference and are already out of playoff contention, Toluca lead the Apertura 2025 and aims to secure a consecutive Liga MX title. Still, Mohamed made it clear that Toluca’s ambition is to add another international trophy to their history.

“This Galaxy is different, with quality players who are in form, " he explained. "Whoever executes their plan better will lift the trophy. A team that thinks it has already reached its peak will quickly be overtaken. Our challenge is to keep writing history – we’re driven by the hunger for glory.”

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Goalkeeper Hugo González echoed his coach’s words, stressing the importance of representing Liga MX with pride and emphasizing the team’s unity as their main weapon.

“Every final matters to us. We’ve shown balance in attack and defense, but what sets us apart is the group itself. MLS has grown a lot, but Mexican football also continues to prove its strength. Matches like this show who’s on top in the moment,” González said.

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The Mexican side returns to a place where it has had previous success, Dignity Health Sports Park, having defeated América there in the Campeón de Campeones in July, giving them an added sense of confidence heading into the showdown.

For better or worse, Ruben Amorim remains wedded to his 3-4-2-1 system at Manchester United, despite having seen his side plunge to new depths last season amid their dismal 15th-place Premier League finish.

The Portuguese coach won two league titles while using this approach at Sporting CP, although his failure – or rather refusal – to adapt looks like it could be his undoing at Old Trafford, with the wisdom of such a set-up yet to be realised.

On current evidence, it also looks like it could be the undoing of young Kobbie Mainoo, with Amorim almost a year into his tenure and still no closer to finding a settled role for the 20-year-old sensation in his side.

With the manager’s own future perhaps still up for debate, the club wisely opted against loaning or selling Mainoo this summer, even amid his limited role, with the midfielder a player whom United simply can’t offload any time soon.

Once a central part of Erik ten Hag’s team, as well as in England’s Euro 2024 run, the academy graduate is arguably seeing his talents wasted at present. Can Amorim get him firing again?

Mainoo's record under Ten Hag vs Amorim

Mainoo must surely take his own accountability for his dip of late, while having also been struck down by injury in 2024/25, although right from the off, he doesn’t appear to have earned Amorim’s trust.

Indeed, the 40-year-old opted to unleash an ageing midfield pairing of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen for his first game away at Ipswich Town, with Mainoo instead watching on from the bench at Portman Road.

That set the tone for what has followed, with the Stockport native going on to make 30 appearances in all competitions under the new regime, with only 14 of those having come from the start.

Of those 30 outings, Mainoo has also been subbed off on nine occasions, while he has contributed just two goals and two assists thus far – half of which came during the Europa League victory over Viktoria Plzen back in January.

That performance appeared to showcase what the youngster could do in a number ten role, yet he now appears resigned to fighting it out with ever-present skipper, Bruno Fernandes, in a deep-lying midfield berth.

No longer the golden boy, Mainoo appears a far cry from the player who dazzled under Ten Hag’s watch, having scored five goals and provided one assist in 44 games during the Dutchman’s time at the helm.

38 of those displays notably came from the start, with Ten Hag reaping the rewards of his faith in the then-teenage talent – the FA Cup final winner a case in point.

Mainoo isn’t alone in having suffered under the new regime, with Amorim also failing to get a tune out of a certain Rasmus Hojlund.

How Hojlund's value has fallen since Amorim's arrival

A frantic end to the window saw United finally move on their ‘unwanted’ stars, with Jadon Sancho, Antony and Alejandro Garnacho all departing from the so-called ‘bomb squad’.

That string of departures also included Hojlund’s own loan switch to Serie A champions Napoli, with that deal expected to become a £38m permanent move if certain conditions are met this season.

In an era of Alexander Isak’s and Yoane Wissa’s, Hojlund – to his credit – appeared desperate to stay and fight for his place at Old Trafford, even amid the signing of Benjamin Sesko, having reportedly been hesitant to commit to his Naples move initially.

Unfortunately for the boyhood United fan, Amorim and co had seemingly seen enough last season, with the young Dane ending 2024/25 with just ten goals to his name in all competitions – only four of which came in the Premier League.

While only Fernandes and Noussair Mazraoui have made more appearances for United since Amorim took charge back in November, with Hojlund lining up 40 times, the partnership simply hasn’t proved to be a fruitful one.

Who is to blame for those woes is up for debate, with the 22-year-old certainly showing promise under Ten Hag the year prior, having ended the season as United’s top scorer in all competitions with 18 goals. That said, he also ended the season on the bench, as the Dutchman favoured a makeshift duo of Scott McTominay and Fernandes in his place.

The hope was that having seen Viktor Gyokeres score 66 goals in just 68 games under his watch in Lisbon, Amorim’s appointment could take Hojlund to even greater heights.

