West Ham Lining Up Deal For £30k-p/w "Excellent Finisher"

West Ham United are plotting a move to bring Flamengo striker Pedro to the Premier League this summer, according to reports.

What's the latest on Pedro's future?

David Moyes signed Danny Ings from Aston Villa in January, but his other options at centre-forward are Michail Antonio and Gianluca Scamacca, who are both facing uncertain futures.

Irons veteran Antonio reportedly admitted to one of his close friends during the final days of the previous window that he could have been on the move, while the latter is a player who the club are open to offers for, with the Italian having failed to impress during his debut season, so reinforcements could well be needed at the end of the campaign.

Brazil international Pedro only joined Flamengo permanently in January 2021 and his contract isn’t set to expire until the end of 2027, but having scored 14 goals and provided three assists in 15 appearances this season, as per Transfermarkt, he has reportedly caught the eye at the London Stadium.

According to Football Insider, West Ham are set to “line up” a deal for Pedro should they avoid relegation from the Premier League. The E20 side have recognised the 25-year-old’s prolific form which has been “brought to the attention” of several unnamed clubs in the English top flight. The Irons will “keep tabs” on their target for the remainder of the current campaign as they look to secure a new forward ahead of the forthcoming season.

Flamengo striker Pedro.

Would Pedro be a good signing for West Ham?

West Ham won’t yet know what their budget will be for the summer, as that will likely ride on whether they still have their top-flight status intact, but should they be able to afford Pedro, it would be a massive coup if they manage to secure his services, as he has been hailed an “excellent finisher” by BBC commentator Guy Mowbray.

The Adidas-sponsored striker has posted an impressive 103 goal contributions (81 goals and 22 assists) in 170 Flamengo appearances where the £30k-per-week ace, among strikers at a similar level, currently ranks in the top percentile in various goalscoring departments, as well as in the 95th percentile for shots, via FBref.

The Rio de Janeiro native also knows what it takes to be successful having secured five trophies at his current club, whilst being individually recognised for his efforts having been named the top goalscorer at the FIFA Club World Cup for 2022/23, so this is arguably a no-brainer of a deal to complete should the opportunity arise for the Hammers.

محمد بسام: هدفنا العودة من السوبر بميدالية تعوض الخروج أمام الأهلي

تحدث محمد بسام حارس مرمى سيراميكا كليوباترا عن مباراة بيراميدز، في السوبر المصري للأندية الأبطال المقرر إقامتها غدًا.

المباراة تقام لتحديد المركز الثالث في بطولة السوبر المصري بشكله الجديد المقام في الإمارات.

محمد بسام: كنا الأقرب للفوز من الأهلي.. ولن أتحدث عن التحكيم

وقال بسام في المؤتمر الصحفي الذي يسبق المباراة: “بالتأكيد هي مباراة ليست سهلة على الفريقين ولكن هدفنا الفوز”.

وأضاف: “نطمح في العودة بميدالية تعوض خروجنا من نصف النهائي، وشعور ضياع الهدف الأكبر وحصد اللقب”.

واستكمل: “نمتلك لاعبين ذوي خبرات ويشعرون بالمسؤولية ولديهم إحساس بأنه لا يليق أن نعود بلا شيء”.

وأتم: “ولكن هذا سيتوقف على مدى إصرارنا وجهدنا، ونتمنى أن نستطيع الفوز، ونثق في أنفسنا ونحن في قمة تركيزنا”.

وكان فريق سيراميكا كليوباترا قد خسر مباراة نصف النهائي على يد الأهلي بهدف دون رد.

وفي الوقت ذاته فقد فريق بيراميدز بطاقة الصعود إلى نهائي بطولة كأس السوبر بخسارة أمام مودرن فيوتشر.

Celtic Can’t Lose ‘Meticulous’ £12k-p/w Star

With the summer transfer window now looming, Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou will no doubt be fearing that there will be significant interest in his key Parkhead figures, with the club's rampant form having seemingly brought with it some unwanted attention.

Among those who could well be of interest to clubs across Europe is midfield maestro, Matt O'Riley, with transfer guru Fabrizio Romano having revealed that clubs in the Bundesliga and the Premier League are keeping tabs on his progress.

