Newcastle: Carlton Palmer drops Dwight Gayle verdict

Carlton Palmer has tipped Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle to seal a switch to West Bromwich Albion, as reported by This is Futbol.

The Lowdown: Newcastle reshape their squad ahead of 2021/22

As the Toon look towards the 2021/22 Premier League campaign, much change is expected to engulf the St James’ Park outfit.

Whilst being linked with moves for Matt Grimes and Kristoffer Ajer, Newcastle United have let go of club icon Andy Carroll alongside winger Christian Atsu as they reshape ahead of the new season [Chronicle Live].

However, it now seems that former England international Palmer believes that Gayle could be next in line to exit the North East, following previous Baggies interest in the experienced poacher dating back to May [HITC].

The Latest: Palmer talks up Gayle to West Brom possibility

Speaking to This is Futbol, the 55-year-old was quick to talk up the chances of the Magpies striker being a smash hit at the club he previously spent 2018/19 on loan with, stating:

“He’s certainly got goals in him in that league, for sure, certainly got plenty of goals in him in that league,”

“If you’re going to get promoted, you’ve got to get 87, 88 points, so you’re going to need goals. Gayle will get goals in that league all day long.”

The Verdict: Gayle would be an asset for anyone; Newcastle or beyond

Prolific in nature, Palmer is right to point out that Gayle can have a considerable impact in front of goal when supplied efficiently.

Despite playing a bit-part role in recent seasons, he has impressively registered 45 goal contributions in 113 games for the Geordies; 34 goals and 11 assists [Transfermarkt].

Perhaps most memorably, the Englishman spearheaded the Newcastle United attack admirably in 2016/17, helping his side to Sky Bet Championship promotion with 23 efforts from 32 outings [Transfermarkt].

Once labelled as ‘brilliant’ by his previous manager, Rafael Benitez, he possesses distinctive qualities that he has consistently demonstrated throughout his career [Chronicle Live].

With his contract due to expire at the end of June, there is still much uncertainty surrounding his contractual situation after several months of negotiations [The Mag].

Though it could be the correct time for Gayle to move on after five years on Tyneside, his capability to convert chances could be hard to replace for Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce. Only time will tell with regards to where his future endeavours lie.

In other news, Alan Nixon drops a promising Newcastle United budget update.

Sem Cleber, Dorival relaciona 23 atletas para amistoso do Santos

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O técnico Dorival Júnior poderá contar com apenas três dos seis reforços contratados no amistoso do Santos contra o Kenitra, do Marrocos, neste sábado, às 18h30, no Pacaembu.

Bruno Henrique, que ainda resolve pendências na Alemanha, Leandro Donizete, com tendinite na perna direita e Cleber, com problemas musculares, estão fora da partida. Matheus Ribeiro, Kayke e Vladimir Hernández ficarão no banco. David Braz teve um estiramento muscular na panturrilha direita e Ricardo Oliveira ainda se recupera de caxumba.

O Peixe deve ir a campo com: Vanderlei; Victor Ferraz, Lucas Veríssimo, Yuri e Zeca; Renato, Thiago Maia e Lucas Lima; Vitor Bueno, Copete e Rodrigão.

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Goleiros: João Paulo e Vanderlei
Zagueiros: Fabián Noguera e Lucas Veríssimo
Laterais: Caju, Matheus Ribeiro, Victor Ferraz e Zeca
Volantes: Renato, Thiago Maia, Yuri e Léo Cittadini
Meias: Jean Mota, Léo Cittadini, Lucas Lima, Rafael Longuine, Thaciano e Vitor Bueno
Atacantes: Arthur Gomes, Jonathan Copete, Kayke, Rodrigão, Thiago Ribeiro e Vladimir Hernández

Hussain joins centrally contracted players back in CricInfo Championship action

Nasser Hussain is to play his first competitive game since returning home from England’s triumphant Test series victory in Sri Lanka