Games (starts)

30 (25)

32 (23)

Goals

10

4

Mins per goal

217

506

Goal conversion

26%

13%

Big chances missed

13

6

Assists

2

0

Big chances created

0

4

Key passes*

0.9

0.5

Total duels won*

38%

29%

As it has transpired, the ex-Atalanta sensation was largely a bystander to proceedings in attack last term, with chances at a premium. As per Sofascore, he actually only missed six ‘big chances’ in the Premier League in 2024/25.

From 18 goals in 51 games under Ten Hag, to just eight in 40 under Amorim, Hojlund proved unable to generate chances himself, nor convince his teammates to create opportunities for him. A worrying cocktail.

While he at times looked like a “Ruud Van Nistelrooy-type” striker in his debut campaign, as per Cesc Fabregas, Amorim rarely saw the best of United’s £64m signing – nor, it must be said, did he get the best out of him.

That is reflected none more so than in his declining market value. As per Transfermarkt, Hojlund was worth a peak value of €60m (£52m) back in December 2024, just a month into the Portuguese’s tenure.

Fast forward to the present day, and his worth has sunk to just €35m (£31m), marking a rapid drop off since the change in the dugout at Old Trafford.

Whether the manager, the system or Hojlund himself is to blame, a record of 26 goals in 96 games simply isn’t good enough. Let’s hope Benjamin Sesko proves to be a far more prolific leading man.

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Arsenal are now leading the race for a “world-class” Barcelona star, who has the same agent as Viktor Gyokeres, with Mikel Arteta personally keen on a creative midfielder.

Gunners eyeing new midfielder despite Zubimendi masterclass

After suffering a setback against Liverpool before the international break, the Gunners responded in perfect fashion against Nottingham Forest, chalking up a 3-0 victory, with summer signing Martin Zubimendi looking particularly impressive.

The Spaniard bagged the opening and final goal against the Tricky Trees, finding the back of the net with a superb volley from the edge of the box, which saw the 26-year-old pick up the Man of the Match award.

Arteta is well-stocked in the engine room, with the manager clearly a big fan of Mikel Merino, having trusted the 29-year-old to start ahead of Declan Rice against Forest, saying: “Mikel [Merino] comes back after scoring four goals in two games with a really high emotional state and I want to use that when a player is in that moment.

“I want to play him because he is going to bring something different with the qualities that they have and Declan comes in and it will have an impact immediately or he will play the next game.”

However, according to a report from Spain, Arteta has set his sights on bringing in another creative midfielder in the January transfer window, with Arsenal now keen on a deal for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.

The Gunners are said to be the leading candidates for De Jong’s signature, despite interest from the Saudi Pro League, with the Dutchman keen to remain at an elite European club, although ideally that would be Barcelona.

However, the 28-year-old, who cost the La Liga club €75m (£65m), is yet to agree a new contract with Barca, which means his current employers could look to cash-in this winter.

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However, with Arteta’s side clearly at the stage where they can go deep into the Champions League, having reached the semi-finals last season, it makes sense to have a deeper squad, and De Jong could take their midfield to the next level.

Simone Inzaghi has suggested the Netherlands international could be one of the best players in the world in his position, saying: “Let me say that Frenkie de Jong is just sensational, he’s a world class player. Frenkie surprised me at same level as Lamine Yamal did.”

The Barca star, who is represented by HCM Sports management, the same agency as Gyokeres, has considerable experience at the top level, picking up 19 goals and 23 assists in 261 games for Barcelona, so it is exciting news that he could be on his way to the Emirates Stadium this winter.

Jaffer said that CSK shut shop too quickly if Shivam Dube falls in chases

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Jaffer: ‘If top order doesn’t fire, CSK shut shop early’

Wasim Jaffer believes Chennai Super Kings (CSK) look “rattled” in IPL 2025, adding that their batting order doesn’t even “look like they’re trying” once Shivam Dube gets out. Mark Boucher, meanwhile, feels things are not “happening the way it used to before” for the side. In the 184-run chase against Delhi Capitals (DC) at Chepauk, CSK’s batters once again misfired as they suffered their third consecutive loss of the season.”They’re losing too many wickets upfront,” Jaffer said on ESPNcricinfo’s TimeOut show. “Whether it’s form or poor shot selection, whether it’s selection alone, and maybe throwing around too many players and those players might be feeling like, ‘I don’t know if I’m in or out’, and that could be something we’re not used to when looking at a Chennai team. Usually, they’re stable, a good decision-making team and franchise. The team is like they’re a bit rattled at the moment.”With captain Ruturaj Gaikwad dropping himself to No. 3, CSK opened with Rachin Ravindra and Rahul Tripathi in the first three games. But with Tripathi making a total of just 30 runs, he was replaced by Devon Conway. The move did not pay off against DC, with the top-three batters falling inside the powerplay, which brought in Shivam Dube while they needed 143 runs at an asking rate close to ten runs an over. But after Dube fell for 18 in the tenth over, CSK found it hard to get going.Related

