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Arsenal have shown they’re “serious” about signing West Ham star Declan Rice and talks are still ongoing despite a second rebuffed offer, according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.

Who will Arsenal sign this summer?

The north Londoners have had their eyes on Rice for much of the transfer window and beforehand, with reports suggesting he is manager Mikel Arteta’s top summer target.

As well as the England international, Arsenal are thought to be chasing deals for fellow midfield stars Ilkay Gundogan and Romeo Lavia, as they look to shore up that area of the squad.

This comes as one of their 2022/2023 stars, Thomas Partey, could well depart the Emirates Stadium, according to reports, with supporters potentially about to see a new-look for midfield for next campaign.

Arteta also wants to strengthen in the attacking areas and in defence, with Chelsea’s Kai Havertz reportedly edging nearer a move to Arsenal and Netherlands international Jurrien Timber on their agenda.

Going back to Rice, Arsenal have now had a second bid rejected, despite it being a club record, as West Ham had no interest in entertaining their £90 million offer (£75m guaranteed + £15m add-ons).

However, sporting director Edu and co appear determined to get it done regardless, and negotiations continue behind-the-scenes.

That is from Sky’s Sheth, who says Arsenal talks remain ongoing for Rice and they’re “serious” about capturing him.

How much will Declan Rice cost?

Some sources suggest that West Ham want up to £120 million for their prized asset, but could also accept the possibility of £100m plus a player in part-exchange.

Based off this, Arsenal may really need to up the ante, especially with Premier League champions and treble-winners Man City reportedly lurking in the background.

Rice has been a star under David Moyes at West Ham, standing out as their best-performing player per 90 by average match rating last season, according to WhoScored.

Described as a midfield “monster” by Frank Lebeouf, he’s now won his first major trophy, a Europa Conference League title with the Irons at the end of 2022/2023.

Rice’s stock just keeps on rising, but unfortunately for Arsenal, so does his price tag – and this could be a saga that keeps going on well into the window.

كشف البرتغالي لويس كاسترو مدرب النصر، عن تشكيلته لمواجهة الشباب اليوم الأحد، في إطار الجولة 21 من دوري روشن السعودي لموسم 2023-2024.

ويلتقي النصر مع الشباب على أرضية استاد الأمير خالد بن سلطان، في إطار مواجهات الجولة 21 من مباريات دوري رشن.

وشهدت تشكيلة كاسترو تواجد النجم البرتغالي المخضرم كريستيانو رونالدو في خط الهجوم.

ويدخل النصر المباراة أمام الشباب محتلاً المركز الثاني في جدول ترتيب الدوري السعودي برصيد 49 نقطة من 20 مباراة، فاز في 16 وتعادل في مواجهة، وخسر 3.

طالع أيضاً.. تقارير إنجليزية: الاتحاد السعودي ينافس النصر على مدافع مانشستر يونايتد

أما الشباب فيتواجد في المركز العاشر بجدول المسابقة، وفي جعبته 24 نقطة من 20 مباراة، حقق الفوز في 6 وتعادل مثلها، وخسر 8. تشكيل النصر أمام الشباب في الدوري السعودي

 حراسة المرمى: وليد عبد الله

خط الدفاع: أليكس تيليس، ايميرت لابورت، عبد الإله العمري

خط الوسط: علي لاجامي، مارسيلو بروزوفيتش، عبدالله الخيبري

خط الهجوم: أنديرسون تاليسكا، كريستيانو رونالدو، ساديو ماني

Arsenal have reportedly made an approach to Sporting CP over a possible move for defender Ousmane Diomande.

What’s the latest Arsenal transfer news?

The Gunners appear to be working hard behind the scenes to bolster Mikel Arteta’s squad this summer following an impressive 2022/23 Premier League season.

One of the club’s top targets is West Ham midfielder Declan Rice. Reports have suggested that the England international has already reached a verbal agreement when it comes to personal terms ahead of a move to the Emirates Stadium.

A fee still needs to be agreed on between the two clubs, with Jacob Steinberg suggesting that is close with a figure possibly surpassing £100m with add-ons included.

Rice could therefore become Arsenal’s all-time record signing should a move go through in that price range, however, it looks as if the club could still make further additions.

Sport Witness relayed a report from Portuguese newspaper Record regarding Arsenal and Diomande in the last 48 hours. They claimed that the Gunners and Juventus have both made contact over a potential transfer, however, it is deemed ‘impossible’, with Sporting informing Diomande’s representatives he is ‘locked’ in at Lisbon.

The report does add that the player has a €80m (£68m) release clause, though, something that will need to be activated following Sporting’s stance on a sale.

