Artilheiro da Chapecoense e um dos principais nomes da equipe desde 2020, o atacante Anselmo Ramon, ex-Bahia, Vitória e Cruzeiro, comemorou a vaga conquistada pela equipe catarinense nas semifinais do estadual após vitória sobre o Figueirense nesta quarta-feira. Para ele, a equipe mereceu o resultado.
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– Fizemos um bom jogo e isso foi importante. A equipe soube superar as dificuldades e venceu com méritos uma partida difícil, diante de um adversário qualificado. Todos estão de parabéns por essa vaga na semifinais – afirmou.
Anselmo ainda destacou o desejo de todos em encerrar a competição com o título.
– Vamos procurar fazer uma grande semifinal contra o Marcílio Dias para chegarmos à decisão, diante de outra equipe difícil, que tem feito um grande ano até aqui – completou o atacante da Chapecoense.
يختبر الجهاز الفني للفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي الزمالك، لاعبًا جديدًا تمهيدًا للتعاقد معه لتدعيم صفوف الأبيض.
وكان الزمالك، قد تعاقد مع 6 صفقات لتدعيم صفوفه خلال فترة الانتقالات الصيفية وهم عمر فرج ومحمد حمدي ومحمود بنتايج وكونراد ميشالاك وسيدي ندياي وجيفرسون كوستا.
طالع..الزمالك يخوض 3 مباريات ودية استعدادًا للسوبر المصري
وعلم “بطولات” أن النيجيري الإنجليزي أوفاي إيجاريا يخضع لاختبار داخل الزمالك تمهيدًا للتعاقد معه في حالة اجتيازه، حيث سيتم ضمه في صفقة انتقال حر.
وبدأ أوفاي مسيرته في صفوف فريق آرسنال للناشئين، قبل أن ينتقل إلى ليفربول الإنجليزي وخرج للإعارة إلى سندرلاند ورينجرز الأسكتلندي، قبل الانتقال إلى صفوف ريدينج بشكل نهائي في 2020 وانتهى عقده مع النادي.
وجاء إيجاريا، بتوصية من البرتغالي جوزيه جوميز والذي سبق له تدريبته في فريق ريدينج.
يذكر، أن الزمالك يستعد في الوقت الحالي للمشاركة في السوبر المصري، حيث يلتقي مع بيراميدز في نصف النهائي 20 أكتوبر الجاري.
Wolverhampton Wanderers' most recent 0-0 draw on the road to Brighton underlined the progress made by Gary O’Neil this season.
Pedro Neto received the TNT Sports Player of the Match award after tormenting the hosts all evening, but he was unable to inspire his side to a victory.
The winger has been Wolves’ biggest creator this season, providing seven Premier League assists in just 11 starts, but unfortunately for the Old Gold, their Portuguese star could be on the move soon.
According to a report this month from Football Transfers, Arsenal and Man City are both set to battle for the signature of the 23-year-old, with the latter set to guarantee him minutes as a starter.
Therefore, let’s take a look at three potential signings that could replace Neto in the Wolves starting XI if and when he takes his leave.
1 Option1: Jonathan Rowe – Norwich City
Norwich forward Jonathan Rowe.
According to a report from The Sun last month, Wolves had an offer rejected in August for Jonathan Rowe.
However, the Molineux outfit could reignite their pursuit of the forward in January, who has been unbelievable this season.
Rowe has netted 12 goals in the Championship this season, which equates to 0.59 goals per ninety minutes and puts him in the top 2% compared to his positional peers in the second tier, as per FBref.
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Morgan Whittaker
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As highlighted by his two assists, the 20-year-old has a slightly different profile from Neto, who is far more creative than prolific, with his one Premier League goal further cementing that point. Nevertheless, Rowe’s output in the final third would massively help O’Neil’s side win those games, like the 0-0 draw this week.
2 Option 2: Jack Clarke – Sunderland
Jack Clarke
The second potential Neto replacement is Jack Clarke of Sunderland, who has also starred in the Championship this season.