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“If their top order doesn’t fire and Dube gets out, it looks like they shut shop very quickly,” Jaffer said. “They feel really, really behind the game and it doesn’t even look like they’re trying. That approach has been the most surprising to me; it’s twice in two games, where they shut shop too early. That’s a major concern for CSK.”Dube’s dismissal was followed by an 84-run stand between MS Dhoni and Vijay Shankar, but they didn’t look like they would get close to chasing down the target. They were risk-averse, scoring just three fours and a six between overs ten and 18.This was CSK’s second faltered chase at home. They suffered a 50-run loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), where they were reduced to 26 for 3 in the fifth over after conceding 196 for 7. They also failed to chase 183 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Guwahati, falling six runs short after batting out 20 overs.They have also used 17 players this season – more than they did in the entirety of the 2015 (14) and 2021 (16) IPL editions.”Their top order is really struggling,” Boucher said. “And we talk about your lower order which has been historically very strong and finishing off games, the [Ravindra] Jadejas, the Dhonis – the Dhoni little cameos that they usually have – they’re walking in just after ten overs. So, there’s a lot left to do from just a batsmanship perspective, and that’s where they’re getting it wrong.””The players that they had picked in the auction before – they picked Ajinkya Rahane, Robin Uthappa, [Ambati] Rayudu who are way past their prime – and they came and performed,” Jaffer said. “But that is not happening with this CSK: they picked Tripathi, they picked Deepak Hooda, and even Vijay Shankar. But things are not happening the way it used to.”

تقدم فريق ريال مدريد بالهدف الأول أمام خصمه خيتافي، في المباراة الجارية حاليًا في إطار منافسات بطولة الدوري الإسباني لكرة القدم.

ويحل ريال مدريد ضيفًا على خيتافي في الجولة التاسعة من بطولة الدوري الإسباني، لذلك الموسم، 2025/26.

وشهدت الدقيقة 77 حصول لاعب فريق خيتافي، آلان نيوم، على بطاقة حمراء مباشرة بعد ثوانِ من دخوله كبديل نتيجة تدخله القوي على فينيسيوس جونيور، لاعب ريال مدريد.

حالة غريبة في كرة القدم! 😲

آلان نيوم يُطرد 🟥 بعد أقل من دقيقة من مشاركته أمام ريال مدريد!#الدوري_الإسباني #خيتافي #ريال_مدريد pic.twitter.com/7UHOTgs7cE — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) October 19, 2025

واحتج لاعبو خيتافي وكذلك مدربهم على قرار طرد نيوم، ولكن تقنية الفيديو أكدت الأمر، ليضطر الفريق إلى اللعب منقوصًا.

وفي الدقيقة 80، سجل كيليان مبابي هدف ريال مدريد الأول بعد تمريرة رائعة من زميله التركي أردا جولر، حيث وصلت الكرة إلى الفرنسي الذي سددها في الشباك، معلنًا عن التقدم. هدف ريال مدريد الأول أمام خيتافي

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No começo deste ano, Nikão foi emprestado pelo São Paulo ao Cruzeiro. No Tricolor, tem contrato até o final de 2024, mas o jogador vive um impasse.

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Como informado pelo Lance! nesta segunda-feira (17), Nikão está fora dos planos do treinador Pepa, do clube mineiro. A dúvida que fica é: o jogador vai voltar para o São Paulo?

Conforme a reportagem do Lance! apurou, o São Paulo não pretende contar com o jogador. Além de não ter espaço no elenco de Dorival Júnior, não estaria nos planos da diretoria também. A ideia, até então, é tentar um repasse para o Athletico-PR, sua antiga equipe.

Quando Nikão chegou ao São Paulo, foi visto com fortes expectativas. Entretanto, com o passar da temporada, o meia-atacante foi de ‘reforço estrelado’ à reserva. Antes de vestir a camisa do Tricolor paulista, Nikão atuava no Athletico-PR. No Dragão, sua passagem foi extremamente vitoriosa. Com314 jogos, 49 gols e47 assistências, o jogador era visto como decisivo. Destes gols marcados, 21 deles foram em mata-matas.

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Com este histórico, a chegada de Nikão ao Morumbi foi vista como um forte entusiasmo. Mas não foi assim que aconteceu. O camisa 10 disputou somente 32 jogos na temporada 2022, com quatro gols e quatro assistências. Destas partidas, foi reserva em mais da metade: 17.Além de enfrentar várias lesões, não encontrou o ritmo ideal e nem espaço no elenco. É entendido por parte do São Paulo que, nesta temporada, também não seria aproveitado.