With a deal advancing to sign Bryan Mbeumo, Manchester United and INEOS have now reportedly made contact with a Paris Saint-Germain superstar over a potential summer move.

What INEOS have planned after Mbeumo

With Matheus Cunha already signed and delivered and Mbeumo now awaiting approval to undergo a medical, Manchester United are set to see their attacking problems solved at long last. Moving on from the struggling Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund, Ruben Amorim is likely to have two more clinical goalscorers at his disposal next season.

If Mbeumo does sign on the dotted line in the coming weeks then INEOS would have spent in the region of £120m to start a frantic summer at Old Trafford. But after boosting Amorim’s attack, what’s next on their list of priorities?

Top of the list seems to be signing a replacement for Andre Onana. The goalkeeper has struggled ever since becoming United’s No.1, in truth, and could now be replaced by Emiliano Martinez or Diogo Costa among other options.

Meanwhile, Sir Jim Ratcliffe still has his sights set on signing a midfielder. According to recent reports, the Red Devils are interested in signing Club Brugge star Ardon Jashari to provide Amorim with another key upgrade.

There is also still reportedly space in the budget for another blockbuster deal this summer, with reports suggesting that United could yet hijack Arsenal’s move to sign Real Madrid’s Rodrygo in what would make quite the statement.

The Brazilian won’t come cheap at £85m, however, and Arsenal’s interest may force the Red Devils to turn towards Champions League holders PSG this summer.

Man Utd make contact with Zaire-Emery

As reported by TeamTalk, Manchester United have now made preliminary contact with Warren Zaire-Emery over a potential move from PSG this summer. The talented 19-year-old would be a sensational acquisition as one of the best young talents that European football has to offer, but there will be question marks over United’s willingness to match his €100m (£85m) price tag.

The subject of high praise, Zaire-Emery was described as “special” by analyst Ben Mattinson, who also claimed that the young midfielder is as talented as Kylian Mbappe was during his time at AS Monaco.

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Since that praise, the 19-year-old has only reached new levels and played his part in PSG’s Champions League success with 13 appearances. Already a three-time league winner and now a Champions League holder, Zaire-Emery is a player destined for an incredible career. Whether that comes at Old Trafford remains to be seen, however.

The 2024/25 campaign has been one to forget for Manchester United, with Ruben Amorim needing to have a huge summer to transform their fortunes next season.

His side finished in 15th position in the Premier League, a staggering 24 points off a place in the top five, whilst also losing the Europa League final to divisional rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

Such a dismal year is unacceptable given the history of the Red Devils, which could see the manager lose his job in the near future should he spend big and fail to turn the situation around.

With Matheus Cunha already through the door at Old Trafford, it’s likely that the spending is set to continue, as numerous areas of the pitch are still in desperate need of improvement.

Countless names have already been touted with a move to join the club, but it remains to be seen how many more deals are completed before September 1st.

The latest players to be linked with a move to join United

Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney is a star who’s been on the rise in the Championship over recent seasons, with United monitoring the 22-year-old with a view to making a £20m move.

He’s not alone in that aspect, with Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitiké appearing to be the subject of a bid in the coming weeks, as Jason Wilcox and Co look to strengthen the frontline.

However, attention has also been turned to a deal to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, as the shot-stopper looks set to leave Unai Emery’s side, according to Doble Amarilla.

The Red Devils have already initiated contact with the 32-year-old’s representatives over a move to Old Trafford, mainly due to Villa’s need to sell players to comply with the division’s PSR.

It also states that he would like to stay in England should he depart the West Midlands outfit this window, with Amorim looking to improve the situation between the sticks.

Why Martinez would be a better signing than Mbeumo for United

Bryan Mbeumo has been a player hugely touted with a move to join United this summer, even expressing his desire to move to Old Trafford ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

The Cameroonian international has massively impressed in recent months, registering 20 league goals in his 38 outings – leading to keen interest from teams across England’s top flight.

However, the Red Devils are the only side to present an offer to the Bees, but their £55m bid was swiftly rejected as the London outfit are holding out for a fee in the region of £70m.

He’s already agreed personal terms with Amorim’s side, but no deal can be completed until the hierarchy agree a fee with their fellow Premier League side for his signature.