According to the Northern Echo, the 23-year-old is being monitored by many top-flight clubs, including Wolves, and he could become the perfect Neto successor.
He has become the focal point of the Black Cats this season, taking on almost all of the goal-scoring responsibility despite playing out wide, as shown by his 13 goals in the league.
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However, Clarke is much more than just goals, as you can see from the table above. The fact that he ranks so highly compared to his positional peers, notably for dribbling, proves that he’s a level above and that he is ready to perform on the biggest stage.
3 Option 3: Armando Broja – Chelsea
Now, we know what you’re thinking: how can an out-and-out striker replace Neto, who is far from that? Well, O’Neil could have a plan up his sleeve to shift around his front line to fit in the Albanian, who has been labelled as "complete" by Football Talent Scout Jacek Kulig.
This week, journalist Ben Jacobs told GIVEMESPORT that Wolves are working on a deal to bring Armando Broja to the club on a loan with an option to buy, who is valued at £50m by the Blues.
If the move was to be completed, he would slot right into the centre forward role, ultimately meaning that Hwang Hee-chan could move into a deeper supporting role, which is where Neto plays currently.
Having three goal scorers in attack, Matheus Cunha, Hwang, and Broja, would make Wolves far more deadly, and combined, they would become a terrifying trio.
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The 22-year-old has had his share of injury troubles over the years, but with minutes under his belt, he could thrive in a new environment. The table above shows glimpses of what he could bring to the side, such as acting as a target man to receive the ball and retaining it, operating within the box, while also taking players on with his power and speed.
Tottenham Hotspur are four points better off after 21 Premier League matches this season from the previous campaign, but this numerical edge is not an apt reflection of the improvements made since last year.
Ange Postecoglou's summer appointment has provided Spurs with identity and intent, demonstrably eclipsing the insipid football that was on offer at times last season, under Antonio Conte and then interim manager Ryan Mason.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou.
The sale of Harry Kane felt damning but a blitzing start to a new era quickly left the club's record scorer little more than a poignant memory.
Of course, this is somewhat flippant; Kane is one of the best forwards of his generation and his absence will be keenly felt for an age. But Postecoglou deserves all the plaudits for his exemplary work in restoring Tottenham's verve and confidence, with the blip before the festive period boiling down to a lack of depth and unfortunate luck with absences.
Key figures have filtered back into contention this month to complement the January signings of centre-back Radu Dragusin and versatile forward Timo Werner, and while the squad is looking far more robust, Postecoglou is still probing for a centre-midfielder to complete his side.
Spurs' search for a midfielder
It's well-known that Tottenham are interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher and have been pushing for a deal this month after seeing a £40m offer rejected on deadline day in the summer.
However, Football Insider revealed last week that Mauricio Pochettino is fixed on keeping the England international, who has been in fine form, at Stamford Bridge this term and a transfer was unlikely.
Chelsea's Conor Gallagher.
However, according to esteemed transfer journalist David Ornstein – speaking on Transfer Talk – the Lilywhites are eyeing a late move and could surprise a few by lodging an offer for Gallagher's signature, with Chelsea demanding £50m for his departure.
How Conor Gallagher would fit in at Spurs
Tottenham are just three points away from the top four after the Premier League season's midpoint and there will be a determination to return to the pinnacle of European competition next year after limping to an eight-placed finish last term.
Postecoglou's project is not quite in full bloom but there are so many positives to take from the progress made, with flexibility and multi-functionality intrinsic to the system and buttressed by a clear set of core principles.
Gallagher would be an immense addition to the project and Postecoglou's burning desire to add him to the ranks is understandable, with The Athletic's Mike Stavrou remarking after one performance: "Conor Gallagher was absolutely relentless with his pressing and energy tonight. Some player Chelsea have got."
For such a fluid and interchangeable approach at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the arrival of Gallagher would only ensure that the deceptively rigid structure is strengthened.
