Liverpool are tinkering away as they prepare for the start of the 22/23 Premier League season in under two weeks, with a shock update arising for a former target.

Who are Liverpool signing this summer?

According to Spanish reports, Jurgen Klopp's Reds are still in with a shout for RB Leipzig central defender Josko Gvardiol, who has been the centrepiece of a transfer saga with Manchester City.

The fresh news from Spain claims that the Croatian, who is valued at no small sum of £85m, could possibly be hijacked over the coming weeks with his prospective move to the Etihad Stadium stagnating.

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Liverpool are joined by Chelsea and Manchester United in having submitted offers for the defender, and while the Citizens remain favourites, this is perhaps a deal to keep an eye on.

How good is Josko Gvardiol?

Those who know Gvardiol best are starting to run out of superlatives to describe the 21-year-old prodigy, who has excelled for club and country of late and looks poised for a career right at the very top of the game.

He would be a credit to any team in world football, having made 87 appearances for his Bundesliga outfit, winning successive DFB Pokals, and being heralded as a "Rolls-Royce" by journalist Zach Lowy.

Partner this with a third place finish in the 2022 World Cup, and Liverpool would only enrich their ranks with the 6 foot 1 defender's signature.

Given his favoured left foot and first-rate ball-playing skills, he is the dream heir to Virgil van Dijk's position in the Reds system, with the 32-year-old seemingly waning of late and Klopp pursuing a left-sided centre-half this summer.

The Dutchman has been integral to Liverpool's success since signing from Southampton in a £75m deal, winning a wealth of major honours including the Premier League and Champions League, but his imperiousness is not eternal and plans are understandably being made.

Despite this, the £220k-per-week phenom still ranks among the top 12% of centre-backs across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for pass completion, the top 4% for passes attempted, the top 18% for goals and the top 8% for aerials won per 90, as per FBref – the exemplifier of Klopp's ideology.

Gvardiol could slot into the squad as a book slots into a shelf, evidenced by his own ranking among the top 9% for goals, the top 1% for passes attempted, the top 18% for progressive passes and the top 4% for successful take-ons per 90, and given his youthful age there is plenty of room for increments to be made as he charts a course to the highest of eminence.

The stumbling block, of course, comes in the form of Pep Guardiola's sensational, treble-winning outfit, who also appear to view Gvardiol as the optimum defensive component to enhance their team, and with the lucrative fee also likely to be a deterrent, it does indeed remain to be seen if Liverpool could actually get this one over the line.

But if they do, Klopp will wield one of the finest talents in European football, a player so great he could mould his backline around the "fearless" titan – as he has been labelled by Rio Ferdinand – for years to come.

Liverpool's transfer window has suddenly exploded into a maelstrom of activity with the 2023/24 Premier League campaign upon us once again.

Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai were both signed by sporting director Jorg Schmadtke during pre-season as Jurgen Klopp looked to fashion a rebuild, though a mass midfield exodus left question marks over the club's depth and dynamism in the centre.

Remarkable revelations have ensured that Moises Caicedo is set to join the Reds over Chelsea and link back up with former Brighton & Hove Albion teammate Mac Allister, and while this is resounding news for the Anfield side, the defence still needs sharpening.

Due to this, Klopp might be inclined to act on the murmurings this summer and forge ahead with a move for Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi.

What's the latest on Marc Guehi to Liverpool?

According to The Athletic, the 23-year-old is on Liverpool's radar having been linked on numerous occasions recently, though he would likely command a ballpark fee of £50m.

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He is right-footed, which is not ideal considering Klopp is searching for a left-sided defender, but he can play across both sides of the backline and would be a credit to the robustness and resolve of the Liverpool defence.

How good is Marc Guehi?

Schmadtke has had his work cut out this summer after Liverpool failed to qualify for the Champions League this year, but the club are making moves for an instantaneous return to premium continental competition.

However, after shipping 47 goals last season after conceding just 26 across the 2021/22 campaign – when Manchester City pipped the Reds to the Premier League title – it's clear that a new addition could be beneficial.

Guehi could be that man; Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate form Liverpool's starting defensive duo with each player fit, but Joe Gomez and Joel Matip have been questioned all too often of late for their poor defensive displays.

It is that latter name, Matip, that Guehi could be brought in to replace, with the Cameroonian defender entering the final year of his contract and being branded "awful" by CBS reporter Nico Cantor.

