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Chelsea are now looking to sign an “outstanding” experienced centre-back who’s won 11 trophies, having struggled defensively at times this season.

Blues fall to ninth after Sunderland setback

Enzo Maresca has been forced to contend with a number of injury problems already this season, with the manager particularly light on options in defence, given the absence of Levi Colwill and Benoit Badiashile, who are both set to be out for quite some time.

Colwill is a long-term absentee, having suffered an ACL injury in the summer, while Maresca has confirmed Badiashile won’t be back for another couple of months, saying: “Benoit will be out until December. He is injured again with a muscle problem. He was doing fantastic, showing how good he is, and we will wait for him.”

That said, the manager is still likely to be concerned by just how susceptible his team have been to conceding chances, with Nottingham Forest missing four big opportunities and hitting the woodwork last weekend.

The Blues got away with it against Forest, but Sunderland made them pay on Saturday, with the Black Cats emerging as 2-1 winners at Stamford Bridge, which means the hosts have fallen to ninth in the Premier League table.

As such, Maresca may need to bolster his backline if Chelsea are to transform into title contenders, and they are now looking to sign Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano, who is facing an uncertain future at the Allianz Arena.

That is according to a report from CF Bayern, which states the west Londoners want to sign Upamecano in 2026, at which point his contract with the German club will have expired, having been unable to agree a new deal.

Chelsea now join race to sign "hugely impressive" £70m Champions League forward

A new forward has emerged as a target for the Blues.

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With the Blues potentially looking to offload ‘bomb squad’ member Axel Disasi, a new centre-back could be brought in to replace him, and the Bayern defender has been identified as a target, although there could be competition from Real Madrid.

"Outstanding" Upamecano could be exactly what Maresca needs

Jamie Carragher has made it clear just how much he disagrees with BlueCo’s recruitment policy of signing young players, saying: “Chelsea should be title contenders and considered Champions League challengers this season. Instead, their hierarchy seems content to be praised for being the smartest recruiters in the business – the world’s richest development club.”

In fairness, while Chelsea did win the Club World Cup in the summer, the model is yet to translate to success in the Premier League, and more experienced players are arguably needed if they are to become title contenders.

As such, the “outstanding” France international, as lauded by Joshua Kimmich, could be exactly what they need, given that he is experienced at the top level, winning 11 major trophies throughout his career, and the 27-year-old’s passing ability indicates he could be an ideal fit in a Maresca system.

Statistic

Average per 90 (past year)

Passes attempted

89.32 (99th percentile)

Pass completion %

93.4% (96th percentile)

Progressive passes

6.39 (95th percentile)

The £168k-a-week star’s potential availability on a free transfer is an added bonus for Chelsea, who clearly need greater strength in depth at the back, given that 19-year-old Josh Acheampong has emerged as a regular starter.

تحددت المنتخبات المتأهلة إلى دورالـ32 من بطولة كأس العالم تحت 17 عامًا، والمقامة في قطر، إذ نجح منتخب مصر في تخطي دور المجموعات.

وتأهل متصدر ووصيف كل منتخب بدور المجموعات الـ12، إضافة إلى أفضل 8 من أصحاب المركز الثالث، إلى الدور الـ32 من كأس العالم تحت 17 عاما.

وحسم منتخب مصر للناشئين تأهله إلى دور الـ32 من بطولة كأس العالم تحت 17 عامًا، ضمن أفضل 8 منتخبات احتلت المركز الثالث في المجموعات الـ12.

طالع|المنتخبات المتأهلة إلى دور الـ32 من كأس العالم تحت 17 عامًا

منتخب مصر كان قد حقق الفوز في لقاء الجولة الأولى على هايتي بنتيجة 4-1، وتعادل في مباراة الجولة الثانية مع فنزويلا 1-1، قبل أن يخسر من إنجلترا 0-3.

واحتل منتخب مصر المركز الثالث بالمجموعة الخامسة من كأس العالم للناشئين تحت 17 عامًا، برصيد 4 نقاط، من فوز وتعادل وخسارة.