Indeed, as per FBref, the Chelsea player ranks among the top 20% of midfielders across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for pass completion, the top 22% for progressive carries, the top 11% for touches in the attacking box, the top 18% for tackles and the top 4% for blocks per 90.
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This highlights a range of quality in his midfield work but this is perhaps better illustrated through his statistics in the Premier League this season, Gallagher supplying four assists across 20 games, completing 91% of his passes, succeeding with 77% of his dribbles and averaging 1.4 key passes, 2.7 tackles, 1.4 interceptions and 6.9 ball recoveries per game, as per Sofascore.
Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher
The £50k-per-week star is starting to show the signs of a complete midfielder, with a kaleidoscopic array of abilities to slot right into that previously mentioned Spurs system.
Because of this many-hued arsenal, Gallagher, who has been described as a “monster” of a player by one analyst, would be the perfect upgrade on Pierre-Emile Hojberg, whose departure from Tottenham this month could facilitate the transfer.
Why Gallagher is an upgrade on Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg
Hojbjerg signed for Tottenham from Southampton for a shrewd £15m back in 2020 and has asserted himself saw one of the most industrious and intelligent midfielders in the English game, ranking among the top 14% of positional peers for pass completion, the top 7% for passes attempted and the top 9% for clearances per 90.
However, he has only started five times in the top-flight under Postecoglou and secured victory in just one of those matches, clearly unfavoured in the dynamic set-up.
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Given that the 28-year-old Dane is free to leave the club this month, with Serie A champions Napoli interested, Spurs could indeed find the means to secure Gallagher, far more robust, to edge closer towards a new, prosperous future.
To emphasise this, Hojbjerg might have completed 90% of his passes in the Premier League but he is making just 0.2 key passes per fixture from the centre of the park, also averaging 0.9 tackles and 3.2 tackles per game while winning 48% of his contested duels.
Given that Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr are both absent at the African Cup of Nations right now too the need for an exciting reinforcement is only accentuated, and Gallagher could be the player to make the difference in the pursuit of prominence this season.
Hojbjerg is also out of contract next summer and given that a renewal is unlikely, with an unwillingness to negotiate on both sides, there is little question that chairman Daniel Levy must now prioritise the player's sale in the coming week.
As Ornstein said, should space be made for a fresh face and money be recuperated from Hojbjerg's departure, a bold transfer suddenly looks all the more feasible.
Cristiano Ronaldo's wastefulness cost Al-Nassr the chance to become the first team to beat Al-Hilal in the league as the two sides drew 1-1.
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Al-Nassr started the game with a bang when Otavio scored a long-range screamer past a stranded Yassine Bounou just 22 seconds after kick-off. Al-Nassr continued to dominate proceedings in the first half against an out-of-sorts, Al-Hilal. However, it was a poor showing by Cristiano Ronaldo, who missed three rather easy chances in front of Bounou's goal.
The second half was another story entirely as Al-Hilal seemed to shake off the cobwebs and return to their usual best. However, they failed to find their rhythm in the final third as they couldn't work the ball regularly into Al-Nassr's box. Playing on the counter, Ronaldo was wasteful yet again as Bounou's heroics kept the champions in the game.
The result was thrown into a frenzy in injury time after Sadio Mane seemed to catch Saud Abdulhamid in the face with his elbow inside the box. After a long VAR check, the penalty was awarded to Al-Hilal, with Aleksandar Mitrovic scoring to keep Al-Hilal's unbeaten Saudi Pro League record alive, as the champions look to become the first invincibles in Saudi Pro League history.
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On a day where not a lot of players did too well, it was Otavio's early opener that settled the game in Al-Nassr's favour. The Portuguese midfielder also tied down Al-Hilal's midfield in the first half to allow them to create multiple threats at goal and dominate proceedings.
The other hero was Al-Hilal keeper Bounou who kept Al-Hilal in the game as they managed to equalise late into injury time thanks to Mitrovic's penalty.