George Dobell24-Apr-2001Nasser Hussain is to play his first competitive game since returning home from England’s triumphant Test series victory in Sri Lanka.
Muttiah Muralitharan: Back at Old Trafford
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Hussain is named in the Essex squad to play Northants tomorrow in the first division of the CricInfo Championship. He is just one of a number of centrally contracted players to return to the county game as the competition enters full swing.Graham Thorpe is included in the Surrey squad for tomorrow’s clash with title contenders Lancashire at Old Trafford. Thorpe will further enforce an already strong batting line up, but Lancashire can at least take some solace in the fact that Alec Stewart is to miss the game. Martin Bicknell has a shoulder niggle, but is expected to play.Thorpe will face England team mate Mike Atherton, who is returning to the Lancashire team for the first time this season, while the off-spin of Muralitharan will boost the bowling attack.Muralitharan was positive about Lancashire’s chances of success this year: “I think Lancashire can do it this time,” he said. “I’m glad to be back and I will give 100%. It could be that county batsmen have more idea of how to play me now but I think I am a better bowler than I was two years ago.”Yorkshire have named both Michael Vaughan and Matthew Hoggard of the centrally contracted players in their squad to take on Kent. Darren Gough and Craig White enjoy some further rest prior to the rigours of a long international summer.Similarly for Somerset, Marcus Trescothick is expected to play while Andy Caddick is rested for their game with Glamorgan at CardiffDominic Cork also returns to captain Derbyshire in their encounter with Middlesex, but Ashley Giles is to sit out the first few weeks of the season in order to allow a troublesome tendon injury to heal.

Peshawar storm into Quaid Trophy final

Peshawar qualified for next month’s Quaid Trophy Grade-I final with a clinical annihilation of a disappointing Sheikhupura on the second afternoon of the four-day encounter at Arbab Niaz Stadium in Peshawar Tuesday

20-Feb-2002Peshawar qualified for next month’s Quaid Trophy Grade-I final with a clinical annihilation of a disappointing Sheikhupura on the second afternoon of the four-day encounter at Arbab Niaz Stadium in Peshawar Tuesday.Sheikhupura succumbed to an innings and 78-run loss with the irresistible Fazle Akbar and young left-arm speedster Waqar Ahmed sending the visitors crashing to a paltry 65 all out in their second innings in only 94 minutes after a remarkable recovery by Peshawar’s lower-order batting.Peshawar made the final by topping Group-II with 72 points against Sheikhupura ended up with 60. Test discard Imran Nazir was unable to bat in Sheikhupura’s innings for unspecified reasons.Fast bowler Fazle Akbar, who has been out of favour with the national selectors at the moment, claimed three for 25 to end the match with excellent figures of seven for 81. The leading wicket-taker in the current is seven shy of reaching the coveted 100-wicket mark.Waqar Ahmed, meanwhile, has now picked up 74 scalps this season. Earlier, Peshawar, who won their sole title in 1998-99, took an unexpected first innings lead of 143 as their last three wickets combined to add 187 runs.Taimur Khan, who resumed at 47 in Peshawar’s overnight total of 138 for seven, fell quickly after scoring eight more runs.Arshad Khan, 11 overnight, however, found a reliable partner in fellow ex-Test man Kabir Khan. The pair added 92 for the ninth wicket before Arshad departed for a 132-ball 59, scored in 156 minutes.Kabir, better known for his left-arm pace bowling, finished with an unbeaten 66 off 135 deliveries in 167 minutes while Fazle Akbar contributed 23. The two right-handers were involved in a last wicket partnership of 56 in 43 minutes.

Diretor do Timão detona negociação com Drogba: 'Muito amadora'

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O diretor de futebol do Corinthians, Flávio Adauto, detonou o início da negociação com o atacante Didier Drogba. Após as conversas, o jogador recusou a oferta alvinegra para focar em outros projetos. O Timão agradeceu ao marfinense e agora tem a ideia de fazer uma parceria além do futebol com a Fundação Drogba, que presta assistência no que diz respeito à saúde, educação e infância na Costa do Marfim, em projetos no Brasil.

– Se lembrarem lá atrás, em que eu dizia que ele não viria, eu tinha uma convicção, e essa convicção foi confirmada. Depois de quase 20 dias de conversas, disseram que o departamento de futebol rachou com marketing e essas coisas. Foi uma ação inicial do marketing, fomos consultados, mas em nenhum momento tive entusiasmo com a vinda dele, porque foi equivocado desde o começo e terminou de uma forma que eu já esperava. Gostaria até que viesse. Ano que vem tem que ter pés nos chãos e ser profissional. E foi muito amador o início dessa negociação. Ficaria felicíssimo se ele chegasse, mas não acreditava. Uma convicção pessoal se confirmou – detonou Flávio Adauto, em entrevista após a vitória do Corinthians sobre o São Bento.