وودع منتخب السعودية تحت 17 عاما، البطولة من دور المجموعات بعد الخسارة من مالي بهدفين دون رد، فيما تأهل منتخبان عربيان إلى جانب مصر، وهما تونس والمغرب. مواجهات دور الـ32 من بطولة كأس العالم تحت 17 عاما

1- مباراة الأرجنتين أمام المكسيك

2- مباراة البرتغال أمام بلجيكا

3- مباراة مصر أمام سويسرا

4- مباراة أيرلندا أمام كندا

5- مباراة المغرب أمام أمريكا

6- مباراة زامبيا أمام مالي

7- مباراة البرازيل أمام باراجواي

8- مباراة فرنسا أمام كولومبيا

9- مباراة تونس أمام النمسا

10- مباراة إنجلترا أمام كوريا الجنوبية

11- مباراة فنزويلا أمام كوريا الشمالية

12- مباراة اليابان أمام جنوب إفريقيا

13- مباراة إيطاليا أمام التشيك

14- مباراة كرواتيا أمام أوزبكستان

15- مباراة السنغال أمام أوغندا

16- مباراة ألمانيا أمام بوركينا فاسو

In an early blow for the next Rangers manager, one Ibrox star has been handed an exit route to a major European club as soon as the January transfer window opens.

Rangers take key step in manager hunt

It’s been a busy week for Rangers. The Gers brought an end to Russell Martin’s tenure after his side were held to a 1-1 draw by Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership and the full focus has been on their next manager ever since.

A number of names have been mentioned, including Hearts boss Derek McInnes, but Steven Gerrard has remained the favourite. Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, positive talks have been held with the Liverpool legend about a return to Ibrox for the first time since he left for Aston Villa in 2021.

If Rio Ferdinand’s verdict is anything to go by then Gerrard will be delighted to have received the call from the 49ers. The Manchester United legend, who recently interviewed his former rival, told talkSPORT: “I have to say when I interviewed him, he left me in no uncertain terms that he wants to be a manager and he’s got full confidence in doing that.

“He’s itching to get back in now. He never said this to me, but I personally think just the energy that I felt in that room, that if Rangers came calling he’d go or at least have that conversation.”

That said, as excited as he may be to potentially step back into the Ibrox technical area, there’s no doubt that Gerrard will have quite the task on his hands if he takes the job, especially if one player decides to leave.

Besiktas ready to offer Raskin Rangers exit route

As reported by Turkish outlet Aspor and relayed by Sport Witness, Besiktas are now ready to sign Nicolas Raskin as soon as Gerrard potentially arrives. The Belgian rarely saw eye-to-eye with Russell Martin and failed to get his move in the summer, but could now get his way when the winter window arrives.

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What sums up the relationship that Raskin had with Martin are the words of his father, who said that the former Rangers boss has an “oversized ego” in a scathing review earlier this season.

Those at Ibrox will hope that the start of a new era will change Raskin’s mind. There’s no doubt that the midfielder has the quality to play an important part in Scotland, having been dubbed “clever” by former Rangers manager Neil McCann last month.

The defending champions have lost five of their eight matches and have been left playing catch up in the race to the playoffs

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Finch: ‘A horrible batting display by KKR’

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane has “no complaints” with the bowlers and said that his faltering batting unit was the reason behind their fifth defeat in eight games. KKR mentor Dwayne Bravo went a step further and said the defending champions have “lost confidence.”After KKR elected to bowl, Gujarat Titans (GT) notched up 198 for 3. In reply, KKR were blown away, succumbing to a 39-run loss after finishing on 159 for 8.”I thought 199 was chasable, I thought we came back into the game really well with the ball,” Rahane told the host broadcaster after the game. “When you are chasing 199, you expect a good opening start with the batters, that’s what we are struggling [with] throughout this tournament. We bowled really well, we faltered with the batting, but we need to learn as quickly as possible and then keep going.”Related

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Bravo echoed those words in the press conference when responding to a question about Andre Russell’s returns (55 runs in six innings at a strike rate of 119.56) in IPL 2025. “We as a team didn’t bat properly. That’s just the reality. Russell isn’t the only one struggling right now. We need to keep the players mentally focused but IPL is that kind of tournament that when you don’t start well, batsmen go into a period where they’ve lost confidence. That’s what’s happening at the moment.””When Russell walks in to bat every time, the run rate is at 14-15. The work needs to be done at the top so that he has a chance to finish the game like he’s accustomed to at KKR. He’s been out to legspinners a few times but that’s not a concern. We just need to bat better so he can finish games.”1:43