Despite the pending move for the 25-year-old, a transfer for Martinez would be a better deal, with the Argentine international providing a huge upgrade on current number one Andre Onana, who is undoubtedly the biggest issue in Amorim’s starting XI right now.

The 29-year-old was seen as a superb signing at the time, but has registered eight errors leading to goals this campaign, ultimately costing the side in numerous key moments.

Confidence in the Cameroonian international seems to be at an all-time low, which has resulted in interest in landing the Villa shot-stopper this window.

When comparing the pair’s respective figures, the 32-year-old has massively outperformed him in numerous key areas, with any deal solving one of Amorim’s main problems in the first team squad.

Martinez, who’s been labelled “world-class” by journalist Dan Bardell, has conceded fewer goals per 90, whilst also achieving a higher save percentage, handing the side the needed defensive reinforcements.

Games played

37

34

Goals conceded

1.2

1.3

Saves made

4

3.7

Save percentage

70%

68%

Pass accuracy

78%

72%

Long pass accuracy

49%

36%

Penalty save percentage

50%

25%

Crosses claimed

1.6

0.6

He’s also completed more of the short and long passes he’s attempted, offering Amorim’s men the chance to play out from the back or even go direct if needed – something which Onana has been unable to in recent times.

The Argentine has further impressed, claiming more crosses per 90 than the former Inter Milan star, with his presence off the line able to relieve any pressure placed on the side in the defensive third.

It’s unclear how much a deal for Emery’s number one would cost this summer, but it’s evident that he would provide a huge upgrade currently at the manager’s disposal.

The foundation to any successful side is a commanding ‘keeper, with a deal for Martinez potentially ending Onana’s stint at the club and handing the club the elite-level talent they’ve lacked in such a department.

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Former Bears left-armer helps Hampshire establish first-innings lead with ninth five-wicket haul for the club

ECB Reporters Network24-Jun-2024

Hampshire 298 and 88 for 2 (Middleton 58, Gubbins 24*, Mousley 1-0) lead Warwickshire 254 (Bethell 69, Mousley 57, Barker 6-74) by 132 runs Keith Barker reminded Warwickshire’s fans of the skills they lost in 2018 as he bowled Hampshire into control on the second day of their Vitality County Championship match at Edgbaston.Barker’s left-arm swing earned him 14 hauls of five wickets or more as a Warwickshire player. He bagged his ninth for Hampshire with 6 for 74 to give them the upper hand in a gripping contest in the Birmingham sunshineIn reply to 298, Warwickshire were dismissed for 254 by Barker and Kyle Abbott (3 for 64) despite impressive resistance from young batters Jake Bethell and Dan Mousley.A lead of 44 is handy in conditions which have given the seamers some encouragement and Hampshire built on it in the final session to reach 88 for 2 as Fletcha Middleton struck his second half-century of the match.After Warwickshire resumed on 51 for 2, the ground echoed to perhaps the earliest ever cry of ‘get on with it’ when, at 11.01am, a long delay ensued while the ball was inspected and then changed. Barker wielded the replacement to spectacular effect with a burst of 3 for 17 in 25 balls. He trapped Danny Briggs lbw, had Sam Hain superbly caught by Ben Brown, standing up, and hit Ed Barnard’s off-stump.From 83 for 5, Mousley and Bethell applied themselves diligently. Destructive batters in the Blast (Bethell smashed 50 from 15 balls last week – this time he scored just two from his first 15), they showed they also have the technique to dig in against good bowling. They added 74 in 22 overs before Mousley was lured into driving away from his body at Barker and edged behind.Michael Burgess joined Bethell to add 64 in 21 overs before Barker returned to strike twice more. Bethell edged a big drive to first slip where James Vince accepted that catch and another two overs later when Chris Woakes edged a footwork-free waft.Craig Miles smote three quick fours but then played down the wrong line to Abbott. Mohammad Abbas finally collected a deserved wicket when Burgess chopped on.With the evening session to enlarge their lead, Hampshire began badly when Toby Albert edged Olly Hannon-Dalby’s second ball to slip, but then advanced meticulously. Middleton continued his good form from the first innings to reach a 60-ball half-century and Nick Gubbins (24 not out in over two hours) unfurled an innings of low entertainment for the spectators but high value to his team as the advantage ticked upwards.Middleton edged Mousley behind 14 balls before the close and though Hampshire are well on top, Warwickshire are very much still in the game. This intriguing match may have a fascinating second half in wait for those spectators, particularly those who are connoisseurs of threes. With a very long boundary on the Pershore Road side of the ground, this has been a veritable festival of threes – there have been 15 already.