Guehi, meanwhile, has been heralded as an "absolute tank" by goalkeeper and former England U21 teammate Josef Bursik, and has now chalked up 82 appearances for the Eagles after signing from Chelsea for £18m in 2021.

Averaging 41 matches across his two campaigns at Selhurst Park, Guehi is not relentless with his defensive output, rather, an astute reader of the game; with a calculated gaze, he peruses the flow of the match and uses his first-rate positioning to snuff out danger before assuredly threading the ball forward.

As per FBref, the four-cap star ranks among the top 19% of centre-backs in Europe's top five leagues for successful take-ons per 90, which means that he is adept at beating opponents with the ball at his feet, utilising his pace and power.

He also recorded an average Sofascore match rating of 6.94 last term, impressing with his composure, completing 85% of his passes, making 3.6 clearances per game and succeeding in an impressive 68% of his ground duels.

The £50k-per-week titan would emulate Matip's forward-driving nature, something that the 32-year-old does with aplomb and ranks among the top 1% of his positional peers for progressive carries per 90.

He would also provide some renewed zeal and perhaps, just maybe, revitalise Klopp's backline and provide that extra cog needed to whir the machine right back into life and send the club toward illustrious success once again.

Jammu & Kashmir lost 16 wickets on the third day – all of them to the Saurashtra spinners – to lose by a gargantuan innings and 212 runs in Rajkot. Saurashtra bagged seven points by taking six first-innings wickets and then rolling out J&K for 256 across 98.1 overs on the third day. They now have two bonus-points win in as many matches.Ravindra Jadeja followed his double-century with seven wickets on the day, joined by his namesake Dharmendrasinh – also a left-arm spinner – who took 6 for 68 in the first innings. When J&K batted again, offspinner Vandit Jivrajani dented them with his best figures of 6 for 79.J&K started the day on 103 for 4 and slid immediately as Parvez Rasool added only one run to his overnight score of 23 as the two Jadejas took the last six wickets for a mere 48 runs, with only Puneet Bisht resisting with an unbeaten 34. While Ravindra ended with 4 for 40, Dharmendrasinh took his seventh five-for in first-class matches.J&K were asked to follow-on with a massive deficit of 468 but the story changed only a little. Two of their batsmen struck half-centuries – Bisht (55) and No. 9 Ram Dayal (56) – as Jivrajani struck thrice in as many overs before Ravindra joined him with three wickets. But the deficit was too big to overcome for the visitors.Defending champions Gujarat have a strong chance to start the new season with a win as they were set a total of 105 by Kerala in Nadiad. Gujarat already scored 22 of those for the loss of one wicket and have an entire day for the remaining 83 runs.After Gujarat failed to add anything to their overnight 307 for 9, 17-year-old left-arm spinner Siddharth Desai bagged six wickets on debut to add to his first-innings figures of 3 for 90, to not let Kerala take a big lead. Once Piyush Chawla dismissed two of the top four batsmen, Desai dented their middle and lower order even as Sachin Baby and Arun Karthik struck half-centuries. But Kerala managed only 203 in all, as Chawla ended with 3 for 66 and Desai with 6 for 80.A combined bowling effort from the Rajasthan bowlers, led by Pankaj Singh, made Jharkhand follow-on on the third day, giving the hosts a slim chance of a win in Jaipur. Even though Jharkhand opener Nazim Siddiqui steadied them with an unbeaten 71 in the second innings, they still trailed by 56 runs with nine wickets in hand.Resuming on 97 for 2, Virat Singh and Saurabh Tiwary added only 25 more to their partnership before Pankaj dismissed Virat for 47. Even though Tiwary survived almost 20 more overs to score 83, the rest of the line-up could not capitalise much. A sixth-wicket stand of 85 between Ishan Kishan (50) and Kaushal Singh (42) took them close to 250 but they lost their last five wickets for just 19 runs to be asked to bat again. Siddiqui’s fifty helped them score 102 for 1 in their second attempt.

Liverpool still remain "at the window" for Torino centre-back Perr Schuurs, but he will not come cheap, with a new report from Italy revealing exactly how much the player will cost the Reds.

Who are Liverpool signing this summer?

The Reds' main priority this summer appears to be strengthening their midfield, with their pursuit of Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia still ongoing, having recently submitted a new bid after seeing their £46m proposal knocked back.

Jurgen Klopp is keen on signing Fluminese midfielder Andre, with it recently being reported the 22-year-old could become their "plan A" target in midfield, while Celta Vigo's Gabri Veiga and Leicester City's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall have also been named as potential options.