Finch: Venkatesh Iyer’s lack of intent was mesmerising

KKR’s issues start right at the top. In eight games, none of their three opening partnerships have clicked regularly. Monday’s new pair in Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sunil Narine also lasted only five balls. Their openers have the worst batting average this season (19.00) and Rahane said that was one area they’ve been lagging behind in.”When you are chasing a big target, you expect a good start with your opening batters; that’s what we are looking to get better as a batting unit,” he said. “No complaints with our bowlers, I thought bowlers are doing a really good job. Game by game, they are improving a lot.”We know these conditions really well, [but] we need to bat properly, we need to bat well in the middle overs, that’s what we are struggling [with] as a batting unit.”Barring Rahane’s 36-ball 50, none of the KKR batters really stood up. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, their only other in-form batter, came in at No. 9 as an impact player, with Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Russell and Moeen Ali all pushed up ahead of him. Raghuvanshi dazzled with a few good shots but the game was all but done by then. Bravo said the batting order changes were a result of KKR chasing a left-right combination to tackle Rashid Khan and Sai Kishore.”We tried to create a left-right combination, we are a team that is blessed with quality left- and right-handers in our top order. So we tried to use that to the best of our ability, especially against a team of quality spinners. Unfortunately, Angkrish had to keep slipping down the order,” Bravo said. “When you’re chasing 200, you’re trying to maximise as much as possible and try to get in the guys who have the ability to really hit the ball in the middle.”But again, our batters are low on confidence. Normally, runs bring confidence, form brings confidence and now it’s time to be honest. The batters don’t have confidence at the moment, but the guys are preparing and practising. They are not sitting back and missing practice. We cannot fault their effort, it’s just not working out at the moment.”Rahane backed his team to come good in the next few games. “This format is always about being brave, whatever has happened in the past, you cannot think too much about it. You need to learn from your mistakes,” he said.”If you think about getting out, you will get out as a batsman. If you think about getting runs, scoring or hitting a boundary or a six, I think it’s always about that. I am sure our batters are thinking about it, it’s just a matter of time, I feel.”

يستعد فريق برشلونة لمباراة الكلاسيكو أمام ريال مدريد في بطولة الدوري الإسباني، في ظل وجود بعض الغيابات وسط كتيبة المدرب هانز فليك، وشكوك حول جاهزية بعض اللاعبين.

ويحل برشلونة ضيفًا على ريال مدريد يوم الأحد المقبل، في إطار مباريات الجولة العاشرة للدوري الإسباني، وتقام المباراة على ملعب “سانتياجو برنابيو”.

وخاض برشلونة مباراة أمس الثلاثاء في الجولة الثالثة لمرحلة الدوري ببطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا، حقق خلالها فوزًا كبيرًا بنتيجة 6-1.

وكشفت صحيفة “ماركا” الإسبانية، عن موقف الثنائي خوان جارسيا وداني أولمو من المشاركة مع برشلونة أمام ريال مدريد في لقاء الكلاسيكو المرتقب.

ويوضح التقرير أنه من غير المرجح أن يتمكن خوان جارسيا وأولمو من اللعب في مباراة برشلونة وريال مدريد، حيث إن حارس المرمى مستبعد تمامًا بعد جراحة الغضروف المفصلي التي خضع لها في 27 سبتمبر الماضي.

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والحد الأدنى لفترة تعافي خوان جارسيا هي أربعة أسابيع، والتي تنتهي يوم الجمعة، ولكن لن يخاطر برشلونة بمشاركته خوفًا من حدوث أي انتكاسة، لأنه يحتاج إلى بضعة أيام أخرى للتعافي بشكل جيد، وسيكون تشيزني هو حارس مرمى برشلونة أمام ريال مدريد.

وبالنسبة لداني أولمو لم يُستبعد تمامًا، لكن فرص مشاركته ضئيلة، وسيتعين خضوعه لفحوصات لتحديد مدى قدرته على المشاركة، لكن لن يُخاطر فليك أو يُجبره على اللعب ضد ريال مدريد.

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Encaminhado com o Vasco, Ramón Díaz chegou a acertar com o Botafogo em 2020, mas sequer estreou pelo clube. O argentino foi afastado por conta de um problema de saúde.

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Foi contrato em novembro de 2020 com a função de tirar o time da zona de rebaixamento na época. Embora tenha sido apresentado e tenha dado entrevista, não ficou nem um mês na equipe carioca. Isso porque enfrentou um problema de saúde, onde precisou passar por uma cirurgia para a retirada de um tumor benigno na tireoide.

Ramón Díaz tinha assumido o Botafogo depois da demissão de Bruno Lazaroni, que ficou somente 27 dias no cargo. Neste meio tempo, antes de Ramón ser contratado, o preparador de goleiro Flavio Tenius treinou a equipe até a chegada do argentino.