Newcastle United look set to wrap up a move for Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga.

Despite their first bid being rejected, Eddie Howe upped the offer to £55m and this looks like it could be enough to seal a deal for the Swedish star.

It would be a strong signing indeed, one that could prove to be the catalyst for Howe to bring on more new arrivals over the next few weeks.

One area that needs to be sorted is the defence. With Champions League football on the agenda next term, building as strong a squad as possible is the onus now for Howe.

Could he be keen to wrap up a deal for a Serie A talent sooner rather than later?

Newcastle’s search for a defender

AC Milan centre-back Malick Thiaw has been linked with a move, while Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande is also of interest to the Magpies, according to journalist Graeme Bailey.

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Howe won’t be able to sign them all, of course, but it appears as though he is keen on sealing a deal for Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini in the coming days.

That’s according to the Northern Echo, with journalist Scott Wilson claiming that the Magpies will spend the weekend in negotiations with the Serie A side for Scalvini’s signature.

Howe is aware of interest from other clubs, hence the desire to get a deal done quickly for the player, who is valued at £40m.

It wouldn’t be the first time that the manager has raided Serie A for a player. Could Scalvini become Sandro Tonali 2.0 for the club?

Why Newcastle must sign Girogio Scalvini

Tonali joined the Toon in the summer of 2023 and, aside from an eight-month ban due to gambling-related offences, he has been excellent for the club.

He missed just two league games last term, going on to register six goal involvements, while also succeeding with 59% of his dribbles, winning 55% of his ground duels and averaging 1.4 tackles per game in the top flight.

His impact saw the club secure a top-five finish, thus securing a place in the Champions League group stages.

If Scalvini joins, there is no doubt he could have the same sort of impact. He did miss the majority of last term due to injury, but throughout the 2023/24 season, he was excellent.

Hailed as a “top talent” by none other than Fabrizio Romano back in 2022, Scalvini ranked highly across a range of metrics in Serie A that season.

Accurate passes

37.8

Tackles

1.6

Interceptions

1.8

Clearances

2

Total duels won

4.8

Balls recovered

4.9

Compared to his peers, he ranked in the top 5% for successful take-ons per 90, along with ranking in the top 11% for touches in the attacking penalty area, the top 4% for interceptions and in the top 16% for aerials won per 90.

This proves just how good he was before his injury and now that he is back to full fitness, Howe is desperate to secure his signature.

Should he go on to have the same impact as his compatriot Tonali, Howe will have hit the jackpot once again.

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نجح منتخب تونس في تحقيق فوز مُثير على نظيره غينيا الاستوائية بهدف دون رد، في اللقاء الذي جمع بينهما ضمن تصفيات إفريقيا المؤهلة لكأس العالم 2026.

والتقى منتخب تونس مع غينيا الاستوائية على أرضية ملعب مالابو، في إطار مباريات الجولة الثامنة بـ تصفيات كأس العالم.

وشهدت المباراة محاولات عديدة من جانب كلا المنتخبين من أجل تسجيل هدف في اللقاء لضمان الثلاثة نقاط، وفي الدقيقة 90+4 قبل نهاية المباراة بثوان نجح المنتخب التونسي في تسجيل هدف قاتل.

وجاء هدف فوز تونس عن طريق محمد علي بن رمضان، بعد خطأ دفاعي استغله هجوم نسور قرطاج ثم وصلت الكرة إلى بن رمضان ليضعها داخل الشباك.

طالع | ترتيب مجموعة تونس في تصفيات كأس العالم 2026 بعد الفوز على غينيا الاستوائية

ويقع منتخب تونس في المجموعة الثامنة إلى جانب منتخبات ليبيريا وناميبيا وغينيا الاستوائية ومالاوي وساوتومي وبرينسيب.

