Crystal Palace set sights on signing "incredible" £30m+ Premier League ace

da realbet: With just five days left to welcome crucial incomings, Crystal Palace have reportedly set their sights on a Premier League defender in a move that could see the Eagles spend the money gained from the sale of Joachim Andersen to Fulham.

Crystal Palace transfer news

da roleta: Amid two defeats in two games against Brentford and West Ham United, the last thing that Oliver Glasner and Palace needed was Andersen's exit. But Fulham came swooping in nonetheless and off the Dane went in a deal worth around a reported £30m. His exit could at least mean that Marc Guehi's future, for this season, remains at Selhurst Park despite a reported bid of £65m from Newcastle United.

Even with Guehi seemingly set to stay put, however, Palace may have plenty of work to do before the window slams shut, having been linked to the likes of Max Lacroix and Raheem Sterling in what could be one of the most surprising deals of the summer.

Before they potentially steal the headlines by landing the Premier League winner though, they've reportedly set their sights on another reinforcement. According to Alan Nixon on his Patreon via Molineux News, Crystal Palace are now eyeing a move to sign Rayn Ait-Nouri from Wolverhampton Wanderers, who value their defender at more than £30m.

The left-back was reportedly the subject of interest from Liverpool earlier in the window, but as we know, a move never materialised. Now, those at Selhurst Park could take full advantage to land competition for Tyrick Mitchell and perhaps even reportedly use Sam Johnstone in a player-plus-cash deal, given Wolves' interest in the goalkeeper.

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That said, a deal is likely to be a difficult one for Palace to seal ahead of deadline day, given that Wolves are direct rivals in the battle to avoid Premier League relegation and push towards the top half. What's more, the fact that the Midlands club already allowed left-back Hugo Bueno to leave on loan to Feyenoord this summer suggests that Ait-Nouri will not be up for sale.

"Incredible" Ait-Nouri would bring ideal versatility for Glasner

Of course, it's not just Mitchell that Ait-Nouri would compete with if Palace did manage to land his signature this summer. His ability to play left-midfield as well as in the number 10 role and on the right-hand side means that Glasner could yet get the chance to work with a player capable of making an impact all across his current side.

Alas, Wolves boss Gary O'Neil won't be too keen to lose his defender, having been full of praise for Ait-Nouri last season. O'Neil told the club's official website: “I’m enjoying working with Rayan, I think he’s an incredible talent, a great guy and he brings a real enthusiasm and life to the place. We can use him anywhere so, unfortunately, at the moment we have to because we don’t have many others.

“But he is talented enough when we roll him in and play him in midfield a few times and we played him as a right 10 in the second half today, and he’s come on loads – his work rate and everything about him."

Fulham table first offer for "powerful" star; they’ve already had an answer

After sealing a big-money deal to sign Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal, Fulham have reportedly tabled their first bid to sign a young forward and have already had their answer.

Fulham transfer news

The Cottagers stole the headlines last week when they confirmed the arrival of Smith Rowe from London rivals Arsenal. The Hale End graduate arrived for a reported £27m and didn't take long to impress, scoring on his unofficial debut in a friendly against Sevilla.

After a tumultuous spell of injuries brought his progress to a crashing halt, Smith Rowe will hope to finally turn his luck around and rediscover the form that springboarded him into Mikel Arteta's side in the first place.

The attacking midfielder told Fulham's official website: "I’m finally here, so I’m really happy for me and my family – it’s a good moment. I’m really excited, I just wanted to get here as quickly as possible so I could get going with my teammates.

“Listening to the project, speaking to the Manager, and seeing what players we have here already, I think it’s an exciting project for me, and definitely the perfect step for my career going forward.”

Now, the attacking midfielder could be handed a fresh forward to provide for. According to Sabah via Sport Witness, Fulham have tabled an offer worth €15m (£13m) for Semih Kilicsoy, but have already seen that bid knocked back by Besiktas.

The Cottagers are also reportedly joined in their interest by Premier League rivals Aston Villa, who submitted a bid worth €18m (£15m), only to suffer the same fate of rejection as Fulham. Whether both clubs go back into negotiations with improved offers remains to be seen.