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Nessa passagem, seu filho e auxiliar técnico Emiliano Díaz chegou a treinar e conduzir o Botafogo por três jogos. Nestas três partidas, sofreu três derrotas. A expectativa era que Ramón Díaz retornasse um mês depois, mas o Botafogo não quis esperar por conta da eminência do rebaixamento.

Quando Emiliano deixou o cargo, enquanto seu pai se recuperava de cirurgia, o Botafogo somava somente 20 pontos na tabela do Campeonato Brasileiro. Na época, Eduardo Barroca foi anunciado, mas não impediu o rebaixamento da equipe naquele ano.

Após a recusa de Gustavo Alfaro, o Vasco encaminhou a contratação do técnico Ramón Díaz, de 63 anos, segundo informação do jornalista César Luis Merlo e confirmada pelo Lance!. Há grande expectativa pela chegada do argentino no Brasil nas próximas horas para assinar contrato e começar a trabalhar com o elenco. 

Hobart Hurricanes overcame the late withdrawal of captain Nathan Ellis to hand Sydney Sixers their first BBL loss of the season.Ellis pulled out from Wednesday afternoon’s game at Ninja Stadium with illness, but his bowling team-mates stood up against the table-topping Sixers.Hurricanes posted 161 for 6 and bowled out Sydney for 111 in 19.3 overs to jump to fourth on the ladder with a third win in a row. Chris Jordan picked up 3 for 22, including the big wickets of James Vince early and noted finisher Jordan Silk in the middle overs. He was assisted by fellow import Waqar Salamkheil, who took 2 for 22 with his left-arm wristspin and bowled Kurtis Patterson with one that turned the other way.Allrounder Nikhil Chaudhary was impressive, top-scoring with 42 from 31 deliveries and picking up 1 for 15 with the ball.Sixers, who stay in first place on the ladder, had won four from four prior to the match, while Hurricanes are on the rise after being flogged by Melbourne Renegades in their opening game.Earlier, evergreen Sixers quick Jackson Bird took career-best T20 figures of 4 for 16 on familiar turf in Hobart after his side won the toss and elected to bowl.Jackson Bird returned 4 for 16 but there wasn’t a lot of heroics from the other Sixers bowlers•Getty Images

Bird, the 38-year-old who played for Tasmania for more than a decade, removed big-hitters Matthew Wade, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott and Tim David.Opener Mitchell Owen got Hurricanes off to a brisk start with 33 from 17 balls but couldn’t go on.Returning from a calf injury, Wade was scratchy in a 16-ball 15 and became Bird’s first victim off a nifty caught and bowled. Bird then had West Indian Hope caught behind two balls later as Hurricanes lost three wickets within ten runs.McDermott (34 from 25) came to life in the power surge, hitting 20 off one Hayden Kerr over, but he was undone by Bird, who also returned late to get rid of David via a top edge.Sixers’ chase had a bright spark early when English opener Vince launched a Billy Stanlake delivery over the hill. But they wobbled to 28 for 3 inside the first five overs and couldn’t stem the flow of wickets.Hurricanes spinner Peter Hatzoglou, who replaced Ellis and played his first game of the season, finished with 1 for 15.

The New York Red Bulls confirm 16-year-old Colombian prospect Eder Smic Valencia has died in a car accident just days before a trial with the club.

• Teenage starlet killed in car crash
• Was due for trial with New York Red Bulls
• Also part of Colombia's youth ranks

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• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Smic Valencia tragically died in a car crash in Colombia while on holiday, as reports. The accident occurred just days before he was due for a trial with the New York Red Bulls II. The teenager had previously played as a guest for the club's Under-16 side and had been tipped to join Colombia’s Under-17 national team for the 2026 South American Championship.

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• ACADEMY CLUB ANNOUNCES TRAGIC NEWS

  Smic Valencia's club Academia Alemana Popayán announced the news and paid tribute to the 16-year-old in a statement: "It is with deep sorrow that we report the passing of our player Éder Smic Valencia Ambuila (2009) in a car accident while on vacation in Guachené. We, along with his family, will honor his memory at the AAFP. He will forever be in our hearts."

• NEW YORK RED BULLS ISSUE STATEMENT

  The New York Red Bulls posted on X: "Our thoughts are with all of Éder’s family, friends and teammates. Rest in peace."

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  Smi Valencia's father, Eder, has spoken of the family's sadness at his son's passing. He told : "He had achieved nearly 80% of his goals. He was a top scorer for every team he played for, was on the Colombian national team, and was about to travel to North America. It’s very sad that my son lost his life in a car accident at 16."