Who is Ousmane Diomande?

Diomande is just 19 years of age and only joined Sporting back in January from FC Midtjylland. Since then, the Ivorian has gone on to make 17 appearances in all competitions for his current employers, two of which actually came against Arsenal in the Europa League.

The centre-back played the entirety of the game at the Emirates Stadium as Sporting progressed on penalties and was actually the visitors’ second-best outfield player on the evening, as per SofaScore. He appears to be a star in the making, with talent scout Jacek Kulig saying:

“You rarely see a player with such high ball-playing and pure defender skills. There are some tactical improvements but I'm quite sure this kid will play for the best teams in the world. The signs of elite talent.”

However, paying £68m for a teenager alongside a possible £100m+ deal for Rice could be seen as too much by Arsenal officials this summer, but following a recent approach and a starring display in north London back in March, it looks as if it could be one to keep an eye on over the summer.

Fifteen-year-old legspinner Rachel Trenaman is set to line-up alongside some of cricket’s biggest names after she was a surprise selection in the Governor-General’s XI to meet South Africa on Sunday

Brittany Mitchell09-Nov-2016

Fifteen-year-old legspinner Rachel Trenaman is set to line-up alongside some of cricket’s biggest names after she was a surprise selection in the Governor-General’s XI to meet South Africa on Sunday.The Wagga Wagga teenager, who signed with Women’s Big Bash League side Sydney Thunder in September, is the youngest player named in the squad and joins some of the country’s most talented players, including Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney and Lauren Cheatle.In its second year, the Governor-General’s XI was inspired by the traditional Prime Minister’s XI match and will see some of Australia’s best young female players clash with a touring side.The match will give Southern Stars players Perry and Mooney an early look at South Africa ahead of their five-match series, while it will also be Perry’s first taste of captaincy at an international level with the allrounder taking on the lead role.”The selectors are looking forward to seeing how the next generation of Australian cricketers fare against a strong South African side,” national selector Shawn Flegler said.”Rachel Trenaman is an exciting young player and a game like this is a great opportunity for her to play with, and against, some of the best players in the world.”The match-up also gives 18-year-old Cheatle the opportunity to push her case for selection after missing selection in the 13-player Southern Stars squad for the first three matches of the ODI series.Governor-General’s XI squad: Ellyse Perry (captain, NSW/Sixers), Sarah Beard (Australian Defence Force), Sophie Molineux (Vic/Renegades), Beth Mooney (Qld/Heat), Tahlia McGrath (SA/Strikers), Heather Graham (WA/Scorchers), Ashleigh Gardner (NSW/Sixers), Rachel Trenaman (NSW/Thunder), Amanda Wellington (SA/Strikers), Lauren Cheatle (NSW/Thunder), Piepa Cleary (WA/Scorchers), Belinda Vakarewa (NSW/Thunder)

The Delhi & District Cricket Association’s (DDCA) sports committee has decided to sack former India players Atul Wassan and Nikhil Chopra from the state’s senior selection panel, while removing Maninder Singh from the junior selection panel

PTI05-Nov-2016The Delhi & District Cricket Association’s (DDCA) sports committee has decided to sack former India players Atul Wassan and Nikhil Chopra from the state’s senior selection panel, while removing Maninder Singh from the junior selection panel.The sports committee included national selector Sarandeep Singh in the panel citing the general convention that national selectors are always made chairman of state selection committee, as it had been the case with Madan Lal, Kirti Azad and Chetan Chauhan to name a few.It also named former legspinner Rakesh Shukla in the panel, but this could be in violation of the norms of the BCCI, which had set an age-cap of 60 for being eligible for the role. Shukla is currently 68.In place of Maninder Singh, the committee named former wicketkeeper-batsman Vinay Kumar.There could be far-reaching legal implications of this decision, as Chopra and Wassan were appointed by a panel selected by Justice Mukul Mudgal, who is the Delhi High Court-appointed observer. Those in know of the legal ramifications feel that this could be a case of contempt of court by the sports committee, which has been sidelined since Mudgal started overseeing DDCA matters.A press release issued by the sports committee’s convenor, Vinod Tihara, stated the decision was taken “in the wake of the persistent complaints being received by the DDCA management regarding the alleged commercial engagements of three selectors namely: Maninder Singh, Atul Wassan and Nikhil Chopra.”Wassan, Chopra and Maninder all have media contracts, which the sports committee claimed was a case of conflict of interest.When Chopra’s comments were sought, he said: “This is news to me. I have been appointed by a committee that was formed by Delhi High Court-appointed observer Justice Mukul Mudgal. And what conflict of interest are they talking about? These are some vested interests at work.”When Tihara was asked if this decision amounted to contempt of court or trying to overrule the High Court-appointed observer, he told PTI: “I don’t think question of contempt arises as Justice Mudgal is an observer and not an administrator. As far as Shukla’s age and appointment is concerned, we will check if this violates the norms set by BCCI.”Asked if Delhi coach KP Bhaskar would also be removed as he was also appointed by the panel set by Mudgal, Tihara said: “No we are not going to remove Bhaskar as it would seem like having a vindictive attitude. We heard some complaints about some alleged misbehaviour with the boys. After an internal inquiry we found out that nothing of that sort has happened. Also he does not have any case of conflict of interest.”