A primeira vez em que o nome de Drogba foi ligado ao Corinthians foi no dia 12 de janeiro de 2017. Na ocasião, diversos portais, emissoras de televisão e rádio publicaram o interesse do Timão no marfinense a partir de um projeto elaborado pelo departamento de marketing do clube, que mostrou otimismo em realizar parcerias que pudessem viabilizar a grande contratação.

Gustavo Herbetta, ex-superintendente de marketing do Corinthians, foi escolhido para viajar à Europa como um emissário do clube. Além dele, outros representantes intermediaram as conversas antes de acontecer o contato direto entre o presidente do Timão, Roberto de Andrade, com Drogba.

O Corinthians ofereceu um contrato por uma temporada ao custo de R$ 5,5 milhões, além de bônus por metas alcançadas, carro blindado, tradutor e um apartamento em São Paulo. Após cerca de 20 dias de negociações, Drogba recusou a oferta.

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La Liga expert drops claim on Man City target Pau Torres

La Liga expert Euan McTear believes that Pau Torres may struggle with a step up to Manchester City from Villarreal.

City have been linked with a potential swoop for the central defender this summer.

The Athletic has reported that Torres has been identified as a potential replacement for Aymeric Laporte in case the Spain international decides to leave the Etihad Stadium.

Torres has a buyout clause of €65m (£55.8m) in his contract, per the report, and that may well be within the reach of Pep Guardiola’s side.

McTear believes that Torres is a more reliable defender than John Stones, who has seen his spell at City somewhat characterised by mistakes in recent seasons.

However, he accepts that Stones had to make the step up from Everton to City, suddenly playing in higher-profile games throughout the season and he thinks that the Villarreal star may well struggle in a similar way.

Speaking exclusively to Football FanCast, he said: “Yeah, I think so. He doesn’t make as many mistakes as Stones but then that’s the thing, before Stones went to City, he never really made mistakes either but it’s that step up.

“Well, number one when you’re playing for City you’re going to have the ball more so there’s more chance to make mistakes and maybe the pressure with Pau Torres, he’s been at maybe the sixth or seventh team in La Liga.

“He’s from the area, he’s actually from the town and so he’s one of the ones who needs a good project if he wants to leave because he absolutely loves the club. He’s come through the academy but he’s never really had that pressure of playing in a Clasico or playing in a Manchester Derby or any huge, huge game like that.

“Maybe the Europa League run was the first time he had that kind of run, so yeah, Stones makes quite a few mistakes but that only really started to happen when he was at City, we don’t know if Torres will be the same.”

عبده يحيى يوضح حقيقة التوقيع لـ الزمالك

كشف عبده يحيى لاعب فريق غزل المحلة حقيقة توقيع عقود انتقاله لـ الزمالك للانضمام إليه خلال الانتقالات الصيفية المقبلة.

وتمكن غزل المحلة من الفوز أمام الجونة بنتيجة 2-1  في إطار منافسات الجولة الرابعة عشر من الدوري المصري.

طالع.. فيديو | غزل المحلة يفوز على الجونة بثنائية في الدوري المصري

وقال عبده يحيى في تصريحات تلفزيونية عبر قناة “المحور”: “والله ما حصل، وتركيزي الكامل حاليا مع فريق غزل المحلة”.

وتابع: “كنت أتناول السحور مع أصدقائي وفي اليوم التالي وجدت وسائل الإعلام تؤكد بأنني أتناول السحور في الزمالك”.

واختتم: “لا أذهب إلى القاهرة إلا مع فريقي لخوض المباريات”.

Wolves transfer update on Gilmour

Many Wolves fans have been left to buzz as a transfer update emerged on Billy Gilmour.

As per The Athletic, the Chelsea ace’s display for Scotland in their 0-0 draw with England at Wembley Stadium in the Euro 2020 group stages has caught the eye of the Midlands club, as they have now registered an interest in signing him on loan in the summer window.