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Al-Nassr could have easily held a four-goal lead as they headed down the tunnel at half-time, had it not been for a wasteful performance from Ronaldo as he failed to capitalise on Otavio, Sadio Mane and Alex Telles' strong showing in the final third as they tried to set-up the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.
The second half saw a quiet showing from the Portuguese before he had the chance to finish the match late on but was denied spectacularly by Bono.
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Al-Nassr will now finish their league campaign with matches against Al-Riyadh and Al-Ittihad before taking on Al-Hilal again in the King Cup of Champions final.
Com a missão de substituir Weverton, poupado pela comissão técnica, Vinicius Silvestre fez na noite desta quarta-feira (17) a segunda partida profissional com a camisa do Palmeiras. O goleiro de 26 anos não conseguiu evitar a derrota para o já rebaixado Coritiba pelo placar mínimo e chegou a ser bastante exigido na etapa final. O gol do time paranaense foi no fimal da partida.
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Após retornar de empréstimos com passagem por Ponte Preta e CRB, o arqueiro comentou a felicidade de defender as cores do clube e reforçou a boa convivência com Weverton e Jailson. Vinicius não escondeu a frustração pelo revés e afirmou que trocaria por um triunfo:
– Estou muito feliz. Estou há bastante tempo no clube e estou bastante feliz por voltar a atuar no Palmeiras. Existem dois grandes goleiros e não tenho o que falar a respeito. Admiro muito os dois. Mas eu trocaria tudo pela vitória – disse o goleiro.
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Apesar de ser o terceiro goleiro do elenco, Vinicius sabe que a concorrência é grande no time e declarou que procura se aprimorar sempre nos treinamentos para estar com confiança e foco quando for solicitado. Vinícius pediu para a equipe levantar a cabeça e admitiu que a derrota não estava nos planos:
– A gente se cobra muito no dia a dia. Procuramos sempre melhorar e evoluir, mas a nossa performance não era o que a gente esperava. A gente reconhece isso. É trabalhar para melhorar cada vez mais – finalizou.
A primeira partida de Vinicius Silvestre ocorreu em 2016, na derrota por 1 a 0, para o Santos. Ele chegou ao clube em 2006 e atuou nas bases da Seleção Brasileiro. Do atual elenco alviverde, ele é o que mais tem tempo de casa. O jogador subiu para a equipe profissional em 2013 e só fez a sua estreia no Palmeiras três anos depois.
Hanuma Vihari and Ajinkya Rahane wipe out the deficit after the Ranji champions send back the openers
The Report by Sreshth Shah in Nagpur14-Feb-2019The day belonged to Vidarbha’s Akshay Karnewar, whose maiden first-class century handed the Ranji Trophy champions a 95-run first-innings lead, but a fighting partnership between Rest of India’s Hanuma Vihari and Ajinkya Rahane wiped out the deficit to bring the Irani Cup contest back on an even footing on Thursday’s third day.At stumps, RoI were 102 for two, having inched seven runs in front on a deteriorating pitch, where Vidarbha will have to bat last.Karnewar’s 133-ball 102 – with 13 fours and two sixes – helped Vidarbha post 425 in response to RoI’s first-innings total of 330. Karnewar was ably assisted by overnight batsman Akshay Wadkar, whose 139-ball 73 had arrested a collapse on the second day.Despite losing Wadkar before lunch, Karnewar did not curb his aggression. After reaching his half-century, he struck the day’s first six, when he smashed Dharmendrasinh Jadeja over midwicket, and he followed it up with a glance in the next over to take Vidarbha closer to the RoI total. The new batsman, No. 9 Akshay Wakhare, played his part too, and gave Vidarbha the lead in the 114th over of their innings when he tickled one down to fine leg just before lunch.The 76-run eighth-wicket stand between the two was finally broken just after lunch, when Karnewar shaped to pull Rahul Chahar’s half-tracker, but the ball stayed low and trapped him in front. Wakhare soon followed, bowled off Chahar’s googly while trying to drive through the off side.Vidarbha were 56 ahead at that stage, but a last-wicket partnership of 39 between Yash Thakur (10) and Rajneesh Gurbani (28 not out) frustrated RoI further, and a drive to