While the respected insider has suggested that the 22-year-old is currently "happy" in Glasgow – having arrived from MK Dons back in January 2022 – journalist Dean Jones has suggested that the Denmark U21 international "could leave" the club this summer.

The one-time Fulham ace – who bagged a brace in the weekend win over Kilmarnock – was previously said to be attracting interest prior to the start of the campaign, with the Scottish champions reportedly having been keen to demand a fee of around £20m for any potential sale.

With the youngster having only been at the club for just over a year it would represent a real blow to see him move on so swiftly, with the 6 foot 2 "magician" – as per talent scout Jacek Kulig – having again been integral in the club's title charge this term.

It would, however, perhaps be of greater concern for Postecoglou and co to lose O'Riley's midfield colleague, Reo Hatate, with the Japanese international having also been linked with a move away ahead of next season, amid interest from Brighton and Hove Albion.

Will Hatate leave Celtic this summer?

For all the brilliance of O'Riley's time in Scotland to date, it is arguably Hatate who has been the "best signing" of Postecoglou's tenure, according to pundit Frank McAvennie.

The 25-year-old – who joined from Kawasaki Frontale in the same month as his young teammate – has been truly "outstanding" over the past year or so, according to ex-Bhoys star Chris Sutton, having pulled the strings in the centre of the park so impressively.

While currently sidelined with injury, the £12k-per-week man – who has also been hailed as "meticulous" by Sutton – had been a shining light prior to that recent blow, providing eight goals and nine assists in 38 games across all fronts.

Celtic midfielders Reo Hatate and Matt O'Riley

Hailed as the "best player in Scotland" earlier this season by journalist Ryan McGinlay, Hatate was particularly impressive in the League Cup final triumph back in February, having been "head and shoulders above the rest" on the day, according to pundit Mark Wilson.

A midfield machine who is simply "everywhere", in the words of former Scotland international Alan Hutton, the diminutive gem does appear almost irreplaceable due to his quality both in and out of possession.

For Postecoglou to lose a man who has been the "best of the bunch" with regard to signings made under the Greek-Aussie, according to McAvennie, would be a significant setback – even more so than the possible loss of O'Riley.

ريكاردو فورموسينيو: أعرف الأهلي جيدًا.. ولدينا استراتيجية سنعتمد عليها أمامهم

شدد ريكاردو فورموسينيو، المدير الفني لفريق مودرن فيوتشر، على صعوبة مواجهة الأهلي، في نهائي بطولة كأس السوبر المصري للأبطال، مُشيرًا إلى أن لاعبيه يستطيعون مواجهة المارد الأحمر.

ومن المقرر أن يلتقي الأهلي مع فيوتشر، غدًا الخميس، على ملعب “محمد بن زايد” في العاصمة الإماراتية أبو ظبي، في تمام السابعة مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة.

وقال ريكاردو خلال المؤتمر الصحفي قبل المباراة: “مواجهة الاهلي صعبة، نواجه فريقًا كان يخوض مباريات بكأس العالم للأندية منذ أيام، فريق لديه أفضل اللاعبين في مصر، نحترمهم كثيرًا، ولكن نؤمن أننا نستطيع مواجهتهم”.

طالع أيضًا | باتشيكو: لم أقصد إهانة الإعلام المصري.. ويُفسر عدم الدفع بـ إكرامي أمام فيوتشر

وبسؤاله عن طريقة اللعب الدفاعية، أجاب: “لا نعتمد اللعب بطريقة معينة، في حالة امتلاكنا للكرة نهاجم، والعكس، لدينا استراتيجية سوف نعتمد عليها أمام الأهلي”.

وعن الإصابات التي يُعاني منها الفريق، قال: “أحاول إيجاد الحلول ولا أبحث عن المشكلات، المتاحين سوف نعتمد عليهم في المباراة”.

واختتم حديثه مؤكدًا على أنه يعرف الأهلي جيدًا، وأن المباراة لن تكون سهلة على فريقه، ولكنه يبحث عن الفوز، مُشيرًا إلى أن محمود جنش حارس مرمى مودرن فيوتشر، من أفضل اللاعبين الذين دربهم.