"Powerful" Kilicsoy can partner Muniz

Emerging from the sidelines to become Fulham's player of the season last time out, Rodrigo Muniz will now be looking to simply pick up where he left off. And whilst the arrival of Smith Rowe will undoubtedly help the Brazilian do exactly that, a strike partner in the form of Kilicsoy has every chance of increasing Muniz's output even more.

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Still just 18 years old, Kilicsoy has become an important player already at Besiktas, hence their recent stance on selling their future star. After spending big on Smith Rowe, however, Fulham would be wise to do so once again for a striker who seems destined for the very top, perhaps stopping at Craven Cottage along the way.

Described as a "powerful forward with close control" by analyst Ben Mattinson, Kilicsoy could be left with the most important decision of his career so far to make this summer. If that decision does end in a move to the Premier League, then Fulham must hope that he chooses London over the Midlands and Aston Villa before the end of the transfer window.

Manchester United owners, Adani Group among 22 entities bidding for new IPL teams

Lancer Capital, whose principal is Avram Glazer, a member of the family that owns a majority stake at Manchester United football club, is one of the 22 business entities to have picked up bid documents for the two new IPL franchises. The details of the franchises are likely to be announced by the BCCI next week.Among the other notable potential bidders are Adani Group, the Ahmedabad-based infrastructure giants, the Sanjeev Goenka-owned business conglomerate RPSG, the Naveen Jindal-owned Jindal Steel, Torrent Pharma, Aurobindo Pharma, and Hindustan Times Media, along with a number of private equity companies.The bids will be opened at a walk-in event to be held in Dubai on October 25.The teams, which will be a part of the IPL from 2022, will have to be based in any two out of six Indian cities listed in the tender document listed by the BCCI: Ahmedabad, Cuttack, Dharamsala, Guwahati, Indore and Lucknow. While investors can bid for more than one city, they will eventually have to settle for one.A senior BCCI official said that based on how soon the technical evaluation of the successful bids are done, the board will determine whether to announce the two new franchises and the cities on the same day or later.According to the original timeline, the bids were meant to be opened on October 17, but it was delayed as the BCCI deferred the deadline to buy the tender twice – first October 10 and then October 20 – citing wide interest from potential bidders.This is the first time the BCCI is adding two new franchises since Rising Pune Supergiant/s and Gujarat Lions took part in the IPL for two years – 2016 and 2017 – when Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals were suspended.The BCCI is eyeing a big purse from the two new IPL teams. The BCCI has set a base price of INR 2000 crore [US$ 267 million approx.] for each of the two new franchises. One of the requirements listed in the tender document is that the bidders must show a turnover of at least INR 3000 crore [US$ 400 million approx.] for the previous three years. If it is a consortium, then each investor would need to show a turnover of at least INR 2500 crore [US$ 334 million approx.] for the previous three years.Large numbers they might be, but some of the potential bidders have vast and diversified business interests globally. For example, on the company website, the Adani Group lists its “market cap of over USD 122.45 billion comprising six publicly traded companies”. Another Indian business heavyweight, Jindal Steel & Power, has put its annual turnover at “USD 5.5 billion” on its website. Incidentally, Naveen Jindal’s brother Sajjan Jindal owns Jindal Steel Works, who is the co-owner of Delhi Capitals.This is the second time RPSG is attempting to buy an IPL franchise after owning the Pune-based Supergiant/s for two years. The group also owns teams in other franchise-based sports, including the ATK Mohun Bagan in the Indian Super League and the RPSG Mavericks in the table tennis league.