long-on from the latter took Vidarbha past 400. Ankit Rajpoot later claimed the final wicket, with Thakur lbw to one that swung in late.Nineteen-year-old Chahar (4-112) was the pick of the RoI bowlers. He dismissed Vidarbha’s two highest scorers – Karnewar and Wadkar – and wasn’t afraid to show off his variations, earning two wickets courtesy his wrong ‘un. Chahar could even have had a fifth wicket when he found the outside edge of Gurbani’s bat late in the innings, but RoI captain Rahane fluffed the chance at first slip, much to the dismay of the close-in cordon and the bowler.In the morning, Karnewar had struck three consecutive boundaries off Rajpoot to give Vidarbha a rapid start to the day. The flurry even led to a brief exchange of words between batsman and bowler, but Karnewar continued confidently, scoring at a good clip and bringing up his century in glorious fashion when he muscled a six over midwicket off Jadeja in the over before lunch.When RoI came out to bat, an hour before tea, Vidarbha captain Faiz Fazal gave left-arm spinner Aditya Sarwate the new ball. The plan paid off when Anmolpreet Singh looked to take the bowler on in the seventh over, only to toe-end a leg-side heave to long-on.That brought Vihari into the middle, and together with Mayank Agarwal (27), they tackled the difficult surface by looking to play straight. Vihari, in particular, played mostly in the V to the spinners, and his battle with Wakhare’s offspin made for fascinating viewing.However, Agarwal, who made 95 on the first day, holed out in the 12th over trying to take on Wakhare. He skipped down the track to a ball that wasn’t quite there, and miscued the shot to Mohit Kale at long-off. That brought in Rahane, who worked the ball around in the company of Vihari to chip away at the lead.Rahane found his groove courtesy a full-toss from Sarwate, and that leg-side whip briefly led to a rise in the scoring rate as Vihari also played a beautiful drive through the covers and followed it up with a lofted shot over long-off.But Karnewar stemmed the flow of the runs when he began varying his pace more than usual, in a bid to extract more spin, and that made Vihari and Rahane bat cautiously. Their prod-and-push style led to two half-shouts for lbw and a difficult dropped chance at short leg, but the batsmen stuck it out. Intriguingly, of the 35 overs they have faced so far, RoI have had to deal with pace in only four, all from Gurbani.The day ended with a good spell of spin bowling under the setting sun. Sarwate and Karnewar troubled Vihari and Rahane no end, but they survived, which was crucial. When stumps were called, their stand stood at 56 runs, and Vidarbha had a slender lead.With rain expected overnight, RoI will have some plotting to do for the penultimate day if they are to push for a win. In case the game ends in a draw, Vidarbha will lift the Irani Cup for a second year in a row on the back of their first-innings lead, but there are still 180 overs of play remaining, weather permitting.
Glasgow Rangers face two important matches in the space of just four days as they take on Real Betis in the Europa League before facing Aberdeen in the League Cup final on Sunday.
While many of the supporters may prioritise a trophy win rather than worrying about what European competition the club will be in after Christmas, the reality is, the Gers should be winning both games if they want a successful season.
Glasgow Rangers managerPhilippe Clement.
Philippe Clement stands on the cusp of glory and winning a trophy just a couple of months after taking over would make for an excellent start.
His thoughts may then turn to the January transfer window after this week is done and dusted and there is a new name linked with a potential move to Scotland – Mason Holgate.
Rangers transfer news – Mason Holgate
During the summer transfer window, the onus was on Michael Beale to sign a centre-back or two in order to strengthen his backline.
Once deadline day was over, only Leon Balogun had joined and, while he had enjoyed a two-year spell at the club between 2020 and 2022, the move could have been seen as a step backwards given that he departed on a free transfer last year.
The Nigerian has been impressive when called upon, but he – at 35 – is not a long-term option and this could suggest Clement will delve into the transfer market next month.