Moyes Must Drop £70k-p/w West Ham Dud vs Gent

West Ham tackle Gent in the second leg of their Europa Conference League quarter-final at the London Stadium, with the tie finely poised after a mouth-watering 1-1 draw when they last clashed.

Understandably, for the match in Belgium last week, David Moyes named a much-changed line up as he attempts to balance the club’s European excursion and bid for top-flight survival.

However, the Hammers were perhaps fortunate to escape the Ghlemco Arena without a loss, as the home side absolutely peppered the West Ham goal. Gent had a mammoth 20 shots, in comparison to Moyes’ side’s disappointing two.

The Scottish boss will be keen to avoid a similar repeat tonight, especially in front of their adoring home support. One player who managed a rare start in the previous tie, but produced an anonymous performance was Manuel Lanzini.

Manuel-Lanzini-in-action-for-West-Ham

Should West Ham drop Lanzini vs Gent?

The 30-year-old has endured a troubled and unproductive campaign, only starting two games outside the Conference League. During the early stages of the competition, albeit against weaker opposition, the Argentine was a regular starter and registered three goal contributions.

But, against a pacey and problematic Gent side last week, he failed to forge any long-lasting impact, and it would be a perplexing decision to start the midfielder in this pivotal encounter.

In the aforementioned match, the attacker started to rest Said Benrahma, but he failed to repay the faith that was shown in him. He failed to record any key passes, accurate crosses, shots on target and only had one successful dribble, as per Sofascore.

The £70k-per-week ace was then hooked after 61 minutes as he was unable to stamp meaningful authority upon proceedings or halt the Belgian onslaught.

The playmaker has previously been described as “non-existent” by Hammers journalist Alan Rzepa, and his season has unravelled into a hugely disappointing and non-impactful few months.

Throughout the campaign, Moyes has barely shown any faith in the former River Plate maestro, who has only started one Premier League game and been an unused substitute on 23 occasions, which included the recent 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

This is a pretty damning condemnation of his manager’s lack of trust when he doesn’t see Lanzini as someone who can help reverse West Ham’s horrendous domestic goal-scoring form that has only seen them score 29 times in 30 league games.

Earlier in this competition, it was an endearing sentiment for Moyes to start the man, who has been at the Irons since 2016, but the former Manchester United boss must find his ruthless self and ditch the Lanzini for this must-win game.

تشكيل برشلونة المتوقع أمام بارباسترو اليوم في كأس ملك إسبانيا

يبدأ فريق برشلونة رحلة جديدة في كأس ملك إسبانيا،حيث يسافر لمواجهة بارباسترو في دور الـ 32.

وبدأ برشلونة عام 2024 بفوز صعب على لاس بالماس في الدوري الإسباني، ويسعى لفوز جديد في مسابقة أخرى حين يلاقي بارباسترو.

طالع موعد والقناة الناقلة لمباراة برشلونة وبارباسترو اليوم في كأس ملك إسبانيا.. والمعلق

فريق بارباسترو من الدرجة الرابعة وسيبذل كل ما في وسعه لتحقيق مفاجأة أمام برشلونة المرشح للفوز.

وأشار تشافي في مؤتمره الصحفي إلى أنه سيمنح الفرص لعدد من اللاعبين الذين لا يشاركون بشكل أساسي، ومن المتوقع أن يجري تغييرات كبيرة في التشكيل. تشكيل برشلونة المتوقع أمام بارباسترو

حراسة المرمى: بينا.

خط الدفاع: فورت، كوندي، كريستينسن، بالدي.

خط الوسط: فيرمين لوبيز، روميو، كاسادو.

خط الهجوم: روكي، فيليكس، فيران توريس

ويمكنكم مطالعة مواعيد ونتائج جميع المباريات لحظة بلحظة عبر مركز المباريات من هنا.

Aston Villa: £55k-p/w Maestro Starred vs Fulham

Aston Villa moved up to fifth place in the Premier League as they eased to a 1-0 win against fellow European hopefuls Fulham at Villa Park on Tuesday night.