Dhoni's redemption and Pathan's reflief

Plays of the day from the fifth ODI between Sri Lanka and India in Pallekele

Abhishek Purohit in Pallekele04-Aug-2012Dhoni’s redemption
MS Dhoni had hurt his left hamstring while batting and struggled throughout with his wicketkeeping later. Lahiru Thirimanne and Jeevan Mendis had revived Sri Lanka’s chase when Thirimanne guided Zaheer Khan to Dhoni’s left in the 36th over. It wasn’t a very difficult take but Dhoni dived clumsily, managed to get only the left glove to the ball, and dropped it. Two balls later, Thirimanne was sent back when he attempted a tight run towards mid-on. Zaheer collected the throw from the fielder, and threw it to the other end where Dhoni charged forward, took the ball, and broke the stumps to run Thirimanne out.The comedown
Tiwary had been India’s best bowler in the previous game with 4 for 61. Thirimanne took just one over to remind him of his part-time status. With two left-handers at the crease, bringing on the legspinner Tiwary was anyway risky. Thirimanne ensured Tiwary did not get away, stepping out to loft him for two big sixes over deep midwicket. That was the only over Tiwary got today.The punch and the counter
For the first four balls of the 38th over, Lasith Malinga was on fire. He first had Manoj Tiwary fending a bouncer to short third man. The second ball, also short, consumed Suresh Raina. Dhoni somehow managed to keep the hat-trick ball down. The fourth ball pinged Dhoni on the helmet and flew over the keeper. The last two balls were pitched up. And Dhoni immediately counter-attacked, thumping them through the off side for consecutive fours.The celebration
Irfan Pathan was the allrounder Indian cricket had, then lost, and then regained in a toned-down version. He improved his batting, lost his bowling, went out, and returned claiming to have rediscovered himself. When he bowled Sachithra Senanayake to pick up his fifth wicket off the last ball of his tenth over, there was a mixture of happiness and relief on Irfan’s face. He smiled, jumped, raised his arms and looked up at the sky, as if thankful to have been able to come back to the side. Even after the end of the over, as he was walking to his fielding position, he continued to look up heavenwards.The unusual field setting
When Malinga lofted and drilled Ashok Dinda to the extra cover boundary for consecutive fours, Sri Lanka needed just 21 runs off 28 deliveries with only one wicket remaining. Dhoni pulled fine leg out and put in two extra covers. With fine leg vacant, and the off-side field packed, Malinga tried to hit down the ground, but ended up finding long-off on the edge of the rope. Game over.

Visando a Supercopa do Brasil, Arrascaeta é preservado pela comissão técnica do Flamengo

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da dobrowin: Com David Luiz e Bruno Henrique entre os relacionados, o Flamengo enfrenta o Madureira, às 15h30 desta quarta, sem um de seus principais nomes: o meia Arrascaeta, destaque na vitória por 5 a 0 sobre o Nova Iguaçu, no domingo. A comissão técnica decidiu preservá-lo e o camisa 14 não é uma preocupação para o jogo do próximo dia 20, contra o Atlético-MG, pela Supercopa do Brasil.

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da dobrowin: Arrascaeta treinou sem limitações nesta manhã, no Ninho do Urubu, mas ficou fora da relação final do Paulo Sousa. É a mesma situação do lateral Rodinei.

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Com a autorização da CBF, o Flamengo alterou sua programação inicial – que previa embarque para Cuiabá nesta quinta-feira, conforme regulamento da Supercopa do Brasil – e trabalhará até sábado no Ninho do Urubu. Depois da atividade, embarcará para a capital do Mato Grosso, que receberá a decisão entre o Rubro-Negro e o Atlético, no domingo, na Arena Pantanal, às 16h.

Paraná tem duas rodadas para evitar o segundo rebaixamento consecutivo

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da bet sport: Após cair de divisão em caráter nacional no fim de 2021, tendo de disputar a Série D do Campeonato Brasileiro, o Paraná terá duas rodadas de caráter altamente decisivo no estadual para evitar o segundo rebaixamento consecutivo.

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Neste momento, o time da Vila Capanema está na lanterna da competição com somente quatro pontos conquistados em 27 disputados, aproveitamento de uma vitória, um empate e sete reveses. São quatro tentos feitos e 14 sofridos.

O único “alento” para o torcedor paranista diante de um cenário repleto de elementos negativos na campanha e na situação financeira há alguns anos vivida pelo clube é que, matematicamente, o tricolor só depende das próprias forças para evitar sua saída da divisão de elite no estadual.

Isso porque, nas duas últimas rodadas, o time atualmente dirigido por Rodrigo Cascca enfrenta justamente os concorrentes diretos na briga contra a degola: o União (11° colocado com quatro unidades, porém com saldo menos negativo) e o Rio Branco, em 10° lugar, tendo conquistado seis pontos.

Enquanto o primeiro dos duelos em questão está agendado para o próximo sábado (26), às 16h (de Brasília), no Durival Britto, o último jogo da primeira fase ocorre na cidade de Paranaguá, mais precisamente no Gigante do Itiberê, no dia 6 de março.