However, they may face competition from Norwich City for his signature, of whom are also looking for new recruits in the centre of midfield.

Gilmour has done very well to be called up to the Scottish national team despite being just 20 years of age, and he has also made no fewer than 22 senior appearances for Chelsea over the last two consecutive seasons (Transfermarkt), competing with household names in N’Golo Kante, Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic.

Nonetheless, he would certainly add a lot of creativity in the middle of the park for new manager Bruno Lage.

Wolves fans on Gilmour transfer update

These members of the Molineux faithful buzzed as the transfer update was shared on Twitter:

“Get him in”

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“Get it done now”

Credit: @WWFCNK

“Please please please please please and please again”

Credit: @parker_bradley

“Take him all day long! #wwfc”

Credit: @deanfinney999

“Quality young player!! One that Wolves really should pursue!!”

Credit: @SteveWiles20

“Would take him in a heartbeat. Cracking little player and gonna be a huge player in the future. Got nowhere near enough playtime last season.”Credit: @TonyWilde99In other news, find out worrying transfer update Tim Spiers has dropped on two WWFC fan favourites here!

Contra o Voltaço, Cruzeiro inicia luta pelo penta na Copa do Brasil

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Segundo maior campeão da Copa do Brasil, com quatro títulos(só atrás do Grêmio, atual vencedor, com cinco), o Cruzeiro começa a caminhada pelo penta do principal torneio eliminatório de competições no Brasil neta quarta-feira, às 21h45, contra o Volta Redonda, no Sul Fluminense , no Raulino de Oliveira, em jogo de fase única. Quem vencer, avança. O empate classifica a Raposa e não existe a possibilidade de pênaltis.

Apesar da vantagem do empate, Mano Menezes pediu: nada de se acomodar, afinal, é jogo fora de casa e o adversário, atual campeão invicto da Série D(e invicto também em 2017), ainda está vivo na Taça Guanabara impõe respeito. No último fim de semana, o Voltaço venceu o Vasco, em casa, por 1 a 0 e embolou ainda mais a briga pela segunda vaga da semifinal oriunda do Grupo B.

– É um jogo fora de casa e todos sabemos como são os jogos fora de casa. Temos acompanhado o Volta Redonda, uma equipe que não perde há muito tempo no seu estádio, que fez uma excelente Série D ano passado e venceu o Vasco pelo Campeonato Carioca no último final de semana. Isso nos mostra e nos deixa claro a dificuldade que podemos enfrentar. Temos que nos preparar para ela e estamos trabalhando para isso – comentou o treinador cruzeirense, que terá força quase máxima contra o Volta.

Thiago Neves, ainda não regularizado no BID, mais uma vez, terá que adiar a sua estreia pela Raposa. O zagueiro Manoel recupera-se de lesão e é dúvida. Fora isso, o Cruzeiro não conta com Fábio, Dedé e Judivan, que há meses se recuperam de lesão. O técnico vai mandar a campo o que tiver de melhor. E no time titular terá o meia Robinho, que fará o jogo 500 como profissional. Ezequiel, que assim como o comandante, também pediu o time ligado, deve ser outro a começar como titular. Mayke virou opção no banco.

– Uma nova competição com regulamento diferente. Temos que entrar concentrados e encarar a partida como uma decisão. Entrar em campo no mesmo ritmo das outras partidas que fizemos na temporada e buscar a vitória. Nossa equipe tem atuado bem, estamos trabalhando dessa maneira, sempre entrando forte nas partidas e vamos procurar fazer o resultado a partir do primeiro minuto de jogo para não correr qualquer perigo – opinou o lateral-direito.