Derby County have made a seven-figure offer to sign a versatile new player for John Eustace and the Rams have received a response.

Derby’s summer signings so far as Brewster arrives

It has been a productive summer transfer window for those at Pride Park so far ahead of the new Championship campaign. Eight new signings have been made, with former Sheffield United forward Rhian Brewster the latest to arrive.

Derby summer signings

From

Fee

Patrick Agyemang

Charlotte

£5.8m

Carlton Morris

Luton

Undisclosed

Andreas Weimann

Blackburn

Free

Danny Batth

Blackburn

Free

Rhian Brewster

Sheffield Utd

Free

Richard O’Donnell

Blackpool

Free

Owen Beck

Liverpool

Loan

David Ozoh

Crystal Palace

Loan

The forward left the Blades following the expiry of his contract this summer and has chosen Derby as his next move. Talking after signing, Brewster revealed his excitement to get started.

The striker joins Patrick Agyemang, Andreas Weimann, Danny Batth, Richard O’Donnell, Carlton Morris, Owen Beck and David Ozoh ahead of Eustace’s first full season in charge, and Derby don’t look to be showing any signs of stopping.

Derby make £1m+ bid to sign Sunderland player

According to reports from The Daily Record, relayed by EFL Analysis, Derby County have made a bid worth £1.2m to sign Sunderland midfielder Nectarios Triantis.

However, Sunderland have actually turned down Derby’s offer for Triantis, who is under contract with the Black Cats until 2027.

The Australian has spent the last 18 months on loan at Scottish Premiership side Hibernian and appears to be surplus to requirements at the Stadium of Light.

Hibernian actually wanted to keep Triantis at Easter Road, with manager David Gray praising the player for his “fantastic season”.

“He is another one who had a fantastic season. You seen how much he improved last year, playing week-in, week out. His parent club have just got promoted to the Premier League and their are conversations going on. Clearly he was a big part of what we done last year and it is a position that we are going to need to fill.”

A versatile player capable of playing as a holding midfielder or centre-back, the 6 foot 2 Aussie is valued at a career-high €1m by Transfermarkt, and it’ll be interesting to see if Derby go back in with an improved bid.

In what would be their signing of the summer so far, Everton have reportedly launched an opening offer to welcome a midfield star ahead of Premier League rivals.

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After already signing Thierno Barry and Mark Travers whilst also welcoming Carlos Alcaraz on a permanent deal following a successful loan spell, Everton have now reportedly turned towards fresh targets. The Friedkin Group, clearly out to make a statement in their first summer at the helm, have also reportedly set their sights on the likes of Samuel Lino from Atletico Madrid and Aston Villa’s Jacob Ramsey.

Ramsey would particularly be one to watch if he arrived at The Hill Dickinson Stadium ahead of next season, but it remains to be seen whether Everton can win the race for his signature. Despite his clear talent, the midfielder is likely to be an affordable option amid Aston Villa’s PSR problems – allowing the Toffees to come swooping in.

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Going forward, Ramsey would be a particular upgrade on James Garner in the middle of David Moyes’ side. At just 24 years old too, the Aston Villa man is about to enter his prime years, making now the best time to move in for his signature.

That said, it’s not just Ramsey that the Toffees have set their sights on. Midfield seems to be the area of focus currently and names such as Tomas Soucek has also been mentioned as a result.

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Reports have even gone as far as to suggest that Everton are set to submit an imminent £12m bid to sign the West Ham United star and hand Moyes a reunion with the midfielder.

The same, meanwhile, can be said about another transfer target, with Everton now reportedly launching their opening offer for his signature.

Everton launch first Douglas Luiz offer

According to TeamTalk, Everton have launched an opening offer to sign Douglas Luiz from Juventus in a loan-to-buy deal. The Brazilian is reportedly open to a return to the Premier League just one year on from his decision to swap Aston Villa for Turin. And as Juventus look to show him the door, it’s the Toffees who are primed to take full advantage.

The midfielder would be an impressive coup, given his Premier League experience and reports that former club Aston Villa are interested in a swift reunion this summer.

Juventus are reportedly hoping for a package worth €35m (£30m) for Luiz this summer, but it remains to be seen whether Everton’s opening offer has reached that price.

Even after struggling in Serie A though, there’s no doubt that the Brazilian would be worth splashing out on. Aston Villa sporting director, Monchi, has been one of many to share praise for Luiz in recent years – telling reporters last season: “He’s playing less than we all expected, but we’re talking about a strong player.”