A whole host of targets have been identified in midfield, but Liverpool's pursuit of a new centre-back has gone a little quiet, having had their opening bid for Schuurs immediately knocked back by Torino last month.

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According to a report from CalcioMercato, however, the Reds still "remain at the window" for the Torino defender, with the Serie A club currently demanding €40m (£34m) in order to sanction his departure.

The Merseyside club are not the only Premier League club interested in signing the Dutchman, with Crystal Palace having already submitted a bid of €30m (£26m), which was turned down, ending their pursuit for the time being.

Fabrizio Romano has reported the 23-year-old is being "discussed internally" by Tottenham, while also detailing the player himself is "keen" on a move to the Premier League.

Torino president Urbano Cairo is said to be "inflexible" in his valuation of the centre-back, meaning it is likely all the potential suitors will have to match the £34m asking price if they are to get a deal over the line this summer.

How good is Perr Schuurs?

Lauded as a "mountain" by journalist Josh Bunting, the 6 foot 3 defender has some impressive defensive attributes, ranking in the 80th percentile for tackles per 90 over the past year, when compared to his positional peers.

The £29k-per-week defender, who has been hailed as "phenomenal" by Torino boss Ivan Juric, is also a very competent passer of the ball, recording an average pass success rate of 91.8% in the 2020-21 campaign, amongst the best in Europe.

It could definitely be worth Liverpool bringing in a new defender, considering Joel Matip has gone off the boil in recent times, with pundit Natasha Dowie claiming he "had to do better" in the build-up to Bayern Munich's second goal in the 4-3 loss earlier this month.

The Cameroonian defender is now 32-years-old, and with his contract set to expire next summer, Klopp needs to think about a long-term replacement, and Schuurs definitely fits the bill.

The Torino ace is by no means the finished article, with Juric recently claiming he is "still growing", but he has been exhibiting very promising signs since moving to Italy, establishing himself as a key first-team player last season, and Liverpool should undoubtedly test the waters with a new bid.

Newcastle United remain interested in signing Galatasary midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo this summer, but it is a saga that could go on until the final day of the transfer window.

Do Newcastle want to sign Nicolo Zaniolo?

It has been a positive window at St James' Park so far this summer, at a time when it is vital that the Magpies kick on after last season's brilliance. The likes of Sandro Tonali and Harvey Barnes have come in from AC Milan and Leicester City respectively, and the hope is that more business will be completed before the end the month.

Read the latest Newcastle transfer news HERE…

One player who has been linked with a move to Newcastle is Zaniolo, who only joined Galatasaray in February, but may already be looking for a move away. Not only that, but the Turkish giants could be forced to sell him, in order to ease their financial issues.

The 24-year-old has had some serious injury problems down the years, including cruciate ligament damage, but he is fit again now and could end up joining a top European club, following the emergence of a fresh update regarding his future.

Will Newcastle sign Nicolo Zaniolo?

According to Milliyet [via Sport Witness], Zaniolo's future may not be decided until the very end of the transfer window, with various teams in the race to sign him. Newcastle are still one of them, while Juventus, Milan and Paris Saint-Germain all mentioned in the report, too.

The Italian has a €35m (£30m) release clause in his current deal, so the Magpies know exactly how much he will be worth, but it remains to be seen if he would choose them over others. An update from Sabah also reveals Galatasaray's financial woes could be the deciding factor in forcing them to cash in as the deadline ticks closer.

Zaniolo could be a real statement signing by Eddie Howe's men this summer, even though his injury history does make it something of a risk, in terms of another serious setback emerging. The fact that so many elite clubs are in for him does suggest that there isn't too much concern about that happening, though, and the positives clearly outweigh the negatives when it comes to signing him.

A 13-cap Italy international who was once lauded as "incredible" by Daniel De Rossi during their time together at Roma, the Galatasaray man could be a great attacking midfield option, coming in as a strong alternative to James Maddison, who eventually joined Tottenham over Newcastle earlier this summer.

Zaniolo could provide something different in the middle of the park, proving to be a link man between Bruno Guimaraes and the attack, with a tally of 42 goal contributions (24 goals and 18 assists) in 128 appearances for Roma outlining the end product he possesses.

At 24, he is still a young footballer, even though he has seemingly been around for a long time, so Newcastle would also be bringing in someone who could be a mainstay of the team for a long time to come, as Howe continues to plan well into the future.