Southampton's loan defender Mason Holgate.
According to Football Insider, the Light Blues are in the race to sign Everton defender Mason Holgate in the next few weeks as his loan spell at Southampton has turned sour.
Watford and Middlesbrough are the other two teams who are showing interest in the 27-year-old – who is earning a weekly wage of £70k-per-week – and Clement could face some competition.
The Toffees are looking to recall the centre-back from his loan spell on the south coast as he has featured in just five matches so far during the 2023/24 campaign.
It appears as though the Merseyside club want to bring him back to Goodison Park before finding a club where he could play on a more regular basis.
Clement currently has Connor Goldson, Balogun, John Souttar, Ben Davies, and Leon King to call on as options in the heart of the defence and a move for Holgate certainly is not warranted at this moment in time.
Judging by his lack of playing time and poor showings, Clement could repeat the club's Davies howler by signing the Englishman.
Ben Davies’ statistics at Rangers
The defender was signed by Giovanni van Bronckhorst for a fee of £4m in the summer of 2022 and, despite not featuring for Liverpool, he had extensive experience in the Championship.
Davies had played over 150 times in the second tier and with Calvin Bassey departing the club for Ajax along with a long-term injury to Filip Helander, the 28-year-old ace was seen as an ideal partner for Goldson at the heart of the defence as a left-footed enforcer.
His maiden season in Scotland did not exactly go to plan, and he was clearly out of his depth in the Champions League, ranking in a lowly 14th spot for tackles per game in the squad (one), along with finishing the campaign ranked sixth for possession lost per game (10.3) and his displays domestically were not considerably better.
The Englishman made a woeful mistake against Celtic during an eventual 3-2 defeat back in April which practically ended any ambitions the club had of winning the title, failing to clear the ball in his own box.
This led to criticism from former professional Kenny Miller, who said: “It’s a wonderful finish. Again he’s alert, alive, ruthless when the chance drops.
“But it’s so poor from Ben Davies. He should be heading that out.”
Davies has started just ten matches in all competitions during the current campaign and he was close to sealing a loan move to Stoke City during the summer before it was eventually rejected.
Judgement may be out under Clement, but the Belgian may be looking to bring his own players in.
Holgate, however, is certainly not the answer and funds should be directed elsewhere if they are looking to bolster their defence.
Mason Holgate’s career statistics
Holgate joined the Toffees from Barnsley in 2015 as a talented youngster, and it looked as though the club had signed a player who could eventually become a first-team regular.
He became a regular part of the senior squad during the 2017/18 season and, despite a brief loan spell at West Bromwich Albion, he played 25 Premier League matches in the 2019/20, 2020/21 and 2021/22 campaigns.
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He particularly enjoyed working under Carlo Ancelotti and the Italian lavished praise on the defender when he signed a new contract under his leadership, saying: “He has the quality to be at the top as a defender. He is fast, strong physically and good with his head.
“He is a complete defender. He is really young and wants to improve. He has made no mistakes in the games [under Ancelotti], nothing serious.”
Holgate made just eight league appearances last term, however, and ranked 12th for accurate passes per game in the squad (16.5), while also winning just 47% of his aerial duels and losing possession ten times per game.
The defender has started only four times for Southampton during the 2023/24 season and Clement would be best to avoid a player who has been lacking in gametime and would not add anything extra to the defence, based on his statistics.
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Although Davies joined from Liverpool, he made his reputation in the second tier, but it did not do him much good when he arrived at Rangers, constantly delivering underwhelming performances and failing to shine on the big stage.
Holgate’s massive wages could also be a stumbling block for the Gers and this money would be better directed to someone who is slightly younger and shows far greater promise moving forward.
There is no doubt the club needed some reinforcements across all areas of the squad, especially due to their horrendous luck with injures since the start of the season, but a move for Holgate must be swerved as it could be a repeat of the Davies howler as an expensive flop from England.
Clement will have his own targets in mind and there is little doubt the 49-year-old will be working tirelessly behind the scenes to improve his first team squad in the next couple of weeks.