بتلك النتيجة يحتل منتخب تونس صدارة ترتيب المجموعة الثامنة من تصفيات كأس العالم برصيد 22 نقطة ويحصد بطاقة تأهله رسميا إلى مونديال 2026، بينما تتواجد غينيا الاستوائية بالمركز الرابع بـ 10 نقطة. هدف محمد بن رمضان القاتل في مباراة تونس وغينيا الاستوائية

بهدف قاتل في الدقائق الأخيرة.. المنتخب التونسي يحجز بطاقة العبور إلى المونديال 🇹🇳🔥#التصفيات_الأفريقية | #SSC pic.twitter.com/pZQLNBKwr0 — SSC (@ssc_sports) September 8, 2025

Promotion up to the Premier League will surely be Ryan Mason’s main, intimidating task when he shortly steps into the West Bromwich Albion dug-out.

After all, Regis Le Bris managed to guide Sunderland up to the promised land during his debut campaign at the Sunderland helm, meaning the 33-year-old will be hoping that the good luck that rubbed off on the Frenchman comes his way too.

He would love to use his Tottenham Hotspur connections to feel more comfortable in his new surroundings. Indeed, rumours continue to swirl that Mason could soon add North London starlet Mikey Moore to his ranks on loan this summer.

West Brom's ongoing pursuit of Moore

Of course, adding Moore to the camp would be an exciting purchase to kick off Mason’s new regime.

The 17-year-old Spurs attacking prodigy will surely be champing at the bit to test himself out on loan away from his boyhood employers, considering a bumper 36 goals and assists combined have now come his way in the U18 and U21 ranks.

He even broke his senior duck last season when galloping forward in the Europa League up against Elfsborg, with the challenges of the Championship now his potential next onward destination to strut his stuff even more.

However, it could be argued that the Baggies aren’t in desperate need of reinforcements down either the left or right wing – which is where Moore predominantly operates – with both Tom Fellows and Mikey Johnston top-drawer options on these flanks already. Between them, the entertaining duo can boast 41 goal contributions and counting in the second tier.

Therefore, adding in the teenage sensation might not be deemed the most urgent priority, irrespective of Moore’s familiarity with Mason.

On the other hand, swooping in for some centre-back reinforcements will be judged as a must, with this new, defensive colossus potentially West Brom’s chosen target.

The defender who could be a better signing than Moore

West Brom’s transfer activity this time around is already playing out like their business from last summer, with centre-back brute Semi Ajayi allowed to leave the Hawthorns for nothing, much like Cedric Kipre before him.

With Mason Holgate also only on the Baggies’ books on loan, that leaves the potential promotion chasers light on numbers in this department, which is where Liverpool titan Nathaniel Phillips, who has been linked with a move to the club, could come to the rescue.

Whilst Phillips has impressed infrequently for the Reds – as seen in his impressive tally of seven clean sheets from 17 Premier League clashes – it’s his expertise of the Championship when chucked out on loan away from Anfield that will instantly stick out for Mason and Co, with this headed effort last campaign for Derby County just one key contribution he managed during his memorable loan stint.

In total, the one-time Premier League title winner has now amassed 67 appearances at the daunting level, with his tag as a “monster”, as he was once labelled by Jurgen Klopp, clear for all to see last season when bravely battling away for the relegation-threatened Rams.

Indeed, the £45k-per-week powerhouse would end his sterling season with six duels won on average across his 32 Championship clashes. To add context, the departing Ajayi would only win 3.3 himself across the same period.

Therefore, adding in the “intelligent” Phillips – as Klopp also glowingly described him – could really enhance Mason’s defensive options as he goes about building a promotion-worthy team.

Whereas, when it comes to the promising Moore, there’s no guarantee he would instantly upset the apple cart at the Hawthorns on his arrival and push into the first team mix, which is why Phillips would be an even better signing.