Sri Lanka have finally confirmed their interest in having Chandika Hathurusingha as head coach, with the president of the SLC Thilanga Sumathipala saying he would be “a great fit for us”.The position had fallen vacant in June earlier this year when Graham Ford resigned after a second stint that lasted a mere 15 months. The SLC elevated Nic Pothas as interim coach as it began to look for a suitable candidate.Hathurusingha has previously admitted to a desire to give back to Sri Lankan cricket but was contracted with the Bangladesh Cricket Board as their head coach. He might have occupied the post until the end of the 2019 World Cup, but in October, as Bangladesh were touring South Africa, Hathurusingha sent in his resignation to the BCB and cut all ties with the board.The SLC release states it is currently in discussion with Hathurusingha’s lawyers and is ready to “offer him the position” of head coach if he has been released from his contract with the BCB. To that end, Sumathipala has written to his counterpart Nazmul Hassan for further information.”There’s no doubt that Hathuru would be a great fit for us with the direction of both our short and long terms goals,” Sumathipala said. “I have written personally to the BCB President – Mr. Nazmul Hassan informing him of our intentions. The Executive Committee is both convinced & confident that he is the right man for the job, and we would like to bring him on board in a professional and transparent manner”If Hathurusingha is appointed Sri Lanka’s coach, his first assignment may well be against Bangladesh, whom they play in a tri-series also featuring with Zimbabwe in January 2018.

Tottenham Hotspur could be set to bolster their ranks tenfold, with a surefire way to improve the squad and begin investing their huge influx of cash intelligently…

Who are Tottenham Hotspur signing?

Harry Kane's exit has seen Ange Postecoglou's transfer war chest heavily replenished, with the Australian likely to be handed plenty more funds to add to his already improved squad.

James Maddison headlines a group of six brand-new additions, on top of welcoming Dejan Kulusevski and Pedro Porro on permanent deals. However, with a number of other stars that could still depart N17, perhaps a midfield makeover could be in order to supplement the England international.

Read the latest Tottenham transfer news HERE…

Adding some steel and creativity just behind him, perhaps reigniting their interest in Douglas Luiz, could be the smart move to secure these qualities in their new-look engine room.

FootballTransfers value the Aston Villa ace at €36.8m (£31m), with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's potential sale likely to offset that fee.

How good is Douglas Luiz?

It is no surprise that the 25-year-old maestro has been so sought-after by some of England's elite, with north London rivals Arsenal seeing three bids rejected last summer.

He is such a malleable character, boasting such a varied skillset, that any club would benefit from his presence due to his adaptability.

If the squad is craving a goalscorer from deep then he can step up, but in the same way that he could also screen a backline with poise and power.

This shows up clearly in the data, which all combined to hand the Brazilian a 7.10 average rating last season in the Premier League.

That was a figure buoyed by his 12 goal contributions and 86% pass accuracy, supplemented by a further 1.2 key passes and two tackles per game, via Sofascore. None of Spurs' central midfielders could match his combined goal efforts or his key passes per game.

It is a testament to his classy all-rounder play style that he has been branded both an "enforcer" and a "wizard" by journalist Ashley Preece.

By bringing in a powerful Brazilian midfielder, there are parallels to be made with their 2010 acquisition of Sandro.

Brought in from Internacional, it took some time for the 34-year-old to adapt to English football, eventually endearing himself with the fanbase with his dominant displays in the engine room.

However, once it clicked, he admitted:

"I was destroying it. I scored against Chelsea and stood out in the Champions League. I’m a happy guy, spontaneous. Even without being able to speak English, I joked and laughed with everyone.”

Such was the relationship he shared with the club, he even suggested it was "sensational" and admitted leaving was the "biggest regret" of his career.

Former Lilywhites assistant Joe Jordan recalled another standout performance of his back in 2011, noting:

"Sandro was asked to do an awful lot against AC Milan because of the possession they had. He really showed his worth because we had to defend. He had to put out a few fires, get across the pitch, snuff that player out, get across the pitch again, get another tackle in and that’s his game."

Showcasing such defensive steel combined with that goalscoring talent he mentioned, and there are comparisons to be made between him and Luiz.

Although the latter arguably boasts far more offensive impetus, perhaps he could have a similarly influential effect on Postecoglou's side, leading them to a host of silverware that Sandro could not attain.