Everton in talks to sign perfect Onana replacement who scored 18x in 23/24

With the new Premier League season only a month or so away, Everton are tirelessly trying to make new additions to pull the club further clear of any potential relegation battle.

Sean Dyche conducted an excellent job last season, leading the Toffees to survival by 14 points despite receiving two separate points deductions for breaching PSR – totalling a combined eight points.

Everton’s financial situation has been widely reported, but it’s not stopping Dyche and the hierarchy from further bolstering his squad, with Jack Harrison and Tim Iroegbunam already through the doors at Goodison Park.

However, the club may yet still have to offload a couple of first-team members to further improve their off-the-field situation, with Amadou Onana one of the most likely to depart from Merseyside given his huge market value of £42m as per Transfermarkt.

It would be a huge loss for the Toffees, but the club are already targeting suitable replacements for the Belgian, with Dyche’s side already in talks with one club over a deal for a talented midfielder.

Everton interested in signing £30m talent

According to journalist Graeme Bailey, Everton are one of several Premier League clubs to have have held talks with Celtic over the signing of midfielder Matt O’Riley this summer.

Celtic'sMattO'Riley

Fulham, West Ham United, Brentford and Southampton have also held talks with the Scottish club over a move for the Denmark international, with Brendan Rodgers’ side demanding a fee of £30m for his services.

The interest in his signature is hardly a surprise given his form north of the border last season, with O’Riley scoring 18 goals and registering 13 assists in his 37 Scottish Premiership outings – figures that earned him the club’s Player of the Year award.

Whilst the Toffees may face tough competition for his signature, he would massively improve Dyche’s midfield, proving to be an excellent replacement for Onana should he depart the club during the off-season.

Why O’Riley would be the perfect replacement for Onana

Whilst Onana impressed at Goodison last season, the potential addition of O’Riley could transform Dyche’s midfield, giving the Everton boss a new option and potentially solving the club’s current goalscoring issues.

The 23-year-old Dane registered a total of 31 goal contributions in his 37 league matches, a tally that Onana simply couldn’t get anywhere near, with the Belgian more focused on the defensive side of the game rather than attacking.

Everton midfielder Amadou Onana.

However, despite Onana’s defensive nature, he couldn’t match O’Riley’s tallies for various defensive attributes, with the “phenomenal” Celtic talent, as dubbed by current boss Rodgers, averaging more interceptions and blocks per 90 last season.

He also excelled with the ball at his feet, averaging more progressive passes and progressive carries than the current Everton star, with O’Riley the perfect box-to-box option for the Toffees.

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No Everton fan would want the club to part ways with Onana this summer, but if a huge offer came in, the club simply couldn’t refuse, with any funds crucial in their battle against PSR.

Whilst O’Riley himself would cost the club a pretty penny, he has all the attributes to thrive in the Premier League, potentially allowing Dyche to forget about the Belgian and transform his side into a more possession-based and attacking side.

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Sonia Bompastor 'clearly sees' where Chelsea must improve after derby win against Arsenal as perfect start since replacing Emma Hayes continues

Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor pointed out the area where her team needs to improve after beating Arsenal 2-1 in the WSL on Saturday.

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  • Chelsea unbeaten under Bompastor
  • Blues beat Arsenal 2-1 on Saturday
  • Room for improvement for west Londoners
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The reigning Women's Super League champions maintained their perfect start to the new season as they breezed past arch-rivals Arsenal 2-1 on Saturday, courtesy of goals from Mayra Ramirez and Sandy Baltimore. Bompastor is yet to lose a game since taking charge of the Blues from Emma Hayes earlier this summer.

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    However, despite the comfortable win, the Frenchwoman spoke about her team's shortcomings and the areas Chelsea need to improve if they are to continue challenging for major honours under her stewardship.

  • WHAT SONIA BOMPASTOR SAID

    Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Bompastor said, "I felt it was a really good start. It was really close to a perfect way to start, but now I just need to make sure we sustain that and be more consistent to be able to play that style for 90 minutes. I wish we were able to possess more of the ball in the second half, managing the tempo of the game, but it is really hard to play against a really good team away from home. The good point is that we didn't concede any goals in the second half. We suffered for sure, but it was a good mentality from us not to concede in the second half.