The San Diego Wave have acquired Houston Dash superstar Maria Sanchez in a blockbuster NWSL trade hours after the Mexican winger requested a move.
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Dash trade Sanchez to WaveMexico star had requested transferWinger set to play with Alex Morgan and Jaedyn Shaw WHAT HAPPENED?
The Dash moved their superstar to the Wave before the end of Friday's NWSL trade deadline in a sensational trade. The Mexico international put out an emotional statement late on Thursday night, penning that she had requested a transfer away from the Dash, and now, she's been granted her wish.
The Wave sent over $300,000 in transfer funds and $200,000 in allocation money for the attacker, along with an international roster spot in 2024 and 2025.
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Sanchez signed a record-breaking deal with the Dash in December, becoming the highest-paid player in the NWSL. Just months on, though, she's now moved on in stunning fashion.
The Wave weren't the only club interested in signing Sanchez but managed to win the race by getting a deal completed early on Friday afternoon.
With the Wave, she'll link up with USWNT stars Morgan, Jadeyn Shaw and Naomi Girma as the California-based club bolster their roster even more ahead of a championship push this year.
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Sanchez has 13 goals in 35 caps for the Mexico national team.
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Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT FOR SANCHEZ AND THE WAVE?
Pending paperwork completed, Sanchez could make her Wave debut as soon as next weekend. Meanwhile, Morgan and co. take on the Orlando Pride Friday evening.
Leeds United are in good shape to return to the top flight this season and could now be set to open their chequebook to acquire a new arrival in January, according to a report.
Leeds United transfer updates…
Daniel Farke has restored credibility at Elland Road after being appointed in the summer with a mission to try and win promotion from the Championship at the first time of asking. In total, 16 games have passed for Leeds United since returning to the second tier of English football, yielding 31 points, leaving the Whites in third position ahead of their trip to face Rotherham United on Friday evening at the AESSEAL New York Stadium.
Nevertheless, the collective focus at Elland Road will also soon shift toward potential incomings and outgoings in the January transfer window as Farke looks to shape his squad in an appropriate manner to try and see their efforts to get promoted over the line.
As per Voetbalkrant, Leeds United are said to be keen on Hammarby defender Nathaniel Adjei; however, they will need to fend off competition from Anderlecht, Rangers, Queens Park Rangers and Middlesbrough to sign the 21-year-old. Recent reports have also surfaced claiming that Pascal Struijk could be set to leave Elland Road in January, with Belgian giants Club Brugge said to be interested in the Antwerp-born star.
Ronny Deila's men are believed to be eyeing "added value players" over the next few months and Struijk has emerged as a target who seemingly meets the criteria as an experienced "leader" in central defence; nevertheless, it would cost in the region of £13 million to prize him away from Yorkshire, according to the outlet.
Now, a fresh report has suggested that Farke could look to strengthen his forward line at Elland Road by adding a talented young forward to the ranks in January.
Leeds eye Cape Town Spurs prodigy Luke Baartman
According to The Scottish Sun, Leeds have been mentioned as contenders to sign Cape Town Spurs striker Luke Baartman, who is one of the most highly-rated prospects in South Africa.
Luke Baartman at Cape Town Spurs – all competitions (Transfermarkt)
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Other unnamed sides from England are also keen on the 17-year-old, while Scottish champions Celtic have watched Baartman on several occasions and have identified him as a starlet with a high ceiling that could make an impact north of the border. Capped at Under-17 level by South Africa, Baartman is clearly someone who has a big future in the game despite only making his first-team bow in October, as cited by GOAL.
He is the second-youngest player to score in the South African top-flight this campaign as his stock continues to rise and could now be set for a dream move to the United Kingdom; however, it remains to be seen where he would have a better pathway toward gaining regular senior minutes between Leeds United and Celtic.
Nevertheless, the Elland Road faithful will surely be encouraged that their recruitment team and 49ers Enterprises are casting the net far and wide to uncover future talents from across the globe.