What happened in Villa against Fulham?

Unai Emery's side were looking to get back to winning ways on Tuesday having dropped points away at Brentford last weekend, and they were able to do just that with a fairly composed victory over a Fulham side who were seriously lacking in attack, as Aleksandar Mitrovic continues his suspension.

Marco Silva's side did come extremely close to opening the scoring in the first few minutes when Andreas Pereira's acrobatic effort drifted just wide of Emiliano Martinez's post, but this was the closest the visitors would come at Villa Park.

Tyrone Mings was the man to break the deadlock in the first half when he headed in John McGinn's corner, and that would prove to be the only goal of the game on a surprisingly quiet night in the Midlands.

The in-form Ollie Watkins looked a constant threat throughout and came close with a couple of efforts but Mings' goal was enough to seal another vital three points.

While the England centre-back will take the plaudits after his goal and his role in Villa's clean sheet, it was arguably McGinn who was Emery's best performer against the Cottagers.

How did McGinn play against Fulham?

As per Sofascore, the former Hearts midfielder would earn an impressive 7.6/10 rating for his performance on Tuesday, which was the best of any player to feature in the game from both sides.

As well as notching the assist, the 28-year-old managed an impressive three key passes, completing 16/18 on the night with a solid success rate of 89%.

Considering the £55k-per-week earner has averaged just 0.6 key passes per game with an 81.6% pass average in the Premier League so far this season, it is clear that he raised his game from a passing perspective last night.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery watches on from the sideline as his side beat Newcastle United.

The Scotland international looks to have rediscovered his best form in his new role as a right-winger in Emery's side and was a constant menace to Fulham's defence, as he completed two dribbles and was fouled a remarkable six times; again an increase on his average of 1.2 and 1.7 times per game so far this term.

McGinn also contributed two clearances, two crosses and two shots in what was a superb all-round display on Tuesday, which saw him labelled as the "Flying Scotsman" on Twitter by journalist Statman Dave.

Therefore, it is arguably the Villa midfielder who deserves the credit after another impressive display, with his upturn in form no doubt a big factor in Emery's side's push for a top-four finish.

Aston Villa Boss Emery Has Completed "Remarkable Turnaround"

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has done an 'unbelievable' job at Villa Park as his side go into the business end of the season with a shot at continental qualification, according to journalist Pete O'Rourke.

What's the latest news involving Unai Emery and Aston Villa?

Aston Villa sit seventh in the Premier League standings on 54 points with four matches left to play, with only goal difference separating them from Tottenham Hotspur in sixth position.

Since arriving at Villa Park to take over from Steven Gerrard last October, the 51-year-old Spaniard has taken 42 points from 21 fixtures in the English top flight, winning 13, drawing three and losing five of his encounters in charge, working out at a points total of roughly two per game, as per Transfermarkt.

Last weekend, the Villans suffered their first defeat since February at Old Trafford in an unfortunate 1-0 defeat to Manchester United, bringing to an end a ten-match unbeaten run, as per Sky Sports.

As per the official Aston Villa website, Emery spoke of his desire to see his team bounce back following the loss to the Red Devils, stating: “I think today we can be bitterly disappointed but, overall, we have to analyse everything, in the way we are now. Adding the new step ahead we have in front, facing the possibility to play for a European place. We are going to think and analyse the next match against Wolves on Saturday because we have in front a new opportunity.”

Speaking to Football FanCast, journalist O'Rourke believes that appointing Emery is the best decision Aston Villa majority owners NSWE have made since taking control of the club.

When asked about their decision to bring Emery into the club has been their most notable, O'Rourke told FFC: "It's hard not to argue with that assessment; he's been unbelievable. I think, since he's taken over, Villa are only second to Arsenal in the amount of points won in the Premier League. Remarkable turnaround, they were in a relegation fight when he took over, but he's transformed things since replacing Steven Gerrard."

How far can Aston Villa go under the stewardship of Unai Emery?

Emery is the sort of manager who takes things a game at a time. However, he'll certainly be encouraged by the strides his Aston Villa side have made and where that could lead them in the coming months.