    "There is always room for improvement. I clearly see where we need to improve as a team. As I said in the game against Real Madrid, we need to be more consistent. Even though we have a squad who is young, we have experienced players and should be able to manage the tempo in the game better than we did. You have to give credit to Arsenal. They were playing the whole game with their fans and that gives you so much power. When they were able to score the goal at the end of the first half, it gives them power. We need to reflect on ourselves and how we can do a better job because I know the quality that this squad has."

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    WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

    The west London side will be back in action on Thursday as they next take on FC Twente in the Women's Champions League away from home.

حازم إمام: جمهور الزمالك لن يسب بن شرقي بسبب ما فعله.. وبيسيرو أخذ ما يريده

علق حازم إمام لاعب الزمالك الأسبق، على تعادل فريقه مع الأهلي إيجابياً بهدف لمثله، خلال المباراة التي انتهت منذ قليل ضمن منافسات بطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز.

والتقى الأهلي مع الزمالك، على أرضية استاد القاهرة الدولي، في قمة الجولة 15 من عمر منافسات بطولة الدوري.

وقال حازم إمام في تصريحات عبر قناة “أون سبورت”: “بيسيرو أخذ ما يريده من المباراة خاصة بعد تأخره، ساهم من خلال التغييرات ونزول ناصر منسي، وعبد الله السعيد بمجرد نزوله، وسط الملعب الزمالك ظهر، بيسيرو أدار المباراة بشكل جيد”.

طالع أيضًا.. فيديو | بأقدام مغربية.. الأهلي والزمالك “حبايب” في قمة الدوري المصري

وتابع: “أعجبني أن لاعبي الزمالك عندما دخل مرماهم هدف كانوا يلعبون للتعادل ثم الفوز، روح رائعة وبنتايج كان رائعًا”.

وأوضح: “الأهلي لعب مباراة جيدة، بن شرقي أنا أحبه جدًا وأحترمه، بعدما أحرز الهدف أظهر احترامًا للزمالك، لاعب محترم وكبير، وعندما نزل توقعت أنه سيسجل”.

وأفاد: “اللقطات الأخلاقية هي التي تدوم، وما فعله لن يجعل جمهور الزمالك يسبه، بالتأكيد أنا لا أملك السيطرة على جمهور الزمالك، لكن على الأقل سيكون محايدًا ولن يحدث أي استفزاز للاعب من الجمهور”.

وأشاد: “أشرف بن شرقي سرق المدافع في الهدف، كان خطأ من عمر جابر لكن عوضها في الهدف”.

واختتم: “بيسيرو أدى بشكل جيد وتغييراته جيدة وأعتقد سيظهر الزمالك بشكل أفضل في الفترة القادمة”.

James Vince plunders 168*, Tom Alsop also tons up as Hampshire dominate

Contrasting centuries from James Vince and Tom Alsop saw Hampshire establish a dominant position in their LV= Insurance County Championship match against Leicestershire at the UptonSteel County Ground, Grace Road.Hampshire skipper Vince was all power and timing as he took full advantage of some wayward bowling from Leicestershire’s inexperienced seam attack, hitting 17 fours and two sixes in racing to three figures off just 81 balls.Alsop, who had just reached his half-century when Vince came to the crease on the dismissal of Sam Northeast, was less fluent, but while his century came off 153 deliveries, and included 17 fours, it was no less valuable to his side.Together the pair added 224 for the fourth wicket before Alsop got a leading edge trying to turn a delivery from Alex Evans into the leg side and was caught at point. Vince, however, remained unbeaten, reaching his 150 off 140 deliveries before closing on 168 not out. It is the sixth time he has made a score of 150 or more in his first-class career.Vince started the day as well as he ended it, winning the toss and choosing to bat first on a slightly drier pitch than might normally have been expected for the time of year – Leicestershire have two spinners in their side.Ian Holland was the first man dismissed, edging a Chris Wright outswinger to wicketkeeper Harry Swindells, but Joe Weatherley looked in good order, stroking seven fours in going to 41 before top-edging a pull at a short delivery from Gavin Griffiths and skying a catch to Swindells.Northeast was dismissed shortly after lunch, leg before to Wright to make the score 127 for 3, and Vince edged his first ball from Wright towards Leicestershire skipper Colin Ackermann at second slip. It dropped an inch short, and that was as close as the Foxes came to dismissing the England international: from that moment on he was in complete control.

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