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Thailand managed just 93 after batting first, and Sri Lanka’s openers wiped the target out comfortably

Ashish Pant24-Jul-2024

Sri Lanka 94 for 0 (Athapaththu 49*, Gunaratne 39*) beat Thailand 93 for 7 (Koncharoenkai 47*, Putthawong 13, Dilhari 2-13, Priyadharshani 1-10) by ten wicketsA disciplined bowling effort from Sri Lanka, backed up by Chamari Athapaththu and Vishmi Gunaratne’s unbeaten 94-run stand helped Sri Lanka beat Thailand by ten wickets and coast into the semi-final of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 .Batting first, Thailand’s innings never found a high gear as they were restricted to 93 for 7 in their 20 overs. Athapaththu and Gunaratne then made light work of the target, as they romped home with 51 balls to spare. The win meant Sri Lanka topped Group B with three wins on the bounce, and will now face Pakistan in the semi-final on Friday.Sri Lanka had made as many as four changes from their previous game against Malaysia, bringing back the experienced Hasini Perera, Udeshika Prabodhani, Sugandika Kumari and Achini Kulasuriya into the playing XI.Barring the toss, not much went Thailand’s way. They lost Nattaya Boochatham off the first ball of the game, and it all went downhill from there. Opener Nannapat Koncharoenkai was the only Thailand batter who looked settled against the Sri Lankan bowlers as she carried her bat through the innings, finishing on 47 off 53 balls. Only three Thailand batters reached double digits, while five of the Sri Lanka bowlers picked up at least one wicket.In reply, Athapaththu and Gunaratne were circumspect early on, but opened up their shoulders after the powerplay. Athapaththu remained unbeaten on 49, and during the course of her knock, became the highest run-scorer of the current edition of the Asia Cup, while Gunaratne remained 39 not out.Thailand get stuck in a rutSri Lanka couldn’t have asked for a better start, with Achini Kulasuriya, one of the four changes in the Sri Lanka unit, starting with the most perfect yorker that snuck under Boochatham’s bat and crashed into off stump. Aphisara Suwanchonrathi then got back-to-back fours in the first over, but fell soon after mistiming Inoshi Priyadharshani to mid-on.Koncharoenkai brought out a pristine cover drive against Priyadharshani before sending another classy drive past Udeshika Prabodhani, with Thailand ending the powerplay on 28 for 2. But while Koncharoenkai still got the odd boundary in, Phannita Maya, coming in at No. 4, simply failed to rotate the strike.Maya took 14 balls to get off the mark, as Thailand’s innings stalled after the powerplay. Her innings came to an end on a painful 18-ball 2 courtesy of a stunning effort from Kavisha Dilhari, who hared across from mid-off, then dived full-stretch to complete the catch inches off the turf.By the time ten overs were done, Thailand had already faced seven overs of dot balls, and slipped to 42 for 3.Nannapat Koncharoenkai was the only Thailand batter offering resistance•Asian Cricket Council

Koncharoenkai holds firm, but SL continue to strikeChanida Sutthiruang started her innings by deftly placing Athapaththu, but fell off her third ball by chipping a simple return catch to Dilhari. Thailand went five overs from 11 to 15 without finding the fence, and lost Suleeporn Laomi and Suwanan Khiaoto in the process as they found themselves stuck on 54 for 6 after 15 overs.Thipatcha Putthawong and Koncharoenkai’s seventh-wicket stand of 28 turned out to be the highest of the game as Thailand tried to muster a few runs in the back end. They did score 39 in the last five overs, including 13 off the final, but 93 was never going to be enough.Barring a dropped catch from Hasini Perera, Koncharoenkai’s 47* was largely flawless as she carried the Thailand innings all by herself. But Thailand’s 70 dot balls came back to haunt them.Gunaratne, Athapaththu make light work of small chaseSri Lanka required just 16 runs to qualify for the semi-final, and 48 to top group B. They didn’t break much of a sweat to achieve that. Both Athapaththu and Gunaratne took a bit of time to settle in. Sutthiruang, the medium pacer, got loads of swing early on but lacked control, and the openers picked her away.Athapaththu got going by depositing Boochatham over deep midwicket before going after her again in her next over for a six and four. Gunaratne’s first four came by nurdling a friendly Sutthiruang full toss past short fine leg, before she cut the same bowler through point as Sri Lanka reached 40 for 0 after six overs.Both batters notched up a gear after the powerplay. Athapaththu thumped Onnicha Kamchomphu over long-on in the ninth over, while Gunaratne struck her for a six and four each. Athapaththu then took on Maya as Sri Lanka raced towards their target. Their win came in the 12th over via a bye. Athapaththu, for her unbeaten 49 and 1 for 15 with the ball, was named Player of the Match.