For now, at least, securing some sort of European access for 2023/24 has to be their main goal, whether that be in the form of the Europa League or Europa Conference League.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery on the touchline in the Villans' 1-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Premier League.

Then their focus will likely move on to scouting potential summer recruits, who will likely be enthused by the prospect of competing in continental competition next term.

Nevertheless, this feat can only be achieved if Villa continue to perform under Emery over their next four fixtures, which is something the Spaniard will be doing everything he can to try and ensure his side finish this campaign with a flourish.

فيديو | الهداف التاريخي.. جريزمان يسجل هدف تعادل أتلتيكو مدريد الثاني أمام ريال مدريد

تمكن فريق أتلتيكو مدريد من إدراك التعادل أمام ريال مدريد خلال المباراة الجارية الآن بين الفريقين بكأس السوبر الإسباني.

ويلتقي ريال مدريد وأتلتيكو مدريد، في إطار مباريات كأس السوبر الإسباني، وتستضيف المملكة العربية السعودية المباراة بين الفريقين.

ونجح أنطوان جريزمان في تسجيل هدف التعادل لأتلتيكو مدريد، من تسديدة رائعة بالدقيقة 37.

وأصبح جريزمان الهداف التاريخي لفريق أتلتيكو مدريد، برصيد 174 هدفًا.

وكان أتلتيكو مدريد تقدم بهدف أول في الدقيقة السادسة عن طريق ماريو هيرموسو، وتعادل روديجر لريال مدريد، ثم أضاف ميندي هدفًا ثانيًا لريال مدريد.

ويمكنك متابعة التغطية المباشرة لمباراة ريال مدريد وأتلتيكو مدريد بالفيديو من خلال الرابط. هدف جريزمان في مباراة ريال مدريد وأتلتيكو مدريد

رسميًا.. مانشستر يونايتد يعلن تعاقده مع عمر برادة بعد رحيله عن السيتي

أعلن نادي مانشستر يونايتد، في بيان رسمي منذ قليل، التعاقد مع عمر برادة في منصب الرئيس التنفيذي بعد رحيله عن مانشستر سيتي.

كان مانشستر سيتي قد أعلن، يوم السبت، رحيل عمر برادة عن منصبه كرئيس تنفيذي للنادي، وظهرت تقارير تفيد بأنه سينضم إلى مانشستر يونايتد.

وأكد مانشستر يونايتد بشكل رسمي الاستعانة بخدمات عمر برادة، حيث قال النادي: “نحن مصممون على وضع كرة القدم والأداء على أرض الملعب كأساس كل ما نقوم به، ويمثل تعيين عمر الخطوة الأولى في هذه الرحلة”.

وأضاف النادي: “باعتباره أحد المديرين التنفيذيين الأكثر خبرة في كرة القدم الأوروبية، يتمتع عمر بثروة من الخبرة الكروية والتجارية، مع سجل حافل من القيادة الناجحة وشغف للمساعدة في قيادة التغيير”.

وواصل: “يشغل حاليًا منصب الرئيس التنفيذي لعمليات كرة القدم في مجموعة سيتي لكرة القدم حيث يشرف على 11 ناديًا في خمس قارات، وقبل ذلك، كان يشغل مناصب عليا في برشلونة”.

اقرأ أيضًا.. تين هاج يأمر لاعب مانشستر يونايتد بالتدرب منفردًا

وأردف: “طموحنا المعلن هو إعادة تأسيس مانشستر يونايتد كنادي فائز، ويسعدنا أن عمر سينضم إلينا للمساعدة في تحقيق هذا الهدف، حتى يتمكن مشجعو يونايتد مرة أخرى من رؤية العلم الأحمر يرفرف عاليًا في قمة كرة القدم الإنجليزية والأوروبية والعالمية”.

واختتم النادي: “سيتم تأكيد تاريخ بدء مسؤوليات عمر برادة في الوقت المناسب، وفي هذه الأثناء، سيستمر باتريك ستيوارت في منصب الرئيس التنفيذي المؤقت”.

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