Data e hora: 15/02/2017, às 21h45- Estádio Raulino de Oliveira, em Volta Redonda(RJ) – Primeira fase da Copa do Brasil

Provável Volta Redonda:Douglas Borges; Henrique, Felipe, Luan e Cristiano; João Cleriston, Marcelo, Luiz Gustavo (Higor Leite) e Diego Souza; Pipico e David Batista. Técnico: Cairo Lima

Provável Cruzeiro:Rafael; Ezequiel, Leo, Caicedo (Manoel) e Diogo Barbosa; Henrique, Ariel Cabral, Robinho e Alisson; De Arrascaeta; Rafael Sobis
Técnico: Mano Menezes

Árbitro: Marcelo Aparecido de Souza (SP)
Assistentes: Herman Brumel Vani e Alex Ang Ribeiro (SP)

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جماهير آرسنال عن أداء محمد النني ضد تشيلسي: بيرلو المصري صنع الفارق

أشادت جماهير فريق آرسنال، بأداء نجمنا المصري، محمد النني، لاعب الوسط، وذلك بعد مشاركته أمام تشيلسي في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

وحسم آرسنال ديربي لندن أمام تشيلسي بنتيجة 4-2، في المباراة التي جمعت بين الفريقين، مساء اليوم الأربعاء على ملعب “ستامفورد بريدج”، في مباراة مؤجلة من الجولة الخامسة والعشرين من الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

اقرأ أيضًا.. أسطورة آرسنال يُشيد بـ محمد النني بعد تألقه أمام تشيلسي في الدوري الإنجليزي

النني شارك كأساسي في المباراة لأول مرة مُنذ يناير الماضي، حيث بعد العودة من كأس أمم إفريقيا في فبراير الماضي لم يشارك في أي مواجهة كأساسي، ولعب منذ البداية وحتى صافرة النهاية وقدم أداءً جيدًا.

جماهير آرسنال عبر منصة التواصل الاجتماعي “تويتر” تغنت بما قدمه لاعب بازل السابق خلال 90 دقيقة ضد تشيلسي، وقارنته بأسطورة يوفنتوس أندريا بيرلو، كما طالبت من مدربه ميكيل أرتيتا، الدفع به كأساسي في المباريات المُتبقية من الموسم الجاري. ردود افعال جماهير آرسنال على اداء محمد النني اليوم

البداية مع مُشجع كتب: “لا تقللوا من محمد النني، هذا الرجل يلعب من أجل شعار النادي”.

فيما كتب ثانٍ: “يجب على آرسنال أن يمنح النني المزيد من الوقت في المباريات”.

بينما غرد ثالث: “شهر رمضان يبرز النني في كل موسم”.

واتفق معه رابع مُغردًا: “النني وتشاكا كانا رائعان في وسط الملعب اليوم، أعتقد أنهما سيبدأن بشكل أساسي في الفترة المُتبقية من الموسم”.

بينما كتب خامس مُستخدمًا صورة للهولندي رود خوليت: “النني اليوم ضد تشيلسي”.

فيما غرد أحدهم: “النني صنع كل الفارق في خط الوسط اليوم”.

وتغنى أحدهم بالنني وكبت: “كان يجب أن أؤمن بالنني إنه (بيرلو المصري)”.

بينما كتب آخر: “مو بيرلو النني كان يمسك بكل الخطوط الليلة، كان يجب أن يشارك على الفور بعد إصابة توماس بارتي”.

شاهد ملخص كل ما قدمه محمد النني امام تشيلسي

ونواصل مع ردود الافعال حيث كتب أحد المُشجعين: “يا له من أداء محمد النني، لقد كنت فخورًا به وهولدينج ونيكيتاه”.

بينما كتب مُشجع آخر: “النني أحدث الفارق اليوم، كان بإمكانه المساعدة في المباريات السابقة”.

فيما غرد أحدهم: “محمد النني قدم أداءً كبيرًا الليلة”.

بينما كتب أحد المُشجعين: “الفارق الكبير في أداءنا اليوم كان النني في خط الوسط، لقد أظهر خبرته وصمد”.

فيما كتب آخر: “النني يستحق جائزة رجل المباراة”.

وانتقد آخر قرار أرتيتا بالاعتماد على ألبرت لوكونجا في وسط الملعب وغرد: “لطالما كنت أعرف أن النني هو الرجل المناسب، لا أعرف لماذا أرتيتا كان يلعب بـ لوكونجا”.

فيما كتب آخر: “النني دائمًا يكون جيدًا عندما يكون خارج التوقعات، يا له من أداء”.

ونختتم بمُشجع كتب: “محمد النني كان استثنائيًا للغاية الليلة، وهو لم يلعب دقيقة واحدة مُنذ رأس السنة”.

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