أكد إريك تين هاج، المدير الفني لفريق مانشستر يونايتد أنه يستطيع شم رائحة الرغبة في الفوز، في معسكر فريقه، قبل الديربي يوم الأحد أمام مانشستر سيتي.

ويلتقي مانشستر سيتي ومانشستر يونايتد يوم الأحد المقبل، ضمن منافسات الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، على ملعب “الاتحاد”.

ويرغب مانشستر يونايتد في تحقيق الفوز أمام غريمه، آملاً في تعزيز فرصه بالتواجد في المراكز المؤهلة لدوري أبطال أوروبا.

ويحتل مانشستر سيتي المركز الثاني في ترتيب الدوري الإنجليزي، خلف المتصدر ليفربول بفارق نقطة، أما مانشستر يونايتد يقع في المركز السادس بجدول الترتيب.

مانشستر يونايتد سيلاقي ليفربول في كأس الاتحاد الإنجليزي بالدور ربع النهائي، بحسب ما أسفرت القرعة التي وقعت أمس الأربعاء.

وقال تين هاج في تصريحات نشرتها صحيفة “ديلي ميل” البريطانية: “اللاعبون يتطلعون إلى ذلك، أستطيع أن أشم رائحة ذلك عندما أكون هنا”.

وأضاف: “مستوانا، نحن أيضًا في حالة جيدة والروح جيدة جدًا، نحن متحدون، ولدينا القدرة على العمل الجماعي لوضع خطة لعب جيدة، لقد فعلنا ذلك من قبل ضد مانشستر سيتي، ومؤخرًا ضد ليفربول”.

اقرأ أيضًا | تين هاج يعلن موقف برونو فرنانديز وفاران من مواجهة مانشستر سيتي

وواصل: “لديهم فريق جيد ولكن هناك المزيد من الفرق الجيدة، لقد فازوا بكل شيء في الموسم الماضي، لذلك نحن نعرف التحدي ولكن أيضًا ليفربول لديه فريق جيد جدًا ونحن نحب التحديات”.

وسبق أن صرح السير جيم راتكليف، المالك المشارك الجديد لمانشستر يونايتد، الأسبوع الماضي أن مهمة النادي هي إبعاد مانشستر سيتي وليفربول عن المنافسة.

وعلّق تين هاج: “لذلك أعتقد أن (تعليق راتكليف) لا علاقة له ببعضنا البعض ولكننا نريد الفوز في كل مباراة، هذه هي عقليتنا دائمًا ونهجنا في كل مباراة”.

وأصر: “نريد دائمًا اللعب ضد الأفضل، يمكنك أيضًا أن ترى أن المنافس يحقق أفضل النتائج أمام مانشستر يونايتد وربما تكون هذه المباراة هي المباراة الأخرى”.

وأردف: “نحن نعلم أنه يتعين علينا تقديم كل شيء وإظهار أداء الفريق إذا كنت ترغب في الحصول على نتيجة، فإذا فعلت ذلك، فهو ممكن”.

وعما إذا كانت نتيجة يوم الأحد ستحدد محاولة مانشستر يونايتد لإنهاء الموسم في دوري أبطال أوروبا، رد “لا، لأن هناك العديد من المباريات التي يجب لعبها”.

وأتم “بعد السيتي تأتي العديد من المباريات، نحن نعلم أنه يتعين علينا اللحاق بالركب ولكن هناك أيضًا الكثير من المباريات التي يتعين علينا اللحاق بها والوصول إلى المركز الصحيح”.

Glasgow Rangers require some much-needed attacking reinforcements during the summer transfer window as they aim to fill the void left by Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos.

It won't be easy to replace them, however, Michael Beale is eyeing up a few players in the market who could arrive at Ibrox and make an impression. One such player was winger Luis Palma, who the club were interested in recently, yet reports this week have claimed that the deal is now off as Rangers aren’t willing to pay the £4.5m for the 23-year-old, and it appears as though Beale will now have to move on swiftly.