Burnley are one of several Premier League clubs in the mix to sign exciting young Nordsjaelland attacker Ernest Nuamah during the summer transfer window, with a key update now emerging over his future and a possible switch to Turf Moor.

Who is Ernest Nuamah?

The 19-year-old is considered a special young prospect with a very big future in the game, having already become a vital player for his club side before even turning 20.

Nuamah has scored 20 times and registered a further five assists in only 49 matches for Nordsjaelland, showcasing a reliable flow of end product that isn't always seen in young players. At international level, the winger has also won his first cap for Ghana's senior side, having netted once in three outings for the Under-21s.

His performances aren't going unnoticed by Premier League teams at the moment, and there is every chance that he could seal a move to England before the end of the current transfer window.

With Burnley being linked with a move for Nuamah already in recent days, it looks as though they are still very much in the conversation to snap him up.

Will Burnley sign Ernest Nuamah?

According to a new transfer update from Football Insider, Burnley are interested in making a move for Nuamah this summer and have even made an offer for him, but face stern competition for his signature:

"West Ham have submitted an offer for FC Nordsjaelland star Ernest Nuamah, sources have told Football Insider. The Hammers are in the market for more attacking reinforcements and have made a formal move the 19-year-old winger after shortlisting him as a top target

"Nuamah’s performances in Denmark’s top division earned rave reviews this season and he is widely regarded as one of the most exciting talents in Europe."

To even see Burnley in the battle to sign Nuamah this summer says so much about the giant strides that have been made under Vincent Kompany over the past 12 months or so, with the Clarets such an appealing proposition these days.

If they were able to bring in the Ghanaian teenager before the end of the month, it could be a shrewd deal, strengthening the squad even further and ensuring arguably one of Europe's brightest young attacking prospects can hone his trade under Kompany.

Football talent scout Jacek Kulig has said that Nuamah has "huge potential" as a player, but his aforementioned goalscoring heroics from out wide for Nordsjaelland show that he can be a signing for the here and now, as well as a massive future prospect.

It clearly isn't going to be easy for Burnley to get their man, given the level of competition for him, but the style of football they play under Kompany could appeal to him, not to mention to chance to improve under one of the most exciting managers around at the moment.

تقدم فريق بلدية المحلة، بالهدف الأول أمام الأهلي، في المباراة الجارية بينهما، اليوم السبت، ضمن منافسات بطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز.

وتواجه الأهلي مع بلدية المحلة، في إطار الجولة الـ 22 من عمر بطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز على ملعب المحلة.

وسجل هدف بلدية المحلة الأول أمام الأهلي، ماجد هاني بتسديدة قوية من خارج منطقة الجزاء في الدقيقة 57، بعد متابعة لكرة مرتدة من القائم الأيسر لمصطفى شوبير. هدف بلدية المحلة أمام الأهلي في الدوري المصري

ويخوض فريق الأهلي المباراة، محتلاً المركز الثامن في جدول ترتيب الدوري المصري الممتاز، برصيد 30 نقطة من 14 مباراة.

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بينما بلدية المحلة يتواجد في المركز الخامس عشر بـ 19 نقطة من 20 مباراة.

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FLUMINENSE x ATLÉTICO-GO

Data-Hora: 02–09-20 (19h15)
Estádio: Maracanã, no Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
​Árbitro: Marielson Alves Silva (BA)
Assistentes: Alessandro Alvaro Rocha de Matos (Fifa/BA) e Elicarlos Franco de Oliveira (BA)
VAR: Rodrigo Guarizo Ferreira do Amaral (BA)
Onde assistir: Premiere (todo o Brasil) e tempo real do LANCE!.

FLUMINENSE: Marcos Felipe; Calegari, Nino, Digão e Egídio; Hudson, Dodi, Nenê e Michel Araújo; Evanilson e Marcos Paulo. Técnico: Odair Hellmann

Lesionados: Muriel e Frazan
Suspensos: Igor julião, Yuri e Wellington Silva
Pendurados: Fred e Evanilson.

ATLÉTICO-GO: Jean; Moacir (Dudu), Gilvan, Éder e Nicolas; Edson, Willian Maranhão (Matheuzinho), Matheus Frizzo e Chico; Janderson e Gustavo Ferrareis. Técnico: Vagner Mancini

Lesionados: Jorginho
Suspenso: Marlon Freitas
Pendurados: Ninguém

Palpites: 80% da redação do LANCE! apostou na vitória do Fluminense e 20% acredita no empate.