The 42-year-old may have already found an ideal alternative, with American. Brian Gutierrez being eyed up for a potential move according to the Daily Mail.

The Gers face competition for the teen however as Manchester United are also keeping tabs on him, yet securing a work permit may prove to be a stickler for any potential move this summer.

Could Brian Gutierrez improve Rangers?

The left-winger has enjoyed a wonderful start to his professional career at MLS side Chicago Fire, already racking up 75 senior appearances, registering 13 goal contributions across those games.

His creative talents have certainly been on show during the 2023 MLS campaign as the youngster has created four big chances, made one key pass per game and has succeeded with 1.5 dribbles per match – a success rate of 64% – showcasing all the attributes of a successful winger.

He even made more dribbles than Palma did during the entirety of the 2022/2023 season, while creating the same amount of big chances and failing slightly behind on key passes per game, with Palma managing 1.4, suggesting that the 19-year-old would be a fine alternative.

His coach at Chicago Fire, Frank Klopas, has lauded his player as someone who simply “has everything” before stating that he is “good with the ball, his work rate, key passes, ability to beat players, technical ability." And making a move for the winger should be a priority now that Palma is reportedly off the cards.

Gutierrez has plenty of experience for someone so young, and he could further develop his skills in Scotland, as he will be given plenty of game time under Beale if he did join the Light Blues.

With a void to fill on the left flank, the youngster has shown that he means business in the senior ranks and could be a gamble worth taking.

The Supreme Court of India has directed the BCCI not to distribute funds to its state associations until they comply with the Lodha Committee’s recommendations

Nagraj Gollapudi21-Oct-20165:23

Kalra: Supreme Court giving BCCI as much breathing space as it can

The Supreme Court of India has passed an order that limits the BCCI’s financial freedom and power until the board and its state associations comply with the Lodha Committee’s recommendations.In a 25-page order issued on Friday, the court directed the BCCI not to distribute funds to its state associations until they submit affidavits stating compliance with the recommendations to the court and the Lodha Committee in two weeks. The order was passed by a three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India TS Thakur and Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud.The court also asked BCCI president Anurag Thakur and secretary Ajay Shirke to meet the Lodha Committee before November 3. They were required to submit an “affidavit of compliance” in the court by December 3, elaborating on the recommendations already implemented by the BCCI and what it had done to persuade the state associations to adopt the recommendations. The court scheduled the next hearing for December 5.BCCI’s financial wings clipped

The Supreme Court has asked the Lodha Committee to oversee financial transactions undertaken by the board by putting in place the following measures:
♢ Appoint an independent auditor to check the income received and expenditure incurred by the BCCI
♢ Fix a threshold value for BCCI contracts which would be overseen by the auditor from the tender stage
♢ Approve or disapprove BCCI contracts above the threshold value and obtain the advice of the auditors on the fairness of the tendering process
♢ Formulate the terms of engagement and reference for the auditors. The BCCI shall bear the costs, charges and expenses of the auditors

In another significant decision, the court asked the Lodha Committee to appoint an independent auditor to verify the BCCI’s accounts. The Lodha Committee was also asked to set a “threshold value” for various contracts the BCCI enters into, and all contracts in excess of that amount would need the committee’s approval. The next major contract for the board is the IPL broadcast deal, set to be finalised on October 25.”I’ve always maintained that we have the highest respect for judiciary. We have welcomed the Lodha Committee recommendations, we more than welcome them because we have nothing to hide,” Thakur told after the order came out. “I’m very optimistic in my approach and I am sure some of the issues that we have requested for a re-look will be addressed. We are not fighting against anyone. All I have been saying is that there is confusion regarding certain recommendations. I am sure a dialogue can be had in the interest of the game.”Friday’s order is the second one issued this week by the court, after an interim order on October 17 in response to the Lodha Committee’s status report, which had recommended that the BCCI office bearers be “superseded” and a panel of administrators be appointed because the board was impeding the implementation of the court-approved recommendations.In its order the court noted that there was “substance in the status report”. It also said the BCCI was in “breach” of the July 18 court order that had approved the majority of recommendations in the Lodha Committee’s report and asked the board and states to implement them in four to six months. “Implementation of the final judgment of this Court dated 18 July 2016 has prima facie been impeded by the intransigence of BCCI and its office bearers,” the court order said.The court said that “at this stage” it was refraining from approving the Lodha Committee’s suggestion to supersede the BCCI office bearers because the board had said in a submission to the court that “it would make every genuine effort to persuade the state associations” to comply with the recommendations.The BCCI’s position had been that it could not implement the Lodha Committee’s recommendations without a majority of its state associations agreeing to do so. The key recommendations the board said the states were reluctant to accept were the one-state-one-vote policy, the age cap of 70 for administrators, and the limit of three, three-year terms with cooling-off periods in between for office bearers.The court order put the states under pressure to comply by cutting off their funding. “The BCCI shall forthwith cease and desist from making any disbursement of funds for any purpose whatsoever to any state association until and unless the state association concerned adopts a resolution undertaking to implement the recommendations of the Committee as accepted by this Court in its judgment dated 18 July,” the court order said. A state was to receive funds from the BCCI only after the resolution, signed by its president, was submitted to the committee and the court.The court said it had taken cognisance of the argument raised by the board’s legal counsel Kapil Sibal, who had said the BCCI would “demonstrate” to the Lodha Committee how it had already fulfilled some of the recommendations. The court asked the committee to verify whether there had been “full compliance”.

Newcastle United could be set for another summer of spending to bolster their impressive squad after securing Champions League football next season and now a new update has emerged on a potential transfer target.

What's the latest on Newcastle's interest in Tino Livramento?

According to The NUFC Blog, Newcastle are plotting a move for Southampton star Valentino Livramento this summer.

As per the report, the club's hierarchy have been in contact with representatives of the talented full-back and are also interested in his teammate Armel Bella-Kotchap.

Livramento is represented by the same football agency – Wasserman – as Eddie Howe and Newcastle stalwart Ryan Fraser, so it is claimed that clear lines of communication have been made in pursuit of the player.

Would Livramento be a good signing for Newcastle?

It is no secret that Howe is a big believer in nurturing young English talent, something he proved during his tenure at Bournemouth and has started to implement in his current team with England U21s international Anthony Gordon the latest to join the fold at St James' Park.

As a result, the signing of Livramento – who has a reported price tag of £40m – would make perfect sense for the Magpies manager and could even be the rightful heir to Kieran Trippier's huge role in the team.

Unfortunately, the 20-year-old – hailed a "great talent" by former Spurs ace Ledley King – suffered an ACL injury in April 2022 but did manage to return to the final two games of the season when Southampton had already confirmed relegation from the Premier League.

The rising star – who graduated from Chelsea's famous Cobham academy – played a key role in his breakout season with Saints over his 28 top-flight appearances, scoring one goal, registering one assist and creating four big chances, as well as averaging 1.7 interceptions, 1.9 tackles, 1.1 successful dribbles and 5.1 duels won per game, proving that when fit he is a consistent all-rounder on the right flank.

Indeed, the youngster is unlikely to come in and steal the starting spot from Trippier next season if he was to join the club this summer, however, with the England international now 32 years old and Livramento easing his way back into football after a horrific injury it could be the perfect opportunity to bring in an understudy who already has huge potential and top-flight experience.

With that being said, there is no doubt that Livramento would be a fantastic signing for the Magpies this summer and would give them a ready-made Trippier heir who can develop his craft and learn from one of the most experienced right-backs in the league to fulfil his true potential.

Eddie Howe reportedly now wants to sign Dean Henderson for Newcastle United in the summer.

The Lowdown: Henderson out of favour

The goalkeeper has largely been out of favour at Manchester United this season with just three matches played, none in the Premier League (WhoScored).

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He failed to make Gareth Southgate’s England squad for their friendly matches against Switzerland and Ivory Coast in March and will likely seek a move away from Old Trafford this summer, given that it is a World Cup year.

The Latest: Howe interest in Henderson

As per The Mirror, Newcastle have reportedly now ‘intensified’ their interest in signing Henderson, and sources from St James’ Park have revealed that Howe sees him as the ideal successor to Martin Dubravka.

The 25-year-old is currently valued at £20m and is ‘ready’ to move if he cannot secure the number one spot at Old Trafford for next season.

The Verdict: Sign him

Henderson has already showed his credentials when he gets regular playing time in the top flight, as he kept no fewer than 13 clean sheets while on loan at Sheffield United a couple of seasons ago.

His former Blades team-mate Sander Berge even went as far as to call the 6 foot 2 colossus ‘insane‘ and ‘exceptional‘, a glowing testament to how well he did at Bramall Lane.

At only 25 years of age, he is still relatively young for a goalkeeper, so he could grow into one of the best in the league under Howe’s management at Newcastle.

Incidentally, Henderson also shares the same agent as three other Magpies players, which could help to push though a move to Tyneside.

In other news, find out who NUFC are now ‘confident’ of signing this summer